February 19, 200817 yr Author Portrait Exhibition Johnny attended the opening of the Vanity Fair exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in London this week. The exhibition features the work of photographers such as Mario Testino, Annie Leibovitz, Helmut Newton, Cecil Beaton and David Hockney. The collection of celebrity images on show includes music stars alongside legendary Hollywood actors from Charlie Chaplin to Greta Garbo. Meanwhile it’s understood that unique signed prints of Razorlight were destroyed in the recent Camden Town fire which struck renowned watering hole The Hawley Arms. Two exhibitions including one depicting Razorlight, from NME photographer Andy Willsher had been staged in the pub. Source: razorlight.co.uk
February 19, 200817 yr Author Razorlight's Fave Pub to Re-Open The Hawley Arms – the favourite pub of the likes of Amy Winehouse, Razorlight and 'The Mighty Boosh' – will reopen its doors following the Camden fire. The London boozer was severely damaged in the blaze that spread through the area’s market at the weekend (February 9), prompting speculation it may have to be pulled down. However speaking to Xfm, landlady Ruth Mottram has declared the building will not be demolished and its doors will reopen soon. “It's really bad and unfortunately at the moment we don't have an exact timescale but I think it will be about six months before we open again,” she said. “The whole thing's totally shocking for everybody but we have to stay positive and put all our energies into reopening as soon as possible." In the meantime, they are hoping that the pub’s customers will use their other pub, The Wilmington Arms in nearby Farringdon, while The Hawley Arms is repaired, explaining that the other boozer will host a little tribute to the Camden watering hole. She explained: "We'll be creating a wall with all the salvaged rock memorabilia (much of which was taken by NME photographer Andy Willsher) which used to adorn The Hawley's wall to keep the spirit alive." Source: NME.com
February 27, 200817 yr Imbruglia dating Razorlight frontman? Singer Natalie Imbruglia is reported to be dating Razorlight star Johnny Borrell after the pair met at a Valentine's Day party. According to the Daily Mail, the pair met up at a ball in Russia, which was hosted by supermodel Natalia Vodianova. Although Borrell was photographed partying with 'Harry Potter' star Emma Watson after the event, a source told the newspaper that he "only had eyes for Natalie". Advertisement "He went up to her, gushed about being a huge fan and suggested they meet to discuss a collaboration," the source said. "He jotted his phone number down and slipped it in Natalie's hand, whispering in her ear, 'Call me. I'd love to see you again'." Other reports have suggested that the pair have been in phone contact since meeting at the party. Imbruglia recently split from her husband Daniel Johns, who is the lead singer of Silverchair. http://www.rte.ie/arts/2008/0225/imbruglian.html
March 11, 200817 yr Eminem To Join Razorlight, Will Smith At Nelson Mandela Concert? Eminem has reportedly been approached by organisers to perform at Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday party in Hyde Park this summer. The US rapper has been asked along with other acts including Razorlight, Queen and Keane to perform at the event. According to the Sun, Mr Mandela has called on the Hollywood actor Will Smith to host the party on June 27th. Story continues below... Smith is apparently a big fan of Mr Mandela and is eager to help out at the event. The concert is being organised by 46664 – an organisation set up by Mr Mandela to campaign against aids. Tickets for the event will go on sale via a pre-registration system. http://www.gigwise.com/news/41333/eminem-t...mandela-concert
March 13, 200817 yr Here’s a quick update on what the band are up to…..having spent many months writing Razorlight are now in their studio experimenting with tracks and working with some inspiring producers as they choose the path for their third studio album. April and May will see them working on new tracks at their rehearsal rooms in North London. We’ll have more news for you soon. from official site
March 14, 200817 yr Author ^ sounds good, cant wait to actually hear what the new stuff sounds like :o
