November 14, 200816 yr Author If he wants another old boot to adorn his flat, I'm available - just say the word, Will! :wub: Love the new video - although the jacket could have done with being just a tad shorter :naughty: (a little too much coverage of the vital areas, imo) and why on earth only one arse close up? :huh: That woman director should be ashamed of herself *shakes head in disappointment* And here's me thinking it's all about the voice! :rolleyes: :)
November 14, 200816 yr And here's me thinking it's all about the voice! :rolleyes: :) I'm sorry :( I feel thoroughly ashamed of my shallowness now :cry: Of course I love his voice above everything :heart: *slopes off to Youtube to gaze at classic jodhpur action in AIW*
November 15, 200816 yr Author I'm sorry :( I feel thoroughly ashamed of my shallowness now :cry: Of course I love his voice above everything :heart: *slopes off to Youtube to gaze at classic jodhpur action in AIW* I'll join you. :naughty: Already had my vocal fill tonight. :yahoo: Edited November 15, 200816 yr by truly talented
November 15, 200816 yr Author From the Daily Record. Thanks to sunday. I Gave Up On Rupert - To Save Him Nov 15 2008 By Paul English The Big Interview Will Young On Why He Turned Away From His Brother It has all the hallmarks of a literary classic - twin brothers, mixed fortunes, success, tragedy and redemption. But this isn't a reworking of any tale told by Shakespeare or Dickens. It's the contrasting tale of the fortunes of a modern day celebrity ascending into a Hollywood lifestyle as his twin brother spiralled into oblivion at the bottom of a bottle. Will Young made his millions in the realm of pop frippery, peddling radio-friendly hits to the masses seduced by his Pop Idol win in 2002. Yet behind the chart-topping ditties and showbiz pizazz of his instant-celebrity lifestyle, Will was secretly struggling to deal with his twin Rupert's tortured descent into alcohol-induced mental illness. And despite his priviliges, Will did what so many families dealing with an alcoholic relative are forced to do. He walked away. The smartly-dressed 30 year old singer is recalling his brother's troubles as he sits in his publicist's office in north London. He says: "It was the family stepping away that actually got him better. It's very tough having a family member who is an addict. But when you're dealing with that you eventually have to just stop and look after yourself. "Me, my parents, my older sister, everyone. We all just had to walk away. We had to leave him." Will was born ten minutes before his brother, but the chasm between their fortunes at that point is illustrated by one incident, crystallised in the elder's head. He says: "There was a moment I remember, when I had to go to some awards thing. I had an album out, I was in a film and I was having a great time professionally. "I had to drive past the train station, and I knew that he'd been there for a day, just drinking. "But I knew I had to leave him alone. That was tough, of course it was, but you have to get on. And in that respect being so involved in work was a great thing. Otherwise I would have just stopped and it would have got on top of me much more. It was very tricky." While Rupert was dealing with his demons, Will was leading a life many can only dream of: appearing on stage with soul legend James Brown at Live8 in Edinburgh, performing with Queen at Buckingham Palace, starring with Judi Dench in Mrs Henderson Presents. Yet even in the furthest flung corners of celebrity comfort, he was not impervious to his brother's pain. "It was very tricky," he says. "I was in America when he tried to kill himself and that was very hard. I was so upset about that, and felt so very far away from my family. "I wrote a song about it. It was quite good, actually, but I've never put it on an album. It's one of those things that I'll keep for myself." Rupert rarely gives interviews but earlier this year revealed how bad things got. The TV industry worker cut his wrists at 20, was charged with assault in 2003 (a jury failed to reach a verdict) and at 24 was courting tramps as booze-buddies. He said: "When we were about 24 I remember lying on a bed, with sheets that hadn't been changed in months, beer cans and takeaway wrappers lying around, watching William on TV giving up this amazing performance, and the audience was applauding. "I'd spent the night before trying to convince these tramps in a station to come back to my flat and carry on drinking there, but they'd said no. "Later the papers had a report on celebrities and their evil twins, and there I was." These days, the younger of the two has cleaned up his act, much to big brother's pride. He has established The Mood Foundation, a mental health charity promoting alternative therapies which Will is also focussed on. As a non-identical twin, Will knows he's genetically pre-disposed to much of the same mental health issues should life's waters turn choppy. He says: "I don't have any vices as such. But I do watch out for drink. Alcoholism runs in the family, and I know I'm prone to bouts of mild depression. My brother's a recovering alcoholic and always