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Powys County Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Only Men Aloud to return to Llandrindod Wells in November
Only Men Aloud is set to return to Llandrindod Wells for a festive concert. The award-winning male vocal group will perform their Christmas show, A Merry Little Christmas, at The Albert Hall on November 28. The group, founded by Tim Rhys-Evans MBE in 2000, was created to rejuvenate the Welsh male choral tradition. Since then, they have gained international recognition for their varied repertoire, which includes classical, opera, pop, musical theatre, and traditional Welsh hymns. Their popularity soared in 2008 after winning the BBC talent competition Last Choir Standing. This achievement led to a multi-album deal with Universal Records. In 2010, the group won the Classical Brit Award for Best Album, solidifying their status as one of the UK's leading vocal ensembles. This year, Only Men Aloud is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a series of performances and recordings. Tickets for the one-night-only event are expected to sell quickly, with a VIP upgrade available. This includes access to the sound check and a photo opportunity with the group.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rob Thomas Talks Moving Labels After 30 Years on Atlantic: ‘Universal Saved the Day'
It isn't just the music that's new for Rob Thomas as he gears up to release All Night Days, his sixth solo album. The 11-song set, coming Sept. 5 and preceded by first single 'Hard To Be Happy'/'Thrill Me,' will be on Universal Records after Thomas spent 30 years with Atlantic, on his own and with his band Matchbox Twenty. Thomas' move comes in the wake of a seismic leadership change at Atlantic Music Group that includes the departure of chairperson/CEO Julie Greenwald and other key executives. 'It says a lot when I think I'm the person that's been at Atlantic longer than anybody else in the building,' Thomas tells Billboard via Zoom. 'As we got this record together I was literally having a conversation with the guys at Atlantic Records. We had the team on a Zoom and we're talking about the marketing, we're talking about the single, 'This is gonna be this' and 'this is gonna be this.' Then three days later I got an email…that basically came with an ultimatum for this record: 'We'd like to restructure your deal. We'd like to do this or this or this.' I said, 'I don't want to do that,' and they said, 'Well, how about if we just give you your record? It's yours, and we can walk away free and clear.' I was pleased; I was only bummed that it didn't happen sooner. More from Billboard Burna Boy Shows 'No Sign of Weakness' on New Album: Stream It Now Latin Mafia Is 'Hungry to Decide Where We're Going Next' After Lollapalooza 2025 Scotty McCreery Reveals That His Two Grandmothers Died Hours Apart: 'Both Truly Taught Me What Love Is All About' 'Luckily, as soon as the ink was dry on the docu-sign, I told Monte Lipman over at Universal, and literally in a minute I got a text back that said, 'Welcome to Republic,' and that started my new life on Universal Records.' Thomas has no hard feelings towards Atlantic, where he released five solo studio albums and another six with Matchbox Twenty. And he's relieved about the lack of drama in securing a new deal. 'It was a very short period of worry — worry's not even a good word,' says Thomas. 'I'm one of the only artists I know who after 30 years has been on the same label and hadn't made a move to something independent or a different label. (All Night Days) was very important to me. I knew I had made something that was special, something I think my fans are really, really gonna love, so you want to make sure this is gonna have a chance to be heard. That's where Universal came in with a f–kin' cape and saved the day.' Thomas has been working on All Night Days, co-produced by Gregg Wattenberg and Grant Michaels, since during Covid. He had intended to put it out during the early 2020s as the follow-up to 2019's Chip Tooth Smile (and 2021's Something About Christmas Time). But as Matchbox Twenty's planned tour continued to be postponed, the group decided to make its first new album in 11 years, 2023's Wattenberg-produced Where the Light Goes. 'On that record there's maybe three songs that would've been on the solo record, and then two or three songs that didn't make the Matchbox record that moved their way over to (All Night Days),' Thomas says. Matchbox Twenty's other members, in fact, appear on the solo album track 'I Believe It,' which drummer Paul Doucette didn't want to include on the band album. 'I had a long time to curate this record; someone asked me the inception date for 'Hard to Be Happy' and I looked at it and it was 2020. It was five years ago I had started writing that song. I had more time to sit with those songs and write better songs and go, 'Let's replace that with this.' I think it became a better record for it.' Thomas wrote 'Hard to Be Happy' with Todd Clark and Derek Fuhrmann and says it was 'born out of a joke' during a Covid Zoom session. 'We'd all been writing a bunch of depressing sh-t, and we were just like, 'It's hard to write a happy song. It's hard to be happy,'' he says. 