James Blunt

James Blunt not prepared for fame by military

Music Gossip

2 Dec 2011

James Blunt's military training didn't help prepare him for fame. The 'You're Beautiful' singer was a second lieutenant in the Life Guards, a unit of the British Army's Household Cavalry, before achieving pop success in 2005, and admits his former…

James Blunt advised by Elton

Music Gossip

29 Apr 2011

James Blunt gets advice from Sir Elton John. The 'You're Beautiful' hitmaker is pleased that he is able to consult the legendary singer whenever he has a problem and always finds the 'Your Song' star friendly and helpful. He said: "My musical hero…

Elton John styled by James Blunt

Music Gossip

28 Jan 2011

James Blunt once styled Elton John for one of his concerts. The 'So Far Gone' hitmaker said he was feeling bad on his birthday last year as he was on his own in the US, but a kind gesture from fellow songwriter Elton John led to him styling him for…

James Blunt's music worries mother

Music Gossip

14 Nov 2010

James Blunt's mother worries about his music. The 'Stay the Night' hitmaker admits he receives regular calls from his mum to express her concern at the melancholy tone of some of his lyrics, despite him reassuring her he enjoys venting his emotions…

James Blunt's fame dilemma

Music Gossip

2 Nov 2010

James Blunt found fame hard because he "wanted to put out music, and be a private person". The 'You're Beautiful' hitmaker was faced with the problem of having millions of people relate to his songs, but not wanting to fully explain his lyrics in…

James Blunt glad to leave army

Music Gossip

18 Oct 2010

James Blunt is "glad" he isn't in the army any longer. The British singer/songwriter was an officer in the Life Guards, a Cavalry regiment of the British Army, but left in 2002 to pursue his music career and says he is happy not to be ion service…

Optimistic singer James Blunt

Music Gossip

17 Oct 2010

James Blunt got tired of writing self-pitying songs. The 'You're Beautiful' singer said he initially tried to write piano led songs for his third album 'Some Kind Of Trouble', but found he was repeating himself, so took time off and returned to…

More stars for 'Heroes' concert

Music Gossip

19 Aug 2010

Katherine Jenkins, Alesha Dixon and Enrique Iglesias have joined the line up for September's 'Heroes' charity concert in London. The concert - which will also feature Robbie Williams and James Blunt, among others - will raise money for Help for…

Public passenger James Blunt

Celebrity Gossip

22 Nov 2008

James Blunt still travels by public transport. Despite being wealthy and famous, the platinum-selling musician insists he shuns the high life enjoyed by most A-list stars. He said: "I just had fish and chips at the cafe next door and I took the…

James Blunt's costly quit

Celebrity Gossip

27 Sep 2008

James Blunt has promised to give up singing if he is paid enough. The 'You're Beautiful' singer would have no problem ditching his music career if he is offered enough money, but until that time comes he will continue releasing records. He said…

Singles & Downloads

3 Jul 2008

Why is there so much slickly produced, pretend-to-be-credible pop around these days? Newton Faulkner, Amy MacDonald, The Hoosiers, Sara Bareilles – the insipid list just keeps on getting longer. Eurgh, and here’s another one; the emotionless and utterly…

James Blunt's 'important' sex

Celebrity Gossip

28 Jun 2008

James Blunt says sex is very important to him. The 'You're Beautiful' singer - who has been romantically linked to Paris Hilton, and split from supermodel Petra Nemcova last year - admits he can't live without regular bedroom sessions. He said…

James Blunt's piano surgery

Celebrity Gossip

28 Apr 2008

James Blunt must undergo surgery on his finger if he wants to play the piano again. The 'You're Beautiful' singer - who recently broke his little finger after jumping into the crowd at a concert in Ashville, North Carolina - has been told that…

James Blunt's stage pain

Celebrity Gossip

14 Apr 2008

James Blunt broke his little finger after stage diving. The 'You're Beautiful' singer injured himself after jumping into the crowd at a concert in Ashville, North Carolina, in the US, and being mobbed by excited fans last month. He said: "I don't…

James Blunt's marriage wish

Celebrity Gossip

20 Mar 2008

James Blunt wants to get married. The 'You're Beautiful' singer, famed for his womanising ways, is looking for 'The One' and admits finding a wife would make him happier than fame and fortune. He told Britain's Independent newspaper: "I am often…

James Blunt announces Glasgow date

26 Feb 2008

Love him or hate him you can't deny the success of the man behind 'You're Beautiful'. James Blunt has just announced he will be playing live at the SECC in Glasgow on Friday 10 October supporting his second album All the Lost Souls, the follow up to the…

James Blunt

4 Jan 2008

Some stories you just couldn’t make up. The tale of young Blunt going from armed forces orderly to supermodel serial dater is one you couldn’t make up. The secret behind his ascension into the upper echelons of international stardom? Those songs. The…

Singles & Downloads

29 Nov 2007

As it’s all a bit gloomy outside at the moment, here’s a mellow selection of singles to wrap your freezing fingers round. Starting off the collection is the latest offering from Kate Walsh ‘Tonight’ (Mercury - 3 stars), with vocals so warm and lovely…

Blunt album to focus on MySpace fans

21 Sep 2007

James Blunt’s new album will be promoted on the social networking site MySpace in a bid to capitalise on net surfing music lovers. Warner Music is allowing browsers to listen to the British singer’s new offering All the Lost Souls on his MySpace…