Heidi Range
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Heidi India Range is an English
singer, songwriter and member of the Sugababes
. Range was an original member of girl group Atomic Kitten
, although she left the group after two years of its formation with no album released. In 2001, Range replaced Siobhán Donaghy
of girl group the Sugababes and has since accumulated six UK number one singles as well as two number one studio albums with the group.
In 2007, FHM
listed Range as the 94th sexiest woman in the world.
, Liverpool
, to Paul Range and Karen Livingstone. Range has a full sister Hayley, and four half-siblings: Christopher, Taylor, Sam and Jersey. Range began singing at three years of age. Her first show was when she was three and she performed "Hey Little Hen" at the Neptune Theatre in Liverpool, her hometown. Range had always wanted to become a professional singer, and in 1997 auditioned for a place in Scooch
, however, was turned away when it was revealed that she was only fourteen.
and Kerry Katona
, formed the group Atomic Kitten
. In 1999, Range left the group with no album released.
In August 2001, Range replaced Siobhán Donaghy
of the Sugababes
, who left the band in 2001. Her first album with the group, Angels With Dirty Faces
, peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart, achieving triple platinum status, and is the group's to date highest selling album. The album produced UK chart-toppers “Freak Like Me” and “Round Round
”, both certified silver by the BPI
. Range enjoyed success with Buchanan and Buena following the release of Three
(2003), which reached number 3 in the UK and spawned the number one single "Hole in the Head
". The group's fourth album, Taller In More Ways
(2005), topped the UK Albums Chart, becoming the band’s first number one album domestically. Its lead single, “Push the Button”, reached number one in four countries, and peaked in the top three across Europe and in Australia.
After Buena left the band in December 2005 and was replaced by new member Amelle Berrabah
, the band re-released Taller In More Ways which contained vocals by Berrabah. The Sugababes' greatest hits collection, Overloaded: The Singles Collection
was released later that year. It peaked at number 3 in the UK and was certified platinum in the UK. Their fifth studio album, Change
, was released in October 2007. It debuted on top of the UK Albums Chart, where it became the band's second consecutive number-one album and was eventually certified platinum. "About You Now
" was the lead single from the album and is their most successful to date, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart and selling 485,000 copies in the UK alone. "Change" was released as the album's second single in December 2007 and peaked at number 13, while follow-up single "Denial" reached number 15. The band’s sixth studio album, Catfights and Spotlights
, was released in 2008. It charted at number 8 in the UK and produced two singles, "Girls", which peaked at number three in the UK, and "No Can Do
".
In September 2009, Buchanan was asked to leave the band and was replaced by Former Eurovision contestant Jade Ewen
. Range and Berrabah stated that they could not work with Buchanan any more, and the group’s management concluded that Buchanan would leave the band. After multiple delays in 2009, their seventh studio album Sweet 7
was released in March 2010 and charted at number 14 on the UK Albums Chart
. The lead single, "Get Sexy
, debuted at number 2 in the UK.
and Capital London presenter Dave Berry
, who proposed to her on New Year's Eve while on holidays in India. Range has stated her intentions to marry in Winter of 2012.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
singer, songwriter and member of the Sugababes
Sugababes
The Sugababes are an English pop girl group based in London, consisting of members Heidi Range, Amelle Berrabah and Jade Ewen. The Sugababes were formed in 1998 with founding members Siobhán Donaghy, Mutya Buena and Keisha Buchanan. Their debut album, One Touch, was released in 2000 under London...
. Range was an original member of girl group Atomic Kitten
Atomic Kitten
Atomic Kitten were an English girl group from Liverpool, first established in 1997. Created by Andy McCluskey, the final line-up, and most commercially successful, consisted of Natasha Hamilton, Liz McClarnon, and Jenny Frost...
, although she left the group after two years of its formation with no album released. In 2001, Range replaced Siobhán Donaghy
Siobhán Donaghy
Siobhán Emma Donaghy is an English singer-songwriter of Irish descent. She was a founding member of girl group the Sugababes, although she left in August 2001 and was replaced by Heidi Range. Donaghy left the group after one album...
of girl group the Sugababes and has since accumulated six UK number one singles as well as two number one studio albums with the group.
