Westlife

"> Saturday, November 29, 2003

Nicky & Bryan comment on Simon Cowell

Oh dear. It looks like Bryan McFadden might have gone one step too far with his Simon Cowell-bashing, by comparing the Pop Idol judge to Adolf Hitler.

Talking to the Sun, Nicky 'Life had actually been praising Cowell for pushing them to record their cover of 'Mandy' - which shot to No.1 yesterday.

He said: "Simon said our album was missing that one big song, the one that will reach out to both housewives and teenagers. He recommended 'Mandy' and we went back into the studio and did it. Hands up, though - it worked out brilliantly, Simon was right."

Nicky then levelled his comments by adding: "He has got a nasty streak to him though and I don't think he likes the word compromise." And then Bryan bowls in with all the tact of Kelly Osbourne at an X-Tina gig, saying: "Simon's like, erm, Hitler."

Given the choice, Bry, we're betting he'd prefer the word "compromise".

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Taken from: http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/groups/nickymylove

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'President' Bryan from Westlife

Westlife singer Bryan McFadden says he wants to be the president of the Republic of Ireland.

He says he'd like the job when he quits show business, but the 23-year-old star is still too young.

McFadden said: "I'm deadly serious. When the time comes I'll run for president. I think I'd be very good."

Candidates for the presidency, which isn't a political job, have to be over the age of 35 and elections are held every seven years.

McFadden thought it would be a good job because "you get a huge house, a private jet and about 15 security guards".

But he's not the first singer who has wanted the job.

Dana, who won the Eurovision song contest in 1970, ran in the 1997 election and came third

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Fact/fiction-Westlife's Kian Heading Up The Aisle?

Westlife star Kian Egan is about to join his bandmates in married life, by proposing to actress girlfriend Jodi Albert.

The star is planning a Christmas proposal for his Hollyoaks star belle, according to British magazine New!.

Kian told a friend, "She is the one and I know the time is right. Thing is, I don't want to lose her."

If he did get married, Kian would join fellow Westlife star Bryan McFadden, who is married to former Atomic Kitten star Kerry Katona, and Nicky Byrne, who wed Irish Prime Minister Bertie Aherne's daughter Georgina this summer. (WENN)

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Irish Embassy throws lavish reception for Westlife

Pop group Westlife have been presented with a Guinness World Record
for the most singles to debut at number one on the UK chart.

The Irish Embassy in London has thrown a lavish reception in honour
of the chart-topping boyband.

The red carpet was replaced with a green one especially for the
occasion.

Since they formed in 1998, Westlife have had 12 UK No 1 singles.

All four of their albums have gone multi-platinum and they have
combined record sales of more than 31 million copies.

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SHANE'S SONG OF LOVE
Westlife hunk reveals his wedding plans shattering fans' hopes on the band's latest album

WESTLIFE star Shane Filan has announced his marriage to fiancee Gillian Welsh on the band's latest album Turnaround.

The Irish superstar broke his silence on the rumoured Christmas nuptials by promising Gillian it will be the ''happiest day of our lives'' in the sleevenote.

Romantic at heart, Shane writes: ''To my wife to be Gillian, I can't wait until the 28th of December. It will be the happiest day of our lives. I love you so much sweetheart.''

Shane, who battled an ear infection and flu this week to perform with the group at the Royal Variety Performance in Edinburgh, plans to wed Gillian at Ireland's Ashfield Castle. He'll be the third member of the chart-topping group to tie the knot when the couple exchange their vows in front of 450 guests including bandmates Kian Egan, Nicky Byrne, Bryan McFadden and Mark Feehily.

Bryan is married to former Atomic Kitten singer Kerry with whom he has two kids, and Nicky Byrne married Georgina Aherne earlier this year.

Kian joked: ''This band has grown into a huge family and it won't be long before the grandkids are roaming around. All the wivesand sister-in-laws and children come together on the tours and that's probably the one thing that has really kept us close as a band.

''If we didn't have all that to go home to and the end of it all, it wouldn't be the same.

''We are adults and have grown up very fast in this mad industry to survive. Families have been very important when it comes to us keeping our feet on the ground. Without them and the girlfriends, it would be a very sad existence.

''I truly think that's why we are still here today. Everybody has to go home to an everyday life away from the glamour.

He added: ''Shane's wedding is going to be great. And the band are all going to be there to make sure it is a fantastic day.

''Shane is going to be happy as Larry and everyone is going to enjoy themselves and that's the most important thing as far as we're concerned.

''Shane's happiness on the day is what is important to us and we'll be making sure that our bandmate has a great wedding day.''

While Shane gets ready for the marital handcuffs, Kian denies he is going to be the next Westlife star to walk down the aisle.

The singer, who has previously dated Atomic Kitten's Liz McLarnon and glamour model Jodi Marsh, is in love with Hollyoaks babe Jodi Albert. He said: ''I've only beengoing out with her for six months. I wouldn't rush into getting married.

''I'd want to be with someone five years before getting married.''

Westlife, enjoying their 12th No 1 this week with Mandy, launched their fifth album on Monday, at Edinburgh's Ocean Terminal.

The single outsold Girls Aloud's version of Jump by two-to-one to reach the top.

MARK FEEHILY said: ''It has only dawned on us just in the last couple days that we are No 1 and that we've outsold the Girls Aloud single by two to one.

''But we're concentrating on the future and determined not to believe in the hype. For us, you can't ignore the competition and the bands that are around.

''But we focus on ourselves and what we are doing rather than getting caught worrying about the other acts.

''Of course, we are aware of all those new acts and shows like Pop Idol. But we don't worry about any other band because no band can come in and take away from us what have achieved so far.''

Westlife admit most boy bands have split up by this stage in their careers, but insist their phenomenal success is only the beginning. The remarkable string of chart-toppers puts them among the all-time greats including the original Bachelor Boy.

Nicky remarked: ''Getting to No 1 feels just as much an achievement as it ever was. Apparently we're on the same number of No 1s as Cliff Richard, though we haven't been on the go nearly as long as he has.''

They are determined they will remain together long enough to release a Greatest Hits II album and can't wait to return to Scotland for their next tour in April.

Nicky said: ''To be honest, it's not always the band's fault that someone wants to leave or egos get out of control. You get a lot of people trying to get in your ear when you are in a band like this, whether it is members of the record company or in some cases, people in management.

''Even friends sometimes say things like 'you've had a good career, will you not go it alone, try it. It'll be good for you.' ''It's a weird business to be in but from day one, we've always said there is nothing more powerful than having one another.

''We have confidence in the knowledge that no one member of Westlife is going to walk out that door without sitting down and having a long talk.

''God knows what is down the road, but hand on heart I don't think Westlife will end for a long time yet. And when it does end itwon't bea drastic thing, it'll be amicable. As far as we are concerned, we are starting to work on Greatest Hits II. America is still in the pipeline. Who knows what will happen? We could outlive the big American rock thing that is going on just now there.

''In two years time, pop might be the new big thing over there and what better than being the biggest boy band in the world when you go to break America.

''There is nothing happening day to day but in our heads and in our manager Louis Walsh's head, we're not through with America just yet.''

KIAN continued: ''If American record labels turn round and say they feel the American public are willing to accept a band like us, then we'll all jump on it straight away.''

Nicky is so determined to make sure Westlife take every opportunity that comes their way, he has told wife Georgina kids will have to wait.

He said: ''I think we're being a little bit selfish at the moment and taking our time.

''There are no plans for kids in the immediate future and I've always said if it happens, but not for a couple of years.''

Last weekend, the boys wandered throughthe streets of Edinburghbeforeenjoyingameal at the city's Witchery restaurant.

Nicky said: ''We went to see Hearts on Sunday because I used to be Alan Maybury's room-mate when I played for Leeds United.

''We supported Hearts and it was an enjoyable to see them win 2-0. It was a good atmosphere and a good win.

''I'm sure all the Hibs fans were looking at us, going, 'What are they doing supporting Hearts they're Irish and Hibs are traditionally the more Irish team out of the two clubs, but we had a great time and a great laugh.''

Their rest and recreation is short lived however, having flown to Sweden where they'll continue promotional work for the latest album. The group admit their success has forced them to contact police to intervene as stalkers plague their families.

Kian said: ''We've had stalkers and have had to get police called to certain girls to tell them to stop coming to our houses 24 hours of the day. These things seem part and parcel these days, but it won't stop us continuing to do what we love and that is performing as Westlife.

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''There's plenty of mileage in the band yet.''

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"MandY" TOTP performance d/l

http://194.19.42.59/Slaves_for_Westlife/totp_28_11_03.htm

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Friday, November 28, 2003

Westlife to work with Nara Jang

Next month, many international artists are going to
Korea for their performances or concerts. Besides
Britney Spears, Westlife will have a concert in Seoul
(Korea) on 14th December. Nara Jang was invited to be
the lads' supporting act in the concert.

Insiders revealed that Westlife will invite more or
less one hundred orphans to watch the show. In order
to offer warm and love to the children, Westlife hope
they can invite a angel like singer among the Korean
artists to appear in their concert. Under the
negotiation of the record company, the lucky singer is
Nara Jang. She will be the second Korean singer who
has the opportunity to collaborate with Westlife.
(The first one was BoA, singing Flying Without wings
with the lads)

Photo of Nara:
http://www.narajjang.com/sub/gallery/new/img/031115/DSC08584.jpg

Source: Ming Pao Daily (Hong Kong)
Taken from: http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/groups/slavesforwestlife
Credit: Bonnie

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Interview

Is there any competition between boybands in UK? Do
you guys worry about one day you will be replaced by
the other bands such as Blue or Busted?

