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Kaiser Chiefs' Ricky Wilson had an accident on the bumper cars while filming their next single.
The 36-year-old singer was spotted wearing an eyepatch at last night's (12.05.14) Radio Academy Awards and insists things got "out of hand" at the fairground when they were working on the video for their music.
He said: "We were filming a video for our next single and I had a minor accident.
"I was on a bumper car because we were filming in a fairground and things got out of hand.
"You'll understand why when you see the end result."
Ricky insists the incident could have happened anywhere since they weren't performing a dangerous stunt.
He added: "It wasn't even a stunt, it could have happened in the kitchen."
Meanwhile, the Kaiser Chiefs - also made up of Simon Rix, Vijay Mistry, Nick 'Peanut' Baines and Andrew White - recently admitted they want their track 'Coming Home' to be England's unofficial world cup anthem even though The Football Association have selected Gary Barlow's 'Greatest Day' - featuring former Spice Girl Mel C, Pixie Lott, Katy B and Gary Lineker - as the official track ahead of the competition in Brazil this summer.
Bassist Simon said: "Hopefully, 'Coming Home' will be played when England are carrying the World Cup on the plane back home."
Ricky joked: "We could always do a special edition - 'Coming Home Early!'"
Ricky Wilson has bumper car injury on set of music video
Kaiser Chiefs' Ricky Wilson had an accident on the bumper cars while filming their next single.
The 36-year-old singer was spotted wearing an eyepatch at last night's (12.05.14) Radio Academy Awards and insists things got "out of hand" at the fairground when they were working on the video for their music.
He said: "We were filming a video for our next single and I had a minor accident.
"I was on a bumper car because we were filming in a fairground and things got out of hand.
"You'll understand why when you see the end result."
Ricky insists the incident could have happened anywhere since they weren't performing a dangerous stunt.
He added: "It wasn't even a stunt, it could have happened in the kitchen."
Meanwhile, the Kaiser Chiefs - also made up of Simon Rix, Vijay Mistry, Nick 'Peanut' Baines and Andrew White - recently admitted they want their track 'Coming Home' to be England's unofficial world cup anthem even though The Football Association have selected Gary Barlow's 'Greatest Day' - featuring former Spice Girl Mel C, Pixie Lott, Katy B and Gary Lineker - as the official track ahead of the competition in Brazil this summer.
Bassist Simon said: "Hopefully, 'Coming Home' will be played when England are carrying the World Cup on the plane back home."
Ricky joked: "We could always do a special edition - 'Coming Home Early!'"
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Lily Allen admits she finds it "weird" when she hears her music in clubs and often wants to leave.
The 'Hard Out Here' singer, who is celebrating after her comeback album 'Sheezus' went to number one in the UK Album Chart on Sunday (12.05.14), sometimes feels like hiding if one of her songs comes on in a bar because she finds it embarrassing.
Speaking to the British edition of GQ magazine, she said: "Usually if I'm in a club and my music comes on I find the nearest table and hide underneath it. That's generally how I deal with it."
The 29-year-old star insists she doesn't feel excited when she's with people and her music comes in a club and it makes her uncomfortable if someone purposefully put it on.
She explained: "It's quite funny because in some places they think that's the appropriate thing to do when someone like myself walks in is to play their song. I think I might be different to most people in the sense that I react: I'm horrified when that happens and hide. I'm sure some people get on the table and dance 'Woo hoo! This is great.' But I can't do that."
Lily thanked her followers on Twitter yesterday for getting it to the top spot, she wrote: "Yay!!!!!! Number 1 album, thank you lots and lots everyone. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. (sic)"
Lily Allen finds it weird hearing her music in clubs
Lily Allen admits she finds it "weird" when she hears her music in clubs and often wants to leave.
The 'Hard Out Here' singer, who is celebrating after her comeback album 'Sheezus' went to number one in the UK Album Chart on Sunday (12.05.14), sometimes feels like hiding if one of her songs comes on in a bar because she finds it embarrassing.
Speaking to the British edition of GQ magazine, she said: "Usually if I'm in a club and my music comes on I find the nearest table and hide underneath it. That's generally how I deal with it."
The 29-year-old star insists she doesn't feel excited when she's with people and her music comes in a club and it makes her uncomfortable if someone purposefully put it on.
