Dannii Minogue would love to return to Home and Away.
The former X Factor judge played Emma Jackson in the Aussie soap from 1989 to 1990 before her character left Summer Bay to take a job as an air hostess - and the 42-year-old admitted she'd be keen on reprising her role and catching up with castmates.
Speaking to TV Week, she said: "I'd love to get back on the Home and Away set and have a revisit. I think anything is possible with the right scriptwriters. I think it would be fun.
"There are a few old friends there who were there when I was on, so it could be great."
Kate Richie - who spent 20 years on the soap playing Sally Fletcher - added she would even consider making a comeback for the cameo.
She said: "If they're brining Emma back, we'll have to do a double deal on that one. Maybe Sally could confront her. That would be fun!"
Dannii also said she'd like to appear in prison drama Wentworth.
She said: "No make-up, a prison outfit, working the press and the bad Dannii would come back. Now that would interest me.
"Working in drama was such a big part of my teenage years and I always enjoyed it."
Mike Stock (Stock, Aitken & Waterman) to help The Retrobot to claim Christmas number one 2013
The Retrobot was switched off back in 1989...but he has been rebooted, given new batteries and is now going for Christmas Number 1 , with the help of Mr Mike Stock (Stock, Aitken & Waterman) A sample of his song, can be heard...." here http://t.co/hxqBk7U1uA
With thanks to .... CREDIT: Dean Midas Maynard Owner Midas Talent PR, Reality show pundit, Reviewer for Tellymix, BGT & X Factor Reviewer for ATTINIS (Sinitta)
Bobby Womack featuring
Altrinna Grayson at the Royal Albert Hall, London
We had the privilege of being invited to what was the
most extraordinary set at the BluesFest at the Royal Albert Hall. The legendary
Bobby Womack performed a storming set to an electric crowd that was lapping up
every note and crowd pleasing stage antic. Bobby Womack is not only one of the
best soul singers he gives every inch of his himself to every performance he
gives. Flanked by electrifying back up singers who could easily be a headline act
at any world class concert.
69-year-old US soul father Bobby Womack, is a relentless
entertainer with as much zeal for life as he has for good music. His music
speaks to each and everyone in the audience – it’s about the ups and downs of
life, overcoming adversity, finding love, losing life and God. Womack tells a
story and we feel like we know him and what he has gone through in his journey
as a singer, partner and family man.
It’s 11pm and his daughter opens the show with 2 intimate
stripped down songs from her upcoming EP album. Beautiful, curvaceous, bubbly and
with a sweet and powerful voice theyoung Womack songstress proved that talent runs in the family and that
the Womack and Womack legacy lives on.
The soul father was led on to stage sporting black
leather trousers and coat and his trademark tinted shades. His band and backing
singers entrance equally exuding a cool demeanor reminiscent of the legends
during the golden age of soul and rhythm and blues. He gets the crowd into a
frenzy opening with his hit “Across 110th Street”. We then experienced a full
blown soul explosion from his catalogue from the 1960s to his 2012 album TheBravest Man In The Universe and 1 new song from his upcoming album. There is no
doubt Womack’s headline appearance at the BluesFest was as memorable as his
sets at Glastonbury and Latitude.
Having played guitar and opened for Sam Cooke And The
Soul Stirrers, he took us back to the time when Sam Cooke wrote “A Change is
Going to Come”. Womack then performed a sizzling stripped back version of the
song to the sheer delight of the adoring crowd. A highlight of this performance
was the man next to me rolling on his seat crying when Womack hit the big notes
on this hit. This is how a soul legend affects those who experience his music. The
set continued to deliver gem after gem and the biggest treat was AltrinnaGrayson singing backup and the glass shattering vocals on the Patti Labelle
parts on “Love has Finally Come” - totally astonishing.
Sadly like
most good things, the great man’s set had to end. Womack’s blistering vocals
stirred emotions in the audience in a way I had never seen with a 10 minute standing
ovation begging for an encore. Introduced back on stage byAltrinna
Grayson,Womack delivered his memorable gospel hit
“Jesus be a Fence around me” for his encore ending in resounding applause and
another ovation.
My team left knowing that we would never forget the
incredible effect on us knowing what we had experienced seeing Womack work his
magic on stage
Any one in or near Atlanta this coming Sat 1st December...my friend SUPERMODEL TAUSI LIKOKOLA is having a Charity Fashion Show and Auction to raise money for Tausi Aids Foundation. #WorldsAidsDay Lots of celebrities, top models, dignitaries, media...
