Lucky 7: Another Award
For The S Clubbers
The S Club gang have bagged Single Of The Year for "Don't Stop Movin" in The Sun's Bizarre Awards.
The band's Bradley McIntosh said: "To win the Record Of The Year vote and now Single Of The Year from The Sun for the track is such a brilliant end to the year. It's a wicked record and we love it, so thanks for voting - good choice! Thanks so much for your support this year."
Credit: The Sun
Posted: 29th December 2001
Paul's the Last Mohican
S Club 7 star Paul Cattermole has had a mohican haircut - seven months after everyone else (including David Beckham).
Paul, who is trying to change his squeaky-clean image, told The Sun: "It just seemed the right time!"
Credit: The Sun
Posted: 22nd December 2001
S Club Couldn't
Stop Laughing
S Club 7 had to keep re-shooting their new video because they couldn't stop laughing.
The video goes with their single You which will be out on 11th February.
In the vid, which has a Fifties feel, man magnet Rachel loses all her blokes to rivals Jo, Hannah and Tina.
Rachel said: "We had to do so many takes because we were all laughing so much. The story was supposed to be sad but we just kept cracking up."
Posted: 22nd December 2001
S Club 7 Star is a Poet
Bradley McIntosh relieves the boredom of travelling by writing poetry. The singer also likes to write poems when he is feeling angry. He says he may publish some of his poems in the future.
Bradley told Smash Hits magazine: "It's something I do quite often to relieve the huge boredom of the travelling we do. I write whatever I feel at the time. They're just words really. If I'm angry, I like to write it down. And once I read it to someone else, I feel better."
Bradley says fans may one day get to read some of his poems. He said: "Maybe I will publish them one day. They're not all emotional - some of them are about my goals for the future and the way I see life."
Credit: Ananova
Posted: 19th December 2001
Rachel Voted
Most Fanciable Female
S Club 7 babe Rachel Stevens has once again been voted one of pop's sexiest women. Earlier this year the stunning singer was voted Britain's Sexiest Woman in a poll by British lad mag FHM.
And she scored again; picking up the gong for Most Fanciable Female at yesterday's Smash Hits Poll Winners' Party in London.
It caps an amazing week for Rachel and her S Club pals; on Saturday night (8th December) they won Britain's coveted Record Of The Year award for their smash hit Don't Stop Movin'.
Credit: Ananova
Posted: 11th December 2001
S Club 7 Take
Record Of The Year Title
S Club 7 have picked up the Record of the Year 2001 award. The group came from behind to fend off Blue to take the crown. Their single, Don't Stop Movin' gives yet more success for Bradley, Jon, Paul, Hannah, Rachel, Jo and Tina.
In a Eurovision-style voting system, the shortlisted bands had to wait for votes to be announced from 14 television regions and the internet in the annual competition sponsored by Britannia Music. S Club were among 10 bands shortlisted. As well as beating Blue, and their single All Rise, in to second place, they also saw off favourite Kylie Minogue, whose Can't Get You Out Of My Head could only get her into third spot.
The live event was staged at the London Television Centre, hosted by Ant and Dec. A spokeswoman for the event organisers said: "It has been a great night and all the audience and bands have really enjoyed themselves."
Credit: Ananova
Posted: 9th December 2001
S Club: This Love's For Real
S Club 7 have slammed suggestions that the relationship between bandmates Paul Cattermole and Hannah Spearritt is a publicity stunt.
The group say it was a complete coincidence that the pair's announcement of their love was made just as they launched a publicity campaign for a new single and album.
Paul says, "Basically, we've known each other for a long, long time and we just got closer and closer being in a band and working together. We're very very happy. She's lovely!"
Hannah adds, "We got together about six months ago, I think, and we have just fallen in love. It's not fake, but I suppose it might seem like that. It was time, to be honest really, because it had been going on for a while and we didn't want to - and couldn't - hide it for much longer."
Posted: 5th December 2001
Record of the Year Finalists
We knew they'd do it! Yep, S Club 7 are among the ten finalists for this year's Record Of The Year! "Don't Stop Movin'" will be up against hits from the likes of Blue, Atomic Kitten, DJ Pied Piper, Kylie Minogue, Wheatus, Destiny's Child, Hear'Say, Wyclef Jean and Shaggy, but once again you'll be able to make a difference and vote for the 7!
The place: Your TV screen, ITV1; The time: 6-7.10pm on Saturday, 8th December. The voting results and winners presentation: 9.25 - 10.15pm.
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Posted: 5th December 2001
Still Number One?
Previously unknown R&B artist Daniel Bedingfield is set to knock S Club 7 off top spot on this week's UK singles chart, according to today's midweek charts.
However, a spokesman for HMV told that though Bedingfield has started very strongly, he may lack the mainstream appeal to keep S Club 7 from having a two-week run at the top.
PPK are currently at Number Three with their dance track 'Resurrection', while Hear'say's promotional overdrive seems to have stalled, leaving their new effort, 'Everybody', at fourth.
S Club 7 are also on course to enter the UK albums chart with their new 'Sunshine', but only at Number 3 with Robbie Williams at number one, followed by Blue at two.
Posted: 27th November 2001
S Club 7 Prepare
To Unveil Junior Band
S Club 7 are set to launch their young protégés in February. The band say they are amazed at how talented S Club Junior are. The nine aspiring young singers won auditions to appear with the group on tour.
Bradley told Radio 1: "We saw like thousands and thousands of kids and we've found nine kids to be there for us on our tour. You're going to see a bit of them, they're good." Tina adds: "The youngest is 10 and the oldest about 14. I must admit we auditioned a load of kids and you'd be blown away by the voices of some of them."
Posted: 27th November 2001
Going Straight to Number One
S Club 7 have gone straight to the top of the UK singles chart with their new charity single 'Have You Ever'. As predicted, the single, which is raising money for the Children In Need appeal knocked last week's number one Blue's 'If You Come Back' down to number two followed by Dannii Minogue on number three.
It's S Club 7's fourth number one single and their second number one in aid of Children In Need, the first being 'Never Had A Dream Come True' which went straight to the top of the charts in December last year.
'Have You Ever' is the second single from S Club 7's new album 'Sunshine' which is to be released in the UK tomorrow (the 26th November). The next single from the album is going to be 'You' followed by a 2 in 1 single with both 'Sunshine' and 'It's Alright' on it.