She explained: "It's quite funny because in some places they think that's the appropriate thing to do when someone like myself walks in is to play their song. I think I might be different to most people in the sense that I react: I'm horrified when that happens and hide. I'm sure some people get on the table and dance 'Woo hoo! This is great.' But I can't do that."
Lily thanked her followers on Twitter yesterday for getting it to the top spot, she wrote: "Yay!!!!!! Number 1 album, thank you lots and lots everyone. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. (sic)"
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Harry Styles has "fallen in love" with South America while on tour with One Direction.
The pop star - who has been performing with band mates Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik and Liam Payne - has already had a tattoo of 'Brasil!' tattooed to his groin and has now posted a tribute to South America on his Twitter account today (12.05.14).
He wrote: "South America, you have been absolutely incredible. I have fallen in love with you. Hope to see you again soon. H. (sic)"
The 'You & I' hitmakers performed their last South American show in Sao Paulo, Brazil, last night (11.05.14) and will now enjoy a couple of weeks relaxing before their world stadium tour resumes in Dublin, Ireland later this month, and Niall is excited about performing on home soil.
He also tweeted his thanks after their gig in Brazil, posting on Twitter: "That was incredible Sao Paulo ! Stadium was huge ! Thank you ! Xx (sic)"
The boys have been seen cosying up to Brazilian pop singer Anitta during their trip and were also approached by legendary footballer Pele for a collaboration.
A message posted on the band's offical Instagram account, with a photograph of Harry, Louis and Zayn, also read: "South America - you've been incredible! Next stop is Ireland! #WWATour."
Harry Styles: I’ve fallen in love with South America
Harry Styles has "fallen in love" with South America while on tour with One Direction.
The pop star - who has been performing with band mates Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik and Liam Payne - has already had a tattoo of 'Brasil!' tattooed to his groin and has now posted a tribute to South America on his Twitter account today (12.05.14).
He wrote: "South America, you have been absolutely incredible. I have fallen in love with you. Hope to see you again soon. H. (sic)"
The 'You & I' hitmakers performed their last South American show in Sao Paulo, Brazil, last night (11.05.14) and will now enjoy a couple of weeks relaxing before their world stadium tour resumes in Dublin, Ireland later this month, and Niall is excited about performing on home soil.
He also tweeted his thanks after their gig in Brazil, posting on Twitter: "That was incredible Sao Paulo ! Stadium was huge ! Thank you ! Xx (sic)"
The boys have been seen cosying up to Brazilian pop singer Anitta during their trip and were also approached by legendary footballer Pele for a collaboration.
A message posted on the band's offical Instagram account, with a photograph of Harry, Louis and Zayn, also read: "South America - you've been incredible! Next stop is Ireland! #WWATour."
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Justin Timberlake's parents encouraged him to put in "115 percent" when working.
The 33-year-old pop star and actor, who rose to fame began his career as part of boy band 'N Sync, before becoming a successful solo star, credits his mother and father for teaching him the importance of hard work.
Speaking to Oprah Winfrey for her Oprah's Master Class series, Justin said: "That was something I remember my parents telling me. The idea that if you put in more than 100 percent, if you put in 115 percent, then there's a good chance that you're going to end up getting back somewhere in the 90's. That made sense to me."
Justin practiced singing and dancing growing up for hours on end and only performed live when he felt ready to face an audience.
He continued: "And the idea that something worth having was worth putting all of yourself into it. Practice, rehearsal, working on it when no one's looking.
"Getting comfortable in it. So that when you step on that stage, you're ready. And then you can literally forget all of that and just be in the moment. And do something different. Do something original, do something different every time."
Meanwhile, Justin appears on Michael Jackson's posthumous album, 'Xscape', which was released last week and revealed it was Michael who made him believe he could go solo.
Justin Timberlake: My parents encouraged me
Justin Timberlake's parents encouraged him to put in "115 percent" when working.
The 33-year-old pop star and actor, who rose to fame began his career as part of boy band 'N Sync, before becoming a successful solo star, credits his mother and father for teaching him the importance of hard work.
Speaking to Oprah Winfrey for her Oprah's Master Class series, Justin said: "That was something I remember my parents telling me. The idea that if you put in more than 100 percent, if you put in 115 percent, then there's a good chance that you're going to end up getting back somewhere in the 90's. That made sense to me."
