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Blondie's current world tour could be their last.
The iconic rock band's drummer Clem Burke, 58, has admitted the group's frontwoman Debbie Harry, 69, "has hinted it could be time" for the 'Maria' hitmakers.
He told The Province newspaper: "By the time we get to beautiful Vancouver, we will have toured Europe, played Glastonbury and done a number of big festivals in North America.
"As for the rumours of the last tour, we've decided we'll live forever. But Debbie, is older than me and has hinted it could be time. Obviously without her, there is no Blondie."
The group's legendary singer opened up about their latest album 'Ghosts of Download' - which was released in May - and admitted it has been a breath of "fresh air", while urging other stars to try new things instead of simply playing it safe.
She said: "I'm excited because I love the new stuff. It's always a chance to breathe fresh air. It's good for artists to step out of their comfort zone."
Debbie forged her own solo career following the band's split in 1982, and started using her full name - Deborah Harry - after her third album because she wanted to have her own identity.
She previously admitted: "That's my proper name and I was trying to, as you say, draw a line in the sand between the Blondie identification and me as a solo artist.
"I think I was often confronted by the record company saying, 'Why can't you use the name Blondie?' Well, I'd like to use the name Blondie, but it's not Blondie, it's me."
Blondie’s tour may be their last
Blondie's current world tour could be their last.
The iconic rock band's drummer Clem Burke, 58, has admitted the group's frontwoman Debbie Harry, 69, "has hinted it could be time" for the 'Maria' hitmakers.
He told The Province newspaper: "By the time we get to beautiful Vancouver, we will have toured Europe, played Glastonbury and done a number of big festivals in North America.
"As for the rumours of the last tour, we've decided we'll live forever. But Debbie, is older than me and has hinted it could be time. Obviously without her, there is no Blondie."
The group's legendary singer opened up about their latest album 'Ghosts of Download' - which was released in May - and admitted it has been a breath of "fresh air", while urging other stars to try new things instead of simply playing it safe.
She said: "I'm excited because I love the new stuff. It's always a chance to breathe fresh air. It's good for artists to step out of their comfort zone."
Debbie forged her own solo career following the band's split in 1982, and started using her full name - Deborah Harry - after her third album because she wanted to have her own identity.
She previously admitted: "That's my proper name and I was trying to, as you say, draw a line in the sand between the Blondie identification and me as a solo artist.
"I think I was often confronted by the record company saying, 'Why can't you use the name Blondie?' Well, I'd like to use the name Blondie, but it's not Blondie, it's me."
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Rita Ora's split from Calvin Harris has left plans for her new album in chaos.
Rita, 23, recorded a number of songs with her former beau - including hit single 'I Will Never Let You Down' - but he's now said that she cannot release any more of the tunes they made together.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Rita's album has hit a bit of a road block after Calvin pulled all the songs he had worked on for the project before they split.
"He'd made a lot of songs for her but they're now likely to go to other artists."
It's been reported that the pair made at least a dozen tracks together, which were to represent the bulk of the eagerly-awaited record.
The source added: "Calvin wants a clean break, personally and professionally. He's already given her one massive hit so doesn't feel her owes her.
"He doesn't want to be linked to her, especially now she's in a new relationship with Rich Hilfiger."
Rita's first studio album, Ora, was released in 2012 and spawned a number of huge hits, including 'RIP' and 'How We Do (Party)'.
And even without the help of her former boyfriend, Rita will hope to repeat that success when her next album goes on sale.
Rita Ora’s album plans in chaos after Calvin Harris split
Rita Ora's split from Calvin Harris has left plans for her new album in chaos.
Rita, 23, recorded a number of songs with her former beau - including hit single 'I Will Never Let You Down' - but he's now said that she cannot release any more of the tunes they made together.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Rita's album has hit a bit of a road block after Calvin pulled all the songs he had worked on for the project before they split.
"He'd made a lot of songs for her but they're now likely to go to other artists."
It's been reported that the pair made at least a dozen tracks together, which were to represent the bulk of the eagerly-awaited record.
The source added: "Calvin wants a clean break, personally and professionally. He's already given her one massive hit so doesn't feel her owes her.
"He doesn't want to be linked to her, especially now she's in a new relationship with Rich Hilfiger."
Rita's first studio album, Ora, was released in 2012 and spawned a number of huge hits, including 'RIP' and 'How We Do (Party)'.
