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Headlines! is the debut EP by British-Irish girl group The Saturdays. It was released in Ireland on 13 August 2010 and in the United Kingdom on 16 August 2010 by Fascination Records. The EP includes the previously released singles "Forever Is Over" and "Ego" as well as a remix of album track "One Shot" from their previous album Wordshaker (2009) and five new songs. The album was preceded by the release of the lead single "Missing You" on 5 August 2010. It became the group's seventh top-ten hit when it peaked at number three in the UK and number six in Ireland. Overall, the EP received mixed reception from critics, who were undecided about the new direction for the group but agreed on the need for more consistency. Headlines! debuted in the UK at number three and number ten in Ireland, becoming their highest charting album to date and following the success of "Missing You". The second single, "Higher", was released on 28 October 2010 after it was remixed featuring American rapper Flo Rida. The EP was re-issued on 8 November 2010 to include the tracks "Deeper", "Lose Control" and "Here Standing", which all tracks previously appeared on Wordshaker. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

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# Headlines by The Saturdays This debut EP merits attention as a carefully calibrated snapshot of early-2010s pop production. Rather than chasing a single sonic identity, the project showcases the group's ability to navigate varied contemporary styles—from the synth-driven melancholy of "Missing You" to more upbeat dance-pop moments—while maintaining vocal coherence throughout. The inclusion of both previously released material and fresh tracks creates an interesting retrospective quality, allowing listeners to observe how the group's artistic direction evolved across their first album cycle. Structurally, it reads as a transition point, demonstrating commercial awareness without sacrificing sonic sophistication.