Westlife: We don't really worry about it at all.
We're friends with them, actually. There're loadsa
spaces for music industry to accept many different
kinda bands and music. Sometimes, you will find good
songs in Blue, sometimes, they are in Busted. Of
course, our songs are better, ha...ha... cos we've
been singing for a long time.

R&B is very popular nowadays and there're many fans in
Asia. Have you guys thought of changing your style to
a bit R&B?

Westlife: We may produce one or two R&B songs. And we
know R&B is very hot, but we're not a R&B band, so we
will still stick with pop songs. Maybe sometimes, we
have a little bit R&B style in our songs. Like B2K,
they don't dare to make this kinda fresh music, but we
dare to try!

How can you keep your position in the music industry?

Westlife: We always change our style in music. And our
songs have good melodies, good producers and our
strong vocals, so that's the reason why we can produce
many good songs. We have thought about making some
rock songs and dance music, but our main style is pop.
We still wanna change our music style but stick with
ballads as well, just like our new song, Mandy, which
is a classical cover from Barry Manilow.

Many boybands can't last for a long time. Have you
thought of you will be apart one day?

Westlife: We won't be apart and we will still be
doing our records, producing songs and concerts. We
still have loadsa time to do many stuff. We have a
clear way how to develope and change the image of
boybands in the history. We successfully produced 7
albums in a row. So we won't be apart forever. If we
really split up, it will be the saddest day of our
lives.

Do you wanna open the Asian market? It's said that you
have a flop in States?

Westlife: There aren't lotsa boybands in States apart
from N' Sync and Backstreet Boys. No boybands pop up
now, we think. And it seems that boybands don't
succeed in States, and no record company produce other
boybands for the market. We still have a big success
in the rest of the world. We sold 3 or 4 million
copies for each album. So it doesn't really matter if
we aren't successful in States. And we're satisfied
about what we've done and Asia is a big and important
market for us.

What's your future plan? Will you going to China for
the next tour?

Westlife: Many organization have invited us to China
for performances. And we got many messages from
Chinese fans in our official website, they hope us to
have a concert there. We have a world tour plan from
Febuary to May next year. Hopefully, we will head for
Beijing, Shang Hai and Guang Zhou for concerts.

Source: Nan Fang Daily (China)
Taken from: http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/groups/slavesforwestlife
Credit: Bonnie

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Thursday, November 27, 2003

Westlife's Wonder Blunder
[International - 24 November 2003]

Irish chart-toppers Westlife accidentally blew a chance to make music with soul legend Stevie Wonder, after losing his telephone number.

The Mandy hitmakers bumped into Stevie at a Hollywood party during a recent trip to the States, and were stunned when the superstar - who recently collaborated with boyband rivals Blue - suggested they record a track together.

But bandmember Mark Feehily drunkenly jotted down his number wrong. Bandmate Bryan McFadden explains, "We were in LA and Stevie said we should hook up and I nearly fell over. Stevie gave Mark his phone number but he took it down wrong." (WENN)

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(I know this is abit outdated but yeah....)Mandy straight in at number 1!

Westlife's new single Mandy crashed straight into the top of the
charts yesterday, giving them an amazing 12th number 1.

The track knocked Busted from the top spot, and went in ahead of new
entries from Girls Aloud and Alex Parks.

The band worked very hard last week, with the Fan Conference, various
signings and lots of promo work, so they will no doubt be delightd
that it's all paid off.

The track is taken, of course, from the band's new album Turnaround,
which is released today...

Source:www.westlife.com
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Westlife celebrates 5th anniversary

Westlife will be celebrating the band's 5th anniversary, plus the
release of their 5th album Turnaround, with a glamourous champagne
reception at the Irish Embassy this Wednesday (November 26th).

The launch will begin at 5.55pm precisely, and promises to be a
star-studded affair, with celebrity guests arriving down a special
green carpet and Westlife due to perform 5 songs.

It's formal dress only, and being hosted by the Irish Ambassador
himself, His Eminence Daithi O'Ceallaigh.

The Irish Embassy is located on Grosvenor Place / Chapel Street, in
London's swanky SW1 area (the same postcode as the Queen!).

Turnaround was released today, and features the single Hey Whatever,
the current number 1 smash Mandy and 11 other gems...

Source: www.westlife.com
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Westlife answer your questions

You can't keep a good boy band down. Westlife have been in the premier pop league for years and, despite the constant whispers, don't look like giving it all up soon - especially with the release of brand new studio album Turnaround. We grabbed time with the fellas to put across some of the questions you demanded they answer.

Do any of you have any talents we don't know about?

Shane: Kian is quite talented in everything he does, bar taking a penalty! I won't put my money on him taking a penalty. If he was playing a position in football he's the best central defender...

Mark: Because he hacks the legs off you.

Shane: He'll take the head, never mind the legs off you.

Kian: You just don't bother trying to get past me or I will kill you! Do you hear me?

Kian, who is the worst girl you have ever been out with and why?

I don't think there is anybody that I went out with who was really horrible or nasty. Most girls I went out with I've gotten on with but haven't stayed with them for whatever reasons. I've never disliked people while I've been with them. I do get really annoyed when you have a close relationship with someone and then when it's all over they totally slate you and make it out to be something it totally wasn't.

Would you tell your girlfriend if they looked rubbish in an outfit or would you lie?

Nicky: I'd tell them. I'd say something like I think those other white trousers you have look better.

Bryan: That's the exact opposite of me and Kerry. If we wore something and didn't say, we'd be in trouble with each other.

Shane: I'd say that just doesn't suit you, get it off!

Do any of you do impressions?

Nicky: Nope. I have to say none of us are any good at that.

Would you wear nail varnish, have facials or use moisturiser? How girlie are you?

Kian: We all use moisturiser and stuff when we've had make-up on. We don't wear nail varnish and don't get facials.

Shane: Actually I did get a facial and my face was an absolute state afterwards.

Mark: I have shaving gel, razors, toothpaste and toothbrush and deodorant and that's all I have in my wash bag.

Kian: And that's quite an average bloke's wash bag, Mark.

When you go to clubs do you dance or just sit around?

Mark: Everyone here dances when they're drunk. They do not dance when they're not drunk.

Kian: It's very rare we dance.

Mark: When I'm drunk I love going out on the dance floor but I need to be drunk to do it. I'm not setting an example to everybody but for me, personally, I need to have a drink.

Nicky: I danced at my wedding.

Does it scare you how much some people love you?

Shane: Yeah, it does scare me because I just can't get my head around it. It's quite a funny position to be in and sometimes we wonder why.

Justin Timberlake said he doesn't wear underwear very often. Do any of you like to go commando?

Mark: When you go out it's nice to be a bit loose. It's very comfortable.

Kian: I think its horrible not wearing underwear.

Shane: I only do it if I'm wearing shorts or tracksuits bottoms, but not in jeans.

Nicky: It's very uncomfortable if you're doing sport and things.

Bryan: I only go commando at bedtime.

What song, if any, makes you cry?

Nicky: "On My Shoulder" which will hopefully be one of our forthcoming singles.

Bryan: "White Christmas" because I wish I'd written it!

Source: www.popworld.com
Taken from: http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/slavesforwestlife

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Life of Bryan Interview

Bryan McFadden is looking very relaxed in distressed jeans and wooly hat, his “bling bling” wedding band the only clue to his star status. He’s ordering his “usual” (ham and cheese omelette) as U Magazine arrives for a chat. Not a speck of pretension in sight, its hard to believe this is one-fifth of the biggest selling tour act of 2003 with 11 UK Number Ones, four multi platinum albums and over 31 million in record sales under their collective belts. But can they really be as down to earth as they appear? Well Bryans instinctual reply that he’ll “get us one back” when we offer him a cigarette certainly seems to suggest so…

Q- We met up with you around five years ago when you were first hitting the big time. Apart from the little matter of massive global success, how have things changed for the band since then?
A- Well, we were all around 18 at that stage with no marriage or babies! The main thing is that we’re adults now rather than being the kids we were back then.

Q- Looking back, what would you say to those kids if you could?
A- God! Obviously the mistakes we’ve made along the way youd kinda say “Watch out for that!” or “Don’t release that as a single!” Everything else I’d probably want to do the same.

Q- In terms of maturity, do you think you still have a long way to go?
A- Well, I dunno, because its hard to tell when we’re gonna peak. We are what we are. We’re not like a rock group whos trying to develop their own sound or anyhting.

Q- So youre perfectly happy “just” to be a pop band?
A- Yes, that’s what we do. We could try to be a rock band but we'd probably be the worst in Ireland! Might as well be a pop group and be one of the best in the world.

Q- What are the worst aspects of that level of fame on a day to day level?
A- It’s okay in Ireland. I can go home and close the door and no one bothers me. But you do have to open the papers. You need to know what you’ve supposedly done now.

Q- You’ve had to defend yourself to the press concerning your love life. Tell us exactly how being famous affects your personal relationships?
A- Well it’s strenuous on any relationship. When youre sitting at home on the sofa, the 2 of you reading the newspapers, even though both of you know the truth about the other, you still have to keep your mind on the fact that everyone else around you doesn’t. The amount of times Ive seen silly stories… It plays with your head a bit.

Q- But you always know the truth? You’ve never had a night out and forgotten what you did? And perhaps the papers were the ones to tell you?
A- No definitely not. Im not that kind of drunk. Ive never been out and forgotten what I’ve done.

Q- I suppose you have the rest of the band to rely on on nights out?
A- Its very rare that the five of us would go out together- not because we wouldn’t want to- its just like normal mates; sometimes some fo you are in the modd and the others arent. Its quite often that there’d be at least one or two out though!

Q- You’re not the only one whos been grilled lately. Do you think the Irish media were too tough on Nicky concerning his wedding?
A- Well, it was such a big day for Nicky and for the press to turn it into such a circus: It was very unfair. He didn’t ask for anyone to come over to France and try to destroy his wedding. They just wanted to go over, get married, come home and be happy.

