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Haim's parents set up their collaboration with A$AP Ferg.
The trio - made up of sisters Este, Alana and Danielle Haim - have teamed up with the rapper on a rework of their track 'My Song 5', and it came about after he met their mother and father at Coachella Festival in California.
Alana told the Daily Star newspaper: "Our parents met him at Coachella Festival. We played the same stage and shared a dressing room.
"Now it's a total love affair. I think Ferg loves our parents more than us."
The family trio have spoken about their parents in the past, with Alana crediting them with inspiring them to get into music when they were younger.
She previously said: "We owe our parents everything, they introduced us to music, gave us our first instruments and wanted us to become a band.
"So I always call my parents to let us know I'm still alive and OK on the road. I miss them lots, I do - it's so dorky to say it but I really do. There's times when you just miss your mom."
Haim’s parents set up A$AP Ferg collaboration
Haim's parents set up their collaboration with A$AP Ferg.
The trio - made up of sisters Este, Alana and Danielle Haim - have teamed up with the rapper on a rework of their track 'My Song 5', and it came about after he met their mother and father at Coachella Festival in California.
Alana told the Daily Star newspaper: "Our parents met him at Coachella Festival. We played the same stage and shared a dressing room.
"Now it's a total love affair. I think Ferg loves our parents more than us."
The family trio have spoken about their parents in the past, with Alana crediting them with inspiring them to get into music when they were younger.
She previously said: "We owe our parents everything, they introduced us to music, gave us our first instruments and wanted us to become a band.
"So I always call my parents to let us know I'm still alive and OK on the road. I miss them lots, I do - it's so dorky to say it but I really do. There's times when you just miss your mom."
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Sia wrote her most popular single in less than an hour.
The 38-year-old star has claimed she penned 'Chandelier' - the lead release from her album '1000 Forms of Fear ' - in little over half an hour.
She told NPR: "I mean, 'Chandelier' took like four minutes to write the chords, then like 12-15 minutes to write the lyrics.
"Probably 10 or 15 minutes to cut the vocals."
She also discussed the way many pop songs follow a set formula, which largely centre on "victim to victory" tracks or "party time" hits.
She explained: "The 'victim to victory' theory is that, if you listen to the radio, a large percentage of the hits are ... about victim to victory, like 'I'm having a terrible time.'
"And then the pre-chorus is 'I don't know what's gonna happen next.' And the chorus is, 'Now I'm brilliant, and everything is great, because something happened to make it great' ... Then," she says, "there are songs like, 'Live like tomorrow doesn't exist.'
"About 50 percent of the songs on the radio are like, 'Live like tomorrow doesn't exist. Like it's my birthday. Like it's the last day of my life' ... Such a large percentage of pop music is really about party time."
Sia wrote hit in less than an hour
Sia wrote her most popular single in less than an hour.
The 38-year-old star has claimed she penned 'Chandelier' - the lead release from her album '1000 Forms of Fear ' - in little over half an hour.
She told NPR: "I mean, 'Chandelier' took like four minutes to write the chords, then like 12-15 minutes to write the lyrics.
"Probably 10 or 15 minutes to cut the vocals."
She also discussed the way many pop songs follow a set formula, which largely centre on "victim to victory" tracks or "party time" hits.
She explained: "The 'victim to victory' theory is that, if you listen to the radio, a large percentage of the hits are ... about victim to victory, like 'I'm having a terrible time.'
"And then the pre-chorus is 'I don't know what's gonna happen next.' And the chorus is, 'Now I'm brilliant, and everything is great, because something happened to make it great' ... Then," she says, "there are songs like, 'Live like tomorrow doesn't exist.'
"About 50 percent of the songs on the radio are like, 'Live like tomorrow doesn't exist. Like it's my birthday. Like it's the last day of my life' ... Such a large percentage of pop music is really about party time."
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Ellie Goulding broke up a fight during a concert on Tuesday night (08.07.14).
The blonde singer was on stage at the Eden Project in Cornwall on Wednesday when she halted her performance of 'Anything Can Happen' to stop a squabble between a group of girls.
According to Digital Spy, she initially said: "Girls, what's up? That song is meant to be happiness, not fights ... No drink throwing.
"It's not nice. It's really annoying and it's bloody sticky."
One of the girls tried to answer back, but Ellie quickly responded with a quick put-down to entertain the fans.
She added: "We've all got stories, doesn't mean you have to tell them."
She did show some support to the girls when the rest of the crowd started "booing" and jeering them.
She told the audience: "Stop boos. Booing isn't nice."
However, Ellie - who is McBusted bassist Dougie Poynter - took it all in her stride and made reference to the "laddish" audience later on in the show after performance some of her biggest hits.
