Plus, Geri lines up the German market, Jordan stands for parliament and Dane Bowers writes for Westlife...

And the former Ginger Spice s unceremoniously trounced by <strong.REM in the race for a chart-topping album entry...

NME.COM attends a warm-up show and, despite the band's claim that they're "really nervous", can reveal the show is a lavish spectacle...

Plus, Christina wants a new flatshare, Mr Billie has even less shame than before and Liam's daughter gets more expensive...

Current singles queen Geri is facing a renewed battle from the band she claimed the singles top slot from...

The seven-piece see off challenge of Destiny's Child

The band announce new tour dates for January and February 2002...

Ritchie Neville targets a new teen popstrel, Fatboy Slim contemplates a new career as a porn star and George Harrison's meat fixation revealed...

Good news for the stoner pop sensations - and it looks like Depeche Mode and Starsailor will be celebrating too...

S Club 7's 'Don't Stop Movin'' heads the week's new releases...