Posted: 25th November 2001
S Club 7 Looking Good for Another Number 1 Single
S Club 7 are on course to knock Blue off the top of the UK singles chart with their new Children In Need single, Have You Ever? Early sales figures put the boy band's single If You Come Back in second position. Dannii Minogue and Riva look set to debut at number three with Who Do You Love Now?
Credit: Ananova
Posted: 20th November 2001
Rachel Still Not Engaged
Rachel has denied she is secretly engaged. The singer has bought her own flat close to the home of her boyfriend Jeremy Edwards. But she says reports that the Holby City star has proposed to her are premature. "It's not true," she told the Daily Express Saturday magazine. "We are just really happy. I hope it will happen. I'm sure it will."
Posted: 18th November 2001
Jon Wants To Be A DC
If you could swap bodies with any member of the opposite sex for just one day, who would you choose? That's the question Jo S Club put to fellow Clubber Jon! And the fella's answer? "Oh, it would definitely have to be Beyoncé from Destiny's Child!" replied the lush lad. Erm, why, exactly? "Well," Jon continued, "she's got enough money to pay the bills, hasn't she? So, while I was her, I'd get her credit card, pay all my bills and then go back to being me the next day! Fabulous!" Jon S Club in one of Beyoncé's sparkly outfits? Now that we would like to see!
Credit: Popworld
Posted: 18th November 2001
BBC Children In Need 2001
Set your vids and bag your spot on the sofa 'cause Friday (16th November) sees this year's BBC Children In Need extravaganza! There'll be all the usual moneymaking high jinks on offer as well as tons of celebs giving up their time to help out. And that includes S Club 7, of course!
The guys will be performing their totally gorgeous new single, "Have You Ever" and you'll also get to see footage of some of you lot singing on the chorus! Plus the 7s will give us stormin' versions of two tracks from the new album too! Should be wicked!
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Posted: 14th November 2001
Let There Be Light
If you're gonna be anywhere near the London area next Monday, hotfoot it over to Oxford Street 'cause the 7s will be there too! The guys are thrilled that they've been asked to switch on this year's Christmas lights and you can be there to cheer them on. The action starts at 6pm outside John Lewis on 19th November and the rumour has it that the 7s will even be performing some tracks for the crowd. Don't miss it!
Posted: 14th November 2001
Feeling Blue
Bradley recently admitted to Popworld that he'd love to be the fifth member of Blue. After bonding with Lee, Dunc, Antony and Simon backstage during a showbiz singalong at the London Cadbury Popworld Party, our Bradley watched the Blue lads on stage.
As Bradley boogied along with Bryan Westlife, he said, "If Blue ever needed a fifth member, I'd be there!" When Blue were told that they had a famous fan, Antony replied, "Brad, man - come and join us!" And Lee added, "He's a geezer! That's cool - come on over and join in the fun!"
Credit: Popworld
Posted: 13th November 2001
Rachel 'Flattered'
to be a Sex Symbol
Rachel Stevens says she's doesn't know why she's so popular with men. She says she is extremely flattered to be seen as a sex symbol. She told that it's important not to try too hard to make people like you.
Rachel was named the second sexiest woman in the world by FHM magazine earlier this year. "Obviously I never started out to be a sex symbol - I'm a singer" she says. "It's extremely flattering to be seen as a lovely person. I don't really know what all the hype is about. I think it's just me being me. "I get invited to lots of showbiz parties but I'm always working so I never have time to go to any."
Rachel adds that while her heart lies with singing, she's looking forward to filming the new S Club 7 movie next year. "We haven't seen any scripts yet but I'm very excited," she says. "We're not sure whether it's going to be filmed in Los Angeles or Vancouver but it's definitely starting in April. I enjoy acting but singing is where my heart lies."
She says she'd like to see herself settled down in 10 years' time. "I'd like to be married with children," she says. "But after S Club 7 I'd like to still be involved with singing in some way. I wouldn't want to star in the West End though. That's not really for me."
Credit: Ananova
Posted: 9th November 2001
New S Club 7 Album
Aimed at Older Audience
S Club 7 say their new album Sunshine is aimed at an older audience. The album has a mix of ballads and pop tunes. But it is the first album each band member has sung on individually.
Bradley has also written two of the tracks called Right Guy and I Will Find You from his purpose-built studio. Bandmate Paul, who co-wrote Summertime Feeling, says he and Bradley have been writing songs since they were young but don't always get recognised. "I've been writing songs since I was 15," Paul says. "I've recently done a couple of B-sides as well. But we're still a manufactured band. We don't pretend to be anything else."
Sunshine is released on 24th November. It will be preceded by new single Have You Ever, which is out on 19th November.
Credit: Ananova
Posted: 8th November 2001
S Club 7 Say
New Song Makes Them Sad
S Club 7 say performing their new charity single Have You Ever makes them feel sad, they are hoping the track will help raise a record amount of money. The record is released in aid of the BBC's Children In Need on November 19. Last year S Club 7 raised £200,000 for the charity with their single Never Had A Dream Come True.
They say Have You Ever is different from their previous singles because it doesn't have a happy ending. Band member Jon said: "It's a very sad song really, to listen to as well as perform. It's aimed at anyone who has lost someone, especially young children who have lost a parent. The message is definitely awareness. It fits in well with Children In Need. We're glad that we were asked to take part in the charity again and this time we hope to raise even more money."
Credit: Ananova
Posted: 7th November 2001
Paul and Hannah's
Romance 'Going Well'
Paul Cattermole says his relationship with band mate Hannah Spearritt is "going very well." He says he sees Hannah most evenings outside work.
The pair revealed in October they had been secretly dating for six months. Paul said: "We decided to tell everyone because it was going to get out sooner or later and we wanted to be along the official lines.
"Obviously we see each other all the time at work, but we see each other most evenings as well. "We've no future plans at the moment. We're just happy with the way things are."
Credit: Ananova
Posted: 7th November 2001
S Club Planning Next Tour
S Club 7 are already planning their forthcoming UK tour Carnival 2002, which begins in January. Paul says the stage show will have more of a theme than last year's theatrical storyline. "It'll be very different because we'll be performing lots of new material," he says. "We'll probably still be performing Reach For The Stars though because it's such a laugh. We love running around the stage and jumping about to it."
