 |   09.05.2008 Breaking news! 5 comments – Click here to comment / read the comments I'm in a New York rehearsal studio right now with my band. It's the greatest feeling ever to be working with such gifted and dedicated musicians. Seriously, this tour is going to be quality! Anthemic pop songs with soul are the goal, and boy, have my guys and gals got soul! I can't wait to get going on my first ever American tour with myself headlining. We have two massive buses and for some of the tour there are rumours that the John Lennon bus will be joining. It's decked out with a complete recording studio and film editing suite. Its whole purpose is to educate young people musically and tons of peeps will win a chance to go on the bus and check it out. Oh, and I have breaking news....my song 'Pocketful of Sunshine' reached number 8 on the US top 100 radio chart! AND it got to number 1 on itunes this week too! Thank you guys for all your support. As my mate Neyo's song says, 'Its all because of you!' Everyone at home in the UK and Europe, thanks for your patience while I represent us over here in US. I can't wait till I can come back to where my roots are and tour again. Love ya 'tasha XX 18.04.2008 Me and Able from Pulse 87 NY 10 comments – Click here to comment / read the comments Me and able front pulse 87 NY. X x x
16.04.2008 Wikipedia - Dispelling myths 13 comments – Click here to comment / read the comments I feel frustrated with Wikipedia because it's not always truth that's written there, just things that people have written. The reason it's frustrating is because people go to it as a reference and ask me interview questions based on what it says there. For example I am quoted as saying I refuse to be in men's magazines. This is just not true; I have already been in a number of them. What I have said and I'll say again is that I want to be known for my music more than for my body or what I do or don't wear. That desire is reflected in the way I am in photos. There are other things that are not correct in there too. I think I will continue this dispelling of myths in one of my next up coming blogs! It feels like clearing up the facts is a good thing to talk about so I'll save it until next time. Also, the subject of the ups and downs of how interactive the internet is worth touching on; I'm sure you all have your own thoughts on this? Submit them, it's interesting! For example, it's so great that now everyone can make their opinion known, can make their own movies and release music without the use of a company but does it mean that now there are no experts? I'm reading some books about it at the moment. They support both sides of the argument. What's your opinion? 14.04.2008 Pocketful of Sunshine video 12 comments – Click here to comment / read the comments I've just finished shooting my new music video for the song Pocketful of Sunshine so look out for it coming soon! You'll see a bit of the adventurer in me as I parachute my way out of a frustrating situation. The vid is about freedom and how we all have our own pocketful of sunshine - the place that we go to that makes it easier to handle difficult, mundane or painful situations in life. There are moments when you need to find a safe place to escape to. The 'parachutes' we use to get us there are different: things like art, music, dance, entertainment, prayer, friendship, a phone call, food, substances (sometimes our means of escape are not always healthy, sometimes they are positive ones), books, internet, hobbies etc. It ' s basically the concept that sticks and stones are never gonna break me because it ' s possible to have an inner peace that takes me away so I'm safe and means I don't have to just lie there and receive whatever crap life throws. When I was trying to find a director for the video I found it interesting that the ideas some directors started sending me were scenes of flowers and fields and lots of pretty, sunny things. I think they thought that this song was only about happiness and things going well. I wanted a video that showed the contrast that happens in life, like finding beauty in the middle of ugliness or strength at times of weakness. That's why I worked with the director Alan Ferguson, to show stories that happen in urban settings. With concrete, fluorescent lights, arguing, boredom, ordinary life situations that can get you down. I wanted to show stories of people finding a safe haven within these places. Anyway, enough explaining, its one of those songs you can interpret in your own way really. I'm excited to show the video. By the way I keep going back and forth from UK to USA and I'm coming back to UK next week for a week. I have to say on my last visit to London I was so impressed by the fashion and the way the music scene is. I love how Londoners walk around with such a personal style. So functional, quirky and individual. I love the fact that the Streets and Dizzy Rascal, MIA, and Lilly Allen made it cool to rap and sing in your own accent. I think that's a big reason why the USA is so into our music at the moment, because we're being ourselves. There was a while in the pop scene when every country in Europe had their own versions of all the USA singers. But now we are more willing to take risks and I appreciate that it's more honest. I reckon that's why some of the biggest music influences - The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Radiohead and U2 - all did so well worldwide. They had and have something that the world didn't have and needed. Ok peeps. I'm