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So if you would like to assist me in this trial or if you don't have these mp3's please download them and please also click on the form link below and let me know what file you downloaded and if you had any problems or found it much easier to download the file so to help me evaluate this method of downloading. * Don't Tell Me You Love Me Anymore (mp3) * Maybe (Radio Edit) (zip) (Please Note: you can right click and 'save target as' for the files above to download them) November 25, 2003 | "MAYBE" at #30 | -- Emma's new single 'Maybe' has dropped another 5 positions this week to #30 in the UK singles Charts after 6 weeks. The chart run for 'Maybe' in it's first 6 weeks are as follows: * Week 1 - #6 * Week 2 - #10 * Week 3 - #15 * Week 4 - #18 * Week 5 - #25 * Week 6 - #30 November 25, 2003 | Updated Schedule | -- [From Emma Generation] With Emma gearing up for the promo of her next single and of course her anticipated album, Promo will shortly begin and Emma is already confirmed to appear for the following: 24/11/2003 - Chicken Shed Theatre Company (Album Released featuring 'Sometimes' by Emma) 02/12/2003 - Christmas In Popworld (hosting and performances of 'Maybe' and '2 Become 1') 17/12/2003 - Nordoff Christmas Carol Concert 25/12/2003 - Parkinson (Interview and performance) 26/01/2004 - ‘I’ll Be There’ (Single Released) 09/02/2004 - Free Me (Album Released) November 25, 2003 | Emma Gives Theatre A Boost | -- [From Emma Generation] Former Spice Girl Emma Bunton is on track to give a plucky youth theatre a huge boost for she is among the stars who are joining forces for a new charity CD, The Chicken Shed Album. Emma's track, Sometimes, is featured alongside performances from Gabrielle, Sir Cliff Richard and Elaine Page, amongst others who have joined in the project to raise funds for the Chicken Shed Theatre Company. Ex Baby Spice Emma 27 said: "I am thrilled to be involved with the album. Everytime i see one of their great shows, i end up singing along. Now I've had the chance to record one of these special songs. Chicken Shed is amazing!" The Chicken Shed Album, on Chicken Shed Records hits the shops today. All money raised goes to the charity. November 25, 2003 | Emma & The Chicken Shed Theatre Company | -- [From Emma Bunton Official] Emma’s always been a strong supporter of the Chicken Shed Theatre Company, who have consistently demonstrated that the performing arts belong to everyone. And she has contributed a brand-new track, called ‘Sometimes’, to the company’s 30th anniversary album. Her contribution sits alongside those of Gabrielle, Cliff Richard, Elaine Paige, Kenneth Branagh, Bob Hoskins and Richard O'Brien. The album is out now on Chicken Shed Records. For further information and to buy the album online head over to: http://www.chickenshed.org.uk. November 22, 2003 | Christmas In Popworld | -- [From Emma Generation] If you’ve bought tickets to the Christmas In Popworld extravaganza, you’ll be pleased to hear that Emma will also be at the event with la crème de la crème of UK pop including Gareth Gates, Busted, Liberty X, Girls Aloud and many more. As well as actually hosting the event, Emma will be performing two tracks, the single ‘Maybe’ and an acoustic version of one of her Spice Girls favourites, ‘2 Become 1’. November 22, 2003 | Emma Update - 'I'll Be There' | -- [From Emma Generation] After the success of ‘Maybe’, Emma’s been taking time to chill out at home. She’s been conserving her energy because over the coming weeks she’ll be back in the thick of it, gearing up for the release her new single – which we can exclusively reveal is called, ‘I’ll Be There’. Due for release on 26th January, it’s a mid-tempo track that once again sees Emma trying something a little different. She says: “It’s a song I wrote for all of my best girl friends, who’ve always been there for me.” She shoots the video in Europe soon and it promises to be as innovative and exciting as the promos for ‘Maybe’ and ‘Free Me’. Find out more in Emma’s new entry in Diary. November 17, 2003 | "MAYBE" at #25 | -- Emma's new single 'Maybe' has dropped another 7 positions this week to #25 in the UK singles Charts after 5 weeks. The chart run for 'Maybe' in it's first 5 weeks are as follows: * Week 1 - #6 * Week 2 - #10 * Week 3 - #15 * Week 4 - #18 * Week 5 - #25 November 17, 2003 | NME Interview 2003 | -- [From Emma Generation] The Baby of the Spicies may love The Darkness and have 'gone indie' but shes not about to give up on pop. Hello Emma. Youve worked with Cathy Dennis on your album. Are you annoyed she gave 'Sweet Dreams My LA Ex' to Rachel Stevens? Its a great song, a really amazing song, but I'm not sure it would have worked for me. It's great for Rachel though. Theres a great songCathy did for me called, er... hang on. It'll come to me. It's called... 