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May 2nd 2008 Strictly Come Dancing has been a phenomenal success! After 5 series it's still going strong and has produced some very unlikely dance heroes, such as Darren Gough, Gethin Jones and chef, James Martin. But it's not just the celebrities that make the show. The professional dancers are a vital ingredient as well. Danish beauty Camilla Dallerup has been part of the team since the start, and I caught up with her to chat about her favourite music, singing badly, and a very special fashion show she'll be taking part in at the Cafe Royal on the 8th May for the children's charity Sparks. Did she manage to get me into a slinky leotard and join her?...download the interview to find out!
Legends were out in force at the London Premiere of Martin Scorsese's docu-film Shine A Light. The film features a special concert by those legends of rock - The Rolling Stones! Mick and the gang were on fine form on the red carpet. Ronnie told me that a new album is on the way and possibly another tour, although Keith admitted, he needed to recover from the last one first!
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Gotta tell you about a new TV show that's coming to the Sci-Fi channel from 11th May. It's called Tin Man and is a modern take on the Wizard of Oz story! It's already the Sci-Fi channel's top rated show in the States and stars Britain's own Alan Cumming. I caught up him for one of our Magic Indulgence shows (to be aired at 7pm on Magic 105.4 also on the 11th), and what a great, down to earth guy he is! It's a brilliant interview, with some very funny comments from Alan, so make sure you listen out for it! We also found out that Tin Man's not Alan's only link to Oz either...he told myself and Magic's Paul Phear that he once dueted with the original Dorothy's daughter...Liza Minnelli. Look out for the album, Home For The Holidays to hear his track with her! May 1st 2008
Calm yourselves ladies, McDreamy is in Town!!! Yes, that dishy doctor from Gray's Anatomy, Patrick Dempsey has been in London to promote his new film Maid Of Honour. I caught up with him to find out about the film, and discovered a juggling genius in the process.... May 1 2008 - Jessica Alba And guys prepare to be VERY jealous. I also caught up with one of the world's sexiest girls, Jessica Alba! And it seems she's been making more than just films recently, with a new addition to her family imminent! She's also one of many talents, being a keen golfer, and video gamer, she's now even turned her hand to learning to play the violin... So, if you'd like to hear a grown man swoon and get completely consumed by a vision of beauty, then this is definitely an interview you'll want to download! Embarrassing for me. Great for you!
May 1st 2008 This week I had the pleasure of meeting up with the gorgeous Geri Halliwell at the launch of her new children's book, Eugenia Lavender. Whatever people say about the Spice Girls, they certainly knew how to have fun, and it seems Geri's inner child is still desperate to get out! And make sure you listen out to magic 105.4 this Sunday from 7pm where Neil Fox will be having a chat to her about the book, and finding out about that infamous on / off friendship she and George Michael share!
Guys, get ready for a lads night out! Why? Because your ladies are about to go Sex And The City crazy! I caught up with two fans of the show recently, Magic's Angie Greaves and shoe legend, Jimmy Choo. Jimmy told me that he's very excited about the forthcoming film...turns out he's a big fan of Magic too!
World Cup legend, Sir Geoff Hurst doesn't mince his words! And he's not happy that England appointed a foreign coach. he told me that his choice would have been Pompy manager Harry Redknapp. As for the manager of his team, West Ham...well, he's not too happy there either! Alan Curbishley needs a good season next season, or his days could be numbered by the sounds of things. Crazy really, especially when you think West Ham lie above the mighty Spurs in the table at the moment!
I've just got to tell you what a thoroughly nice bloke Billy Ocean is. Here's a man who's never lost his love of music. He's still as passionate about it now as he was when he was having such huge hits as When The Going Gets Tough and Suddenly. He's also an astute businessman, with property and even a restaurant in Brixton London to his name...keep checking back here for my revue of said eatery...I've got an invite to dinner!
