Shontelle went out to support home girl and SRP label mate Rihanna at her “Last Girl On Earth” concert in Wantagh: Nikon at Jones Beach Theater on August 15, and shared some brief words with our family site RihannaDaily on her experience:

“I was so happy & emotional watching LGOE. Rihanna’s come such a long way. I’m so proud. Love her! She killed it! And Scarlet Bieber FTW! Thanks for showing so much love to Rih. I think she has some of the most incredible fans! I love you all! <3″

Rihanna was interviewed by Justin Lee Collins last night for his new TV show, called “Justin Lee Collins: Good Times”, that will air on Channel5 soon.

RihannaDaily gave 6 lucky fans the chance to attend and ask RiRi questions. One of the fan questions from “Freida” were chosen to be asked in the fan segment of the show!

Any future plans to work with Shontelle?

No plans, but I would like to.

Barbados Nation Newspaper - November 27, 2009 (Click above to enlarge)

A LAUNCH INTO international stardom or a clear message that there is more to Barbados than being an outstanding tourism destination? Perhaps, it was a mix of both when three young up-and-coming international songbirds from Barbados – 16-year-old Vita Chambers; Hal Linton, 23, and Shontelle, 23 – were given what is being considered a chance of a lifetime career booster to open and star in the halftime entertainment show at the Silverdome in the United States’ National Football League’s (NFL) traditional Thanksgiving Day game. All three Bajans have music contracts with Motown-Universal and SRP, a music production company headed by Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers.

“I hope the whole of Barbados is watching,” Chambers told the WEEKEND NATION just before going onto the field to open the entertainment segment of the game which was a tribute to the famous music label Motown that’s celebrating its 50th anniversary. “This means a lot to me to be able to do this, to be invited to sing before 70,000 people in the stadium and before a live television audience of millions. It’s a chance of a lifetime. It certainly means a great deal, quite a lot to all of us and I hope that Barbadians would see it.” The game and performances were televised yesterday afternoon live on the Fox Channel on the Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation’s Multi-Choice TV, with the Bajans on show just after 3 p.m. Barbados time.

Shontelle, who helped to close out the six-minute performance that featured half-dozen outstanding artistes, described it as “definitely a major opportunity to appear live before such a large audience and to be a part of a 50th anniversary celebration for Motown which has given the world such legendary artistes as the Supremes, Jackson Five, Michael Jackson and Marvin Gay.” “I have had the opportunity since leaving Barbados to appear in a large stadium and arena and that was always exciting,” she said. “But it was nothing like this. The fact that it is being broadcast live, literally it kind of blows your mind. I really can’t believe it is happening.”

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The 2009 United Way Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show: “A Motown 50th Anniversary Tribute,” will take place during the first game of the NFL’s Thanksgiving tripleheader when the Detroit Lions host the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, November 26 at 12:30 PM ET on FOX.

Shontelle, Linton and Chambers are all proud of their Bajan roots. “It’s a really proud time for us,” Linton said as he spoke about the rising success of Barbadian musicians. “Barbados is a real musical town and that shows by the amount of artist coming out from there.”

Shontelle adds, “Barbados, the most easterly island in the Caribbean is small, completely accessible and a friendly wonderland, booming with life, wonderful people, vibrant culture and art; the best beaches; top rated hotels and resorts; award-winning restaurants and the best local food on the planet! If you are a nature lover, it doesn’t get much more beautiful than Barbados.”

Shontelle, Hal Linton and Vita Chambers fans can visit www.nfl.com/thanksgiving to find out how to download a copy of the halftime performance, as well as music from the other Motown halftime performers. Proceeds will benefit United Way.

Source: CaribbeanTravel (BTA) | Learn more about Barbados – (Read more…)

In an exclusive interview Neonlimelight recently had with London-based singer/songwriter Mr. Hudson, he revealed he wouldn’t mind working with Shontelle! Read an extract below:

When asked about working with another Barbados-native, “T-Shirt” singer Shontelle, Hudson cited time constraints as the reason behind them not being able to pair up. “It’s kind of just a rumor, but like Lil Wayne wants to f-ck every girl in the world, I want to work with every girl in the world.”

Source: Neonlimelight (Thanks TJ!)

The band are fresh from gracing UK shores for their T4 on the Beach performance last weekend. Trace said: “It absolutely poured with rain, but we had an awesome time.”

“We got to hang out with SHONTELLE in the hotel afterwards for a few drinks, but we were so tired we called it a night.”

Source: TheSun.co.uk

Just a few hours after Demi Lovato’s live ustream webcast, David took a few minutes to blog about what’s been going on with him lately and also talks about the Jingle Bash show last year with Shontelle. Read an extract from David Archuleta’s blog below:

I wanted to drop a quick line or two… or more.. haha. I’m in Sacramento right now, where I had my very first Jingle show during the holiday season last December. It was a lot of fun. At that specific show we had Katy Perry, Jesse McCartney, Boys Like Girls, and my good friend Shontelle!!! First time meeting all of them. We also didn’t have a show yesterday, so I just had some interview stuff and did things for the Rising Star Outreach foundation. I then went to see Harry Potter 6! It was a really good movie! (…)

Source: David Archuleta (Official Website)

Zarif is a new singer who also opened for Beyonce on her UK leg of the “I Am…” Tour mentioned Shontelle in her recent blog entry.

