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Yet ANOTHER Nick & Jess article 6/29/03
This from WFMS.com:
Nick Lachey And Jessica Simpson's Steamy "Sweetest Sin"
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Time:6/27/2003 2:50:13 AM
Nick Lachey says he and wife Jessica Simpson wanted to make, quote,
"one of the Top 10 sexiest videos of all time" with their clip for
"Sweetest Sin." According to Launch.com, the Diane Warren-penned tune
will be the first single from Simpson's next album, "In This Skin."
The couple recently shot the video for the song, which Lachey calls
"very sexy," and he admits he wouldn't be comfortable with Simpson
shooting the video with anyone else. Consequently, Lachey made an
effort to get buff for the camera. He explains, quote, "I worked
pretty hard and tried to get as ripped up as I could. I was, you know,
shirtless the entire shoot." Lachey's also happy with the results,
saying the footage he's seen from the shoot is, quote, "really
incredible." The single "Sweetest Sin" is slated to be featured on
MTV's "Making the Video" on July 7th, and will be released on July
15th. The album "In This Skin" is scheduled to drop on August 19th,
the same day Lachey's solo debut, "Soul-O," hits stores.
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Another Nick & Jess
article 6/29/03
This from MTV:
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06.06.2003 7:59 AM EDT
Nick And
Jessica Keep It Real On Their New TV Show
Couple will make guest performance on
'Oprah' Wednesday, host specials from MTV's Beach House later this
summer.
by Corey
Moss, with reporting by Ryan J. Downey
 Jessica
Simpson and Nick Lachey at the MTV Movie Awards (Photo:
MTV News) |
LOS ANGELES—
Judging by their interaction backstage at the MTV Movie Awards, future
reality TV stars Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson have some Osbournes-like
potential, especially when the topic turned to his steamy new video.
"Three or four
girls in my video and who go on the road with me are Pussycat Dolls,"
Lachey said, referring to the sexy Hollywood burlesque dance troupe
(see
"Christina, Gwen Stefani, Dita Von Teese Help Bring Back Burlesque").
"My choreographer [Robin Antin] is in charge of the Pussycat Dolls
show, so obviously it was somewhat sexy choreography."
"Somewhat?" Simpson shot back, eyebrows raised.
"It wasn't over the top," Lachey argued. "The vibe of the song is
sexy. I asked you to be in it."
"No you didn't," Simpson contended.
"You must've been asleep," Lachey answered with a smirk.
Of course, like any good TV, there's a happy ending. Simpson isn't
really that jealous.
"I was there and I'm friends with the girls, so that makes it easier
to hang out with them," she said.
"She was distant at first and not too comfortable, but it's all
business," Lachey added. "They're hired to do a job and I'm hired to
do a job."
The mostly performance video, directed by veteran Bille Woodruff
(Nelly, R. Kelly), is for "Shut Up," the first single from the 98°
member's solo debut, titled SoulO.
Due August 19, the album features production by the Matrix (see
"Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne Fall Into The Matrix"), Keith
Thomas (98°), Guy Chambers (Robbie Williams) and David Eriksen (Paulina
Rubio), who co-wrote "This I Swear," which will likely be the theme
song to the Lachey family's upcoming reality show (see
"Mr. And Mrs. Nick Lachey Get Dose Of Reality; Tom Green To Take On
Leno").
Nick and Jessica have had cameras on them for two months now and said
they are definitely at the point where they forget the crew is there.
"There's always been reality shows about getting married and finding
the person you're going to marry, but never about a couple," Simpson
said about the idea for the show. "I think people will be interested
to see how a celebrity couple manages time and makes everything work
together."
"The first year of any marriage is pretty eventful, it's a huge
adjustment," Lachey added. "We're no exception to that, plus we've got
career things [going on] and we're crazy, so put it all together."
Before "Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica" premieres August 4, the couple
will host specials from MTV's Beach House during the summer.
Simpson is also releasing an album this summer (see
"Nick Lachey, Jessica Simpson Expect To Deliver This Summer").
In This Skin is due August 19 and includes the single "The
Sweetest Sin."
This report is provided by MTV News
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Nick & 98 Degrees article 6/29/03
This from LAUNCH media:
Nick Lachey Says Jeff Timmons Will Be Next To Go Solo
98 Degrees
singer Nick Lachey is preparing for the release of his
Universal Records solo debut album, Soul-O, on
August 19th, and he says another member of the group is
also working on solo material.