Quick get a doctor...actually, get a lawyer! I did an interview with two of The Temptations, Otis Williams and Ron Tyson for Magic's Indulgence show recently and just as head 'Temp' Otis got up to shake my hand, he cracked his head on the studio speakers! Luckily his baseball cap cushioned the blow...and in fairness he did have the most ridiculously dark sunglasses on at the time! Still, once I'd given him my rendition of My Girl he seemed fine again...in fact I've never seen anyone laugh as loud as that in all my life...must have just been having a good time
January 30th. 2008 AWARD
WINNER??!! EVA LONGORIA She may be a Desperate Housewife, but Eva Longoria - Parker is a real angel. Starring in the new Rom-com Over Her Dead Body at the moment, she plays a bride-to-be caught in an unusual love triangle. And there was nearly an extra person in that triangle after I meet up with her to chat about the film. Sat closely on her luxurious sofa, and with her pouring me the tea, it's no wonder I was a little lost for words...so much so in fact, Eva had to take over interviewing herself....and hey, I very nearly got myself a Valentines date from it!
28th. Dec 2007 PAUL
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5th. November 2007 Now
it's not often I get to have a fun chat with an Arsenal fan, given how
well they're playing this year...and added to that how poorly my Spurs
doing, but Freddie Highmore was a delight to talk to when I caught up
with him for his new film August Rush. 4th. October 2007 Imagine becoming a superstar singing sensation at the tender age of 19… It’s the stuff dreams are made of! But it’s not just about the music, it’s also about looking great, as pop star Lily Allen knows only too well. Lily’s well known for her unique and inimitable style and loves playing around with different looks and hairstyles. I popped down to the launch of Braun's Satin Hair Care range to find out how her new album is coming along, how's she's coped with her ill-health and why she's become a champion fire builder!...
7th. September "I'm
Not Fat...I'm just a bit unfit!" Click Here for Simon Pegg Interview
2 Days in Paris - C'est magnifique! If you have a certain impression of France...no makrovided by... and starring Academy Award nominated writer Julie Delpy. TWO DAYS IN PARIS is a charmingly quirky comedy about a neurotic couple from New York struggling to stay together during a two day stopover in Paris. French
photographer Marion (Julie Delpy) and American interior designer Jack
(Adam Goldberg, Friends, Keeping up with the Steins) attempt to re-infuse
their relationship with romance by tae that 'the French' then this film
will confirm everything! Click
Her for Julie Delpy Interview He's
not just a Boy Wizard! As men, they remember back to the 60's when, as boys, they spent their first tumultuous summer by the sea as they sabotaged each others efforts to be the chosen one only to discover the real meaning behind what it is to be a family, i.e. one of the "December Boys." I caught up with the star of the film, Harry Potter's Daniel Radcliffe, who took time out from his Quiditch matches to make this film and tell me all about, practising Australian accents, doing love scenes and just what his favourite joke of the moment is....
Click Here for Daniel Radcliffe Interview Keira's more than just kissing! This week saw the Premiere of Keira Knightley's new film Atonement. The film is based on the Ian McEwen novel and also stars the Last King of Scotland and Narnia's James McAvoy. I caught up with them on the Red Carpet and despite criticism for her weight I have to say Keira looked amazing. She's a lot more fun than people give her credit for and happily played along when I asked her if she thought she'd win another award like the one she just won at the Teen Choice Awards for Best Screen Kiss (in Pirates). She explained that the scene in this film is far more than just a kiss so they may have to change the category name if she were to be nominated again! As for James, well he was very unassuming and was genuinely shocked that fans were calling out his name, "this is the only place I'll ever get girls screaming my name" he told me. Well James, there are a few girls in the magic office who I'm sure would like to disprove that fact for you!!! Atonement is on general release now (and looks set to be listed in the nominations for both the Oscars and Bafta's next year!)