Q- Was he upset?
A- Of course he was. He tried to forget about it on the day but the build up was very tough. I don’t think people understand they just reckon “Oh big deal, hes got loads of money, hes just over there getting married who cares?” But he had feelings too y’know? Its still his big day, its nothing to do with Westlife, its nothing to do with his celebrity, its just got to do with Nicky and Georgina- all of a sudden its turned into something horrible. That scars you.
Q- You really feel people were unjustified in their criticism?
A- I think the English press are just always that little bit more forgiving. The Irish media always put their own twist on it. Theyre more begrudging, always sarcastic in their comments. That kinda pissed us off a but. Weve always been so good to them. Even when we became big all over the world and kinda had to devote our time to the countries that are obviously bigger, we still always made sure that Ireland is number one. And they don’t pay us the same respect back.

Q- you new albums Turnaound is just out. Tell us about it- whats different?
A- Weve kina been going on a strange path. I think from the first album through to the second we were changing, trying to become a little bit too cool as regards sounds and production. I think Turnaround is like going back to the start. I know we always say it, but this album is definitely our best.

Q- There no doubting youre a good looking bunch of lads who can sing but why do you think you’ve done so incredibly well when, well say Boyzone for example couldn’t get quite so far?
A- I don’t want to sound arrogant but I think were more talented than Boyzone were. Also their average age was around 26 when they peaked and were still arouns 33, 23, I think we’ve had better songs than them too.

Q- Speaking of age, how do you feel about growing older, do you worry about losing your looks?
A- It doesn’t bother us at all. If I go bald, I go bald!

Q- So youre pretty grounded about your image?
A- All weve ever had is people slagging us about our weight going up and down but we don’t care. Id always been slagged as a kid about being fat but then I got into a band. Its funny because were so successful, our fans obviously done care what we look like. So who cares what anyone else says?

Q- Who were you a fan of as a teenager?
A- My first ever concert was Kylie Minogue and next was Guns’N’Roses! Then Metallica, Nirvand… I got big into the Beach Boys when I was about 15.

Q- And now youre song writing yourself…
A- I write songs every other day if I get the chance but it would be very unfair of me to start writing for the band. Say if Mark was and Shane were at it too, how do you get an album out of that? You can easily end up with a collage of sounds rather than a pure, polished album.

Q- Tell us what you think of reality TV shows like Pop Idol?
A- The main thing is that it gives kids a chance. The one question Im asked every day is; “Im a singer. What can I do to get successful?” All I can say is I don’t know! If we didn’t meet Louis Walsh and the five of us aid okay, we re gonna start a band, I wouldn’t know where to go, where to look, what to do. So Pop Idol is like everything in the world today; it’s an easier way. The rewards at the end are instant, but they don’t last very long. Take David Sneddon: his last press release announced his official “retirement from pop music”. That’s only 12 months after Fame Academy! Its great if youre just looking for five minutes of fame but try looking at it from a record companys point of view. Why would you bother starting a new band, when you can get then from a TV show, sell a million records and then just get rid of them.

Q- So everyone becomes recyclable?
A- Yeah, it has turned into a machine. It’s unfortunate because theres only a handful of “real” popbands left: Atomic Kitten, Blue, Busted, Sugababes and us. Were probably gonna be the last five ever. Why put people on the conver of magazines and work away at a marketing strategy when theres the instantaneous appeal of the telly?

Q- Some manugactured acts can go the distance, however, like our cover girl Kylie. I take it you’ve bumped into her along the way?
A- I have met Kylie a couple of times. I didn’t want to tell her when id seen her in concert because I didn’t want to make her feel old! We have the same stylist so there is that connection there. I prefer her sister though.

Q- You’re a Dannii man? That’s unusual….
A- God yeah! ... Either her or Charlize Theron. Dannii is extremely sexy whereas Charlize is just beautiful.

With that, “Wardrobe”, arrives, leaving Bryan to think Minogue thoughts, chosse his underpants and enjoy that ham and cheese brekkie. He owes U Magazine a total of 2 cigarettes, and funnily enough, we reckon hes good for them.

Source: U Magazine (Ireland)
Taken from: http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/slavesforwestlife

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How to access the Fan Conference content

A massive thanks to everyone who's already bought Westlife's new
Turnaround album - copies are fair flying off the shelves...

So, once you own the CD, you will be able to view the exclusive Fan
Conference content online. When you load up www.westlife.com, you
should see a small window pop-up in the top left corner. Click on
this, and you will then be given instructions on how to access the
content; you will need the album to be in your PC's CD-Rom drive.

If for any reason the pop-up doesn't appear for you, you should go to
www.westlife.com/fanconference instead.

If you submitted a question for the fan conference, even if you
didn't win you should still have your name displayed in the 'Fan
List' section.

Then there's a video piece for those of you who were there to
remember the event by, and for those of you who weren't, it's the
next best thing!

Finally there's a transcript of the questions asked and answered on
the day - although we did pick and invite 50 winners, unfortunately
some were not able to attend, which is why there are not 50 questions
listed in the transcript.

Finally, just to confirm to all the worldwide Westlife fans - all of
the above should work with your versions of the album as well.

Source:www.westlife.com
Taken from: http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/nickymylove/

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Westlife the ManUtd of Pop

Westlife secured their 12th No. 1 single on Sunday with a cover of
Barry Manilow's Mandy, but after so many chart toppers do the boys
still get akick out of being Top Of The Pops?

"If we don't get a No.1 album or single - we want to know why," says
Nicky,

while beefy Bryan compares Westlife to a championship winning
football team in the News Of The World's Sunday magazine. "We're like
Manchester United. Just because we won the treble, it doesn't mean
we're going to sit back."

The boys held off stiff competition from Girls Aloud who entered the
chart at No. 2 with Jump, and Fame Academy winner Alex Parks who
could only managea No. 3 entry with her debut single, That's What It
Takes.

Source: Yahoo! Music Launch
Taken from: http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/slavesforwestlife

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Next Single: Obvious!

Breaking news: 'Obvious' will be Westlife's next single! It'll be released sometime in February 2004, and will be the third taken from their latest album 'Turnaround'.

Source: http://www.westlifeweb.com/

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Wednesday, November 26, 2003

WESTLIFE TOTP INTERVIEW

Fan: When you're on tour and homesick, what helps you relax?

Kian: [Laughs] Ah, I don't really get too homesick anymore. I have a
place in London now, so it feels like my home too. Apart from that I
think we just get out and do things, and not stay in and look at the walls. We'll go down to the pub, the cinema or just everyday things,
then you feel more at home.

Fan: You said you wanted to go in a new direction with 'Hey Whatever', so why back to ballads with 'Mandy'?

Mark: It's funny, because I can't remember what we actually said at
the time. What we meant was that we wanted to try out a different style of song, to carry us into the new album. We certainly would never feel right trying to change our style by trying to become an r&b or rock group. We'll always be a pop group, with strong vocals.

Kian: Variety's the spice of life too!

Mark: That's it! And, the third single will be something a little different too, just to spice things up a bit. The beauty of pop music is that you can experiment a bit more. We just want to showcase the variety of pop songs on our albums, so that's why we released something different.

Fan: If someone was to make a cartoon based on Westlife, what kind of
characters would you be?
Kian: I'm thinking South Park meets Homer Simpson. We do an awful lot of silly, crazy things, so I think that would be an accurate mixture.

Mark: [Laughs] Yeah, Bryan would have to be Nelson.

Kian: ...and Shane could be Lisa!

Fan: Are you going to be touring next year?

Kian: Yes, we are. Tickets are going on sale in a week or so and it's going to be a huge tour again next year. We're all very much looking forward to it. Touring is probably one of the best parts of being in Westlife. Make sure you come and see us, it'll be a great show!

Fan: Do you sing the type of music you want to sing, or do you have to think about what's going to sell?

Mark: Good question! I think it'd be very selfish of us to just do what we want, like a rock song one minute and tomorrow whatever we fancy. You have to have some sort of consistency in a group and we're lucky enough to be famous across the world. We just respect our fans and respect that they like us because of what we've done in the past.

We can change within reason and add a bit of ourselves to each track, but it's strong melodies and good pop songs that people expect from us. At the end of the day, if we want to play around and write songs that are a little different, then we can do that back in our hotel rooms or at home.

Kian: I think we all have different individual tastes and it does come through our music. Certainly, if you look at the 'Turn Around' album, there's definitely something from each of us on that.

Fan: If you could have a body part from another member of the band, what would you have?

Mark: Erm...I'd have Bryan's jaw bone, definitely!

Kian: I don't really think I could take anyone's body parts. I'm pretty happy with myself.

Fan: Who's changed the most and the least since the beginning of the band?

Kian: I think we've all changed an awful lot. It's natural to change. I mean Mark and I were 17 when we started out and we're 23 now. We've had to change in a lot of different ways, but I don't think any of us have changed for the worse. I think we've all kept our feet firmly on the ground and we're still just normal guys. We feel very lucky to be making the music that we enjoy and touring the world and we remind ourselves of that a lot.

Taken from: http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/groups/slavesforwestlife

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crazie fans in asia

WESTLIFES Mark Feehily has revealed how he hates getting groped by
deranged fans during hysterical scenes on tour.
The band were left shaken after a trip to Asia when screaming fans
stole jewellry and clothes literally off their back.
The Sligo star said fans can sometimes step over the line and grab at
the band when they make public appearances.
He said: Sometimes they'll grope you and it is disgusting. Ive made
sure our security finds out who did it and remember their face and
never lets them near us again. If one of us had done it we'd have a
lawsuit on our hands. I just want people to understand that Im not a
big lump of meat.
During one trip to Asia, Bryan had one of his trainers stolen off his
foot, Kians ring was taken off his finger and Nicky's chain was
ripped of his neck.
But the pin-up singer said he loves getting mail from fans in the
post.
My mum leaves it out on the bed. When I go home I flake out on my
bedroom and read all the post. I separate them into 2 piles and throw
all the bills into the cupboard and I read the fan mail. Its a nice
thought that someone bothered to write. We've made friends with loads
of fans.

