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We’ve lined up a series of exclusive videos giving you a glimpse into Westlife’s world – their lives, their passions and their experiences.

First up, find out about the music that inspires them.

See the video page for the clip.

Source: Westlife.com

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Westlife will be doing some promotion in Germany next week! They will be heading to Berlin & Munich to do signings at the Media Markt. According to Nicky Byrne's new blog on Westlife.com they will also do some radio interviews.

Signing info:
8 Feb - 16.15 - Media Markt im Alexa, Grunerstr. 20, Berlin

9 Feb - 16.45, Media Markt, Einsteinstraße 130, München

Source: Westlife.de

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To celebrate the launch of the new website, we're running a competition to show off our Westlife Superfans!

We're giving away a very special prize - framed album artwork signed by the boys themselves. To enter, just complete the following statement in no more than 25 words:

'I love Westlife because...'

Write your answers in the Comments section below or the special forum thread. The best answers will then be flagged up on the homepage, with one lucky person winning the prize. The closing date is midday on Monday 8th February.

Source: Westlife.com

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Westlife will be giving a very special interview on Jonathan Ross.

Make sure you tune in for what promises to be a memorable occasion!
The show will be filmed on Wednesday 10th Feb and televised on the evening of Friday 12th Feb.

Source: Westlife.com

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Hey guys, welcome to the all new westlife.com!

The first phase of our 2010 assault is the launch of our fabulous new website! We love the connection we have with our fans thru westlife.com and have kept all the good bits from the old site but added some great new things such as brand new multiple choice skins so u can choose how 'your westlife.com' looks, a new and fresh discography tool, and also we can officially announce in a very exciting manner that 'WESTLIFE RADIO' will be coming very soon!

We will be announcing the second single soon and are itching to get back at it in general... can't wait!

Lots of love from the boys x

Source: Westlife.com

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By JIM GRAY


Baby joy for Shane and Gillian Filan. Credit: Photo: Carl Brennan

Twelve days early and catching his parents by surprise, Shane Filan junior made the sort of entrance his famous dad would have been proud of.

"He certainly didn't keep us waiting. He wasn't due until early February, and up until 8 p.m. last Friday there was no sign he was on his way. But an hour and a half later, he was here," Westlife's Shane told THE SLIGO CHAMPION, describing the early arrival of his third child, a brother for Nicole (4) and Patrick (18 months).

"There was no panic or anything like that, but we certainly weren't expecting it. Gillian started having pains at about eight o'clock, we went straight to Sligo General, and the baby was born exactly one hour and thirty-four minutes later," he explained.

Weighing in at 6 lbs 9 ounces, the new arrival will be named Shane Peter, after both his father and grandfather. The couple's first son was named Patrick Michael, after Gillian's dad.

"It's a family tradition to name children after fathers and grandfathers, so we're just following that really. I suppose I've always wanted a son named Shane, so I'm thrilled about that," the singer added.

He was singing the praises of the staff in the maternity department at Sligo General, who made sure everything went very smoothly.

"They were all fantastic. Our gynaecologist, Dr. Heather Langan, made sure all ran smoothly, and midwife, Carol, who helped deliver Shane, was a real angel. Everything happened so quickly, and we were all really well looked after," Shane added.

With three children under five years of age, it will be a busy household, particularly as Shane has a hectic summer schedule of concerts lined up with Westlife.

"We'll certainly have our hands full for a while, but we love it," he said. And is that the full set?

"You'd better ask Gillian that question - it certainly is for now!"

Source: Sligochampion.ie

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Hi guys

Gillian, Nicole, Patrick and I are delighted to welcome our new son Shane Peter Filan into the world. He was born 9.34pm last Friday night 22nd of Jan and he weighed 6'9.

Both mum and baby came home on Sunday evening and doing really well. We want say a massive thank you for all your support and well wishes on the website. I've been logging on every day and the messages have been great!

Me and the guys are back to work in a couple of weeks so I'll see all of you soon. Can't wait for the new single and of course the tour!

Thanks again guys and Shane Jnr says hi!!

Love always

Shane Snr

Source: Westlife.com

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Proud Dad Shane Filan welcomed the newest addition to his clan, baby Shane Peter into the world this weekend -- but it seems the Westlife star won't have much time to bond with the young tot.

The Diary can reveal the singer will have to leave his new arrival and namesake in the capable hands of wife Gillian, while he and bandmates, Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan and Mark Feehily take to the studio to lend their vocals to Simon Cowell's new charity single, a remake of REM's Everybody Hurts.

The foursome are expected to jet out in the coming days to begin recording the single in London, which the media mogul is hoping to have on the shelves as early as next week, in a bid to raise funds for the victims of the Haiti earthquake.

Among those signed up to join the Flying Without Wings singers is Susan Boyle, Leona Lewis, Robbie Williams and Cheryl Cole.

And while Shane is reluctant to leave his new bundle of joy so soon, a family insider explained how the generous star was determined to do whatever he could for those in need.

"He's hoping to go ahead with the single as long as he and the boys don't have to go any further than London to record it," he explained.

"Then, naturally, he'll be taking some time off to spend with his family."

Shane and Gillian's third child was born shortly after 9.30pm on Friday, weighing in at 6lb 9oz.

Source: Herald.ie

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Westlife are in the studio today and tomorrow, recording their parts for the Haiti appeal charity single.

The track is a cover of 'Everybody Hurts' by REM and will be released digitally on 7th February and on CD on 8th February. The record is in collaboration with The Sun and features an all-star line-up of musicians including Cheryl Cole, Susan Boyle, Rod Stewart, Leona Lewis, Mariah Carey and JLS.

All profits from the single will go to the Disasters Emergency Committee, which is a collection of 13 major charities who come together to help countries hit by devastating events such as this.

Source: Westlife.com

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Shane and Gillian became parents to a new born baby boy on Friday evening! One day after my birthday - 22nd January, at 9.40PM. Congratulations to the happy couple!

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By NIAMH HORAN
Sunday January 24 2010

WESTLIFE star Shane Filan has become a father for the third time.

The pop star made a last-minute dash to Sligo General Hospital with his wife, Gillian, where she gave birth to a bouncing baby boy.

The newborn, which the couple are naming Shane Peter Filan after his boyband father, was born shortly after 9.30pm on Friday, weighing in at 6lbs 9oz.

A close family friend explained: "Shane and Gillian are over the moon with their new arrival. They're thrilled it's a boy and have decided to call him after his dad, which Shane is chuffed about.

"Both mom and baby are both doing great, although it was a last-minute dash to get to the hospital.

"The labour only took an hour-and-a-half so it was a close call but their doctor, Dr Heather Langan was great. She made sure everything ran smoothly and mom and baby were well looked after."

The couple already have a daughter Nicole and son Patrick, but Shane had always said he had planned to add to the clan.

It marks a bright start to 2010 after the group suffered several blows last year, including the tragic deaths of Nikki Byrne's father Nikki Senior and Stephen Gately.

- NIAMH HORAN

Source: Sunday Independent

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