"McFly singer Tom Fletcher writes London 2012 mascots song
McFly frontman Tom Fletcher has penned the official song for the London 2012 mascots Wenlock and Mandeville.
The 26-year-old chart star hopes that On A Rainbow, which tells the story of the mascots' journey to the London 2012 Games, will be catchy for children.
"This is an amazing opportunity and it's something I'm very proud to be involved in," he said.
"I wanted it to be fun for kids and a song that kids could remember and sing along to."
Fletcher wrote and recorded the song which also features his sister Carrie and pupils from West Leigh Junior School Choir in Southend-on-Sea.
The track is based on a series of animated short films which show the creation of Wenlock and Mandeville from the last two drops of steel from the Olympic Stadium.
The films then follow their sporting adventures across the UK to encourage youngsters to take up sport.
Gymnast Louis Smith, weightlifter Zoe Smith, cyclist Victoria Pendleton, wheelchair racer Shelly Woods and rower Tom Aggar have been turned into animations for the third instalment of the cartoon adventure - Wenlock and Mandeville's Rainbow Rescue.
It is being premiered today and features the new song.
Rainbow Rescue was written by author Michael Morpurgo and has narration by Stephen Fry.
Children from schools who have signed up to London 2012's Get Set educational network are getting into the party spirit by learning a special dance to go with the song.
They will perform it on London 2012 World Sport Day on June 25 2012.
The Fletchers will perform the song live at events at Great Ormond Street Hospital School and at Westfield Stratford City today where the crowds will get a sneak peak at the film.
It will be shown on 373 screens in more than 100 Odeon cinemas nationwide before selected family movies from November 25 to December 23."
Mirror
"Wenlock And Mandeville Release Official Mascot Single
Yep, ‘fraid so. Not only have they been having adventures in the Beano and starring in films, they’ve put their faces eyeballs to a pop project, Milli Vanilli style.
The song is called On a Rainbow and was written by McFly’s Tom Fletcher – presumably at a loose end while Harry’s in Strictly – and features Tom’s sister Carrie on lead vocal as well as kids from West Leigh Junior School Choir in Southend-on-Sea, who do a solid job of the do do doooos.
The clip you can hear when you play the Mascot music maker game bring to mind the jauntier tunes of S Club 7 with a transatlantic twang straight out of High School Musical making an odd meal of the words ‘Luuuurndon-town’.
The song is about Wenlock and Mandeville’s journey to the London 2012 Games and the young people they meet along the way. In the chorus the lyrics pose the question:
"Who knows how far you can go
When you travel on a rainbow?"
Rainbows, eh? If only TfL had thought of drafting in some rainbows we wouldn’t have to put up with Games Lanes.
Feeling slightly nauseous? Sorry. Have a look at our post about how Wenlock and Mandeville were ridiculed when they were unveiled.
On A Rainbow is available to buy and download now, priced 99p. If you happen to be at Westfield Stratford City in the next hour you might catch it being performed live in the official shopping centre of the Olympics."
Londonist
"McFly star and London 2012 mascots hoping to top the charts
London 2012 mascots Wenlock and Mandeville are set to burst onto the music scene with the official mascot song ‘On a Rainbow’.
The single has been written and recorded by Tom Fletcher, lead singer and guitarist from band McFly, and is available to download now. It also features Tom’s sister Carrie Fletcher, as well as pupils from West Leigh Junior School Choir in Southend-on-Sea.
Tom Fletcher said: ‘This is an amazing opportunity and it’s something I'm very proud to be involved in. I wanted it to be fun for kids and a song that kids could remember and sing along to.’
The song is based on Wenlock and Mandeville’s journey to the London 2012 Games and the young people they meet along the way.
Tom and Carrie will perform the song live at events at Great Ormond Street Hospital School, a member of the Get Set network, and at Westfield Stratford City today."
London 2012
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Sitten tähän väliin kaksi artikkelia Twilight - Aamunkoin Lontoon ensi-illasta, johon pääsi paikalle vain Danny ja Tom.
"McFly's Tom Fletcher tells us he's a MASSIVE Twilight fan at the Breaking Dawn premiere
We're not the only Robert Pattinson fans, apparently.
SO it turns out it's not just female celebs that were desperate to catch a glimpse of R-Pattz last night.
We had plenty of time to people watch as we waited to speak to Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner at the Breaking Dawn premiere in London.
