For older news see below October 2008 news articles :

 

30th october  2008 :IRMA chart for week ending 31st October 2008

 
IRMA ALBUM CHART 31/10/2008

UNBREAKABLE - THE GREATEST HITS VOL.1

LW - 41

TW - 54

 

Credit/Source :Irma/gloria

 

30th october  2008 :Charities' Lakeside cash boost

 STORE bosses at Lakeside Shopping Centre have praised staff and customers for helping to raise £7,000 for breast cancer charities.

The West Thurrock centre held a pink-themed events throughout October as its contribution to Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

As a result, the Lady McAdden Breast Screening Unit at Southend Hospital and the Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charity were each given £3,500.

Steve Chandler, general manager at Lakeside, presented Linda Harrison from the Lady McAdden unit and Ann Brown from Heal with cheques.

Shopper Sean Doyle from Dartford was quids in too. He won a Renault Clio, worth £8,000 in a raffle as part of the fundraising drive.

Other prizes included a signed West Ham United shirt and books autographed by Sir Cliff Richard, Coleen Rooney and Westlife.

Lakeside’s fundraising month events included one in which shoppers were asked to donate bras during a “bra amnesty,” turn up at the centre dressed in pink on Pink Sunday and pose for photos with a David Beckham lookalike.

Linda Harrison of Lady McAdden unit, said: “Donations of this magnitude are extremely important to us and we cannot thank Lakeside and its shoppers enough.

“With technology continually changing, we need to regularly update our equipment. For example, over the next few years we’ll be investing £250,000 in a digital imaging x-ray machine.”
 

 

Credit/Source :echo news

 

30th october  2008 :Louis Stresses Sympathy Vote, To where you are, he wanted WL to sing it...

 Taken from an article backstage at the NTA awards ....


""Louis on crying on last week's show: "Why did I cry? Honestly, I didn't know [Daniel] was going to sing that song "To Where You Are" and I know the song really well because it's a Josh Groban song. I wanted Westlife to record it, it's a very sad song. So when he sang it, it totally got to me and I had to keep him. Otherwise, I was going to send him home. No, he cannot win, no. It was the sympathy vote, and it got to me and I'm guilty of it. Amy's the vocal coach, she'll tell you how good or bad he is! Vocal coach to the stars... and Daniel."""

Credit/Source :popsugar

 

29th october  2008 :Get A Croke Park Player On Your Page



We've got a fab Westlife widget that's the perfect addition to your website, blog or Myspace profile!

By downloading this cool gadget you can have the totally brilliant Croke Park trailer playing right on your page for all your mates to see. What's more, it's really easy to use - just fill out your details and you'll get a unique code to embed on your site.

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Credit/Source :westlife.com

 

29th october  2008 :Composer wins airplay accolade



An Irish composer who penned one of the best selling tracks around the globe has been honoured on an exclusive list of international lyricists.

Brendan Graham, who wrote You Raise Me Up, has been awarded Million-Air status by the American Performing Rights Society, BMI. Only the world's top songwriters make the list when a track has been broadcast more than a million times on American radio.

You Raise Me Up, with music by Secret Garden's Rolf Lovland, was first recorded by Secret Garden featuring Brian Kennedy. Over the past six years more than 300 recordings of the single were made by some of the world's biggest acts including Josh Groban, Westlife, IL Divo, Paul Potts, and Celtic Woman. It has racked up sales of more than 80 million copies.

 

Credit/Source :press association

 

28th october  2008 :Westlife's Nicky celebrates his 30th birthday with HELLO! magazine

**You can read and view the articles and pictures by clicking HERE **

Westlife's Nicky celebrates his 30th birthday with HELLO! magazine

28 OCTOBER 2008
When Westlife star Nicky Byrne became the first of the Irish pop quartet to turn 30, he celebrated in style with a lavish bash attended by family, friends, and fellow band members Shane Fian, Kian Egan and Mark Feehily. Also there to witness the champagne corks popping, was HELLO! magazine.

This week's issue, number 1045, contains fabulous pictures from the surprise-packed party, planned down to the last detail by Nicky's wife Georgina. There's also a full report on the fun evening, which marked the first time the birthday boy had seen his bandmates since June.

"It's great to see the band again," says Nicky, who - along with the rest of the lads - will spend a year out of the limelight to concentrate on personal projects. "For the past ten years, we've spent so much time as a foursome that we know each other better than some siblings."

 

Credit/Source :Hello Magazine

 

28th october  2008 :Stop dont kill of top of the pops, Mention's mark

 

IT’S been an annual tradition for the past 43 years.

Turkey, Brussels sprouts, a minor family row and the Top Of The Pops Christmas Special.


But now BBC Scrooges are axing the iconic show.


A festive telly schedule without the Pops is like Christmas pud without brandy butter — bland and stodgy.


BBC top brass pulled the plug on the weekly TOTP in July 2006.

But the Christmas Day shows were continued so well-fed viewers could find out who had won the year’s biggest chart battle.


Last year a sterling line-up including KAISER CHIEFS, GIRLS ALOUD, THE PROCLAIMERS and KATE NASH kept the flame alive.


But this year there will be nothing to drown out the sound of grandads snoring in living rooms across the land.


So today I beg the BBC: Don’t Kill Off The Pops.

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I’ve spoken to a host of stars who back my campaign.


STATUS QUO legend FRANCIS ROSSI — whose band release their first festive single, It’s Christmas Time, in December — is not a happy rocker.


He said: “We can’t believe the Christmas Top Of The Pops is not happening this year — it’s a festive fixture.


