Tuesday 31 July 2012

My Highlights of 2012 so far...

Highlights from 2012 so far….


Celeb chats

This year has gone super quick! I’ve got to meet and chat to some of my favourite musicians as well as meet new faces along the way.

January 2012

At the start of the year I got to chat to a brand new band called Cover Drive. Not only is the lead singer ‘Amanda’ absolutely beautiful, she also has one of the best bodies I have ever seen! Very jealous. The band's real cool, and I love their song ‘ Lick Ya Down’ and ‘ Twilight’. They’ve had a brilliant 2012 so far, and I predict big success for them by the time the year is up. Deffo a band to check out, if you haven’t already.





In the same month I sat down with Hackney born rapper Professor Green. 2011 was a brilliant year for him, he scored his first number 1 single ‘ Read All About It’ featuring Emeli Sande and his second album ‘ At Your Inconvenience’ went Top 3 in the albums charts. We spoke about his success that year and his plans to make 2012 even better.


January 2012 also kicked off the start of a new girl band called Stooshe. They are very cool girls. I love their style and Fierce attitude. Our chat was really funny as the girls are always up for banter, and one of the girls grew up in the same area as I did, so we bonded on that also. Love them!



Towards the end of January I caught up with a new Canadian artist called Alyssa Reid. She was just about to release her debut single ‘Alone Again’ in the UK. She was discovered on You Tube after singing a cover of Justin Biebers song ‘One Less Lonely Girl’. She is yet to meet the Biebs, but on a plus, Alone Again reached the top spot in the UK charts, so she was happy to take that crown.




Febuary 2012
February was a busy month; I got to chat to rising star Emeli SandeAdam Lambert, Tinchy Stryder, Howdie D from Backstreet Boys, Joey from New Kids On The Block and those cheeky Rizzle Kicks!

Watch our chat below.... :)





Watch our chat below.... :)


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Watch it here......



My highlight of Feb was definitely talking to Howdie D and Joey Mcintyre. Growing up I used to absolutely idolise Backstreet Boys, and New Kids on The Block, so it was a childhood dream to meet the two boys. We spoke about the NKOTBSB tour, played a fun quiz where Joey got very competitive and spoke about their plans to record a new album here in London! I was also lucky enough to watch their show at London’s 02 arena, and it was soo amazing! I love As Love as you love me and Step By Step (Just to name a few) so I was in my element!


See our chat below.....



March 2012

In March I caught up with Alexandra Burke, Conor Maynard, B.O.B, Olly Murs and Jason Mraz.

   

See below...


At the beginning of March Alexandra Burke popped into our studios to talk about her new album. I think she is such a great talent; her voice is amazing live, and I love that she is always so bubbly and smiley. As well as chatting about her music, I also had to ask her about her wardrobe, as she was wearing a very fierce outfit that day. You can’t see the shoes in this pic, but let me tell you, they were to die for!



I had previously met this new pop star called ‘ Conor Maynard’ at a Rita Ora gig, he seemed very sweet and I kinda got obsessed with his Marvin’s Room cover of Drake on You Tube, so I was very excited to properly chat to him for Chart Show TV.

He was super cool, and un- fazed by the fact that he has just flown to America to record with Pharell Williams and Ne-yo. The back story of Conor is, Ne-yo saw a cover Conor did of his track Beautiful Monster on You Tube, and got in contact. Eventually he got signed to Parlophone. I’ve interviewed him twice this year now (again in June) and he always makes me laugh with his random stories. His debut album ‘Contrast; has been on repeat since I got a copy. I absolutely love the track ‘Just In Case’ as well as the collaboration with Ne- yo called ‘Turn Around’. I’d recommend you all have a listen to it. He is one pop star who will be around for a very long time!

Watch our chat below.....



