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Wireless Festival will celebrate its 10th birthday with a headline show by Drake.
The annual London-based event - which first took place in 2005 - will return to Finsbury Park for three days of music, including a headline performance from the Canadian rapper on Friday July 3.
Wireless promoter Steve Homer of Live Nation said: "This year we have an incredible line-up for New Look Wireless. We can't wait to bring Drake back to the main stage, along with some of the best artists that span the world of Hip-hop, dance, R&B and UK Garage. This is our 10th Birthday and we're really going to make it one to remember."
The 'Hold On, We're Going Home' hitmaker was forced to pull out of the festival just days before it was set to begin last year after being taken ill, and also cancelled his performance at the event in 2010 when Jay Z, Pink and LCD Soundsystem headlined.
Confirming he does intend to take to the stage at the 2015 event - which is sponsored by British fashion retailer New Look - Drake said he felt "blessed" to be playing at the event, as well as US festivals Coachella and The Governor's Ball.
He wrote on Twitter: "way way way...blessings.
"Wireless, Coachella, and Gov Ball...Blessed. (sic)"
As well as the 28-year-old star, 'Wake Me Up' hitmaker Avicii will headline the event on Saturday July 4 and 47-year-old DJ David Guetta will close the festival on Sunday July 5.
Other confirmed acts include Nicki Minaj, Clean Bandit, Jessie J, Childish Gambino, Gorgon City and Joey Bada$$.
Day tickets for Wireless Festival costing between £62.50 and £69.50 will go on sale at 9am on February 3 from www.wirelessfestival.co.uk.

The full Wireless Festival line-up:

Friday 3rd July - Drake, Labrinth, Nero, Duke Dumont, Joey Bada$$, Fuse ODG, Krept & Konan, ILoveMakonnen, G-Eazy, Little Simz and OCD: Moosh & Twist

Saturday 4th July - Avicii, Kendrick Lamar, Knife Party, Childish Gambino, Gorgon City, Raleigh Ritchie, Indiana, Stormzy

Sunday 5th July - David Guetta, Nicki Minaj, Jessie J, Clean Bandit, August Alsina, Wretch 32, Grandmaster Flash, Arrested Development, Logic, George the Poet

Bob Dylan thinks people are "joking" when they compare him to Frank Sinatra.
The 73-year-old singer-songwriter's 36th studio album, 'Shadows in the Night', features a number of songs associated with Sinatra - including 'Autumn Leaves' and 'That Lucky Old Sun' - but Dylan insists the legendary crooner is beyond compare.
Asked whether it's a risk to make records previously sung by Sinatra, he said: "There's nothing risky about making records.
"Comparing me with Frank Sinatra? You must be joking. To be mentioned in the same breath as him must be some sort of high compliment.
"Nobody touches him. Not me or anyone else."
Dylan confessed his new album is "out of step with the current media culture" but dismissed accusations of being "corny".
He told the American Association Of Retired Persons magazine: "These songs, take 'em or leave 'em, if nothing else, are songs of great virtue. That's what they are.
"If they sound trite and corny to somebody, well so much for that.
"But people's lives today are filled on so many levels with vice and the trappings of it. Ambition, greed and selfishness all have to do with vice.
"We see the destruction of human life and the mockery of it, everywhere we look. These songs are anything but that. Romance never does go out of fashion.
"It's radical. Maybe it's out of step with the current media culture."

Jessie J feels "gutted" about her BRIT Awards snub.
The 'Bang Bang' singer - who is dating American musician Luke James - failed to be nominated in any category at the annual ceremony, and admitted she is disappointed at being shunned, despite the success of her third studio album 'Sweet Talker'.
She said: "I was gutted. I would be lying if I said I wasn't."
Although the 26-year-old performer acknowledged she doesn't expect to be adored by everyone, she slammed the ceremony for not supporting alumni from the performing arts institution the BRIT School in London, from which she graduated in 2006 alongside Adele and Leona Lewis.
She explained: "It would be nice if they celebrated people who come out of the BRIT School and become British pop stars.
"It is a matter of opinion and choice. I always say, 'You can't always be on top.' It's not my choice, I can't make people nominate me."
Despite feeling hurt, the former 'The Voice UK' coach - who picked up the Critics' Choice gong at the event in 2011 - praised those who are up for an award, expressing a particular fondness for her female rivals, Ella Henderson and FKA twigs.
She told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "I am excited for people who have been nominated.
"FKA twigs is incredible. Ella Henderson, I'm a huge fan of. There are some amazing nominees in there."