Source: Sunday World
Taken from: http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/slavesforwestlife

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Jodi tormented by jealous Kian fans

Crazed fans of the Westlife hunk keep getting hold
> of the Hollyoaks
> actress's number and tormenting her over her romance
> with the Irish
> singer.
>
> Her best mate Michelle Barber, who sang in Jodi's
> former band GIRL
> THING, told me: "Jodi is a complete nightmare to get
> in touch with on
> the phone because she is always changing her mobile
> number.
>
> "She's changed it eight times lately because she
> feels really scared
> about it getting into the hands of the wrong people.
>
> "She's had terrible trouble with a series of
> stalkers who just
> wouldn't leave her alone.
>
> "They would keep calling her and it totally freaked
> her out.
>
> "She found that the only way to get rid of them was
> to change her
> phone number. But this has now become a bit of a
> habit."
>
> Westlife's army of fans obsess about the boy band
> and often go to
> extreme lengths to to try and get near them.
>
> Last week two girls hid all day in a cramped
> cupboard at London
> nightclub 10 Room in a bid to spring out on their
> idols but were
> rumbled before their dream came true.
>
> Despite the pressures of fame, though, Kian and Jodi
> remain besotted.
>
> Jodi's pal Michelle adds: "They flirted with each
> other for years
> before they got together.
>
> "There has always been a real spark between them.
>
> "And now they are together, they make a really
> fantastic couple.
>
> "Kian is absolutely committed to Jodi and I know
> that Jodi has never
> been happier than she is now that she is with him."
>
Taken from: http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/groups/slavesforwestlife

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Monday, November 24, 2003

MTV has roped in Westlife as a star international act for the Immies

MUMBAI: MTV Immies are all set to heat up the music scene with some international sensations. Latest news is that the youth channel has roped in Westlife, Safari Duo, Outlandish, Rishi Rich and Panjabi MC for the international acts.
The first ever music awards from the Viacom's Indian music arm, establish to coincide with 100 years of recording music.

One of the popular boy bands of the international music scene, Westlife have sold 18 million albums and seven million singles The five member team is set to woo MTV viewers at their first ever performance in India when they perform at the Indian Music Excellence Awards - MTV IMMIES presented by AirTel, on 12 December, 2003, says a company release.
Besides Westlife, the Immies boasts of international acts comprising percussion pop duo Safri Duo, the popular Danish group - Outlandish, Asian music sensation - Rishi Rich and international king of Bhangra - Panjabi MC.

While the channel has unveiled its international acts, the local acts are still kept under the wraps but the release hints that the Immies will bring together a galaxy of international and local acts sprinkled liberally with performances from Bollywood.

Presented by AirTel, the MTV Immies is exclusively supported by the Indian Music Industry (IMI) and is brought in association with LG Electronics India Pvt. Ltd, Kinetic Zing and Maruti - for the brand Alto. The hospitality partner is J W Marriott while the radio partner is Radio Mirchi.

The stars of the evening Nicky, Shane, Bryan, Kian and Mark have sold over 250,000 units of their albums in India alone. The popular Irish boy band is creating waves across the globe with 'Mandy' and 'Hey Whatever' from their forthcoming album 'Turnaround'.

The Safri Duo comprising Morten Friis and Uffe Savery are said to be poised to get the crowd in action with performance. The bongo banging duo has won a pile of awards and was the first ever Danish act to win an MTV Award. Next in the line is the 'not regular hip-hop band' Outlandish. With their recent release Aicha making rounds of the music channels, the dynamic trio is raring to deliver a superb performance for the first time in India, says the release.

While Rishi Rich, whose claim to fame is not just Asian fusion tracks, but pure hip-hop beats for the likes of Fallacy and Estelle is amongst the star line line up for the d-day. Currently, Rishi Rich is working on productions for Britney Spears, Ricky Martin and Mary J Blige.

Last in the line is the International king of Bhangra, Panjabi MC. Having established himself as a household name on the UK and international Bhangra scene, Panjabi MC has
gaining huge recognition and popularity with his hip hop and real 'desi' mix in India too.

Credit: Shamira
Taken from: http://gorups.yahoo.com/groups/nickymylove

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Friday, November 21, 2003

Kerry Is Presenting Sm:TV Live

Our special SM:TV friend this Saturday afternoon is KERRY McFADDEN.
As Stephen Mulhern is away filming a new series of CiTV's "Globo Loco",
Mrs. Bryan from Westlife will be lending our very own Des a hand all
afternoon.

Part of her job will include telling you guys how you can get your
hands on one of 10 signed copies of BLAZIN' SQUAD's brand new album.
We've an exclusive Ring To Win for you this week and you could get your
hands on a signed copy of the Squad's latest CD. Don't miss out - make sure
you're switched on to SM:TV Gold this Saturday at 2pm on CiTV

Taken from: http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/slavesforwestlife
Credit : SAMANTHA

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Normal day in Mark's life

Did you sleep well last night?
Very well. I had to be up at 5am yesterday to fly from Dublin to
London for a t.v. show, so I was really tired and fell asleep as soon
as I got to the hotel at 7pm. I woke up at 10pm and had a chat with
Bryan, watched a film then went back to sleep around 1am. With the
new album coming out, things are getting really busy, so I need all
the sleep I can get.

Who were you with at midnight?
I was on my own in my hotel room, watching the film Anger Management.
It was very funny.

Who was the first person you spoke to this morning?
Our tour manager, Jake. He probably called me about 50 times before
he finally woke me up. I'm not very good in the mornings and it takes
an awful lot of phone calls to wake me up. I'm a really deep sleeper.

What was the best meal you had today?
I had a chicken, bacon and salad baguette for lunch. We're flying to
Germany tonight so I wont get a proper meal. I'll try to grab
something at the airport or eat on the plane. I prefer a proper home-
cooked meal, but I would never complain about aeroplane food. I have
to credit it for feeding me many times over the years.

What was the most expensive thing you bought today?
Just that sandwich for £2.80.

What made you laugh most today?
We were doing a photo shoot this morning in an Italian restaurant.
The inspiration for the shoot was the sopranos, and they brought out
the biggest bowl of pasta I've ever seen. You probably had to be
there, but it struck us a very funny. We always end up laughing
whenever we get together – there's lots of banter and messing about.
That makes it easier to get through long working days.

What do you regret most about today?
Nothing. Ive been working all day so I haven't had a chance to do
anything I might regret – at least not yet.

What are you most proud of today?
An interviewer praised our music, which is always nice. We've been
working hard on the new album for the last few months. Although we
love the sort of music that's got us where we are today, its nice to
experiment a little bit with our sound. There are still some typical
Westlife songs on there though.

What's the most annoying thing anyone has said to you today?
When Jake told me to get out of bed. He was right to do it, but it
was very annoying.

What song can you not get out of your head at the moment?
We've done a cover version of Mandy by Barry Manilow for the new
album. I'm not just saying this to plug the album, but its one of
those songs that once you hear it you can't get the melody out of
your mind.

What appointments did you write in your diary today?
None, but I should make an appointment to see the doctor. We had last
week off and it was fairly heavy socially. By the end of it I'd come
down with a cold that I can't shift. I'm probably just a bit run
down, but I ought to see a doctor. You have to be fit and healthy
when you're doing this job.

Did you meet anyone interesting today?
The guy who ran the Italian restaurant where we did the photo shoot
earlier. Italians express themselves in a big, loud way, so it was
like stepping into a different culture.

How long did you spend getting ready this morning?
About 20 minutes. My usual routine is to get into the shower first. I
begin with hot water, then I like a blast of cold for a couple of
seconds to give my day a jump-start. Then I brush my teeth, have a
shave and get dressed.

What time do you think you'll be in bed tonight?
We probably won't get to the hotel in Germany until midnight, so I
guess I'll be in bed by 12.30am. Some of the lads are talking about
heading out on the town when we get there, but if we've got an early
start the next day I won't bother. As I say, I'm still wrecked from
last week.

Was it a bad hair day or a good hair day?
Every day is a bad hair day. My hair is wild. It grows in every
direction and has to be dragged into place. I just sit in the chair
and let the stylist do whatever he wants with it.

Source:Sunday Express
Taken from: http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/nickymylove

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Sad Case...why does BMG hafta control WL???

It appears that record company politics have gotten in the way of
Westlife's favourite songs making the grade on to the new album,
Turnaround.

The track 'All That You Know' was a big hit with the Westlife lads
but was sensationally removed from the album after their record
company, BMG, would not consider it to be released as a single.

Mark Feehily said the boys were terribly disappointed that the song
hadn't made the grade.

He said: "'All That You Know' isn't on the new album because the
record company would never consider it as a single.

"That song was totally different for us - a real departure, really
rocky and Shane did an unbelievable vocal on it - something
Bonowould be proud of.

"But because the record company said they wouldn't make it a single,
the producer decided to take it back and make it a single for
someone else.

"And I don't blame him because it's a brilliant song. But it would
have been great if we could have done it."

Mark said it was part and parcel of being signed to a major record
label.

"It's hard to explain but in our situation you either have to do
what the record company want or sacrifice their support on the
record.

"That's what we've learned and there's no point in kidding ourselves.

