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Kimberley Walsh had said her former Girls Aloud bandmate Cheryl would make “a brilliant mum”.

Cheryl is rumoured to be expecting her first child with boyfriend Liam Payne and bookies have even suspended betting on whether the couple are set to become parents.

Kimberley Walsh thinks Cheryl would be a "brilliant mum"

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Sarah Harding denied that she’s had any cosmetic surgery during an appearance on Friday’s ‘This Morning’ to promote stage musical Ghost. But despite the singer’s denial, many fans on Twitter branded her ‘unrecognisable’ and debated wether or not she’d recently had work done.

Sarah Harding has denied having plastic surgery

When asked by host Anita Rani whether she had undergone any “plastic surgery”, Sarah shook her head. “I haven’t had plastic surgery,” Sarah said, before scrunching her forehead and pointing to the lines as proof she has not had botox.

Continue reading: Sarah Harding Denies Cosmetic Surgery On 'This Morning' As Viewers Brand Her "Unrecognisable"

Cheryl Cole has just turned thirty and never being one to leave a good cause for celebration begging, the Girls Aloud singer saw in the big day with her bandmates and new beau, Tom Holloway, in the ultimate party destination of Las Vegas, Nevada. It has been thirty years of ups and downs for the Tyneside-native, coming from a working-class background in the north of England to earning millions and becoming one of the biggest names in showbiz, so happy birthday Cheryl, have a drink on us!

It has been a journey-some thirty years for Cheryl

With her latest squeeze on her arm and her best friends with her, Cheryl was determined to enjoy a birthday to remember, even if Simon Cowell wasn't there. She reportedly spent a six-figure fortune on flying her nearest and dearest out to the States, footed the bill for the Vegas bash and accommodation and even paid for a stay at a top-class mansion in Malibu for some post Vegas relaxation. If that wasn't enough the ex-X Factor judge is then heading back home for one more get together in the UK with some of the people that didn't make it out to the USA.

Continue reading: Cheryl Cole Sees In Her 30th Birthday As She Parties With Girls Aloud And Tre Holloway

Sarah Harding has been banned from driving and fined £500 for using her mobile phone at the wheel, MTV have reported. The Girls Aloud star appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court today (April 16, 2013) to answer the charges and it didn’t turn out well for the star who was unable to wriggle out of the punishment that greeted her.

Harding already had nine points for speeding on her license, as she headed to court, suggesting that she perhaps isn’t the most diligent of drivers. She landed a £500 fine for being caught on her mobile whilst driving and was also ordered to pay a £20 victim support surcharge as well as an extra £85 in prosecution costs. Harding’s lawyer Nick Freeman did his best to defend the pop singer but there was simply no convincing the judge. Freeman attempted to argue the case that she was only using her mobile phone because she was lost on the way to a business meeting when the police spotted her. We’re not sure which legal school Freeman went to but using a phone while driving ‘because you are lost’ doesn’t actually stop it being ‘very much against the law.’

Judge Nina Tempia wasn’t about to fall for Freeman’s sob story, it seems and said to Sarah “He is asking the court to deal with you as opposed to a normal person. Well, you are a normal person. I can see no reason why you shouldn't be disqualified." And boom! She disqualified her. 

Continue reading: Time For A Chauffeur? Sarah Harding Disqualified From Driving For Mobile Phone Offence

Girls Aloud have officially called time on their stunning career in pop music after playing a final show in Liverpool on Wednesday evening (March 20, 2013). The show at the Echo Arena capped a 12-date sold-out farewell tour in the UK, following ten hugely successful years together for the girl group. "We have now come to the end of our incredible time together," read a tweet on the band's official account.

Girls Aloud formed after appearing on reality TV show Popstars: The Rivals in 2002, going straight to No.1 with their debut single 'Sound of the Underground,' and easily seeing off the competition from hapless rival band One True Voice. The group, made up of Cheryl Cole, Nadine Coyle, Nicola Roberts, Kimberley Walsh, Sarah Harding and Nicola Roberts, achieved a string of 22 consecutive hit singles, including four No.1's. Cole - the most successful of the group - tweeted after the Liverpool gig, "I love you @GirlsAloud fans so so so so so much! You have given me everything!" adding, "To the people that haven't been able to make it, for whatever reason, we feel your support regardless and have done for 10 yrs." 

