We’ve seen a lot regarding Cheryl Cole, Nicola Roberts and Nadine Coyle ’round these parts lately. Now it’s time to give some shine to another member of the brilliant fivesome known as Girls Aloud: Kimberley Walsh.

Earlier today, Fabulous published an interview and rocker-chic photo shoot with the Aloud’s resident theater geek (remember that musical medley during the Chemistry Tour?) as she begins her run as Princess Fiona in the West End’s Shrek The Musical.

It’s a great read in full, but here’s some excerpts for ye of the lazier variety:

On having the least amount of drama out of all the Girls Aloud members:

Sometimes I do look at myself and think how it’s all been very easy. In a way, that makes me worry that it shouldn’t be such plain sailing and wonder when something bad will happen to me! But to be honest, I always felt that bit older than the other girls so I always felt I knew myself a bit more and had a bit more of the confidence you get in that way.

On being with her boyfriend of over 8 years, former Triple 8 member Justin Scott:

We still think of ourselves as really young, but actually we do need to get going! We’ve bought our first proper house together, which is a home rather than a place to live. I’m incredibly lucky to be financially secure and to be with the man I want to be with for the rest of my life. I’ve got no excuses, really – apart from that I need to get through this show and then we’re talking about the Girls Aloud reunion next year…

On being curvier than the average pop star:

I’m proud of my shape because I think it sends a better message to girls. And yes, there were definitely times in Girls Aloud where it could get difficult. All of those girls are so slim and there would be the moments where they’d say: ‘Let’s do hot pants in the next video,’ and I’d be thinking: ‘Oh no!’ But my attitude very quickly changed to: ‘What the hell!’ So I’d look curvier in the shorts – so what? That is me and I’d think: ‘I’m just standing up for all the curvy girls like me.’

On bandmate Cheryl being ‘heartbroken’ over the US X Factor snub:

People don’t really know Cheryl. Everybody talked about it like it was the most horrific thing, that it was this massive deal, but it wasn’t like that for her. She’s very much: ‘That’s life, some things don’t work out and let’s move on.’

On the girl group now rapidly growing popular in the UK, The Saturdays:

The Saturdays have done well, but people don’t know them individually,” says Kimberley. “People got to know us in Popstars: The Rivals. Then after we won, it may have looked easy but it was incredibly tough. That was when we bonded. We kept thinking we were going to lose it all, nothing was certain and it made us stick together. It made us fighters, it made us a real team, real friends.

God, I love me some Kimba: She’s got such an incredibly refreshing and positive outlook on life, she’s outspoken, and she’s completely proud of her legacy as an Aloud. Just some of the many reasons why the Girls Aloud roster remains unmatched!

You’ve got to love those constant references to a 2012 reunion as well. Let’s make it happen, ladies!

The greatest part about the rapidly globalizing state of the music industry is that, thanks to the the Internet, music lovers worldwide have the ability to indulge in popular music from far-off territories while developing a strong kinship with fellow fans. The downfall, of course, is that no one else around you knows who the fuck you’re talking about.

Ladies and gentlemen, if you haven’t already: Meet Nadine Coyle.

Nadine is best known as one-fifth of a girl group called Girls Aloud.

A super slick, super chic powerhouse quintet originally formed during a UK reality singing competition called Popstars: The Rivals, the Almighty Aloud ruled the UK charts from 2002 to 2009 with their unique brand of edgy, glam pop cultivated and mastered by arguably the greatest pop writing and production troupe of all time, Xenomania.

From kicky drum & bass cuts (“Sound Of The Underground”) to lush disco gems (“Call The Shots”), the Aloud’s chart reign is–pardon the pun–untouchable, having already garnered over 20 Top 10 singles in a row (a Guinness World Record), five platinum selling albums (not to mention a greatest hits collection that went platinum thrice over), and legions of fans the world over. You know, like myself.

