Thursday, December 31, 2020
Sunday, December 27, 2020
27/12/20 - Samantha Jade performing on her Instagram page
"Holy" (Acoustic - Cover by Justin Bieber featuring Chance The Rapper):
Thursday, December 24, 2020
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
23/12/20 - Samantha Jade performing on Seven's "Carols In The Domain" in Sydney
Monday, December 21, 2020
Sneak peek of Seven's "Carols In The Domain"
"All I Want For Christmas Is You" (Cover by Mariah Carey):
Friday, December 18, 2020
18/12/20 - Samantha Jade performing at "The Sebastian" foundation's "Carols From Parramatta" in Parramatta
"Santa Baby" (Eartha Kitt cover) - "White Christmas" (Bing Crosby cover) - "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" (Judy Garland cover) with Guy Sebastian - "Choir" with Guy Sebastian:
Thursday, December 17, 2020
"New Boy": The Remixes" cover art and remixes
1- "New Boy" Saint radio edit:
2- "New Boy" Saint remix:
3- "New Boy" Saint dub:
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Monday, December 14, 2020
14/12/20 - Samantha Jade being interviewed by the website "NewIdea.com.au"
What do you love about Christmas?
I love being with my family, decorating the Christmas tree and singing carols.
Who are your favourite people to buy presents for?
My brothers’ girlfriends because they love Christmas as much as i do.
What’s the best present you’ve ever received?
A flight home to Perth. When I was living in the US, my mum and dad surprised me and flew me back.
If you could invite one famous person to Christmas lunch, who would you invite?
Beyónce, always.
What is your favourite Christmas carol?
"O Holy Night". It’s such a special song to me. The feeling encapsulates Christmas to me.
What’s the Christmas tradition you always look forward to?
Unwrapping the presents under the tree with my family, while my dad video tapes it all.
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14/12/20 - Samantha Jade performing on 97.3FM's "Robin, Terry & Bob" in Brisbane
"Santa Baby" (Eartha Kitt cover - Acoustic):
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
10/12/09 - Samantha Jade attending the premiere of Disney's "Frozen" the musical in Sydney
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09/12/20 - Samantha Jade attending the launch of Charlotte Tilbury's new makeup collection at the "Franca" bar in Sydney
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Saturday, December 5, 2020
Samantha Jade to perform on Seven's "Carols In The Domain"
Samantha Jade will perform on Seven's "Carols In The Domain" in Sydney, on december 18th and 19th 2020.
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Friday, December 4, 2020
04/12/20 - Samantha Jade at the Randwick racecourse in Sydney
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Thursday, December 3, 2020
04/12/20 - Samantha Jade being interviewed for "Jamie Apps Media"
Over the course of 2020, we have all dealt with challenges and perhaps learned a little about ourselves. For "ARIA Music Award" winning singer and "The X Factor Australia" winner Samantha Jade, she learned just how crucial her friendships were to her emotional and mental wellbeing.
This year Jade has released two singles, "Back 2 Back" and "New Boy", the first of which conveys her experience with 2020 and social isolation with the latter then being a more upbeat track to simply help us move past this year. Speaking to "Jamie Apps Media" Jade spoke about her challenges throughout this unforgettable year:
"I really really missed my friends, the community and the people that i'm so lucky to be around and working with all of the time. Obviously during COVID-19 none of us could see each other, which was so so hard. The hardest thing for me was not working. That is what we do as performers, it's in our blood. It's not just our job it's our love. So i found it really really hard to not be on a plane or a stage every week."
With these struggles, Jade told us that during the year she learned that "friendships are more important than you even knew because you truely can't live without your friends." As she came to this realisation Jade quickly pushed to pivot and alter the release schedule of her two singles because she wanted to convey that learned experience with her fans:
"New Boy" was actually going to come out first but i pushed for "Back 2 Back" because i wanted to put out something that wasn't just a fun dance song but actually something i had learned through COVID-19."
Thankfully the move worked with fans connecting with the song exactly as Jade had envisioned. Subsequently the schedule change also meant that "New Boy" would release at "the perfect time" with much of Australia beginning to return to some normality post-COVID-19 lockdown.