April 10, 200817 yr Razorlight frontman replaces Pete Doherty Johnny Borrell has been announced as the replacement for Pete Doherty at an invite event in Shoreditch (April 10) after Babyshambles singer was sentenced to jail. Borrell joins Soko, Holly Golightly And The Brokeoffs, Rosie Oddie And The Odd Squad at the party which will also feature DJ sets from Midnight Juggernauts and The Horrors. Pete Doherty’s cancellation at Sony Walkman's ‘Walkman Presents Spring Fling’ follows his sentencing to 14 weeks in jail for failing to turn up to probation hearings on time and drug use. Doherty’s sentence has forced him to postpone a scheduled solo show at the Royal Albert Hall in London on April 26. If he serves his sentence in full he could also miss his slot at the Glastonbury festival. http://www.nme.com/news/razorlight/35799
April 16, 200817 yr Author Johnny Joins The Mighty Boosh Johnny played a one off solo acoustic gig on the 9th of April at the ‘Teenage Cancer Trust’ series of gigs at London’s Royal Albert Hall. It’s understood he joined the show as part of 'The Mighty Boosh' star Noel Fielding's gig in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust Source: Razorlight.co.uk
April 16, 200817 yr Author Teenage Cancer Trust DVD Johnny has already confirmed he’ll be on the bill again at this years Teenage Cancer Trust gigs and now TCT have announced they’ll be releasing a DVD of unseen footage from the now legendary Benefit Shows. The DVD features performances from Razorlight, The Who, Noel Gallagher, The Cure, Kasabian and Kaiser Chiefs and captures the spirit of these unique shows including footage of one-off collaborations between Razorlight and The Who’s Roger Daltrey. The DVD is available from the Teenage Cancer Trust website immediately at a special preview price. It will then be available on general release from all good retailers from 14 April 2008. All profits from the sale of the DVD will go to Teenage Cancer Trust, helping them to continue to build specialist teenage cancer units within the NHS for young people with cancer. Source: Razorlight.co.uk
April 16, 200817 yr Author Johnny Covers White Stripes and Daniel Johnston at Solo Gig Razorlight frontman Johnny Borrell played a brief solo set on April 10th at Sony Walkman’s ‘Spring Fling’ event in east London. During the four song set Borrell played cover versions of songs by both The White Stripes and Daniel Johnson, plus two Razorlight songs. Taking the stage at 10:25pm (BST) Borrell, playing electric guitar and backed up by solo artist SoKo playing drums, opened his set with renditions of ’Before I Fall To Pieces’ and ’Golden Touch’. The singer/guitarist then performed a cover of ’Hotel Yorba’ by The White Stripes, followed by ’Lousy Weekend’ by Daniel Johnston. SoKo joined Borrell for vocals on both songs. After performing the latter song the Razorlight man left the stage and thanked the crowd for their applause. Among the guests at the party were Fred Les of Ox.Eagle.Lion.Man, Ross Millard of The Futureheads, members of The Horrors, actor Danny Dyer, ’Skins’ star Nicholas Hoult, Kid Harpoon and socialite/DJ Jodie Harsh Source: NME.co.uk
April 22, 200817 yr Author Latest Mumblings From Johnny Borrell Hopefully you've heard about Andy's great album.. Its called "the colour of my dreams" and it's in aid of Naomi House, a children's hospice down in 'ampshire, please give it your support.. Studio is going well, we are working on the new record innit.. source:razorlight.co.uk
May 2, 200817 yr SingStar: Summer Party It's packed with summer hits past and present for your PlayStation®2 Roll on summer - the weather’s good, the nights are long, it’s the perfect time to get everyone together for a party - and SingStar’s going to be right there with you. SingStar™ Summer Party for PlayStation®2 (PS2™) is arriving this April with 30 great tracks that are just perfect for those hot summer nights. We’re talking about classic songs and videos that just capture that summer feeling: tracks from Blondie, Rihanna, David Bowie, Klaxons and Peter Andre to name just a few. With a track list bursting with feel-good favourites, your SingStar Summer Party will turn even the most reluctant guest into a stage worthy Show stopper - there really is something for everyone to enjoy as you sing your way through all these great hits: Adele - Chasing Pavements Amy Winehouse - Tears Dry On Their Own Blondie - The Tide is High Blur - Girls & Boys Booty Luv - Shine Chesney Hawkes - The One & Only David Bowie - Let's Dance Diana Ross - I'm Coming Out Dirty Pretty Things - Bang Bang You're Dead Dodgy - Good Enough Elton John - I'm Still Standing Five Star - System Addict Girls Aloud - Call The Shots Kaiser Chiefs - I Predict A Riot Klaxons - It's Not Over Yet KT Tunstall - Suddenly I See Lou Bega - Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit Of...) Madness - House of Fun Mel & Kim - Respectable Mika - Big Girl (You Are Beautiful) Peter Andre - Mysterious Girl Plain White Ts - Hey There Delilah Pulp - Disco 2000 Razorlight - In The Morning Rihanna - Umbrella Sugababes - Red Dress Texas - Summer Son Toto - Hold The Line Wham! - Club Tropicana Yazz - The Only Way Is Up So, send out those invites and call up your entourage - it’s the perfect excuse to host your very own SingStar summer party - and with all your favourite tracks on one disc, you’ll never want the party to end. And it doesn’t have to end there! You can capture and upload your videos to the SingStar website at www.singstargame.com for all your friends to tag and watch – and for you to relive your finest hour. With a summer classic for every party guest, SingStar Summer Party is a must for your SingStar collection, whether you’re into indoor house parties or outdoor summer barbies. Let’s get in tune for summer! http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/sing...keeps-on-giving Not particularly news, but i thought id post it anyway for the random playlist :lol:
May 19, 200817 yr Razorlight drummer Andy Burrows auctions drum kit for charity Razorlight’s drummer Andy Burrows is auctioning his Ludwig green sparkle 1958 vintage drum kit to raise funds for Naomi House – a hospice for terminally ill children in Winchester, UK. The kit, which Burrows describes as his “favourite of all time”, is known as a Club Date – vintage drum fans will recognise the rare transitional Ludwig badges, which were only used around 1958-59. The eBay listing claims that this particular kit might have once belonged to Dave Mattacks (drummer for Paul McCartney, Elton John, Brian Eno and countless others). The kit also features prominently on the bands second album (Razorlight), both on the recording and on the artwork. Naomi House is hoping to raise enough money to build a new special wing for teenagers called Jack’s Place. And as if selling his prize set-up wasn’t enough, the Razorlight man is also releasing his debut album The Colour Of My Dreams and performing a one-off gig at London’s Union Chapel on 28 May in support. Johnny Borrell and Guillemots' Fyfe Dangerfield have also agreed to play alongside. The auction ends on 26 May and the winner can take possession after the gig. http://www.musicradar.com/news/drums/razor...-charity-155264
May 21, 200817 yr Stars come out in force to change climate change laws… Johnny Borrell is teaming up with Friends of the Earth to launch the final phase of the charity’s climate change campaign, The Big Ask Razorlight frontman and Friends of the Earth supporter Johnny Borrell launches the final stage of the charity’s climate change campaign today . Borrell, together with other high profile supporters including KT Tunstall, and Sean Hughes, are urging the public to call on the Government to include emissions from aviation in the new climate change law. On 3rd June 2008 Borrell will take to the stage for a one-off gig in front of a commercial jet in the aviation room of London’s Science Museum. http://www.mtv.co.uk/channel/mtv2/news/200...mate_change_gig
June 11, 200817 yr Boosh stars have new nickname for Johnny Borrell NOEL FIELDING and JULIAN BARRATT have given new best mate JOHNNY BORRELL a brilliant nickname. The cheeky Mighty Boosh chappies have dubbed him “The Torpedo” and greet him with the moniker every time the trio meet up. RAZORLIGHT frontman Johnny loves it because he thinks it’s about his prowess between the sheets. But I have some bad news for you, Mr Borrell. The nickname actually refers to your habit of pulling young girls on tour — tour-p****, geddit? Oh dear. I’ve clocked the 28-year-old’s fondness for the younger ones — earlier this year he was spotted getting close to Harry Potter star EMMA WATSON, who was just 17 at the time. Noel and Julian’s THE MIGHTY BOOSH BAND made their debut at a secret gig on Friday at London’s Big Chill House. It was cunningly listed under the pseudonym THE ARTHUR CONAN DOYLES but canny fans soon caught on and the venue was packed. The gig was a warm-up for their set at the Big Chill Festival, which hits The Hop Farm in Paddock Wood, Kent, from August 1-3. And if the crowd response was anything to go by, they’ll storm it. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showb...icle1271283.ece
