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     Giving the boot!  

30/4/2003, 6:50pm BST
It's only a couple of days away!  Atomic Kitten will be showing off their football skills as they take part in the Soccer Six charity football events which take part throughout May.  Atomic Kitten are confirmed to be playing at all the three venues!!!  The venues and dates of the matches are shown below!

Date Venue
5th May 2003 St. James's Park, Newcastle, UK
10th May 2003 Anfield, Liverpool, UK
18th May 2003 Upton Park, West Ham United, London, UK

They will be playing among other celebrities including Westlife, Liberty X, Rod Stewart and more!  For more information and how to book tickets, please visit the site at www.cup.uk.com!  Why not book and cheer the Kittens on and we hope they score plenty of goals!!!

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     Tash apologises over silly comment  
29/4/2003, 6:40pm BST
Recently, Tash sparked controversy by saying a comment (which was meant to be a joke) about how she lost so much weight by saying she didn't eat much.  Tash spoke to The Mirror and made a apology over her comments.  She said: "I'm mortified and I want to apologise.  I feel horrible because that would never be the type of message I'd want to give our fans in a million years.  I know we are role models, but we do so many interviews and sometimes one of us does say something silly.  I always eat what I want and I love my food.  My favourite is Indian, and I have chocolate and chips most days.  My mum wakes me up with a great fry-up when I go back home and I'm always having McDonald's - even though I know I probably shouldn't."

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     Live in the summer and winter!  

28/4/2003, 7:00pm BST
Atomic Kitten are involved in a lot of live performances over the summer - these are great shows and great if you can't wait to see them perform live!  The Live! Tour will take place in November and December where Atomic Kitten will be performing live across the UK!  For all the details, check out our Tour & Appearances page now!!!

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     The Tide Is High featured in Disney film!  

27/4/2003, 6:30pm BST
Atomic Kitten's UK number 1 tune, 'The Tide Is High (Get The Feeling)' is featured in the forthcoming Disney movie, 'The Lizzie McGuire Movie' to be released on 2nd May 2003 in the US.  The film stars Hilary Duff as Lizzie McGuire who decides to take a break to Rome, Italy only to be mistaken for one half of a pop duo!  She meets the other half who falls in love with her!  But how long can this last?  The movie also stars Adam Lamberg, Claude Knowlton and Clayton Snyder.  The film will be released in the UK later this year.  We will have more details about this film on our At The Movies page soon.

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     Kittens open Excalibur!  

26/4/2003, 4:15pm BST

 

Last Thursday (24th April 2003), Atomic Kitten opened an exciting new ride at the Drayton Manor Family Theme Park, Staffordshire.  The new ride, Excalibur - a Dragon's Tale is an exciting that takes you back into Medieval times with it's fantasy adventure!  It makes the story of King Arthur and St. George a living reality!!!  Atomic Kitten were the first to ride on this exciting new ride and really enjoyed it!  The ride with it's 15 boats carrying 12 passengers through several scenes - it is really worth a visit for all the family!  For more information, visit the Drayton Manor Family Theme Park by clicking here!

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     Kittens to play Summer XS shows!  

25/4/2003, 7:00pm BST
Atomic Kitten are one of the acts to appear at the Summer XS Festivals in June.  They will be at the Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, UK on 1st June 2003 and at the National Bowl in Milton Keynes, UK on 15th June 2003.  Other acts to appear include Busted, Sugababes (pictured) and Kym Marsh.  You can check the dates of all live appearances plus the Live! 2003 Tour on our latest Tour & Appearances page.  The confirmed acts so far for the Summer XS shows are shown below.

1st June 2003
Nottingham Arena
Nottingham, UK
Atomic Kitten
Busted
DJ Sammy
Girls Aloud
Kym Marsh
8th June 2003
Rivermead
Reading, UK
Blazin Squad
Busted
Melanie C
Mis-Teeq
15th June 2003
National Bowl
Milton Keynes, UK
Atomic Kitten
Busted
Simply Red
Sugababes

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     Brand new album in the US!  