Not only has 2020 been a year of learning but for Jade her entire career trajectory has involved a series of lessons.
Early on in her career Jade travelled a bumpy road as she entered into the music industry. At just 16 years old Jade was signed to the Los Angeles based "Jive Records" - then home to talents such as Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears and P!nk. So it looked as though she was on a path to mega-stardom, however, after just four years she was dropped from the label. A moment which was devastating at the time, but now looking back on it Jade says it was incredibly motivating:
"I can only say this now because of the position that i'm in, but you truely do learn from every experience. Everything that you go through is your character and what builds you up to the be the person that you are. I know that i definitely would be as appreciative as i am now if i would have gotten "success" then. So i am grateful for those days."
From there, Jade would go on to win "The X Factor Australia" in 2012. Something which Jade is quick to point out was no easy feat either, "The X Factor Australia" was also hard. I was in the bottom two more than any other contestant, so that was not easy. It's also one of those shows where you are putting yourself out there and asking Australia to judge you, so that was hard."
Through all of these experiences, Jade, in true Aussie fashion, "built up a motivation and fighter attitude to get up, dust yourself and keep going."
Now as the country is beginning to return to normal Jade is looking forward to hitting the road with her new singles, once we clear one more small hurdle:
"I'm from Perth, a very proud Western Australia girl, and the borders are very firmly closed", Jade said, "So i definitely want to make sure that if i do a tour Perth is on the map. Which means that i have to wait until they've gone back to a bit more normality before i commit to doing a tour."
Until such time as a tour become feasible, Jade hinted at some exciting news coming next year:
"2021 will be album. I'm hoping for a tour and few exciting things to come, without saying too much." So stay tuned.
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03/12/20 - Samantha Jade being interviewed by the website "PerthNow.com.au"
Pop star Samantha Jade’s Christmas wish has already come true.
With the Western Australia borders to open to quarantine-free travel with New South Wales and Victoria next week, Jade will be able to make her annual pilgrimage home to Perth to see her family:
“Christmas is always the best time of year, to be with people you love”, Jade said, “This year is a whole other level with a lot of people having been separated from their families and it has also been a really tough year mentally. I have been praying to be able to go home and see my family, hoping for a miracle.”
It comes after Jade was forced to postpone her wedding to fiance Pat Handlin, the son of "Sony Music Australia" boss Denis Handlin, because of COVID-19 travel restrictions this year:
“We did start planning because everyone was like "Are you ever going to plan this wedding?" and i feel like i wasn’t knowing it was going to happen. It was a full surprise, so i didn’t have anything even pre-done or thought out”, Jade said, “Obviously we have just had to put everything on hold; my best friend, who is like my brother, who went through my whole experience in the industry and my experience with my mum with me, lives in LA, so i can’t have a wedding without him.”
Jade’s mum died after a battle with cancer in 2014.
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"Sony Music Australia's" 12 days of Christmas giveaway competition
Samantha Jade is giving you the chance to win a virtual meet and greet with her, a merchandise pack, plus you could win a virtual skincare consult from "Deciem" and personalised regimen of products worth 250 dollars.
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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Samantha Jade will perform at "The Sebastian" foundation's "Carols From Parramatta"
Samantha Jade will be performing at "The Sebastian" foundation's "Carols From Parramatta".
The concert will be live streamed on december 18th at 07pm.
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Samantha Jade to be featured on Channel Seven's "Christmas With The Salvos"
The Salvation Army are excited to announce the premiere of "Christmas With The Salvos", a television special airing on Seven this december.
The 30 minute Christmas special features Salvation Army ambassador Samantha Jade, AFL legend and S.T.A.N.D. ambassador Adam Goodes and "Better Homes And Gardens" chef Fast Ed, as they partnered with The Salvos to give back at Christmas.
"Christmas With The Salvos" features three families on the NSW South Coast who were devastated by the Black Summer Bushfires earlier this year. Since then, the families have battled through COVID-19 and even floods.
In the special, Leisa, Sara and Brett share of their own experiences living through the horrific bushfires, what the recovery phase has looked like, how The Salvos ongoing support has helped and how they are feeling about Christmas and 2021.
Samantha Jade, Adam Goodes and Fast Ed joined forces with The Salvos to give back and spread some hope in time for Christmas.
