JLS Chat About X Factor and Amelle

JLS Chat About X Factor

X factor runners up JLS got dressed up for the GQ Men of the Year Awards – and so did we!

Very’s Zoe attended the star-studded bash at London’s Royal Opera House (along with Dizzee Rascal and Tinie Tempah)

So she grabbed them for a chat (and a photo) to find out how their lives had changed since appearing on the show in 2008.

Do they enjoy their fame? What do they really think of their female fans? Are they watching the ITV show this year?

Read on here:

QS: What’s the coolest thing that has happened since X Factor?

JB: “That’s a hard question. Everything has been amazing! We’re so lucky to get the support from fans that we have. We don’t take anything for granted.”

ORITISE: “We just got back from America and nobody knew us out there, so it made us appreciate what we have here.”

MARVIN: “The best thing for me is meeting my girlfriend. I’d never have got with a Saturday if I wasn’t in this band.”

QS: Tell us about America – what are your plans out there?

ASTON: “We want to crack America, basically! We’re playing in-stores and gigs and trying to get some TV so everyone starts to know us.”

ORITISE: “America is a tough market. Leona did it well out there but it’s difficult for British stars to get taken seriously out there. We’ll do it though!”

QS: Do you ever get frightened by the level of fame you’ve achieved?

ASTON: “Not really, I feel blessed.”

MARVIN: “It was pretty scary when they found a fan hidden in a suitcase though. Fair play to her, that’s dedication, but still scary.”

QS: Do you have any predictions for this year’s show?

JB: “We normally tend to go with what Louis Walsh goes for.

ORITISE AND ASTON: “We LOVE Louis.”

QS: You’re very into fashion yourselves, but what do you like women to wear?

JB: “I think as long as a woman has made an effort, then you know. It doesn’t matter exactly what she has wearing but you can just tell if a girl has made an effort. Get dressed up, girls!”

ORITISE: “Ruffles look pretty nice – Amelle [Sugababes] is wearing them, you’re wearing them.”

This is Amelle’s outfit to the GQ Awards close-up:

If you’re thinking about ruffles now thanks to JLS then try a Yumi ruffle bead necklace dress

Or wear the ruffles of the front with a new Iska ruffle front dress

Fingers crossed we’ll see JLS perform on the UK version of the X Factor between now and Christmas. And we wish them all the best in the US!

Amelle's dress for the GQ Awards

From Amelle on Twitter :This is the dress I wore last night.xxx




From @ZoeGriffin http://www.zoegriffin.co.uk/

However, Sugababe Amelle Berrabah and I both went for ruffles:

(Amelle is in Jasper Conran and I am in Louie Louie)

The gorgeous Sugababe, who’s now been in the band for five years, had an early-ish night as she told me she was getting up early for filming.

‘It’s something you’ll be able to see in October, November time. I’ll give you a clue, it’s not music,” Amelle hinted to me.

Sugababes Crash N Burn (Tribute Music Video)

earvindelgado | 07 September 2010

This video features the song Crash N' Burn by the latest line-up of the Sugababes. Crash N' Burn is the first song recorded by Heidi Range, Amelle Berrabah and Jade Ewen together as a trio. The song is featured as one of the tracks from the seventh Sugababes LP titled Sweet 7.

This video features various individual shots of Heidi, Jade and Amelle from their old music videos notably My Time, Never Leave You, My Man, No Can Do and Denial. Videos of their promotional performances together are also included such as their acoustic sets for The Sun, their live performance of About A Girl on T4 Stars of 2009, their Sweet 7 Album Launch Party and many more. Clips from their previous endorsement with shoe brand Deichmann are also included. Their Sweet 7 television advertisement is also featured.

Copyright infringement is not intended. The audio and videos featured in this mash-up fan-made video of Crash N' Burn belong to their respective owners. I am not claiming anything since I just edited the video. I hope you will enjoy my fan-made take of Sugababes' Crash N' Burn.

BT Digital Music Awards

TINIE TEMPAH AND PROFESSOR GREEN BATTLE FOR A GONG

ABOVE: Professor Green /WENN.com

7th September 2010

By Kim Dawson

TINIE Tempah, Marina And The Diamonds and Professor Green are among the nominees playing live at the BT Digital Music Awards.

Scouting For Girls will also belt out a tune at the event at London’s Roundhouse on September 30.

Playlist is sponsoring Best Group, which will see JLS take on Muse, Mumford & Sons, N-Dubz, Sugababes and The Saturdays.

You can vote at btdma.com.

The awards will be broadcast on ITV2 on October 2.

Norwood misses Sugababe Jade at bash

Norwood misses Sugababe at bash

EastEnders' Ricky Norwood confessed he was nervous without his Sugababe girlfriend Jade Ewen to support him at the TV Choice bash.

