SINGLE BY SUNDAY HEADLINE GLASGOW O2 ABC

SINGLE by Sunday can't wait to wow their crowds with their infectious pop rock this Saturday January 7 at Glasgows 02 ABC.
TheShowbizlion.com caught up with the Scots talents just before the New Year at the Scottish Music Awards when they were buzzing to mingle with people like Twin Atlantic.
The lads said: "A lot has happened in a year and now we are headlining the O2 and we are releasing our third EP."
The boys have grown a huge fan base over the last twelve months and recently had to be taken away by the police after fans got over excited.


Lead singer Josh explained: "We were at a gig in East Kilbride and the police had to come and help us out. We’ve got the best fans in the world, they're so supportive and we couldn’t believe how many people turned up. It was crazy."
The new EP includes previously unheard tracks ‘It Is What It Is’, ‘Never Ever Ever’, ’22.5.16’ and ‘I Can’t Go On Like This’.
Connect with the band @singlebysunday


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SINGER NICHOLAS MCDONALD WANTS TWO FRONT TEETH AND OTHER STRAIGHT FOR XMAS

ALL Nicholas McDonald wants for Christmas is his straight front teeth.
The former X Factor singer has had a special brace fitted to his mouth in a bid to straighten up his front teeth - and he says he's doing his best not to get food stuck in it.
Motherwell lad Nicholas, who entertained at the Sun Pop Up Christmas shop earlier this week, revealed: "For Christmas, the teeth are getting done. I'm not getting veneers. I was going to get them. Vitality Edinburgh are doing the teeth and they are getting fixed. I just don't like them. The thing I've got in is like a see through brace and I need to take them out when I'm singing and eating which is a bit disgusting. I was initially meant to get train tracks but I said no. They're meant to be sore and it gives you a wee bit of a lisp which I've got so we've played it safe with the Invisalign. You need to keep it in for twenty two hours a day.
He laughed: "I feel like I'm about to go into a boxing match a wee bit. My teeth will ready in May next year so put it in the calendar."
Nicky has had a busy run up to the festive season and host his own party on Sunday.
He said: "I've been busy. I've got my own event that comes up this Sunday at Dalziel Park and I'm playing with a band and have a Take That tribute and Eddie Reid who is hosting it. Some of the proceeds go to Yorkhill Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity and Alzheimer's Scotland. It's just been rehearsals and everything this week so it's been busy."

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SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN MUPPETS PROVES A XMAS HIT IN GLASGOW

Jakey puppets, dragged up mothers, a real life Apple Siri, a pop star Snow White, and hilarious audience interaction are all on offer at this latest production from Inside Out.
Snow White and The Seven Wee Muppets is a refreshing change to the traditional pantos which can often be complacent and rely on hackneyed cliches to keep them going.
You won't find big budget lasers and special effects here but what lacks in the technical department is more than made up for by the talent and the giggles on offer.
You can see that artistic director Paul Harper Swan and his team have worked hard to bring this unique production to the stage.
There are laughs and songs galore from the larger than life characters and the colourful costumes could give any of the bigger pantos a run for their money.
Neil Thomas is a real star as the instantly likeable bubbly panto dame who can sing, dance and has costumes to die for.
Splitting his outfit mid show caused even more laughs.
Alison Rona Cleland also brings a charming humour and cheekiness to her role as computer program and intelligent personal assistant Siri in an innovative twist to the show.
Jamie McKillop adds evil, glamour and plenty of Glasgow style cackles to the cocktail as the badd while Joanne McGuinness proves to be a very modern Snow White who can sing dance and has a bit more attitude than your average panto female.
And smiley Lee Reynolds is everybody's best pal - including Snow White's in the show.
The production which is less 'Disney' and more 'does so' is on until the end of December at Websters Theatre and is definitely worth a stroll to the wild West End.


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CAITLYN VANBECK VERSUS SIMON COWELL FOR XMAS HIT

X FACTOR contestants Caitlyn Van Beck and Nate Simpson have formed their own group called The Underdogs - and are going up against the X Factor winner for a Christmas Number One.
Tranent gal Caitlyn who reached the judges houses stage of the competition and Nate who was described as having a voice like Jesus by Nicole Scherzinger got together with eighties music legend Pete Hammond to write the new track Retro Soul (So Hot).
Pete did all the programming for Stock Aitken and Waterman on hits for Kylie, Rick Ashley and Bananarama and is nicknamed Pete 100 hits.
Caitlyn and Nate plan to release their single on Friday December 9.
Caitlyn said: "Coming off the X Factor was quite a blow but having the opportunity to work with the legendary Pete Hammond and of course Nate has just been incredible."