'So we started with that line, 'It's hard to be happy,' and we wrote, I think, what's musically one of the happiest sounding songs I've written, ever. It's very positive, very fun. I think there's elements of Harry Nilsson and 'lime in the coconut' going on, some weird Caribbean vibe that mixes with a little George Michael 'Freedom' and a little David Bowie 'Young Americans.' All that was in there.' Thomas collaborated on the B-side, 'Thrill Me,' with Tim Lopez from Plain White T's. 'It's a love song that couldn't have been written by somebody not my age,' Thomas explains. 'This is a song you play at your recommitment ceremony after 30 years of marriage. It's a song about how after all this time the other person still excites you and still thrills you.' Thomas expects to release other singles before All Night Days' release. (The title came from a conversation with a friend in which Thomas said, 'I think my all-night days are over.') He'll be previewing songs during his All Night Days Tour, which begins Aug. 1 in Atlanta. 'I haven't gone out solo since 2019,' he notes. 'It's been a long time since I've gotten to have a lot of fun with all these other songs here in solo world. And it's the 20th anniversary of the first solo record, so it seems this is a perfect time to go out.' The touring band, which also played on most of All Night Days, will include Thomas' son Maison Eudy on guitar 'It's a weird thing to think it's been 30 years with (Matchbox), 20 years solo,' says Thomas, who anticipates some special performances with the band for next year's anniversary, followed by a full-scale tour during 2027. 'Everything about it feels simultaneously like it's happened forever and it just started a couple days ago. Every now and then it just pops up on you; there's certain hard truths when we look in the mirror, or that our knees are telling us at certain times. But otherwise, creatively, you just feel like there's gonna be something really great around the bend if I just keep working at it. There's gonna be something around the corner that's gonna be great.' The track list for All Night Days includes: Hand In My Hand All Night Days Hard To Be Happy I Believe It Thrill Me Picture Perfect Machine No Good At Loving You Ghost Losing My Mind Back To The Start Thomas' All Night Days Tour dates include:Aug 1- Atlanta, GA – Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain ParkAug 2 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily's PlaceAug 3 – Boca Raton, FL – Mizner Park AmphitheaterAug 5 – Nashville, TN – Ascend AmphitheaterAug 6 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat AmphitheaterAug 8 – Richmond, VA – Allianz Amphitheater at RiverfrontAug 9 – Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at the MannAug 10 – Washington, DC – The Theater at MGM National HarborAug 12 – New York, NY – Rooftop Pier 17Aug 13 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts CenterAug 15 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank PavilionAug 16 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare AmphitheaterAug 18 – Dayton, OH – Rose Music Center @ The HeightsAug 20 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly IslandAug 22 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State ParkAug 23 – Cincinnati, OH – PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music CenterAug 24 – Detroit, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom HillAug 26 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino AmphitheaterAug 27 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight TheatreAug 29 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music FactoryAug 30 – Houston, TX – Smart Financial Centre at Sugar LandSept 2 – Denver, CO – Bellco TheatreSept 4 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial TheatreSept 5 – Las Vegas, NV – FontainebleauSept 6 – Los Angeles, CA – YouTube TheaterOct 24 – Perth, AU – PCEC Riverside TheatreOct 25 – Perth, AU – PCEC Riverside TheatreOct 27 – Adelaide, AU – AEC TheatreOct 29 – Melbourne, AU – ForumOct 30 – Melbourne, AU – ForumNov 3 – Sydney, AU – Enmore TheatreNov 4 – Sydney, AU – Enmore TheatreNov 8 – Brisbane, AU – Sandstone PointNov 11 – Auckland, AU – KTK TheatreNov 13 – Christchurch, NZ – Te PaeNov 15 – Wellington, NZ – Michael Fowler Centre Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
GMA Network
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Barbie Forteza, Kyline Alcantara, Aaron Maniego welcomed by 'Beauty Empire' co-star Choi Bo Min in South Korea
Barbie Forteza, Kyline Alcantara, and Aaron Maniego received a warm welcome from their "Beauty Empire" co-star Choi Bo Min in South Korea! According to Universal Records, the South Korean actor met up with his co-stars who were in the country to shoot scenes for their upcoming series. He also showed them around, serving as their very own tour guide. Previously, Barbie and Bo Min had fun dancing to "Me Jalo" by Fuerza Regida and Grupo Fontera, as seen on GMA Network's TikTok page. The two danced on a set that looked like a train. In March, Bo Min was in the Philippines with his co-stars for the taping of "Beauty Empire," as well as his contract signing with Universal Records. Courtesy: Universal Records Courtesy: Universal Records "Beauty Empire" is produced by GMA Public Affairs, based on the original concept by CreaZion Studios. It dives deep into the intense rivalries and high-stakes drama among powerful women as they navigate the beauty industry driven by ambition, revenge, and power. It is set to premiere soon on Viu before it makes its debut on GMA Network. Aside from Barbie, Kyline, Bo Min, and Aaron, "Beauty Empire" also stars Ruffa Gutierrez, Gloria Diaz, Chai Fonacier, Sam Concepcion, and Sid Lucero. —CDC, GMA Integrated News
