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I think he was 'declared' as the most popular at Gay Radio because the most twitter and e-mails messages and requests have come in for his interview. :D ;) http://cdn.content.sweetim.com/sim/cpie/emoticons/000203FC.gif

OMG, you said 'horribly' cool!? :lol: Is it more horribly or more cool? ;) No, in real life he is rather a handsome guy! :wub: http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm224/Arty-039/NewMagazineAug11.jpg http://cdn.content.sweetim.com/sim/cpie/emoticons/0002015C.gif http://cdn.content.sweetim.com/sim/cpie/emoticons/00020190.gif

Yes, some of Rhydian's fans are so good in making videos; not me apparently, lol! ;) :wacko: I am happy you've changed the opinion about Rhydian as a pop singer. http://cdn.content.sweetim.com/sim/cpie/emoticons/00020692.gif

The video of Rhydian on OKTV - interview and the performance of his single Parade! :w00t: -Gsmj_coPI8

I absolutely love The Promise You Made! :wub: One of my most favourite songs from the album really! If I am being honest I like all of them, but few I would listen to for hours. :D http://cdn.content.sweetim.com/sim/cpie/emoticons/000203CB.gif

What about this one? Also made by one of the fans! :yahoo: mkAbW29lrLY&NR=1 :w00t: :w00t: :w00t:

Did you download this one? All the album is full of the gems! :wub: The video is made by TS /great fan of Rhydian/ - big THANKS goes to her! :) yosu4hlfkjk :w00t: :cheer:

Another review today! From OK Magazine! :cheer: Review: Rhydian, Waves 3/5 Tuesday 2 Aug 2011 Above: Review: Rhydian, Waves What you need to know… The former X Factor fella undergoes a change of direction! First impressions… What’s this? Platinum-haired X Factor star Rhydian Roberts tackling ten little-known New Wave and 80s tracks? Yes, that’s exactly what it is. And no, it’s not some kind of practical joke. But before you throw the magazine on the floor, stamp on it and then run off in terror, remember this important fact – when Rhydian was competing on The X Factor back in 2007, he wasn’t always performing classically-flavoured stuff. No, he had rockier moments, too. So these synth-drenched songs shouldn’t seem all that out of place, really. Especially as Rhydian’s booming baritone sits well on top of the grandiose and sometimes icy synth backing. Check out Parade, the epic and surprisingly lovely Hands To Heaven and Broken Land and you’ll see what we mean! OK, some of it’s a bit naff but the good outweighs the bad! Our favourite track… Broken Land. You’ll like this if you like… Take That’s Progress album. Did you know? Multi-talented Rhydian will soon be appearing in a touring production of Grease, playing the part of Teen Angel. Book your tickets now, ladies! OK! verdict… A surprise success from Rhydian! http://cdn.content.sweetim.com/sim/cpie/emoticons/000202B2.gif

One of the reviews for the Waves! This is from the Virgin Music! The X Factor's popera star tackles the alternative 80s. Rhydian Roberts is one of The X Factor's more successful – and certainly more interesting – nearly men. His first two albums shifted impressive units, and now the platinum-ginger bombshell has taken an intriguing turn with this covers set. Apparently inspired by finding an old compilation tape his brother had made, and not recording over it with vocal exercises for once, Roberts decided to make an album of songs just beyond the 80s nostalgia net. So, among others, he launches into The Icicle Works' Love Is A Wonderful Colour, The Mission's Tower Of Strength, The Lover Speaks' No More 'I Love You's (taken stratospheric in the 90s by Annie Lennox) and an affecting version of Breathe's 1988 top five hit Hands To Heaven. These are big, showy, emotional numbers, perfect for Roberts' baritone. He can lend grandeur to already pretty majestic songs. It's a curio more than a tour de force – there's a touch of the ham about the man and some of the arrangements veer towards the tinny when they really needed to go big and bold. Nonetheless, this is a fun and canny change of direction. Album Review by Matthew Hortonhttp://cdn.content.sweetim.com/sim/cpie/emoticons/00020263.gif

Lovely fans'videos about Rhydian with the background song Parade from his new album Waves! :P ymELjXoiSZI and one more :) OZyE5MHViNA

