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Boy bandBirth Date :
1998Birth Place :
Dublin, IrelandClaim to fame :
Single "If I Let You Go" (1999)
Video Premiere: Westlife's 'Us Against the World'
February 18, 2008 11:02:24Westlife decided to put up their old photos for fans to watch on their new music video. The pop band premiered the video for "Us Against the World" that opens with childhood photos of the four members, Nicky Byrne, Shane Filan, Kian Egan and Mark Feehily.
Their manager Louis Walsh made a cameo in it along with ex-member Brian McFadden although the latter was only in pictures, footage of old concerts and previous press releases. Rumor has it that creator Simon Cowell did not approve the first version of the video, causing the band to re-shoot it.
Westlife's New Music Video, 'Home'
October 10, 2007 01:10:01
Westlife have pulled together their ninth studio album with a new video for its first single 'Home'. The song that is originally sung by Michael Buble is taken from their upcoming album 'Back Home', due November 5.
Apt to its title, the concept of the video is not far from 'returning home'. It is taken in an airport where people generally go home to their loved ones, or even parted from them. It was shot partly in Los Angeles and in U.K.
Westlife Reignites Chart Battle with Spice Girls
July 23, 2007 11:07:50
Regarded as one of best selling artists in late '90s, Westlife is confident that they can compete with Spice Girls' huge comeback. The Irish boyband will release their next album on the same week the reunited British band drop theirs.
Unlike Spice Girls' newly-worked record, Westlife's album has been baked in the studio for sometime and may actually be ready before the end of this year. However, now that the girls have announced their reunion, the management thinks it would be great to reignite the chart battle.
Mika to Dig the Pop Out of Westlife
May 12, 2007 02:05:57
British new sensation Mika will write a song for Irish band Westlife. The exquisite and unique sound that Mika has written in his debut album "Life in Cartoon Motion" is hoped to bring freshness in Westlife's new album.
"Mika has given pop a good kick start again in the fun department and turned around many opinions that the scene had perhaps gone a little stale," a source told Daily Star. "Westlife have been around for nine years now and want to freshen up their sound so Mika is exactly the man to do that."
Nicky Byrne of Westlife a Dad to Twin Sons
April 21, 2007 02:04:42
Nicky Byrne of music group Westlife is the father of twin sons. The singer and wife Georgina Ahern proudly announced the birth of their twins.
The infants, named Rocco and Jay, were born at the National Maternity Hospital in Dublin at 9.55 am on Friday April 20th. They weighed in 5 pounds 11 ounces and 4 pounds 8 ounces respectively.
Greatest Albums on the UK Charts Nov 26
November 28, 2006 11:11:59
Westlife is still the darling across the pond. The Irish boy band leads the pack in the UK album charts Nov 26 with their "The Love Album". The boys' latest effort was the chart-topper, besting best of albums from some of the best bands in the world, including The Beatles, U2, and Oasis.
Oasis' "Stop the Clocks" is at the 2nd spot, ahead of the Beatles' "Love" at 3rd, and U2's compilation "U218 Singles" at No. 4. George Michael's "Twenty Five" is the fifth great album on the chart.
UK Singles Chart November 27, 2006
November 28, 2006 10:11:40
Take That comeback to music scene is proven worth with the music act hits the No. 1 slot on the UK singles chart Nov 27th with their track, "Patience".
It is the group's ninth chart-topper of their career. Their first chat-topper was "Pray" back in 1993. Thanks to their sell-out tour that the boys could finally climb to the top spot after landing at number four a week ago based on download sales alone.
UK Top 10 Singles
February 27, 2006 12:02:57
Madonna apparently really deserves the predicate of pop queen. The singer has had her "Sorry" debuted in the top spot of UK singles chart on Sunday, marking her 12th British number one. In second place is Corinne Bailey Rae whose "Put Your Records On" pushes aside last week's chart topper DJ Meck's "Thunder In My Heart" into 3rd.
