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Same Difference
Same Difference were an English bubblegum pop duo from Portsmouth, England, made up of siblings Sean and Sarah Smith. They came to prominence in 2007 when they were the last contestant eliminated in the fourth series of the ITV talent show, ''The X Factor''. Their music was targeted mostly at children who are 13 and under. Their debut single, " We R One", was released on 24 November 2008, and their debut album, ''Pop'', followed on 1 December 2008. In November 2009, it was announced that Same Difference had signed a new record deal with PopLife Records, and their second album was released on 7 February 2011. On 24 December 2014, Same Difference broke the news that they had disbanded but were still considering as to whether to release their third and final album, ''Superheroes''. London Records stated it was fun working with them and that they were disappointed they could not share more musical memories together. In 2020 Same Difference reunited for a one-off charity single ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pop (Same Difference Album)
''Pop'' is the debut studio album from British pop duo and 2007 ''The X Factor'' finalists Same Difference. The album was released on December 1, 2008 by Syco Records. The album debuted at number 22 on the UK Album Chart, on first week sales of 31,064. Background The album was recorded following on from their appearance in ''The X Factor'', and contains both original tracks and cover versions of songs they performed during the show. The cover versions include " Breaking Free" (from the Disney film ''High School Musical''), " Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" (originally by Starship), " I Need A House" (originally by Marie Serneholt), " Turn It into Love" (originally by Kylie Minogue), "Let Me Be The One" (originally by Six) and "Still Amazed", a retitled version of "The Way it Used to Be", also by Six. The release of the album is preceded by Same Difference's debut single " We R One", which was released on 24 November 2008 and reached number 13 in the UK Singles Chart. "Turn It int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Widley
Widley is an area of the Greater Portsmouth conurbation in Hampshire, near Waterlooville and Purbrook. It is on the dip slope of the South Downs just north of the ridge called Portsdown Hill. Widley is served by the A3(T), trunk road which runs from Portsmouth to London. The main A3 to London (at this point the A3(M) motorway) is very close by, making it commutable by road. Widley is served by Cosham or Havant rail stations. History The Norman manor of Widley was held by the De Port and St John families of Cosham, and later passed to the Earls of Albemarle. In 1293, Isabel countess of Albemarle died without heirs and the manor passed back to the St John family. Later it was in the ownership of the Clynton and Uvedale families although the latter lost the manor temporarily in 1605, when accused of recusancy. It stayed in their family until 1766, when it was sold, and then passed by sale rather than inheritance. The original village of Widley stood approx 1 mile to the west o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Model (person)
A model is a person with a Role (other), role either to display commercial product (business), products (notably fashion clothing in fashion shows) or to serve as an Model (art), artist's model. Modelling ("modeling" in British and American English spelling differences#Doubled consonants, American English) entails using one's body to represent someone else's body or someone's artistic imagination of a body. For example, a woman modelling for shoes uses her foot to model the potential customers' feet. Modelling thus is different from posing for portrait photography, portrait painting, and distinct from other types of public performance, such as acting or Dance, dancing. Personal opinions are normally not expressed, and a model's reputation and image are considered critical. Types of modelling include: fine art, Fashion modeling, fashion, Glamour modeling, glamour, fitness, and body-part Promotional modeling, promotional modelling. Models are featured in various media ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steps (group)
Steps are a British dance-pop group consisting of Lee Latchford-Evans, Claire Richards, Lisa Scott-Lee, Faye Tozer and Ian "H" Watkins. They were formed in May 1997 and achieved two number-one albums in the UK, 14 consecutive UK top-5 singles including two number ones (one a double A-side). The group has sold over 22 million records worldwide, 15 million albums worldwide. In-addition to earning a BRIT Award nomination in 1999, for Best Newcomer, the group would be an opening support act for Britney Spears on her ...Baby One More Time Tour, debut American tour the same year. When H & Claire, Richards and Watkins departed to form a recording duo, the group disbanded, on 26 December 2001 (officially). Their penultimate single reached No. 5 on the UK charts, while their final album of greatest hits, ''Gold: Greatest Hits (Steps album), Gold'' (2001), was the group's second No. 1 album in the UK. Steps re-formed in May 2011 for a four-part Sky Living documentary series titled ''St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bee Gees
The Bee Gees were a musical group formed in 1958 by brothers Barry Gibb, Barry, Robin Gibb, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. The trio was especially successful in popular music in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and later as prominent performers in the disco music era in the mid-to-late 1970s. The group sang recognisable three-part Close and open harmony, tight harmonies: Robin's clear vibrato lead vocals were a hallmark of their earlier hits, while Barry's Rhythm and blues, R&B falsetto became their signature sound during the mid-to-late 1970s and 1980s. The group wrote all their own original material, as well as writing and producing several major hits for other artists, and are regarded as one of the most important and influential acts in pop-music history. They have been referred to in the media as Honorific nicknames in popular music, The Disco Kings, Britain's First Family of Harmony, and The Kings of Dance Music. Born on the Isle of Man to English parents, the Gibb brothers li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tragedy (Bee Gees Song)
