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Posted by: prettyinpink 5th March 2012, 07:01 PM

Posted by: Baytree 5th March 2012, 07:15 PM

Ta! That was quick.

Posted by: claireabell 5th March 2012, 09:25 PM

Do you think Darius will get the chance to do any interviews about his role I mean with tv over here
I was thinking today Ross King would be a good one for Day brake lol.
I know am getting a head of the game but I really want to see Darius on tv over here again lol

Posted by: Baytree 6th March 2012, 07:59 AM

You know our media. Nothing Darius does ever merits attention. Some people with no discernable talent can go shopping and get wall to wall coverage but Darius beats all comers in the toughest competitive season for actors in the most competitive city, Los Angeles, and only a couple of Scottish papers commented.

The Sun's already set the tone, reporting that he'd got a role in a US tv pilot, as if he was 3rd spear carrier from the right or some such.

Mind you, we haven't even added it to latest artist news on here, so maybe I shouldn't gripe.

Posted by: megham 6th March 2012, 11:01 AM

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151383897570204

The verry old Cilla Black show. Didn't mean that - I meant a very old clip from the 'Cilla Black show'

Posted by: prettyinpink 6th March 2012, 11:42 AM

I have added the news about B&B, it is pending -

Posted by: megham 6th March 2012, 01:31 PM

Darius said he'd know by May - has that changed?

Posted by: prettyinpink 6th March 2012, 04:42 PM

the news article was pending..its up now, May isnt too far away.....

Posted by: Baytree 7th March 2012, 11:42 AM

It gives me at least another 3 months to save up to see Darius on Broadway and of course see a bit of New York, a city I've never felt drawn to before. I could have dropped by en route to or from Florida and Ontario many, many times and didn't. Now I'm definitely planning a visit some time. Funny that!

Posted by: megham 7th March 2012, 01:19 PM

I wont be able to. I'll have to depend on the people who can

Posted by: Baytree 7th March 2012, 05:27 PM

http://www.buzzbox.com/news/2012-03-06/american:greg/?clusterId=9222667

Nicer pic than some they've used.

I wonder when it was taken. The Maidstone jacket?

Posted by: Baytree 7th March 2012, 06:53 PM

What on earth is up with the eyesight of all those football fans who keep claiming Zlatan Ibrahimovic looks like Darius?

He's tall and has dark hair and that's as much of a resemblance as I can see.

And they claim that the ref should go to ........that famous optician advertised on the telly.

Posted by: prettyinpink 7th March 2012, 08:56 PM

I know, I actually tweeted that Darius looks nothing like him and is better looking..cant see any resemblance myself

Posted by: megham 8th March 2012, 12:00 AM

QUOTE(Baytree @ Mar 7 2012, 05:27 PM)

Posted by: B.P. 9th March 2012, 09:14 AM

QUOTE(Baytree @ Mar 7 2012, 06:53 PM)

Posted by: prettyinpink 9th March 2012, 09:21 AM

lol, this is what I thought the comments were about, the bloke has a goatee and ponytail..there endeth the likeness.

Posted by: megham 9th March 2012, 11:32 AM

Only Darius still looked good with his

Posted by: Baytree 9th March 2012, 11:56 AM

He even looked good with the skinhead............once I got used to the shock BUT I shudder when I recall the blond highlights.

No, nae, never. NEVER go there again!

Posted by: megham 9th March 2012, 01:07 PM

He asked me why no one told him how bad it looked

Posted by: B.P. 9th March 2012, 01:22 PM

QUOTE(Baytree @ Mar 9 2012, 11:56 AM)

QUOTE(megham @ Mar 9 2012, 01:07 PM)

Posted by: megham 9th March 2012, 01:53 PM

Oh yes it can. I didn't mind the pony tail. Charles and David both had far longer hair and Charles had a ponytail right until he had a job where the hair style would hold him back

Posted by: Baytree 9th March 2012, 02:30 PM

I used to have it on my photobucket. I'll see if it's still there.

Perez Hilton had a piece about male celebs with long hair, about 20 or so, and most just looked unkempt or even dirty with the exception of maybe Ashton K, Brad P and Johnny D

Posted by: prettyinpink 9th March 2012, 02:32 PM

I actually like the high lights..lol, perhaps I just see through the hairstyles .

Posted by: Baytree 9th March 2012, 02:45 PM

Sorry, BP. I must've culled that one.


Found the Milk Tray man.

Posted by: surrogatemum 9th March 2012, 04:15 PM

The blond high lights were bad but I disliked the skinhead more. Sue

Posted by: Nina 9th March 2012, 06:38 PM

Blonde highlights

Posted by: Nina 9th March 2012, 06:42 PM

The skinhead one isn't so good - Epsom 2003

Posted by: megham 9th March 2012, 08:33 PM

Shortly after he'd cut it all off he wouldn't take his baseball cap of saying that he's had a bad hair day - more like a no hair day. Seemed to take ages to grow back. I preferred it to the blonde bits. He has a nice shaped head.

Posted by: prettyinpink 10th March 2012, 10:44 AM

brings back memories, thats the thing with hair..it grows back, well hopefully it does

Posted by: megham 10th March 2012, 12:03 PM

The blonde streaks looked as though he was around when Jaqui had hers done and they used the left overs rendomly over his hair (I know it wasn't like that but that's what it looked like to me)

Posted by: B.P. 10th March 2012, 01:02 PM

Thanks Nina No worries BT, thanks for checking anyway

It is different, isn't it!

Posted by: megham 10th March 2012, 02:47 PM

Posted by: Nina 10th March 2012, 05:08 PM

loved that shirt

Posted by: megham 10th March 2012, 10:07 PM

Loved that era

Posted by: Nina 11th March 2012, 01:15 AM

so did I

Dive In tour *sigh*

Posted by: surrogatemum 11th March 2012, 05:17 PM

Loved that one Nina. It seems so long ago. Makes me feel old! Sue

Posted by: megham 11th March 2012, 05:41 PM

I feel like telling him to pull his trousers up. Not a good response is it

Posted by: megham 11th March 2012, 11:37 PM

I put the stills from Hotel Babylon back on facebook

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.340082222709945.92508.126276610757175&type=1

Posted by: surrogatemum 12th March 2012, 11:07 AM

Just seen the back cover of The Culture Magazine which comes with the Sunday Times and there is a full page advert for Andy Abraham's History of The Big Bands Tour. Big picture of Andy, all the dates, 22 in all, and a small picture of his album, book and DVD. When Darius did his tour we were desperate for publicity!! We were giving out our own flyers!! Sue

Posted by: megham 12th March 2012, 11:54 AM

They have got sponsors for this run. A little advertising would have been very much appreciated

Posted by: SpamFritter 15th March 2012, 11:36 AM

QUOTE(megham @ Mar 11 2012, 05:41 PM)

Posted by: megham 17th March 2012, 04:32 PM

This was really funny

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151421604630204

Posted by: Baytree 21st March 2012, 11:08 AM

http://www.cheaptheatretickets.com/chicago-musical-vs-movie/

It's good to see D classed as a legit performer and not lumped in as a celeb.

Posted by: megham 21st March 2012, 01:14 PM

Well, he is. He was good the first time in Chicago but it can't compare to how great it is now when he's in it. It lights up. I'm taking my sister-in-law to see it - such a shame Darius isn't in it then

Posted by: polly 22nd March 2012, 01:58 PM

Just watchin a programme about the x factor tour and marcus collins said hes good friends with D their always tweeting and he said D's goin to 1 of the shows in a few weeks. Nothin much but i just thought id post.

Posted by: surrogatemum 22nd March 2012, 04:56 PM

Thanks Polly, any news is always welcome. Sue

Posted by: polly 22nd March 2012, 05:26 PM

I had to rewind it 2 make sure id heard right but he definately said Darius

Posted by: megham 22nd March 2012, 08:01 PM

Nice to know that - it'd mean that he's be in the UK. When's the tour? Isn't Darius filming 'til late April?

Posted by: polly 22nd March 2012, 09:40 PM

I think its just started and i think it runs 4 a while. I had a look on marcus collins twitter and i cudnt see darius on his. Ive not been hearin things wrong hav i

Posted by: polly 22nd March 2012, 09:43 PM

Just looked tours only till middle april. Maybe i did hear wrong wishful thinkin maybe

Posted by: megham 23rd March 2012, 09:53 AM

We'll probably never know. I wish they'd put things on their public twitter instead of their private ones when it's something like that

Posted by: Baytree 23rd March 2012, 11:30 AM

If the first schedule was right and assuming he wouldn't need to be available during post production, Darius could probably get back and catch one of the X factor tour shows, even if he was involved in scenes being filmed right up to the end on 5th April.

Posted by: megham 23rd March 2012, 12:40 PM

It'd be nice to know which schedule was right - not that I'm going to any of the tour dates

Posted by: Baytree 23rd March 2012, 02:26 PM

I hope Darius can grab a couple of weeks in the UK to see family and friends and maybe crack on with the album with Stuart in London, before he's tied down to more filming in Vancouver or his promised appearances as Billy in New York.

I think this year is the 15th anniversary of Chicago in the West End. I wonder if they'll do something like they did for the 10th and whether Darius will be involved again.

Posted by: megham 23rd March 2012, 03:36 PM

Before all this happened he was releasing a single in February, when this finishes, he couldn't release the single until he knows whether he has time to finish the album afterwards or not.

Posted by: Baytree 23rd March 2012, 05:40 PM

It's tough being a renaissance man!

Posted by: surrogatemum 23rd March 2012, 06:39 PM

QUOTE(megham @ Mar 23 2012, 03:36 PM)

Posted by: polly 23rd March 2012, 08:05 PM

QUOTE(megham @ Mar 23 2012, 03:36 PM)

Posted by: megham 23rd March 2012, 09:39 PM

When he's fitted in Broadway and rescheduled - at least we know it's on his to do list

Posted by: megham 24th March 2012, 06:05 PM

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151448233575204

The Ruby Wax Show

Posted by: polly 25th March 2012, 02:36 PM

QUOTE(polly @ Mar 22 2012, 01:58 PM)

Just watchin a programme about the x factor tour and marcus collins said hes good friends with D their always tweeting and he said D's goin to 1 of the shows in a few weeks. Nothin much but i just thought id post.

Posted by: Baytree 25th March 2012, 04:50 PM

Manchester leg of tour was 25th February - virtually exactly when Darius was told he'd been cast as the beast. He perhaps thought he had a week or so's breathing space and hadn't realised they'd send him for fightology pre-pre-production.

Posted by: polly 25th March 2012, 05:21 PM

yea i bet he only got his schedule a few days later. nevermind still nice that he was thinkin bout them and wanted 2 go before he found out bout beauty and the beast

Posted by: Baytree 26th March 2012, 06:37 PM

According to this tweeter, Natasha was spotted in Vancouver on 19th March

Ken ‏ @pursuit23
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FavoritedFavorite · Close Open Details Got #autographs from Species star Natasha Henstridge whose in town with her husband Darius for his tv pilot..

Posted by: megham 26th March 2012, 07:20 PM

She's still filming for Secret Circle so I'd be surprised if she wasn't there. She had to cancel an engagement because her shooting schedule had changed

Posted by: Baytree 26th March 2012, 11:17 PM

So have they started filming the second series of SC?

Posted by: megham 27th March 2012, 07:35 AM

I don't think so yet. Apart from her schedule changing, I don't know anything

Posted by: Baytree 27th March 2012, 02:08 PM

Natasha wasn't in the last couple of episodes of SC which I saw.

I like it. It's held my attention, although it is somewhat light and obviously aimed at teens and twenties, like a watered down Charmed or Buffy.

I hope they get some time together in Vancouver. I wonder where the boys are. Do schools in California get an Easter recess like those here? Ours stop on Friday.

Posted by: megham 27th March 2012, 09:02 PM

Natasha and their father share custody

Posted by: prettyinpink 28th March 2012, 11:36 AM

I am itching to know how filming is going etc..

Posted by: megham 28th March 2012, 11:39 AM

So am I. I daren't hope because something may go wrong

Posted by: Baytree 28th March 2012, 05:34 PM

http://www.heatworld.com/Celeb-News/2012/03/Kitty-Brucknell-looks-stressed-leaving-X-Factor-hotel/

Not sure what to make of the Darius references here. Lukewarm?

You'd think they'd know by now that he sang HMBOMT in Popstars, since they kindly linked to it when GWTW folded and they were careful to add it to their news including their statement that he didn't exactly get rave reviews. I think our thread rather shows he did!

Posted by: polly 28th March 2012, 06:01 PM

QUOTE(Baytree @ Mar 28 2012, 05:34 PM)

Posted by: megham 28th March 2012, 07:37 PM

I thought it was begrudged positive. People who don't win can also make it big. Is she going to manage through the negative and end up successful as Darius has? No idea really but I'd be amazed if she did - Darius us talented. Mind you, I thought so many in the final of that series were.

Posted by: Baytree 28th March 2012, 08:53 PM

Heat is still the horrible mag it became after Mark Frith left. That is a particularly nasty picture of Kitty and they've put their own spin on it saying she's stressed - how do they know?

I'm glad some of the comments pulled them up about it.

It's irrelevant what they write about Darius, even more when they drag his name into articles about reality TV shows he was never involved with.

He's proved himself as a versatile singer, a stage performer and now he's even landed one of the very few pilot acting leads given to unknown actors, in a drama in the US.

They're the ones who look out of touch with their supposed expert subject - entertainment.