Justin practiced singing and dancing growing up for hours on end and only performed live when he felt ready to face an audience.
He continued: "And the idea that something worth having was worth putting all of yourself into it. Practice, rehearsal, working on it when no one's looking.
"Getting comfortable in it. So that when you step on that stage, you're ready. And then you can literally forget all of that and just be in the moment. And do something different. Do something original, do something different every time."
Meanwhile, Justin appears on Michael Jackson's posthumous album, 'Xscape', which was released last week and revealed it was Michael who made him believe he could go solo.
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Eminem has apologised to his mother in his new music video.
The rapper appears to hug a woman resembling his mum, Debbie Nelson, and expresses his regret about their feud in the official clip for 'Headlights', which was released on Sunday (11.05.14) to coincide with Mother's Day in the US.
The reflective video, directed by filmmaker Spike Lee, also sees the 41-year-old star - real name Marshall Mathers - flick through a photo album featuring snaps from his childhood.
The lyrics even reflect on Eminem's earlier song, 'Cleanin' Out My Closet' in 2002, in which he accused his mother of making him ill due to her alleged drug habit and the song, featuring Nate Ruess, is taken from his album 'The Marshall Mathers LP 2', which was released last year.
He raps: "I went in headfirst, never thinking about who what I said hurt / In what verse, my mum probably got it the worst, the brunt of it / But as stubborn as we are, did I take it too far, Cleanin' Out My Closet /And all them other songs, but regardless I don't hate you / Cause ma, you're still beautiful to me, cause you're my mum."
The 'Rap God' hitmaker has had a troubled relationship with his mother over the years, often rapping about his troubled childhood in his autobiographical songs.
Debbie sued Eminem for $10 million in 1999 for slandering her by implying she was a habitual drug user, but she was only awarded $25,000 - some $23,000 of which went towards her lawyers' fees.
Eminem makes Mother’s Day apology to Debbie Nelson
Eminem has apologised to his mother in his new music video.
The rapper appears to hug a woman resembling his mum, Debbie Nelson, and expresses his regret about their feud in the official clip for 'Headlights', which was released on Sunday (11.05.14) to coincide with Mother's Day in the US.
The reflective video, directed by filmmaker Spike Lee, also sees the 41-year-old star - real name Marshall Mathers - flick through a photo album featuring snaps from his childhood.
The lyrics even reflect on Eminem's earlier song, 'Cleanin' Out My Closet' in 2002, in which he accused his mother of making him ill due to her alleged drug habit and the song, featuring Nate Ruess, is taken from his album 'The Marshall Mathers LP 2', which was released last year.
He raps: "I went in headfirst, never thinking about who what I said hurt / In what verse, my mum probably got it the worst, the brunt of it / But as stubborn as we are, did I take it too far, Cleanin' Out My Closet /And all them other songs, but regardless I don't hate you / Cause ma, you're still beautiful to me, cause you're my mum."
The 'Rap God' hitmaker has had a troubled relationship with his mother over the years, often rapping about his troubled childhood in his autobiographical songs.
Debbie sued Eminem for $10 million in 1999 for slandering her by implying she was a habitual drug user, but she was only awarded $25,000 - some $23,000 of which went towards her lawyers' fees.
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Jimmy Page has received an honorary doctorate at Boston's Berklee College of Music.
The Led Zeppelin guitarist addressed the audience at the 7,000-capacity Agganis Arena on Friday (09.05.14) and wished fellow students good luck for the future.
According to Rolling Stone, he told the crowd: "What a spirit there is here.
"Music has so much power across so many avenues. To be in a position to do the thing you're best at, which is making music, and bringing joy and pleasure to other people, it can't be much better than that. I wish to pass that on to all of you. Congratulations with your degrees and lots of success in the future."
The 70-year-old musician, who also has an OBE, founded Led Zeppelin in 1968 with singer Robert Plant, bassist and keyboardist John Paul Jones and drummer John Bonham.
Berklee also presented honorary doctorates this year to R&B songwriter Valerie Simpson and jazz pianist Geru Allen, while past honorees have included Willie Nelson, Steven Tyler and Annie Lennox.