And even without the help of her former boyfriend, Rita will hope to repeat that success when her next album goes on sale.
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Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan ran over his father in a "freak accident".
The rocker - who does not yet have a driving license - was told to release the car's handbrake by his dad, but ended up pressing down on the accelerator, and Tom Senior had to be rushed to hospital.
The singer told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "It was a freak accident, it was horrible. That was the worst day of my life.
"I can drive but it was in an automatic car. It was too fast. It was a real shock at the time ... It would only happen to me ... We have laughed about it now and that's all you can do.
"I'm very close to my dad. He's a very amazing person to have around, so that happening was awful."
Meanwhile, Tom Junior revealed his own injury, admitting he suffers from tinnitus - hearing ringing in the ears when no sound is actually present - after years of touring and loud music.
He added: "I've got tinnitus in both ears. It's my own fault though. I did it to myself. You've just got to try and shut it off."
Kasabian’s Tom Meighan ran over his dad
Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan ran over his father in a "freak accident".
The rocker - who does not yet have a driving license - was told to release the car's handbrake by his dad, but ended up pressing down on the accelerator, and Tom Senior had to be rushed to hospital.
The singer told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "It was a freak accident, it was horrible. That was the worst day of my life.
"I can drive but it was in an automatic car. It was too fast. It was a real shock at the time ... It would only happen to me ... We have laughed about it now and that's all you can do.
"I'm very close to my dad. He's a very amazing person to have around, so that happening was awful."
Meanwhile, Tom Junior revealed his own injury, admitting he suffers from tinnitus - hearing ringing in the ears when no sound is actually present - after years of touring and loud music.
He added: "I've got tinnitus in both ears. It's my own fault though. I did it to myself. You've just got to try and shut it off."
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Ella Eyre insists Rudimental wouldn't have reached No1 without her.
The 20-year-old star features on the foursome's UK No1 hit single 'Waiting All Night' and claims that although she wasn't their first choice to provide vocals, she doesn't think they would have been as successful without her.
She explained: "Originally, 'Waiting All Night' wasn't with me but I believe it wouldn't have hit No1 without me."
However, the brunette beauty claims she's not being arrogant but simply feels their styles worked well together, meaning they were able to produce a hit.
She added to the Daily Star newspaper: "It worked because we found the right collaboration."
Ella is currently pursuing her own solo career with debut single 'If I Go', but continues to perform with the 'Feel The Love' hitmakers as well as Bastille - whom she collaborated with on 'No Angels'.
Speaking about travelling with Rudimental's DJ Locksmith, Kesi Dryden, Amir Amor and Piers Agget, she said: "Touring with Rudimental was dreadful in terms of hygiene, but great fun."
Quizzed on whether Bastille or Rudimental were her favourite, she added: "Bastille, but maybe because I've worked with them less."
Ella Eyre: Rudimental needed me for No1
Ella Eyre insists Rudimental wouldn't have reached No1 without her.
The 20-year-old star features on the foursome's UK No1 hit single 'Waiting All Night' and claims that although she wasn't their first choice to provide vocals, she doesn't think they would have been as successful without her.
She explained: "Originally, 'Waiting All Night' wasn't with me but I believe it wouldn't have hit No1 without me."
However, the brunette beauty claims she's not being arrogant but simply feels their styles worked well together, meaning they were able to produce a hit.
She added to the Daily Star newspaper: "It worked because we found the right collaboration."
Ella is currently pursuing her own solo career with debut single 'If I Go', but continues to perform with the 'Feel The Love' hitmakers as well as Bastille - whom she collaborated with on 'No Angels'.
Speaking about travelling with Rudimental's DJ Locksmith, Kesi Dryden, Amir Amor and Piers Agget, she said: "Touring with Rudimental was dreadful in terms of hygiene, but great fun."
Quizzed on whether Bastille or Rudimental were her favourite, she added: "Bastille, but maybe because I've worked with them less."
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Kasabian's Tom Meighan thinks they're the last rock 'n' roll band to "do it properly".
The frontman, along with his bandmates - guitarist Serge Pizzorno, bassist Chris Edwards and drummer Ian Matthews - were out celebrating the release of their new concert film 'Kasabian Summer Solstice' when he claimed they were one of few bands still doing things the old fashioned way.
Speaking the VIP filled Vue cinema in London's Leicester Square, Tom said: "We were the last rock and roll band to beat the internet because we went out on our s**tty tour bus and whether it be 10 people or 100 we fought hard.
