Tag: The Veronicas

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Veronicas "Take Me On The Floor" Video Controversy

The Veronicas video for their latest single “Take Me On the Floor” has caused a commotion! What’s all the fuss about? Well, there’s some footage of girls kissing girls. Apparently the sexy shots mean we’ll never see the clip on Video Hits and the like, who will instead screen a much tamer version.

I watched the clip expecting to see some real fireworks and was a little disappointed. Silhouetted girl on girl action is too hot for daytime TV? What bothers me here is the double standard. I saw much raunchier in the film clip for James Blunt’s “Goodbye My Lover,” but because he was a whiny male cavorting with a naked Mischa Barton that was all OK. And how is this more suggestive than Katy Perry singing her song all about kissing a girl?

Thankfully you’re online, so you can see the stuff those music video shows won’t show you. What do you think? Is it a lot of fuss over nothing, or does it deserve the ban?

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Veronica to Sue Over Nude Photos

I’ve deliberately stayed mum on the nude photographs that surfaced of one half of The Veronicas, Jess Origliasso this week. I figured before I weighed in I’d see how things panned out. Because let’s face it, for days we just had people up in arms about the fact that risqué photos existed. As far as I’m concerned, that’s not news.

What is news is that Jess has apparently decided to sue an ex-boyfriend over the matter.

If you haven’t been watching the news, the story goes a little something like this. Some nude photographs of Jess appeared on an American website called Fleshbot.com. The tabloids would like to tell us they’re pornographic photos, but considering there are no sexual acts involved that’s clearly not the case.

Warner Music confirmed one of the images was the feisty twin, but denied the other images were. At the end of the day it matters little. Clearly some photographs were taken in private, the girl’s been betrayed, and now the photos are in the public domain.

Some may argue it’s foolish for celebrities to run the risk of this kind of thing by posing for such photos, but these shots are three years old. I’m sure we’ve all done things when we were young we might not do today. And besides, these photos are hardly on a par with a Paris Hilton sex tape.

Jess hasn’t said anything about it, but her rumored lover Ruby Rose was happy to chat to The Daily Telegraph today.

“What has happened with those images is obviously completely illegal and there are lawyers getting involved,” she said.

“It’s just such an upsetting situation – there is a real tall poppy situation in Australia and both Jess and Lisa deserve more support, especially from their Australian fans.”

The Veronicas are due to return to the US next week to promote the release of their album Hook Me Up. I’ll bet they can’t wait to head back there and away from the grilling the press here are giving them!

Image source: Foraggio Fotographic @ Flickr

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The Veronicas Slam Anorexia Rumors

Does anyone think The Veronicas have been looking a little thin lately? Well they’ve spoken up about it, insisting they don’t have eating disorders.

“Neither of us has any eating issues. People use the term anorexia too loosely,” Jess Origliasso told The Sunday Telegraph.

The size six sisters say they’ve always been thin, and feel it’s important to be positive role models for their fans.

“Anorexia is a disease of the mind, where people think they’re fat when they’re extremely thin. Neither of us has that disease and I think it’s a bit offensive when people throw that out there.”

I’ve got to say I sympathise with them. My sister was a size six and even special protein drinks wouldn’t make her put on weight. It wasn’t until she had a baby that she put on enough weight for people to stop making negative comments!

I can imagine being as busy as the Origliasso girls are must make it very difficult to pack on a few extra kilos. They’re thin, but I don’t think it’s unhealthily so. And we all know if they jumped up a few dress sizes they’d be slammed for that!

Image source: Michael Spencer @ Wikimedia Commons

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Lisa Origliasso and Dean Geyer Getting Married

I can almost hear the hearts of teenage girls around the country breaking. Dean Geyer has announced his engagement to one half of the Veronicas, Lisa Origliasso. The pair released a joint statement today.

“Dean Geyer and Lisa Origliasso, together with their families, are delighted to announce they are engaged,” the statement said.

“The couple have been together since April 2007 and are thrilled to share their news.”

The pair met at the 2006 ARIA Awards and have been inseparable ever since. They are just so cute together – this is great news! Congratulations to them!

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Veronicas Head Back to US

The Veronicas made a big splash on the American market when they released their debut album, The Secret Life Of… in 2005. Now they’ve headed back to the States to wow them again.

Their latest single Untouched is all over US radio, and they’re going to back up this publicity with some hot shows. If you’re on the East Coast you can catch them at New York’s Hiro Ballroom on Thursday, while fans on the West Coast can see the twins at Los Angeles’ The Roxy on April 2.

Jess’ main squeeze Azaria and his band The Follow will support the girls on these very special shows, and the sisters can’t wait.

“It’s cool because we are not usually two bands that you’re match up together,” Jess told The Sunday Telegraph. “It is going to be so much fun.”

Image source: Toby Forage @ Flickr

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Veronicas’ Release "Hook Me Up" in United States

The wait is almost over for all you American Veronicas fans. I know it’s been a long time coming, but the twins will finally release their second album Hook Me Up in the US this May.

“It’s a very upbeat dance record, though there are a few ballads on there,” Jess said in a press release. “It came out exactly how we wanted it to, so we’re stoked.”

Americans will get a sneak peek of The Veronicas new electro-pop sound when their current Aussie single “Untouched” is released to radio in April.

Hook Me Up will be released in May through Sire Records. Apparently an American tour is in the works to coincide with the release. I’ll let you know more details of this as they come to hand!

Image source: Michael Spencer @ Wikimedia Commons

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Kylie Tops Aussie Charts

It’s another week, and there’s another Aussie act on the top of the ARIA charts!

