The Celebs
The Celebs | |
|---|---|
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Pop, Christmas music |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Labels | Saga Entertainment |
| Members | See member list |
| Past members | See member list |
The Celebs are a celebrity supergroup created by Grahame and Jack Corbyn with the intention of raising money for charity. The group was formed in 2018 and consists of a changing mix of TV presenters, musicians, radio DJs, actors and sports personalities.[1]
History
2018
In 2018, 27 celebrities gathered at
2020
In 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Celebs reunited with new members including Frank Bruno and X Factor winner Sam Bailey to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society and Action for Children. They recorded a new rendition of "Merry Christmas Everyone" originally recorded by Shakin' Stevens. It was released digitally on 11 December 2020 by independent record label Saga Entertainment. The music video debuted on Good Morning Britain the day before the song's release.[5][6][7][8][9]
2021
In 2021, Saga Entertainment released a cover of The Beatles’ Let It Be, which was produced by Grahame and Jack Corbyn assisted by Stephen Large. The song was recorded at Metropolis Studios, in support of Mind (charity) and released on 3 December 2021. Shona McGarty performed lead vocal backed by The Celebs which this year included Georgia Hirst, Anne Hegerty, Ivan Kaye and Eunice Olumide, amongst others.[10][11][12]
2022
In September 2022, The Celebs returned to the studio to mark the 40th anniversary of the Michael Jackson classic album Thriller and raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital, with a new rendition of the title track, which was released on the independent record label Saga Entertainment and produced by Grahame and Jack Corbyn.[13]
Members
2018 lineup
- Laura Tobin
- Eunice Olumide
- Jess Impiazzi
- Faye Barker
- Shona McGarty
- Kara Tointon
- Antonia Bernath
- Christina Bennington
- Naomi Wilkinson
- Dani Harmer
- Olivia Birchenough
- Anne Hegerty
- Charlie Ross
- Philip Serrell
- James Braxton
- Nathan Connor
- Kellie Shirley
- Gail Porter
- Lionel Blair
- Laura Aikman
- Amy Thompson
- Emma Samms
- Nicola Thorp
- Lettice Rowbotham
- Kathy Hill
- Rebecca Keatley
- Bob Harris
2020 lineup
- Sam Bailey
- Rebecca Keatley
- Jess Impiazzi
- Madeline Duggan
- Frank Bruno
- Lucy Horobin
- Toby Anstis
- Anne Hegerty
- Charlie Ross
- Philip Serrell
- James Braxton
- Kellie Shirley
- Jonathan Samuels
- Kiera-Nicole Brennan
- Evie Pickerill
- Jess Robinson
- Becky Evans
- The Sacconejolys
- Laura Tobin
- Richard Arnold
- Christina Bennington
- Naomi Wilkinson
- Hannah Vaughan Jones
- Lewis Vaughan Jones
- Kylie Olsson
- Emma Fry
- Eunice Olumide
- Faye Barker
- Kady McDermott
- Anna Nightingale
2021 lineup
- Shona McGarty
- Anne Hegerty
- Ivan Kaye
- Georgia Hirst
- Eunice Olumide
- Rebecca Keatley
- Kathy Hill
- Madeline Duggan
- DJ Sam Hughes
- Verona Rose
- Charlie Ross
2022 lineup
- Jo O'Meara
- Anne Hegerty
- Ivan Kaye
- Kathy Hill
- Verona Rose
- Tyger Drew-Honey
- Faye Barker
- Bethannie Hare
2023 lineup
- Gina Meredith
- Tamara Kalinic
- Anne Hegerty
- Emily Faye Miller
- Shelby Tribble
- Melinda Messenger
- Ivan Kaye
- Laura Tobin
- Faye Barker
- Kathy Hill
- Kate Harding
- Shauni Kibby
- Millie Mclay
- Isabel Hodgins
- James Braxton
- Abi Moores
- Eunice Olumide
Discography
Singles
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2018 | " Rock with Rudolph "
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| 2020 | "Merry Christmas Everyone" |
| 2021 | "Let It Be" |
| 2022 | " Thriller "
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| 2023 | "So Delicious" |
Music videos
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2018 | "Rock with Rudolph"[14] |
| 2020 | "Merry Christmas Everyone"[15] |
| 2021 | "Let It Be"[16] |
| 2022 | "Thriller"[17] |
| 2023 | "So Delicious"[18] |
References
- ^ Barker, Faye (30 November 2018). "TV stars sing for Great Ormond Street Christmas charity single". ITV News. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ^ Female First (4 December 2018). "Gail Porter discusses recording a celebrity charity single for Great Ormond Street Hospital".
- ^ Amy Johnson (30 November 2018). "ITV Good Morning Britain: Aled Jones takes brutal swipe at weather girl Laura Tobin". The Express.
- ^ Female First (3 December 2018). "Shona McGarty proud of charity song".
- ^ Verity Sulway (10 November 2020). "Good Morning Britain stars show off their vocals in charity Christmas single". The Mirror.
- ^ Charlotte Hulme (20 December 2020). "The Chase star Anne Hegerty opens up on autism and shares opinion of new chaser Darragh 'The Menace' Ennis". OK! Magazine.
- ^ Gemini Sounds (20 December 2020). "The Soul Cellar No. 30".
- ^ Olivia Buxton (6 December 2020). "The Chase's Anne Hegerty: I worry I'm going to get Alzheimers". The Express.
- ^ Barker, Faye (11 December 2020). "How Barbara Windsor helped inspire a charity Christmas single". ITV News. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ^ "Saga Entertainment and The Celebs have reunited, fronted by 'Shona Mcgarty' who sings a heart warming rendition of the Beatles classic 'Let It Be'". 9 December 2021.
- ^ "Supporting mental health charity MIND, 'The Celebs' release a beautiful Beatles cover 'Let it Be'". 9 December 2021.
- ^ "Shona McGarty - Let It Be". Youtube. ShonaMcGartyVEVO. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ "Jo O'Meara celebrates the 40th anniversary of 'Thriller' with a spooktacular take". Prunderground.com.
- ^ "The Celebs - Rock With Rudolph". Youtube. TheCelebsVEVO. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
- ^ "The Celebs - Merry Christmas Everyone". Youtube. TheCelebsVEVO. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
- ^ "Shona McGarty - Let It Be". Youtube. ShonaMcGartyVEVO. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ "Jo O'Meara - Thriller". Youtube. JoOmearaOfficial. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
- ^ "The Celebs - So Delicious". Youtube. TheCelebsVEVO. Retrieved 16 December 2023.