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GP Chats to Ricki-Lee!

December 16th, 2011 by Amy | 1 Comment | Filed in Music

This week, we caught up with Ricki-Lee Coulter to find out how she’s helping others this Chrissie! A singer and a sweetie – Ricki-Lee is all kinds of awesome!!! Read on to find out where Ricki-Lee and other music stars are performing next week…

On Monday you’ll be taking part in the Optus Celebrity Carols for charity. What will you be doing?

Myself, Shannon Noll and Johnny Ruffo will be taking to the streets in different states. So I’ll be doing Sydney at Pitt Street Mall, Shannon Noll will be doing Brisbane and Johnny Ruffo will be doing Melbourne.We’ll each be busking in the street which is fun!

The great thing about it is it’s all about raising money for charity, so we’ll be taking donations and the money will go toward our selected charity. Mine is The Smith Family and Optus will match dollar for dollar every donation made, so hopefully we can make a great amount of money. For my charity The Smith Family it’s really important because it’s all about helping disadvantaged children and educating those kids and I guess at Christmas time they don’t always get to wake up with a present under the tree. So if we can help get them a present under the tree it’s worth it in my eyes.

Image: Cybele Malinowski

So you’ve supported the Smith Family before?

Yeah I’ve done some work with them before and it really is amazing to see what they do. They really do focus on educating these children who are disadvantaged and you know education is so important, they’ve seen so many success stories come out of the Smith Family and become successful in their own right and it really is an incredible charity.

Do you have a favourite Christmas carol?

I’m such a big Mariah Carey Christmas album fan, like every girl it gets played to death at Christmas! So I’m going to be doing ‘All I want for Christmas is You’ which is like my favourite Christmas song and then I’m going to be doing my other favourite which is the ballad ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’, as well as a few of my own songs. I’ve also got a bit of a busking band going on which will be fun and I’m looking forward to it.

So you’ve never busked before?

No, so I’m kind of nervous and scared! I hope people stop and donate some money to charity.

I’m sure the hat will fill up very quickly. It might have to be a tub!

I hope so! Maybe a suitcase!

So is performing in the street scarier than on stage?

It’s going to be so different because you’re out in the open and people are just walking past. Usually when you’re doing a show, a gig or on tour people have come specifically to see you, but when you’re just busking in the street it’s just people walking past and if they’re interested they will stop and if they’re not then they’ll keep walking. Hopefully more people stop and watch than keep walking.

Image: Cybele Malinowski

So how do you get ready for your performances?

I warm up my voice so I don’t do any damage and other than that I don’t have any other rituals. I just drink lots of water and if I’m performing with dancers I’ll do a bit of a run-through with my choreographer and my dancers so we’re in the zone. I’ll check over the songs and make sure I’m doing them in the right order. I’m quite relaxed! I’ve heard of people who wont talk for 8 hours and only drink room temperature water and won’t eat, people can get very over the top but I’m easygoing.

So you’re not a diva then!?

No, no!

Do you have any nice Christmas traditions?

I just like spending it with my family. I’m starting a tradition this year though. I do Carols by Candlelight every year on Christmas Eve in Melbourne and because I’m from Queensland, waking up in Melbourne on Christmas morning in a hotel room with no Christmas tree, it’s kind of like ‘oh’… So I’ll go over to my friends house and cook a big Christmas brunch so I’ll feel at home and I get to put some presents under their Christmas tree. Then I’ll fly up to Queensland to see my family!

Ricki-Lee Coulter, Johnny Ruffo and Shannon Noll will all be busking next week as part of the Optus Celebrity Carols.

Ricki-Lee will be busking on Monday December 19 at 11am in Pitt Street Mall, Sydney for The Smith Family.

Johnny Ruffo will be busking on Tuesday December 20 at 11 am at the State Library of Victoria Forecourt, Swanston Street, Melbourne for World Vision.

Shannon Noll will be busking on Wednesday December 21 at 11am at Queen Street Mall, Brisbane for Kids Helpline.

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GP Chats with Logan from Big Time Rush: Part Two!

June 8th, 2011 by Anthea | 2 Comments | Filed in Celebrity, Music, The Magazine

Today we bring you Part Two of our chat with Logan from the awesome band Big Time Rush! If you missed part one, find it here! Also don’t forget to pick up a copy of our July issue to find out all about the boys’ new single, ‘Boyfriend’.

