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Steps singer Claire Richards recalls being told to lose weight to join the band: ‘It isn’t right’

The pop band member revealed the comments caused her to spiral about her body image

Evening Standard

The Guide #99: The only singer I wish I had seen at this summer’s festivals? Hozier

In this week’s newsletter: His secret Glastonbury set gave me Fomo – now the underrated Irishman is back with an album that made me cry … twice

The Guardian - UK

Steps’ Claire Richards details shocking 900-calorie a day diet after being body-shamed before joining pop band

The pop star revealed how she was encouraged to eat a restrictive diet of fish fingers and peas when starting out in the industry

Evening Standard

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Claire Richards says she went on 900-calorie-a-day diet before joining Steps

The singer says media’s obsession with Kate Moss put pressure on her and other women in the music industry

The Independent UK

Claire Richards' debilitating health struggle and body image battle before weight loss

Steps singer Claire Richards recently opened up on her secret health battle which left her housebound, but the much-loved star is back in action after bagging a spot on Cooking With The Stars

Daily Mirror

Steps singer Claire Richards tells One Show viewers band 'taking a break'

The band member is releasing her solo album but says members will be reuniting for a one-off performance

Manchester Evening News

Steps' Claire Richards admits she's 'nervous' as she teases second solo album

Claire Richards is gearing up to release her second solo album and has revealed her daunting thoughts about going into the studio to record some of the biggest tracks

Daily Mirror

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What’s behind Saudi Arabia’s answer to Glastonbury? The power of popwashing

At events such as Riyadh’s Soundstorm festival, pop music is the new frontier in reputation-laundering for repressive regimes, says former Guardian music editor Michael Hann

The Guardian - UK

Texas colleges offer job training for students with disabilities. Here’s how to use those programs.

Students with disabilities can succeed in college with the right kind of help. There are programs that can support them. The programs help them live on their own, find jobs, and make a difference where they live.

The Texas Tribune

Ian 'H' Watkins reveals Steps turned down 'pot of gold' gig in Dubai

“We’ve always said that Steps has an open door policy. A place where the LGBTQ+ community can live their best lives. Regardless of sexuality, gender, colour, age or ability… we are your safe space."

Wales Online

Steps cancel 'pot of gold' gig in Dubai over 'no sexuality' clause in contract

Ian ‘H’ Watkins said a clause in their contract stated they were forbidden from mentioning sexuality, and the pop band decided to walk away from the ‘pot of gold gig’

Daily Mirror

Steps turn down Dubai gig over ‘don’t mention sexuality’ clause

Singer Ian ‘H’ Watkin said the band were offered ‘a lovely sum of money’ but ultimately chose not to do it

Evening Standard

MAFS UK star Adrian Sanderson unrecognisable after undergoing drastic hair transplant

Married At First Sight UK star Adrian has decided to open up on his decision to have a hair transplant procedure in the hopes of fixing his receding hairline

Daily Mirror

Pete Waterman praises 'amazing' Liverpool and makes Eurovision claim

The former Radio City presenter has worked with Kylie Minogue and Steps on number one hits

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Wales Online

Cardiff couple open up on difficult pregnancy after their daughter is diagnosed with a limb condition

Adam and Bethan Williams were having their 20-week scan when the doctor noticed an abnormality with their baby

The Guardian - UK

Busted are back – and so are Blur and Blue. Why are we so hooked on replaying the past?

Nostalgia rules this wave of arena tours. When we look back at the culture of the 2020s, will it have any flavour of its own, asks culture writer Rachel Aroesti

Evening Standard

Paul Cattermole: Steps and Blue pay tribute to S Club 7 star

Pop acts including members of Steps and Blue have paid tribute to Paul Cattermole following his death.

Manchester Evening News

Paul Cattermole 'a beacon of light' as devastated pals remember S Club 7 star

Celebrities have flocked to pay tribute to the singer following his death aged 46

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Steps singer 'sick and tired' of online abuse as she confronts Twitter bosses

Claire Richards has called out 'toxic' Twitter after being branded 'vile and rude' by trolls

The Guardian - UK

Reach for the Stars by Michael Cragg review – hot gossip from pop’s golden age

In this hoot of an oral history the stars of 90s chart acts recall how their innocence collided with a cynical music industry

Glasgow Live

The famous faces who have graced Glasgow's legendary Admiral Bar down the years

Fans of the Admiral Bar were understandably heartbroken to learn their favourite howff is soon to close, but no matter what happens our memories of all those great nights out will stay with us forever.

Evening Standard

Black Eyed Peas announced to headline Brighton Pride 2023 — leaving some LGBTQ+ fans upset

The trio will headline Brighton Pride 2023 along with Steps this August

Evening Standard

Black Eyed Peas and Steps to headline Brighton Pride 2023: How to get tickets

Multi-Brit award-winner and former Spice Girl Melanie C will also be performing at the UK’s biggest pride festival

Daily Mirror

Channel 4 is 'rebooting iconic Four Weddings reality TV series' after ten years off-air

Four Weddings originally aired on Sky Living from 2009 until 2013, with one episode including Steps singer Faye Tozer's wedding to Michael Smith

Daily Mirror

Claire Richards wanted her body to be 'completely covered up' in Masked Singer costume

Steps legend Claire Richards, 45, was unmasked alongside Daisy May Cooper - who had been performing as Otter - on the Masked Singer in a double elimination at the weekend

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