In 2007, FHM
FHM
FHM, originally published as For Him Magazine, is an international monthly men's lifestyle magazine.- History :The magazine began publication in 1985 in the United Kingdom under the name For Him and changed its title to FHM in 1994 when Emap Consumer Media bought the magazine, although the full For...
listed Range as the 94th sexiest woman in the world.
Early life
Range was born in WaltonWalton, Merseyside
Walton, originally known as Walton-on-the-Hill, in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, is an area situated to the north of Anfield and the east of Bootle and Orrell Park. It is largely residential, with a diverse population.-History:...
, Liverpool
Liverpool
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880...
, to Paul Range and Karen Livingstone. Range has a full sister Hayley, and four half-siblings: Christopher, Taylor, Sam and Jersey. Range began singing at three years of age. Her first show was when she was three and she performed "Hey Little Hen" at the Neptune Theatre in Liverpool, her hometown. Range had always wanted to become a professional singer, and in 1997 auditioned for a place in Scooch
Scooch
Scooch are a British bubblegum dance group, comprising performers Natalie Powers, Caroline Barnes, David Ducasse and Russ Spencer.Scooch represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 in Helsinki with their song "Flying the Flag ", finishing 23rd out of 24 entries after...
, however, was turned away when it was revealed that she was only fourteen.
Career
In 1998, Range, along with Liz McClarnonLiz McClarnon
Elizabeth Margaret "Liz" McClarnon is an English pop singer, dancer and television presenter. She was a member of the group Atomic Kitten and originated the role of Paulette in the first UK tour of Legally Blonde the musical....
and Kerry Katona
Kerry Katona
Kerry Jayne Elizabeth Katona is an English media personality and singer best known for her television work, predominantly in light entertainment and reality shows. She has also been a pop singer with girl group Atomic Kitten, a magazine columnist, an actress, and the author of ghostwritten books...
, formed the group Atomic Kitten
Atomic Kitten
Atomic Kitten were an English girl group from Liverpool, first established in 1997. Created by Andy McCluskey, the final line-up, and most commercially successful, consisted of Natasha Hamilton, Liz McClarnon, and Jenny Frost...
. In 1999, Range left the group with no album released.
In August 2001, Range replaced Siobhán Donaghy
Siobhán Donaghy
Siobhán Emma Donaghy is an English singer-songwriter of Irish descent. She was a founding member of girl group the Sugababes, although she left in August 2001 and was replaced by Heidi Range. Donaghy left the group after one album...
of the Sugababes
Sugababes
The Sugababes are an English pop girl group based in London, consisting of members Heidi Range, Amelle Berrabah and Jade Ewen. The Sugababes were formed in 1998 with founding members Siobhán Donaghy, Mutya Buena and Keisha Buchanan. Their debut album, One Touch, was released in 2000 under London...
, who left the band in 2001. Her first album with the group, Angels With Dirty Faces
Angels with Dirty Faces
Angels with Dirty Faces is a 1938 American gangster film directed by Michael Curtiz and starring James Cagney, Pat O'Brien, the Dead End Kids and Humphrey Bogart, along with Ann Sheridan and George Bancroft...
, peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart, achieving triple platinum status, and is the group's to date highest selling album. The album produced UK chart-toppers “Freak Like Me” and “Round Round
Round Round
"Round Round" is a song performed by British girl group Sugababes, released on 12 August 2002 through Island Records. It was written by band members Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan and Heidi Range, as well as Miranda Cooper, Niara Scarlett, Brian Higgins, Tim Powell, Nick Coler, Shawn Lee, and Lisa...
”, both certified silver by the BPI
BPI
BPI may refer to:In business:*Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, a public high school in Maryland, United States*Banca Popolare Italiana, an Italian bank merged into Banco Popolare*Banco Português de Investimento, a Portuguese bank...
. Range enjoyed success with Buchanan and Buena following the release of Three
Three (Sugababes album)
-Canceled US Edition:-Charts:-Certifications:-Release history:-Setlist:¹Performed at the first Concert...
(2003), which reached number 3 in the UK and spawned the number one single "Hole in the Head
Hole in the Head
"Hole in the Head" is a dance-pop song performed by Sugababes, released in October 2003 as the lead single from their third studio album Three...
". The group's fourth album, Taller In More Ways
Taller in More Ways
Taller in More Ways is the fourth studio album by British girl group Sugababes, released by Island Records on 10 October 2005 in the United Kingdom. It was primarily produced by Dallas Austin and Xenomania, with additional production from Cameron McVey and Guy Sigsworth...