Make a big mug of hot chocolate and get reading!

GP: Do you still get a buzz out of hearing yourself on the radio?

Logan: I’m such a perfectionist and as an artist you always want to produce something that makes me happy and makes everyone else happy. I want to put out music that affects people in some type of way. It’s such a great feeling, not really a weird one, to have a track or record you really love and that you are so passionate about.

GP: Do you hang out with your band mates off set or do you get sick of each other!?

Logan: We spend pretty much seven days a week with each other because of rehearsals and filming the show and recording so any kind of extra time that we have we usually go our own separate ways. We love each other to death but everyone needs their own time.

The Big Time Rush Boys!

GP: What can we expect from the rest of Season Two of Big Time Rush?

Logan: It’s pretty much going to be bigger and better than what you have seen already. There are a lot more guest stars coming up and a lot of funny things that happen. We have been making new music in the studio so you can expect the biggest and the best!

GP: Do you have a dream artist you wish to collaborate with in the future?

Logan: We have some great European artists that we are really keen to work with. Tiny Temper is one of them, Lupe Fiasco is another great artist. Jessie J…the list goes on and on. I listen to so much music so there are so many different people I would want to work with! The possibilities are limitless.

GP: Do you have any pets?

Logan: One of my close friends has a little dog and I am kind of like the other parent of that dog and my roommate has a big German Shepherd. I am a huge animal lover and I love dogs.

GP: Do you have any advice for our GP readers who may want to start a band of their own?

Logan: No matter what it is that you want to do, you should dream as big as you can and go for it. Don’t let anyone tell you that it can’t be done because that is the worst advice. Do whatever you want to do and hard work will make it pay off.

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The new single from Big Time Rush, ‘Boyfriend‘, is out now – it features Snoop Dogg! You can also catch the boys on Big Time Rush on Nickelodeon.

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GP Chats with Logan from Big Time Rush: Part One!

June 7th, 2011 by Anthea | 2 Comments | Filed in Music, The Magazine

This month, GP caught up with Logan Henderson from Nickelodeon’s Big Time Rush! He was SO sweet. As well starring as Logan Mitchell in the TV series, he’s also in a REAL band called Big Time Rush! They make amazing music.

Logan from Big Time Rush! Columbia/Nickelodeon

In the latest issue of Girl Power, we ask Logan all about the boys’ new single ‘Boyfriend’ and find out what it was like to film the space age video clip! Make sure you pick up a copy of the mag to get all the goss :)

Today we bring you part one of the rest of our chat with Logan! Stay tuned tomorrow for Part Two…

GP: So Logan, do you ever find it strange to have the same name as your character on Big Time Rush?

Logan: Yeah, it can definitely be weird. The name Logan is cool, it’s better than being called Cody or Luke. As an artist, the reason why we chose the first names was because that name is going to stick and Logan is my name. Any musical message I produce will come under Logan Henderson. As far as the humour goes and the funny parts about Logan Mitchell, we are similar in that respect as we are both a bit goofy but the other aspects of Logan Mitchell is not similar to me at all.

GP: You’ve had some pretty famous guest stars on Big Time Rush, who was the coolest one to work with?

Logan: I don’t think I could pick a favourite, we have had so many amazing people! We worked with Nicole from the PCD who was beautiful, she was really cool to work with. We had Russell Brand on one of the episodes so that was really cool. We have had some great names.

GP: Did you like working with Miranda Cosgrove too?

Logan: We have known Miranda for a little while now and she has been so successful. She’s a very talented girl and always a bunch of fun to work with.

The Big Time Rush Boys! (L-R) Logan, James, Carlos and Kendall

GP: Tell me a little bit about the other boys in the band. Who makes you laugh the most?

Logan: The person who always makes me laugh until I cry is James. Me and James are pretty goofy – we always make each other laugh.

GP: Do any of the boys have a very annoying habit?

Logan: Carlos is super organised and ordered so he is pretty much the opposite of the character he plays on the show. He is more like my character in real life. He is the more cautious one and is always thinking about stuff. He has his own way of doing things but it is all in good fun. He keeps things pretty clean for us so I can’t blame him for that.