Daily Mail
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Danny Jones' wife Georgia reveals painful injury she sustained while giving birth to son Cooper - but admits it's improved her sex life
Danny Jones ' wife Georgia has opened up about a painful injury she sustained during childbirth seven years ago. The model, 38, tied the knot with McFly frontman Danny, 39, in 2014, and gave birth to their son, Cooper, in January 2018. Cooper arrived into the world in the space of three hours, but the birth was anything but smooth sailing. Speaking on her podcast, Mum's The Word, on Monday, Georgia revealed: 'When Cooper came out - and you know how they've got long nails when they first come out - he hooked onto my clitoris and tore it. 'I had to have a stitch in my clitoris. 'He hooked on, somehow he hooked on - but he's not damaged it, it's almost more sensitive if anything.' It comes after Georgia broke her social media silence since moving back into the family following the her McFly star husband's 'drunken kiss' with Maura Higgins. The model is said to no longer have a 'normal relationship' with the singer and they are living under the same roof but have 'separate lives' in the aftermath of the scandal. Taking to Instagram Georgia failed to mention Danny but instead shared a sweet snap of their son six-year-old Cooper as she marked Easter. Cooper could be seen enjoying a sun-soaked spring walk and came across lambs and a chicken before later modelling a hat complete with bunny ears. Georgia captioned the post: 'I think today got the Easter memo…'. It has been over a month since Danny and Georgia have been pictured together in public after they seemingly put on a 'united front' and decided to remain in their 10-year relationship. But now Danny and Maura, 34, are reportedly set for an awkward reunion six weeks after their drunken kiss at the BRITs hit the headlines. They could soon come face to face as pal and former camp mate Dean McCullough, 32, teased that there is a reunion on the cards for the campmates while teasing a future project. He told The Sun: 'Let's just say having a reunion, and we're going to be having a bit more of a luxurious holiday this time'. Dean also confirmed that despite the uproar nobody had decided to leave the group chat, telling the publication: 'No, no one's left. Everyone's in it. Everyone's chatting away'. Meanwhile last week, Danny broke his own social media silence since Georgia moved back in. He took to social media on Thursday to reflect on the past as he returned to his hometown and posed by his 'old school bus stop'. The musician was seen looking away from the camera in the black and white snap as he rocked a quarter zip jumper and black jeans. He wrote: 'My old school bus stop.' Danny and Georgia's marriage was rocked after the I'm A Celeb winner shared a drunken kiss with campmate Maura at a Universal Records party and further reports claimed the pair had continued their night until 6am, sharing wine together at Nobu Hotel bar. Danny, who apologised to his wife and family for 'putting them in this situation', has stayed living at the couple's West London home, where Georgia moved to on her own as he appeared on the ITV jungle series in December. Now, sources have claimed to MailOnline that despite their efforts, Danny and Georgia are like 'passing ships' and friends fear their relationship is hanging on by a thread. A source told MailOnline: 'Danny and Georgia have been trying to navigate a very difficult time in their marriage and for the best part they have been taking each day as it comes. 'They may be living under the same roof, but they barely see each other and right now are like passing ships. 'Danny is preparing for his summer gigs with McFly, and Georgia has been attending influencer events and collaborating with brands, all while looking after son, Cooper, who regularly features on her Instagram profile. 'But when they're not working, Danny is out on his motorbike or exercising in the gym, and Georgia is either on her own or spending time with family and girlfriends. 'They haven't actually been publicly seen together for six weeks and behind the scenes, their relationship is anything but normal.' Georgia, who's a former Miss England, temporarily moved out of the family home in the wake of the kissing scandal last month. But after deciding to give their marriage a second chance, she returned to the property as sources claimed Danny was willing to do 'anything to make it work.' In recent weeks, Georgia has been seen at events including for Marks & Spencer, where she took part in a fitness session with ambassador Alex Scott.