gonna go do something useful now... exactly what I'm not sure yet, but with a few hours off I'm gonna make the most of 'em. I'll probably just end up catching up on telly or going out. I'm in Toronto right now by the way; singing at Toronto Idol. There's lots to do in this city that's for sure. Sounds like a night on the town is in order!! Something else I'm excited about is that I'm going on my first USA full band tour, which is being sponsored by Verizon. You might have noticed that my vlogs (video blogs) have not been put up so regularly recently. Don't worry, there'll be some more of my crazy escapades coming online soon. I love bringing my camera around coz I want you lot to feel like you're on the road with me when you're watching. I want you to know how much I appreciate my fans and that I think of you wherever I go. Plus I just like vlogging... they're so much fun to make. Watch out for me putting Perez Hilton in the hot seat as I interview him for a change (love his vh1 show by the way - really impressed that he ain't just a good blogger... but actually is a natural on TV). Also, my adventures on the upcoming tour, meeting Jordan backstage (who was actually Katie Price at the time), meeting the members of my band, plus continued behind the scenes stuff on everything that's going on! T.T.F.N (Ta Ta For Now) Ten points to you if you can tell me what cartoon that quote is from... Nat x 13.03.2008 Hey folks! 0 comments – Click here to comment / read the comments Ok, apologies for such a long lapse in diary entries. I've still out in the US promoting my album. I sang at my first rodeo two days ago in Austin, Texas. It was definitely a different and memorable experience for me. Today I'm singing my new song Pocketful of Sunshine at Nickelodeon and tomorrow I'm off to Boston to sing at my first basketball game. Then I'm in England for a couple of days to hang out with my favourite radio man Chris Moyles. Ok, so I have a few other things to do too and of course I'm excited that I will see my family and my little house again after so long away. I'm lying in bed right now having a sleep-in. It's this really cool hotel called The Rivington. Apparently Lindsey Lohan is staying here too but I haven't seen her yet, she's probably sleeping in too. The paps are probably lurking somewhere outside. Glad they don't follow me around as much as her, although she doesn't seem to mind. I'm just harder to catch, like the gingerbread man! Because I go wherever there is a demand for my music, I end up staying in a different hotel almost every night or two. Unlike some artists around I like to have fun just for the sake of it, not just to attract attention. I do like to film things that I see or do over here, stuff I think you on-liners will find interesting, because I love having a visual way of staying in touch. But what's cool about having my own camera is that I can press the on and off switch when I want. Seriously, the camera can sometimes make you go a little mad if you're not careful. I remember one night during a particularly intense time of filmed interviews and videos I found myself talking to my camera in my sleep and answering interview questions. Only when I woke I found out it was my bedside alarm clock which had a red light, like the red light that goes on a camera when you know its recording! This industry is so obsessed with image and what everyone thinks of you and I've found that you have to fight hard within yourself not to let it affect you. That's a little of what my song Pirate Bones is about - 'It's not worth having something if it takes away who you are'... 'if I forfeit my soul'. I'm aware that I've been labelled a good girl by some because I'm different to some of the other female artists (the main difference being I don't do drugs and I'm doing my best to not be messed up). It seems like it's actually more rebellious to stay true to yourself when everyone wants you to be something else and when everyone seems to get more praise for doing stupid things. I don't know, I just love music and want to keep making it forever and have people enjoy it. That is my objective, my passion and I want to stay like that. For me, fashion and how I look is an extension of my music because it is a form of art. So I love that it has become such a big part of the music industry as it's another great form of expression. But when a music artist's image is all they have got going for them it's a sad thing because it shouldn't be called music anymore. I heard a story recently that the artist Prince was doing his thing on stage when a very well known celebrity who was trying to make it as a singer was in the crowd. Prince, well known for his love of bringing other artists up to jam with him, asked her up and she took the mike. He then stopped the band so she could sing a cappella and looked at her as if to say 'now show us if you can sing'... she apparently dashed off stage in tears. It was her moment to shine but without instruments and without auto tune she couldn't live up to what she wanted to be. Ok, little commentary on crazy life is over for today :) I'm gonna go back to my much deserved and treasured lie in! Appreciate you all! Natasha x x x
