Ramzi's Olivia Newton-John Blog

The Grease Sing-A-Lon g is coming to the Castro Theater in San Francisco on Nov 17-23, 2010 Grease Sing-A-Long Banner at the entrance of the Castro theater, SF Oct. 2010

When Olivia Newton-John first sang "Amoureuse" back in 1974--a song written and made popular in French by singer/songwriter Véronique Sanson--most fans were left breathless.  Her breathy cocals and the haunting lyrics were simply mesmerazing.  Who can ever forget Olivia's guest spot on teh Nana Mouskouri Show back in 74 when she literally blew the audience away with her rendition of the song (see video clip below). Well, thirty five years later, Olivia has re-recorded "Amoureuse"--this time as a duet with Elaine Paige (realeased on the Elaine Paige and Friends CD in Nov 2010) Here is Olivia performing "Amoureuse" back in 1974 on the Nana Mouskouri Show, followed by a promo of her updated version of "Amoureuse" with Elaine Paige Olivia Newton-John - Amoureuse Uploaded by cantalou7301 . - See the latest featured music videos.

Tune in for Olivia's Upcoming TV Appearances Friday - October 15: "Hollywood 411" - TV Guide Network (8PM ET/PT) repeats Friday Oct. 15 11PM; Saturday, Oct. 16th 11AM; Sunday Oct. 17th 4PM (Note: Satellite providers air TV Guide Network in Eastern Time nationwide) Monday - October 18: "Fox & Friends" - FOX (Look for the 8-9AM hour of the show) "The Today Show" - NBC (Look for the 10AM hour of the show) "Joy Behar Show" - HLN -  Click here for info "Tavis Smiley" - PBS -  Click here for info Tuesday - October 19: "The Wendy Williams Show" -  Click here for info Wednesday - October 20: "The Doctors" -  Click here for info Check local listings for times

Legend Olivia Newton-John returns to musicals after 30 years Richard Crouse 14 October 2010 06:35 Getting to act alongside her friend Marc Jordan, left, helped convince Olivia Newton-John to take the role in Score: A Hockey Musical. Although she sang with John Travolta in Grease, danced with Gene Kelly in Xanadu and recently featured her hit Let’s Get Physical on Glee, Olivia Newton-John hasn’t appeared in a full-on musical on the big screen for 30 years. That will change this weekend when she will be seen playing an overprotective hockey mom in Score: A Hockey Musical. Director Michael McGowan wanted Newton-John, but didn’t think he’d be able to get the Australian superstar, who now makes her home in Florida, to come north to shoot the film. “She’s funny and she doesn’t take herself seriously,” he said, “but for her to say, ‘This is the film, a hockey musical shot in Toronto, in February, seemed virtually impossible.” When asked why chose to do this film, Newton-John laughed and said,...

http://luxurylv.com/2010/10/up-close-and-personal/7165 With Olivia Newton-John By   by Marsala Rypka October 2010 Ever since “Grease” became the musical blockbuster hit of 1978, fans have been hopelessly devoted to Olivia Newton-John. She immortalized the part of Sandy Olsson, the goody-two-shoes-girl-next-door, who trades in her wholesome “Sandra Dee” image for some skintight spandex pants, red peep-toe heels, an off-the-shoulder top, teased hair, and horror-of-horrors, a cigarette, in order to win the heart of Danny Zuko, the leather-clad leader of the T-Birds gang, played by John Travolta. In 1980, the English-born, Australian-raised singer/songwriter/actress starred in another film, “Xanadu,” which included her No. 1 chartbuster “Magic.” The four-time Grammy winner has sold more than 100 million records and had 15 Top 10 singles which include “Let Me Be There,” “I Honestly Love You,” “Have You Ever Been Mellow” “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” “Magic,” and “Physical.” Over the ye...

Olivia graces the cover of First for Women magazine (October 2010). This magazine is available at most newsstands. Thanks to Gregg for the alert.

Today (September 26, 2010) marks Olivia's 62nd birthday.  Still stunning at 62, Olivia continues to record, educate, and entertain. Happy Birthday to the Wonder from Down Under!

Olivia Newton-John, Grace and Gratitude Renewed Olivia Newton-John is best know for starring in films like Grease and Xanadu and for her chart-topping pop songs in the '70s and '80s, including her biggest hit, "Physical," which came out in 1981 and was #1 for 10 weeks. So with her new album, Grace and Gratitude Renewed, (a reworking of the relaxation- and health-minded Grace and Gratitude, from 2006), as with her work for some time now, it's safe to say she's gone from "Physical" to metaphysical. But lame jokes aside, this is nothing short of wonderful: Newton-John, an 18-year breast cancer survivor, or "thriver," as she likes to call it, aims to aid the healing process with serene, calming vocal and instrumental arrangements. Newton-John's songs draw from many different belief systems, ranging from Judaic and Islamic prayers, Tibetan chants, and Catholic poems. Co-written and produced by fellow actress and musician Amy Sky, the two foc...

