The Take That boys arrive at Cawdor Church for Mark Owen's Wedding to Emma Ferguson. Sunday 8th November 2009
segunda-feira, novembro 09, 2009
Mark Owen's Wedding!
The Take That boys arrive at Cawdor Church for Mark Owen's Wedding to Emma Ferguson. Sunday 8th November 2009
domingo, novembro 08, 2009
Pictures of wedding
Mark Owen (right) with fellow Take That members Howard Donald (left), Jason Orange (second right) and Gary Barlow (second left) arrive at Cawdor parish Church in Cawdor, Nairn where Owen married Emma Ferguson at a service.
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Take That's Mark Owen parties with bandmates on last day as single man
TAKE THAT'S Mark Owen yesterday spent his last day as a single man partying with his bandmates.
Gary Barlow, Jason Orange and Howard Donald joined Mark, 37, for celebratory drinks and games at historic Cawdor Castle, near Nairn, after spending the night in teepees on the adjoining Drynachnan Estate.
He will tie the knot with actress Emma Ferguson at Cawdor Parish Church today.
The estate - famous for hunting, shooting and fishing - was sealed off yesterday to allow the lads to party away from prying eyes.
A fleet of people carriers headed in and out throughout the day carrying flowers and drinks into the party.
Mark was keen to keep things low-key and, apart from a pile of crowd control barriers at the church, there was little sign that it was about to host a big celebrity wedding.
Former bandmate Robbie Williams is expected to attend and many fans plan to turn up at the church to catch a glimpse of the band.
Source: Daily Record
Locals spoke excitedly about today's wedding though some said they were surprised that it was being held on Remembrance Sunday.
Mark and Emma have two children - Elwood Jack, three, and one-year-old Willow Rose.
Gary Barlow, Jason Orange and Howard Donald joined Mark, 37, for celebratory drinks and games at historic Cawdor Castle, near Nairn, after spending the night in teepees on the adjoining Drynachnan Estate.
He will tie the knot with actress Emma Ferguson at Cawdor Parish Church today.
The estate - famous for hunting, shooting and fishing - was sealed off yesterday to allow the lads to party away from prying eyes.
A fleet of people carriers headed in and out throughout the day carrying flowers and drinks into the party.
Mark was keen to keep things low-key and, apart from a pile of crowd control barriers at the church, there was little sign that it was about to host a big celebrity wedding.
Former bandmate Robbie Williams is expected to attend and many fans plan to turn up at the church to catch a glimpse of the band.
Source: Daily Record
Locals spoke excitedly about today's wedding though some said they were surprised that it was being held on Remembrance Sunday.
Mark and Emma have two children - Elwood Jack, three, and one-year-old Willow Rose.
Greatest day for Take That singer
Take That have been reunited for the Highland wedding of singer Mark Owen.
Owen, 37, from Oldham, is marrying his fiancee Emma Ferguson at Cawdor Parish Church, near Inverness, followed by a reception at Cawdor Castle.
The groom arrived with fellow band members Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Jason Orange and waved at fans who had waited up to six hours to see them.
Former band member Robbie Williams arrived in Scotland on a private jet late on Friday night.
The band, rumoured to be reuniting as a group, were expected to sing at the wedding, with Owen posting on the website: "No doubt once the boys have had a few drinks we will get into song."
"I think it will be a great asset to the village and will put Cawdor on the map"
The bride arrived 25 minutes late for the wedding, wearing a white V-neck fitted gown, embellished with crystals, and an antique-style veil.
Surrounded by photographers, she was assisted into the church by her bridesmaids.
She smiled and waved as the crowd outside the church cheered and applauded.
The wedding service began as darkness fell on the Highland town. It is understood the bride had requested a service by candlelight.
Celebrations were due to be held in two huge teepees constructed for the massive event.
Cawdor Castle, between Inverness and Nairn, has been the ancestral seat of the Thanes of Cawdor since the late 14th Century and was popularised in Shakespeare's tragedy MacBeth.
Fans and the press gathered outside the church
The estate houses Drynachan Lodge, which sleeps up to 22 people and is surrounded by five cottages where guests will also be staying.
The giant teepees, which can hold up to 60 people, have been erected on the grass behind the lodge overlooking the river Findhorn.
Industrial heaters to keep the guests warms were set up at the site.
Owen and Emma, who is an actress, arrived on Thursday, and had a dress rehearsal in the evening.
The marriage is the biggest celebrity wedding to hit the Highlands since Madonna wed Guy Ritchie at Skibo Castle in 2000.
Only 50 guests, including the couple's two children, Elwood, three, and Willow Rose, one, were due to witness the low-key ceremony.
'Under orders'
After the service, the guests were due to be transported to Cawdor Castle for a private, lavish reception with high-security employed to stop gate-crashing.
Before the service, Arlene Lapham, manageress at the Cawdor Tavern, just yards for the church, said: "I think it will be a great asset to the village and will put Cawdor on the map. It is hard to say what we all expect because Cawdor is a quiet village and you don't see many people."
Cawdor Parish Church
However, Cawdor pensioner Alasdair MacLeod said he was concerned about where fans and the media would park in the village.