The actor, who was nominated in the Best Soap Newcomer category for his portrayal of Fatboy, said Jade helps him cope with the "craziness" of star-studded ceremonies.

He said: "Jade's at home crossing her fingers for me. It's a shame she couldn't be here because it helps me deal with this craziness."

He went on: "It's nice to have someone to lean on in the madness of seeing Jeremy Kyle and all the Dragons. When I start rambling on and getting a bit excited she calms me down."

Ricky added that the secret to a successful showbiz relationship is not to view it as one.

"If you don't look at it as a showbiz relationship you'll be absolutely fine. Appreciate the person in your relationship and go out with that person for the good of that person and not their star status."

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Ricky Norwood's girlfriend helps him cope with the 'craziness' of star-studded ceremonies

Get Heidi'sStyle

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Heidi Range: I still use Clearasil

Last updated 05:00 06/09/2010

Reuters

SPOTTY ISSUE: Heidi Range says she still needs to use the same anti-acne products she used as a teenager.

Heidi Range says she still needs to use the same anti-acne products she used as a teenager.

The 27-year-old blonde beauty is a member of successful British pop band Sugababes, alongside Amelle Berrabah and Jade Ewen.

Heidi always looks fresh-faced, but admits she has to follow a strict beauty regime in order to maintain her radiant skin as she worries the acne she suffered from in her teenage years could return.

"I used to have spots in my teens. I still use Clearasil now because it cleared up my skin then and I don't want my spots coming back. I make sure I take my make-up off properly too," she told New! Magazine.

In addition to using Clearasil, the singer gives her skin a healthy glow by using the coveted spa products made by luxury retailer Bliss. She says her other essential beauty items include Eight Hour Cream by Elizabeth Arden, a product which numerous celebrities swear by.

"I do love Bliss products, which smell divine. The body products are brilliant for moisturising and give the skin a really lovely sheen. Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream takes care of anything else," she revealed.

Latest info from Jade about New Fragrances

From Me
@JadeEwen can i ask who is actually making the new fragrances for you?

From Jade Ewen

@JadeEwenFan its a company called icon and they have done fragrances for estee lauder, ralph lauren and lots of ppl.. Article i found :-

Icon Partnership debuts Jane Packer floral fragrances 5-Aug-2010

Body care | Fragrance |

A fragrance collection from international floral designer Jane Packer is the first project to come from new fragrance and cosmetics licensing and development team, Icon Partnership.

Icon was established late last year but has really only been operating fully since this spring. Set up by industry professional David Strickley, whose experience includes a number of years with Estée Lauder, licensing partnership Icon will focus on iconic British brands, providing a complete service including product development, packaging, marketing and distribution. The rationale is that there are a great many iconic UK brands but they tend to be run from elsewhere. “We take ideas from people who want a presence in fragrance and toiletries and translate them under license,” says Strickley. “We felt there was a need and we offer something a bit different.”

The Jane Packer range comprises five scents, each designed to represent different moods and characters: Red Roses, Black Violet, Cyclamen; Gardenia, Cedar Wood, Patchouli; Iris, Jasmine, Sandalwood; Green Orchid, Vetiver, Lemon Grass; and Fig, Sandalwood, Amber. Each is available as a fragrance (50ml, £45), bath milk (200ml, £19.50) and body cream (200ml, £25).

Packer herself has been working on the range for about a year and was anxious that each fragrance should actually smell of what it was. And retailers are apparently very impressed with the results. Icon consultant and fragrance expert Tony Measom, also ex-Lauder, says: “In my 30 years in business this has been the best accepted fragrance launch with retailers. It’s an acceptance of the concept but also in particular of the juices – it’s a real advantage as the quality of the products’ shines through.”

The range will launch on 1 October at the Jane Packer flaghip store in London and online at www.janepacker.com. It will roll-out to leading UK department stores from 15 October. An international roll-out to New York, Tokyo and Seoul, where Packer also has stores, will follow.

The second Icon project, launching next month, is a trio of Sugababes fragrances – Tease, Tempt and Touch – and there are a futher two projects with other UK icons in the pipeline.

Recent Tweets from Jade Ewen and New profile photo

Photo below taken at her Dad's Birthday 1st September 2010



On the New Fragrances
On Tuesday 24th August 2010, @jadeewen said:

So EXCITED!!!! Just seen our final mock-ups for our fragrances! Tempt, tease and touch! Can't wait for you guys to smell them! Now filming with Katy brand...

On 4th September

@Team_Jade09 ooh you saw them already? Well it's not specific to each girl it's just 3 fragrances for day evening and young girls...


@JadeDailyDotCom either tempt or touch... cant wait for you guys to smell them..

Amelle at London Zoo

Thanks to @SupaflyManiac


But I did see Amelle from the @Sugababes at the zoo today. Nice girl. Gave me a light. #civilianPaparazziPic