Debuted in 4th spot is Irish boy band Westlife's "Amazing", while the No. 5 seat is secured by Notorious B.I.G.'s "Nasty Girl" which falls from No. 2. In the meantime, Ordinary Boys falls three places to No. 6 with "Boys Will Be Boys," followed behind at No. 7 by Chris Brown's "Run It." "Is It Just Me" by The Darkness only debuts at No. 8, while "You Got The Love" by Source is at 9th and "Sugar We're Goin' Down" by Fall Out Boy stays at No. 10.
The Naomi Awards Winners
February 16, 2006 09:02:00Westlife and Lisa Scott-Lee are the two big winners at the Naomi awards, an alternative to the Brits, which give prizes for the worst acts in pop, winning three awards each. Run by digital channel Music Choice, the awards winners are voted for by music industry experts.
As of the Irish pop act Westlife, they brought home awards for the categories of Worst International Album for "Face to Face", Worst International Group, and Outstandingly Bad Contribution to Music. Meanwhile, Lisa Scott-Lee won the Worst British Female Solo Artist, Worst British Single for "Electric", and Worst Pop Act.
UK Album Charts Top Holders
December 13, 2005 03:12:58Eminem is starting a brand new success in music industry. The rapper's greatest hits compilation "Curtain Call - The Hits" has stayed at number one for a second week in the UK album charts. The 2nd position is held by Robbie Williams' "Intensive Care," which soon followed by Westlife's "Face To Face" at No. 3.
The has just comeback music group Take That secures the 4th place with their "Never Forget - The Ultimate Collection." No. 5 is Madonna's "Confessions On A Dance Floor," one place ahead of Il Divo's "Ancora" at No. 6. No. 7 to No. 10 in a row is James Blunt's "Back To Bedlam," Sugababes' "Taller In More Ways," Kelly Clarkson's "Breakaway," and The Pussycat Dolls' "PCD."
UK Singles Chart's Top 10
December 12, 2005 02:12:05The all-girl band from Los Angeles, The Pussycat Dolls, again dominates UK singles chart with its "Stickwitu." This is the second time that the music group secures the top position on the chart, leading Madonna's "Hung Up" to 2nd, followed by Sugababes' "Ugly" at 3rd.
Irish boyband Westlife stays in fourth spot with "You Raise Me Up," ahead of U.S. rock band The Strokes who entering the charts in fifth with their "Juicebox." Meanwhile, American hip-hop act Black Eyed Peas downs one place to No. 6 with "My Humps," followed by another new entry in 7th, which is Belgian dance band D.H.T. feat Edmee with "Listen To Your Heart."
Hollywood Stars to Honor Nobel Peace Laureate
December 12, 2005 01:12:00Oscar-nominated actress Salma Hayek and her celebrity pals, including Julianne Moore, Gladys Knight, Duran Duran, Westlife and Sugababes, have all become masters of ceremony for this year's Nobel Peace Prize Concert in honor of International Atomic Energy Agency and it's chief Mohamed ElBaradei. Held Sunday Dec 11, the celebration is broadcast to about 100 countries and has become the cornerstone of three days of Nobel peace celebrations in Norway.
Praised Nobel peace laureate ElBaradei for his efforts to save humanity from nuclear weapons, Hayek commented "ElBaradei said the largest threat to world security and all of our futures is (nuclear) terrorism. There is nothing more pressing right now than a global effort for peace and control of these materials. I don't think there is anything more pressing ... than the future of mankind."
UK Single Chart Toppers
December 05, 2005 02:12:47Girl group The Pussycat Dolls cuts short Madonna's hold over the UK singles chart with their track "Stickwitu" jumping straight in at number one. This attainment obviously becoming the second British number one for the all-girl band after their chart-topping debut single "Don't Cha."