Posted by: megham 28th March 2012, 09:57 PM

Trouble is, most people just don't know what Darius is doing these days. Then he gets the lead in a pilot that needs to be filmed at the same time his new releases are due out - AAAHHHGGGGGGG

Posted by: Baytree 29th March 2012, 12:52 AM

I'd say that was unfortunate, except that the things which seem to stop him putting out and promoting his music have on balance been opportunities which if passed over, might not have come again.

Sometimes when Darius has turned down something I thought would be perfect and so good for him to do then, it later transpires that if he'd done it, he'd have lost out on something even better.

I think he should always weigh up the pros and cons and then trust his intincts.

Whatever happens, we're a stage further on. Darius is actually happy with his new songs and his album. It's there, ready to go when he can fit it into his schedule.

Posted by: megham 29th March 2012, 08:43 AM

I was delighted he'd got the lead in this pilot. Booth always wanted to be an actor but wasn't allowed to - probably where Darius got the bug as he's always wanted to act as well. I just want everything but I'd chose the pilot over the music at this moment and really hope it gets taken up. THEN, 'd really like the music released, please.

Posted by: prettyinpink 29th March 2012, 10:25 AM

agreed,

Posted by: Baytree 30th March 2012, 02:00 PM

Paradise Lost was due to start filming in Australia but has now been put on hold due to budget and script concerns.

Darius wouldn't have been available for pilot season if he'd got that.

Posted by: megham 30th March 2012, 02:06 PM

Everything happens for a purpose - just not always one I'd want

Posted by: prettyinpink 30th March 2012, 04:03 PM

this is so true, as one dorr closes anohter opens..fate is an odd thing.

Posted by: megham 30th March 2012, 07:20 PM

Trouble is the next door to open can just lead to even more trouble - out of the frying pan......

Posted by: polly 31st March 2012, 11:44 AM

The unofficial facebook page has gone 2 the new 1 now aswell

Posted by: Baytree 31st March 2012, 02:01 PM

That's progress!...................................That's progress?

Posted by: megham 31st March 2012, 02:41 PM

It's not progress - you can't read all the posts on the same setting - it's a pain. Can't they understand that everyone's post is as important as anyone else's?

Posted by: Baytree 1st April 2012, 08:18 AM

Interesting. Now we know - the role which Darius read for in Paradise Lost was obviously Samael.

http://www.dailyblam.com/news/2012/02/09/recently-delayed-paradise-lost-adaption-now-scrapped-by-legendary-pictures

Samael, Lucifer's partisan who initially urges him to start the rebellion against God in Heaven.

Posted by: megham 1st April 2012, 12:07 PM

It was always going to go to a 'name'. It's so hard for people to get started. Which is why this pilot is so good. It may open doors to get him auditions that wouldn't have been opened before

Posted by: Baytree 1st April 2012, 01:41 PM

Like most of the other members of the cast, Rufus Sewell had worked with the director before ....in Dark City.

BUT what we can deduce is that it must have been a decent sized or challenging role, if someone with Rufus's experience wanted to do it.

Posted by: prettyinpink 1st April 2012, 03:36 PM

hope this pilot does ok and isnt hampered by special effect costs - a tweet the other day commented about the script being wonderful, but worried poor CGI? effects would spoil it. I took it to mean graphic created images? if it is set in a fantasy world

Posted by: megham 1st April 2012, 04:01 PM

That's the worry with all fantasy things. We'll just have to hope. Wouldn't it have been awful if Darius had been put up for PL, got the part and then we would have seen it fold. That would have been awful

Posted by: prettyinpink 1st April 2012, 04:34 PM

indeed, at least this will be a pilot episode..it would have been awful to be kept in limbo, missing this audition etc just to find that project shelved

Posted by: megham 1st April 2012, 08:54 PM

Still think that if they weren't looking for 'names' his audition was perfect for the part.

Posted by: surrogatemum 2nd April 2012, 05:51 PM

I watched the first episode of Once Upon A Time on Channel 5 yesterday and enjoyed it. Looking forward to watching the rest of it. Sue

Posted by: megham 2nd April 2012, 06:38 PM

So did I. That's unusual for me. I watched some of 'Grimm' but found the story not good enough. I'm looking forward to the next episode of OUAT

Posted by: Baytree 3rd April 2012, 11:44 AM

QUOTE(megham @ Apr 1 2012, 09:54 PM)

Posted by: polly 9th April 2012, 01:09 PM

Nothing much just a small mention of D

Britain’s Got Talent: Simon Cowell Is So Frozen With Botox It’s Impossible To Read His Sarcasm


What was once a family freakshow has now descended into a series of grimly familiar clichés...

After another hour and a quarter of The Voice’s empathetic worthiness, I’m all set to catch up with Simon Cowell and his merry band of jeering gawkers. An hour of cruelty and eye-rolling is just what I need to get my mean on. Problem is, Britain’s Got Talent has become so contrived and predictable that it’s impossible to get a proper hit off its effortless spite. Sitting through tonight’s episode, I realised just how transparent the show’s rigidly deployed format actually is. The whole thing can be broken down into a series of grimly familiar clichés, so let’s make a list of what we can expect, based on tonight’s selection.

A redefinition of the word ‘talent’
The show might claim to be incontrovertible proof of Britain’s immense talent reserves, but the woeful selection of acts manages to contradict its title every three minutes. Even its hosts seem to be in on the joke, with AntorDec asking outright, “So, has Britain Got Talent?” In response, we get a sound-bite from a Pearly King who says, “Pickpockets and burglars. They’ve all got talent ain’t they?” Since this is all about as much fun as having your watch stolen, he may well have a point.

Patronising the old dears

There’s an extended scene at the start of tonight’s show, featuring a catheter (collective noun) of old dears, sitting in their anoraks. At first, I thought they were like my grandparents – “No, we won’t take it off, we’re not staying” – but it turns out they’re the first of tonight’s acts, and the coats are part of the joke. As The Zimmers shuffle onto the stage and fuss about who stands where, Simon rolls his eyes and mutters “Oh God, it’s going to be one of those days,” because he has as much contempt for the acts as he does for the audience. They start by murdering What The World Needs Now, and then whip off their coats to stick the knitting needle into Fight For Your Right. Both songs sound equally awful, like Harry Brown auditioning for Glee. The judges love it, but given that the whole point of the act is the mid-way surprise reveal, it’s hard to know what else they can do with it.

Dance troupes
Ever since Diversity beat Susan Boyle in the series three finale, every dance troupe in the country has attempted to make the Britain’s Got Talent stage their own. Unfortunately, they’re getting bigger and bigger, to the point that most of them look like a suburb that turned up in the same outfit. Tonight’s first act is Twisted Disco, who dance like they’re auditioning for Showgirls (the volcano routine) but look like Toto Coello – ask your Mum. Four Corners aren’t much better, with one girl and about 15 guys. She tells the judges “They’re all pretty much male except for me.” Some of them take exception to her denouncement of their masculinity, apart from the one who does a celebratory high-kick as they exit the stage after four yeses. Worst of the bunch is a group whose entire routine consists of simply walking from side-to-side, as if they’re just trying to stay upright on a choppy P&O crossing.

And her timing is so off it’s like the musical equivalent of that Two Ronnies Mastermind sketch

The serious musician
One guy comes on to do a working men’s club version of Ed Sheeran, and takes himself very seriously. Simon tells him, “You look like Mark Owen from Take That” to which he responds with “I don’t know who that is.” But his ‘I don’t do pop’ comment is entirely redundant. It’s Mark Owen. From Take That. It requires no further elaboration.

The ‘you’re what this show is all about’ moment
We get a very brief clip of Analiza Chingan, an attractive Chinese girl playing the violin in a provocative outfit. It’s all very Vanessa Mae, and Simon tells her “You’re super talented. And exactly what we should be looking for on this show.” Note the judicious use of the word ‘should’.

The ill-placed self-belief
Richard Bolongi wrote a song for his girlfriend, but his performance doesn’t really sell it. He complains that the microphone is making him sound weird, but it takes a special talent to sing one’s own composition out of tune. Richard tells us that, one day, the judges are all going to buy his record. Scoff all you like, but remember how we all once laughed at Darius Danesh?

Zipparah is another big believer in the power of self-confidence. We first meet him boring the arse off a girl in the holding room. She smiles politely, but she’s looking around to see if anyone else desperately needs a seat. He does a rap about losing his keys and his mobile phone, as #wheremekeys and #wheremephone helpfully pop up on the screen. It’s not enough that we’re given the opportunity to participate in these f***ing shows, now we’re being told what we should be talking about. Oddly, the judges loved him, so now the pressure’s on to write another song about an immutable human truth – maybe something about picking the wrong queue in the supermarket.

The pretty girl with a big voice
18 year-old Chelsea is here with her Nan, who looks exactly like an alternate reality version of Cher, where the Oscar-winning popstar developed an early phobia of surgery. Chelsea’s version of Purple Rain gets off to a slow start, prompting Simon to do that thing where he smirks with half his face; his way of saying “I’m not going to smile properly until she starts bellowing.” Which she does, right on cue. It’s loud, but not particularly tuneful. And her timing is so off it’s like the musical equivalent of that Two Ronnies Mastermind sketch, where Ronnie Barker gives the answers to the previous question. By the time the judges weigh in, it’s all getting very emotional. DecOrAnt gives Nan a tissue, but she’s not actually weeping, so she nods in gratitude and rams it up her nose.

The weirdo
On comes Mena Swift, a strange woman with bad hair and worse teeth who compares herself to “Nicole Sheerwinger.” Simon cuts her off before she sings, and so we never get to hear whether she’s any good. But given how the whole thing was set up for us to laugh at her, I think it’s safe to assume that Maria Callas wasn’t facing any stiff competition in the diva stakes.

The awful styling
Simon’s desperate to recapture that monumental Susan Boyle epiphany, so all the singers have been encouraged to take to the stage, dressed as if they spent the night before rifling through the bin bags outside Oxfam. That way, they can shuffle into the spotlight looking like hell, then blow everyone away with their immense vocal chops. Simon gets to do his surprised face, and everyone goes home happy.

The triumphant crescendo
The show ends with a sixteen year-old girl in a Wilma Flintstone dress and her dog Pudsey. The crowd goes wild, and Simon loves it. But his face is so frozen with Botox, it’s impossible to tell whether he’s being sarcastic.

Posted by: megham 9th April 2012, 04:38 PM

I didn't laugh at him. I felt so sorry that a teenager could be manipulated like that. I always knew he had talent.

Posted by: polly 9th April 2012, 05:18 PM

QUOTE(megham @ Apr 9 2012, 04:38 PM)

Posted by: prettyinpink 9th April 2012, 06:01 PM

thanks, Polly - yup they always forge tto add that Darius actually always had talent -at least they concede they shouldnt have laughed at Darius, coz he has done well.

Posted by: Baytree 9th April 2012, 06:24 PM

Many people who never watched Popstars do not realise that it was a TV show and that's all. It was not like Pop idol or Popstars the Rivals with which they are familiar. It was a souped up documentary lifting the lid on the kind of auditions which go on behind closed doors every day.

To make it more entertainment worthy it was edited to provide high points and low points, huge emotions etc.

Others seem to think Darius only sang his instant new arrangement of HMBOMT, was bombed out and then came out with the "I WILL succeed" speech. Some of course think he sang it on Pop Idol.

The thing is that every time Darius succeeds, he gets bedazzled by the next mountain to climb and just has to have a go at it too.

Posted by: megham 9th April 2012, 08:51 PM

He does like challenges. I'm hoping the new music is with his group of musicians and not a huge band, He sings well in either case but I do like the more intimate grouping.

Posted by: megham 12th April 2012, 10:40 PM

Darius is down to do 2 shows on the 8th May at Vibrato's

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vibratogrilljazz.com%2Fcalendar%2Findex.php%3Fevent%3DDarius_Campbell%26calview%3Devent%26event_id%3D2824%26prevview%3Dmonth%26year%3D2012%26month%3D5%26day%3D8%26type_id%26clickdate%3D2012-5-8&h=qAQG0v3OhAQHk5Sb_mLMtmmKLe47YMe4d80ssF87eWjaq0A&enc=AZMcZ5dlm5oTSkWjd2lWbLiRSeLAHRVUIZ2YElkypjqs8KFes_Ggn14D5SAaQUa54Ng9wbVI
wiD9uetNiZ96k2Zv

Posted by: megham 13th April 2012, 08:45 AM

Aubrey has put quite a few clips from Vibrato up on youtube

http://www.youtube.com/user/percupgrl?feature=watch

Posted by: megham 13th April 2012, 04:49 PM

This was put up on archive and news. Very well done.

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D7K0oLnnzN-Q&h=WAQFZaSXvAQFGdFtKS8z31gaZq5FFNAPcAOASb0UZVzqtTg&enc=AZP4c6YtxAdCZBzX2C2cYBjDc4UDRTUXMO9MF0h1HaeeAJP1dB5EoCcPoIw6uV9XJ8iKpbnR
cnkTEBjuISIM7ePx

Posted by: polly 13th April 2012, 06:09 PM

this is a tweet from stuart roslyn posted 5th april

@XxBPxX @DariusOfficial there is definitely stuff bubbling, will hopefully be finishing a few things off in a week or 2, and then we'll see!

Posted by: Baytree 13th April 2012, 07:24 PM

Thanks, megham and polly. It's good to know he's still working on his own music. I hope he's having a little time off
to unwind beforehand.

Good spoof trailer.