24/4/2003, 7:00pm BST
THE BRAND NEW US ALBUM - 'ATOMIC KITTEN' OUT NOW!!!
So far to date, very few British pop acts have cracked the US (if hardly any).  But this could be about to change as Atomic Kitten who have released their self-titled album, 'Atomic Kitten' in the US got some raving review from the New York Post.  Just have a read of what they had to say about the Kittens new album: "There's no such beast as a sure thing - especially in pop music - but if you were to make a wager on this summer's sweetheart act, Atomic Kitten would be a beauty of a bet.  Irresistible not only describes the good looks of this vocal trio, it fits its radio-ready snap that's been a staple on the English music scene for more than two years.  The girls - Jenny Frost, Natasha Hamilton and Liz McClarnon - today make their bid for American success with a dozen-song disc.  This self-titled disc opens with "It's OK," a number that sings how to survive the love dumpster. Although you really have to suspend your sense of reality to believe that any guy would ditch one of these Liverpool lasses, the tune is bright and catchy - hardly the slo-mo ballad that you'd expect from this kind of lyric sentiment."  The tracklisting for this album is as follows:

CD Ref: 82500
1. It's OK!
2. Be With You
3. The Tide Is High (Get The Feeling)
4. Feels So Good
5. Walking On The Water
6. Love Doesn't Have To Hurt
7. Love Won't Wait
8. Whole Again
9. The Last Goodbye
10. Right Now
11. Eternal Flame
12. The Moment You Leave Me

So come on, US fans out there!  Grab a copy of this exciting new album, and we mean it!  The tunes on this album are fantastic that you'll be pleased that you've bought it!  If this stuff is new to you, give it a go, you may just love it!

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     Look behind Tash!  
23/4/2003, 7:00pm BST
Crazy as it may seem, Tash has been named female Rear Of The Year!  She joins the many other celebrities who have won this award in previous years including Carol Smilie, Ulrika Jonsson, Denise Van Outen and Charlotte Church, who won it last year.  In the male category, Ronan Keating won the male Rear Of The Year.  We would like to congratulate Tash (and Ronan!), for winning this very interesting award!

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     Live and Live!  
22/4/2003, 6:40pm BST
Don't forget that Atomic Kitten will be performing live this summer and this winter!  Check out our Tour & Appearances for all the Summer Roadshows Atomic Kitten will be performing at just in case you can't wait for them to perform live at their Live! UK Tour shows coming this winter!  Make sure you don't miss out - be there to see them!

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     Atomic Kitten on prince's wish list  
21/4/2003, 7:00pm BST
Prince William would really like Atomic Kitten to be at his birthday bash on 21st June 2003!  There will be two planned parties for the Prince's birthday - one is a formal party at Windsor Castle with the Royal Family.  The other is an informal party at Highgrove where the Prince hopes that a pop music event can take place.  Other stars on the Prince's wish list include Coldplay, Will Young, Ozzy Osbourne and Emma Bunton.  Prince William according to the Sunday Mirror felt that the informal party would be more fun with big bands would be more enjoyable with his friends.

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     Kittens to perform on Box Live!  
20/4/2003, 6:50pm BST
Summer's coming and Atomic Kitten will be performing live this summer at this year's Box Live event!  They will be at the NIA Academy in Birmingham on 29th May 2003 and Wembley Arena, London, UK on 30th May 2003!  For more information and how to book tickets check the Box Live! website by clicking here!  Also, Atomic Kitten will be appearing at a number of Summer Roadshows, check our updated Tour & Appearances page for all the dates plus the Live! Tour UK dates!

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     Kittens to play Soccer Six!  
19/4/2003, 6:40pm BST
Westlife may have beaten Ant & Dec's team last year, but Atomic Kitten are here to play soccer with these stars amongst many others!!!  They will be taking part in charity football at this year's, Soccer Six!  The event will take place at Upton Park, London, UK on 18th May 2003!  See them play alongside, Westlife, Liberty X, Rod Stewart and more!  For more information and how to book tickets, please visit the site at www.cup.uk.com!  We wish the Kittens well and hope they score plenty of goals!!!

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     Touring the UK this winter!  
17/4/2003, 7:00pm BST
Don't forget that Atomic Kitten will be hitting the road and playing a number of major UK arenas live, this November-December 2003!!!  Following the highly successful Right Now tour last year, this new tour is set to be massive!!!  Check out the tour dates on the Tour & Appearances page now!!!