Daily Mail
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Danny Jones' wife Georgia breaks her social media silence with sweet Easter post of son Cooper but fails to mention the McFly singer - after moving back into family home following Maura Higgins kiss scandal
Danny Jones ' wife Georgia has broken her social media silence since moving back into the family following the McFly star's 'drunken kiss' with Maura Higgins. The model, 38, is said to no longer have a 'normal relationship' with the singer, 39, and they are living under the same roof but have 'separate lives' in the aftermath of the scandal. Taking to Instagram Georgia failed to mention Danny but instead shared a sweet snap of their son six-year-old Cooper as she marked Easter. Cooper could be seen enjoying a sun-soaked spring walk and came across lambs and a chicken before later modelling a hat complete with bunny ears. Georgia captioned the post: 'I think today got the Easter memo…'. It has been over a month since Danny and Georgia have been pictured together in public after they seemingly put on a 'united front' and decided to remain in their 10-year relationship. But now Danny and Maura, 34, are reportedly set for an awkward reunion six weeks after their drunken kiss at the BRITs hit the headlines. They could soon come face to face as pal and former camp mate Dean McCullough, 32, teased that there is a reunion on the cards for the campmates while teasing a future project. He told The Sun: 'Let's just say having a reunion, and we're going to be having a bit more of a luxurious holiday this time'. Dean also confirmed that despite the uproar nobody had decided to leave the group chat, telling the publication: 'No, no one's left. Everyone's in it. Everyone's chatting away'. Meanwhile last week, Danny broke his own social media silence since Georgia moved back in. He took to social media on Thursday to reflect on the past as he returned to his hometown and posed by his 'old school bus stop'. The musician was seen looking away from the camera in the black and white snap as he rocked a quarter zip jumper and black jeans. He wrote: 'My old school bus stop.' Danny and Georgia's marriage was rocked after the I'm A Celeb winner shared a drunken kiss with campmate Maura at a Universal Records party and further reports claimed the pair had continued their night until 6am, sharing wine together at Nobu Hotel bar. Danny, who apologised to his wife and family for 'putting them in this situation', has stayed living at the couple's West London home, where Georgia moved to on her own as he appeared on the ITV jungle series in December. Now, sources have claimed to MailOnline that despite their efforts, Danny and Georgia are like 'passing ships' and friends fear their relationship is hanging on by a thread. A source told MailOnline: 'Danny and Georgia have been trying to navigate a very difficult time in their marriage and for the best part they have been taking each day as it comes. 'They may be living under the same roof, but they barely see each other and right now are like passing ships. 'Danny is preparing for his summer gigs with McFly, and Georgia has been attending influencer events and collaborating with brands, all while looking after son, Cooper, who regularly features on her Instagram profile. 'But when they're not working, Danny is out on his motorbike or exercising in the gym, and Georgia is either on her own or spending time with family and girlfriends. 'They haven't actually been publicly seen together for six weeks and behind the scenes, their relationship is anything but normal.' Georgia, who's a former Miss England, temporarily moved out of the family home in the wake of the kissing scandal last month. But after deciding to give their marriage a second chance, she returned to the property as sources claimed Danny was willing to do 'anything to make it work.' In recent weeks, Georgia has been seen at events including for Marks & Spencer, where she took part in a fitness session with ambassador Alex Scott.
