Sugababes Sugababes Quote From Sugababes' Keisha Buchanan: "It sounds bad, but they don't care about your age if you're famous." Early Years: The Sugababes' Keisha Buchanan and Mutya Buena were childhood friends growing up in London. Buchanan's family are Jamaican, and Buena's family comes from the Philippines. The pair met Siobhan Donaghy at a party in 1998 when they were 13. Shortly after meeting they decided to form a group. London Records decided to sign them to a contract when they turned 14 and brought in Cameron McVey, producer for All Saints, to work on their first album. 'One Touch': The release of the first album One Touch was preceded by the single "Overload." The single landed in the U.K. pop singles top 10 and One Touch, released in October 2000, reached the top 30 on the album chart. 3 more top 40 singles from the album followed, but, unfortunately, London Records was disappointed with the album sales and dropped the group.

continue reading below our video 5 Classic Novels Everyone Should Read In another blow, Siobhan Donaghy left the group in the middle of a concert tour in 2001. Heidi Range speaks with a Liverpudlian (from Liverpool) accent. Sugababes Reconstituted: With rumors swirling about whether Siobhan Donaghy left the group voluntarily or was forced out, Buchanan and Buena added former Atomic Kitten member Heidi Range to become a trio again. They signed to Island Records and released their next single "Freak Like Me" in May 2002. Featuring lyrics from Adina Howard's version on top of a Gary Numan sample, the record became their first U.K. #1. 'Angels With Dirty Faces': With "Freak Like Me" still ringing in their fans' ears, the next single "Round Round" and the album Angels With Dirty Faces appeared in August 2002. "Round Round" became their 2nd U.K. #1 and the album reached #2. Critics lauded the album as one of the best pop releases of the year.

2 more hit singles followed from the album and the trio took home a Brit Award for Best British Dance Act. 'Three': Sugababes' third album, appropriately titled Three appeared in October 2003 along with the first single "Hole In the Head." The single became their third U.K. #1 pop single, and it had the distinction of being the group's first single to reach the U.S. pop chart, stopping at #96. However, "Hole In the Head" was a #1 dance hit in the U.S. 3 more top 10 U.K. singles followed and in September 2004 the trio decided to take a break from the music business. 'Taller In More Ways': In the spring of 2005, Mutya Buena gave birth to a daughter Tahlia. The group returned to the stage for the first time in a year for the Edinburgh Live 8 concert in July, 2005. "Push the Button" and "Ugly," two songs from Sugababes' upcoming album were debuted on BBC radio in August.

"Push the Button" was released as a new single the first week of October, 2005 and it debuted at #1 on the U.K. pop singles chart becoming the trio's 4th #1. 2 weeks later the album Taller In More Ways debuted at the top as well. In December of 2005 word came that Mutya Buena had left the group. She was soon replaced by Amelle Berrabah . 'Change': In late 2006 a Sugababes greatest hits collection titled Overloaded: The Singles appeared. It included the hit single "Easy." A new studio album Change was released in October 2007. It became the Sugababes' second consecutive #1 hit in the UK and included the #1 single "About You Now." However, the followup title single failed to reach the top 10, and that album did not sell nearly as well outside the UK as its predecessor. 'Catfights and Spotlights' and the Future: It was only a year before the Sugababes' next album Catfights and Spotlights appeared in October 2008.

However, it was a commercial disappointment peaking only at #8. That was the most lackluster chart performance for the group since their debut studio album One Touch. Less than a year later the song "Get Sexy," the first single from an upcoming seventh studio album by the Sugababes, was released and went to #2 on the pop singles. The British pop music world was shocked on September 21, 2009 when it was revealed that Keisha Buchanan, the only remaining original of the group, had been asked to leave. She will be replaced by former British Eurovision contestant Jade Ewen. Exclusive: Sugababe Amelle's private hell - Daily Record Entertainment Exclusive: Sugababe Amelle's private hell SUGABABES beauty Amelle Berrabah has spoken of the secret anguish behind her life as one third of Britain's most successful girl group. Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email SUGABABES beauty Amelle Berrabah has spoken of the secret anguish behind her life as one third of Britain's most successful girl group.

Sexy Amelle, 24, replaced Mutya Buena in December 2005, to become the newest member of the all-girl trio. But she had to overcome a series of heartaches and hardships to follow her dream of a career in pop music. In an exclusive interview with The Record, the chart-topping pop star has revealed how she had to care of her bipolar sister Zakiya, held down two jobs when she was just 13 years old, dodged the train fare to London to visit record companies, lost her father to cancer before he could see her dream come true and how she may never get over the knife attack on her boyfriend Freddie Fuller. Amelle admits she struggled to shut out much of the pain and anguish she was facing in her personal life - the latest of which included sister Zakiya narrowly escaping jail over a string of bizarre thefts to fund a shopping addiction. Amelle said: "Zakiya's bipolar and it has been a struggle for years. "We have always known there was something different about her. It seemed like one thing after another at times and it is difficult to understand the mental illness and what it is.

"Doctors always said, it was a mental health issue and down to chemical imbalances in the brain. She was finally diagnosed two years ago. "When she was diagnosed it gave some kind of closure as to why she was acting the way she was. "She tended to lie and have depression. It's still hard and it will never go away. We deal with it and try to help her as much as we can. Her illness has meant I have always had to act like the eldest sister. "Family is really important to me. My mum and dad gave me a happy upbringing. We didn't have much money, but there was always food on the table. "My parents worked really hard. All I remember from being young was that my mum and dad would leave at six in the morning and I wouldn't see them until I woke up in the middle of the night because they had two jobs each. "My dad passed away six years ago from cancer and I am so close to my mum. She is one of my best friends." Despite the hardship she endured growing up, Amelle was determined to find stardom.

Inspired by her parents' work ethic, she held down two demanding and tiring jobs while still at school and used the money to travel into the centre of London and make contacts in the music business. But not everyone shared her enthusiasm. Amelle recalled: "I grafted to get here. I started working when I was 13. "After school, I would go to work. I had two jobs. I worked in a restaurant and had another job in a coffee shop. "Every day off, I would go up to London to wait outside the record labels. I would sit in reception until they chucked me out. "The money went on that and sometimes I'd have to bunk on the train without paying the ticket. It was hard. "The receptionists at the record labels were the worst. They could be so rude. They could be so horrible to me even though I was a little girl who had travelled a long way to be there. "One person in particular, would lie and say the person wasn't in, even though I knew that wasn't true. "I was lucky to get a scholarship at the Academy Of Contemporary Music in Guilford because I couldn't afford to go there for training otherwise.