21.02.2008 Video Blog: Photo Shoot 20 comments – Click here to comment / read the comments A really fun photo shoot... 13.02.2008 From the Airport! 22 comments – Click here to comment / read the comments I've had a crazy party week celebrating my album's Number 3 debut week in the US, plus it was the Grammys! Right now I'm having a thoughtful moment. I'm at the LA airport sitting in the lounge watching telly and writing at the same time. Pictured is my Cyber-shot Sony camera phone. It's cool because I can send pictures directly to my site from the phone. I took this photo with my Mac camera though... technology is crazy now. I make comic strips sometimes on this computer, I'll post some up sometime; its really cool and a great way to pass my time while I'm travelling.  The airport is another kind of home for me now. I'm like a gypsy, always on the move or like a ping pong ball on the table of the world, I'm here there and everywhere. I haven't been home to my house in the UK for a while now though, the last time I was there was in November for the Global Angels event and that was just for one day! Dorothy is right, there really is no place like home; I wish I had little sparkly red shoes or that someone had invented teleportation because it would really save a lot of time and fix some of the whole carbon emission problems of transport too no doubt. I guess not having everything instantly is a good thing, it probably makes you appreciate more. It's weird, we have invented all these machines to get us places quicker like escalators and cars, and to make things happen quicker like microwaves; and now we have to go to the gym to exercise and have to make an effort to stay fit. When I went to Holland they all travel everywhere on bikes. Maybe that's smart because it probably means they can get away with eating more chocolate but still stay healthy... okay, I guess I'm going off on one! I'm gonna go now but I do want to say how grateful I am to you guys who have stuck with me and who come and check on the site and blogs. Can't say how sorry I am that the UK tour got cancelled, it's a real bummer. I'm so happy to be having a good response in the states though, and the good news for us Brits is that the US seems to be taking a liking to people from this part of the world. I'm coming to UK for Valentines Day, will be there just 12 hours but I really cannot wait to be home! Catch up with you soon. Natasha x By the way, my blogs are featured on You Tube this week!! I'm going to keep them coming xx 11.02.2008 Video Blog: Live On Set Of Degrassi (Toronto) 3 comments – Click here to comment / read the comments latest blog 31.01.2008 Video Blog: Live On The Today Show 5 comments – Click here to comment / read the comments Check out Natasha backstage on The Today Show where she performs her forthcoming UK single 'Love Like This' live with Sean Kingston. 28.01.2008 On The Road in the US 9 comments – Click here to comment / read the comments NBTV Videoblog... 25.01.2008 My UK tour 35 comments – Click here to comment / read the comments To everyone who has bought a ticket for my UK tour I'm so sorry to reschedule on you. My US album is just coming out here and I'm obligated to stay out here and promote it. I miss you all and promise that a tour in the UK will be happening it's just a little later than planned Thank you for your continued support. Love Natasha x 22.01.2008 Album Out Today!!!! 10 comments – Click here to comment / read the comments Today Tuesday 22nd, my album Pocketful of Sunshine is finally out in the US.  This is me playing anchor lady at the news desk at Regis and Kelly yesterday. I've been up since 4am this morning. At the moment I am waiting back stage at The Today Show getting ready to go live on air and sing 'Pocketful of Sunshine' for the first time on tv. Can't wait for you to hear the album. I've got to get ready to go on air so better go x 21.01.2008 Pocketful Of Sunshine 7 comments – Click here to comment / read the comments Yes, finally it has arrived. I am holding a golden clear plastic wrapped copy of it here in my hands right now... It sure is a good feeling to tangibly know that what I've worked on with such dedication is now ready to be heard. It's called 'Pocketful of Sunshine', named after one of the songs in it. Look out for me on telly, radio, stores, and of course keep checking my blogs! There are some cool videos coming out soon so stay in touch. 14.01.2008 CBS Ski Weekend in Utah 14 comments – Click here to comment / read the comments ...check out the pics below.
11.01.2008 Happy new year! 7 comments – Click here to comment / read the comments I'm writing from L.A., just back from a crazy holiday in Costa Rica - what a beautiful place! But I'm so excited to be back! I'm getting ready to release my second US album on the 22nd January, it's called Pocketful Full of Sunshine and it's already available for pre-order on iTunes. We're gonna make the video for the next single soon too. I've also been editing some new video blogs which should be coming out soon so keep a look out for those. Last year was a crazy one for me but I have a feeling 08' will be even crazier! The first gig I did after chilling out in Costa Rica (after vegging out in one pair of comfy shorts, flip-flops and no make-up for two weeks!) was in Las Vegas. Now that's two opposite extremes, I'm telling you. Finding myself in that environment was the quickest incentive to jump straight back into my high heels and eyeliner. Stay tuned folks, I'm in so many different places this year that it'll keep you on your toes just to catch up. Love Nat x x <1234567>  NEWS / BIOGRAPHY / RELEASES / LYRICS / GALLERY / VIDEO / AUDIO / DATES / MEMBERS / POSTCARD / BLOG / MOBILE / COMMUNITY / STORE / LINKS PRIVACY / RCA LABEL GROUP / DESIGN BY TEN4 | ||||||||||||||
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