(2005), topped the UK Albums Chart, becoming the band’s first number one album domestically. Its lead single, “Push the Button”, reached number one in four countries, and peaked in the top three across Europe and in Australia.
After Buena left the band in December 2005 and was replaced by new member Amelle Berrabah
Amelle Berrabah
Amelle Berrabah 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, Berrabah has attained two UK number one singles, "About You Now" and "Walk This Way", as well as a number one album, Change...
, the band re-released Taller In More Ways which contained vocals by Berrabah. The Sugababes' greatest hits collection, Overloaded: The Singles Collection
Overloaded: The Singles Collection
Overloaded: The Singles Collection is a compilation album by British girl group the Sugababes. It was released by Island Records on 13 November 2006 in the United Kingdom. The main version of the album was a 15-track collection of 13 Sugababes singles and two new tracks...
was released later that year. It peaked at number 3 in the UK and was certified platinum in the UK. Their fifth studio album, Change
Change (Sugababes album)
Change is the fifth studio album by English girl group Sugababes, released through Island Records during October 2007 in most European territories. The album features production by Dr...
, was released in October 2007. It debuted on top of the UK Albums Chart, where it became the band's second consecutive number-one album and was eventually certified platinum. "About You Now
About You Now
"About You Now" is a 2007 single by English girl group Sugababes, written by Cathy Dennis and producer Dr. Luke for the group's fifth studio album, Change...
" was the lead single from the album and is their most successful to date, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart and selling 485,000 copies in the UK alone. "Change" was released as the album's second single in December 2007 and peaked at number 13, while follow-up single "Denial" reached number 15. The band’s sixth studio album, Catfights and Spotlights
Catfights and Spotlights
Catfights and Spotlights is the sixth studio album by British pop band Sugababes, released by Island Records in the Netherlands and Ireland on 17 October 2008 and in the United Kingdom on 20 October 2008. It was primarily produced by Klas Åhlund, Steve Booker and Orson, with additional contribution...
, was released in 2008. It charted at number 8 in the UK and produced two singles, "Girls", which peaked at number three in the UK, and "No Can Do
No Can Do
"No Can Do" is a song recorded by British girl group Sugababes. The song was written by Jon Shave, VV "Geeki" Brown and Orson band members George Astasio and Jason Pebworth for the band's sixth studio album Catfights and Spotlights , and produced by The Invisible Men and Si Hulbert, featuring a...
".
In September 2009, Buchanan was asked to leave the band and was replaced by Former Eurovision contestant Jade Ewen
Jade Ewen
Jade Almarie Louise Ewen is an English singer, songwriter, actress and member of the Sugababes. Ewen began her singing career in a girl group named Trinity Stone signed to Sony BMG in 2005, but they disbanded in 2007 with no album released...
. Range and Berrabah stated that they could not work with Buchanan any more, and the group’s management concluded that Buchanan would leave the band. After multiple delays in 2009, their seventh studio album Sweet 7
Sweet 7
Sweet 7 is the seventh studio album by British girl group the Sugababes. It was released on 15 March 2010 in the United Kingdom through Island Records. Sweet 7 is the first release since the controversial departure of the longest-serving member, Keisha Buchanan, who was replaced by 2009 Eurovision...
was released in March 2010 and charted at number 14 on the UK Albums Chart
UK Albums Chart
The UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart...
. The lead single, "Get Sexy
Get Sexy
"Get Sexy" is an electropop song performed by English girl group Sugababes. It was released on 31 August, 2009 as the lead single for the group's seventh studio album, Sweet 7. It is the last single to feature founding member Keisha Buchanan; during the single release interval between the release...
, debuted at number 2 in the UK.
Personal life
Range is engaged to MTVMTV (UK and Ireland)
MTV is a 24-hour general entertainment channel operated by Viacom International Media Networks.The channel was launched as part of MTV Networks Europe localization strategy in 1997. MTV UK was launched on 1 July 1997. The channel was set up to provide audiences with local artists and more relevant...
and Capital London presenter Dave Berry
Dave Berry (presenter)
David "Dave" Berry is a British TV and Radio presenter from Charlton, London, England. Currently working with ITV and Capital London.-Career:...
, who proposed to her on New Year's Eve while on holidays in India. Range has stated her intentions to marry in Winter of 2012.