Posted: 7th November 2001
The Magnificent 7
For 40 of you v. talented S Clubbers, this weekend was the moment of truth. 'Cause that's when S Club 7 themselves judged the final of S Club Juniors!
And boy, did it take a long time! Paul told us why, "To be honest, we knew the standard would be high, but not THAT high! We got the list down to the final 14 but after that, it was a real punch-up over who'd win!"
But choose they did and seven lucky so-and-so's will get the chance to pull their moves on stage with the 7s next year. Bradley had a message to everyone else who came along, "I want to say a massive thanks to all of you out there. I wish we could have you all on stage with us - you were wicked!"
Credit: Sclub.com
Posted: 6th November 2001
S Club
Party On
In Minehead
The Woolworths Smash Hits Tour 2001 will be kicking off in spectacular style at Butlin's Minehead. A tempting fun-packed weekend is on offer and S Club 7 have found it impossible to resist and they've accepted an invitation to join. allSTARS, Jamie Benson, Liberty, Phats & Small, Pied Piper, Warren Stacey, Tymes 4, Ian Van Dahl, Reel and Damage had already agreed to join for the opening date.
The show - where you can see all the acts live - takes place in the special indoor arena on Saturday November 24. The incredible thing is you won't have to pay to get in. The show is included as part of the entertainment on a special weekend break from Friday November 23 - Monday November 26. Prices start at £62 per person.
Credit: Claire & SmashHits.net
Posted: 5th November 2001
S Club Head Radio Station Fundraising Concert
S Club 7 have joined the line-up of Capital Radio's Christmas Live concert. The event takes place at London's Earls Court on 10th December and will also feature Blue, The Corrs, Westlife and Wyclef Jean.
Each band will perform a 30-minute set, and all proceeds from the event will go to the radio station's Share A Capital Christmas appeal. Tickets for the show go on sale on today.
Credit: Ananova
Posted: 1st November 2001
Rachel & Jon's Snog
It was a couple of weeks ago that Hannah and Paul publicly expressed their love for each other and now Popworld can reveal that Jon and Rachel have been 'intimate' too!
When we asked Jon and Rachel if they'd snog any other member's of the group, Rachel confessed, "Yeah, I've snogged Jon before. He's a really good kisser!"
Jon was happy to confirm he'd smoothed his bandmate - but he turned a bright shade of pink when Rachel added, "He even does this funny thing with his tongue!" What would Rachel's boyfriend say?
Credit: Kathryn & Popworld
Posted: 30th October 2001
S Club 7 Kids' Fury
Hundreds of children were heartbroken yesterday when they were turned away from auditions to perform with chart idols S Club 7.
The wannabe pop stars, some as young as eight, were told to go home as there was no time to see them perform their song and dance routines. More than 10,000 youngsters had converged on Wembley Conference Centre in North West London.
Auditions were for a "Junior S Club 7" band to support the stars on three tour dates next February. But there were angry scenes as organisers shut the doors at 11am, saying they already had more than enough candidates.
Emma Coffill, 14, from Aylesbury, Bucks, said: "I ran all the way from the station but when I got here I was told they were taking no more entries." A Centre spokesman said: "We apologise for the inconvenience. The response was phenomenal."
Credit: The Sun
Posted: 29th October 2001
Sunshine Tracks
Thanks to BTopenworld we can now present you with the complete track listing from S Club 7's upcoming album Sunshine. Goto the Albums section to listen to previews!
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01 - Don't Stop Movin' 02 - Show Me Your Colours 03 - You 04 - Have You Ever 05 - Goodtimes 06 - Boy Like You 07 - Sunshine 08 - Dance, Dance, Dance |
09 - It's Alright 10 - Stronger 11 - Right Guy 12 - Summertime Feeling 13 - I Will Find You 14 - Never had A Dream Come True 15 - Don't Stop Movin' (Jewels & Stone) |
Posted: 26th October 2001
S Club 7 to Star
in Hollywood Movie
S Club 7 are to star in their own Hollywood movie, according to reports. The band have just signed a deal with film-makers Columbia Tristar.
Filming is due to start next April, but singer Tina Barrett says she has no idea what the film will be about. She told the Daily Record: "It's going to be really exciting for us. We haven't seen the scripts yet. But it won't be like Hannibal Lecter or anything like that. It'll be a progression from our TV series, but hopefully it'll be a bit different, too."
Credit: Ananova
Posted: 23rd October 2001
S Club 7 Confirmed
for ChildLine Concert
S Club 7, Westlife, and Sophie Ellis Bextor have all been confirmed for next year's Childline charity concert at Dublin's Point Theatre on Sunday the 27ht January.
Over the past four years, the annual Childline concerts have raised over half a million pounds for the Children's charity. Network 2 will televise the event supported by Ballymore Properties live across Ireland with almost three full hours of live coverage.
Tickets for Childline 2002 are £27.50 and went on sale this Monday from HMV and Ticketmaster outlets nationwide. For telephone bookings, call the 24 hour Ticketmaster credit card line on 1890 925 100.
Posted: 23rd October 2001
Stars Join Musical Extravaganza for Charity
Steps, Atomic Kitten, A1 and S Club 7 have performed in a family charity show at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium yesterday. They were raising funds for Red Hot Aids Charitable Trust and Children in Need.
Jo and Jon, who were first on stage at the musical theatre event, Showtime at the Stadium, performed Bring Him Home from Les Miserables and did it very well.
The show was supported by an orchestra, choir and dancing troops. Midge Ure organised the event, designed to bring London's West End and Broadway to Cardiff.
Posted: 21st October 2001
S Club Stars Reveal
Secret Romance
S Club 7 stars Paul and Hannah have revealed they have secretly been dating. The couple have been seeing each other for the past six months. They have decided to go public with their relationship before there was speculation about their private lives.
Paul Cattermole and Hannah Spearritt met on a stage production seven years ago, way before the band was assembled. Coincidentally the couple will be seen sharing a kiss on Thursday's edition of their TV drama Hollywood 7. Paul said: "We wanted to see how things went so we've kept it relatively quiet until now. Things are going well so there's no need to keep it a secret any more."
The pair first became friends while they were working together on a National Youth Music Theatre production of Pendragon. They were brought together again when the band was assembled in 1997. Hannah said: "We've known each other for seven years and have got a lot closer since we've been in the band, so we're very happy."