And while we were freezing our little socks off beside the red carpet we couldn't help but notice that the majority of guests were female - with a few unhappy boyfriends lagging behind.
But we did manage to spot two very happy male celebrities - Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones from McFly.
After a quick chat with the pair as they skipped down the red carpet it soon became apparent that Tom is a massive Twi-hard at heart and Danny was only there to see K-Stew - because "she's fit".
Watch our hilarious exclusive interview with the McFly boys above."
OK! Magazine
"Danny and Tom McFly: It's just us from now on
We always knew that the McFly boys couldn't be ashappy as they let on, what with the constant touring, rehearsing, and screaming fans.
Danny Jones and Tom Fletcher cut lonely figures at the Twilight Breaking Dawn Part One premiere last night, because Dougie Poynter's in Australia filming I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here, and Harry Judd's appearing on Strictly Come Dancing.
So, we asked them how they're getting on, expecting them to look like wounded puppies at the sound of their best mates' names. How wrong we were.
"It's absolutely brilliant," Danny exclusively told handbag.com "There's no issues, no moaning, we're positive. It's wicked,"
"I'm really enjoying it," agreed Tom.
And the pair even joked that they might go it alone as a duo,
"Best we've had it in eight years, I'd say," Tom said, "The terrible twosome, this is us from now on."
Uh-oh Dougie and Harry, better get back to your band soon!
"
Handbag
Ja sitten I'm a Celebrity -artikkeleihin:
"FUNNY PHOTO! McFly's Dougie Poynter dresses up in a pink bikini
Dougie raids fellow I'm A Celebrity camper Jessica-Jane Clement's wardrobe.
McFly bassist Dougie Poynter has so far been fairly quiet in the I'm A Celebrity jungle, but he caused a stir on last night's show - after putting on model contestant Jessica-Jane Clement's bikini top!Dougie, 23, stuffed the pink swimsuit with socks in an attempt to emulate 26-year-old Jessica-Jane's curves and boogied around the camp.
'Do I look like you? I feel like you,' he teased her.
It's not the usual look we go for, but Dougie is such a hottie we're willing to forgive him!"
Teen Now
"I'm A Celebrity 2011: Dougie Poynter and Antony Cotton try a spot of cross-dressing as the model swimwear - picture
Following Freddie Starr’s shock confession to wearing women’s clothing, the I’m A Celebrity camp has gone crazy for cross-dressing.
McFly star Dougie Poynter decided to liven up Snake Rock by donning Jessica-Jane Clement’s hot pink bikini and acting like a lady.
The 24-year-old stuffed the bra top with socks and pranced around the camp laughing: “Do I look like you? I feel like you.”
Jockey Willie Carson cheekily joked that the boyband bassist needed more socks to recreate the glamour model’s huge 30F boobs.
Dougie topped off his drag act with a full-face of make-up, eagerly applied by Jessica-Jane, who was sporting a swollen eye after being bitten during the night.
The 26-year-old woke up with a lump and agreed to see a medic after seeking advice from her fellow campers.
Just as his stricken jungle buddy Freddie had revealed his love of womenswear and high heels, Dougie admitted he was perfectly at ease in the bikini.
When Jessica-Jane asked if he felt “comfy” in the two-piece, Dougie confessed: “Scarily enough, I do”."
Daily Mirror
"Dougie Poynter tries on Jessica Jane Clement's bikini on I'm a Celebrity
Fans of Jessica Jane Clement will witness the stuff of nightmares on tonight's I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! as McFly star Dougie Poynter dons her bikini and some make-up in an effort to impersonate her.
Mark Wright and Fatima Whitbread may be arguing like schoolchildren, but camp relations are look rosier elsewhere in the I'm a Celeb jungle and Dougie and Jessica Jane in particular look like they're getting on.
The McFly bassist sent himself - and Jessica Jane - up when he put on her bikini and made himself up to look like a woman as the camp mates larked about during a moment of down time.
Not quite managing to pull off Clement's sexy look, Dougie was unable to fill Jessica Jane's ample bikini cups with his toned chest, but tried his best to do an impression of the Real Hustle star.
'Do I look like you? I feel like you!' laughed Dougie as he confronted Jessica Jane with his new look.
'Do you feel comfy in a bikini?' asked Jess, to which Dougie replied: 'Scarily enough, I do!'