Yay, I am happy you like it! :dance: Are you going to buy it or download it? :P The cover of the album looks like that! :cheer: http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/263924_10150222268560680_12049250679_7163882_2892985_n.jpg There is something 'vampirish' on that cover, isn't it! I like it really! :wub: Some art work from inside of the album. :w00t: http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/223031_10150272005050680_12049250679_7503130_3322117_n.jpg Hardly waiting for August 1 when the album is out! :yahoo:

First review of the album! <3 http://www.star-magazine.co.uk/music/view/.../Rhydian-Waves/ http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/7343/photoshoot6dc1c63.jpg Who? He’s back! How’s it sound? Before the lunacy of Jedward and the horror of Wagner, another singer in search of a surname created huge public debate for his ludicrously camp performances on the X Factor. Although he lost in the 2007 final to Leon Jackson (who?), Rhydian set the trend for runners-up often doing better than the winner. But, despite (or possibly because of) two popera albums, we were all quite happy to pigeon-hole him as a talented, but faintly silly cartoon character. Well, the blinding hair remains, but the crazy costumes and cheesy cabaret repertoire have been ditched for a rather shockingly committed and credible stab at the pop mainstream. Channelling his love for 80s New Wave, an era famous for the bombastic pomp of acts like Tears For Fears and Ultravox, the Rhydster has put his booming vocals to great use without sliding back into his Cornetto warbling of before. Tackling a selection of lesser known gems from the period over a steely soundscape of sleek synths, his supple voice soars over the melodrama of Parade, Tower Of Strength and the surging Waves. But there is also a surprising tenderness on The Promise You Made and Hands To Heaven. Tackling Annie Lennox’s No More I Love You’s was probably a bit unwise, but his innately theatrical delivery happily suits OTT belters like Love Is A Wonderful Colour and The Promise. Verdict: The boyo done good. Skip To: Waves. ★★★★ Love the pic :wub: and the review! :yes: http://cdn.content.sweetim.com/sim/cpie/emoticons/0002043F.gif

O, I am happy you have not given me some kind of a cynical answer! :D Here at this link you can listen to the short tracks from his new album Waves which comes out August 1! :cheer: I hope you'll like at least some of them. This album is so different from the other 2; but each of them explores Rhydian's so famous versatility. http://www.rhydianroberts.info/ http://cdn.content.sweetim.com/sim/cpie/emoticons/0002048A.gif

Yes, you are right! :D I am paid back by his smile, his music and hope that some would find in his talent as much pleasure as I do!! That's enough for me and that's my payback! http://cdn.content.sweetim.com/sim/cpie/emoticons/000201E5.gif

Few pics of Rhydian from This Morning Show and his performance of Parade! :dance: http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm231/Fay-007/023-3.jpg http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm231/Fay-007/042-3.jpg http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm231/Fay-007/049-1.jpg http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn37/janecarolyne/PDVD_081.jpg http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn37/janecarolyne/PDVD_089-1.jpg http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn37/janecarolyne/PDVD_054-2.jpg 9fqaIvNXfjI :w00t: :wub: :w00t: :cheer: :cheer:

Lol, Rhydian has got not only one, but many hidden potentials! http://cdn.content.sweetim.com/sim/cpie/emoticons/000201C5.gif Lovely, yet short interview about his new album Waves coming out on August 1, his fans and many more! :) http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm224/Arty-039/RhydianNewMag.jpg

Rhydian video Parade will soon be introduced on MTV! :cheer: :yahoo: Finally we've got HD version of video Parade! :yahoo: http://www.rhydianroberts.com/NEWALBUM/page12.html http://cdn.content.sweetim.com/sim/cpie/emoticons/00021721.gif GmfuPHX-C7c

It's not been cancelled! :wacko: Parade and the video will be used as the promotional tool for the album, which is rather rational decision as the song and the video appeared just few days before the release of it. Than who on earth can expect the song to be known if the public has heard it just for few days? The video is one of the rare ones who really tells the story and Rhydian is not just amazing singer, but an excellent actor as well and that gives the video the special depth. The album is coming out on August 1 and let us wish him the best of the success!

