Queen hails British Olympic glory Aug 24, 2008
At the same time a handover party will be held outside Buckingham Palace with a concert featuring Will Young, James Morrison, McFly, The Feeling and Scouting for Girls. Prime Minister Gordon Brown, in Beijing for the closing ceremony, has said the honours system would recognise the success of Great Britain's Olympic team. (BBC News)
McFly, Feeling top Olympic Handover bill Aug 5, 2008
McFly, The Feeling and Will Young will headline the London Olympic Handover gig. Other acts playing the show, which takes place on August 24, include Scouting For Girls and James Morrison. (Digital Spy)
Will Young to play Olympic party Aug 5, 2008
Will Young, James Morrison and Scouting for Girls have signed up for London's Olympic Handover party. The Feeling and McFly will also perform at the concert which is being held on The Mall - the well-known stretch of road leading to Buckingham Palace. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
"You dirty old man" - Sex Pistols outburst is 'most requested clip' Jul 29, 2008
Talent show winners Paul Potts, Leona Lewis and Will Young also featured ... The moments when Leona Lewis won X Factor and Will Young took the Pop Idol crown made it into fifth and sixth places respectively. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Pistols top show clips Jul 28, 2008
Clips of talent show winners Paul Potts, Leona Lewis, and Will Young, also featured in the top ten. Others include Scott and Charlene's Neighbours wedding, The Sweeney's "Shut it" and the Benny Hill chase scenes. (Mirror.co.uk)
Songwriter Cathy Dennis Composes 1,000th No. 1 Single of Rock Era as 'I Kissed a Girl' Achieves Pole Position Jul 3, 2008
Her international hits include About You Now by Sugababes and Anything Is Possible by Will Young. Source: 19 Entertainment. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Amy Winehouse 'lashes out' at fan Jun 29, 2008
Page last updated at 01:57 GMT, Sunday, 29 June 2008 02:57 UK. By Ian Youngs Music reporter, BBC News at Glastonbury. (BBC News -- UK)
Disappointing? Glasto Just Seems Normal From Here Jun 28, 2008
Glen Hansard and Marketa Iglova, otherwise known as 'those two from that film called Once" grace the tiny acoustic stage. SHAKIN STEVENS - I mean, come on! How many pink suited Elvis-loving Welshmen have existed in this world? He's had his ups and downs but the comeback starts here.THE RACONTEURS - Jack White from the White Stripes other band bring some Zep-heavy riffs to the main stage. Straight after James Blunt, actually, which should be interesting. JAY Z - a small upcoming artist who needs... (Sky News)
Cover me badly videos Jun 26, 2008
Will Young "Light My Fire" (The Doors). The Mike Flowers Pops "Wonderwall" (Oasis). (iAfrica.com)
Dion sang 'worst ever cover song' Jun 24, 2008
Will Young was fourth with his cover of The Doors' Light My Fire, which reached number one in the UK top 40 charts in 2002, and The Mike Flowers Pops rounded off the top five with their cover of Oasis' Wonderwall. In the list of best covers, The Beatles' rendition of Twist and Shout, first recorded by the Top Notes, was in second place, followed by the Guns N' Roses version of the Wings' song Live and Let Die. (BBC News)
'Son of Rambow' May 23, 2008
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South Pacific: Strong Tony Contender May 13, 2008
The Rodgers rstein Classic Expected To Dominate. The cast of "A Chorus Line" and "Mary Poppins" perform on Broadway's biggest night. (CBS News)
Amy Winehouse joins 'rich list' May 8, 2008
The 24-year-old star ranks 10th, along with R Craig David and pop star Will Young, in Britain's top 100 richest people in music under 30 ... Craig David, Amy Winehouse, Will Young (10m) Source: The Sunday Times. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Shakey meets Jay-Z at Glastonbury May 2, 2008
Then a few proper pop stars pop up in unexpected places - Will Young will support The Proclaimers on the Avalon stage on Saturday, where Katie Melua headlines the following night. Estelle precedes Jimmy Cliff on the Jazz World stage on Friday, while Duffy is sandwiched between Elbow and The Wombats on the Other Stage on Saturday. (BBC News)
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Help for single moms & needy seniors Apr 5, 2008
