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Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts and The Saturdays’ Vanessa White join forces to create supergroup

FIRST was McBUSTED, then came BOYZLIFE – now the girls want a piece of the action.

I can reveal GIRLS ALOUD singer NICOLA ROBERTS and THE SATURDAYSVANESSA WHITE have joined forces to combine talent from two of Britain’s biggest girl groups.

 Vanessa White and Nicola Roberts were seen tearing up the dancefloor at this week’s Warner Music and GQ summer party at London’s new hotspot Nobu Shoreditch
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Vanessa White and Nicola Roberts were seen tearing up the dancefloor at this week’s Warner Music and GQ summer party at London’s new hotspot Nobu ShoreditchCredit: Getty Images

The pop stars have been beavering away in secret studio sessions in London, and could be set to form Britain’s next biggest supergroup in huge news for pop fans.

A source said: “Nicola and Vanessa have become close friends and have been hanging out a lot at the studio where they discovered their connection goes beyond friendship.

“Since leaving their girl bands, both have gone down an alternative route and have hit it off on a musical level too.

Nicola has already written for huge stars like CHERYL, TINASHE, LITTLE MIX and LETHAL BIZZLE and has been guiding Vanessa — and their creative juices have gelled.

“It’s pop, but alternative. Watch this space.”

Girls Aloud, which consisted of Nicola, Cheryl, KIMBERLEY WALSH, NADINE COYLE and SARAH HARDING, racked up more than 4.3million singles sales since their 2002 debut Sound Of The Underground.

 Nicola with the rest of Girls Aloud
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Nicola with the rest of Girls AloudCredit: Getty Images
 The Saturdays have 'no plans' to release any new music soon
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The Saturdays have 'no plans' to release any new music soonCredit: Getty Images - WireImage
 Thegirls have been beavering away in secret studio sessions in London, and could be set to form Britain’s next biggest supergroup in huge news for pop fans
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Thegirls have been beavering away in secret studio sessions in London, and could be set to form Britain’s next biggest supergroup in huge news for pop fansCredit: WENN

While Vanessa’s former band The Saturdays burst on to the scene in 2007 and boast 12 Top Ten hits — so they’ve certainly got the credentials.

Let’s hope joining forces adds up to a winning formula. While the subject matter of their songs is yet to be revealed, their recent heartbreak will no doubt have provided useful fodder.

 Vanessa was left with broken heart after splitting from boyfriend Gary Salter after six years together
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Vanessa was left with broken heart after splitting from boyfriend Gary Salter after six years togetherCredit: Getty Images
 Nicola was in a relationship for six years with entrepreneur Charlie Fennell, but they parted ways in 2013
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Nicola was in a relationship for six years with entrepreneur Charlie Fennell, but they parted ways in 2013Credit: Goff Photos

I told in April how Vanessa was nursing a broken heart after splitting from boyfriend Gary Salter after six years together.

Nicola was also in a relationship for six years with entrepreneur Charlie Fennell. They bought a home in Surrey and had two pugs, Ronnie and Reggie, who they dubbed their “substitute sons”, but they parted way in 2013.

And the new pals have certainly been making the most of their single statuses.

After living it up on a girls’ holiday in Ibiza last month, they were seen tearing up the dancefloor at this week’s Warner Music and GQ summer party at London’s new hotspot Nobu Shoreditch, before leaving  arm in arm together.

Perhaps they were off for a late night jam.



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 Zara waits for a ride in her chauffeur-driven buggy
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Zara waits for a ride in her chauffeur-driven buggyCredit: Not known refer to copyright holder

She had an impressive rider list too, with her dressing room stocked with Linnaea borealis (Sweden’s national flower), a case of Fiji water – half chilled, half room temperature – Absolut vodka, acacia honey and a  selection of teas including green, chai and ginger.

She was worth it all. Zara  owned the main stage at the festival yesterday.

No wonder  her model boyfriend BRIAN WHITTAKER couldn’t keep his hands off her afterwards.


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Nic is avin it 'flage

LAST month she missed X Factor auditions due to a diary clash, but this week NICOLE SCHERZINGER made sure to keep space free for a night out on Thursday.

 the party-mad judge wore a camouflage-inspired jacket as she slipped into London’s fashionable Chiltern Firehouse restaurant
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the party-mad judge wore a camouflage-inspired jacket as she slipped into London’s fashionable Chiltern Firehouse restaurant

Despite usually being the centre of attention, the party-mad judge wore a camouflage-inspired jacket as she slipped into London’s  fashionable Chiltern Firehouse restaurant.

Nicole also hit the town the night before with  talent show colleagues SIMON COWELL, SHARON OSBOURNE and LOUIS WALSH after auditions.

I revealed Simon had to miss some of the auditions at East London’s Tobacco Dock earlier in the week due to a mystery illness.

But thankfully he looked like he’d recovered enough to keep up with the other judges – plus host DERMOT O’LEARY – on their traditional post-audition soiree.

Simon has  huge plans to shake up the show after a drop in ratings, with acts being encouraged to sing their own material, more star guests and even auditions being held at Thorpe Park.

If the judges keep up the busy party lifestyle, I wouldn’t recommend going on any rollercoasters.


Biz Bit

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Affleck movies on

JUST three months after JENNIFER GARNER filed for divorce, BEN AFFLECK has moved on with a new woman.

 Just three months after Jennifer Garner filed for divorce, Ben Affleck has moved on with a new woman
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Just three months after Jennifer Garner filed for divorce, Ben Affleck has moved on with a new womanCredit: Getty Images

He is loved up with Saturday Night Live producer Lindsay Shookus  and has taken her  on a string of dates.

Ben has been working in London, and the pair, right, went to the theatre  to see  The Ferryman directed by SAM MENDES.

 Ben is loved up with Saturday Night Live producer Lindsay Shookus  and has taken her  on a string of dates
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Ben is loved up with Saturday Night Live producer Lindsay Shookus  and has taken her  on a string of datesCredit: Getty Images

A US insider revealed: “It’s more than a summer fling. They are having fun, but also care for each other.

“It’s early and they’re taking it slow.”

Movie A-listers Ben and Jennifer, who have three children together, split  in 2015 amid rumours that he had cheated.

They did try to work things out for the sake of their kids, before finally calling it quits.

RIP Bennifer.


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Jump pair in big step

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 When Spencer Matthews and Vogue Williams hooked up while training for Channel 4’s The Jump, many doubted the romance would last the series
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When Spencer Matthews and Vogue Williams hooked up while training for Channel 4’s The Jump, many doubted the romance would last the series

But seven months on, the lovebirds have moved in together.
Irish telly presenter Vogue, left, who was previously married to BRIAN McFADDEN, has settled into Spencer’s West London flat along with her pooch Winston.

And while Vogue wasn’t invited earlier this year as Spencer’s brother James married PIPPA MIDDLETON, the Made In Chelsea lothario, below, is keen to prove they are serious.
A source said: “Spencer and Vogue are smitten. They feel more than ready to take the relationship to the next level.”
Ex-girlfriends STEPHANIE PRATT, LAUREN HUTTON and FUNDA ONAL have each called Spencer’s pad home in the past.
But after seeing his big brother tie the knot in May, perhaps Spencer has caught the love bug. Let’s hope it lasts.


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DRAKE’s new single Signs has broken into the UK top 20 for the first time since its June release. It follows the Canadian rapper’s More Life playlist project he announced in March.

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