"Those early days were amazing. Trying to get there in our little tour bus and stuff and trying to win people over. I remember back in the day before the internet and all that s**t I used to put up posters with Bluetack and look this is what happens."
Serge - who headlined Glastonbury festival with his bandmates last month - agreed, likening their rise to fame to a computer game.
He said: "We won the war ... walking off that stage was like when you finish Mario and you go f**k, f**k I've completed it. You know what's next? You gotta go find a new game."
Tom then went on to criticise the way in which the music industry has evolved into the digital age.
He added: "That's disappeared now - hard work - because the internet got big in 2006, it really took off and stuff and we never really had access. I don't like computers any way. What the f**k am I going to do with a computer? But the point is, we are one of the last old fashioned bands to do it properly"
Kasabian: Last band ‘doing it properly’
Kasabian's Tom Meighan thinks they're the last rock 'n' roll band to "do it properly".
The frontman, along with his bandmates - guitarist Serge Pizzorno, bassist Chris Edwards and drummer Ian Matthews - were out celebrating the release of their new concert film 'Kasabian Summer Solstice' when he claimed they were one of few bands still doing things the old fashioned way.
Speaking the VIP filled Vue cinema in London's Leicester Square, Tom said: "We were the last rock and roll band to beat the internet because we went out on our s**tty tour bus and whether it be 10 people or 100 we fought hard.
"Those early days were amazing. Trying to get there in our little tour bus and stuff and trying to win people over. I remember back in the day before the internet and all that s**t I used to put up posters with Bluetack and look this is what happens."
Serge - who headlined Glastonbury festival with his bandmates last month - agreed, likening their rise to fame to a computer game.
He said: "We won the war ... walking off that stage was like when you finish Mario and you go f**k, f**k I've completed it. You know what's next? You gotta go find a new game."
Tom then went on to criticise the way in which the music industry has evolved into the digital age.
He added: "That's disappeared now - hard work - because the internet got big in 2006, it really took off and stuff and we never really had access. I don't like computers any way. What the f**k am I going to do with a computer? But the point is, we are one of the last old fashioned bands to do it properly"
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Former Oasis manager Alan McGee has written his gravestone epitaph after being left petrified of death by several cancer scares.
The 53-year-old music mogul - the man who discovered Liam and Noel Gallagher's band - has had several growths removed from various parts of his body and in order to stay healthy he is living a completely teetotal life.
Speaking in the 20th anniversary relaunch issue of Loaded magazine - which is out now - former Creation Records boss McGee said: "I've had polyps removed from my arse, I've had a lump taken from my arm, I've had an exploded ulcer that had to get dealt with and I had Sarcoidosis when I was very young - 26.
"If I was going to write my epitaph it would be, 'He came, he lived, he partied, he departed.' I'm living every day like it's my last. That's like something Charlie Sheen would say. But you've got to enjoy your f***ing life. I have made mistakes in my life, but you can't regret or revisit mistakes. Life is too short."
McGee - who was 23 when he founded Creation in 1983 with a £1,000 bank loan - had a colon cancer scare in 2003 which he was eventually given the all-clear from but has had to have follow up treatment.
He said: "Back in 2003 my wife told me that because my mum died of bowel cancer I should go for a colonoscopy.
"I had no warning signs apart from family history. They zapped it with laser treatment and they had to cut out a polyp. If you are over 40, you are supposed to go every five years because if you don't cut them out they turn to cancer.
"Because it was so unpleasant it took me more than five years to go back. By this time we solved it. I got one taken out recently and I am clear."
McGee - who has a new label, 359 Music - now lives a peaceful life in Wales with his wife Kate, 42, and 13-year-old daughter Charlie and insists he loves being a "house dad" and doesn't miss the rock 'n' roll life.
Alan McGee has written his epitaph
Former Oasis manager Alan McGee has written his gravestone epitaph after being left petrified of death by several cancer scares.
The 53-year-old music mogul - the man who discovered Liam and Noel Gallagher's band - has had several growths removed from various parts of his body and in order to stay healthy he is living a completely teetotal life.
Speaking in the 20th anniversary relaunch issue of Loaded magazine - which is out now - former Creation Records boss McGee said: "I've had polyps removed from my arse, I've had a lump taken from my arm, I've had an exploded ulcer that had to get dealt with and I had Sarcoidosis when I was very young - 26.