will be. It's something you have to look out for. "I don't have to take pills, and I've had three years of therapy. But I have ways to get over it. I do stuff outside, I swim, I ride and I surf. "The foundation encourages that, lots of stuff outside. Two walks a day." Drifting slightly, he adds: "So yeah... touch wood at the moment." With a live tour and a single release imminent - including a date in Glasgow this week - Will's got his pop-star hat on. Come the turn of the year, however, his focus is changing. "After Christmas I want to organise a big event for the foundation. Loads of people I know, loads of creative people be they actors, writers, singers, dancers or whatever, suffer from mental health issues. If you scratch the surface you realise it impacts on so many people. "It comes with the territory. So I'm hoping I can really pull that in. I've been talking to people, just to gauge it, because I think it could be something really special." And why not. Despite his 'talent show' start, Will has previous form on 'something really special'. He was nominated for the best pop act at the Festival Awards this year, following surprisingly popular performances at T In The Park - headlining the Pet Sounds stage, no less - and Glastonbury. He accepted T In The Park's award for best festival at the Vodafone Live Music Awards recently and says he's been asked back to T next year. The suspicion that he has 'crossed over' in a way that few Pop Idol or X Factor winners have managed is evidenced by the fact that our interview is being recorded for a forthcoming South Bank Show fly-on-the-wall documentary. But it's also influenced by the politics graduate's ability to sit on a News night panel discussing government policy (he's due on the next series), and more significantly, the across-the-board appeal of 2004 hit Leave Right Now. Written by regular collaborator Eg White, it won a prestigious Ivor Novello and was regarded unequivocally as a pop classic. Will says: "It is such a great journey from winning a talent show to doing the festivals like T In The Park. "I got that sense that people were thinking 'should he be doing this?' "But I think I rose to the occasion. If people don't like you they can leave. But they didn't. It was about doing something for an audience that you thought they would enjoy. "Anyway, I think careers should evolve. I think the perception of me as someone who won a talent show is probably gone now. It's good to challenge people's perceptions, and whether it's music or acting, I've still got a lot I want to do." That said, the openly gay and presently single singer has headed back to familiar territory, as a 'mentor' on the current run of X Factor. "I'm excited by that," he says. "I feel qualified, both as a performer and because it's a talent contest." And despite the show's cliched formula taking a panning, Will sees its merit. "I don't think it's really emotionally manipulative," he says. "It's great Saturday night TV. If someone has the luck and the talent they stick around. If they don't, they don't. "Besides, there are so many other things to get het up about than X Factor. Terrorism laws. Post code lottery for cancer drugs. The Americanisation of the News at Ten." Even then, with the sobering perspective of a starring role in the story of his brother's redemption, Will Young won't get too het up about any of that either. Will Young plays Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Thursday and Friday this week. The new single, Grace, is out on December 1. 'Alcoholism runs in the family and I know I'm prone to bouts of mild depression. My brother's a recovering alcoholic and always will be' http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/comment...6908-20896387/
November 15, 200816 yr Thanks TT, Will and his family went through a rough time of it with Rupert didn't they? I'm happy everything has turned around for Rupert now and the brothers are so close again.
November 15, 200816 yr Love these parts from the article He accepted T In The Park's award for best festival at the Vodafone Live Music Awards recently and says he's been asked back to T next year. The suspicion that he has 'crossed over' in a way that few Pop Idol or X Factor winners have managed is evidenced by the fact that our interview is being recorded for a forthcoming South Bank Show fly-on-the-wall documentary. :yahoo: :dance: :w00t: Edited November 15, 200816 yr by BanYellowM+M's
November 18, 200816 yr Author Nice to know what he's getting up to in Liverpool. Excited post from Lisa on Devoted. :) Masterclass with Will Young -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My friend who studies music management at Liverpool (LIPA) university just sent me this message - we've just had a masterclass with Will Young. I want his babiessss. ♥ He was theee best ever! We didn't get to meet him but I was sat right in front of him. He was telling us about everything... growing up, coming out, uni, pop idol, his career, songwriting, his songs about marmalade, about how he nearly quit the industry, how he wants to do a dance project (!), how he wants to be Cheryl's best friend.... everything!"
