Category: John Grimes

Maid In Manhattan, Covered In Dublin: Jedward’s John Grimes Records Stunning Cover Of Daniel Bedingfield’s ‘If You’re Not The One’

September 14, 2020

With a falsetto to die for, Jedward’s John Grimes today released a stunning cover of Daniel Bedingfield’s song, ‘If You’re Not The One’. The track was originally recorded for the 2002 film, ‘Maid In Manhattan, which starred Jennifer Lopez, Ralph Fiennes, and Natasha Richardson.

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The Year Flies By As Jedward’s John Grimes Covers Green Day’s ‘Wake Me Up When September Ends’

September 4, 2020

Covering the Green Day classic, ‘Wake Me Up When September Ends’, Jedward’s John Grimes adds a further poignancy to the already moving song.

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2020 Continues To Surprise As Jedward Are Suggested For EU Trade Position

September 4, 2020

Irish MEP (Member of the European Parliament) Phil Hogan stepped down as EU Trade Commissioner last week, following the much publicised #golfgate – he attended a golf dinner for 80 guests, after having first taken a seeming grand tour of Ireland, including restricted counties, such as Kildare. His resignation left a vacant position in the EU, for which President of the European Commission, Dr Ursula von der Leyen, had asked nominations be taken, one male, one female.

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Filled With Wonder: #Jedward Announce New Music Video For ‘Teenage Runaway’ Along With Polaroid Package

August 29, 2020

Not content to merely be the Voice Of Reason for Ireland (if not the rest of the world), Jedward today announced that they will be releasing the next single from their 2019 album, ‘Voice Of A Rebel’, on September 18.

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You Don’t Know How Lovely You Are: John Grimes’s Cover Of ‘The Scientist’ Breathes New Life Into Coldplay Classic

August 29, 2020

Originally from their 2002 album, ‘A Rush Of Blood To The Head’, and featuring on the soundtrack for the film, ‘Wicker Park’, as well as a number of tv shows, Coldplay’s song, ‘The Scientist’, is well-known, and has been covered over the years by many people, including Miley Cyrus, the cast of ‘Glee’, and even Willie Nelson.

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#11YearsOfJedward: We Celebrate Eleven Years Of The Extraordinary Irish Artists

August 22, 2020

To last ten years in the fickle industry that is the music business, you earn the right to call yourself a star. To go beyond that you start heading into a different solar system. Irish duo Jedward, John and Edward Grimes, today transcend the bounds of the Milky Way as they mark 11 years since they first headed down the road to becoming household names.

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Jedward Release Stunning Visual To Accompany New Single ‘Extraordinary’

August 20, 2020

While Ireland has been battered the last 24 hours or so by Storm Ellen, the newly elected Taoiseach and Tánaiste, Jedward, have released a stunningly wet music video for their latest single, ‘Extraordinary‘.

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Burns Like The Sun: Jedward’s Edward Grimes Gives Timely Warning About Proper Skin Protection

August 18, 2020

Famous among many other things for their creamy Irish complexions, you’d think Jedward would know a thing or two about sun safety. And usually they do. Today however, Edward shared photos of one time when he wasn’t entirely careful to slip, slop, and slap.

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It’s All About Feelings: John Grimes Covers Mazzy Star’s ‘Fade Into You’

August 18, 2020

No slouch when it comes to having a wide repertoire of songs up his sleeve, John Grimes of Jedward today dropped a very fine acoustic guitar cover of the Mazzy Star song, ‘Fade Into You’.

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Together We Could Be Extraordinary: Jedward Announce Release Of New Music Video Along With Behind The Scenes Glimpse

August 13, 2020

In a late night tweet Jedward have announced that the video for their next single, ‘Extraordinary’, will be released on August 21. The song is the follow up to ‘Taste The Heat’, released last month. ‘

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It’s Hard – John Grimes Covers Michele Morrone Song From Netflix 365 Days

August 12, 2020

John Grimes of Jedward has done it again, with a gorgeous acoustic interpretation of the hit song, ‘Hard For Me’, from Netflix’s ‘365 Days’.

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Voice Of A Rebel: Edward Grimes Of Jedward In Good Spirits Following Knee Surgery

August 11, 2020

Fans and followers of Jedward sent Edward Grimes their best wishes as the singer recovers in hospital following knee surgery this morning.

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Jedward Speak To RTE2fm About Black Lives Matter, Influencers, And Simon Cowell

August 10, 2020

Jedward spoke this morning to Eoghan McDermott and Doireann Garrihy on Irish radio station RTE2fm, and candidly talked about some of the events of the past few months.

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John Grimes Encourages Us To Stop And Smell The Roses With Cover Of Louis Armstrong Classic ‘What A Wonderful World’

August 7, 2020

John Grimes of Jedward surprised fans and followers this afternoon with a deliciously laid back acoustic guitar cover of the Louis Armstrong Classic, ‘What A Wonderful World’.

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Jedward Express Interest In Hosting Newly Announced American Song Contest, As Well As Writing Winning Song

August 7, 2020

The Eurovision Song Contest today announced that from next year there will be an “American Song Contest”, with similar format, but including contestants from all 50 states of the USA. Jedward, no slouches when it comes to both Eurovision AND America, today tweeted that not only would they enjoy hosting the show, but they would also like to write the winning song.

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Jedward Say No To Toxic Masculinity: Dublin Singers Say It’s Time For Men To Look After Their Mental Health

August 4, 2020

Irish singer songwriters Jedward took to Twitter last night to express their thoughts about toxic masculinity. The twins have long been subject to abuse for their appearance and positive outlook on life, and feel the time has come to put a stop to it.

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Set Fire To The Rain: Jedward Wow With Hot New Teaser For Upcoming Single ‘Extraordinary’

July 28, 2020

Jedward announced during their interview yesterday on ITVs ‘Lorraine’ that they would be releasing their song, ‘Extraordinary’, as a single next month. The track has been the firm fan favourite from Jedward’s ‘Voice Of A Rebel’ album, since its release last year, via Universal.

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Jedward Tease Fans About TV Show Plans In Interview On ITV Lorraine

July 27, 2020

Speaking exclusively from their home in Dublin, Irish duo Jedward were interviewed by Christine Lampard this morning on ITVs ‘Lorraine’ show. 

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Is It Just Me Or Is It Getting Hot In Here? Jedward Release New Single ‘Taste The Heat’ Following Music Video

July 24, 2020

‘Taste The Heat’, released today 24 July, through Universal, is the third single from Jedward’s 4th album, 2019’s ‘Voice Of A Rebel’, and follows on from the singles, ‘Soul Crushing’, and ‘Bodies In Action’.

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Under Pressure: Jedward Consider Re-Recording ‘Under Pressure (Ice Ice Baby)’ And Appeal To Vanilla Ice To Join Them Ahead Of New Single ‘Taste The Heat’

July 22, 2020

If you’ve missed the recent drama over Jedward’s debut single, ‘Under Pressure (Ice Ice Baby)’, then we’ll quickly bring you up to speed. Last Friday Jedward were made aware that their debut single had been removed from Spotify and all other streaming media, and not only that, the music video, along with its more than 6 million views, had also disappeared. The single, which had been their only release under the Sony label back in 2010, just happened to vanish at the same time as Simon Cowell stepped down from Syco Music. Coincidence? Well Jedward certainly don’t think so!

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