November 10th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: peter andre
Peter Andre has revealed that he was attacked by a gang of men wielding knives, when he lived in Australia. Andre admitted that nearly having his throat slit by the men, led to a string of panic attacks and eventual psychiatric treatment.
He told Live magazine: “One night I went out quite late to get something from a shop. As I was walking down the street I noticed a group of Middle Eastern guys.
“One broke away and grabbed me. He pushed me against a wall, stuck a knife to my throat and shouted, ‘Give me one good reason why I shouldn’t kill you.’
Possibly my favourite pop act of the last 5 years, Black Eyed Peas tick just about every box for me – sexy, musically inventive, sexy, fun, sexy and funky. As they performed on tonight’s X Factor results show, Fergie was lowered onto the stage on a giant moon, and they launched into’ Meet Me Halfway’. Did I mention I love Fergie? She looked kind of demure in that full length dress (does that mean that Leona will be performing in bra and hotpants? Fingers crossed ) Will.I.Am flew past on wires, a move I’d been hoping to see from Bon Jovi last week!
The News of the World today reports that Simon Cowell’s right-hand woman Sinitta warned Cheryl Cole to “lay off” Danyl Johnson amid fears he may experience a Susan Boyle-like breakdown.
The article states that Sinitta described Cheryl’s behaviour towards Danyl last week as “quite hideous.”
It also reckons that in her anger at the way Danyl was being treated, Sinitta called Cheryl a “smug Little Miss Cheryl Tweedy-pie.”
After last weekend’s performance and harsh criticism from Cheryl, it seems a tearful Danyl was comforted by Sinitta who roundly defended the singer.
“What people saw as arrogance was actually Danyl putting on a massively brave face.
“People couldn’t handle the fact he was going to tough it out and get through it no matter what.
“But it was all too tough for him in the end. He was overwhelmed and nearly exploded… Read more & comment »
The People newspaper reports that Susan Boyle’s representative has confirmed that the controversial singer is set to perform on a future episode of Dancing with the Stars.
Apparently, Subo will fly to Los Angeles in the early part of next week in order to prepare for her performance.
Susan’s brother John is quoted in the paper as saying, “She’s excited and happy.
“She loves America and loves the people. She appreciates their honesty.” Read more & comment »
The Daily Mirror reports that some of the X Factor contestants have complained that John and Edward are getting “preferential treatment.”
Among the complaints are that the twins are being given more rehearsal time and “the best slots” on the live shows.
And for last night’s Ghostbusters Theme that the controversial twins sang, apparently choreographer Brian Friedman spent more time with the boys than with the other acts.
However, X Factor insiders have strongly denied the rumours and say that all the acts are treated fairly.
On the subject of the twins’ huge fan base, mentor Louis Walsh told the paper, “Simon should throw in the towel now. They are the only act everyone is talking about.” Read more & comment »
If you do, and if you’d been at a recent charity auction to bid on that hour, you’d have paid a princely £19,000 for the pleasure.
Simon and his business partner Sir Philip Green – along with a whole host of other celebrities – auctioned an hour of their time, the proceeds of which will go to their favourite charities.
Sir Philip’s pledged hour sold for £18,000 so Simon’s ego will be surely quite appeased that his hour raised more… Read more & comment »
X Factor star Danyl Johnson has been telling Now magazine that he’s “trying to ignore” the outpouring of bad press that’s haunted him over the past couple of weeks.
Danyl told the magazine, “I don’t read the papers because good and bad stuff can go to your head or get you down.”
He went on to say, “You can’t get away from it because people will let you know about different things.
“But I just try to keep focused and keep my mind on the game in hand.” Read more & comment »
A report in today’s Independent claims that Andrew Sachs – who was of course subject to a ‘prank call’ from Jonathon Ross and Russell Brand – has himself pulled a similar stunt.
Just as the fuss over Call-Gate was beginning to die down, the paper claims that in the ‘80s, Sachs was a guest on his son’s radio show for Swansea Sound when a prank call was made to a member of the public.
Apparently, Sachs pretended to be the woman’s “long lost uncle” from Australia and during the call, he told the unsuspecting lady that he’d left Australia after “some trouble with the police” and went on to joke that he’d buried some jewels under a tree in a park. Read more & comment »
Strictly Come Dancing contestants arrived in Blackpool yesterday ahead of tonight’s show which will be broadcast from the town’s famous Tower Ballroom.
The dancers all quickly got into the “seaside spirit” and put on Kiss Me Quick hats as well as souvenir t-shirts and posed for pictures with buckets and spade… Read more & comment »
Singing sensation Hayley Westenra has told the PA that she thinks Simon Cowell would “slate” her if she turned up for an X Factor audition.
“I don’t know how I’d have fared on a reality show” Hayley said, adding, “I think Simon Cowell would have slated me.
“You have to be a certain type of singer and have a certain type of appeal.”
Hayley went on to say that although she wouldn’t want to have to be on the show – as a contestant – it has produced some “genuine talent” Read more & comment »
The proud dad of X Factor twins, John and Edward, has told the Daily Star that his boys won’t be cowed by “bullies”.
John Snr told the paper how the boys were taunted as children because of their extrovert characters and “wacky clothes”.
And responding to the news that there are ‘hate’ groups on Facebook – which contain such worrying comments from the site’s visitors, it may be closed down amid security concerns – John Snr said, “Some of the things said were vicious and as parents it knocks you for six.. Read more & comment »