GP: You said you and your character were both a little goofy. Have you had any on stage slip-ups or is your record clear?

Logan: I think every single time I go on stage something happens that is not supposed to happen. But that is part of the fun of performing! Even on the show and in real life my motto is to practice as hard as I can and as much as I can when it’s time to practice so that when I’m on stage performing I wont make any mistakes. There’s never really any mistakes on stage – it’s my time. I did almost completely fall on a back flip one time, though…

TUNE IN TOMORROW FOR PART TWO OF OUR CHAT WITH LOGAN!

The super single ‘Boyfriend’ is out now! You can also catch Logan in Big Time Rush on Nickelodeon!

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Behind-the-scenes goss from Tangled!

May 10th, 2011 by Anthea | 2 Comments | Filed in Stuff

Hey Girl Powerettes!

One of our fave flicks of the year is definitely Disney’s Tangled! It’s a fabulous fairy tale about a princess who has some serious Girl Power! That’s what we love here at GP HQ!!!

To brighten up your Tuesday we present to you… a cool interview with Donna Murphy, she’s the voice of Mother Gothel! Check it out on Girl Power’s very own YouTube channel below!


You can get Tangled on DVD and Blu-ray from May 11. Hurray! We can’t wait to watch it over and over again!

Lotsa love,

The GP Team xx

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Inside an Actor’s World!

April 4th, 2011 by Anthea | No Comments | Filed in Stuff

Hi girls!

The uber-cute play, The Gruffalo’s Child begins this week! Based on the book of the same name, it’s about an adorable animal who goes on an adventure in the woods in search of the big bad mouse. It’s the sequel to The Gruffalo!

We got chatting with Chandel Brandimarti who plays the Gruffalo’s child to find out about what it takes to be an actor!

Chandel Brandimarti as the Gruffalo's child!

What’s it like playing an animal?

It’s definitely lots of fun. In the rehearsal process there was a lot of moving around like animals to try and get a feel for how a gruffalo might move. My character has a lot of human child traits as well. There’s a lot of freedom in bringing to life a character that lives only in your imagination.

Do you get to wear a cool costume?

The costumes are amazing! Mine is a giant furry jacket with matching furry pants, long gloves with claws and a furry hat with little horns and big ears. It’s very cute, although its also very hot!

Did you imagine yourself having this job when you were young?

Well, did I imagine myself running around on stage in a big furry suit? Not quite!! But I did always want to be a performer, yes.

Is it tricky to learn all those lines?

Not really. Once you start to get a feel for the character and get inside their head, the lines become almost second nature. . . . . Thank goodness.

Fox, Mouse and the Gruffalo's child - cute!

What’s one thing you always keep in your dressing room?

Lots of water! . . . and bobby pins. No matter how much I try, I always seem to lose all my bobby pins.

What’s the strangest character you’ve ever played?

I’ve played a lot of interesting characters. I once played Mrs Claus who wanted to divorce Santa. In terms of strange though, I think this one is probably the most strange. A very cute, furry strange.

Can you spill a backstage secret from The Gruffalo’s Child?

Stickman (he’s the wooden toy the child carries around) can be a bit of a diva.

What are your top three tips for conquering stage fright?

  1. Breathe deeply
  2. Know your plot back to front
  3. Become your character completely, whether you are acting, singing or dancing. If you’re not you, you can’t be nervous!

The Gruffalo’s Child is on at the York Theatre in the Seymour Centre in Sydney from April 8-21. For bookings, call 9351-7940 or visit: www.seymourcentre.com.au or www.ticketmaster.com.au

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Be a GP Journo – we want YOUR questions for Sterling!

September 27th, 2010 by Anthea | 17 Comments | Filed in Celebrity, The Magazine

Hey Girls,

We’re getting a little excited here at GP HQ because tomorrow we’re off to meet superstar Sterling Knight from Sonny with a Chance, Spectacular and of course, 17 Again! Yippeeeee!!!

Sterling Knight!

We want to take YOUR questions along with us! Do you want to know behind-the-scenes secrets from Sonny with a Chance, or what it was like to work with Zac Efron, or maybe Sterling’s most embarrassing moment ever? It’s up to you girls to decide, so come on, ask away! Just…

1. Email us at girlpower@next.com.au

or

2. Comment below!

We can’t wait to take your questions to Sterling tomorrow!

