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Beyonce's sixth album will be "heavily urban".
The 33-year-old star's self-titled fifth record stormed the charts after its surprise release in 2013 but the 'Crazy In Love' hitmaker is now preparing to ditch pop in favour of songs with a more "urban" sound.
A source shared: "Studio bosses were keen for Beyonce to have another big pop record. They wanted more hits like 'Drunk In Love' and 'Pretty Hurts'. But Beyonce is fully in control of this release and decided she wanted a heavily urban record."
It was previously reported that Beyonce was set to release a joint album with her husband Jay Z but plans are now said to have been put on hold.
The insider added to The Sun newspaper: "She worked on it [her new record] with the likes of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. Plans for an album with Jay Z are now on the back burner."
Noel 'Detail' Fisher - who produced Bey's hit single 'Drunk In Love' - previously claimed he was working on a project with her and Jay which was to be released later this year.
He said at the time: "I'm working with a couple of new projects that I don't want to unveil, and then me and Beyonce and Jay are actually doing something together this year. When you think of Jay and Bey together, you think 'album'. You should already know."
Beyonce’s new album ‘heavily urban’
Beyonce's sixth album will be "heavily urban".
The 33-year-old star's self-titled fifth record stormed the charts after its surprise release in 2013 but the 'Crazy In Love' hitmaker is now preparing to ditch pop in favour of songs with a more "urban" sound.
A source shared: "Studio bosses were keen for Beyonce to have another big pop record. They wanted more hits like 'Drunk In Love' and 'Pretty Hurts'. But Beyonce is fully in control of this release and decided she wanted a heavily urban record."
It was previously reported that Beyonce was set to release a joint album with her husband Jay Z but plans are now said to have been put on hold.
The insider added to The Sun newspaper: "She worked on it [her new record] with the likes of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. Plans for an album with Jay Z are now on the back burner."
Noel 'Detail' Fisher - who produced Bey's hit single 'Drunk In Love' - previously claimed he was working on a project with her and Jay which was to be released later this year.
He said at the time: "I'm working with a couple of new projects that I don't want to unveil, and then me and Beyonce and Jay are actually doing something together this year. When you think of Jay and Bey together, you think 'album'. You should already know."
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Jackie Jackson wants to work with Zayn Malik.
The Jacksons member believes the hunk has a "special spirit" and is keen to collaborate with him on his debut solo record after recently meeting him in Las Vegas.
He explained: "Zayn has a special spirit, we met in Vegas and talked.
"He is here (in America) because he is recording his album.
"I told him I'd like to help out. I'd like to work on the record. He told me how he listened to our music all the time."
The 64-year-old musician continued to say he also likes Zayn's old band One Direction, as they remind him of his success as a youngster in The Jackson 5.
He said: "One Direction are a great act and like us when we started.
"We are always being told by English bands that we, The Jacksons, started them. There were thousands of fans camped out at Heathrow screaming our names, that's what One Direction get now."
Jackie - who is the older brother of the late Michael Jackson - will perform with his brothers at Proms in the Park and Bestival in September and claims the 'Thriller' hitmaker will be with them on stage in "spirit".
He told the Daily Star newspaper: "Michael's spirit will be there with us on stage.
"We like to look forward and look back at the best times."
Jackie Jackson wants to work with Zayn Malik
Jackie Jackson wants to work with Zayn Malik.
The Jacksons member believes the hunk has a "special spirit" and is keen to collaborate with him on his debut solo record after recently meeting him in Las Vegas.
He explained: "Zayn has a special spirit, we met in Vegas and talked.
"He is here (in America) because he is recording his album.
"I told him I'd like to help out. I'd like to work on the record. He told me how he listened to our music all the time."
The 64-year-old musician continued to say he also likes Zayn's old band One Direction, as they remind him of his success as a youngster in The Jackson 5.
He said: "One Direction are a great act and like us when we started.
"We are always being told by English bands that we, The Jacksons, started them. There were thousands of fans camped out at Heathrow screaming our names, that's what One Direction get now."
Jackie - who is the older brother of the late Michael Jackson - will perform with his brothers at Proms in the Park and Bestival in September and claims the 'Thriller' hitmaker will be with them on stage in "spirit".
He told the Daily Star newspaper: "Michael's spirit will be there with us on stage.
"We like to look forward and look back at the best times."
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Jess Glynne wants to work with Niall Horan.
The 'Not Letting Go' hitmaker has revealed she would love to collaborate with the 'Night Changes' singer now it has been confirmed the chart-topping boy band will be taking a break next year.
She said: "I love One Direction. I'd probably work with Niall. I had some jokes with Niall. He's such a funny guy. I've also met Liam [Payne]. He's lovely actually.
