Nicola to co-host Rihanna’s new fashion talent tv show!

Nicola is set to host a brand new fashion show on Sky Living that will be looking for up and coming designers to get a foot in the door of the fashion world! The finalists will be given the chance to explode into the fashion world by designing outfits for some of the biggest, most fashion forward stars in showbusiness, whilst working alongside some of the most respected names in the fashion world.
If you think you’ve got what it takes and want to find out more, you just have to fill out the application form on the Sky Living website and send it by Sunday 5th February 2012.

We’ve some big news for Nicola and Rihanna fans…

Nicola has been handpicked by the one and only Rihanna to co-host a brand new fashion talent show for Sky Living HD!

With Rihanna as Executive Producer in this ambitious new show, Nicola will search the British fashion scene for the next generation of undiscovered designer talent.

Over ten weeks the unknown designers will be challenged by Rihanna and Nicola to create outfits for a string of musicians and celebrities. The final challenge and ultimate task for the winner will be to design a unique stage outfit for Rihanna’s Wireless performance in Hyde Park in July 2012.

Nicola Roberts said: “I am so excited to be working with Rihanna on finding a new British up and coming designer. I was so flattered when she asked me to work with her on this show. I’m so excited for us to get started on finding a new up and coming British designer who just needs a chance, a little bit of help in getting their skills noticed.

The series will premiere on Sky Living HD in summer 2012. We’re hooked already!

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January 26, 2012 » Filed under: News »

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Nicola’s meeting with politician Michael Gove

Nicola went to see politician Michael Gove yesterday to talk about bullying in schools and what can be done to resolve it.

Today on her twitter page (@NicolaRoberts) she told us how it went.

“We had a very good meeting yesterday. Michael Gove listened to what I had to say and we are working on a way to move forward. I hope you don’t mind but I showed him the emails you guys sent me, sharing your stories and telling how it really is.

Some of the things you guys shared shocked him and his team.. <-- This shocked me. I explained that what ever they have in place at the moment is clearly not working!!! He is keen to help and with that I am happy."

Lets hope something comes out of it! Well done Nicola for getting this issue out there.

Hayley »

January 24, 2012 » Filed under: News »

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Nicola Roberts wants fans bullying experiences

Nicola Roberts has urged her fans to share any experiences of bullying in schools ahead of her meeting with Britain’s Secretary of State for Education next week.

The Girls Aloud singer has worked hard to highlight bullying in society after she was taunted in the early days of her career for her pale skin and ginger hair, and she lobbied for a meeting with politician Michael Gove during a TV interview last year.

She’s been granted her request and will meet with the education chief on Monday (23Jan12) – and she’s eager to highlight any issues her followers may be experiencing.

In a post on her Facebook.com page, Roberts writes, “Can you help me? On Monday I am finally meeting Michael Gove the Educational Secretary. I want to find out what methods are in place for young victims of bullying and I’d like to see if there is any way of us working together to come up with a better support system for young people who are being bullied.

“I really need your help… Share your stories with me… Let me know what is happening at your school or college. Tell me what you think needs to change. I want to know how much or how little bullying is occurring. What is being done about it?

“The more I know about what’s Really happening the more we can make a difference… Share your stories with me publicly here on my facebook page or privately email me here: TellNicola@yahoo.com.”

https://www.facebook.com/nicolarobertsmusic

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Hayley »

January 19, 2012 » Filed under: News »

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[VIDEO] Nicola on Friday Download 13/01/12

Nicola Roberts – Friday Download – 13th January 2012
Nicola Roberts – Yo-Yo – Friday Download – 13th January 2012

Friday the 13th was unlucky for some, but not for us as Nicola appeared on our screen, hurrah!

She was on a childrens show called ‘Friday Download on CBBC. It aired pretty early in the morning. So if you missed it like i did, catch up by watching the videos above of an interview and a performance of Yo-Yo.

I’ve embedded the interview, which was a chat about what’s hot and what’s not. I particularly liked Nicola’s choice of topic, Nail Art.

Hayley »

January 16, 2012 » Filed under: Video »

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Nicola gets behind Barnardo’s Fostering & Adoption Week Campaign

Girls Aloud’s Nicola Roberts has thrown her weight behind a Barnardo’s campaign to place more homeless children with foster parents.

As part of the charity’s Fostering & Adoption Week, the singer has called for more people to help older children without families who are normally less likely to be adopted.

Nicola – who became an ambassador for the children’s charity last year – has spoken of the shortage of carers for those between the ages of 10 and 18 in an exclusive blog for us.

“When people think about children in care they generally think of babies and toddlers,” she said.

“But what many of us forget is that children can be in care up to the age of 18. And what many people also may not know is that there is a real shortage of carers for older children.”

Barnardo’s are hoping to find 9,000 new foster families over the next year and Nicola says she has been left heartbroken hearing the situations some of the children find themselves in.

