Mollie King is the first contestant announced for Strictly. The countdown is officially on until a wealth of famous faces take to the dancefloor on the BBC Saturday night stalwart. As excitement mounts, Mollie King, 3. Strictly Come Dancing.

1. The Saturdays star Mollie King is the first celebrity contestant to be confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing. as she vows to emulate idol Britney Spears.
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Speaking on BBC Radio 1 with Nick Grimshaw, The Saturdays hitmaker admitted she's ready to get her twinkle toes moving across the ballroom as she vies for the glitterball trophy on the 1. Scroll down for video. Confirmed: Mollie King, 3. Strictly Come Dancing. The fashionista divulged on the airwaves on Monday: 'I'm so excited and so excited I can talk about it. I've known for quite a while and I'm so bad a keeping secrets.'I had only told my mum and dad, you have to tell them.

I told my sisters Laura and Ellen and then Frankie (Bridge). She is then only other person I told because she had done Strictly three years ago.' However, the excitement proved too much for her bandmate as Mollie admitted Frankie - who made it to 2. Strictly final with dance partner Kevin Clifton - had to pull over after hearing the news. She added: 'She (Frankie) was so excited, she was driving and had to pull over.'It's Britney: The London native has previously discussed her love of US singer Britney Spears, and with her new project on the horizon, she insisted that there's an opportunity to emulate her idol while on the ballroom (Pictured in 2. Feisty: Speaking on BBC Radio 1 with Nick Grimshaw, The Saturdays hitmaker admitted she's ready to get her twinkle toes moving across the ballroom as she vies for the glitterball trophy on the 1. Excitement: However, the excitement proved too much for her bandmate as Mollie admitted Frankie Bridge had to pull over after hearing the news.

The London native has previously discussed her love of US singer Britney Spears, and with her new project on the horizon, she insisted that there's an opportunity to emulate her idol while on the ballroom. She gushed: 'I could wear the catsuit or I could do the Slave for you and come out with a snake.'Although, the blonde bombshell revealed she had been approached for the show before, she felt this years she was ready to cha- cha- cha and waltz her way into the nation's homes.'They asked for me to come and do it before, this year I said "please can I do it?"', she shared. This is a great time and I can't hold out anymore. I'm very competitive.' All smiles: Mollie left BBC studios beaming following her thrilling announcement. Toe- tappingly good: She showcased her enviable pins in a thigh- grazing lilac skirt for the occasion. Style savvy: She teamed her eye- catching look with a knitted top and tan platforms. Effortless: The beauty showcased her effortless style as she met some fans outside the broadcaster. Helping hand: Frankie made it to 2.

Strictly final with dance partner Kevin Clifton. With Strictly on the horizon in a matter of weeks, the beauty insisted that she's in it to win as she prepares to step out in the sequin and sparkle, while adding that she's anxious about picking up the tricky ballroom and Latin routines.

She said: 'I start rehearsals in a couple of weeks and on TV in September. I do want to win, I don't want to be out in the first week, that would be so embarrassing.'  'Completely, so so nervous. I'm most nervous picking up the routines, completely different to The Saturdays..

I'm quite slow at picking up the routines with the band but you have to throw yourself in.'Despite the fun of learning a new skill, Mollie admitted that she's worried about Strictly's answer to Mr Nasty, Craig Revel Horwood, critiquing her routines. Anxious: With Strictly on the horizon in a matter of weeks, the beauty insisted that she's in it to win as she prepares to step out in the sequin and sparkle, while adding that she's anxious about picking up the tricky ballroom and Latin routines. Worry: She said: 'I start rehearsals in a couple of weeks and on TV in September. I do want to win, I don't want to be out in the first week, that would be so embarrassing'Sharing: 'I'm quite worried about Craig (Revel Horwood) because he can be quite harsh. I really want to meet Darcey (Bussell) because she's like a real- life princess.'  And while many would be aghast at the transformation they'd have to undertake in preparation for the show, Mollie revealed she's excited for the weekly Strictly spray- tan and sequin makeover.'I will be lapping those babies up, try and get me out of that booth,' she laughed. If only real- life was like this everyday, brush your teeth, get a spray tan.'  Transformation: And while many would be aghast at the transformation they'd have to undertake in preparation for the show, Mollie revealed she's excited for the weekly Strictly spray- tan and sequin makeover. While Mollie has been confirmed for this year's line- up, she is reported to be joined by comedian Brian Conley, 5. According The Sun, a source revealed: 'Brian is all signed up for the show and is sure to be a laugh a minute.

