Will Young

Will Young wants sexy merchandise

Music Gossip

14 Apr 2012

Will Young wants to create an ironing board emblazoned with his image that loses its clothes as it heats up. The 'Keep On' hitmaker is heavily involved in the creation of his merchandise and he loves coming up with "naff" ideas for new products, and…

Will Young to go more soul on next album

Music Gossip

21 Mar 2012

Will Young wants his next album to be "a bit more soul." The 'Jealousy' hitmaker went in a more dance music influenced direction for his recent 'Echoes' album, but is planning to add a little of a different sound onto his next disc. He told…

Will Young: Rihanna isn't a good role model

Music Gossip

9 Mar 2012

Will Young doesn't think Rihanna is a good role model for women in music. The 'Jealousy' hitmaker admitted although the Bajan singer - whose controversial video to hit track 'S&M' was banned in 11 countries - is a "brilliant pop star", he doesn't…

Lee Mead joins Bedlam

TV Gossip

15 Feb 2012

Lee Mead has joined the cast of 'Bedlam'. The 'Any Dream Will Do' winner is "really excited" to be tackling the role of Scott in the supernatural drama series when it returns to SkyLiving this spring. He said: "When the role in 'Bedlam' came up I…

Will Young slams first single

Music Gossip

24 Dec 2011

Will Young "hates" his first ever single. The 32-year-old star released the double A-side 'Anything Is Possible' and 'Evergreen' when he won TV talent show 'Pop Idol' in 2002 but hasn't ever performed the first track lives because he dislikes it so…

Will Young's Jealousy 'obstacles'

Music Gossip

22 Dec 2011

Will Young met with a number of "obstacles" when he chose 'jealousy' as the first single from 'Echoes'. The singer met with opposition when he gave his choice for the first track to be released from his latest album, and was relieved when it was a hit…

Will Young wants a break

Celebrity Gossip

18 Dec 2011

Will Young wants to take a career break. The singer-and-actor would love to take a year off work, but is too busy so is trying to schedule a three-month holiday, though he admits he is astonished by how "lazy" he gets after a few days off. He…

Will Young wants classical album

Music Gossip

16 Dec 2011

Will Young wants to make a classical album. The 'Come On' hitmaker is looking forward to "challenging" himself by taking his career in a different musical direction with his next record. He said: "I'm not very good at sticking with one thing and…

Will Young for Strictly Come Dancing?

TV Gossip

15 Dec 2011

Will Young would consider appearing on 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The 'Come On' singer - who shot to fame after winning 'Pop Idol' in 2002 - is a big fan of the BBC One show, but admitted he is currently too busy with other working commitments to be…

Will Young announces forest tour

Music Gossip

14 Dec 2011

Will Young has announced a tour of English forests for next year. The 'Jealousy' singer is set to perform outdoor concerts in wooded across England next summer as part of the UK's Forestry Commission Live Music series. Will said: "The forest gigs…

Will Young would be 'serious' Voice judge

TV Gossip

8 Dec 2011

Will Young would take judging 'The Voice' "very seriously". The 'Come On' singer has been tipped with a role on the BBC talent show and is hopeful of landing a slot on the programme alongside Jessie J, Sir Tom Jones and will.i.am because he is such a…

The Voice line-up revealed

TV Gossip

28 Nov 2011

Will Young, will.i.am, Sir Tom Jones and Jessie J will make up the judging panel for 'The Voice'. While until now the 'Price Tag' hitmaker had been the only star confirmed to appear on the BBC One talent show when it launches in the UK next year, the…

Will Young to judge The Voice?

TV Gossip

7 Nov 2011

Will Young is being lined up to join 'The Voice'. The 'Jealousy' hitmaker - who shot to fame after winning 'Pop Idol' in 2002 - is in talks to be one of the coaches on the UK version of the hit US singing show after Kylie Minogue reportedly pulled…

Will Young takes a swipe at X Factor

TV Gossip

27 Oct 2011

Will Young has taken a swipe at 'The X Factor', likening the ITV1 show to a "soap opera". Despite shooting to fame when he beat Gareth Gates to be crowned champion of 'Pop Idol' in 2002, the 'Jealousy' hitmaker thinks the programme has drifted too…

Will Young and The Wanted

Music Gossip

25 Aug 2011

Will Young and The Wanted have joined the line up for the Sainsbury's Super Saturday. 'Jealousy' hitmaker Will and the five-piece boyband will appear alongside the likes of The Saturdays, Pixie Lott, Olly Murs and Taio Cruz at the music event, which…

Will Young ready to change sound

Music Gossip

24 Aug 2011

Will Young thinks it was the "right time" for him to change his sound. The 'Jealousy' singer has changed from a classic pop style to embrace a more synthesiser driven sound reminiscent of the 80s on his new album 'Echoes', and although it was…

Will Young wants children

TV Gossip

24 Aug 2011

Will Young would consider using a surrogate mother to have a baby. The openly gay singer has been thinking about when he will start a family and is open to all the options available to him. Will, 32, told the Daily Star newspaper: "I'd love to…