Suge Knight has reportedly been involved in a hit-and-run incident.
The Death Row Records co-founder was allegedly behind the wheel of his vehicle when it hit two men, killing a man named Terry Carter - who is believed to have been a friend of Suge's - and injuring 'Training Day' actor Cle 'Bone' Sloane.
Suge's lawyer, James Blatt said: "He was in the process of being physically assaulted by two men and in an effort to escape he unfortunately hit two [other] individuals.
"He was in his car trying to escape.
"We are confident that once the investigation is completed, he will be totally exonerated."
The incident took place shortly before 3pm on Thursday (29.01.15) in the Compton suburb of Los Angeles, where Suge is reported to have got into a fight on the set of a film project.
A movie shoot involving rappers Ice Cube and Dr. Dre is said to have been taking place when Suge - whose real name is Marion Knight - arrived and was asked to leave by security before getting into a fight with two members of the film crew.
According to Los Angeles' ABC7 News, a statement from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said: "There are two victims that were transported to a local hospital to be treated for their injuries.
"A male adult was pronounced dead at the hospital. The second victim is in an unknown condition."
Suge - who is renowned for launching the careers of Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre and Tupac Shakur - is reported to have driven to a fast-food restaurant car park after the row on the film set, with witnesses claiming another argument then took place before the fatal accident.
Police say a red pickup truck hit the men while they were in the car park before the vehicle was later found abandoned.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Lt. John Corina says witnesses they have spoken to so far claim the incident looked like an "intentional act".
He added: "So we're handling it as a homicide."
Mr. Blatt says he's not yet spoken to his client but plans to negotiate with him to surrender.
The 49-year-old star has previously been convicted of armed robbery and assault with a gun and has also served time for violating probation.
Last August he was shot six times at a nightclub in the Californian city and in November he pleaded not guilty to a robbery charge after a photographer accused him of stealing her camera.
He is reportedly facing up to 30 years in prison for the crime because of his prior convictions.

The Libertines will headline T in the Park.
The band - featuring Carl Barat, Peter Doherty, John Hassall and Gary Powell - are the first act to be announced for the Scottish festival which will take place from July 10 - 12.
Following successful albums in 2002 and 2004, the band reformed in 2010 and again in 2014 for performances at Reading and Leeds Festival, and The Forum and Alexandra Palace in London.
The 'Can't Stand Me Now' rockers are currently working on a new record ahead of their headline spot at the major music event, which will this year be held at the new venue of Strathallan Castle in Perthshire.
Festival Director Geoff Ellis said: "The Libertines are a truly iconic British band, revered as cult heroes by a generation of music fans and adored by the Scottish crowd. They chose Scotland as the destination for their live return on home soil last June, and raised the roof of the Barrowlands with two exhilarating shows.
"We can't wait to welcome them back in what is a historic year for T in the Park, as we take up residency at our beautiful new home, Strathallan Castle. It's going to be a very special year for T in the Park, and we can't wait to welcome you all to Strathallan."

Katy Perry has promised "a lion and sharks" at her Super Bowl performance.
The 30-year-old singer will undertake the coveted half-time performance slot at the Pepsi Super Bowl XLIX game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots at the University of Phoenix on Sunday (01.02.15) and has promised a spectacular show with graphics and lighting taking over the entire field.
Speaking at the NFL press conference at the Phoenix Convention Center, she said: "I think I'm the only person to ever do a half time show who brings a lion and sharks to the show.
"It's going to be wild out there. I'm creating three or four different worlds.
"My entrance and exit are spectacular, the costumes are great, the music, I have a lot of songs to cover so there will be some medley of sorts.
"It's a larger than life show and, there will be costumes, I have 12-and-a-half minutes so I am going to take the opportunity to show a few looks, this is exciting. It is going to be a very colourful performance."
The 'Roar' hitmaker has already announced she will share the stage with Lenny Kravitz during the show, but teased she has another special guest on hand, who she described as unexpected and a "throwback".
She said: "There is someone, this is true. I have to keep some surprises for Sunday but I'm very, very excited about this guest. I thought long and hard about it. People are not going to expect it.
"It's a throwback of sorts that definitely needed some shine. All I can say is that it will be female fun night but when this person enters the stage, saw will drop and faces will melt. There will be some faces melted when she steps on the stage."

