Betty Boo has returned with her first solo single in 30 years – listen to ‘Get Me To The Weekend’ below.The singer’s new solo release, announced last week, is her first since 1992’s ‘GRRR! It’s Betty Boo’.The track premiered on Rylan’s BBC Radio 2 show earlier today (January 24), and is the first preview of a new solo album that’s set to be released later this year.Listen to ‘Get Me To The Weekend’, which samples ‘Love Action’ by The Human League, below.Betty Boo made her breakthrough as guest vocalist on The Beatmasters’ Top 10 single ‘Hey DJ/I Can’t Dance (To That Music You’re Playing)’ in 1989.Betty Boo released two albums – 1990’s ‘Boomania’ and 1992 follow up ‘GRRR! It’s Betty Boo’ – before she retired her solo career.She went on to write songs for other pop artists such as Popstars band Hear’Say and Girls Aloud, including the former’s Number One hit ‘Pure And Simple’ and the latter’s three singles ‘Mars Attack’, ‘Boogie Down Love‘ and ‘Love Bomb‘ from their 2003 album ‘Sound Of The Underground’.Speaking to NME about working with Girls Aloud previously, she said: “Post-pops star it was like being an ex-footballer and working at a club – although not as well paid. It was a bit shit.” She added: “Managing vocals on a group is difficult because you want to feature all of them equally and not turn up the best singer, because the others get upset.
Betty White Secretly Rescued Animals In Hurricane Katrina Aftermath -- And The Aquarium Didn't Even Know!
07.01.2022 - 18:13 / perezhilton.com
She really was something special.
In the wake of Betty White’s death, the Audubon Nature Institute has revealed that the actress generously paid for a plane to help evacuate animals stranded in New Orleans after August 2005’s deadly Hurricane Katrina. Taking to Twitter to pay tribute to the animal lover, the organization reflected:
Wow! That’s seriously so incredible! It’s always amazing when celebrities use their platform for good — and you know the 99-year-old was doing it for the right reason if she didn’t ask for any “fanfare.”
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Even crazier, the institute didn’t even know Betty was the one to donate the private plane until months after the rescue was completed! Spokesperson Annie Matherne told the HuffPost that it’s unclear what “portion” of the donation White gave since the transaction wasn’t handled directly, but she was certainly involved in the rescue mission.
Either way, the performer’s secret support was incredibly important for the animals’ safety. Although the facility was built on high ground and had concrete walls, severe damage had already been done, leading to the death of over 10,000 fish because marine tanks stopped working after their generators failed. More reason to love and miss Betty White…
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Betty White thanks fans for 'love and support' in video filmed days before her death
Even in her final days, Betty White was grateful for her fans. The comedy icon died at age 99 on Dec. 31, 2021, just weeks before she would have turned 100.
Betty White Thanks Fans In Final Video Message Recorded Before Her Death
Betty White has one last thing to say to everyone…
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‘Betty White Challenge’ on Facebook, Instagram Raises $12.7 Million for Animal Shelters
Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorA viral fundraising effort to honor the legacy of Betty White — a lifelong animal lover and outspoken advocate for animal welfare — encouraging donations to benefit shelters and rescue operations has raised $12.7 million on Facebook and Instagram, according to parent company Meta.On Jan. 17, which would have been White’s 100th birthday, Meta said that #BettyWhiteChallenge fundraisers on its platforms had raised nearly $900,000 from 26,000 people.On Friday, according to Meta, more than 390,000 people have donated to fundraisers on Facebook and Instagram for the #BettyWhiteChallenge, raising $12.7 million for animal shelters and rescues.
Watch Betty White’s Sweet Message To Fans Days Before Her Death
Though she’s no longer with us, Betty White isn’t done warming our hearts. The late legend appeared in a touching video shared posthumously on social media, in which she sweetly urged fans to “stick around.”
Betty White Asks Fans to ‘Stick Around’ in Message Recorded Shortly Before Her Death
Full of gratitude. Betty White was preparing for her 100th birthday in the days before she died, and she did so by recording a special message for her fans.
Watch Betty White's Sweet Message to Fans Days Before Her Death
Betty White isn’t done warming our hearts. The late legend appeared in a touching video shared posthumously on social media, in which she sweetly urged fans to «stick around.»In the post's caption, White's assistant explained that the video was meant to be shared for her 100th birthday, Jan. 17.
Betty White Thanks Fans For ‘Love Support’ In Final Video Before Death – Watch
The world continues to reel from the loss of Betty White, who passed away on Dec. 31 at the age of 99. Fans still heartbroken over her death were given one last glimpse of the Golden Girls star on Friday (Jan. 21) when her official social media accounts shared a video. “I just want to thank you all for your love and support over the years,” says Betty in the clip, sitting in a chair while wearing a vibrant green jacket. “Thank you so much. And stick around.” ‘
Betty White's Assistant Found the Final Photo Taken of the Actress
Earlier in the week, Betty White‘s assistant shared what she believed to be one of the final photos ever taken of the late actress. Now, she has found the actual final photo.
Betty White’s Assistant Just Shared the Last Known Photo of Her 11 Days Before Her Death
Always be remembered. Betty White‘s last photo before her death was posted by her assistant on what would’ve been her 100th birthday.
Trisha Yearwood does Betty White Challenge, raises more than $30,000 for animal rescue charity
Trisha Yearwood celebrated what would have been Betty White’s 100th birthday by raising money for animals in the late star’s honor. The singer, author and wife of Garth Brooks hosted a fundraiser on TalkShopLive Monday, Jan. 17, which would have marked White’s 100th birthday had she not died of natural causes on Dec. 31.
Trisha Yearwood Helps Raise More Than $36,000 For Animal Charities In Honour Of Betty White
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Betty White Reflected On Turning 100 Just Before She Died -- Here’s What She Said…
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