Tuesday, November 22, 2011
PICTURE:- Westlife - Album Signing
Mark Feehily, Kian Egan, Shane Filan and Nicky Byrne of Westlife meet fans during an album signing at HMV Market Street November 21, 2011 in Manchester, ...
MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 21: (L-R) Mark Feehily, Kian Egan, Shane Filan and Nicky Byrne of Westlife meet fans during an album signing at HMV Market Street November 21, 2011 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Nathan Cox/Getty Images)
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MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 21: (L-R) Mark Feehily, Kian Egan, Shane Filan and Nicky Byrne of Westlife meet fans during an album signing at HMV Market Street November 21, 2011 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Nathan Cox/Getty Images)
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Westlife get personal with Greatest Hits CD artwork and MixPixie
Irish band Westlife have ensured a personal touch with their farewell Greatest Hits album by teaming with MixPixie, the world’s first personalised CD company.
MixPixie allows fans to create a personalised version of the album, “ensuring that their copy of The Greatest Hits is an entirely personal keepsake dedicated to the band.”
Purchases made from the official Westlife website allows choices from two artwork templates, uploading of a name, photo and text to create a unique and chart-eligible album.
Westlife have enjoyed a 14-year career in the music industry and are set to bow out in 2012 after a mammoth farewell tour including 2 nights at Croke Park Stadium in Dublin.
MixPixie is set to launch in January 2012. It was founded by award-winning entrepreneurs Buffie du Pon, James Perkins and Adam Goodyer. MixPixie allows users to create bespoke compilations with a library of 8 million tracks and 500 different album sleeve templates. The personalised artwork and tracks are also available as downloaded bundles.
The company has also finalised licensing agreements with Sony, Universal and EMI and reached an agreement with the MCPS to cover all music publishing clearances. It is able to offer customers the entire catalogue of each of these major labels to create their compilation albums.
With an abundance of support, it is likely that MixPixie will launch with around 95% of all licensed available music content on the web.
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POLL: What Is The Ultimate Westlife Video?
With the end in sight, Westlife have today released their final album - a Greatest Hitspackage charting their finest tunes from the past 14 years.
To mark the occasion, Entertainmentwise are getting into the spirit of things by hosting a Westlife Week, where every day we'll be asking you to decide the ultimate Westlife moments.
Today we kick off with a look at their best videos. What do you think is the best promo clip in the boys' back catalogue?
Is it the epic 'Flying Without Wings'? The Claudia Schiffer-driven 'Uptown Girl'? The icy 'What About Now'? Perhaps it's the black and white heartstring-tugger 'You Raise Me Up'?
Take a vote
in our poll, and scroll down a bit to browse through a gallery reminding you of the nominated vids.
And don't forget to enter the amazing Entertainmentwise Westlife competition, where you can win a pair of tickets for the band's farewell tour, their complete back catalogue on CD, AND a personalised copy of the Greatest Hits.
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Westlife at pre-split album signing
Westlife have given fans one of their last chances to meet them before the band split next year.
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Westlife have given fans one of their last chances to meet them before the band split next year.
Nicky Byrne, Shane Filan, Mark Feehily and Kian Egan met hundreds of adoring fans at record signings in HMV stores in Glasgow, Newcastle and Manchester.
The album, called Greatest Hits, and includes the singles Swear It Again, Flying Without Wings, Unbreakable and Fool Again.
Westlife announced last month that they are to go their separate ways after next year's farewell tour.
The Irish group, who have been performing for 14 years, have chalked up 26 top 10 hits including 14 number ones.
In Glasgow, fans queued overnight for their chance to catch a glimpse of the boy band, and the first 400 through the door were lucky enough to see the singers up-close.
Mark said: "It's been a bit manic - it's a signing so everyone's kind of wheeled in and wheeled out but we try and speak to each person as much as we can, look them in the eye and say hello and thank you. It would be nicer to spend a bit more time with each person individually, but we have a lot of people to get through."
Shane added: "We've got such an amazing amount of fans in Scotland and we're looking forward to the tour next year - it's going to be unbelievable. Thank you very much to all our fans."
The group, for many years managed by Louis Walsh, formed in 1998 and in that time notched up 11 top five albums - seven of which have gone to number one - and they have sold 44 million records around the world.
Nicky said his favourite album over the years was Where We Are because it is "pretty cool", while Shane opted for the band's first album, Westlife.
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Monday, November 21, 2011
You are hereNews Westlife meet fans at album signing
Pop band Westlife met hundreds of adoring fans when they signed copies of their greatest hits album.
