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Jessie J is moving to the United States.
The London-born singer, 26, is currently promoting new single 'Bang Bang', a collaboration with Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande - and says that she has plans to get her own place in the States.
She told the KISS FM UK Breakfast Show: "I'm kind of 50/50 there and within the next kind of 18 months I'm gonna basically get a place in LA or New York."
Jesse explained the unusual way in which her new single came about, saying: "I got played the song and I was like, 'I have to record this'. [I] put my vocal down and then Ariana Grande heard it and she was like, 'I wanna put a verse on it'.
"Then Nicki heard it and I mean, I had tried to get Nicki on 'Do It Like A Dude'... I didn't even know she was gonna like really do it. They sent me a verse and I cried."
Jesse also hinted at a collaboration with fellow Brit Tinie Tempah, dropping some subtle hints to presenter Melvin O'Doom as she revealed that the pair now share the same manager.

Damon Albarn claims Blur never finished their comeback album because it was "too hot".
The 'Beetlebum' singer and his bandmates gathered at a Hong Kong recording studio last year to set down their first new LP since 2007's 'Think Tank' but the sessions were aborted for "practical" reasons.
Damon - who released his debut solo album 'Everyday Robots' last year - said: "I like making records in short periods of time if I can. It was a different process with 'Everyday Robots' because that was really thought out, but sometimes it's great to get some amazing energy and do something in 10 days.
"I think in Hong Kong it might have just been a bit too hot. There was too much commuting between where we were staying and where we were recording, and it was a bit too hot.
"I think that's why we didn't get it finished. It's just practical - there's only so much you can do."
Damon is now unsure whether any of the recordings will ever see the light of day as so much time has elapsed.
He told NME magazine: "There are about 15 songs we recorded in Hong Kong. The annoying thing is that if I'd been able to write the lyrics there and then about being there, we'd have finished the record.
"But sometimes, if you can't get it all done at once, it dissipates really and I don't know what I'd sing about now with that record.
"There's some great tunes on there, but it may just be one of those records that never comes out."

Demi Lovato will appear on Nick Jonas' solo record.
The 'Skyscraper' hitmaker - who previously dated Nick's brother Joe - has worked on a song with her old friend for his first album since splitting from the Jonas Brothers.
Nick told E! News: "We did one for my record. It's a great song that we both love. Her voice is just amazing on it. She's the real deal. It's the perfect fit for this record."
This come after Nick surprised fans on the opening night of Demi's 'Neon Lights' tour in Vancouver in February when he joined her on stage.
The duo belted out three tracks, 'Stop The World', 'Catch Me' and 'Here We Go Again' together, while Nick, 21, played the guitar.
The 21-year-old beauty had originally hired the hunky star as the musical and creative director of her tour a few months ago.
Nick said previously: "I'm overseeing video content, wardrobe, lighting and staging. And then I'm extending into the musical side of things, which includes creating the arrangements for the songs.
"I'm building what Demi wanted, which is a show without stops and starts."
The performer has been close friends with Demi for a number of years and wanted to make sure he did her proud.
He continued: "I was immediately excited when I was offered the position. The relationship that Demi and I had over eight years really gives me the insight into how to best communicate with her and her team."

Taylor Swift will perform at the MTV Video Music Awards.
The 24-year-old pop star will reportedly take to the stage at the annual MTV VMAs on August 24 and is planning to blow away viewers with an "explosive" solo performance.
A source told E! News: "It's not a collaboration with another singer."
While organisers of the ceremony haven't officially announced the country star, Usher, Ariana Grande and 5 Seconds of Summer have all been confirmed as performers and will definitely be rocking out on stage at The Forum, in Inglewood, California next month.
Taylor has won two Moonman trophies in the past, taking home the prize for 'Best Female Video' in both 2009 and 2013 for 'You Belong With Me' and 'I Knew You Were Trouble' respectively.
This year will see Katy Perry go up against Lorde, Ariana Grande and Iggy Azalea for Best Female Video while Drake will battle Eminem, Kanye West, Childish Gambino and Wiz Khalifa for the Best Hip-Hop Video award.
Beyonce leads the way with an incredible eight nominations, including 'Video of the Year' and 'Best Collaboration'.
The 2014 MTV Video Music Awards will air live on MTV on August 24 at 9pm.

Guy Garvey is working on his debut solo album.
The Elbow frontman will step away from the band to work on his own offering but warned that it could be a disaster.
He told Gigwise: [It will] "either be great, and a right laugh, or a disaster, and a right laugh".
However, it won't be an entirely solo endeavour as Guy - who will record at Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios - will ask some of his famous friends to collaborate with him on the project.
He explained: "I don't like the term 'solo project', because ... I'll be inviting friends to play on it and will let the [project name] itself as it progresses."
While Guy says this is not the end for Elbow and even explained: "I'm already working on lyrics for the next Elbow record," he is excited about doing his own thing away from the band.
He added: "I love being in the honest and even-handed democracy that is Elbow, but I fancy being the boss for a bit, so I'm going to do a side-project."