Lachey said that the other
members of Ohio-based 98 Degrees, including brother Drew
Lachey, Justin Jeffre, and Jeff Timmons, are keeping
busy with projects of their own, and Timmons will most
likely be the next member of the group to release a solo
album: "Everyone's just kind of pursuing their own
things. My brother's actually getting into some acting
stuff, Justin has taken on a couple of different groups
in Cincinnati and is trying to get them deals and is
managing them, and Jeff is actually working on his own
record at home. He wanted to spend time with his family
and be at home, so he's been working on some music
there. I think he's gonna put out a record on his own."
Despite a long break
from recording the group does plan to hit the studio
again eventually: "Everyone's staying busy just doing
their own thing, and then after this little period is
over we'll get back together and do another group
record."
Lachey is also
preparing for the August 4th debut of his MTV reality
show The Newlyweds, which follows his life with
his new bride, singer
Jessica Simpson, during the couple's first year
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Nick & Jess article 6/29/03
This from LAUNCH media:
Nick
Lachey And Jessica Simpson Snap Back To Reality
Nick Lachey will release his solo debut album, Soul-O,
on August 19th. The first single from the set, "Shut
Up," has already been released to radio. Lachey is also
preparing for the August 4th debut of his MTV reality
show, The Newlyweds, which documents his life
with his wife, singer
Jessica Simpson, during the couple's first year of
wedded bliss.
How has it been living
under the watchful eye of a camera for nearly a year?
"It sure makes you think about your life," Lachey said.
The
98 Degrees singer added that after a while he and
Simpson forgot that the cameras were rolling -- until
the couple reviewed the footage that was shot: "You're
like, 'Wow, did I really do that and it was on camera?
Ah, maybe I shouldn't do that anymore.' It like makes
you kind of think about the way you do things. We don't
really have anything to hide or to be ashamed of. We've
really kind of gotten adjusted to it, and it's not a big
deal anymore to us."
Meanwhile, Simpson's
new album, This Skin, will be released on the
same day as her husband's set, August 19th. |
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Hear a new Nick song 6/28/03
You can listen to a new song from
Nick's upcoming CD, SoulO. The song is called "This I Swear" and
you can listen to it
here. The CD is due out August 19th. |
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News from Nick's site CD 6/25/03
Nick
Lachey's "Shut Up" #1 Most Added At Top 40 RadioNew York, NY - Nick
Lachey, is ready to stake his claim on solo pop stardom. "Shut Up," the
lead single off his upcoming album, made its debut as #1 Most Added at
the Top 40 radio format. The song is a standout uptempo track off this
debut solo effort, SoulO, due in stores on August 19, 2003.
"Shut Up" garnered a total of 37 stations in the Top 40 format. Top
markets that showed support for the record include New York (with an add
from WBLI, Long Island), Dallas (an add at KHKS), Miami (an add at WHYI)
and Minneapolis (an add at KDWB).
With a new wife (Jessica Simpson), a reality show on his first year of
marriage in the works (MTV's Newlyweds - Nick and Jessica) and his first
solo project nearing release, Nick Lachey is a man in demand. He has
become accustomed to this status, as his work with 98 Degrees has sold
nearly 10 million copies and produced such hits as "Invisible Man," "I
Do (Cherish You)" and "Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche)."
E!, EXTRA and ACCESS HOLLYWOOD have had Nick on recently as a guest to
promote the show and album. There has also been talk of his projects in
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY, USA TODAY, COSMOPOLITAN and ELLE with much more to
come.