Our favourite contestant Louis Smith and his partner Flavia aim to recreat the Dirty Dancing moves made famous by the late great Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey who was a just on Strictly Come Dancing and contestant on Dancing with the Stars (USA).
Here is one of the Dirty Dancing moves in training
We look back at some of the other iconic moves in Dirty Dancing
Patrick Swayze & Jennifer Grey in training moving in for kiss
A SNEEKY PEEK AT ONE OF THE OUTFITS, NOT SAYING WHOSE OUTFIT...
Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) is a groundbreaking initiative created to accelerate innovative cancer research that will get new therapies to patients quickly and save lives now. SU2C is bringing together the best and the brightest researchers and encouraging collaboration instead of competition among the entire cancer community. By galvanizing the entertainment industry, SU2C creates awareness and builds broad public support for this effort. Here we stand, on the verge of unlocking the answers that will finally conquer cancer. Cancer takes one person every minute. One life in a moment. They are our brothers, our sisters, our fathers and mothers, our husbands and wives, our best friends, our children, ourselves. Every day in America 1500 people die despite the fact that the means to save them are literally within our reach. To wait any longer for someone else to save our lives and the lives of those we love is unforgivable. We must act now. For the first time in history, we can envision the possibility of stopping cancer in its tracks. Now more than ever, as government funding for cancer research is disappearing from the national agenda, every single one of us affected by cancer must stand up and be heard.
How?
Working with the top experts in cancer research, Stand Up To Cancer is forging a new way to develop breakthroughs that will end cancer. We’re putting together the best and the brightest minds in cancer research, investing in their projects and taking the bureaucratic obstacles out of their way. SU2C’s interdisciplinary Dream Teams of scientists, clinicians, technicians and other experts, are hard at work on solutions to the unique problems that cancer presents. Learn More. SU2C’s funding is administered by the American Association for Cancer Research, the largest scientific organization in the world focusing on every aspect of high-quality, innovative cancer research. Together with Stand Up To Cancer’s “Blue Ribbon” Scientific Advisory Council, comprised of world-class scientists across several disciplines and patient advocates, the most promising projects are identified, mentored, and funded.
Why Now?
We now understand the very biology that drives cancer. With knowledge gained from the mapping of the human genome, we can target the genes and pathways that are involved in turning normal cells into cancerous ones. We are on the brink of possessing a toolbox full of new, advanced therapies just waiting to be adapted to benefit patients. Right before us, so close we can almost touch them, are scientific breakthroughs in the prevention, detection, treatment - and even reversal - of this disease.
This is where the end of cancer begins: when we unite in one movement, unstoppable.
Interview with Jeffrey Patterson from 7th Heaven, 80s chart topping British band
7th Heaven was a eighties British band (not to be confused with the modern Euro group) that released joyous and happy singles. Their first HIT single Hot Fun was a classic summer song with a nice horns arrangements and vocals to match.
London Guru: It’s been over 20 years since you released your first hit song Hot Fun. In what ways has your music grown or changed in that time?
After 20yrs.... I have learnt to focus on what is current and try to fit in, somehow with my own flavor added... doing something that doesn't sell is all well and good, but you still have to pay the rent so it is a balance and a hard one too!
7th Heaven - Hot Fun (1985)
London Guru: When Hot Fun became a hit, what was that feeling like? How did you celebrate?
That was the best day of my life, hearing my song on radio and through neighbor’s windows was so special! I think I had a few beers that night with the band to celebrate...
7th Heaven on Soul Train
London Guru: What was it like performing on the legendary Soul Train and Top of the Pops?
Soul Train was great show was presented by Jeffrey Daniels from the band Shalamar a band I liked, Soul Train gave us great exposure and connected us with the soul scene. When I did top of the pops with THE 3 JAYS, that was another great moment in my life, a show I have always wanted to be on and finally got there...
The 3 Jays Feeling it Too
London Guru: When did you start your music career
I started off my music career,in a band called monkey business, which was a reggae band in a similar vain to UB40 early 80's.
London Guru: When did you get your first big break
It was when I formed the band 7th heaven releasing our first hit single HOT FUN around 1985 which charted and set us up to tour with bands such as SOS band and Kool and The Gang, Womack And Womack and got on to all major music TV shows.
London Guru: What side of the music industry don’t you like and why?
The politics behind the scenes. Due to music business politics the band 7th Heaven folded, so I took time out and became a session singer for the likes of Barry Manilow And Boy George,George Michael And Amos.
London Guru: Bands like Duran Duran have stood the test of time and Spandau Ballet reformed in the noughties. Is there any way to put into words the mystique of '80s music? Other than nostalgia, what factors drive its continuing popularity?
