GirlsTalk Back Birthday Special....

Happy Birthday to our very own Jenny Conlon who turns 24 years old today...Hope you have a lovely day Jen love the GTB team xxx








Your Country Your Call
GTB had the pleasure of speaking to Shona O’Neill about the competition that has Ireland buzzing!!

 

‘Your Country Your Call’ was founded by President Mary Mcaleese’s husband Martin Mcaleese who decided that it was time to allow the people of Ireland have their say. It is a competition to ignite thinking and to inspire people to use their imagination.

Already there are thousands of applicants logging on to have their say and along with the weird and wacky ideas, some of the proposals are showing how the people of Ireland want to help and encourage change in the way we do things, allow businesses to grow, employment to be created and prosperity to flourish.

If this sounds like something you could contribute to or simply just want to have a look at a few of the ideas that could change the country you live in the log onto http://www.yourcountryyourcall.com/index.html

Get thinking people!!!

Lead guitar and vocals Steve Cassells from ‘J Walkers’ was on the show to talk about music, gigging and everything in between to make a successful band!! GTB got excited at the thought that they could indeed be Irelands very own Glee club….

The band has been together since 2006 and has varied over the years with different band members sometimes reaching over ten people, all bringing their own instruments and this in turn has allowed the group to get such an original sound.

Steve filled us in on how difficult it is to get into the music industry but if you are passionate about something then no matter how many knock backs you just keep pushing forward. The band get there influences from all music genres including rock, jazz and acoustic sounds, John Mayers name crept into conversation a lot, so if you are a fan of his music make sure to check out a few tracks from these guys!!!

If you want to find out more about the band you can head to ‘tink tank’ in Dublin on the 24th of March to see them perform or check them out on their myspace :
http://www.myspace.com/thejwalkersmusic 


ShowBiz news
Jedward get the boot

The X factor tour was in Dublin last week and it was revealed that Jedward have been given the boot by their record company Sony dues to the lack of sales of their first single ‘Under Pressure’ which was a duet with old time rapper Vanilla Ice – but it would seem he couldn’t even make them cool enough!!!

Louis Walsh who is the boys manager had this to say about the whole incident ‘I’m completely committed to Jedward and I know they still have a great career ahead of them’

Reports are already stating they are already in talks with other record labels.

Also released over the weekend is news that the twins have landed a massive €150,000 deal to be the stars of Irish panto this Christmas, they will be the headline act for Cinderella starting on the 22nd December 2010

X FACTOR

Sticking with Louis it is believed he has convinced X factor head judge Simon Cowell to bring the audience to Dublin. Imagine we might get to see Cheryl in the flesh….
It’s rumoured the auditions will take place at Croke park and remember they are now doing it to a live audience, oh god that process alone would put the GTB team off!! But if you think you have the talent get excited and start practicing people!!

Andrea Roche marriage breaks up!

Week after week we hear about marriage break ups from Kate Winslet and her producer husband to the infidelity of Sandra Bullock’s husband and now it has happened within our Irish Celebrity Circuit!! Former Miss Ireland and tv personality Andrea Roche has ended her marriage with business man PJ Mansfield. Reports are stating the marriage did infact end a couple of months ago and that Andrea has moved out and now lives alone. The separation is rumoured to have been amicable and the reason behind the break up is believed to be down to the fact that the couple grew apart. They had been together for nine years and got married back in 2006.

Finally on today’s showbiz news it would appear it is exciting times for the beautiful Grainne Seoige as she might be heading over to GMTV. She did some work at the Cheltenham races and although she isn’t confirming anything reports are stating she is excited about new opportunities. We have our fingers crossed for you Grainne!!!

Talk soon xx