Gemma Atkinson bursts into TEARS as she is blindfolded and surprised by her childhood heartthrobs Hanson

By | February 13, 2019

Daily Mail

She recently announced she’s expecting a child with boyfriend Gorka Márquez.

But Gemma Atkinson was taken back to her own childhood on Tuesday, as she was surprised with a meeting with her childhood heartthrobs Hanson.

During her segment on Hits Radio, the 34-year-old presenter was blindfolded while the group was led into the studio without her knowing.

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Emotional: Gemma Atkinson was taken back to her own childhood on Tuesday, as she was surprised with a meeting with her childhood heartthrobs Hanson

Emotional: Gemma Atkinson was taken back to her own childhood on Tuesday, as she was surprised with a meeting with her childhood heartthrobs Hanson

Gemma, who admitted having Hanson posters on her wall as a teenager, burst into tears when she guessed who was in the room by the sound of the group’s voices, and Isaac quickly dashed over to give her a hug.

The actress was delighted to see the faces of Isaac, Taylor, and Zac, as they sat across from her in the studio, after she missed out on them last time they were in.

The boy band even treated Gemma to a rendition of their 1997 debut single MMMBop, which held the top spot for three weeks more than two decades ago.

When the band appeared on Lorraine on Monday, the three brothers, who are now in their 30s, revealed they have 13 children between them.

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Surprise! During her segment on Hits Radio, the 34-year-old presenter was blindfolded while the group was led into the studio without her knowing

Surprise! During her segment on Hits Radio, the 34-year-old presenter was blindfolded while the group was led into the studio without her knowing

They're BACK! Hanson told Lorraine on Monday that they've got 13 children between them as viewers went wild for the handsome brothers 22 years after the release of MMMbop

They’re BACK! Hanson told Lorraine on Monday that they’ve got 13 children between them as viewers went wild for the handsome brothers 22 years after the release of MMMbop

Band Hanson reveals they have thirteen children between them

They said: ‘We have 13 children – we all three have ten-year-old sons. All the kids get on as we spend a lot of time together touring and in the studio.’

Eldest brother, Isaac is now 38 – he was the last of the musical trio to wed. He married Nicole in a Tulsa, Oklahoma, ceremony in 2006.

They have three children; Nina Odette, 4, son James Monroe 9, and son Clarke Everett, 11.

35-year-old Taylor was the first band member to marry in 2002. Way back when: Isaac was 11, Taylor was nine and Zac was just six when they created their band in 1992 and just five years later, they released MMMBop, (pictured in 1997)

Way back when: Isaac was 11, Taylor was nine and Zac was just six when they created their band in 1992 and just five years later, they released MMMBop, (pictured in 1997)

Family man: Eldest brother, Isaac is now 38 - he was the last of the musical trio to wed. He married Nicole in a Tulsa, Oklahoma, ceremony in 2006 - they have three children

Family man: Eldest brother, Isaac is now 38 – he was the last of the musical trio to wed. He married Nicole in a Tulsa, Oklahoma, ceremony in 2006 – they have three children

He and his wife Natalie have six children; Jordan Ezra, 15, Penelope Anne, 13, River Samuel, 12, Viggo Moriah, 9, and Wilhelmina Jane and two-month-old Claude Indiana Emmanuel

Youngest brother, Zac, 33, and wife Kate, have four children. They welcomed John Ira Shepherd, in 2008. Shepherd goes by his middle name.

They are also proud parents to Junia Rosa Ruth, seven , followed by son George Abraham Walker, now 4 and 18-month-old Mary Lucille Diana, who goes by the name of Lucille.

Dazzled: Viewers couldn't believe how handsome the boys looked on the show

Dazzled: Viewers couldn’t believe how handsome the boys looked on the show

Viewers of the show went wild for Isaac, Taylor and Zac’s handsome appearance.

They took to Twitter and wrote: ‘Um hello when did Hanson become so hot?! #Lorraine.’

‘Blimey look at #Hanson’ and ‘Holy cr** Hanson got HOT #Lorraine.’

Isaac was 11, Taylor was nine and Zac was just six when they created their band in 1992 and just five years later, they released MMMBop.

Busy: The men are currently promoting a new album, called String Theory and are currently touring the UK with a live symphony orchestra

Busy: The men are currently promoting a new album, called String Theory and are currently touring the UK with a live symphony orchestra

The men are currently promoting a new album, called String Theory and are currently touring the UK with a live symphony orchestra.

Zac said people had doubts about the longevity of their career when they first started out.

He said: ‘When we started out people would say to us,'”What are you going to do in 10 years?” And we’d say,”Music”.’

But music is not the boys’ only business venture – they have also produced a beer called MMMHops.

