Callum.

Great vocals from Ana's side!

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Ever spent a night in hospital? This article is probably too short to cover the number of nights I've spent in hospital. I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease at 13 and then I had breast cancer at 34. Hospitals don't scare me, which is good, because I never know when I'm going to have to go in. But I feel comfortable if my mum's there. Do you worry about your weight? At the beginning of my career I was told to lose weight. I lost way too much, and because of my Crohn's disease my intestines collapsed. For me, healthy eating is the best thing, because the more frequently you diet the more you mess up your metabolism. I'm quite energetic so I lose weight on tour. Any notable accidents? No, but all of my diseases have been a huge surprise. Instead of people knowing you've broken your leg and saying, "She'll be fine – we'll go to the party in an hour", they're like, "Oh my God, that child is dying." What exercise do you take? The one that really seems to work is Bikram yoga. I've had sciatica and I had a tough time getting my body out of the atrophy caused by cancer, radiation and surgeries. Yoga really helped reprogramme my body. What's your attitude to smoking? I'm not for it, but I'm not against people who smoke. I'm not a hater. I find most smokers are very considerate, unless they smoke cigars – they're puffing away next to you and you're like, "Yo dude, seriously, I can't see. My retina is gone." Are you happy? Yes. There are things in life that are going to get you down, but how long you stay there and who you take down with you is choice, and I choose to be happy. How do you feel about cosmetic surgery? I have, on occasion, used Botox, but I still look like Anastacia, there is is still a part of me that doesn't look like a plastic person. I don't want to be 50 and smooth, though. There's a point, I have a feeling, when you realise that age is natural and that's OK. NHS or private? I live in America most of the time, so private. You can get a shoe on sale, but there's no need to find a discount on a doctor. Source: Guardian.co.uk

They're in Liverpool tonight!

ACT ONE GIRLS ( CHORUS ONLY) I’M EVERY WOMAN by Chaka Khan ONE DAY IN YOUR LIFE INDEPENDANCE THE BEAT GOES ON by Sonny & Cher AIN’T TOO PROUD TO BEG by The Temptations SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED by Stevie Wonder CAN’T TURN YOU LOOSE by Otis Redding/ SOUL MAN by Blues Brothers 60’S MEDLEY STOP IN THE NAME OF LOVE by The Supremes/ BABY LOVE by The Supremes/YOU KEEP ME HANGING ON by The Supremes DANCING IN THE STREET by Martha & the Vandellas MERCY by Duffy RESPECT by Aretha Franklin DANCERS – VOGUE by Madonna/ BILLIE JEAN by Michael Jackson/ SCREAM by Michael & Janet Jackson/ RHYTHM NATION by Janet Jackson I FEEL FOR YOU by Chaka Khan I’M OUTTA LOVE PROUD MARY by Tina Turner ACT TWO LADY MARMALADE by Patte LaBelle HOT LEGS by Rod Stewart – DANCERS AIN’T NOBODY by Chaka Khan GIRLS/HOT STUFF by Donna Summer LEFT OUTSIDE ALONE SHOUT by Lulu THROUGH THE FIRE by Chaka Khan NO MORE TEARS (ENOUGH IS ENOUGH) by Barbara Straisand & Donna Summer DISCO INFERNO by Tina Turner /NIGHT FEVER by The Bee Gees/ I WILL SURVIVE by Gloria Gaynor ANGELS by Robbie Williams RELIGHT MY FIRE by Take That & Lulu GIRLS OUTRO Major credit to anastaciafanclub.at

Heavy rotation

Hey guys, how are you all? looking forward to the first HCTG concert tonight?

www.anastacia-elegance.com has posted scans of a new interview from Celebs Magazine. Check it out!

Stalemate!

Anastacia will be attending this years Royal Variety Performance, Chaka Khan and Lulu are also on the list so whether they perform together is yet to be seen. This is fantastic news as it will be watched by millions! The show will be hosted at The Opera House Theatre, in Blackpool's Winter Gardens on December 7th 2009 and it will be televised around the world. Source: Blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Anastacia has been featured in a video for Norwood, the learning disabilities charity that changes people's lives. Visit the website here: www.norwood.org.uk