Posted by: megham 13th April 2012, 07:54 PM

Broadway still has to be fitted in

Posted by: surrogatemum 13th April 2012, 08:22 PM

QUOTE(megham @ Apr 13 2012, 08:45 AM)

Posted by: megham 13th April 2012, 08:31 PM

The picture is much better than the previous ones. I hope it goes well on the 8th for him.

Posted by: megham 18th April 2012, 04:03 PM

Posted by: claireabell 27th April 2012, 06:47 PM

I thought I would share this information!

My auntie told me the other day that Darius is suppose to be playing a gig at Glasgow Green for Wet Wet Wets reunited gig!
It's in July but I haven't heard or seen anything about Darius being there.

Posted by: megham 27th April 2012, 08:39 PM

If the pilot goes ahead he could be filming in July so he's probably waiting to hear what is happening

Posted by: Baytree 29th April 2012, 10:42 PM

QUOTE(claireabell @ Apr 27 2012, 07:47 PM)

Posted by: megham 30th April 2012, 10:26 PM

I know he's hoping to come home. I don't know which I want to happen more - I'd like the pilot to be picked up but filming to be late enough for him to get to Glasgow

Posted by: Baytree 1st May 2012, 06:41 AM

If he's determined enough, he'll do it. He used to fly from London to LA and back, Sundays/Mondays during Chicago. Hopefully, he'll be able to do more than that.

Have you heard anything else about Darius working with the Czech National Symphony Orchestra?

Posted by: megham 1st May 2012, 03:24 PM

It was put on hold when he cancelled the single coming out in February. He's had a busy time since then. Last I heard he still wanted to record with them

Posted by: megham 2nd May 2012, 05:28 PM

http://www.voiceplaces.com/darius-campbell-los-angeles-1660014-e/

Vibratro's confirming Darius for the 8th

Posted by: polly 4th May 2012, 07:15 PM

D's episode of Hotel Babylon is on channel sony tv on virgin media now

Posted by: Baytree 4th May 2012, 08:34 PM

QUOTE(polly @ May 4 2012, 08:15 PM)

D's episode of Hotel Babylon is on channel sony tv on virgin media now

Posted by: megham 9th May 2012, 10:37 AM

From last night's show

Posted by: prettyinpink 9th May 2012, 01:39 PM

not that keen to be honest..best left to Adele

Posted by: Nina 9th May 2012, 08:03 PM

QUOTE(prettyinpink @ May 9 2012, 02:39 PM)

Posted by: surrogatemum 9th May 2012, 08:17 PM

The drumming's very loud and too 'sharp'. Sue

Posted by: Baytree 9th May 2012, 09:12 PM

Thanks, megham.

I don't know if he was there last night, but Thomas Dekker who plays Adam on The Secret Circle tweeted a photo of Darius at Vibrato's, this morning.

Posted by: prettyinpink 9th May 2012, 09:19 PM

Nikita_Ramsey

awesome night watching the incredible @DariusOfficial perform!!! thankz for a great show!!! with @Jade_Ramsey @theThomasDekker @AntFitz4

sounds like he was there,
he tweeted a clue that the person in the photo was not in secret circle..but married to some who was.

Posted by: megham 10th May 2012, 10:26 AM

I wish there wasn't so much background noise and a better sound system

Posted by: eden 10th May 2012, 03:18 PM

hi megham, was graterul you put up darius's performance, at vibrato. i cant stop playing it here at the library, as i dont have computer at home. it was my favourite ever ,because of his fantastic rendition ,singing the godfather theme/song. just so powerful & amazing, so beautiful! i could listen forever. i'm not very good on internet, so is there any way you can send it to me via my e-mail? which is--------- telfer.47@hotmail.co.uk. thank you in anticipation,and i'm so glad you put it up. jeanette.

Posted by: B.P. 10th May 2012, 05:26 PM

QUOTE(eden @ May 10 2012, 03:18 PM)

Posted by: claireabell 10th May 2012, 05:45 PM

Natasha out and about with the Boys small report about Natasha and Darius having children together. if you look at the photo of Tristan he looks like a proper teenager in the photos lol look like he has gotten taller.
http://celebritybabyscoop.com/node/65260?fid=96650

Posted by: polly 11th May 2012, 05:27 PM

Looks like vibrato's got mixed reviews this time from what ive seen on facebook. Some people saying D should stop doin jazz and go bk to what he used to do writing and singing his own music but some peolpe loved it. I agree in 1 way that D shud write and sing his own stuff after all that's why he turned down Simon Cowell's offer because he wanted to do his own stuff and not do any cover songs but on the other hand i think D should do whatever makes him happy and if jazz music is the way he wants to go then that's his choice and i'm sure that if that's the way the album turns out im sure the rest of us will love it. Remember do what makes u truely happy Darius

Posted by: Baytree 13th May 2012, 10:31 AM

I haven't seen any reviews, polly. Do you have links? All I've seen are comments from fans, some of whom want him to dump the jazz.

IMHO he seems to genuinely like the genre and he has invested a lot of emotion, time, energy and creativity into it. I would never suggest he should just scrap all that and turn the musical clock back to 2002 - 2005. That just isn't going to happen. He's ten years older and a family man whose base is now in LA.

If music is his priority, rather than MT or straight acting at the moment, than he must make the album the top priority and crack on with it and get it out. However, he shouldn't expect much to come of it.

He has chosen a genre which doesn't appeal to a lot of his fans, me included. I had to force myself to go to THOTBB in Glasgow.

How is he going to promote it? A quick charm offensive around the radio stations and a few short interviews on daytime TV just isn't going to cut it. He has been away from the UK music scene for a very long time.

He either has to put it out there and let what happens, happen or invest a lot of time in live promotion gigs and a lot of time and money to raise awareness pre-release.

The latter would probably mean him signing contracts and being "guided" by others. I'm not at all sure he'd want to put himself in that position again. I suppose it depends how high a priority being a singer-songwriter still is.

At least with the former course of action, there would be one Darius (Campbell) album available to purchase for any fans, old or new.

Posted by: Baytree 13th May 2012, 10:35 AM

double post

Posted by: polly 13th May 2012, 11:39 AM

QUOTE(Baytree @ May 13 2012, 11:31 AM)

Posted by: Baytree 13th May 2012, 01:18 PM

Darius has enjoyed mixing it up and using his skills in so many ways, and doing it very well, so he's never going to please those fans who've tucked him into one labelled box of entertainment and want him to concentrate on that exclusively.

He won't, not yet, he's having too much fun. Why should he?

He's still pushing the envelope in both music and acting. He hasn't found the limit of his abilities yet.

Why should he go back and do something he's done before, unless there's something new and interesting to learn along the way or some personal attraction to a particular project? Money has never motivated him. He's done OK, doing it his own way.

Posted by: Sooz 14th May 2012, 02:03 PM

I believe some people are fans of Darius's earlier music alone, and some are fans of Darius himself, and are enjoying along with him, his journey into acting and musical theatre. For those who loved his earlier music as I did, we'll always want more of the same. Darius said at the beginning of his career that he seeks recognition for his music; there can be no better compliment than wanting more of his own unique music, sung and written in his own style.
Although I don't like jazz as much, I do appreciate he sings it very well. However I don't understand why someone with a passion for music would keep putting it on the back burner to pursue other things. Okay so maybe his passion for acting is just as strong and he doesn't want to let an opportunity pass by, but surely at some stage he will need to prioritise one over the other.
No one in the entertainment business can maintain a career without the public support so whilst I agree in some respects he must do what he pleases and make his own decisions; I also think he shouldn't be to self indulgent and he should pay some attention to the expectations of his fans!

Posted by: megham 18th May 2012, 05:53 PM

This is from 2010. I edited it to take the child out as I wouldn't put pics of someone else's child on the internet

Posted by: surrogatemum 18th May 2012, 07:14 PM

That was lovely, thanks Meg. Do miss him. Sue

Posted by: megham 18th May 2012, 09:05 PM

I love the odd really small gigs he does. Tend to be acoustic and great but loved seeing him at the one I put up as well. He doesn't play the part he's supposed to be but is himself singing the songs

Posted by: Sooz 19th May 2012, 04:04 PM

Thank you I love seeing your videos Megham Would you or anyone else have a video of Darius singing 'Make it Easy on Yourself' on Pop Idol. I would so love to see and hear that again!

Posted by: megham 19th May 2012, 04:19 PM

I do have a copy of that somewhere - not a full version unfortunately, only the one he sang on PI. I'll look it up over the weekend and try and put it up.

Posted by: Sooz 19th May 2012, 04:24 PM

QUOTE(megham @ May 19 2012, 05:19 PM)

Posted by: megham 19th May 2012, 05:29 PM

Just coming up - facebook wouldn't upload it but youtube seems to be doing it

Posted by: megham 19th May 2012, 05:31 PM

Posted by: surrogatemum 19th May 2012, 06:46 PM

Thank you Meg. It was great to hear that again. Sue

Posted by: Sooz 19th May 2012, 08:54 PM

That was quick Meg, thank you so much - isn't it great and so good to hear it again after all this time

Posted by: megham 20th May 2012, 01:19 PM

I shouldn't keep looking at tapes.

Posted by: Sooz 20th May 2012, 01:38 PM

QUOTE(megham @ May 20 2012, 02:19 PM)

Posted by: polly 20th May 2012, 05:46 PM

I remember this and i think we all thought it was going to b a single

Posted by: surrogatemum 20th May 2012, 07:52 PM

Keep looking Meg! Thank you. Sue

Posted by: polly 26th May 2012, 11:44 AM

Just a little mention of D but i thought id post anyway


Scottish Opera celebrates 50th anniversary

Source: The List (Issue 697)
Date: 25 May 2012

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Scottish Opera celebrates 50th anniversary
Five facts about the company

1: Over its 50 years of existence, Scottish Opera has staged 223 new productions. Their furthest fl ung performance took place in Reykjavik, Iceland, in 1970 – a four-night run of The Turn of the Screw directed by Anthony Besch.

2: Among the famous faces who have passed through Scottish Opera’s ranks are Billy Connolly, who had a speaking role in Die Fledermaus in 1979, Strictly judge Bruno Tonioli, who choreographed La Vie Parisienne, directed by Graham Vick for Scottish Opera in 1985, and reality TV star Darius Campbell, who appeared in the company’s production of Carmen at the Royal Opera House in London’s Covent Garden.

3: Their department of props has lent a hand to many external productions. A Compare the Market TV ad, which showed meerkats fighting mongooses in a 19th century conflict, used prop weapons built in Glasgow, while actors in the film Neds attacked each other with silicon rubber and stage-safe weaponry provided by Scottish Opera including bricks and frying pans.

4: Their Five:15 – Operas Made in Scotland model for commissioning new opera has inspired similar programmes in Canada, South Africa, New Zealand and London.

5: The costumes for the 2009 production of Manon required 15,000 metres of thread, 380 litres of glue, 375 metres of gold braid, 250 metres of French lace, 150 pairs of shoes and 85 wigs for the 131 performers … and there were 126 pairs of dirty tights to wash each night.

Scottish Opera’s Tosca is staged at Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre on Fri 25, Sun 27 & Thu 31 May and Sat 2 Jun before touring to Aberdeen.

Posted by: surrogatemum 26th May 2012, 08:23 PM

Thanks Polly. Every little mention is welcome. Sue

Posted by: megham 26th May 2012, 08:34 PM

Even if he was 12 or 13 at the time. Better anything than nothing

Posted by: Baytree 27th May 2012, 01:00 AM

http://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/sho...731#post5154731

Untrue, I trust. You know my opinion.


http://theomusicology.wordpress.com/tag/darius-campbell/

Posted by: megham 27th May 2012, 11:20 AM

The first link seems to have been deleted - it's funny how a similar link turns up every year. The link may have but the forum are running with the story abd linked to the same type of story for last year.

I put the 2nd on Darius Campbell archive and news. Thanks, BT

Posted by: megham 5th June 2012, 03:29 PM

Just a few bits from TCM's programme on GWTW

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151824358685204

Posted by: surrogatemum 5th June 2012, 05:49 PM

Thanks Meg, I loved GWTW. I was comparing it only last week to a production of Carousel at the Lowry, Salford, which ran for 3 hours and came a very poor second to GWTW. It had so much to offer had it been given a chance. Sue

Posted by: megham 5th June 2012, 09:07 PM

It wasn't karaoke which went against it - no special effects either, just acting

Posted by: prettyinpink 6th June 2012, 12:43 PM

I thought it was pure class, the staging was great - - I would go see it again, I am so sad other lesser musicals seem to run and run..but thats supply and demand I suppose. Dumbed down musicals for the masses who want to sing along to a cobbled together sound track held together with a loose plot.

Posted by: Baytree 6th June 2012, 03:08 PM

Anyone else see this tweet?

jonjon ‏@jonby2
Big up @ProducerAl who's passing the Olympic torch to @DariusOfficial outside the front door of Ann Summers at 1pm today...best of luck lads

Posted 6h ago.


Is this for real? Is Darius back then?

I thought the torch was in Dublin today.





and there's a wee mention here harking back to the love in the room quote


http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/edwest/100162720/the-strength-of-the-monarchy-is-evidence-of-the-failure-of-the-managerial-classes-to-destroy-our-ancient-traditions/

Posted by: megham 6th June 2012, 10:08 PM

The tv showed it as in Ireland - North and South. I can't imagine Ann Summers being set up for an exchange. Darius is due back this month if all goes well - for how long I don't know

Posted by: Baytree 6th June 2012, 11:26 PM

Thanks, megham.

