LEON JACKSON'S NEW ALBUM WILL BLOW FANS AWAY!

Dannii Minogue has claimed fans will be "blown away" by the forthcoming Leon Jackson album, when it is released this Autumn.

Dannii said, "I last saw Leon at the Glamour Awards. I was collecting an award, so it was cool to have him there with me," Dannii is quoted as saying.

"Leon is in the studio recording songs for his debut album. His voice has developed so much - his fans will be blown away. Andy has also had him pumping iron in the gym - so the girls are in for a real treat!"

Leon will release his debut album in October.

We can't wait . . .

SHANADOO - JAPANESE BOY!

Popplastic's eagled eyed Scottish correspondent PopMaximus in his never ending quest for perfect pop has discovered Shanadoo and their amazing version of Japanese Boy during a recent stint at the alter of Pop that is PopJustice.

Shanadoo (sounds like Xanadu) are a Japanese girlgroup signed an A&Rd in Germany. They do remind us a bit of the fabulous I.N.G.



Ooo I miss my Japenese boy . . .

FUTURE SOUND OF LONDON

The power of YouTube!

You hear/see a music video on MTV in the mid 90's, scribble it down on a piece of paper, lose the the bit of paper then find it again 10 years later, then you instantly check it out and listen to it again!

We love YouTube!

The Future Sound Of London - My Kingdom


Even though sometimes you do think to yourself, What did I ever see in that?

Obviously not the case with FSOL, we loved it just as much as the first time 'round, well, at least we did after listening a couple of times. It's go to be Choral chanting that does it.

YouTube, Broadcast yourself . . .

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MADGE!

50 and still amazing!

Madonna, Queen of Pop turns 50.

Madonna, we salute you!

Here's a few of our favourite Madge moments...

Madonna - Gone


Madonna - Like A Prayer


Madonna - Frozen


Madonna - The Power of Good Bye


50 more years . . .

SO TERRY WOGAN!

ERM, WE MEAN,

SO GRAHAM NORTON!

TV presenter, Graham Norton, is all set to replace Terry Wogan on Eurovision next year according to The Sun.

Terry recently announced that he would no longer be happy to present the BBC’s coverage of the competition after Andy Abrahams disappointment this year.

‘The BBC need an alternative and Graham is their man. He is currently talking to bosses about the Song For Europe show, which will run some time in March next year,’ said an insider to The Sun.

‘Execs have big plans for the show and want to make it more glitzy, with one eye on X Factor.’
(UnrealityTV 15/08/08)

Goodbye Terry, long live Eurovision . . .

BIG BROTHER!

Big Brother fever is gripping the nation again (apparently).

But, the best thing about Big Brother is the theme music...

We love it (2005 version being our all time favourite)...

The 2005 Big Brother Theme Tune


Here's a fuller version...

Big Brother UK Theme Tune (Vocal Mix)


Big Brother UK theme music is by Paul Oakenfold and Andy Gray working under the name ElementFour.

Big Brother house, this is Popplastic please do not swear . . .

LEON JACKSON - NEW LOOK!

OMG! Heat Exclusive!


X Factor winner Leon Jackson might have been hiding away in a recording studio for the past few months, but by the look of things, he hasn’t just been working on his music. As you can see from this behind-the-scenes video – filmed while Leon was doing a torso-revealing photo shoot – the cheeky Scot has got a sexy new image which includes a much better hair do, and – gasp – a hint of a six pack. So what do you think of Leon’s new style, are you loving it or not?
(Posted by heatworld on Tuesday 12 Aug 2008, Filed under: Leon Jackson)


Check out Leon's new look here!

Lookin' good . . .

WELLARD BREATHES HER LAST!

Wellard pops her clogs!

Eastenders superdog Wellard has breathed her last breath. After 14 years on the soap Wellard passed away earlier this evening. Bianca Jackson was forced to take Wellard to the vet after Whitney found her unconscious on the floor of their house. The vet told her "she's dying and will had to be put down".

Wellard at his best


Wellard's final moments on earth were accompanied by East17's Stay Another Day. Tears were shed at Popplastic Towers. A fitting tribute, a number 1 song for a number 1 dog!

East 17 - Stay Another Day


R.I.P Wellard (Oct 1994 - Aug 2008) . . .

THE X-FACTOR 2008!

The new series of X-Factor is about to begin!!! The latest series features the all new X-Factor Judge Cheryl Cole (see how she seamlessly blends in with her fellow judges) after Sharon's bust up with the show.

We thought we'd take a look back at some of our favourite X Factor, Popidol etc etc winning songs from the past (in no particular order).

Shayne Ward and That's My Goal...

Shayne Ward - That's My Goal


It started with Popstars and we loved Hearsay's Pure and Simple...

Hearsay - Pure & Simple


BBC1's attempt at a reality pop show gave us David Sneddon, he even wrote it himself...

David Sneddon - Stop Living The Lie


International superstar, Leona Lewis and her "A Moment Like This"...

Leona Lewis - A Moment Like This


Popstars the Rivals victors, Girls Aloud!

Girls Aloud - Sound of the Underground


We Loved (with a capital "L") Michelle McManus...

