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Famous as :

Soul singer

Birth Name :

Sealhenry Olusegun Olumide Samuel

Birth Date :

February 19, 1963

Birth Place :

Paddington, England, UK

Spouse :

Heidi Klum (since 10-May-05)

Claim to fame :

Album "Seal" (1994)

Seal to Release Hits Album December 8, Track Listing Revealed

November 10, 2009 07:11:00

Grammy-winning vocalist and songwriter will release a collection of his greatest songs on one CD, HITS, to be released December 8, 2009 on Warner Bros. Records. Fans can purchase a CD or CD/DVD package which includes the Seal 'Soul Live' dvd with nine amazing live performances from his worldwide hit album Soul.

Seal Hits will span the artist's 20 year career and be comprised of sixteen of Seal's biggest hit songs, along with two brand new tracks. These two new recordings, produced by , extend the concept of Seal's hugely successful 2008 covers album, Soul, which has sold more than three million units worldwide and received international critical acclaim. Seal brings his unique and exquisite vocal style to "I Am Your Man" written by Ashford & Simpson, first recorded by Bobby Taylor, and the Sly and The Family Stone classic "Thank You". Seal is currently in the studio recording a new album of original material to be released in 2010.

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Heidi Klum Gives Birth to Baby Girl, Seal Confirms

October 13, 2009 11:10:30

Another bundle of joy has been born for and . In a statement released to People the singer confirms that he and Klum have welcomed a baby girl last week. The infant joins brothers Henry Gunther and Johan Riley as well as sister Leni, who is Klum's daughter with ex-lover Flavio Briatore.

"It's difficult to imagine loving another child as much as you love your existing children," Seal writes to People. "Anyone who has a family will tell you this. Where will one find that extra love? If you love your existing children with all of your heart, how then can one possibly find more heart with which to love another?"

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Heidi Klum Files Legal Papers to Adopt Seal's Last Name

October 06, 2009 04:10:24

Though having been married to , born Sealhenry Olusegun Olumide Samuel, since May 2005, it wasn't until Monday, October 5 that filed legal papers to adopt his last name. According to an exclusive report by TMZ, the very pregnant supermodel filed the documents in L.A. County Superior Court.

Her request is yet to be made official. Another hearing for the matter is set for November 20 later this year. Neither Klum nor Seal has addressed the report though.

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Heidi Klum and Seal Renew Their Wedding Vows in Retro Style

May 11, 2009 10:05:57

and have, on Saturday, May 9, hosted a bash to mark their 4th wedding anniversary, during when they channeled their retro style. At the event held at a friend's beach house in Malibu, the supermodel wore a white wedding dress and had her hair being arranged in cornrows. As for Seal, he wore a mullet wig and an American flag jacket.

Adding heat to the affair, the preacher who presided the ceremony dressed like . There were about 75 guests attending the ceremony, including the likes of and , all of whom wore jeans shorts, leopard print and leather jackets.

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Seal Confirms Sex of Upcoming Baby on TV Show

May 09, 2009 10:05:47

has made it official during his scheduled appearance on "" on Friday, May 8 that his upcoming baby with supermodel wife will be a baby girl. The forthcoming infant will be the couple's third child in addition to sons Henry Gunther and Johan Riley.

No words from the singer though if he and Heidi have chosen a name for their future baby daughter. The baby itself is expected to be born in fall.

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Seal Confirms Heidi Klum's Fourth Pregnancy

April 17, 2009 11:04:30

It's official, and are expecting their third child, the singer has confirmed during his show at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Thursday, April 16. "[The] topic of debate outside our hotel is, 'Is Heidi having another baby?'" he told the audience. "Heidi and I are having another baby!"

Heidi, who was seen attending the show, offered no comment at all. She was spotted cheering on her husband from the sixth row of the hall. She was joined by her sons, Henry Gunter and Johan Riley. Daughter Leni, whom she has with ex-lover Flavio Briatore, was also in attendance, US Weekly has reported.

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will.i.am's New Barack Obama-Inspired Track 'America's Song' Premiered

January 20, 2009 08:01:48

has debuted his latest Barack Obama-inspired single "America's Song" on January 19. Premiering it on "", he collaborated with , , and for the live appearance.

