Veronicas twin Jess Origliasso has split with muso boyfriend Azaria Byrne.
The break is a mutual decision, say shocked friends. A source said: “They have a great bond and are still really close, but they’re not together any more.”
Byrne, of the Sydney band Art, was with Jess for three years. Jess, on her Twitter page, posted:
“Just wrote another f…ing song about you. Dammit! I’m sick of feeling the addiction running through my veins.”
She recently bought an apartment in Brisbane and was seen backstage at a Marilyn Manson gig in the city. Her twin Lisa is travelling overseas with her boyfriend, US actor Reeve Carney.
Jess and Byrne toured the US together, with Byrne standing by her side when alleged pornographic-style photos of her were leaked onto the internet.
Taking a leaf out of Pink’s book, Aussie girl band The Veronicas have found a way to combine love and work of the touring kind.
The twins have reportedly worked their boyfriends into the act. Lisa Origliasso’s New Yorker beau, Reeve Carney, and his band were already on the bill. Now Jess Origliasso has got Daniel “Azaria” Byrne and his rock group The Art into the Revenge is Sweeter tour.
Speaking from Las Vegas last August, Byrne said: “I am in a cocoon of love … I am in a good space at the moment, actually. I can’t explain to you where I am, but I am in a really loving space.”
Of his love for Jess, he would not be pressed. But he said: “It comes from my heart and my surroundings at this point in time. I am in good spirits at the moment. I would like to keep that private and not add to all of the media attention so far.”
Byrne, who is lead singer of The Art, formerly known as The Follow, appeared to have mysteriously vanished last year, arousing concern when his bandmates had not heard from him. A message was posted on MySpace asking for information.
The Veronicas are set to perform their single “Take Me On The Floor” live next week on So You Think You Can Dance! The Aussie duo will grace the stage of the results show on Thursday, June 25th. Tune in at 9pm (check local listings for more info) to see Lisa and Jess bring their electro-pop goodness to FOX’s dance phenomenon.
Watch the video for the track here and be sure to head over to iTunes to download your copy of the single today. Visit TheVeronicas.com for photos, tour dates and video updates.
The Veronicas just kicked off a cross-country tour in support of their album Hook Me Up. The Australian twin sisters are joined by Taylor Momsen’s (Gossip Girl) new band Pretty Reckless and blues rock group Carney. Check out dates below to see if Lisa and Jess are coming to a city near you.
Get a taste of The Veronicas’ electro-pop sound with the video for their single “Take Me On The Floor.” Visit TheVeronicas.com for more info.
The Veronicas Summer 2009 Tour Dates
Jun 4 2009 Lupos Providence, Rhode Island
Jun 6 2009 Kirby Center Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Jun 7 2009 Duchess Stadium Poughkeepsie, New York
Jun 9 2009 The Norva Virginia Beach, Virginia
Jun 10 2009 Handlebar Greenville, South Carolina
Jun 12 2009 House Of Blues New Orleans, Louisiana
Jun 13 2009 Varsity Theatre Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Jun 14 2009 Hi-Tone Memphis, Tennessee
Jun 17 2009 House of Blues Dallas Dallas, Texas
Jun 18 2009 The Meridian Houston, Texas
Jun 20 2009 Capitol Fed Park Kansas City, Missouri
Jun 21 2009 Golden Gate Park San Francisco, California
Jun 23 2009 Henry Fonda Theater Los Angeles, California
Jun 24 2009 Six Flags Discovery Kingdom San Francisco, California
Jun 26 2009 Hawthorne Theatre Portland, Oregon
Jun 27 2009 Vancouver, British Columbia
Jun 28 2009 Neumos Seattle, Washington
Jun 30 2009 Club Sound Salt Lake City, Utah
Jul 3 2009 Alabama Adventure Theme Park Bessemer, Alabama
Jul 4 2009 Comerica City Fest Detroit, Michigan
Jul 5 2009 Summerfest 2009 Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Jul 7 2009 Pops St Louis, Missouri
Jul 8 2009 Peoples Court Des Moines, Iowa
Jul 10 2009 Station 4 Minneapolis, Minnesota
Jul 11 2009 Metro Chicago, Illinois
Jul 12 2009 The Intersection Grand Rapids, Michigan
Jul 14 2009 Grog Shop Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Jul 17 2009 Fillmore at TLA Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jul 18 2009 PARC-Elitch Gardens – PARC-Elitch Gardens Denver, Colorado