Michelle McManus - All This Time


Now we know they didn't win so obviously didn't perform the winning song but Hope's rendition of Hurt has to be one of our all time favourite X-Factor moments...

Hope - Hurt


We nearly forgot (how could we), Will Young (it was so long ago)...

Will Young - Evergreen


and of course Popplastic's very own Leon Jackson...

Leon Jackson - When You Believe


Ooops did we forget Steve Brookstein, No . . .

GEORGIAN INVASSION!

Popplastic are appalled by the hostile and aggressive actions of The Russian Federation and their invasion of Georgia.

Our thoughts are with the people of Georgia and hope the title of their 2008 Eurovision song might have some significance.

Eurovision 2008 - Georgia Diana Gurckaya - Peace Will Come


Chechnya, kettle, pot, black . . .

AVENUE!

Avenue, the five-piece boyband that hit the headlines two years ago when they were thrown off The X Factor because they already had a management deal are set to release their debut single on August 25.

They have now signed to Island Records, home of Amy Winehouse, Mika and Sugababes, and will be given the biggest push of any boy band in recent years.

Here's the new single, Last Goodbye...

Avenue - Last Goodbye


Ain't no headlights on the road tonight, the real Last Goodbye. . .

BBC OLYMPIC GAMES ADVERT!

The BBC advert for the Olympic Games is based upon the traditional Chinese folk story 'Journey to the West'. The animation and music were specially produced by Jamie Hewlett and Damon Albarn.

Olympics 2008 Monkey Movie - BBC Sport


Find out more about it here.

There's also an album.

Free Tibet . . .

KEANE - SPIRALLING

KEANE - SPIRALLING

DOWNLOAD IT FOR FREE THIS WEEK!

Spiralling - Keane


Spiralling is available to download free for one week, fom August 4th. According to frontman Tom Chaplin, the song is “a train of thought about human endeavour, built on an outrageous groove” .It was one of the tracks the band recorded during sessions for their third album, 'Perfect Symmetry', which is out this October.

Download it here.

What a bargain!

Three for a pound . . .

KATY PERRY

Katy Perry - A hot new Popplastic discovery!

Katy Perry apparently came over all tearful after finding out Madonna was one of her fans.

The I Kissed A Girl singer described the moment she found out the Queen of Pop liked her song Ur So Gay as "insane".

"It was insane. I freaked out. My eyes swelled up with fluid, with tears, but I didn't cry. I was just very excited," she said.

The singer then revealed that the admiration was mutual and that Madonna would be her ideal dinner date.

Here she is in action...

Ur So Gay - Katy Perry


I Kissed A Girl- Kate Perry


We like her too Madge . . .

MORE NEWTON!

More Newton from Popplastic's ProvoLaineyPop!!!!

Newton - Were All Alone

NEWTON - SKY HIGH!

OMG "Laineypop" you are the Queen of Pop!

What a top Pop tip!


LaineyPop you've blown it all Sky High with this, it's amazing!

Newton's Sky High was brought to you directly from Popplastics very own correspondent direct from the Province - LaineyPop (Chucky-are-newton).

Newton - Sky High


We think it got a bit of the "rhythm is a dancer" about it.

Here's more from Newton....

Newton - Sometimes When We Touch


Newton, you make us feel sky high . . .

MISS POTTER

Whilst hunting for the latest episode of Marple on Sunday night Popplastic stumbled upon the closing credits of BBC1's Miss Potter and we were immediately entranced by the music. After a quick google we discovered it was, When You Taught Me How To Dance by Katie Melua. It was so good we just had to share it...

When You Taught Me How To Dance - Katie Melua


BTW Marple, there will only ever be one Miss Marple . . .

ANDY BINNED!

Hallelujah!!!

All praise the Gods of Pop, our prayers have been answered, Andy Abraham has given up his pop career (did he have one!) to concentrate on a new life as a property developer.

We would normally celebrate with a fab track at this point but there weren't any, so we'll make do with Eurovision's "Even If" . . .

Andy Abraham - Even If


The world of pop will never be the same again, YAH!!!

SONY ERICSSON AD!

We've just seen the latest Sony Ericsson ad, we love it!

Another adtastic track....

Sony Ericsson - Summer Pictures


Apparently it's by the Kinks, not exactly Popplastic regulars!

The Kinks - People Take Pictures Of Each Other


Here's another poptastic Sony ad with a fab tune!

Sony Ericsson Domino Ad


Take a picture . . .

POWER TO KATIE PRICE!

We at Popplastic are voicing our support for katie Price!



Katie Price was excluded from the Cartier International Polo event last weekend. More than 35,000 people attended the event but Katie was told she was unwelcome.

Katie described her exclusion from the Polo event as “pure snobbery”. In a blog Price said: "So the Cartier Polo International was happy to invite a man convicted of assault on an elderly couple, dozens of aristocrats and an assortment of would-be actresses in minuscule dresses. But it wouldn't have me." She said: "Unless you're a toff or a wannabe actress, organisers don't want to know."

Katie, we couldn't agree with you more and are proud to support you!

Lets have a bit of Katie and Peter . . .

Katie & Peter - A Whole New World


Katie we love you . . .