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Hear a clip from Jeff's CD 6/24/03
On
Jeff's website, you can hear a
clip of one of the songs from his new solo CD entitled Whisper That
Way. |
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"Shut Up" review from Billboard 6/24/03
Shut Up
NICK LACHEY
Producer(s): the Matrix
Writer(s): L. Christy, S. Spock, G. Edwards, N. Lachey
Publisher(s): various
Genre: POP
Label/Catalog Number: Universal 20958 (CD promo)
Source: Billboard Magazine
Originally Reviewed: June 21, 2003
In its day, 98° was the No. 3 boy band, behind giants 'N Sync and
Backstreet Boys. Nick Lachey held the group's lead—in terms of vocals,
star presence, and sex appeal. Now married to fellow youth idol Jessica
Simpson, there's little doubt that Lachey is ready to put boyhood
memories in the scrapbook and step ahead, à la Justin Timberlake. He
wrote and produced uptempo pop finger-thumper "Shut Up" with hot hit
machine the Matrix, coming up with a funky party anthem that conjures
'70s soul to fervent effect. Radio will be a mean battle, since most pop
stations value image over substance these days—but Lachey's appealing
"Shut Up" will silence those who don't believe he's got the goods to
remain focused in the spotlight.—CT
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Nick Jess Video article! 6/21/03
Jessica Simpson is joined by her husband,
98 Degrees singer Nick Lachey, in the music video for her new single
"Sweetest Sin." The track is the first from her upcoming album, In This
Skin. Legendary songwriter Diane Warren wrote "Sweetest Sin," and the
track will be available on July 15th.
Lachey said the video features the two scantily clad newlyweds rolling
around on the beach, and one of them is topless: " It's a very sexy
song. It's cool to do it with your wife -- obviously I wouldn't want to
see her doing a video like that with anybody else, so yeah so I worked
pretty hard and tried to get as ripped up as I could. I was, you know,
shirtless the entire shoot and the pictures I've seen--the footage I've
seen is really incredible, so I'm looking forward to that final video
being done."
Lachey said the couple set out from the start to make one of the hottest
videos ever. "Yeah, we wanted to create one of the top ten sexiest
videos of all time--that was the goal," Lachey told us.
Simpson's latest clip will be on MTV's Making The Video on July 7th at 2
p.m. ET. Please check your local listings.
The couple is also preparing for the August 4th debut of their MTV
reality show, The Newlyweds. Lachey's debut solo album Soul-O and
Simpson's In This Skin, will both hit stores simultaneously on August
19th. Lachey and Simpson are also planning to tour together in support
of their respective albums.
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Nick radio interview 6/18/03
This from KDRQ 93.1:
Jay: I believe we have Nick Lachey on
the line right now. Nick ya there?
Nick: Yeah
Jay: Aw man how are ya?
Nick: I'm good, how are ya?
Jay: We just had your lovely lovely wife in studio
Nick: I heardz
Jay: You did?
Nick: She told me all about it
Jay: I heard you're a little moody in the morning cuz we wanted to call
you and she said no
Nick:*laughs*It's probably because I was in L.A. at the time and it was
about 4am
Some other guy: That's more middle of the night then morning.
Jay: Oh come on Nick we were going to help promote the record for you.
it was good for you. Nick how are things going? Tell me about the album.
Nick: Uh the new album is called Soulo. Umm and I'm just really excited
about it. It's a little different from what people are probably used to
hearing me doing...But umm the first single 'Shut Up' is definitely a
departure from 98º, from that kind of sound.
Jay: Right
Nick: But uh I think it's cool. A lot of it is fresh and live horns and
it's a little but funkier. I'm just really excited about it.
Rachel: 'Shut Up' it's called?
Nick: It's called 'Shut Up'
Rachel: Now uh what was the inspiration for that one
Nick *laughs*
Nick: Uh Jessica was actually my inspiration.
Jay: Really?
*Jay and Rachel laugh*
Jay: Was it before the MTV cameras, or during?
Nick: Before and after.
Jay: How fun was it and actually I thought that on that one episode of
Punk'd you were gonna lose it and freak out.
Nick: That was about as tested as I have been in my resent memories. Yea
it was pretty frustrating but I thought it was her family, ya know? so
I'm trying to be you know I'm newly married and you know they're
supposedly her family from Texas or w/e and I'm trying to be cool and
she's giving me that look like you have to be nice there my family so I
was doing my best, but it was driving me nuts he kept on calling me Rick
and everything.
Jay: I know it was so funny.
Nick: Yeah, I was pretty ticked.
Jay: So Nick, the new album,s called 'Soulo'
Nick: Soulo S-O-U-L-O
Jay: And you and Jessica are putting these out on the same day?
Nick: Oh yeah the competition is on.
Jay: I love that.
Nick: We're taking bets and everything.
Jay: So you've done so many shows for us in Detroit, are you going to be
doing some solo touring?
Nick: Yeah, I definitely want to give the music the chance to sink in
and to settle with people and uh but touring is what I like to do the
most so I definitely plan on touring. Hopefully with Jessica. We would
both love to do that.