Will Young slams TV talent shows

TV Gossip

23 Aug 2011

Will Young has slammed TV talent shows as "cynical and manipulative". Despite shooting to fame when he beat Gareth Gates to be crowned champion of 'Pop Idol' in 2002, the 32-year-old singer thinks programmes such as 'The X Factor' and 'Britain's Got…

Will Young's honest album

Music Gossip

6 Aug 2011

Will Young doesn't think his new album is "dishonest". The 'Jealousy' hitmaker has changed to a more dance-centric sound on new album 'Echoes', but although he has previously been known for his pop ballads he does not feel like he has altered course…

Will Young will always have unhappy songs

Music Gossip

25 Jul 2011

Will Young doesn't think he will ever write an "entirely happy" record. The 'Changes' singer penned some of the tracks on his new album 'Echoes' following an encounter with a former lover and believes his songs will always have some element of…

Will Young lives with a ghost

TV Gossip

4 Feb 2011

Will Young says he wasn't spooked filming new supernatural TV series 'Bedlam' because he lives with a ghost. The singer-and-actor plays IT expert Ryan McAllister in the Sky Living drama - which is about a haunted apartment block that used to be a…

Will Young lands drama role

TV Gossip

16 Aug 2010

Will Young has scooped his first major TV role - in a thriller set in a former lunatic asylum. The singer-turned-actor will star in six-part drama 'Bedlam' as Ryan, a man whose flat is part of an old pre-Victorian mental hospital which triggers its…

Will Young's stage sprint

Music Gossip

20 Jul 2010

Will Young thought he had given himself "a hernia" on stage. The 'Leave Right Now' hitmaker gave a polished performance at the English Heritage picnic concert at London's Kenwood House on Saturday (17.07.10) but worried he had overexerted himself…

Mystic pop star Will Young

Celebrity Gossip

19 Dec 2009

Will Young claims he can predict the future. The 'Leave Right Now' singer - who shot to fame after winning UK talent show 'Pop Idol' in 2002 - says he knew he would be successful in his career and the achievements he would make. He said: "I am a…

Will Young's comic treatment

Celebrity Gossip

2 Nov 2009

Will Young thought having therapy was like being in a comedy. The 'Hopes and Fears' singer struggled to cope with fame and, after fearing he was turning into a "loony pop star", sought help from a therapist and embarked on a week-long course to boost…

Will Young struggles to quit smoking

Celebrity Gossip

31 May 2009

Will Young is desperately trying to quit smoking in a bid to save his voice. The 'Changes' singer recently had his tonsils removed and while he says his vocal chords are fine, he is aware of the damage his 20-a-day cigarette habit is causing. He…

Will Young's car record

Celebrity Gossip

2 Mar 2009

Will Young recorded his first song in a car park. The 'Let It Go' singer found fame after winning UK TV talent show 'Pop Idol' in 2002, but claims most people have no idea how hard he worked to make it in the music industry. He said: "When I was…

Will Young's manly weight

Celebrity Gossip

1 Dec 2008

Will Young "feels like a man" after putting on weight. The 'Grace' singer has piled on the pounds after over-indulging on his favourite treats and alcohol but is reluctant to diet because he enjoys eating and drinking too much. He said: "I look…

Will Young

13 Nov 2008

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Thu 20 & Fri 21 Nov It’s hard to believe that it’s nearly seven years since Will Young shot to fame as the first winner of ratings-grabbing TV talent search Pop Idol. What’s perhaps more surprising is that he still enjoys…

'Worst gay' Will Young

Celebrity Gossip

23 Sep 2008

Will Young says he is "the worst gay person ever". The 'Changes' singer - who came out shortly after winning British TV talent show 'Pop Idol' in 2002 - doesn't define himself by his sexuality and believes it is wrong to form opinions about people…

Will Young's dad dream

Celebrity Gossip

12 Sep 2008

Will Young wants to have a child. The gay singer says he dreams of settling down to raise a family, but admits it won't happen in the near future because he has split from his partner Conor. He said: "I would love to be a parent one day. Obviously…

Action man Will Young

Celebrity Gossip

28 Aug 2008

Will Young was "set on fire and struck by lightning" for his new video. The 'Leave Right Now' singer was asked to perform his own daredevil stunts in the promo for 'Changes' and loved the physical challenge. He said: "I wanted to do something…

Festivals update

10 Apr 2008

Connect, T in the Park and Rock Ness all make announcements The Connect festival returns this year as Hydro Connect, with a clutch of quality acts over 29-31 August including Franz Ferdinand, Sigur Ros, Spiritualized, The Gossip and The…

Will Young and Goo Goo Dolls sign up for T in the Park

31 Mar 2008

The line-up for T in the Park keeps growing with Will Young, Goo Goo Dolls, British Sea Power, Delays and Little Man Tate added to the bill. They will join headliners The Verve, Rage Against the Machine and REM at Balado, 11--13 July.

Oxfam launches Christmas present campaign

5 Nov 2007

Dame Helen Mirren and Will Young are among the stars to feature in Oxfam’s Christmas campaign this year. The charity’s Unwrapped campaign features a television advert in which the stars will promote giving gifts that will improve the lives of people…