“It took us 40 years to write a Christmas song then the moment we do the programme gets axed.


“We totally support Bizarre’s campaign. If you don’t succeed we won’t be able to add to our total of 106 TOTP performances. Bah humbug!”


WESTLIFE’s MARK FEEHILY — who landed the Christmas top spot in 1999 with I Have A Dream — was also outraged.


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He said: “Christmas Top Of The Pops has been a highlight of the festive schedule for music fans. If it goes it will be a massive shame.


“It was a sad day when they scrapped the weekly show, but getting rid of the Christmas special will leave a massive gap in the hearts of pop lovers. Soon there will be nothing left of the great TV music shows.”


And X Factor champ LEON JACKSON — holder of last year’s Christmas crown with When You Believe — said: “I loved performing on the Christmas TOTP, it was one of the highlights of my year.


“I’ve watched the show every year on Christmas Day with my mum so I’ll be gutted if it’s not on.


“Christmas Day wouldn’t be the same without it.”


Last night a spokesman for the Beeb attempted to defend their decision.


He said: “Top Of The Pops was decommissioned in 2006 as it became clear that it no longer occupied the central role it once did.


“We said at that time the Christmas special would continue but would have to earn its place every year.


“This year it was felt that pop music would be better represented over Christmas by a special, eight-part series of TOTP2.”


I’m sorry. but STEVE WRIGHT rattling on over archive footage of old festive hits is simply not good enough.

 

Credit/Source :the sun

 

27th october  2008 :We Love Westlife! + Free DVD Screenings

 

Get involved by uploading your photos or artwork in the Guestbook, writing about your memories in the different blogs, signing the whiteboard, sending in your videos and designing a brick for the wall. You can even record a voicemail message for the band using your home phone or mobile!

Click
here
to join in and become a part of this very special project. The boys can’t wait to look at the finished result!

 


 
Competition # 1 – Win DVD Screening Tickets!
Exciting news – we’re holding preview screenings of the 10 Years Of Westlife DVD at venues around the UK and there are LOADS of tickets up for grabs for Westlife fans!

All screenings take place at 2pm on Friday 14th November at the following locations:

Odeon Covent Garden (London)
Odeon Birmingham
Odeon Silverlinks, Newcastle
Odeon Glasgow Quay

To enter the draw to win a ticket, just fill out the form
here.

 
Competition # 2 – Win An Exclusive Collage!
How do you fancy getting your hands on an exclusive, one-off framed collage of all Westlife’s album covers to celebrate their phenomenal career so far?

Everyone who uploads content into the scrapbook or leaves a memory post in one of the blogs will automatically be entered into a draw to win this brilliant prize. So, get posting!
 


 
DVD Preview
Can’t wait until the DVD is released? We’ve got a little taster of what you can look forward to to keep you going! You’ll find it on the scrapbook page and over at westlife.com right now, where we’re also counting down the top ten Westlife videos, as voted by you!

Want to have the DVD delivered direct to your door? Pre-order it from one of these sites…
 

 

Play / HMV / Amazon

 


Create Your Own Personalised Westlife Badge!

Show your love for Westlife to all your mates by creating a very cool Westlife badge! Just follow the simple step-by-step instructions in our nifty application and you’ll soon be the proud owner of an online badge that you can display on your social network profile pages.


 

What’s more, we’ll be selecting some of you that have got the badge on your page to be one of Westlife’s Top Friends on Bebo and Myspace over the next few weeks!

Click
here to create your badge now.

For all the latest news, keep it at
www.westlife.com
.

Love Westlife HQ x
 

 

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10 Years of Westlife: Live At Croke Park
DVD Out 24th November
Pre-Order Your Copy Below:
Play
HMV
Amazon

 

Credit/Source newsletter from .com

 

24th october  2008 :We Love Westlife Online Scrapbook


With only a few more weeks to wait until 10 Years Of Westlife: Live At Croke Park DVD hits the shops on 24th November, we've set up a brilliant online scrapbook for you to share your memories and show your love for the boys!
Get involved by uploading your photos or artwork in the Guestbook, writing about your memories in the different blogs, signing the whiteboard, sending in your videos and designing a brick for the wall. You can even record a voicemail message for the band using your home phone or mobile!

Head to 
http://www.bebo.com/WeLoveWLto join in and become a part of this very special project. The boys can't wait to look at the finished result!

 

Credit/Source .com/Mary

 

24th october  2008 :IRMA chart for week ending 24th October 2008



IRMA ALBUM CHART 24/10/2008


UNBREAKABLE THE GREATEST HITS VOL.1

LW - 35


TW - 41

 

Credit/Source :Gloria/IRMA

 

24th october  2008 :Watch an online preview of the Ten Years of Westlife DVD :Live at Croke Park


louise has given us alink to watch a preview video of Ten years of Westlife:Live at croke Park dvd on Westlife's Youtube channel


Watch Preview to DVD here

 

Credit/Source Louise/Westlife's Youtube page

 

24th october  2008 :Music feast recalled



MANY people will remember the EPRU stadium for the musical entertainment it has brought the city.

Shortly after returning from close to 30 years in exile, celebrity couple Letta Mbulu and Caiphus Semenya graced the Boet Erasmus Stadium with their presence, giving an electrifying performance.

Many more local and international performances attracted large audiences.

Port Elizabeth welcomed the year 2004 with a big New Year‘s Eve bash which included jazz artists Hugh Masekela, Ringo and Jimmy Dludlu.

Kwaito star Mandoza performed at the stadium for a Human Rights Day celebration in March 2004.

On New Year‘s Eve in 2005, Jimmy Dludlu returned with Gloria Bosman and Simphiwe Dana to wow the crowds.

