Girls Aloud

Preview 2009 - Pop Music

8 Jan 2009

‘Pop is back!’, Same Difference exclaim in typically camp fashion on the advert for their not-so-innovatively-titled debut, erm, Pop. Simon Cowell’s karaoke factory might not be the best example of it, but their statement is bang on. Strictly speaking…

Girls Aloud's fat request

Celebrity Gossip

14 Aug 2008

Girls Aloud have demanded fatty food for their upcoming V festival performances. The British band - who have been widely criticised for their slim physiques - are set to appear at Britain's V festival this weekend and have reportedly requested a…

Exposure: Absent Elk

10 Apr 2009

With their brooding melodies, Brighton contingent Absent Elk have been busy making a debut album worth shouting about. Their Youtube excursions have gained the band a following, most notably including Girls Aloud, who were so bowled over by the band’s…

Girls Aloud recording new material

Music Gossip

14 May 2012

Girls Aloud are recording new material. The girl band - whose last album 'Out of Control' was released in 2008 before they went on hiatus in 2009 - have returned to the studio with producers Xenomania, who wrote most of their biggest hits including…

Girls Aloud and Runrig to play Edinburgh Castle gigs

21 Feb 2008

Sassy pop sensations Girls Aloud and Celtic rockers Runrig are the latest names to join the run of gigs at Edinburgh Castle this summer. Girls Aloud will be playing on 25 July, and Runrig take the stage the following day. Girls Aloud tickets are…

Metronomy to release second album 'The English Riviera' and play UK tour

Joseph Mount and revitalised Brighton-based electro-pop band on 2011 tour

23 Dec 2010

‘I wanted to work with Girls Aloud’, says Metronomy’s electro-sage Joseph Mount. ‘I mentioned it a lot in interviews. One fifth of my dream came true.’ Mount has recently written and recorded with GA’s Nicola Roberts (‘she’s a well-seasoned…

Kimberley Walsh ready for Girls Aloud reunion

Music Gossip

13 May 2012

Kimberley Walsh is excited about the Girls Aloud reunion. Although the singer warns talks are in the early stages, she admitted the chance to appear on stage together with Cheryl Cole, Nadine Coyle, Sarah Harding and Nicola Roberts is an very…

Sarah Harding is planning dubstep single

Music Gossip

30 Apr 2012

Sarah Harding has teamed up with producer Paul 'Groucho' Amykle for her next solo single. The Girls Aloud star - who recently completed a stint in rehab for drink and prescription pill addiction - will go for a dubstep feel on the song as she is keen…

Louis Walsh hits back at Cheryl Cole

TV Gossip

4 Apr 2012

Louis Walsh claims his friendship with Cheryl Cole is "over" after she publicly slammed him. The Girls Aloud singer had said Louis was only interested in picking up the cheques when he was manager of the girl group and didn't really look after them…

Girls Aloud have no rift with Nadine

Music Gossip

22 Mar 2012

Kimberley Walsh has confirmed the Girls Aloud reunion will feature all five members. The 30-year-old singer - who is joined in the band by Cheryl Cole, Nadine Coyle, Sarah Harding and Nicola Roberts - played down rumours of a rift with Nadine, and…

Nicola Roberts had to learn confidence

Music Gossip

26 Jan 2012

Nicola Roberts had to learn to be confident. The flame-haired singer - best known as one fifth of Girls Aloud - admits it took her a long time to feel comfortable in her own skin and she had to teach herself it when she became a solo star. She…

Nicola Roberts would love to go solo in the US

Music Gossip

16 Jan 2012

Nicola Roberts "would love" to take her solo career to America. The 'Beat of my Drum' singer and Girls Aloud star has enjoyed a little success stateside and thinks she could follow in the footsteps of her fellow band member Nadine Coyle and launch…

Nicola Roberts wants Downton Abbey role

TV Gossip

12 Jan 2012

Nicola Roberts wants to appear in 'Downton Abbey'. The Girls Aloud singer is a huge fan of the ITV1 period drama and dreams of being offered a cameo role. She told the Daily Star newspaper: "I'm obsessed with that show. "I would love to be in…