Excerpts of this article appeared in the Scottish Sun



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WATCH STILL GAME BEFORE ANYONE ELSE IN SCOTLAND

FANCY watching the new episodes of Still Game before anyone else?
Jack, Victor and the rest of the Craiglang gang return to our screens for for some brand new Still Game frolics later this year.
The sitcom by ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill which sold out its live shows at the SSE Hydro is schedule for BBC One later in the year.
Now you can watch the episodes from the brand new series in advance as the show records audience laughter tracks. This is your chance to attend the screening and be part of this exclusive audience.
Tickets will be allocated by random draw after you click to apply here
You can register at any time until 5pm on Friday 2 September.
You can apply for a maximum of two tickets per screening and, should you be successful in the random draw you will only receive tickets for one screening.
Good luck!
All information is correct at time of publication.


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BIG ANGIE BREAKS BOX OFFICE AT FRINGE

BIG Angie came, saw and conquered Edinburgh - and after breaking the box office she's not ruling out a rerun next year.
Glasgow's Big Darling, the invention of the talented Scot KB Brannigan who is determined to play the SSE Hydro in the not too distant future, dared to shake it all about and escape the relative safety of online as she gave her Guide To The Gallowgate at the Edinburgh Fringe.
The audience who turned up to witness her showcase were in the palm of her hand by the Ibis hotel at Cowgate as she took them through her life story with a few sobs and chuckles along the way.
The show ended with her own song and a message to take some chips n cheese up the road.
Having performed at Glasgow Gay Pride on Glasgow Green, to an audience of 10,000, and amassed a strong online following as well as being hailed by the likes of Fred Macaulay, it won't be the last time we hear from her.
Full of Weegie patter, Big Angie said: "I love all these acts and the handsome men at the Fringe. It's fantastic. We got told the other night we broke the box offices at C Venues.
I saw a good psychic the other day and she says I'll be back next year. The future I s as bright as these lights."


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SCOTTISH BAR AND PUB AWARDS - THE WINNERS GO BRAZILIAN

A drinks serving robot and Brazilian dancing girls helped Scotland’s bars and pubs celebrate in style at the Scottish Bar and Pub Awards.
The gongs were out in force as Scotland 's longest running licensed trade awards celebrated its twenty first anniversary last night (Tuesday August 16) into the Wee small hours with more than five hundred guests from the trade at Glasgow’s Hilton Hotel.


Leith born businessman Kevin Doyle, owner of Edinburgh's Dome, who has over £100 million invested in the licensed trade, picked up the Flow Entrepreneur of the Year award while bars and pubs from around Scotland picked up the accolades, and received a bespoke Glencairn Crystal Trophy.

Joyce Arbuckle, director of sales at The Kingsmill in Inverness picked up the accolade Benromach Award for Success, while Glasgow’s Pot Still scooped the Wee Dram Whisky Bar of The Year.



Six other Glasgow establishments won awards too: Blue Dog's Matthew Ronald and Chris Ryder stealing Disaronno Cocktail Bar of the Year while Bar Bloc+ in Glasgow won Kopparberg Independent Bar of the Year and The Atlantic took the honours of The Wee Guide Best New Bar and Restaurant.

The Ben Nevis in Glasgow was highly commended in The Dram Dog Friendly category.

Loren MacGregor of The Busby Hotel in Glasgow was given the title of Mixxit Bar Apprentice of the Year while Boclair House in Bearsden, owned by Manorview, received the Glencairn Crystal award for Best New Venue.



Rose Woolen and Lewis Jenning of Manorview Hotel and Leisure Group, based in Howwood were also presented with the Bright Signals Social Media Award on the night.

Ayrshire bars also received recognition on the night with Stewarton's The Mill House picking up the BII Customer Service Award and Seamill Hydro in West Kilbride winning the Inverarity Wine By The Glass Award.

And Lanarkshire's Lisini Pub Co was awarded The Family Run Business of the year with Harry Hood, Lisa Wishart and the Lisini team collecting their trophy.

In Dundee, Gallery 48 took the title of Caledonian Brewery Innovative Business of the Year and nearby Kirriemuir bar The Airlie Arms was rewarded with the Tennent's Quality Award.