"The biggest difficulty is parking and of course all of the fanatics could be quite a problem," he said.
One local, who did not wish to be named, said: "The whole of Cawdor is abuzz with expectation.
"Staff at the castle are under orders not to say anything about it, but we have heard they are gutting out part of the castle to prepare something special for the reception."
Owen, who won the second series of Celebrity Big Brother in 2002, has been engaged to Emma since 2006.
The couple, who have turned down magazine offers to cover the ceremony, have visited the Highlands in the past and have told friends the venue is their dream location.
Take That reformed in 2006 - more than a decade after splitting up.
Source: BBC
Owen, 37, from Oldham, is marrying his fiancee Emma Ferguson at Cawdor Parish Church, near Inverness, followed by a reception at Cawdor Castle.
The groom arrived with fellow band members Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Jason Orange and waved at fans who had waited up to six hours to see them.
Former band member Robbie Williams arrived in Scotland on a private jet late on Friday night.
The band, rumoured to be reuniting as a group, were expected to sing at the wedding, with Owen posting on the website: "No doubt once the boys have had a few drinks we will get into song."
"I think it will be a great asset to the village and will put Cawdor on the map"
The bride arrived 25 minutes late for the wedding, wearing a white V-neck fitted gown, embellished with crystals, and an antique-style veil.
Surrounded by photographers, she was assisted into the church by her bridesmaids.
She smiled and waved as the crowd outside the church cheered and applauded.
The wedding service began as darkness fell on the Highland town. It is understood the bride had requested a service by candlelight.
Celebrations were due to be held in two huge teepees constructed for the massive event.
Cawdor Castle, between Inverness and Nairn, has been the ancestral seat of the Thanes of Cawdor since the late 14th Century and was popularised in Shakespeare's tragedy MacBeth.
Fans and the press gathered outside the church
The estate houses Drynachan Lodge, which sleeps up to 22 people and is surrounded by five cottages where guests will also be staying.
The giant teepees, which can hold up to 60 people, have been erected on the grass behind the lodge overlooking the river Findhorn.
Industrial heaters to keep the guests warms were set up at the site.
Owen and Emma, who is an actress, arrived on Thursday, and had a dress rehearsal in the evening.
The marriage is the biggest celebrity wedding to hit the Highlands since Madonna wed Guy Ritchie at Skibo Castle in 2000.
Only 50 guests, including the couple's two children, Elwood, three, and Willow Rose, one, were due to witness the low-key ceremony.
'Under orders'
After the service, the guests were due to be transported to Cawdor Castle for a private, lavish reception with high-security employed to stop gate-crashing.
Before the service, Arlene Lapham, manageress at the Cawdor Tavern, just yards for the church, said: "I think it will be a great asset to the village and will put Cawdor on the map. It is hard to say what we all expect because Cawdor is a quiet village and you don't see many people."
Cawdor Parish Church
However, Cawdor pensioner Alasdair MacLeod said he was concerned about where fans and the media would park in the village.
"The biggest difficulty is parking and of course all of the fanatics could be quite a problem," he said.
One local, who did not wish to be named, said: "The whole of Cawdor is abuzz with expectation.
"Staff at the castle are under orders not to say anything about it, but we have heard they are gutting out part of the castle to prepare something special for the reception."
Owen, who won the second series of Celebrity Big Brother in 2002, has been engaged to Emma since 2006.
The couple, who have turned down magazine offers to cover the ceremony, have visited the Highlands in the past and have told friends the venue is their dream location.
Take That reformed in 2006 - more than a decade after splitting up.
Source: BBC
Take That fans gather for Mark Owen wedding
Fans of the band line the street outside highland church.
Take That fans have gathered outside a church in a highland village to catch a glimpse of the band as singer Mark Owen marries his fiancee Emma Ferguson at Cawdor.
The star is having a low-key wedding, and it is understood the couple refused offers from celebrity magazines to cover the wedding.
The couple and their children, Elwood and Willow Rose, were joined by a 50-strong wedding party, including fellow band members Jason Orange, Howard Donald and Gary Barlow.
A reception is being held at nearby Cawdor Castle following the service.
Security at the venue has been tight, with barriers erected along the streets at the church on Saturday night.
The Highlands are known for high-profile celebrity weddings. In 2000, Madonna and Guy Ritchie tied the knot at Skibo Castle, and had their son Rocco christened at nearby Dornoch Cathedral.
Source: News.stv
Take That fans have gathered outside a church in a highland village to catch a glimpse of the band as singer Mark Owen marries his fiancee Emma Ferguson at Cawdor.
The star is having a low-key wedding, and it is understood the couple refused offers from celebrity magazines to cover the wedding.
The couple and their children, Elwood and Willow Rose, were joined by a 50-strong wedding party, including fellow band members Jason Orange, Howard Donald and Gary Barlow.
A reception is being held at nearby Cawdor Castle following the service.
Security at the venue has been tight, with barriers erected along the streets at the church on Saturday night.
