N Dubz

Dappy to save British music

Music Gossip

30 Jun 2011

Dappy from N-Dubz could save British music, according to Jazzie B. The Soul II Soul star - who was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to British music in 2008 - thinks artists have to rely too heavily on…

N-Dubz to split?

Music Gossip

17 Jun 2011

N-Dubz are rumoured to be on the verge of splitting. The 'Girls' group are said to have fallen out over singer Tulisa's appointment as a judge on UK TV show 'The X Factor', which rapper Dappy feels is taking her focus off the band, leading him to…

N-Dubz writing for Katy Perry

Music Gossip

3 Jun 2011

N-Dubz' Fazer is writing tracks for Katy Perry. The 'Strong Again' hip-hop group's producer is hoping to branch out into the pop world, and write a huge hit for the US 'Firework' star. N-Dubz singer Dappy told the Daily Star newspaper: "Fazer…

Dannii Minogue replaced on X Factor

TV Gossip

15 May 2011

Dannii Minogue has been replaced on 'The X Factor'. The Australian judge - who won the show last year with her act Matt Cardle - has revealed she will not return for the latest series of the ITV1 programme citing a schedule clash with her role on…

Tulisa Contostavlos out of X Factor consideration

TV Gossip

3 May 2011

Tulisa Contostavlos has reportedly been removed from the 'X Factor' shortlist. The N-Dubz star had been one of the names in the frame to replace Cheryl Cole - who is moving to the new US version of the show - on the judging panel but bosses are said…

N-Dubz's Dappy splits from kids' mother

TV Gossip

31 Mar 2011

N-Dubz star Dappy has split from the mother of his children. The rapper - who has sons Gino, two, and three-month-old Milo with long-term girlfriend Kaye Vassell - has revealed he is currently single but sees his boys as often as possible and is…

N-Dubz teaching Red Hot Chili Peppers British slang

Music Gossip

28 Mar 2011

N-Dubz have been trying to teach Red Hot Chili Peppers British slang. The London based hip-hop group are presently promoting themselves in the US, where lead rapper Dappy said he tried to teach the funk band his vernacular. He said: "I had to…

N-Dubz feel they deserve BRIT recognition

Music Gossip

22 Feb 2011

N-Dubz don't understand why they never get nominated for BRIT Awards. The group believe because their album sales are always much better than the chart performances of their singles, they get overlooked by the voting academy. Rapper Dappy…

Tulisa will be a 'diva'

Music Gossip

11 Feb 2011

N-Dubz star Tulisa will be a "little diva" on tour, according to Encore. The urban act are set to hit the road with the 22-year-old singer - real name Tula Contostavlos - and believe she likes to have her own dressing room when she is on the road so…

Dappy gets dapper

Music Gossip

1 Nov 2010

N-Dubz have given up tracksuits for cardigans. The 'Best Behaviour' group said they are "trying to grow up" and shed their previous image of a tracksuit wearing group of grime-pop rebels, as they prepare to embark on a campaign to launch their…

N-Dubz as good as Black Eyed Peas

Music Gossip

22 Oct 2010

N-Dubz feel Black Eyed Peas are the only band that can compare to them. The 'Best Behaviour' group are about to embark on a campaign to break the US market, and hope to replicate the success of Black Eyed Peas - who are one of the America's biggest…

MOBOs aftershow violence

Music Gossip

22 Oct 2010

Professor Green was forced to cut his set at a MOBOs afterparty short after a fight broke out. Arguments broke out at two different venues where parties were held to celebrate the winners at the Wednesday's (20.10.10) awards in Liverpool, northern…

N-Dubz want pop tune for Cheryl

Music Gossip

21 Oct 2010

N-Dubz want to record a "great pop tune" with Cheryl Cole. The hip-hop group - Dappy, Tulisa and Fazer - are fans of the Girls Aloud star and think a collaboration between them would produce a "great pop tune". Dappy said: "Cheryl's cool. If we…

N-Dubz write for Cheryl Cole?

Music Gossip

12 Oct 2010

N-Dubz want to "make a beat" for Cheryl Cole. The 'I Need You' group said they have met the Girls Aloud member - who has recently embarked on a solo career - on a few occasions and would love to work on a song with her. Tulisa - who is the…

N-Dubz annual albums

Music Gossip

29 Sep 2010

N-Dubz plan to release an album each year. The 'Best Behaviour' hitmakers - who needed extra time from their UK record label, Polydor, to complete their second album 'Uncle B' - have pledged to release a new record every year so their fans won't…

N-Dubz tragic success

Music Gossip

6 Sep 2010

N-Dubz' mentor, Byron Contostavlos, died with a remote control in his hand waiting to see the band's video. The British hip-hop group were formed 11 years ago by Byron - who was lead rapper Dappy's father, as well as the group's manager- as a way of…

N-Dubz' furious rows

Celebrity Gossip

30 Aug 2010

Tulisa Constotavlos punches her bandmate in the face. The N-Dubz star admits she and Dappy - who is her cousin - constantly clash, but their rows are quickly forgotten. She said: "We were a lot closer growing up. We used to follow each other…

N-Dubz star's police confession

Music Gossip

16 Jun 2010

N-Dubz's Dappy has confessed to giving police incorrect information. The rapper - real name Costas Dinos Contostavlos - admitted in a new documentary that he never tells officers his real name and address if he is ever stopped and…

N-Dubz hope for US number one

Music Gossip

3 Jun 2010

N-Dubz dream of cracking America after being signed to Def Jam records. The group will work alongside record executive L.A Reid - who has previously helped the careers of Mariah Carey, Pink and Usher - and hope they will be prioritised by the music…

Dappy wants music recognition

Music Gossip

25 May 2010

N-Dubz star Dappy "regrets" all the trouble he's been in. The London rapper - who was recently involved in a meow meow drugs scandal and has got into several fights - is trying to change his lifestyle for the better because he wants to be known for…

N-Dubz star doesn't trust bandmate

Music Gossip

17 Apr 2010

Tulisa Contostavlos' N-Dubz bandmate Dappy has made her mistrustful of men. The singer admits the way the rapper - who is also her cousin - and his friends treat women has made her revaluate her opinion of the opposite sex. She said: "I don't…

N-Dubz - Against All Odds

13 Nov 2009

(Universal) Despite musically approximating a holiday fling between Cascada and East 17, London’s cuddly rap anarchists N-Dubz have become the UK’s best-loved chart stars. Little wonder in light of Against All Odds: every chord progression and…

Urban Legends - MOBO Awards 2009 come to Glasgow

24 Sep 2009

‘You’ve heard of us, even if you don’t know it yet. Remember that boy driving you mad on the bus, playing music on his mobile at full volume? He’s listening to us. So is his sister, his best mate, his best mate’s older brother and his teacher. We make…

MOBO Awards Come to Glasgow

Celebrating Music of Black Origin in Scotland

10 Sep 2009

‘We’ve been at every major venue in London: the Royal Albert Hall, Alexandra Palace, Wembley Arena, London Arena and we were the first multi-artist show to appear at the O2 Arena, so we thought it was time to take the unprecedented step of moving the…