I wasn't able to find any list of the 41 torchbearers nor any other mention of Darius.

The torch is coming to Scotland and is supposed to pass through Bearsden. If Darius was going to do it, surely that's where he would or in some other location in Glasgow?

Posted by: prettyinpink 7th June 2012, 10:56 AM

there are so many twits on twitter tweeting, more than likely a random comment he thought was amusing....

Posted by: surrogatemum 7th June 2012, 04:33 PM

QUOTE(megham @ Jun 6 2012, 10:08 PM)

Posted by: Baytree 8th June 2012, 01:09 AM

There is a list online of the Olympic torchbearers but it only includes the members of the public who were selected to carry it. It doesn't include any of the sportspeople or celebrities.

Producer Al is I believe a member of the Morning Crew on Radio 58FM in Dublin. It's quite possible that he would be involved.

I really do not see the point of randomly referring to Darius if he wasn't there. It's quite bizarre. He hasn't exactly been a regular visitor to ROI. His links are with Northern Ireland.

I don't think I'd like to be in Darius's shoes just now, deciding which path to take ........album, Broadway, acting.......

maybe he'll surprise us all by not doing any of them and doing something totally unexpected like, who knows? - Gilbert and Sullivan? a one man show (in Edinburgh)?

Posted by: megham 17th June 2012, 01:38 PM

http://forster.proudcloud.net/

Darius' US management

Click artists

Posted by: Sooz 17th June 2012, 03:09 PM

Thanks Meg
Three full length tracks to listen to but sadly they didn't leave me wanting more

Posted by: megham 17th June 2012, 04:10 PM

I believe he has a lot more - half a different style

Posted by: Nina 17th June 2012, 04:47 PM

Thanks Meg. I've downloaded them but don't think I'll be putting them on my mp3 player.

Posted by: surrogatemum 17th June 2012, 05:16 PM

Thanks Meg. Really not sure, need to listen some more. Sue

Posted by: prettyinpink 17th June 2012, 07:28 PM

tbh I am not overly keen....

Posted by: surrogatemum 17th June 2012, 09:22 PM

Again is definately growing on me, but still not too keen on the others. Sue

Posted by: B.P. 17th June 2012, 09:51 PM

Dangerous is growing on me, but this isn't the style of music I'd prefer D to be singing either I'd sooner hear this than nothing though, so I'll wait and see what the album brings, if it EVER comes out!

Posted by: megham 17th June 2012, 09:55 PM

He has a lot recorded but I think he still wants to re record them.

Posted by: Baytree 17th June 2012, 10:24 PM

Wake me up when he re-records them in recognisable Darius style.

Posted by: Julia W 17th June 2012, 11:00 PM

Thanks Meg.....it's good to at least hear something new! 'Dangerous' is definitely my favourite of the three. I will always support Darius but this style of music is certainly not my favourite!! Hopefully the album will consist of a variety of styles!

Julie

Posted by: prettyinpink 18th June 2012, 12:01 PM

mm, I dont mind listening to darius singing like that in Musicals etc..but if the album is all like that - I am not keen,it doesnt give me goosebumps or connect with me, I suppose Jazz, etc just isnt that type of Music, just sounds like Michael Buble sort of stuff..of course better voice - though Obviously I will buy any album Darius brings out-

Posted by: surrogatemum 18th June 2012, 05:56 PM

QUOTE(megham @ Jun 17 2012, 09:55 PM)

Posted by: megham 18th June 2012, 06:14 PM

The jazz is for the US I think but he has another style written as well - I haven't heard any yet - I wish I had.

Posted by: Baytree 18th June 2012, 08:48 PM

Some kind of internet poll thing which mentions Darius.

http://outlander.forumfree.it/?t=62007877

Just for fun, but he's obviously now considered a bona fide actor, given that he's included as a suggestion for the role of Roger
in the Outlander series (Books?) along with people like Henry Cavill, Eric Bana and Ian Somerhalder

Posted by: megham 19th June 2012, 09:05 AM

I think I saw something like this on facebook quite a while ago. Now that he has professional footage from B&B it should help him with auditions

Posted by: Baytree 19th June 2012, 09:56 AM

Also he's had some mixed martial arts training, worked green screen and in a mask - all new and transferable skills.

I'm sure he won't rush into anything. I'd like Darius to keep reading film and TV scripts, even if, for the moment, he decides to concentrate on his music.

Either he'll tell us when he's signed up for any project or producers etc. will. Either way, we wait.

Posted by: prettyinpink 19th June 2012, 10:00 AM

I am eager for him to concentrate on the musicals, acting..tbh, the new music isnt mind blowing for me, so it can wait, he can record a song or two inbetween and get it for download..

Posted by: megham 19th June 2012, 10:21 AM

I'm looking forward to a joyful song. I just want him to do what he wants to do and be as successful as he wants to be

Posted by: megham 23rd June 2012, 11:40 AM

LBS Horticulture ‏@LBSHorticulture
Darius Campbell is the celebrity visiting LBS Horticulture today, know for Pop Idol and the winner of Popstar to Operastar

Posted by: megham 24th June 2012, 09:26 PM

Looks as though he is still here.

Posted by: megham 26th June 2012, 10:21 AM

Billy Ray Cyrus will play Billy Flynn in 'Chicago.'

Country singer/actor/celebrity dad Billy Ray Cyrus is poised to make his bow on the New York stage in the long-running revival of Chicago. From Nov. 5 through Dec. 23, Cyrus, 50, will join the cast as the suave, ethically challenged attorney Billy Flynn.

So is Darius isn't the nexst Billy Flynn - I hope he didn't leave it too long.

Posted by: Baytree 26th June 2012, 10:42 AM

It's a long way to November.

I don't see how Darius could have done it before now. He had to wait for the upfronts in May and until the next cast change.

Or are you thinking the current Billy has a contract until November?

Posted by: prettyinpink 26th June 2012, 12:05 PM

well if there is a chance to be missed..Darius will manage it - quite annoyed if he has missed the chance, but November is a way off ..we are in mid June and if the current Billy is contracted all trhough to N ov..he will be needing a few weeks holiday......

Posted by: megham 26th June 2012, 12:14 PM

I don't know when the current Billy is due to end. Darius is at Vibrato's early August. He usually does 6 -8weeks so he could fit it in . I don't know though. Usual for Darius, he doesn't seem to tell anyone until the contract is signed. It was the first day of rehearsals when he told us about Chicago here and we'd already found out about it then. He really definitely was looking forward to it

Posted by: Nina 26th June 2012, 07:58 PM

Natasha Henstridge arrives to Coldplay concert with her husband Darius Campbell

http://youtu.be/UStHFjPbEz4

Posted by: megham 27th June 2012, 09:47 AM

That one was first put on youtube last August. It seems a better picture than the original though.

Posted by: megham 29th June 2012, 08:33 PM

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.milngavieherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal-headlines%2Fdarius-s-new-look-is-taylor-made-1-2382037&h=pAQF3qh1vAQE9mf6LfUGU6cHhZwKpoLuS6IOQ6dfdGqn-6w&enc=AZOHQnzzPB7QBwSBzxI3OR38RIAY8ATcODO2y_OWdsVAd8w_UTz6T7ruV8_-zvMeKjK09Z9ObO9xbCVtMedI5LWU

Darius at Taylor Ferguson's - he looks happy

Posted by: Nina 30th June 2012, 04:42 AM

They talk about Beauty and the Beast as if it is a goer. Wish that were the case.

Posted by: megham 30th June 2012, 09:56 AM

It's things like that and the fact that they'd signed someone to do the music a few days before that confused me. Darius seems certain that it's been dropped and is disappointed but delighted with the experience.

Posted by: megham 30th June 2012, 12:25 PM

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Posted by: surrogatemum 30th June 2012, 03:37 PM

QUOTE(megham @ Jun 29 2012, 08:33 PM)

Posted by: megham 30th June 2012, 05:22 PM

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darius-Campbell-Archive-and-News/126276610757175

Darius singing 'Cannonball' at Maidstone

Posted by: Sooz 1st July 2012, 08:27 AM

QUOTE(megham @ Jun 30 2012, 06:22 PM)

Posted by: megham 1st July 2012, 10:11 AM

I love that song anyway - having Darius sing it was just a bonus. Thank goodness Rachel got a clip

Posted by: surrogatemum 1st July 2012, 07:15 PM

QUOTE(Sooz @ Jul 1 2012, 08:27 AM)

So good to see Darius with his guitar and to hear the unique Darius voice which I miss so much.

Posted by: megham 2nd July 2012, 09:20 PM

Just trying out to see if I could embed a facebook video on here. It said it'd work for all sites but obviously not

Posted by: megham 6th July 2012, 02:36 PM

I love this one. Matt Munro was one of my Mum's favourite artists.

Posted by: Julia W 11th July 2012, 08:55 AM

Accordng to Twitter..... Stuart Roslyn is in the studio mixing Darius's album!!! .......'sounding big'!!!!

Julie

Posted by: megham 11th July 2012, 08:58 AM

Great. Not sure it'll be music I like but it'll be music he likes and reflects how his life is. Only 5 months behind the schedule he had at the end of last year.

Posted by: surrogatemum 11th July 2012, 03:04 PM

At last!! Brilliant news. Sue

Posted by: megham 13th July 2012, 02:38 PM

So sad 'Chicago' is ending in the UK

Posted by: surrogatemum 13th July 2012, 05:33 PM

That's a surprise! Do you know why Meg? Sue

Posted by: megham 13th July 2012, 08:21 PM

Falling audience numbers are the usual. I look forward to seeing Darius in it every couple of years.

Posted by: surrogatemum 14th July 2012, 01:32 PM

Me too. Feels like another chance of seeing him is being 'cut off'. Sue

Posted by: B.P. 14th July 2012, 10:56 PM

Chicago's been a good earner for D and a great opportunity for us to see and meet him, and it is a shame it's to close in the uk. That being said, there's nothing to stop D appearing in another show to top up the coffers, and as wonderful as D is in Chicago, I'd much sooner see him in another show displaying his versatile talents! I guess we'll have to wait and see, now where have I heard that before

Posted by: megham 15th July 2012, 02:23 PM

Sorry, got the number wrong .

Posted by: megham 15th July 2012, 02:24 PM

Posted by: surrogatemum 15th July 2012, 04:19 PM

Thanks Meg. I love that. Prefer it to the original. Sue

Posted by: megham 15th July 2012, 07:19 PM

I really like both

Posted by: Julia W 20th July 2012, 11:33 PM

On 3rd July it was P & O's 175th Anniversary and they had a 'Grand Event' at Southampton to celebrate with all seven P & O ships in port together. After the celebrations the ships left in convoy, all setting out on different cruises and, according to a new Darius fan on Facebook Darius was cruising and performing on board the Ventura. She commented on how much she enjoyed his show last Wednesday and meeting him afterwards! He should be back on dry land now so... hopefully..... we might??? shortly get some news!!

Julie

Posted by: polly 21st July 2012, 11:43 AM

Just thought it post this tweet. Guys, just letting you know I've updated my twitter name to @DARIUSCAMPBELL

Posted by: megham 21st July 2012, 05:37 PM

Photo from the cruise

http://twitter.com/jaylouisefox/status/226417854273179648/photo/1/large

Posted by: megham 21st July 2012, 05:43 PM

From twitter

Ben Dixon ‏@BenDixonUK
@DariusCampbell are we seeing you at the final show? Hope all is well with you

I'd buy a ticket if Darius was going to be singing at the last show - probably not if he were just going to be there

Posted by: megham 22nd July 2012, 07:11 PM

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151972042240204

Full version of 'Again'

Posted by: megham 24th July 2012, 07:41 PM

From Darius' facebook

I really enjoyed performing for the Grand Event Cruise on Ventura recently and it's great to see Russell Watson and Strictly Come Dancing doing shows on the luxury P&O Cruises - I look forward to doing a special show for on the water this Christmas - stay tuned!

Posted by: polly 25th July 2012, 07:44 PM

Just got some brand new speakers 4 my birthday so ive finally been able 2 listen to the new songs and i hav 2 say i rely like them aspecially crazy love. I wasnt sure if i wud with it being devil in you style which im not keen on but i rely do like it.

Posted by: megham 25th July 2012, 08:45 PM

I like '#Crazy Love' as well. Dangerous is slowly growing on me

Posted by: polly 26th July 2012, 05:01 PM

I cant find dangerous 2 listen 2. every1 wants 2 b jack is rely gud 2

Posted by: Nina 26th July 2012, 06:13 PM

It's here, Polly

http://forster.proudcloud.net/artists/darius/index.html

Posted by: polly 26th July 2012, 07:01 PM

Thanks love Dangerous and woman like you

Posted by: B.P. 27th July 2012, 06:34 AM

From Twitter

Darius Campbell ‏@DariusCampbell
I've just confirmed I'll be performing at Herb Alpert's Vibrato next Thursday 2nd August - can't wait!

Posted by: B.P. 27th July 2012, 09:04 AM

Also from Twitter

@XxBPxX 27 Jul

@stuartroslyn @DariusCampbell Does this mean a Darius Christmas Album then? Come on Stuart, spill the beans, you know you want to!


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Stuart Roslyn
@stuartroslyn

@XxBPxX @DariusCampbell not a Xmas album.. But a GREAT album

08:31 AM - 27 Jul 12 via TweetList!

