Bob hires Will - August 04
Bob Hoskins has been meeting with Will Young to discuss an up coming movie.

The £10m project will star Bob and Dame Judi Dench along with Pop Idol’s Will Young. The film has no title as yet but is being described as a ’raunchy nude musical’.

Will’s award - June 04
Will Young has picked up the Ivor Novello award for Best Song.

The Pop Idol was presented with the gong for his hit single Leave Right Now, taken from his latest album Friday’s Child. The awards ceremony celebrates the cream of Britain’s musical talent and the recognition of Will in these awards cements his status as one of the country’s best pop stars.

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Will wants boyfriend - May 04
Will Young has said that he wishes he has a boyfriend.

He might have the career and the money but Will says that he would really like to fall in love. He has been quoted as saying "I’ve never had a boyfriend - I don’t have one now. I know it’s tragic." The Pop Idol singer says he doesn’t want to complain "you can either be really paranoid about it or trust your instincts." Form an orderly queue chaps.

Will joins Beach Boys - May 04
Will Young will perform at a Welsh festival alongside pop legends the Beach Boys.

The Faenol Festival which will take place near Bangor this July will see Will Young headlining along with the Beach Boys, Bryan Ferry and tribute band Australian Pink Floyd. An eclectic line up if ever there was one.

Will he crack America? - April 04
Will Young is set to make it big over the pond following a $1million deal.

The original Pop Idol has signed the deal with record label BMG who are obviously confidant Will has what it takes to make it big in the States. According to sources Will is likely to release his first single over there within the month.

The deal follows Will’s appearance on the final of American Idol in 2002, which was a hit with audiences however Will declined the offer of a deal at the time as he was told he would have to play down his sexuality.

Will’s double entry - 08/12/03
Will Young has achieved a double success by topping both the singles and the albums charts at the same time!

He is at number one with his single Leave Right Now and his album, Friday’s Child, went straight in at number one in the album charts. Tailing Will are Black Eyed Peas at number two, and Shane Ritchie’s charity single ’I’m Your Man’ at number three.

The newest Fame Academy winner - Alex Parks, has seen her debut album fall already from number five to number nine.