We've moved!!

WE'VE MOVED!

noreply@blogger.com (In The Spotlight!) — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 20:39:32 PST

Hello Everyone!

In The Spotlight has moved and we've also got a new name.

Check out the new and improved POP Spotlight.

Make sure to save the address to your favourites.

http://popspotlight.blogspot.com/

Stay Tuned...

noreply@blogger.com (In The Spotlight!) — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:26:07 PST

Hello fellow readers and bloggers HAPPY NEW YEAR to you all!!

After thinking about this over the Holidays I've decided to move this blog into a new direction. For the time being In The Spotlight! will be on a hiatus while I work on creating a brand new blog.

Not to worry though, on the new blog I will continue to bring you the latest music and music videos from around the world along with some new features and content.

I will also continue to cover the same great artists as I have in the past and to bring you some new talent.

Stay Tuned...

Off For The Holidays...

noreply@blogger.com (In The Spotlight!) — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 14:36:20 PST

Hello Everyone!

The Holiday season here and it's time for me to take some well deserved time off to unwind, reflect on the past year and plan for the new one. This means that I will not be posting as often for the rest of the year, but I may drop by once in a while to check the comments, emails and maybe post a few things here and there but nothing too intricate.

I will start posting again in the year. I will also take this opportunity to revamp the blog and add a few new features for your enjoyment.

Thank you all for your support through 2007. Thanks for reading, thanks for the kind messages and emails.

Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!!

XOXO

Stay tuned...

NEW Music Video: Robyn - Be Mine

noreply@blogger.com (In The Spotlight!) — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:46:11 PST

Check out the latest video by Swedish Pop queen Robyn.

This one's for 'Be Mine' the third single from her self titled album Robyn.

As with the last single 'Handle Me' this is also the second video shot for this single.

Click here to watch the original version of 'Be Mine'.

I kinda I prefer the original version.

NEW Music Video: Sugababes - Change

noreply@blogger.com (In The Spotlight!) — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 16:53:32 PST

Here's the new Sugababes video for 'Change'. This is the second single from their latest album which is also named Change.

What do you think of it?

Spice Girls Tesco Commercial

noreply@blogger.com (In The Spotlight!) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 07:15:44 PST

Check out this super cute commercial by the Spice Girls for UK store chain Tesco.

Kylie Minogue LIVE On Star Academy

noreply@blogger.com (In The Spotlight!) — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 16:54:11 PST

Watch Kylie Minogue perform her latest single '2 Hearts' live on France's Star Academy.

Vive Kylie!

Victoria Beckham Gets Ugly

noreply@blogger.com (In The Spotlight!) — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 16:54:49 PST

Last night's episode of Ugly Betty was full of drama and surprises. This included a special guest appearance by Vera Wang and also by non other than Miss Victoria Beckham herself.

It's sweeps week and it shows. It was the best episode ever!

Watch the clip above to get a peak and look out for the episode rerun, no Posh fan should miss it!

Kylie To Showcase New Album On TV Special

noreply@blogger.com (In The Spotlight!) — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 19:45:28 PST

Kylie Minogue is set to showcase her new album "X" this Saturday night on Britain's ITV Network.

"The Kylie Show" (9:35pm Saturday 10/11; ITV1) will be a one-hour visual tour de force featuring songs from her new album "X" due for release later this month; offered alongside several of your favourite classic Kylie hits.

Every aspect of the show is especially made for this TV Special: never seen before! Each performance promises to be an extravaganza, presenting a combination of both live and video performances.

The show is set to deliver more than a few surprises, including some hilarious sketches filmed backstage. A word of warning though, some scenes may not be suitable for younger viewers, parental discretion is advised.

For more info click HERE.

Girls Aloud Mixed Up!

noreply@blogger.com (In The Spotlight!) — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 17:02:56 PST

There's some exciting news about the new Girls Aloud album!

If you're a fan you may already know there is both a standard edition as well as a Fan Edition but they have now revealed new details about Mixed Up!

