Nicola features in September’s issue of Notion Magazine, which is out 26th August.
Inside is a gorgeous new photoshoot and interview.
I’ve posted the linked to the photoshoot and interview on our Nicola site above, but please do go and buy the magazine tomorrow as its not to be missed!
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Kimberley Walsh opens up about her body image issues
She’s the curviest member of Girls Aloud, but Kimberley Walsh has always seemed confident with her womanly figure.
In fact, unlike most of her bandmates, the 29-year-old has maintained a manageable weight throughout her career.
She certainly looks comfortable in her own skin, but Kimberley has revealed she struggled to come to terms with her shape while at school.
The singer was even nicknamed ‘duck-bum’ by her peers.
She told the new issue of Zest: ‘When I was at dance classes in Bradford, my teacher would always shout, “Pull in your bum, Kimberley!”
‘And I’d say, “I’m trying – it just won’t go in!”
‘It’s been sticking out since I was two. I had the biggest bum out of about fifty girls in my class.’
And Kimberley says she has a fellow popstar to thank for helping her realise that her curves are beautiful.
It was when Beyoncé shot to stardom that Kimberley learned how to dress for her shape.
‘We were exactly the same age and she looked amazing, so I started to dress like her and suddenly my shape made sense,’ Kimberley said.
‘I’d think: “Oh, yes. Beyoncé’s wearing a figure-hugging dress and drawing attention to her tiny waist”, so I’d buy a new dress and a large belt, go out and pretend to be Beyoncé. She was a great alter ego for me.’
Kimberley also spoke out in the interview about about exercising with the rest of the Girls Aloud group.
‘Some days, we’d all work out together. It was very amusing.
‘Nadine can’t run at all. Her legs are so thin, all she does is say: “It hurts to run,”’ Kimberley said.
Until Beyoncé came along, Kimberley says she had an unrealistic idea of how her body should look.
‘I grew up thinking Kate Moss was the perfect woman but that was a totally unachievable body shape for me. It was never ever going to happen,’ she said.
Now, Kimberley seems to have embraced her body. She has recently landed a role as the ambassador for PUMA TrainLite trainers.
But she maintains that while she has confidence in it, her figure is nothing special.
She added: ‘I hate the word “normal” but that’s what I am.’
Have accumulated a few new Kimberley Walsh updates so here they are all in one handy post!
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• Kimberley is starting to promote a new campaign for Puma TrainLite.
The first magazine interview with a new photoshoot from this campaign will be out tomorrow in Zest Magazine. Make sure you buy it as the interview is very good (about Kimberley’s most talked about asset among her fans!)
• As you know or have probably seen, Kimberley is starring in this summer’s hit kids film Horrid Henry The Movie 3D (out in cinema’s now!)
The movie has just got a DVD release date, for 21st November 2011. Add it to your diaries and/or Christmas wish lists!
• Kimberley is in various TV guides to appear on 8 out of 10 Cats programme. We posted this on our Facebook page yesterday.
The date is set for 19th August at 9pm on Channel 4.
THIS week I went to the premiere of Ghost and it was one of the best musicals I’ve seen in a long, long time. By the time I left the theatre my eye make-up was all over my face because I was crying my eyes out – I’m a sucker for a romantic story! I thought it’d be hard for Richard Fleeshman to fill Patrick Swayze’s shoes but he’s so likeable (above right with Caissie Levy). Very impressive. And the special effects were amazing – as a ghost they made it look like he could put his hand through solid doors!
Someone else who impressed was Nick Moran, who took part in the Sunday night ITV show I judged, Born To Shine, where they get talented kids to teach stars their skills. Nick learned grade 8 piano in three weeks, which was impressive. My mum’s a piano teacher and it can take her pupils 20 years to reach that stage. I always ended up arguing with my mum when she was teaching me, but it would be lovely to have a piano at home now. We could gather round it at Christmas for a singsong like the Von Trapp family!
Prince William’s hair
IT’S been reported that the Queen’s hairdresser has suggested Prince William should get a hair transplant.
William doesn’t seem bothered that he’s losing his hair because he’s made jokes about it in the past – and I’m sure Catherine loves her husband just the way he is. It is one of those things that’s out of a man’s control. But if he did want a transplant, I’d say go for it. There have been some brilliant ones recently, like Jason Gardiner. He’d have to be upfront about it, though. When you try to cover it up people will take the mick.
I’m full of Glee
IT’LL be interesting to see how Glee changes once Finn, Rachel and Kurt leave.