"If I hadn't go to go there, I truly believe Iwouldn't have made it. They helped me with my tuition and my travel costs. "That place set me up with knowledge as well as the training. I have always wanted to be a performer and an entertainer. "When I was working at those other jobs, I hated it, but I am totally fulfilled now. But I am exactly the same person I was before because I know I have had to work my ass off to get where I am today." Amelle lifted the lid on her incredible life just before the release of the latest Sugababes single, Girls, based around a sample of Ernie Doe's classic soul-funk anthem Here Come The Girls. Released on October 6, it has every chance of being the latest No.1 single from the trio, who will also release a sixth studio album called Catfights And Spotlights in the coming weeks. The video to the single is set in a lapdancing club and Amelle, it turns out, is a natural. She got personal tips from strippers at the Seventh Heaven nightclub in Glasgow during the band's last UK tour.

Amelle recalled: "We were in Glasgow after a concert with a load of friends and ended up in a gay bar. "We just wanted to go there to have good night out. Then Keisha asked if we wanted to get changed and go to a strip club. We went to Seventh Heaven and had a really good time. "When the club closed, the dancers gave us private lessons. They offered to teach us some moves. It was the first and only time I had danced on a pole apart from this video, but the girl who was helping me asked if I had done it before because I took to it quite quickly. "I learned to go upside down and do the splits on the pole. I learned a few little moves actually. "When it came to the video shoot, the director was very laid back and said he wanted it to look real. "He told us to do whatever we wanted to do. The pole dancing came up and it was fun. However, afterward, I was aching." Amelle has nothing but praise for bandmates Keisha Buchanan and Heidi Range and the girls' management company who have stuck by her since she joined the group almost three years ago.

Amelle said: "The girls knew the truth about all the rumours about me and our management knew what was going on in my life." Amelle's boyfriend Freddie Fuller was attacked in 2007, and it still haunts the couple. "Things are fine with Freddie and I, but I don't think we'll ever get over the attack," she said. "But we are getting on with it. "What happened has been such a shock to the system. "It was as if I have been in a dream for ayear. I just wasn't me, I was a shadow of myself and can't remember most of that year. "It was hard for Freddie, but we love each other and we have worked through it. "I think we'll get married. I have always said that whenever it feels right for him, I'm there. "I don't want to be one of those girls who says the finger looks a bit bare. I can't be bothered with that.

For now, I just want to get on with my life 'I have had to work hard to get where I am today' Like us on Facebook Most Read Most Recent Most Read Most Recent Amelle — Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm female vocalist Amelle Berrabah (born 22 April, 1984) is a British singer, songwriter and member of pop girl group the Sugababes. Since replacing founding member Mutya Buena in the group in December 2005. She achieved a solo number one single in 2009 after collaborating with Tinchy Stryder on their single "Never Leave You", making her the first and to date only member of the Sugababes to achieve a number one single outside of the group. Berrabah began working on solo material in… read more Amelle Berrabah, Musical artist • Biography & Facts Amelle Berrabah Musical artist Amelle Berrabah (born 22 April 1984) is a British singer, songwriter and former member of the Sugababes who replaced founding member Mutya Buena in the group in December 2005.

She achieved a solo number one single in 2010 after collaborating with Tinchy Stryder on their single "Never Leave You", making her the first and to date only member of the Sugababes to achieve a number one single outside of the group. Sugababes - Wikipedia, Photos and Videos Sugababes NEXT GO TO RESULTS [51 .. 100] WIKIPEDIA ARTICLE These are all the members of the English girl group the Sugababes. Background information Jade Ewen The Sugababes are an English pop girl group , formed in 1998 with founding members Siobhán Donaghy , Mutya Buena and Keisha Buchanan . Their debut album, One Touch , was released in the UK through London Records on 27 November 2000. The album achieved moderate success, peaking at number 26 in April 2001 and eventually being certified Gold. In 2001, Donaghy departed the group amid rumours of a rift with Buchanan and the group were dropped by their record label.

With the introduction of Heidi Range , the group began to experience a higher level of commercial success whilst keeping the critical acclaim they had achieved with their debut album. They released three studio albums before Buena announced her departure in December 2005, leading to Amelle Berrabah being brought in to replace her. Following the release of their first greatest hits album, the new line-up released two studio albums. In September 2009, after 11 years in the Sugababes, Buchanan, the final original member, was replaced by former UK Eurovision entry Jade Ewen . Range, Berrabah and Ewen released the group's seventh studio album, Sweet 7 , in 2010, after which they signed to RCA Records , before announcing an indefinite hiatus in 2011. In 2013, Ewen confessed that the Sugababes had split two years earlier. [1] The original line-up of the band reformed in 2011, under the new name Mutya Keisha Siobhan .

In 2006, British Hit Singles & Albums named the Sugababes as the most successful female act of the 21st century [2] with six UK number one singles and eighteen UK top ten hits. [3] They racked up six number-one singles, " Freak like Me ", " Round Round ", " Hole in the Head ", " Push the Button ", " Walk This Way " and " About You Now "; the Spice Girls are the only British girl group to have had more. They also released five UK top ten albums, four of which reached at least platinum certification in the UK, and have been nominated for six Brit Awards , winning one for Best British Dance Act in 2003. They have been a long-term fixture in the British tabloids due to their several line-up changes and alleged group infighting. [4] Contents See also: Mutya Keisha Siobhan and One Touch (album) The Sugababes were formed in 1998 by All Saints manager Ron Tom. Siobhán Donaghy and Mutya Buena , both aged just 13, had been signed as solo artists, but decided to work together after performing at the same showcase.

While working in the studio, Buena invited her best friend Keisha Buchanan to watch them. Manager Tom decided the three girls were to be a trio, likening their different appearances to the United Colors of Benetton campaign. [5] Originally dubbed the Sugababies, the group's name was tweaked to Sugababes when they were signed by London Records to give the group a more mature image. [6] The group's debut single, " Overload ", peaked at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart in 2000 and was nominated for a BRIT Award for Best Single. [7] [8] The group co-wrote most of the tracks on debut album One Touch with the help of All Saints producer Cameron McVey. [9] One Touch peaked at number 26 on the UK Albums Chart . The album produced three more top 40 hits—" New Year ", " Run for Cover " and " Soul Sound ". The sales of One Touch did not meet London Records ' expectations, [10] and they dropped the group in 2001.

It was later certified gold by the BPI and had sold 220,000 copies in the UK by 2008 according to Music Week . [11] During a Japanese promotional tour in August 2001, Donaghy left the group. She stated initially that she wanted to pursue a fashion career, [6] but was eventually diagnosed with clinical depression amid reports of in-fighting amongst the group's members. [12] Donaghy later stated that she was forced out of the group by Buchanan and called Buchanan the "first bully" in her life. [13] Former Atomic Kitten member Heidi Range was announced as Donaghy's replacement. [14] 2002–04: Angels with Dirty Faces, commercial breakthrough and Three[ edit ] Main article: Angels with Dirty Faces (Sugababes album) Having already started work on a second album with new member Range, the trio looked for a new record label, eventually signing to Island Records . Their first single on the new label, " Freak like Me " scored the group their first UK number 1 single.