Posted by: polly 27th July 2012, 11:27 AM

QUOTE(B.P. @ Jul 27 2012, 10:04 AM)

Also from Twitter

@XxBPxX 27 Jul

@stuartroslyn @DariusCampbell Does this mean a Darius Christmas Album then? Come on Stuart, spill the beans, you know you want to!


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Stuart Roslyn
@stuartroslyn

@XxBPxX @DariusCampbell not a Xmas album.. But a GREAT album

08:31 AM - 27 Jul 12 via TweetList!

Posted by: megham 27th July 2012, 05:01 PM

It just suggests to me that it is not an album of Christmas songs. But, yes, it'll probably be within 4 months or not 'til next year. I wonder if it'll be next February instead of this year's

Posted by: polly 27th July 2012, 05:23 PM

QUOTE(megham @ Jul 27 2012, 06:01 PM)

Posted by: polly 30th July 2012, 12:14 PM

A Tweet from D a few hours ago. Hope everyone had a great weekend! Just got back from heavenly trip to Yosemite, Northern California and saw a 2m tall Brown Bear

Posted by: megham 31st July 2012, 01:07 PM

From Darius' twitter

Darius Campbell ‏@DariusCampbell
Why is it that the "Natural Sleeping Aid" I've just taken is "non-drowsy"? Doesn't that defeat the purpose?!

At least the one I take occasionally warns me it may make me drowsy - and I thought that was a silly comment - Darius' is much worse

Another from his twitter

Darius Campbell ‏@DariusCampbell
@Tartanveggie We were sitting round a campfire, me strumming my guitar, when we heard a bear had been spotted- then it casually passed by!

Posted by: claireabell 3rd August 2012, 07:46 PM

I thought this was sweet so I though I would posted it. its an interview that Natasha did a couple of years ago but in these two links she talks about Darius, its a really nice read

http://www.officialnatashahenstridge.com/gallery/inside8/


http://www.officialnatashahenstridge.com/gallery/inside11/

Posted by: megham 3rd August 2012, 08:00 PM

That was nice Claire. Thank you

Posted by: polly 3rd August 2012, 09:23 PM

Lovely thank you

Posted by: claireabell 5th August 2012, 06:23 PM

I didn't know of I should post this or not but I though it was funny
A tweet from Natasha to Darius
@DariusCampnell you don't even follow your own wifey? Shame on you
Just thought it was funny

Posted by: megham 6th August 2012, 09:57 AM

Typical though ....men!

Posted by: B.P. 6th August 2012, 03:23 PM

Don't pick on men Meg, I used to be one

Through the grapevine, I've heard D has a busy 6 months coming up. REALLY hope it's true!

Posted by: surrogatemum 6th August 2012, 03:32 PM

Paul, that would be great if it's true! Sue

Posted by: megham 6th August 2012, 04:40 PM

Let's hope it works out this time - still don't know if the album is UK or US aimed

Posted by: claireabell 6th August 2012, 05:15 PM

Hopefully both

Posted by: megham 14th August 2012, 08:59 AM

Another oldie - I thought it was a shame that they only put 'Colourblind' on TV though.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152038319885204

Posted by: megham 14th August 2012, 05:37 PM

s
1h Darius Campbell ‏@DariusCampbell
@MattStead91 Didn't make closing ceremony but my bro Aria appeared with Mr Bean in very funny opening ceremony sketch! http://t.co/25HWx0N1

Looks like Darius and Natasha will be celebrating their birthdays in Toronto where Natasha is filming

Posted by: polly 14th August 2012, 09:09 PM

[quote name='megham' date='Aug 14 2012, 06:37 PM' post='4069781']
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1h Darius Campbell ‏@DariusCampbell
@MattStead91 Didn't make closing ceremony but my bro Aria appeared with Mr Bean in very funny opening ceremony sketch! http://t.co/25HWx0N1

I watched this i didnt even realise it was Aria haha

Posted by: B.P. 15th August 2012, 06:59 AM

From Twitter

BJ Novak (from the US version of The Office) and me at M Cafe in Beverly Hills- the spicy tuna burgers rule! http://pic.twitter.com/3bjiZSGJ

Posted by: megham 15th August 2012, 10:40 AM

Thanks Paul. It's on archive and news

Posted by: polly 15th August 2012, 11:14 AM

Just wanted to wish Natasha a very happy birthday. Hope she has a wonderful day with D

Posted by: claireabell 15th August 2012, 02:23 PM

Happy birthday Natasha

Posted by: polly 16th August 2012, 06:31 PM

Natasha just tweeted this. Doing Toronto with @dariuscampbell my hubby for our birthdays!!! Gonna be an actioned packed weekend! xx. There is also a lovely photo of them both but i cant post it sorry.

Posted by: megham 16th August 2012, 08:35 PM

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darius-Campbell-Archive-and-News/126276610757175

Shows the photo

Posted by: polly 17th August 2012, 12:16 PM

D tweeted this Cycling on Toronto Islands and enjoying the sun! Great city! There's a pic aswell sorry cant post

Posted by: polly 19th August 2012, 08:45 PM

some1 posted this on D's facebook Great to meet you on board Ventura with Gary Fielder and Hughie Taylor there is also a pic. i cant post it but D doesnt look happy at all

Posted by: polly 20th August 2012, 09:09 PM

there is a well done message from D to Taylor ferguson on D's facebook. I think taylor won an award. Sorry i cant post the video. I tryed but it did not work sorry. Really need to learn how to do that lol

Posted by: megham 21st August 2012, 10:56 AM

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=412718972111334

Posted by: polly 21st August 2012, 12:11 PM

Thanks

Posted by: polly 21st August 2012, 08:53 PM

A tweet from D A big thank you to everyone for their birthday messages, gifts and good wishes! I was on top of the world- literally! http://t.co/Zg9m1if8 and from Natasha What a great trip! This is me hanging off the CN tower! What a way to see the city http://t.co/kKS1KQTp

Posted by: polly 21st August 2012, 08:58 PM

Hopefully the pic links work

Posted by: claireabell 22nd August 2012, 05:54 AM

Thanks yeah link has worked
Great pictures

Posted by: polly 23rd August 2012, 01:55 PM

This is about Taylor Ferguson's award. It mentions D



Success is Taylor made for Milngavie’s king crimper


MILNGAVIE’S oWN stylist to the stars Taylor Ferguson has been recognised for more than 50 years in the hairdressing profession at a prestigious awards ceremony.

Taylor scooped the Lifetime Achievement Award in the second Scottish Hair and Beauty Awards 2012 held in the Glasgow Crowne Plaza Hotel.

And another local lad, singer/actor Darius Campbell, sent a surprise video message of congratulations for Taylor’s appearance at the ceremony.

The awards recognised the best and most creative in the Scottish hairdressing and beauty therapy worlds.

Taylor has been in the hairdressing profession all his working life, having followed in the footsteps of his hairdresser mother Patricia.

Thirty-five years ago Taylor and his wife Anne set up their own salon in Glasgow’s Bath Street where they’ve established an enviable reputation in the business.

His work has taken him all over the world, participating in prestigious hair shows in London, New York, Hong Kong, Paris, Bangkok and Amsterdam.

He and Anne had been at the awards with members of the salon team and told the Herald: “Being recognised like this within a profession as vibrant as mine is always a humbling experience.

“I’ve always been focused on getting the job done and so these moments are very special.

“I work in what I’ve always believed to be the best job in the world and I get to meet great people every day.

“When I first started my career as a teenager I never imagined how wonderful a journey it would be.

“I’ve visited so many countries and taken part in a string of prestigious hair shows but the one thing I love more than anything is being with a client and being entrusted with cutting their hair.

“I’ll continue working hard and transforming clients with good hair makeovers for a long time yet.”

Darius sent his video message of congratulations from Toronto where he’s based. Taylor, right, said: “That was a complete surprise to me. They’d kept it all hush-hush. Darius has been a client and friend for years and it was very thoughtful of him to go to the bother of sending the video message.”

Posted by: megham 23rd August 2012, 05:10 PM

The 3songs which were on Darius' US managers website seem to have disappeared

Posted by: megham 24th August 2012, 08:31 PM

Darius Campbell ‏ @DariusCampbell
Whether you believe that you can or you can't achieve something- either way, you're probably right...


Darius' twitter statement

Posted by: prettyinpink 25th August 2012, 09:12 AM

that sounds a bit negative....or have I misread or misunderstood that statement..

Posted by: megham 25th August 2012, 10:19 AM

If you believe you can do it, you probably will be able to, if you defeat yourself before you begin, you'll fail

Posted by: Nina 25th August 2012, 08:19 PM

It's a self-fulfilling prophesy. If you believe in yourself you can do it, if you believe you will fail, then you will.

Posted by: prettyinpink 25th August 2012, 09:16 PM

ah..yup of course

Posted by: B.P. 26th August 2012, 10:18 PM

From Twitter

Darius Campbell ‏@DariusCampbell

@DirtyLilBlunt Mate hope u r well. Good luck with boots! Can u send me K Brazils cell? If u follow me u can send a direct message. Cheers

@YuddieAditya I'm well thanks! Work/ life/ love are all busy and brimming with blessings! I feel grateful every day for it all!

@KarlBrazilDrums Mate how are you? Lost your number! Waaaaayyyy to long! "Follow me" me so you can send a direct message with your number- D

@montygirl76 Can't believe it either! Time flies! Looking forward to playing some gigs in Scotland in 2013! X

D wanting Karl Brazil's number seems quite interesting!

Posted by: megham 26th August 2012, 11:11 PM

Spence was in touch as well. It could just be wishful thinking from me though as I'd really like those 2 involved

Posted by: Nina 27th August 2012, 05:42 AM

I liked Karl and Spence.

Posted by: megham 27th August 2012, 11:32 AM

I think most of us did. I can't imagine Spence doing more jazz style but that could be because I've never heard him do it

Posted by: polly 30th August 2012, 06:28 PM

I think D's in Glasgow for a few days. just read 1 of his conversations with 1 of his friends. Think he's there for Cyrus' graduation.


Suzie McGuire ‏@suzieontheradio
@DariusCampbell Hey boy!!!! Baby due in 3 weeks, I have an excuse for such #gluttony 😰 how are you and Natasha darling 💋

Darius Campbell ‏@DariusCampbell
@suzieontheradio Great to hear from you! Life is wonderful! Miss your beautiful energy! So pleased that Baby is on the way! Girl or boy? Dx
Details
Suzie McGuire ‏@suzieontheradio
@DariusCampbell a little surprise for now D, you don't open your Christmas pressies in October! 🎅 Love to your Mum, Dad and the boys 😘


‏@DariusCampbell
@suzieontheradio Brilliant! Mum, Dad & boys send their love- flying visit to the homeland for brothers graduations- so proud! Miss Scotland!

Posted by: surrogatemum 31st August 2012, 04:08 PM

Can't believe Cyrus is that old. How time flies! Sue

Posted by: polly 31st August 2012, 04:55 PM

Just thought id post this to

Yuddie Aditya ‏@YuddieAditya
Whaddup D'...?! @dariuscampbell I want to ask, when to release a new album miss hearing voice is sexy haha..#colourblind

Darius Campbell ‏@DariusCampbell
@YuddieAditya New album 2013 x

Posted by: megham 31st August 2012, 08:23 PM

Cyrus is 17 - Uni next term

Posted by: megham 1st September 2012, 10:47 AM

We'll have to watch for photos of Darius tomorrow - it's 'Chicago's last day

Posted by: claireabell 1st September 2012, 11:26 AM

Chicago is suppose to be coming to Glasgow in November
As I am trying to get tickets

Posted by: megham 1st September 2012, 02:00 PM

Yes, the tour isn't affected

Posted by: claireabell 1st September 2012, 02:21 PM

Alright that's ok then

Posted by: polly 3rd September 2012, 06:04 PM

Thought id share this from D

‏@DariusCampbell
"Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life." ~ Confucius ... Happy Labor Day my American friends!

Posted by: polly 8th September 2012, 06:46 PM

Found this it seems like every1 is alright though thank goodness @DariusCampbell
Feeling lucky! Minor earthquake in LA, working hard, finding moments amidst the madness of life to appreciate it's beauty! Dx

Posted by: polly 13th September 2012, 11:36 AM

Found this tweet Stuart Roslyn ‏@stuartroslyn
Good writing session with @DariusCampbell today.. Lots to do over the coming months.

Posted by: megham 22nd September 2012, 05:01 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8jgSwOoCKk&feature=youtu.be

Darius singing 'From Russia With Love'

Posted by: SpamFritter 23rd September 2012, 11:14 AM

Thanks Meg.
Unfortunately Steph and Andy have been sorting my PC out but knocked off my sound. Will have to sort it.
I love this song

Posted by: megham 23rd September 2012, 01:36 PM

I like 'If You Go Away' even more

Posted by: surrogatemum 23rd September 2012, 03:51 PM

Love both of those. Thanks Meg. Sue

Posted by: polly 25th September 2012, 04:42 PM

Found this @StuartRoslyn Recording Grand Piano for @DariusCampbell album today.. Hope I can remember the chords!

Posted by: claireabell 25th September 2012, 05:29 PM

found this video on youtube not sure if anyone has seen it before
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgdNXf-uKL4

Posted by: polly 26th September 2012, 03:28 PM

D just got a mention on the radio. It said theres loads of great artists out there that spend years writing their own material like Paul mcCartney, Gary Barlow and Darius Danesh. Danesh again but still its a mention.

