News Archive
Prior October 2007
9th August 2007
The final week of August 1987 saw Rick top the UK Singles Chart with "Never Gonna Give You Up". To mark the 20 years anniversary, Rick is due to appear on the Stuart Maconie show, BBC Radio 2, on Saturday 25th August. The part of the show in which he will feature is called Celebrity Personal Shopper. Rick will be given £50 to spend on his favourite album, book and DVD which will form a prizes for the show. He will most likely talk a little about his choices, maybe talk about what he's doing now and expect "Never Gonna Give You Up" to be given a spin.
4th July 2007
A new double CD album titled "Together Fovever - The Best of Rick Astley" is to be released in the UK on Monday 16th July 2007. There are 18 tracks on each CD all of which are taken from 1987 to 1993. There is also going to be a DVD with similar artwork to below containing Never Gonna Give You Up, Together Forever, Whenever You Need Somebody, She Wants To Dance With Me & Hold Me In Your Arms.
7th June 2007 - Rick No Longer With Sony/BMG
We've received news today that Rick has parted company with Sony/BMG. Rick fans will be disappointed to hear that Rick has nothing scheduled regarding singles, albums, TV appearances or performances for the rest of this year. He is taking time out to visit the United States where it is thought a couple of projects have taken his interest.
5th June 2007 - Rick Roll'd Phenomenon
It's the latest internet terminology, the phenomenon known as 'Rick Rolling'. It started off as a prank but has escalated into something huge with millions of internet users being affected. Having begun on YouTube, 'Rick Rolling' is where you are enticed by a link but instead you are directed to a video of Rick's massive 1987 hit 'Never Gonna Give You Up'.
The phenomenon has sent the views of 'Never Gonna Give You Up' to a count of over a million. Many users are complaining about it in forums whilst thousands of others are taking the time to come to this website to check out what Rick is up to. We have seen a major increase in the number of hits the website is getting and have received numerous enquiries as to whether Rick could perform here, there and everywhere. So far we have not received any comment from Rick.
1st January 2007
Happy New Year to everyone! So towards the close of 2006, we know Rick had been writing and recording material for an album which we hope will have a 2007 release date. And Sony/BMG say a DVD of one of Rick's live performances is still a possibility. Any further news will of course be posted here as its received. In the meantime we at dotnet hope you had a good Christmas and wish you all the best for this year.
December 2006
It is with regret that our leader of 8 years, Alun Waterhouse has left us for pastures new. Alun deserves a big round of applause, he is the man responsible for putting Rick Astley onto the internet. If you would like to wish Alun good wishes, you can do so in the forum. Neil O'Brien replaces Alun was webmaster.
4th September 2006
According to Sue from the dotnet forum, Rick has written at least 8 songs for the proposed new album and that the proposed live DVD is complete.
1st August 2006
It is with deep regret that we have to announce that our agreement with Sony|BMG to host The Official Rick Astley website has ended. Until further notice, any visitors to the domain rickastley. co.uk will be automatically re-directed to this site. We will endeavour to bring you all the latest news about the future of Rick's new album, as and when we hear anything.
21st June 2006
Rick to record a new album soon...
According to the Official Rick Astley website, Rick has been spending the early part of 2006 "having a bit of a rest". The good news is that he is back writing new material for his new album. No release date has been announced, but don't expect it to appear in 2006 as he is "only in the very early stages" of writing.
Live DVD?
According to Rick's Manager, Tops Henderson - the Shepherd's Bush live DVD is still being mastered, but "no decision has been made as to a commercial release".
11th April 2006
Always first with the news...
Our sources tell us that Rick and his family have now left Japan after three very successful 80's concerts and they are currently enjoying a skiing holiday in Utah, USA!
5th April 2006
According to a post on the Official Forum, Rick will be performing a 30 minute set
at an evening fundraising event on Thursday 1 st June 2006 at The Sheraton Park Lane Hotel, London.
As indicated in a press release, The Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund who are hosting the event have "confirmed that Rick Astley will be performing live at
the event with a 30 minute set".
Hosted by comedian Rufus Hound this "action packed industry fundraising event" includes:
- Cocktail reception & Celebrity guests
- 3 course meal with wine
- 80's revival band and DJ
- Interactive games
- Prizes & Goody Bags
- Live breakdance display
For more information - visit www.ctbf.co.uk or call the Events hotline on
020 7439 2966.
23rd February 2006
The Japanese edition of "Portrait" has now been released - it includes one extra track - "You're nobody til somebody loves you" To listen to a short clip, please visit our Buy Stuff page.
1 th February 2006
Due to "personal reasons" Rick has pulled out of the BBC ONE show "Just the two of us".
8th February 2006
We can now confirm that "Just the two of us" will be broadcast on consecutive nights from Thursday 23rd February, until the final on Sunday 26th February. After the first show, the viewers will be able to vote for their favourite duo - telephone numbers will appear here soon...
5th February 2006
Hot on the heels of Strictly Come Dancing comes a brand-new entertainment show – Just The Two Of Us. Pairing celebrities with internationally renowned singers, eight couples compete in a duet singing showdown complete with live band, a panel of judges and viewer voting to see who will be crowned Just The Two Of
Us champions.
Hosting the event is the UK's most glamorous presenting couple – Vernon Kay and Tess Daly. Fresh from her success as Bruce Forsyth's right-hand woman on Strictly Come Dancing, Tess will co-host the new show with her husband, the host of Radio 1 weekends and T4. It is the first time the pair have worked together.
Created by the team behind Strictly Come Dancing, the competing couples (of singer and celebrity) sing in a variety of styles including country and western, musical, swing, rock ballad, pop and soul. They will be judged by a panel of industry experts and then viewers will have the chance to vote for their favourite.
The singers and celebrities competing for the title of Just The Two Of Us champions are: queen of the dance floor Jocelyn Brown and BBC One's champion of the underdog, Matt Allwright; former Atomic Kitten Natasha Hamilton and Holby City's answer to George Clooney, Mark Moraghan; Brit diva Beverley Knight and BBC Radio Five Live's Nicky Campbell; pop sensation Jo O'Meara and Hollyoaks favourite Chris Fountain; Eighties heartthrob Rick Astley and actress Sian Reeves;ABC's Martin Fry and queen of daytime TV Gaby Roslin; soul legend Alexander O'Neal and BBC News' Fiona Bruce; and jazz-meister Curtis Stigers and GMTV darling Penny Smith.
More info to follow...
11th December 2005
Rick revealed in a radio interview recently that he would be doing a 3 date 80's revival style tour with other artists in Japan in March 2006.
Rick will perform at the "80's Dance Pop Summit" tour with Belinda Carlisle, Sinitta and Michael Fortunati.
The concerts will be on Thursday 9 th March in Osaka and Saturday and Sunday 11 th - 12 th March in Tokyo.
More info will be released when we get it.
3rd December 2005
Rick is currently having a well earned break after a gruelling concert schedule - more news will follow in the new year...
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