Follow-up single " Round Round " also debuted on top of the UK Singles Chart and peaked at number 2 in Ireland, the Netherlands and New Zealand. Both singles were certified silver by the BPI . [15] On the back of the success of the singles, the group's second album, Angels with Dirty Faces , debuted at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart and was later certified triple platinum, selling almost a million copies in the UK alone. [11] [15] It is to date their highest-selling album. [16] In the UK, the third single from the album, a ballad titled " Stronger ", gained the girls their third consecutive top ten hit in their native country. The track was released as a double-A side with " Angels with Dirty Faces " in the UK, the latter song chosen as the theme tune to The Powerpuff Girls Movie . A fourth single, the Sting -sampling " Shape ", made the top ten in the Netherlands and Ireland in early 2003.

Second Sugababes line-up in May 2005 The group's third album, Three , was released in late 2003 and reached number 3 on the UK Albums Chart, earning the group a BRIT Award nomination for Best Album. Certified double platinum, it has sold 855,000 copies to date. [11] [15] The album was preceded by lead single " Hole in the Head ", which became the group's third UK number 1 single. [17] It also reached number 2 in Ireland, the Netherlands and Norway, and became the Sugababes' first (and to date only) single to chart in the United States, reaching number 96 on the Billboard Hot 100 . [18] Follow-up single " Too Lost in You " appeared on the soundtrack to the film Love Actually and went top ten in Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and the UK. The album's third single, " In the Middle ", was released in 2004 and garnered the group another BRIT Award nomination for Best Single; like its successor, the ballad " Caught in a Moment ", it went to number 8 on the UK Singles Chart.

In 2004, the trio sang on the Band Aid 20 remake of " Do They Know It's Christmas? ", which went to number 1 in the UK in December. [19] Around this time, the group's perceived "moodiness", [20] alleged backstage catfights, [21] and press junket tantrums were tabloid fodder in Britain. [21] They were surrounded by continuous rumours of in-fighting within the group and constant split reports. [22] [23] Rumours suggested that Buchanan and Buena had bullied Range, although Range herself repeatedly denied such allegations; [24] [25] Buena later admitted that she "just didn't talk to her" when she first joined. [21] Buchanan claimed there was only one serious fallout between herself and Range during a 2004 gig in Dublin , regarding Britney Spears ' " Toxic ".

[26] 2005–06: Taller in More Ways, international success and Overloaded: The Singles Collection[ edit ] Main articles: Taller In More Ways and Overloaded: The Singles Collection After a hiatus, the Sugababes released their thirteenth single, " Push the Button " in October 2005. The song debuted at number 1 in the UK and remained in the position for three consecutive weeks. [27] [28] It also peaked at number one in Ireland, [29] Austria [30] and New Zealand, [31] and reached the top three across Europe and in Australia. [32] Certified silver in the UK, [15] it was later nominated at the BRIT Awards for Best Single. Parent album Taller in More Ways became the group's first UK number 1 album. The group was number 1 on the singles, album, airplay and download charts simultaneously, making them the first girl group to achieve such a feat. [33] Taller in More Ways was certified double platinum in the UK.

[11] [15] The third-lineup of the Sugababes Following an apparent illness that prevented Buena from promoting follow-up single " Ugly ", [34] it was announced on 21 December 2005 that Buena had left the Sugababes. According to an announcement on their official website, Buena's decision was based purely on personal reasons following the birth of her daughter. [12] Amelle Berrabah joined the Sugababes in late December 2005, having been chosen by the group's management to replace Buena. [35] The third single from Taller in More Ways was a re-recorded version of " Red Dress ", which was released in early 2006, and gave the Sugababes their third consecutive top five hit from the album, entering the UK Singles Chart at number 4. [36] Berrabah re-recorded three of the album's twelve tracks and co-wrote a new song with Buchanan and Range named "Now You're Gone". The tracks appeared on a re-release of Taller in More Ways that reached number 18 on the UK Albums Chart.

[37] The fourth and final single from Taller in More Ways was " Follow Me Home ", released only in the UK in June, where it charted at number 32. [38] In mid-2006, the group returned to the studio to record two new tracks for their first greatest hits collection, titled Overloaded: The Singles Collection . The lead single from the compilation, " Easy " peaked at number 8 on the UK Singles Chart, whilst the compilation album, released in November 2006, peaked at number 3. The album, certified platinum by the BPI, has sold 598,000 copies. [11] [15] 2007–08: Change and Catfights and Spotlights[ edit ] Main articles: Change (Sugababes album) and Catfights and Spotlights In March 2007, the Sugababes collaborated with fellow British girl group Girls Aloud for their eighteenth single, a cover of the song " Walk This Way " by Aerosmith . The track was released as the official single for Comic Relief . "Walk This Way" became the group's fifth UK number one single.

[39] Third Sugababes line-up in April 2008 on the Change Tour, their largest scale tour to date. Following their Greatest Hits Tour, the Sugababes returned to the recording studio in mid-2007 to work on Change , their fifth studio album, and the first to feature Berrabah on all tracks. " About You Now " was released as the album's lead single in September 2007. Upon release, the song became the group's sixth UK number one hit and first Hungarian chart-topper. [40] It remained atop the UK Singles Chart for four weeks. [41] "About You Now" was nominated for a 2008 BRIT Award for Best British Single and is to date their highest-selling single, with sales standing at almost 500,000 copies. [42] In the 2009 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records , "About You Now" was listed as the "first track by a British pop act to top the singles chart solely on downloads". The song was also named as the "biggest chart mover to the number one position in the UK".

[43] In October 2007, Change became the group's second UK number 1 album. For the second time, the group topped the singles, album and download charts simultaneously. The album's title track " Change ", was released as the second single in December 2007 [44] and peaked at number 13 in the UK. The album sold 494,000 copies in the UK, and was certified platinum. [11] [15] The third and final single from Change was " Denial ", which reached number 15. From March to May 2008, the Sugababes travelled the UK on the thirty-date Change Tour , their biggest tour to date. Following the Change Tour, Sugababes returned to the studio to write and record tracks for their sixth studio album, Catfights and Spotlights . [45] [ citation needed ] It was reported that producer Timbaland had approached the Sugababes to work on their sixth album, but due to time restrictions, a collaboration did not occur. [46] " Girls ", the lead single from Catfights and Spotlights was released in October 2008.