This will be an extra, super exclusive megamix of a CD bursting with some of the greatest remixes of Girls Aloud tracks from over the last five years.

Super-DJs Jewels and Stone are behind the limited edition disc and have mixed up the following tracks:

The Show (Tony Lemezma Club Mix)
No Good Advice (Doublefunk Vocal Mix)
I Think We're Alone Now (Tony Lemezma Baubletastic Remix)
Sexy! No No No...(Tony Lemezma's 'Yes Yes Yes' Mix)
Something Kinda Ooooh (Tube City Remix)
Wake Me Up (Tony Lemezma's 'Love Affair')
Jump (Almighty Vocal Mix)
Biology (Tony Lemezma Remix)

But the ONLY way to get your hands on this CD is by ordering it throught Woolworths. When you go in to pre-order Tangled Up at Woolworths you will be given the option to buy for only £1.97 extra, this special collection of some of the Girls' greatest remixes all rolled into one.

I'm sure it'll be come available online at some point so look out for it.

Robotic Kylie's Collect Them All!

noreply@blogger.com (In The Spotlight!) — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 17:14:54 PST

To celebrate Kylie's return to the world of pop, over 40 exclusive Kylie "robotics" have been created .

They'll be given away one a day on the left hand side of her MySpace page, in the section marked Band Members.

All you have to do is make sure you right click on the robotic, select 'Save As', save it to your computer and then re-size it to use as your default image!

See if you can collect them all! I already got two :o)

There's also something else very exciting coming with them but you'll have to wait for that...

Click here to check them out.

Sugababes Announce New Single 'Change'

noreply@blogger.com (In The Spotlight!) — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 06:10:03 PST

The Sugababes have announced that the latest single to be taken from their No. 1 album 'Change' is the title track 'Change'.

'Change' the single will be released on December 17th and is a brilliant and very different follow up to their No. 1 single 'About You Know'.

BBC show Sound recently went backstage at the video shoot for the single, click here to take a sneaky peek at the set and find out from the girls themselves exactly what it takes to be a Sugababe (it's the whole episode of Sound on the link so if you just want the babes video bit fast forward to about 4min 22sec).

In the meantime you'll have to hang on until Friday November 16th to see the video in full when Channel 4 premier it just after midnight.

Mika Wins Big @ World Music Awards

noreply@blogger.com (In The Spotlight!) — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 18:26:38 PST

After the disappointment of not winning at the MTV EMA's, Mika more than made up for it by winning four awards at the World Music Awards in Monaco.

His awards were for Best-Selling New Artist, Best-Selling Male Entertainer, Best-Selling Pop/Rock Artist and Best-Selling British Artist.

Unfortunately he was sick with laryngitis and was unable to sing his runaway debut hit 'Grace Kelly', which makes reference to the Prince Albert of Monaco's mother, the Hollywood actress who became princess of the tiny principality upon her marriage in 1956.

Congratulations Mika!

Music Video: Enrique Iglesias - Tired Of Being Sorry

noreply@blogger.com (In The Spotlight!) — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 08:01:16 PST

If you watched America's Next Top Model last night you'll know that the contestants from this season got the opportunity to appear in Enrique Iglesias' latest video for 'Tired Of Being Sorry'.

Watch the original version above and click HERE to watch the Top Model version.

Oh Enrique, the things I'd do to you!

PS: I'm cheering for Heather to win this season.

Amy Winehouse Granted US Visa

noreply@blogger.com (In The Spotlight!) — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 07:01:15 PST

Embattled pop star Amy Winehouse has been granted a visa allowing her to enter the United States but will still not be making any of her previously scheduled appearances, her publicist confirmed to MTV News on Wednesday (November 7).

The "Rehab" singer was set to appear at the mtvU Woodie Awards on Thursday and as the musical guest on "Saturday Night Live" (which is now in reruns anyway, due to the writers' strike) this weekend.

Amy had previously been refused entry to the US after she, husband Blake Fielder-Civil and stylist Alex Foden were fined for possession of marijuana in Norway during her European tour last month.