The following year the stadium hosted star-studded shows, including a performance by Ronan Keating in January that year and the Unite of the Stars concert featuring British superstar Will Young, ‘80s pop stars Bananarama and Italian Patrizio Buanne in November. A month later, gospel sensations Bebe and Cece Winans performed there.

Multi-platinum rock band Nickelback were scheduled to perform that year, but the tour was put off when a band member suffered from exhaustion.

Last year was no different and Michael Bolton and Irish pop group Westlife performed at Algoa FM‘s 21st anniversary in March. The show was interrupted by rain.

In October, Grammy Award- winning artist Michael W Smith came to town and yet again the heavens opened during his performance, but did not disrupt the show.

This year Celine Dion gave an electrifying performance in front of a huge audience on February 27.



 

Credit/Source:herald.online

 

20th october  2008 :Your Top 10 Video Countdown!




With the release of 10 Years of Westlife: Live At Croke Park Stadium getting ever closer, we thought we'd treat you to your favourite videos of all-time!
A few weeks ago you voted for your ten top Westlife videos, which will be appearing on the DVD extras. We'll be showcasing these every week right up until the DVD hits the shops on 24th November.

First up, here's I Lay My Love On You. Don't forget to leave a comment below to let us know why you love it! HERE



 

Credit/Source:westlife.com

 

20th october  2008 : NICKY BYRNE'S IN THE SUN



Westlife’s Nicky Byrne and his wife Georgina have been enjoying staying at their new holiday home in Portugal, complete with gym and swimming pool, now that the two-year build has been completed.

‘The house was ready for us only this summer. We’ve been turning it into a proper little home since then and we’ve had glorious sunshine from the moment we arrived,’ says

Nicky, 30, whose main family home with Georgina and their 17-month-old twins Rocco and Jay is in Dublin.

 

Credit/Source:dailymail

 

20th october  2008 :Chris Martin's Q punch

 

Chris Martin punched the editor of Q magazine after he made a joke about his wife Gwyneth Paltrow.

The Coldplay frontman reportedly lashed out at editor Paul Rees at the magazine's annual awards show earlier this month when Rees made a quip about Gwyneth's ex-fiance Brad Pitt.

During an acceptance speech at the Q Awards earlier this month - where Coldplay won the Best Album prize for 'Viva La Vida, Or Death And All His Friends' and were named the Best Act in the World Today - Chris declared his admiration for pop group Girls Aloud.

Later in the evening, Paul complimented the singer on his taste in women.

Chris revealed he has such a big crush on Girls Aloud his wife had said he was only allowed to leave her if it was for one of the group.

In return, Gwyneth - who dated a string of Hollywood hunks before she married Chris, including Brad Pitt, Ben Affleck and Luke Wilson - had chosen boy band Westlife as her fantasy group.

 

Credit/Source:chinadaily

 

20th october  2008 :Black-tie Bertie joins the green party

By Allison Bray

FORMER Taoiseach Bertie Ahern shared the limelight with his estranged wife Miriam and her partner, restaurateur Terry McCoy, at the annual CARI Ball in the Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin, at the weekend.

Miriam and Bertie's bestselling novelist daughter Cecelia was out of the country promoting her latest novel, but dad was on hand to support his support for the worthy cause long championed by mum Miriam.

The ever-glamorous Malahide socialite, who wowed onlookers in emerald-green, is the patron of the charity that funds counselling and support for children who have been the victims of sexual abuse.

Guests at Saturday's glitzy black-tie affair included the Aherns' other daughter, Georgina Byrne, who is the wife of Westlife singer Nicky Byrne, former Eurovision winner and 'X-Factor' judge Linda Martin, 'Tudors' star Natalie Dormer, and socialites Paul and Lisa Fitzpatrick.

The night's festivities were compered by TV3's Alan Hughes. With more than €100,000 raised for CARI, proceeds will go directly towards providing a year's therapy for 30 children.

An auction on the night raised €25,000, thanks to various donated items, including the flag -- signed by champion golfer Padraig Harrington -- which stood at the 18th hole of the US Masters when Harrington won the tournament earlier this year.

- Allison Bray

 

Credit/Source:independent.ie/Villy at westlife.gr

 

19th october  2008 :Jodie so kian to be in shape


The girl band singer Jodie Albert has been seen hitting the dance floors in a bid to get back in shape for her new girl band.Westlife star kian Egan;s fiancee has slimmed down in recent weeks with the help of extra excercise and lots of heathly
eating.And she looked very stunning on a night out with her friends. Jodie spoke woman said with the auditions she wanted to make sure that she looked her best. that is why she been taking care of herself.Jodie auditioned for a place in the band along side hundreds of other girls during the summer.

Credit/Source:Mary for typing for WestlifeFanaticVip.com

 

15th october  2008 :A BOMBSHELL is about to explode at the Brits.


Leading contender for the Outstanding Contribution award next year is X Factor supremo SIMON COWELL — a man who has never written a song.

The controversial choice will polarise the music industry, much of which despises Cowell’s brand of manufactured pop.

Previous winners include legends PAUL McCARTNEY, DAVID BOWIE, FLEETWOOD MAC, U2, STING, TOM JONES, PAUL WELLER, THE BEE GEES and OASIS.

GEORGE MICHAEL was originally lined up for the award after hanging up his mic following his 25 Live tour.

But his erratic evening antics have seen his name scored off the list.

Multi-millionaire music mogul Simon has been sounded out by the Brits Committee — a panel of the great and good in the music industry — to see if he would accept the gong.

