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Flo Rida: Rihanna is a 'rock star'
3 Jan 2013
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Flo Rida admires Rihanna's work ethic. The 'Whistle' hitmaker was named the UK's biggest selling singles artist of 2012, but is still in awe of the 'Diamonds' singers' career, which saw her score numerous number one albums and singles over the last…
One Direction voted EMA's Best UK/Ireland Act
15 Oct 2012
Music gossip
One Direction have been named the Best UK/Ireland Act for the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs). The 'Live While We're Young' hitmakers have been voted the public's favourite British act for the forthcoming awards and will now compete against other…
Flo Rida wants to give fans goosebumps
9 Oct 2012
Music Gossip
Flo Rida wants fans to get "goosebumps" when they listen to 'Wild Ones'. The rapper hopes his latest album inspires his fans to feel the same emotions as he did when he record it. He said: "When we made this album I wanted everything to feel to…
Flo Rida 'perfect' to collaborate with Murs
1 Oct 2012
Music Gossip
Flo Rida was the "perfect person" to collaborate with Olly Murs. 'Heart Skips A Beat' hitmaker Olly teamed up with the rapper for 'Troublemaker' on his new album 'Right Place, Right Time' and believes he gave the song a vibe no-one else…
Flo Rida likes reinvention
24 Aug 2012
Music Gossip
Flo Rida is always trying to reinvent himself. The 'Right Round' hitmaker says it's important for him to make his music relevant so is often coming up with new ideas and getting inspiration from a variety of places. He said: "The first album I had…
Flo Rida ordered to pay 400k
6 Aug 2012
Music Gossip
Flo Rida has been ordered to pay $400,000 to Australian festival organisers. The rapper failed to fulfill his commitments to the Fat As Butter event in Newcastle, New South Wales, last October, with organisers claiming he cancelled at the last minute…
Calvin Harris joins iTunes Festival
3 Aug 2012
Music Gossip
Calvin Harris has joined the line up for iTunes Festival 2012. The 'We Found Love' DJ will perform at the festival, held at London's Roundhouse venue, on September 15, on the same bill as David Guetta. Between them the superstar DJs have produced…
Flo Rida wants to work with Calvin
2 Aug 2012
Music Gossip
Flo Rida wants to work with Calvin Harris. The 'Whistle' rapper has had huge hits produced by David Guetta and Axwell, and wants to continue his winning streak by teaming with Calvin, who has been behind tracks for Rihanna, Scissor Sisters, Dizzee…
Jennifer Lopez sides with Flo
26 Jul 2012
Music Gossip
Jennifer Lopez chose Flo Rida over Big Sean for 'Goin' In'. The singer wanted the pop-rap star to appear on her latest single - along with Lil Jon - because he has the skills for a pop single that is "kind of hard too." She told MTV: "Why Flo…
Flo Rida's internationally appealing album
27 Jun 2012
Music Gossip
Flo Rida's 'Wild Ones' is his "greatest piece of work," because of its universal appeal. The 'Good Feeling' hitmaker is pleased with the international sound of his fourth album, created by working with different producers from around the world. In…
Rihanna closes Hackney Weekend
25 Jun 2012
Music Gossip
Rihanna closed BBC Radio1's Hackney Weekend in London last night (24.06.12). The 'Rude Boy' singer headlined the second day of the free festival, with her set packed with hits including 'Only Girl In The World', 'Disturbia', 'Birthday Cake' 'Don't…
David Guetta had to convince Sia not to retire
7 Jun 2012
Music Gossip
David Guetta had to convince Sia not to retire from singing so she could record 'Titanium'. Australian singer Sia was ready to give up recording new songs, but the super-producer - who has been behind hits for Black Eyed Peas, Jessie J and Nicki…
Flo Rida added to Radio 1's Hackney Weekend line-up
27 Feb 2012
Music Gossip
Flo Rida has joined the star-studded line up for BBC Radio 1's Hackney Weekend 2012. The US rapper is one of a number of urban music acts including Sean Paul, Tinchy Stryder, Mindless Behaviour, Chip, Devlin, Boy Better Know Feat Skepta & JME and…
Festival organisers 'disappointed' by Flo Rida's no show
24 Oct 2011
Music Gossip
Flo Rida left organisers of an Australian music festival "extremely disappointed" after failing to turn up for a scheduled performance. The rapper was due to play at the Fat As Butter festival in Newcastle, Australia, on Saturday (22.10.11) but he…
Flo Rida not commercially motivated
16 Dec 2010
Music Gossip
Flo Rida isn't worried about his sales figures. The US rapper has had huge success with his singles, including 'Low' - which was named the seventh most downloaded song of all time on iTunes in February this year - and 'Right Round', which reached…
Flo Rida wants fans to enjoy his concerts
10 Dec 2010
Music Gossip
Flo Rida thinks playing live is always a "fun party". The 'Sugar' hitmaker - whose real name is Tramar Dillard - always puts his fans first and is overjoyed when they come to his shows and have a good time. He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "The…
Flo Rida ready to sleep rough to achieve rap dream
3 Dec 2010
Music Gossip
Flo Rida wasn't afraid to "end up living on the streets" if it meant he could be a rapper. The 'Club Can't Handle Me' hitmaker said his journey to stardom started with his bible and that he was never afraid of the consequences of pursuing his dream…
Flo Rida says sorry to Saturdays
19 Aug 2010
Music Gossip
Flo Rida wants to collaborate with The Saturdays to make amends for beating them to number one in the UK charts twice. The US rapper's new track 'Club Can't Handle Me' held the British girl group's 'Missing You' from the number one spot in last…
