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Jedward
John and Edward Grimes (born 16 October 1991), collectively known as Jedward (a portmanteau of their first names), are an Irish singing and television presenting duo. They are identical twins who first appeared as John & Edward in the sixth series of ''The X Factor'' in 2009, generating a phenomenon of ironic popularity described as "the Jedward paradox". They finished in sixth place and were managed by Louis Walsh, who was their mentor during ''The X Factor''. Jedward have released four studio albums: ''Planet Jedward'' (2010), ''Victory'' (2011), '' Young Love'' (2012), and ''Voice of a Rebel'' (2019). Their first two albums went double platinum in Ireland. They have released several singles, including "Under Pressure (Ice Ice Baby)", " Bad Behaviour", "Lipstick", with which they represented Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Düsseldorf, and "Waterline", with which they represented Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku. Jedward are also known for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celebrity Big Brother (British Series 19)
''Celebrity Big Brother 19'', also known as ''Celebrity Big Brother: All-Stars vs. New Stars'', was the nineteenth series of the Television in the United Kingdom, British reality television series ''Celebrity Big Brother (British TV series), Celebrity Big Brother'', hosted by Emma Willis and narrated by Marcus Bentley. The series launched on 3 January 2017 and concluded after 32 days on 3 February 2017, making it the joint longest celebrity series to date along with ''Celebrity Big Brother 17 (UK), Celebrity Big Brother 17''. The series was shown on Channel 5 (UK), Channel 5 in the United Kingdom and 3e (channel), 3e in Ireland. Rylan Clark-Neal continues to present the spin-off show ''Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side''. It is the twelfth celebrity series and eighteenth series of ''Big Brother'' overall to air on Channel 5 (UK), Channel 5. With eighteen housemates, this series has the most housemates since the show began in Celebrity Big Brother 1 (UK), 2001. It also mark ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
OMG! Jedward's Dream Factory
''OMG! Jedward's Dream Factory'' is an Irish children's reality television series starring pop duo Jedward. In each episode, Jedward helped to fulfil the wishes of children who had written in to the show. The wishes involve such activities as meeting players from Manchester United, swimming with a dolphin, interviewing TV presenter Ryan Tubridy, meeting pop group The Saturdays and reading the television news, as well as wishes involving Jedward themselves. Every episode begins with a musical performance from Jedward. The first series was nominated for best Children's/Youth Programme in the 2012 Irish Film & Television Academy Awards and won best Online PR Campaign in the 2012 Bord Gáis Energy Social Media Awards. The second series was nominated for best Children's/Youth Programme in the 2013 Irish Film & Television Academy Awards The first series of ''OMG! Jedward's Dream Factory'' began broadcast on Christmas Day 2011, playing every day until 3 January. The second series also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young Love (Jedward Album)
''Young Love'' is the third studio album by Irish pop duo Jedward. The album was released on 22 June 2012. In January 2012, Jedward began recording material for their third studio album, including their 2012 Eurovision Song Contest entry "Waterline". This recording was done at Wendy House Productions, in West London. The rest of the album was recorded in March at a studio in Sweden. ''Young Love'' is a concept album recounting the story of a relationship, from its beginning to end. In 2012 the album was given Gold certification in Ireland. Singles * "Waterline" was released as the album's lead single on 24 February 2012. It also served as the duo's entry for Ireland in the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest. The song premiered on 9 February 2012 to positive reception. "Waterline" was not formally named as a track of ''Young Love'' until May. The single has two music videos - one produced by RTÉ, using footage of Jedward's Eurosong experience, and a second, filmed by John and Edward th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Planet Jedward
''Planet Jedward'' is the debut studio album by Irish pop duo Jedward. The album was released on 16 July 2010. The album charted at No. 1 in Ireland and No. 17 in the UK. Critical reaction was largely negative. Background The album was released via Absolute Records, a minor subsidiary of the Universal Music Group label. However, the twins' debut single, "Under Pressure (Ice Ice Baby)", had been released by Sony Music. The album itself consists entirely of cover versions. Following the duo's Eurovision success in May 2011, a version of ''Planet Jedward'' was released across Europe in July, mainly consisting of previously unheard tracks from the duo's second studio album, ''Victory''. This version of the album also included their Eurovision Song Contest 2011 entry, "Lipstick". In 2010, the original album was certified double platinum in Ireland, meaning that between 30,000 and 44,999 copies had been sold in the country as of the date of the certification. In the UK, the album ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celebrity Big Brother (British Series 8)
''Celebrity Big Brother 2011'', also known as ''Celebrity Big Brother 8'', was the eighth series of the British reality television series ''Celebrity Big Brother''. It was the first series of ''Celebrity Big Brother'' to air on Channel 5, and the first celebrity series not to air in January since '' Celebrity Big Brother 2'', which was broadcast in November 2002. The series launched on 18 August 2011, and ended after 22 days on 8 September 2011, making it the shortest Channel 5 series. It was followed by the twelfth regular series, which launched the following night after the final. Davina McCall did not return to host the main show, and was replaced by former winner Brian Dowling. Emma Willis presented the spin-off show ''Big Brother's Bit on the Side'', alongside Jamie East and Alice Levine. Marcus Bentley returned as commentator for the live shows and highlights whilst also providing voice over for viewer competitions. In keeping with the celebrity theme, the first edition o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lipstick (Jedward Song)