The single peaked at number 3 in the UK, making it their first lead single since One Touch not to reach number 1. The album peaked at number 8 in the UK Albums Chart. Its second and final single, " No Can Do ", was released in December and peaked at number 23 in the UK. In January 2009, the Performing Right Society named Sugababes the fourth hardest-working band of 2008 due to the number of concerts they had performed during that year. [47] 2009–10: Controversial line-up change and Sweet 7[ edit ] Main article: Sweet 7 After the release of "No Can Do", the group announced that there would be no 2009 tour in support of Catfights and Spotlights so that they could focus on writing and recording material for their seventh studio album. The Sugababes travelled to the United States to work on their seventh studio album, Sweet 7 . [48] [49] In April 2009, the Sugababes signed a contract with Jay-Z's label Roc Nation , [50] resulting in working with high profile producers.

[50] Berrabah also collaborated with Tinchy Stryder for the track " Never Leave You ", the third single from his second album, Catch 22 in August 2009. The single debuted on top of the UK charts, [51] making Berrabah the only member of the Sugababes, past and present, to achieve a number one single outside of the group. The lead single from Sweet 7, " Get Sexy ", debuted at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart in September 2009. [52] Sugababes in 2011, following Buchanan's departure. In September 2009, Berrabah was reported to have left the Sugababes. [53] She had missed two engagements promoting Sweet 7. On 21 September, it was revealed that Buchanan, the sole original member of the group, had left the Sugababes. [54] Buchanan's place was filled by Jade Ewen , the UK's 2009 Eurovision Song Contest entrant.

Buchanan revealed on Twitter that it was not her decision to leave, [55] resulting in some journalists describing her as having been "sacked". [56] I'm sad to say that I am no longer a part of the Sugababes ... Although it was not my choice to leave, it's time to enter a new chapter in my life ... I would like to state that there were no arguments, bullying or anything of the sort that lead [sic] to this. Sometimes a breakdown in communication and lack of trust can result in many different things. — Keisha Buchanan, September 2009 Critics and fans reacted very negatively to the news, and British broadsheet The Guardian ran an article named "Why the Sugababes' show can't go on without Keisha". [57] Digital Spy ran an article called "Keisha Buchanan, We Salute You" in which they thanked her for her contribution to "incredible pop songs". [58] However, it has been claimed by Berrabah and Range that they played no role in the ousting of Buchanan.

Both women have claimed to quit the Sugababes themselves only to find that their group's management decided that they would follow them, rather than find two new members for Buchanan. [59] On 1 July 2011, Buchanan approached the current line-up of Sugababes at the Barclaycard Wireless festival in London, where the girls were reported to have a "tear-eyed" reunion and put the past behind them. [60] It was the first time in two years that Buchanan had seen former comrades Heidi Range and Amelle Berrabah . It was also the first time Buchanan had officially met her 'replacement' Jade Ewen . [61] The new member, Ewen, was flown to the United States to film the music video for single " About a Girl " mere days after it was announced that Buchanan had left the group. [62] "About a Girl" reached number 8 in the UK, [63] during a truncated promotion schedule due to Berrabah flying to Austria for treatment for nervous exhaustion resulting from the line-up change.

[64] In late 2009, " Wear My Kiss " was confirmed for release in February 2010 as the third single, [65] with the album, originally set for a late November 2009 release, delayed until March 2010. [66] "Wear My Kiss" debuted and peaked at number 7 in the UK, [67] making Sweet 7 the Sugababes' first album since Taller in More Ways to contain at least three top ten hits. The album debuted and peaked at number 14 in the UK. [68] In March 2010, former group member Mutya Buena applied to the European Trademarks Authority for ownership of the group's name. The application was submitted amid the controversy of Buchanan's departure, in which Buena insisted that "the Sugababes have ended" without a founding member still in the group. [69] It was confirmed that Buena had obtained rights to use the name on paper, cardboard and goods; namely stationery, paper gift wrap and paper gift wrapping ribbons.

[70] [71] It was also revealed in the same month that they were dropped by Roc Nation , due to poor sales of Sweet 7. [72] [73] [74] [75] 2011: Original reformation and split[ edit ] See also: Mutya Keisha Siobhan The Sugababes initially began recording an eighth studio album in April 2010. [76] In 2011, the group and their management Crown Talent & Media Group left their record label of ten years, Island Records , for a new three-album distribution deal with Sony Music 's RCA Records , with Crown Talent & Media Group as the acting record label. [77] In July 2011, the Sugababes commented on their new album, stating: "It's a bit darker, tougher and quite edgy." [78] In September 2011, the band stated the new album showcases their personalities: "It feels like our personalities are actually part of this album." [79] Their promotional single under the new label, " Freedom ", was released for free on 25 September 2011.

[80] The group began a hiatus in 2012 [81] to work on solo projects: Range participated in the seventh series of Dancing on Ice , [82] Berrabah worked on solo material [83] and Ewen competed as a contestant on the first series of Splash! [84] In April, it was reported that the original line-up of the Sugababes—Donaghy, Buena and Buchanan—had signed a record deal worth £1 million with Polydor Records [85] under the name Mutya Keisha Siobhan . [86] The reunited trio are also known to have recorded with MNEK , Asterix and Craze & Hoax. [87] On 25 June 2012, it was announced that they would release new music in late August 2012, [88] but this did not happen. However, Scottish singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé confirmed to MTV News that she was writing songs for them, [89] and the group performed as MKS at a New Year's Eve party.

[90] Both Range and Berrabah have wished them luck with their new venture. [91] [92] On 20 July 2012, Buchanan who was kicked out of the group in 2009, revealed that she was "disappointed" by the treatment she received, but went on to wish the current line-up "the best of luck". [93] On 15 March 2013, Ewen confirmed the Sugababes would record new music "before the end of the year", stating: "I think we will probably come back together again at the end of the year. There will definitely be more recording but, there is no release date anytime soon." [94] On 16 May 2013 Amelle Berrabah revealed that the group had been writing new material for their new album and hoped to release new music in 2014. [95] However, fellow member Jade Ewen later expressed her feelings towards the group's future being uncertain, stating the group are "pretty much done", which led to reports suggesting the group have split.

[96] Controversy over the group's future arose when Berrabah stated she believed the group will get back together in late 2014, therefore it is unsure what the band's future intentions are. [97] On 6 September 2013, an interview was published quoting Ewen confirming that the group had split. [98] Ewen was quoted saying "This is a tricky one because I don't feel comfortable lying, saying we're in the studio recording and we're going to bring music out next year, which seems to be the favoured line," she said. "I think it's unfair to fans and we should be honest. The band being over is definitely not my choice. I kind of was unlucky in that I came in [to Sugababes] towards the end of the cycle when things naturally came to the end. There was so much drama surrounding the group, I think the music just got lost. I don't like all the drama and the negativity. We kind of fizzled out about two years ago. I do think the lineup changes have obviously got to be a factor, you can't get away from it," she said.

