Leona down under

Here are some of Leona's performances from her short promo trip in Australia. It helped - the album shoots back into the Top 20 and new single "Better In Time" climbs 11 spots to #10 on this week's ARIA chart.

"Bleeding Love" on the grand final edition of So You Think You Can Dance:


"Better In Time" and "Bleeding Love" on Sunrise:

Damn girl!

Zigazig ARGHHHH alright! "Scary Spice" Mel B is looking absolutely breast-alicious, as she becomes the new boobs...i mean new face of lingerie giant "Ultimo". And isn't she looking fine? Work it girl!

This week 10 years ago: Australia's #1 single

Each week, I'll post about the #1 single on the ARIA charts, this time 10 years ago - a great way to reminisce on old classics, and see what that artist (or group) is up to now. Exciting times ahead me thinks! Pity Dannii will never pop up (shame on you Australia, SHAME! SHAME! SHAME!)

10 years ago this week, the #1 single on the Australian ARIA charts was "Never Ever" by British girl-group All Saints. This pop classic remains the group's biggest worldwide hit, becoming a #1 smash in the UK and a Top 5 hit in many countries. It was their only successful single in the US where it reached #4. In Australia, it spent an amazing 7 weeks at top spot and was certified double platinum. It remains their only #1 here, although they did score two further Top 5's with "Under A Bridge/Lady Marmalade" (#5) and "Pure Shores" (#4).



When All Saints first launched, you could say they provided an alternative to the Spice Girls, sporting a more sophisticated, street-wise look/sound compared to the over-the-top, youthful girliness of the Spice Girls. Naturally, comparisons between the two groups were inevitable. They enjoyed great success with their first two multi-platinum albums "All Saints" (1997) and "Saints and Sinners" (2000), but due to tensions and infighting within the group, disbanded in early 2001. Later that year, their record label released a cash-in Best Of titled "The Hits". In 2006, the group reformed, signing to Parlophone Records. Despite a #3 UK hit with their comeback single "Rock Steady" (which reached a dreadful #98 in Australia), the album "Studio 1" flopped terribly, entering the charts at #40 and falling to #74 in its second week. Needless to say, the group was dropped from Parlophone. They are now signed to dance label All Around The World (therefore taking up Dannii's already limited budget!) and working on a fourth studio album to be released later this year.

It'll all get better in time for Leona

Seriously though, can it get any better for Leona Lewis than it already has? One of the biggest singles of the past decade with "Bleeding Love" - which has reached #1 in over 27 countries (including the US!) - and an album that has sold over 2.5 million in only 5 months, Leona is on a role. Not since Kelly Clarkson has a reality TV winner captured the heart of the globe the way Leona has. New single "Better In Time" is sure to continue her winning streak.

The single is out in Australia on the 21st (the same week as Jesse, Madonna and Rogue Traders - what a week for new releases!) Track listing:
1. "Better In Time" (Single Mix)
2. "Footprints In The Sand" (Single Mix)
3. "You Bring Me Down"

I absolutely adore "Better In Time", and the video is one of the best going round. The single mix isn't very different to the album version, just adds a few more drum tricks. Unlike the UK which got a double-aside with "Footprints In The Sand", Australia is only getting "Better In Time", although the single mix for "Footprints" is included on the single.

Leona will be visiting Australia in late April to promote the single and perform on the season finale of "So You Think You Can Dance". Lets pray the US version of "Spirit" (which includes 4 new tracks) is released as a limited edition in Australia to boost sales :D

http://www.leonalewismusic.co.uk

Spice Girls let fans down again

Is it just me, or are the Spice Girls deliberately trying to piss off their fans? First they cheated their followers in Asia, South America, Africa and Australia, by going back on their word that they would tour those areas. Dissapointed fans, excited at the prospect of seeing their childhood heroes together for the very last time, could be forgiven for assuming that they would ad least get to experience it through DVD. Well guess what? Apparently there isn't going to be a fucking DVD!

From their official site:

The Spice Girls would like to thank each and every one of you that has taken the time to write and tell them just how much you enjoyed the Return Of The Spice Girls Tour. The girls worked really hard on the show, and hearing how much you loved it has made all of the work worthwhile! Sadly there will not be a DVD release of the 47-date tour but the girls hope you were all left with some fantastic personal memories of the show. Emma, Geri, Mel B, Melanie C and Victoria said “We had an absolutely amazing time on the Return of The Spice Girls Tour and we would like to say a final thank you for all of your support. Girl Power lives on.

Which international act tours these days without releasing it on DVD? (Kelly Clarkson aside!). This is absolutely rediculous, as a DVD would sell through the roof and be the only opportunity for fans who are not American or British to see the show in all its glory. Oh well, I guess we are now forever reduced to dodgy hand-held clips on YouTube. Ah well, I guess the girls are content with continuing their flop solo careers and whoring their children for tabloid magazines. As you can tell, this has pissed me off, but I will live. So much for "Girl Power!" though :(

http://www.thespicegirls.com