Institut Marquès, the worldwide leading fertility centre, has hosted a new live concert for embryos at its laboratory in Barcelona.
Alex Ubago and Sharon Corr during the concert
Sharon Corr and Álex Ubago performed for hundreds of embryos growing in the incubators at Barcelona, Rome and Clane (Ireland).
The assisted reproduction centre achieved the Ig Nobel Prize thanks to its research on the positive effects of music on the embryonic and foetal development.
Sharon Corr, singer-songwriter member of the famous Irish band The Corrs, and Álex Ubago featured several songs, i.e. “Amarrado a ti” (“Tied to you”) and “Buenos Aires”. “It was a very emotional experience. It is great to think that possibly we can be part of their future. I am not surprised that music really helps the embryos to form; music is the greatest therapy in the world so I feel very honoured to be asked to do this,...
Alex Ubago and Sharon Corr during the concert
Sharon Corr and Álex Ubago performed for hundreds of embryos growing in the incubators at Barcelona, Rome and Clane (Ireland).
The assisted reproduction centre achieved the Ig Nobel Prize thanks to its research on the positive effects of music on the embryonic and foetal development.
Sharon Corr, singer-songwriter member of the famous Irish band The Corrs, and Álex Ubago featured several songs, i.e. “Amarrado a ti” (“Tied to you”) and “Buenos Aires”. “It was a very emotional experience. It is great to think that possibly we can be part of their future. I am not surprised that music really helps the embryos to form; music is the greatest therapy in the world so I feel very honoured to be asked to do this,...
- 5/25/2018
- Look to the Stars
Sharon Corr has launched a scathing attack on The X Factor.
A former mentor on the Irish version of The Voice, she said X Factor gives an unrealistic impression to young artists that they don't have to work to be stars.
In an interview with Magic Radio, she said: "I think reality shows are dying out. The reason I did The Voice was because I rated it. I felt like it was the antidote to The X Factor which I think is appalling."
She continued "On The X Factor you'd almost think that these judges could put these bands together and somehow they have this amazing foresight and they know how to make people superstars.
"They don't. Superstars are born. They work at it. They work at their job. They make music. They sing brilliantly. They play brilliantly. You don't make that."
She added: "There are very simple rules: you...
A former mentor on the Irish version of The Voice, she said X Factor gives an unrealistic impression to young artists that they don't have to work to be stars.
In an interview with Magic Radio, she said: "I think reality shows are dying out. The reason I did The Voice was because I rated it. I felt like it was the antidote to The X Factor which I think is appalling."
She continued "On The X Factor you'd almost think that these judges could put these bands together and somehow they have this amazing foresight and they know how to make people superstars.
"They don't. Superstars are born. They work at it. They work at their job. They make music. They sing brilliantly. They play brilliantly. You don't make that."
She added: "There are very simple rules: you...
- 6/13/2015
- Digital Spy
Jamelia ''wouldn't say no'' to replacing Jessie J on 'The Voice'. The 'Superstar' singer is currently one of the coaches on the Irish version of the hit singing show - sitting on the panel alongside Kian Egan, Sharon Corr and Bressie - and would love to make the leap to the BBC edition when it returns for a third season in 2014. She told Digital Spy: ''Oh gosh. It's definitely not something I'd say no to. Being a musician is what I love to do but I love working on TV; I love the experience and I wouldn't say no - I...
- 7/15/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Michelle Williams hit the green carpet in La last night at the annual Oscar Wilde: Honoring the Irish in Film event. She was named honorary Irishwoman at the ceremony, which brought out proud Irish people like Colin Farrell, Kenneth Branagh, and musician Sharon Corr. Kenneth stars alongside Michelle in My Week With Marilyn, which earned her multiple nominations this award season. The two-month run of shows will culminate at Sunday's Academy Awards, where Michelle is up for best actress thanks to her portrayal of Marilyn Monroe - have you filled out your Oscars ballot yet? Make sure to enter by Saturday night to get in the running to win an iPad. Previous winners of the Oscar Wilde honor include Paul Rudd and James L. Brooks. Michelle, though, is the first woman to receive the accolade. Colin approves of the choice, telling us before the ceremony that he loved Michelle's work in the Marilyn picture.
- 2/24/2012
- by Allie Merriam
- Popsugar.com
The Script have scored a chart double as their new LP Science and Faith debuts at number one in this week's Irish album chart. Its success replicates that of their 2008 self-titled debut collection, which climbs ten spots to number 11 in its 100th week in the chart. Science and Faith knocks Imelda May's Mayhem down one place, but her Love Tattoo LP remains at number four. Linkin Park debut the highest of three new albums in the Top 10. A Thousand Suns enters the chart at number three, while Robert Plant and Phil Collins's new offerings chart at eight and ten respectively. Meanwhile, The Corrs singer Sharon Corr (more)...
- 9/17/2010
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Irish pop star Sharon Corr took part in a fun evening of charity mayhem on New Years Eve and won over €27,000 (Us$38,500) for the homeless.
The musician was part of Celebrity Winning Streak, and won the money for the Dundalk Simon Community. The Simon Communities are a partnership of homeless people and volunteers living and working together in a spirit of acceptance, tolerance and understanding throughout Ireland. According to the organization: “The Dundalk Simon Community has been working with people who experience homelessness for over thirty years. Exceptional work with significant outcomes has been achieved over these years and a vibrant and creative community of staff, volunteers, residents and former residents now form the backbone of the organisation. From its beginnings as a soup run in 1973, Dundalk Simon has grown and developed in a manner that has placed the needs of people who are homeless in Dundalk to the forefront of everything we do.
The musician was part of Celebrity Winning Streak, and won the money for the Dundalk Simon Community. The Simon Communities are a partnership of homeless people and volunteers living and working together in a spirit of acceptance, tolerance and understanding throughout Ireland. According to the organization: “The Dundalk Simon Community has been working with people who experience homelessness for over thirty years. Exceptional work with significant outcomes has been achieved over these years and a vibrant and creative community of staff, volunteers, residents and former residents now form the backbone of the organisation. From its beginnings as a soup run in 1973, Dundalk Simon has grown and developed in a manner that has placed the needs of people who are homeless in Dundalk to the forefront of everything we do.
- 1/8/2010
- Look to the Stars
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