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Peers React To Death Of Stephen Gately
Some of Stephen Gately’s musical peers are reacting to the Boyzone star’s shocking death on their Twitter pages. Among them:
Darren Hayes: God my heart goes out to Andrew and the family and friends of Stephen Gately. What a shock. So young. So sad. x
Amy Macdonald: Stephen Gately found dead!!!!! I’m so shocked!! Stephen was my favourite!!! Xxx
Dannii Minogue: R.I.P. Stephen Gately
Brian McFadden: Heartbroken! R.I.P the beautiful Stephen Gately. Life is so unfair. We loved you and you’ll be in our hearts forever
Liz McClarnon: I’m in shock, I woke up to about 16 text, all saying that Stephen Gately died! My thoughts are with his family, partner and the boys! x x x
Matt Willis: My thoughts go out to Stephen Gately’s family! Whenever I met him he was a truly lovely guy! RIP!
Tom Fletcher: How sad about Stephen Gately. Thats way too young to go.
Keisha Buchanan: Just heard the news of Stephen Gately passing:-( so sad. My thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family.
Nicky Byrne: A very very sad day.. My love thoughts and prayers are with Stephen’s family, Andy and of course Ronan, Mikey, Shane and Keith..
Darren Hayes: The Death Of The Recorded Music Industry
Darren Hayes sounded off on the state of the music industry due to illegally downloading music on his blog at MySpace on Tuesday (September 15), mentioning that the studios he recorded several of his albums have gone under. The former Savage Garden singer suggests that governments should pressure ISPs to cancel the accounts of their customers who illegally download music. Hayes writes:
They went broke because they weren’t getting any clients.
They weren’t getting any clients because not many people could afford to spend the kind of money it costs to record in a quality recording studio facility.
Those people couldn’t afford to record in such spaces because record companies weren’t offering the kind of budgets that used to allow for such costs.
Record companies aren’t offering those kinds of budgets because the sale of records doesn’t earn enough money to pay back the investment.
The investment is not being made because the sale of records are so low.
The sale of records are so low because it has generally become the consensus that music is ‘free’.
Records sell so few copies these days that major record stores are closing down.
Check out the entire editorial here.
Darren Hayes Discusses His Upcoming Album
Darren Hayes posted the second video blog on his YouTube channel documenting the former Savage Garden’s recording of his fourth solo album, due in 2010. Watch it below.
Michael Jackson Memorial Reaction On Twitter
Several pop acts are reacting to Tuesday’s Michael Jackson memorial at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on their Twitter accounts. Among them:
Natalie Horler of Cascada: it´s been a while since i cried that much….what a beautiful memorial. michael will never be forgotten
Brooke White: the MJ memorial was both beautiful and very sad. My prayers are with the children, to hear the daughter speak was heartbreaking:(
Paris Hilton: In tears watching the MJ Memorial Service on TV, so touching. Everyone loves you Michael!
Jessica Origliasso of The Veronicas: Watching the Michael Memorial on Tv <3 We are celebrating on the bus, his beautiful life, and all the people that loved him <3
Darren Hayes: heartbreaking. so necessary tho. cried bucket loads. so proud to see him receive so much respect.
Sam Sparro: That was really sad. God Bless Mike.
David Archuleta: What a great way to honor and remember Michael Jackson. May he rest in peace and his family be blessed.
Joanna Pacitti: Just got home from MJ’s memorial service – it was beautiful, sad, funny, and inspiring. There will never be another pop icon like him again. I am sad now… cried the whole car ride home. I’m so lucky to have the people that I have in my life. Truly. Off to a writing session…
Lesley Roy: i love you MJ!!! thank you for your gift and sharing it with the world!! x x
Tom Fletcher of McFly: Watching bits of MJ’s memorial. looks amazing…can’t believe it. Wish i could have been there.
Keisha Buchanan of Sugababes: That was so sad:-( …. Mj’s children are beautiful. Rip Michael, thank you for your gift…love you always. (smile)
Stars React To Michael Jackson Death On Twitter
Pop stars are reacting to the shocking death of Michael Jackson on Twitter after the 50-year-old suffered cardiac arrest just a few hours ago. Among them:
Miley Cyrus: Michael Jackson was my inspiration. love and blessings
David Archuleta: Oh my heck…. Really really sad to hear about Michael :(
Darren Hayes: My hero. I loved you. You made my world a better place. I am devastated.
