Girls Aloud's third album, Chemistry, was by far and away their most universally adored by both critics and fans. So why exactly did it - relatively - underperform compared to their previous releases?
One thing I have tried to curb a little bit coming into this year is the expansion of my vinyl collection. Some of this was borne out of necessity (I had to upgrade my storage trunks over Christmas, as my collection had outgrown the original ones I stored them in), but also to try and … Continue reading Girls Aloud’s “What Will The Neighbours Say?” at 20: revisiting a modern pop classic
With Popstars: The Rivals, the stakes were upped as two new bands went head-to-head for the Christmas number one, and for Girls Aloud, it was "Buy Girls, Bye Boys" with a redefining 00s chart banger that got them there...
This weekend's final of BBC One's ever entertaining pro celebrity ballroom contest Strictly Come Dancing will be topping off a series to remember. Ore Oduba and Joanne Clifton's spectacular Jive. Louise Redknapp and Kevin Clifton's seriously hot Argentine Tango. And Ed Balls doing a Salsa to Gangnam Style. I'll say no more. But it's also … Continue reading Strictly the Best: My Top 5 Routines as head judge Len Goodman bows out on top
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