On Thursday evening, I somehow found myself sitting down on a bench, outside on a patio in a gorgeous Chelsea loft, with an eager Nadine Coyle sitting directly next to me. “You’ll have to forgive me, I’m trying to keep it together,” I said, nervously fumbling at my phone to start recording. “Oh, yar so togaythur,” she reassured me with her thick Derry accent, adding with a smile: “Ay would have no aydeyuh!”

As I looked down at my barely legible notes where scattered thoughts like “‘Graffiti My Soul’/Britney connection?” and “How are the Mist Burgers at Nadine’s Irish Mist?!” were frantically scribbled and squished together, I could only think to myself: What is my life right now?

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Oh, Girls Aloud. That mighty Xenomania-fueled vessel of sky-high stilettos and musical perfection.

The legendary UK girl group’s latest news update just hit inboxes this morning, and a quick scroll through leads to a pretty hilarious conclusion: DAYUM. That is some SHADE.

The full update basically reads as follows:

Nicola‘s kicking off her solo career!

Sarah‘s hosting some dumb new dating reality show called Dating In The Dark!

Kimberley‘s starring in an upcoming movie called Horrid Henry!

Chezza‘s continuing to take over the world with her flawless talent and beauty by becoming a judge for US X Factor!

And Queen Nuhdeen…

…came in 4th place at the Virgin Media Awards for her flop-tastic debut solo single, “Insatiable.”

OH. REALLY, THOUGH? And then, to top it all off…

GO NADINE!

REJOICE ONE AND ALL: AN EASTER MIRACLE IS UPON US.

According to their manager Hilary Shaw, Girls Aloud are officially reforming to perform in 2012–but not necessarily to record a new studio album (yet).

From MTV UK:

Girls Aloud will reunite in 2012 to mark their 10th anniversary, their manager has confirmed.

Hilary Shaw said to expect the five-piece to perform together to mark the milestone. “Everybody wants them to make a comeback and it will be next year. Well, it is their 10th anniversary so there will be something,” she said.

But she added that fans shouldn’t expect a new studio album just yet, as Cheryl Cole is busy with her solo career and her rumoured X Factor USA slot.

As for the other girls, Nicola Roberts is readying a solo LP, Sarah Harding is concentrating on acting and Kimberley Walsh on TV presenting. Nadine Coyle’s album flopped when it was released late last year.

The Girls Aloud boss also insisted that all five members are still good friends, despite rumours of infighting. “The girls are still getting on great, they speak all the time, and that includes Cheryl and Nadine with the other girls,” Hilary told The People. “Cheryl is keen to get back with the girls and is planning something which could be a one-off or some gigs.”

So, that’s that: “A one-off or some gigs”–for now, at least.

And in an important side note, I’m absolutely obsessed with the way this article has portrayed the Aloud’s current individual activities: Cheryl? New music. Nicola? New music. Sarah? Acting. Kimberley? TV. Nadine? “FLOPPED.”

Y SO MUCH SHADE, MTV?

MuuMuse Approved Tracks for the Week of January 16, 2011

5. Jennifer Lopez – Good Hit
“I got that good hit…don’t you wish I was your boo?” the industry’s reigning triple threat taunts us on her latest offering, an Auto-Tune overdose of bossiness and bragging that perfectly toes the line between brilliance and garbage. If the video preview that leaked this weekend is any indication, Jenny’s coming back with power power!

4. Keisha Buchanan – Under Control
Above a bouncy electro beat, the former Buchanan busts out a funky fresh, Robyn-like electro-pop cut recently leaked from the recording sessions for her upcoming solo album. Just in case you were fretting about the future of the unceremoniously dismissed Sugababes member, don’t worry–she’s got it under control.

3. Aggro Santos – Like U Like (feat. Kimberley Walsh)
While Cheryl’s busy trying to hold water in her hands and Nadine’s busy trying to pull together the pieces of her flopped solo campaign (Damn you, Tesco!), Kimba’s busy dancing on her own in the club with the UK’s best Pitbull impersonator. It’s a meaningless bar mitzvah banger, but it’s still super fun. And hey–there’s counting…in Portuguese!