"It's not like we have no respect for ourselves and our opinions but
it's just a case of business and politics and we have learned to go
with the flow."

On Thursday the band will be having a huge bash for family, friends
and industry personnel in Dublin.

Taken From: http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/nickymylove

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The Lads on Reuben Studdard doing their cover...

Westlife may have recorded their fair share of covers over the
years, including their current Barry Manilow penned No. 1 - Mandy,
but it turns out they're not so keen on others covering their own
work.

We are of course talking about American Idol winner Reuben, who
released Westlife's hit, Flying Without Wings in the States, but
what did the boys actually think of it?

"I heard it and it was sh*te," says Nicky in Popworld magazine ,
while Shane was equally callous. "I saw it live on the final on TV
10 and it was absolute muck. He's a great singer, but he ruined that
song."

"That just goes to show how big Westlife songs in America could have
been," rounded off Nicky, who's obviously still reeling from failing
to break the US charts. Oh well lads, at least good ole Blighty
still loves ya.

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Westlife heading for the No.1 Spot on the UK charts. *crosses fingers*

Westlife & Girls Aloud Soar To The Top Of The Chart

Westlife and Girls Aloud are soaring to the top of the UK charts- as
Ronan Keating looks set to suffer a major flop.

Westlife and Girls Aloud are putting chmapagne on ice as they look
set to go in at No1 and No2 in the British Charts this weekend.

The boyband have gone staright in at No1 with their new single,
Mandy, according to the mid-week charts.

The group is on track to sell a massive 100,000 copies of the single,
which is a cover of the Barry Manilow hit.

Girls Aloud who are also managed by Louis Walsh, have shot staright
to No2 with their single Jump

Keating's new album is a disapointing No18 according to the mid-week
UK charts

Taken from: http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/slavesforwestlife

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Boyband shaken by fans in cupboard

It seems that the more popular the band, the more deranged the fans - just ask Westlife.

The Irish crooners - currently at the top of the midweek chart with their version of Barry Manilow's Mandy - were left "stunned and shaken" after being ambushed by two besotted admirers on Monday.

The incident happened after Bryan McFadden, Mark Feehily, Nicky Byrne, Shane Filan and Kian Egan had held a fans' conference in London's 10 Rooms.

A couple of girls decided they wanted to see more of their idols so they hid in a cupboard hoping to snare the lads later on.

But the plan backfired. The girls jumped out hours later but before they could get to the band they were spotted by bouncers who showed them the door.

An insider tells us: "The boys are stunned - they can't believe the lengths some of their fans will go to. All sorts could have happened - they could have even suffocated in there.

"Apparently, because the girls had heard Westlife would be popping back that evening for a drink, they decided to stow themselves away.

"It was a ridiculous thing to do and the lads were really shaken up by it."

Bryan and Mark, both 23, were far more relaxed when we caught up with them in Leicester Square's Yates's Wine Lodge earlier in the evening. As the pair celebrated their chart success with a few vodka and diet cokes, hunky Bry revealed that he's now an Atkins Diet addict.

"It's the best thing ever - I've lost a stone in two weeks," he beamed.

"I can have a big fry-up with loads of sausages and rashers of bacon in the morning and a Burger King in the evenings - just without the bread. It's great."

But while his body is now top notch, Bryan's memory isn't quite up to scratch.

"I've just had to come back from the cashpoint because I can't remember my Pin number," he whined. "It's so annoying, I've got thousands in there, too."

No doubt there will be a lot more cash in his account when the group's album, Turnaround, is released on Monday.

Taken from: http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/slavesforwestlife

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Star Mag Article

We're not flash, we're stupid

The 5 WL lads open their hearts about shopping, bar bills and forgetting megastars' phone numbers...

The guys from WL are sitting around a table scattered with bottles of water, plates of
roast chicken and packets of Malboro Lights.

The 5 millionaire twentysomethings are eating with their fingers, sipping water and
chatting about their latest album Turnaround, out on Monday, and their single, Mandy, which has just been released.

Surprizingly, it's all pretty normal stuff, considering these lads
can boast an amazing 30 million record sales worldwide and a career lifespan longer than most boy bands put together.

Shane Filan, 24, Nicky Bryne, 25, Bryan McFadden, 23, Mark Feehily, 23 and Kian Egan, 23, have come a long way in the past 5 years, personally as well as
professionally. They have had 10 No 1s, 4 big-selling albums, 2 weddings, an engagement and 2 babies. Bryan is a dad, with 2 beautiful daughters with wife ex-Atomic Kitten Kerry Katona. Nicky married childhood sweetheart Georgina (daughter of Irish prime minister Bertie Ahern) earlier this year, while Shane is due to wed long-term girlfriend Gillian Walsh next month. Kian is dating actress Jodi Albert (Hollyoaks' Debbie Dean) and Mark, bless, is single.

The guys are in fine form: boisterous, talkative and sometimes difficult to control, but
refreshingly down to earth as they banter about who was the last to buy a round.

But has success made them flash with their cash, or do they watch their wallets? You'd be surprised...

You've got your 5th album coming out - did you ever think you'd get this far?
Bryan: If someone told us 5 years ago that we would have a 5th album, we'd never have beleived it.

Kian: When we started out, we wanted to really make it and not be a typical boy band who just released 3 albums and a greatest hits album. We've done that now and we're proud. We've worked hard.

Shane: No other boy band has gone on to do a 5th album in the past 10 years. And this isn't our last album, either - we want to do 3 or 4 more.

So are there still screaming teenagers at the concerts?

Mark: Not exactly, but there are what we call "Mums in leather trousers". There are lots of women who want to go out and have a laugh. They choose a WL
concert and give it the whole wobble-their-boobs bit. It's all a bit cheeky. They go for a laugh and we have a laugh too.

Bryan: They just like the idea of a young man. And there are 5 of us they can ogle at!

Shane: We still have a young fanbase, but usually half our audience is over 30.

Simon Cowell said you're relelasing Mandy because: "I told them to! I've been doing this for 25 years, they've been doing it for 3. Sometimes you have to
give people a reality check".

Bryan: The words 'reality check' are something he needs to think about. He needs a reality check himself!

Nicky: We made the album ourselves without Simon, but we recorded Mandy as the last track because he told us to, and in his opinion it was the second single.

Mark: It's important to have our record company behind us. Now and
again it's a good idea to do what they want.

Shane: Simon Cowell is very cool. He's not Mr Nasty.

Kian: But when he makes comments like "I told them to.." and '3 years'..we've been doing this 5 years.

Nicky: But that's just how he is.

How, if at all, has success changed you?

Nicky: Some of us are married, some of us are getting married. All of us have a lot more money than when we started out, and we own houses, but we still
count ourselves very lucky lads. Every day we think how lucky we are.

So, with all this cash, do you bother checking the price tags when you go shopping?

All: Yes!

Kian: I always check the price beforehand. If it's daft money then I
won't buy it. I wouldn't spend £2,000 on a leather jacket now, for example. Three
years ago I had 6 leather jackets sitting in my wardrobe.

Shane: I'll spend a few grand on a beautiful jacket if I think I'll get wear out of it.

Did you go shopping-crazy when you first started making money?

Nicky: Yeah. We went shopping and bought stuff we didn't need. I bought some leather trousers which got ruined the first time I wore them.

Shane: I bought a Gucci jacket for £2,500 and wore it twice. That's just utter madness.

Bryan: I bought a catsuit. A black catsuit! I looked like the lead singer from The Darkness" [The boys all laugh]

Shane: I have at least 8 wardrobes full of clothes and at least 150 leather jackets.

So are you big shoppers?

Bryan: I don't go shopping very much - or ever even.

Kian: I go shopping every 6 months to stock up.

Mark: I shop occassionally, but not as much as Nicky.

Nicky: I'm not the most fashion-conscious, but I go shopping every few weeks. A few years ago, I spent about £3,000 on a long Gucci leather jacket, and
it's the best buy I've ever invested in.

Shane: I don't care about labels at all. Gillian shops for me and comes back with some jeans for £50, a shirt for £20 and a jacket for £200. She's good at
shopping - she buys me loads of total bargains.

So if you're saving money on clothes, what do you spend your hard-earned cash on?

Bryan: I'm flash with my cash when it comes to sport - I play a lot of golf.

Shane: We're flash when it comes to getting the drinks in.

Nicky: We're not flash - we're just stupid!

Mark: I'm not flash enough to go and buy drinks for everyone in a bar when I don't even know them. It annoys me when everyone there expects it. They think, 'He's loaded, he can get the drinks in'.

Nicky: If you put your credit card behind the bar, total strangers out their drinks on it. That's why I've never out my card behind the bar. I't that simple.

Shane: One night we went to the bar just for a few beers, and when
we picked up the bill a few hours later, it was £900 because people had been putting their drinks on our tab.

Cheeky so and sos! So what's the biggest bar bill you boyshave ever had?

Shane: £2,600

Bryan: £4,000

Who's the stingiest member of the group?

All: Kian!

Kian: [not looking happy] I don't get that. I'm just careful with my money. Mark doesn't spend much more than I do.

Nicky: If the bar bill comes, Kian's off!

Shane: Actually, I think Mark could be the stingiest - he's more likely to keep his head down and his wallet in his pocket.

Nicky: Once we wer in a restaurant with some friends and we out our
credit cards in a pile to pull one out to see who'd pay. We were all hoping it would
be Kian's - and it was!

Kian: [Looking out out] I felt we were doing it to impress certain people at the table. Shane paid the last time we did that. But he felt it was unfair, so
everyone else gave their share.

If you're invited to a party, who's the most likely to go?

Bryan: Nicky probably goes to the most functions, because his father-
in-law is the Irish prime minister, Bertie Ahern.

Shane: Mark. He likes going to parties.