"America's Song" is a track crafted by the ' member teaming up with composer David Foster. It contains lyrics narrating, "America is beautiful/ My America, your America, our America is beautiful." It is available for free download on Oprah.com until Tuesday, January 20 at 5 P.M. ET.

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List of 40th NAACP Image Awards Nominees in Music

January 08, 2009 09:01:15

Nominees of 2009 NAACP Image Awards for its recording category have been announced on January 7 in Los Angeles. From the announcement, it is revealed that leads the pack with six nods and follows with five counts.

Topping the music list, Jennifer competes with Anthony David, , and in "Outstanding New Artist". She meanwhile lands her self-titled debut album in a stiff competition with Beyonce's "", 's "", 's "" and 's "" in "Outstanding Album".

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Video Premiere: Seal's 'People Get Ready'

December 04, 2008 02:12:53

A music video in support of 's new single "People Get Ready" has been debuted. Shot entirely in black and white scenes, it shows the soul singer enjoying his loneliness singing the song all alone with lamps put on trees around him illuminating the set.

"People Get Ready" is a 1965 gospel-influenced track written by Curtis Mayfield and originally recorded by The Impressions for their self-titled album. The song has been covered by many musicians including , , , and many others.

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Video Premiere: Seal's 'I Can't Stand the Rain'

November 20, 2008 11:11:00

As a promotional project for his new song 'I Can't Stand the Rain", brings forward a music video in accompaniment of the song. In the music video, the 45-year-old soul singer and songwriter is captured singing the song in a dimmed long passage while his band are seen playing their musical instruments in each room of the house.

"I Can't Stand the Rain" is a 1973 song written and originally produced by Ann Peebles. The song has been covered by such musicians as Sam Moore, Lowell George, Terry Manning, and . It has also been sampled by for her track "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" off her 2007 debut album "".

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Video Premiere: Seal's 'I've Been Loving You Too Long'

November 06, 2008 08:11:10

A music video aimed to support 's single "I've Been Loving You Too Long" has been debuted. It starts with a capture of the soul singer/songwriter lighting a match and walking into a dark basement. All alone in the corner of the room, he sings the ballad song.

"I've Been Loving You Too Long" is a 1965 hit single performed by and subsequently appeared on his third album, "". The song has been covered by such musicians as , , as well as duo Ike Turner and .

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Video Premiere: Seal's 'It's a Man's Man's Man's World'

October 22, 2008 01:10:35

A music video in support of 's brand new song "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" has been debuted. The new song is penned by James Brown and Betty Jean Newsome and will appear on Seal's seventh major studio album "".

Slated to come out on November 11 in the U.S., the David Foster-produced album features eleven classic soul songs each of which evoke their own drama, emotion, and romance. "Someone once said ... the album will sound like the time you had making it. Never before has it been as true as in the process of recording this record," the singer explains.

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Heidi Klum and Seal Renew Wedding Vows Every Year

April 26, 2008 10:04:08

Renewing wedding vows is an always for and . The couple have openly revealed to In Style magazine's May 2008 issue that they have renewed their wedding vows every year on their anniversary since they first tied the knot in 2005.

Klum and Seal admitted to have always renewed their wedding vows with the same minister who married them and also having the same beach where the original ceremony took place in Costa Careyes, Mexico as the venue. They, furthermore, told the publication that renewing their wedding vows will help them to focus "on why we got married" in addition to "set a good example ... for the kids."

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Seal Premiered a Video for 'Amazing'

November 12, 2007 01:11:10

With his fifth album '' coming out around the corner, nicely pulled out a new video. The clip of 'Amazing', a dance track that becomes the album's first single, has just been premiered.

Speaking to NY Post about the song, Seal said, "It's about the ebbs and flows of life, and going through a dark period and coming out the other end. It's a general allegory for life - the world through my eyes."

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New Teaser for Seal's New Album, 'System'

October 29, 2007 01:10:49

A new promotional video for 's '' has been posted on YouTube. The 20 second clip not only reveals the album cover art but also the clean version of his first single, 'Amazing'.

'System' will be released on November 13, sporting a duet with his wife in one of the tracks called 'Wedding Day'. The Grammy-winning singer wrote the piece on the morning he wed the German supermodel.