"Tragedy" is a song released by the Bee Gees, written by Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb, and included on their fifteenth album, ''Spirits Having Flown'' (1979). The single was released in February 1979 by RSO Records, reaching number one on the UK in February 1979 and repeated the feat the following month on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. In 1998, it was covered by British pop group Steps, whose version also reached number one in the UK. In 2024, it was used in the film '' Beetlejuice Beetlejuice'', as well as its trailer. Origin Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb wrote this song and "Too Much Heaven" in an afternoon off from making the ''Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'' movie, in which they were starring. In the same evening, they wrote " Shadow Dancing", which was performed by Andy Gibb (and reached number one in the US). The explosion sound effect at the song's climax has been the subject of much interest, and footage filmed at Criteria Studios that aired in a Bee Gees ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leon Jackson
Leon Jackson (born 30 December 1988) is a Scottish singer. He won the The X Factor (British series 4), fourth series of the British talent show ''The X Factor (British TV series), The X Factor'' in 2007. Following his win, Jackson was the main star of his on-web series entitled ''Leon's Life'', which ran from 2007 until 2008. Jackson's debut album, ''Right Now (Leon Jackson album), Right Now'' (2008) finished the year as the 75th best-selling album in the UK, and included the singles, "Don't Call This Love", "Creative (song), Creative" and "Stargazing (Leon Jackson song), Stargazing". Jackson's debut single, "When You Believe", a cover of a song sung by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey and composed and written by Stephen Schwartz (composer), Stephen Schwartz, sold over 400,000 copies, and was the List of best-selling singles of the 2000s (decade) in the United Kingdom, 92nd best-selling single of the 2000s in the UK, and was the third best-selling of 2007. Jackson had the best s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhydian Roberts
Rhydian James Roberts (born 14 February 1983), also known mononymously as Rhydian, is a Welsh baritone singer, television presenter and musical theatre actor. He rose to fame in series 4 of ''The X Factor'' (2007). Rhydian Roberts retired from performing in February 2023 with a farewell album, with a final Greatest Hits album to follow in February 2025."X Factor star Rhydian Roberts announces retirement as he reflects on turning 40" Sam Cook, Wales Online, 18 Feb 2023. Accessed 9 September 2023 He is currently an artist manager at Neil O'Brien Entertainment. Early years Born in Sennybridge, Rhydian atte ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Never Had A Dream Come True (S Club 7 Song)
"Never Had a Dream Come True" is a song by British pop group S Club 7, released as a single in the United Kingdom on 27 November 2000. It was chosen to be the official 2000 BBC Children in Need song. The pop ballad peaked atop the UK Singles Chart, becoming Britain's ninth-best-selling single of 2000. Outside the UK, it peaked within the top 10 of the charts in Ireland, Sweden, and the United States—where it reached number 10 and became the group's only single to appear on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. After its success, the song was added to a re-release of the band's second album, '' 7'' (2000), and their third album, ''Sunshine'' (2001). Content The song "Never Had a Dream Come True" is about the aftermath of a break-up. The protagonist says that even though she might date other people, she will always have love for her former boyfriend. Jo O'Meara sings the lead vocals for the song while the rest of the members of S Club 7 perform backup vocals. Use in media Jo O'Meara sing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
S Club 7
S Club, formerly known as S Club 7, are a British pop group formed in 1998 by Simon Fuller after he was fired as manager of the Spice Girls. Original members were Tina Barrett, Paul Cattermole, Jon Lee, Bradley McIntosh, Jo O'Meara, Hannah Spearritt and Rachel Stevens. Cattermole left the group in 2002; it disbanded in 2003. After the members performed solo and in smaller groups, the group reunited temporarily for a short tour in 2015. In 2023, the group reunited and announced a tour; however, Cattermole died of heart failure and Spearritt withdrew from the group before the tour. The band has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide. They won Brit Awards in 2000 for British breakthrough act and in 2002 for best British single. In 2001, they earned the Record of the Year award. The group has released four studio albums: '' S Club'' (1999), which reached number one in the UK, '' 7'' (2000), '' Sunshine'' (2001), and '' Seeing Double'' (2002). They had commercial suc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Upbeat
Up beat may refer to: *Upbeat, in music, the last beat in the previous bar which immediately precedes the downbeat *Anacrusis, a note (or sequence of notes) which precedes the first downbeat in a bar in a musical phrase * ''Upbeat'' (album), by the Fred Frith Guitar Quartet, 1999 * ''Upbeat'' (TV program), an American musical show 1964–1971 * Upbeat Records, an independent record label * The Upbeat, a Californian band See also * * * Up (other) * Beat (other) Beat, beats, or beating may refer to: Common uses * Assault, inflicting physical harm or unwanted physical contact * Battery (crime), a criminal offense involving unlawful physical contact * Battery (tort), a civil wrong in common law of int ... * Beat Up (other) {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dannii Minogue
Dannii Minogue (; born 20 October 1971) is an Australian singer, television personality, and actress. As a child, she became known for her appearances on the television talent show ''Young Talent Time'' (1982–1988). She went on to play the role of Emma Jackson (Home and Away), Emma Jackson in the Australian soap opera ''Home and Away'' (1989–1990), for which she was nominated for two Logie Awards. Minogue began her music career in the early 1990s, achieving early success with her debut album, Love and Kisses (Dannii Minogue album), ''Love and Kisses'' (1991), and the singles "Love and Kisses (song), Love and Kisses", "Jump to the Beat", "This Is It (Melba Moore song), This is It", and "Success (Dannii Minogue song), Success". Following the release of her second album, ''Get into You'' (1993), Minogue's popularity as a singer declined, leading her to make a name for herself with award-winning performances in theatre productions. The late 1990s saw a brief return to music fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