And Mr Nasty was extremely positive about the approach, telling them he would love to take a bow at the glittering Earls Court bash next February.

A source said: “If Cowell gets the big gong it will cause an almighty stink in the music game.

“He will be the first svengali to win rather than an artist — the publicity worldwide would be enormous.

“X Factor is looking like it is having another weak year in terms of new stars so he is open to the idea.

“The timing is perfect to highlight the success of LEONA LEWIS in the US.”

I suppose it is one way to make sure Leona turns up at the February ceremony and, er, WESTLIFE.

And in his defence, Simon does have the biggest influence on the charts today.

Critics would argue ZIG & ZAG, THE POWER RANGERS, STEVE BROOKSTEIN, MICHELLE McMANUS and ROBSON and JEROME is not the greatest of rosters.

Perhaps this should be the year for rock lords LED ZEPPELIN or PINK FLOYD to be recognised.


Zep have been massively influential with bands such as KINGS OF LEON, RACONTEURS and OASIS and the death of Floyd founder member RICHARD WRIGHT should be marked in some way.

It will be a spectacular U-turn by the high-trousered one if he does show up.

Back in 2002 he said: “I hate the Brit Awards. The whole voting system is peculiar.

“The Brits is the most boring night of my life. Same people, same outfits, same gossip.”

You only sing when you’re winning, eh Simon?
 

Credit/Source:the sun

 

15th october  2008 :X Factor judges clash and celebs behaving badly

Pop impresario Louis Walsh has admitted he is "shocked" after one of his acts became the first casualty of this year's hit show The X Factor.

And there was no shortage of tantrums and tension behind the scenes as we found out when the Diary was granted exclusive backstage access to all the action.

The Irish judge said he was dismayed that one of his bands, Bad Lashes, was booted off the show after failing to win over viewers at their first live outing.

The four-strong girl band were in the last two alongside one of Louis' other entrants -- Girl Band.

But producers had to resort to checking the overall voting figures after the Westlife manager refused to choose between the two -- resulting in the distraught hopefuls getting their marching orders.

tough

"I was really surprised they were the first off as I thought they had a really strong chance," Louis told the Diary. "They have the right look and they sound great but I guess something just didn't gel for viewers.

"Traditionally, girl bands have always had a tougher time on the competition, for whatever reason and this obviously proves that theory. But the contest is only just beginning and I still think my remaining two acts will give the other finalists a real run for their money."

This year's first live show of the hugely popular series returned to our screens over the weekend, proving to be a real ratings hit for TV3 again.

Delighted Louis explained how last Saturday's show had met with an "unbelievable" reaction from fans.

"I've never got so many text messages from people. Everyone from Shayne Ward to Kian Egan has been sending me messages saying they really enjoyed it.

 

Credit/Source:herald.ie

 

14th october  2008 :What's Your Favourite Westlife Tour?

 

With Ten Years of Westlife - Live At Croke Park Stadium hitting the shops on 24th November, our next poll question is this: which has been your favourite ever Westlife tour?

Head to the main-site Poll area here to have your say!

 

Credit/Source:Westlife.com

 

14th october  2008 :HELLO Magazine photoshoot - Nicky, Gina, Rocco and Jay at their house in Portugal.

14th October 2008 - Issue 1043

Nicky and Georgina appear in this weeks Hello Edition with their beauitful boys Rocco and Jay at their home in Portugal

You can read the full article and see pictures by clicking HERE

 

Credit/Source:Hello

 

13th october  2008 :Westlife are to appear on an a show "How low can you go " programme tonight at 10.55pm ..... on RTE2
 

 

13th October 2008 - How low can you go tv show - RTE2 at 10.55pm.

Episode 6: Get a Life
Series: 5


Sacked by their agent, Baz, Mark and Michael hit the pub only to find a poster advertising 'You're a Superstar' auditions in the city. So in a final attempt to hit the big time, the boys decide to form a boy-band!

As part of their research they travel to Belfast to see their hero's Westlife, and seek inspiration from their performance and their devoted fans. Gaining access backstage, the lads perform acappella for the band, and for music guru Louis Walsh who tells them they don't stand a chance.

In attempt to polish up their act, the lads start the make-over, and so begins rehearsals, fake tans, and botox! After exhaustive dance routines and vocal coaching, they audition in front of a celebrity panel only to be disgraced and told they will never be famous. Down and dejected, and feeling more lowlife than Westlife, the boys retreat once again to the pub. Here fellow auditionee, Mick, agrees to manage the guys and promises to get them a gig in front of 600 women. Only, a bingo hall isn't quite what the lads had in mind...!
 

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Credit/Source:RTE

 

10th october  2008 :IRMA chart for week ending 9th October 2008
 

This week Westlife's album Unbreakable The Greatest Hits Vol 1 has gone up 7 places this week....

IRMA ALBUM CHART 10/10/2008

UNBREAKABLE THE GREATEST HITS VOL.1

LW - 38

TW - 31

 

Credit/Source:IRMA/Gloria

 

10th october  2008 :X Factor JLS: We're a challenge for Louis
 

X- Factor's only boyband JLS claim they are a challenge for their mentor Louis Walsh - but say he's told them not to change.

The soulful quartet - Marvi n Humes, 23, Jonathan Gill, 21, Ortise Williams, 21, and Aston Merrygold, 20 - say that Louis is totally behind them, despite being associated with 'traditional' boy bands such as Boyzone and Westlife.

"He's told us not to change, he's put us through on merit, on what he's seen us achieve," said Jonathan - aka JB, with Aston adding: "He wants us to be different to any other group that's been before - we're going to bring something new this year."

