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Liam Payne thinks Noel Gallagher's recent rant about One Direction was "sad".
The 22-year-old singer is a self-confessed fan of the former Oasis star, but has admitted to feeling disappointed by Noel following his criticism of One Direction's music, suggesting he was two-faced about the issue.
Liam explained: "The funny thing was, I met him the day the story came out.
"I didn't know it was coming out, and he came up and said, 'All right, mate? How are you doing?'
"I was like, 'Fine thanks, mate. Nice to meet you'. The next day I read the story and thought, 'How sad is that?' He completely dissed us. Nice to diss your fans, isn't it?"
Liam said Noel should feel proud that he's helped inspire the next generation of musicians.
He told BBC Radio 1: "It's sad because they genuinely led me to a path of singing. That's something they should be genuinely proud of.
"They don't think before they speak. You never know who was a fan of your music. Especially when you were as big as they were. Do it with grace. Good old Noel, bless him.
"I had to have a moan about that at some point. I'm over it."
The comments come shortly after Noel criticised the chart-topping boyband and fellow Brit Adele in an expletive-filled rant about the current state of the music industry.
He said: "Bar Kanye. You watch him on the MTV Awards and you think, 'You can f***ing stay, you're all right. Who gives a s**t what f***ing One Direction do?
"C***suckers, all of them in rehab by the time they're 30. Adele, what? Blows my f***ing mind."
Liam Payne hits back at Noel Gallagher criticism
Liam Payne thinks Noel Gallagher's recent rant about One Direction was "sad".
The 22-year-old singer is a self-confessed fan of the former Oasis star, but has admitted to feeling disappointed by Noel following his criticism of One Direction's music, suggesting he was two-faced about the issue.
Liam explained: "The funny thing was, I met him the day the story came out.
"I didn't know it was coming out, and he came up and said, 'All right, mate? How are you doing?'
"I was like, 'Fine thanks, mate. Nice to meet you'. The next day I read the story and thought, 'How sad is that?' He completely dissed us. Nice to diss your fans, isn't it?"
Liam said Noel should feel proud that he's helped inspire the next generation of musicians.
He told BBC Radio 1: "It's sad because they genuinely led me to a path of singing. That's something they should be genuinely proud of.
"They don't think before they speak. You never know who was a fan of your music. Especially when you were as big as they were. Do it with grace. Good old Noel, bless him.
"I had to have a moan about that at some point. I'm over it."
The comments come shortly after Noel criticised the chart-topping boyband and fellow Brit Adele in an expletive-filled rant about the current state of the music industry.
He said: "Bar Kanye. You watch him on the MTV Awards and you think, 'You can f***ing stay, you're all right. Who gives a s**t what f***ing One Direction do?
"C***suckers, all of them in rehab by the time they're 30. Adele, what? Blows my f***ing mind."
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Charlie Puth uses his friend's break ups to inspire his music.
The 'See You Again' hitmaker has revealed his latest track 'We Don't Talk Anymore' with Selena Gomez was partly-inspired by the heartbreak of a good friend.
He shared: "I remember a conversation I had had with my friend. He had just broken up with this girl, and I was like, 'So, are you going to talk to her anymore?' And he was like, 'Nah, we don't talk anymore.'
"I was trying to cheer him up, so I did a dumb little face, and I was like, (singing) 'We don't talk anymore.' It became a cool melody, and I realised that this guitar beat fit perfectly over it."
The 24-year-old singer also revealed the 'Heart Wants What It Wants' hitmaker felt a sudden connection with the song when he played it for her.
He shared to MTV News: "I met up with Selena. And she went through a very public relationship, on and off, and she could just relate to the song and the lyrical sentiment.
"I was playing the song for her, and she just started singing the second verse. I got chills. I was like, 'Oh my gosh, that sounds so real. You need to sing on it.' And she said yes."
Charlie Puth’s heartbreak inspiration
Charlie Puth uses his friend's break ups to inspire his music.
The 'See You Again' hitmaker has revealed his latest track 'We Don't Talk Anymore' with Selena Gomez was partly-inspired by the heartbreak of a good friend.
