As January 1 hits, millions of people across the globe will pick certain objectives that they wish to achieve during 2013.

However, Merrygold told the Daily Star that he isn't one to set himself resolutions - because he likes to "have fun too much". He said:

"I don't make resolutions, I never keep them! If I want to change something in my life, I'll just do it spontaneously when I'm ready."

The 'Hottest Girl In The World' star added: "If I say I'm gonna give up drinking or whatever, it won't happen. I like to go out and have fun too much."

As previously reported, JLS have teamed up with BlackBerry to give their fans a chance to chat to their idols via mobile phone.

The special competition has been thought up to help launch BBM Voice app.

The singer joined the reality TV show's coveted panel this series alongside Kimberly Wyatt and Ashley Banjo, following the departure of Adam Garcia.

Presenter Davina McCall admits her initial concerns about Merrygold joining the panel were proven totally unfounded when the cheeky charmer proved his credentials during audition stages.

She told OK! magazine: "I was a bit worried at first. Kimberly [Wyatt] and Ashley [Banjo] are both professionally trained dancers, where as Aston isn't and I was concerned he'd get swamped. But he's stood his ground. He's impressed me!

She added: "He's like a superstar. All the girls cry when they see him. They run up to him, hug him and then they can't let go!"

Former Pussycat Doll star Wyatt recently revealed she was dubious about Merrygold's dancing credentials at first.

Talking to the Daily Star she confessed: “I didn’t know what to expect from Aston. I was unsure what he would bring to the panel as a judge. As we got started I realised he has a great perspective. He is successful at performing to thousands of people and is self-taught. He surprises me with a lot of the feedback he gives. I’m like, ‘Yes, I totally agree’.”

The British boyband are teaming up with the mobile phone company to help launch their new BBM Voice service.

The application allows users to make free calls to their BBM contacts on their phone.

BlackBerry are launching a competition that will see four fans get the chance to speak to their idols over the phone.

Interested parties are asked to follow @UK_BlackBerry on Twitter and from Monday (January 7) look out for tasks.

Speaking about their new partnership, JLS said in a statement:

"We all love BlackBerry and BBM, so we're pretty excited about the arrival of BBM Voice."

They continued: "With our hectic schedule, BBM Voice is a great way for us to keep in touch with friends and family back home. It's also a great opportunity to give something back to our fans and we're looking forward to giving four winners the chance to ask us their burning questions!"

The singer is a dad-in-waiting after wife Rochelle Humes got pregnant earlier this year.

Speaking to Now magazine, the 'Hottest Girl In The World' man said that he is looking to be a very active father, helping out where possible.

He joked that he might even get in contact with Prince William, who is also set to have a child, for advice. Humes said:

"I'm so excited to be a dad - we both can't wait. I'm going to be hands-on, changing the nappies. I'll get stuck in!"

He added: "Prince Wills and I could be dad mates, texting to exchange our tips."

Each year, royalties body PRS for Music lists the acts that have played live most often over the last 12 months.

Former X Factor contestants JLS have peformed 34 major gigs in 2012, meaning that they have been named Britain's hardest working band for the second year running.

Speaking about the accolade, the band said:

"We're delighted to once again be crowned the hardest working band of the year. 2012 has been an awesome 12 months for us and it means a lot that so many of our fans have had a chance to see us perform live. Thanks again for the support and we look forward to doing more in 2013."

Second on the list were the now retired Westlife with 31 arena shows, whilst Steps came in third with 25 major gigs.

Other names charting high were the likes of Olly Murs and One Direction, who have spent much of the year touring outside the UK.

As mentioned above, JLS won the prize in 2011 whilst Peter Andre was named the hardest working musician of 2010.

The electric duo performed a jive dance routine to 'Rockin' Robin'.

Others competing included actress Sheila Hancock, and comedians Bobby Ball and Katy Brand.

As well as the six celebrities, this year will see The Strictly Allstars – nine contestants from previous series welcomed back, who will trip the light fantastic in a group routine of their own.

Making up the Allstars, Rachel Stevens, Chelsee Healey, Natasha Kaplinsky, Kelly Brook, Chris Hollins, Tom Chambers and Colin Jackson will all return to the dancefloor to show that they’ve still got what it takes, with a special guest appearance from favourites Ann Widdecombe and Russell Grant.

When Bruce Forsyth asked J.B. (Jonathan Benjamin) if he would keep up with the dancing, J.B. answered: "Definitely! Loved it. It was an incredible experience."

The two acts both graduated from the X Factor, with JLS finishing runners up in 2008 and One Direction coming third in 2010.

They have enjoyed a strong mutual friendship and JLS's Marvin Humes has revealed that he reckons their single 'Little Things' is a great song for the quintet. He said:

"I watched the video and I think that song is perfect for them. I played golf with Niall [Horan] last week. I got and pick him up from his house because we live close to each other."

Whilst Humes has been hanging with Horan, it seems his bandmate is Oritse Williams is friends with One Direction's Liam Payne. Also speaking about 'Little Things;, he said:

"I think it's great! I spoke to Liam [Payne] two days ago, and he's really excited. I was chilling out round his house the other day, playing computer games and eating fish and chips!"

The N-Dubz singer - who has graced the hit TV talent series' judging panel for two seasons - faced criticism while on the show this year for dating footballer Danny Simpson after his ex-girlfriend claimed she was pregnant  with his child.

Former X Factor contestants JLS are friends with Tulisa and members Gill and Marvin Humes have weighed in on the star's situation.

