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Headlines!
''Headlines!'' is the debut EP by British-Irish girl group The Saturdays. It was released in Ireland on 13 August 2010 and in the United Kingdom on 16 August 2010 by Fascination Records. The EP includes the previously released singles "Forever Is Over" and "Ego" as well as a remix of album track "One Shot" from their previous album ''Wordshaker'' (2009) and five new songs. The album was preceded by the release of the lead single " Missing You" on 5 August 2010. It became the group's seventh top-ten hit when it peaked at number three in the UK and number six in Ireland. Overall, the EP received mixed reception from critics, who were undecided about the new direction for the group but agreed on the need for more consistency. ''Headlines!'' debuted in the UK at number three and number ten in Ireland, becoming their highest charting album to date and following the success of "Missing You". The second single, " Higher", was released on 28 October 2010 after it was remixed featuring ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Saturdays
The Saturdays were a British-Irish girl group based in London, England. The group formed during the summer of 2007 and have been on hiatus since 2014. The lineup consists of Frankie Bridge, Una Healy, Rochelle Humes, Mollie King, and Vanessa White. They were formed through Fascination Records, a sub-division of Polydor Records, who gave them an instant record deal with the label. As soon as the contract was finalised, the Saturdays went on tour with Girls Aloud during their Tangled Up Tour. The group's music style is pop, but throughout their career, their management has experimented with dance-pop and electropop. Songwriters and producers Ina Wroldsen, Steve Mac, Camille Purcell, and Quiz & Larossi have helped create their music. In July 2008, The Saturdays released their debut single and first Top Ten hit, "If This Is Love". Their debut album, '' Chasing Lights'', released the same year, charted at number nine on the UK Albums Chart; it was certified platinum by the BPI ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Higher (The Saturdays Song)
"Higher" is a song by British-Irish girl group The Saturdays from their debut extended play, EP, ''Headlines!''. Written by Ina Wroldsen and co-written & produced by Arnthor Birgisson, the song was released on 28 October 2010 as the second and final single from the EP. In preparation for its release, the single was remixed to feature new vocals from American rapper Flo Rida after the rapper's single "Club Can't Handle Me" beat the group's previous single "Missing You (The Saturdays song), Missing You" to number one; it was the second time they had lost the position to Flo Rida. Rochelle Humes jokingly said that the group would never get a number one until they collaborated with him. Flo Rida personally offered the collaboration for both his and the group's fans. Critics generally praised the song as the strongest offering from ''Headlines!'', for being infectious, catchy and feisty. An accompanying music video for the song was shot in Los Angeles at 20th Century Fox, Fox Studios ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
On Your Radar
''On Your Radar'' is the third studio album by British-Irish girl group The Saturdays. It was released 21 November 2011 under Fascination Records. The album was recorded in London, New York City, Oslo and Stockholm, with Steve Mac, who had been instrumental in the production of the band's previous albums, served as a producer on the album, with additional producers and songwriters also being included in the making of the record, including Lucas Secon, Taio Cruz, Labrinth, Tracklacers, Space Cowboy, Brian Higgins and Lucie Silvas. ''On Your Radar'' was supported by its lead single " Notorious", which was released on 22 May 2011, and peaked at eight on the UK Singles Chart. Two further singles were released; " All Fired Up", which received positive reviews, and " My Heart Takes Over". To promote the album, the group performed on ''So You Think You Can Dance,'' with the group also embarking on their third headlining concert tour, the '' All Fired Up Tour''. Background and dev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Missing You (The Saturdays Song)
"Missing You" is a song by British-Irish girl group The Saturdays, from their debut extended play, ''Headlines!''. Written by Alexander Kronlund and Lukas Hilbert with production from Hilbert and James Reynolds, the song was released as the EP's lead single on 8 August 2010 as a digital download and on 9 August as a CD single. The lyrics centre on being in a relationship where the passion has died, but still being addicted to the love that used to exist. It features an electropop production, incorporating elements of synthpop. The group described the song as "an updated version of their sound" and was fun to record and experiment with. "Missing You" is more out-there than that rest of "''Headlines!''". The single received negative reviews from music critics, who criticised the auto-tuned vocals and the song's production, which lacked energy. An accompanying music video features scenes of the group dancing on a beach in Málaga, Spain. It peaked at number six on the Irish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ego (The Saturdays Song)
"Ego" is a song by English-Irish girl group The Saturdays from their second studio album, '' Wordshaker''. It was released on 4 January 2010 as the second and final single from the album. It was later included on their EP ''Headlines!'' (2010). The song is a strong electropop song. The song was written by Steve Mac and co-written by Ina Wroldsen and Rhys Barker, who has previously worked on the band's singles. The song was produced by Steve Mac. It was released onto radio station on 25 November 2009. The single was released by Fascination and Polydor Records on 3 January 2010 as the second single from ''Wordshaker''. It was accompanied by a B-side entitled "Flashback", written and produced by Steve Mac. The Saturdays collaborated with Ina Wroldsen and Rhys Barker again, The song has prominent electropop, dance-pop and synthpop genre characteristics. Its lyrics refer to a former relationship with someone who has a big ego. The music video accompanying "Ego" was directed by Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wordshaker