He shared: "I remember a conversation I had had with my friend. He had just broken up with this girl, and I was like, 'So, are you going to talk to her anymore?' And he was like, 'Nah, we don't talk anymore.'
"I was trying to cheer him up, so I did a dumb little face, and I was like, (singing) 'We don't talk anymore.' It became a cool melody, and I realised that this guitar beat fit perfectly over it."
The 24-year-old singer also revealed the 'Heart Wants What It Wants' hitmaker felt a sudden connection with the song when he played it for her.
He shared to MTV News: "I met up with Selena. And she went through a very public relationship, on and off, and she could just relate to the song and the lyrical sentiment.
"I was playing the song for her, and she just started singing the second verse. I got chills. I was like, 'Oh my gosh, that sounds so real. You need to sing on it.' And she said yes."
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Jeremy Davis has quit Paramore.
The 30-year-old bassist formed the group with singer Hayley Williams in 2004 but now he has decided to walk away from her and guitarist Taylor York.
The remaining members admit Jeremy's decision has been "painful" to accept.
The 'Still Into You' hitmakers announced the news in a statement on their Facebook page and the remaining two members have vowed to continue as Paramore.
The statement reads: "These last few years have held some of the most fulfilling moments we've had yet ... as people, as friends, and as a band. The Self-Titled era was one that we knew would be important for us but also one we'd eventually have to move on from. In moving forward, there is growth, pain, and change ... and sometimes the change is not at all what you hoped for. We've written and re-written this countless times and there's just not a good way to put it ... Jeremy is no longer going to be in the band with us. To be honest, this has been really painful. After taking time to consider how to move forward, we ultimately found that we really do believe Paramore can and should continue on. And so we will (sic)."
However, It's not the end for Paramore who have promised they will still be heading out on the forthcoming 'Parahoy' cruise and will perform concerts in 2016.
Paramore - who released their self-titled LP in 2013 - continued: "We're really thankful for the people who have helped see us through hard times before and what we've discovered is that those people are just as much a part of this as we will ever be. We're hopeful for Paramore's future and we're also excited for what Jeremy's going to do next.
"Thank you all for your support and your belief in us. It's kept us going. We will see some of you really soon on 'Parahoy'. If you're not coming on the cruise, we will still see you in 2016."
Paramore bassist Jeremy Davis quits the band
Jeremy Davis has quit Paramore.
The 30-year-old bassist formed the group with singer Hayley Williams in 2004 but now he has decided to walk away from her and guitarist Taylor York.
The remaining members admit Jeremy's decision has been "painful" to accept.
The 'Still Into You' hitmakers announced the news in a statement on their Facebook page and the remaining two members have vowed to continue as Paramore.
The statement reads: "These last few years have held some of the most fulfilling moments we've had yet ... as people, as friends, and as a band. The Self-Titled era was one that we knew would be important for us but also one we'd eventually have to move on from. In moving forward, there is growth, pain, and change ... and sometimes the change is not at all what you hoped for. We've written and re-written this countless times and there's just not a good way to put it ... Jeremy is no longer going to be in the band with us. To be honest, this has been really painful. After taking time to consider how to move forward, we ultimately found that we really do believe Paramore can and should continue on. And so we will (sic)."
However, It's not the end for Paramore who have promised they will still be heading out on the forthcoming 'Parahoy' cruise and will perform concerts in 2016.
Paramore - who released their self-titled LP in 2013 - continued: "We're really thankful for the people who have helped see us through hard times before and what we've discovered is that those people are just as much a part of this as we will ever be. We're hopeful for Paramore's future and we're also excited for what Jeremy's going to do next.
"Thank you all for your support and your belief in us. It's kept us going. We will see some of you really soon on 'Parahoy'. If you're not coming on the cruise, we will still see you in 2016."
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AC/DC are bringing their 'Rock or Bust World Tour' to Europe in 2016.
The 'Highway To Hell' hitmakers announced the news on their website www.acdc.com on Tuesday (15.12.15).