Amy will next visit the States in January to kick off her U.S. tour.

Lily Allen Models Underwear Collection

noreply@blogger.com (In The Spotlight!) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 18:11:25 PST

Lily Allen has been signed up as the new face and body of Agent Provocateur lingerie.

The singer - who recently slimmed down from a UK dress size 12 to a size 8 - will follow in the footsteps of Kate Moss, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Dita Von Teese when her campaign for the company, shot last weekend, is released next spring.

An insider said: "The owners of Agent Provocateur, Joe Corre and Serena Rees, are delighted. They feel her natural look will appeal to a lot of women. She's in amazing shape since she lost the weight, and the pictures of her are absolutely incredible."

Lily - who reportedly received a whopping six-figure sum for the deal - has put her weight loss down to hypnosis.

She said recently: "After the hypnotism I want to go to the gym every day otherwise I feel really bad. I just want to get more toned and healthy. I'm really good at the moment - I've never been happier."

And the 22-year-old singer also credited new boyfriend Chemical Brothers star Ed Simons for helping her shed the weight, giggling: "Me losing weight is down to love. I probably shouldn't say the word love, actually. I'm in 'like'. We like each other a lot!"

But Lily insists she will never take her weight loss to extremes and has vowed to always stay a healthy weight.

She said: "I'll never be a size 0 catwalk model. I have absolutely no interest in that, at all."

Kylie Minogue Launches Social Network

noreply@blogger.com (In The Spotlight!) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:59:26 PST

Kylie Minogue has launched her own cross platform social network called Kylie Konnect -www.kyliekonnect.com

Kylie’s record label, Parlophone, teamed up with New Visions Mobile to create the application that will allow fans to create their profile, upload images and blogs and connect with other Kylie fans across the globe via their mobile or web browser in a seamless user experience.

Dan Duncombe, Head of Digital at Parlophone says "Kylie Konnect is for new and old fans alike; they can link directly to Kylie’s profile, leave their blog, upload photos and share their experiences with other Kylie fans. Kylie’s blog will regularly be updated, offering exclusive music, news, tour information and more, with fans able to download exclusive behind the scenes footage and have a chance to win 'money can’t buy’ prizes"

"Kylie Konnect is a great way of engaging fans wherever they are in the world, using multi platforms and great content."

Fans around the world can access Kylie Konnect at www.kyliekonnect.com either through their mobile or web browser, join the network and download mobile content such as full tracks and realtones.

Lily Allen Slams Victoria Beckham

noreply@blogger.com (In The Spotlight!) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 07:31:54 PST

Just when I thought Lily Allen had renounced her outspoken ways here she is now trashing Victoria Beckham for being such a media whore.

The 'Smile' singer is sick of seeing the Spice Girl on the cover of all the magazines when she has nothing to promote but herself.

Lily fumed: "It does make me laugh when I see pictures of Victoria Beckham on the front of some magazines. I think, 'You are not promoting anything, you don't need the money, so it's all about being famous.'

"I can never imagine my life being about being famous. I make music, that's what I'm there for. I would never go out and court publicity."

The 22-year-old star also hit out at the notion stars like Britney Spears, Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan should be role models to their fans.

She added to You magazine: "I don't understand this idea that people like Britney Spears, Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan are regarded as role models for young girls. I mean, just look at them, why would you want to look up to them? What happened to mothers, sisters and aunts as role models?"

Lily has often said that she doesn't want to be seen a role model herself.

Despite her comments, Lily claims she is no longer interested in attacking her fellow celebrities.

The British pop star explained: "I find that as I am happier and happier I can't bring myself to bitch anymore.

"I've gone completely the other way and I think it must be because I am so happy and confident in myself."

I'm sure this won't be the last time we hear of her trashing other artists. That girl just can't keep her mouth shut, and I love her for it.

Amy Winehouse Trashes Hotel Room

noreply@blogger.com (In The Spotlight!) — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:05:54 PST

Apparently things started to get real crazy for Amy Winehouse even before she went on stage for her disappointing performance at the MTV EMA's this past week.