"If I was going to write my epitaph it would be, 'He came, he lived, he partied, he departed.' I'm living every day like it's my last. That's like something Charlie Sheen would say. But you've got to enjoy your f***ing life. I have made mistakes in my life, but you can't regret or revisit mistakes. Life is too short."
McGee - who was 23 when he founded Creation in 1983 with a £1,000 bank loan - had a colon cancer scare in 2003 which he was eventually given the all-clear from but has had to have follow up treatment.
He said: "Back in 2003 my wife told me that because my mum died of bowel cancer I should go for a colonoscopy.
"I had no warning signs apart from family history. They zapped it with laser treatment and they had to cut out a polyp. If you are over 40, you are supposed to go every five years because if you don't cut them out they turn to cancer.
"Because it was so unpleasant it took me more than five years to go back. By this time we solved it. I got one taken out recently and I am clear."
McGee - who has a new label, 359 Music - now lives a peaceful life in Wales with his wife Kate, 42, and 13-year-old daughter Charlie and insists he loves being a "house dad" and doesn't miss the rock 'n' roll life.
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Ricky Wilson had to be rescued by security after fans tried to rip his shirt off at MTV Crashes Plymouth.
The Kaiser Chiefs entertained fans at the gig on Tuesday (15.07.14) in Devon with their hits 'Ruby' and 'Everyday I Love You Less and Less', but things got out of control and bodyguards were forced to intervene.
However, that didn't appear to deter the 36-year-old musician, who later took several photographs of himself on a fan's phone, before posting them on Twitter.
He accompanied the snap - which he'd created as a four-picture montage - with the cheeky caption: "I stole this guys phone and took pictures... (sic)."
He then posted the picture again and noted that he particularly "loved" the photo of the cheering crowd.
Meanwhile, the hunk did manage to do some sightseeing before the gig - which also included performances from Example, The 1975 and Kiesza - as he was spotted paying a visit to the famous Smeaton's Tower at Eddystone Lighthouse yesterday.
Ricky tweeted a photo of himself at the top of the tower, which he'd accompanied with the caption: "Guess where I am... (Clue: it's terrifying)."
He then followed it up with another picture, but this time of the stunning tower and blue sky in the background, after receiving a number of replies from fans.
He tweeted: "That's right! Top of John Smeaton's Eddystone Lighthouse."
Ricky Wilson rescued by security at gig
Ricky Wilson had to be rescued by security after fans tried to rip his shirt off at MTV Crashes Plymouth.
The Kaiser Chiefs entertained fans at the gig on Tuesday (15.07.14) in Devon with their hits 'Ruby' and 'Everyday I Love You Less and Less', but things got out of control and bodyguards were forced to intervene.
However, that didn't appear to deter the 36-year-old musician, who later took several photographs of himself on a fan's phone, before posting them on Twitter.
He accompanied the snap - which he'd created as a four-picture montage - with the cheeky caption: "I stole this guys phone and took pictures... (sic)."
He then posted the picture again and noted that he particularly "loved" the photo of the cheering crowd.
Meanwhile, the hunk did manage to do some sightseeing before the gig - which also included performances from Example, The 1975 and Kiesza - as he was spotted paying a visit to the famous Smeaton's Tower at Eddystone Lighthouse yesterday.
Ricky tweeted a photo of himself at the top of the tower, which he'd accompanied with the caption: "Guess where I am... (Clue: it's terrifying)."
He then followed it up with another picture, but this time of the stunning tower and blue sky in the background, after receiving a number of replies from fans.
He tweeted: "That's right! Top of John Smeaton's Eddystone Lighthouse."
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Beyonce has topped this year's MTV Video Music Awards nominations.
The 'Drunk in Love' hitmaker is up for eight awards including the night's biggest prize, Video of the Year, while newcomer Iggy Azalea and rapper Eminem are hot on her heels with seven nods apiece.
Beyonce, 32, is also up for Best Female Video and Best Collaboration for her steamy 'Drunk in Love' video with husband Jay Z.
Other Video of the Year nominees include Iggy for her 'Clueless'-inspired video for 'Fancy', Pharrell William's 'Happy', Sia's 'Chandler' and Miley Cyrus' infamous video for 'Wrecking Ball'.
Australian rapper Iggy has two nominations in the Best Female Video category for both 'Fancy' and 'Problem', her collaboration with pint-sized songbird Ariana Grande.
