Actress and singer Minnie Driver performed live on stage during a music showcase at The Borderline in Soho, central London on Thursday (September 9) to preview her self-penned first single ‘Everything I’ve Got In My Pocket’, and other tracks from her debut album of the same name.
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Minnie Driver spoke with Radio 1 about her first live singing performance at the ‘Make Trade Fair Live’ fundraiser at London’s Hammersmith Apollo on September 14th. “It’s terrifying, I’ve done a lot of it over the years but certainly not at the Hammersmith’s Apollo with a fairly extraordinary line-up,” the actress admitted. “It’s really nerve wracking, but I don’t think that feeling scared is not a good enough reason not to do stuff.” Other artists already announced on the bill are Jamelia and Razorlight.
Sky News reports that Minnie Driver is hoping to re-invent herself as a rival to pop princess Dido. The actress has already landed a record deal but is taking no chances with her first single – a cover of the Bruce Springsteen hit ‘Hungry Heart’ getting The Boss himself to actually contribute on guitar for the track. “I could easily take on Dido,” she said. “People will be surprised when they hear my sound.” Driver hopes to release her album by year’s end.
During a recent appearance on ‘The View’, Minnie Driver lashed out at Jennifer Lopez after learning the diva would change her image to more of a girl-next-door type. “I find it very strange, the notion of, ‘I’m going to stop asking for ridiculous perks, and I want you to applaud me. She’s just like everyone else? Well, great. We’re all regular people.” As for her advice on J.Lo avoiding the press. “It’s pretty easy. You don’t go to those restaurants. You don’t take your clothes off where there are cameras.”
The Daily Mail reports Minnie Driver has struck up a very unlikely friendship with Jennifer Ellison. The pair bonded over their Versace dresses at the Fashion Rocks event last week, and spent the whole evening together – even following each other into the toilet.