Ortise added: "We're a challenge for him - but I think he can see how he can make us a world-class act."

Although JLS wouldn't reveal what they would be singing on Saturday night's show, they treated whatsontv.co.uk to a little taster of their talent. Watch below...
 

Credit/Source:whatsontv

 

9th october  2008 :The X Factor: Which judge will win?
 

Taken from an article about the XFactor judges : You can read all the judges chances and give your own opinions by visiting our forum HERE

""Louis Walsh (groups): Seems a fixture in the show following his in-no-way-staged resignation and return last year. Louis is at first glance the outsider - no group has ever won The X Factor
Helienne says: I’m not sure the groups selection is of a high enough calibre this year, although Bad Lashes have an outside chance. Still, if anyone knows how to make a success of groups with mixed levels of vocal abilities, it’s Louis. After all, he launched Boyzone, Westlife and Girls Aloud ""

 

Credit/Source:Guardian.co.uk

 

9th october  2008 :Vote for Westlife as best boyband


There is a poll on old.new boybands on an AOL site and at the moment Backstreet Boys are just in the lead so lets help Westlife be at the top where they deserve

CLick Here to vote for Westlife

Westlife
Westlife started in 1998 with a focus on teen pop, gradually moving to a more adult contemporary sound. The group has sold more than 40 million records worldwide making them one of Ireland's most successful acts. In 2004, Bryan McFadden left the band to pursue a solo career while the group still performs as a quartet.

 

Credit/Source:AOL/GOWestlife.com

 

9th october  2008 :Some more pictures of Nicky ,Gina, Rocco and Jay at the Book Launch of "the Gift"


SOme more pictures of Nicky, Georgina, Rocco and Jay at the book launch of "the Gift " in Dublin, 7th October 2008

 
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9th october  2008 :A early birthday mention to Nicky's 30th birthday from The Sun.




Ok an article which i posted from the Sun on 9th September 2008 after they got Nickys birthdate wrong by a whole month and seeing as they havent mentioned it today .. I thought id post here as if they did lol

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Other famous faces hoping for a winning party include Tory leader David Cameron, 42, Westlife singer Nicky Byrne, 30, the Duke of Kent, 73 and actor Brian Blessed, 71.

Finally, a special mention goes to Sun reader David Laing, of Hornchurch, Essex, 21.

And a big happy birthday to everyone celebrating today from all of us here at The Sun Online! ""



Credit/Source:The sun published 9/9/08

 

 

9th october  2008 :Celebrity chef Dylan gives Westlife Nicky a generous helping of abuse

 

Although it seems the most unlikely scenario in Irish showbiz, it appears that the knives were out between celebrity chef Dylan McGrath and Westlife star Nicky Byrne recently.

The Diary can reveal that the pair became embroiled in a "bizarre" verbal exchange after an encounter in the VIP area of Krystle nightclub, which has set tongues wagging.

A well-placed source placed the blame for the exchange firmly at the feet of the feisty Mint restaurateur, saying the Michelin-starred chef may have stirred things up with the chart-topping singer.

Security

Nicky, dad to twins Rocco and Jay, was out celebrating his fifth wedding anniversary with wife, Georgina, alongside his famous in-laws Bertie Ahern and ex-wife Miriam, when the incident occurred in the Harcourt Street hot spot.

"Nicky and Georgina had been having a really lovely evening before this happened. A big gang of them went to Thornton's restaurant beforehand and had a gorgeous meal before deciding to continue the party in Krystle.

"They had a table reserved in the corner of the club and Nicky was just sitting there, minding his own business and having a few quiet drinks with pals when Dylan walked over to him.

"He said something like 'I know your face, I recognise you from the telly -- you're famous or something, aren't you?' but was being quite aggressive.

"Nicky initially ignored him but Dylan wouldn't let it go. Eventually, one of Nicky's friends stood up and told them just to leave them alone, that they were just enjoying a night out. At that stage, things got a little physical and a punch was thrown."

The club's security staff were quick to react to the situation and managed to calm things down between the two parties.

Yet the whole encounter left a bad taste in Nicky's mouth and he eventually decided just to call it a night and leave.

Afterwards he privately told pals that the incident had put a dampener on what should have been a night to remember for him and his wife.

"He said what made the whole thing so upsetting was that it was a really special night for him and Georgina, which they were enjoying with their families when the incident happened.

"In the end, he decided the best thing was just to go home as he wasn't sure if Dylan would just start up again or not, but he was really shaken by what happened.

"He has never got that kind of treatment before from someone he doesn't even know."

swift

When contacted about the incident, the celebrity chef played down what happened.

He told the Diary how he "couldn't say anything about it" before adding how he had "no problem" with the boyband member.

A Krystle spokesperson confirmed there had been an incident between the pair, but it had been swiftly dealt with.

Meanwhile, the Diary can also reveal that Nicky has signed a deal to feature photographs from his 30th birthday party in a UK glossy.

 

Credit/Source:herald.ie

 

 

9th october  2008 :Happy 30th Birthday Nicky !!!

(updated early in case i cant get on tomorrow morning)

9th October 2008

30 years ago today a very gorgeous and beautiful baby son was born to Nicholas and Yvonne Byrne in Dublin, and 30 years later he is one of the most adored members of famous boyband Westlife.. He is also a gorgeous husband to Georgina and a fantastic dad to Rocco and Jay , his twin sons... Everyone at WestlifeFanaticVip and WestlifeAlllLovedUp wish you a very happy birthday Nicky and lots of fun and laughs with all your friends and family and wish you and your family good health in the years to come..

