Just a Quickie !

SUGABABES...

Sugababes were forced to cancel their first live show with new member Jade Ewen because she hasn't signed a contract yet, it has been revealed.

The former Eurovision star, who was expected to make her debut with the group tomorrow night at the Scottish Royal Variety Show in Glasgow, confirmed that she was not legally permitted to perform as a Sugababe.

"I haven't signed a contract so we can't perform as Sugababes. The previous lineup signed up to do the show and there's money involved," she told The Sun.

"Until lawyers get this sorted I can't sing with the band. It's really annoying - I'm raring to go."

Manager Mark Hargreaves added: "This was an unavoidable decision of a contractual nature."

The group have promised to organise a charity show at a later date, with profits donated to the Royal Blind Society, the Scottish Royal Variety's chosen charity.

A statement on behalf of the group reads: "Following the recent and well documented change of lineup to Sugababes, there are a number of legal issues to be finalised by all parties in order that the band can move forward.

"Sadly, whilst these negotiations are approaching completion, it will not be possible for the band to finalise its business affairs prior to Thursday's event."

The group apologised for the "inevitable inconvenience and disappointment" of cancelling the date and promised to organise a show with profits donated to the Royal Blind Society, the Scottish Royal Variety's chosen charity.

"This is such a disappointment to all of us because not only were we looking forward to this being our very first gig together, but my dad happens to be blind and my mum is partially sighted, and I know first-hand the great work the charity does for families like mine," Ewen said.

"That's why Heidi, Amelle and I have agreed to put on our own gig to support this massively worthwhile cause."

The video for ABOUT A GIRL, the new single feat. new member Jade, premieres next Sunday on C4.

via DigitalSpy and for more news about the Sugababes, visit www.suganet.info !

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SHAKIRA...

Shakira has confirmed that she will perform her new single during the live rounds of this year's X Factor.

The 'Hips Don't Lie' star told You Call The Hits on The Hits Radio that she was looking forward to her appearance on the reality talent show.

Shakira said: "Believe it, believe it because it's true, I'm definitely confirmed. I'm going to be singing, I'm going to be dancing - the whole nine yards!"

Regarding the continued success of her current single She Wolf, she added: "I hope I don't drive people mad with the song being played over and over again."

Other acts confirmed to appear on this year's X Factor include ex-Take That singer Robbie Williams  and Britain's Got Talent runner-up Susan Boyle.

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SPICE GIRLS REUNION PART 2

Victoria Beckham has reportedly ruled out a Spice Girls reunion because she is too busy with her fashion range.

The 35-year-old, who recently showcased her latest line at London Fashion Week, admitted that she hadn't been approached about a musical comeback.

"I haven't been told anything about a reunion!" she told Hello.

"No-one's asked me to be part of anything like that, and I'm just so busy at the moment.

"I'm very hands-on with designing and I'm loving every minute of it. Even though I've just shown one dress collection, we're already working on next season's designs."

Former bandmates Mel B, Mel C, Geri Halliwell and Emma Bunton were recently spotted enjoying a night out in London and Halliwell later hinted  at the possibility of a second reunion.

The group, who originally split in 2001, briefly reformed in 2007 for the 'Return Of The Spice Girls' world tour.

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THE SATURDAYS...

The Saturdays have revealed that their new single 'Forever Is Over'  was originally written for Kelly Clarkson.

The track, which was penned by former Busted star James Bourne, was snapped up by the five-piece as the first release from their second album Wordshaker.

"We heard the song playing while at our record company and went into the office where James was talking to the head of the label," Mollie King told the Daily Star.

"We said: 'We have to have that song'. Then we found out that Kelly Clarkson was fighting for it but he gave it to us. James is lovely."

Meanwhile, singer Rochelle Wiseman insisted that the pop-rock sound of the new single marks a "bigger sound" for the group.

"The single's got a full-on pop-rock sound and I think it shows off our voices really well. It's similar to the album in that it's got a bigger sound production-wise, but not all the songs are as rocky like that," she told DS.

The Saturdays released 'Forever Is Over' on Monday and it's currently at #2 on Midweeks with 15.3k copies sold ! Their album Wordshaker is out on October 12.

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via DigitalSpy.co.uk