"Lipstick" is a song by Irish pop duo Jedward. It is written by Danish songwriters Lars Jensen and Martin Larsson and British lyricist Dan Priddy. It is Jedward's third single and the first song released from their second studio album, ''Victory'' and is best known as Ireland's entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 held in Düsseldorf, Germany. Background "Lipstick" was recorded during December 2010 and January 2011 and was selected as Ireland's Eurovision entry on 11 February 2011, following the performance of five songs on the Irish national selection heat. A digital release of the single was made available that same day, with a physical release of the single appearing on 28 February. The song was performed live in the second half of the second Eurovision semi-final on 12 May. Jedward qualified for the final, which took place on 14 May. They performed in sixth position on the night and finished 8th out of the 25 competing countries, giving Ireland its best result in e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Victory (Jedward Album)
''Victory'' is the second studio album by Irish pop duo Jedward. The album was released on 5 August 2011 in Ireland and on 15 August 2011 in the United Kingdom. It was the 18th best selling album in Ireland in the year 2011. It was also certified double platinum in Ireland that year, thus becoming the duo's second consecutive album to receive that certification in their home country. Background Jedward began recording tracks for the album in January 2011. In February 2011, it was announced that the pair would be representing Ireland at the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest, after winning a nationwide competition against four other acts. The pair announced the song they would representing with would be "Lipstick", a song recorded for their upcoming second studio album. "Lipstick" was subsequently released as the album's lead single in February 2011. In the final of the competition, Jedward scored 119 points and finished 8th, giving Ireland its best result in eleven years. The single w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Under Pressure (Ice Ice Baby)
"Under Pressure (Ice Ice Baby)" is the debut single by Irish pop duo Jedward. The song is a medley of "Under Pressure", originally recorded in 1981 by Queen and David Bowie, and the 1990 Vanilla Ice single "Ice Ice Baby". "Ice Ice Baby" originally sampled the bassline from "Under Pressure". Vanilla Ice also provides vocals for the track. The song was released as a digital download in the UK on 31 January 2010, followed by a physical release on 15 February 2010. The song was also simultaneously released in Ireland. This is the duo's only single to be released on the Sony Music label. The physical release of the single included a double-sided poster and full lyrics. The single peaked at No. 1 on the Irish Singles Chart, followed by an entry at No. 2 in the UK Singles Chart. Track listing # "Under Pressure (Ice Ice Baby)" (Radio Edit) (featuring Vanilla Ice) — 3:41 # "Under Pressure (Ice Ice Baby)" (Karaoke Version) (featuring Vanilla Ice) — 3:41 Promotion Jedward first perf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waterline (song)
"Waterline" is a song by Irish pop duo Jedward. It was written by Swedish songwriter Nick Jarl and Swedish-based American songwriter Sharon Vaughn. It is best known as Ireland's entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 held in Baku, Azerbaijan. Background In early 2012, "Waterline" was chosen as the song for Jedward in their bid to represent Ireland at Eurovision 2012. The song was first broadcast on ''Mooney'' on 9 February 2012 alongside the other four songs against which it was to compete in the national final. It was then performed on the Irish national final on 24 February 2012. Performed fifth out of five songs, it was announced as the winner at the end of the show. The song qualified for the Eurovision final from the first semi-final, coming in 6th place of the 10 qualifiers. The song eventually finished in 19th place with 46 points. In June 2012, "Waterline" was listed as the opening track of Jedward's '' Young Love'' album. "Waterline" was included in music blog P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jedward's Big Adventure
''Jedward's Big Adventure'' is a children's television programme airing on CBBC. It is hosted by Irish twins Jedward (John and Edward Grimes) and follows them as they visit various UNESCO The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) aimed at promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, sciences and culture. It ... historical sites around the United Kingdom. Each teaming up with celebrity guests, the twins are tasked with learning as much about each site as possible, before leading a tour of real tourists and passing on what they've learned. Two series of five episodes each were produced and broadcast, whilst a third series was extended to 10 episodes, broadcast in January 2014. Premise Each episode sees the twins taken on guided tours around various historical landmarks where there are given facts to learn. After this, each twin is given a celebrity help ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bad Behaviour (song)
"Bad Behaviour" is the second single from Irish pop duo Jedward's second studio album, ''Victory''. The single was released on 1 July 2011 in Ireland, and 4 July 2011 in the UK. The single peaked at #1 on the Irish Singles Chart. Music video The music video for "Bad Behaviour" premiered on YouTube on 29 June 2011. The video was filmed on 14 May 2011 and was directed by American music video director Rage. With a premise inspired by the films ''Home Alone'' and ''Risky Business'', John and Edward play two brothers who throw a chaotic party when their parents go away for the weekend. The video received its first television play on 4Music on 30 June. American gossip blogger Perez Hilton Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr. (born March 23, 1978), known professionally as Perez Hilton, is an American blogger, columnist, and media personality. His blog is known for posts covering gossip items about celebrities, and for posting tabloid p ... makes a cameo appearance in the video. Track ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eurovision Song Contest 2011
The Eurovision Song Contest 2011 was the 56th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It took place in Düsseldorf, Germany, following the country's victory at the with the song "Satellite" by Lena. Organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and host broadcasters Arbeitsgemeinschaft Rundfunkanstalten Deutschland (ARD) and Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR), the contest was held at the Düsseldorf Arena and consisted of two semi-finals on 10 and 12 May, and a final on 14 May 2011. The three live shows were presented by German comedians Anke Engelke and Stefan Raab, and television presenter Judith Rakers. Forty-three countries participated in the contest, equalling the record of the 2008 edition. Four countries returned to the contest this year; Austria returned after their last participation in , Hungary returned after their last participation in , San Marino returned after their very first participation in . Italy also returned to the contest after their last participatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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