Friday, May 23, 2008

Ne-Yo to Guest Star on Soap Operas

Someone as famous - and insane - as Britney Spears can land a guest starring role on a hit sitcom such as How I Met Your Mother.
Other celebrities, however, have to start smaller. Or at least earlier in the day.
Hip hop sensation Ne-Yo, for example, will be appearing on All My Children on May 21 and May 22, performing a couple hits from his latest album on the soap opera.

Ne-Yo a massive fan of Duffy and Amy Winehouse

The ‘Closer’ singer has written songs for several big music stars including, Leona Lewis, John Legend, Estelle, Usher and Pussycat Dolls, and hasn’t ruled out collaborating with the British duo.
He said: “LA Reid introduced me to Duffy’s record. I really love her voice. You guys have a lot of talent.”
The 25-year-old has also spoken highly of Amy, and insists it is her turbulent personal life that makes her music so great.
He added to Britain’s Daily Star newspaper: “I’m a die-hard fan. Self-destructiveness is what makes her real – it makes for great songs.”
The singer-songwriter penned ‘I’m You’ for the US version of Leona’s hit album ‘Spirit’, and is thrilled she has made it Stateside with his help.
He said: “Her talent will carry her in the US but maybe me being so hot helped. Leona is a beautiful person inside and out.
“She’s not just a pretty face – her voice is undeniable.”