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     Vote for Atomic Kitten Active - a reminder!  

27/8/2001, 9:00pm BST
Just to remind you - we're in the 2001 Online Music Awards in association with dotmusic and we are asking you please, please, please to vote for Atomic Kitten Active as your favourite music website!!!  It's really easy to vote - just click here!  It won't take any time at all to vote!  Give us your much appreciated support and vote for Atomic Kitten Active as your favourite music website!!!  Thank you!!!

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     On stage with Hear'say  
25/8/2001, 7:00pm BST
Today saw Atomic Kitten make their star guest appearance on a new television show from big pop sensations, Hear'say.  Called 'Hear'say It's Saturday' which was shown on ITV, the Kittens performed with Kym Marsh, Suzanne Shaw and Myleene Klass of  Hear'say on the Kittens' brilliant B-side track, 'Dancing In The Streets' (featuring on the single release, 'Eternal Flame').  Other tracks performed included 'Whole Again' and 'Eternal Flame' in a medley.

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     Worded again 'Whole Again'  

24/8/2001, 6:00pm BST
Further amendments have had to be made to 'Whole Again', the Kittens' big hit single, for the American market which the band are hoping to conquer.  The change involves a lyric line: "You just turn me on" to become "You can do no wrong".  Speaking to The Sun, a spokesperson said: "Some people in America thought the lyrics were a bit too adult for their market so the line had to be changed".  Only recently, did Atomic Kitten have to re-record the video for 'Whole Again' to attract the US music market because it was claimed that it was not 'sexy enough'.

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     Kittens perform at huge V2001  

21/8/2001, 6:00pm BST
The weekend saw Atomic Kitten perform to packed crowds at the huge music event V2001 organised by Virgin.  The Kittens were on stage performing their No.1 hit singles, 'Eternal Flame' and 'Whole Again', along with other great songs like 'Right Now' and 'I Want Your Love'.  The Kittens performed two days at the event.  On the first day trouble stirred up when the Kittens were pelted by objects from some parts of the audience.  The second day was fortunately more pleasant for the Kittens.  The huge music event took place at two locations: Weston Park, Staffordshire and Hylands Park, Chelmsford.  Other huge name acts to be included in the final line-up were: Texas, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kylie Minogue, Nelly Furtado, Groove Armada, Coldplay, plus many, many more other big name artists!

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     AIDS charity concert cancelled  
17/8/2001, 4:00pm BST
The special concert in October aimed at raising money to fight against AIDS has been called off.  The event would have seen Atomic Kitten perform alongside other big acts such as A1, Steps and Damage.

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     Kittens wear jeans for charity  
17/8/2001, 4:00pm BST
As part of 'Jeans For Genes' Day on 5th October 2001, Atomic Kitten will be wearing their jeans to support the special day organised by the Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity.  The aim is to raise £2.5 million with people encouraged to support the event by wearing their jeans.  Lil encouraged people to get involved in the event: "It's so easy to take part so there's no excuse! Get your jeans on!"  Jen described 'Jeans For Genes' as a "really brilliant idea because it's simple yet ingenious".

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     Whole Again, again for the US market  

'Whole Again' current music video16/8/2001, 8:00pm BST
The music video for 'Whole Again' will have to be remade in order to attract the US music market according to reports.  The Kittens' second music video for the single has been rejected as being not sexy enough and they've been advised to go and re-record it so that it can capture the music audience in the States.  This is all part of a major promotional campaign that sees the Kittens hoping to make it big in America.  'Whole Again' is already receiving airplay in the States. "'Whole Again' is on the radio in America and everyone's talking about us. But they still don't know what we look like or who we are" Tash said.  The Kittens will be embarking on their massive US promotion and aiming to make 'Whole Again' a brilliant success as it has been here in the UK.  The current 'Whole Again' video is in fact a modification of the original in order to feature Jen in place of former Kitten, Kerry Katona. 

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     Kittens with other big name acts in AIDS benefit concert  
14/8/2001, 8:00pm BST
A special concert to help raise money for charities and organisations involved in fighting the spread of AIDS will see Atomic Kitten perform along with other big name acts at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.  Other acts to perform include Charlotte Church, Steps, Damage and A1.  Organised by Midge Ure from Ultravox, the concert will take place on 20th October.

