New Mel & Kim fansite

I just wanted to let you know that the new Mel & Kim fansite is finished. I'm a huge fan of the Appleby sisters, best known for their Stock Aitken Waterman produced singles "Respectable", "F.L.M." and "Showing Out (Get Fresh At The Weekend)".

The fansite includes a complete discography, biography, a forum and much more!

Melrose Place Finale

Did you watch the "Melrose Place" season finale tonight? What did you think? "Melrose Place" is one of the best soap operas on TV today. It really deserves a second season, maybe in a new time slot. And it needs better promotion.

We need more mature drama series on TV today instead of all cheap reality crap they show. So, CW, please do something smart for once and save this show!

Another "Dynasty" star has died

Last week, "Dynasty" star John Forsythe passed away. Today, I found out that his co-star Christopher Cazenove passed away yesterday. He was sixty-six years old. Besides "Dynasty", Cazenove starred on TV shows such as "Charmed" and "Lace II".

Cazenove also played Heath Ledger's father in the movie "A Knight's Tale" from 2001. But he is best known for playing Blakes brother Ben Carrington on "Dynasty".

Rest in peace, Christopher!

"Dynasty" star John Forsythe has died

I have some really sad news. Another legend has left us. The American actor John Forsythe died today. He is best known for playing Blake Carrington on 1980's soap opera "Dynasty", one of my all-time favourite shows.

Forsythe also lended his voice to Charlie on classic TV series "Charlie's Angels". He was ninety-two years old. Rest in peace, John. We will all miss you.

Vote to save "Melrose Place"!

The vote is in! I have an important message to all of you. Please vote for "Melrose Place" in E! Online's new poll, to save the wonderful soap opera from being cancelled! The CW will hopefully listen to us.

Thank you!

Jenny Berggren - Free Me (Free download)

If you are a fan of Swedish pop group Ace Of Base, don't miss former member Jenny Berggren's new solo single "Free Me". It's a great modern sounding pop track and you can get a legal download for free at Jenny's official website.

Enjoy!

Nena - Du Bist So Gut Für Mich

I'm in love with German pop singer Nena's brand new single "Du Bist So Gut Für Mich"! Nena is best known for her 80's hits "99 Luftballons", "Nur Geträumt" and "Irgendwie, Irgendwo, Irgendwann". Now she's back with this amazing electro-pop track! I can't get enough of the wonderful sound.

If you like the song, buy it now on iTunes! But be sure to buy the single version, because it's much better than the album version, in my opinion.

Haywoode - Arrival (Re-release)

You can now pre-order the remastered reissue of Haywoode's classic album "Arrival" from Amazon. The album, originally released in 1986, includes the Stock Aitken Waterman singles "Getting Closer" and "You'd Better Not Fool Around".

The new edition also includes many rare bonus tracks and remixes. Don't miss this wonderful pop album.

"Arrival" tracklist:

1. Roses
2. Getting Closer
3. Single Handed
4. I Can't Let You Go (Detroit 7" Mix)
5. Jelly Baby
6. You'd Better Not Fool Around
7. I Wanna Be Your Lover
8. A Time Like This
9. Missing You
10. Under Fire
11. Tease Me
12. A Time Like This (Extended Version Part 1)
13. Single Handed (Extended Version)
14. I Can't Let You Go (Thigh & Mighty Mix)
15. Getting Closer (Extended Version)
16. You'd Better Not Fool Around (Extended Version)
17. Roses (Extended Version)

Hazell Dean - Heart First (Re-release)

You can now pre-order the new re-release of Hazell Dean's album "Heart First" from Amazon! This wonderful special edition album is a must for all fans of Stock Aitken Waterman and disco music in general. The album, originally released in 1984, includes the hit singles "Whatever I Do (Wherever I Go)" and "Searchin' (I Gotta Find A Man)", plus rare bonus tracks.

And please join the Hazell Dean online community to meet fans from all over the world.

