Tag: Sophie Monk

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Sophie Monk Releases Surprising New Single, “Nice to Meet You”

When Sophie Monk appeared on The Masked Singer last season, I guessed it wouldn’t be too long before she returned to the music scene. Now she’s back with a brand new single “Nice to Meet You,” which is the perfect reintroduction to her vocal talents.

This is a far cry from the sugary pop music Sophie made with Bardot. Instead it’s a dark jazzy number with insightful lyrics. Sophie penned the track while on The Masked Singer with Thomas Tan and CDB brothers Gary and Brad Pinto. Prince’s original horn player Phillip Lassiter gives it a cool retro feel.

“It’s taken me years to be ready to release a song and this happened so organically for me, I felt like the time was right,” Sophie explained. “People know me originally as a singer in Australia so it’s nice to be going back to my number one love.”

Releasing the song independently through Ditto Music is another unexpected choice, but one that Sophie says feels right.

“For the first time in my musical career, I feel like I am in complete control and I’m just excited by the opportunity to be able to do this. I hope everyone enjoys the track it as much as I did recording it.”

This track is a real surprise, in the best possible way. It’s great to have you back making music Sophie!

Image used with permission from KAOS

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Ricki-Lee Coulter and Sophie Monk Get Tummy Tucks, The Natural Way!

Ricki-Lee Coulter proudly flaunts her curves in her music videos, but she’s made no secret of feeling a little self conscious at times of her voluptuous size 14 figure. So it’s only fitting that the stunning singer has become the face of the holdmetight shapewear collection.

“Body confidence and personal empowerment is a big issue for Australian women and something I take very seriously,” Ricki-Lee said in a statement.

“holdmetight understands how a woman wants to look and feel, which is why I’m so proud to announce my ambassadorship role for the label. Now the very sexy products in the holdmetight range that I wear underneath my gowns and outfits for stage, screen and on the red carpet are available to everyday women, everywhere!”

Funnily enough another Aussie popstar is launching their own range of body sculpting lingerie. Skinny Sophie Monk will launch her rival gut-busting brand on Tuesday. Does Sophie really need any help for her willowy frame?

I know whose underclothes I’d be more inclined to trust!

Image source: Erik K Veland @ Flickr

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Sophie and Benji Split, Tim and Ant Hook Up

Today’s news is all about make-ups and break-ups. On one hand, we’ve got word that Sophie Monk has split with her Good Charlotte guitarist Benji Madden.

Now we saw this one coming for a while, ever since Sophie returned to Australia solo in January. The Daily Telegraph later spotted her without her engagement ring, which started more rumours buzzing.

Sophie’s agent Yoon Kim put an end to the speculation today, issuing an official statement claiming “The decision was mutual and they remain amicable.” I guess it’s pretty easy to remain amicable when you’re on opposite sides of the world, right?

But things are happier for Tim Campbell and Anthony Callea, who’ve just admitted they’re together. The pair became close when they worked on a Perth production of Rent last year. They had both recently separated from their partners, and cried on each other’s shoulders.

“There was stuff written in the paper a while ago … and actually Anthony and I are a bit of an item at the moment,” Tim told Vega FM yesterday.

“The question was asked a while ago and we weren’t, but we have gotten to a point where we are very happy together.”

And it’s just in time for Valentine’s Day too! It’s too bad about Sophie and Benji, but at least some of our Aussie stars will have a loved-up day tomorrow!

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Sophie Monk Exposed For PETA

Ex-Bardot poppette Sophie Monk has bared all for a spicy new ad campaign. The advertisement for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) encourages people to become vegetarians.

I’m not quite sure whether the image of a naked Sophie on a bed of chilli peppers will persuade people to give up their steak, but it’s worth a shot. You can check out the sexy ad here.

Sophie practices what she preaches. She’s been a vegetarian since she was a teenager, and said the decision is good for her, and animals.

“There’s no doubt in my mind that going vegetarian has made me feel better not only physically but also because I learned about the suffering of animals who are raised and killed for food,” Monk said.

“I feel good knowing that I’m not contributing to that.”

Sophie’s fiancé, Good Charlotte’s Benji Madden is also a vegetarian, which must make it a lot easier at mealtimes!