The band said in a statement: "Paul and Hannah are so happy together. We're really pleased it's going so well for them. It's just like two of your really good mates getting together -it's made us all even closer."
Credit: Ananova
Posted: 19th October 2001
S Club Turn On The Lights
S Club 7 are set to switch on the Oxford Street Christmas lights in London this year! Bradley 'n' co will be flicking the switch from a stage outside John Lewis department store (on Oxford Street) at 6pm on 19th November - the same day as they release their great new single 'Have You Ever'. During the ceremony the group will play tracks from their third album Sunshine.
Credit: Popworld
Posted: 19th October 2001
Radio Oxford Joins S Club 7
BBC Radio Oxford staff helped in an attempt to get pop group S Club 7 into the record books. Presenters were joined by members of the public in the Radio Oxford reception on Banbury Road last Monday, to record backing vocals for the band's new single "Have you Ever".
S Club 7 are recording the song in aid of Children In Need and are aiming to get into the Guinness Book of Records by including the highest number of backing singers on a single.
The piece was broadcast on air and and a recording is being sent to the group's recording studios. Local BBC radio stations from all over the country also sent in dry recordings of singers which will then be mixed onto the final single.
Everyone who participated will get their name on the "virtual sleeve" of the single and in a national paper.
Credit: BBC Radio Oxford
Posted: 18th October 2001
S Club 7 in
Litter Campaign
S Club 7 are to back a new campaign against dropping litter together with Hear'Say, and Atomic Kitten. The pop idols will appear on posters as part of the Keep Britain Tidy campaign. The posters will be sent to cinemas and secondary schools around the UK.
S Club 7's poster has the slogan: "Don't Stop Movin' have a tidy, tidy street". Atomic Kitten say: "Stop dropping litter Right Now!" while Hear'Say's message is: "Hear what we'say - bin it!"
The Government-backed campaign hopes the message from celebrities will encourage kids to stop dropping their rubbish anywhere they like.
Posted: 13th October 2001
Have You Ever!
Now it's finally here! BT's Openworld has released a sneak preview of the 'Have You Ever' video. To view it, just click the appropriate connection speed below.
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In my opinion it's a great and really beautiful video and song, and it's definitely gonna be another No 1 for the S Clubbers.
Posted: 5th October 2001
Good Work, Guys!
A massive thanks to everyone whose school sent in tapes to appear on the finished version of "Have You Ever". Tina filled us in on where the single is at right now: "We can't believe how many tapes have been sent in - they're still wading through them down at the studio! It's too early to say whether we'll break the world record yet or not, but anyway, the most important thing is getting involved and raising money. You guys have all proved yet again that S Clubbers are the best fans out there!" Work's already started on putting the single together and as long as there's no problem with your recording, you'll all find yourselves on S Club 7's next hit! Nice one!
Credit: Sclub.com
Posted: 4th October 2001
S Club 7 Juniors
Are you a massive S Club 7 fan? Do you think you can you sing and dance as well as they do? Do you fancy taking part in the most amazing pop search this year and performing with them at Wembley? If you've answered YES to all of the above, then you've got a fantastic opportunity to do just that...
19 Management, the people behind S Club 7 are looking for seven talented performers to support S Club 7 at their Wembley concert in February 2002. They don't necessarily want look-a-likes, or even four girls and three boys, but they do want people who can sing and dance at the same time and are aged between 8-14. Please note, you will not be offered a music career or record deal, S Club 7 Juniors is just for fun!
Don't forget to watch Hollywood 7 on BBC2 at 9.05am this Sunday 30th September. And stick around after the show when Michael and Angellica will be meeting S Club 7 and telling you about the search.
(More info on BBC.co.uk)
Posted: 29th September 2001
S Club 7
To Lift Spirits
British pop stars S Club 7 are being recruited to lift the spirits of the American public, following the September 11 devastating terrorist attacks on the nation.
S Club 7 are part of a host of stars being lined up to feature in a series of public service announcements on American TV station FOX Family, to show their support to the troubled nation, following attacks on New York's World Trade Center and Washington DC's Pentagon.
Fox Family, who broadcasts S Club 7's show in America, is also considering recruiting the stars of its other children-oriented programmes to promote unity and urge citizens to help as best they can as they prepare for imminent battle.
A spokesperson at the station says, "S Club 7, along with a few other stars are being looked at to appear in some public service announcements. I haven't personally heard how they feel about the situation, but I'd imagine that they must be very devastated. They've just finished recording their new series here in California, but we'd really like them to take part in this -- so many of our young viewers really look up to them."
Posted: 29th September 2001
Sing with S Club 7
S Club 7 are making a record-breaking attempt to get the greatest number of people singing on a hit single, and you can be a part of it.
S Club 7 have invited schools across the UK to make their own recordings of their new song, Have you Ever, and send them in to be mixed onto the new single. In that way everyone can be chart-toppers!
Your teacher has received a BBC Children In Need pack and they've got all the info on how to participate. And remember, you've only got until 1st October to get your teacher to send in your school recordings so get on the case!
Have You Ever will be released in the UK on 19th November. When the record is sold it will be helping to raise money for BBC Children in Need!
Posted: 19th September 2001
Frock Horror
Every new S Club series has a few surprises up its sleeve, but it sounds like we're in for a real giggle when Hollywood 7 hits our screens. Jon told us why: "One of the writers messed it up for me big time because they wrote that I had to be in drag for one of the episodes! They pulled out this ball-gown thing so I looked as though I was going to the Oscars! I had a blue sparkly dress on with long black gloves and a black wig - I looked absolutely hideous but it gave the crew a right laugh!" We can't wait to see that, Jon!
Credit: Sclub.com
Posted: 18th September 2001
S Club 7 In The Netherlands
On Saturday the 6th of October
S Club 7 is going to perform at the sixth Pepsi Pop! The event will be held in the Rotterdam Ahoy, and will besides S Club 7 feature several other artists including Atomic Kitten. The cheapest tickets will cost 55 guilders and can be bought where you usually buy your tickets in the Netherlands.
Credit: Sclub.nl
Posted: 14th September 2001
Safe and Sound
Many fans have been worrying about how the band are doing in LA after the recent attacks in America. You can all breathe a big sigh of relief - the good news is that the 7s are absolutely fine and are nowhere near any of the danger spots. There's no need to be worried so y'all can relax!