Rachel can be annoying but she brings something unique and I do like Kurt! No one likes change but the characters have to graduate so they will have to find some replacements. Gwyneth Paltrow could become a regular. Or I’d suggest putting me in there but these days the only role I’d get is as a teacher, not a school kid! But give me the chance and I’d do a Beyoncé medley with a mad dance routine…
YOU’VE probably been reading a lot of stories in the papers about Cheryl being in hiding and down in the dumps but I’d just like fans to know that I’ve been speaking to her and she’s fine. Cheryl’s had a lot to deal with over the years, both personally and health-wise, so all the current press stories aren’t going to be a huge deal for her.
The good thing is she’s back here for a while with her family and friends. She’s got Will.i.am too, he’s a good friend and he’s totally got her back, which is great. I’m very protective of Cheryl and I’m a firm believer in what is meant to be will be and, from a selfish point of view, I’m glad I can pop round again for a cup of tea!
Congratulations Olly Murs and Caroline Flack!
CONGRATULATIONS to Olly Murs and Caroline Flack who landed the jobs as The Xtra Factor presenters.
It’ll be interesting to see how their chemistry works out. I can’t tell you how many people have come up to me and assumed I was presenting the show, usually these things don’t come out of nowhere so I might have been considered.
I think it would’ve been fun but I couldn’t have seen myself doing it with Olly as it would have been two singers and it’s a presenting job at the end of the day.
Nadine’s split
Last week i was so sad to hear that Nadine had split from Jason (Bell). I’ll definitely get in touch with her and see if she’s alright. They’ll remain friends and it was amicable but its always sad, especially as they were engaged. Nadine is a strong person and a strong woman in relationships so i know she’ll be okay.
THERE aren’t many people who could replace Simon on The X Factor but Gary Barlow can.
Gary Barlow’s got his own record label, is an amazing songwriter and a fantastic singer so he’s got every base covered. It was a smart move on Simon’s part. I heard a rumour that Kelly Rowland would make the fourth judge. It’d be great to throw an American into the mix and she’s fabulous. The new line-up will be so exciting although I can’t believe Louis Walsh is still hanging on in there!
Bring on Tulisa!
IT’S the right decision for Dannii to move away from The X Factor, I think. She was a massive part of the show and was a great judge but now Simon and Cheryl have left, it probably does need a shake-up.
I think Tulisa from N-Dubz would be a great choice – you need someone who’s currently making relevant music. That was Cheryl’s strength; she was making music herself while judging, and acts respect that. Following on from Cher Lloyd’s success on last year’s show, I think they’ll be a lot more acts of that ilk so it’s important to have someone who understands that type of music and as N-Dubz are part of the new music movement, Tulisa, who’s opinionated but warm, would be ideal.
Impressed by Mollie King’s taste!
WHEN I saw those pictures of Denise Welch snogging that guy while out raving it made me laugh out loud! Denise (right) puts me to shame – she’s 52 and seems to have more fun then me!
Nicola, Cheryl and Nadine are all in LA and Sarah’s sunning herself in Marbella and I’m a bit jealous that I’m not in sunnier climates! Although I will book a trip to the States soon to hang out with Cheryl.
I attended a fashion show for the Haven breast cancer charity. I’m an ambassador for the cause but luckily I wasn’t asked to walk the catwalk, thank God! One person who does walk the catwalk well is David Gandy. I was impressed to see Mollie King from The Saturdays is dating him. He’s super-hot!
Arnold Schwarzenegger shock!
I WAS shocked to hear that Arnold Schwarzenegger had been having an affair with the housekeeper and had a secret child with her ten years ago – and kept it from his wife!
How the hell do you keep something like that a secret, surely the guilt would kill you? I feel so sorry for his poor wife. Arnie’s put her in an awful position with his sordid secret. I know I could never forgive that level of deceit, my relationship would definitely be terminated!
Kimberley Walsh column: Not as flawless as she looks!
Justin’s birthday was over the weekend so I got him some golf stuff and we went for a romantic meal – we had a few drinks but our days of raving are over! We are moving into our new home this weekend – we’ve been in our flat for six years and we’ve had some raucous parties on our roof terrace, so it does feel sad to leave, but change is exciting.
I had to do a shoot last week in which they were going for a wet and sexy look, but the reality was I spent all day in a studio with some poor fella standing on a ladder chucking buckets of water over me! It was fun, although I am quite critical of photos of myself – I’d never look at myself and think, yeah I look good!
I don’t mind a little airbrushing, but in the past my body shape has been completely altered so I’ve asked for it to be changed back – I can’t be proud of pictures if they’re blatantly not me! But I’m grateful for the odd bit of skin smoothing, just as long as readers know it’s not the reality when they look in magazines!