I’ve chatted to Olly Murs few times, and he is always a pleasure to chat to. As well as being a cheeky chappy, he is also so down to earth, and generally a cool guy. Ladies I understand why you all love him, he is very very handsome in the flesh! ;) We spoke about his support slot on tour with One Direction and his plans to go back to his presenting job on the Xtra Factor at the end of this year.

Watch our chat below.....



April 2012

In April I sat down with Marina and The Diamonds, Lawson, Lucien Laviscourt and Rita Ora


Watch our chat below.....


Our chat below......

April was the month I got to meet a brand new band called Lawson.
I’d been invited to see them live and meet them after the gig, which was a lot of fun, so when I ended up chatting to them on camera, I felt like they were old friends. They are all really fun, cool good looking ;) guys, with some great pop tunes! They’ve already supported The Wanted on tour, and have sold out two headline tours of their own. I am obsessed with their current single ‘Taking over me’ and I have soft spot for guitarist Joel ;) Perks of the job, ogling over pop stars. Ha!

Our chat below......


I was very excited to chat to this year’s hottest property Rita Ora!

Our chat below......

I had been following her fashion blog’s online and seen her live which was very impressive, so I was excited to sit down and have a chat with her. She exceeded all expectations. She was absolutely beautiful in the flesh, wearing an amazing tartan outfit and sporting loads of cool jewellery.



We spoke about her debut single RIP, Boss Jay Z and her plans to take on America at the same time as the UK.

She has to be one of the hardest working pop stars right now, going back and forth, from here to America playing gigs, doing loads of interviews and releasing music. But she still manages to look PERFECT!
I salute her. And secretly want to be her J


May 2012

In May Train,  Cover Drive, Stooshe, Fun, Aiden Grimshaw, Marcus Collins and Sam Sparrow were in the hot seat!




Watch our chat here......



Watch our chat here.....




Watch our chat below.....

It was a very busy month; I went to a Bajan restaurant to chat to Cover Drive for the second time.  We ate a lot of amazing Caribbean food, and they taught me the routine to ‘ Bajan Style’ it was such a fun shoot, and the guys from Cover Drive are always great to chat to. Always a pleasure never a chore J

Watch our chat below....


I went to a cool location in Knightsbridge called ‘ The Wellington Club’ to catch up with the Stooshe girls again.  We played a game relating to their single ‘ Black Heart’  which was very funny, a few months later the girls were on stage supporting Nicki Minaj on tour in London!




Due to the success of ‘We Are Young’ American band FUN came over, and I got to chat to them at a hotel in London.

See pur chat here.....


We spoke about the success of the single, and we played a game to see how fun they really are. The game turned into a compliment session towards my American flag jumper and strawberry nails. I wasn’t complaining, compliments are always welcome J Ha!
June 2012

In June I chatted to  Usher, Flo Rider,   Adam Lambert, Carrie Underwood and Ryan o’shaugnessy for Chart Show TV

I've been a fan of Usher since I heard You Make Me Wanna back in 1997. I went to his album launch show at Hammersmith Apollo prior to my chat with him, and it blew my mind. He performed hit after hity and the energy from him and the crowd was like no other. I was on a hugh high the day after, when i went to his London hotel to chat to him. I've interviewed him once before and he was super cool. This time round, he was even better. Such a pleasure to chat to,  charming, funny and very well mannered.


Watch our chat here....



Flo Ridaaaa was in London town to promote his catchy single ' Whistle' I went to his record label to catch up with the main man.



We played a very funny ' Whistle' game. I can't whistle for toffee, so I pulled in my producer to do it. I think Flo enjoyed it as much as we did.... All in all a good chat, with Hit Maker Flo!

I met Adam earlier in the year and he was the sweetest man ever! He was back for promo in June ahaead of his album release and tour with Queen. We had a great chat and I went to see him perform with Queen. It was EPIC! Always a plesasure catching up with Adam :)



I have been a fan of Carrie Underwood since I saw her on American Idol. Her voice is incredible live, and her songs are brilliant. Before He Cheat’s is one of my favourites.