Jul 21 2009 Six Flags – Six Flags Jackson, New Jersey
Jul 21 2009 Six Flags Jackson, New Jersey
Jul 23 2009 Jones Beach Bay Stage – MTVu Sunblock Music Festival New York, New York
Jul 24 2009 Suffolk Downs Boston, Massachusetts
Jul 25 2009 US Cellular Pavilion – MTVu Sunblock Music Festival Meadowbrook, New Hampshire
Jul 27 2009 The Pier 6 Concert Pavilion – MTVu Sunblock Music Festival Baltimore, Maryland
Jul 29 2009 Six Flags Louisville, Kentucky
Jul 30 2009 Six Flags St. Louis, Missouri
Jul 31 2009 Six Flags Chicago, Illinois
Joe Jonas’ purity ring is being put to quite a series of tests as the dandy evangelical Christian boy band member stepped out with a leggy brunette that isn’t his girlfriend Camilla Belle. The 19-year old was seen out and about in Australia last week with 24-year old Lisa Origliasso of The Veronicas. Joe has been linked to the likes of Taylor Swift, Camilla and now Lisa. The guy has not slept with a lot of hot chicks. It must be doing wonders for his ego that he’s got such hot girls practically throwing themselves at him no matter where he goes.
The Veronicas have an exciting announcement, and you can find out what it is by watching their new video message! After watching the video, you should go to VMA.MTV.COM and vote for “Untouched” for Best Pop Video to help it snag a VMA nomination.
Lisa and Jess of The Veronicas donned some crazy shades and hats to tell their fans how stoked they are that their video has made it in the top ten on TRL. They have their hearts set on ?Untouched? reaching # 1 and need your help to get it there. Check out their special video message and head over to MTV.com to keep voting!
MTV is going to give The Veronicas’ video for “Untouched” a first look on TRL. Watch the electro-beat driven video make its debut and then vote for “Untouched” on MTV.com. Lisa and Jess sat down to record a special message to their fans about the exciting premiere.
You can also catch The Veronicas on the Verizon VIP Tour now with Natasha Bedingfield and Kate Voegele.
As part of the Verizon VIP Tour with Natasha Bedingfield and Kate Voegele, The Veronicas are doing in-store signings and performances at Verizon Wireless stores across the country. Lisa and Jess are eager to meet their fans, so check the schedule below to see if they will be in your city and be sure to go say hello. Their electro-beat driven album, Hook Me Up, is now available on iTunes in the US
Verizon Wireless In-Store Appearances:
DALLAS
Tuesday, June 10
3:30-4:30 PM
Verizon Wireless
1400 William D. Tate Ave.
Grapevine, TX 76051
PHILADELPHIA
Monday, June 16
3:30-4:30 PM
Verizon Wireless
2220 W Oregon Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19145
BALTIMORE
Tuesday, June 17
3:30-4:30 PM
Verizon Wireless
2562 Solomons Island Rd.
Annapolis, MD 21401
Want to catch one of the summer?s hottest tours? The Veronicas are currently rocking out on the Verizon VIP Tour with Natasha Bedingfield and Kate Voegele, and you can win a pair of tickets to a show! Test your luck and check out full details about the contest here.
The Veronicas recently released their album Hook Me Up on iTunes in the US.
The Veronicas? Hook Me Up is now #6 on the iTunes pop chart and #19 overall! This album is a departure from The Veronicas? trademark sound and ventures into a more electro-dance territory. Lisa and Jess took a minute to write a special message to their fans for all of their recent support:
Hey guys!!
Our album HOOK ME UP is out on iTunes America!!!!! Please everyone support us, and go buy 10 copies of it hahaha!!! We need all your support?so go check out the new music!!! We had rehearsal today for the tour… and its rockin?we can’t wait to get on the road and visit all you guys!! Our album is already in the top 20 albums on i-tunes… so please keep supporting, and telling everyone you know to check out our music.. LETS GET IT TO #1!!!
We can’t thank you enough for the support and love!! mmmwaa….xxxx
Check out more footage of The Veronicas? shopping trip with Jeffree Star! Jess and Lisa chat about touring, their new album and more. Watch the video here, and don?t forget to leave comments and let them know what you think