"Oh and I've met Zayn [Malik]. He's cool. He's really good-looking but he looks too much like my cousin!"
And the 25-year-old star is also setting her sights on collaborations with Snoop Dogg, Dr Dre and Mark Ronson.
She gushed: "I'd love to work with Snoop Dogg or Dr Dre. Dre's album is amazing. I'm obsessed with it at the moment.
"I also love Mark Ronson. He's such a talented guy. If I could, I would."
However, Jess has admitted she finds fame "overwhelming and so amazing" but says she couldn't be "more grateful" for all her success.
Talking to KISS FM, she said: "It's so overwhelming and so amazing. I couldn't be more grateful. When I got the phone call the other day, I burst into tears. I was just so shocked.
"And I know people must think 'how are you shocked?', but I think the past week has been the first week it's all hit me. Like genuinely, just slapped me in the face and I've gone, 'Oh my God, this is actually happening.'"
Jess Glynne will be performing at the KISS Haunted House Party on 29th October alongside Rita Ora. Head to www.kissfmuk.com for tickets
Jess Glynne eyes Niall Horan collaboration
Jess Glynne wants to work with Niall Horan.
The 'Not Letting Go' hitmaker has revealed she would love to collaborate with the 'Night Changes' singer now it has been confirmed the chart-topping boy band will be taking a break next year.
She said: "I love One Direction. I'd probably work with Niall. I had some jokes with Niall. He's such a funny guy. I've also met Liam [Payne]. He's lovely actually.
"Oh and I've met Zayn [Malik]. He's cool. He's really good-looking but he looks too much like my cousin!"
And the 25-year-old star is also setting her sights on collaborations with Snoop Dogg, Dr Dre and Mark Ronson.
She gushed: "I'd love to work with Snoop Dogg or Dr Dre. Dre's album is amazing. I'm obsessed with it at the moment.
"I also love Mark Ronson. He's such a talented guy. If I could, I would."
However, Jess has admitted she finds fame "overwhelming and so amazing" but says she couldn't be "more grateful" for all her success.
Talking to KISS FM, she said: "It's so overwhelming and so amazing. I couldn't be more grateful. When I got the phone call the other day, I burst into tears. I was just so shocked.
"And I know people must think 'how are you shocked?', but I think the past week has been the first week it's all hit me. Like genuinely, just slapped me in the face and I've gone, 'Oh my God, this is actually happening.'"
Jess Glynne will be performing at the KISS Haunted House Party on 29th October alongside Rita Ora. Head to www.kissfmuk.com for tickets
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Justin Bieber will sing at the MTV Music Video Awards.
The 'Where Are You Now' hitmaker has announced he's "back" and confirmed he'll perform his new track titled 'What Do You Mean' from his forthcoming LP at the event at Los Angeles' Microsoft Theater on Sunday (30.08.15).
The popstar revealed the news on social media and posted a picture of his pal Miley Cyrus - who is hosting the awards - with two pictures of his face covering her chest.
He captioned the image: "Only @mileycyrus. Lol. It's true. I'm performing on the #vmas #biebersback (sic)"
Justin, 21, has been absent from performing at the VMAs since 2010 but has recently been working on more new music with Skrillex.
He joins a host of music's finest who will entertain on the night including 'Neon Lights' hitmaker Demi Lovato, Pharrell Williams, hip-hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, rapper A$AP Rocky and American duo Twenty One Pilots.
Pharrell also expressed his eagerness to perform, saying he "can't wait" to take to the MTV stage.
He tweeted: "Can't wait to perform at the #VMAs this year! See you Sunday at 9/8C on @MTV (sic)."
Meanwhile, Kanye West will receive the prestigious Video Vanguard Award at the event previously won by Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Michael Jackson and U2.
Justin Bieber: I’m back and performing at VMAs
Justin Bieber will sing at the MTV Music Video Awards.
The 'Where Are You Now' hitmaker has announced he's "back" and confirmed he'll perform his new track titled 'What Do You Mean' from his forthcoming LP at the event at Los Angeles' Microsoft Theater on Sunday (30.08.15).
The popstar revealed the news on social media and posted a picture of his pal Miley Cyrus - who is hosting the awards - with two pictures of his face covering her chest.
He captioned the image: "Only @mileycyrus. Lol. It's true. I'm performing on the #vmas #biebersback (sic)"
Justin, 21, has been absent from performing at the VMAs since 2010 but has recently been working on more new music with Skrillex.
He joins a host of music's finest who will entertain on the night including 'Neon Lights' hitmaker Demi Lovato, Pharrell Williams, hip-hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, rapper A$AP Rocky and American duo Twenty One Pilots.