Veteran music star Eminem is up for Best Hip-Hop video for 'Berzerk' and also has a trio of nods - Best Collaboration, Best Male Video and Best Direction - for his hit song 'The Monster', which features a chorus from Rihanna.
Other big nominees include Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith and Lorde.
This year's Video Music Awards will emanate from Inglewood, California, on August 24.
The 2013 VMAs were considered one of the most memorable in recent history as Miley, 21, twerked onstage and gyrated against Robin Thicke in a controversial performance.
2014 MTV Video Music Awards nominations:
Video of the Year
Beyoncé ft. Jay Z, 'Drunk In Love'
Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX, 'Fancy'
Miley Cyrus, 'Wrecking Ball'
Pharrell Williams, 'Happy'
Sia, 'Chandelier'
Best Hip-Hop Video
Childish Gambino, '3005″
Drake ft. Majid Jordan, 'Hold On (We're Going Home)'
Eminem, 'Berzerk'
Kanye West, 'Black Skinhead'
Wiz Khalifa, 'We Dem Boyz'
Best Male Video
Ed Sheeran ft. Pharrell Williams, 'Sing'
Eminem ft. Rihanna, 'The Monster'
John Legend, 'All of Me'
Pharrell Williams, 'Happy'
Sam Smith, 'Stay With Me'
Best Female Video
Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea, 'Problem'
Beyoncé, 'Partition'
Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX, 'Fancy'
Katy Perry ft. Juicy J, 'Dark Horse'
Lorde, 'Royals'
Best Pop Video
Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea, 'Problem'
Avicii ft. Aloe Blacc, 'Wake Me Up'
Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX, 'Fancy'
Jason Derulo ft. 2 Chainz, 'Talk Dirty'
Pharrell Williams, 'Happy'
Best Rock Video
Arctic Monkeys, 'Do I Wanna Know?'
Black Keys, 'Fever'
Imagine Dragons, 'Demons'
Linkin Park, 'Until It's Gone'
Lorde, 'Royals'
Artist to Watch
5 Seconds of Summer, 'She Looks So Perfect'
Charli XCX, 'Boom Clap'
Fifth Harmony, 'Miss Movin' On'
Sam Smith, 'Stay With Me'
Schoolboy Q, 'Man of the Year'
Best Collaboration
Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea, 'Problem'
Beyoncé ft. Jay Z, 'Drunk In Love'
Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne and Tyga, 'Loyal'
Eminem ft. Rihanna, 'The Monster'
Katy Perry ft. Juicy J, 'Dark Horse'
Pitbull ft. Kesha, 'Timber'
MTV Clubland Award
Calvin Harris, 'Summer'
Disclosure, 'Grab Her!'
DJ Snake & Lil Jon, 'Turn Down For What'
Martin Garrix, 'Animals'
Zedd ft. Hayley Williams, 'Stay the Night'
Best Video With A Social Message
Angel Haze ft. Sia, 'Battle Cry'
Avicii ft. Dan Tyminski, 'Hey Brother'
Beyoncé, 'Pretty Hurts'
David Guetta, 'One Voice'
J. Cole, 'Crooked Smile'
Kelly Rowland, 'Dirty Laundry'
Best Cinematography
30 Seconds to Mars, 'City of Angels'
Arcade Fire, 'Afterlife'
Beyoncé, 'Pretty Hurts'
Gesaffelstein, 'Hate Or Glory'
Lana Del Rey, 'West Coast'
Best Editing
Beyoncé, 'Pretty Hurts'
Eminem, 'Rap God'
Fitz and the Tantrums, 'The Walker'
MGMT, 'Your Life is a Lie'
Zedd ft. Hayley Williams, 'Stay the Night'
Best Choreography
Beyoncé, 'Partition'
Jason Derulo ft. 2 Chainz, 'Talk Dirty'
Kiesza, 'Hideaway'
Michael Jackson ft. Justin Timberlake, 'Love Never Felt So Good'
Sia, 'Chandelier'
Usher, 'Good Kisser'
Best Direction
Beyoncé, 'Pretty Hurts'
DJ Snake & Lil Jon, 'Turn Down For What'
Eminem ft. Rihanna, 'The Monster'
Miley Cyrus, 'Wrecking Ball'
OK Go, 'The Writing's On The Wall'
Best Art Direction
Arcade Fire, 'Reflektor'
DJ Snake & Lil Jon, 'Turn Down For What'
Eminem, 'Rap God'
Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX, 'Fancy'
Tyler, the Creator, 'Tamale'
Best Visual Effects
Disclosure, 'Grab Her!'