"Aria Music Award" winning singer Samantha Jade says:
“As a proud ambassador of The Salvation Army, i was thrilled to be on the South Coast with The Salvos to give back at Christmas. It was lovely to connect and share with Leisa, Sara and Brett. As a Salvos ambassador, I know how much they do to bring hope to people, particularly at Christmas.”
"Christmas With The Salvos" premieres on december 12th 2020 at 01pm on Seven. It will have encore screenings across Seven and 7Two on december 18th 2020 at 04pm, december 2th0 2020 at 02pm and december 25th 2020 at 04:30pm. It will be available on 7Plus later in december.
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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Thursday, November 26, 2020
26/11/20 - Samantha Jade at the "New Boy" launch party at "Empire Lounge" restaurant in Rose Bay
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Wednesday, November 25, 2020
25/11/20 - Samantha Jade at the "ARIA Music Awards" in Sydney
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Tuesday, November 24, 2020
24/11/20 - Samantha Jade being interviewed for the website "ThomasBleach.com"
Samantha Jade is ready to kickstart the 2020 / 2021 summer with an anthem that is all about embracing change, which is something we can all relate to after this turbulent year. "New Boy" is a tropical pop meets r&b interpolated track that immediately grabs your attention with its addictive melody and retrospective groove. It’s a dive back into the glamourised pop she’s known for after getting a little more experimental with the sensual r&b track "In The Morning", and the emotionally charged "Back 2 Back", which were both released earlier this year.
The australian popstar has been heading back to her roots over the past year by rediscovering her love for r&b music and storytelling, which has coincidentally led her back to her own self-discovery. With a strong vision in mind, her forthcoming next studio album is promised to be an honest affair that showcases a raw side of her artistry.
I recently chatted to Samantha Jade about the colourful summer vision behind her new single "New Boy", as well as explored the sisterhood message behind "Back 2 Back" and the nostalgic and sensual r&b vibe of "In The Morning". Check it out below:
Your new single "New Boy" is a colourful and catchy little summer jam that is all about new beginnings. So can you explain to me how this track came together creatively?
I actually wrote this song a year ago. So Carmen Reece and PK, who I wrote "Bounce" with, were here in Australia for the "Aria Music Awards" and for a songwriting camp. So we ended up doing a full week together which was so cool to work every single day together, because you start to get fresh new ideas and get to really bounce off each other. We started with about seven ideas and ended with only four that we finished. "New Boy" was one of the ones at the end. It was summer at the time, so we wanted to write something with those island drums, and have it really feel like summer, not knowing that it would come out a whole year later. But i do feel like it’s more relevant now than ever before we all just want new everything after this year. So we just wanted to make a song that made you want to dance, have fun, and not think about everything, which is a shift from "Back 2 Back", which was more emotional and about the things i’ve learnt during this hard time.
Sonically, i hear some Sia and Little Mix influences with some old school pop / r&b injected in there too. So what were you sonically referencing in the studio?
All three of us are big fans of old school 90’s and 2000’s r&b. We also all love quick talk melodies with gifting out how many lyrics you can fit in so you can kind of say more than in some other songs. So for this one we loved the idea of writing hook, after hook, after hook and then figure out where they go. PK was building the track and then we were singing different parts over it and writing down all these hook ideas. We then sat down and pieced them all together as a song, and that’s what i think all of those 2000’s songs that i love have, is that every part is almost like a chorus.
For the music video you worked with Matt Lee again who did the "Bounce" shoot and it was such a cool visual concept with the industrial warehouse and neon lights. But what impressed me the most was the choreography, as this seemed like your most choreo demanding video yet. How did you find all the lead up preparation for this shoot?
It was definitely my most choreography heavy video ever. I haven’t obviously performed much this year because of Covid, so usually I’m dancing and singing all year, and am at a certain level of fitness and mental fitness with learning choreo. So I was really nervous when it came to this video as i haven’t danced properly all year, so it was almost quite new to me. I really love how Matt works because he breaks down every move if i really need it, and it’s nice to sit in the choreo because once you get to the shoot you need to add singing along to the words at the same time, looking at the camera, while also making sure that you look nice. But it was a lot of fun and i feel like this video really needed the choreography. Matt is so talented and i love what he did with "Bounce" but i think he’s really taken it to another level.