 Cheryl Cole Performing At Girls Aloud's Final Show In Liverpool

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Any fans looking towards a new Girls Aloud album and a few more years of girl band action will be disappointed, as the band cut their reunion short straight after their U.K tour.

A Twitter message from the band read: "We have now come to the end of our incredible time together" as soon as they came off stage in Liverpool – the last date of the tour. Another Twitter message said: "Dear Alouders, we just want to say from the bottom of our hearts Thank you!! This tour has been an amazing experience and the perfect chance to say thank you for being on this journey with us through a decade.” The band, who were formed on Popstars: The Rivals got back together for 12-date UK tour after three years of solo projects, or for some members of the band, silence. “It has far exceeded any of our dreams and we hope we are forever your inspiration and reminder that dreams really do glitter!! Your love and support will stay with us forever but we have now come to the end of our incredible time together. Love you lots," they added.

Girls Aloud in Nottingham

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Cheryl Cole and Ashley Cole got divorced three years ago, but still newspapers and other media outlets will never let her forget about their marriage. Despite having had boyfriends since, as soon as a story comes to light about him she is dragged into it to. The latest story refers to a model who frequents the Playboy Mansion having a very secret fling with the footballer.

Melissa Howe, now aged 22 but just 19 at the time of the affair, of sorts, told of how she and Ashley had some kind of romance during a period that there were rumours he would be reuniting with Cheryl. Apparently Miss Howe was told to keep it all very, very secret. They met on a night out in London, at which point Howe refused to go home with him despite strong suggestions by his bouncer. Later he kept in touch with her and had his driver pick her up from her mother's house and bring her to his Godalming mansion. He did the same repeatedly but she was told to keep it all very, very quiet.

Now that this story has come to light Cheryl is neither annoyed nor upset about the story itself, rather she's just fed up of being linked to him constantly. 

Continue reading: Cheryl Cole Dubs Stories Linking Her To Ashley Cole "Lazy And Boring"

Earlier this week is was rumoured that the newly reformed Girls Aloud would be 'doing a Blue' and representing the United Kingdom in this years Eurovision Song Contest. However, a rep for the girl group has now come forward to deny these rumours via Twitter.

Yesterday (Jan 18), the band's PR company Supersonic took to their Twitter page to refute the claims that the girls would be heading to Malmo, Sweden for this year's contest saying that "The story isn't true," before adding that the claims are "So ridiculous."

Girls Aloud reunited in time for their 10th anniversary last November, having spent the three years prior to their reunion concentrating on solo projects both in and outside of music. They ushered in their reunion with a collection of their greatest hits, but wont be following up their successful return with an appearance on the continent at this year's Eurovision, begging the question: who will be performing for team GB this year?

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Cheryl Cole has ruled out a return to the X Factor UK, telling television host Graham Norton "It's a definite no." The Girls Aloud star is reportedly suing the U.S. version of the show claiming they broke her contract following her sacking last year, though speculation suggested she would return to the UK panel as head-judge.

With the future of Nicole Scherzinger and Gary Barlow in doubt, many fans of the show assumed Cole would join Tulisa Contostavlos and Louis Walsh on the panel for 2013, though the girl band star has put an end to the rumours. Cole released her autobiography two months ago, though claims none of her Girls Aloud band mates have read it. "They don't need to [read it] as they were there. People think there was a three year break but we still socialised on a weekly basis. It's not like we didn't see each other for three years."

Despite Cheryl's denial, the bookmakers still have her at 8/1 to judge on the show next year, though Simon Cowell is the odds-on 8/11 favourite to be the newest addition to the panel. Mel B and Sharon Osbourne are also short odds to return to the judging line-up.

Girls Aloud [L-r: Sarah Harding, Nadine Coyle, Nicola Roberts, Cheryl Cole and Kimberley Walsh] line-up ahead of the Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball in London

It was a night where Girls Aloud were supposed to mark their comeback in style with a glittering opening performance at the Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball at the O2 Arena in London; yet since the girls have been away on individual endeavors the landscape of British pop music has changed somewhat and the five-piece were surprised to find themselves eclipsed by, among others, The Wanted - fresh from a jaunt supporting Justin Bieber in the USA - Calvin Harris and Example, among others. 

Continue reading: Pictures: Girls Aloud Fail To Ignite The Second Night Of The Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball

Drama has erupted between Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole after the singer’s sacking from the US X Factor.

