emo: April 2011

Saturday, 30 April 2011

Not very Abbey: Cart-wheeling verger carpeted by clerics after becoming wedding web sensation

By JONATHAN PETRE

The Westminster Abbey verger who became an internet sensation after cart-wheeling down the nave following the Royal Wedding has been rebuked by senior staff.

Sources at the Abbey said the man was feeling ‘fairly chastened’ after his impromptu display of acrobatics was caught on film.

Although he is unlikely to face any formal disciplinary action, Abbey staff have warned him not to speak publicly about the incident.

Flipping good time: Verger Ben Sheward lands with a smile after the wedding went without any hitches

While the Abbey has refused to identify him, sources have disclosed he is Ben Sheward, who lives in South London.

The sources said Mr Sheward is believed to have worked at the Abbey for ten years, and he has previously been pictured welcoming new choirboys by sharing sweets with them.

According to some sources, he has studied music in New Zealand and is an expert on the composer Edward Elgar.

Splendour: Only an hour earlier, the new Duchess of Cambridge was was being walked down the aisle

Mr Sheward waited until some 1,900 guests had left the Abbey before seizing his chance to cartwheel down the red carpet that William and Kate had just walked along for the first time as a married couple.

In the clip, the black-cassocked verger is shown strolling down the carpet.

As a number of apparent stragglers from the wedding service look on, he embarks on one cart-wheel, smiles, and then squeezes in at least one other before disappearing out of shot.

ITV cameras caught his antics, which were beamed to millions of viewers around the world, ensuring the unsuspecting verger became an international celebrity

Spectacle: As well as billions who saw it on TV, thousands watched the occasion from outside the Abbey

The clip had already attracted 100,000 internet hits yesterday, and comments on various websites had come from as far afield as the United States and Australia. One said: ‘I think this self-publicist should be sacked!’ Most, however, praised him.

A Westminster Abbey spokesman said: ‘The verger, like all of us, was very pleased the service had gone according to plan, and was expressing his exuberance.’ He emphasised that the incident occurred some time after the wedding had finished.

Sight to behold: Prince William and Kate emerge from the Abbey... it was enough to make one man cart-wheel

The Royal Wedding - Cartwheeling Verger

source: dailymail

Music Core performances from April 30th

MBC’s Music Core is back once again with yet another fun and exciting show!

Besides the usual stages, Kim Wan Sun, After School, Eru, and Turtles made their comebacks. Elsewhere, Big Bang, K.Will, and INFINITE had their goodbye stages. Finally, Kim Jong Min, X-5, and SpinEL made their debuts, while CNBLUE began follow-up promotions.

Other performers included 4minute, f(x), Rainbow, A Pink, Tony An, Yangpa, and Ali.

source: allkpop

Big Bang says goodbye with ‘Stupid Liar’ on Music Core

As expressed earlier, Big Bang concluded promotions for their repackaged album on today’s episode of Music Core with their final performance of ‘Stupid Liar‘ on the show.

“Stupid Liar” was one of two title tracks for their repackaged album, and were co-produced by G-Dragon and Teddy. It delivered a catchy, electronic rhythm with a unique modern rock feel and became another trend in the K-pop industry as it charted at the top of various music ranking charts after release.

Due to Big Bang’s impending Japanese tour scheduled for May through June, YG Entertainment had earmarked a short promotional period which will end this weekend.

So check out their goodbye stage below!

source: allkpop

CNBLUE performs ‘Love Girl’ on Music Core

Having achieved great success with their recent album “First Step“, the CNBLUE boys have returned with a special performance of “Love Girl” for this week’s episode of “Music Core“!

“Love Girl” in particular was re-arranged as an acoustic version, different from the original included in “First Step”. The song flawlessly managed to carry the same bright and upbeat rhythm into a smooth finish that only an acoustic cover can give.

FNC Music stated, “Since the boys have received so much love to the point of earning double and triple crowns, we have decided to produce a new album as a way of saying thanks to our fans. With three tracks that were originally only released in Japan and plenty of photos of the members, we hope that it will become a great present for our fans.”

So check out their slick looking “Love Girl” stage on Music Core below.

source: allkpop

After School makes a comeback with ‘Shampoo’ on Music Core

After a long hiatus, the After School girls are back on MBC’s Music Core with a brand new round of promotions after releasing their first album, “Virgin” earlier this week.

Decked out with a lovelier and more feminine concept, the girls have filled the album to the brim with songs that hold motivating themes like confidence and individuality. It’s been a long year since their last “Bang!” release, so the girls have set out to make this comeback particularly special.

Their title track, “Shampoo”, was written by poet Won Tae Yeon (of Secret Garden’s “That Man“) and composed by Japanese producer, Daishi Dance.

With a subtle piano melody and an emphasis on the emotions behind the lyrics, the song seamlessly weaves in and out of After School’s beautiful vocals and powerful rapping.

Check out their comeback stage, which also includes “Let’s Step Up“!

source: allkpop

INFINITE says goodbye on Music Core

Having made their comeback slightly more than a month ago, boy group INFINITE are wrapping up promotions on today’s Music Core today.

The boys have been turning in a playful and romantic look with ‘Nothing’s Over‘ for the past few weeks, but it is certainly over now with the conclusion of their promotions this week.

So check out their performance below!