She joked: "It's quite a laddish crowd tonight, fights breaking out, drinks spilling."
Ellie Goulding broke up fight at show
Ellie Goulding broke up a fight during a concert on Tuesday night (08.07.14).
The blonde singer was on stage at the Eden Project in Cornwall on Wednesday when she halted her performance of 'Anything Can Happen' to stop a squabble between a group of girls.
According to Digital Spy, she initially said: "Girls, what's up? That song is meant to be happiness, not fights ... No drink throwing.
"It's not nice. It's really annoying and it's bloody sticky."
One of the girls tried to answer back, but Ellie quickly responded with a quick put-down to entertain the fans.
She added: "We've all got stories, doesn't mean you have to tell them."
She did show some support to the girls when the rest of the crowd started "booing" and jeering them.
She told the audience: "Stop boos. Booing isn't nice."
However, Ellie - who is McBusted bassist Dougie Poynter - took it all in her stride and made reference to the "laddish" audience later on in the show after performance some of her biggest hits.
She joked: "It's quite a laddish crowd tonight, fights breaking out, drinks spilling."
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Ella Eyre becomes the "Lion King" when she performs live.
The 20-year-old singer described her concerts as a very energetic experience, and her hair ends up "going everywhere", making her look like Mufasa from the popular Disney classic.
Speaking on 'Michael and Tinea' on KISS FM UK, she said: "My stage athletics are something.
"I do like to jump around, I do love having risers to jump off, because I really love seeing the pictures after the shows, with my hair going everywhere, like a lion pit. I like to think there's this real life Lion King going on."
Meanwhile, the singer - who became known for her collaborations with the likes of Rudimental - insisted she is now looking to branch out and make a name for herself as a solo artist.
She explained: "I did a lot of collaborations last year and I want people to know I am a solo artist, I don't just piggy back everyone else.
"I think this year is more about establishing myself so hopefully everyone will enjoy it."
Ella added: "I've had the privilege of going on tour with the Rudimental boys, seeing their success, being a part of the success, and seeing them grow, and seeing the likes of John Newman do well, and now Becky Hill and Sinead Harnett, branching out.
"It's really nice that finally it's my time, and I hope that people are excited to hear it.
Ella Eyre is like the ‘Lion King’ on stage
Ella Eyre becomes the "Lion King" when she performs live.
The 20-year-old singer described her concerts as a very energetic experience, and her hair ends up "going everywhere", making her look like Mufasa from the popular Disney classic.
Speaking on 'Michael and Tinea' on KISS FM UK, she said: "My stage athletics are something.
"I do like to jump around, I do love having risers to jump off, because I really love seeing the pictures after the shows, with my hair going everywhere, like a lion pit. I like to think there's this real life Lion King going on."
Meanwhile, the singer - who became known for her collaborations with the likes of Rudimental - insisted she is now looking to branch out and make a name for herself as a solo artist.
She explained: "I did a lot of collaborations last year and I want people to know I am a solo artist, I don't just piggy back everyone else.
"I think this year is more about establishing myself so hopefully everyone will enjoy it."
Ella added: "I've had the privilege of going on tour with the Rudimental boys, seeing their success, being a part of the success, and seeing them grow, and seeing the likes of John Newman do well, and now Becky Hill and Sinead Harnett, branching out.
"It's really nice that finally it's my time, and I hope that people are excited to hear it.
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Jermaine Dupri isn't worried about Mariah Carey's low album sales.
The songbird's long-time collaborator, who executive produced her latest album 'Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse', thinks the record can still "sell millions" despite opening to the lowest numbers of Mariah's career.
The album sold just 58,000 copies in its first week of release in the United States, but Jermaine is hopeful it will have a lasting impact.
He told Rap-Up.com: "I actually feel like it's probably one of her best albums she's ever made.
"I'm excited to see where the album ends up. I tell a lot of people, this era of music and this genre, they don't understand records that come out small and sell a lot of records."
The music producer went on to suggest that Mariah, 44, will continue as planned by releasing new singles to make the album a success.
He added: "So, it's like the first-week sales sometimes don't really matter.
"I think people gotta start understanding - if you have a plan and you can put the plan in play, you just gotta keep livin' it out."
Jermaine Dupri unfazed by Mariah Carey album sales
Jermaine Dupri isn't worried about Mariah Carey's low album sales.
The songbird's long-time collaborator, who executive produced her latest album 'Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse', thinks the record can still "sell millions" despite opening to the lowest numbers of Mariah's career.
The album sold just 58,000 copies in its first week of release in the United States, but Jermaine is hopeful it will have a lasting impact.
He told Rap-Up.com: "I actually feel like it's probably one of her best albums she's ever made.