The former Girls Aloud singer was taken off the show in May, after filming just two audition episodes, allegedly because American audiences could not keep up with her Geordie accent. The incident seemed to have blown over, with two judges having taken Cheryl’s place on the show after her departure. However, now it looks like it won’t all be smooth sailing for Simon Cowell. Cole has filed a claim with Los Angeles Superior Court, claiming that according to her contract, she is entitled to the money for the show’s second season, as well as a sizeable list of perks. The star wants reimbursement for the cost of bodyguards, flights to LA, as well as wardrobe and stylists for the show, among other things.

Simon Cowell’s legal representatives, on the other hand, maintain that Cole has already been overcompensated, having been paid for a full season of appearances on X Factor, despite only doing two episodes. With the legal proceedings in full swing, it looks like Simon and Cheryl’s personal relationship has been under strain. Both of the stars have a lot on the line with this case. Cowell has taken personal responsibility for the firing and, according to some sources, “could be deposed” if the case goes wrong. Alternatively, if Cole loses, she will be faced with a mountain of legal fees”. Cheryl has allegedly been offered to return to the show, after falling ratings since her departure.

In potentially worrying news for Nicole Scherzinger, Cheryl Cole has flown to Los Angeles for showdown talks with Simon Cowell about returning to x factor. The show has been blighted by poor viewing figures, poor acts and a pretty appalling judging panel this year and Cowell is ready to bring back the Girls Aloud star.

It's thought that either Cowell himself or Cole must return to the judging panel for the show to regain any sort of credibility. Gary Barlow hasn't made the grade as head judge, while Nicole Scherzinger doesn't appear to be gelling with the British public. Louis Walsh is never going to leave, so there's little point in even speculating. Anyway, it's likely that either Nicole or Gary will leave at the end of the current season, paving the way for Cheryl to get back into the hot seat. The Geordie singer arrived at Simon Cowell's Los Angeles mansion at 8pm on Wednesday (November 28, 2012) and stayed for three-and-a-half hours, according to the Daily Mirror. It is thought the two were discussing Cheryl's return to X Factor, which Cowell sees as a way of reinvigorating the ailing show. The meeting comes 18 months after he sensationally sacked Cheryl from the US version of the singing show after just a couple of weeks of auditions. 

In his recent biography, Cowell he admitted falling for Cole during their time working together. The music mogul, 52, told friends he was "mesmerised" by Cheryl, adding, "I would have liked an affair with her. I felt like a mouse being played with by a beautiful cat."  Bit weird.

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Olly Murs is currently riding high on the UK Singles chart with ‘Troublemaker’ but can he make it a double-whammy with his third studio album? It will mean shaking Rihanna off the top of the tree; she’s currently sat there with Unapologetic, but will the UK decide to favour Olly’s boyish charms, over tabloid perennial Rhi Rhi?

Right Place Right Time is the third full-length release from Murs, who manages to maintain a presence on prime-time TV with his Xtra Factor presenting duties, even when he’s not releasing records. His harmless and affable charm seem to do as well for him as his song choices and the success of ‘Troublemaker’ will, of course, help sales of the album. Which just happens to be coming out a few weeks before Christmas. Which is kind of handy because he’s the kind of middle-of-the-road pop act you can purchase as an ambitious stocking filler, or for your Secret Santa at work, for the girl that doesn’t really seem to care about music very much.

Watch Olly Murs' video for Right Place Right Time

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It's that time of year again people. The Royal Variety Performance was taped on Monday evening (November 19, 2012) and featured a whole host of entertainment stars taking to the stage at London's Albert Hall in front of one very special guest. This year, the Queen witnessed performances from the likes of One Direction, Girls Aloud and Katherine Jenkins, reports the Daily Mirror.

Fresh from their stateside success, the 1D boys were back in London  to perform new single 'Little Things', though we're not sure how it went down with her majesty. David Walliams' skit afterwards probably confused her even more; the Little Britain star bounding on-stage in a wig and red cardigan while pretending to be a stalker. "I've got a washing machine and I named it One Direction. You make me so happy," he yelled in a high pitched voice. "Was your song What Makes You Beautiful written about me? I love you so much. Will you marry me?" The group turned down his proposal before he approached heartthrob Harry Styles to ask him to "take a photo" of him with the rest of the boys. Walliams, 41, hosted the evening with Amanda Holden also on-hand to introduce some of the acts. 

