Recently, I've decided to stop my Luv' blog. Now I strongly recommend that my readers go to my brand new Luv' site to be informed about Holland's greatest girl group and its former members. Click on the following link: Home | LuvGirlGroup Several topics are discussed on this site (including those dealing with the group's past and present entourage).
My Luv' blog remains online as archives.
Source: SBS6, SKO, TVgids.nl, Televizier
The former Luv' singer was at first reluctant to appear on The Wheel. Her participation earlier this year in another SBS6's game show Deze Quiz Is Voor Jou was not a good experience. She discussed it on a Shownieuws podcast. Read the article posted on May 17th, 2021: All About LUV' (past, present, future and more): Patty Brard on "Deze Quiz Is Voor Jou" (luvgirlgroup.blogspot.com). However, when Patty interviewed Rob Kemps on the phone for the podcast, the young entertainer convinced the diva to be on his panel game.
Source: SBS6, Gids.tv
The diva discussed shocking news: earlier this week, Edwin Spee revealed on Instagram he had a new girlfriend, only six months after his wife, Dutch athlete Bibian Mentel died of cancer. He wrote: "Dear Bieb, what you wanted so badly and which I never believed in, has happened. Out of the blue, Mandy came into my life a few weeks ago".
Patty reacted to Edwin's announcement. "Very remarkable. We wish them good luck. It seems as if Bibian sent her to him, that all her friends also like her and that the children immediately clicked with Mandy," the former Luv' singer said.
"When I first read the news, I was shocked. I think six months (after Bibian's death) is very short. I don't understand why he announced it publicly. His wife has died recently," La Brard added.
In 2015, Patty praised Bibian in a column for Weekend magazine. Click here to read it.
Recenty, another ex-Luv' lady, Chimène van Oosterhout, took part in a gala held in honour of Bibian and her charity (Mentelity Foundation). Read the article posted on September 13th, 2021: All About LUV' (past, present, future and more): Chimène van Oosterhout at the gala of the Mentelity Foundation (luvgirlgroup.blogspot.com)
Source: SBS6, SKO, Mediacourant.nl...
The latest issue of Party magazine features an article about Patty Brard. The Shownieuws expert discusses her relationship with her daughter, Priscilla Nasi.
On July 23rd, 1983, Priscilla was born in Los Angeles, CA, to Dutch media personality Patty Brard and Italian music publisher/record producer Carlo Nasi (one heir to the FIAT empire). When Patty and Carlo divorced in 1989, Priscilla followed her mother to the Netherlands. In 2003-2004, she appeared on La Brard's high-rated reality show "Patty's Posse". Unlike her mother, Priscilla doesn't like to be in the spotlight and doesn't appreciate her brief experience on television.
Patty and Priscilla were not on speaking terms for eleven years. Last year, the ladies were reunited. Read the article posted on September 9th, 2020: All About LUV' (past, present, future and more): Patty and her daughter Priscilla reunited after 11 years without contact! (luvgirlgroup.blogspot.com)
The former Luv' singer tells Party magazine that she calls her daughter daily now she is reconciled with her.
Source: Party, Marco Rens
Angela Groothuizen (of Dolly Dots), Ilse DeLange, Frans Bauer and Gerard Joling are on the jury. Jody Pijper sang "Desperado" (a song by The Eagles). All chairs of the jury members (except Angela Groothuizen's one) turned around.
Even though José is still offline two years after announcing her illness, she posted her reaction through her fan page on Facebook. Here's what the former Luv' singer wrote: "Dear friends, I am still busy with health issues. However, I want to tell you something. I've watched The Voice Senior. And who was performing? Jody Pijper, the best singer in my opinion. I'm not the only one who thinks that. She was a background singer with a unique sound. She also had her own hits in addition to her vocals for famous artists. Every member of the jury turned around. Gerard shouted "Hey Jody!" before the rest turned around. Except for one who explained that her singing was too "insecure". Hallooo...Jody is an icon who is very experienced. My requirement for my solo projects was: "I want Jody and Hans Vermeulen for backup vocals". I think this remark was very arrogant and I don't understand it. I'm not deaf so it's a very unfair comment. Sorry, I had to say it...Lots of Love, José".
Among all the projects Jody Pijper took part in were the world-famous Stars on 45 records in the early 1980s. In 1985, she recorded background vocals on Bonnie St Claire & José Hoebee's legendary album "Herinnering" (including Dutch cover versions of ABBA songs). In 1999, José and Jody recorded the Dutch version of the soundtrack of Jellabies (an Australian children's animated television series). In 2018, both ladies and many other artists performed in a musical tribute to Hans Vermeulen. Read the article posted on April 8th, 2018: All About LUV' (past, present, future and more): Musical tribute to Hans Vermeulen (featuring José Hoebee) (luvgirlgroup.blogspot.com)
On September 15th, Patty Brard and Antoine van de Vijver celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary. The diva posted on social media a couple of pictures of herself with her husband and their dogs (Bibi and Bobbie). Here's what she wrote about Antoine on Facebook and Instagram: "You are a special person, my dear! Never in the foreground, always modest but you are always there for us! Proud of you! Proud of us! I love you!".