Mark: I only go if I feel like going out that night anyway.

Nicky: We get invited to so many parties we don't tend to go.

Kian: Our press officer wanted us to go to the premiere of The Italian Job. We said 'If we go, will we get photographed?' He said 'Yes', and we said 'that's
why we don't want to go.'

What the best feebie you've ever had?

Kian: We used to get loads of Addidas stuff, which was great. Dolce & Gabbana give us a lot of clothes, which is fantastic. But we don't get as much any
more.

Bryan: I got given a watch. And I'm suppose to be getting a Smart Car soon.

Is there anything you don't do because you're famous?

Kian: I've never used London public transport, apart from taxis. And 3 weeks ago, there were no cabs around so I got a bus from Putney to Fulham in west
London. I just got on the bus and it took me down the road.

Mark: Sometimes I use the Tube with no problem.

Do you get recognised a lot?

Kian: After one photo shoot, the 5 of us decided to go to the cinema in Fulham together, with no security or anything. I drove us in my car and everyone was
shocked to see us out doing something normal. The guy at the ticket booth just stared at us.

Shane: It felt like we were filming a video. As we passed people on the escalator, they stared at us, and we said hello and nodded at them. We never usually go to the cinema together.

Who are your celeb freinds?

Shane: Ronan Keating - that's about it. Bryan has the most.

Bryan: I tend to swap numbers with other celebrities, but never get around to calling them! The funniest time was when Stevie Wonder gave Mark his mobile
number...

Mark: .. and I took it down wrong! I was so drunk I wrote it down wrong. That was so stupid, I can't believe I did that.

Bryan: We were in LA and Stevie said we should hook up and I nearly fell over. And Mark didn't get the number.

Source: Star mag
Taken from: http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/slavesforwestlife

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Simon Cowell on Westlife Hits

SWEAR IT AGAIN

This was their first ever single and I was really nervous about how well it would do.
I'd put my life and soul into this band - there was a lot at stake. I believed it would work but I thought"If it doesnt work then my instincts are all over the place". ts always risky to kick off with a ballad but I had this feeling that this song was going to be big.
When I first heard them do it, every hair on the back of my neck stood up and I thought, "This is going to be huge." Thankfully I was right.

MORE THAN WORDS - WESTLIFE

Extremes original single of this song is one of my favourite records of all times. I think Westlife's version showed just how strong they were vocally, too.
When it was suggested they cover this I was slightly dubious, but they did a great job and I think on the back of this they changed from a boy band to a vocal harmony group. Westlife have been phenomenally successful. With the right records, they could be
around alot longer.

Source:THE NEWS OF THE WORLD 16/11/03
Taken from: http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/slavesforwestlife

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A RuMoUr?

Last Thursday Nicky Byrne of the Irish pop band phenomenon Westlife
> > told
> > us he was going to be releasing a solo album sometime in the next
>year.
> >
> > "I've always wanted to do a solo project and the lads are really
> > supportive and backing me up 100 per cent. I think this will be a
> > great experience for me."
> >
> > The Dubliner told us from Birmingham this morning that he had
>already
> > done
> > a couple of tracks and was planning on writing a couple himself.
> >
> > He has already written one by himself and co-wrote the title track,
> > Helpless Surrender, with singer-songwriter Steve Mac (Flying
>without
> > Wings,
> > Tonight.)
> >
> > "I think this album will be very soul-bearing. Most of the songs
>are a
> > little more edgy than what I do with Westlife.
> >
> > But of course I am sticking with the pop roots and there will be
>some
> > songs
> > that will have the Westlife sound. There is one song called
>Confession
> > and
> > it's got a kind of "Written in the Stars" feel to it- it's a
>definite
> > contender as a single at the moment!"
> >
> > We were lucky enough to hear a couple of rough cuts from the album.
> >
> > Far From Here is a haunting ballad that is about being away from a
> > loved one. Distant Skies is a popular favorite here in the office
>at
> > the
> > moment- "It's about a life that is out of reach. I guess you can
>say
> > it's a
> > bit tongue in cheek," He told us. "I love what I do but
> > there are days where I wish I could just work a 9-5 job then go
>home
> > to Gina."
> >
> > He's even done a cover of Ronan Keating's When the World Was
> > Mine. "Ronan was thrilled when I asked him if I could cover his
>song.
> >
> > Hopefully I did it justice!" He laughed.
> >
> > "What I want people to get out of this album is not Nicky Westlife,
> > but Nicky Byrne. I know that I'm not considered lead singer
>material
> > but so far I'm ecstatic about what I've done. I don't even care if
>I
> > get a number one- as long as I am satisfied with what I've
> > accomplished and the people I love are happy with it as well-
>that's
> > all I need."
> >
> > Eight of the thirteen tracks have been completed and he hopes to
> > finish up production sometime before Westlife go on tour next year.
> >
> > He then plans to release the album in August and there are also
>talks
> > of a small club tour. "I'm recording a track at the moment called
>All
> > I Ever Need- Bryan actually helped me write this one and he is also
> > producing it- then after that I have four more to go and hopefully
>it
> > will all be done by January. I don't want to release it right away,
> > though. Westlife has got a lot of promotion ahead, including
>touring-
> > and it wouldn't be fair to the lads- so I'll put off releasing it
>as
> > long as I need to."
> >
> > We asked Kian Egan how he felt about Nicky's solo move: "I think
>it's
> > brilliant. We all know Nicky has talent- though I was surprised
>he was
> > the
> > first to say he wanted to put out a solo album!
> >
> > Nonetheless we're all very proud of him and of the album and I
>can't
> > wait
> > for it to hit stores- it's going to be a blast."
> >
> > Nicky Byrne's Helpless Surrender will be out later next year.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >

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Thursday, November 20, 2003

Mandy at no.1 from Monday Sales

Singles are:

1 NEW WESTLIFE
2 NEW GIRLS ALOUD
3 NEW ALEX PARKS
4 1 BUSTED
5 2 BRITNEY SPEARS FT MADONNA
6 NEW LEMAR
7 NEW PET SHOP BOYS
8 3 KEVIN LYTTLE
9 5 FATMAN SCOOP/CROOKLYN CLAN
10 6 OUTKAST
11 4 KYLIE MINOGUE
12 NEW ENRIQUE IGLESIAS
13 NEW RADIOHEAD
14 7 BLAZIN' SQUAD
15 NEW MIS-TEEQ
16 10 MISSY ELLIOTT
17 8 BLACK EYED PEAS
18 12 PINK
19 NEW WHITE STRIPES
20 11 RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS

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Kian on Jodi

Westlife's Kian Egan has totally turned his back on the party
lifestyle. And its all thanks to new girlfriend Jodi Albert. in his
most honest interview to date Kian told hot that Hollyoaks actress,
21, is the love of his life. Earlier this year he lost the plot and
was out on the town every night until 2 am with band mate mark
Feehily. but meeting Jodi has forced Kian to hang up his wild
partying boots. he confessed , its the best relationship I've ever
had. Its going well. she certainly the most superb person ive ever
known. we've been going out for 5 months now. we are very happy. "
But Kian's in no hurry to become the 4th Westlife husband after
Bryan Nicky and Shane - who's marrying long term girlfriend Gillian
Walsh over Christmas. Kian, who has dated Liz McClarnon and been
linked to Jodie marsh, added anyone who knows me knows i would never
get married after 5 months . Everyone goes through a stage of going
a bit wild. I did it and I don't regret it. Everyman would live the
dream given the chance and i did. but by the end it became horrible

Booze.

Westlife have ALL grown up dramatically in the past few months. The
launch party for the unbreakable greatest hits last year was a booze
fuelled celebrity bash. But for new album turnaround: out November
24th, they're going all civilised. Jodie Marsh, Jordan and any pop
idol people are banned. Kian explained " were hiring the Irish
embassy in London for a full on black tie posh formal dinner. It
takes us away from just going out and getting pissed"

Source: the daily star
Taken From: http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/nickymylove/

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Wednesday, November 12, 2003

Bryan & Kez's Interview from OK!

The couple reveal their marriage `hiccup' and their dream to adopt!! Westlife may be one of the countries most successful groups, with a string of number one hits and sell out tours to their name, but for one member of the famous five, Bryan McFadden, the true measure of success and happiness is his stable home life. Together with his stunning wife Kerry, 23 year old Bryan has brushed aside the fickle world of celebrity in favour of a loving family environment.

The couple, together with their children, Molly, 2, and Lilly-Sue, 8 months have recently moved into a palatial 6 bedroom home in County Dublin where they've created a cosy family unit. Because of their hectic work schedules, both Bryan and Kerry, also 23, crave the refuge that their new home offers. Bryan has been busy
touring with Westlife and working on their new album, while Kerry has a number of TV commitments - including ITV1 hit show Loose Women. However, away from the spotlight, the pair relish parenthood and spending time with their close knit circle of family and friends. Both Bryan and Kerry seem well deserved of the happiness that fame and success has brought them. It's widely known that Kerry suffered a
hugely traumatic childhood, which meant that she was fostered at a young age. And, like most celebrities the couple have been the subject of tabloid stories, including and incident of infidelity during Bryan's stag weekend which threatened to destroy their marriage.

However, the couple are understandably keen to move on and, as they sit cuddling and laughing throughout the interview, it's obvious that their marriage is as strong as ever. Sitting in the conservatory of their luxurious home, Bryan and Kerry
talk with total honesty about how they've retained the romance in their relationship, the difficult periods in their marriage and why they want to adopt a child...

You've recently moved in to your dream home in County Dublin. How
does it feel to be in such a cosy family environment?