"I'd be lying if I didn't think the same when I was approached. I was like, 'Is this going to work? Are people going to accept it?'" Speaking to Digital Spy at Disney's 'Share the Magic' Christmas party on Oxford Street on 6 November 2013, Mutya Buena said that she is keeping "an open mind" about reclaiming the Sugababes name again. "You never say never," she said. "I think you should always have an open mind. And it is our name!" Buena currently owns rights to use the Sugababes name on paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, stationery and gift wrapping products. In late January 2014 Range contradicted Ewen's statement, saying that the group was merely on hiatus as they follow solo projects. [99] Speaking on if they'd broken up or not, Range stated, "Not officially but we don't have any plans for anything in the near future." [99] On 13 January 2015, original member of the group, Keisha Buchanan filed to have the Sugababes name trademarked in the United States.

[100] Merchandise[ edit ] In April 2007, Mattel teamed up with the Sugababes to create a new themed Barbie collection, [101] which was released in May 2007. The Sugababes also launched their own shoe collection in association with the German shoe retailer " Deichmann ", available from February 2008 in sixteen countries including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Poland, and the UK. [102] The members chose the range of items in the Star collection themselves. [103] The Sugababes had also told reporters that they hope to branch out into other areas such as a makeup line. [104] In September 2010, the Sugababes released their own fragrances, named Tempt, Tease and Touch. [105] Philanthropy[ edit ] Their cover of Aerosmith and Run–D.M.C. 's " Walk This Way ", a collaboration with Girls Aloud , was the official charity single for Comic Relief in 2007, recorded at Comic Relief co-founder and trustee Richard Curtis ' request.

[106] On 27 January 2010, the Sugababes performed at the "Fight Cervical Cancer Event", an event which aims to educate women about cervical cancer. [107] In March 2010, Berrabah jumped 13,000 feet from an aircraft to raise money for a cancer charity. [108] In September 2011, the Sugababes performed " Dancing Queen " by ABBA at the Prince of Wales Theatre for charitable purposes. [109] Awards and nominations[ edit ] Report: 'Original Sugababes reforming' Report: 'Original Sugababes reforming' A new report claims that the original Sugababes members are holding reunion talks.

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According to Holy Moly, the three singers are said to be in discussions with record company Warner and have also been offered three seperate solo deals. The label is reportedly eager for the trio to record new music with producers including William Orbit and Stuart Price. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below The original lineup rose to fame with single 'Overload' in September 2000 and released album One Touch. Donaghy quit the group a year later and was replaced by Heidi Range. Amelle Berrabah joined in December 2005 after the departure of Buena. Buchanan became the last original member to leave the group in September 2009. She was replaced by Jade Ewen. The 25-year-old recently ruled out getting back together with Buena and Donaghy, claiming that it was "not in our plans at all". The Sugababes - Leggy Celebs Leggy Celebs You are here: Home / Featured / The Sugababes Jun Leave a Comment The Sugababes are an English pop girl group, formed in 1998 with founding members Siobhán Donaghy, Mutya Buena and Keisha Buchanan.

Their debut album, One Touch, was released in the UK through London Records on 27 November 2000. The album achieved moderate success, peaking at number 26 in April 2001 and eventually being certified Gold. In 2001, Donaghy departed the group amid rumours of a rift with Buchanan and the group were dropped by their record label. With the introduction of Heidi Range, the group began to experience a higher level of commercial success whilst keeping the critical acclaim they had achieved with their debut album. They released three studio albums before Buena announced her departure in December 2005, leading to Amelle Berrabah being brought in to replace her. Following the release of their first greatest hits album, the new line-up released two studio albums. In September 2009, after 11 years in the band, Buchanan, the final original member, was replaced by former UK Eurovision entry Jade Ewen. Range, Berrabah and Ewen released the group’s seventh studio album, Sweet 7, in 2010, after which they signed to RCA Records, before announcing an indefinite hiatus in 2011.

In 2013, Ewen stated that the band had split up in 2011 whilst Berrabah later contradicted this. Longest standing member, Heidi Range, then confirmed in early 2014 that the group had not officially split, but were on an indefinite hiatus. The original line-up of the band reformed in 2011, under the new name Mutya Keisha Siobhan, and are reported to release their debut album in 2014. In 2006, British Hit Singles & Albums named the Sugababes as the most successful female act of the 21st century with six UK number one singles and eighteen UK top ten hits. They racked up six number-one singles, “Freak like Me”, “Round Round”, “Hole in the Head”, “Push the Button”, “Walk This Way” and “About You Now”; the Spice Girls are the only British girl group to have had more. They also released five UK top ten albums, four of which reached at least platinum certification in the UK, and have been nominated for six Brit Awards, winning one for Best British Dance Act in 2003.

They have been a long-term fixture in the British tabloids due to their several line-up changes and alleged group infighting. Throughout their career the Sugababes have sold approximately 8 million records in the UK alone. Related legs: Sugababes - Razor Robotics Sugababes These are all the members of the English girl group the Sugababes. Background information Amelle Berrabah Jade Ewen The Sugababes are an English girl group, formed in 1998 with founding members Siobhán Donaghy, Mutya Buena and Keisha Buchanan. Their debut album, One Touch, was released in the UK through London Records on 27 November 2000. The album achieved moderate success, peaking at number 26 in April 2001 and eventually being certified Gold. In 2001, Donaghy departed the group amid rumours of a rift with Buchanan and the group were dropped by their record label. With the introduction of Heidi Range, former member of fellow English girl group Atomic Kitten, the group began to experience a higher level of commercial success whilst keeping the critical acclaim they had achieved with their debut album.

They released three studio albums before Buena announced her departure in December 2005, leading to Amelle Berrabah being brought in to replace her. Following the release of their first greatest hits album, the new line-up released two studio albums. In September 2009, after 11 years in the Sugababes, Buchanan, the final original member, was replaced by former UK Eurovision entry Jade Ewen. Range, Berrabah and Ewen released the group's seventh studio album, Sweet 7, in 2010, after which they signed to RCA Records, before announcing an indefinite hiatus in 2011. In 2013, Ewen confessed that the Sugababes had split two years earlier. The original line-up of the band reformed in 2011, under the new name Mutya Keisha Siobhan. In 2006, British Hit Singles & Albums named the Sugababes as the most successful female act of the 21st century with six UK number one singles and eighteen UK top ten hits.