I also love that there was a dance break towards the end of the song.
I love a dance break and no one does them anymore.
Another cute part of the video saw you swiping on "Bumble". You’re obviously now engaged but did you ever dating apps in the past?
I actually haven’t ever used one because i was in my first relationship for seven years and that started when i was like 18. So when i did break up with him and i had the time after that, I didn’t want to be with anyone. I was just happy and decided to work on me instead. I then knew Pat through the industry, so i never had to get an app and to be honest, i wasn’t ready for it. But I know so many of my friends who have and it’s really worked for them. There are some really incredible stories from people meeting on Bumble, so I thought it would be a really cool tie in for the video.
The outfits in this video were amazing, in particular i was obsessed with the gold two piece. What sort of looks did you want this song to be represented by?
Outfit wise, i’m always very hands on. With "Bounce", i knew i wanted pink, yellow, white because when i write the songs, i always see the colours, video and mood board in my head. So when i wrote this song, i saw night time, crops with pants and bright neon. It’s a lot more sexier and darker than "Bounce", which was my last big music video and i felt like it needed that. The gold piece was actually something that the stylist Jana Bartolo threw out there on the day of. Gold was actually not apart of the brief, the reference was black and oranges. But then she showed me this gold piece and i was like “I have to wear this in the video. I look like a "Logie". I love it.” *Laughs*. It’s such a cool and memorable piece and with this video with the choreography being such a standout, i knew that the outfits had to be special too. Because what i remember most about old Christina, Britney and Beyonce music videos is the choreography and the outfits. Fashion is such a huge part of what i do, and it’s such a big influence of what i do, so i wanted to make sure that the fashion was as big as the choreography in this video as it deserved that.
You recently released the beautiful "Back 2 Back", which was all about sisterhood and being there for each other during the darkest moments. The lyric “When you’ve got no fight and your head don’t feel right. Walking on a thin line, don’t forget to breathe, breathe deep” really stood out to me. So what’s your favourite lyric from the song?
I love that lyric too. There’s something about “Don’t forget to breathe, breathe deep” that can feel like it means nothing but it’s actually the thing that saves you in moment of anxiety. Whenever i am anxious or going through a moment, my friends always say to me “Breathe, breathe”. So i kinda wanted to fit that into the song too. I also love the lyric “Don’t ever dim your light” because i think a lot of us do that. We dim our lights to fit in, or to get it over with and more forward, which i think is really upsetting. A lot of the time i say to my girlfriends “No, don’t dim your light. You can be better, you deserve better, you can get better”, whether it be from a partner, work, or life in general.
With the sisterhood theme very strongly embedded in the song, the video was this really beautiful and honest affair with some of your closest friends coming together to share this video with you. How emotional was this shoot?
Oh my gosh, it was so special. I actually just spoke to some of the girls about it last week and it was genuinely such a special day. Of course, it was my song and my idea and seeing it all come together was really emotional for me but what was nice was that all the girls left with the same feeling. And i think that is what i wanted to create the most, that when you listen to it that you can feel the intention it was written with. I will never forget that day. It’s in my mind forever now.
Earlier this year you also released one of my favourite single of yours yet, "In The Morning", which showcased a very different and sensual side of your artistry. But sonically I felt like this was a full circle return to "Step Up".
Oh 100%. That was actually the second song that DNA and i wrote for this record and we were just like “Let’s go there. Let’s go to those lyrics and that feel and just do it”. It’s such a fun song and when we performed it on the Pentatonix tour, it was such a cool energy because people didn’t really know it as it had only just come out that week. And in New Zealand, specifically, they didn’t know it but it was the one they were cheering for the most. I think people really liked the vibe and groove of it which was so cool.
As you keep working on your next studio album which is slated for release next year, what is going to be the most surprising thing that listeners are going to hear or discover about you from this record?