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     Atomic Kitten strike gold!  

12/8/2001, 8:00pm BST
It's definite!  Atomic Kitten have proved that they are a real massive pop act with their 'Right Now' album which has gone straight in at the No.1 UK album chart position!  The album which was released last week and features the No.1 singles 'Eternal Flame' (now at No.2 this week) and 'Whole Again' went right to the top following the massive success with 'Eternal Flame'.  'Right Now' displaced 'White Ladder', the top-seller from big name artist, David Gray (pictured above).  The final UK album chart positions, for this week, are as follows:

1. Atomic Kitten - Right Now
2. David Gray - White Ladder
3. Prince - The Very Best Of
4. Destiny's Child - Survivor
5. Wyclef Jean - The Ecleftic - Two Sides To A Book

Our biggest congratulations go to the Kittens for both a No.1 album and two brilliant No.1 singles!!!

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     Ask For More Kittens  
11/8/2001, 11:00pm BST
Atomic Kitten have joined other top pop acts in a big Pepsi promotion.  Along with big names: Ronan Keating, Samantha Mumba (pictured left) and S Club 7, the Kittens have donated tracks to a series of collectable CDs that come exclusively with Pepsi can packs!  On these special CDs can be found a range of other brilliant goodies including games, screensavers and more!  You can find these special promotional Pepsi can packs selling now!  Check out Pepsi UK for more details!

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     Bangles return as Kittens top 'Eternal Flame'  
Bangles10/8/2001, 8:30pm BST
The original band that topped 'Eternal Flame' at No.1 back in 1989 are returning to do a one-off gig at the Shepherd's Bush Empire, this September.  The Bangles (pictured left) will reunite composed of the members: Susanna Hoffs, Vicki Peterson, Debbie Peterson and Michael Steele.  Atomic Kitten are doing brilliantly retaining a second week with 'Eternal Flame' at the UK top singles position.  The Kittens themselves are playing the Shepherd's Bush Empire on 17th August, with 'Big Brother' winner, Brian Dowling making a major appearance!  (Picture source: Reuters/Fred Prouser).

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     Kittens prepare to storm US  
9/8/2001, 7:30pm BST
With the massive UK success the Kittens are enjoying, there's no doubt they'll make it massive in the US.  The next few months will see Atomic Kitten doing a number of promotions Stateside in an attempt to publicise their music further worldwide.  Tash spoke to Big Issue In The North magazine stating "They're not impressed by PAs in America.  They're impressed by live bands, being a bit raw on stage and giving it loads".  Good luck to the Kittens on their American promotions!

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     New Coogan movie previews  
Steve Coogan & the Kittens9/8/2001, 5:00pm BST
Atomic Kitten were out on the town last night when they made an appearance at the special premiere showing of the new hilarious movie, 'The Parole Officer' which stars comedian Steve Coogan (pictured left with the Kittens).  The premiere took place at the Empire in London's Leicester Square.  Coogan known best for his Alan Partridge impressions on TV plays Simon Garden, a probation officer whose career has seen him rehabilitate only three criminals.  But then Garden gets framed for a murder he didn't commit and the only way to save himself is to break into a bank vault and retrieve a vital piece of evidence.  However, he needs a bit of help and who else does he turn to but his former clients who assist in robbing the bank and in so doing setting up a real comedy storyline!  The latest Kittens No.1 single, 'Eternal Flame' will be making an appearance in the movie and the music video will be changed to feature clips from 'The Parole Officer'.  The new movie was written by Coogan himself with Henry Normal and is directed by John Duigan.  Other guests attending the premiere included Hugh Grant (best known for his main role in 'Notting Hill'), Neil Morissey from TV's 'Men Behaving Badly', Richard Wilson (from the now-gone 'One Foot In The Grave' comedy), comedian Harry Enfield, presenter Vanessa Feltz and Gabrielle Richens, Channel 5 presenter.  (Picture source: Ananova).