He’s a born performer and really knows how to get a crowd going given his years of experience playing Buttons in panto. 'He was addicted to the series last year and even came to watch the live shows to get some tips – he really can’t wait to get going.'Onboard? While Mollie has been confirmed for this year's line- up, she is reported to be joined by comedian Brian Conley, 5. Fancy footwork: Mollie will be following in the footsteps of winner Ore Oduba and his dance partner Joanne Clifton - who took home the glitterball on 2. Strictly. It will be the first year without head judge Len Goodman, following his retirement last year, as he will be replaced by Latin Ballroom champion Shirley Ballas. Craig told BANG Showbiz recently: 'I'm really looking forward to working with our new head judge Shirley Ballas, she's going to be fantastic, I met up with her, she's a real laugh, hopefully we'll get on and it won't be a frosty relationship that I had with Len Goody, Goody, Goodman.'I suspect we'll clash, she's a purist just like Len was, she's from that ballroom and latin world which is very strict, she's going to be great, she's feisty and she'll be funny too.

I think she'll be out there, I think she'll be hard on people, she knows her stuff.'Len isn't the only member of the Strictly family not returning to the current season - which will start in September - as three of the professional dancers Oksana Platero, Natalie Lowe and Joanne Clifton have all also left the show. Moving on: It will be the first year without head judge Len Goodman, following his retirement last year.

Coming back: Despite Len's departure, Darcey Bussel, Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli will be returning with new judge Shirley Ballas The talented trio are set to be replaced with newcomers Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova and Amy Dowden. Elsewhere, Simon Cowell is moving The X Factor's finale to avoid it clashing with Strictly Come Dancing. The music mogul, 5. This year 'X Factor' will air on Saturdays and Sundays from the start,' a source told The Sun on Sunday, before also revealing: 'It looks likely that the final will be in early December.' Taking action: Simon Cowell, 5.

The X Factor's finale to avoid it clashing with Strictly Come Dancing - Pictured with Louis Walsh, Sharon Osbourne, Nicole Scherzinger and Dermot O'Leary.

Favorite Seventies Artists In The News Favorite Seventies Artists In The News. Bringing you the Web's best '7. Tuesday, October 2. Stevie Wonder reaffirmed his support for the movement of protesting against police brutality and racial injustices in America by kneeling while performing the national anthem before the start of the Formula 1 U. S. Grand Prix race in Austin, Tex., on Oct. Wonder, who performed the song with this trusty harmonica, told the audience, "I've never seen the color of my skin nor the color of your skin.

What I want you to know is that we are in a race, we here, all of us here, a race against time - - it's time for all the leaders, all the people, all of us to come together in the spirit of unity so we can move this world to a positive form." Many in the audience also reportedly dropped to a knee to support the cause. Wonder also knelt for his performance of the national anthem at New York's Global Citizen Festival on Sept. Meanwhile in other Stevie Wonder news, the Motown legend is moving his annual "House Full of Toys" Christmas benefit show to the Staples Center in Los Angeles after a 2. L. A. venues, including the Microsoft Theater, the Forum in Inglewood and the Gibson Amphitheater in Universal City.

The 2. 01. 7 benefit, which is set for Dec. Wonder performing works from his iconic 1. Talking Book and his 1. Innervisions. Wonder launched his charity show, which benefits children, people with disabilities and families in need during the holidays, in 1. Sunset Strip House of Blues. Billboard, 1. 0/2. Billy Joel and his wife Alexis welcomed their second daughter, a 7 lb., 3 oz.

Remy Anne, into the world at 7: 5. Oct. 2. 2. "Alexis and Remy are doing well, and everyone is thrilled," a rep for Joel said. Joel and Alexis are also the parents of another girl, Della Rose, and Joel has a daughter, Alexa Ray, with his ex- wife Christie Brinkley.

Meanwhile, during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Oct. 1. 9, Joel revealed that he is extending his Madison Square Garden residency through the new year, the 4.

We're gonna go into 2. Joel said. "I thought it would kind of taper off after four or five years, but they're buying tickets faster now than they were at the beginning." Joel also revealed that his songs are based on real people (Davy, who's still in the Navy, in "Piano Man," for instance), and that his favorite Bruce Springsteen song is "Meeting Across the River" before instructing Kimmel's house band on how to play the song so he could do his best Springsteen impression. It's a very atmospheric Springsteen song," Joel said.