Clean-living Little Mix

TV Gossip

15 Dec 2011

Little Mix have vowed to steer clear of rehab. The 'X Factor' winners - Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall, Jesy Nelson and Perrie Edwards - admit they have no interest in partying and drinking, and are hoping to avoid going down the same route as…

Nicola Roberts excited for Girls Aloud chaos

Music Gossip

10 Dec 2011

Nicola Roberts is looking forward to experiencing the "chaos" of the Girls Aloud dressing room again. The 26-year-old singer - who is joined in the band by Cheryl Cole, Kimberley Walsh, Sarah Harding and Nadine Coyle - is excited about a proposed…

Kimberley Walsh will be upset if Girls Aloud don't reunite

Music Gossip

4 Dec 2011

Kimberley Walsh will be "gutted" if Girls Aloud don't reunite next year. The band - which consists of Kimberley, Nadine Coyle, Cheryl Cole, Nicola Roberts and Sarah Harding - will celebrate their tenth year together in 2011, and the 30-year-old…

Nicola Roberts still adjusting to performing solo

Music Gossip

25 Nov 2011

Nicola Roberts is still adjusting to performing live without Girls Aloud. The 'Beat of my Drum' singer released her debut solo album in September and admits she is still adjusting to the differences between performing alone and being part of the five…

Sarah Harding ready for Girls Aloud reunion

Music Gossip

29 Sep 2011

Sarah Harding can't wait to reunite with Girls Aloud. The on-hiatus girlband are making plans to celebrate their 10th anniversary next year with a reunion tour and Sarah, 29, is excited at the thought of performing with Cheryl Cole, Nadine Coyle…

Nicola Roberts aimed for 'crazy' electro album

Music Gossip

26 Sep 2011

Nicola Roberts makes "the craziest" sounds on her solo album. The Girls Aloud beauty teamed up with a number of her favourite producers - including Diplo and Metronomy's Joseph Mount - for debut album 'Cinderella's Eyes', which has a "more electro…

Sarah Harding excited about Girls Aloud tour

Music Gossip

19 Sep 2011

Sarah Harding can't wait to get back on tour with Girls Aloud. The 29-year-old singer - who recently split from fiance Tom Crane - revealed her bandmates Nicola Walsh, Cheryl Cole, Kimberley Walsh and Nadine Coyle have been supporting her through…

Nicola Roberts recalls solo nerves

Music Gossip

18 Sep 2011

Nicola Roberts was "sick" when she made her solo performing debut. The 'Lucky Day' singer admits she was terrified when she first went on stage without her Girls Aloud bandmates to showcase her own material but was grateful for the support of the…

Simon Cowell wants Cheryl on BGT

TV Gossip

9 Sep 2011

Simon Cowell wants Cheryl Cole to be a judge on 'Britain's Got Talent'. The music mogul - who sensationally sacked the Girls Aloud beauty from the US version of 'The X Factor' after just four auditions - admits he would be happy for her to join the…

Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole end feud

TV Gossip

30 Jul 2011

Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole have called a truce on their feud. The Girls Aloud singer and the music mogul - who fell out after he axed her as a judge from the US version of 'X Factor' after barely a week - have become friends again after Simon rang…

Nadine Coyle confirms Girls Aloud's 10-year reunion

Music Gossip

19 Jul 2011

Nadine Coyle has confirmed Girls Aloud will reunite for their 10th anniversary next year. The singer says she and her bandmates - Cheryl Cole, Sarah Harding, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh - will "definitely" do something in 2012 after the group…

No music rules for Nicola Roberts

Music Gossip

24 Jun 2011

Nicola Roberts doesn't follow any rules when she's making music. The Girls Aloud singer - who has just released her debut solo single 'Beat Of My Drum' - enjoyed working on her own but would love to make a new album with the girl group because she…