'Lay Your Love'. You're lucky you remembered that. I know! Phew! It's all about the tunes though, with someone like Cathy. In the Spice Girls, when we were in the studio, I was always the one being Joe Bloggsgoing 'Hang on - hasthis got a tune? Can you whistle to it?. Presumably you found you were saying that rather a lot during the final Spice sessions... [Guffaws] Er... [nods] no... [smiles]. But sometimes people try to get a bit clever with music and if you're listening to it for fun, you need to be entertained. I'm loving The Darkness at the moment - they make songs you can sing to. Making a good strong is not something to be ashamed of. Have you met The Darkness yet? No, not yet, but i want to. I think he [Justin] is great! What do you think is at the bottom of Justin's flame tattoo? A barbecue? A big log! Sorry, I'm going in an unpleasant direction. You're currently on an indie label. Thats a bit of a rum old, isnt it? Well after having been on Virgin I wanted somewherewhere I'd get the support i needed. I was growing up i suppose. I'd been in touch with Simon [Fuller] and he was into my stuff, so we founded this thing where we both have complete control over what I'm doing. But where's the quality control? Who's going, 'Emma, thats rubbish'? Well you sort of do your own A&R after a while, you know whats good and whats bad. What, like Prince? His independant stuff has been nonsense. Wheres your perspective? Well... yes. People do go off on tangents. But I'll go to my family and friends - like my little nephew. If he doesnt dance to something I'll be like, 'Shit. Thats crap get the next one on.' What was the last honest thing your family told you about your music? When my mum first heard a demo of my current single she went, 'Hmm, it sounds a bit like a musical.' Which was sort of the point. It's a bit sexier in its finished version. The video is modelled on 40's musicals. Did you put the small people at the back to make the set look bigger, like they did in the 40's? Did they really do that? Really? Wow! No. Did you know that when they were making the westerns they used to make doorways smaller for when the men walked through. to make them look bigger? You could apply that principle to all sorts of things couldnt you? [Splutters] Yes i suppose you could! How far would you get if you were to enter Pop Idol? Bearing in mind your to old. That's awful! Those are the rules Emma. That's so bad. Well, I dont know. Isometimes wonder what song I'd sing if i went on - but if I'd deffinately give it a go. I'd work my socks off, and as long as i didnt end up in the audition shows as an example of how not to do it, I'd be fine. Changing the subject to your former bandmate Mel B, which version of Cribs do you think is better - the official one she did for MTV, or the one that appeared on Bo' Selecta? [long pause] I'd have to say the real one. But Bo' Selecta is very funny. I found a Spice Girls carier bag when i moved house last month. Do you want it? Ooh, yes please! My mum's kept everything but i dont think she has a carrier bag. Where do you keep your gold discs? I've got a couple in my kitchen, but most of them are in my mums basement. I go down there every now and then and just go, 'Wow!' Like a twat. Em, you have remained "In The Place". Do you still like it in your face? [Horrified] Ahhaha!! That was so rude! I cannot believe we managed to get that into the rap of 'Wannabe'. We had such a laugh doing that sort of thing. Finally Emma. Have you spoken to Mel C since she buggered her leg in The Games? Yes. She's fine. It was a bit of a shock for her but she's so strong that she'll be up and about soon. You see, now is the time to challenge her to a race. Yes! I'd deffinately win! Hahaha! FYI * Emma listens to a lot of Heart FM, even though Magic FM is much better * She's not sure if 'Crazy In Love' is single of the year * Emma thinks Atkins-diet mania has "gone a bit far"  November 16, 2003 | Emma on AB Fab Episode 2 wmv's | -- [Converted from mpg on LoneStarSpice] Below are 4 small wmv from Emma's second Episode cameo appearance on AB Fab a couple last week. * Download Ab Fab Episode 2 Part 1 * Download Ab Fab Episode 2 Part 2 * Download Ab Fab Episode 2 Part 3 * Download Ab Fab Episode 2 Part 4 (Episode 1 cameo wmv's are still avaliable for download, just head over to the October News Archive and scroll down to October 20) | Click here for download instructions | [Please do not direct link to these files under any circumstances or they will be deleted ] November 15, 2003 | News Interview.... | -- [From Emma