Irish heart-throbs Westlife are hoping to rule the album charts this autumn -- with their new LP titled 'World Of Our Own.' The chart-toppers are releasing their third offering on 11 November after the success of 'Coast To Coast' in 2000 and 1999's debut 'Westlife.' Band member Nicky Bryne says, "We see a lot of bands trying to change but we want to keep the original Westlife sound. We are still 100 per cent pop and want to sing ballads, do big shows and entertain our fans. We don't think pop will ever die." The quintet promise a new single from the LP in October, which is strongly tipped to be a funky tune called 'Bop Bop Baby,' written by Bryan McFadden. Talented Kian Egan, who amazingly plays a total of 12 instruments, has written a track similar to Aerosmith hit 'I Don't Want To Miss A Thing.' Nicky adds, "There are about six or seven songs on it that are definitely of single quality." The band are hoping this new offering will silence tabloid reports they are about to split.

Westlife's third album is shaping up to be their best yet and three of the world's leading producers are signed up to work on it. The "Swear It Again" hitmakers are currently ensconced in Windmill Lane Studios, in Ireland's Dublin, where they'll be working a stream of legendary knob-twiddlers over the summer. The group has recruited famous American producer Rhett Lawrence, who has produced stars such as Paula Abdul, Michael Jackson and Mariah Carey, as well as music men Jam & Lewis, the team responsible for Janet Jackson's sound. The use of American producers suggests that the band are honing a sound to endear them to the pop market across the Atlantic which they have so far failed to crack. But they won't have ditched their trademark pop sound entirely because they are also working with Richard Stannard, who has worked with Five and the Spice Girls. A spokeswoman for the band says, "The boys have roped in some very big names for the new album, so expect a more varied feel to the production." Westlife had originally planned to record their album in London, but changed location to Dublin because of Bryan's desire to be at home for the birth of his child with former Atomic Kitten Kerry Katona.

Former Atomic Kitten Kerry Katona can’t wait to give birth to her child with westlife star Bryan Mcfadden. The blonde singer is due to give birth on her 21^st birthday next month, and says she couldn’t be happier. And Bryan absolutley loves the curves her pregnancy has brought. She explains, "Bryan teases me mercilessly – he says I even make jordan look normal." But kerry confesses it can be tiring carrying a child through pregnancy. She says, "I’m proud of the way my body looks, but I must admit my boobs are a bit of a nightmare. They have gone from a 32DD to a 36DD. My boobs are so big now they give me backache so I rest them on the table when I’m eating. And the bras are so big I can fit my head inside one cup."

Ex-Atomic Kitten star Kerry Katona misses being in the group - but was delighted her pals got to number one with their single 'Eternal Flame'. Kerry is currently in Ireland awaiting the birth of her first baby with Westlife fiancee Bryan McFadden. She says, "It was a very proud moment for the girls and I was thrilled for them. Now Bryan and myself are preparing to be No 1 parents for our little girl." Kerry's family are set to fly into Ireland from Liverpool this month to support her during the final weeks of her pregnancy. She is due to give birth on September 6th. Bryan has stayed home from Westlife's trip to Germany because of Kerry's due date coming up. There have been a few rumors saying that Kerry is already in the hospital waiting to give birth to Molly. The other members of Westlife performed 'When You're Looking Like That' as a quartet on a German tv show and Nicky said, "The baby may come within the next five minutes." Good luck to both Bryan and Kerry on the birth of their daughter. Westlife hunk Bryan McFadden believes that impending fatherhood has changed him completely. The 'My Love' singer's fiancee Kerry Katona is due to give birth to their first child next month and Bryan can think of nothing else. He says, "I've totally changed as a person and being a star is no longer my biggest priority. I will continue to give Westlife my everything, but for now looking after Kerry is the most important thing. Just a year ago I was totally caught up in being a pop star, now there are only three people in my life. Some people think I am being irresponsible for wanting a child and a career, but we can handle it." And the singer says that not a day goes by that he isn't preparing and planning for the baby. He has already made practice runs to the hospital to ensure that everything runs smoothly when the baby arrives. He adds, "I've planned three different routes to the hospital and worked out which is the best. I just want to make sure that everything runs like clockwork." Irish heart-throbs Westlife are hoping to rule the album charts this autumn -- with their new LP titled "World Of Our Own." The chart-toppers are releasing their third offering on 11 November after the success of "Coast To Coast" in 2000 and 1999's debut "Westlife." Band member Nicky Bryne says, "We see a lot of bands trying to change but we want to keep the original Westlife sound. "We are still 100 per cent pop and want to sing ballads, do big shows and entertain our fans. We don't think pop will ever die." The quintet promise a new single from the LP in October, which is strongly tipped to be a funky tune called "Bop Bop Baby," written by Bryan McFadden. Talented Kian Egan, who amazingly plays a total of 12 instruments, has written a track similar to Aerosmith hit "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing." Nicky adds, "There are about six or seven songs on it that are definitely of single quality." The band are hoping this new offering will silence tabloid reports they are about to split. Westlife's Kian Egan has splashed out on his perfect car - atop-of-the-range 160mph Porsche Boxster. He says: "It's incredible -I'm only 21 and have fulfilled one of my greatest dreams." Irish boyband Westlife are going back to America to have a second crack at winning over pop fans stateside. Last month, manager Louis Walsh supposedly said, "We are not sure whether it will happen for us now. Our stronghold is Britain and Europe. We are doing really well there and we don't want to be associated with failure." But a month on, the band have vowed to return and they think performing on film soundtracks is the way forward. Nicky Byrne, "I can honestly say we will go back to America. I reckon we will break the States when we release more songs there and get our stuff on movie soundtracks." ok heres a lil news for ya one of westlife songs will be called "Bop Bop Baby" and westlife already recoreded the song with sherina... Westlife's third album is shaping up to be their best yet -- three of the world's leading producers are signed up to work on it. The "Swear It Again" hitmakers are currently ensconced in Windmill Lane Studios, in Ireland's Dublin, where they'll be working a stream of legendary knob-twiddlers over the summer. The group has recruited famous American producer Rhett Lawrence, who has produced stars such Paula Abdul, Michael Jackson and Mariah Carey, as well as music men Jam & Lewis, the team responsible for Janet Jackson's sound. The use of American producers suggests that the band are honing a sound to endear them to the pop market across the Atlantic -- which they have so far failed to crack. But they won't have ditched their trademark pop sound entirely -- they are also working with Richard Stannard, who has worked with Five and the Spice Girls. A spokeswoman for the band says, "The boys have roped in some very big names for the new album, so expect a more varied feel to the production." Westlife had originally planned to record their album in London, but changed location to Dublin because of Bryan's desire to be at home for the birth of his child with former Atomic Kitten Kerry Katona Hey i got some news for you. Irish heart-throbs Westlife are hoping to rule the album charts this autumn -- with their new LP titled 'World Of Our Own.' The chart-toppers are releasing their third offering on 11 November after the success of 'Coast To Coast' in 2000 and 1999's debut 'Westlife.' Band member Nicky Bryne says, "We see a lot of bands trying to change but we want to keep the original Westlife sound. We are still 100 per cent pop and want to sing ballads, do big shows and entertain our fans. We don't think pop will ever die." The quintet promise a new single from the LP in October, which is strongly tipped to be a funky tune called 'Bop Bop Baby,' written by Bryan McFadden. Talented Kian Egan, who amazingly plays a total of 12 instruments, has written a track similar to Aerosmith hit 'I Don't Want To Miss A Thing.' Nicky adds, "There are about six or seven songs on it that are definitely of single quality." The band are hoping this new offering will silence tabloid reports they are about to split.