Posted by: megham 26th September 2012, 07:20 PM

It is good to know he was mentioned

Posted by: megham 8th October 2012, 09:02 PM

At least it's good to know he's finally doing the recording he had planned for last January

Posted by: surrogatemum 9th October 2012, 05:51 PM

But it's so quiet on the news front Meg! Sue

Posted by: megham 9th October 2012, 09:18 PM

It's because he's determined to get the album out. At the moment he's recording so we wont hear much. We'll hear more when the album is finished and he books which ever gigs he's doing before the release.

Posted by: polly 12th October 2012, 08:54 PM

Just thought id share this i found on Natasha's twitter ‏
@nathenstridge Happy Birthday Tristan! I have a 14 year old son, wow where did the time go!

Happy Birthday Tristan hope u have a fab day

Posted by: megham 18th October 2012, 02:50 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bq20awTLGQs&feature=share


This made me laugh - she gave him a look which could kill. I doubt their marriage is boring

Posted by: claireabell 19th October 2012, 07:02 AM

I know I was laughing too,
It's nice too see
great couple!

Posted by: megham 19th October 2012, 09:43 PM

The new album is coming on really well. It has a fair number of ballads, some songs which show his energy and just a few jazz numbers

Posted by: B.P. 19th October 2012, 10:03 PM

QUOTE(megham @ Oct 19 2012, 10:43 PM)

Posted by: megham 20th October 2012, 11:15 AM

Me too. I'm looking forward to it coming out. I also like the fact that he very much appreciates his fans. Always nice to know.

Posted by: surrogatemum 20th October 2012, 07:36 PM

Thanks Meg, that sounds good. Sue

Posted by: megham 20th October 2012, 09:32 PM

It's good to know he's happy and busy and looking forward to the next year

Posted by: polly 22nd October 2012, 03:33 PM

Just found this on stuart roslyn's twitter Stuart Roslyn ‏@stuartroslyn
In the studio with Karl Brazil doing drums for @DariusCampbell record.. Amazing! What a player!

Posted by: claireabell 22nd October 2012, 08:56 PM

Aww that's great, also great that Karl is back playing with Darius

Posted by: megham 22nd October 2012, 09:20 PM

Lovely. What better person than Karl to be on drums? I hope he is for the gigs as well

Posted by: polly 23rd October 2012, 03:50 PM

Its Asher's birthday 2day. found this sorry got post the pic that came with it Natasha Henstridge ‏@nathenstridge
Happy 11th Birthday Asher!! My little man started his day with pancakes in bed:) its nice the boys birthdays r close 2gether even though Tristan's a few years older.

Posted by: megham 23rd October 2012, 09:12 PM

It's incredible to think they were 2 and 5 the first time Darius met them.

Posted by: polly 1st November 2012, 12:41 PM

thought id post this from Natasha's twitter Natasha Henstridge ‏@nathenstridge
Happy Halloween! http://t.co/HFYx3C0P

Posted by: claireabell 1st November 2012, 01:47 PM

Lovely photo of the four of them

Posted by: megham 1st November 2012, 04:03 PM

Hot City Horns ‏@HotCityHorns
Big thanks 2 @stuartroslyn & @rockshandy for a great 2 days working on the upcoming @DariusCampbell album. Sounds BIG! pic.twitter.com/o0ovkuvk

Stuart Roslyn ‏@stuartroslyn
Recorded all the brass for @DariusCampbell with @HotCityHorns these guys are amazing! Such fun!! http://twitpic.com/b9a4uu

Posted by: megham 1st November 2012, 09:22 PM

Darius Campbell ‏@DariusCampbell
_ All good things come to those who wait, right? Well, you won't have to wait much longer! 2013 is coming- and so is the album!

Posted by: polly 1st November 2012, 10:20 PM

It's Aria or Cyrus' birthday 2day aswell not sure who and someone on twitter's birthday found this @DariusCampbell @Chrisrich25 Happy Birthday mate! It's also my brothers birthday today- hope you have a great one and you have an amazing year. happy Birthday Aria or Cyrus.

Posted by: prettyinpink 2nd November 2012, 01:59 PM

Darius Campbell‏@DariusCampbell

.@glendvd Hey Glen, I'm on deadline to deliver the album before Christmas to Crown Talent (of Jesse J fame), who decide when in 2013 its out


so still no defo date...

Posted by: polly 2nd November 2012, 07:01 PM

[quote name='prettyinpink' date='Nov 2 2012, 01:59 PM' post='4132172']
Darius Campbell‏@DariusCampbell

.@glendvd Hey Glen, I'm on deadline to deliver the album before Christmas to Crown Talent (of Jesse J fame), who decide when in 2013 its out

I was just about to share this. Hopefully they wont leave it to long if he's delivering it to the b4 christmas. Just have to wait and hope

Posted by: Nina 7th November 2012, 11:18 PM

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151332295812193

Posted by: megham 8th November 2012, 02:40 PM

Thanks Nina

Posted by: claireabell 8th November 2012, 02:47 PM

There are pics of darius with Natasha at last night BBC awards in La in wrieimage

Posted by: claireabell 8th November 2012, 06:35 PM

here are the photos I know we want more news on Darius but thought I would post any way


http://www.wireimage.co.uk/celebrity-pictures/Actors-Natasha-Henstridge-and-Darius-Campbell-attend-the-2012-BAFTA/155750136?r=155750136,155753154&st=Search

http://www.wireimage.co.uk/celebrity-pictures/Actors-Natasha-Henstridge-and-Darius-Campbell-attend-the-2012-BAFTA/155753154?r=155750136,155753154&st=Search

Posted by: surrogatemum 8th November 2012, 07:14 PM

Thanks for the pictures and the video. Sue

Posted by: polly 8th November 2012, 10:47 PM

Just found this on D's unofficial facebook page From Darius' twitter about the new album -
Darius Campbell @DariusCampbell
All the details will be revealed on my new website which will launch in the New Year ;o)

Posted by: polly 9th November 2012, 07:54 PM

looks like we wont have to wait much longer. This is a tweet to two people on twitter. @DaddyHarding @josannsummer Yes, I'm doing new live dates next year- check out my new website revealed in Jan 2013 for details!

Posted by: megham 10th November 2012, 11:29 PM

I loved these tweets


#iWillNeverUnderstand why white girls go outside in the cold with shorts and uggs on

Darius Campbell ‏@DariusCampbell
"#iWillNeverUnderstand why white girls go outside in the cold with shorts and uggs on" - It's called "summer" in Scotland!

Posted by: polly 20th November 2012, 04:36 PM

This is a tweet but i found it on the unofficial facebook page. Darius Campbell @DariusCampbell
@ollyofficial @daybreak Love the new song! Would u perform with star line-up on World Water Day at Manchester City 22nd March 2013? #AskOlly
Likely Darius will be there then

Posted by: megham 20th November 2012, 05:35 PM

He's an ambassador for the trust so if he can, he will

Posted by: claireabell 26th November 2012, 09:57 AM

There are picture of Darius with Natasha and the boys at the Hollywood Christmas paraded
On wire image

Posted by: claireabell 26th November 2012, 03:20 PM

http://www.isopix.be/view_main.aspx?MODE=HP&PG=1&INIT=1&SRC=natasha+henstridge+&DDLB_CATALOG=1

http://www.wireimage.co.uk/celebrity-pictures/Actress-Natasha-Henstridge-singer-Darius-Campbell-and-sons-arrive-at/156957729?r=156957729,156957706,156957720,156957712&st=Search

http://www.wireimage.co.uk/celebrity-pictures/Actress-Natasha-Henstridge-singer-Darius-Campbell-and-sons-arrive-at/156957720?r=156957729,156957706,156957720,156957712&st=Search

http://www.wireimage.co.uk/image/156957712?r=156957729,156957706,156957720,156957712&st=Search

this video is very clear but you can just make Darius out with is white jumper on lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIOT3bLW9pQ

Posted by: megham 26th November 2012, 03:58 PM

Thanks Claire.

3 on Getty

http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/Search/Search.aspx?contractUrl=2&language=en-GB&family=editorial&p=Darius+Campbell&assetType=image&ep=3

Posted by: claireabell 26th November 2012, 04:04 PM

found another one
http://photo.wenn.com/index.php?action=quicksearch&ppid=188697&version=int

http://photo.wenn.com/index.php?eventid=&ppid=188697&ref=&action=quicksearch&tb=&fp=1&st=0&hs=&topage=2

http://photo.wenn.com/index.php?eventid=&ppid=188697&ref=&action=quicksearch&tb=&fp=1&st=0&hs=&topage=2

These ones on WENN when I copyed and pasted the link it didnt go stright to indivdaul 3 photos for some reason, will need to look through photo but you will find them ok you know stright away which ones are of Natasha, Darius and boys lol

Posted by: surrogatemum 26th November 2012, 05:52 PM

Thanks for the links. Sue

Posted by: megham 27th November 2012, 02:52 PM

Only a litleof Darius but good to see the 4 of them happy

Posted by: surrogatemum 27th November 2012, 06:08 PM

Thanks Meg. Sue

Posted by: claireabell 27th November 2012, 06:16 PM

I cannot believe that hight of Tristan lol he is the same hight as his mum in some of the photos not long until he is taller then Darius lol

Posted by: megham 27th November 2012, 10:09 PM

He's 14, my son was over 6ft by 13. He didn't grow much after that but you can't tell at this age where they'll stop. His mother's tall and his father iw as well, so he'll probably be at least 6'2". We'll have to wait and see.

Posted by: claireabell 28th November 2012, 07:54 AM

I know my little cousin is 6'4 and he is 15 he had a. Foot injury recently which dr said could stop his growth lol I was like I think he will be fine am sure at 6'4

Posted by: megham 28th November 2012, 12:37 PM

Taller makes clothes harder to buy

Posted by: megham 6th December 2012, 03:37 PM

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=483363805048452

I did love this one

Posted by: polly 8th December 2012, 11:36 AM

I thought this was sweet. Darius Campbell ‏@DariusCampbell
#IHaveACrushOn my wife @nathenstridge! She makes me laugh, is beautiful inside and out, and boy can she cook http://t.co/UeDv6f53

Posted by: megham 13th December 2012, 11:40 PM

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152332096570532

Didn't recognise him until he sang

Posted by: claireabell 13th December 2012, 11:57 PM

I wounder who took the video?
Liking the hat Darius lol

Posted by: megham 14th December 2012, 03:30 PM

Like the fact that he's at ease, happy with friends and still loves to sing
#

Posted by: SpamFritter 14th December 2012, 05:07 PM

Thanks Meg.
Shame about all the background noise.
He has such a wonderful voice.

Posted by: surrogatemum 14th December 2012, 06:44 PM

Thanks Meg. Good to hear him. Sue

Posted by: megham 19th December 2012, 10:16 PM

Nearly Christmas - so time for some Christmas songs

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152378037230204

Posted by: SpamFritter 20th December 2012, 04:18 PM

Thank you

Posted by: surrogatemum 20th December 2012, 06:34 PM

Great to hear. Thank you. Sue

Posted by: megham 21st December 2012, 05:24 PM

A CAMPAIGN to prevent the closure of a primary school has gained the support of music stars Mark Knopfler and Darius Campbell. Knopfler, frontman of Dire Straits, and former Pop Idol singer Campbell have backed the campaign to save Bearsden primary ...

http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/bearsden-primary-school-closure-1500316&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA-qbShgVIAVAAWABiBWVuLUdC&cd=LGsKpMmiKZw&usg=AFQjCNHihGNPFXbWgkO3ZbV4Z7ysrIsBzw

Posted by: megham 24th December 2012, 03:19 PM

Happy Christmas

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152390193205204

Posted by: SpamFritter 25th December 2012, 03:22 PM

Thank you Meg and Darius xx

Happy Christmas to everyone and their families

Posted by: claireabell 26th December 2012, 12:14 PM

On Facebook from Darius
Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you're enjoying a special day with family and friends! D

I woundering if he is over here as Natasha mum posted reply Saying Merry Christmas I hope you are enjoying your trip, love you guys!

Posted by: megham 26th December 2012, 12:52 PM

Thanks Claire

Posted by: claireabell 29th December 2012, 09:40 PM

Tweet from Natasha Barbados at Christmas absolute heaven! And there is a photos of the boys walking on the beach
Not sure how to copy link with my phone lol

Posted by: megham 7th January 2013, 01:00 PM

New tweet from Rachel Collett
Just got back from the Ventura Caribbean cruise! It was nice to see u in perform in person and to see wot a lovely family man u r!