Kerry: We used to live in an apartment just around the corner, but this place is much better, especially for the kids because Molly can run amuck! We love living here, it's our dream house. It's great living in Ireland, and I never want to leave, the people are so friendly - although we haven't got to know our neighbours yet and have kept ourselves to ourselves. If you get to know the neighbours too much they'll start popping round when you're trying to have your tea!

Both of you are from relatively modest backgrounds. It must be
bizarre to be living in such luxury...

Kerry: It's really, really strange for me. Sometimes I walk around the house and I have to pinch myself cos I can't believe this is ours. I just think I'm going to wake up from this dream. It's also weird for my friends and family when they come over from England to see me living here. I used to live in a one-bedroom council flat with
my Mum, which was probably smaller than our conservatory. It's just really surreal.

Bryan: It's similar for me cos I lived in a normal house on a housing estate. Before, Kerry and I lived in a nice apartment, but it's nothing like this place. Kerry, the story about your unstable family background has been very well-documented. Has it always been your dream to settle down and have children?

Kerry: Yes, it's lovely to have a proper family with two children, but we are putting them up for adoption next week. Only joking! It's really great when Bryan comes home from work and there's just the four of us, though the house always looks like a tornado has hit it cos Molly's so messy - as is Bryan! It means the world to me that the kids and Bryan are here. All that matters is that I've got a husband
and the two most beautiful kids and I've no intention of letting that go.Bryan, as part of Westlife you're adored by millions of fans. It must be a big transformation to go from being a pop idol on stage to being a dad at home changing nappies?

Bryan: Definitely, but I think it's great. Obviously Westlife is a major part of my life but as soon as I walk through the front door I switch off. It's almost like I'm living two completely different lives cos at home I'm a father and a husband and it's a down to earth lifestyle.With two very young children demanding your attention, is it
difficult making time purely for each other?

Bryan: It is hard, I suppose, cos when we're not working we're looking after the kids. We get so little time off and, cos of this, we feel it'd be unfair to offload the kids onto one of our mothers to spend time together. We do love to go out, though. If we're in Dublin we love to go to Lillie's Bordello and we also like going to a karaoke bar nearer home. We always get up and sing and nobody bothers us. At the start of the evening we have no intention of singing, then we go and get drunk and you can't get us off the stage!

Kerry: We love being together as a family but it's so important that you spend time just together cos otherwise you can become unhappy with each other and the kids will sense that.You're regarded as having one of the most stable relationships in the industry.

How have you retained the romance in your marriage?

Kerry: Bryan can be romantic, can't you darling? But Bryan's kind of romance is cuddling and kissing....

Bryan: ...while you want expensive presents.

Kerry: No I don't, that's an awful thing to say! We do go out for meals but it can be difficult cos of the kids. When I was five months pregnant with Lilly, Bryan called me and ordered me to get dressed cos we were going out. He came round to the apartment with a bunch of red roses and he took me out for dinner, then we stayed in a hotel. In the morning he sent me another dozen red roses - so he can be romantic!

Does it ever feel strange that you're both still in your early twenties and have two children....

Kerry: I've always been older than my years, probably cos of my background. Having a family feels so natural and I'm loving it. None of my pregnancies were planned but it was never like `oh no.' It happens and you just have to get on with it. We've done more in our short lives than most people do in an entire lifetime, such as travelling the world.

Bryan: I'm exactly the same. I'm only 23 but I feel more like 28. It's probably cos I've had so many amazing experiences.

Would you like to have more children?

Kerry: Don't get me wrong, I love my kids, but I want to wait at least another five years and I'd love to have a little boy. We'd also like to adopt cos it's such a nice thing to do. There are so many kids out there who have horrible lives and have been abused. I was in foster care so I understand their situation and would like to give something back. Despite the constant rumours of a Westlife split, the band continue to go from strength to strength.

Has being in a successful band put a strain on your relationship?

Bryan: If we were working to the extent that we were two years ago then I'm sure it would have affected our relationship in a bad way. Thankfully, Westlife are now at the stage where things are going really well and we don't have to work as hard. A few years ago we'd have never taken days off and there was no such thing as a weekend.

Kerry: People always assume that we never see each other but we're together most of the time. I also think it's great to have some space in a relationship as well cos it makes you appreciate each other - and it also gives me time to clean up after Bryan!

Kerry, you've been busy co-presenting shows such as Loose Women. Has this helped retain your own identity so you're not just perceived as being a Westlife wife?

Kerry: It wasn't the Westlife tag that I've wanted to get away from but the fact that I'm always known as once being in Atomic Kitten. Don't get me wrong, I'm very proud of being in the band, but it's been three years now and it'd be nice to be known as Kerry McFadden. I've got my own identity now but I still get called `that bird married to Bryan from Westlife.' I do have a name, you know! But it doesn't bother me cos I'm very proud to be married to Bryan.

There have been recent reports that the Atomic Kitten girls are under weight. Do you agree?

Kerry: Tash has lost a lot of weight, but I don't think she's done that deliberately. She's always been really thin - before she was pregnant she was size six. They do say that after you've had a baby it's easier to shed the weight so I guess it's a lot to do with Tash running around after Josh and her busy work schedule - I mean, she's bound to loose weight. Liz is also skinny but then I'm just jealous. They're all beautiful girls with great figures.

Bryan, are you still in touch with Natasha Hamilton's former fiancé Fran Cosgrove, who used to be a bodyguard for Westlife?

Bryan: I saw him a few weeks ago. It's awful when couples split up and you're friends with both of them and it's particularly difficult when there's a baby involved. Fran's seeing Jodie Marsh and we all went out three weeks ago. They have a genuine relationship and he seems very happy.

Kerry, your co presenters on Loose Women seem obsessed with your chest. Do you ever get fed up with people discussing your boobs and weight?

Kerry: Like the rest of the nation, they're obsessed by them. When I got offered Loose Women I'd never seen the show before and my agent thought it would be great for me cos I could show people what I was really like, rather than being seen as a blonde, big boobed, dizzy person.

You look like you've lost weight - is it true you've been taking
slimming pills?

Kerry: Yes. I've lost about 6lbs off my left boob! Seriously, I've actually managed to loose about half a stone in a perfectly healthy way. We were talking on Loose Women about me taking slimming pills. But the truth was, I was in a chemist and I bought some herbal slimming tablets. I thought I'd try them to see what they were like. I only remembered to take two cos I'm terrible when it comes to taking pills, hence the two babies. I don't even think they even work, to be honest!! I lost half a stone purely from running around after the kids, and as for eating, I've got into a healthy routine of making sure I eat breakfast and having smaller meals - and I've also been going to the gym.

As with all marriages, you've had your problems, most notably concerning an incident on Bryan's stag weekend involving a lapdancer which has once again reared it's head in the papers. How have you got over this difficult time?

Bryan: What happened was a hiccup in our life and we've got over it and that's the end of it. Tabloid newspapers just try and print the worst picture possible.

Kerry: I think that when you're married, whether you're a celebrity couple or not, you're bound to go through difficult times. I love Bryan so much and I believe our love is strong and I wouldn't throw our marriage away. The papers are always trying to make out there are problems, it's just like the stories about Victoria and David Beckham not getting on. Because the Beckhams come across as being perfect, the press are so eager to ruin their relationship which is so unfair on them. They've got kids like us and I don't want my kids reading rubbish about our relationship. I suppose the Beckhams have become a product, whereas I know Bryan loves me and he knows I love him but we don't need to prove that to anyone else and I guess that's what they kind of do. But I do feel really sorry for the Beckhams cos there's so much pressure on them.

Bryan: The media like to blow things up. I love Kerry and that's the end of it. Obviously there's been one hiccup which, despite it happening two years ago, the media keeps bringing up. It's getting boring as it's such old news. Kerry and I are married now with two children and we don't want to keep talking about how we got over this problem. We've got over it but no one else seems to have. We're happy and we don't want to talk about it anymore.

Westlife are one of the most successful bands to come out of Ireland, but there will come a day when the group splits. Will you continue in the music industry, Bryan?

Bryan: There are no plans to split. We're going to do the album and then the tour and decide where to go from there - we're just taking it album by album. Westlife are a family and there are no egos. When we do move on, I don't think it'll be like Boyzone, where there were disagreements cos the lads didn't know what was going on. We have a very close relationship and we'll all decide when it's over. At that point we'll move into doing our own thing. I've got no solid plans but it'll probably involve going solo or being a full time songwriter.

Source: OK! magazine
Taken from: http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/westlife_bsb_group/

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Now it's getting serious! There's much more than we think on the success of their next album. In YAM! Mark talk about missuccess, the development of the lads and of course the life expectancy of a boyband...

Since over a year there has been rumours about a split. Then - at the top of their success - they had been completely unfounded. Why should Westlife have split in 2002? Never since their beginning had the 5 irish lads been so successful - with alone 10 #1 hits ind UK and top 20 positions in Europe and Asia.

But still: After their GH-Album last year, Mark, Shane, Kian,Bryan and Nicky are releasing their 5th album on 24th Nov. in 5 years - and are causing speculations with the title "Turnaround".

Westlife are aware: They are standing at the crossroad, first of all they already crossed the expiry date of a boyband with 5 years.

And: The boys are now MEN! Bryan and Nicky are already married, Shane will be in december. The fans never amis the relationships, cos the 5 lads always been honest.Westlife never kept their girlfriends a secret, and their fondness of parties. That's why Mark spoke openly to YAM in London about the future of Westlife.

Mark:"After 5 years there's still Westlife. That's an achivement. And: We still get on well and don't hate each other, like in other bands. Humanwise there's no resaon for us to split. But everything is depending on the next album - it will decide whether Westlife will keep on going or not! The title already tells you that we have a musical development. On the new CD are a couple of songs that don't sound like Westlife. We need to wait for the fans' reactions."