"I'm excited to see where the album ends up. I tell a lot of people, this era of music and this genre, they don't understand records that come out small and sell a lot of records."
The music producer went on to suggest that Mariah, 44, will continue as planned by releasing new singles to make the album a success.
He added: "So, it's like the first-week sales sometimes don't really matter.
"I think people gotta start understanding - if you have a plan and you can put the plan in play, you just gotta keep livin' it out."
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N-Dubz are planning to reunite next year.
The hip hop trio - which consists of members Fazer, Tulisa Contostavlos and Dappy - announced they were going on hiatus in 2011, but have revealed they will return the recording studio together in the second half of 2015.
Speaking at the Malibu Rum Pina Colada Day Party in London last night (08.07.14), Fazer - real name Richard Rawson - said: "We've been so busy with our own commitments that we haven't had time to come back yet. But we're going to start recording in the second half of next year."
The 'I Need You' hitmaker, 27, also told the MailOnline: "We'll definitely be writing new material, we won't just be using old stuff.
"We want to come back like Black Eyed Peas."
The group got together when the rapper, who dated Tulisa for almost two years until February 2012, was just 12 and he released a solo track, 'Fireflies' with The Wanted's Tom Parker earlier this year.
Reunion rumours first began swirling last month when Tulisa's personal assistant posted a picture of the former 'X Factor' judge, 25, with cousin Dappy, 27, and Fazer on Instagram.
National Pina Colada Day is officially taking place tomorrow (10.07.14).
N-Dubz to reunite in 2015
N-Dubz are planning to reunite next year.
The hip hop trio - which consists of members Fazer, Tulisa Contostavlos and Dappy - announced they were going on hiatus in 2011, but have revealed they will return the recording studio together in the second half of 2015.
Speaking at the Malibu Rum Pina Colada Day Party in London last night (08.07.14), Fazer - real name Richard Rawson - said: "We've been so busy with our own commitments that we haven't had time to come back yet. But we're going to start recording in the second half of next year."
The 'I Need You' hitmaker, 27, also told the MailOnline: "We'll definitely be writing new material, we won't just be using old stuff.
"We want to come back like Black Eyed Peas."
The group got together when the rapper, who dated Tulisa for almost two years until February 2012, was just 12 and he released a solo track, 'Fireflies' with The Wanted's Tom Parker earlier this year.
Reunion rumours first began swirling last month when Tulisa's personal assistant posted a picture of the former 'X Factor' judge, 25, with cousin Dappy, 27, and Fazer on Instagram.
National Pina Colada Day is officially taking place tomorrow (10.07.14).
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AC/DC have finished their new album.
The legendary rock band are expected to release their sixteenth studio album later this year.
Lead singer Brian Johnson admits the group have toyed with the idea of calling the LP 'Man Down' - a reference to rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young's diagnosis with a "debilitating illness".
Brian told TeamRock Radio: "I wanted to call the album 'Man Down'. But it's a bit negative and it was probably just straight from the heart. I like that."
The 'Thunderstruck' singer admitted that the absence of joint founding member Malcolm - whose brother Angus Young plays lead guitar in AC/DC - has dampened the band's spirits a little.
Brian said: "We miss Malcolm obviously. He's a fighter. He's in hospital but he's a fighter. We've got our fingers crossed that he'll get strong again.
"Stevie, Malcolm's nephew [who stepped in for Malcolm for the recording sessions], was magnificent, but when you're recording with this thing hanging over you and your work mate isn't well, it's difficult.
"But I'm sure he was rooting for us. He's such a strong man. He's a small guy but he's very strong. He's proud and he's very private so we can't say too much. But fingers crossed he'll be back."
The album was finished off in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, after a series of recording sessions with producer Brendan O'Brien.
Brian said: "It was brilliant over there. We're done. I'm very excited and we've got some great songs."
AC/DC complete new album
AC/DC have finished their new album.
The legendary rock band are expected to release their sixteenth studio album later this year.
Lead singer Brian Johnson admits the group have toyed with the idea of calling the LP 'Man Down' - a reference to rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young's diagnosis with a "debilitating illness".
Brian told TeamRock Radio: "I wanted to call the album 'Man Down'. But it's a bit negative and it was probably just straight from the heart. I like that."
The 'Thunderstruck' singer admitted that the absence of joint founding member Malcolm - whose brother Angus Young plays lead guitar in AC/DC - has dampened the band's spirits a little.
Brian said: "We miss Malcolm obviously. He's a fighter. He's in hospital but he's a fighter. We've got our fingers crossed that he'll get strong again.
"Stevie, Malcolm's nephew [who stepped in for Malcolm for the recording sessions], was magnificent, but when you're recording with this thing hanging over you and your work mate isn't well, it's difficult.