Credit: Sclub.com
Posted: 12th September 2001
Jo Go!?
Jo has spoken exclusively to Popworld about the rumours that she is leaving the group to spend more time with her boyfriend Lee. Popworld caught up with S Club 7 in LA, where they are currently filming their new TV series, and asked Jo about the whispers.
"They're not true, definitely not," the lass said. "I didn't say anything like that. And the thing that made me laugh was, I haven't actually done an interview since I've been out here. This is probably the first one! It's not true, I'm not leaving the group!"
Credit: Claire & Popworld
Posted: 12th September 2001
S Club Party Live 2001
The long awaited release of S Club Party Live 2001 is near. The recordings from the concert in Manchester will be released both on video and DVD. The release date is set to the 12th of November, but you can already pre-order your copy now.
Click here to order the video or click here to order the DVD. And don't worry they do deliver internationally.
Posted: 10th September 2001
Rach On Film
We managed to catch up with Rachel to find out what she's enjoying most about shooting the new shows. "It's really cool because we've worked with all the crew before and we all get on really well and have a laugh. It means that filming's really good fun and funny bits happen."
Rach also let us in on her fave bit of each S Club episode, "My very favourite thing is performing the music. Acting's great but when we do performances in the show, I love it 'cause I love the music and the singing so much. Performing is really cool and I hope it shows that we're enjoying it."
Credit: Sclub.com
Posted: 10th September 2001
Hollywood 7
The first episode of Hollywood 7 will air first in the US on 15th September on Fox Family at 11:00am e/p, then in the UK on 27th September on BBC One at 4:35pm!
In this episode called 'The Manager' the band goes to Hollywood to pursue fame and fortune. This time, they're giving themselves 24 hours to find a manager, and if they don't, it's back to London and the end of S Club 7!
Credit: Sclub.com
Posted: 10th September 2001
New Song
The name of another song, which will be on the upcoming album, has now been revealed. The song will be called 'Show Me Your Colours' and will be performed in the desert in one of the Hollywood 7 episodes.
Credit: Jon Kingdom
Posted: 7th September 2001
Jo vs. Hannah!
Remember where you heard it first but here's a real storyline exclusive. In one episode of the new series Jo and Hannah, who are normally best mates, end up falling out! And here's a bit of advice - never get on the wrong side of these two 'cause in the show they set up loads of horrible tricks for each other:
Jo drops a huge tarantula in Hannah's bed while in return Hannah puts a massive centipede in Jo's. And yes, they had to film with real insects. And yes, they did have to pick them up! Gross!
Credit: Sclub.com
Posted: 3rd September 2001
S Club 7's New Album
S Club 7 are to release their next album across the globe - on the same day. Up till now, the band have only released songs in countries where their TV series is shown. The as yet unnamed album will hit the shops in November.
It has now been confirmed that the next single is going to be 'Have you ever' and not 'You'. It will be released in November too, and it's going to be in this year's 'Children in Need'.
Posted: 2nd September 2001
Jeremy Edwards
Not Engaged to Rachel
Jeremy Edwards has denied reports he is engaged to girlfriend Rachel Stevens.
The Holby City actor says his relationship with the S Club 7 singer is going well but they have not discussed marriage.
The couple have been apart for eight weeks while Rachel records the BBC series Hollywood 7 with the band in Los Angeles.
Jeremy told Teletext: "It has been difficult keeping up with each other and she's away for another four weeks, but we are always on the phone.
"It is also not true that we split up and got back together. We are really happy and we are missing each other."
Credit: Ananova
Posted: 1st September 2001
Rachel looks
jolly good
in Hollywood
Here's sultry S Club 7 star Rachel Stevens showing off her gorgeous figure in the scorching LA sunshine.
The snapper caught the sexy singer taking a break from filming the band's new telly series, Hollywood 7.
Rachel and her pals are not due back in Britain until the end of next month. And it won't be a moment too soon for her fans because the beauty has just been voted Britain's most desirable pop star.
She beat singers Shaznay Lewis and Louise Redknapp to top the poll in lads' mag Loaded.
Credit: The Sun
Posted: 30th August 2001
More Pet News
The S Clubbers have gone pet crazy. First Hannah got her own mouse, Raymond, and now the 7s have got themselves a dog. Or at least they have in their new TV series. According to the storyline, they are going to adopt a little stray and call him BB but in real life he is known as Red. He is supposed to be a 'professional actor' and does tons of tricks behind the scenes but none when the cameras start rolling.
Posted: 28th August 2001
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow?
Uh-oh! Here's a word of warning to any of you thinking of treating your hair to a dose of dye! Last weekend the 7s threw a bit of a party and Hannah decided to dye her hair red with a colour that was supposed to wash out. Except it didn't and she was left with red hair!
Poor Hannah was left to spend a good few hours in the hairdressers so that her locks were back to usual for Monday's shoot! Still, it sounds like it was worth it - the party was so loud that the speakers came off the wall.
Credit: Sclub.com
Posted: 24th August 2001
Mousie Becomes Raymond
The mouse Hannah got in a pet shop recently has got a new name. She thought the name Mousie was too dull and decided to call him Raymond instead.
Raymond is very lively too. He always eats the leftovers from Hannah's plate and once he managed to escape. Hannah had to search the entire room before she was able to catch him and get him safe back in his house.
Credit: Sclub.nl
Posted: 21st August 2001
Back To Nature
It can be pretty tough being so far away from home for a long time, but we asked Jo what her fave part of staying in LA has been so far and she didn't have to think for a minute!
"The other day we were filming on Zuma Beach, which is really beautiful anyway, but then we spotted something moving in the sea," said Jo. "We realised that it was a bunch of dolphins bobbing around just off the shore! Everyone was dead chuffed to get a chance to see them, especially in the wild. So cool!"
Credit: Sclub.com
Posted: 17th August 2001
Jo 2 Go?!
Jo has threatened to leave the group, say press reports, because she's fed up of not seeing enough of her fella Lee!
Popworld spoke to S Club 7's management team to get the truth and a spokey assured us that the rumour is a load of rubbish and Jo has no plans to quit!
Credit: Popworld
Posted: 15th August 2001
S Club 7 Sign
Major Publishing Deal
The Penguin Group have made an exciting publishing deal with 19 Management for the UK's number-one band S Club 7.
