Jedward are an Irish pop rap duo based in the Republic of Ireland. They are twins John Paul Henry Daniel Richard Grimes and Edward Peter Anthony Kevin Patrick Grimes (born 16 October 1991). There were formed in the UK in 2009 as John & Edward. They were contestants on the 2009 series of UK TV talent show The X Factor and finished in sixth place. They have had one hit single featuring Vanilla Ice called "Under Pressure (Ice Ice Baby)" which reached number one in Ireland and number two in the UK. They were dropped by Sony and now are supported by Universal Music. They have released an album entitled "Planet Jedward", which charted at number 17 and a second single entitled "All The Small Things", which charted at number 46. Thay have since released two more albums, Victory (2011) and Planet Jedward (2012). The twins are releasing a single titled Free Spirit on May the 16th which was first played on Australia's KIIS 106.5. They are also set to release an album later this year. They were contestants in the 2011 edition of Big Brother.
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Questions and Answers
Q: Who are Jedward?
A: Jedward are an Irish pop rap duo consisting of twins John Paul Henry Daniel Richard Grimes and Edward Peter Anthony Kevin Patrick Grimes.
Q: When were Jedward formed?
A: Jedward were formed in the UK in 2009 as John & Edward.
Q: What was their placement on The X Factor in 2009?
A: They finished in sixth place on the 2009 series of UK TV talent show The X Factor.
Q: What is their hit single featuring Vanilla Ice called and where did it chart?
A: Their hit single featuring Vanilla Ice is called "Under Pressure (Ice Ice Baby)" and it reached number one in Ireland and number two in the UK.
Q: Who supports Jedward now that they have been dropped by Sony?
A: Jedward are now supported by Universal Music.
Q: What albums have Jedward released?
A: Jedward have released the albums "Planet Jedward" (which charted at number 17) and "Victory" (2011) and "Planet Jedward" (2012).
Q: What upcoming releases are Jedward planning?
A: Jedward are releasing a single titled "Free Spirit" on May 16th and are set to release an album later this year. They were also contestants in the 2011 edition of Big Brother.