Michael Bublé is reflecting on his work-life balance and the toll on his career.
17.08.2022 - 16:53 / ok.co.uk
Former Pop Idol judge Pete Waterman has said Darius Campbell Danesh "could have gone on to be bigger than Michael Buble" in a moving tribute. Waterman, 75, joined others from the music industry in remembering the Scottish singer and theatre star, who tragically died aged 41.The Glasgow-born performer's family announced his death in a statement on Tuesday, after he was found unresponsive in bed in his apartment room in Rochester, Minnesota, on August 11. Local police confirmed there were "no signs of intent or suspicious circumstances", with the cause of his sudden death unknown at this stage, according to the family.
Hit-making record producer Waterman paid tribute to his "brilliant" friend Darius, who would have turned 42 this Friday (19 August), on ITV’s Good Morning Britain. He said: “I met him a week before lockdown and we were talking about me going to work with him in the States to mentor him because he wanted to get back into music. “Darius could have gone on to be bigger than Michael Buble because he’d got that talent.” Waterman added: “We became great friends because I did champion him.
“He was the most lovely person. He never called me Pete, he always called me Peter. “The word gentleman is overused but not in Darius’ case.
So quiet, so polite, so gentle, I guess he was the perfect person." The singer-songwriter and actor first rose to fame on ITV talent show Popstars in 2001, when he was known as Darius Danesh, performing a rendition of Britney Spears' Baby One More Time in his audition. He then won the nation's hearts on the first Pop Idol, finishing third in the series won by Will Young, 43. Waterman also spoke to BBC Breakfast to pay tribute to Darius, saying: "He really was what you saw on television, he
.Michael Bublé is reflecting on his work-life balance and the toll on his career.
Michael Bublé and his wife have had their fourth baby – a daughter named Sky. The 46-year-old singer’s wife, Luisana Lopilato, 35, gave birth to the girl on Friday (19. 08.
Michael Bublé and Luisana Lopilato have welcomed their fourth child — a baby girl. The couple announced the news of their daughter's birth with a joint Instagram post shared on Friday. «From love comes life, light and her… our baby Cielo Yoli Rose Bublé,» the caption read. «You finally arrived to our lives with your 3,8 kg!!! Thanks God for this infinite blessing, we love you!!»Bublé and Lopilato's baby girl joins older siblings, Noah, 8, Elias, 6, and Vida, 4.
Will Young has paid tribute to his former Pop Idol co-star Darius Campbell Danesh, who died earlier this week. Danesh, who was living in the US, was found dead in his apartment in Rochester, Minnesota on Tuesday (16 August). He was 41.
The grieving family of former Pop Idol contestant Darius Campbell Danesh may not find out the cause of his death for two months. Scottish singer and and West End performer Darius, who was 41, was found unresponsive in bed in his apartment room in Rochester, Minnesota, on August 11 and pronounced dead that afternoon.
Darius Campbell Danesh was said to be “really excited” to appear in a Pop Idol reunion show just weeks before he sadly passed away.
Former Pop Idol hosts Ant and Dec paid a touching tribute to the late Darius Campbell Danesh after news of his death broke.
Singer Darius Campbell Danesh was found dead in his apartment on 11 August at the age of 41 and the cause of his death in Rochester, Minnesota is still unknown.The star rose to fame in ITV show Popstars in 2001 but didn't make it into the band, although he didn’t give up. The following year, he appeared on the first series of Pop Idol where he came third behind Will Young and Gareth Gates. Despite coming third place, Darius went on to have an incredibly successful career including releasing two albums and working in theatre.
Former Pop Idol judge Pete Waterman appeared emotional as he appeared on TV to pay tribute to his friend Darius Campbell Danesh following the sad news of his death. The singer and theatre star's family confirmed on Tuesday (August 16) that he had died aged 41 last week.
social media to share her condolences. Read more: Lorraine Kelly and Rylan lead Darius Danesh tributes as Pop Idol star dies just 41Taking to Twitter, the Consett-born singer and actress, wrote: "Still processing the new of Darius’s death, a big brother to all of us in popidol. I’ll always remember his wonderful warm tall hugs and his words of wisdom.
READ MORE: Gogglebox and Liberty X stars lead tributes to Darius Campbell Danesh as star dies "He was charismatic, funny and just a great person to be with. "His passing, for someone so young, is an absolute tragedy and my heart goes out to his family and friends.
Gareth Gates has posted an emotional tribute to his “dear friend” Darius Danesh, who has died aged 41. Danesh was a Scottish singer and actor who rose to fame on Popstars and Pop Idol, where he competed against Gates in the latter in 2002.
Simon Cowell has broken his silence in light of Darius Danesh’s death. Darius was found in his apartment in Minnesota, US, on 11 August, his family confirmed.They added: “The cause of his sudden death is unknown at this stage while medical examinations continue.” In the wake of the tragic news, people have been sharing their condolences, with Simon, 62, having now voiced his. “I first saw Darius on television over 20 years ago and I got to know him really well,” he told PA.
Darius Danesh has passed away aged 41, his family have confirmed.The singer shot to fame on Popstars in 2001 before finding further success on Pop Idol the following year. Announcing the news of his untimely death, his family said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Darius Campbell Danesh. Darius was found unresponsive in bed in his apartment room in Rochester, Minnesota, on August 11 and was pronounced dead in the afternoon by the local medical examiners’ office.
Former Pop Idol contestant and theatre star Darius Campbell Danesh has been found dead in his US apartment at the age of 41, his family announced. The singer and actor was found in Rochester, Minnesota, on August 11 – although the cause of death remains unknown.