November 18, 200816 yr Thanks TT, god how exciting for them and how busy is Will!? he amazes me how he finds the time to fit all these things in, especially with the tour and everything. :wub:
November 18, 200816 yr Author He wants to be Cheryl's best friend? hehe so cute ^_^ Thought you'd like that Bert. :) Edited November 18, 200816 yr by truly talented
November 19, 200816 yr Metro - manchester Rising young star returns David Sue 19/11/2008 EVEN by its usually OTT standards, this latest series of the X-Factor has been excessively drama-filled. There have been tears, fall-outs, walk-outs, and most ridiculously, it was even raised in the House of Commons (when Bolton singer Laura White was kicked out). You’re tempted to wonder how Will Young would have survived amidst all this mayhem. An original TV talent show winner – on 2002’s Pop Idol – Young was a singer without any need for drama or sob story. The 23-year-old singer was polite, middle-class and well-educated with a university degree in politics. He was never even considered a favourite to win Pop Idol – that honour belonging to Gareth Gates, the boyish singer with his own mini-drama (he struggled with a severe speech impediment). But keeping out of any drama has undoubtedly been the key to Will Young’s success. In an age when talent show winners rely all too heavily on PR spin, Will Young is refreshingly controversy free – he’s man who’s relied solely on his unique singing talent alone. Fast forward to 2008, and Young has shed all evidence of his Pop Idol past; having fashioned himself into a more grown-up, soul-pop artist who writes much of his own material. He’s released three hugely successful albums, won numerous Brit Awards, and he’s even branched out into the acting world. Indeed, the last time he visited Manchester, it was to star in Noel Coward’s play The Vortex at the Royal Exchange. "I have really happy memories of it," says Young now of his time in Manchester. "I learned so much and it was such a great play to do. Everyone was so friendly and prepared to talk. I loved going out too – places like Matt and Phreds Jazz Club were great to just chill out, have a drink and watch great music." This week though, it’s back to the day job, as Young plays the Apollo to promote his latest album, the brilliant Let It Go. It promises to be a joyous occasion for Young as he returns to a city with fond memories – and best of all, there will be no silly sob stories. http://www.metronews.co.uk/entertainment/m...ng_star_returns
November 19, 200816 yr Author You're an a roll today BYM+M's How TRUE Is this In an age when talent show winners rely all too heavily on PR spin, Will Young is refreshingly controversy free – he’s man who’s relied solely on his unique singing talent alone.
November 19, 200816 yr Paul O Grady Date confirmed! - Tuesday 2nd December LIVE :cheer: :yahoo: :cheer: :dance: Thanks TT.
November 20, 200816 yr Daily Record 20/11/08 - Exclusive: I haven't had a hair weave.. but I wouldn't rule one out, says Will Young Nov 20 2008 By John Dingwall WILL Young has addressed internet rumours about his hair - by admitting that he's had some help with it. The 30-year-old singer has been the subject of debate with online fans suggesting his new style appears to have benefitted from a hair transplant. But the Leave Right Now star has denied he's had a weave right now. He told the Record: "I had a haircut and because there was a step in it, it looked like I had a weave on. "But I do take pills for my hair as I was losing it before and now, having taken them for three years. I was so chuffed when my hair started growing back. "But no, I don't have plugs. But if the pills stopped working, then I would quite happily. Losing your hair can be such a terrible thing." Meanwhile Will, who plays Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall tonight and tomorrow, is on the lookout for some surfing action in Scotland. He's been learning with his brother Rupert near his Cornwall home, and is keen to sample the surf in Scotland. He said: "I've heard there are really good spots in Scotland, but I'd have to wear my dry suit. "My brother and I are hoping to surf in Cornwall on Christmas Day this year." But after Will's visit to the osteopath yesterday after his Newcastle gig, only three days into his demanding 22-date UK Let It Go tour, he's more likely to be following orders and taking it easy. While the rest of his crew turned up in Glasgow yesterday to prepare for his gig, Will was still busy seeking back treatment. His spokesperson said: "Will did go to see his osteopath. He sees an osteopath regularly and made an appointment. "Will is in great form and can't wait to see his Scots fans. Many people receive treatment from osteopaths, it's not, serious." Will is travelling the country in a double decker tour bus, fitted out with bunk beds, a kitchen, fully-stocked bar and flushing toilet. His spokesperson claimed it is his chosen mode of transport and added: "He's enjoying the travel and is whiling away the hours en route by watching DVDs and reading. "He's already watched Borat and a full series of Fawlty Towers and is still wading through Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." Thanks to Carly on D for this. He put his back out a couple of years ago, perhaps that's why he takes dance class. Maybe people will stop speculating about his hair now :rolleyes: Edited November 20, 200816 yr by munchkin
November 20, 200816 yr Author Thanks for bringing that over munchkin. Hope he's looking after that back. I need to see those lean backs on Sunday again. :naughty: :wub:
December 2, 200816 yr Author Will Young: “I almost gave up” WILL Young has revealed that he almost gave up singing after falling out of love with the music business. The original Pop Idol winner told heat magazine: “I almost gave up. Particularly after I started acting – I thought, 'I’ll do this instead!'” Admitting that it was tough being propelled into the spotlight, Will said: “I think I did really well – because I didn’t have a breakdown! I’m really proud of the way I’ve acted and kept it together, because there were moments when I stopped enjoying it.” But after deciding to see a therapist, three years down the line the solo artist is a happy chappy: “Now, I’m loving it again. I’ve got a new manager and a new band. It’s like falling back in love with someone. “I’ve been seeing a therapist over the last three years, which has helped me a lot. I think therapy’s the best thing ever.” Thanks to Ann-Marie. Something to keep us going till someoe scans the 4 page Heat article. :yahoo: Must pop to the shops & get it later. :D
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December 3, 200816 yr Author Great find by Lucy. The Alan Titchmarsh Christmas Show Sunday 21 December 2008, ITV1 – Features Julie Walters, Andrea Bocelli and Will Young.
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