She was in London to play her first show at the Royal Albert Hall, and to play an album launch in town. I got to attend her album launch, and was treated to a front row set of 5 songs. It was incredible! She was very lovely to chat to, and absolutely beautiful in the flesh.
Watch our chat here....



Ryan caught my attention on Britain’s Got Talent with his amazing Love Song to a girl he was in love with. He was the sweetest boy ever. We spoke about that single, and his plans it write a song with Niall from one Direction which is exciting! So watch this space…


July 2012

The sun is shining and the artists are flocking to Chart Show TV for a chat :) This month I've chatted to Neyo,  Misha B, Conor Maynard, Andy Grammer, Josh Kumra, Karmin, 2 Shoes, Alyssa Reid and Lawson.



Neyo is back and ready to launch his Brand New album. I got to go to his hotel in London and have a chat for Chart Show TV. He was so funny! We joked about him chatting up women, coming across Conor Maynard on You Tube and his plans to come back and tour the UK. I love his music, and loved him even more after our chat.



Misha B!

I thought she was amazing on X Factor, and was hoping she would come back with a huge first single, and she did not dissapoint! She came into our studios to promote ' Home Run' and she was wicked! Such a bubbly, cool, fierce lady. I had a great time talking to her. Two Diva's ;)


 Conor Maynard

My fave popstar Conor was back on the promo run, and I got to chat to him again. He is such a sweetheart. We always have a laugh when we catch up. I am obsessed with his debut album right now, it is amazing! Cant wait to see him live.




Lawson



I was back in London to chat to my favourite boys Lawson. They are set to released their second single ' Taking Over Me' this sunday! Lets hope mit goes to number 1!

We shot the chat at a very cool place called The Wellington Club in Knightbridge. The place is INSANE! The rooms are crazy.

The boys are always a bit cheeky when I chat to them, Ryan told me about a grooming kit that was given to him by a fan. Lets just say things in his lower department are very much ' Groomed' now. Ha ha. My love for the very cute Joel is ever growing. Think I blushed throughout the whole interview. And I insisted on a pic next to him. Diva demands on my path! Ha ha

Check the chat out on Chartshow next week!

August 2012

The start of August kicked off with Amelia Lily ( From X Factor 2011) 


Amelia Lily came into the Chart Show towers this month to talk about her exciting new music! She  was very sweet and funny. Her debut single You Bring Me Joy is super catchy and a great summer anthem! We had a good gossip session about her time on X Factor and those One Direction rumours, which were not true! She has moved to London, and is all set to take on the world of pop. You go girl!



Owl city



Who remebers the huge number 1 smash ' Fire Flies'??? The singer behind the track came in the studio to talk about his latest single with this years biggest newcomer Carly Rae Jepson. I love the song ' Good Time' and found myself singing it to him... awkward! Ha ha. He was a lovely guy, and i predict the single will be another hit for him!



Little Mix!

 

My favourite pop stars Little Mix are back with their first original single since winning X Factor called Wings!

I caught up with the stylish ladies at The Wellington Club in Knightsbridge. We had a gossip about boyfriends, and Perri confessed Zayn is very romantic, sending her flowers to the studio and whisking her off on holiday. Sooo jealous! Can I be a the fifth member??? :)


Joe McElderry
 
I've interviewed Joe mcElderry many times, and is just a sweetheart. Such a genuine guy, and always smiling. He is back with his fourth studio album, which he has helped to co-write. I've had a listen, and I love it!
Did you know that Joe is the only X Factor winner to have release 4 albums! Amazing!
 
 
 
 
 
Fazer
I've interviewed N Dubz a handful of times, Fazer always being my favourite of the three. He is super polite and a real cool dude.
He is finally releasing his own solo material, and i must say it is very impressive. Killer, the debut is such an infectious tune, and a snippet of what can be expected of the album.
As you can see in the pic, for the first time ever I wore a hat for our chat. I'm getting down with the kids. so I think... Ha