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Despite a background on Melbourne's dance music scene and no intentions of being a pop star, Katie Underwood did just that, becoming one of the most recognisable members of Bardot and given prominent lead vocals on all three singles from the self-titled debut album, "Poison", "I Should've Never Let You Go" and "These Days". In an extensive interview about her music career, Katie explains her motivations for being part of the Popstars girl group and what brought about her decision to leave Bardot during recording for second album Play It Like That. She also discusses the various musical projects she has been involved in since then, including her collaborations with Disco Montego, Mr Timothy and former Bardot band-mate Belinda Chapple as Ka'Bel. Katie also reveals how her solo career, which was kicked off by 2003 single "Danger", was dealt a blow when her record company dissolved, but how she now is in complete control of her musical output.

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For Sally Polihronas, the Bardot experience had its ups and downs. On the plus side, being part of the girl group allowed her to really hone her vocal skills — something she wanted to focus on after more than a decade as a dancer and performer in Adelaide — and took her into the studio with producers around the world. She also got to have her "Madonna moment" in the "These Days" video and has many cherish memories of Bardot's achievements. But there were drawbacks, too. In an exclusive in-depth interview, Sally reveals what made her think about quitting Bardot long before the group disbanded in early 2002 and why she stuck around until the (literally) bitter end. She also sheds new light on the discord within the band about things like the division of vocals and what she describes as "mean girl" behaviour. With a couple of decades of perspective, Sally can also rationalise why Bardot's time was brief, citing a number of external factors that contributed to the group's collapse.

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In early 2000, reality TV juggernaut Popstars changed the pop music landscape in Australia forever. Launched by the show, Bardot were an instant phenomenon, shooting to number 1 with debut single "Poison" and their self-titled album. Comprised of Belinda Chapple, Sophie Monk, Sally Polihronas, Katie Underwood and Tiffani Wood, the five-piece girl group encountered ups and downs during their relatively short career, many of which are recounted in Belinda's book, The Girl In The Band. In this first part of a Bardot special, Belinda joins us to talk about the experience of being in the group and how it culminated with a shock betrayal as her pop music career was unexpectedly taken away from her when the band was dissolved. Bardot's six top 20 singles and two albums are discussed, as well as pivotal moments like Katie's decision to leave as recording was underway for second album Play It Like That. Belinda also shares her experience in the industry after Bardot and what brought her and Katie back together as Ka'Bel.

Bonus material at chartbeats.com.au/aussie
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Email: chartbeats.au@gmail.com

On the show today…

The Love Island Australia 2022 finale took place last night and one happy couple was voted the most in love/most likely to now find fame on Instagram. As reality TV finales go it was pretty standard, until a basket of eggs was brought out.

And this month marks the 25th anniversary of Titanic and with James Cameron and Kate Winslet, both currently on the promotional trail for the new Avatar film, some wild stories about the making of the boat movie are starting to emerge.

And it’s the viral magazine cover everyone is talking about. New York Magazine’s Nepo-Babies story has opened up a whole new conversation about the tiers of fame in the entertainment industry, but some nepo-babies are now viciously fighting back.

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In the week following the infamous Oscars slap, things have gone from bad to worse for Will Smith, with a number of his upcoming movie roles now in jeopardy.

And Sophie Monk has announced she’s married via a gorgeous magazine spread and interview, explaining why she and her new husband decided to elope. But in the midst of her happy news, Australia seemed to sigh with relief and now we need to talk about why.

Plus, Camila Cabello has released an emotional statement on Instagram, talking about being stalked on the beach by paparazzi and unveiling everything celebrities have to do to avoid ‘bad’ images being released. A number of other celebrities jumped in to defend her and it’s a sign that paparazzi beach culture is thriving more than ever before.

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison and state & territory leaders are gathering today for an emergency national cabinet meeting, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has added theatres, cinemas and hospitality staff to the list of places where masks will be mandatory, Christmas Day weather forecasts have been released, Australian Open hopes in jeopardy after multiple tennis players test positive for Covid, Sophie Monk, Joshua Gross, Dua Lipa

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Australia’s most loved drag queen takes us behind the scenes of Ru Paul’s Drag Race, and tells us the surprising way she makes most of her money.  She’s technicolour, effervescent and very … ocker.

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Bardot are the biggest girl band to ever come out of Australia and this year they are celebrating 21 years of their music with a re-release of their albums plus a remix EP.

On the show today…

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s birth announcement has a special link to Princess Diana.

And Sophie Monk says she was “heartbroken” when paparazzi ruined her engagement surprise from her new fiancé Luke Rose.