“I often leave my Barnardo’s visits shaking my head because no young person should have to deal with what these kids deal with. It breaks my heart when I hear their stories.”

To find out more about Fostering & Adoption week or if you are interested in taking in a child, call 08000 277 280 or you go to the Barnardo’s website.

Read the full blog from Nicola HERE

Hayley »

January 16, 2012 » Filed under: News »

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[VIDEO] Nicola interviewed on Freshly Squeezed

Nicola Roberts – Freshly Squeezed – Interview – 12th January 2012

Nicola was interviwed on ‘Freshly Squeezed’ early yesterday morning.

She talks about what she did over the festive period, the meaning of her new song ‘Yo-Yo’ and writing her own song.

Watch the video above, thanks to AloudSound.net and haltdef.

Hayley »

January 13, 2012 » Filed under: Video »

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Nicola Roberts on Loose Women 11/01/12

Nicola Roberts – Interview on Loose Women – 11th January 2012
Nicola Roberts – Yo-Yo – Loose Women – 11th January 2012

Nicola appeared on Loose Women this afternoon. She chatted to them about her solo career and the usual questions about Girls Aloud’s 10th Anniversary. She then performed ‘Yo-Yo’ live in the studio.

Click on the video links above to watch them online NOW.

I’ve also added 2 sets of pictures to the gallery, one set is Nicola inside the studios and then leaving the studios to meet and sign for fans.

Hayley »

January 11, 2012 » Filed under: Gallery,Video »

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Request ‘Yo-Yo’ on your local radio stations!

Team Ginge! We need to get together and get Yo-Yo heard to the masses.

Call, text or email the below list of UK radio stations, and hopefully they will play your request. Call and text charges may apply! If you do not live in the UK, simply use the email options, preferably at the right time that DJ is on air.

If you have any other local stations to add to the list, please tweet me @NicolaRobertsUK

1. Call 03700 100 100 or text 81199 and tell them what song you’d like to hear (Radio One)
2. Call 0121 606 5454 or text 82200 (Birmingham)
3. Call 0161 832 0102 or text 82200 (Manchester)
4. Call 020 7617 9100 (London)
5. Call 08700 702 969 or text 61236
6. Call 0121 566 5200 or text 87867 (Birmingham)
7. Tweet @CapitalOfficial and ask them to play Nicola’s latest single
8. http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/djs/
9. Send an e-mail to these people and ask them to play Nicola’s latest single:

dev@bbc.co.uk (04:00-06:30, M-F)
chris.moyles@bbc.co.uk (6:30 -10:00 Mon-Fri)
fearne.cotton@bbc.co.uk (10:00-12:45, M-F)
greg.james@bbc.co.uk (13:00-16:00, M-F)
scott.mills@bbc.co.uk (16:00-19:00, Mon-Fri)
edith.bowman@bbc.co.uk (07:00-10:00, Sat-Sun)
sara.cox@bbc.co.uk (10:00-13:00, Sundays)
reggie.yates@bbc.co.uk (16:00-19:00, Sundays)

Here is an email template for you to use:

Hi DJ!

I would love it if you could play my favourite song by Nicola Roberts. It’s called ‘Yo-Yo’ and it’s currently out this week on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/yo-yo-ep/id483590248)
Please play the song and mention it is out to buy this week.

Thank You!

It would be helpful if you listen to the radio station you have requested to, and you may even get a shoutout if you leave your name.

Hayley »

January 9, 2012 » Filed under: Solo »

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Yo-Yo is out today!

‘Yo-Yo’, the brand new single from Nicola Roberts, is OUT NOW!

This third release from Nicola’s critically acclaimed debut solo album Cinderella’s Eyes, is co-written by Nicola with Dimitri Tikovoi and marries classic pop lyrics (“don’t want to be the last to know, will it be a yes or a no?”) to a pulsing, demented electro breakdown.

You can order an exclusive, signed, limited edition copy of the CD HERE. This unmissable EP features brilliant live versions of ‘Yo-Yo’, ‘Lucky Day’ and ‘I’, and both live and demo versions of ‘Sticks + Stones’.

What’s more, head over on iTunes NOW and get your hands on the ‘Yo-Yo’ live EP featuring live versions of of ‘Yo-Yo’, ‘I’, ‘Lucky Day’ and ‘Sticks + Stones’ from Nicola’s Engine Room Sessions. We’ve also got a special ‘Yo-Yo’ remix EP featuring 5 amazing versions of the track for just £1.99!

Pre-order the Live EP HERE
Pre-order the Remix EP HERE

And of course no single of Nicola’s would be complete without a kick-ass video to boot! Watch the full video for ‘Yo-Yo’ HERE

Hayley »

January 8, 2012 » Filed under: Solo »

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