The new partnership will kick off with the book 'S Club 7: 7 Heaven', which will be published by Puffin this October with further publishing to follow next year together with a Funfax from Dorling Kindersley to be published in January 2002.
The book will tie in with an array of activities including transmission of their new series Hollywood 7.
The forty-eight-page full colour book is fully endorsed by the band and 19 Management. It will give fans a unique insight into the real world of the S Clubbers - filming, touring, recording and just hanging out with each other. There's backstage access to the massive S Club Party Tour and exclusive interviews and photographs from each member's personal album tell all about their formative years and what has made them what they are today.
Clare Hulton, Publishing Director Popular Culture commented: "We're absolutely delighted to be S Club 7's publishers. They're a real pop phenomenon and the great thing about the band is that they have such a wide and varied appeal."
Credit: Puffin.co.uk
Posted: 3rd August 2001
Hannah's New Roomie
We caught up with a v. excited Hannah yesterday, and here's what she was all revved up about: "I'm now the proud owner of my very own mouse. We were filming in a pet shop the other day and the store keeper gave me a gorgeous little mouse before we left. He's even got his own little house."
Hannah's new chum is called Mousie and she's already teaching him tricks. "He's already learnt to climb upstairs in his house - although I have to leave strawberry chips to tempt him."
And don't worry, Mousie will be well looked after when the 7s leave LA - the pet shop have agreed to take him back again. Hooray!
Credit: Sclub.com
Posted: 31st July 2001
S Club 7 in Hollywood
The new S Club 7 TV series is going to be called 'Hollywood 7', and the first episode has already been finished.
Each episode takes four days to polish off; with about half the time spent filming in the guys' apartment and the other half on location. This series' locations are going to be even more awesome than ever!
Hannah said: "We're having a really fantastic time filming the new series, we think it's going to be the best yet - really funny. "It's great coming back to LA - we've already sneaked in some sunbathing and a spot of shopping when we've not been filming. It's a great life!"
Barry Williams, who played Greg Brady on the Brady Bunch TV series, will be playing the band's manager. He is currently contracted for 9 episodes.
S Club 7 In Hollywood will air on 15th September in both the UK and the US.
Posted: 31st July 2001
S Club 7 Go Wild At KFC
Good news for all British fans: Buy any meal at KFC and get the S Club 7 Go Wild video for only £2.99. The 30-minute video contains clips from the TV series including some exclusive footage.
Posted: 23rd July 2001
Have You Ever & Sunshine
S Club 7's next single will be 'Have You Ever', featuring Jo on lead vocals. It will be out 12th November and is hoped to be the Christmas number one.
Two weeks later, on 26th November, the new (third) album will be released. It will be entitled 'Sunshine' and not 'S' as we first thought.
Posted: 18th July 2001
S Club 7 Stalker Terror
Record company bosses have ordered security to be stepped up around the band after a stalker mimed shooting the young stars with an imaginary gun.
The stalker made his threatening gestures when he attended a record signing in Germany. The next day he turned up at Cologne airport and again made as if to shoot the band members as they checked in for their flight. Then the stalker boarded the same aeroplane bound for Heathrow.
A band insider said: "The band were already pretty shaken up by the time they got on the flight. As they took their seats, they were horrified to see the same man come down the aisle and take a seat alongside them. He sniggered and again started pretending to have a gun in his hands, pointing his fingers at them, pretending to shoot them. It was very scary for the group and they decided to get off the plane and catch a later flight."
The security is now being increased around the band as nobody knows what the man is capable of doing or who he is.
Posted: 18th July 2001
Rachel In Snog Club 7
Rachel sets tongues wagging as she enjoys a passionate clinch in a park with actor boyfriend Jeremy Edwards. Rachel, 23, got steamy with bare-chested Holby City star Jeremy, 30, as she sat between his legs on the grass.
An onlooker said: "They didn't have a picnic, but if they had it would have been a tongue sandwich! They were all over each other and obviously very much in love. It was pretty hot in the park before they arrived. But once they got there things got even hotter. He is a lucky man."
Rachel has been dating Jeremy for seven months, but she has admitted they find it hard to make time for each other because of their busy schedules. She said: "I'd love it to go further. Things are great. But sometimes it is hard because I'm away a lot.
The singer was last month voted Britain's hottest babe, ahead of curvy telly star Kelly Brook. But Rachel is not confident about her looks. She said: "I'm flattered by the attention but I have the same hang-ups as other girls. I'd like to tone up my figure."
Posted: 28th June 2001
S Club 7 Clobbered on Pay
S Club 7 generated £50million last year - but were paid just £90,000 each. That's only one eightieth of the group's turnover. And it means the hard-working youngsters were way behind other chart-toppers. Robbie Williams makes £7million a year, the members of Westlife and the Corrs each get £1.5million, and even Hear'Say, who have released just one single and one album, have already pulled in more than £200,000 each.
When they tied up with BT all they got was a free mobile phone each with 30 minutes of talk time a month. And when they fly they go economy class.
A music industry insider said: "Considering the amount S Club 7 make, their salaries are scandalous. But they know they have been given the chance of a lifetime - and if they weren't in S Club 7 they would probably be working in McDonald's."
Rachel said: "Sometimes I cry because I am so exhausted." Paul said: "We're working an average 18-hour day. When we split up I'm going to take a lot of time off and rest my body."
Financial adviser Mark Dear said: "I can't believe they get so little. They are one of the most successful bands around."
S Club 7's manager Simon Fuller is said to be worth more than £30m.
Posted: 16th June 2001
S Club 7 Plan New TV Series & Movie
S Club 7 are planning to shoot a new series of LA 7 this summer. The band are also considering making a final series in London next year. Work could also start next year on the band's movie debut.
S Club 7's Bradley McIntosh told TV Hits magazine: "We've got the third series of LA 7 to film in July and then a lot of promotional work for the next album and then the next tour.
"We were going to do a film when the tour finishes, but I think we've got a bigger budget now so we'll do it next year." Jo O'Meara added: "It's going to be more of a proper big movie now - before it was just going to be a spoof."
S Club 7 are planning to release a New Single in September.
Credit: Ananova
Posted: 13th June 2001
S Club 7 To Meet
Bone Marrow Appeal Girl
S Club 7 want to meet a seriously ill fan who says she was treated badly at one of their concerts.