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     Kittens win a Capital FM award!  
16/4/2003, 6:40pm BST
Thanks to you, Atomic Kitten have won an award at the 95.8 Capital FM Music Awards 2003!  They won the News Of The World Favourite Pop Act Award! Jen was the only Kitten to attend the award and was honoured to pick the award up!  Jen said: "Thank you fans for voting for us!".   The event took place at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, UK earlier today.  The full winners list is shown below.  We congratulate Atomic Kitten for picking up a wonderful award!!!
News Of The World Favourite Pop Act Atomic Kitten
London's Favourite UK Male Daniel Bedingfield
London's Favourite UK Female Ms. Dynamite
London's Favourite UK Group Blue
London's Favourite UK Band Coldplay
Capital Album Chart Award Sugababes - 'Angels With Dirty Faces'
London's Favourite UK Single Liberty X - 'Just A Little'
London's Favourite Newcomer Will Young
London's Favourite International Solo Artist Pink
London's Favourite International Group Westlife
London's Favourite International Single Nelly & Kelly Rowland - 'Dilemma'
London's Favourite Concert Pop Idol Tour
London's Favourite Sporting Contribution England Rugby Team
Capital's Urban Soundtrack Award Big Brovaz
Rhythm Capital Award Dannii Minogue
London's Outstanding Contribution to Music Simply Red
London's Favourite Music Website Westlife
Help A London Child Special Award Young Carers

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     Capital FM Award nominations  
15/4/2003, 7:00pm BST
Atomic Kitten are up for four nominations in this year's 95.8 Capital FM Music Awards!  These categories of nominations include London's Favourite UK Group, London's Favourite UK Single for 'The Tide Is High (Get The Feeling)', the News Of The World Favourite Pop Act and the Capital Albums Chart Album for 'Feels So Good'.  The event will be taking place tomorrow (16th April) at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, UK and will be hosted by DJ Neil Fox.  The full nominations list is shown below.  We wish Atomic Kitten the very best of luck!
London's Favourite UK Group
Atomic Kitten
Big Brovaz
Blue
Liberty X
Mis-Teeq
S Club
Sugababes
London's Favourite UK Single
Atomic Kitten - 'The Tide Is High (Get The Feeling)'
Blue - 'Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word'
Daniel Bedingfield - 'If You're Not The One'
Darius - 'Colourblind'
DJ Sammy - 'Heaven'
Gareth Gates - 'Unchained Melody'
Girls Aloud - 'Sound Of The Underground'
Liberty X - 'Just A Little'  
Sugababes - Freak Like Me''
Will Young - 'Anything Is Possible'
News Of The World Favourite Pop Act
Atomic Kitten
Blazin Squad
Blue
Busted
Darius
Gareth Gates
Liberty X
Sugababes
Westlife
Will Young
Capital Album's Chart Album
Atomic Kitten - 'Feels So Good'

Blue - 'One Love'
Coldplay - 'A Rush Of Blood To The Head'
Craig David - 'Slicker Than The Average'
Daniel Bedingfield - 'Gotta Get Thru This'
David Gray - 'New Day At Midnight'
Oasis - 'Heathen Chemistry'
Robbie Williams - 'Escapology'
Sugababes - 'Angels With Dirty Faces'
Will Young - 'From Now On'
London's Favourite UK Male
Craig David
Daniel Bedingfield
Darius
David Gray
Gareth Gates
Robbie Williams
Will Young
London's Favourite UK Female
Beth Orton
Beverley Knight
Charlotte Church
Ms. Dynamite
Sarah Whatmore
Sophie Ellis-Bextor
 
London's Favourite UK Band
Coldplay
Doves
Feeder
Oasis
Stereophonics
Supergrass
Travis
London's Favourite UK Newcomer
Big Brovaz
 Blazin Squad
Busted
Darius
Gareth Gates
Liberty X
Ms. Dynamite
Sarah Whatmore
The Streets
Will Young
London's Favourite International Solo Artist
Avril Lavigne
Darren Hayes
Eminem
Enrique Iglesias
Jennifer Lopez
Kylie Minogue
Nelly
Pink
Ronan Keating
Shakira
London's Favourite International Group
 Bon Jovi
Nickelback
No Doubt
Red Hot Chili Peppers
The Calling
U2
Westlife
London's Favourite International Single
Avril Lavigne - 'Complicated'
Eminem - 'Without Me'
Enrique Iglesias - 'Hero'
Holly Valance - 'Kiss Kiss'
Nelly & Kelly Rowland - 'Dilemma'
Nickelback - 'How You Remind Me'
Pink - 'Get The Party Started'
Ronan Keating - 'If Tomorrow Never Comes'
Shakira - 'Whenever Wherever'
Westlife - 'World Of Our Own'
London's Favourite Concert
Alicia Keys
Darren Hayes
 Kylie Minogue
Blue
Enrique Iglesias
Pop Idol Tour
Westlife
Capital's Urban Soundtrack Award
Beverley Knight
Big Brovaz
Craig David
Kelly Rowland
Mary J Blige
Mis-Teeq
Missy Elliott
Ms Dynamite
Romeo
Sean Paul
Rhythm Capital Award
DJ Sammy
Elvis vs JXL
Jamiroquai
Jakatta
Lasgo
Paul Oakenfold
Riva featuring Dannii Minogue
London's Favourite Music Website
Blazin Squad Online
Official Blue
Busted.com
Coldplay.com
Darren Hayes Fans.com
Sugababes.com
Westlife.com
Will Young Online
London's Favourite Sporting Contribution
 Arsenal FC
Chelsea FC
Tottenham Hotspur FC
West Ham FC
Jensen Button
Jonny Wilkinson
Paula Radcliffe