Ambitious: Zac, (right) said people had doubts about the longevity of their career. He said: 'When we started out people would say to us,'"What are you going to do in 10 years?" And we'd say,"Music"'

Ambitious: Zac, (right) said people had doubts about the longevity of their career. He said: ‘When we started out people would say to us,'”What are you going to do in 10 years?” And we’d say,”Music”‘

Singing to their tune: The musicians were all smartly dressed for their TV appearance

 

Tuesday Trivia

By | February 12, 2019

TuesdayTrivia

Match the Hanson’s to their slogans –  Zac is “I Was Born”, Taylor is “Live Like You Mean It”, and Isaac is “Work Smarter and Harder”

What semi-released song was written during the Middle of Nowhere era?

HANSON DAY 2019 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

By | February 11, 2019

HANSON DAY 2019 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

 

Fan Club Exclusive: Join us on May 16th, 17th and 18th for HANSON Day weekend in celebration of 27 years of HANSON music!

This year, HANSON Day will have more musical experiences than ever before. Starting on Thursday, May 16th with the Storytellers concert, a String Theory Concert Friday, May 17th, and then the Member’s Only Concert on Saturday, May 18th, there is a concert to watch every night and that is not even talking about all the special events that will be going on throughout the weekend.

Every year, we invite Hanson.net fan club members from around the world to converge on Tulsa, Oklahoma to celebrate our band’s anniversary.  Over the years, HANSON Day has grown from a concert into a weekend full of one-of-a-kind HANSON experiences like bowling tournaments, art galleries, one-of-a-kind musical performances, lectures, photo galleries and late night dance parties.  On our 27th anniversary, we are giving you the gift of music, so HANSON Day 2019 will feature a concert every night! Held on May 16th, 17th and 18th in the Brady Arts District of Tulsa, Oklahoma, all Hanson.net fan club members are invited to attend. RSVP in the Calendar section on Hanson.net and make your plans to be in Tulsa this May.

The full event schedule is now available HERE with all special event tickets going up for sale on February 14th!

String Theory Tickets available NOW.  For more information visit www.Hanson.net

Band Hanson reveals they’ve got 13 children between them

By | February 11, 2019

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Hanson reveal they’ve got 13 CHILDREN between them as viewers go WILD for the handsome brothers 22 years after the release of MMMbop

  • Eldest brother, Isaac is now 38 – he was the last of the musical trio to wed. He married Nicole in a Tulsa, Oklahoma, ceremony in 2006
  • They have three children; Nina Odette, 4, son James Monroe 9, and son Clarke Everett, 11 
  • 35-year-old Taylor was the first band member to marry in 2002
  • He and his wife Natalie have six children; Jordan Ezra, 15, Penelope Anne, 13, River Samuel, 12, Viggo Moriah, 9, and Wilhelmina Jane and two month old Claude Indiana Emmanuel 
  • Youngest brother, Zac, 33, and wife Kate, have four children. They welcomed John Ira Shepherd, in 2008. Shepherd goes by his middle name
  • They are also proud parents to Junia Rosa Ruth, seven , followed by son George Abraham Walker, now 4 and 18-month-old Mary Lucille Diana
  • Isaac was 11, Taylor was nine and Zac was just six when they created their band in 1992 and just five years later, they released MMMBop 

They burst onto the music scene 22 years ago, with their iconic hit single, MMMbop and their long blond hair was just as famous as their vocals.

And when pop band Hanson appeared on Lorraine on Monday, the three brothers, who are now in their 30s, revealed they have 13 children between them.

They said: ‘We have 13 children – we all three have ten-year-old sons. All the kids get on as we spend a lot of time together touring and in the studio.’

They’re BACK! Hanson told Lorraine on Monday that they’ve got 13 CHILDREN between them as viewers went WILD for the handsome brothers 22 years after the release of MMMbop

Eldest brother, Isaac is now 38 – he was the last of the musical trio to wed. He married Nicole in a Tulsa, Oklahoma, ceremony in 2006.

They have three children; Nina Odette, 4, son James Monroe 9, and son Clarke Everett, 11.

35-year-old Taylor was the first band member to marry in 2002.