The Highlands are known for high-profile celebrity weddings. In 2000, Madonna and Guy Ritchie tied the knot at Skibo Castle, and had their son Rocco christened at nearby Dornoch Cathedral.
Source: News.stv
The Greatest Day: Take That Present The Circus Live (2CD)
Due for release on 30/11/2009
It’s not long to go now before you can get your hands on ‘The Greatest Day’ album, featuring all the songs from The Circus Live and an amazing collection of tracks stripped down and recorded in session at Abbey Road studios
Robbie Williams rejoins Take That... but just for one night
Robbie Williams will rejoin Take That on stage next week - 14 years after he quit the band.
The singer will perform with his former bandmates for Children in Need at the Royal Albert Hall on Thursday.
Take That and Robbie are expected to top the bill for the one-off gig, which will also features perfomance by Snow Patrol, Lily Allen, Dizzee Rascal, Leona Lewis, Muse and Sir Paul McCartney.
A source said: 'It's the gig where Robbie finally gets back with Take That. They're mates again and doing it for charity seems like the best way.'
But fans will be desperate to blag a ticket for the sold-out show for their first performance together in more than a decade.
The 35-year-old walked out of Take That at the height of their fame in 1995 after a rift with lead singer Gary Barlow. The group went on to release another single without him but split the following year.
But their comeback as a foursome in 2006 has given the band even greater success.
There have been rumours that Robbie plans to permanently rejoin the band, since ending the feud with Gary in recent years and calling him 'my new best friend'.
Also adding fuel to the fire were reports that Mark Owen, 37, Gary Barlow, 38, Howard Donald, 41, and Jason Orange, 39, were spotted entering a New York recording studio at the same time as Robbie.
He recently had a Take That symbol tattooed on his right wrist.
The source told the Daily Star: 'Everyone fears Rob will change his mind. But he feels it's the right time.'
Take That are expected to perform several of their recent hits such as Rule The World and Patience, with Robbie joining them to sing Could It Be Magic, on which he sang lead vocals, and several of their older songs.
Last night Robbie, appearing on Friday Night With Jonathan Ross, said that performing live had driven him to rehab in the past.
'I've always been very nervous [performing for] 80,000 people, it's an unnatural thing to do,' he said. 'You don't know what's going on in my head. It's traumatic, really scary.
I ended up in rehab again. It was, 'What are you doing to yourself?' I thought it was time to break the cycle.
'I've taken the pressure off myself, it's a part-time gig these days. The missus keeps me grounded. There's no need to take myself out of my mind any more.'
He also talked of plans to have children with girlfriend Ayda Fields.
Read more: Daily Mail
The singer will perform with his former bandmates for Children in Need at the Royal Albert Hall on Thursday.
Take That and Robbie are expected to top the bill for the one-off gig, which will also features perfomance by Snow Patrol, Lily Allen, Dizzee Rascal, Leona Lewis, Muse and Sir Paul McCartney.
A source said: 'It's the gig where Robbie finally gets back with Take That. They're mates again and doing it for charity seems like the best way.'
But fans will be desperate to blag a ticket for the sold-out show for their first performance together in more than a decade.
The 35-year-old walked out of Take That at the height of their fame in 1995 after a rift with lead singer Gary Barlow. The group went on to release another single without him but split the following year.
But their comeback as a foursome in 2006 has given the band even greater success.
There have been rumours that Robbie plans to permanently rejoin the band, since ending the feud with Gary in recent years and calling him 'my new best friend'.
Also adding fuel to the fire were reports that Mark Owen, 37, Gary Barlow, 38, Howard Donald, 41, and Jason Orange, 39, were spotted entering a New York recording studio at the same time as Robbie.
He recently had a Take That symbol tattooed on his right wrist.
The source told the Daily Star: 'Everyone fears Rob will change his mind. But he feels it's the right time.'
Take That are expected to perform several of their recent hits such as Rule The World and Patience, with Robbie joining them to sing Could It Be Magic, on which he sang lead vocals, and several of their older songs.
Last night Robbie, appearing on Friday Night With Jonathan Ross, said that performing live had driven him to rehab in the past.
'I've always been very nervous [performing for] 80,000 people, it's an unnatural thing to do,' he said. 'You don't know what's going on in my head. It's traumatic, really scary.
I ended up in rehab again. It was, 'What are you doing to yourself?' I thought it was time to break the cycle.
'I've taken the pressure off myself, it's a part-time gig these days. The missus keeps me grounded. There's no need to take myself out of my mind any more.'
He also talked of plans to have children with girlfriend Ayda Fields.
Read more: Daily Mail
Take That fly in for Mark’s Greatest Day
MARK Owen's Take That pals flew into Scotland frifay ahead of his fairytale wedding today.
Heart-throbs Gary Barlow, Jason Orange and Howard Donald landed at Inverness airport as celebrations for the singer's big day got under way.
They touched down in a luxury private 17-seater Lear jet but went to great lengths to keep their arrival secret.
The aircraft was turned around on the Tarmac to keep them away from the glare of adoring fans.