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     Kittens up for Capital FM Awards!  
14/4/2003, 7:00pm BST
Atomic Kitten have been nominated in four categories at this year's 95.8 Capital FM Music Awards.  The nominations are London's Favourite UK Group, London's Favourite UK Single for 'The Tide Is High (Get The Feeling)', the News Of The World Favourite Pop Act and the Capital Albums Chart Album for 'Feels So Good'.  The award ceremony will be taking place this Wednesday (16th April) at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, UK and will be hosted by DJ Neil Fox.  You can find further details about this event by visiting the official website by clicking here.  We wish Atomic Kitten the very best of luck at this event!

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     South Africa gigs!!!  
south africa gigs!!!
13/4/2003, 6:50pm BST
Atomic Kitten will be doing a series of gigs in South Africa this May!  They will be supported by two acts, 101 (pictured) who have been formed from South Africa's recent Popstars and singer, Candice.  The dates of the gigs are shown below.
Date Venue
18th June 2003 Ratanga Junction, Cape Town
19th June 2003 Carnival City, Johannesburg
20th June 2003 Carnival City, Johannesburg

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     Vote for Kittens for Capital FM Award!  
12/4/2003, 7:10pm BST
There's still time to vote for Atomic Kitten at this year's 95.8 Capital FM Music Awards in aid for Help A London Child!  They have been nominated in four categories including London's Favourite UK Group, London's Favourite UK Single for 'The Tide Is High (Get The Feeling)', the News Of The World Favourite Pop Act and the Capital Albums Chart Album for 'Feels So Good'.  The only way they'll win it is if you vote for them!  The event will take place this Wednesday (16th April) at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, UK and will be hosted by Neil Fox.  So come on, if you haven't voted yet click here now to do so - there isn't much time - keep your support up!!!

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     Kittens visit South Africa!  
11/4/2003, 7:00pm BST
Atomic Kitten will be visiting South Africa this May!  They will be doing some shows in Cape Town and Carnival City, Johannesburg.  They will supported by two upcoming acts, 101 and Candice.  5FM's John Langford said how excited he was to see Atomic Kitten come to South Africa: "We are very excited about the upcoming tour. Atomic Kitten have charted very well on 5fm and their immensely successful brand of pop, coupled with a superb live act, is an affirmation of the new direction that 5fm Music is taking."  The dates of where Atomic Kitten will be are shown below.
Date Venue
18th June 2003 Ratanga Junction, Cape Town
19th June 2003 Carnival City, Johannesburg
20th June 2003 Carnival City, Johannesburg

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     Atomic Kitten Week on T4!  
10/4/2003, 7:00pm BST
It's Atomic Kitten week on T4 all next week!!!  Catch Atomic Kitten doing the best performances on T4, as well as interviews, videos and stacks more!!!  So tune in to T4 (UK) on your TV and see presenters June and Harvey interviewing Atomic Kitten!!!  You can't afford to miss it!!!

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     Jen and Lil get hunky!  

9/4/2003, 7:00pm BST
In an article by Attitude magazine, Jen was asked who she would fancy a threesome with.  Jen responded that it would be two popular pop stars: "If I had to pick two celebrities then I'd choose Robbie Williams and Justin Timberlake. It would have to be two fellas, 'cos I'm selfish!"

Lil also chose Justin Timberlake as one of her threesome, but for her other one, it would be the actor Josh Hartnett who recently appeared in the film, Pearl Harbour.  She also said that Jen could have Robbie for herself and would put Justin in a sack!!!  What interesting girl talk!

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     Get a phone call from Lil!  
8/4/2003, 7:00pm BST
Would you like to get a phone call from Lil Kitten?  Well, the Official Atomic Kitten Website are giving you a chance to have just that!  Lil's 22nd birthday is coming up this week and wouldn't it be nice to wish Lil a happy birthday over the phone?  So, visit the Official Atomic Kitten Website and enter the competition and who knows, Lil may just be ringing you up!!!  Hurry, though, you've only got 'til this Friday to do so!!!