By Nick McGrath HERE Come The Girls featuring Lulu, Chaka Khan and Anastacia starts touring on November 21 (www.herecomethegirls.org) Best ever holiday? With my husband Wayne before we were married. It was to this wonderful place in Mexico called Manzanillio where he’d planned what must have been the most romantic trip ever. We stayed in this incredible mansion with its own private beach beneath this tropical cliff. He arranged massages after cocktails, yacht trips and rose petals on the bed. It was unbelievably romantic and he didn’t even propose. That was six months later. What’s your worst ever holiday? I’ve been lucky enough to have stayed in some of the world’s most beautiful places even before my singing career and there’s nowhere I’ve been that I’ve not been able to take something positive from. What gadgets do you take with you? I’m such an expert traveller now I don’t call it a hotel I call it a home-tel. I create my own little cocoon by recreating the scents that make me feel at home so I’ll always pack a candle, perhaps from Jo Malone or Molton Brown. What’s the best book you’ve read on holiday? Books exercise my brain more than I’d like on vacation so DVDs always work for me – about crime or medicine like CSI, Bones or ER. How do you spend your time on holiday? I’m not, “Oh great, let’s go skiing,” I’m from Chicago so I know all about sub zero temperatures. My relaxing break is sitting in the sun with a cocktail in my hand. Where would you like to revisit? I had a nice trip in the Algarve in Portugal. The weather was amazing and I enjoyed the culture. Where are you going next? My husband’s kids live in London so we’ll be spending Christmas there but if I really had to choose I’m definitely a fan of spending Christmas under a palm tree. Source: Stacey452 / Express.co.uk

Favourite song: Left outside alone Favourite video: Left outside alone Favourite performance: Heavy on my heart @ La Azotea Favourite interview: TV Total 2002/2004 + Rove Live 2004 Favourite tour: Live at last 2005 Favourite album: Anastacia Favourite moment/quote: The making of you'll never be alone, there's a few in that clip! You can also add whatever you want to the list.

Hey guys, how are you all? Sorry haven't been on here much, just had a bad week.

The official HCTG website has updated a bit and they've included a new press pic! http://i35.tinypic.com/2nq8snq.jpg http://www.herecomethegirls.org

I love you'll be fine! it might be boring to you but everyone has different opinions! ;)

Left outside alone I call it love You'll be fine Heavy rotation One day in your life

And a new promo pic: http://hangout.altsounds.com/news/111982-b...-anastacia.html LIVE HEADLINE DATE FEATURING A SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE FROM ANASTACIA SHEPHERD’S BUSH EMPIRE 2ND NOVEMBER 2009 SINGLE: ‘STALEMATE’ feat. ANASTACIA Out on 25th October 2009 on Island Records Ben’s Brother will headline London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire on 2nd November 2009, a week after the release of their brand new single ‘Stalemate’ featuring Anastacia out on 26thOctober 2009 through the legendary Island Records. It has just been confirmed that Anastacia will also appear as a live guest at Shepherd’s Bush Empire, performing alongside Jamie Hartman on the forthcoming single ‘Stalemate’. Written by Jamie Hartman and Camilla Boler, Jamie Hartman is accompanied on vocals by the little lady with the big voice – global multi million album selling artist Anastacia. This duet extends Jamie Hartman’s long list of collaborations and co-writes, including, Joss Stone, Jason Mraz, Paul Young, Will Young, Natalie Imbruglia, Emma Bunton, Lemar, Beverley Knightand N-Dubz. Jamie contacted Anastacia to find out what she thought of the single ‘Stalemate’ and she instantly fell in love with it. Anastacia says, “I loved the song the moment I heard it and have been thrilled to add my vocals and have the opportunity to work with Jamie." Jamie Hartman says on the new single, “Anastacia is an amazing singer and a great performer - it was a total pleasure working with her and I'm looking forward to performing with her live!” Powerful, melody laden, vibrant and boasting immaculate lyrics, ‘Stalemate’ is possibly the best song ever written by Ivor Novello nominated Jamie Hartman and highlights his undeniable talent for writing the catchiest songs. Having played V festival this year and previously scoring a stellar 4 star live review in The Times, Ben’s Brother are a must-see live. The full list of upcoming Live dates are – 31st October Gloucester, Guildhall 2nd November London, Shepherds Bush Empire 4th November Southampton, Brook Tickets for London’s Shepherd’s Bush are priced at £12 and can be purchased at http://www.o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk/ or www.bensbrother.com

Love it <3

Official music video: Lovee it <3

Anastacia is performing Stalemate live with Ben's Brother next Friday (October 23rd) on ITV1's UK chat show This Morning. Can't wait, the promotion is starting! Credits: Dontdarewatch

Anastacia is performing Stalemate live with Ben's Brother next Friday (October 23rd) on ITV1's UK chat show This Morning. Can't wait, the promotion is starting! Credits: Dontdarewatch

It's being broadcast at midnight tonight on The Box again, thanks Stephen!

PREVIEW OF STALEMATE, AMAZING! http://www.thebox.co.uk/videos/57-Ben_s_Br...cia_-Stalemate_

Music = Universal Look = Wayne/Anastacia (Ana said Wayne influenced her new look) I've still stuck by her though, and I'm glad I did, I won't stop being a fan because of one bad era, she's returning to the way she used to be and please, Universal, if you read this, let her!