Pharrell also expressed his eagerness to perform, saying he "can't wait" to take to the MTV stage.
He tweeted: "Can't wait to perform at the #VMAs this year! See you Sunday at 9/8C on @MTV (sic)."
Meanwhile, Kanye West will receive the prestigious Video Vanguard Award at the event previously won by Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Michael Jackson and U2.
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One Direction made their new album as if it could be their final release.
The band - featuring Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson - recently announced they will take a hiatus next year and their producer Julian Bunetta has revealed their fifth studio album, due later this year, was made with their uncertain future in mind.
He explained: "There was a feeling of, 'Well, we're going to take a break, and anything in the world can happen during that time off'.
"It's the first time of there being some uncertainty, of not having things planned out beforehand, since they were 16 years old.
"There was definitely a vibe of making [the album] the best it can possibly be, and knowing it has to last as long as it needs to until we make another record - if we make another record."
Since the news of their disbandment was announced on Sunday (23.08.15), concert ticket retailer StubHub.co.uk has been met with a three-fold increase in demand for tickets ahead of their UK tour in September and October.
And 32-year-old producer Julian teased fans can expect some adult themes on the LP, with one particularly "sexually charged" track set to be included.
He told Billboard.com: "There's a song about losing someone that isn't Zayn [Malik]. There's also a song about the band being on shaky ground and not knowing what the future is.
"There are songs about love, there's a song that is a little more sexually charged. It's all over the map.
"We were having so much fun when we were making this record - going out, having parties, really enjoying ourselves and not taking any day for granted that we got to spend with each other."
One Direction producer: Band knew album could be their last
One Direction made their new album as if it could be their final release.
The band - featuring Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson - recently announced they will take a hiatus next year and their producer Julian Bunetta has revealed their fifth studio album, due later this year, was made with their uncertain future in mind.
He explained: "There was a feeling of, 'Well, we're going to take a break, and anything in the world can happen during that time off'.
"It's the first time of there being some uncertainty, of not having things planned out beforehand, since they were 16 years old.
"There was definitely a vibe of making [the album] the best it can possibly be, and knowing it has to last as long as it needs to until we make another record - if we make another record."
Since the news of their disbandment was announced on Sunday (23.08.15), concert ticket retailer StubHub.co.uk has been met with a three-fold increase in demand for tickets ahead of their UK tour in September and October.
And 32-year-old producer Julian teased fans can expect some adult themes on the LP, with one particularly "sexually charged" track set to be included.
He told Billboard.com: "There's a song about losing someone that isn't Zayn [Malik]. There's also a song about the band being on shaky ground and not knowing what the future is.
"There are songs about love, there's a song that is a little more sexually charged. It's all over the map.
"We were having so much fun when we were making this record - going out, having parties, really enjoying ourselves and not taking any day for granted that we got to spend with each other."
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Fans want Taylor Swift to present Kanye West with his award at the VMAs.
MTV have announced the rapper will receive the iconic Video Vanguard Award at Sunday's ceremony (30.08.15) and numerous Twitter users are hoping the 'Shake It Off' hitmaker will give him the award, six years after he famously interrupted her acceptance speech for the Best Female Video accolade at the event to insist Beyonce should have won it.
One user, @ODedOnRealityTV, wrote: "@taylorswift13 needs to present Kanye's Vanguard Award or else I'm sad (sic)."
Another, @crazymusicfacts, added: "Kanye is going to receive the Video Vanguard Award? Will @taylorswift13 interrupt him? Or will she present it to him? #Swifties (sic)."
The incident at the 2009 ceremony proved to be a major controversy with President Barack Obama even branding the 38-year-old rapper a "jacka*s" following the stunt.
But while some people have suggested Taylor, 25, could prove she's over the spat by giving him the award, others have suggested she gives him a taste of his own medicine by staging her own interruption.
One man, Rik Anthony, tweeted: "MTV to Award Kanye West the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award on Sunday. I think Taylor Swift needs to interrupt his getting the award."
Charlie Piper echoed the proposal, writing: "Kanye West is getting the MTV Video Vanguard Award. Ooooh, Taylor Swift - this is the moment you've trained for!! (sic)"
And Eymar Antigua added: "Am I the only one who hopes that @taylorswift13 runs up on the stage when @kanyewest receives his MTV award and says "Ima let you finish" (sic)."
Fans want Taylor Swift to present Kanye West with VMA
Fans want Taylor Swift to present Kanye West with his award at the VMAs.