The Piano Man added that he would consider performing an intimate Broadway show, as his pal Springsteen is currently doing. We talked about it with Bruce last night. I said, 'Why don't we switch it up once in a while? You come do the Garden, and I'll do your gig for a couple days.'" - Billboard, 1. As Dolly Parton releases her first album of music exclusively for children, I Believe in You, the Country music icon has donated $1 million to anderbilt University Children's Hospital in Nashville. I love children," Parton told reporters on a recent visit to the hospital. I've always been involved in one way or another with children's charities or with children in general, because I love little kids.

I'm from a big family of children." Parton also heads the Imagination Library, a nonprofit organization that aims to promote early childhood literacy by giving children age- appropriate books to read. A portion of the sales of I Believe In You is benefiting the Imagination Library. Billboard, 1. 0/2. Speaking of County music queens, Loretta Lynn made a suprise appearance at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Medallion Ceremony on Oct.

Alan Jackson, Don Schlitz and the late Jerry Reed. It was Lynn's first Nashville appearance since suffering a stroke earlier in 2. Coal Miners' Daughter" songstress received a standing ovation from the capacity crowd. Lynn, who inducted Jackson, recalled telling him early in his career that he would become one of the greatest singers in country music, and said "You haven't let me down." Jerry Reed's fellow Georgian, "Everything Is Beautiful" singer Ray Stevens, helped induct Reed with a humorous rendition of "When You're Hot, You're Hot" and a faithful romp through "East Bound and Down," a 1. Smokey and the Bandit. Billboard, 1. 0/2. As Meat Loaf's legendary 1. Lima: Breaking The Silence Full Movie.

LP Bat Out of Hell celebrates its 4. Oct. 2. 1, the album's producer, Todd Rundgren, said he initially saw the songs as a spoof of Bruce Springsteen when they were rehearsed by Meat Loaf and his songwriting partner, Jim Steinman. Because the songs were sort of very basic changes, the themes were all..

Laughs.]," Rundgren recalled. By the time it was the '7. Even though Bruce Springsteen would represent them as still being real, the iconography was still out of the '5.

It was switchblades and leather jackets and motorcycles and that sort of junk. So I saw the whole presentation as being a spoof of Bruce Springsteen, and that's why I decided to do it," Rundgren added. Billboard, 1. 0/2. A series of tweets from Bob Seger's Twitter account have indicated the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer is on his way to recovering after undergoing surgery for a pinched vertebra in his neck recently. Bob is on the road to recovery after undergoing surgery on Friday to address the medical issue causing the postponement of his tour," according to an Oct.

According to his doctors surgery 'couldn't have gone better.' Bob wants to thank all his fans for the outpouring of well wishes and support.. We hope to have news regarding dates for the tour soon," read two additional tweet. Seger and his Silver Bullet Band tour was initially set to run through Nov. I Knew You When. - Billboard, 1.

Bob Dylan paid tribute to his former touring partner and Traveling Wilburys bandmate Tom Petty on Oct. Broomfield, Col., by closing his encore with a cover of Petty's 1. Learning to Fly." Dylan previously issued a statement following Petty's death after suffering cardiac arrest on Oct. It's shocking, crushing news," Dylan said.

I thought the world of Tom. He was great performer, full of the light, a friend, and I'll never forget him." Petty and his band the Heartbreakers backed Dylan on the latter's 1. True Confessions Tour, and in 1. Dylan, Petty, George Harrison, Roy Orbison and Jeff Lynne co- founded the supergroup the Traveling Wilburys. Meanshile one day earlier, Petty fans participated in a "Tom Petty Memorial Vampire Walk" down Ventura Blvd. Oct. 1. 9, 2. 01.

Sherman Oaks, Calif. The event was a goofy reference to a line from Petty's "Free Fallin'": "All the vampires walking through the valley move west down Ventura Boulevard." - New Musical Express/Stereogum. Watch They Come To America Tube Free. As more women come forward in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein sexual harrassment scandal, Rod Stewart's current wife Penny Lancaster has revealed that she lost her virginity to a rapist who drugged and assaulted her when she was first starting out as a model.

On Oct. 1. 9 the blonde beauty appeared on the U. K. talk show Loose Women, on which she is a panellist, as the co- hosts discussed the viral #Me. Too social media campaign, exposing instances of sexual abuse or harassment. Penny revealed her attack happened when she was just a teenager and beginning her modeling career, after she was invited to join a man she had previously worked with at a fashion industry event.