The announcement reads: "MORE BIG NEWS! The 'Rock or Bust World Tour' is coming back to Europe! The tour dates begin on 7th of May in Lisbon, Portugal at Passeio Martimo De Alges and runs through 12th of June at Ceres Park in Aarhus, Denmark (see below for full list of dates). Tickets are on-sale starting, Friday, December 18 (sic)."
The Australian rockers - who have been clocking up 50 shows around North America and Australia - will perform without founding member Malcom Young, who was unable to continue with the band due to suffering from dementia, and ex-drummer Phil Rudd, who was given an eight-month home detention sentence for drug possession and making threats to kill earlier this year.
However, Angus Young, Cliff Williams, Brian Johnson, Stevie Young and Chris Slade will soldier on and play the tour, which sees the heavy rockers play two massive shows in the UK in June at London's Queen Olympia Park and Manchester's Etihad Stadium.
AC/DC 'Rock or Bust World Tour' 2016 European tour:
Sat 4 June - London, England The Stadium at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Thur 9 June - Manchester, England Etihad Stadium
Sat 7 May, Lisbon, Portugal Passeio Martimo De Alges
Fri 13, Marseille, France Stade Velodrome
Thur 19, Vienna, Austria Ernst Happel Stadium
Sun 22, Prague, Czech Republic Letnany Airport
Thur 26, Hamburg, Germany Hamburg Stadium
Sun 29, Berne, Switzerland Stade de Suisse
Wed 1 June, Leipzig, Germany Leipzig Stadium
Sun 12, Aarhus, Denmark Ceres Park
AC/DC bring Rock or Bust World Tour to Europe
AC/DC are bringing their 'Rock or Bust World Tour' to Europe in 2016.
The 'Highway To Hell' hitmakers announced the news on their website www.acdc.com on Tuesday (15.12.15).
The announcement reads: "MORE BIG NEWS! The 'Rock or Bust World Tour' is coming back to Europe! The tour dates begin on 7th of May in Lisbon, Portugal at Passeio Martimo De Alges and runs through 12th of June at Ceres Park in Aarhus, Denmark (see below for full list of dates). Tickets are on-sale starting, Friday, December 18 (sic)."
The Australian rockers - who have been clocking up 50 shows around North America and Australia - will perform without founding member Malcom Young, who was unable to continue with the band due to suffering from dementia, and ex-drummer Phil Rudd, who was given an eight-month home detention sentence for drug possession and making threats to kill earlier this year.
However, Angus Young, Cliff Williams, Brian Johnson, Stevie Young and Chris Slade will soldier on and play the tour, which sees the heavy rockers play two massive shows in the UK in June at London's Queen Olympia Park and Manchester's Etihad Stadium.
AC/DC 'Rock or Bust World Tour' 2016 European tour:
Sat 4 June - London, England The Stadium at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Thur 9 June - Manchester, England Etihad Stadium
Sat 7 May, Lisbon, Portugal Passeio Martimo De Alges
Fri 13, Marseille, France Stade Velodrome
Thur 19, Vienna, Austria Ernst Happel Stadium
Sun 22, Prague, Czech Republic Letnany Airport
Thur 26, Hamburg, Germany Hamburg Stadium
Sun 29, Berne, Switzerland Stade de Suisse
Wed 1 June, Leipzig, Germany Leipzig Stadium
Sun 12, Aarhus, Denmark Ceres Park
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Rihanna is still looking for songs for 'Anti', says Sia.
The 'Elastic Heart' hitmaker spent time with the singing superstar, 27, going through several songs she'd written and produced and Rihanna came away with four she liked, but Sia isn't sure they'll make the final cut.
Speaking to Jo Whiley on BBC Radio 2, Sia, 39: "The other night she came over and listened to half of 25 songs I played her because she's still looking for songs for her new album.
"She was there to listen to songs and see if there was anything that she was into. It was a business meeting for sure. She took four [songs] but I don't know if they'll end up [on the album]. I'm pretty sure I have one on the new album but I don't know if I'll end up with more than that."
And the Australian singer/songwriter - who wrote Rihanna's 2012 hit 'Diamonds' - even offered her own song 'Alive', but she rejected it.