MTV have announced the rapper will receive the iconic Video Vanguard Award at Sunday's ceremony (30.08.15) and numerous Twitter users are hoping the 'Shake It Off' hitmaker will give him the award, six years after he famously interrupted her acceptance speech for the Best Female Video accolade at the event to insist Beyonce should have won it.
One user, @ODedOnRealityTV, wrote: "@taylorswift13 needs to present Kanye's Vanguard Award or else I'm sad (sic)."
Another, @crazymusicfacts, added: "Kanye is going to receive the Video Vanguard Award? Will @taylorswift13 interrupt him? Or will she present it to him? #Swifties (sic)."
The incident at the 2009 ceremony proved to be a major controversy with President Barack Obama even branding the 38-year-old rapper a "jacka*s" following the stunt.
But while some people have suggested Taylor, 25, could prove she's over the spat by giving him the award, others have suggested she gives him a taste of his own medicine by staging her own interruption.
One man, Rik Anthony, tweeted: "MTV to Award Kanye West the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award on Sunday. I think Taylor Swift needs to interrupt his getting the award."
Charlie Piper echoed the proposal, writing: "Kanye West is getting the MTV Video Vanguard Award. Ooooh, Taylor Swift - this is the moment you've trained for!! (sic)"
And Eymar Antigua added: "Am I the only one who hopes that @taylorswift13 runs up on the stage when @kanyewest receives his MTV award and says "Ima let you finish" (sic)."
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Bruce Dickinson will pilot a Boeing 747 over six continents for Iron Maiden's 2016 tour.
The rockers have announced they will travel over 55,000 miles across the globe for their 'The Book of Souls World Tour' which has promised to hit over 30 countries including the band's first visits to China and El Salvador.
Frontman Bruce said: "When the opportunity arose from my friends at Air Atlanta Icelandic to lease a 747 for The Book of Souls World Tour, of course we jumped at the chance, who wouldn't?"
However, Bruce - who was declared cancer free earlier this year after a health scare - admitted he needs to learn to fly the huge aircraft before the band can take to the skies, as although he has a pilots license, it will be the biggest plane he has ever flown.
He explained: "Even though we have worked out the logistics of taking a plane of that immense size out on tour, I still have to learn to fly it before we can go anywhere! So, I'm currently doing my training to qualify as a pilot and Captain on a Boeing 747. I'm doing this at Cardiff Aviation, my aircraft maintenance facility in Wales, where we recently took possession of a rather splendid 747 simulator which I can't wait to get practising on!"
The tour will kick off in the USA in February before moving to Central America, returning to the USA and Canada in March and April, then heading to Japan, China, New Zealand and Australia and ending the tour in Europe from May until August.
The band will release their first album in five years, 'The Book of Souls' on September 4 and will begin releasing their exact tour dates soon after.
In a statement on their website, they added: "We're all really excited at the thought of bringing our brand new tour to fans who have never seen us play live before, and of course re-visiting all our old friends again too. You can rest assured we are all working hard to put together a spectacular show for our fans."
Bruce Dickinson to pilot Boeing 747 for Iron Maiden tour
Bruce Dickinson will pilot a Boeing 747 over six continents for Iron Maiden's 2016 tour.
The rockers have announced they will travel over 55,000 miles across the globe for their 'The Book of Souls World Tour' which has promised to hit over 30 countries including the band's first visits to China and El Salvador.
Frontman Bruce said: "When the opportunity arose from my friends at Air Atlanta Icelandic to lease a 747 for The Book of Souls World Tour, of course we jumped at the chance, who wouldn't?"
However, Bruce - who was declared cancer free earlier this year after a health scare - admitted he needs to learn to fly the huge aircraft before the band can take to the skies, as although he has a pilots license, it will be the biggest plane he has ever flown.
He explained: "Even though we have worked out the logistics of taking a plane of that immense size out on tour, I still have to learn to fly it before we can go anywhere! So, I'm currently doing my training to qualify as a pilot and Captain on a Boeing 747. I'm doing this at Cardiff Aviation, my aircraft maintenance facility in Wales, where we recently took possession of a rather splendid 747 simulator which I can't wait to get practising on!"
The tour will kick off in the USA in February before moving to Central America, returning to the USA and Canada in March and April, then heading to Japan, China, New Zealand and Australia and ending the tour in Europe from May until August.
The band will release their first album in five years, 'The Book of Souls' on September 4 and will begin releasing their exact tour dates soon after.
In a statement on their website, they added: "We're all really excited at the thought of bringing our brand new tour to fans who have never seen us play live before, and of course re-visiting all our old friends again too. You can rest assured we are all working hard to put together a spectacular show for our fans."
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Demi Lovato and Pharrell Williams are among stars who will perform at the MTV Video Music Awards.