Family man: Eldest brother, Isaac is now 38 - he was the last of the musical trio to wed. He married Nicole in a Tulsa, Oklahoma, ceremony in 2006 - they have three children

Family man: Eldest brother, Isaac is now 38 – he was the last of the musical trio to wed. He married Nicole in a Tulsa, Oklahoma, ceremony in 2006 – they have three children

Getting along nicely: Zac and wife Kate (left) and Isaac and wife Nicole (right) (pictured in 2009) 

Getting along nicely: Zac and wife Kate (left) and Isaac and wife Nicole (right) (pictured in 2009)

Big brood: 35-year-old Taylor was the first band member to marry in 2002 - he and his wife Natalie Bryant have six children; Jordan Ezra, 15, Penelope Anne, 13, River Samuel, 12, Viggo Moriah, 9, and Wilhelmina Jane and two month old Claude Indiana Emmanuel

Big brood: 35-year-old Taylor was the first band member to marry in 2002 – he and his wife Natalie Bryant have six children; Jordan Ezra, 15, Penelope Anne, 13, River Samuel, 12, Viggo Moriah, 9, and Wilhelmina Jane and two month old Claude Indiana Emmanuel

Close: Taylor and wife Natalie (pictured in 2009) welcomed their youngest child just two months ago 

Close: Taylor and wife Natalie (pictured in 2009) welcomed their youngest child just two months ago

 Sweet: Youngest brother, Zac, 33, and wife Kate, have four children. John Ira Shepherd, 10, Junia Rosa Ruth, seven, George Abraham Walker, 4 and 18-month-old Mary Lucille Diana

Sweet: Youngest brother, Zac, 33, and wife Kate, have four children. John Ira Shepherd, 10, Junia Rosa Ruth, seven, George Abraham Walker, 4 and 18-month-old Mary Lucille Diana

He and his wife Natalie have six children; Jordan Ezra, 15, Penelope Anne, 13, River Samuel, 12, Viggo Moriah, 9, and Wilhelmina Jane and two month old Claude Indiana Emmanuel

Youngest brother, Zac, 33, and wife Kate, have four children. They welcomed John Ira Shepherd, in 2008. Shepherd goes by his middle name.

They are also proud parents to Junia Rosa Ruth, seven , followed by son George Abraham Walker, now 4 and 18-month-old Mary Lucille Diana, who goes by the name of Lucille.

Viewers of the show went wild for Isaac, Taylor and Zac’s handsome appearance.

They took to Twitter and wrote: ‘Um hello when did Hanson become so hot?! #Lorraine.’

‘Blimey look at #Hanson’ and ‘Holy cr** Hanson got HOT #Lorraine.’

Isaac was 11, Taylor was nine and Zac was just six when they created their band in 1992 and just five years later, they released MMMBop.

Busy: The men are currently promoting a new album, called String Theory and are currently touring the UK with a live symphony orchestra

Busy: The men are currently promoting a new album, called String Theory and are currently touring the UK with a live symphony orchestra

The men are currently promoting a new album, called String Theory and are currently touring the UK with a live symphony orchestra.

Zac said people had doubts about the longevity of their career when they first started out.

He said: ‘When we started out people would say to us,'”What are you going to do in 10 years?” And we’d say,”Music”.’

But music is not the boys’ only business venture – they have also produced a beer called MMMHops.

Singing to their tune: The musicians were all smartly dressed for their TV appearance

Singing to their tune: The musicians were all smartly dressed for their TV appearance

 

People can’t believe how hot Hanson are as they mark 22 years since MMMBop

By | February 11, 2019

Mirror

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Hanson  are celebrating 22 years since their hit single MMMBop was released – and people can’t get over how hot they’ve become.

The brothers, Isaac, Taylor and Zac, appeared on today’s Lorraine to talk about their upcoming UK gigs, and how life has changed over the years.

Isaac was 11, Taylor was nine and Zac was just six when they formed a band in 1992.

And they were propelled to worldwide fame when their single MMMBop dropped in 1997.

The trio are now in their 30s and have 13 children between them.

To celebrate more than 20 years in the business, Hanson are touring the UK with their new album String Theory, and putting on shows with a live symphony orchestra.

Sixty Seconds with Taylor Hanson

By | February 10, 2019

Metro

The MmmBop singer, 35, on his relationship with brothers Zac and Isaac, making it on to Family Guy and hitting the road with an orchestra

We’re speaking to you in Jamaica. A pre-tour holiday?

No, we’re hosting a festival in Jamaica. We’ve been doing it for seven years. We do solo shows, I do DJ dance nights, we have special guests on — Lewis Watson came over from the UK — and we have a craft beer festival. It’s a lot of fun and it’s warmer than Oklahoma, where we’re from, at this time of year!

You’re setting out on tour with an orchestra. Are you excited by that?

We were thinking about how we mark the fact that we’ve been together on the road for 25 years. We wanted it to be something special, to showcase our music. It’s not such a leap to play with an orchestra — we all learned classical piano when we were really young.

Is this the sound of Hanson all grown up?

You could look at it like that but it’s an outside perspective. Our music is taking on a new life. We never stopped writing.