When the doctorate was announced in March, Jimmy told Rolling Stone magazine: "It's truly an honour to be the recipient of an Honorary Doctorate at Berklee as the music of America has been a primary driving force in my early years and pivotal to my musical development."
Meanwhile, Led Zeppelin will release a "super deluxe album series", featuring unreleased material from their nine records. The first three will be released on June 3.
Jimmy Page receives honorary doctorate
Jimmy Page has received an honorary doctorate at Boston's Berklee College of Music.
The Led Zeppelin guitarist addressed the audience at the 7,000-capacity Agganis Arena on Friday (09.05.14) and wished fellow students good luck for the future.
According to Rolling Stone, he told the crowd: "What a spirit there is here.
"Music has so much power across so many avenues. To be in a position to do the thing you're best at, which is making music, and bringing joy and pleasure to other people, it can't be much better than that. I wish to pass that on to all of you. Congratulations with your degrees and lots of success in the future."
The 70-year-old musician, who also has an OBE, founded Led Zeppelin in 1968 with singer Robert Plant, bassist and keyboardist John Paul Jones and drummer John Bonham.
Berklee also presented honorary doctorates this year to R&B songwriter Valerie Simpson and jazz pianist Geru Allen, while past honorees have included Willie Nelson, Steven Tyler and Annie Lennox.
When the doctorate was announced in March, Jimmy told Rolling Stone magazine: "It's truly an honour to be the recipient of an Honorary Doctorate at Berklee as the music of America has been a primary driving force in my early years and pivotal to my musical development."
Meanwhile, Led Zeppelin will release a "super deluxe album series", featuring unreleased material from their nine records. The first three will be released on June 3.
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Kelly Rowland, Janelle Monáe and Rita Ora feature on a new soundtrack for Pepsi to celebrate the World Cup.
The stars appear on a visual album 'Pepsi MAX Beats of the Beautiful Game', a collection of 11 anthemic songs and companion short films, two of which are directed by Oscar-winning director Spike Lee and actor Idris Elba.
Talking about the album, Kelly said: "I was immediately attracted to 'The Game' because I can identify with its theme of overcoming challenges and finding your voice.
"It's a very important message and I'm honored to partner with Pepsi on a project that brings the worlds of music, sports and film together. As an artist - and a huge film and sports fan - it's been an incredible experience."
'Beats of the Beautiful Game' also showcases a mix of rising and celebrated artists from around the world including Don Omar, Santigold and Timbaland and marks this year's World Cup, which kicks off in Brazil in June.
From May 20, Pepsi MAX will premiere songs off the album as singles on iTunes, with accompanying filmtracks free to view the same day on pepsi.com/thegame, as well as artists' YouTube or Vevo channels.
The complete 11-track album is released on June 9 internationally and June 10 in the U.S.
The full track list includes -
Janelle Monáe - Heroes
Don Omar - Pura Vida
Rita Ora - I Will Never Let You Down (Switch Remix)
R3hab feat. Eva Simons - Unstoppable
Jetta - Crescendo
Kelly Rowland - The Game
Santigold - Kick Down Doors
Timbaland staring Rachel Assil - Whoever We Are
Pearls Negras - Guerreira
Jolin Tsai Yl-ling - Now is the Time
Hassan el Shafei - Ahlam Men Gedial
Kelly Rowland and stars feature on new Pepsi album
Kelly Rowland, Janelle Monáe and Rita Ora feature on a new soundtrack for Pepsi to celebrate the World Cup.
The stars appear on a visual album 'Pepsi MAX Beats of the Beautiful Game', a collection of 11 anthemic songs and companion short films, two of which are directed by Oscar-winning director Spike Lee and actor Idris Elba.
Talking about the album, Kelly said: "I was immediately attracted to 'The Game' because I can identify with its theme of overcoming challenges and finding your voice.
"It's a very important message and I'm honored to partner with Pepsi on a project that brings the worlds of music, sports and film together. As an artist - and a huge film and sports fan - it's been an incredible experience."
'Beats of the Beautiful Game' also showcases a mix of rising and celebrated artists from around the world including Don Omar, Santigold and Timbaland and marks this year's World Cup, which kicks off in Brazil in June.
From May 20, Pepsi MAX will premiere songs off the album as singles on iTunes, with accompanying filmtracks free to view the same day on pepsi.com/thegame, as well as artists' YouTube or Vevo channels.