"But I'm sure he was rooting for us. He's such a strong man. He's a small guy but he's very strong. He's proud and he's very private so we can't say too much. But fingers crossed he'll be back."
The album was finished off in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, after a series of recording sessions with producer Brendan O'Brien.
Brian said: "It was brilliant over there. We're done. I'm very excited and we've got some great songs."
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Paris Hilton has released a new single.
The 33-year-old socialite - whose debut album 'Paris' came out in 2006 - posted multiple links to her track 'Come Alive' on her Twitter account yesterday (08.07.14) encouraging her 12.8 million followers to purchase the track.
She wrote: " Hey everyone! Get my new song #ComeAlive available on iTunes now!
"Hey everyone! What do you think of my new single #ComeAlive?
"#ComeAlive. Download from iTunes starting today!"
It is hoped the new single will follow on from the success of her 2006 hit 'Stars Are Blind' which peaked at number 5 in the UK charts and number 18 in the US.
The song - which is available on iTunes, while the video can be viewed on YouTube - has already received positive feedback from the hotel heiress' adoring fans, lots of whom have taken to Twitter to congratulate her.
THEKINGColucci wrote: "@ParisHilton Came to save Pop music again!!! #ComeAlive loves it!!!! Love you Paris thank you!!!
While JoseJudgingYou said: "@ParisHilton just bought #ComeAlive so freaking obsessed!!!!!! (sic)"
Paris was thrilled with the response to the new single.
She later tweeted: "Going to bed. Sweet dreams everyone! So happy with the reaction I'm getting for my new single #ComeAlive. Love that you all love it!! #YES! (sic)"
Paris Hilton releases new single
Paris Hilton has released a new single.
The 33-year-old socialite - whose debut album 'Paris' came out in 2006 - posted multiple links to her track 'Come Alive' on her Twitter account yesterday (08.07.14) encouraging her 12.8 million followers to purchase the track.
She wrote: " Hey everyone! Get my new song #ComeAlive available on iTunes now!
"Hey everyone! What do you think of my new single #ComeAlive?
"#ComeAlive. Download from iTunes starting today!"
It is hoped the new single will follow on from the success of her 2006 hit 'Stars Are Blind' which peaked at number 5 in the UK charts and number 18 in the US.
The song - which is available on iTunes, while the video can be viewed on YouTube - has already received positive feedback from the hotel heiress' adoring fans, lots of whom have taken to Twitter to congratulate her.
THEKINGColucci wrote: "@ParisHilton Came to save Pop music again!!! #ComeAlive loves it!!!! Love you Paris thank you!!!
While JoseJudgingYou said: "@ParisHilton just bought #ComeAlive so freaking obsessed!!!!!! (sic)"
Paris was thrilled with the response to the new single.
She later tweeted: "Going to bed. Sweet dreams everyone! So happy with the reaction I'm getting for my new single #ComeAlive. Love that you all love it!! #YES! (sic)"
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Ariana Grande says she is nothing like Miley Cyrus.
The two girls followed a similar path - the 'Problem' singer starting on Nickelodeon show 'Victorious' while the 'Wrecking Ball' hitmaker starred in 'Hannah Montana' before turning to music - but the former has insisted the "comparisons" should end there.
She told the Daily Star newspaper: "There are so many comparisons for girls in this industry it's annoying.
"I'm not thinking: 'Miley Cyrus is doing this so I ought to do this too.'
"We are all trying to do our own things and be successful in our own right."
However Ariana, 21, is still keen to shed her baby image and "showcase" her maturity and growth in a live environment, while she also admitted fame meant she was more restricted than she was in the past.
She added: "I'm always excited by people evolving, changing and growing up.
"I just get to showcase it on stage ... In the past month things have changed drastically in my life. I can't go out with a little bun on my head and no make-up any more."
Ariana Grande slams Miley Cyrus comparisons
Ariana Grande says she is nothing like Miley Cyrus.
The two girls followed a similar path - the 'Problem' singer starting on Nickelodeon show 'Victorious' while the 'Wrecking Ball' hitmaker starred in 'Hannah Montana' before turning to music - but the former has insisted the "comparisons" should end there.
She told the Daily Star newspaper: "There are so many comparisons for girls in this industry it's annoying.
"I'm not thinking: 'Miley Cyrus is doing this so I ought to do this too.'
"We are all trying to do our own things and be successful in our own right."
However Ariana, 21, is still keen to shed her baby image and "showcase" her maturity and growth in a live environment, while she also admitted fame meant she was more restricted than she was in the past.
She added: "I'm always excited by people evolving, changing and growing up.
"I just get to showcase it on stage ... In the past month things have changed drastically in my life. I can't go out with a little bun on my head and no make-up any more."