Oasis is another new entry at number two with "Let There Be Love," one step ahead of last week champ Madonna who drops two places to number three with her smash hit "Hung Up." Meanwhile, boy band Westlife falls two places to number four with "You Raise Me Up," while Black Eyed Peas is this week's number 5 with "My Humps."
Joint Masters of Ceremony for the Nobel Concert
November 30, 2005 01:11:19Hollywood babes Julianne Moore and Salma Hayek are tapped to team up as the joint Masters of Ceremony for the 2005 Nobel Peace Prize Concert to be held Dec. 11 in Oslo. The twosome has been slated to appear during the event for laureate Mohamed ElBaradei and the International Atomic Energy Agency he leads, organizers said Tuesday.
Joining them as the event MC among others are artists Gladys Knight, Duran Duran and Sugababes. Meanwhile, the likes of Westlife, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, Colombian rock star Juanes and Welsh opera singer Katherine Jenkins are all expected to live up the event.
UK Singles Charts Champions
November 28, 2005 11:11:02Madonna. What would you say about this multitalented pop singer? The success she has reached in music industry is an obvious evidence that she really has a great music talent. No need to comment further about her, just see the fruit of her hard work then you'll agree with world's opinion that she is a diva.
Anyway, Madonna has again held onto the top spot in both the UK album and singles charts. Her single "Hung Up" taken from her chart toper album "Confessions on a Dancefloor," tops UK singles charts Sunday for the third week in a row. Meanwhile, the album itself stays at number one in the album chart for a second week.
Madonna Tops UK Singles Chart
November 14, 2005 03:11:49Queen of pop Madonna has demonstrated her power not only in the US but also in UK. The pop star successfully tops UK singles chart with her ABBA-sampling disco anthem "Hung Up" which is one of the many singles included in her latest album "Confessions on a Dancefloor." With such attainment, she obviously knocks last week's champ Westlife's ballad "You Raise Me Up" to the second place.
In the third place of the chart is the new British band Son of Dork with their single "Ticket Outta Loserville." Another new comer to enter the chart is Simon Webbe whose single "No Worries" at the fourth place, ahead of Arctic Monkeys' "I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor" which drops three places to fifth.
Still on Top of the Charts Is Westlife
November 08, 2005 11:11:31Irish boy band Westlife celebrates their winning, even double as their latest album entitled "Face To Face" has joined their single "You Raise Me Up" at the top of the charts. This is the second time that their single is number one, while the album attainment automatically pushes Robbie Williams' "Intensive Care" off the top spot to No. 2 as Rod Stewart's "Thanks for the Memory -- Great American Songbook Vol. 4" entering the charts at No. 3.
In the meantime, at number 4 in the album chart is "Living A Dream," which is another new entry by Katherine Jenkins. The Prodigy compilation album "Their Law - The Singles" falls three places to number five.
Westlife Tops UK Singles Charts
November 01, 2005 12:11:14It's been six years since they scored their last number one hit, "Swear It Again." Now, the Irish boy band scores another record, their 13th number one hit, with their cover version of ballad "You Raise Me Up." With the single, Westlife successfully knocks the top of the British singles charts, sets aside last week's top track "I Bet You Look Good on the Dance floor" by rock band Arctic Monkeys to No. 2.
In the third slot of the charts is Sugababes' "Push The Button," which drops one place after previously spent three weeks at the top. British singer Kate Bush, in addition, makes her return to the charts with "King of the Mountain" from her first album to be released in 12 years at No. 4. Elsewhere, Robbie Williams' "Tripping" moves from number four to number five, though his album "Intensive Care" is still the king of the album chart.
Mark: "I am gay"
August 20, 2005 11:08:47"Be Yourself." That's maybe what Mark Feehily of boy band Westlife thinks about way he should be. Thus, he openly told The Sun newspaper: "I am gay and I'm very proud of who I am."
The singer said the time was right to let people know. "I'm not worried about how people react because I'm happy being who I am," he added. Also Mark revealed that his family and band mates were already aware of his sexuality.