Liam Payne and Juicy J are working together.
The 39-year-old rapper posted a photo on Twitter of himself in a recording studio with the One Direction hunk, sparking rumours he could be set to feature on the group's fifth studio album.
Along with the photo on the micro-blogging site, he wrote: "We working! @fakeliampayne."
The musician - who features on Katy Perry's hit single 'Dark Horse' - is gearing up to release his fourth solo record 'Pure THC: The Hustle Continues' later this year, while One Direction revealed earlier this month they have already started working on their next album, following the release of 'Four' in November.
A source said: "There has been a bit of a question about the timing of the fifth album but there was never any doubt it would be released, despite the ridiculous speculation.
"Initially the guys thought they might want more time away from the studio because they've been busy promoting 'Four'. But they've been itching to get back recording again because it's what they love to do, so it's full steam ahead."
The insider also explained the members - Liam, as well as Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson - will be "in control" of the music on their next record which is why they have been writing tracks themselves.
The source added: "It's a formula that's worked before and it's how the lads like to work. The reality is that after nearly five years together they are very much in control of their sound and the process."

Sam Smith gets annoyed by Adele comparisons.
The 'Stay With Me' is frequently compared to his fellow British superstar but is bored of people saying they are similar because they don't look like conventional musicians.
He confessed: "It just annoys me that people can't digest two pop stars singing really personal songs who don't look like normal pop stars."
The admission comes days after legendary US radio host slammed the singer's appearance and had gained prominence despite his "ugly" appearance, which he compared to the 'Rolling in the Deep' hitmaker.
He said: "He's an ugly motherf**ker. He's fat, and I love it.
"I'd like to get him in here and congratulate him on beating the odds. He's like the male Adele.
Taking to Twitter after the comments were made on Saturday (24.01.15), the 22-year-old musician wrote, "I can't believe what I've just read," following up the message by writing, "Ignore."
Despite the criticism, Sam - who released his debut album, 'In the Lonely Hour,' in 2014 - has managed to stay grounded by not suppressing his feelings.
He told Rolling Stone magazine: "The way I stay normal is carry on saying what I'm saying.
"When I'm sad, I'm sad. And when I'm having a down day, I'm having a down day. It's important not to pretend everything's OK, because sometimes things aren't OK, and that's all right... I'm a human being, that's how it should be. The way I stay normal is letting my feelings take over -- letting my feelings lead, not my mind."

2 Chainz wants to run for mayor.
The rapper - who has collaborated with artists including Jessie J and Kanye West - revealed he is hoping to embark on a political career because he feels so strongly about the legalisation or marijuana and was riled up by a recent debate on the issue with television personality Nancy Grace.
He told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution newspaper: "I am looking forward to running at the end of this year or next year."
The 37-year-old musician suggested he was considering the role earlier this week when he confessed his fans had been urging for him to run for the position in his hometown of College Park in Georgia in the next mayoral election on November 3.
Although the 'Birthday Song' hitmaker - whose real name is Tauheed Epps - acknowledged he isn't a politician, he said he is hoping to gain the relevant training in order to successfully undertake the role for the good of his community.
He told XXL magazine: "I'm a musician, not a politician.
"I'm supposed to be running for mayor in College Park. I got everybody wishing. I'm really gonna do this little mayor thing in College Park. I'm just trying to make sure I have the right qualifications."
Despite his determination, 2 Chainz will face tough competition for the position as he would be challenging Jack Longino, who has been the area's mayor since 1996.