DJ Snake & Lil Jon, 'Turn Down For What'
Eminem, 'Rap God'
Jack White, 'Lazaretto'
OK Go, 'The Writing's On The Wall'
Beyonce tops MTV VMA nominations
Beyonce has topped this year's MTV Video Music Awards nominations.
The 'Drunk in Love' hitmaker is up for eight awards including the night's biggest prize, Video of the Year, while newcomer Iggy Azalea and rapper Eminem are hot on her heels with seven nods apiece.
Beyonce, 32, is also up for Best Female Video and Best Collaboration for her steamy 'Drunk in Love' video with husband Jay Z.
Other Video of the Year nominees include Iggy for her 'Clueless'-inspired video for 'Fancy', Pharrell William's 'Happy', Sia's 'Chandler' and Miley Cyrus' infamous video for 'Wrecking Ball'.
Australian rapper Iggy has two nominations in the Best Female Video category for both 'Fancy' and 'Problem', her collaboration with pint-sized songbird Ariana Grande.
Veteran music star Eminem is up for Best Hip-Hop video for 'Berzerk' and also has a trio of nods - Best Collaboration, Best Male Video and Best Direction - for his hit song 'The Monster', which features a chorus from Rihanna.
Other big nominees include Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith and Lorde.
This year's Video Music Awards will emanate from Inglewood, California, on August 24.
The 2013 VMAs were considered one of the most memorable in recent history as Miley, 21, twerked onstage and gyrated against Robin Thicke in a controversial performance.
2014 MTV Video Music Awards nominations:
Video of the Year
Beyoncé ft. Jay Z, 'Drunk In Love'
Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX, 'Fancy'
Miley Cyrus, 'Wrecking Ball'
Pharrell Williams, 'Happy'
Sia, 'Chandelier'
Best Hip-Hop Video
Childish Gambino, '3005″
Drake ft. Majid Jordan, 'Hold On (We're Going Home)'
Eminem, 'Berzerk'
Kanye West, 'Black Skinhead'
Wiz Khalifa, 'We Dem Boyz'
Best Male Video
Ed Sheeran ft. Pharrell Williams, 'Sing'
Eminem ft. Rihanna, 'The Monster'
John Legend, 'All of Me'
Pharrell Williams, 'Happy'
Sam Smith, 'Stay With Me'
Best Female Video
Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea, 'Problem'
Beyoncé, 'Partition'
Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX, 'Fancy'
Katy Perry ft. Juicy J, 'Dark Horse'
Lorde, 'Royals'
Best Pop Video
Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea, 'Problem'
Avicii ft. Aloe Blacc, 'Wake Me Up'
Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX, 'Fancy'
Jason Derulo ft. 2 Chainz, 'Talk Dirty'
Pharrell Williams, 'Happy'
Best Rock Video
Arctic Monkeys, 'Do I Wanna Know?'
Black Keys, 'Fever'
Imagine Dragons, 'Demons'
Linkin Park, 'Until It's Gone'
Lorde, 'Royals'
Artist to Watch
5 Seconds of Summer, 'She Looks So Perfect'
Charli XCX, 'Boom Clap'
Fifth Harmony, 'Miss Movin' On'
Sam Smith, 'Stay With Me'
Schoolboy Q, 'Man of the Year'
Best Collaboration
Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea, 'Problem'
Beyoncé ft. Jay Z, 'Drunk In Love'
Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne and Tyga, 'Loyal'
Eminem ft. Rihanna, 'The Monster'
Katy Perry ft. Juicy J, 'Dark Horse'
Pitbull ft. Kesha, 'Timber'
MTV Clubland Award
Calvin Harris, 'Summer'
Disclosure, 'Grab Her!'