Eight-year-old Alice Maddocks went backstage before the show in Sheffield. She suffers from a rare form of aplastic anaemia. But her parents Carol and Dean complained they were not allowed to talk to the band about helping their daughter's appeal for a bone marrow transplant. "Their aides were horrid. When Alice wanted to show the band her appeal poster, they refused to allow it," Carol told The Sun.
An S Club 7 spokesman said the band would send autographs to Alice and wanted to arrange a meeting.
Posted: 11th June 2001
S Club Party 2001 On DVD
An S Club Party 2001 DVD will be send out later this year. It's going to contain recordings from the concert in Manchester, and will be released around Christmas.
Don't Stop Movin' has slipped a couple of places in the chart during the last couple of weeks, and it is now number 7 in the UK Top 40 singles chart. It's currently the longest running S Club song in the Top 10 after 7 weeks.
Posted: 10th June 2001
7 Heaven For Kids
S Club 7 put on a pop party for their Wembley debut - mixing the glitz of a West End show with the atmosphere of a kids' disco. The place was over-run by thousands of seven-year-olds who came with their parents who joined in the fun.
Poor Bradley McIntosh was suffering from a throat infection but still took his share of the vocals as the band proved once and for all that they really can sing.
Credit: The Sun
Posted: 31st May 2001
Bradley Plans
Songwriting Career
Bradley McIntosh is planning a secondary career as a songwriter. He claims he has already written plenty of songs which are good enough to become hits for other artists.
He has previously written a number of songs for S Club 7, including Right Guy which features on the b-side to their number one single Don't Stop Moving. Bradley recently built a recording studio at his parents' home.
He told Smash Hits magazine: "I've got a foot in the door of the pop world, I can start planning for the future".
"Even if I don't go solo, I'll be writing. I've been doing this since I was young and, while I've still got ideas in my head, I want to do something with them. They won't be in there forever."
Credit: Ananova
Posted: 30th May 2001
Jo Has 'Psychic Powers'
Jo O'Meara thinks she has psychic powers. She says she can predict when bad things are going to happen. She also has recurring dreams that she thinks may be sent by a guardian angel.
Jo says: "I get feelings about things which will happen. I was in bed with my fiance Lee and said, I've got a really bad feeling. Then I heard all this screaming outside and a fox had been run over."
Jo also remembers a recurring dream she had when she was eight or nine about, "A weird alien-like 40-something man", who would either drown her in a bath or throw her over a cliff.
She says: "Years later, when I was 13, I was doing a talent competition and I saw the same man across the room. Now I believe I was given those dreams on purpose, perhaps by a guardian angel, to warn me off this man."
Credit: Ananova
Posted: 29th May 2001
S Club 7 hit Number 1
S Club 7 have returned to number one in the charts with the single Don't Stop Moving.
The news has thrilled the group, who made their live debut in front of thousands of screaming fans last night with a song and dance spectacular.
A spokeswoman for the band said: "Everyone is totally thrilled and delighted with being number one. The tour is going really well and the band feel that they are on a real roll. They're absolutely delighted."
S Club 7 are the 6th band in 10 years to have their single go back to number one! The last single to do so was All Saints' 1998 hit Lady Marmalade.
Posted: 20th May 2001
Rachel Sexiest
British Woman 2001
Rachel has been voted the world's second sexiest woman in the FHM Magazine men's poll, just behind Jennifer Lopez. That makes her the highest placed British star in the chart.
The magazine's editor-in-chief Anthony Noguera congratulated Rachel, who moves up from last year's number 18. "Rachel's popularity has sky-rocketed. The huge worldwide appeal of S Club TV over the last 12 months has helped her achieve the title of the Sexiest British Woman In The World 2001."
"I can't believe I came second in the poll. I don't know what all the fuss is about really," Rachel said.
Hannah came 63rd in the chart, a 34-place climb from last year. In the women's poll, Hannah came 2nd, Rachel 15th, Tina 25th and Jo 63rd.
Posted: 20th May 2001
S Club 7 Make Spectacular
Live Concert Debut
S Club 7 have made their live debut in front of thousands of screaming fans with a song and dance spectacular.
The group took their audience from Sheffield Arena to the glamorous locations of Hollywood, Broadway and the beach with their lavish stage sets.
Until now the group have been seen in their own TV shows, on pop programmes and at a number of personal appearances, but had not played a proper gig. But they showed they could play live too.
The band set the scene for the extravaganza which lay ahead before even setting foot on stage. To chants of "S Club, S Club", Hannah dropped by parachute, Paul arrived on a go-kart and Tina & Bradley came in on a rickshaw. And when they were actually on stage the group moved from scene to scene in an American car.
As well as running through their hits, there was also a solo slot from Jon, who after the rest of the band had left the stage, sang a moving version of She's Out Of My Life - his audition song to join S Club 7. Towards the end of the song Tina performed a ballet routine behind him.
Credit: Ananova
Posted: 20th May 2001
S Club's Live Show Preview
S Club 7 finally launched their first-ever live UK tour yesterday (Wednesday, May 16th) when they performed a special media preview gig at the Birmingham NEC.
S Club 7 kicked off with their latest single, Don't Stop Movin', that looks to be heading back to the top spot and rocked through a succession of pop hits. The Hollywood-themed show was two hours of fine pop music, spectacular sets and a load of costume changes. The show was such a triumph that by the final song, S Club Party even the cynical hacks were on their feet.
After the show, the band met their fans, and some of the press. Of the boys, Paul admitted to being "exhausted" after the show, though Bradley was still jigging around and insisted on demonstrating the "James Brown bit" at the end of Bring It All Back.
Rachel was the focus of most of the attention, posing for photographs for a constant stream of fans. She told that she was very excited by the whole tour, that she particularly enjoys singing I Really Miss You, and that she thought the "backing band were incredible"
Jo, who had been the star of the show with her voice in fine form, did not hang around to schmooze for very long. Tina and Hannah were "excited and looking forward to the whole tour".
Credit: Music365
Posted: 17th May 2001
S Club 7 Lead Midweeks
S Club 7 are on course to be No 1 this week with Don't Stop Movin', three weeks after the track first hit the top spot. Last week's chart topper, Geri Halliwell's cover of 'It's Raining Men', trails the pop group by just 200 copies, according to midweek sales figures.