Lotsa love,

The GP Team xx

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The Gruffalo!

July 5th, 2010 by Anthea | 1 Comment | Filed in Stuff

The uber-popular book The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler has been adapted for the stage! How super is that!? This live musical play had sell-out seasons on Broadway and the West End in London! Wowee!!

We got some behind-the-scenes goss from Stephen, Simon and Crystal who star in this wild and wonderful production!

Stephen Anderson, Simon van der Stap & Crystal Hegedis in The Gruffalo

GP: Can you tell us in a (hazel)nut shell what the show is about?

Crystal: The Gruffalo is about a mouse who ventures into the deep dark woods in search of a hazelnut. Along the way she meets a fox, an owl and a snake who all want to have her for lunch. She frightens them away with a story of the Gruffalo. To her surprise she meets this monster with purple prickles and turned out toes and a poisonous wart at the end of his nose!

GP: Were you fans of the book before auditioning for the show?

Stephen: I’d never heard of it before I auditioned – I was shocked when, during our first show, everyone in the audience recited the lines from the book along with us. It’s amazingly popular, and it’s great fun to bring to life a book that people love so much!

Simon: I’d never heard of it. I went to my local library to borrow the book and was told all nine copies were out!

GP: So what is it like to play an animal?

Crystal: It was a challenge at first but a lot of fun discovering how to put the traits of a mouse in to my performance. It’s lucky I really like cheese and hazelnuts!

Stephen: I play the three predators – they all move in different ways and have a variety of different ways to try and eat the poor little mouse!

Simon: It’s always fun to play animals because they move very differently to people.

GP: Who has the coolest costume in the show?

Crystal: I love the snake costume, I think his moustache is the best thing around!

Stephen: Thanks Crystal – I had no idea you felt that way! The Gruffalo is pretty cool. He’s like a giant, shaggy carpet!

Simon: The Gruffalo costume is cool. Also very heavy and very hot.

GP: Do the cast have any interesting pre-show rituals?

Crystal: Just before the show begins we choose a word of the day that we say together. It can be anything at all.

Stephen: The more random the better!

Crystal: This helps us focus as a group and wish each other good luck for the show.

Stephen: Or ‘CHOOKAS’ as we say in the theatre!

Simon: I always put my left shoe on first.

GP: Do you get nervous before your shows?

Crystal: Not really, more excited. I only get butterflies if I know someone in the audience.

Simon: I always get nervous, especially if my family’s there watching.

GP: Any advice for overcoming the jitters?

Crystal: I like to sit quietly by myself and take a few slow deep breaths. Positive thinking is the key!

Simon: Big, deep breaths and concentrate on what you’re doing, not how you’re feeling.

GP: Have you had any embarrassing slip-ups on stage?

Stephen: I fall over all the time – I remember knocking the set over on several occasions. Pretty embarrassing.

Crystal: When we did The Gruffalo in the UK there was fake snow on the stage. It was very slippery and I fell over bringing part of the set with me. Very embarrassing but I can laugh about it now.

Simon: I’ve only fallen over twice as The Gruffalo when I tripped on my tail!

Simon van der Stap in The Gruffalo

See the Gruffalo!

SYDNEY – SEYMOUR CENTRE
Venue:Everest Theatre, Seymour Centre, Chippendale
Season:28 June – 10 July
Performance times: Tuesday – Friday 10am & 12 noon, Saturday 10am, 12 noon, & 3pm
Extra shows: Wednesday 7th 3pm
Bookings: 9351 7940 or seymourcentre.com.au or ticketmaster.com.au

MELBOURNE
Venue: National Theatre, 20 Carlisle St (cnr Barkly St), St Kilda
Season: 20 – 30 July 2010
Performance times: Monday – Saturday 10am & 12 noon, plus 1.30pm Tues 20, Wed 21, Mon 26 and Wed 28, and 3pm Sat 24 July
Bookings: 136 100 or ticketmaster.com.au

SYDNEY – PARRAMATTA
Venue: Riverside Theatres, Parramatta
Season: 30-31 August
Performance times: Monday 12 noon & 1.30pm; Tuesday 10am, 12 noon & 1.30pm
Bookings: 8839 3399 or riversideparramatta.com.au

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