Nelly Furtado

Nelly Furtado's Big Hoops inspired by teenage years

Music Gossip

30 May 2012

Nelly Furtado's 'Big Hoops (Bigger the Better)' is inspired by her memories of being a teenager. The lead single from her upcoming album, 'The Spirit Indestructible' is in part a homage to her favourite fashion accessory, hoop earrings, but Nelly…

Pudsey to star in Nelly Furtado video

TV Gossip

18 May 2012

'Britain's Got Talent' winner Pudsey is set to appear in the video for Nelly Furtado's next single. The 'Maneater' singer is a huge fan of of the dancing mutt and she wants him and his owner Ashleigh Butler - who won the nation's hearts on Simon…

Nelly Furtado donates Gaddafi appearance fee to charity

Music Gossip

1 Mar 2011

Nelly Furtado is to donate $1 million she earned performing for Libya's Colonel Gaddafi to charity. The 'Powerless (Say What You Want)' singer appeared for the dictator's family in 2007, but pledged to give the money away, after an uprising to…

Nelly Furtado urges songwriters to keep their style

Music Gossip

9 Dec 2010

Nelly Furtado has urged aspiring singers to write their songs and keep their own style. The 'Maneater' singer feels young performers think uploading their videos to the internet is enough to get them discovered - which is how her fellow Canadian…

Trance giant Tiesto set for Edinburgh date

25 Feb 2010

Whatever you might think of Tiësto you cannot deny he’s perhaps the world’s most successful DJ. He was the first DJ to play a solo stadium show (rocking 25,000 people at Arnhem’s Gelredome in 2003); he was the first DJ to play at an Olympic Games…

Nelly Furtado blasts Madonna

Celebrity Gossip

23 Nov 2009

Nelly Furtado has blasted Madonna over her reluctance to age naturally. The 30-year-old 'Maneater' singer insists she won't try to make herself appear younger in order to boost her career and would rather enjoy tea and biscuits than undertake a…

Nelly Furtado inspired by Spanish songs

Celebrity Gossip

28 Jul 2009

Nelly Furtado says singing in Spanish is "liberating". The 'Maneater' singer - who was born in Canada to Portuguese parents - is set to release 'Mi Plan', her first album in the language. Nelly admits she found it easier to get close to her…

Nelly Furtado's riotous show

Celebrity Gossip

16 Jul 2008

Nelly Furtado's latest concert ended in a riot. The 'Maneater' singer was playing in Moscow, Russia, on Sunday (13.07.08) when Russian rapper Timati tried to get on stage to perform a planned set with her. However, venue officials refused to let…