According to MusicNews.Com the "Rehab" singer - who was in Munich, Germany, for the glitzy awards ceremony last Thursday - totally lost her temper and caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to her room by throwing a plate of the pasta at the wall just hours before the big event.

Earlier that day Snoop Dogg who was hosting the show arranged to pay her a visit in her hotel room to meet her. He got there with his entourage just as she was starting to wreck her room.

A source said: "About 90 minutes before the show, Snoop said he wanted to see Amy. When we got there, she was in a bad way. Everyone, including her management, just stood there as she threw spaghetti on the walls.

"She then started kicking the walls and throwing whatever she could get her hands on - even the tables and chairs. Then she started cutting up the rug.

Snoop was just standing there open-mouthed, he couldn't believe what he was seeing."

Amy's people were left speechless by her actions and have no idea what triggered her rage.

Amy, who was in the running for Album of the Year, Most Addictive Track and Best UK and Ireland Act, was snubbed by the public vote.

She did however collect the coveted Artists' Choice prize, voted for by her peers.

Oh Amy, you're so crazy.

A Message From Kylie

noreply@blogger.com (In The Spotlight!) — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 18:36:04 PST

There's been rumours that Kylie would be cancelling an upcoming tour in support of her new album and here's what she has to say about it on her official website:

“We would like to make it clear that the report in today’s Daily Mail that Kylie has cancelled a forthcoming tour on doctor’s orders is completely false.

When asked, Kylie has said on numerous occasions that she loves touring and that she might tour again in the near future. There were and are no dates currently confirmed. If and when dates are confirmed they will be announced in the normal manner.

Thus, reports in the Daily Mail that Kylie has cancelled a tour are not true for the simple reason that no tour had been booked.

Kylie has not been told by her doctors that touring “could seriously harm her health”. She did not give the quotes reported in the Mail today. And touring is something that she is still considering for the future. Her health remains excellent and she is in the middle of promoting her new single and album.

Her representatives have asked the Mail to print a prominent apology for today’s highly damaging story.”

Christina Aguilera Confirms Pregnancy

noreply@blogger.com (In The Spotlight!) — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 18:00:16 PST

So, Christina Aguilera has finally 'fessed up.

After months of silence, the singer has finally confirmed that she will "enter into mommyhood" next year, according to People.com.

Though her baby bump has been prominent for months, Christina has kept hush hush about expecting her first child with husband Jordan Bratman.

Like, duh! About time.

Sugabes Live @ Swarovski Fashion Rocks 2007

noreply@blogger.com (In The Spotlight!) — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 16:53:38 PST

Not only did the Sugababes have the pleasure to close off the Swarovski Fashion Rocks 2007 but they were also introduced by non other than Miss Whitney Houston. And they brought the crowd to their feet. But wait, there's more! They were also joined on stage by another music legend, I won't tell you whom, just watch :o)

Mika Live @ MTV EMAs 2007

noreply@blogger.com (In The Spotlight!) — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 16:38:04 PST

Unfortunately MIKA was not successful in his nominations at the MTV EMA last Thursday but he did put in a stellar performance of "Grace Kelly" which you can watch again here.

Roisin Murphy Live @ Swarovski Fashion Rocks 2007

noreply@blogger.com (In The Spotlight!) — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 16:51:09 PST

Watch Roisin Murphy perform "Overpowered" for Gucci - live at Swarovski Fashion Rocks for The Prince's Trust.

Amy Winehouse Wins Artists' Choice @ MTV EMAs 2007

noreply@blogger.com (In The Spotlight!) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:45:06 PST

Amy Winehouse stumbled through her performance at the MTV Europe Music Awards on Thursday (November 1) shortly after giving a very brief acceptance speech when she won the Artists' Choice honor. The singer who was announced as a last-minute addition to the show when she canceled her planned performance at the mtvU Woodie Awards on November 8 gave a brief "thanks" when she accepted the award, and later appeared to have difficulty remembering the words to her own song and danced unsteadily as she performed.