"Heart First" re-release tracklist:

1. Back In My Arms (Once Again)
2. Searchin' (I Gotta Find A Man)
3. Break The Rules
4. Whatever I Do (Wherever I Go)
5. You're Too Good To Be True
6. Back In My Arms (Once Again) (Reprise)
7. Heart First
8. No Fool (For Love)
9. Harmony
10. Devil In You
11. Everything I Need
12. Stay In My Life
13. Searchin' (I Gotta Find A Man) (12" Version)
14. Whatever I Do (Wherever I Go) (Dance Mix)
15. Young Boy In The City
16. Back In My Arms (Once Again) (Dance Mix)
17. Take Me Home
18. No Fool (For Love) (Dance Version)

Save "Ugly Betty" from cancellation!

As you might already know, ABC have decided to cancel the wonderful drama-comedy "Ugly Betty". It's such a shame! I'm going to miss all characters, but especially my favourites Mark, Amanda and Wilhelmina.

If you love "Ugly Betty", don't forget to sign this petition to save the show from cancellation! You can also send an e-mail to ABC and ask them to give the show another chance.

Pay TV - Free Fashion Report MP3

I still love the wonderful electropop group Pay TV! They became famous after competing in the Swedish pre-selection to the Eurovision Song Contest with the songs "Trendy Discotheque" and "Refrain Refrain". In 2007, they released the fabulous electro single "Fashion Report", which is still one of my all-time favourite songs.

You can download a free MP3 of "Fashion Report", totally legal! Just "right click" here and save the song to your computer. Don't forget to share it with your friends. And please join the Pay TV fan group if you like what you hear.

Paul Rein - Swedish italo disco

Today, I finally received the album "Communicate", by Swedish italo disco artist Paul Rein, on CD! The album is my favourite, since most of the songs have a wonderful italo disco sound. That's what I love. Paul has got a sexy voice, perfect for italo disco.

He was also quite popular in clubs all over Europe, so it's about time they released a greatest hits album with his best tracks. The last few years, Paul has written songs for other artists, such as Christina Aguilera, Jessica Simpson, Victoria Beckham and Mandy Moore.

Please join the new fan group/forum dedicated to Paul.



The extended version of Paul's single "Hold Back Your Love" released in 1985.

New Mandy Smith fansite

Don't miss my new fansite at Plastic Retro dedicated to the wonderful 1980's diva Mandy Smith! There is a forum, a discography and much, much more. Mandy is best known for her Stock Aitken Waterman disco singles "I Just Can't Wait" and "Positive Reaction", both released in 1987.

Charlene Tilton - C'est La Vie

Did you know that Charlene Tilton, known as Lucy Ewing on 80's soap "Dallas", has a singing career? Well here is the proof. She released the pop single "C'est La Vie" in 1984. It became a huge hit in German. What do you think?

Buy Gina G's album Get Up & Dance

Have you missed Gina G's wonderful pop album "Get Up & Dance"? Order it right now from CD Baby! The album was originally released in 2005 and included the singles "Heaven", "Into The Night" and "Flashback". I personally love this album and so will you if you are a fan of Dannii and Kylie Minogue's dance music.

Australian born singer Gina G became famous in 1996 for her Eurovision Song Contest hit "Ooh Aah... Just A Little Bit". Her debut album "Fresh!", released in 1997, sold over two million copies worldwide. Believe me, you don't want to miss this pop gem so hurry up and order it before it gets sold out!

"Get Up & Dance" tracklist:

1. Heaven
2. Shock To My System
3. Where Would You Be Now
4. Tease
5. Into The Night
6. Stuck On You
7. Walking In The Rain
8. Girl In Trouble
9. Little Black Book
10. Kinky
11. Get Up
12. Sticks & Stones
13. Sun Goes Round The Moon
14. Flashback
15. Ooh Ahh... Just A Little Bit (2004 AVMP 12" Extended Remix)
16. Supernatural Love