June 21, 200817 yr Borrell's Sharap exit from party JOHNNY BORRELL fled from a pre-Wimbledon party after failing to make a pass at tennis babe MARIA SHARAPOVA. The RAZORLIGHT frontman is a big fan and was desperate to meet Maria, who was celebrating the launch of the Sony Ericsson Maria Sharapova Design Collection. A source said: “Johnny looked like a little kid as he hung around Maria’s table. “He really wanted to speak to her but she was more interested in chilling out with her friends. “After getting the brush-off, Johnny left early. Maria didn’t want to lose her focus with Wimbledon starting on Monday.” Johnny has dated actresses KIRSTEN DUNST and EMMA WATSON. But he seems to have lost his golden touch judging by his failure with Maria who went out with MAROON 5 dullard ADAM LEVINE. Other guests at RICHARD BRANSON’s tennis bash at London’s Kensington Roof Gardens on Thursday included ace players ANA IVANOVIC and SERENA WILLIAMS — sporting £1million of bling — and model JODIE KIDD. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showb...icle1321589.ece She's stunning, so bad luck Johnny :lol:
July 27, 200816 yr Ronnie's girlfriend rescued by Borrell Ronnie Wood's girlfriend was rescued by Razorlight frontman Johnny Borrell after being attacked at a London nightclub, according to a report. Trouble broke out at the Punk nightspot when Ekaterina Ivanova arrived with a group of her pals, unaware that friends of Ronnie's daughter Leah were also at the club. An onlooker told the Daily Star: "Someone shouted something about her not caring a jot about Ronnie's family. And then a bit of a scrap seemed to break out. It was packed so it really turned into a bit of a tussle. "Johnny didn't hesitate, though. He dived straight in there and pulled Ekaterina out of the mêlée. But by then she'd already been kicked in the leg and was bleeding." Wood fled to Ireland with the Russian bargirl earlier this month after leaving Jo, his wife of 23 years. He has since entered rehab to battle his alcohol problem. http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/a11570...by-borrell.html :rofl: Dear lord, I wouldn't be surprised if Johnny's all over the papers tomorrow because Ronnie/Ekaterina are literally in the paper every day atm :lol:
July 27, 200816 yr Borrell is closet McFly fan CLOSET McFly fans can take a leaf out of JOHNNY BORRELL’S book - after he defended the boys to his RAZORLIGHT pals. But KIRSTEN DUNST’s former squeeze was still ripped to shreds by his ‘rawk’ mates after going to see the bubblegum rock quartet live. HARRY said: “It was cool. He totally stood up for us. COURTNEY LOVE did the same when someone laid into us for being a boyband.” DOUGIE agreed: “It’s random, but cool.” They also have another showbiz fan who has taken a shine to blondie TOM. "Err, I think PEREZ HILTON fancies me. He's always writing about me in his column," said the embarrassed lead vocalist of the famous blogger. Harry added: "Tom secretly fancies him too!" http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showb...icle1464691.ece
July 27, 200816 yr Razorlight, Amy Winehouse, Girls Aloud & Bloc Party For New Soap Opera Razorlight and Amy Winehouse are among a host of acts who are set to appear in a new online soap. The Secret World of Sam King, which will be fronted by Girls Aloud and also star members of Bloc Party, is being created by Universal Records. The soap follows a young post-room employee at the record label with big ideas who goes on to turn new bands into chart toppers. A Universal Records insider told the Daily Star that the cameo appearances of artists in the soap would be “tongue-in-cheek”. The soap will air later this year exclusively on the social-networking site Bebo. http://www.gigwise.com/news/44695/razorlig...-new-soap-opera :mellow:
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