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     Jenny insured for £1m  
Jenny Frost8/8/2001, 4:00pm BST
Virgin record company have insured Jenny Frost for £1 million.  Jen will take part in a Corvette Race at Donnington Park, sponsored by AK Racing, and the record company made it clear that they didn't want anything happening that could cause an upset in the forthcoming planned promotions of the Kittens in the US.  Jen told The Star newspaper: "It’s very flattering – but I can’t quite believe it. It gives the phrase ‘I feel like a million dollars’ a whole new meaning!".

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     Big Brother joins Kittens on stage  
7/8/2001, 6:30pm BST
Winner of top show 'Big Brother', Brian Dowling will be accompanying the Kittens on stage when they play their first live gig at the Shepherd's Bush Empire, London, UK.  Dowling sang the Kitten No.1 single, 'Whole Again' on 'Big Brother'.  In return, on his victory at the Big Brother house the Kittens decided to phone him to congratulate him.  Lil told The Sun newspaper: "We rang him up to say well done and thank you - he just went crazy!  Then we had this wicked idea to get him on stage. He's going to introduce us and then there'll be a few surprises later."  The gig takes place on 17th August.  This will be followed by a star-studded weekend V2001 at which the Kittens will play taking place on the 18th and 19th August at Weston Park, Staffordshire.  And as a side-note, if that wasn't enough 'Big Brother' for you, another contestant, Dean O'Loughlin will be at V2001 on the 19th August at Hylands Park, Chelmsford.  He made his musical fame playing the guitar on the show and Richard Branson decided to sign him up for an appearance at the big live music event.

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     Environmentally friendly album  
6/8/2001, 10:00pm BST
The Kittens have taken the green approach and had their album reissued as a 'carbon neutral' version.  The aim is to plant sufficient numbers of trees to remove the greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide from the atmosphere which was generated by album disc production and its packaging.  The trees will be planted to generate a new forest within the reach of Liverpool, hometown of the Kittens.

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     Right Now - new album from the Kittens  
'Right Now' out now!!!5/8/2001, 7:30pm BST
Remember!  'Right Now', the new album from Atomic Kitten is available in the UK from the 6th August 2001!  Features the No. 1 singles, 'Eternal Flame' and 'Whole Again', plus a whole range of other great tracks including 'You Are', 'Tomorrow And Tonight', 'Cradle', 'Turn Me On' and many, many more!  There will also be a number of album signings around the UK starting with a Kitten homecoming signing in Liverpool at Virgin Megastore, Clayton Square Shopping Centre from 5pm on the 6th August!  There'll be other signings after that - check the official Atomic Kitten website for the full details!

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     Eternal Flame stays on at UK no.1 for second week!  
5/8/2001, 7:30pm BST
They've done it again!  Atomic Kitten hold the UK's No. 1 singles position with 'Eternal Flame' for a second consecutive week!  The top hit single features on the Kitten's new album, 'Right Now', out in the UK from the 6th August 2001!  Congratulations to the Kittens for another week at No.1!

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     Right Now around the corner and home signing  

'Right Now' coming out 6th August 2001!!!2/8/2001, 10:00pm BST
Prepare for Atomic Kitten's re-released 'Right Now' album which will be out Monday 6th August 2001!  The album which features all of the Kitten's big hit singles including 'Eternal Flame' and 'Whole Again' plus a whole host of other great tracks that include 'Cradle', 'Turn Me On', 'Tomorrow And Tonight' and many, many more!  To accompany this new release, the Kittens will be doing a number of signings.  This includes the Kitten homecoming signing in Liverpool at Virgin Megastore, Clayton Square Shopping Centre from 5pm, on the 6th August!  A number of signings around the UK are also happening after that - check the official Atomic Kitten website for further details!

Throughout the summer and into September and October, the Kittens will also be playing live at a number of events.  These include Gosport Festival on the 10th August, LFC Academy on 12th August and the Shepherd's Bush Empire, London UK on 17th August.  Check the official Atomic Kitten website for the full timetable and for any updates on dates of appearance.  Dates given here may be inaccurate so always check with official sources and relevant ticket agencies first. 

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