Rachel: I was just going to ask.
Nick: Yeah you know now that we're married you definitely don't want to
be away from your wife for a long period of time. So if we can tour
together that's the best.
Jay: So lets play a game here this morning.
Jay: because Jessica was in studio with us and she has been here more
then any other artist we'll do a little game of you guess what Jessica
said
Nick: uh oh
Jay: are you ready?
Nick: yea
*now they play a clip of what Jessica said and Jay is talking to
Jessica from when she was there a few weeks ago*
Jay: I have have a question for you
Jess: yea
Jay: you have been one of those singers who has always been upfront with
everyone and strong and opinionated with everyone that it is very good
to wait until your married to have sex
Jess: right
Jay: real PG version, was it worth the wait?
*now they come back to Nick*
Jay: what do you think she said after I asked her that question
Nick: uh probably no I expected more
*everyone laughs*
Jay: lets see what she said
*back to playing the tape with Jess*
Jess: absolutely it was worth the wait
*back to with Nick*
Nick: that's my girl
Jay: she said absolutely. she wouldn't diss you. well actually she
did diss you when I asked her this question
*back to clip of what Jessica said*
Jess: we didn't live with each other before this so there are like all
new things
Rachel: does he have any annoying habits?
*back with Nick*
Jay: does he have any annoying habits is the question. what do you think
she said?
Nick: absolutely
Jay: be more specific
Nick: she probably said I'm to anal about keeping the house clean or
something
Jay: all right I think anal is the magic word
*back to clip of what Jessica said*
Jess: Nick is ya know very anal
*back with Nick*
Rachel: wow that was good Nick
Nick: uh
Jay: and the last comment that she made
*back to clip of what Jessica said*
Jess: Nick wont let me hire a maid
Jay: you cant have a housekeeper?
Jess: he wont let me
Jay: he wont let someone come in
Jess: no. you don't understand. like Nick and drew had to carry
everything into our new house. he wouldn't get a u-haul. he wouldn't pay
for movers. I'm like Nick it can't be done
*back to Nick*
Jay: see I have a theory about this Nick. I have followed your career
very carefully from the days of 'invisible man' which is a great song I
think that you have worked so hard and long you like being a little more
careful when it comes to spending money
Nick: right. I don't think there is anything wrong with watching your
money. like for the u-haul thing I do regret though I would have gotten
it instead of having a drive this pain in the ass 6 speed down the
highway. that was a bad call and for the record since then we have
gotten a maid. I couldn't take it anymore.
Rachel: Jess was telling us about her throwing her clothes in the
hallway
Nick: yeah see Jessica doesn't realize how good she has it, ya know? I
mean she's 22, she lives in a beautiful house and she's got money and ya
know she's never had to do her own laundry so she's spoiled...
Jay: its good though that you're like the guy in the relationship that's
making dinner and taking care of the laundry and stuff I mean women
would die to have a guy like that
Nick: no I do a little bit of laundry but I stay away from cooking.
that's Jessicas field. I couldn't cook to save my life.
Jay: the new album Soulo Nick Lachey on with us and the new single.
whats it called?
Nick: its called 'shut up'... 'shut up' Jessica.
*Jay and Rachel laugh*
Jay: it is up-tempo
Nick: yea it's up-tempo. it's got live horns. I don't really think there
is anything else that sounds like it that is out right now. its pretty
fresh. its about basically 2 people at each others thoughts and
disagreeing and it comes to a point where your just like ya know lets
just shut up and get down to business
Jay: best luck with the album we want you to come to Detroit with us and
tell the boys from 98* when you see them that we miss them and we're
glad you're doing it solo style
Rachel: congratulations on the marriage
Nick: thank you. thank you guys
Source:
I LoVe NiCk LaChEy on the NL MB |
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Nick and Jess at Disneyland 6/17/03
Nick & Jess will be at Disneyland
on Friday, June 20th. They will be stopping by for KIIS-FM's summer
party where Valentine will be broadcasting from 3pm-7pm. For more
info, go here. |
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Support the guys! 6/15/03
Nick has a new song out, called
"Shut Up."
On his official site, he urges us all to call in and request it!
Request "Shut Up"
1-800-669-1010
More times you request "Shut Up" the more you will hear it on Open House
Party Radio Show - Saturday Nights
You can also show your support by placing banners everywhere!