Nicky Byrne, Shane Filan, Mark Feehily and Kian Egan were visiting HMV stores in Glasgow, Newcastle and Manchester, giving fans one last chance to meet the band before they split up next year.
The album, called Greatest Hits, includes the singles Swear It Again, Flying Without Wings, Unbreakable and Fool Again.
Westlife announced last month that they are to go their separate ways after next year's farewell tour. The Irish group, who have been performing for 14 years, have chalked up 26 top 10 hits including 14 number ones.
In Glasgow, fans queued overnight for their chance to catch a glimpse of the boy band, and the first 400 through the door were lucky enough to see the singers up-close.
Feehily said: "It's been a bit manic - it's a signing so everyone's kind of wheeled in and wheeled out but we try and speak to each person as much as we can, look them in the eye and say hello and thank you. It would be nicer to spend a bit more time with each person individually, but we have a lot of people to get through."
Filan added: "We're enjoying being in Scotland. We've got such an amazing amount of fans in Scotland and we're looking forward to the tour next year - it's going to be unbelievable. Thank you very much to all our fans."
The group - for many years managed by Louis Walsh - survived the departure of one of its founding members, Bryan McFadden, and continued seamlessly as a four-piece.
They formed in 1998 and in that time notched up 11 top five albums - seven of which have gone to number one - and they have sold 44 million records around the world.
Byrne said his favourite album over the years was Where We Are because it is "pretty cool", while Filan opted for the band's first album Westlife.
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Fans camp out for last chance to meet Westlife
HUNDREDS of Westlife fans camped out to meet the Irish boyband on a flying visit to Glasgow.
Fans started gathering at 9am on Sunday – almost 24 hours before the band was due to arrive – for their last chance to meet the boys before they break up next year.
First in the queue for the CD signing at HMV on Buchanan Street was mum Sharon Blair, 38, from Motherwell, with daughters Jamie Leigh and Caitlin Armit.
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Westlife praise dedicated Scottish fans as they arrive in Glasgow
Scottish Westlife fans braved the cold November weather and camped outside Glasgow’s Buchanan Street HMV store for the chance to meet the band, when they arrived for their last ever signing in the city today.
Shane Filan told STV: ""It's quite weird actually we were just talking about it in the bus about how it is the last time we're doing a signing as a band, everything we're doing is for the last time so it is a bit weird.
"The reaction is unbelievable it just shows the dedication we have in Scotland, it's pretty cool."
Westlife announced their split last month after an incredible fourteen years together.
Mark Feehily was keen to ensure fans that although the band won’t be together, they won’t disappear from the spotlight.
“It’s the last time we’ll sign in Glasgow more than likely so it’s a sad day in that sense, but we’re also here to celebrate the last 14 years, it’s not all doom and gloom.
“We’ll be back here soon for our gigs. We’re not dead, we’re just splitting up so we’ll be around individually. You’ll see us all somewhere.”
Westlife’s final tour takes place next year and their greatest hits album, featuring four new tracks, is available now.
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Shane Filan told STV: ""It's quite weird actually we were just talking about it in the bus about how it is the last time we're doing a signing as a band, everything we're doing is for the last time so it is a bit weird.
"The reaction is unbelievable it just shows the dedication we have in Scotland, it's pretty cool."
Westlife announced their split last month after an incredible fourteen years together.
Mark Feehily was keen to ensure fans that although the band won’t be together, they won’t disappear from the spotlight.
“It’s the last time we’ll sign in Glasgow more than likely so it’s a sad day in that sense, but we’re also here to celebrate the last 14 years, it’s not all doom and gloom.
“We’ll be back here soon for our gigs. We’re not dead, we’re just splitting up so we’ll be around individually. You’ll see us all somewhere.”
Westlife’s final tour takes place next year and their greatest hits album, featuring four new tracks, is available now.
Credit;- http://entertainment.stv.tv/
Sunday, November 20, 2011
X Factor: Johnny Vaughan, Kian Egan and Alexandra Burke backing Marcus Collins and Little Mix
The Xtra Factor panel were in total agreement last night, for probably the first time this series.
On the ITV2 X Factor spin off show, DJ Johnny Vaughan, Westlife star Kian Egan and former show winner Alexandra Burke were invited on to give their opinions on the night’s performances and they all agreed, Marcus Collins and Little Mix totally slammed it!
Former Big Breakfast star Johnny started the love in, declaring:
I thought Marcus gave the outstanding showbiz performance. It really was fully showbiz.
