Anastacia is the Chicago-born singer who will be joining Lulu and M People’s Heather Small for the Here Come The Girls tour. Featuring a seven-piece band and a £1m stage set, the show will arrive at the Brighton Centre on Saturday, November 27.

Anastacia first hit the big time with the smash single All Out Of Love and has recently been recording her fifth album.

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Is there a performer who made you think, “I want to do that?”

Of recent times, Beyonce – her work ethic and talent continue to astound me. And, when I was a youngster, Elton John.

Do you remember the first record you bought? What was it and where did you buy it?

I can’t remember where, it could have been in Chicago or New York. I also don’t remember my first record because I bought so many close together, but it was probably a Celine Dion, Janet Jackson or Mariah Carey album.

Tell us about any guilty pleasures lurking in your CD or film collections – something you know is a bit naff but you can’t help yourself.

I don’t think I have anything naff. I suppose someone else might think something I have is naff. I think my cool might be another person’s naff! There is nothing I have that I wouldn’t feel OK to tell someone about.

Do you have a favourite film?

Pretty Woman. I loved the comedy and the ending – a perfect little fairytale for me.

Is there a TV programme you couldn’t live without?

Not really. I like a lot of TV shows but I don’t have a “can’t live without” one.

Is there a song or individual piece of music you always come back to?

Other than my own songs, which I am very lucky to be able to continue to sing, I don’t really have one particular song that I favour.

What are you reading at the moment?

I hope to be able to get into reading one of these days, because I don’t currently read a lot. I envy people who always have a book they are reading. Unfortunately, reading tends to make me sleepy, which is a big bummer! But I have hope.

Is there a live music or theatre experience that stays in your memory?

The musical Nine, which my mom was doing [Anastacia’s mother was a Broadway actress, while her father was a club singer]. She played the lead character’s wife, which moved me deeply because it was the first time I had seen my mom on stage and I was old enough to see her talent, so when she cried on stage I cried also. It’s still a very strong emotional memory for me.

Are you looking forward to Here Come The Girls?

I can’t wait to get into rehearsals for the Here Come The Girls performances. The sisterhood is back – part two!