Blue, Calvin Harris & Katy Perry At Capital FM Summertime Ball
Blue were one of the big pulls at the Capital FM Summertime Ball in London over the weekend. Leona Lewis also entertained fans with a rare gig. Calvin Harris joked with ITN about getting Michael Jackson in the studio with him to record a track on his new album when the King of Pop comes to the UK. Katy Perry, also on the bill, talked about having beans on toast for breakfast. Watch the ITN report below.
Antony Costa: Blue Tour This Year, New Album Next Year
Antony Costa talked with ITN about how preparations are going for the Blue reunion shows. Antony said he remembers all the old songs, and it’ll be different this time around because “we’re older, we’re wiser.” Costa said they’ll be performing their old stuff this year and begin work on a new album next year. Watch below.
Blue Plan One Time Reunion Gig For Charity
An insider tells The People that Blue are planning to get back together to perform a one-off charity concert as the boy band’s final farewell. “Simon Webbe has told pals in Manchester that it’s definitely going to happen,” a source told the tabloid. “They wanted to be one of the first bands to play the new Wembley stadium. But it’ll probably be Old Trafford now.”
Lee Ryan Couldn’t Delay The Inevitable Blue Split
Lee Ryan spoke with the Daily Star about why Blue announced their “break” a year ago. “There wasn’t an official split because the boys didn’t want to do it,” he said. “I was the one who left. I’d had enough of people waiting for us to split and in the end I just said ‘Fu** it, I’m leaving’, and that was that.” He added, “I don’t miss working with them. As soon as I left the band I could be myself.”
Tearful End For Blue
Blue ended their Best of tour on Saturday with a sell-out concert at Wembley Arena, and the boy’s couldn’t hold back the emotion as their eyes welled up with tears. “I just want to thank everyone for making this an incredible five years for us,” Duncan James told the crowd Saturday. Read more.
Blue Sheffield Concert Pictures
Blue performed in concert at the Sheffield Hallam Arena on Saturday (June 25) in Sheffield, England. Check out pictures from WireImage.
Blue ‘Only Words I Know’ Video
Blue are out with the video to their new single ‘Only Words I Know’. Watch it online at YouTube.
Blue Rome Concert Pictures
Blue performed in concert at the Curva Stadio Olimpico on Thursday (June 23) in Rome, Italy. Check out pictures from RexFeatures.
Simon Webbe Loses Track Of Blue Bandmates
Simon Webbe tells The Mirror he hasn’t seen his Blue bandmates since the boy band’s tour was axed last month. “I haven’t seen or spoken to any of the Blue boys. I haven’t even seen Duncan’s baby,” Webbe said while DJ’ing at Marrakesh in Ascot. “I’m just so busy DJ-ing. I’m going to Chinawhite to do a set after this, and I’m focusing on my girlband Laydee.”
Blue Scrap Farewell Tour
Blue singer Lee Ryan, after a visit to Los Angeles to see a throat specialist, was told he is developing nodules on his vocal cords, and advised total rest for eight weeks. The advice means the boy band’s farewell tour is off. “I am very sorry to disappoint all our fans,” Ryan said. “I’ve been told by doctors that if the tour takes place, I risk permanently damaging my voice. It’s terrible timing and I’m very upset.” A spokesperson insisted that this was “not the end for the band.” Read more.