DJ Snake & Lil Jon, 'Turn Down For What'
Martin Garrix, 'Animals'
Zedd ft. Hayley Williams, 'Stay the Night'
Best Video With A Social Message
Angel Haze ft. Sia, 'Battle Cry'
Avicii ft. Dan Tyminski, 'Hey Brother'
Beyoncé, 'Pretty Hurts'
David Guetta, 'One Voice'
J. Cole, 'Crooked Smile'
Kelly Rowland, 'Dirty Laundry'
Best Cinematography
30 Seconds to Mars, 'City of Angels'
Arcade Fire, 'Afterlife'
Beyoncé, 'Pretty Hurts'
Gesaffelstein, 'Hate Or Glory'
Lana Del Rey, 'West Coast'
Best Editing
Beyoncé, 'Pretty Hurts'
Eminem, 'Rap God'
Fitz and the Tantrums, 'The Walker'
MGMT, 'Your Life is a Lie'
Zedd ft. Hayley Williams, 'Stay the Night'
Best Choreography
Beyoncé, 'Partition'
Jason Derulo ft. 2 Chainz, 'Talk Dirty'
Kiesza, 'Hideaway'
Michael Jackson ft. Justin Timberlake, 'Love Never Felt So Good'
Sia, 'Chandelier'
Usher, 'Good Kisser'
Best Direction
Beyoncé, 'Pretty Hurts'
DJ Snake & Lil Jon, 'Turn Down For What'
Eminem ft. Rihanna, 'The Monster'
Miley Cyrus, 'Wrecking Ball'
OK Go, 'The Writing's On The Wall'
Best Art Direction
Arcade Fire, 'Reflektor'
DJ Snake & Lil Jon, 'Turn Down For What'
Eminem, 'Rap God'
Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX, 'Fancy'
Tyler, the Creator, 'Tamale'
Best Visual Effects
Disclosure, 'Grab Her!'
DJ Snake & Lil Jon, 'Turn Down For What'
Eminem, 'Rap God'
Jack White, 'Lazaretto'
OK Go, 'The Writing's On The Wall'
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Ed Sheeran was worried he'd never make it as a pop star because he was a "chubby, fat ginger kid".
The 'Sing' hitmaker has topped the charts in 12 countries with his new album 'X' but when he was an unsigned act he feared his appearance would stop him from being a success in the music industry.
In an interview with Zane Lowe for MTV Music show 'Relentless Ultra Presents Soundchain', he said: "I wasn't a very marketable person ever. This was point where James Blunt was huge. All labels looking for next singer/songwriter and I was chubby, ginger kid with a small guitar."
Ed also accepts that his decision to play 'You Need Me, I Don't Need You' - a derisory song about record labels - at many industry meetings probably didn't help his cause.
The musician joked: "Knockbacks seemed bad at time, but looking back if I'd been at label I'd have knocked myself back then."
The 'A Team' singer also credits Taylor Swift for his success in the US, admitting Taylor's offer to support her on her sell-out 'Red Tour' introduced him to the wider American audience.
He said: "[Taylor] owns the US pop scene. She knows how to do it. In England I was a commercially successful artist, but I came to the US as an alternative artist playing shows with Snow Patrol. She not only opened doors for me in the pop world but told me how to do it. You have to do all radio shows at Christmas and do all those sessions. The key is not to lose that."
'Relentless Ultra Presents Soundchain With Zane Lowe & Ed Sheeran' airs on Sunday (20.07.14) at 9.30pm on MTV Music.
Ed Sheeran thought he was too uncool to be a pop star
Ed Sheeran was worried he'd never make it as a pop star because he was a "chubby, fat ginger kid".
The 'Sing' hitmaker has topped the charts in 12 countries with his new album 'X' but when he was an unsigned act he feared his appearance would stop him from being a success in the music industry.
In an interview with Zane Lowe for MTV Music show 'Relentless Ultra Presents Soundchain', he said: "I wasn't a very marketable person ever. This was point where James Blunt was huge. All labels looking for next singer/songwriter and I was chubby, ginger kid with a small guitar."
Ed also accepts that his decision to play 'You Need Me, I Don't Need You' - a derisory song about record labels - at many industry meetings probably didn't help his cause.
The musician joked: "Knockbacks seemed bad at time, but looking back if I'd been at label I'd have knocked myself back then."
The 'A Team' singer also credits Taylor Swift for his success in the US, admitting Taylor's offer to support her on her sell-out 'Red Tour' introduced him to the wider American audience.
He said: "[Taylor] owns the US pop scene. She knows how to do it. In England I was a commercially successful artist, but I came to the US as an alternative artist playing shows with Snow Patrol. She not only opened doors for me in the pop world but told me how to do it. You have to do all radio shows at Christmas and do all those sessions. The key is not to lose that."
'Relentless Ultra Presents Soundchain With Zane Lowe & Ed Sheeran' airs on Sunday (20.07.14) at 9.30pm on MTV Music.