She previously said: "We were writing it for her new album but it didn't fit with the other tracks so she rejected it.
"I sent it to Rihanna's people and they rejected it, but in the meantime everyone said I should do it myself."
RiRi's much-anticipated record was expected to be released earlier this month after several teaser videos appeared on a website ANTIdiaRy.com, which was setup with technology giants Samsung for the album's campaign, but nothing has followed since.
The singer's forthcoming album is expected to feature singles 'Bitch Better Have My Money' and 'American Oxygen' both released earlier this year, along with her collaboration with Sir Paul McCartney and Kanye West, 'FourFiveSeconds'.
Rihanna still needs songs for Anti
Rihanna is still looking for songs for 'Anti', says Sia.
The 'Elastic Heart' hitmaker spent time with the singing superstar, 27, going through several songs she'd written and produced and Rihanna came away with four she liked, but Sia isn't sure they'll make the final cut.
Speaking to Jo Whiley on BBC Radio 2, Sia, 39: "The other night she came over and listened to half of 25 songs I played her because she's still looking for songs for her new album.
"She was there to listen to songs and see if there was anything that she was into. It was a business meeting for sure. She took four [songs] but I don't know if they'll end up [on the album]. I'm pretty sure I have one on the new album but I don't know if I'll end up with more than that."
And the Australian singer/songwriter - who wrote Rihanna's 2012 hit 'Diamonds' - even offered her own song 'Alive', but she rejected it.
She previously said: "We were writing it for her new album but it didn't fit with the other tracks so she rejected it.
"I sent it to Rihanna's people and they rejected it, but in the meantime everyone said I should do it myself."
RiRi's much-anticipated record was expected to be released earlier this month after several teaser videos appeared on a website ANTIdiaRy.com, which was setup with technology giants Samsung for the album's campaign, but nothing has followed since.
The singer's forthcoming album is expected to feature singles 'Bitch Better Have My Money' and 'American Oxygen' both released earlier this year, along with her collaboration with Sir Paul McCartney and Kanye West, 'FourFiveSeconds'.
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Madonna blasted her fans after she was an hour late to her own concert in Manchester on Monday night (14.12.15).
The 57-year-old singing superstar was booed by concertgoers at Manchester Arena after she was delayed due to technical difficulties with the venues' video system and she soon hit back.
According to the Manchester Evening News, Madonna explained to the crowd in a foul-mouthed rant: "The video crashed. We had no video and we had to wait until we could reboot. No selfish diva b**** reason. If you diva b****es want to keep complaining about it don't come to my show."
Madonna - who was performing her only northern England show on the 'Rebel Heart Tour' - was expected on stage at 9pm but she didn't make an appearance until shortly after 10pm.
And despite an earlier announcement saying the late running of the show was "beyond the artist's control" many angry fans reportedly started leaving the venue.
Several people also took to social media tweeting their frustration at the late arrival of the Queen of Pop.
One wrote: "Over 50mins late at Manchester Arena and no announcements. Not acceptable. People have jobs to go to @Madonna (sic)"
While another user posted: "Thousands of people waiting Manchester Arena, and still your too lazy to tell us what's going on! #Madonna @ MEN (sic)"
Due to the technical difficulties, the show also ended abruptly with no encore.
Madonna blasts fans in foul-mouthed rant
Madonna blasted her fans after she was an hour late to her own concert in Manchester on Monday night (14.12.15).
The 57-year-old singing superstar was booed by concertgoers at Manchester Arena after she was delayed due to technical difficulties with the venues' video system and she soon hit back.
According to the Manchester Evening News, Madonna explained to the crowd in a foul-mouthed rant: "The video crashed. We had no video and we had to wait until we could reboot. No selfish diva b**** reason. If you diva b****es want to keep complaining about it don't come to my show."
Madonna - who was performing her only northern England show on the 'Rebel Heart Tour' - was expected on stage at 9pm but she didn't make an appearance until shortly after 10pm.
And despite an earlier announcement saying the late running of the show was "beyond the artist's control" many angry fans reportedly started leaving the venue.
Several people also took to social media tweeting their frustration at the late arrival of the Queen of Pop.