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8th october  2008 :In good Nick

 

Congratulations to nicky byrne who at last turns 30 years old.

Him and the westlife lads seem to have been with us for decades but still look the part

Maybe their cover version should be simply red's holding back the years?

Credit/Source:The Mirror/Mary for typing for westlifefanaticvip.com

 

 

9th october  2008 :Loved-up Mark's night on sauce

IT'S not often this private couple are seen out together, but WESTLIFE singer MARK FEEHILY and KEVIN McDAID made the most of it.

The lads enjoyed a boozy night out in London's Soho and somehow Kevin's hair managed to stay like that all night.

I'm not sure sure which super-strength product he was using, but it certainly did the trick.

I bet it's a nightmare to wash out, though

 

Credit/Source:The sun

 

 

8th october  2008 :Boys to men

As Westlife star Nicky Byrne celebrates his 30th birthday we look at how other stars have stood the test of the limelight

 


Westlife's Nicky Byrne turns 30 tomororw and joins a new wave of pop stars thrilling, fans way beyond their boyband lifespan.

The heartthrob has spent a lifetime of riches , fame and fortune, and he has no intention of stopping now. It seems from Take That comebacks and Backstreet Boys returning, the world of Backstreet Boys stars, are being dominated by the thrity-somethings.

To celebrate Nicky's birthday ,heres a look how .....

Name:Nicky Byrne
Band:Westlife
Age:30 tomrorow
Famous for:Thrilling his fans

Money :Nicky is a shrew Business man businessman as as a singer and has a made a big pay day from band earings and business investments 5million

Love Life: Married Taoiseachs daughter georgina ahern at a lavish ceremony at 16th century chateau d'esclimont outside paris in 2003. their twin sons Jay and Rocco were six weeks early by caesarean section on april 2o last year

 

 

Credit/Source:irish Mirror/Mary for scanning/Joanne for typing

 

8th october  2008 :While Cecelia's waiting before she marches down the aisle ....


IT MUST be tough being the partner of a beautiful millionairess, who has just sold 10 million books and has five film options in the pipeline, as well as a successful movie already under her belt.

Well it is if you're waiting for wedding bells to ring.

However, it looks like Cecelia Ahern is in no hurry to walk down the aisle with boyfriend David Keoghan, who insists he is happy to play the dutiful boyfriend.

Despite speculation that he's preparing to go down on bended knee, Cecelia and David were quick to quash rumours of an impending nuptials.

"There's none that I know of, I certainly can't hear any wedding bells in my ears anyway," he said.

And Cecelia was equally emphatic: "I'm constantly asked about marriage. No, there's definitely no news.

"There are always different rumours flying around and I could read a different story about myself every day of the week," she said.

The glam novelist donned her finery last night for the launch of her new book, The Gift, at the Mansion House in Dublin.

David, who's been going out with the talented writer for seven years, was on hand to lend support.

"Of course I'm delighted for her, she's wonderful at what she does and every day she continues to make me proud," he said.

Turning out to support her was a bevy of big names, including Lisa Fitzpatrick, Alan Hughes, Yvonne Keating, Pat Kenny and his wife Cathy as well as family members, including former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, Miriam Ahern, sister Georgina, her husband Westlife's Nicky Byrne and their sons Rocco and Jay.

- Lorna Nolan

 

Credit/Source:herald.ie

 

8th october  2008 :New pictures of Mark and Kevin in Soho


Westlife singer Mark Feehily and his boyfriend Kevin McDaid walking through Soho in London, UK - 07.10.08.
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Credit/Source:VIP Ireland

 

8th october  2008 :New pictures of Nicky and Georgina out shopping with Rocco and Jay in Dublin


Nicky and Georgina spent the day with Rocco and Jay shopping in Dublin

They are so cute babies and grown up..

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Credit/Source:Lucy/Pia

 

8th october  2008 :Nicky and Georgina attend the book launch of Cecilia's new bok "The Gift"


Guests including Westlife's Nicky Byrne and the former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern attend Cecelia Ahern's new book launch called "The Gift" in Fire Restaurant at The Mansion House, Dublin, Ireland - 07.10.08.

Credit/Source:Lulu and sexy-mrs-byrne

 

7th october  2008 :Westlife 3rd place in the BTDMA, and WFVIP placed in top 40


Im so excited i heard today that not only did Westlife.com place 3rd in the Official Music Site at the BT Digital Music Awards, but myself and WestlifeFanaticVip..came 40th in the Unofficial Music Site, and condsidering the top sites had nearly 150 000 members you can imagine how many votes they got im so excited to have come in at 40th place. So thank you so much for voting to all of those who did and youve made me very happy and its nice to know all the hard work i put into WestlifeFanaticVIP is appreciated

Thanks Again

WFVIP placing:

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6th october  2008 :Cecelia's Beau Turns 30 at K Club

CECELIA Ahern's long-term boyfriend, David Keoghan, celebrated his 30th birthday in style at the K Club in Kildare on Saturday night.

The glamorous couple, who currently share a plush home in Malahide, were joined by some of their high-profile friends and family including the Westlife lads and Cecelia's big sister Georgina, her mum Miriam and her dad -- former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern.

Recently, David made his first movie, an indie flick called 'Watching and Waiting'. Directed by James Fair and co-starring Johanne Murdoch, he told the Herald it is a "fairly light, simple movie" and explained the part was written for him. David trained as an actor in both London and Paris.

Hard-working Cecelia is currently penning a second movie and the world premiere of her first play, Mrs. Whippy, will be staged at Liberty Hall later this month.