They racked up six number-one singles, "Freak like Me", "Round Round", "Hole in the Head", "Push the Button", "Walk This Way" and "About You Now"; the Spice Girls are the only British girl group to have had more. They also released five UK top ten albums, four of which reached at least platinum certification in the UK, and have been nominated for six Brit Awards, winning one for Best British Dance Act in 2003. They have been a long-term fixture in the British tabloids due to their several line-up changes and alleged group infighting. History 1998–2001: Formation and One Touch See also: Mutya Keisha Siobhan and One Touch (album) The Sugababes were formed in 1998 by All Saints manager Ron Tom. Siobhán Donaghy and Mutya Buena, both aged just 13, had been signed as solo artists, but decided to work together after performing at the same showcase. While working in the studio, Buena invited her best friend Keisha Buchanan to watch them.

Manager Tom decided the three girls were to be a trio, likening their different appearances to the United Colors of Benetton campaign. Originally dubbed the Sugababies, the group's name was tweaked to Sugababes when they were signed by London Records to give the group a more mature image. The group's debut single, "Overload", peaked at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart in 2000 and was nominated for a BRIT Award for Best Single. The group co-wrote most of the tracks on debut album One Touch with the help of All Saints producer Cameron McVey. One Touch peaked at number 26 on the UK Albums Chart. The album produced three more top 40 hits—"New Year", "Run for Cover" and "Soul Sound". The sales of One Touch did not meet London Records' expectations, and they dropped the group in 2001. It was later certified gold by the BPI and had sold 220,000 copies in the UK by 2008 according to Music Week. During a Japanese promotional tour in August 2001, Donaghy left the group.

She stated initially that she wanted to pursue a fashion career, but was eventually diagnosed with clinical depression amid reports of in-fighting amongst the group's members. Donaghy later stated that she was forced out of the group by Buchanan and called Buchanan the "first bully" in her life. Former Atomic Kitten member Heidi Range was announced as Donaghy's replacement. 2002–04: Angels with Dirty Faces, commercial breakthrough and Three Main article: Angels with Dirty Faces (Sugababes album) Having already started work on a second album with new member Range, the trio looked for a new record label, eventually signing to Island Records. Their first single on the new label, "Freak like Me" scored the group their first UK number 1 single. Follow-up single "Round Round" also debuted on top of the UK Singles Chart and peaked at number 2 in Ireland, the Netherlands and New Zealand. Both singles were certified silver by the BPI. On the back of the success of the singles, the group's second album, Angels with Dirty Faces, debuted at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart and was later certified triple platinum, selling almost a million copies in the UK alone.

It is to date their highest-selling album. In the UK, the third single from the album, a ballad titled "Stronger", gained the girls their third consecutive top ten hit in their native country. The track was released as a double-A side with "Angels with Dirty Faces" in the UK, the latter song chosen as the theme tune to The Powerpuff Girls Movie. A fourth single, the Sting-sampling "Shape", made the top ten in the Netherlands and Ireland in early 2003. Second Sugababes line-up in May 2005 The group's third album, Three, was released in late 2003 and reached number 3 on the UK Albums Chart, earning the group a BRIT Award nomination for Best Album. Certified double platinum, it has sold 855,000 copies to date. The album was preceded by lead single "Hole in the Head", which became the group's third UK number 1 single.

It also reached number 2 in Ireland, the Netherlands and Norway, and became the Sugababes' first (and to date only) single to chart in the United States, reaching number 96 on the Billboard Hot 100. Follow-up single "Too Lost in You" appeared on the soundtrack to the film Love Actually and went top ten in Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and the UK. The album's third single, "In the Middle", was released in 2004 and garnered the group another BRIT Award nomination for Best Single; like its successor, the ballad "Caught in a Moment", it went to number 8 on the UK Singles Chart. In 2004, the trio sang on the Band Aid 20 remake of "Do They Know It's Christmas?", which went to number 1 in the UK in December. Around this time, the group's perceived "moodiness", alleged backstage catfights, and press junket tantrums were tabloid fodder in Britain. They were surrounded by continuous rumours of in-fighting within the group and constant split reports.

Rumours suggested that Buchanan and Buena had bullied Range, although Range herself repeatedly denied such allegations; Buena later admitted that she "just didn't talk to her" when she first joined. Buchanan claimed there was only one serious fallout between herself and Range during a 2004 gig in Dublin, regarding Britney Spears' "Toxic". 2005–06: Taller in More Ways, international success and Overloaded: The Singles Collection Main articles: Taller In More Ways and Overloaded: The Singles Collection After a hiatus, the Sugababes released their thirteenth single, "Push the Button" in October 2005. The song debuted at number 1 in the UK and remained in the position for three consecutive weeks. It also peaked at number one in Ireland, Austria and New Zealand, and reached the top three across Europe and in Australia. Certified silver in the UK, it was later nominated at the BRIT Awards for Best Single. Parent album Taller in More Ways became the group's first UK number 1 album. The group was number 1 on the singles, album, airplay and download charts simultaneously, making them the first girl group to achieve such a feat.

Taller in More Ways was certified double platinum in the UK. The third-lineup of the Sugababes Following an apparent illness that prevented Buena from promoting follow-up single "Ugly", it was announced on 21 December 2005 that Buena had left the Sugababes. According to an announcement on their official website, Buena's decision was based purely on personal reasons following the birth of her daughter. Amelle Berrabah joined the Sugababes in late December 2005, having been chosen by the group's management to replace Buena. The third single from Taller in More Ways was a re-recorded version of "Red Dress", which was released in early 2006, and gave the Sugababes their third consecutive top five hit from the album, entering the UK Singles Chart at number 4. Berrabah re-recorded three of the album's twelve tracks and co-wrote a new song with Buchanan and Range named "Now You're Gone". The tracks appeared on a re-release of Taller in More Ways that reached number 18 on the UK Albums Chart.

The fourth and final single from Taller in More Ways was "Follow Me Home", released only in the UK in June, where it charted at number 32. In mid-2006, the group returned to the studio to record two new tracks for their first greatest hits collection, titled Overloaded: The Singles Collection. The lead single from the compilation, "Easy" peaked at number 8 on the UK Singles Chart, whilst the compilation album, released in November 2006, peaked at number 3. The album, certified platinum by the BPI, has sold 598,000 copies. 2007–08: Change and Catfights and Spotlights Main articles: Change (Sugababes album) and Catfights and Spotlights In March 2007, the Sugababes collaborated with fellow British girl group Girls Aloud for their eighteenth single, a cover of the song "Walk This Way" by Aerosmith. The track was released as the official single for Comic Relief. "Walk This Way" became the group's fifth UK number one single.

Third Sugababes line-up in April 2008 on the Change Tour, their largest scale tour to date. Following their Greatest Hits Tour, the Sugababes returned to the recording studio in mid-2007 to work on Change, their fifth studio album, and the first to feature Berrabah on all tracks. "About You Now" was released as the album's lead single in September 2007. Upon release, the song became the group's sixth UK number one hit and first Hungarian chart-topper. It remained atop the UK Singles Chart for four weeks. "About You Now" was nominated for a 2008 BRIT Award for Best British Single and is to date their highest-selling single, with sales standing at almost 500,000 copies. In the 2009 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records, "About You Now" was listed as the "first track by a British pop act to top the singles chart solely on downloads". The song was also named as the "biggest chart mover to the number one position in the UK". In October 2007, Change became the group's second UK number 1 album.