Within a couple of years, the Alpha-Omega board hopes to sell the house and move into new property in St. Augustine where not only will young mothers get a helping hand, but underprivileged senior citizens in need will have a home. "Those seniors can be the grandparents for the babies. There'll be an interaction between young and old. There can be a real family come out of the two groups together," said Alpha-Omega founder Lisa Franklin. (The St. Augustine Record)
Why you need 6m to live like a millionaire (And keeping up with ... Mar 10, 2008
Suggested silver glitterati are Joss Stone (pictured), Katie Melua and Will Young. They will fly business class and will think nothing of spending 10,000 on parties. (Daily Mail)
Is America Ready for a Gay 'Idol'? Mar 7, 2008
Will Young, the first champion of "American Idol's" British predecessor "Pop Idol," was rumored to be gay _ then publicly came out following his win. In 2005, a gay personal ad featuring U.S. season-four finalist Anwar Robinson was discovered on BlackPlanet. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
50 arts secrets revealed Mar 2, 2008
Fly) singer; Ro;s;n Murphy singer; Nitin Sawhney producer/composer; Will Young singer. Can you ever be too old to be a pop star. (Guardian Unlimited)
Take That grab award double as band Shine at Brits ceremony Feb 21, 2008
" Their second award, which was presented for the single Shine, was chosen by a live public vote that continued throughout the show. Kylie Minogue won best international female. The Australian star, who performed her single Wow, said she was "extremely grateful and thankful". Mika, who kicked off the show with his songs Love Today and Grace Kelly, was named best British breakthrough act. Sir Paul McCartney performed a medley of hits He also performed with Gossip singer Beth Ditto. Will Young... (BBC News -- UK)
In pictures: Stars at ceremony Feb 21, 2008
Will Young, Kelly Rowland and David Tennant were just some of the stars who presented awards. Pop band Girls Aloud, minus Nadine Coyle, missed out on winning their first Brit Award. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Obama's Oratory Grabbing Spotlight Feb 15, 2008
" But will young voters -- vote? "Young people make up 12, 14, in some states as much as 18 percent of the primary electorate. Not only will they drop their lattes, they'll take their iPods out and listen to him. (CBS News -- Early Show)
18 trends at London Fashion Week Feb 13, 2008
Pixie Geldof partied with Will Young and others. Fashion. (Times Online)
Will Young Voters be Heard? Jan 31, 2008
Will Young Voters be Heard. by Casey J. Bortnick Photo by Jeff Hamson Published Jan 30, 2008. (R News)
Pop Quiz: Sia Jan 6, 2008
A huge Mexican pop star cut one of my pop songs, and I did just write a song for Will Young. Do you know who he is. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Pop star pops the question - Gareth Gates gets engaged Jan 4, 2008
He lost to Will Young, but went on to sell 3. 5 million records worldwide. (BBC News -- UK)
Good life for Sienna Dec 31, 2007
Singer Will Young, fashion designer Matthew Wiliamson and thespian couple Keira Knightley and Rupert Friend also bought gifts to the party at Sienna's North London flat. The actress's love life is better than ever as she's taking boyfriend Rhys Ifans to spend New Year with her sister Savannah and stepmother Kelly Hoppen in the sunshine paradise of Lamu, Kenya. (Sunday Mirror)
Talent show winners top the charts Dec 31, 2007
Their success proves the enduring power of the television talent show format in Britain, which has produced acts such as Girls Aloud, Will Young, Lemar, Liberty X, The Cheeky Girls, G4 and Shayne Ward in recent years. The format has been copied around the world. (iAfrica.com)
Damon Albarn calls for X Factor cull Dec 29, 2007
Girls Aloud and Will Young have built careers from talent shows. The paying public votes with their feet. (Times Online)
'2008? It's the year of odd band names' Dec 22, 2007
The songwriter Eg White's written for Will Young and people like that, but it was amazing to put him with such a genuine talent as Adele. I didn't think I'd ever sign someone from the Brits School for XL, but she's got credibility and the most amazing voice I've ever come across. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Bye, bye American Pie | Around Sandy Springs Dec 11, 2007