Is there one track on your String Theory album that stands out as symbolising where Hanson are now?

The whole show has a story arc. It’s our story told through our music and the end of the show is extremely optimistic. It’s about how we’ve had the burden of early success and what that means, and we’ve learned how to deal with it. I guess you have to decide what success means to you — you have to use it to free your mind.

 

MmmBop has a life of its own — it recently won a whole new legion of fans when YouTuber Joe Sugg danced to it on Strictly in the UK. Has it ever felt like an albatross round your necks?

No, it’s never been an albatross. As an artist you’re continually trying to develop and move on to new things and be creative, which is why we try out new versions of it. We were so young when we made that, so it’s incredible to think that it turns up in all kinds of weird places. But it’s part of us and we’re incredibly proud of our history.

Brothers in bands famously fall out — Oasis, The Kinks, Bros. What’s the secret of Hanson family harmony?

Maybe we’re just better at keeping our dirty laundry in the basket. Our ability to come together for the greater good has been valuable over the years. When you meet a couple who have been married for 40 years, do you really think they don’t ever fight? It’s the same with us. Sure, we get frustrated with each other, and there can be deep divisions, but we’re extremely loyal to each other.

What’s the oddest thing that’s come out of being Hanson? You have a beer called MmmHops…

That was a pretty odd one, I’d say that was up there. It came about because MmmBop was used in The Hangover movie and that coincided with the band being 21 years old so we joked that, ‘Hey, now the band can finally drink’ and from there we’ve got our own brewing company, which is pretty cool.

Ever thought of expanding? MmmMops for a cleaning company, MmmDrops for parachutes, MmmFlops for… mmm…

Stop there!

What happens on your annual Hanson Day in Tulsa?

It’s fun, it’s kind of our version of a Comic-Con for the fans. Fans from all over the world come to our hometown and we get to hang out with them. It started pretty small when the town marked our success and then it’s just built over the years as we got more involved. Now it’s more like a festival. I’m a photographer and Zak is an artist so we have galleries of our work and we do acoustic gigs and all sorts. It’s a way of staying connected with the fans.

Have you sued Haim for stealing your look?

They’re really good friends of ours. We joke that they’re our music sisters and we should do a brothers-and-sisters tour because it’s true, we do look like we could be related. We’d need to get our long blond wigs back on, though.

The three of you have 13 kids between you — any sign of a Hanson Mark II?

Is it 13 or 12? Hang on a minute: I have… six, Zac has four and Isaac has three. So yes, that’s 13. There’s a lot of creativity in our family so I’d be amazed if there wasn’t some kind of group at some point. But not so far. It’s down to the dads for now.

Are you a Family Guy fan? They seem like fans of yours. How much therapy did you need when Quagmire named you as his ideal fantasy woman?

Ha ha! I’m well aware of the references on that show and it’s a lot of fun. What can I say? I was a young kid with long blond hair, a pretty enough face, so I get where that was coming from. It’s funny. I’ll take it, it’s all part of the legacy.

Hanson’s album String Theory is out now. Their tour starts at Birmingham Symphony Hall tonight and continues to February 17. hanson.net

Nineties pop trio Hanson eye up judging role on The X Factor? ‘That’s a cool job title!’

By | February 10, 2019

Celebs Now UK 

You might remember them as the three long-haired blonde Kurt Cobain lookalikes whose infectious song Mmmbop provided the soundtrack to summer – despite no one really being quite sure of the lyrics.

For some, Hanson disappeared into the pop wilderness somewhere around their third album, but diehard fans have been with them through another six, along with 16 million record sales – and let’s not forget the cameo in Katy Perry’s Last Friday Night music video.

Now, Isaac, Taylor and Zac are back, with a new album, String Theory, and a new world tour, but, more importantly proving us right for loving them all these years – 22 of them to be exact.

Yes, that’s right, Hanson’s first single was released that long ago.

But while Mmmbop (which means a moment in time for those philistines who don’t know) is one of the most memorable hits of the ‘90s, would the band be any good at spotting the next big thing in the 21st century? Well Zac, 33, seems keen on giving it a go.

‘Being an X Factor judge would be interesting,’ he tells Now magazine. ‘Being able to talk to people critically about music and how they’re affecting people, that’s a cool job title – judging people.’

And it seems he’s had practice, because although the brothers look like the best of friends, their relationship isn’t always as harmonious as their well, harmonies.

‘We fight and disagree,’ says Zac. ‘We’re so judgmental with each other, and so honest, we can argue for four or five hours.’

So that’s settled, #HansonForXFactor. You’re welcome, Simon.

Hanson’s new album String Theory is on sale now. For tickets to the String Theory World Tour visit hanson.net

Words by Kira Agass.

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