The group - whose many hits include Greatest Day - were then whisked away in a people-carrier to their luxury accommodation six miles away at Cawdor Castle, near Nairn, to kick off the wedding celebrations.
A source said: "They tried their best to keep their visit low-key.
"Mark wants to keep this wedding very private and away from public eyes.
"However, it is the worst-kept secret in the world."
It was rumoured former bandmate Robbie Williams would be on the same flight.
But it's believed he is still expected to turn up to watch Mark, 37, marry his sweetheart Emma Ferguson, 33.
They will tie the knot at the tiny Cawdor Church of Scotland - in front of their two children Elwood, three, and nine-month-old Willow Rose.
Around 60 guests are expected, including family and stars including Coldplay's Chris Martin and his actress wife Gwyneth Paltrow.
The bash kicks off today with the male guests expected to take part in clay pigeon shooting and off-roading. The female guests and the bride-to-be are believed to be having a pampering day.
A pre-marriage booze-up has also been organised in two teepees, erected in the grounds overlooking the River Findhorn at Drynachan.
It was also revealed the couple will walk half a mile from the church to their wedding reception in the castle.
A huge knees-up has been organised in the castle, where they have converted the gift shop into a disco. An old kitchen has also been transformed into a bar.
Mark, who won the second series of Celebrity Big Brother in 2002, has been engaged to Emma since 2006.
The couple, who have turned down magazine offers to cover the ceremony, have told friends the venue is their dream location.
The castle sits on 49,400-acre Cawdor Estate, which covers half the county of Nairnshire.
There will be plenty of accommodation for the wedding party, with the estate's Drynachan Lodge sleeping up to 22 people, and a further five cottages available.
The location, which has hosted visits by David and Victoria Beckham and Elton John, is favoured by the stars for its privacy.
Tying the knot ... star Mark and Emma will wed
The Sun
Heart-throbs Gary Barlow, Jason Orange and Howard Donald landed at Inverness airport as celebrations for the singer's big day got under way.
They touched down in a luxury private 17-seater Lear jet but went to great lengths to keep their arrival secret.
The aircraft was turned around on the Tarmac to keep them away from the glare of adoring fans.
The group - whose many hits include Greatest Day - were then whisked away in a people-carrier to their luxury accommodation six miles away at Cawdor Castle, near Nairn, to kick off the wedding celebrations.
A source said: "They tried their best to keep their visit low-key.
"Mark wants to keep this wedding very private and away from public eyes.
"However, it is the worst-kept secret in the world."
It was rumoured former bandmate Robbie Williams would be on the same flight.
But it's believed he is still expected to turn up to watch Mark, 37, marry his sweetheart Emma Ferguson, 33.
They will tie the knot at the tiny Cawdor Church of Scotland - in front of their two children Elwood, three, and nine-month-old Willow Rose.
Around 60 guests are expected, including family and stars including Coldplay's Chris Martin and his actress wife Gwyneth Paltrow.
The bash kicks off today with the male guests expected to take part in clay pigeon shooting and off-roading. The female guests and the bride-to-be are believed to be having a pampering day.
A pre-marriage booze-up has also been organised in two teepees, erected in the grounds overlooking the River Findhorn at Drynachan.
It was also revealed the couple will walk half a mile from the church to their wedding reception in the castle.
A huge knees-up has been organised in the castle, where they have converted the gift shop into a disco. An old kitchen has also been transformed into a bar.
Mark, who won the second series of Celebrity Big Brother in 2002, has been engaged to Emma since 2006.
The couple, who have turned down magazine offers to cover the ceremony, have told friends the venue is their dream location.
The castle sits on 49,400-acre Cawdor Estate, which covers half the county of Nairnshire.
There will be plenty of accommodation for the wedding party, with the estate's Drynachan Lodge sleeping up to 22 people, and a further five cottages available.
The location, which has hosted visits by David and Victoria Beckham and Elton John, is favoured by the stars for its privacy.
Tying the knot ... star Mark and Emma will wed
The Sun
quarta-feira, novembro 04, 2009
Inked for good... Robbie Williams shows off his Take That 'tribute' tattoo
Robbie Williams' career in Take That may only have been temporary but his dedication to the cause is as permanent as his many tattoos.
This Friday on the Jonathan Ross show, he will reveal a new marking on his wrist featuring the band's logo as he talks about rehab and the pressures of fame.
During his chat, he raises his right arm and pulls down his sleeve to dislay the famous 'double T' design that features on album covers and all merchandise.
Permanent reminder: Robbie got the tattoo done after reuniting with the band in Los Angeles
Robbie, 35, told Ross he had it done to commemorate his reunion with Take That when they all got together in LA. And it seems the reunion went better than expected, as Robbie finally confirmed that there are plans to work together again.
‘We’ve got together, done bits and bobs. I can’t say much, but yes, I hope so,' he said.
As well as showing off his tattoo, Robbie spoke about his nervy performance on the X Factor.
Robbie appeared wild-eyed and sweated heavily throughout the performance but explained: 'The doors got stuck, I thought what are the words... I get incredibly nervous... it wasn’t drugs or drink, just deer in the headlights.