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Seal's Rep Confirms a Heidi Klum Duet

September 22, 2007 11:09:57

Apparently the tracklisting of 's new album '' that was previously announced contains a duet with his wife . 'Wedding Day', the fifth track in the CD that is due November 13 is inspired by the couple's love ride.

Previously only a rumor, the duet was confirmed to People by a rep of Seal that "Heidi does sing on one song on Seal's new album System." The song 'Wedding Day' was written by Seal in the morning he wed his supermodel wife in Mexico back in May 2005.

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Seal Announced Street Date of Dance Album

August 21, 2007 02:08:30

's new album '' has begun taking shape as he announced the official release date. The singer's first album in four years will not arrive in October as many have reported but on November 20 through Warner Bros Records.

For this album Seal has changed direction slightly to more up tempo beats to eliminate the perspective that he's known for ballads only. "Over the years I've somehow become more known for my ballads which I also love doing but dance music has always been close to my heart," he said earlier this year.

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Seal to Preview New Materials on Tour

April 12, 2007 11:04:55

As a try out plus a warming up for his newest album, will preview the material in a short US tour. Scheduled for second half of May, the trek will begin May 15 in Westbury, NY and end May 30 in Dallas, TX.

Seal has neither come up with the album's name that follows 2003's "" nor did he set the release date. He did though, keeps his fans posted with the recording progress on his official website. "I am having a really good time making this record," he wrote. "There is an excitement in the studio a bit like the first record I made only this time with a lot more peacefulness."

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Heidi Klum and Husband Seal Welcome Second Baby Boy

November 24, 2006 09:11:41

Supermodel and her husband, pop singer , welcomed the arrival of their second child, a baby boy, Wednesday Nov 22nd at 5:01 p.m. in Los Angeles, California. The couple has had 1-year-old son Henry Guenther Ademola Dashtu Samuel.

The little creature, named Johan Riley Fyodor Taiwo Samuel, weigh in 8 lb. 11 oz. "He is healthy, beautiful and looks just like his mother," according to Klum's Website.

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It's A Boy for Seal and Klum

July 27, 2006 04:07:23

Unlike any other celebrities who tend to remain tight-lipped on the sex of their unborn babies, singer opens up about it. The star publicly reveals that he and wife is expecting a baby boy.

Per Contactmusic, Seal made public the sex of his unborn baby whilst onstage performing at a concert in Germany, saying that he was looking forward to the birth of "the little boy".

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Supermodel Heidi Klum and Husband Expecting Another Baby

June 21, 2006 03:06:30

It's a happy day for and her husband as they are waiting for the coming of the new addition to their family. The German supermodel and her singer-songwriter husband are expecting another baby, that's the point.

"It gives me great joy to announce that Heidi, Leni, Henry and I are expecting a new addition to our ever increasing family," Seal said in a statement to People magazine. "We all feel both excited and fortunate to be able to share this experience once again."

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Top Honorees at 23rd Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards

May 23, 2006 03:05:30

was just one among the many top honorees at the 23rd Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards celebration held Monday May 22nd at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Hosted by ASCAP President & Chairman, Marilyn Bergman, the event was attended by more than 700 leading songwriters, recording artists and music industry leaders.

As of Fiddy, the rapper was named Songwriter of the Year thanks to his contributions to five award-winning songs in 2005, like "Candy Shop" and "Disco Inferno" to name some. Meanwhile, Song of the Year award resulted in a tie between 's "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" and "We Belong Together," written by , and Manuel Seal.

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Yes, Seal & Klum Have Tied the Knot

May 12, 2005 03:05:37

Reports claimed Seal has wed Heidi Klum in Mexico have proven to be true. Both lovers did tie the knot Tuesday May 10, on a beach in Mexico, Klum's representative confirmed to The Associated Press. Congrats for the newlyweds.


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Klum Seals Engaged to Seal

January 05, 2005 04:01:01

Having been romantically linked for one year, Heidi Klum, who ever said that she didn't want to rush into another marriage after the divorce with her first husband, Ric Pipino, then decided to get married with an English born singer, seal, on December 23th, 2004.


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