''Wordshaker'' is the second studio album by British-Irish girl group The Saturdays, released on 12 October 2009 through Fascination Records. It is the group's first album to feature a song where they are credited as writers. Upon release the album peaked at number nine on the UK Albums Chart, but the following week fell out of the top 30. In August 2010, the album was removed from digital music platforms, due to their EP "'' Headlines!",'' being released featuring some of the same material. In August 2018, the album returned to digital music platforms following a request to the label by the Pop Music Activism Twitter account. The album was preceded by the lead single " Forever Is Over", written by James Bourne and produced by The Runaways. The song peaked at number two in the UK Singles Chart. The second single, " Ego" was released on 4 January 2010 and it equalled the album's success by reaching number nine on the UK Singles Chart. Background and production The group started wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fascination Records
Fascination Records is a United Kingdom-based record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operated as an imprint of Polydor Records. The label was launched in spring of 2006, and is managed by former TOTP Magazine editor Peter Loraine. In 2010, Loraine announced he is setting up a management company, Fascination Management, while Fascination Records will continue as an imprint until 2014. Main artists Pre-established artists ;Girls Aloud Having become the first all-girl group ever to score 20 consecutive Top 10 hits with their first set of releases (as part of Polydor), Girls Aloud are one of the most successful girls bands in the UK with all albums being certified platinum and having 4 number one singles. Girls Aloud moved to Fascination for the release of their greatest hits album ''The Sound of Girls Aloud'' which went quadruple platinum and selling over million copies in the UK, and its preceding singles "Something Kinda Ooooh" (no. 3), "I Think We're Alone Now" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vanessa White
Vanessa Karen White (born 30 October 1989) is an English singer who rose to fame in 2008 as a singer in the girl band The Saturdays. She is signed to "Salute the Sun" as a solo artist. White began her career as a theatre actress at an early age, appearing in several West End productions. She played Young Nala in ''The Lion King'' and between 2000 and 2002,Saturday Fight Fever '' Daily Star''. 4 March 2009. Retrieved 1 January 2012. she was cast as one of the King's daughters in ''''. White successfully auditioned for The Saturdays in 2007, after ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Mac
Steve McCutcheon (born 15 January 1972), known professionally as Steve Mac, is a British record producer, songwriter and musician. A multi-award-winning producer, he is one of the most prolific songwriters and record producers in modern British music, with contributions to 30 number one singles in the UK Singles Chart. Career Early career Mac got his break in the music industry in the early 1990s when he wrote and produced the Nomad hit "(I Wanna Give You) Devotion", that reached no.2 in the UK Singles Chart. In 1992, he became part of dance group Undercover, who had several European hit singles, including "Baker Street" and " Never Let Her Slip Away". He then met songwriter Wayne Hector, with the pair striking up a partnership that has seen them co-write and produce a range of chart songs. Mac has gone on to work with some of the most recognised names in the music industry. He has written, co-written and produced hits for musicians including Ed Sheeran, Melanie C, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forever Is Over
"Forever Is Over" is a song by English-Irish girl group The Saturdays, from their second studio album, '' Wordshaker''. The song was released by digital download on 5 October 2009 as the lead single from the album. The song was written by Louis Biancaniello, Kahmarl Gordon, Sam Watters, James Bourne and produced by The Runaways. It was later included on their EP ''Headlines!'' (2010). The single charted at number two on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the band's fifth top 10 hit and highest charting single at the time along with their charity single " Just Can't Get Enough". It also reached number nine on the Irish Singles Chart, becoming their second top 10 hit there after "Just Can't Get Enough". Overall, the single gained positive reviews from critics, ''Digital Spy'' stated the song was "shifting away from glossy electropop and taking a few stiletto steps into pop rock territory", ''TeenToday'' stated the song had a "A killer soar of a chorus", and ''WessexScene'' statin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hachette Filipacchi Médias
Hachette Filipacchi Médias, S.A. (HFM) is a magazine publisher. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lagardère Active, a division of the media conglomerate Lagardère Group of France. History ''Hachette'' was founded by Louis Hachette (French pronunciation: .ʃɛt ''Brédif''in 1826 when he purchased the ''Librairie Brédif''; the company later became L. Hachette et Compagnie. Hachette was purchased by Matra in 1980, a firm associated with Ténot & Filipacchi. Hachette Filipacchi was nationalised in 1981 but remained a publicly traded firm. It is a subsidiary of Lagardère Media, acquired in 2004. Publications Hachette Filipacchi Media publishes '' Parents'', ''Paris Match'', and ''Le Journal du Dimanche''. From 1985 the company also publishes various titles abroad. Hachette sold its international titles to Hearst in 2011. References Further reading *Madjar, Robert (1997). Daniel Filipacchi Daniel Filipacchi (born 12 January 1928) is the Chairman Emeritus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Digital Spy
Digital Spy (DS) is a British-based entertainment, television and film website and brand and is the largest digital property at Hearst UK. Since its launch in 1999, Digital Spy has focused on entertainment news related to television programmes, films, music and show business to a global audience. As well as breaking news, in-depth features, reviews and editorial explainers, the site also features the DS Internet forum, Forum. History digiNews (1999) In early January 1999, Iain Chapman launched the digiNEWS website, providing news, rumours and information on Sky's new digital satellite platform Sky (UK and Ireland), SkyDigital. At the same time, Chris Butcher launched the ONfaq website, offering similar news and information on the UK's new digital terrestrial platform ITV Digital, ONdigital. Both sites proved to be popular, attracting a lot of attention from visitors eager for more news about these rapidly developing TV platforms. Very soon Chapman and Butcher discussed the idea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