He added:
But the outstanding musical moment for me of the evening, was when Little Mix, just at the end, went into their acapella harmony, which not many British girl bands have ever done. They normally sing in unison. They broke it down. They really did it! It was the best sound of the whole evening.
Alexandra Burke was in total agreement and explained:
For me, Little Mix and Marcus stole the show for me tonight. I think they’re going to be in the finals.
Kian went on:
I do agree. Little Mix probably because they upped it an awful lot tonight. This week I thought they were really strong. And Marcus seemed to be in the flow, really performing well, as if it was really natural to him.
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PICTURE:- Yes for the very last time on stools...Westlife On T4
Yes for the very last time on stools...#Westlife pic.twitter.com/lEKN35v9
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Monday, November 14, 2011
'Lighthouse' Out Now!
PICTURES: Gillian Uploaded Pictures Of Shane & Westlife
Last night Gillian uploaded picture's of Shane and Westlife on stage at Childline.
|GillFilanOffic: Ha ha @ShaneFilan79 chillin bCk stage with @Phillyg566and Emmetthttp://pic.twitter.com/sch4hLgQ
|GillFilanOffic: Ahhh http://pic.twitter.com/Ot3YTAvH
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VIDEO: Shane & Nicky's Interview With POP4
Shane and Nicky were interview by ex-wonderland member Leigh Learmont on POP4.
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Westlife 'to end on a high' with farewell tour
The Irish pop group Westlife have announced they will split after 14 years.
With plans to finish with a farewell tour next year, band member Shane Filan said the group wanted to "end on a high".
Mark Feehily and Kian Egan told BBC Breakfast that their final tour has had an "amazing" response with 85,000 tickets in Ireland selling out in minutes.
The band are due to release a greatest hits album on 21 November.
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WESTLIFE ANNOUNCE SECOND DUBLIN CROKE PARK SHOW & TICKETS
As promised last week, Westlife have announced a second huge celebratory show at Dublin's Croke Park for June 22nd.
Westlife Tickets for their initial Croke Park date went on sale last Friday morning, November 11th, and had completely sold out just five minutes later. The band have now announced a second date at Croke Park, with tickets going on sale on Friday November 18th.
Speaking about their careers, the band said: “It’s almost hard to believe that we’ve been doing this for as long as we have. We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved and are looking forward to releasing our Greatest Hits as a special thank you to our fans who have supported us throughout our career.”
Having sold over 44 million records worldwide, had 14 number one singles and 7 number one albums, Irish super-group Westlife are celebrating over 14 years of success with the release of their ‘Greatest Hits’ on November 21st.
Westlife's new single 'Lighthouse' is released today digitally and physically.
Westlife 2012 UK Farewell Tour Dates are as follows:
May 2012
May 14th - Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
May 15th - Liverpool Echo Arena
May 17th - Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
May 18th – Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
May 19th - Sheffield Motorpoint Arena
May 20th - Birmingham LG Arena
May 22nd - Nottingham Capital FM Arena
May 23rd - London O2 Arena
May 24th – London O2 Arena
May 26th - Manchester MEN Arena
May 27th - Glasgow SECC
June 2012
June 5th – Nottingham Capital FM Arena
June 7th - London O2 Arena
June 8th - Birmingham LG Arena
June 9th - Manchester MEN Arena
June 11th - Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
June 12th - Sheffield Motorpoint Arena
June 13th - Liverpool Echo Arena
June 15th - Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
June 16th - Glasgow SECC Arena
June 22nd – Croke Park, Dublin – NEW DATE
June 23rd – Croke Park, Dublin
Westlife Tickets for their new show at Dublin's Croke Park are onsale from 9am on Friday 18th November.
Click Here to Compare & Buy Westlife Tickets
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Westlife Tickets for their initial Croke Park date went on sale last Friday morning, November 11th, and had completely sold out just five minutes later. The band have now announced a second date at Croke Park, with tickets going on sale on Friday November 18th.
Speaking about their careers, the band said: “It’s almost hard to believe that we’ve been doing this for as long as we have. We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved and are looking forward to releasing our Greatest Hits as a special thank you to our fans who have supported us throughout our career.”
Having sold over 44 million records worldwide, had 14 number one singles and 7 number one albums, Irish super-group Westlife are celebrating over 14 years of success with the release of their ‘Greatest Hits’ on November 21st.
Westlife's new single 'Lighthouse' is released today digitally and physically.