The 80's were great, because the synthesizer was introduced to music which made it more experimental, the mix of rock, soul, electro together with men dressing a little bit more feminine, and more fashion conscious.
London Guru: What did you expect to happen when MTV launched, and how did it differ from what actually happened?
I felt that MTV did not cater for the talent on the street, it only pushed songs that they were paid to play at the time, controlled by the man in the suit...It was only good in terms of showing the bands visual presentation, which in turn helped them reach a bigger audience...
London Guru: What look, image or artwork do you think defined the decade?
For some reason all I can see is an image of George Clinton dressed in his funky outfits and all those bright colors...
London Guru: Who is your favorite 80s musician?
hard one! I have always loved stevie wonder thru all the decades, and prince both are seriously talented, but there were loads more...
London Guru: What is your favorite memory of 80s music?
It has to be releasing my first record hot fun...
London Guru: Tell us about working with Ringo Starr’s son Zak Starkey?
After working as a session singer, I joined a band called “Ice” which included Ringo Starr's son Zak Starkey and Cas from Skunk Anansie.
London Guru: You also toured in Japan which was quite lucrative at the time? I am sure our readers would be fascinated to know more...
London Guru: Did you manage to successfully transcend into the 90s as the style of music evolved?
In the 90's I hooked up with Ben Langmaid now with La Roux and we started a dance act called HUFFf and HERB and we had a hit with NINA SIMONE'S track FEELING GOOD which got in the top 40 charts. Other tracks included UP ON THE BLUE with me singing the vocals.
Towards the end of the 90's I got together with JAMIE WHITE and JIM LEE and created another dance act called THE 3JAYS we got to number 17 in the charts with a song called FEELING IT TOO and did my first TOP OF THE POPS performance.
London Guru: Are you a songwriter as well?
After all the politics getting in the way I decided to write for other artistes and started writing with HARRY COLLIER and BEN LANGMAID for a couple of years and formed a band called KUBB which was in a rock indie style. The band went on to have chart success with tracks, GROW, REMAIN AND WICKED SOUL and we managed gold sale's status the band ended up folding after first album and you can guess why,
During this time I also wrote and sang an album with JAMIE WHITE from THE 3JAYS I used the name JAH WAGGIE which was in a reggae pop ragga style which did well in Europe. The track was a QUEEN cover called ANOTHER GAL BITES THE DUST (another one bites the dust). Due to politics again it could not break it in the UK, so again I went back to doing sessions for other acts and some lead vocals for MIKE COGLIN DJ/producer on some dance tracks.
London Guru: Tell us about when you first met La Roux?
After the session singing, I got back to writing with Ben Langmaid from LA ROUX, we auditioned a young 17 year old called ELLE JACKSON now KNOWN AS LA ROUX and I co-wrote a song called GROWING PAINS but due to ending up in hospital could not continue with project at the time, which was such a shame as she has done so well.
London Guru: What have you been up to more recently?
having a good writing and producing partnership with BEN LANGMAID we started writing an album for a girl duo called WAR OF WORDS and hopefully they will be releasing new single in 2012 also we have written a song with KELIS for them too..
London Guru: What’s your final word on your journey in the music industry?
as you can see its been a long and winding road,but the story is not other yet...I hope that helps and inspires others in terms of my journey......... thanks...
Saving Faces wins first Oscar for Pakistan at the 84th Annual Academy Awards. The documentary Short features Dr Jawad who was Katie Piper's surgeon after the brutal acid attack. BUY KATIE'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY ON AMAZON
On the 19th August VIPs, diplomats and celebrities from various industries descended on the Kings Road to raise money for the Katie Piper Foundation at the black tie auction. The master of ceremonies for the auction was Mr Edward Rising, an auctioneer with some of the highest profile auctions at the prestigious Sotheby’s of London. http://www.edwardrising.com/
Celebrities who came to show their support for Katie Piper included Chico Slimani (Singer, Xfactor Star), Gem Allen (pop star of Stonefoxx fame), Jay Khan (Actor), Rajiv (RnB Singer), Pippa Langhorne (Opera singer, finalist Britain’s Got Talent) Stuart Phillips (A-List celebrity stylist), Julian Bennet (TV presenter and lifestyle guru), Nana Afua Antwi (cover girl and top model), Ilda Di Vico (celebrity Millner), Lewis Duncan Weedon (Couture designer, socialite), Johny Pach (TV presenter), the Catwalk Professor (3 time BEFFTA award winning model traineretiquette expert) , Sporah Njau (chat show host BEN TV), Grahan Dare (Celebrity Psychic ), Rachel Christie (Former Miss England & athlete and nice of Olympic Legend Linford Christie) and various regional winners of miss England pageant, and Richard Austin Rees (A-List PR Guru & AMIKA celebrity club PR Director).