Posted by: claireabell 7th January 2013, 06:00 PM

Darius was sent a tweet out saying that his Cousin Colin has passed away
My thoughts are with Darius and rest of his family

Posted by: polly 7th January 2013, 09:39 PM

So sad to hear about your cousin Darius my thoughts are with you and all your Family

Posted by: surrogatemum 8th January 2013, 06:17 PM

Sorry to hear your sad news Darius. Sue

Posted by: megham 12th January 2013, 10:20 PM

Darius will be performing at Vibrato's on the 17th of January. Wish I could get to LA

Posted by: surrogatemum 13th January 2013, 06:23 PM

Wish I could join you Meg! Sue

Posted by: megham 13th January 2013, 09:19 PM

That'd be nice - not possible but nice

Posted by: megham 16th January 2013, 09:22 PM

From a distance

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152454181925204

Posted by: polly 25th January 2013, 12:57 PM

I just wanted to wish Darius and all his family a Happy Burn's Night

Posted by: megham 1st February 2013, 06:42 PM

Dive In

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152504133410204

Posted by: polly 3rd February 2013, 06:09 PM

Check out this pic link from facebook http://instagram.com/p/VPfgtrlZ3j/

Posted by: Julia W 4th February 2013, 09:52 AM

QUOTE(polly @ Feb 3 2013, 06:09 PM)

Posted by: megham 4th February 2013, 03:45 PM

He's an idiot

Posted by: surrogatemum 4th February 2013, 07:08 PM

Can't believe he'd do that after the car accident. Sue

Posted by: claireabell 4th February 2013, 09:59 PM

It's Darius we wouldn't expect anything less then mad things that he does

Posted by: prettyinpink 5th February 2013, 07:27 AM

was hoping that it was one of those shots where you arent actually that high off the ground,just looks it - we have plenty of shots from holidays that look as if you are perched on a mountain top or cliff edge - as said, the broken neck should have instilled some thought of life's fragility

Posted by: megham 6th February 2013, 12:51 PM

Nice photo

http://twitter.yfrog.com/oeqxoltj

Posted by: polly 6th February 2013, 02:11 PM

QUOTE(megham @ Feb 6 2013, 12:51 PM)

Posted by: prettyinpink 8th February 2013, 07:48 PM

I wonder what it was for?

Posted by: megham 9th February 2013, 09:57 PM

photo shoot is all I know. Hope it's the new photo's we've been waiting for

Posted by: polly 13th February 2013, 06:26 PM

The new websites up

Posted by: polly 15th February 2013, 03:02 PM

just found this http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2279170/Darius-Campbell-treats-wife-Natasha-Henstridge-lavish-Valentines-anniversary-date.html

Posted by: megham 15th February 2013, 03:55 PM

Thanks polly

Posted by: prettyinpink 15th February 2013, 07:48 PM

Ben Richards‏@benrichardsact

@DariusCampbell nice meeting you the other day, good luck with pilot season x


Ben Richards‏@benrichardsact

Strange the people you bump into in castings in this town, the other day Darius Campbell (formally Danesh) was up for a role I was reading

For, nice guy.




Tweeted 13th Feb??

Posted by: megham 15th February 2013, 10:14 PM

It is pilot season. January and February every year.

Posted by: prettyinpink 15th February 2013, 10:22 PM

yup, I read Ben has left 9to5 musical for
LA pilot seaon auditions for 3 months

Posted by: polly 19th February 2013, 12:47 PM

Popstar to operastar. Can you believe its 3 years ago

Posted by: megham 19th February 2013, 03:49 PM

It seems ages ago

Posted by: megham 6th March 2013, 08:44 PM

Fancy writing with Darius?

http://www.charitybuzz.com/auctions/soslLOVE/catalog_items/342609?ref=area

Posted by: polly 13th March 2013, 01:26 PM

Thought id share this from twitter ‏@generositywater
We're so excited to be working with one of Anna's childhood heroes @DariusCampbell on new projects! #dreamsdocometrue http://t.co/gXHOGI8Ohf

Posted by: polly 13th March 2013, 06:37 PM

also just found these on facebook. Unite Against Cancer @Unite_Charity
We are delighted to announce that platinum selling singer @DariusCampbell will be performing at our sold out charity dinner this weekend!

Darius Campbell @DariusCampbell
Exclusive performance! Join me at The Hilton Grosvenor this Saturday 16th March... @cmsmith88 Peter Luttenbergers UnitedWorldTour Charity Aktion

Posted by: polly 14th March 2013, 10:11 PM

D will b performing at vibratos on 18 april according to facebook

Posted by: polly 18th March 2013, 11:20 PM

http://stuartroslyn.com/2013/darius-campbell-album

Posted by: prettyinpink 19th March 2013, 10:25 AM

has it een removed - I had a linkon my twitter feed too, but only error message

Posted by: polly 19th March 2013, 12:31 PM

QUOTE(prettyinpink @ Mar 19 2013, 10:25 AM)

Posted by: polly 19th March 2013, 05:09 PM

Its bk working now

Posted by: surrogatemum 19th March 2013, 05:18 PM

Thanks Polly, enjoyed reading that.

Posted by: polly 21st March 2013, 01:11 PM

I thought this was worth posting from Natasha's twitter

TIVON ‏@tivonfj 10m
Very excited to be working with @DariusCampbell and @Nathenstridge tomorrow in Edinburgh

Posted by: claireabell 23rd March 2013, 12:43 PM

found these from the photo shoot

http://www.scotsman.com/news/scottish-news/top-stories/darius-makes-a-splash-at-commie-pool-1-2854224
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/darius-campbell-takes-part-water-1779784
http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/scotlandfeatures/4855760/Pop-idol-Operastar-Now-its-Splash-for-Darius.html

Posted by: SpamFritter 23rd March 2013, 01:03 PM

Thanks Claire

Posted by: megham 23rd March 2013, 04:26 PM

So now he will b e a film producer as well. They are good articles to see

Posted by: polly 1st April 2013, 11:57 AM

Another article about the diving shoot they did but i thought id post it anyway as i like the photo http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/darius-campbell-takes-part-underwater-1795845

Posted by: megham 4th April 2013, 05:38 PM

'Hello' Magazine have covered the Water Day shoot

http://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/2013040411914/darius-campbell-natasha-henstridge-chairty/

Posted by: SpamFritter 5th April 2013, 12:25 AM

QUOTE(polly @ Apr 1 2013, 12:57 PM)

Another article about the diving shoot they did but i thought id post it anyway as i like the photo http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/darius-campbell-takes-part-underwater-1795845

Posted by: SpamFritter 5th April 2013, 12:26 AM

QUOTE(megham @ Apr 4 2013, 06:38 PM)

Posted by: polly 6th April 2013, 11:40 AM

Darius tweeted this a few hours ago ‏@DariusCampbell
Hi Guys! I'm doing ESCAPE FROM LA today for http://www.Fresh2o.org - join in with CrowdRise http://soa.li/C3ZLOCM

Posted by: polly 6th April 2013, 10:06 PM

QUOTE(polly @ Apr 6 2013, 12:40 PM)

Posted by: polly 7th April 2013, 02:53 PM

Here's a few photos ive managed to copy

http://t.co/ljekfOO3fH

http://t.co/BY5TBBPhce

http://t.co/4o9PldGikP

http://t.co/rLs8Foidc2

http://t.co/r7PWVhGyHR

http://t.co/ODbtBN08D6

Posted by: SpamFritter 7th April 2013, 06:46 PM

Thanks Polly

Posted by: claireabell 18th April 2013, 05:18 PM

Found this in the daily Record today it has three photos of Darius two on his own, one of him with a Scotland football top one and one with Natasha

Darius Snaps up Scotland top for American Stepson: STARS & STRIPS

DARIUS Campbell loved his Scotland top so much he has just bought his American stepson the same one.
The chart-topping singer and stage star was just six when he was given his first kit.
Darius, 32 who stills plays football whenever he comes home to Glasgow, lives in the US with his wife, Canadian actress Natasha Henstridge, and her two sons.
He said: "my papa got me a Scotland football kit and I just remember whenever I put it on, I felt a great sense of pride.
" I loved to be part of something bigger and I think sport is a great way to connect with young people". " Tristan, my wife Natasha's elder son, has just taken up soccer at the age of 14 and we got him his first strip two weeks ago. We made sure it was a Scotland strip too".
Darius who works with various charities including clean water initiative Fresh2o, said of Kits for Kids:
" Its great project for kids who might not have the opportunity for their own kit"

I will try and scan the report to let you all see the pics


Also found this from last weeks Sunday mail report about Onesie day

Hunky Darius Campbell, who’s about to produce his first feature film, had never been able to find a onesie to fit his 6ft 5in frame until we sent him a special one in just his size.

He said: “It’s either heaven or hell. I think I look like a cross between a prison convict, a criminal and a circus entertainer or a really exotic bumble bee.”

Glasgow-born singer Darius, married to Hollywood actress Natasha Henstridge, added: “I immediately wanted to put my feet up and watch TV. I just wanted to have Bruno Mars’s Lazy Song on and chill out all day. Natasha can’t wait to borrow it.”

Posted by: SpamFritter 18th April 2013, 08:45 PM

Thanks

Posted by: claireabell 22nd April 2013, 06:36 PM

found this website from google search
these are unseen photos of the underwater dive

http://michaelschofield.photoshelter.com/gallery/-/G0000EMijz6v7zQo/

Posted by: megham 22nd April 2013, 08:44 PM

Thanks Clair

Posted by: polly 24th April 2013, 12:45 PM

Love this! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuSfLFs4zzM

Posted by: megham 24th April 2013, 02:12 PM

Thanks polly

Posted by: SpamFritter 27th April 2013, 01:18 PM

I love the way it was put together, thanks Polly

Posted by: polly 26th June 2013, 08:05 PM

Wish we'd known about this fresh2o ‏@fresh2o 5h
Great day had by all who came to our event a Hickstead on Sunday. Thanks @DariusCampbell, @RealJodieKidd and @TaraSmithHair for joining us!
Found a photo https://www.facebook.com/Fresh2oWaterForLife

Posted by: Baytree 30th June 2013, 08:40 AM

Thanks, Polly. Nice titfer for a really nice guy.

An illustration of the man, posted in digitalspy thread about nice and not so nice celebs


I work in radio so have been very fortunate to meet a lot of music and showbiz types over the years. The vast majority are lovely and I have had some wonderful times, being lucky.

One person who really sticks in my mind is Darius. Back in about 2003 we had a complete re-furb of the studios and station so we asked Darius to come and perform for some invited clients, listeners and Asda Heroes. Now the Asda Heroes were children of courage and part of a charity campaign they were doing. Anyway, at the end of the set he gave his towel to a disabled girl in a wheelchair and had a good chat with her.

About 6 months later we were hosting the Smash Hits Tour at the Sheffield Arena and Darius was on the bill. We went down on a mini bus, again with some of the Asda Heroes, including this girl. She pulled me to one side and said "Darren when Darius gave me his towel he told me he liked my bracelet ( it was in the style of a bike chain ) so would you give it to him when you see him backstage please ?" I did and he was as charming as ever. He told me to thank her. A month or so later he was pictured in Heat Magazine wearing said bracelet. I just thought that was pure class. Apparently the girl was really made up. What a touch

Posted by: SpamFritter 30th June 2013, 11:40 AM

Thanks BT

Posted by: Baytree 30th June 2013, 12:09 PM

Another memory jogger.

Louby Lou's buns of mass production -

http://mitchellsdairies.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/why-mitchells-dairy-help-our-heroes.html

Posted by: megham 30th June 2013, 01:46 PM

Thanks, BT

Posted by: megham 30th June 2013, 01:49 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxNfgxIj6EY
More cooking

Posted by: Baytree 1st July 2013, 09:18 AM

I don't think I've posted this link before to an article about actors overcoming interruptions or other hitches.

Darius gets a mention for handling unusual circumstances in Gone With The Wind. Some of you will remember it clearly because you were there right at the edge of that round stage.

The first time I went, I couldn't get over how close the audience was to the actors.

Oops, it would be better with the link?

http://rageoffstage.wordpress.com/2011/12/30/rage-on-stage-who-will-rid-me-of-these-troublesome-phones/

Posted by: Baytree 1st July 2013, 09:26 AM

QUOTE(megham @ Jun 30 2013, 02:49 PM)

Posted by: megham 1st July 2013, 01:33 PM

QUOTE(Baytree @ Jul 1 2013, 10:18 AM)

Posted by: Baytree 1st July 2013, 02:50 PM

This dates from 2011.

http://shagtree.com/connect/darius-campbell-to-burt-lancaster

Posted by: megham 1st July 2013, 03:20 PM

QUOTE(Baytree @ Jul 1 2013, 10:26 AM)

Posted by: Baytree 1st July 2013, 03:25 PM

Please don't put yourself out. It was just a thought.

Posted by: megham 1st July 2013, 08:11 PM

Mum's a bit upset at the moment as her best friend is dieing. when she settles again, I'll have a look

Posted by: Baytree 1st July 2013, 08:40 PM

That's sad, megham. Losing a longstanding friend forever is so hard to bear.

Posted by: megham 2nd July 2013, 10:30 AM

As close as sisters, their families were brought up together. No chance of Mum being well enough to visit. It is so sad

Posted by: Baytree 5th July 2013, 08:41 PM

Is there any chance of dariusmusic.com springing to life in the near future? Who's behind it?

I don't really like the background and picture so far. Too close in colour and it's a nothing photo. There must be literally hundreds of better ones of Darius.

I hope it's not the graphics for the album. Dive In cover wasn't too bad but he looked glaikit on the Live Twice one.

Posted by: megham 6th July 2013, 10:21 AM

It looks like an old 'Colourblind' pic to me. Darius' management haven't finished their new site yet. I think Darius' will be dine after that. At least the links to twitter, youtube and facebook work

Posted by: Baytree 6th July 2013, 11:48 AM

I hope you're right, megham. It's time Darius had a decent official site. I won't tell you my opinion of his other ones, not on a family board!

Posted by: Baytree 7th July 2013, 09:43 AM

Now this is FAME!

Darius has his own (Harry Hill type) knitted character.


http://woolpower.blogspot.co.uk/2011/12/darius-daneshcampbell.html

Posted by: Baytree 7th July 2013, 10:56 AM

http://mohawkstudios.co.uk/

Aw, Spencer! A lovely talented guy. Such fun too.