Westlife 2012 UK Farewell Tour Dates are as follows:
May 2012
May 14th - Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
May 15th - Liverpool Echo Arena
May 17th - Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
May 18th – Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
May 19th - Sheffield Motorpoint Arena
May 20th - Birmingham LG Arena
May 22nd - Nottingham Capital FM Arena
May 23rd - London O2 Arena
May 24th – London O2 Arena
May 26th - Manchester MEN Arena
May 27th - Glasgow SECC
June 2012
June 5th – Nottingham Capital FM Arena
June 7th - London O2 Arena
June 8th - Birmingham LG Arena
June 9th - Manchester MEN Arena
June 11th - Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
June 12th - Sheffield Motorpoint Arena
June 13th - Liverpool Echo Arena
June 15th - Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
June 16th - Glasgow SECC Arena
June 22nd – Croke Park, Dublin – NEW DATE
June 23rd – Croke Park, Dublin
Westlife Tickets for their new show at Dublin's Croke Park are onsale from 9am on Friday 18th November.
Click Here to Compare & Buy Westlife Tickets
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GLENN CAL TO SUPPORT WESTLIFE ON FAREWELL UK TOUR
Westlife’s Sligo-born Shane Filan announced to Westlife fans that his brother-in-law Glenn Cal will be supporting the band as they travel around the UK and Ireland for their farewell tour before they go their separate ways.
The singer wrote through his Twitter: “To all the @glenncal fans out there.. I'm delighted to announce that he will be supporting us on our farewell tour next year.!! New tunes 2!”
Glenn himself then took to his Twitter stream to write: “Knock Knock !! Big thank u to everyone for your nice comments, Im so looking forward to seeing everybody again next year.. Roll on 2012 !
“@ShaneFilan79 @MarkusFeehily@nickybyrneoffic @KianEganWLMassive THANK YOU lads for having me share this special Farewell Tour with ye.. x”
Glenn is an acoustic guitar-playing folk singer who’s currently unsigned. You can hear tracks from his new EP on his Facebook page,or by making your way to one of Westlife’s forthcoming concerts .If you’re after tickets to one of the shows, check the dates and details below.
Westlife UK & Ireland Tour Dates are as follows:
Mon May 14th 2012 - Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tue May 15th 2012 - Liverpool Echo Arena, Liverpool
Thu May 17th 2012 - Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, Cardiff
Fri May 18th 2012 - Cardiff Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff
Sat May 19th 2012 - Motorpoint Arena Sheffield, Sheffield
Sun May 20th 2012 - LG Arena Birmingham, Birmingham
Tue May 22nd 2012 - Capital FM Arena Nottingham, Nottingham
Wed May 23rd 2012 - O2 Arena, London
Thu May 24th 2012 - O2 Arena, London
Sat May 26th 2012 - MEN Arena Manchester, Manchester
Sun May 27th 2012 - SECC, Glasgow
Tue June 5th 2012 - Capital FM Arena Nottingham, Nottingham
Thu June 7th 2012 - O2 Arena, London
Fri June 8th 2012 - LG Arena Birmingham, Birmingham
Sat June 9th 2012 - MEN Arena Manchester, Manchester
Mon June 11th 2012 - Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, Cardiff
Tue June 12th 2012 - Motorpoint Arena Sheffield, Sheffield
Wed June 13th 2012 - Liverpool Echo Arena, Liverpool
Fri June 15th 2012 - Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Sat June 16th 2012 - SECC, Glasgow
Sun June 17th 2012 - SECC, Glasgow
Fri June 22nd 2012 - Croke Park Stadium, Dublin
Sat June 23rd 2012 - Croke Park Stadium, Dublin
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Nicky Byrne’s TV plans
Nicky Byrne has revealed to 98FM that he would love a career in television when Westlife split next Summer after their two Farewell concerts at Croke Park. He particularly likes the buzz of live TV. He also told there are other elements of the entertainment business he wants to look into.
He has recently taken up an opportunity to narrate “The Snowman” at the Grand Canal Theatre. on December 11th. They approached him to do it long before Westlife announced their split and Nicky felt it would be a great opportunity to take up so he can’t wait.
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Saturday, November 5, 2011
Shane Filan says Westies could go solo
Westlife members Shane Filan, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily and Nicky Byrne have all thought about going solo.
The boyband announced last month that they would split in 2012, following their farewell arena tour.
Speaking to The Sun, Filan said: "The first person to decide to do a solo record, the other three will all be there.
"Everyone's thought about going solo - I would love to continue singing for a living."
Westlife's Greatest Hits hits the stores on November 21, while the singleLighthouse is available for download from November 13.
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