Their latest single 'Hey Whatever' already sounds different. Although Westlife usually go straight to #1 this time it only reached #4. In germany the single was a flop - after 3 weeks #58!

Mark:"Many ppl say it is a setback for us. But that's rubbish! We experimented a lot and are very proud of this song! We grow older and we develop ourselves. If our fans want the old Westlife back, then we have a big problem..."
What will happend if 'Turnaround' won't take the fans fancy?

Mark: If the album flop, we will decide what we do about our future at the beginning of 2004. If the CD is doing great, we will continuing doing like we did before!"

Everything is depending on the fans - and Westlife have a trump with their next single 'Mandy' ( release date beginn of december)

Source: unknown
Taken from: http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/westlife_bsb_group/

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The Point, Dublin – 5/6/7 May 2004

Westlife have confirmed three live concert’s at Dublin’s Point Theatre on 5, 6 and 7 May 2004 to co-inside with the release of their new album entitled Turnaround.
Tickets go on sale at 09.00 Friday 14 November. Fans under 16 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 years. Adults with small children are recommended to purchase tickets in the balcony. Fans requiring special needs are requested to advise their outlet at time of ticket purchase.

2003 has been another fantastic year for Ireland's number one pop band. They've recorded their fifth album, played over 62 arena shows (including performing to over 90,000 Irish fans at their sold out Lansdowne Road & Markievicz Park stadium shows), released a live Greatest Hits Tour DVD and VHS, plus Nicky even found the time to get married.
Tickets go on sale at 09.00 Friday 14 November.

Source: http://www.ticketmaster.ie/latest_news/
Taken From: http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/westlife_bsb_group/

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Shane: We're Finished If Our New Album Flops

Westlife singer Shane Filan last night admitted that the future of the band all hangs on their next make-or break album.He says if Turnaround flops then the band will CRASH AND BURN with it.

But if it is a huge hit then the heart-throbs intend to keep going for another TEN YEARS.

Hunky Shane admitted: "You never know how things are going to go. It
could totally flop but I can't see that happening. It's so good."Its all depends on this album. If it is very successful we can go on. We will just go on as long as we are successful.

"It could be five years,it could be ten. It could be in two years. In a way we have reached our peak- it's staying there that is the difficult part."

But Shane reckons Turnaround is there bext album yet.He said:" On other albums there have been a few fillers but I just think that there are no bad songs on this album. It's all quality"

"If we can sustain our popularity with our new album then the world is our oyster.
"There us a good buzz about the album, we're really excited about it. It's our best album"

Shane also has somethng else in the pipeline which he's excited about.

He walks down the aisle with stunning blonde sweetheart Gillian Walsh at a glitzy wedding at Ashford Castle in Mayo on December 28.Gillian has been doing most fo the organising and Shane insists he's not nervous about his wedding-yet.
He added: "All the plans are more or less set now so it's down to the final details.

"My brother will be my best man and my bandmates Mark Feehily and Kian Egan will be my groomsmen so it will be one big party. I'll probably get nervous in the week running up to it-not now. In the days before hand is when it will sink in."

If he does need advice on pre-wedding jitters, he could always ask married bandmates Bryan McFadden and Nicky Byrne.

He said: "They are a lot happier because with their personal lives they are settled now.They are happier with the way their lives are.

"It's a part of our lives that we don't involve Westlife in. If you have a happy personal life then your working life will be a lot easier."

Shane also revealed his hopes to go back to his native Sligo for a second massive homecoming gig.

He said:" It's the one place where I never get any hassle."You never get a slagging from a Sligonian. It just doesnt happen. So that's why I'm building a house there and some day I hope to bring up kids there."

If all goes according to plan with the new album Westlife will embark on their biggest tour yet in April.

And Shane said: "We had a great gig in Sligo last year so we definitely want to be back over the next year."He's obviously Filan confident that Turnaround won't be a flop then...

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BLiSS Interview
They might sing sweetly, but these boys are BAD!

Have you ever stood a girl up?

Shane: "I did when I was younger. I was set up with a girl by a mate and I was supposed to meet her at the cinema, but she was really fat so I didn’t turn up"

Nicky: "Yeah, I did it all the time when I was 15. You’d meet a girl at a disco, think she was lovely and arrange to meet them the next day. Then on the way home you’d spot her under a street lamp and think "Eeek!""

Kian: "I haven’t. I have no problem telling a girl I’m not interested, so I’ll only organize a date if I really want to see her"

Bryan: "I didn’t go out on many dates before I met Kerry, so I didn’t really have the chance"

Mark: "No way - it’s just not the sort of thing I’d do"

Have you ever kissed a girl for a dare?

Bryan: "Yep, in a nightclub when I was 17. My mates said they’d give me £50 if I snogged her, and she wasn’t that bad looking"

Kian: "We used to do that at camp. Someone would dare you to snog someone and you’d just have to do it - unless they were ugly of course"

Nicky: "I hung around in a gang of six girls and six lads. We played Spin the Bottle nearly every night and we’d just end up snogging each other"

Shane: "I’ve played Spin the Bottle loads - I was really lucky as I always used to get the real belters and no mingers"

Mark: "No - I never played that game - I’m too picky"

Have you ever said you’d call a girl and then not called her?

Mark: "Yep, I did it last Saturday night"

Kian: "Sometimes you just ask for the girl’s number out of politeness - they know you won’t call"

Bryan: "Of course - when you don’t know what to say you tell them "I’ll call ya". It’s just a way of saying "bye"."

Nicky: "Not intentionally - sometimes I just forget"

Shane: "I always liked all the girls I went out with, so if I said I’d call I would"

Have you ever tried it on with a girlfriend’s sister, mum or friend?

Kian: "Not the mum - but definitely sisters and friends! A few times I’ve gone out with one sister for a while, then dated the other sister"

Bryan: "Again, I never had the opportunity, as I didn’t have many girlfriends"

Shane: "Yes - I ended up going out with the five best mates of one girlfriend"

Mark: "I once fancied a friend’s mum. I never acted on it - but only cos I was too young!"

Nicky: "In our group everyone went out with everyone else - so I s’pose that’s a Yes"

Have you ever two-timed anyone?

Bryan: "No. Lying is too difficult and I could never be bothered"

Nicky: "I have snogged other people to break up with a girl"

Kian: "Everyone does when they’re younger - and anyone who says they don’t is lying"

Shane: "It would be so easy, as we get girls throwing themselves at us all the time, but all that’s so shallow and fake - so, no"

Mark: "No - I wouldn’t like it done to me, so I won’t do it to anyone else"

Have you every given out a fake number?

Bryan: "No - I’ve never given my number to anyone who I didn’t want to call me"

Kian: "I did it all time before I met J odi. Girls would ask for my number and I’d change one digit"

Mark: "I do that. People always want your number: I just want to say to people "Look, I have enough friends""

Shane: "I don’t give girls my number, but sometimes I’ll chat to blokes and I’ll feel a bit stupid saying "I don’t want to give you my number, so I’ll give them a fake number"

Nicky: "Even when I wasn’t in Westlife I’d never give my real number out. I would ask girls for theirs - and then not call"

Have any of you ever lied to a girl?

Nicky: "All the time. All boys lie"

Kian: "Any girl who thinks her boyfriend doesn’t lie is a sucker"

Bryan: "Nobody can ever be 100% truthful all the time"

Shane: "I used to lie, but I can’t to Gillian. She says I twitch when I lie, so I can never get away with it"

Mark: "Girls throw themselves at us all the time and we don’t want to upset them cos they’ll go to the press, so you just have to lie"

Source: Bliss magazine
Typed: Jen
Taken from: http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/slavesforwestlife
Credit: Yaara Shalom Westlife_newsletter@yahoogroups.com, yaara_shalom@hotmail.com

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PUDSEY BUSTED
ITV bosses ban Royal Variety show stars from Children In Need
By Cara Page

BOSSES at ITV have banned pop stars from singing on Children In Need if they are also due to appear at the Royal Variety Performance.

Managers at Granada claim near-identical performances would spoil viewers' enjoyment.

Last year, the quality of the royal gala event was criticised after Gareth Gates and Liberty X sang on both shows.

Now stars who want to appearon the Royal Variety Performance on November 24 will not be allowed to go on Children In Need on November 21.

This year's decision effectively bans stars such as Busted and Westlife from performing for the marathon BBC event whose mascot is Pudsey Bear .

They, along with Daniel Bedingfield, Gloria Estefan and Donny Osmond, are lined up to appear at the royal event, whichthis year comes from Edinburgh. It is recorded on November 24 but broadcast a day or so later the exact date is still to be confirmed so the gap between shows could be up to five days.

But ITV believe that people will switch off if the performances in front of the Queen are the same as those in front of Children In Need host Terry Wogan days earlier.

A Granada spokeswoman told trade journal Broadcast: ``Wehave asked people to make a choice either do us or Children in Need. It would look totally ridiculous if they did each show.

``Last year, when some of the acts did both, the Royal Variety Performance got slated.''

Both events raise money for charity but the BBC rely heavily on A-list celebrities to appear, as it helps persuade the public to pledge donations.

Rod Stewart and Will Young have agreed to be on the BBC fundraiser, as has Shane Richie, who is making theChildren in Need single this year, a reworking of the Wham! hit I'm Your Man.

The BBC are understood to be furious about ITV's decision as they feel it hits their show harder.

They claim pop acts regularly perform on a host of TV programmes across the network, often on the same day.

The Royal Variety Performance does not rely on public donations but the proceeds of the event go towards a collection of showbiz-backed causes.

Source: http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/news/page.cfmobjectid=13598603&method=full&siteid=89488
Taken from: http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/slavesforwestlife
Credit: Yaara Shalom yaara_shalom@hotmail.com

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