Miranda "Bowie Jane" Ball is an Australian DJ, producer, singer, and practicing lawyer.
Bowie Jane | |
|---|---|
| Born | Miranda Ball 4 October 1977 |
| Television | Big Brother 25 |
Career
editLaw
editFrom 2009–2013, Jane, worked as a criminal lawyer in Melbourne,[1] under her name Miranda Ball.[2] It was revealed in 2013, that she worked in law during the day, whilst performing music during nights, whilst the lawyers did not know she sung and vice versa.[1] Once her story was well–known, she quit law in March 2013 to become a full–time musician.[3][4]
Music
editIn 2013, Jane released her debut single "Luv Bomb", which was on the UK singles chart.[4] In 2018, she released another single, "Busted", premiering on the CBS series S.W.A.T.,[5] which rose up on the Dance Club Songs Billboard chart to number 21.[6]
Big Brother
editIn 2023, Bowie Jane competed in season 25 of CBS' Big Brother,[7][8][9] where she achieved Second Runner Up.[10] Bowie Jane is the only contestant in the history of American Big Brother to go 100 days without being nominated, beating Derrick Levasseur's record.[11]
Bowie Jane won three head of household competitions, which was more than any other female contestant in the season.[12]
Personal life
editBowie Jane studied law and commerce at Deakin University. At the same time, she played covers in restaurants in an acoustic group. She moved to London in March 2013, to pursue a pop music career.[4] She settled in Los Angeles in 2015.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b Gorman, Brigid O (23 April 2013). "Barrister's a secret singing sensation". Lawyers Weekly. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
- ^ "Miranda Ball". Meldrum's List. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Meet Bowie Jane". VoyageLA (Interview). 5 April 2021.
- ^ a b c Doreian, Robyn (25 August 2013). "All out, all change". Lifestyle. The Sun-Herald. Sydney: Fairfax Media. p. 12. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
While studying law and commerce at Deakin University, she played covers at restaurants in an acoustic duo. Once qualified, the flip side to courtrooms was laser-lit gigs at venues like Transport, at Melbourne's Federation Square, where she blasted her energetic originals. And in 2013, she sang at the Australian Open tennis tournament. The moniker Bowie Jane came from her nickname - ever since she was a child, she's worn glittery bows in her hair. It was also how she kept her alter ego hidden from colleagues and clients. ... In March, she shelved four years of law practice and moved to London to become a star.
- ^ Murray, Gordon (13 September 2018). "Billboard Dance Chart Upstarts: Loud Luxury x Anders, Niiko x SWAE + Alicia Madison & Bowie Jane". Billboard. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ "Dance Club Songs". Billboard. 13 October 2018. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
- ^ Longeretta, Emily (31 July 2023). "'Big Brother 25' Cast Includes Deaflympics Gold Medalist and More: Meet the 16 Houseguests". Variety. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ "'Big Brother 25' winner revealed". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ Todisco, Eric (9 November 2023). "Bowie Jane: Meet the DJ Who Made It to the Finale On 'Big Brother'". Hollywood Life. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ Donnellan, Sara (10 November 2023). "'Big Brother 25' Winner Revealed: Did Matt, Jag or Bowie Win?". Us Weekly. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ Dixon, Marcus James (3 November 2023). "Good on ya! Bowie Jane beats Derrick Levasseur's 'Big Brother' record of days without being nominated". GoldDerby. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ Wysong, David (3 November 2023). "Player wins pivotal HOH on 'Big Brother,' nominates 2 houseguests before final 3". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
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