One aspect of Dougie's appearance that was spookily close to Jessica Jane's was the tattoo of a rose on his shoulder - an inking Clement has a larger version of on her shoulder.
Meanwhile, over in Croc Creek, Coronation Street actor Antony Cotton was trying on Lorraine’s swimsuit to liven up the mood amongst his camp mates."
Metro
"Code Red
TV bosses' fury over I'm A Celeb campmates' secret signals
I'M A Celebrity bosses are furious after discovering contestants have been secretly communicating with friends and family back home.
The celebs are meant to be totally cut off from the outside world in their Aussie jungle camp.
But producers have found out that The Only Way Is Essex star Mark Wright and McFly bassist Dougie Poynter are using secret codes to pass messages back to loved ones in the UK.
They now fear that other celebs are doing the same thing, Bosses have not yet worked out exactly how Mark and Dougie are communicating but it is thought it involves hand signals, coded phrases and certain facial expressions.
The day before he went into the jungle, Dougie revealed to TV Biz that he and new girlfriend Lara, an artist, had come up with a way for him to pass on messages
He said: "I do have a secret code but I can't say what it is."
And after Mark was chosen to undertake the first Bushtucker Trial voted for by the public on Sunday's show, his sister Jessica also revealed they had a secret code.
TOWIE star Jessica — who will fly out to Australia to greet Mark when he leaves the show — said on Twitter: "Ahh marks got to do the trial!
"So proud of him. He has a private sign to his family and he did it twice. He's gonna do so well thx 4 support."
Last night an insider said producers were not happy that secret communication was going on under their noses and were monitoring the situation.
One said: "The whole point of I'm A Celebrity is that contestants are cut off from the outside world in the Aussie jungle.
"They are banned from talking to any crew members they see and must only chat among themselves or when they are purposefully asked questions by producers.
"So bosses were absolutely livid when they heard some of the contestants were using secret codes to communicate with people back in the UK.
"Producers are now monitoring the situation and keeping a close eye on things and will step in if they have reason to believe it is getting out of hand."
The Sun
"SHUT IT DOUGIE
DOUGIE Poynter’s McFly bandmates are bricking it that he’ll end their pop careers with his loose lips in the I’m A Celeb jungle.
Fellow McFlyer Tom Fletcher, 26, told us: “The only advice we gave Dougie before he went in was to keep his mouth shut.
“We watch it nervously. I don’t trust his mouth.
“He could say something controversial. We’re just waiting for him to say something stupid and career-ending.”
Chatting to us at the Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 1 premiere at London’s Westfield, the band’s Danny Jones, 25, chipped in, saying: “We don’t know whether to vote for him to do the challenges or not, it’s confusing.
“Obviously we want to see him do them so we can laugh. It’s so funny for us.”
But despite their fears about the fitface, 23, dropping some serious clangers, the pair are convinced he’s got what it takes to get the Jungle King crown in the bag.
Tom said: “We do think he can win. Mark Wright is the favourite and they’re both heart-throbs, but Dougie is just a normal guy and he has a kind heart so hopefully that will come across.
“I just hope he doesn’t upset anyone. By, like, slapping them across the face with a fish or anything.”
Daily Star
"Dougie Poynter takes I’m A Celeb tips from Matt Willis
The McFly guitarist – who is entering the ITV1 show alongside the likes of Mark Wright, Freddie Starr and Antony Cotton on Sunday – has received tips on how to cope with the gruesome challenges presented on the series from his close pal, who was crowned King of the Jungle in 2006.
Dougie explained: “One of my best friends, Matt Willis, has done it before. He went on to win it. When I told him I was going to do it, he told me I had to.
“He said he had the best night’s sleep ever under the stars. His advice to me, however, was to make sure I don’t say the magic words, ‘I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here!”
The 23-year-old star – who will celebrate his birthday in the jungle – admitted he would pay to be a part of the show, as he is “really into nature” and sees natural history expert Sir David Attenborough as a “god”.
Dougie added: “I would pay to do something like this if I wasn’t doing it for TV. I am so excited. I am really into nature and Sir David Attenborough is a god to me. He would be my ideal person to go in the jungle if I could choose somebody.”
However, the hunk is afraid ‘I’m A Celeb’ could see him “lose his mind”.
He said: “One of my biggest fears is losing my mind. I tend to over think a lot. If I let my head think for too long, then that is when the voices start talking!”"
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