Sugababes sign a huge new deal with Sony

June 5th, 2011 by Dean Piper

I have great news for fans of Heidi Range, Amelle Berrabah and Jade Ewen – Sugababes have just signed a huge new three-album deal with Sony, after moving on from their old stable, Universal. The ladies, who have had six UK No1 singles, now have a new one, Freedom, lined up for release. “The Suga­babes [...]

Wonderland launch their new album at the W Hotel

June 5th, 2011 by Dean Piper

My favourite girlband of the moment, Wonderland, are releasing their debut album this week. Some of you will know I’ve banged on about them for months now – but I’m going to do it once more. They have REAL talent, can sing live, have no hidden agenda or gimmick and are lovely girls to meet. [...]

The Tunnel of Love attracts Rachel Stevens, Martine McCutcheon and Erin O'Connor

May 31st, 2011 by Dean Piper

S Club star Rachel Stevens was on fine form at last week’s Tunnel of Love event in aid of the British Heart Foundation. The star tells me despite meeting up with all her old bandmates recently there’s not a chance in hell of S Club 7 reuniting. “It just wouldn’t work really,” she admitted. “It [...]

Spice Girl Melanie C helps me celebrate at my 2nd anniversary bash!

May 31st, 2011 by Dean Piper

Sometimes you just need to blow your own trumpet – so I’m going to start by saying my party ROCKED! Celebs were rammed into London’s swanky Cuckoo Club to celebrate two years of my showbiz column at the Sunday Mirror. And what a night full of surprises it was. Not only did we all raise [...]

My full report from the 64th Cannes Film Festival…..

May 22nd, 2011 by Dean Piper

Sarah Jessica Parker was on great form introducing a clip of her brand new Weinstein film I Don’t Know How She Does It – a comedy about the life of Kate Reddy, a finance executive who is the breadwinner for her hubby and two kids! Decked out in a white Dolce and Gabbana dress the [...]

Joe McElderry prepares for Popstar To Operastar

May 10th, 2011 by Dean Piper

X Factor winner Joe McElderry is embarking upon another big singing television show – he’s signed on the dotted line to appear on ITV1′s Popstar to Operastar. In what will be considered a poignant end to his short lived pop career, Joe will appear alongside a load of other former pop vocalists on the show [...]

R-Patz and Reese Witherspoon talk Water For Elephants

May 10th, 2011 by Dean Piper

Robert Pattinson is preparing to say goodbye to the role that made his name playing Edward Cullen in Twilight’s Breaking Dawn. And it sounds like the latest films have affected both him and girlfriend Kristen Stewart. R-Patz tells me: “Breaking Dawn has been the most emotional ride for me and Kristen, getting married, having a [...]

Stars step out for the relaunch of men's magazine Esquire

May 10th, 2011 by Dean Piper

This week’s Esquire magazine re-launch was definitely my party of the week. Held at Sketch it was jam packed with celebs. Lily Allen and hubby-to-be Sam Cooper spent  the night holding court in a corner table, Abbey Clancy came running up to me showing off her post-baby body and said: “I told you I’d have [...]