Elsewhere, a reunited Girls Aloud took to the stage to perform 'The Promise' and Cheryl Cole spoke of meeting the Queen afterwards. "The Queen is so delicate. She has hair like Candy floss and tiny dancing style shoes, awww. Another highlight was Alicia Keys, such an incredibly talented and down to earth woman," she said. The 100th anniversary of the Royal Variety Performance will air on ITV on December 3, also featuring performances from Rod Stewart, Robbie Williams and Neil Diamond.

Continue reading: Fit For A Queen? Royal Variety Features One Direction, David Walliams And Washing Machines

What’s going on with Girls Aloud? Their first comeback song ‘Something New’ was certainly something alright … some sort of limp, euro dance track that seemed to whisper and sigh in spite of some sassy (and awful) spoken word sections. Now they’re back again with another slightly troubling offering ahead of their new greatest hits album Ten (we know, we know, a band with only five albums shouldn’t have already commanded two Best Of compilations).

‘Beautiful Cause You Love Me’ is big and ballady and seems to be more in keeping with the big saccharine American pop tradition of such staples rather. It’s also really rather irritating, another song seemingly filled with a 'will-this-do' attitude, something that in fairness plagues many ‘previously unreleased tracks’ on compilation LPs. Voices take turns to go through the verse before coming together, but the harmonies behind are weak and unimaginative. The biggest overriding problem with this track though is that the beginning of it reminds us, for some unsure reason, of Tara Palmer-Tomkinson's recent disastrous foray into the world of pop. Something no one should ever have to witness (but you can here).

It’s been a long wait for the return of Girls Aloud and you can’t help but sense from the pair of tracks they’ve revealed so far, that their hearts aren’t wholly in it. Maybe we’re being harsh, but ahead of the release of another greatest hits on November 26, you have to wonder where it might be better if they just cut their losses and concentrated on their own endeavors for good.

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It was the comeback we needed to be good. For too long the great British public have been let down by their pop groups coming back to diminishing returns. Sure there was Take That, but then there was All Saints, East 17, good grief, East 17 . Even the Spice Girls one was pretty naff, and that Olympics slot they did reeked of woefulness. Girls Aloud haven't been away that long - and they certainly haven't left our column inches - and yet there's no doubt that the recent announcement of their return is being billed as a comeback.

Are you ready to have your heart broken, though? Perez Hilton have reported a link of the new single to be released by the five-piece and, well, fans of taking dubious substances in dodgy Euro-pop clubs in the early 90s might be into it, but the rest of us are going to be pretty disappointed. Called 'Something New', the track garish affair filled with horribly hi-end synthy electroclashy noises lots of shouty vocals and nary a hook or a chorus in earshot. It's grim in short.

That's hardly going to stop people flocking to the inevitable come back shows though; Girls Aloud remain at their biggest musically when together, with none of the five's solo ventures really taking off. Hopefully, though, this something new will become something old, and fast.

Girls Aloud have released a teaser for their upcoming video, set to be released this Friday. The trailer shows the five ladies walking away from the camera and cuts off just as they are about to turn. The new video comes following the announcement of the girl group's long awaited reunion after years of separation. Preparation for the long awaited Girls Aloud reunion is in full swing and the five members are about to make a big announcement to fans on YouTube this Friday.

According to Digital Spy, Cheryl, Nadine, Kimberly, Sarah and Nicola will also be releasing a Greatest Hits album next year, followed by a UK tour, which might turn out to be their last.

The Girls Aloud official website has been relaunched as part of the promotional effort. It features a ten day countdown to the release of the new single "Untouchable".

Continue reading: Girls Aloud Reunion Single "Untouchable" Due To Be Released This Friday

Cheryl Cole has revealed the reason why a Girls Aloud come back might not be on the cards just yet as it turns out her rift with former band-mate Nadine Coyle wont be fixed with too much ease.

It has long been expected that the reason behind the girl's demise in 2009 was down to the competitive nature felt between the two girls, and now Cheryl has come out and admitted that that was the reason behind the split, but it was completely down to Nadine and had nothing to do with her.

The revelation comes from her new book Cheryl: My Story, in which the singer says that the whole group knew that the band's time was just about up when Nadine refused to join the girls to the 2008 BRIT Awards, despite being up for the award for Best Group. Cheryl also reveals in her book that it was no secret that Nadine has trying to break America as a solo artist, and she even brought her own tour manager on tour with the rest of the girl on their last tour.

Continue reading: Cheryl Cole Lifts Lid On Rifts With Nadine Coyle