2. Nicole Scherzinger – Don’t Hold Your Breath
The former Pussycat Dolls lead finally ticks all the right boxes on her upcoming second solo single: Gorgeous, melodic and instantly memorable, this may just be Scherzy’s breakout moment as a solo artist in her own right. (For real this time!)

1. Britney Spears – Hold It Against Me
Um, duh. Check the review if you haven’t already.

In case you’ve somehow forgotten (I myself have each former Girls Aloud member’s personal itinerary tattooed onto my inner thigh), Kimberley Walsh‘s first solo outing (as a featured act) was released today in the UK.

Aggros Santos‘ latest single, “Like U Like (feat. Kimberley Walsh),” is really, really fun and good. Like a song from Pitbull or the Black Eyed Peas, “Like U Like” shouldn’t be taken too seriously–it’s music for a night out, with a bouncy beat and silly lyrics that’ll have you moving and grooving in no time.

Here are some suggested times you might like listening to “Like U Like”:

+ Pre-gaming with all your friends before that big party your crush is hosting.
+ Clicking the “Like” button on Facebook.
+ Making sex with a person/people and/or attempting to concieve a child.

Here are some suggested times you might not like listening to “Like U Like”:

+ Post-gaming alone in the shower while cradling a bottle of Jack Daniels after you’ve accidentally peed yourself on the dance floor during that big party your crush was hosting.
+ Finding out who just unfollowed you on Twitter.
+ Walking in on your grandmother making sex with a person/people and/or attempting to concieve a child.

In conclusion: I LIKE “Like U Like”!

“Like U Like” was released today in the UK. (iTunes UK)

In an interview with Rick Edwards for the upcoming T4 special Nadine Coyle: Under The Skin, Nuhdeen Elizabeth Louise Coyle was asked why Girls Aloud called it quits (temporarily, at least). (WATCH)

Nadine answered: Despite the fact that they were doing “wayl” and were “bag,” all the ladies wanted to do their own thing for a bit.

Then Edwards asks what the other girls of Girls Aloud were up to right now. As they rattle through the bunch together–starting with Cheryl, Sarah (“doin’ her acting thang“), Nicola (“doin’ her meck-up thang“), she pauses: “Did I leave anybody out?”

No, Nadine. No, you did not.

And as for the girls–does she miss them? “Ay muss the ayrlay yayrs of the band.”

So much LOL in just over a minute’s clip. Excited for the special? YOU BETCHUR SWAYT ARSE AY AM.

First was Chezza. Then came Nuhdeen. Now, it’s time for Kimba to shine.

Kimberley Walsh is officially the third Girls Aloud gal to give it a go on her own with “Like U Like,” a collaboration with the UK’s answer to Pitbull/professional Ali G lookalike, Aggro Santos.

Today, the video (and song!) premiered on Aggro Santos’ YouTube channel. (WATCH)

The most important thing to take away from this cautionary tale about speed dating is that Kimberley is looking ‘quite fit’: The sexed-up hair and booty-against-the-bright-lights are doing really good things for her (even if she does look a bit Cheryl.)

As far as the song goes, here are a few objective facts about “Like U Like”:

+ It’s a fairly anonymous dance-pop affair.
+ It’s a grower. Each play has gotten better.
+ Kimba’s chorus is pretty catchy and great-ish.
+There is far too little Kimberley Walsh on this song.
+ There is far too much Aggro Santos on this song.
+ “AY AY AY AY AY.” That’s a good part.
+ It will likely perform decently on the charts.
+ It is not the greatest song that Aggro Santos has ever recorded with an ex-girl group member named Kimberly(ey). For that, please see “Candy,” featuring the Pussycat Dolls‘ (and legendary Her Majesty & The Wolves co-founder/Andy Warhol of our generation) Kimberly Wyatt.

All this being said: Let’s cut the shit. Regroup, Girls Aloud. Regroup.

If not? Nicola or bust.

“Like U Like” will be released on January 17.