Kylie Minogue’s new single “2 Hearts” has debuted at number one, knocking The Veronicas’ “Hook Me Up” down to fourth spot. This is Kylie’s tenth Aussie number one!

Ricki-Lee’s back in the charts with her new summery single “Love is All Around.” Ricki-Lee’s number five debut pushed Delta Goodrem down a few notches, but “In This Life” is still hanging on at number ten.

The Spice Girls and The Eagles kept him away from the top spot, but Guy Sebastian’s Memphis Album made an impressive debut at number three this week. The original Aussie Idol is just ahead of Delta Goodrem’s Delta, which has slipped one spot to number four.

The new Veronicas’ album Hook Me Up fell from number to two to number seven, and David Campbell’s Swing Sessions 2 is sitting at number 10.

Here are the complete Aussie charts.

Australian Singles Chart

  1. “2 Hearts” – Kylie
  2. “The Way I Are” – Timbaland Feat. Keri Hilson
  3. “Apologize” – Timbaland Feat. OneRepublic
  4. “Hook Me Up” – The Veronicas
  5. “Love Is All Around” – Ricki-Lee
  6. “Into The Night” – Santana Feat. Chad Kroeger
  7. “Hey There Delilah” – Plain White T’s
  8. “Beautiful Girls” – Sean Kingston
  9. “How Far We’ve Come” – Matchbox Twenty
  10. “In This Life” – Delta Goodrem

Australian Albums Chart

  1. Greatest Hits – Spice Girls
  2. Long Road Out Of Eden – Eagles
  3. The Memphis Album – Guy Sebastian
  4. Delta – Delta Goodrem
  5. Timbaland Presents: Shock Value – Timbaland
  6. Sawdust – The Killers
  7. Hook Me Up – The Veronicas
  8. Mothership – Led Zeppelin
  9. Future (sex/love) Sounds – Justin Timberlake
  10. The Swing Sessions 2 – David Campbell

Image source: Georges Biard @ Wikimedia Commons

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Delta Bags Another Number One

Aussie golden girl Delta Goodrem knocked Matchbox Twenty off the top spot when her new album Delta debuted at number one this week. The single “This Life” is holding firm at number three after spending a couple of weeks at the top of the singles charts.

Local dance act Rogue Traders are also making their presence felt on the ARIA charts. Their second album Better in the Dark has slipped from number four to number five this week. “Don’t You Wanna Feel” is holding steady at number 10 on the singles charts.

The Veronicas haven’t released their new album yet, but if the success of “Hook Me Up” is any indication it’s going to be another chart topper. After five weeks in the top ten, it’s still sitting pretty at number five on the charts.

Here’s the complete top 10:

Australian singles chart

  1. The Way I Are – Timbaland Feat. Keri Hilson
  2. Beautiful Girls – Sean Kingston
  3. In This Life – Delta Goodrem
  4. Hey There Delilah – Plain White T’s
  5. Hook Me Up – The Veronicas
  6. Gimme More – Britney Spears
  7. How Far We’ve Come – Matchbox Twenty
  8. Into The Night – Santana Feat. Chad Kroeger
  9. Stronger – Kanye West
  10. Don’t You Wanna Feel – Rogue Traders

Australian albums chart

  1. Delta – Delta Goodrem
  2. Exile On Mainstream – Matchbox Twenty
  3. All The Lost Souls – James Blunt
  4. Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace – Foo Fighters
  5. Better In The Dark – Rogue Traders
  6. Ultimate Santana – Santana
  7. Magic – Bruce Springsteen
  8. Future (sex/love) Sounds – Justin Timberlake
  9. Hairspray – Soundtrack
  10. Timbaland Presents: Shock Value – Timbaland (INR/UMA)

Image source: Jeanie Mackinder @ Wikimedia Commons

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The Veronicas Prepare to be Slimed

Australia’s powerhouse pop duo, The Veronicas, will host the country’s most lighthearted awards show, the 2007 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards.

But don’t expect the pretty pair to don expensive designer clothes. They know they’re likely to leave the event dripping in green slime.

“I think it’s kind of a given as hosts that we’ll get slimed so we can prepare ourselves for that,” Jess Origliasso told AAP. “I think we get to slime other people as well so that makes up for it.”

Jess is also relishing the opportunity to attend the ceremony for the first time. While The Veronicas took out three awards last year, they were unable to attend due to recording and touring commitments.

“We were really bummed we couldn’t make it, so it’s great to be able to host this year,” she added.

The Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards hits the Sydney Entertainment Centre on October 10.

Image source: Joel Telling @ Flickr

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The Veronicas Design Clothing Line

It seems that punk poppettes The Veronicas have done it all. Now the sexy sisters are set to add another feather to their cap with the release of their fashion label.

The Veronicas’ style, utilising dramatic black makeup and colorful rock star clothes, has become their trademark around the world. The fashion label, available exclusively through Target stores, will give the twins’ tween fans a chance to dress like their idols.

“It’s a bit punk princess, mixed with rock ‘n’ roll,” Lisa Origliasso told The Daily Telegraph.

Her sister Jess said she hopes the clothing range will offer more diversity for young girls.

“In particular, the clothes that are out there for seven to 14-year-old girls are more princess and cute,” she explained. “We have that too, but with a cool edge.

“It’s just what we want to see little girls wearing, and there’s nothing in the range that we wouldn’t wear ourselves.”

The Veronicas for Target range will be in stores from August 25.

Image source: Eva Rinaldi Celebrity and Live Music Photographer @ Flickr.com