Sometimes does happen when the connection is slow! :blink:

Rhydian will be in musical Grease! :cheer: OMG, he's lately been really busy! :P Performing in the last half a year in two musicals, The War Of The Worlds, We Will Rock You and releasing new album Waves - the first pop album for him, which I must say from the songs we've heard from it is fantastic! :yahoo: Here is the article about Rhydian being a guest performer in Grease! :dance: http://westend.broadwayworld.com/article/R...K-Tour-20110718 Rhydian Roberts to Star in GREASE UK Tour It's rather long article, I'll post just Rhydian's part. "Blonde baritone RhydIan Roberts will bring some added X Factor to Grease when he joins the smash hit musical to guest star as ‘Teen Angel' for a limited 6 week season later this year. The singing sensation will leave audiences hopelessly devoted to his charms when Grease rocks into Blackpool (17- 22 October), Sunderland (24 October- 5 November), Liverpool (8- 19 November) and Norwich (22 November-3 December) where he will play 1 week only of the show's 2 week run at the Theatre Royal Classically trained Welsh singer RhydIan Roberts rose to fame in 2007 after becoming a finalist on ITV1's hit show The X Factor. Watched by millions, he captivated audiences with his powerful voice and passionate performances week after week. RhydIan Went on to sign a record deal with Sony BMG and whilst with the label, focused on classical crossover material. His debut album ‘Rhydian', released in 2008, went double platinum and the following year he completed a 27 date sell-out solo tour of the UK. His second album ‘O Fortuna', released in 2009, went Gold and was nominated at the Classical Brit Awards for Best Album of the year 2010. Rhydian has performed at arenas and concert venues around the country with some of the world's biggest artists including The Stereophonics, Celine Dion, Michael Buble, Bryn Terfel and Dame Kiri Te Kanawa and at major events including Andrew Lloyd Webber's 60th Birthday Party in Hyde Park (2008) and more recently at the opening ceremony for the Ryder Cup. In 2010, he appeared in the European arena tour of The War of the Worlds and this year has starred as ‘Khashoggi' in the musical We Will Rock You (UK tour). Rhydian's new album ‘Waves' (Conehead records) is released in August and his own TV series is due to broadcast later this year." http://cdn.content.sweetim.com/sim/cpie/emoticons/000205B5.gif http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/225476_10150189004255680_12049250679_6866107_7814004_n.jpg

TxYlHFTBliI Amazing video for Rhydian's first song from his album Waves! Acting, singing, music = perfect! I hope, you will like it! :cheer:

TxYlHFTBliI WOW! :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: Rhydian! :heart: It's a very well told story, with some drama in it, but the most wonderful is the song and Rhydian has just proved he has got everything to be a pop star too! The vocals are amazing! :w00t: The song with his interpretation just gets that special 'something', isn't it?

I've heard only one snippet and that's Parade which is fantastic! :cheer: :clap: One of the introductions of Waves of Rhydian! :w00t: 'Waves' sees Rhydian shifting focus and harnessing the power and innate theatricality in his vocal delivery to perfectly complement this new suite of material. 'Waves' deploys the same sense of fun and drama that characterized the New Wave era whilst also showcasing Rhydian's extraordinary baritone vocals and the phrasing that makes each song his. Ian McNabb of Icicle Works has commented, "He's a terrific singer and a proper pop star. He's kept it really up beat and poppy and it sounds like a hit all over again. By the way my mum loves you and hasn't been this excited for years. Power on". Pat Gribben of The Adventures added, "When someone with a voice gifted from God and who could choose to record any sing picks out one of yours it's the ultimate compliment. I'm chuffed to bits." 'Waves' is a bold and confident album made by a performer at the top of his game. With massive success already achieved, Rhydian has chosen to take both control and the creative route. "I'm a singer, not a songwriter, and what I do is interpret and communicate songs that I love. This new album fits really well with the music that my fans know already and I think they are going to love this too." http://www.moontripgraphics.com/rhydcoversq3avilg.gif

Rhydian with Brian May! :yahoo: :w00t: http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/8900/3446089721357a03.jpg That's such a wonderful picture! :wub:

Good News!!! :yahoo: :cheer: :cheer: Rhydian is singing on This Morning on ITV1 next Tuesday morning, that's July 19!!! :w00t: http://www.radiotimes.com/List​ingsS...03;fullpage.jsp I hope there will be a video about that performance posted on YT! http://cdn.content.sweetim.com/sim/cpie/emoticons/00020449.gifhttp://cdn.content.sweetim.com/sim/cpie/emoticons/00020449.gifhttp://cdn.content.sweetim.com/sim/cpie/emoticons/00020449.gif