'I’ve always been very nervous... 80,000 people, it’s an unnatural thing to do.
'You don’t know what’s going on in my head. It’s traumatic, really scary.'
Back for good? Robbie Williams shows off his tattoo tribute to former band Take That on this week's Friday Night With Jonathan Ross
Discussing his sobriety, Robbie said he won't return to his bad habits because he has now changed his lifestyle to ease the stresses.
take that
‘When I ended up in rehab again, it was “what are you doing to yourself?” I thought it’s time to break the cycle.
‘I’ve taken the pressure off myself, it’s a part-time gig these days. The missus keeps me grounded. There’s no need to take myself out of my mind any more,' he told Ross.
‘I thought I was going to be a bachelor... I was introduced to Ayda and things just changed. She’s a wonderful person and I’m in love. She’s really broody and I’m getting there.’
Robbie has been dating 29-year-old American actress Ayda Field since January 2007.
They lived together in Los Angeles before Robbie persuaded her to move with him back to the UK.
Meanwhile, on Monday, Robbie will be the sole guest on ITV1 show Loose Women. He will also sing new song You Know Me.
On stage: Robbie blamed his wild-eyed X Factor performance on nerves
Source: Mail online
This Friday on the Jonathan Ross show, he will reveal a new marking on his wrist featuring the band's logo as he talks about rehab and the pressures of fame.
During his chat, he raises his right arm and pulls down his sleeve to dislay the famous 'double T' design that features on album covers and all merchandise.
Permanent reminder: Robbie got the tattoo done after reuniting with the band in Los Angeles
Robbie, 35, told Ross he had it done to commemorate his reunion with Take That when they all got together in LA. And it seems the reunion went better than expected, as Robbie finally confirmed that there are plans to work together again.
‘We’ve got together, done bits and bobs. I can’t say much, but yes, I hope so,' he said.
As well as showing off his tattoo, Robbie spoke about his nervy performance on the X Factor.
Robbie appeared wild-eyed and sweated heavily throughout the performance but explained: 'The doors got stuck, I thought what are the words... I get incredibly nervous... it wasn’t drugs or drink, just deer in the headlights.
'I’ve always been very nervous... 80,000 people, it’s an unnatural thing to do.
'You don’t know what’s going on in my head. It’s traumatic, really scary.'
Back for good? Robbie Williams shows off his tattoo tribute to former band Take That on this week's Friday Night With Jonathan Ross
Discussing his sobriety, Robbie said he won't return to his bad habits because he has now changed his lifestyle to ease the stresses.
take that
‘When I ended up in rehab again, it was “what are you doing to yourself?” I thought it’s time to break the cycle.
‘I’ve taken the pressure off myself, it’s a part-time gig these days. The missus keeps me grounded. There’s no need to take myself out of my mind any more,' he told Ross.
‘I thought I was going to be a bachelor... I was introduced to Ayda and things just changed. She’s a wonderful person and I’m in love. She’s really broody and I’m getting there.’
Robbie has been dating 29-year-old American actress Ayda Field since January 2007.
They lived together in Los Angeles before Robbie persuaded her to move with him back to the UK.
Meanwhile, on Monday, Robbie will be the sole guest on ITV1 show Loose Women. He will also sing new song You Know Me.
On stage: Robbie blamed his wild-eyed X Factor performance on nerves
Source: Mail online
terça-feira, novembro 03, 2009
If it's good enough for Gary Barlow...
Just a couple of weeks ago, Gary Barlow hosted a big showcase where he introduced this beautiful lady to the world. She's called Camilla Kerslake, and she's the very first signing to Gary's new record label Future Records (how bloody lucky is she?!). In Gaz's own words, Camilla's classical voice is “a unique and powerful instrument” and he's certain she's going to be huge. We were lucky enough to sample Camilla's singing for ourselves, and we agree – she's fantastic. And now we've got her hands on this exclusive video footage from the night itself, with Camilla's debut single She Moved Through The Fair playing through the clip. So, is Camilla heading for big things? Frankly, with that voice, she is – plus she has the likes of Mr Barlow behind her. Surely a WIN! Have a look at this video and let us know what you think of Gary's new protégée.
*Camilla's debut single She Moved Through The Fair is out now, and her self-titled debut album is out on 16 November.
Source: Heat world
*Camilla's debut single She Moved Through The Fair is out now, and her self-titled debut album is out on 16 November.
Source: Heat world
Concert for Care, Brixton Academy
Performing onstage, among others: David Arnold, Gary Barlow, Rob Brydon, Jimmy Carr, Dara O’Briain, Damien Rice, David Walliams
Source: Getty images
segunda-feira, novembro 02, 2009
Gary Barlow wants fish and chips party for 10th wedding anniversary
He might be a global pop star with a string of charttopping hits and a multimillion-pound fortune.
But singer Gary Barlow is still a down-to-earth lad at heart.
The Take That frontman has invited 100 pals to celebrate his 10th wedding anniversary with dancing, bingo and a slap-up meal... of fish and chips.
