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Nadine Coyle has received over €330,000 from the wind-up of the firm behind one of the most successful pop groups in history, Girls Aloud.

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Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding has admitted her “biological clock is ticking” after two of her former bandmates gave birth.

Former Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding and 'Dynasty' actress Emma Samms are among the stars who have signed up to take part in new BBC celebrity gymnastics show 'Tumble'.

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Nadine Coyle is expecting a baby girl.

'Strictly Come Dancing' finalist Abbey Clancy has signed a £250,000 lingerie modelling deal.

The Girls Aloud Nadine Coyle singer is hoping to rival her former bandmate Kimberley Walsh by penning a revealing exposé about what really went on during the girl band's 10 years in the spotlight.

Sarah Harding has signed up to join ‘The Voice of Ireland’.

Sarah Harding finds Nadine Coyle's pregnancy "weird".

Sarah Harding thinks Kimberley Walsh will be the first member of Girls Aloud to get married.

The world is wearing gold, except Denise Van Outen.

Kimberley Walsh is ready for a baby.

Cheryl Cole has congratulated Nadine Coyle on her pregnancy.

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Sarah Harding has landed a role on 'Britain's Got More Talent'.

Sarah Harding wants to be an 'X Factor' judge.

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Cheryl Cole feels "empowered" to be turning thirty

Sarah Harding has been arrested for using her phone while driving and not stopping for police.

Sarah Harding says "at no point" did Nadine Coyle try to stop Girls Aloud breaking up.

Nadine Coyle "couldn't stop" the Girls Aloud split.

Pop band Girls Aloud have seemingly announced they are splitting up following the last night of their 10-year celebration tour.

Simon Cowell has been named the richest reality TV star.

Girls Aloud's Kimberley Walsh admits Sarah Harding spends the most time preening herself.

Girls Aloud will reportedly split after their latest tour.

Girls Aloud have given Amelia Lily career advice.

Nadine Coyle’s relationship with Waz Ashayer is getting serious.

Black Eyed Peas producer will.i.am wants to work with Girls Aloud.

Girls Aloud needed lyric sheets for their performance at last night's Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball.

Cheryl Cole wants a puppy for Christmas.

Sarah Harding has a crush on Rihanna.

Sarah Harding fears she has skin cancer.

Girls Aloud have confirmed their comeback four years after the chart-topping girl-band released their last album.

Cheryl Cole looks set to make a cameo appearance in 'The Hangover 3'.

Kimberley Walsh claims Cheryl Cole bullied her into taking part in this year's 'Strictly Come Dancing'.

Girls Aloud have been inspired by the Spice Girls’ performance at the Olympics closing ceremony and are planning “something special” to mark their 10th anniversary.