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Preview 2009 - Pop Music

8 Jan 2009

‘Pop is back!’, Same Difference exclaim in typically camp fashion on the advert for their not-so-innovatively-titled debut, erm, Pop. Simon Cowell’s karaoke factory might not be the best example of it, but their statement is bang on. Strictly speaking…

Battleship

Michael Bay-inspired blockbuster burdened by bog-standard plot and uneven tone

11 Apr 2012

(12A) 131mins Inspired by the Hasbro board-game, Battleship is part Michael Bay-inspired planet-trashing mayhem and part love letter to the US Navy, with whom director Peter Berg shares an intimate family history (his father was both a former Marine…

Chase and Status plan third album

Music Gossip

19 Mar 2012

Chase and Status hope to have their third album out this year. The 'Blind Faith' group have been touring extensively in recent months, but can't wait to get back into the studio and finish the follow up to 2010's 'No More Idols'. The duo - Saul…

Rihanna's nipple plasters

Celebrity Gossip

4 Apr 2008

Rihanna has an unusual use for plasters - she uses them as nipple covers. The 'Umbrella' singer relies on the sticky medical bandages to prevent any red carpet wardrobe malfunctions. She said: "I love plasters. They are great for shoe blisters, as…

Rita Ora embraces the Rihanna comparisons

Music Gossip

10 May 2012

Rita Ora takes being compared to Rihanna as a "compliment". The budding R&B signer's debut single, 'R.I.P.' - which features Tinie Tempah - was first offered to Rihanna, and Rita is honoured to be compared to the star. The 21-year-old told Digital…

Leona Lewis' Beyonce song

Celebrity Gossip

20 Aug 2008

Leona Lewis has recorded a charity song with Mariah Carey and Beyonce Knowles. The British star has teamed up with 14 of the world's top female singers other top female singers - including Rihanna, Fergie and Sheryl Crow - for 'Just Stand Up' for the…

Ed Sheeran had 'hard slog' to the top

Music Gossip

13 Jan 2012

Ed Sheeran had a "hard slog" getting to the BRIT Awards. The 20-year-old singer - who famously slept on friends and fans' couches after gigs as he made his way around the country in his early days - leads nominations at this year's awards with four…

Alan Carr dirty dances for Prince Harry

TV Gossip

4 Apr 2012

Alan Carr performed a dirty dance for Prince Harry during a wild night out in London. The bespectacled 'Chatty Man' host - who was taught how to do the 'Dutty Wine', a suggestive dance in which a girl "bumps and grinds" against a bloke, by pop…

Rihanna praised for her 'fondling'

Music Gossip

21 Dec 2010

Rihanna is "the best fondler ever" according to Nicki Minaj. The 'What's My Name' singer is on very familiar terms with female rapper Nicki, who said they became close after she sent Rihanna verses she recorded to use on her album. Nicki told RWD…

Coldplay to close Paralympics

Music Gossip

21 May 2012

Coldplay are to perform at the Paralympics closing ceremony. The 'Paradise' hitmakers feel "honoured" to have been invited to take part in the Festival of Flame at London's Olympic Stadium on September 9. Frontman Chris Martin said: "Being…

Stevie Wonder to be honoured with a Billboard Icon Award

Music Gossip

11 May 2012

Stevie Wonder will be honoured with the Billboard Icon Award for his achievements in music. The soul music legend will be the second person to receive the trophy, presented at the Billboard Music Awards ceremony in Los Angeles on May 20. Neil…

Rihanna starts seventh album

Music Gossip

30 Mar 2012

Rihanna has already started work on her next album. The singer only released sixth album, 'Talk That Talk,' in November 2011, but is already coming up with ideas for a seventh record. She told Capital Radio: "I'm definitely thinking about the next…

Will Young: Rihanna isn't a good role model

Music Gossip

9 Mar 2012

Will Young doesn't think Rihanna is a good role model for women in music. The 'Jealousy' hitmaker admitted although the Bajan singer - whose controversial video to hit track 'S&M' was banned in 11 countries - is a "brilliant pop star", he doesn't…

Dappy considering Adele collaboration

Music Gossip

29 Feb 2012

Dappy wants to duet with Adele - if Rihanna won't work with him. The 'No Regrets' hitmaker - whose current single 'Rockstar' features Queen guitarist Brian May -has approached the Bajan beauty to sing on his next track, but plans to look to the…

JLS want to record perfect song with Rihanna

Music Gossip

12 Feb 2012

JLS won't collaborate with Rihanna until they find the perfect song. The British boy band have been in talks with the 'We Found Love' beauty about working on a single together and although both parties are keen, JLS say they don't want to waste…

Jessie J can't compete with pop beauties

Music Gossip

27 Feb 2011

Jessie J feels she can't "compete" with Rihanna and Cheryl Cole. The 'Price Tag' singer is confident about her music and the way she looks, but she feels the pressure of being physically compared to the glamorous pop stars. She said: "I try not…

Rihanna

SECC, Glasgow, Wed 19 May

28 May 2010

She performed the opening ‘Russian Roulette’ on a platform raised above the stage, wearing a stylised flowing black dress decorated with LED ‘veins’ spreading from her heart. Before long she’d belted out ‘Hard’ while straddling the barrel of a pink tank…

Rihanna's 'ongoing abusive' relationship

Celebrity Gossip

13 Feb 2009

Rihanna has reportedly told police she was in an "ongoing and escalating abusive relationship" with Chris Brown. The 'Umbrella' singer - who is believed to have suffered a bloody nose, facial bruising and a split lip after Chris allegedly attacked…

Adele leads Billboard Music award nominations

Music Gossip

20 Apr 2012

Adele is up for 18 Billboard Music awards. The 'Someone Like You' hitmaker leads the nominations with her huge haul which includes Top Artist, Top Female Artist and Top Billboard 200 Artist while her single 'Rolling In The Deep' is a contender in…

Katy Perry and Rihanna waiting for greatness

Music Gossip

19 Mar 2012

Katy Perry's collaboration with Rihanna is taking so long because "you have to wait for greatness." The 'Part of Me' singer has planned to record a song with her friend for a long time, but it is taking time because they are searching for the right…

Rihanna: 'Chris Brown duet made sense'

Music Gossip

16 Mar 2012

Rihanna believes having Chris Brown on her new album "made sense". The 'You Da One' singer worked with her ex-boyfriend - who was charged with assaulting her in early 2009 - on track 'Birthday Cake' and she thinks it was sensible to have him on there…

Dizzee Rascal's US album

Music Gossip

9 Mar 2012

Dizzee Rascal's next album will be his most American yet. The British rapper is busy making his fifth studio record and wants it to have more of a US-feel, so is basing himself in Miami, Florida, and working with top American producers. He said…

Adele wins two BRITs

Music Gossip

21 Feb 2012

Adele is "incredibly proud" to have scooped two prizes at tonight's (20.02.12) BRIT Awards. The 23-year-old singer - who took home six prizes at the Grammy awards last weekend - took home the first and last awards of the evening, Best Female Solo…

Florence Welch's BRITs musical

Music Gossip

21 Feb 2012

Florence Welch views the BRIT Awards as like a "stage musical". The Florence And The Machine singer - who scooped the Critics' Choice Award in 2009 and Best Album for 'Lungs' in 2010 - will perform at tonight's (21.02.12) ceremony, where she is…

Henry Holland to front new fashion show

TV Gossip

16 Feb 2012

Henry Holland will front a new fashion show for Sky Living. The designer will join forces with Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts to host the yet-to-be-named series, which is being produced by pop superstar Rihanna and will see the duo hunt for a…