She can now add this latest venture to her impressive resume, which already boasts a total of 10 million in book sales alone as well as her successful movie PS I Love You.

 

Credit/Source:Herald.ie

 

4th october  2008 :IRMA chart for week ending 3/10/2008

 

IRMA ALBUM CHART 3/10/2008

UNBREAKABLE THE GREATEST HITS VOL.1

LW - 67

TW - 38

 

Credit/Source:IRMA/Gloria

 

3rd october  2008 : I will bounce back, says girl band reject Michele

Model Michele McGrath is keeping things firmly in perspective after being rejected from Louis Walsh's new girl band.

The stunning wannabe popstar (pictured right) has bounced back with style since being let down gently by the judges.

"I don't have a terminal illness or anything. I have made so many friends through this whole experience and I never thought I would be able to say that Louis Walsh and Kian Egan knew my name. They have given me so much advice and they now know me for any future projects," she explains.

However, putting on a brave face, the Dubliner admits that she was very upset upon hearing that she hadn't made the band, despite being tipped as a firm favourite for weeks.

"I was so upset after all the auditions and everything, but they were so nice -- they explained that they were looking for voices that could blend and harmonise with the rest of the band -- my voice is really strong and there were other voices that would sound better in a group.

"Obviously at first I was devastated, the judges called me into their office last Saturday and told me I hadn't made it to the final five."

The 22-year-old Skerries girl made it down to the final eight of the new band after going through a gruelling audition process since last July.

And following her disappointment, Michele is even more determined to make it to the top of the showbiz industry.

"If anything, I'm more determined now. I've come so far and I'm too positive to let it get me down. I'm a firm believer that if it's meant to be it won't pass you by and this wasn't for me.

assumption

"People may think I'm just putting on a brave face but I genuinely mean that. I always knew I wasn't definitely in the band -- but it seemed everyone and their granny thought I was one of the final five."

Michele acknowledges that there was an assumption she had made the cut, even before the decision had been made.

"I think it was because the media already knew me from modelling that they zoned in on me and I got so much attention from them -- I'm very chatty and when I meet journalists around town I'm always very friendly with them."

The ever-smiling beauty says there's no way she'll dwell on the could-have beens.

"I can't help but feel happy with my life -- my family and friends are really all that matters at the end of the day, I mean, why should I be sad?"

The final five are 'You're a Star' songstress Sharon Condon, cover girl Kasey Smith, Dublin singer Corrina Duran, Leigh Learmont and Kian Egan's girlfriend Jodi Albert.

 

Credit/Source:Herald.ie

 

3rd october  2008 : Your Top Ten Westlife Videos
 for Croke Park dvd

 

Our poll to find your ten favourite Westlife videos of all time has now closed and the results are in... here are the videos, as chosen exclusively by you, that will be included on the 10 Years of Westlife - Live At Croke Park DVD.

Us Against The World
Flying Without Wings
When You're Looking Like That
Bop Bop Baby
Obvious
World Of Our Own
Unbreakable
You Raise Me Up
What Makes A Man
I Lay My Love On You

 

Credit/Source:westlife.com

 

3rd october  2008 :  ..Louis Is Kian To Label Ladies...

 

Pop svengali Louis Walsh & Westlifer Kian Egan have asked the ShowBiz.ie faithful to help them come with a sexy and catchy name for their new hot girlband. Well, they haven't REALLY asked us but let’s just pretend they have... Finally the line-up is confirmed as Kasey Smith, Corrina Duran, Sharon Condon, Jodi Albert AND (dun dun dun) Leigh Learmont. BUT what will they call themselves?


Okay folkerinos. You now have the opportunity to be part of music industry history by suggesting a name for Louis Walsh's & Kian Egan's new girl-group. We know they and their PR people check these pages regularly SO here's is your chance to slap a label on this foxy five-some set to take on the Pussycat Dolls & Girls Aloud. Come on!

Louis Walsh was back in Dublin over the weekend to decide on the final cut on his big budget band. On Friday night he partied at Krystle but was still amiss as to what to call this collection of four Irish colleens and one English rose... An early rumour (started by a certain naughty website, ahem) suggested the unofficial name for the band was 'Lady Rochelle' - we still like that name, but we're sure you mad feckers in cyberland can do better...

We suggest you include something in the name criteria that suggests the band is female (GIRLS Aloud, Spice GIRLS, SugaBABES). Combine that with another word that suggests that they are saucy and sexy (Atomic Kitten, Dixie Chicks). Feline references help too (PUSSYCAT Dolls, Atomic KITTEN). You get the vibe... Pussyspice Girlbabes or Atomic Catchicks type of names.

Other notable peeps that partied with Louis Walsh last Friday night included Rosanna Davison & her hot friends, celeb couple Brian Ormond & Pippa O'Connor, and Bohemians FC footballer Aidan O'Keefe

 

 

Credit/Source:SHowbiz Ireland

 

2nd October 2008 - Belfast's Star Trek shopper

 

By Maureen Coleman
Thursday, 2 October 2008


The Dubliner became the latest celebrity to check out Belfast’s newest up-market retail outlet and the multi-million pound Victoria Square.

The star of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Layer Cake and The Snapper, was spotted indulging in some retail therapy in the centre yesterday.

The Golden Globe nominee – in Belfast to shoot a new production – spent over an hour browsing around a number of shops including House of Fraser, Top Shop, Hardy Amies, Cruise and Hugo Boss.

He joins a long list of celebrities who make the most of their trips to Belfast with a visit to Victoria Square, including Sarah Harding, Ronan Keating, Jodi Albert and Shane Lynch.
 