Gary and wife Dawn, who have one of the most solid marriages in show business, are throwing a £250,000 party at the swanky Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Knightsbridge, London. Guests, who are thought to include Gary's bandmates Mark, Howard and Jason and old pal Robbie Williams, have been told the dress code is "glamorous".
But the food will be anything but, laid on by famous fish and chip chain Harry Ramsden's.
An insider said: "There will be oodles of the finest champagne, of course. And the venue is very swish. But Gary and Dawn are everyday folk at heart. They didn't want daft French scoff.
"Who needs it when you can have fish, chips and a good dollop of mushy peas?" She added: "Even the invites are typical of them. There's a bottle of champagne with bingo balls bursting out of the top.
"They might be worth a fortune but they know how to have a good time.
"And although they've been married for 10 years, they're still madly in love."
Gary, 38, met former backing dancer Dawn, 39, when she worked with Take That as they found fame the first time round.
He proposed with a £10,000 ring after a four-year romance and they wed on the Caribbean island of Nevis in 2000.
The couple, who live in London, have three children - Daniel, nine, Emily, seven, and nine-monthold Daisy.
Source: Mirror
But singer Gary Barlow is still a down-to-earth lad at heart.
The Take That frontman has invited 100 pals to celebrate his 10th wedding anniversary with dancing, bingo and a slap-up meal... of fish and chips.
Gary and wife Dawn, who have one of the most solid marriages in show business, are throwing a £250,000 party at the swanky Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Knightsbridge, London. Guests, who are thought to include Gary's bandmates Mark, Howard and Jason and old pal Robbie Williams, have been told the dress code is "glamorous".
But the food will be anything but, laid on by famous fish and chip chain Harry Ramsden's.
An insider said: "There will be oodles of the finest champagne, of course. And the venue is very swish. But Gary and Dawn are everyday folk at heart. They didn't want daft French scoff.
"Who needs it when you can have fish, chips and a good dollop of mushy peas?" She added: "Even the invites are typical of them. There's a bottle of champagne with bingo balls bursting out of the top.
"They might be worth a fortune but they know how to have a good time.
"And although they've been married for 10 years, they're still madly in love."
Gary, 38, met former backing dancer Dawn, 39, when she worked with Take That as they found fame the first time round.
He proposed with a £10,000 ring after a four-year romance and they wed on the Caribbean island of Nevis in 2000.
The couple, who live in London, have three children - Daniel, nine, Emily, seven, and nine-monthold Daisy.
Source: Mirror
domingo, novembro 01, 2009
2 years with Take That
Since 1st November 2007,that I accompany the TT. I am eternally thanked to the four boys for the the diverse moments of happiness that have provided myself.
Thanks a lot Gary, Jason, Howard and Mark.
Thanks a lot Gary, Jason, Howard and Mark.
Gary Barlow changed my life, by classical diva Camilla Kerslake
Wrapped up against the bitter cold, aspiring singer Camilla Kerslake stood outside a recording studio in London hoping to catch a glimpse of her hero, Gary Barlow.
The student had heard a rumour that the Take That star was launching his own record label - and she was determined to land her first contract.
So virtually every day for six weeks, Camilla would set off from her home in Guildford, Surrey, and catch a train to the studios in West London, where Barlow has a permanent base. In total she handed across 40 CDs of her work - singing Schubert's Ave Maria, set to a £2.99 backing track she had bought on the internet, or Pie Jesu.
And her persistence paid off. One afternoon last December, Camilla received a telephone call from Celia McCamley, Barlow's partner in the music publishing company San Remo - and three days later she became the first artist to be signed to his new record label, Future Records.
It has been a meteoric rise for the singer, who paid her way through college by performing at weekends and by trading goods on auction website eBay.
Tomorrow, Camilla's debut single, She Moved Through The Fair, is released and her eponymous album comes out on November 16.
She has also landed an advertising deal with Waitrose - her version of How Can I Keep From Singing will be the soundtrack for its Christmas advertisements - and is appearing on BBC1's Singing For The Troops on Christmas Eve.
A recording she has made of Take That's Rule The World, sung in Italian, has already become a YouTube hit, with more than 80,000 views at the last count.
'I was a student, literally living hand-to-mouth,' says Camilla, 21. 'I was gigging at the weekends just to make ends meet. 'I had to call in favours to make my demo tapes. Luckily there were production students at university always looking for new people to work with.
'Then I heard a whisper that Gary might be starting a record label. As a music student you hear a lot of gossip about music but I had never met anyone with a bad word to say about Gary, despite the fact that he's an incredibly successful songwriter in an incredibly successful band.
'I found out that Take That were recording at the Sarm Studios in London so I went there nearly every day for six weeks. I had to fit the four-hour trip around my lectures because if you missed more than three lectures a term, you faced disciplinary action.
'It was fine if I didn't have a lecture until 3pm but if I had one at 10am, it meant I had to leave home at 6am. Then I had to try to make myself look fabulous as there was always the possibility that Gary would be there. It wasn't as though I could have a shower, brush my teeth and just go. 'I used to befriend the receptionists and take them coffees so they would let me in. I was ridiculously persistent. People have been calling me a stalker but it was worth it.'