For the second time, the group topped the singles, album and download charts simultaneously. The album's title track "Change", was released as the second single in December 2007 and peaked at number 13 in the UK. The album sold 494,000 copies in the UK, and was certified platinum. The third and final single from Change was "Denial", which reached number 15. From March to May 2008, the Sugababes travelled the UK on the thirty-date Change Tour, their biggest tour to date. Following the Change Tour, Sugababes returned to the studio to write and record tracks for their sixth studio album, Catfights and Spotlights. It was reported that producer Timbaland had approached the Sugababes to work on their sixth album, but due to time restrictions, a collaboration did not occur. "Girls", the lead single from Catfights and Spotlights was released in October 2008. The single peaked at number 3 in the UK, making it their first lead single since One Touch not to reach number 1. The album peaked at number 8 in the UK Albums Chart.

Its second and final single, "No Can Do", was released in December and peaked at number 23 in the UK. In January 2009, the Performing Right Society named Sugababes the fourth hardest-working band of 2008 due to the number of concerts they had performed during that year. 2009–10: Controversial line-up change and Sweet 7 Main article: Sweet 7 After the release of "No Can Do", the group announced that there would be no 2009 tour in support of Catfights and Spotlights so that they could focus on writing and recording material for their seventh studio album. The Sugababes travelled to the United States to work on their seventh studio album, Sweet 7. In April 2009, the Sugababes signed a contract with Jay-Z's label Roc Nation, resulting in working with high profile producers. Berrabah also collaborated with Tinchy Stryder for the track "Never Leave You", the third single from his second album, Catch 22 in August 2009.

The single debuted on top of the UK charts, making Berrabah the only member of the Sugababes, past and present, to achieve a number one single outside of the group. The lead single from Sweet 7, "Get Sexy", debuted at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart in September 2009. Sugababes in 2011, following Buchanan's departure. In September 2009, Berrabah was reported to have left the Sugababes. She had missed two engagements promoting Sweet 7. On 21 September, it was revealed that Buchanan, the sole original member of the group, had left the Sugababes. Buchanan's place was filled by Jade Ewen, the UK's 2009 Eurovision Song Contest entrant. Buchanan revealed on Twitter that it was not her decision to leave, resulting in some journalists describing her as having been "sacked". I'm sad to say that I am no longer a part of the Sugababes ... Although it was not my choice to leave, it's time to enter a new chapter in my life ...

I would like to state that there were no arguments, bullying or anything of the sort that lead [sic] to this. Sometimes a breakdown in communication and lack of trust can result in many different things. — Keisha Buchanan, September 2009 Critics and fans reacted very negatively to the news, and British broadsheet The Guardian ran an article named "Why the Sugababes' show can't go on without Keisha". Digital Spy ran an article called "Keisha Buchanan, We Salute You" in which they thanked her for her contribution to "incredible pop songs". However, it has been claimed by Berrabah and Range that they played no role in the ousting of Buchanan. Both women have claimed to quit the Sugababes themselves only to find that their group's management decided that they would follow them, rather than find two new members for Buchanan. On 1 July 2011, Buchanan approached the current line-up of Sugababes at the Barclaycard Wireless festival in London, where the girls were reported to have a "tear-eyed" reunion and put the past behind them.

It was the first time in two years that Buchanan had seen former comrades Heidi Range and Amelle Berrabah. It was also the first time Buchanan had officially met her 'replacement' Jade Ewen. The new member, Ewen, was flown to the United States to film the music video for single "About a Girl" mere days after it was announced that Buchanan had left the group. "About a Girl" reached number 8 in the UK, during a truncated promotion schedule due to Berrabah flying to Austria for treatment for nervous exhaustion resulting from the line-up change. In late 2009, "Wear My Kiss" was confirmed for release in February 2010 as the third single, with the album, originally set for a late November 2009 release, delayed until March 2010. "Wear My Kiss" debuted and peaked at number 7 in the UK, making Sweet 7 the Sugababes' first album since Taller in More Ways to contain at least three top ten hits. The album debuted and peaked at number 14 in the UK.

In March 2010, former group member Mutya Buena applied to the European Trademarks Authority for ownership of the group's name. The application was submitted amid the controversy of Buchanan's departure, in which Buena insisted that "the Sugababes have ended" without a founding member still in the group. It was confirmed that Buena had obtained rights to use the name on paper, cardboard and goods; namely stationery, paper gift wrap and paper gift wrapping ribbons. It was also revealed in the same month that they were dropped by Roc Nation, due to poor sales of Sweet 7. 2011: Original reformation and split See also: Mutya Keisha Siobhan The Sugababes initially began recording an eighth studio album in April 2010. In 2011, the group and their management Crown Talent & Media Group left their record label of ten years, Island Records, for a new three-album distribution deal with Sony Music's RCA Records, with Crown Talent & Media Group as the acting record label.

In July 2011, the Sugababes commented on their new album, stating: "It's a bit darker, tougher and quite edgy." In September 2011, the band stated the new album showcases their personalities: "It feels like our personalities are actually part of this album." Their promotional single under the new label, "Freedom", was released for free on 25 September 2011. The group began a hiatus in 2012 to work on solo projects: Range participated in the seventh series of Dancing on Ice, Berrabah worked on solo material and Ewen competed as a contestant on the first series of Splash! In April, it was reported that the original line-up of the Sugababes—Donaghy, Buena and Buchanan—had signed a record deal worth £1 million with Polydor Records under the name Mutya Keisha Siobhan. The reunited trio are also known to have recorded with MNEK, Asterix and Craze & Hoax. On 25 June 2012, it was announced that they would release new music in late August 2012, but this did not happen.

However, Scottish singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé confirmed to MTV News that she was writing songs for them, and the group performed as MKS at a New Year's Eve party. Both Range and Berrabah have wished them luck with their new venture. On 20 July 2012, Buchanan who was kicked out of the group in 2009, revealed that she was "disappointed" by the treatment she received, but went on to wish the current line-up "the best of luck". On 15 March 2013, Ewen confirmed the Sugababes would record new music "before the end of the year", stating: "I think we will probably come back together again at the end of the year. There will definitely be more recording but, there is no release date anytime soon." On 16 May 2013 Amelle Berrabah revealed that the group had been writing new material for their new album and hoped to release new music in 2014. However, fellow member Jade Ewen later expressed her feelings towards the group's future being uncertain, stating the group are "pretty much done", which led to reports suggesting the group have split.