Speedwell, Old Anchor and The Royal Arch publican brothers Jeff and Jonathan Stewart from Dundee received a Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Sunday Mail Pub of the Year award also went to Broughty Ferry pub The Anchor and a delighted Jeff Stewart and his team collected their unique mirror prize.

Balquhidder business Mhor 84 celebrated winning Critic's Choice Gastro Pub of the Year and David Taylor and Jemma Anderson of The Wheel Inn in Scone received the Diageo Award for Social Responsibility and Community.

Lochgilphead venue Lord Of The Isles also barked with joy at receiving DRAM Dog Friendly Bar of the Year.

Molson Coors Craft Beer Bar of the Year went to Edinburgh bar Ox 184 and Isle of Arran Distillers awarded Island Bar of the Year to MacGochans of Mull.

Edinburgh cocktail bar Badger & Co was also highly commended in the Disaronno Cocktail Bar of the Year Category.


Four industry personalities were also inducted into the Scottish Licensed Trade HALL OF FAME - David Brown, Kathleen Hood, Alasdair Moore and Caroline Wright.

Said Awards organiser, Susan Young, “It was our 21st anniversary and we certainly managed to celebrate. The winners were voted for by customers and people in the trade, and each and every one deserved their accolades. Congratulations to them all.”



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TK MAXX OPENS EDINBURGH STORE DURING FRINGE

The Fringe is in full swing and one retailer is taking full advantage of the fact by opening up a new store in Scotland's capital.
Performers, as well as punters, always need new clothes and accessories - and the new TK Maxx in Edinburgh is sure to cater for Showbiz types as well as those who are a little less extrovert.
The brand new TK Maxx store is coming to the capital's St Andrew Square on August 18 creating 120 new jobs at the same time.
The new store will be situated on South St David Street and span 1,979 sq metres.
The showbizlion is a big fan of TK's as we like to call it and we recently enjoyed some amazing goodies at a pop up store ahead of the new store launch.
The new central location store  offers big labels and designer gems at up to 60% less than the RRP and at a significant discount to the price on the high street, every single day. for us fashionista types there's a huge selection of fashion, jewellery and accessories for women, men and kids as well as homeware. With several deliveries arriving every week bringing thousands of new items to store, there will always be something new and exciting to discover which means we will always have something to wear to our parties.
TK Maxx told theshowbizlion.com: “We’re very excited to be opening our fifth store in Edinburgh, this time bringing TK Maxx into the centre of the city. TK Maxx is a store that offers a huge choice of great value style for the wardrobe and home interiors all under one roof and all at up to 60% less. With new items arriving each week, it creates the treasure hunt experience our customers love and means they will always find something new, individual and special at a great price.”
If you are interested in applying for a position at the brand new TK Maxx store, please visit
www.tjxeurope.com/careers for further information.


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XTRA, XTRA - READ ALL ABOUT IT! IRN-BRU'S LATEST STAR.

IT'S the first new permanent product from IRN-BRU in 35 years and theshowbizlion.com got an exclusive taste.
Admittedly we weren't dressed for the occasion - having being pleasantly interrupted during daily bootcamp complete with mud face mask - and we were lucky enough to get can number six in the production line.
As a long time lover of Scotland's other national drink we couldn't wait to get a taste and for those who like some extra pinch without the sugar XTRA delivers.
In the making for over a year, it has been created using the distinctive BRU recipe known only to owner Mr Robin Barr himself, his daughter Julie and only one other employee.
It includes even more of the IRN-BRU taste that consumers love but leaves out the sugar for a new flavour experience.
Only the third permanent variant to be added to the range, IRN-BRU XTRA is set to take Scotland’s shelves by storm when it is released on August 22.
Adrian Troy, AG Barr Head of Marketing said: “It’s clear that the market is changing and consumers want more choice. We’ve listened to this and have worked incredibly hard to not only develop IRN-BRU XTRA, but to make it available to buy this summer.”
"As a brand, strength and resilience is at the heart of everything we do and IRN-BRU XTRA is a total knockout. With the IRN-BRU secret recipe at its core, it delivers extra taste and no sugar. We’re confident it will be just the tonic for those that are keen to try something new and enjoy the bold IRN-BRU taste they love, without any sugar.”
For regular updates from BRU, follow @irnbru.

- From Scotland with love from theshowbizlion.com