One wrote: "Over 50mins late at Manchester Arena and no announcements. Not acceptable. People have jobs to go to @Madonna (sic)"
While another user posted: "Thousands of people waiting Manchester Arena, and still your too lazy to tell us what's going on! #Madonna @ MEN (sic)"
Due to the technical difficulties, the show also ended abruptly with no encore.
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Nelly has reportedly cancelled his mini tour of the UK due to terrorism concerns in London.
The 'Hot In Herre' rapper was expected to kick of his British shows at the capital's Koko club on Monday night (14.12.15), however venue officials at the O2 Ritz Manchester - where the star was to perform on Thursday (17.12.15) announced the American star had axed the entire tour.
A post on the venue's page read: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, Nelly has been forced to postpone his UK tour. Customers are advised to hold on to their tickets as rescheduled dates will be announced shortly & tickets will remain valid for the new shows. We apologise for any disappointment & inconvenience caused."
And according to gossip website TMZ an attorney for the singer had "safety concerns relating to venue security preventing terrorist attacks", but said the scheduled concerts will go ahead at a later date.
The cancelled shows come after the 'Dilemma' hitmaker appeared in a Tennessee court on Friday (11.12.15), to clear his name after a small amount of marijuana, methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and several guns were found on board his tour bus in April.
Nelly cancels mini UK tour
Nelly has reportedly cancelled his mini tour of the UK due to terrorism concerns in London.
The 'Hot In Herre' rapper was expected to kick of his British shows at the capital's Koko club on Monday night (14.12.15), however venue officials at the O2 Ritz Manchester - where the star was to perform on Thursday (17.12.15) announced the American star had axed the entire tour.
A post on the venue's page read: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, Nelly has been forced to postpone his UK tour. Customers are advised to hold on to their tickets as rescheduled dates will be announced shortly & tickets will remain valid for the new shows. We apologise for any disappointment & inconvenience caused."
And according to gossip website TMZ an attorney for the singer had "safety concerns relating to venue security preventing terrorist attacks", but said the scheduled concerts will go ahead at a later date.
The cancelled shows come after the 'Dilemma' hitmaker appeared in a Tennessee court on Friday (11.12.15), to clear his name after a small amount of marijuana, methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and several guns were found on board his tour bus in April.
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Adele's partner Simon Konecki has changed the meaning of her song 'Someone Like You'.
The 27-year-old singer released the heartbreaking ballad in 2011, after writing it following the break up of a difficult relationship.
But as she performed in front of a sell out audience in New York on Monday night (14.12.15) while recording her NBC special 'Adele: Live in New York City', the singer told the crowd she is now in a happier place than ever before thanks to her boyfriend and their two-year-old son Angelo.
Before performing 'Someone Like You', Adele said: "I don't sing this from the same place anymore. I sing it from an amazing place because of my man who is here tonight - and I love you - and this is the first show that he's ever seen me do!"
The concert special is the latest proof that Adele is well and truly back on top form following a break from the industry after vocal surgery and the birth of her son.
However, she told the audience that the operation she had on her vocal chords has actually affected the way she delivers her songs.
Prior to her performance of 'All I Ask', Adele said: "It is, it's f***ing, it's really hard to sing," she tried to sell the crowd, who just weren't buying it. "I had vocal surgery and then suddenly I could sing higher, I could sing lower, I could do whatever you wanted me to do. As soon as I'm in front of you lot, I just f**k myself."
But it was her rendition of 'When We Were Young', which has now been confirmed as the second single to be taken off her best selling album '25', that caused the most emotional response from Adele.
Struggling to hold back her tears, Adele said: "I've honestly missed you all so much. Oh, I think I did quite well with not crying until now. Thank you so much for coming. I feel like this is the start now.
"Before the show, I was like, 'I just want it to be over,' because I was so nervous and I've managed to remember every moment from this show, which is a first for me. I normally get so nervous that I blank out but I remembered every moment, and I'll never forget it."
Adele on how happiness has changed song meanings
Adele's partner Simon Konecki has changed the meaning of her song 'Someone Like You'.