With the closing of The Pie, where will young white kids go to get crabs. By ATLNative. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
'Heat' sorry for ridiculing Jordan's disabled son Nov 30, 2007
Other stickers in the issue included one showing the singer Will Young with an elongated comedy chin, Britney Spears next to the headline "Mum of the year," and a picture of Victoria Beckham asking "Will you fucking smile?". Harvey has septo-optic dysplasia, a condition which means he is visually impaired and has hormonal deficiencies, which can cause sufferers to put on extra weight. (Independent)
WGA negotiator is H'wood outsider Nov 20, 2007
As the Writers Guild's chief negotiator, will Young grab this opportunity to craft a deal with the companies, or will the strike go on. A third option is that he could send the scribes back to work for a period of time while negotiations continue. (Variety)
The determination factor Oct 20, 2007
With the exception of Will Young, it is often the talent-show runners-up, such as Lemar and Girls Aloud, who have the hunger to prove themselves and succeed. Lewis certainly has likeability on her side, and clearly has the determination required for the long game. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Rocktober: Rockies NLCS preview Oct 11, 2007
How many 00004000 NLCS games will young ace Jeff Francis make a statement in. Will unlikely heroes such as Kaz Matsui, Josh Fogg, Manny Corpas and Ubaldo Jimenez continue to step up and play like postseason veterans. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Mr Gossip steps into the real world Sep 30, 2007
It's not just the old guard like Rupert Everett or Sir Ian McKellen, but you've got Will Young and Matt Lucas, all in the mainstream. America is so far behind culturally. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
What makes America's young people hip and happy? Aug 21, 2007
" Those for whom religion and spirituality play a bigger role tend to be happier, according to the poll. More than half - 55 percent - say it is either a very important part of life or the single most important thing in their lives. THE CRYSTAL BALL Will young people grow up to be happy adults? Overall they're optimistic: Sixty-two percent think they'll be happier in the future than they are now. (Those over 18 are more optimistic.) But many anticipate a more difficult life than their parents... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Keep the Money, Gimme the Love... Aug 20, 2007
Will young people grow up to be happy adults. Overall they're optimistic: Sixty-two percent think they'll be happier in the future than they are now. (Fox News)
Weird Jonty's Idol attack ODDBALL Jonty launched bizarre attack on Will Young — with Monkety Tunkety Aug 17, 2007
By DANIELLE LAWLER Showbiz Reporter and KATIE CHEESEMAN AUGUST 17, 2007 ODDBALL Jonty Stern launched a bizarre attack on Will Young with his cuddly toy Monkety Tunkety ... We spotted Will Young in a cafe and I asked Jonty if he d help me with an introduction so I could find out if Will knew who I could get in touch with about my songs. (The Sun Newspaper Online, UK -- News)
Mogul calls Spice Girls talentless Aug 15, 2007
The 55-year-old also slammed Robbie Williams and Will Young ... He added, "Will Young is too pretentious. His albums have done well. 'Leave Right Now' was a fantastic song, but I'm not keen on him.". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Grease's West End stage is too big for TV talent show duo Aug 9, 2007
For every Will Young who builds a sustained career, there is a Michelle McManus who has one hit and then fades into the shadows. But when asked to cast the leads in West End musicals, the great British public has so far had a 100 per cent success rate. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Will Young in gorilla attack Jul 10, 2007
"One [gorilla] gave me this look out of the corner of his eye and flung a huge rock against the fence right in front of my face" - Will Young ... Singer Will Young has been attacked by a jealous gorilla. (ITV.com)
Could you turn it down? Jul 3, 2007
