X Factor Louis" "I quit"
More drama at camp X Factor: Louis Walsh plans to quit next year claiming he's not like Simon Cowell and doesn't "have to be on television or be a judge the whole time." Me-ow. Louis joins Sharon Osbourne, Danni Minogue and Simon Cowell as a judge in this series (live shows start this Saturday *scream*) but wants to leave the show to concentrate on his other artists Westlife and Shayne Ward. Louis said, "I will do one more series. I have really enjoyed doing it, but I'm not a TV star, I'm a band manager. X Factor takes over your life. By the end of the final show I am exhausted, and then I have to work with my acts." Um, we can't help wondering if this might have anything to do with the Irishman losing out on the bands to Simon Cowell this year . In heat – out today! – he says of Simon's band Futureproof, "I gave him this group so if they win he should share the glory."
Westlife announce tour dates
Remember how excited heatworld got when the Spice Girls announced their reunion tour? Or how we shrieked with joy at the thought of seeing Take That on stage? Well, this is nowhere near that good. Four-piece crooner band Westlife have today announced their 2008 tour dates. Bear with us while we attempt to muster up some enthusiasm...
*Puts on deely-poppers. attempts to scream like teenage girl. shrugs shoulders*
OK, the dates are (deep breath): Feb 29, Liverpool Echo Arena; Mar 1, O2 Arena London; Mar 4, Newcastle Metro Radio arena; Mar 8 Cardiff CIA; Mar 12 Birmingham NEC; Mar 15 Manchester MEN Arena; Mar 20 Glasgow SECC; Mar 24 Nottingham Arena and Mar 25 Sheffield Hallam FM Arena.
You can buy your tickets from 9am this Friday.
*Loses will to live*
Les Dennis having a baby at 53. Dirty Bas...
Christina Aguilera, J-Lo and now Les Dennis. Yep, the TV funnyman is going to become a father again at the age of 53. The ex-Family Fortunes host, who already has a 26-year-old son from his first marriage (bet he's thrilled about getting a baby brother/sister), stole back onto our TV screens after his honest and hilarious appearance in Extras, where he poked fun at his own lack of career. His girlfriend of two years, Claire Nicholson, 38 is past the all important three month point now and the pair are very excited. A friend confirmed, “They have a wonderful relationship and this is the icing on the cake.”
*Shudders*
Amy actually shows up for "shambolic gig"
Amy Winehouse showed up for her first gig in Berlin last night for what can only be described as a shambolic attempt to wow the crowds. The troubled singer kicked off her 27-date tour badly by staggering onto the stage and having to stop and start again after stumbling over the opening lines of two numbers. Looking uncomfortable, twitching and rubbing her face Amy bumbled through the entire show. But the tour team had begun to panic well before the show even started – after they became worried when Amy's husband Blake Fielder-Civil turned up unexpectedly, potentially throwing the whole show into chaos. One insider said, "I hoped Blake wouldn't come today, but he has and there's nothing we can do about it."