The 27-year-old singer released the heartbreaking ballad in 2011, after writing it following the break up of a difficult relationship.
But as she performed in front of a sell out audience in New York on Monday night (14.12.15) while recording her NBC special 'Adele: Live in New York City', the singer told the crowd she is now in a happier place than ever before thanks to her boyfriend and their two-year-old son Angelo.
Before performing 'Someone Like You', Adele said: "I don't sing this from the same place anymore. I sing it from an amazing place because of my man who is here tonight - and I love you - and this is the first show that he's ever seen me do!"
The concert special is the latest proof that Adele is well and truly back on top form following a break from the industry after vocal surgery and the birth of her son.
However, she told the audience that the operation she had on her vocal chords has actually affected the way she delivers her songs.
Prior to her performance of 'All I Ask', Adele said: "It is, it's f***ing, it's really hard to sing," she tried to sell the crowd, who just weren't buying it. "I had vocal surgery and then suddenly I could sing higher, I could sing lower, I could do whatever you wanted me to do. As soon as I'm in front of you lot, I just f**k myself."
But it was her rendition of 'When We Were Young', which has now been confirmed as the second single to be taken off her best selling album '25', that caused the most emotional response from Adele.
Struggling to hold back her tears, Adele said: "I've honestly missed you all so much. Oh, I think I did quite well with not crying until now. Thank you so much for coming. I feel like this is the start now.
"Before the show, I was like, 'I just want it to be over,' because I was so nervous and I've managed to remember every moment from this show, which is a first for me. I normally get so nervous that I blank out but I remembered every moment, and I'll never forget it."
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David Guetta wants to get one million fans to sing on his UEFA EURO 2016 song 'This Ones For You'.
The EDM superstar wants to get as many true soccer fans as he can on the track - which is the official song of the tournament to be held in France, his home country, next summer - to provide the "heart" of the tune.
In a statement, he said: "I'm so excited to be working with UEFA on this project in my home country. UEFA EURO 2016 is all about the fans and I want to put them at the heart of everything, especially the music. So I'm trying something very special and asking fans around the world to celebrate this festival of football by being part of the Official Song."
The 48-year-old superstar DJ previously shared his joy of being invited to "honour" his country of France with the football anthem.
He told BANG Showbiz: "I have this record I did for UEFA. That is crazy; it is a big honour for me representing my country."
The 'Hey Mama' hitmaker has written and produced the song, which will be the figurehead for UEFA's global music campaign and will be played live at the Stade de France at the opening and closing ceremonies at the Champ de Mars underneath the Eiffel Tower and at an interactive experience as part of the UEFA EURO 2016 Trophy Tour.
Fans can get involved by visiting www.euro2016.com/davidguetta to record their part.
David will then use fans recordings and mix them into his 'This One's For You' which will be released in spring 2016.
David Guetta wants one million backing singers for EURO 2016 song
David Guetta wants to get one million fans to sing on his UEFA EURO 2016 song 'This Ones For You'.
The EDM superstar wants to get as many true soccer fans as he can on the track - which is the official song of the tournament to be held in France, his home country, next summer - to provide the "heart" of the tune.
In a statement, he said: "I'm so excited to be working with UEFA on this project in my home country. UEFA EURO 2016 is all about the fans and I want to put them at the heart of everything, especially the music. So I'm trying something very special and asking fans around the world to celebrate this festival of football by being part of the Official Song."
The 48-year-old superstar DJ previously shared his joy of being invited to "honour" his country of France with the football anthem.
He told BANG Showbiz: "I have this record I did for UEFA. That is crazy; it is a big honour for me representing my country."
The 'Hey Mama' hitmaker has written and produced the song, which will be the figurehead for UEFA's global music campaign and will be played live at the Stade de France at the opening and closing ceremonies at the Champ de Mars underneath the Eiffel Tower and at an interactive experience as part of the UEFA EURO 2016 Trophy Tour.
Fans can get involved by visiting www.euro2016.com/davidguetta to record their part.
David will then use fans recordings and mix them into his 'This One's For You' which will be released in spring 2016.