Jordin Sparks: Omg I’m bawling right now. Michael…. My heart hurts. :(
Mandy Moore: RIP Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett. What a tremendous loss in one day…. thoughts and prayers with their families and loved ones….
Blake Lewis: So many tears falling, my heart crushed, my idol no more. Micheal Jackson you will forever live in my heart. May you R.I.P. With James Brown
Keisha Buchanan of Sugababes: It’s been confirmed. I’m devastated. Absolutely heart broken. My idol. The king of pop I cannot believe it. I’m gutted.
Ingrid Michaelson: This has blindsided me. I feel strange. and sad.
Marit Larsen: Michael Jackson really is dead. Just confirmed by CNN. A devastating end to the life of an extraordinary artist.
Calvin Harris: I can’t believe it, Michael Jackson rest in peace
Clique Girlz: We are devastated, we love you Michael, we were coming to the London shows to come and support you and meet you, you will always be our idol
John Mayer: Dazed in the studio. A major strand of our cultural DNA has left us. RIP MJ. I think we’ll mourn his loss as well as the loss of ourselves as children listening to Thriller on the record player.
Imogen Heap: Noooooooo!!!! Michael Jackson was my childhood! I loved him. So so so so sad. So nearly saw him live. Just a couple of weeks. crying.
Jessie James: Much love and prayers to Michael Jackson, and the beautiful Farrah Fawcett : ( sad day
Celebrities React To Kris Allen’s ‘American Idol’ Victory
Celebrities are reacting to Kris Allen’s victory over Adam Lambert on tonight’s ‘American Idol’ via Twitter, some of whom spoiled it for west coast viewers. Among the reactions:
David Archuleta: Wow! What an amazing show! Congrats to Kris! Also to Adam for the incredible job that he did too! They had some awesome performers!
Billy Bush: Source at the top says Votes were NOT close on idol. IE Kris blew out Adam Lambert.
Joe Simpson: Chris….congrats!!! … Ur right.. It is Kris! however, I think Adam is a huge star. What a voice.. Papa is proud of both guys!!!
Darren Hayes: Idol Schmidol. What a crock of baloney.
Anthony Callea: It’s not that bad to come 2nd!
Drew Seeley: Wow. Kris. Upset of the year? Good for him, I think that’s awesome. They are BOTH gonna get a chance to make an album so its a win win
Larry King: I see Kris won Idol, never underestimate the underdog! He’ll be here Friday, tweet away w/ questions
Blake Lewis: And Kris takes it my friends. Your new American Idol Kris Allen. Adam Lambert number 2 like myself
Darren Hayes Covers ‘Dress You Up’ By Madonna
Former Savage Garden star Darren Hayes checked in with fans on his blog at MySpace on Tuesday (September 9), posting a cover of the Madonna single ‘Dress You Up’. The Australian pop singer writes:
In 1985 the Her Madgesty released a song that made me want to dance, sing and get up and do my thing.
I recently performed a live version of it at my New Years Eve show last year and fulfilled a lifelong indulgent ambition.
In celebration of the Queen’s show in London this week Justin Shave and I recorded a studio version based on an original tour demo floating around from the Reinvention Tour era that I believe was scrapped. My vocals pay homage to the way the Boy Toy adlibed them during the Virgin Tour.
You can check it out here [since removed].
Darren Hayes ‘Casey’ Video
Former Savage Garden singer Darren Hayes is out with the video to his new single ‘Casey’, from the Australian singer songwriter’s third solo album ‘This Delicate Thing We’ve Made’, out now on his own label Powdered Sugar. Watch it below the fold.
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Darren Hayes Performs In New York City
Former Savage Garden singer Darren Hayes performed at the Canal Room on Wednesday (November 28) in New York City in support of his third solo album ‘This Delicate Thing We’ve Made’. Check out pictures from GettyImages. Watch fan filmed highlight clips from YouTube.
Darren Hayes Checks In From Detroit
Former Savage Garden singer Darren Hayes checked in with fans with a video blog on his YouTube channel. The Australian artist thanked fans for their support, especially those who came to his in-store appearances. Hayes was in Detroit, Michigan, and was excited about seeing snow there. Watch the clip below the fold.
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