Susan Boyle

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Susan Boyle wants Las Vegas residency

15 May 2013

Music gossip

Susan Boyle wants a residency in Las Vegas. The ' I Dreamed A Dream' singer - who shot to fame after auditioning for UK reality TV show 'Britain's Got Talent' in 2009 - is hoping to sign a deal with a major hotel chain to stage a regular show in the…

Susan Boyle lands reality show

15 May 2013

TV gossip

Susan Boyle has landed her own reality TV show. The 52-year-old singer - who shot to fame after appearing on 'Britain's Got Talent' in 2009 - has reportedly agreed to be followed by cameras as she prepares for her first-ever tour, which will take…

BGT Dutch duo want to win over viewers

7 May 2013

TV gossip

A Dutch dance duo have vowed to win over 'Britain's Got Talent' viewers. Martin van Bentem and Marielle Constancia wowed the judges with their performance on Saturday's (04.05.13) show - with Amanda Holden branding them "sexy and exciting" and Alesha…

Anne Hathaway got Les Miserables inspiration from Susan Boyle

5 Jan 2013

Film gossip

Anne Hathaway is a fan of Susan Boyle. The 'Les Miserables' actress drew upon the Scottish singing sensation's inspirational first 'Britain's Got Talent' audition when she had to perform iconic show tune 'I Dreamed A Dream' as struggling prostitute…

Julie Walters keen to play Susan Boyle

2 Jan 2013

Film gossip

Julie Walters would love to play Susan Boyle in a movie. The 'Harry Potter' actress has been named by the 'Wild Horses' singer as her first choice to portray her life on the big screen, and the British star says she would be "really honoured" to take…

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Hot 100 2012: Not 100

11 Dec 2012

They’re not hot, and there are only five of them - our pick of those who’ve not had such a good year

Donald Trump The Obama ‘birther’ conspiracist and owner of the only ego visible from space isn’t technically Scottish, but his anti-wind farm stance and opposition to a BBC screening of Anthony Baxter’s documentary You’ve Been Trumped mean he’s…

Susan Boyle wants Julie Walters to play her in film

29 Oct 2012

Film gossip

Susan Boyle wants Julie Walters to play her in a film about her life. The 'I Dreamed A Dream' singer - who shot to fame when she auditioned for UK TV show 'Britain's Got Talent' in 2009 - is in negotiations to turn her life story into a movie and is…

Susan Boyle thrilled to perform with Donny Osmond

10 Oct 2012

Music Gossip

Susan Boyle is "ecstatic" about performing with Donny Osmond. The singer - who shot to fame on 'Britain's Got Talent' - is flying out to America to duet with her musical hero on 'Dancing with the Stars: All Stars' before joining Donny and his sister…

Snoop Dogg slams The Voice

30 May 2012

TV Gossip

Snoop Dogg doesn't think 'The Voice' will produce a star. The rapper is not a fan of the BBC One singing show as he says in order to be a star, you need to have the whole package not just a great vocal talent. He said: "'The Voice' don't…

Simon Cowell has big plans for BGT finalist Jonathan

12 May 2012

TV Gossip

Simon Cowell is planning to turn 'Britain's Got Talent' favourite Jonathan Antoine into a bigger star than Susan Boyle. The 17-year-old singer is odds-on to win tonight's (12.05.12) final but judge Simon has already decided to give him and singing…

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Susan Boyle to appear on BGT final?

30 Apr 2012

TV Gossip

Susan Boyle will return to 'Britain's Got Talent' four years after she came second in the show. The 'I Dreamed a Dream' singer - who has sold 18 million albums since rising to fame on the ITV programme - will make an appearance on the final of 'BGT'…

Susan Boyle to perform at Diamond Jubilee pageant

4 Apr 2012

Music Gossip

Susan Boyle will perform at Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee pageant. The 'Wild Horses' singer is the latest act to be confirmed for the four-day event at Windsor Castle to celebrate the queen's 60-year reign, joining a host of celebrities including…