Source:belfast telegraph

 

2nd October 2008 - Westlife make shortlist for BTDMA but dont win... Neither did WFVIP
 

Westlife made it to the shortlist for BTDMA Official music site but didnt win...

Best Unofficial Music Site
Winner: AvrilBandAids.com – Avril Lavigne fansite, Canada

Shortlist:
Coldplaying.com – Coldplay fansite, UK
LPzion.org – Linkin Park fansite, Poland
MuseLive.com – Muse fansite, UK
SOADfans.com – System of A Down fansite, Egypt



Best Official Music Site
Winner: Coldplay.com

Shortlist:
Keanemusic.com
Kylie.com
Leonalewismusic.com
Westlife.com


Neither did we , but i do appreciate everyone who voted. Im not sure if they did a list like last year with where each site came in in the top 100. but im hoping they did and someone can find out.

Thanks so much girls and Im sure Westlife appreciate eveyrone who voted for them and they know how much we love them x
 

Source:BTDMA

 

2nd October 2008 - New picture of Shane in Heat Magazine, helping Louis at XFactor judges houses.

 

Ceebs found a picture of Shane in Heat Magazine. thanks so much for sharing
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Source:Ceebs/Heat Magazine/ Westlife.gr

 

1st October 2008 - Babes battle over soap dish

 


Eastenders and Hollyoaks went to head, at the years Inside Soap Awards ,for the affections of toyboy star Charlie Hawkins

The lucky lad, 17year old ,Darren Miller in Eastenders, was caught in an incredible battle of the babes between Albert Square workmate Kara Tointon and Hollyoaks star Jodi Albert, both 25

They shimmied up to him on the dancefloor, cuddled him on the sofa and giggled in the girls loos as they cooed over him at Mondays awards

He joined in lasooing Kara onto the dancefloor and flirting with Jodi who is engaged to Kian Egan .But the girls still seems best of friends, driniing mojitos, and joking with Kara's sister ex hollyoaks star Hannah Tointon, 20. Kara said he would make such a good boyfriend , He is so lovely.

But Hannah reckons give him a few more years.

The unfolding story was better than a storyline from Hollyoaks, beaten by at the awards by Eastenders which won 9 out of 13 gongs including best soap ....

SEXIEST

But young buck Charlie, was playing it ultra cool, He seemes more inteersted in sneaking in his mates to the Glgamesh bar in Campden ,London. He sent them texts whenever he though the coast was clear.

Kara, Charlies feisty half sister Dawn Swann in Enders, got the sexiest actress award, for the second time beating Jodi ,Debbie dean in Hollyoaks.

It seems Charlies cheeky toyboy charm works best on the older lady. He is always welcome at 3am..

kara, wearing an uma thurman style wig, also had to fend off unwanted attention on the dancefloor. She said "I love wearing wigs cause no one recognises me . it is much easier than doing your own hair. "

A girls after our own heart.

 

 

Source:The mirror/Mary for scanning /Joanne for typing at westlifefanaticvip.com

 

1st October 2008 - CANNES, St Tropez, Barbados ... Monaghan.
 


For one “lucky” group of X Factor hopefuls, Ireland has become a home from home ahead of some of the world’s most glamorous hotspots.

As Simon Cowell opted to bring his proteges to Barbados, Cheryl Cole jetted to Cannes with hers and Dannii picked St Tropez, Louis Walsh picked Monaghan’s Castle Leslie.

The part of the series when the judges bring their specialised groupings away for some one-to-one tuition will see some tense scenes from the historic estate.

And despite Louis claiming that there was something “freaky” happening at night, the hotel's marketing manager dismissed this, saying that they had “no trouble with any haunting”.

“Over the three days that they stayed here, they were all very well behaved,” said Joanne Reel from Castle Leslie. “But I didn't hear about any hauntings.”

The manager said that the pop singers used the facilities of the hotel during their stay. “There were tense days, but the contestants were able to relax,” she said.

The members of the groups battling for final places used the gardens in the estate to practise.

Hotel entrepreneur, Sammy Leslie was delighted that her hotel was chosen.

“It's a real honour; the series is such a runaway success and has given amazing opportunities to some very talented people,” she said. “We are all looking forward to seeing the show on air.”

Auditions

Castle Leslie hit the headlines when it was the setting for the marriage of Paul McCarthy and former model Heather Mills in 2002.

Louis chose the prestigious castle to play host to his proteges for this year's X Factor and it is believed that Westlife's Shane Filan acted as right-hand man.

The contestants stayed on the estate, while Walsh and the presenters (Dermot O'Leary and Holly Willoughby) enjoyed the beautiful Castle.

"The final auditions took place against the backdrop of the beautiful Glaslough," confirmed Ms Reel.

In the episode, which will be shown this weekend, judge Cheryl Cole is assisted by Girls Aloud bandmate Kimberley Walsh in Cannes, while Simon Cowell jets off to Barbados with pop star Sinitta and Dannii Minogue brings in the help of former Spice Girl Emma Bunton in St Tropez.

 

Source:Herald.ie

 

1st October 2008 - Happy October
 


Happy October eveyrone....

For Shane fans we have him helping Louis on XFactor this weekend on ITV1......

Saturday 4th - 7.45pm-9.15pm - ITV1 - Shane on XFactor

Saturday 4th - 9.15-10.15 pm -XTRA FACTOR ITV2(possibly)

Sunday 5th - 6.10pm - 7.10pm - ITV1

Sunday 5th - 7.10-8.10pm - ITV2 - XTRA FACTOR (possibly)

 

 

Source:wfvip/Newsletter.com

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