" National level The RNID's campaign, Don't Lose the Music, wants both the government and the public to start treating the issue as a serious public health concern, much along the lines of the safe sex message. They want a national maximum noise exposure level for music venues and education of young people, as well as signs in venues showing noise levels and ear plug provision. The RNID recommends clubbers and gig-goers try earplugs that lower the volume without distorting the music, available... (BBC News -- UK)
In picturesSir Elton, Lily Allen and Duran Duran at the Concert for Diana Jul 2, 2007
Former Pop Idol winner Will Young performed in a white suit, flanked by female singers. The concert took place amid tight security, following recent attacks in London and Glasgow. (BBC News)
Review: Alexis Petridis Jul 2, 2007
You may have wondered at the appropriateness of Bryan Ferry letting rip with his paean to marital fidelity, Let's Stick Together, but the old stagers were substantially more fun than the contemporary soft rockers and mushy crooners that princes William and Harry thought their mother would like were she alive: James Morrison, Natasha Bedingfield, Will Young. In such company, pop- rockers The Feeling sounded avant-garde and Lily Allen stood out by offering music that didn't sound like it was... (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Rock 'n' royalDiana show has everyone, including the princes, dancing Jul 2, 2007
She joined P Diddy, Pharrell Williams, Orson, James Morrison, Joss Stone, Kanye West, Nelly Furtado, Will Young and Natasha Bedingfield on an eclectic bill. The result was a mix of music to suit all tastes - rappers, rockers and pop-lovers alike. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Duran's doubleVeteran pop band limber up for Diana and Live Earth gigs Jun 30, 2007
He is referring to the group playing at this weekend's Concert for Diana in London's Wembley Stadium alongside Lily Allen, Rod Stewart and Will Young. The band, best known for their glamour and pop tunes at the height of the 80s, are planning to sing only "songs that people know" at the gig. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Chutzpah saves the day as 5 become 1 Jun 29, 2007
But the fact that the Spice Girls joined in with the least surprising pop news since Will Young came out did not stop them calling a press conference on a scale that outdid the scenes outside Downing Street on Wednesday. More than 400 journalists and photographers from around the world were yesterday invited to a cavernous cinema in the 02 arena, whose troubled past (it was once the Dome) and subsequent rebirth could be a metaphor for the Spice Girls' career. (Guardian Unlimited)
VH1 to Air Live Concert for Diana Jun 29, 2007
Concert performers include Fergie, Elton John, Duran Duran, Bryan Ferry, Lily Allen, Kanye West, Rod Stewart, Natasha Bedingfield, Nelly Furtado, P. Diddy, Tom Jones, Take That, Will Young, The Feeling, James Morrison, Orson and Status Quo and Joss Stone. In addition, VH1 Classic will air the six-hour concert one hour after the broadcast begins. (Multichannel News)
Glastonburied ... in mud Jun 24, 2007
Singer Will Young emerged bleary-eyed from his caravan in the early afternoon, declaring: 'I've just woken up and I don't really know where I am. . (Daily Mail)
Glastonbury crowds defy mud Jun 24, 2007
The singer Will Young, who's hanging out from the comfort of a Winnebago, has reached a startling conclusion - June is the wrong month for Glastonbury. Perhaps it should be moved to August, or something. (Channel 4 News)
Is the Princes' concert the best way to remember Diana? Jun 16, 2007
P Diddy, Joss Stone and Will Young are also billed, and the English National Ballet of which Diana was patron will perform excerpts from Swan Lake. Kiefer Sutherland, Reese Witherspoon and Ricky Gervais have all been mooted as celebrity comperes. (Daily Mail)
VH1 Will Broadcast Live Entire 6-Hour Concert for Diana Across Platforms Sunday, July 1 2007 11AM ET/8AM PT* Jun 15, 2007
Fergie will take the stage along with Elton John, Duran Duran, Bryan Ferry, Lily Allen, Kanye West, Rod Stewart, Natasha Bedingfield, Nelly Furtado, P. Diddy, Tom Jones, Take That, Will Young, the legendary voice of Supertramp Roger Hodgson, The Feeling, James Morrison, Orson and Status Quo, The English National Ballet, and Joss Stone. Aerosmith's Joe Perry will perform with the legendary Tom Jones. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Concert For Diana' Commemorates The Life of Diana, Princess of Wales VH1, VH1.Com and MHD: Music High Definition Will Air and Stream the Concert Live On-Air and Online From London's Wembley Stadium Sunday, July 1, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. EDT/8: Jun 7, 2007