I’m very pedantic about my albums as they are things that live forever and i never want to listen back and think “Why i did do that?” or “Why did i say that?”. So i always want to make sure that i’m saying the most honest thing. And with "Nine" that album came into fruition after my mum had passed away, so it was very heavily based on what i had learnt during that experience. With this album, i was really tossing and turning with the ideas of what i wanted to write. I wanted to make sure that on this album that i was 100% transparent with my fans because i have never really talked about the struggle of what actually happened in the industry or me and how tough it was, and how it’s built me as an artist today. So i’ve kinda just really gone there in the lyrics and been very raw and honest. So it’s probably the most emotional album i’ve done and i think there will be some moments that my fans will put two and two together and go “I get that”.
Earlier this year you supported Pentatonix on their australian tour and for this set you did something a little different and took away all the dancing and performed a full acoustic set with three part harmonies. So what did you learn about yourself as an artist from rearranging the whole set that way and stripping it back?
I genuinely love doing the dancing and big performances, like hello, "Fluffy" is my favourite gig to do *Laughs*. But I felt like with this tour because Pentatonix are such talented vocalists and that’s their jam, I wanted to make sure our set was in the same vain and complimented what they do. We had been working together as a three piece doing a few different stripped back videos and things and i realised that i hadn’t shown this side of me much because when i do big performances it is a full scale show with dancers etc. So i thought how cool would it be to do this whole set acoustically and bring it back to just the vocals. I also thought it would be a nice way to put out this new sound. So i learnt to really just let my vocals shine and feel confident without all the bells and whistles. And i feel like there was quite a shift in reaction with people as they were like “Oh my god, i forgot that you could sing like that” and i’m like “Yeah, i won a singing show” *Laughs*.
This lockdown period has inspired some people to pick up a new hobby, or find a weird new obsession. So what has been something you’ve picked up or obsessed over during this period?
Listen, i have to say, my puppy. I am obsessed with him and he’s the love of my life. He’s something that has come into our life at the right time, and he’s just the best. But i will say as well that i know the importance of filling my soul as well as my work and life in that way. I don’t water my soul as much as i should and i think this year has given me the time to understand that you can do that as much as you do everything else. You need to feed that side of you.
I’ve been reading a lot and learning to work on myself and i really think that has been the best part of this weird year. We’ve been presented with a bit of a mirror, and that’s been rewarding.
"New Boy" is out now.
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Sunday, November 22, 2020
Saturday, November 21, 2020
Friday, November 20, 2020
21/11/20 - Samantha Jade being interviewed for the website "DailyTelegraph.com.au"
At home with popular Aussie singer Samantha Jade
Samantha Jade is finding the silver lining in 2020, having just moved into a new property with her fiance Pat Handlin and returning to what she does best: Singing. Her new single "New Boy" was released yesterday. Written by Samantha and Carmen Reece (who has also worked with Ariana Grande and Guy Sebastian), "New Boy" may well be the feel good anthem of summer:
“We wanted to write a song about that spark that comes from new beginnings, whether that’s taking the leap with a new love, pursuing a career change or stepping into that next chapter. Also, we want people to just let go and dance.”
With Covid shutting down live performances, Samantha is hoping the new year will be kinder to performers:
“I miss performing so much,” she says. “There is no other feeling in the world that comes close to that rush from being on stage.”
In the meantime, Samantha and Pat have had time to get settled into their new place:
“We had been looking for more of a family home and this place was exactly that”, she says, “We were drawn to this house because of the beautiful pool and barbecue area. We both love entertaining and it will be the perfect space for summer.”
Who?
Singer Samantha Jade.
Where?
Eastern Suburbs with fiance Pat Handlin and their puppy Banksy.
Favourite thing
My fiance bought me this Kate Spade mug for Valentine’s day a few years ago and i absolutely love it.
Inspiration
Light-filled and minimalist.
Home is
Home is where my head and heart are relaxed.
20/11/20 - Samantha Jade being interviewed on 9Honey in Sydney
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Thursday, November 19, 2020
"New Boy" music video and behind the scenes
The music video was directed by James Chappell and was filmed in Sydney on november 03rd 2020.
Behind the scenes:
Monday, November 16, 2020
Saturday, November 14, 2020
14/11/20 - Samantha Jade being interviewed for the website "DailyTelegraph.com.au"
"Health Hacker": Samantha Jade is a true fan of positive self-talk
Remember when being caught talking to yourself was a sure-fire way of making sure the seat next to you on the train stayed empty, even in the peak-hour rush?