Posted by: megham 7th July 2013, 11:25 AM

I thought Darius' band was great. I'm glad he is still in touch with Karl as well. I've pinched the Darius doll for Archive and News

Posted by: Baytree 7th July 2013, 12:16 PM

Both of Darius's bands were really good musicians and great guys.

Posted by: surrogatemum 7th July 2013, 06:32 PM

QUOTE(Baytree @ Jul 7 2013, 10:43 AM)

Now this is FAME!

Darius has his own (Harry Hill type) knitted character.
http://woolpower.blogspot.co.uk/2011/12/darius-daneshcampbell.html

Posted by: prettyinpink 8th July 2013, 05:55 AM

that is funny, Had a chuckle over the last pic

Posted by: Baytree 8th July 2013, 10:28 AM

Love the guitar on his back too.

Posted by: Baytree 16th July 2013, 03:07 PM

I've just watched the video of All You Need Is Love (no.32) from the Beatles tribute, not the one where Darius escorts Dame Shirley Bassey on to the stage - the one before that which is just the orchestra and chorus - and there's a really funny moment when Darius has to chase after the conductor and call him back to present him with flowers. I'm still laughing.

Posted by: Baytree 21st July 2013, 01:06 PM

I haven't seen this clip before

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bq20awTLGQs

Posted by: megham 21st July 2013, 09:53 PM

I think Darius' new site may be tied to the music and the theatre has a different management. I hope this doesn't delay his new site starting

Posted by: Baytree 22nd July 2013, 09:58 AM

It is so frustrating. Everyone else seems to have their best chances come along one at a time and that creates career momentum but for Darius, it's feast or famine and he has to sacrifice fantastic opportunities he's been working towards for even better ones which just come out of the blue.

I really feel for Darius that these dream jobs sometimes do not turn out well and he's then back at square one. Gone With The Wind and Beauty and The Beast are two glaring examples - he lost film roles for the former and Broadway for the latter.

Now that he's moved back up the board as a co-film producer with an acting role and an album ready for release, bang!.....along comes From Here To Eternity.

Surely by the law of averages, the dice have to fall in his favour some time.

Maybe once FHTE is locked down and the press night is over, things will change re Darius's site and album.

Other MT stars seem to be able to bang out albums by the dozen, whether they're in current shows or not.

Posted by: SpamFritter 22nd July 2013, 08:47 PM

Very frustrating.

Posted by: Baytree 26th July 2013, 04:23 PM

I see the bookies have added Darius Danesh as a joke outsider to replace Sacha Baron Cohen on the biopic about Freddie Mercury.

IMHO the filmmakers could do far worse than choose Darius............. his height would be a problem but otherwise, I'd think Darius could make a very good fist of Freddie Mercury - he's got a great vocal range, he's charismatic, he can act and he's of Persian descent too.

Oh and he can grow a fine moustache very quickly.

Posted by: SpamFritter 26th July 2013, 04:56 PM

Posted by: Baytree 28th July 2013, 02:30 PM

Darius is in the background of this interview with Natasha about 6 minutes into the video. I'm not sure if he's being interviewed by someone else or just chatting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmLfmZo8IaQ

Posted by: Baytree 31st July 2013, 01:30 PM

Delia Whiff from SM:TV

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wqQnywFKXA

Posted by: Baytree 31st July 2013, 08:25 PM

I can't believe this has been on youtube for 18 months and I've not come across it until tonight

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMqBLd1jLrY

Posted by: megham 31st July 2013, 09:43 PM

I still love 'Secret Song'. Some of the hidden/b sides are my favourite tracks

Posted by: SpamFritter 1st August 2013, 02:30 PM

Thanks BT

Posted by: Baytree 2nd August 2013, 04:26 PM

1st sighting of Darius? Someone from the Scottish Borders has just tweeted that she could swear she's just served Darius Danesh.

If he's driving down, that makes complete sense. He'd pass through Jedburgh on his way from Edinburgh to Newcastle.

Posted by: megham 2nd August 2013, 07:55 PM

I've just put Darius winning Pop Star to Opera Star on Darius Campbell Archive and News. What do you all think about putt5ing 'I Will Always Love You' on?

Posted by: surrogatemum 2nd August 2013, 08:39 PM

QUOTE(Baytree @ Aug 2 2013, 05:26 PM)

Posted by: Baytree 2nd August 2013, 11:09 PM

Post deleted. Confused editing created two posts the same.

Posted by: Baytree 2nd August 2013, 11:10 PM

QUOTE(megham @ Aug 2 2013, 08:55 PM)

Posted by: Baytree 3rd August 2013, 12:52 AM

VH1 Music channel - today 3rd August at 11.00am there should be a programme called Sound of Summer: 02

Some listings say that there are contributions from Will Young, Gareth Gates and Darius Campbell.

Posted by: megham 3rd August 2013, 01:50 PM

Was there? just seen this so probably missed it

The link to The prayer is on Archive and News

Posted by: surrogatemum 3rd August 2013, 07:57 PM

QUOTE(megham @ Aug 2 2013, 08:55 PM)

Posted by: Baytree 4th August 2013, 10:57 PM

QUOTE(megham @ Aug 3 2013, 02:50 PM)

Posted by: Baytree 11th August 2013, 12:19 PM

This must be the thing in Scotland that montygirl tweeted about.

Beaconarts tweeted that Darius, Keith Jack, Scott Davies and the Opera Ghosts will be performing at their Royal gala on Friday 16th August.

Booking office - 01475 723723

Beacon Arts is in Greenock, AFAIK.

Trust me! I'm heading in the wrong direction.........I'll be in Edinburgh Friday and Saturday with family from Northern Ireland.

Posted by: megham 11th August 2013, 01:28 PM

Thanks BT

Posted by: SpamFritter 11th August 2013, 05:12 PM

I'll be flying to Canada for my son's wedding that day....so miles away!

Posted by: megham 11th August 2013, 07:19 PM

Can he change the date he's marrying?

Posted by: SpamFritter 12th August 2013, 06:01 AM

Ohhhh I could ask him....

Posted by: Baytree 12th August 2013, 08:33 AM

Ignore that siren call, spamfritter. Canadian weddings are FUN - my son was married in Canada. The celebrations went on all weekend. Hope you have a wonderful time.

I wonder if Darius will have time to pop in and see Taylor and get him to work his magic on what's left of his hair. It seems really short in those pics from the training.

Posted by: megham 12th August 2013, 10:43 AM

But when it#'s brushed it is the style he would have had in that period. I don't think they'd appreciate it being changed

Posted by: Baytree 12th August 2013, 04:17 PM

Maybe not then.

Inverclyde Radio's facebook page. Looks like they put any info about interviews etc on there. Might be worth keeping an eye on it.

https://www.facebook.com/InverclydeRadio

Posted by: Baytree 13th August 2013, 07:54 AM

Interesting that the poster, posted on archive and news, says that the evening will feature West End soloists singing ALW songs.

I wonder what Darius will choose/be given. I don't recall him ever singing an ALW song.

Posted by: prettyinpink 13th August 2013, 10:17 AM

yes, BT, I noticed that - really wondering what Darius will sing.

Posted by: Manuel Marino 13th August 2013, 10:31 AM

the most crazy and funny performance from Darius is a live show when he was singing Mr. Saxobeat and putting some italian words here and there.

Posted by: polly 13th August 2013, 11:57 AM

unfortunatly too far for me to get to. I was hoping some1 would be able to get some video of D. Would of been nice to hear D singing 1 of his own songs maybe something new.

Posted by: prettyinpink 13th August 2013, 12:22 PM

I love the way Darius mashes it up when doing some live performances, and nails real classics in others. one event he is singing I can move like Jagger, the next, From Russia with Love, another his own work- that is what I love about seeing him, he has it all covered tbh.

Posted by: Baytree 13th August 2013, 01:05 PM

QUOTE(Manuel Marino @ Aug 13 2013, 11:31 AM)

Posted by: prettyinpink 13th August 2013, 07:54 PM

yes, think you are right there, BT

Posted by: Baytree 14th August 2013, 09:41 AM

Ok. I give up.

What has ALW ever written for baritones, apart from the Elvis influenced Pharaoh's song from Joseph?

Posted by: megham 14th August 2013, 10:09 AM

I hope we get to hear whatever it'll be.

Posted by: prettyinpink 14th August 2013, 04:24 PM

don't say that..I was working it out and thinking I hope it isn't that elvis pharaoh song!!

Posted by: megham 14th August 2013, 06:10 PM

Well, Darius doesn't HAVE to sing as a baritone - we've all heard his range before

Posted by: Baytree 15th August 2013, 08:06 AM

QUOTE(prettyinpink @ Aug 14 2013, 05:24 PM)

Posted by: Baytree 18th August 2013, 09:12 AM

According to twitter, on Friday Darius

a) looked like James Bond

b) was awesome

He did an interview with Inverclyde radio in the afternoon. None of the interviews from Friday are up on their site ....yet.

Posted by: prettyinpink 18th August 2013, 06:20 PM

thanks bt, I saw a tweet from a choir member, was hoping to hear interview but missed it! hope it goes up soon - really curious as to what he sang too

Posted by: megham 18th August 2013, 09:59 PM

Sharon and Susan managed to go to Friday's show and said that Darius sang a new song dedicated to his Mum called 'Surrender'. They said it was a very moving song and they ended up in tears

Posted by: surrogatemum 19th August 2013, 05:06 PM

Would love to hear that. Sue

Posted by: megham 19th August 2013, 08:30 PM

From twitter

Inverclyde Radio ‏@inverclyderadio 2h

@DariusCampbell This Coming Thursday 22nd August from 7pm-9pm Hear Interviews from the official opening of the @thebeaconarts

Posted by: megham 22nd August 2013, 06:37 PM

Not much use him telling everyone to go to his website when it's not working yet

Posted by: Baytree 23rd August 2013, 10:21 AM

http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/telegram/100232268/holdone-direction-bigger-than-the-beatles-how-simon-cowell-conquered-popular-culture/#disqus_thread

Debate re Simon Cowell and One Direction.

Posted by: prettyinpink 23rd August 2013, 12:59 PM

beat me to it! just found this on twitter and am listening now,

Posted by: surrogatemum 23rd August 2013, 04:43 PM

Thanks for the link. Lovely to hear his voice again. Sue

Posted by: megham 26th August 2013, 04:45 PM

Thanks to Susan, we have these photos of Beacon Art Centre
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.603966199654878.1073741827.126276610757175&type=1

Posted by: surrogatemum 26th August 2013, 06:08 PM

Lovely pictures. Thanks Susan. Sue

Posted by: Baytree 26th August 2013, 07:00 PM

Thanks, Susan.

I love that smile. We don't see it often enough.

Posted by: Baytree 16th September 2013, 02:10 PM

The rehearsals for FHTE don't seem to be tiring Darius out. He was at the glitzy launch party for the flagship Belstaff store in Bond Street.

Posted by: megham 16th September 2013, 07:09 PM

A couple of nice pics from there too

Posted by: Baytree 17th September 2013, 10:07 AM

I can see the extra attraction of this particular event. Boys and their toys!

Looking good, Darius. Following his dear Papa Campbell's advice - Work hard. Play hard!

Me, if I was working as hard for as long as the campany of FHTE is, I'd just want to put my feet up!

Posted by: Baytree 18th September 2013, 01:01 AM

Nice photos.

http://www.rexfeatures.com/livefeed/2013/09/17/cupcake_showcase_celebrates_national_cupcake_week,_london

Posted by: Baytree 22nd September 2013, 10:39 PM

Darius was at the private screening of the Alice Herz Sommer documentary Lady in Red



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t30maifsxl8

Posted by: megham 23rd September 2013, 12:42 PM

Thanks, BT

Posted by: Baytree 23rd September 2013, 08:43 PM

What a difference a few hours make. You'd hardly believe the guy in that video is the same as the suited, booted one on Breakfast today.

I want to say "bin the hat" but his hair's so very short just now, the weather's getting worse and the last thing FHTE needs is any of its principals to go down with anything, so on that basis, i'll put personal dislike aside.

Posted by: claireabell 5th October 2013, 02:48 PM

Not that it makes any difference but Natasha is over in the UK the now seen photo on twitter

Posted by: Baytree 5th October 2013, 10:24 PM

Going about her regular routine business. It's the London Film and Comic Con(vention) at Olympia.

Posted by: megham 6th October 2013, 01:29 PM

It'd be nice if they could get to a point where they remained good friends

Posted by: Baytree 6th October 2013, 02:24 PM

Darius was partying with new friends from the cast of FHTE last night. They were celebrating a birthday.

Posted by: megham 7th October 2013, 10:29 AM

Darius is hoping to fit in a gig for us before Christmas. He'll be singing old and new tracks. I hope he can 8 shows a week will tie him up pretty well. It'll be in Central London as transport is easy and it's easier to arrange while he's doing the show.

Posted by: Julia W 7th October 2013, 02:21 PM

Wow Meg.... that's great news!! Isn't he just lovely!! I hope it happens... just like 'old times' - can't wait!

Posted by: surrogatemum 7th October 2013, 03:24 PM

I understand why it has to be Central London, but it's not easy for me Sue

Posted by: megham 7th October 2013, 09:30 PM

He knows it's not but it was the best he could do. Hopefully there will be more. I asked him to let Pat know what he wanted to do and the date he could arrange it for.

Posted by: surrogatemum 8th October 2013, 04:23 PM

He's so thoughtful even to be thinking about doing it when he's so busy. Sue

Posted by: megham 8th October 2013, 09:12 PM

I think he loves seeing everyone - and singing will always be his passion