Emeli Sande happy to write for anyone

10 Mar 2012

Music Gossip

Emeli Sande "doesn't mind" who she writes for so long as the material is good. The 'Heaven' hitmaker - who has penned tracks for a diverse range of artists including Susan Boyle and Tinie Tempah - admits she can't sleep if she is disappointed with…

Emeli Sande wants Cowell introduction

27 Jan 2012

Music Gossip

Emeli Sande wants to be introduced to Simon Cowell before she writes any more songs for his artists. The singer-songwriter - who is the recipient of this year's BRITs Critics' Choice winner - has already penned hits for some of Simon's biggest acts…

Simon Cowell godfather to Amanda's baby?

23 Jan 2012

TV Gossip

Amanda Holden is keen for Simon Cowell to be godfather to her baby daughter. The eight months' pregnant star - who already has five-year-old daughter with husband Chris Hughes - wants her 'Britain's Got Talent' co-judge to be a godparent to the…

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Kung fu star Susan Boyle?

1 Nov 2011

TV Gossip

Susan Boyle practices her kung fu moves in a store in China in a new TV documentary. The Scottish singing sensation is seen running around the shop wearing a red-patterned kimono while performing wild chops and punching her arms out, in scenes from…

Susan Boyle fan wows X Factor judges

18 Jul 2011

TV Gossip

A geeky Susan Boyle fan has been tipped for success on 'The X Factor'. Roger Boyd - who told the panel the former 'Britain's Got Talent' contestant is his inspiration, and he even named his cat Pebbles after the Scottish singing sensation's pet…

Susan Boyle wants Gaga duet

27 May 2011

Music Gossip

Susan Boyle wants to record an album of duets with Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Adele. The 50-year-old singer - who sold over eight million copies of her debut album 'I Dreamed a Dream' - is looking to recruit a number of younger pop singers for her next…

BGT judges 'should have learnt lesson from Susan Boyle'

19 Apr 2011

TV Gossip

Stephen Mulhern thinks 'Britain's Got Talent' judges should have learnt not to judge acts on their appearance. The TV presenter - who hosts 'BGT' spin-off show 'Britain's Got More Talent' on ITV2 - believes audiences should have learnt their lesson…

Scottish BGT auditions were disappointing

14 Apr 2011

TV Gossip

'Britain's Got Talent' judges David Hasselhoff and Michael McIntyre think Scotland has no talent. When the panelists visited Glasgow - where global singing sensation Susan Boyle first tried out for the programme in 2009 - for auditions on the ITV1…

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Peter Kay and Su-Bo spoof to be released worldwide

21 Mar 2011

TV Gossip

Peter Kay and Susan Boyle's hilarious Comic Relief spoof could be set for worldwide success. The duo - who performed cheesy love song 'I Know Him So Well' during Friday night's (19.03.11) charity telethon - saw the track shoot straight to the top of…

Susan Boyle teaches Simon Cowell age lessons

8 Feb 2011

TV Gossip

Simon Cowell says Susan Boyle taught him never to make assumptions about people's ages. The music mogul - who is about to launch 'The X Factor' in the US - admitted he had been "guilty" of judging people by how old they were but his opinions changed…

Susan Boyle to cover AC/DC?

17 Dec 2010

Music Gossip

Susan Boyle wants to cover an AC/DC song. The 'Perfect Day' singer - best known for her ballad versions of pop songs - said she'd consider singing a track by the Australian hard rock legends, whose typical lyrical themes include loose women…

Susan Boyle finds peace in the studio

14 Dec 2010

Music Gossip

Susan Boyle says recording studios are her "sanctuary". The Scottish singing sensation - who shot to fame after competing on UK TV star-search show 'Britain's Got Talent' in 2009 - feels safe and stress-free when she is setting down new tracks as it…

Susan Boyle's musical 'companion'

18 Nov 2010

Music Gossip

Susan Boyle feels music is a "companion" to her. The 'Perfect Day' singer, who has never married, told how music has helped her through both reflective and joyous times in her life, and how she wanted to reflect that on her second album, 'The…