Working with a legend! This week I achieved an ambition of mine. You see, I have a list of people I'd like to meet and interview in my career and one of those names was the legendary Richard Briers. This man always had the ability to make me laugh when I was younger. I was a massive fan of The Good Life and of course his voice is still recognised today as the narrator from Noddy. Well I was fortunate enough to actually work with him this week, which was an absolute pleasure. He is just as warm and friendly as you'd imagine him to be, and for a man of 73, he's still as bright and witty as ever. Even even gave me a heads up on a future appearance of his, so watch out for the new series of Casualty, and a very special guest on it!
Aug 12 It's
been a smashing Summer of Movies this year, and I've been lucky enough
to be able to have covered most of their Premieres for Magic! Of the
big blockbusters I have to say Transformers is by far the best film!
It took me right back to 1984 when the Autobots were the kings of my
television viewing as well as my playroom! Loved The Simpson too, though
I did feel as though they could have made a bit more of it for the Movie
(it was a bit like a 90min episode..which actually isn't such a bad
thing!) I've also been able to have a sneak peek at The Bourne Ultimatum
(better then Supremacy, but not as good as Identity) and you have to
catch Hairspray which is just 'Hairlarious' - sorry I had to use that
pun there...I've not been allowed to use it on air yet!!! Another cracker
is the animated film Surf's Up...which NO...is not just another penguin
movie. It genuinely had me in stitches (As it did TV's Richard Madeley
who was practically crying in front of me!) I've uploaded an interview
with Jeff Bridges for you below, so if you have a chance, check it out!
He's a real 'dude' and I only wish I'd been able to get some more time
with him, so we could have chatted more about catching 'that perfect
wave'! Mamma Mia This
Summer, The Prince Edward Theatre (off Piccadilly Circus), will see
the 3,500th performance of the Abba based smash hit musical Mamma Mia.
Click here fo Mamma Mia Interview Surf's Up Yes, the latest animated penguin movie has hit our shores. Starring the voice talents of Transformers' Shia LaBeuof & The Big Lebowski's Jeff Bridges, and portrayed in a Spinal Tap style mocumentary way, this is the daddy of all penguin movies. I caught up with Jeff at his London hotel earlier this week, to get the low-down on what it's like to ride the virtual waves, how film animation has come on since he stared in Spielberg's Tron and...as an L.A resident, his opinion on 'The Big David Beckham Debate'! This guy really was 'The Dude' as you'll find out if you download the podcast below...
Click Here for Jeff Bridges Interview July 3 A worried Jamie considers whether interviewing The Death Eaters was such a good move!
May 22 Jessica Taylor
Jessica
Taylor is the girl that has everything! A million pound recording contract.
Three successful albums off the back of a hugely popular TV Show. She's
worked with some of the biggest talents in pop, is friends with Richard
Branson, has a modelling contract with one of London's biggest agencies,
and is engaged to one of England's bright hopes in cricket. We're soon
to be seeing even more of her too, as she's about to become the face
...and LEGS of Veet waxing strips! Start of a busy week, I've just done an interview with Ian 'H' Watkins launching his new musical 'Fame'...available to download Click here for interview The Sue Pollard Interview Well! I've just come back from the funniest interview I have ever done! Many of you will remember Su Pollard best for her role as Peggy in 80's sitcom, Hi De Hi, but she's currently treading the boards in the global success...Menopause - The Musical (at The Shaw Theatre in Euston). It's not the first time Su's been involved with music. She already has a No.2 single to her name and it was singing on Opportunity Knocks that first brought her to the nations attention...although as she recalls, she did come second to a performing Jack Russell! She's also done musicals before, with Pirates of Penzance, Annie and Grease on her CV. And when asked about her views on the new Grease TV show, she wasn't backwards in coming forwards and telling me exactly what she thinks of that kind of show. In fact, I got that a lot with this interview. You can't help but love her and get swept away by her infectious enthusiasm for life and this show, and I can honestly say, if Menopause - The Musical is half as funny as this interview was, then you're guaranteed a side splitting evening of great entertainment! Listen to Jamie's interview with Su Pollard HERE To book tickets call the Box Office: 0870 033 2626 or check out www.menopausethemusical.com
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