This has been making the rounds online (sites like MusicMafia UK & Celeb Squabbler) & just in general, people saying Justin Bieber’s new single sounds like mine. Hmmm…
A little while ago I logged some time in the studio with Stan Walker for his new album, Let The Music Play. For all my international people who may not know, Stan won Australian Idol a couple of years back, but has really gone beyond that to enjoy great success as a recording artist. He’s a mate of mine, so I may be biased, but he’s a beast! Seriously though… Even talent aside, he’s just one of the coolest, most genuine, down-to-earth dudes you could meet. Pretty rare in our industry.
Somehow, through what felt like spending all our time cracking up & mucking around, we actually managed to write a song! It’s called Tear Down These Walls & was produced by the talented Styalz Fuego. Can’t say too much about it, ’cause it’s not out yet, but I will say we were both buzzing after the session.
Also got to sing/produce the background vocals on the final track, Songbird. That was extra special, ’cause it’s a duet between Stan & his mom.
Like Stan’s said before, there’s really something on it for everyone & I’m super proud to play a small part in this amazing project. Let The Music Play is officially out now on iTunes & in all good music stores. Go get it & spread the word ;)…
On the promo trail for K-Ci & JoJo’s Love Life tour I’m opening for next month, I performed & was interviewed on the Good Morning show in Wellington yesterday.
Massive thanks to the whole team over there for having me & to the man, Brendon Pongia, for the chat. Hadn’t seen each other in a couple years, so this was pretty much a real catch-up, just on TV! Click the screen cap to check the interview:
Sending a big ShoutOut to NYC celebrity/lifestyle blog, Cotten Kandi, for featuring me. Being compared to someone like Bruno Mars is really an honor, such kind words… I appreciate it!
OK this is just certifiable craziness now. Since July, I’ve been blessed to support three of my favorite R&B artists ever on tour: Brian McKnight, Joe & Eric Benet. I can finally share with you guys (had to keep it a secret for weeks man!) I’ve been invited to open for K-Ci & JoJo on there Australia/New Zealand tour!
True story… When I first moved to Sydney from NZ with the group I was in, Jireh, a couple of us would get all dressed up & go up to people in Pitt Street Mall, asking if they wanted a song in exchange for a donation. Was like one-on-one busking! It’s funny, our two most popular songs were Back At One (Brian McKnight) & All My Life (K-Ci & JoJo). It’s so surreal that at the end of this year I would’ve opened for both those artists. Thank you, Able Touring!
The stars of Australia’s film industry gathered on Sunday, October 16 to celebrate the release of Joel Edgerton’s latest flick, Warrior.
Joel Edgerton, Nash Edgerton, Ronan Keating,Emma Ralph,Barry Southgate and Damien Walshe Howling arrived looking dolled up and glam for an event that was a celebration of Edgerton’s rise in the american film industry and back home. Also starring in The Thing (out now) Edgerton is working on a host of films, including Baz Luhrmann’s Great Gatsby.
* Photography by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
NinetoFive’s James Gorman caught up with Edgerton and fellow guest Ronan Keating on the red carpet.
The film is about two estranged brothers who are pitted against one another in a Mixed Martial Arts fighting ring.
Ex-Marine Tommy Riodan (Tom Hardy) returns to his hometown of Pittsburgh to see his father (Nick Nolte), a recovering alcoholic and former coach. Tommy enlists his father to help him train for an MMA tournament with a huge prize jackpot.
Tommy’s brother, Brendan (Joel Edgerton) a former MMA fighter is finding it impossible to make ends meet as a school teacher, so he returns to ring to help provide for his family.
Brendan’s rise as an underdog fighter sets him up to fight with Tommy. The pair finally confront the issues that tore them apart in an all out battle where the winner takes all.
So far, box office stats show the film is popular with audiences, grossing more than $5 million in its first week.
It’s a good sign for Edgerton: the better the box office, the better roles on offer.
Was mentioned in the Liverpool Champion (a local Sydney newspaper) earlier this week, alongside my friends Stan Walker & Justice Crew, for wearing an Exodus jacket.
You guys may remember, I rocked an Exodus jacket during the Brian McKnight tour a few months ago, that I had customized with studs, my initials & a cross on the back. Click this pic to check out the full photo album:
Hollywood celebrity/entertainment blog, I Need My Fix, have just featured me. Thanks so much, Anne, I appreciate it :). You know, everytime someone decides to do a feature on me, it’s such an honor… For real!
Head on over to my new official Fan Bridge page, where you can ask me anything, whether you leave your name or choose to stay anonymous. Too easy. While you’re there, might as well sign up for my mailing list too!
Huge props to US R&B/Pop-flavored blog, Toya’s World, for featuring for me for a third time now. They also feature a throwback track of mine that alot of you may not have heard before. I appreciate the support, Toya!
The first review is in for the Eric Benet show last week, courtesy of The [AU] Review. ShoutOut to Kristie Nicolas for the kind words, I appreciate it!
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