Well, talking to yourself is now making a major comeback, with experts pointing to self-talk as a way to really slow down our thoughts, practice mindfulness and gratitude and even better understand the things we’re reading or seeing.
Sure, you still probably don’t want to do it in public all that often but the benefits of having a chat with yourself in private are now clear.
Just ask Samantha Jade, with the "ARIA Music Award" winning singer starting every single day with a ritual that includes a moment of self-talk to inject as much positivity as possible into the day ahead.
Jade says she starts every single morning the same way, by planting her two feet on the ground and saying “thank you” out loud:
“I think starting the day with gratitude is extremely important”, she tells "Health Hacker", “Positive affirmations really work for me.”
So does that mean you’re likely to see Jade muttering to herself on a train somewhere? Probably not. But the "Back 2 Back" singer has a refreshingly open approach to mental health and what makes her happy, putting self-care at the top of her to-do list.
And happiness is particularly important for Jade at the moment, with Melbourne’s rolling lockdowns forcing her to put her wedding to Pat Handlin on hold. But did she get down? Nope, she got a puppy:
“I find that working out really helps my mental health. I try to move my body at least three times a week, whether that be a walk with Banksy (My puppy), a workout or dancing”, she says, “The best way i think is to work out in the morning so it’s out of the way and you don’t have to think about it or dread it all day. Happiness for me is also time with loved ones. So, i always make time for the relationships in my life as they are the most important thing to me and part of my foundation.”
Samantha Jade on...
Staying fit:
“My secret is knowing what works for my body and making the time to work out or go for a walk.”
Her favourite food:
“It has to be asian fusion.”
Cheat times:
“Who can go past chocolate?”
Secrets to success:
“There’s no secret, it’s working hard and staying positive.”
Healthy eating:
“I would say just try to make the healthier choice. Keep your sugar intake low and try not to do heavy carbs past 05pm.”
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Friday, November 13, 2020
"New Boy" competition
Pre-save on Spotify or pre-add on Apple Music for the chance to win one of two "New Boy" pamper packs: [X]
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Monday, November 9, 2020
10/11/20 - Samantha Jade filming for Channel Seven's "Christmas With The Salvos" in Sydney
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Sunday, November 8, 2020
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Sunday, November 1, 2020
Friday, October 30, 2020
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Sunday, October 25, 2020
25/10/20 - Samantha Jade performing on Seven's "Telethon" in Sydney
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"Back 2 Back":
Friday, October 23, 2020
"Back 2 Back" #9 most added song on australian radio this week
"Back 2 Back" is the #9 most added song on australian radio overall this week and the #6 most added australian song, according to the 1312 issue of the "Single to radio"of "TheMusicNetwork.com".
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"Back 2 Back" music video
The music video was directed by director Bonnie Hansen and was filmed on september 30th 2020 in Sydney. It premiered on october 23rd 2020.
Thursday, October 22, 2020
"We Are Family" featuring in "The Witches" movie
Samantha Jade's version of "We Are Family" by the Sister Sledge is featuring on the HBO Max movie "The Witches" released on october 22nd.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
20/10/20 - Samantha Jade at the "In Conversation With Roxy Jacenko" event in Parramatta:
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20/10/20 - Samantha Jade being interviewed for the website "BodyAndSoul.com.au"
"My Healthy Habits": Samantha Jade's tricks to practicing mindfulness and gratitude are so easy to do.
She also shares her hacks to glowy skin and her go-to midweek meals.
Samantha Jade is an entertaining triple threat: singer, songwriter and actress. The artist tells "Body+Soul" how she stays both physically and mentally well, dishes on her new year's resolution and what beauty supplements she swears by for full hair and radiant skin.
In our editorial series "My Healthy Habits", we chat to inspiring individuals about their health and wellness routines, where they share everything from their fitness routines to their beauty go-to's and midweek meals. Jennifer Hawkins' shares how her life has changed since becoming a new mum, Bec Judd swears by 'magic' supplements, and Michelle Bridges turns to a five minute workout to get through the 3pm slump.