The 'Neon Lights' hitmaker and 'Happy' singer will join hip-hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, rapper A$AP Rocky and American duo Twenty One Pilots, as performers at the event at Los Angeles' Microsoft Theater on Sunday (30.08.15).
Following the announcement, Demi, 23, took to Twitter to share her excitement about the upcoming performance of her new single 'Cool For The Summer'.
She wrote: "I'M PLAYING THE #VMAs B*****s!!!!!!!! #CoolForTheSummerVMA @MTV (sic)."
Pharrell also expressed his eagerness to perform, saying he "can't wait" to take to the MTV stage.
He tweeted: "Can't wait to perform at the #VMAs this year! See you Sunday at 9/8C on @MTV (sic)."
They will join the previously announced 'Can't Feel My Face' hitmaker The Weeknd, with more performers and presenters set to be announced shortly.
Miley Cyrus will host the star-studded ceremony this weekend, which will see Kanye West receive the prestigious Video Vanguard Award, which has previously been won by Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Michael Jackson and U2.
Demi Lovato and Pharrell to perform at VMAs
Demi Lovato and Pharrell Williams are among stars who will perform at the MTV Video Music Awards.
The 'Neon Lights' hitmaker and 'Happy' singer will join hip-hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, rapper A$AP Rocky and American duo Twenty One Pilots, as performers at the event at Los Angeles' Microsoft Theater on Sunday (30.08.15).
Following the announcement, Demi, 23, took to Twitter to share her excitement about the upcoming performance of her new single 'Cool For The Summer'.
She wrote: "I'M PLAYING THE #VMAs B*****s!!!!!!!! #CoolForTheSummerVMA @MTV (sic)."
Pharrell also expressed his eagerness to perform, saying he "can't wait" to take to the MTV stage.
He tweeted: "Can't wait to perform at the #VMAs this year! See you Sunday at 9/8C on @MTV (sic)."
They will join the previously announced 'Can't Feel My Face' hitmaker The Weeknd, with more performers and presenters set to be announced shortly.
Miley Cyrus will host the star-studded ceremony this weekend, which will see Kanye West receive the prestigious Video Vanguard Award, which has previously been won by Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Michael Jackson and U2.
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Nick Jonas is working with Purity Ring.
The 'Jealous' hitmaker famously wore one of the bands as a sign of his chastity as a teenager while part of the Jonas Brothers but having ditched his ring, he has revealed he is working with an electronic music producer, Corin Roddick, who is one half of a duo of the same name.
He tweeted: "Amazing session tonight with Corin from one of my favorite groups @PURITY_RING tonight. Can't wait for you all to hear this new music. (sic)"
The 22-year-old hunk is currently working on the follow-up to his eponymous LP and recently unveiled the album's first single, 'Levels'.
Last year, the singer - who has recently been romantically linked to Kendall Jenner and Tinashe following his split from beauty queen Olivia Culpo - confirmed he no longer wears his purity ring but doesn't "regret" the jewellery.
He said: "I don't regret it. I think it was an important part of my childhood and it was that.
"I think as I grew up, I sort of figured out what was important to me and my own belief system. We all grow up and we all live life and find out what's important to us, that's what happened.
"I went on that journey myself and I'm now comfortable with who I am and what I believe in and I'm an adult in all ways.
"Am I still a virgin? No, no. As I said, I'm an adult in all ways and comfortable with who I am."
Nick Jonas working with Purity Ring
Nick Jonas is working with Purity Ring.
The 'Jealous' hitmaker famously wore one of the bands as a sign of his chastity as a teenager while part of the Jonas Brothers but having ditched his ring, he has revealed he is working with an electronic music producer, Corin Roddick, who is one half of a duo of the same name.
He tweeted: "Amazing session tonight with Corin from one of my favorite groups @PURITY_RING tonight. Can't wait for you all to hear this new music. (sic)"
The 22-year-old hunk is currently working on the follow-up to his eponymous LP and recently unveiled the album's first single, 'Levels'.
Last year, the singer - who has recently been romantically linked to Kendall Jenner and Tinashe following his split from beauty queen Olivia Culpo - confirmed he no longer wears his purity ring but doesn't "regret" the jewellery.
He said: "I don't regret it. I think it was an important part of my childhood and it was that.
"I think as I grew up, I sort of figured out what was important to me and my own belief system. We all grow up and we all live life and find out what's important to us, that's what happened.
"I went on that journey myself and I'm now comfortable with who I am and what I believe in and I'm an adult in all ways.
"Am I still a virgin? No, no. As I said, I'm an adult in all ways and comfortable with who I am."