News about Chesney Hawkes

Chesney Hawkes reveals he blew £8.2m after finding fame as a teen but was left suffering from 'utter exhaustion' and admits he relates to fellow pop icons Harry Styles and Ed Sheeran

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 9, 2024
Chesney Hawkes is best known for his iconic hit, The Only And Only - which earned him a staggering £8.2m after it appeared in a movie called Buddy's Song in 1991.  But speaking on the My Dirty Laundry podcast, Chesney, 52, revealed he blew the whole lot and burned himself out with 'utter exhaustion' due to his 'crazy' lifestyle. Admitting he can relate to fellow pop stars Harry Styles and Ed Sheeran, he said that he urges young people in the industry to 'be careful and make sure they don't burn out like he did.'

Who won The Masked Singer 2024? As the series comes to an end, Piranha takes the crown and is unveiled as the grand pop-rock boyband queen

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 17, 2024
On Saturday, the Masked Singer UK winner was revealed during the final episode of the series, with the actors under the Cricket and Bigfoot costumes also unveiled.

8,000 performers from around the world will parade through London today's New Year's Day parade. Chesney Hawkes and Paddington Bear are among the 8,000 performers from around the world

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 1, 2024
Thousands of performers from around the world are included in the annual New Year's Day parade parade in London today, including Chesney Hawkes and Paddington Bear. The march from Green Park to Westminster will be filled with marching bands, cheerleaders, acrobats, kites, and more. According to the organisers, more than 250,000 viewers are expected to watch from the roadside starting at 12 p.m., although a television audience of 500 million is expected. The London New Year's Day Parade (LNYDP) runs along Piccadilly, Regent Street, St James', Pall Mall, Trafalgar Square, and Whitehall, and will be broadcast on London Live from July 24. Scotland Yard said police will be on patrol to respond to any concerns,' and that residents should be 'beware and alert anything suspicious to them or calling 999.'

During Orange Ise, DJ Casper's legendary Cha Cha Slide appearance went viral. The New Black cameo's legendary Cha Cha Slide performance has gone from strength to glory

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 8, 2023
DJ Casper's appearance on Netflix's Orange Is The New Black's 2018 appearance where he performed Cha Cha Slide, the musician's most popular hit, has gone viral following the musician's tragic death. Willie Perry Jr., the songwriter, died at the age of 58 after being diagnosed with kidney and liver cancer in 2016, his wife Kim told ABC 7 on Tuesday. Fans have recalled his little-known role in the prison drama where he appeared alongside Emmy-winner Uzo Aduba in a scene.

DJ Casper speaks of excitement to perform Cha Cha Slide with 5,000 fans in final video before his death - but the singer was unable to make festival

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 8, 2023
DJ Casper's last video revealed his apprehension to perform Cha Cha Slide with 5,000 fans in Leeds, but tragically, he was unable to attend the festival. Willie Perry Jr., the singer, died on Tuesday at the age of 58 after being diagnosed with kidney and liver cancer in 2016. In a clip shared in April, he announced that he would appear at Popworld Festival in Millennium Square alongside Ronan Keating and Chesney Hawkes.

When his plane crashed 20,000 feet, Chesney Hawkes left a voice note, telling his children that he loved them

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 5, 2023
When the plane he and his wife were plunging to the ground, popstar Chesney Hawkes cried as they left a voice note advising their children that they loved them. The pilot, Left, with wife Kirssy and top right, was on an Aegean Airlines Airbus A320 with 156 passengers flying from Greece to Barcelona on Monday, when the plane dropped 12,000 feet (bottom right) in just six minutes due to a'gradual decompression.' As the plane was stabilized and diverted to Naples, passers screamed in terror and the pilot gave the order to 'brace' as part of a 'emergency descent.' After going to a wedding with his wife Krissy, 48, the father-of-three Hawkes was flying to Spain to perform a gig. 'Thank you to all who kept their heads cool, especially Captain Fantastic for landing our plane safely today,' he said as the plane landed.'

Supporters of England's victory over Senegal have voted out in a dramatic manner

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 4, 2022
KATHRYN BATTE OF THE AL BAYT STADIUM: It was beginning to feel that the Al Bayt stadium would not be a happy spot for England, whether on or off the field. This was the field where the Three Lions' dull 0-0 draw with the United States had occurred. The atmosphere was underwhelming that night, and it felt flat for 38 minutes here.

Chesney Hawkes jokes he's the reason England defeated Wales

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 1, 2022
After singing at half time, Chesney Hawkes joked that he was the reason England beat Wales on Tuesday night. Gareth Southgate's boys now want him as their mascot, according to the One and Only hitmaker, 51, who boasts that attending the sporting event was "one of the finest moments of his entire life." England beat Qatar 3-0, but the three goals, two from Marcus Rashford and one from Phil Foden, were scored during Chesney's halftime display, which is a point he's now proud of.

WORLD CUP DIARY: Gianni Infantino bids to become the first FIFA president to attend ALL 64 matches

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 30, 2022
With eight teams already advancing to the tournament's last 16 teams, the knockout bracket is starting to fill up. Despite a slew of upsets in Qatar so far, Holland, England, Argentina, and France dominated their respective groups as expected, with Senegal, USA, Poland, and Australia finishing as runners-up. MATT BARLOW of Sportsmail talks about the latest iteration of his World Cup diary ahead of what looks to be a dramatic conclusion to the team.

Chesney Hawkes was discovered in Qatar as he prepares to perform halftime

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 29, 2022
Chesney Hawkes was seen ahead of his halftime appearance during the England vs. Wales match at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar on Tuesday. As he larked around before the game, the singer, 51, didn't shy away from defending his home country and wore a three lions shirt. Chesney appeared in good spirits as he spoke to members of the crew before taking a selfie of himself in front of the pitch.