When Samantha Jade isn't singing, song writing or acting (her new single "Back To Back" comes out October 23), she's practicing mindfulness, being grateful and looking after her health and wellbeing. Here, she shares with "Body+Soul" how she balances midweek meals, gets through the 3pm slump and her go-tos for getting through a hectic week.
Outline your morning ritual for us.
I always start my day with a ritual my mum taught me. When i place my two feet on the ground i say "thank you", i think starting the day with gratitude is extremely important. I then shower, put my workout gear on and take Banksy (My puppy) for a walk while grabbing a coffee and then back to the house to work out.
Outline your night ritual for us.
I have a diffuser in my room so i add lavender oil to that and turn it on so that when i get into bed my room smells lovely and relaxing. I pour myself a sleep tea. I cleanse, tone and moisturise my face and then i get into my bed, read a few pages from my book or watch a bit of a show and sleep.
First thing you do when you wake up?
Check my phone.
Last thing you do before you go to sleep?
Say a prayer.
Talk to us through your supplement intake.
I take "JS Health" vitamins for my hair and i've been taking "Beauty Boosters Glow Getter". I add "The Beauty Chef Hydration Inner Beauty Boost" to my water too.
What is your weeknight dinner philosophy - what's a normal meal look like?
I try not to have heavy carbs past 5pm so usually steak, chicken or tuna with roast vegetables or a curry with cauliflower rice. Although i do enjoy a "taco tuesday" or a cheeky homemade lasagna here and there, but i mostly keep it simple and healthy during the week and then allow myself to indulge on the weekends.
What health / body treatment is a regular for you and why?
I love getting massages, i have a bad neck so it releases that for me and also just to feel relaxed.
Do you practice mindfulness? How?
Absolutely. I have a folder of quotes on my phone that i refer to often that really helps me stay present and calm.
Do you practice meditation?
No. I need to though - that may be my new year's resolution.
What's your approach to more alternative forms of beauty and wellness practises?
I am open to trying any of the alternative practices and am all for whatever works for you. My mum burnt sage in every new home we ever lived in and my brothers and i do that to this day. She also loved crystals so i have a few of them that i feel connected to.
What do you do to help your body recover after a workout/hectic week?
I am all about baths. I absolutely love them, i load them up with epsom salts, lavender oil and rose petals and set aside at least 30 minutes to soak.
Talk us through your fitness approach.
I have been lucky to work with a few wonderful trainers in my time and so i have learnt a lot about what works for my body. I like to mix my workouts up depending on how i’m feeling that day. A mix of cardio, strength training and pilates and some days i'll just take Banksy for a long walk. I try to make sure i'm moving my body every day.
Do you regularly listen to/like any wellness podcasts? If so, which ones?
I listen to Oprah's "Super Soul Sunday" and anything Eckhart Tolle. They really seem to help my mental health.
What's your trick to making it through the 3pm slump?
Ah it's the worst isn't it! I try to make sure i am doing something at that time so my mind is active. I also usually have a little snack or protein bar around then too.
An average sunday night looks like.
Sitting on the couch with a tea watching Netflix.
Who do you look up to in the wellness / mindfulness / fitness / health / beauty world and why?
I love Rachael Finch, she is so lovely and makes fitness and health seem achievable and fun she also isn't preachy at all. She's just genuine and lovely.
What will be your 2021 health or wellness resolution?
I'm going to learn to meditate. I have always wanted to make that a daily ritual and i know it really works well for a lot of my friends so that is my goal.
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Monday, October 19, 2020
Flyer of a live "Zoom" performance
Samantha Jade will host a live "Zoom" performance of her single "Back 2 Back" on october 21rst 2013.
Friday, October 16, 2020
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Samantha Jade to perform on Seven's "Telethon"
Samantha Jade will perform on Seven's "Telethon" live from the Crown Theatre Perth over two nights, on october 24th 2020 at 8:30pm and october 25th 2020 at 6:30pm.
“Telethon" is one of my favourite events of the year and i am so excited to be returning. Although it’s a little different this year, I know the electric feeling that only "Telethon" can bring will be the same.”
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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Friday, October 2, 2020
October 2020 - Promotional photoshoot for "Ralph Lauren's Pink Pony" campaign
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