http://www.totalgymdirect.com/total-gym-olivia-newton-john.php?key=onj Olivia Newton-John Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, actress & mom An inspiration to many, Olivia Newton-John is a multi Award-winning singer-songwriter and actress as well as breast cancer survivor and advocate. With a career spanning more than four decades she is still a vibrant, creative individual that is adored by fans across the world. At 60 years old, Newton-John had a goal in mind to trim up a few pounds and inches and learned that the Total Gym lives up to its name. "Total Gym is the perfect name for the machine because I can do everything," notes Newton-John. "It offers cardio, stretch and strength training all on one machine in as little as 6 to 8 minutes a day, making workouts more efficient and effective." "If you want to make a change in life - whether it's to lose weight, whether it's to get strong, whether it's to just lean out - whatever you want ...

Thanks to Susanna Klemmer for reporting on this. WITH a touch of Dr Strangelove, the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Centre in Heidelberg is beginning to take shape. One of the most important parts of the $186 million facility, the bunkers that will house the state-of-the-art linear accelerators that will blast cancer with radiation, are almost completed. Professor Chris Hamilton, who heads up the radiation and oncology unit, said the four bunkers and the accelerators - worth $4 million each - would allow more patients to be treated. “It looks a bit like a big CAT scanner and can direct a beam directly at the tumour without affecting surrounding healthy tissue,” Prof Hamilton said. “It will be used to help cure cancer and to relieve the pain and symptoms associated with cancer.” The machines, which emit powerful beams of radiation, have to be sealed in specially-designed bunkers at the base of the centre. “There needs to be a lot of protection because we don’t want the X-ray leak...

The newly remixed version of "Physical"--which Olivia Newton-John recorded and performed on the popular TV show "Glee" earlier this month--has just debuted on Billboard's Hot 100 (at no. 89). This makes it Olivia's 37th Hot 100 chart appearance since her remake of her own "I Honestly Love You" ranked at No. 99 on the chart dated Aug. 15, 1998. In case you missed Olivia's legendary appearance on "Glee,' you can watch THE ENTIRE SEGMENT in High Quality here: http://olivianewton-john.com/PhysicalOnGLEE.html

New 'Glee' music: Hear Jane Lynch and Olivia Newton-John cover 'Physical' by  Tim Stack We’ve already heard Sue Sylvester (the phenomenal Jane Lynch)  tackle Madonna’s classic “Vogue.”  But now the Cheerios coach is dueting with another blonde pop diva: Olivia Newton-John. The  Grease  star makes an appearance in next week’s episode of  Glee , entitled “Bad Reputation,” and records a new version of her hit  “Physical”  with Sue. And how does this surprising collaboration come about? Well, Sue is embarrassed when a video of her Jazzercising is leaked and Newton-John comes to her rescue. Says Lynch, “She gives me a call and says ‘Let’s remake the “Physical” video for a new generation. You’ve been humiliated, I was humiliated by my video, so let’s get out there and redeem ourselves.’” Lynch adds that working with the singer was a dream. “We had a little dance rehearsal and then we spent the whole day together,” says the actress. “She’s just a w...

Olivia Newton-John gets physical on 'Glee' Olivia Newton-John PETER KRAMER / AP Olivia Newton-John  is feeling  Physical  these days. Physical , her inescapable 1981 smash -- a song she says she originally balked at releasing -- muscles its way back onto the pop culture radar thanks to the Fox series  Glee . The 61-year-old singer/actress, who now lives with her second husband,  John Easterling,  says she had a blast filming scenes with  Glee  villain  Jane Lynch.  The two sang a new arrangement of the pop tune on a set painstakingly recreated to resemble the original campy  Physical  videoclip. The episode airs May 4. Stepping onto the set, ``It was like going back in time. What is it, 30 years? It was spooky.  So  much fun. I've never laughed so much,'' Newton-John said from her Jupiter home. She will also appear as a celebrity judge on  Glee 's first season finale on June 8. The  Grease  star's als...

Olivia Newton-John gets physical on `Glee' Olivia Newton-John  is feeling  Physical  these days. Physical , her inescapable 1981 smash -- a song she says she originally balked at releasing -- muscles its way back onto the pop culture radar thanks to the Fox series  Glee . The 61-year-old singer/actress, who now lives with her second husband,  John Easterling,  says she had a blast filming scenes with  Glee  villain  Jane Lynch.  The two sang a new arrangement of the pop tune on a set painstakingly recreated to resemble the original campy  Physical  videoclip. The episode airs May 4. Stepping onto the set, ``It was like going back in time. What is it, 30 years? It was spooky.  So  much fun. I've never laughed so much,'' Newton-John said from her Jupiter home. She will also appear as a celebrity judge on  Glee 's first season finale on June 8. The  Grease  star's also to appear with singer  Jon Seca...