Generation] Currently in the Top Ten with Maybe, HERMIONE EYRE asks Emma Bunton how much spice there is in her life these days The former Baby Spice grew up in Finchley, north London, daughter of a milkman and a fitness instructor. After Sylvia Young Theatre School and roles in television commercials, she answered an advert in The Stage and joined the Spice Girls, the most successful female group in history. She is now building a solo career, and had a Number One with her song What Took You So Long? Her latest single, Maybe is currently in the Top Ten. There are no plans for a cover of Don't Call Me Baby. What are you up to today? I've got a little tea party I'm going to. It's my nephew's birthday the terrible twos. We've bought him a little train that you sit on that's electric, so it moves. Me and my mum chose it. Will you be singing for the kids at the tea party? No, I think they would rather I shut up. I'll be playing. Lots of games and on the train! It sounds like it's quite hard letting go of your Baby image. Your new look is rather Brigitte Bardot especially the video? Yes, I came up with all kinds of ideas for the video I generally do come up with ideas and that and I was very influenced by a lot of Sixties movies, like Sweet Charity. For me, the Sixties have always been in how I've dressed, down to little short dresses and knee-high boots. I'm always in heels, 'cos I'm only five foot one. Are you in love at the moment? I've been single for a while now. I'm really peed off actually we need some good-looking guys out there! But if you're in love it drives you a bit crazy. You can't sleep, you know? We love it. Do you seduce or are you seduced? I'm not untouchable; people feel comfortable talking to me, which is great. I like boys that come over and make a good stand. Or when I go out with my mates we do the whole 'my friend fancies you'. Then all of us girls go home together and laugh about it. Do you have happy memories of being in the Spice Girls? Absolutely! All of 'em. I had the best time. If I see things on telly I'm still kind of, wow. It was amazing, and doing it with friends was even better. Is there a sense of competition that wasn't there before? Not at all. The girls are all so supportive. I had a phone call this week from Victoria she was like, "I love the video." What do you think you were in a previous life? I haven't got a clue! I definitely like to believe that we do come back. I was brought up a Catholic, but I'm a very open person to all religions. My mum does healing and reflexology, and I'm hoping to pick that up from her when the time's right. You were a successful baby model. Didn't you win a beauty competition when you were three? My holidays were, like, caravan. We used to go to Clacton or Southend, and the competitions were just a nice thing. I'd go with these little friends and when they were disqualified I'd leave with them. Or sometimes you'd get up there and be princess of Clacton. It was great. In your flat in Hampstead, what's your favourite object? I'm a big fan of my kitchen table and chairs. They're just very comfortable and that's where we sit when my friends come round. Have you ever stolen anything? Actually, this is terrible... When I was 15 it took me half an hour to steal a can of Coke. I just couldn't do it. They probably saw me walking up and down the same aisle, going 'Oh, my God'. They probably thought, bless her, it's taking her so long... Are you ambitious? Yes, but not horribly. I wouldn't want to step on anyone. Do you think people underestimate you? I hope not, but there's only so many times you can say, "I write the songs." But everyone's got their own opinions. Although people know me as Baby I'm also very adamant, and I know exactly where I want to be and I've got all my ideas. What makes you angry? When people aren't loyal, because I'm a very loyal person. And when drivers are really slow at the lights and you've got three cars to get through come on! Do you shout? Sometimes, yes, when I'm on my own. Come ON! Do you make rude hand gestures? No. I try to keep it pleasant. It would be a bit of a shock to a driver if they saw it was me doing it, bless 'em. Source: Independent November 11, 2003 | Official 2004 Calendar.... | -- [Posted by Emma Generation] Below are scans of the Front and Back covers of Emma's Official 2004 Calendar. Head over to World OF Calendars to buy it online. 