Controversy over the group's future arose when Berrabah stated she believed the group will get back together in late 2014, therefore it is unsure what the band's future intentions are. On 6 September 2013, an interview was published quoting Ewen confirming that the group had split. Ewen was quoted saying "This is a tricky one because I don't feel comfortable lying, saying we're in the studio recording and we're going to bring music out next year, which seems to be the favoured line," she said. "I think it's unfair to fans and we should be honest. The band being over is definitely not my choice. I kind of was unlucky in that I came in [to Sugababes] towards the end of the cycle when things naturally came to the end. There was so much drama surrounding the group, I think the music just got lost. I don't like all the drama and the negativity. We kind of fizzled out about two years ago. I do think the lineup changes have obviously got to be a factor, you can't get away from it," she said. "I'd be lying if I didn't think the same when I was approached.

I was like, 'Is this going to work? Are people going to accept it?'" Speaking to Digital Spy at Disney's 'Share the Magic' Christmas party on Oxford Street on 6 November 2013, Mutya Buena said that she is keeping "an open mind" about reclaiming the Sugababes name again. "You never say never," she said. "I think you should always have an open mind. And it is our name!" Buena currently owns rights to use the Sugababes name on paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, stationery and gift wrapping products. In late January 2014 Range contradicted Ewen's statement, saying that the group was merely on hiatus as they follow solo projects. Speaking on if they'd broken up or not, Range stated, "Not officially but we don't have any plans for anything in the near future." On 13 January 2015, original member of the group, Keisha Buchanan filed to have the Sugababes name trademarked in the United States.

Discography Angels with Dirty Faces (2002) Three (2003) Taller in More Ways (2005) Change (2007) Angels with Dirty Faces Tour (2003) Three Tour (2004) Taller in More Ways Tour (2006) Overloaded: The Singles Tour (2007) Change Tour (2008) Other endeavours Merchandise In April 2007, Mattel teamed up with the Sugababes to create a new themed Barbie collection, which was released in May 2007. The Sugababes also launched their own shoe collection in association with the German shoe retailer "Deichmann", available from February 2008 in sixteen countries including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Poland, and the UK. The members chose the range of items in the Star collection themselves. The Sugababes had also told reporters that they hope to branch out into other areas such as a makeup line. In September 2010, the Sugababes released their own fragrances, named Tempt, Tease and Touch.

Philanthropy Their cover of Aerosmith and Run–D.M.C.'s "Walk This Way", a collaboration with Girls Aloud, was the official charity single for Comic Relief in 2007, recorded at Comic Relief co-founder and trustee Richard Curtis' request. On 27 January 2010, the Sugababes performed at the "Fight Cervical Cancer Event", an event which aims to educate women about cervical cancer. In March 2010, Berrabah jumped 13,000 feet from an aircraft to raise money for a cancer charity. In September 2011, the Sugababes performed "Dancing Queen" by ABBA at the Prince of Wales Theatre for charitable purposes. Awards and nominations Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Sugababes Sugababes Sugababes View all Sugababes pictures Description: Sugababes are an English pop girl group based in London, consisting of members Heidi Range, Amelle Berrabah and Jade Ewen.

The Guinness Book of World Records have named the Sugababes as the most successful female act of the 21st century with six UK number one singles and eighteen UK top ten hits. Sugababes were formed in 1998 by founding members Siobhán Donaghy, Mutya Buena and Keisha Buchanan. In 2001, after just one album and some initial success, Donaghy departed and the introduction of Range in the same year was met with the commercial success. The group survived a second line-up change in December 2005, when Buena left th Sugababes are an English pop girl group based in London, consisting of members Heidi Range, Amelle Berrabah and Jade Ewen. The Guinness Book of World Records have named the Sugababes as the most successful female act of the 21st century with six UK number one singles and eighteen UK top ten hits. Sugababes were formed in 1998 by founding members Siobhán Donaghy, Mutya Buena and Keisha Buchanan.

In 2001, after just one album and some initial success, Donaghy departed and the introduction of Range in the same year was met with the commercial success. The group survived a second line-up change in December 2005, when Buena left the band and was subsequently replaced by Berrabah. In September 2009, it was confirmed that after eleven years in the band, Buchanan was no longer part of the group and had been replaced by Ewen. The discography of Sugababes, a British girl band, consists of seven studio albums, one compilation album, three extended plays, twenty-six singles, and two video albums. Sugababes were formed in 1998 by Keisha Buchanan, Mutya Buena and Siobhán Donaghy. As of 2010, the group have sold 3.5 million albums in the United Kingdom. Sugababes' debut album One Touch, released in November 2000, peaked at number twenty-six on the UK chart, eventually earning gold certification.

One Touch spawned four singles, three of which reached the top twenty, while the album's lead single "Overload" was nominated for a BRIT Award for "Best British Single". The album's sales did not meet the expectations of London Records and the group was subsequently dropped. Donaghy left the group in August 2001 and was replaced by former Atomic Kitten member Heidi Range. The group's second album Angels with Dirty Faces was released in August 2002 through Island Records. Influenced by the New Wave, dance, and pop music of the 1980s, the record enjoyed success in the UK where it reached number two and went triple platinum. It produced two number one singles, and nominated for "Best British Album" at the 2003 BRIT Awards. Three, Sugababes' third album, was released in October 2003. It reached number three in the UK and produced four singles, three of which reached the top ten. The group's fourth album Taller in More Ways was released in October 2005. The album reached reached number one and went double platinum in the UK.

Shorty following the album's release, Buena left the group due to personal reasons, and was replaced by Amelle Berrabah. The group's fifth album Change was released in October 2007. The album, composed of pop and dance songs, reached number one and went platinum in the UK. Change produced three top twenty singles, including "Change", "Denial", and the UK number one "About You Now", signalling the second occasion in which the band were simultaneously number one on the UK album, single, download and airplay charts. The groups' sixth studio album, Catfights and Spotlights was released in 2008, charting in the top ten of the UK Albums Chart, despite becoming a commercial failure, and producing only two singles, "Girls" and "No Can Do", the former peaking at number three on the UK Singles Charts. The album also features a version of "She's Like a Star", with Taio Cruz, which was released prior to the album and charted inside the top twenty in the UK.

The band's seventh studio album Sweet 7 was released in March 2010, featuring the lead single "Get Sexy", which peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart on 6 September 2009; it was the last single to feature Keisha Buchanan. The second single from the album titled "About a Girl" peaked at number eight on the UK Singles Chart, and was the first single to feature new member Jade Ewen. The third single titled "Wear My Kiss" peaked at number seven in the Singles Chart. ... ( more ) ( less )

Question: In December 2005, Amelle Berrabah became a member of which group?
Answer: Sugababes