Jessie J says her third album is completely different to anything she has ever done before.
The 26-year-old singer believes she has grown up a great deal since her first offering and cannot wait to unveil a new sound on her latest record.
She told Capital FM: "This is the album to make a change. I feel like this album is what it's about for me.
"I've learned a lot, I've had my ups and downs and I reckon the third album is the one where you have finally found your feet."
And she couldn't wait to tweet fans after her first listen to the new music.
Jessie wrote: "LISTENING TO ALBUM 3 RIGHT THE WAY THROUGH FOR THE FIRST TIME. I CANT WAIT FOR YOU ALL TO HEAR IT! Woooooo!"
This week, Jessie's eagerly anticipated new track 'Bang Bang' featuring Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj debuted.
The song was written by Max Martin - who has been responsible for many Backstreet Boys hits - Savan Kotecha and Ilya.
Jessie took a break from music to star as a coach on BBC's 'The Voice' but has left the show to concentrate on her music career.

Chase & Status were shocked when Rihanna called them in the middle of the night.
The duo worked with the Barbadian beauty on her album 'Rated R' after she rang Saul Milton while he was asleep in bed with his girlfriend.
He said: "Our manager, Joe, had been talking with Jay Brown at Roc Nation. I got a call from Jay Brown who said, 'I've had a chat with Rihanna. You've got to do a session with us.' The night goes on and day goes on, then at 5am my phone rings and my girlfriend at the time is asleep next to me. 'Hey Saul, it's Rihanna' My girlfriend goes, 'Who's that?' and I whisper, 'It's Rihanna!' It was a strange time to get a call but Rihanna said she loved the tunes, particularly 'Eastern Jam'. Within a week we were in the studio with her, Mr Hudson, Pharrell, Drake..."
And his fellow producer Will Kennard was thrilled to get a MySpace message from Snoop Dogg.
Speaking on 'Relentless Ultra Presents Soundchain With Zane Lowe & Chase & Status', he said: "The first big thing that happened for us was a MySpace message from Snoop Dogg. It was something like 'Yo, I like your tune Eastern Jam. Send it to me. Church Ch-chow'. We sent him the track and two days later he sent it back - He did his own version, 'Snoop Dog Millionaire'!"
Catch 'Relentless Ultra Presents Soundchain With Zane Lowe & Chase & Status' on Sunday 3 August at 9.30pm, on MTV Music.

Damon Albarn thinks rock stars need to do more work.
The former Blur frontman believes artists should follow his example and put more time into their music rather than waiting for inspiration to pop into their heads.
Speaking to the Daily Star newspaper, he said: "When I'm at home, I work nine-to-five, five days a week, period. If you do that, you get a f***ing lot done!
"The mythology of rock 'n' roll encourages you to wait for inspiration. But if you go back to early songwriters, it was just their job. They got up in the morning, had a gin and tonic and worked.
"I'm the same. I just don't do the gin and tonic!"
Meanwhile, the 46-year-old hunk would love to team up with former Oasis star Noel Gallagher at some point because he believes they'd make good music together.
He explained: "I love the craic of having fun with other musicians. Noel is a great musician and such a funny guy to be around.
"He's great company, and sometimes that's as good a reason as any to make music with someone."
Damon is currently busy with his first solo album 'Everyday Robots', which was released in April, but he recently revealed he's signed on to write a musical.
He said earlier this month: "It's funny for me to say 'I'm writing a musical', but, yes, that's what I'm doing next.
"It's something I've always wanted to do because musicals are great when they're done well."

Foo Fighters will headline the Jaguar Land Rover Invictus Games closing concert.
The US rockers will lead a star-studded line-up including Kaiser Chiefs, Ellie Goulding, Ryan Adams, The Vamps, Rizzle Kicks and James Blunt, when they perform at the event in London on September 14, their first UK gig in some time.
The gig will be held at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London to celebrate Invictus Games, launched by Britain's Prince Harry to use the power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding and respect of those who serve their country.
Foo Fighters said: "Invictus games, look out...THE FOO FIGHTERS ARE COMING. What a perfect way to finally return to the UK for the first time in years...been waaaay too long! Thanks for having us, it is truly an honour to come play for these incredible men and women. Can't wait to do our thing for you..."
Prince Harry added: "I am hugely grateful to all the artists and organisers for coming together in September to put on what will be a truly awesome concert. It will be a celebration of everything the competitors will have achieved over the four days of the Invictus Games, not to mention the efforts of the hundreds of other athletes we couldn't fit into the teams this year. And for those who didn't make it back from operations, this is also for you."
The concert will also include the medal presentations for the inspirational winning competitors. Starting at 5pm, the five-hour multi-artist event will have highlights broadcast by the BBC.
Tickets will go on sale at 09:00am BST on Friday 1 August priced £49 from axs.com / stubhub.co.uk