N Dubz

Tulisa insists N-Dubz are still friends

Music Gossip

17 Apr 2012

Tulisa Contostavlos has insisted N-Dubz are still "friends". The 23-year-old singer split with ex-boyfriend and bandmate Fazer earlier this year and publically argued with her cousin Dappy Contostavlos on twitter - but the brunette beauty says the…

Fazer: N-Dubz will take on the world in 2013

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5 Apr 2012

N-Dubz have promised to "take on the world" when they return to the music scene in 2013. The 'Best Behaviour' hitmakers - who are made up of Dappy Contostavlos, Tulisa Contostavlos and her ex-boyfriend Fazer - are on a self-imposed hiatus to…

Dappy: N-Dubz will do a 'massive arena tour' again

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24 Feb 2012

N-Dubz have set their sights on a "massive arena tour" in two or three years time. The 'Bad Behaviour' group - who are made up of Tulisa, Dappy and Fazer - are currently on hiatus as they pursue individual projects, but Dappy is confident the trio…

Tulisa Contostavlos is releasing autobiography

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21 Dec 2011

Tulisa Contostavlos is releasing an autobiography. The 23-year-old pop star will start work on the tome in January and it will tell the story of her life from her childhood through to her incredible success with N-Dubz and her landing a judging role…

N-Dubz to rest old songs

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11 Dec 2011

N-Dubz are putting their old songs "to sleep". The group recently released their greatest hits album and producer Fazer said they did so in order to begin a new phase in their career. He said: "We see it as a golden jubilee on N-Dubz's career.

Fazer to work with Phil Collins

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28 Nov 2011

N-Dubz' Fazer is set to work with Phil Collins. The rapper - who is joined by Dappy and Tulisa Contostavlos in the group - is launching a solo project which will see him collaborate with the Genesis singer, Sting and The Script to allow him to…

Tulisa Contostavlos won't hide tattoo

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26 Nov 2011

Tulisa Contostavlos has vowed to continue flashing her tattoo on 'The X Factor'. It had been claimed the show's judge could be breaking Ofcom rules on advertising with her signature arm salute because the inking on her forearm - the words 'The Female…

Tulisa to launch solo career?

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24 Oct 2011

Tulisa Contostavlos is planning to launch a solo career. The N-Dubz star and 'X Factor' judge has reportedly been in talks with her All Around The World label about releasing her own music, following on from the success of her bandmate and cousin…

Dappy to 'break barriers' with solo album

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6 Oct 2011

Dappy's solo album will be "barrier breaking". The N-Dubz star - who scooped the Best Video award for his Tinchy Stryder collaboration 'Spaceship' at last night's (05.10.11) MOBO Awards - wants to help people with his music but warned there will…

Dappy lonely without bandmates

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22 Sep 2011

Dappy feels lonely when he performs without his N-Dubz bandmates. The 'No Regrets' singer - who is the first of the hip-hop group to release a solo record - gets "sad" when he plays gigs as an unaccompanied artist because 'X Factor' judge Tulisa and…

Dappy Contostavlos wants fishing show

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19 Sep 2011

Dappy Contostavlos wants his own fishing show. The N-Dubz star admits one of his biggest passions in life is angling and he has vowed to eclipse the success of Robson Green, who has also appeared in programmes about the pastime. He said: "I love…

Dappy Contostavlos makes commitment to girlfriend

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17 Sep 2011

Dappy Contostavlos has given his girlfriend an eternity ring. The N-Dubz rapper has had a tumultuous relationship with Kate Vassell - the mother of his sons Gino, two, and nine-month-old Milo - but presented his partner with the jewellery to…

Dappy confident about No Regrets

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16 Sep 2011

Dappy couldn't have written a song like 'No Regrets' for N-Dubz. The rapper is the first of the hip-hop group - which also includes Fazer and Tulisa - to release a solo track, which he describes as a big departure for him musically and lyrically…

Tulisa got X Factor job because she is 'feisty'

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15 Sep 2011

Tulisa Contostavlos was picked to be an 'X Factor' judge because the producers wanted someone "young and feisty". The N-Dubz star is part of the new look judging panel for this year's series and she was stunned when she was contacted by bosses and…

N-Dubz to split by 2013

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13 Sep 2011

N-Dubz will split within two years, according to Dappy. The 'Girls' group went on hiatus earlier this year so the members could pursue individual projects, but rapper Dappy sees a permanent end to the group by 2013. He told the Daily Mirror…

Dappy lonely without N-Dubz

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2 Sep 2011

N Dubz rapper Dappy is "lonely" in his solo career without his N-Dubz bandmates. The British star will release his first single 'No Regrets' without his bandmates Tulisa Contostavlos and Fazer on September 19 and although he misses them, he is…

Dappy recording 'huge' ballad

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31 Aug 2011

N-Dubz Dappy is recording a ballad with Adele's songwriter. The rapper is launching his solo career and wants to prove he can sing with a "huge" ballad, which he is writing with Eg White; who worked on hits including 'Chasing Pavements' by the soul…

Fazer gets raunchy gift from fan

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26 Aug 2011

N-Dubz star Fazer has been sent a box of condoms by a fan. The 'Best Behaviour' rapper - who is believed to be dating his bandmate Tulisa Contostavlos - received the unusual gift from the amorous admirer in the post but he was happy to get the sexy…

Dappy ready to change face of rap

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20 Aug 2011

Dappy thinks his solo album will change rap forever. The N-Dubz rapper releases 'No Regrets' later this month and thinks he will surprise people with his "M-singing". He said: "Lots of people who rap get people to sing on their hooks, but when I…

Gary Barlow planning hip hop charity track

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10 Aug 2011

Gary Barlow is planning the first hip hop charity single for charity Children In Need. The Take That singer is planning to assemble a selection of the best writers, rappers and producers in the country including Tinie Tempah and N Dubz to work on…

N-Dubz' Dappy: X Factor is unfair

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6 Aug 2011

N-Dubz' Dappy has slammed 'The X Factor' as "unfair". The 'Spaceship' hitmaker - whose cousin and bandmate Tulisa Contostavlos is judging the show alongside Gary Barlow, Kelly Rowland and Louis Walsh - thinks the coverage the ITV1 talent contest…

Dappy Contostavlos wants Phil Collins duet

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15 Jul 2011

Dappy Contostavlos wants to collaborate with Phil Collins. The N-Dubz singer - who formed the group with Tulisa Contostavlos and Fazer - would "love" to record a song with the Genesis singer, whose hits include 'Against All Odds', because there will…

N-Dubz' Dappy proud of Tulisa

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12 Jul 2011

Tulisa Contostavlos is the "best thing that's happened" to 'The X Factor'. The N-Dubz star has joined the judging panel of the ITV1 talent show alongside Louis Walsh, Kelly Rowland and Gary Barlow, and her bandmate and cousin Dappy Contostavlos…

N-Dubz blast 'cheating' artists

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11 Jul 2011

N-Dubz' Dappy thinks artists who don't write their own hits should not be in the charts. The 'Best Behaviour' hitmaker - who stars in the group with singer Tulisa Contostavlos and producer Fazer - thinks singers should write their own material and…

Tulisa Contostavlos fears fan reactions

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5 Jul 2011

Tulisa Contostavlos is terrified 'X Factor' fans will "hate" her. The N-Dubz star is one of three new faces on the judging panel - with Kelly Rowland and Gary Barlow also joining alongside existing panellist Louis Walsh - and while she appears to be…

Dappy to save British music

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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'

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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…