 November 11, 2003 | Official Album Called.... | -- [Posted by nsba on DenDen ] Subject: New From Emma! Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2003 16:52:54 UT Hi there, First up, Emma wanted us to send a big thank you to everyone who went out and made 'Maybe' another top ten hit. Emma said: "You guys do me proud every time! Thank you, thank you, thank you: I'm so made up that you loved 'Maybe' as much as me, thanks again for all the lovely words of support." Although Emma's disappearing for a while to put the final finishing touches to the album, Free Me, and work behind-the-scenes on the next single, there are still lots of things to keep you entertained over on the official site. First up, don't miss the opportunity to win Emma's very own funky sequinned skirt, as witnessed in a whole bunch of shoots and interviews recently. 100% exclusive. There is also a selection of new Passions clips to check out in our series. And while we're talking about interviews, you can still read some recent online ones she did by clicking into News. And finally, Emma's on Absolutely Fabulous this Friday (7th November) at 9pm on BBC1. If you missed her last time a) what were you thinking of? and b) you missed a comic work of genius!! Keep up-to-date at www.emmabuntonofficial.com November 11, 2003 | "MAYBE" at #18 | -- Emma's new single 'Maybe' has dropped another 3 positions this week to #18 in the UK singles Charts after 4 weeks. The chart run for 'Maybe' in it's first 3 weeks are as follows: * Week 1 - #6 * Week 2 - #10 * Week 3 - #15 * Week 4 - #18 November 6, 2003 | "MAYBE" mid week charts | -- In the current UK midweek charts Emma's new single 'Maybe' has dropped another 5 positions to #20. November 3, 2003 | Emma appears in M&S Xmas ads | -- [Posted by mel2vicem on DenDen]  Emma Bunton is one of the stars of a Christmas advertising campaign showing celebrities in panto roles with a twist. The televisions ads for Marks & Spencer see the singer appear as a Cinderella figure, showing off some of the store's lingerie. Will Young plays a handsome prince who fights his way into Sleeping Beauty's bedroom only to find her quilt more attractive than her lips. And Evil Queen Zoe Wanamaker asks the mirror on her wall who's the fairest of them all, and gets the answer: "I am - but I do love your shawl." Television presenter June Sarpong - in a Red Riding Hood outfit - distracts a hungry wolf with champagne and roast turkey. The advert - narrated by Star Trek's Patrick Stewart - will be screened for the first time next Sunday and will run until Christmas Eve. November 3, 2003 | "MAYBE" at #15 | -- Emma's new single 'Maybe' has dropped another 5 positions this week to #15 in the UK singles Charts after 3 weeks. The chart run for 'Maybe' in it's first 3 weeks are as follows: * Week 1 - #6 * Week 2 - #10 * Week 3 - #15 November 01, 2003 | Emma on Kumars 'Maybe' performance wmv | -- [Converted from mpg on LoneStarSpice] Below is a small wmv of Emma's performance of Maybe at Kumars. To download it you can currently right click and 'SAVE TARGET AS'. Downloading the video links this way will only be avaliable for 24 hours after which it will only be avaliable for download via the anti-leech plugin. EDIT: Links below have now been replaced with anti-leech plugin * Download Emma Bunton - Maybe (Live @ Kumars) -- (5.57 MB) | Click here for download instructions | [Please do not direct link to these files under any circumstances or they will be deleted ] November 01, 2003 | Emma want to appear in Chicago?? | -- [From Emma Bunton Forum on DenDen ] (Source: 'New' Magazine, page 32) I heard that the lovely Emma Bunton, 27, is ken to spread her winds and look further afield for showbiz success. The blonde former Spice Girl recently enjoyed a spot of acting when she appeared in the new series of Ab Fab with long time friend, Jennifer Saunders. But it would appear that Emma has a real longing to take to the stage in fishnets and high heels! My spies tell me that Em is keen to land a role in the hit Weest End musical, Chicago. A source told me, “She is still undecided, but has now seen the show seven times and she’s keen to play the part of Roxie Hart – a role once played by her old friend, Denise Van Outen.” It seems that Emma is looking at options should her second solo album, Simply Me, not be the success she hopes. But Emma, can I let you in on a secret… you’re up against another Emma who is also keen for the role – Capital Radio DJ, Emma Forbes. The former children’s TV star is reportedly taking singing and dancing lessons, -- and I hear the producers are very keen on her, too! November 01, 2003 | News on next single and album | -- [From Spice Girls News ] * Dotmusic has posted the Emma's new single, "I'll Be There" is pushed back until January 19th. This is to release it closer to the album, which is out Early February. * Dotmusic says that it is confirmed that Emma's new album is indeed entitled, Simply Me, and is being released February 2nd, 2 weeks after the release of the new single, "I'll Be There." |