In the tradition of philanthropy long supported by diplomats worldwide we had diplomats from London Diplomatic Association, Young Diplomats in London (YDL), United Nations agencies, and diverse members of the diplomatic corps such as Sierra Leone, Iceland, Lebanon, Ethiopia, Caribbean islands, Zambia and Brunei Darussalam
We were also joined by various other charity representatives draped in all their finery. Our friends at Passionate Pink led by Debs Little came in full force in a group of 16 and bid for everything on the auction Lot. It’s an understatement to say that they were the life of the party. We also had representatives from St Giles (Recovery Through Football), The Peckham Settlement, FDC Young Designers Awards, Turtle Key Arts, Usurp Arts and Gallery, Genna Ethiopian Arts and Unity Carnival Arts.
LETTER FROM KATIE PIPER TO ORGANISERS AND GUESTS AT AUCTION 19 AUGUST (FACE OF 2012 GALA AWARDS)
Good evening ladies and gentlemen,
Due to a prior engagement I am unable to attend tonight’s event, but I would like to take this opportunity to express my thanks to the organisers for choosing to support the Katie Piper Foundation.
We established the Foundation with the goal of delivering an advanced rehabilitation and burns clinic in the UK, providing the treatment and familiar surroundings to allow burns survivors to recover on both a physical and emotional level.Since it was founded in 2009 we’ve been fortunate enough to work with some truly inspiring people, and have been able to provide rehabilitation and treatment, clinical care, self-image workshops and support networks.
Of course, none of this would have been possible without the on-going help from our supporters, and all of us at the charity understand how lucky we are to have such a committed network behind us. As such, the backing from the Face of 2012 Gala Awards is truly appreciated by all of us, allowing us to continue delivering our services and support to those living with scars and burns. Whilst we are still some way from achieving the pinnacle of treatment facilities, as well as the normalisation of disfigurement in society, it is support such as this which drives us one step closer to these goals.
So from myself personally, and all of us at the Katie Piper Foundation, I would like to say thank you once more to the Face of 2012 team.Your support really does make a difference.
Previously a model and budding TV presenter, Katie created the foundation after surviving a brutal acid attack. Her intention is to change society’s perception of people with disfigurements as well as to build a world-class aftercare and rehabilitation centre for sufferers of burns and scarring. Simon Cowell is the patron of this incredible charity.
SPONSORS FOR THE KATIE PIPER FOUNDATION AUCTION INCLUDED
1. The Xfactor Production team Talkback Thames donated two (2) tickets to the x-factor studio finals 23rd october 2011, fountain studios for itv channel. Watch the Xfactor UK every Saturday and Sunday on ITV1 and ITV2 in the UK. http://xfactor.itv.com/
2. Arsenal football club donated a players shirt signed by players, small official photo with printed signatures, with authentication certificate. http://www.arsenal.com/
3. Henna elegance www.hennaelegance.com donated over 10 make over package vouchers and hamper pack including fruits, 1 kilo of chocolates, 24ct gold plated apple.
(4) Annie Ashdown owner of the self confidence centre in Harley Street donated a hypnotherapy package and her new signed book - doormat nor diva be – how to take back control of your relationship and your life and 3 hypnotic cds. http://www.selfconfidencecentre.com/
(5) Angelica Fenney, Director of Boudoir Chique www.boudoirchique.comdonated a makeover photo shoot package worth over £1000 and digital contact sheet from the shoot.
(6) Celebrity shoe designer Bernie Hurst donated a pair of designer shoes from nooshooz www.nooshooz.co.uk. The only interchangeable shoe designer in the UK. Clients include royals and celebrities like Stacey Solomon (Xfactor finalist), Amy Childs (Reality Star), Alyson Hammond (This Morning) and Kelly Rowland (Destiny’s Child, Xfactor judge) and more.
(7) Richard Austin Rees, PR director donated a hospitality package at AMIKA situated at 65 high street kensington, london W85SE, winner of best nights 2011 at London Club awards, http://www.amikalondon.com/offering free entry to the amika for a group, on a date of their choice, with a free table and free magnum of vodka with mixers all night and a Magnum of Dom Perignon.
(8) Lena Hunt, US based PR and Media guru, founder of Celebritize You (USA) www.celebritizeyou.com offered her services for free for one press release writing or article plus submission to different companies and sites to reach the client’s target market.
