I'm a bit sceptical about anything Neil Sean says. I think I'll wait for Darius to tell us he's finished his album.

Thanks for the news. At least what D says appears different from all the other reports where he keeps saying he is writing it. I occasionally buy the daily star but only because it is 20p.

Well, he has always said he'd love to act and that was what the 2 yr acting course was about. We know he's attended auditions but really, it's his singing that really attracts me. I'm glad he's finished his album, I'd really like the opportunity to listen to it. 19 take note, please.

surely he could release it via myspace or the ilk, everyone else is doing it, it wouldnt take a great deal of expense on the labels part - I need to hear it,

That's totally down to 19

IF what Neil Sean says is accurate and it was Darius himself and not "a source" who said that he has finished, rather than finishing his album, then I would be heartened. Darius never says anything publicly until everything is definite.

 

 

 

He does talk to media people though. It's 19 we need to hear from now.

So wish this could be true. Sue

As long as the album arrives, I'll be happy. I would like a few gigs as well though, preferably ones I could get to.

I see 19 have signed the american idol winner to a record contract and he will be releasing later this year although I felt the runner up was the real winner. It means however 19 could be busy the rest of this year.

I wouldn't be surprised if Darius and Natasha have special events planned for their birthday month so I don't expect anything at all in the verynear future.

yes indeed,

I'll still moan about waiting though.

I see 19 have signed the american idol winner to a record contract and he will be releasing later this year although I felt the runner up was the real winner. It means however 19 could be busy the rest of this year.

 

Darius's contract is with 19 so it will be interesting to see if he releases his 3rd album on the 19 label or through a distribution deal.

 

I think you're right about August, megham, the boys will be back at school in September and surely Natasha would want them with her at all her celebrations. Natasha has to be in LA for the Emmys in September.

 

There's Chicago, maybe - even if it's only a flying visit for 3 weeks, we can discount another full month including rehearsals.

 

Given that a good chunk of the GBP seem to think Darius hasn't been around for 5 years, it'll take more than a few daytime shows and radio interviews as promotion.

He needs to get out around the country singing his new songs live, day after day, week after week and get snippets of them up on his myspace etc.

 

Funnily enough, I'd like him to start in Scotland.

 

I'm hopeful but doubt if everything can be put in motion in time for a 2009 release.

 

 

 

 

 

I'd just like to see something start, BT. I think most of the Neil Sean thing could be discounted as there's no way I could see Darius taking a role in an ongoing tv series here, even if he was offered it.

 

Chicago would bring in some money but, as I've said before, the role is devalued by putting Jerry into it. It's a shame really.

I cant imagine D saying he fancied a part in The Street - he is too tall and good looking, that is such a dowdy depressing show

I think both of those shows would lend themselves to allowing a substantial one-off appearance without becoming a regular cast member. Has Bob Hoskins who was in the first show appeared in the Street again this session?

 

I started to watch the most recent one with Jonas Armstrong but lost all track of it when I got a phone call. Unfortunately my phone is in another room.

 

That Darius might like to do some grittier contemporary stuff does ring true for me.

 

He's always up for a good challenge. Being dowdy would be quite an acting challenge for anyone as physically striking and as charismatic as he is.

 

I think it will be his height, not his ability which might limit the roles he can play.

Where does the wedding fit into all this? Sue

I suppose it depends how complicated their plans have become and whether Natasha is still tied up doing more of the Stan Lee project and/or Darius is deep in the post-production stuff for his album..

 

If they are thinking of a pretty small private affair, I'd guess they might be tempted to have it on Natasha's birthday in August or, as they were engaged on hers, maybe his, so he can't forget the anniversary.

We'll probably find out when someone points out that they are wearing wedding ringws.