Camilla was spending the afternoon with her boyfriend Michael, a percussionist, and his flatmates, when she received the call that would change her life.
'Celia didn't give anything away about herself,' recalls Camilla. 'All she did was ask me about myself. After the conversation I was left with more questions than answers. Luckily for me she rang back about an hour later and explained everything.'
The following Monday, after borrowing £20 from her parents, Camilla invested in a pair of black jeans from Primark and a £4 top from New Look and took the train to London to meet Gary at Sarm Studios. He pledged to sign her on the spot.
'It was phenomenal,' she says. 'I was meeting one of the most famous men in the music industry and being offered everything I'd ever dreamed of. I was incredibly star-struck.
'My parents are as proud as punch. My mum sees my career as something to be worked at and is great at keeping me grounded. My father sees it as a dream come true and is always sitting there in the centre of the front row grinning maniacally at me when I'm on stage.'
Camilla finally signed her contract on January 27 and recorded her album this summer in Ireland with producer Mike Hedges, who has worked with artists such as Dido and the Manic Street Preachers.
'When I first got into the studio, it was like a spaceship,' she laughed. 'I had no idea what all the knobs and whistles did.
'Luckily for me Gary has been showing me what to do, helping me with demo tracks and directing me in the way to take the record. He has been invaluable.'
Although she was born in Dulwich, South London, Camilla spent her early years in New Zealand. Her mother Deborah, 48, married chef Greg Morgan when Camilla was a baby, and the family moved to Auckland where Greg was known as the country's best pie-maker.
Camilla's love of classical music first emerged at primary school in Devonport, a suburb of Auckland.
'I went to a lovely little school,' she remembers. 'I was a junior cheerleader and I played rugby and cricket. I loved it there. One day my mother went in for parents' day and the teacher said, "Most children come in singing nursery rhymes but your daughter sings opera."
'If anything, Mum's more of a Celine Dion fan but, strangely, when she was pregnant with me, all she ever wanted to do was sit with a big bag of oranges on her lap, listening to classical music.'
The family returned to Britain when Camilla was eight, first settling in a hamlet on the outskirts of Preston, Lancashire, and later moving to Kingston, Surrey. However, life was still tough.
'It got to the point where we had so little to live off,' recalls Camilla. 'My father was doing poorly paid jobs where he had to cycle 20 miles to work and 20 miles back every day because we couldn't afford a car.
'All of us were super-slim because food was scarce. I got free school dinners and I think the dinner ladies knew the kids who didn't have much because they always gave me thirds.'
It was while she was a pupil at Holyfield School in Surbiton that Camilla first realised how gifted she was.
'I was 14 and in detention in the music room after school for having thrown a pencil at a friend during lessons. Our teacher was late arriving so I started messing around on the piano, hamming up the title song from The Sound Of Music.
'As I went up the register, the other kids who had been kept behind were all saying, "Wow, that's so high" and just for fun I went higher and higher. 'It was at that point that the teacher walked in. He had been listening outside and said, "Do you realise you've just sung half an octave higher than the highest note ever written for the human voice?"'
And so Camilla decided to concentrate on arts subjects at school rather than sciences.
'Normally when you say to your parents, "I don't want to be a doctor any more, I want to be a singer," they freak out. But when I told my mother, she said, "It's about time." She's not one to let people not live their dreams.'
Camilla took her A-levels in sociology, film studies, music and performing arts at Esher College in Surrey (she got two As, a B and a C) before beginning a degree at the Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford in September 2006. Thanks to her new-found success, she has deferred her final year.
Camilla funded herself through gigs and by selling a Chanel bag on eBay. 'I got it from a charity shop. It was a vintage gold-chain quilted bag which I bought for about £40 from Oxfam and sold it for about £1,800.
'That's what got me through university. I've always had to be resourceful. We never had any money in my family.'
Video:
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1559540561?bctid=47045138001
Now, however, Camilla's fortunes look about to change.
• Camilla Kerslake is released by Future Records on November 16.
Source: Mail Online
The student had heard a rumour that the Take That star was launching his own record label - and she was determined to land her first contract.
So virtually every day for six weeks, Camilla would set off from her home in Guildford, Surrey, and catch a train to the studios in West London, where Barlow has a permanent base. In total she handed across 40 CDs of her work - singing Schubert's Ave Maria, set to a £2.99 backing track she had bought on the internet, or Pie Jesu.
And her persistence paid off. One afternoon last December, Camilla received a telephone call from Celia McCamley, Barlow's partner in the music publishing company San Remo - and three days later she became the first artist to be signed to his new record label, Future Records.
It has been a meteoric rise for the singer, who paid her way through college by performing at weekends and by trading goods on auction website eBay.
Tomorrow, Camilla's debut single, She Moved Through The Fair, is released and her eponymous album comes out on November 16.
She has also landed an advertising deal with Waitrose - her version of How Can I Keep From Singing will be the soundtrack for its Christmas advertisements - and is appearing on BBC1's Singing For The Troops on Christmas Eve.
A recording she has made of Take That's Rule The World, sung in Italian, has already become a YouTube hit, with more than 80,000 views at the last count.