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     Reminder about the Capital FM Awards!  
7/4/2003, 7:00pm BST
Don't forget that Atomic Kitten have been nominated in four categories for this year's 95.8 Capital FM Music Awards!  The categories are: London's Favourite UK Group, London's Favourite UK Single for 'The Tide Is High (Get The Feeling)', the News Of The World Favourite Pop Act and the Capital Albums Chart Album for 'Feels So Good'.  The awards ceremony will take place on 16th April 2003 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, UK and will be hosted by 95.8 Capital FM DJ, Neil Fox.  Show your support to the Kittens by nominating them in the above categories!!!  Click here now to vote!!!  We wish Atomic Kitten, a whole load of luck!!!

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     'Love Doesn't Have To Hurt' is a Top 5 hit!  
6/4/2003, 7:00pm BST
What a week!  Atomic Kitten's latest single, 'Love Doesn't Have To Hurt' made it into the top 5 this week jumping straight into number 4 this week in the UK singles chart!  Not only have Atomic Kitten got the highest new entry this week but this is their sixth consecutive top 5 hit since their number 1 hit, 'Whole Again'!  We would like to congratulate Atomic Kitten for another brilliant hit tune!!!  They managed to beat competition from the other only new entry this week from Avril Lavigne whose single, 'I'm With You' reached number 7.  The full top 10 UK singles chart is shown below.
  1. Room 5 feat. Oliver Cheatham - Make Luv
  2. Gareth Gates feat. The Kumars - Spirit In The Sky
  3. Junior Senior - Move Your Feet
 4. Atomic Kitten - Love Doesn't Have To Hurt
  5. 50 Cent - In Da Club
  6. Mis-Teeq - Scandalous
  7. Avril Lavigne - I'm With You
  8. Jennifer Lopez feat. LL Cool JJ - All I Have
  9. Westlife - Tonight/Miss You Nights
10. Delta Goodrem - Born To Try

Also, we would like to thank you, the fans, for buying the single and getting Atomic Kitten another top 5 hit!  Keep that support up!!!  And if you haven't bought the single, yet, please do because it is a great tune!  Also, check these resources...

:: Click here to check out our exclusive minisite dedicated to the release of 'Love Doesn't Have To Hurt'!!!  You'll find tracklists and artwork details!!!

:: Check out the updated Singles Discography for full tracklist details plus artwork and info on the new single!!!

:: We've now got the lyrics to the fantastic new B-side, 'Use Your Imagination'!!!  You'll also find the lyrics to 'Love Doesn't Have To Hurt'!!!  Check out the Lyrics page now!!!

:: Check out the Official Atomic Kitten website where you can send your mates a brilliant 'Love Doesn't Have To Hurt' e-card!!!

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     'Love Doesn't Have To Hurt' - got your copy?  

5/4/2003, 6:30pm BST
'Love Doesn't Have To Hurt' is the brand new Atomic Kitten single OUT NOW!!!
You should by now (as seen from previous news stories) know about 'Love Doesn't Have To Hurt' and got yourself a copy!!!  But have you got your copy yet?  If not, let's give you a run down of what you are currently missing out on!
- Available on 2 CDs and a cassette
- CD 1 is a limited edition CD and contains an exclusive medley plus cool poster! (so you better make sure you don't miss out!)
- CD 2 contains a brand new track plus the promo vid of 'Love Doesn't Have To Hurt' - you've gotta see it, it's fantastic!
Now we've told you what you need to know, make sure you get it and hopefully the Kittens get a good chart position!  And by the way...check these resources for further info!

:: Click here to check out our exclusive minisite dedicated to the release of 'Love Doesn't Have To Hurt'!!!  You'll find tracklists and artwork details!!!

:: Check out the updated Singles Discography for full tracklist details plus artwork and info on the new single!!!

:: We've now got the lyrics to the fantastic new B-side, 'Use Your Imagination'!!!  You'll also find the lyrics to 'Love Doesn't Have To Hurt'!!!  Check out the Lyrics page now!!!

:: Check out the Official Atomic Kitten website where you can send your mates a brilliant 'Love Doesn't Have To Hurt' e-card!!!

Come on!!!  Get Atomic Kitten's fantastic new single, 'Love Doesn't Have To Hurt'!!!  IT'S OUT NOW!!!

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