The complete 11-track album is released on June 9 internationally and June 10 in the U.S.
The full track list includes -
Janelle Monáe - Heroes
Don Omar - Pura Vida
Rita Ora - I Will Never Let You Down (Switch Remix)
R3hab feat. Eva Simons - Unstoppable
Jetta - Crescendo
Kelly Rowland - The Game
Santigold - Kick Down Doors
Timbaland staring Rachel Assil - Whoever We Are
Pearls Negras - Guerreira
Jolin Tsai Yl-ling - Now is the Time
Hassan el Shafei - Ahlam Men Gedial
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Retired Brazilian footballer Pele is a One Direction fan.
The 73-year-old star made a "surprise appearance" at Estadio Morumbi in Sao Paulo on Saturday night (10.05.14) where Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Liam Payne were performing as part of their 'Where We Are Tour'.
Coming up on a big screen for a cameo, he said: "I admire and love you.
"I play the guitar and one day we'll play together. I don't want to play football, we'll play guitar, OK? Welcome to Brazil again and good luck."
The sportsman is reportedly in talks with the boys to collaborate and perform with them.
A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Pele does a lot of work for charity and is keen to make this happen. He is an enthusiastic amateur musician and genuinely excited about the prospect of playing guitar with Niall.
"At the moment a list of potential dates and venues are being discussed but it is looking likely that this will happen. Obviously the boys say they are happy to wear the Brazil shirts in return."
Pele in talks with One Direction?
Retired Brazilian footballer Pele is a One Direction fan.
The 73-year-old star made a "surprise appearance" at Estadio Morumbi in Sao Paulo on Saturday night (10.05.14) where Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Liam Payne were performing as part of their 'Where We Are Tour'.
Coming up on a big screen for a cameo, he said: "I admire and love you.
"I play the guitar and one day we'll play together. I don't want to play football, we'll play guitar, OK? Welcome to Brazil again and good luck."
The sportsman is reportedly in talks with the boys to collaborate and perform with them.
A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Pele does a lot of work for charity and is keen to make this happen. He is an enthusiastic amateur musician and genuinely excited about the prospect of playing guitar with Niall.
"At the moment a list of potential dates and venues are being discussed but it is looking likely that this will happen. Obviously the boys say they are happy to wear the Brazil shirts in return."
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Mariah Carey says her twins were fantastic while they worked on her album.
The star's daughter Monroe and son Moroccan, both three, both contributed to a song on 'Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse' and their famous mother was delighted at how they handled the recording sessions.
She told the Sunday Mirror newspaper's Notebook magazine: "It's astonishing to hear my daughter sing and to sing with her, she's a natural.
"I feel like I'm bragging, but they're both featured on a song called 'Supernatural' on the album, I wrote it about them and for them.
"It blows my mind, the attention span they have when we're recording."
Mariah suggested her "script" parenting with regards to technology could be a reason they were more tuned into the session.
She explained: "I guess it's because I don't let them sit on the iPad all day, I'm strict about that.
"Monroe if I put her on stage, doesn't want to leave, and I've noticed she wants to sing a song in her own way. She's taking creative control.
"Roc is a true guy, he'll be there in his pyjamas and lie next to me and watch a whole movie - he'll know the dialogue, know what scene is coming next, they're both aware of everything."
Mariah Carey proud of musical twins
Mariah Carey says her twins were fantastic while they worked on her album.
The star's daughter Monroe and son Moroccan, both three, both contributed to a song on 'Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse' and their famous mother was delighted at how they handled the recording sessions.
She told the Sunday Mirror newspaper's Notebook magazine: "It's astonishing to hear my daughter sing and to sing with her, she's a natural.
"I feel like I'm bragging, but they're both featured on a song called 'Supernatural' on the album, I wrote it about them and for them.
"It blows my mind, the attention span they have when we're recording."
Mariah suggested her "script" parenting with regards to technology could be a reason they were more tuned into the session.
She explained: "I guess it's because I don't let them sit on the iPad all day, I'm strict about that.
"Monroe if I put her on stage, doesn't want to leave, and I've noticed she wants to sing a song in her own way. She's taking creative control.
"Roc is a true guy, he'll be there in his pyjamas and lie next to me and watch a whole movie - he'll know the dialogue, know what scene is coming next, they're both aware of everything."