'I was a student, literally living hand-to-mouth,' says Camilla, 21. 'I was gigging at the weekends just to make ends meet. 'I had to call in favours to make my demo tapes. Luckily there were production students at university always looking for new people to work with.
'Then I heard a whisper that Gary might be starting a record label. As a music student you hear a lot of gossip about music but I had never met anyone with a bad word to say about Gary, despite the fact that he's an incredibly successful songwriter in an incredibly successful band.
'I found out that Take That were recording at the Sarm Studios in London so I went there nearly every day for six weeks. I had to fit the four-hour trip around my lectures because if you missed more than three lectures a term, you faced disciplinary action.
'It was fine if I didn't have a lecture until 3pm but if I had one at 10am, it meant I had to leave home at 6am. Then I had to try to make myself look fabulous as there was always the possibility that Gary would be there. It wasn't as though I could have a shower, brush my teeth and just go. 'I used to befriend the receptionists and take them coffees so they would let me in. I was ridiculously persistent. People have been calling me a stalker but it was worth it.'
Camilla was spending the afternoon with her boyfriend Michael, a percussionist, and his flatmates, when she received the call that would change her life.
'Celia didn't give anything away about herself,' recalls Camilla. 'All she did was ask me about myself. After the conversation I was left with more questions than answers. Luckily for me she rang back about an hour later and explained everything.'
The following Monday, after borrowing £20 from her parents, Camilla invested in a pair of black jeans from Primark and a £4 top from New Look and took the train to London to meet Gary at Sarm Studios. He pledged to sign her on the spot.
'It was phenomenal,' she says. 'I was meeting one of the most famous men in the music industry and being offered everything I'd ever dreamed of. I was incredibly star-struck.
'My parents are as proud as punch. My mum sees my career as something to be worked at and is great at keeping me grounded. My father sees it as a dream come true and is always sitting there in the centre of the front row grinning maniacally at me when I'm on stage.'
Camilla finally signed her contract on January 27 and recorded her album this summer in Ireland with producer Mike Hedges, who has worked with artists such as Dido and the Manic Street Preachers.
'When I first got into the studio, it was like a spaceship,' she laughed. 'I had no idea what all the knobs and whistles did.
'Luckily for me Gary has been showing me what to do, helping me with demo tracks and directing me in the way to take the record. He has been invaluable.'
Although she was born in Dulwich, South London, Camilla spent her early years in New Zealand. Her mother Deborah, 48, married chef Greg Morgan when Camilla was a baby, and the family moved to Auckland where Greg was known as the country's best pie-maker.
Camilla's love of classical music first emerged at primary school in Devonport, a suburb of Auckland.
'I went to a lovely little school,' she remembers. 'I was a junior cheerleader and I played rugby and cricket. I loved it there. One day my mother went in for parents' day and the teacher said, "Most children come in singing nursery rhymes but your daughter sings opera."
'If anything, Mum's more of a Celine Dion fan but, strangely, when she was pregnant with me, all she ever wanted to do was sit with a big bag of oranges on her lap, listening to classical music.'
The family returned to Britain when Camilla was eight, first settling in a hamlet on the outskirts of Preston, Lancashire, and later moving to Kingston, Surrey. However, life was still tough.
'It got to the point where we had so little to live off,' recalls Camilla. 'My father was doing poorly paid jobs where he had to cycle 20 miles to work and 20 miles back every day because we couldn't afford a car.
'All of us were super-slim because food was scarce. I got free school dinners and I think the dinner ladies knew the kids who didn't have much because they always gave me thirds.'
It was while she was a pupil at Holyfield School in Surbiton that Camilla first realised how gifted she was.
'I was 14 and in detention in the music room after school for having thrown a pencil at a friend during lessons. Our teacher was late arriving so I started messing around on the piano, hamming up the title song from The Sound Of Music.
'As I went up the register, the other kids who had been kept behind were all saying, "Wow, that's so high" and just for fun I went higher and higher. 'It was at that point that the teacher walked in. He had been listening outside and said, "Do you realise you've just sung half an octave higher than the highest note ever written for the human voice?"'
And so Camilla decided to concentrate on arts subjects at school rather than sciences.
'Normally when you say to your parents, "I don't want to be a doctor any more, I want to be a singer," they freak out. But when I told my mother, she said, "It's about time." She's not one to let people not live their dreams.'
Camilla took her A-levels in sociology, film studies, music and performing arts at Esher College in Surrey (she got two As, a B and a C) before beginning a degree at the Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford in September 2006. Thanks to her new-found success, she has deferred her final year.
Camilla funded herself through gigs and by selling a Chanel bag on eBay. 'I got it from a charity shop. It was a vintage gold-chain quilted bag which I bought for about £40 from Oxfam and sold it for about £1,800.
'That's what got me through university. I've always had to be resourceful. We never had any money in my family.'
Video:
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1559540561?bctid=47045138001
Now, however, Camilla's fortunes look about to change.
• Camilla Kerslake is released by Future Records on November 16.
Source: Mail Online
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