Humes told Closer magazine: "Tulisa is fine - having the ups and downs of your love life aired in public is all part and parcel of being famous. They're both very happy. I think people are too judgemental.

Gill added: "At the end of the day, Tulisa's an amazing X Factor judge because she's a girl who reached the top of the music industry from nothing. That's a massive achievement and everyone should focus on that."

The four piece - comprising Aston Merrygold, Oritsé Williams, Marvin Humes and J.B. Gill - rose to stardom after finishing in runners-up position on The X Factor in 2008.

The handsome group have since gained a legion of admiring female followers, who they still greatly appreciate to this day.

Speaking to Closer magazine, Merrygold laughed: "Of course! When we visited Ireland, we had about 100 girls climbing up and down our tour bus trying to get in. We were told not to get out because it would become a health and safety hazard!"

JLS have been working together for five years, and have joked about arguments amongst them.

Williams quipped: "It's horrendous! I can't stand them. Aston eats all the food on out tour bus!" before Humes added: "Truthfully, we all get on really well because we've got similar goals and we've all kept out feet firmly on the ground.

He continued: "There aren't any divas in the band!"

The singer and his three friends Aston Merrygold, Oritsé Williams and J.B. Gill rose to stardom after finishing in runners-up position on The X Factor in 2008.

Humes - who is currently expecting a baby with Saturdays singer Rochelle - has admitted the worst thing about being in the public eye.

He told new! magazine: "The thing that can get to you is not being able to see your friends and family lots. You have to put this first. You miss weddings, christenings, birthdays, holidays ... For me, that's the big downside. But we've got good lives."

The stars also discussed if they'd ever take a break from the music industry before making a big comeback years down the line.

Humes explained: "We plan to release an album every year, so we'll have to see how things go," before Williams added: "If you're tired of us you can just let us know!"

Humes and his The Saturdays singer wife Rochelle - who married in a lavish ceremony at Blenheim Palace in July of this year - took to Twitter last month to announce they are expecting a baby.

Humes' JLS bandmates thinks the star will make a great dad, with Aston Merrygold saying the experience will be "fun".

Oritsé Williams continued: "[He'll be] a strict one. He'll tell the worst jokes, guaranteed," before Humes laughingly added: "I've already started!"

Humes recently sold his bachelor pad to One Direction's Niall Horan, and says Rochelle is in charge of decorating their new family home.

He joked to new! magazine: "She's all over it. I put my two pence in, but it doesn't really get listened to! I let her take control."

Humes added the pair will be spending "lots of quality time together" this Christmas after spending such a lot of their marriage apart this year while pursuing projects with their respective bands.

The chart-topping boy band - comprising Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Liam Payne - announced earlier this month that they will be releasing their first documentary-style movie in August next year.

JLS: Eyes Wide Open 3D premiered last year, and band member Oritsé Williams has offered some words of wisdom to the five-piece.

He explained to Digital Spy: "I think all they've got to do is be themselves. Forget that the cameras are there - just be themselves, do what they do, have fun, enjoy it. And make sure they give their fans the biggest entertainment that they've come here to see.

He added: "With those kinds of things you can't focus too much on the cameras, or it takes over you, and you start being something that you're not. And then people are like, 'Oh, I didn't know he was like that'. But you're not really like that! Just be themselves."

The two former X Factor acts are famously close, and JLS star Marvin Humes say they regularly stay in touch.

He revealed: "Yeah, if we're not playing golf together or going to nights out, when we get the chance to - it's usually on BBM. I speak to Niall a lot. He's always messaging me about bits and pieces."

The two acts are both X Factor alumni and it seems the new year could see them team up together.

Speaking to the Daily Star, Oritse Williams revealed that he has already sounded out One Direction's Niall Horan and Liam Payne about the project. He said:

"I've already said to Niall and Liam I'm looking forward to getting a track written together. It could happen next year."

JB Gill meanwhile added: "We've always wanted to collaborate with Rihanna, and Ed [Sheeran] would be great too. I know we could come up with something good."

As previously reported, JLS recently announced that they have enlisted One Direction for a special charity competition.

The 'Hottest Girl In The World' stars are teaming up with Cancer Research to allow a lucky fan the chance to see One Direction soundcheck at London's O2 Arena in spring.

The 27-year-old who is to become a dad with wife Rochelle Wiseman next year admitted there is “a lot of competition” in the industry, but the band would not be holding back.

The group will start a UK tour of their current album 'Evolution' next December.

Humes told the Daily Star newspaper: “By the time 2013 rolls round it’ll be time for our fifth album.

"This is usually a greatest hits in boy band territory but we don’t know if we’re ready for that yet. There will definitely be an album next year.

“There’s a lot of competition for us – not just from other boy bands. So we have to stay ahead of the game and stay relevant coming up with new hits.

“We keep trying to make big records.”

Watch JLS perform a DJ set at the Clothes Show Live below:

]]> London Newsdesk http://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/jlsboyband/view/63602/ Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:32:13 +0000 http://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/jlsboyband/view/63602/ JLS have teamed up with One Direction for a special charity competition.

As previously reported, the 'Hottest Girl In The World' stars recently revealed that they were partnering with Cancer Research for a new fundraising drive in association with the JLS Foundation.

One of their initiatives is to run a competition which sees the winner attend a soundcheck with a "mystery boyband" and spend time with JLS, before watching the "secret" act at London's O2 Arena.

It has now been confirmed that One Direction are the "mystery" group.

The competition costs £1 to enter and people can enter as many times as they would like.

The prize draw ends at midday on Friday (December 21), with the events taking place in spring next year.