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George Sampson’s Mum Wanted For Dumping Fan Mail!

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The mother of Britain’s Got Talent dancer George Sampson is wanted by police for dumping 15 bags of her sons fan mail.

A warrant has been released for the arrest of Lesley Sampson after she failed to turn up to Warrington City Magistrates on May 27.

Lesley reportedly dumped the bags of letters from fans outside her home in Lyster Avenue. Hasn’t the woman ever heard of recycling?

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Escala – the new legs of Pretty Polly

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With their debut album heading to the top of the charts, electric string quartet Escala are today named the legs of innovative hosiery brand Pretty Polly.

The glamorous four-piece caused a sensation in the final of ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent in 2008 and were immediately signed by music mogul Simon Cowell. This week saw them triumphantly return to the show with a performance of the Led Zeppelin classic Kashmir, watched by 15 million viewers.

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George Samspon Gets Booed in Home Town Of Warrington

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Britain’s Got Talent winner George Sampson has revealed that he is no longer popular in his home town of Warrington.

On George’s last visit home to judge an under 18’s dance competition, the crowd were less than welcoming to the 15 year old dancer.

“They don’t like the fact that I’ve moved to London. They think I’ve disowned them,” Sampson told The Times. “Now it happens every time I go back – all the lads will boo me.”

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George Samspon Auditioning For Michael Jackson

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Former Britain’s Got Talent winner George Sampson has been asked to fly to LA and audition for a part in Michael Jackson’s London comeback shows.

According to The Sun, Jackson’s choreographer Kenny Ortega instigated the meeting which is rumoured to be taking place within the week.

“George couldn’t believe it when he got the call-up,” a source told the newspaper.

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Win A Copy Of Escala’s Debut Album!

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Since reaching the final of Britain’s Got Talent in 2008, and signing their seven figure record deal courtesy of music mogul Simon Cowell, pop goddesses and electric string quartet ESCALA have been on a mission. A mission to break down the barriers of classical music; to inject new, pop energy into a genre so often ignored by contemporary mainstream and to take the world along for the ride! A year later as they release their self-titled debut album, the ladies are about to utter the immortal words…’mission accomplished’.

Unreality TV have managed to get out hands on five copies of the album, so if you fancy winning one then just send us your email address here. It’s as simple as that!

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Faryl Smith To Appear On Ellen DeGeneres Chat Show

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Britain’s Got talent singer Farul Smith is all set to conquer America as she gets ready to release her debut album there this month.

Smith was a runner up on last years talent show and as part of her promotion of the new record, Smith has been booked to appear on the hugely popular Ellen DeGeneres chat show.

Faryl said: “This has been amazing… I can’t believe everything that’s happening and I’m still only 13.

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Britain’s Got Talent: Faryl Smith Credits Simon Cowell For Her Success

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Faryl Smith has said that she never would have landed her current record deal without the help of Simon Cowell.

Faryl rose to fame on last years Britain’s Got Talent and wowed viewers with her rendition of ‘Ave Maria’. She has since landed a huge record deal and hopes to follow in the footsteps of Katherine Jenkins, the award-winning Welsh mezzo-soprano.

“My family is really, really friendly with Simon,” she told The Sun.

“He has done so much for me, he basically discovered me. I always want to say thank you and made sure I did on my album.

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X Factor’s JLS Row With Britian’s Got Talent’s Signature

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X Factor boyband JLS are said to have gotten into a heated row with Britain’s Got Talent act Signature.

The Sun reports that the row occurred over which act would support Michael Jackson at his upcoming performances in London’s O2 Arena.

JLS’s Aston Merrygold, 21, allegedly called Signature “has beens” and a “circus act” backstage at the X Factor tour.

“It was a pretty nasty row. Aston was shrieking,” said a source. “He really laid into Signature – who were even considering pulling out of the tour.

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George Sampson Blames Simon Cowell For Single Flop

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The ever so wise teenager, George Sampson, has blamed Simon Cowell for the fact that his debut single failed to make top twenty in the UK singles chart.

Discussing how Cowell planned it all wrong, Sampson told the Daily Star: “It was purely based on the timing, which was wrong. We should have done the DVD first to get the visual and let everyone see the new routine on the Royal Variety Show, then brought out the single.”

Music mogul (?) George also suggested that Simon was to blame for X Factor winner Leon Jackson’s awfully performing album.

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Britain’s Got Talent: Faryl Smith Lands HUGE Record Deal

Britain’s Got Talent finalist, Faryl Smith has landed a 2.3 million record deal this week, the biggest ever for a British schoolchild.

Faryl was snapped up by the label that made Katherine Jenkins a household name, Universal Classics and Jazz.

Faryl told The Sun: “This is about the opportunity of a lifetime.

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George Sampson Wants To Work With Diana Vickers

Britain’s Got Talent winner, George Sampson has revealed that he would love to work with X Factor star Diana Vickers once the show ends.

"JLS are really nice guys and the girls have fantastic voices," he told the Radio Times. "I’d love to do a number with Diana where she sings and I dance. That’d be wicked."

 

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Britain’s Got Talent: George Sampson’s Single Set To Flop

So George Sampson’s music career looks like it might be over before it even started….not really a surprise given that the boy is a dancer, not a singer!

George released a double a side single this week which Simon Cowell and Co expected to chart somewhere within the top ten in the UK charts. Unfortunately mid week chart sales figures suggest that George will be lucky to finish in the mid twenties.

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Watch George Sampsons Get Up On The Dancefloor!

Britain’s got Talent winner, George Samspson is a dancer right? Well kind of…..it seems like he is also a singer or rapper or something and has this week released his first ever single titled ‘Get Up On The Dancefloor’.

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Britain’s Got Talent: George Samspon Releases Single & DVD!

Since dancing his way to the top of Britain’s Got Talent in May 2008, George Sampson, the 15 year old from Warrington, has been propelled to popularity of Disney-heartthrob proportions with his cheeky little grin and cute butter-wouldn’t-melt face.

Since his momentous win he has toured the UK with his fellow finalists performing in front of screaming sell-out crowds, starred in the West End production of Into The Hoods and become the face of NatWest’s youth account.

He will release his first ever music DVD, Access All Areas
, this December featuring four new and exclusive videos which see George showcasing his vocal talents as well as his fancy footwork in a series of spectacular videos.

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Britain’s Got Talent: Kate and Gin Shunned By Other Trainers

Britain’s Got Talent finalist, Kate Nicholson has admitted that she and her dog Gin have been shunned by other dog trainers after their success on the show.

“We’re not really welcome in the doggy dancing world any more,” Kate told the Daily Mail. “The people who have been doing it for years don’t like what has happened to us. I think there is an element of jealousy there. You see, some of them auditioned for Britain’s Got Talent, too. Read more & comment »