Credit: Mtv.co.uk
Posted: 16th May 2001
S Club 7 celebrate
Here's S Club 7 holding a flag day to celebrate their success on both sides of the Atlantic.
The band stripped off and donned U.K and U.S flags to celebrate Never Had A Dream Come True crashing in to the American charts at No10, while Don't Stop Movin' is top over here.
The band's Rachel Stevens said: "We can't believe it! You always dream of cracking the states. Robbie Williams and Westlife haven't yet managed it. Things just get better and better."
Credit: The Sun
Posted: 8th May 2001
S Club 7 No1 for a Week
Don't Stop Moving went straight in at No1 in the UK charts last sunday. It stayed there for a week until this Sunday where Geri Halliwell's 'It's Raining Men' knocked the S Clubbers off the top and down to No2.
Bradley says he is delighted the single has hit the top of the charts, as it is the first time he has taken the lead singer position. He said: "I feel really supported by our fans now it's gone to number one - it's a great song, we love it."
Posted: 7th May 2001
S Club 7 Handed Over
£200,000 to Children In Need
S Club 7 celebrated their third number one last sunday by handing over the £200,000 sum their charity single raised for BBC Children In Need. And it was a double joy for Jo, who was celebrating her 22nd birthday the same day - when she learned Don't Stop Movin' was a chart-topper.
The cash sum was raised through sales of Never Had Dream Come True, which was part of this year's Children In Need drive. Paul said: "When we went to number one with our single for Children In Need, it was a great feeling. We knew that the more singles we sold, the more money we'd have to give to the charity. When we announced the amount raised today, it felt really good, it's a lot of money for a good cause."
Jo added: "What a good day. It's my birthday and I've got a day off to spend with my family, we're number one again and we've raised loads of money for Children In Need - things don't get much better than this."
Posted: 7th May 2001
S Club Easter Bunnies
S Club 7 dressed up as Easter bunnies to visit sick children in the Easter as they tried to repair their image after last month's drug bust.
They wore pink fluffy rabbit ears and carried baskets of chocolate eggs and presents around Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital in London.
Their charity visit comes just three weeks after Jon, Paul and Bradley were caught smoking dope in public.
A source close to the band said: "They're trying to put the arrest behind them. It was embarrassing but they wanted to show they have learned their lesson. The children at the hospital were thrilled."
Posted: 17th April 2001
Rachel's New Flat
Rachel has bought a luxury flat in Hampstead, north London and has finally moved out of the house she shared with her mum and stepdad. She is said to be "over the moon" with her new place - but she'll have to wait until later in the year to decorate it to her taste.
The 7 band members are all currently living in a secret house in Bristol to get used to being under each other's feet 24-hours-a-day ahead of their UK tour. After the tour they will jet off to the US for some television and promotional work.
That means Rachel won't be able to get her new pad just the way she wants it until September or October. A source close to the star said last night: "She moved in last week but because of the band's busy schedule, she hasn't had the chance to move all her stuff in. It's a lovely place and Rachel is delighted with it. It was just what she was looking for."
"The flat is the first place she can really call her own. She's been keen to move out, so she is over the moon." But don't worry fellas, she's NOT shacking up with her actor boyfriend Jeremy Edwards. It had been rumoured the couple were thinking of moving in together - but they reckon it's far too early to take the plunge.
A spokesman insisted: "She will not be living with Jeremy. They are still together and very happy but it's too early in their relationship to consider moving in with each other."
Posted: 17th April 2001
S Club
Pepsi Party
S Club 7 have signed a promotional contract with Pepsi as a part of the 'Ask for more' campaign.
"Ask for more is all about kids going out there and getting what they want", the band said, "so it makes complete sense for us to get involved as it's communicating exactly the same message that we have always encouraged. When we think of all the music stars who have been involved with Pepsi in the past it makes us really excited about the deal. It's going to be weird to open the fridge and see ourselves staring back at us"!
Following pop-stars like Robbie Williams and Britney Spears, S Club 7 are now going to be featured on the Pepsi cans. As a part of the deal the band will also be recording an exclusive version of 'Reach', which will ONLY be available in Pepsi multi-packs this summer!
Posted: April 2001
Bradley is going to be a dad
Bradley's girlfriend Laura Gravesande, 19, is three months pregnant and due to give birth in October.
And Bradley, 18, was on a high when he broke news of the nappy event to a close friend. He said: "Yes she is pregnant and yes we are absolutely thrilled."
This week Bradley was staying with Laura at her home in Earlsfield, South-west London, where she lives with her mum Deirdre. He had kept his relationship with Laura under wraps for quite some time.
One pal said: "He doesn't want to talk because he doesn't want Laura hassled by fans."
Update: This turned out to be a rumour. It's NOT true!
Posted: April 2001
Jo's Wedding Plans
Jo has revealed to POPWORLD that she has officially asked Hannah, Tina and Rachel to be her bridesmaids. But she didn't ask the boys to be ushers, because she was afraid they would make her laugh on her special day.
Jo is most nervous about the part of the wedding where everybody is asked if there is any reason why the couple shouldn't get married, cos she reckons one of the boys will get up and say something.
The wedding date has not been set yet due to the S Clubbers' busy schedule.
Posted: April 2001
Don't Stop Movin'
The video for S Club 7's upcoming single premiered on MTV UK Sunday the 18th of March. It's a great, colourful video all about two things: Partying and dancing.
The Don't Stop Movin' single is set to be released in the UK the 23rd April. DSM will also be on the new album 'S' which is going to be released in October.
Posted: March 2001
S Club 7 Boys
cautioned for drug possesion
The three male members of S Club 7 were given a caution March 20th for the possession of cannabis, reports a UK tabloid.
According to 'The Sun' Bradley, Paul, and Jon were arrested in London's Covent Garden after police smelt the drug while walking past them.
They were brought to Charing Cross police station, where they were strip searched and held for four hours in separate cells before they were released.
They received formal cautions for possession of a class B drug. Cautions are only given if suspects admit the offence.
S Club 7's female members were later told of the arrests and were said to be "shocked".
The band released a statement March 21st, which said that the guys deeply regret the incident that took place in London's Covent Garden.
It read: "We have been very stupid, we know we've made a mistake and we're very sorry."
Posted: March 2001
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