Nadine Coyle chatted with The Sun about the constant speculation surrounding the future of Girls Aloud, suggesting the pop group has stayed together so long thanks to having side projects. “I like to have loads of things going on at the same time,” the 23-year-old said. “We can do whatever we want as well as being in Girls Aloud. We can always come back to the band.”

But Coyle wouldn’t promise Girls Aloud would record a follow-up to their just released fifth album ‘Out of Control’. “I would say there will probably be another album,” she said.

Girls Aloud were thrilled to learn their new single ‘The Promise’ debuted at #1 in the UK singles charts, giving the girl group their fourth chart topping hit. They wrote to fans on their blog at MySpace on Sunday (October 26):

Hi everyone, thank you so much for helping us achieve our fourth Number One. We think Team Girls Aloud, which of course includes you guys, have worked really hard and now it has all paid off. We glad you love the track and can’t wait to bring you the album – we think it’s our best yet! Thanks guys, we couldn’t do it without you. Lots of love, Sarah, Nicola, Cheryl, Kimberley and Nadine. Xxxx

The following message was posted at the Girls Aloud blog at MySpace on Monday (September 29), with news on the British girl group’s new album:

As the Girls gear themselves up for the release of their fifth studio album, we can now exclusively reveal what it’s set to be called.

Out of Control.

Yes, there have been many rumours and fans have come up with their own suggestions on the forum but Sarah, Cheryl, Nicola, Kimberley and Nadine decided this would suit their next album best.

Out of Control sees the Girls team up with Brian Higgins and the rest of Xenomania for what promises to be their most exciting and thrilling album yet.

We will be bringing you more news as it comes in – so stay tuned!

Let us know what you think of the title in the forum!

The following message was posted at Girls Aloud’s blog at MySpace on Monday (August 25) in response to a report in The Mirror the group were signing on for a reality show to find a sixth member:

Over the weekend the papers have been filled with false stories on the girls. But instead of the tired old ‘split’ stories, they have invented rumors of a brand new Girls Aloud reality show.

These reports could not be more wrong and the Girls are far too busy putting the finishing touches to their brand new album to be filming a new show, let alone bringing on board a new member.

The papers often get things wrong but this one should win some kind of award!

The Girls’ album will be out later this year and www.girlsaloud.co.uk will be the only place for all your official news.