Plus, in today's deep dive...Justin Timberlake has issued a public apology to both Britney Spears and Janet Jackson following an extreme backlash to his past treatment of them. But if you look closely at his past public behaviour, there are a few lines in his apology that just don’t add up.

The Spill is Mamamia’s daily entertainment podcast that catches you up on everything in entertainment and pop culture. It’s perfect for your commute home.

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Harry & Meghan are in headlines once again, so what do text messages between them and Thomas Markle have to do with it?

Plus, the Australian television industry has undergone its biggest change in decades, so what does this mean for our favourite shows? 

And, it’s been 20 years since Bardot’s hit song Poison was released, so what do their lives look like now?

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Sophie Monk needs no introduction, but we'll give it a crack. Sophie has been in the entertainment industry for almost 20 years after getting her start on the reality talent show Popstars back in 2000.

We’ve watched her in Hollywood movies, search for love as the Bachelorette, and more recently, helping others find love as the host of Love Island Australia.

On this episode of You Beauty, Sophie chats to Amy about her beauty nails and fails. Plus, we find out what it's like when you have to do your makeup at a moment's notice thanks to pesky paparazzi.

And in our Spendy Savey segment, Sophie shares her favourite supermarket lip gloss that she created with MCoBeauty.

The list of products mentioned in this episode are below; 

AUS MEDIC CO Peptide Face Cream Cleanser, $44.99.

https://www.priceline.com.au/brand/aus-medic-co/aus-medic-co-peptide-face-cream-cleanser-125-ml 

AUS MEDIC CO Phyto-Nutrient Face Mask with Algae Extract, $84.99.

https://www.priceline.com.au/brand/aus-medic-co/aus-medic-co-phyto-nutrient-face-mask-with-algae-extract-100-g  

AUS MEDIC CO Illuminating Peptide Moisturiser, $84.99.

https://www.priceline.com.au/brand/aus-medic-co/aus-medic-co-illuminating-peptide-moisturiser-60-ml 

Johnson's Baby Oil, $5.99.

https://www.priceline.com.au/johnson-s-baby-oil-200-ml 

Murad Hydrating Toner Mist, $50.  

https://www.sephora.com.au/products/murad-hydrating-toner/v/default? 

Lonvitalite C8 Collagen Crystal Eye Sheet Masks, 6 Pack for $35.

https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/lonvitalite/lonvitalite-c8-collagen-crystal-eye-mask.html 

Ella Baché Great Facesaver SPF 50+ Lotion, $49.

https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/ella-bache/ella-bache-great-facesaver-50-lotion.html 

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II, 30ml for $100.

https://www.myer.com.au/p/advanced-night-repair-synchronized-recovery-complex-ii-182363950-182364490?size=30ml 

NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation, $75.

https://www.mecca.com.au/nars/all-day-luminous-weightless-foundation/V-020409.html?cgpath=brands-nars-makeup-complexion 

MCoBeautyWaterproof Crayon Liner, $14.

https://mcobeauty.com/eyes/waterproof-eyedefine-liner

Modelco Tan Airbrush in a Can, $10.

https://www.priceline.com.au/modelco-airbrush-in-a-can-180-ml 

Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs, $24.95

https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/61218/sally-hansen-airbrush-legs-tan-glow 

Fudge Clean Blonde Violet Toning Shampoo and Conditioner, $23.99 each.

https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/92955/fudge-clean-blonde-violet-toning-shampoo-250ml?rcid= 

https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/92954/fudge-clean-blonde-violet-toning-conditioner-250ml?rcid= 

Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray, $66.

https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/oribe/oribe-dry-texturizing-spray.html 

Bondi Boost Growth Miracle Mask, $39.95.

https://bondiboost.com.au/products/growth-miracle-mask

Sophie’s Spendy: Dr Spiller Oxygen Vital Serum and Collagen Cream.

https://www.dr-spiller.com.au/product/oxygen-vital-complex/

https://www.dr-spiller.com.au/product/collagen-cream/

Sophie’s Savey: MCoBeauty Pout Gloss by Sophie Monk in Wonder, $14.

https://mcobeauty.com/lips/the-beauty-edit-pout-gloss-ultra-shine-lip-gloss-wonder

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With thanks to: Sophie Monk

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The Spill is Mamamia’s daily entertainment podcast that catches you up on everything in entertainment and pop culture. It’s snackable and perfect for your commute home.

On the show today…

Why has Netflix forced Chelsea Handler to undergo sexual harassment training? 

Jackie O has revealed that Sam Frost blocked her on Instagram, and Sam’s reason makes perfect sense.   

Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby has won an Emmy for her stand-up Netflix special Nanette, so how did she beat Beyonce to the prize? 

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