Nelly Furtado, P. Diddy, Tom Jones, Take That, Will Young and the legendary voice of Supertramp Roger Hodgson have just been added to the growing line-up. VH1's Aamer Haleem will bring the day's performers to you from behind the scenes along with a special guest host. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Any Dream Will Do: Week 9 May 30, 2007
as they all should so loud, it does remind me of Gareth Gates and then it was WILL YOUNG that was the Winner. For the sake of ADWD I hope it will be Ben, Keith or Lewis - Now it is up to the Public. (Stage)
The dream team May 20, 2007
His response is that he has been proved right - Fisher, dubbed 'our Will Young' by Graham Norton, is now feted as a rising star. And I probably wouldn't have got to see her in the normal run of things,' says Lloyd Webber. (The Observer)
Caspar Llewellyn Smith May 13, 2007
Not content with arriving in London this week to announce that he will play an unprecedented 21 shows in the capital this summer, Prince snuck in a secret gig at Koko in Camden - secret, but with a healthy dose of celebrities in the house: David Walliams, Damien Hirst, Will Young, Sophie Ellis Bextor, David Furnish, Pete Burns and so on down the food chain, all craning for a view, hanging from the rafters. Inevitably, there was only one star, one genius, Chaplin, Astaire, James Brown, Jimmy... (The Observer)
Diana concert acts added May 12, 2007
The rapper and Welsh crooner join Nelly Furtado and Will Young, who have also been added to the bill for the July 1 tribute to the late Princess Diana at London's new Wembley Stadium. The line-up has been personally selected by Diana's sons Princes William and Harry to reflect their mother's musical tastes and their own. (Monsters and Critics.com)
Diana Concert gets bigger May 10, 2007
Other new artists on the bill are knicker loving Welshman Tom Jones, Will Young and the voice of Supertramp Roger Hodgson ... Like Diana concert, nelly furtado, tom jones, will young. (MTV.uk)
Tom Jones, P Diddy join Diana concert line-up May 10, 2007
They will be joined by Canadian singer Nelly Furtado, Will Young and Supertramp's Roger Hodgson. The additions are a further reflection of the tastes of the late princess and her two sons William and Harry, who devised the event. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Arts)
Sir Tom joins Diana concert bill May 10, 2007
Singer Will Young and Canadian star Nelly Furtado have also been added to the line-up at the event which will celebrate the Princess's life. Roger Hodgson of the band Supertramp - said to have been one of Diana's favourites - will also perform. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
The new face of soul May 4, 2007
These include Jimmy Hogarth, who has penned hits for James Blunt and Amy Winehouse, and Eg White - who, along with co-writing You Give Me Something, has written hits for Natalie Imbruglia and British pop idol Will Young. Morrison puts his nostalgia for soul music, and Britain's insatiable new appetite for it, down to a deep-seated desire for something "real" in an otherwise synthesised world. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Just button it Apr 20, 2007
(Note that Will Young, jacket-with-jeans pioneer, has moved on to cardigans. And womenswear hasn't escaped the influence. (Guardian Unlimited)
Sexual Assault Awareness Month marked on Friday Apr 13, 2007
Popular local country singer Tina Brock will perform, as will young vocalist Anna Beth Goodman, both of whom have made a number of local and regional appearances. Sheriff Wiley Griffin and Bainbridge Public Safety Investigator Frank Green will speak at the event, expected to last no longer than an hour. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Callea's gay stand supported Mar 28, 2007
Coming out harmed George Michael's car 00004000 eer in the more conservative parts of the US only, while gay artists Elton John, Will Young, k.d. lang and Melissa Etheridge all continue to sell millions after revealing their sexuality. Industry commentators expected Callea's announcement, and the resulting publicity, to help his record sales. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