Below are some that you are free to use, just link them to the official
websites!
Also, be sure to tell everyone you know about the new songs and CDs
that Nick and Jeff have coming out!
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Pre-order Drew's movie 6/15/03
Drew's movie, Spliced,
will be released to the street on July 1st, but you can pre-order it now.
http://www.Moviesunlimited.com $24.29 + shipping
http://www.Overstock.com $20.69 +
$1.40 shipping
http://www.CDuniverse.com $18.89 +
$2.99 shipping
Director: Gavin Wilding
Starring: Liane Balaban, Ron Silver, Drew Lachey
Description: Liane Balaban (NEW WATERFORD GIRL) stars in this
horror film as Mary, a 17 year-old who loves horror movies. When Mary
hears about "The Wisher", a new movie that is so scary that it has been
sending people out of the theaters screaming, she knows she has to see it.
However, when she catches a glimpse of the movie's villain, a deformed
killer known as the Wiser, she herself runs from the theater.
Unfortunately, Mary finds that the Wisher has followed her home, invading
her dreams and making some of her darkest wishes come true. |
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Nick Tour Dates 6/15/03
Nick's website has 3 tour dates
listed:
7/9 -
Kansas City, MO
7/26 - LSU Campus - Baton Rouge, LA - US Teen Summit
8/31 - Portland OR
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Spike TV launch party 6/11/03
On June 10th Nick attended the
Spike TV launch party at the Playboy Mansion. Pictures from the
event can be found below.
Source: the people of the
98º MB |
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Nick interview in Cosmo 6/9/03
How is
your new solo album different from your past work with 98º?
It's more guitar driven, and less about ballads which is what 98 degrees
is known for. The songs aren't quite as safe.
What in particular inspired the songs you wrote?
Edge of Eternity is about getting married and standing on the edge of the
rest of your life. So that was inspired by Jessica.
Why did you two decide to do a reality show?
MTV has been a huge part of both of our lives and careers, and it's a good
opportunity to do something that is going to give us more exposure, the
commitment to it is pretty extensive, they are involved in everything we
do. But the bedroom is off limits for sure. You have to set
boundaries and draw the line somewhere to preserve your sanity.
So how did you initially win Jessica over?
My mom was with me and I told her "I'm going to marry that girl, I know
it" then I asked her to go sell me to Jessica. She talked to Jessica all
night and told her what a good person I am. My mom was my wingman.
What do you find sexy in a woman?
Attitude is so important. Confidence and spunk. I like a little drama now
and then.... I think that's incredibly sexy.
Source: rubberducky of the 98º MB |
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Nick on Rick Dees 6/9/03
Apparently Nick and Jess were on
the Rick Dees radio show this morning. He revealed that his album is
due out August 19th and the reality show will hit the air on August 4th on
MTV.Source: the people of the
98º MB |
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Nick on Oprah 6/4/03
Apparently Nick and Jess were on
Oprah today. I missed it, but you can check out some of what
happened "After the Show." There's a video on
Oprah's
website, just click Grooms Gone Wild. |
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Nick @ U.S. National Teen Summit 6/4/03
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PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. PURCHASE DOES NOT ENHANCE YOUR
CHANCES OF WINNING.
ELIGIBILITY: Open only to
legal residents of the United States and Canada (excluding Puerto Rico
and the province of Quebec) who between the ages of 13 and 18.
Grand Prize: One (1) Grand
Prize winner will receive: two (2) roundtrip air travel tickets from a
major airport near the winner’s residence in the Eligibility Area to
New Orleans International Airport in New Orleans, Louisiana; two (2)
tickets to attend the U.S. Teen Summit Event on July 26, 2003 in Baton
Rouge Louisiana; two (2) nights hotel accommodations consisting of one
(1) double occupancy room corresponding to the date of the U.S. Teen
Summit Event; ground transportation for two (2) persons from New
Orleans International Airport to the designated hotel and from such
designated hotel to New Orleans International Airport; ground
transportation for two (2) persons from the designated hotel to the
U.S. Teen Summit venue and from such venue to the designated hotel
(total Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) $2,500).
For a complete listing of rules and
regulations
click here.
For more info, and to enter,
go here. |
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Jeff at the Video Music Awards 6/2/03
The video music awards were taped
on 5/31 and Jeff was there with his wife. You can check out the
pictures here. |
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