Archive for the ‘Popstar to Operastar’ Category

Katherine Jenkins and Gethins Jones split up

Katherine Jenkins has revealed that she has split from her former fiance Gethin Jones.

The Welsh couple have been dating for four years and after buying their first home together in 2010, they became engaged in February of this year. The couple never set a date for their wedding and today admitted that they have decided to go their separate ways.

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Popstar to Operastar 2011: Katherine Jenkins tells fans NOT to buy her album!

Opera singer Katherine Jenkins yesterday asked her fans NOT to buy her new album!

The Popstar to Operastar judge took to Twitter to tell her fans that the album, which is being released by her former record label Decca, contains no new music.

She tweeted, “There is NO new music and it’s stuff u already have.”

“The NEW album with all new tracks (on Warner Bros) is called Daydream.

“Make sure you get the right one!”

The paper adds, “Last night Decca declined to comment.” Read more & comment »

X Factor’s Joe McElderry doesn’t blame Simon Cowell for his failure

Joe McElderry has claimed that he doesn’t hold a grudge against his former boss Simon Cowell.

The music mogul signed him to his SYCO record label, after the Geordie singer won The X Factor in 2009. However, after disappointing sales of his debut album ‘Wide Awake’, Joe was dropped earlier this year.

Despite the cruel axing, McElderry claimed that he doesn’t blame Cowell for his downfall, telling The Daily Mail that he was not responsible foe his career once he left the ITV show. Joe explained:

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Myleene Klass heading for a new Bollywood movie?

Myleene Klass has revealed that she will soon be starring in her first Bollywood movie.

The new mum – who gave birth to her second daughter ‘Hero Harper’ on the 25 March 2011 – has revealed that she is in no hurry to lose the last of her baby weight, as film bosses have told her they want her to stay curvy for her new role.

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X Factor News: Joe McElderry signs new recording contract with Decca Records

It’s been a good week for Joe McElderry.

The South Shields singer won ITV’s Popstar To Operastar on Sunday night and now, it’s been reportedly revealed that he has landed a new record deal also.

Joe of course shot to fame on the 2009 series of The X Factor, which he went on to win. He was subsequently signed to Simon Cowell’s SYCO label, but after disappointing record sales was dropped earlier this year.

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Popstar To Operastar 2011: Joe McElderry has lost his voice after partying too hard!

Popstar to Operastar victor Joe McElderry has lost his voice after celebrating his win with a party and a karaoke session.

20 year old Joe – and his fellow finalist Cheryl Baker – had been on a booze ban in the lead up to the show’s final, so Joe made the most of the end of that embargo.

The Sun states, “But after clinching the title on Sunday he spent the night belting out karaoke hits with judge Katherine Jenkins and steps singer Claire Richards, who reached the semi-finals.”

Joe said, “We ended up singing lots of Steps songs.

“I didn’t get home until 5am, and had to be on ITV’s Daybreak at six.

“It’s not like me, I’d never normally stay out that late but it was the last time we would see each other properly and we were all celebrating the end of the show.

“We’ve grown very close.” Read more & comment »

Popstar To Operastar 2011: Who won? Joe McElderry!

Former X Factor winner Joe McElderry has won Popstar to Operastar 2011.

He battled it out in the final against former Bucks Fizz singer Cheryl Baker, and after learning he’d won, Joe gallantly said, “I’ve had an absolute blast with Cheryl. I love her to bits.”

Cheryl said, “I didn’t expect to get this far, and Joe’s been fantastic. My money was on him from the start.”

The Sun’s TV Biz adds, “Bucks Fizz star Cheryl was praised by judges for belting out incredible top notes. But she couldn’t stop viewers plumping for Joe, 20.” Read more & comment »

Popstar To Operastar 2011 results: Joe McElderry wins!

Tonight at the final of Popstar to Operastar, tenor Andrea Bocelli performed and sung Mamma. Also for the first time ever Andrea Bocelli performed Non Ti Scordar with Katherine Jenkins and Rolando Villazon.

The final two celebrities also performed duets. Joe McElderry performed a duet with mentor Rolando, they sung Musica Proibita by Gastaldon / Flock and Cheryl Baker then took to the stage with mentor Katherine, they sung The Flower Duet (Sous le Dôme Èpais) from Lakmé by Delibes.

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Popstar to Operastar 2011: Cheryl Baker’s “terrified” she’ll forget the lyrics tomorrow!

Popstar to Operastar finalist Cheryl Baker has revealed that she’s “terrified” that she might forget the lyrics to her songs in tomorrow night’s final.

Cheryl is of course competing against Joe McElderry to be crowned this year’s winner, but her fear was prompted when last week, during a duet with Joe, she forgot the words.

Cheryl told The Sun’s TV Biz, “In last week’s duet, I had to come in first but the audience were chatting so loudly I couldn’t hear.

“So I came in with the wrong words and an octave out. I ended up making up loads of words in Cherylese and I was just singing random sounds that meant nothing.

“Then I was lip-reading off Joe, who saved me.”

But Popstar To Operastar has given Cheryl a taste for more reality TV it would seem… Read more & comment »

Popstar to Operastar 2011: Cheryl Baker on her “dream weekend”

Popstar to Operastar finalist Cheryl Baker has been telling the Daily Mirror what her “dream weekend” would be like.

Here’s the interview in full…

What’s the perfect way to spend a Saturday?

“Shopping, shopping and more shopping! I live in Kent and I like going to the markets nearby. In the summer, the Pantiles market in Tunbridge Wells is brilliant.

“I also really love stopping for a cappuccino – just the one shot, mind you, as I don’t like it too strong.

“But I won’t be tempted by any cakes as I’m dieting, so it’s just the coffee for me.”

Night in or night out on Saturday?

“I much prefer staying in with my husband, Steve, and just chilling with my teenage daughters. We never have takeaways as we cook for ourselves. I also like to treat myself to a glass of fizz if I’m feeling particularly extravagant!” Read more & comment »