Shontelle who is also supporting, she has been wicked on stage, seriously that girl knows how to get the crowd pumping! Been having lots of fun backstage too.

Source: Zarif’s Blog

I know I’m waaaayyyy behind with the blog but I’m back! Soooo much has gone down since the last time I checked in with you guys.

Here’s what has happened in my life since we last chatted: OBAMA became President (proud to have my song “Battle Cry” on his Yes We Can compilation album). I went to the Confessions of A Shopaholic premiere in NYC (my new single featuring Akon “Stuck With Each Other” is the title track from the movie and is featured both in the movie and on the soundtrack. We wrapped up the New Kids on the Block tour in the UK. I went to my first Grammys…

The Grammys were amazing but spoiled for me by the Rihanna/Chris Brown incident because she is a friend, and I love her. I was so sad and disappointed about the entire series of events. I attended a huge cosmetics convention where I represented VEET (I’m the new face…and LEGS of that brand). I worked with Do Something (dosomething.org) on some very important PSAs. I enjoyed many New York Fashion Week shows and parties.

I performed at an amazing charity event with Conde Nast Publications where celebs and regular folks alike donated dresses for girls who cannot afford to buy nice dresses for their proms and some of the dresses were auctioned to help raise funds towards this as well.

I taped a reality show for Hearst Publications that’s similar to Project Runway. Guess what! I am the host of the show! Three students were selected from the High School of Fashion and Design in NYC to compete to design a dress for Kat DeLuna — it was a surprise for them! Kat will wear the winning design on the red carpet of Universal Motown Records’ Annual Ultimate Prom! I had such a blast meeting the three girls and mentoring them. Check my Kyte TV player for a short update from myself and Kat. I’ll keep you guys posted about when the show will air and all the deets! It’s so fab! FASHION FASHION FASHION ROCKS!!!

I went back to London for a photoshoot and to tape the UK’s biggest music show on Channel 4, The Album Chart Show. I performed an acoustic version of “T-Shirt,” hosted a Top 50 countdown and also performed “Stuck With Each Other” with Akon and his band! It was amazing!

I’m about to head to LA to shoot my third music video (“Battle Cry”). Do you have any cool ideas? Hit me on Twitter, Myspace or Facebook and let me know what you think!

Also, if you want updates on what’s going on with me from day to day make sure you FOLLOW me on TWITTER and stay tuned to my KYTE TV channel for LIVE video and chats. You can also check out and join my #1 fansite ShontelleOnline.com for the best and fastest updates about what’s going on with my career, pictures, videos, performances and everything Shontelle! They even have a Facebook Fan Page. Don’t forget to join my community on my website, where you can talk to me and other fans and share anything you like!

YOU guys are the reason I even have a career and things are really starting to blow up! Thanks to YOU and your support, I’m even heading to Japan in April for a huge music festival called Spring Groove. I’ll be keeping you posted on all that stuff plus my upcoming European Tour!

Hugs n Kisses n Nuff Luv!
XOXO
- Shontelle

Over at Alloy.com they have a special entertainment section named Celeb Blogger, where celebrities come and blog about anything. Shontelle happens to be one of the many celebrities involved! From time to time she writes a blog talking about her life, experiences and things going on at the moment. Check them all out below!

Feb 4, 2009 – Welcome to Scotland!
Jan 20, 2009 – Confessions of a Pop Star

Dec 24, 2008 – From Birmingham to Buffalo
Dec 11, 2008 – A Plane Pain
Dec 4, 2008 – Gobble Gobble Blog
Nov 20, 2008 – Release Week!
Nov 13, 2008 – The GLAMOUR-ous

In the ‘Confessions of a Pop Star’ blog she even mentioned ShontelleOnline!

Livvi Franc, born Olivia Charlotte Waithe from Barbados, is one of the most promising acts to launch their career this year (2009). The immensely talented singer/songwriter signed a record deal with Jive Records, which makes her label mates with superstars such as Britney Spears, Chris Brown, Justin Timberlake and Ciara Harris.

How would you handle inevitable comparisons between you and other Barbadian artists like Rihanna and Shontelle?

Livvi: – Hey, it’s a compliment!!! They are doing awesome things!! I have met Rihanna, and her work ethic continues to astound me! I also know Shontelle, and like Rihanna, she is so committed to excellence! They are also both very nice! I would not mind the comparisons at all – especially if we are compared that way! But I know the fact that we are Barbadian women with record deals who sing pop music, all around the same age and height, will be how we are initially compared, but eventually, as people dig a little deeper, they will realize we each have our own sound and style.

Source: Monica Mania (Thanks Ishmarsha!)

Rihanna got more and more excited as she heard the names of the stars who will join her Monday at Xcel Energy Center for KDWB’s annual Jingle Ball. There’s T.I., the rapper with whom she collaborated on the No. 1 smash “Live Your Life.”

How ’bout Shontelle, her homegirl from Barbados?
“Oh, sweet. I had no idea,” Rihanna gushed. “We used to hang out in Barbados when I was living there. It’s a pretty exciting bill.”

Source: StarTribune