Harry Styles turns 21 today. One Direction in the studio with rapper Juicy J and Nickelback. Olly Murs talks to Billboard about Sam Smith’s comments about reality TV competitions. Luke Friend signs with RCA.
Harry Styles, the youngest member of One Direction, is celebrating his 21st birthday today.
Happy birthday Mr Styles! As Harry turns 21, FEMAIL looks back at his transformation from bakery boy to world’s biggest (and most fancied) popstar
- One Direction singer Harry Style celebrates his 21st birthday today
- It is thought he’ll spend the day with rumoured girlfriend Nadine Leopold
- Kick-started his hugely successful career on ITV’s X Factor age 16 in 2010
Read more: Daily Mail
One Direction + Juicy J? Rapper Teams Up With Liam Payne: ‘We Working!’
One Direction have never released a song with a rapper before (though they did rap a little of Drake’s “Started From the Bottom” in 2013). But that might be about to change: Juicy J Instagrammed a photo Thursday (Jan. 29) in the studio with Liam Payne.
Read more: Billboard
One Direction in the Studio With Nickelback? See the Pic
One Direction’s Liam Payne gets around: Just one day after he showed up in a picture with rapper Juicy J, a photo surfaced of Payne and 1D-mate Louis Tomlinson behind a drum set with Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger.
Read more: Billboard
Pete Wentz: One Direction Turned Down Music From Fall Out Boy
Maybe Fall Out Boy should try 5 Seconds of Summer instead?
One Direction has been moving toward a rock sound lately, and Fall Out Boy has certainly been moving toward pop. According to the Daily Star’s interview with FOB bassist Pete Wentz, the two bands weren’t able to meet in the middle.
“Last time we were in London we wrote with the guys in One Direction,” Wentz admitted. “It was a great session but I don’t know if Fall Out Boy writes what One Direction wants to sing.”
Read more: Billboard
He won’t be following in Liam Payne’s Direction! 1D star’s cousin, Ross Harris, fails to find success on The Voice UK
Saturday night’s episode of The Voice UK saw the cousin of One Direction’s Liam Payne, Ross Harris, make his own bid for a singing career.
The professional drummer, who has worked with the likes of Ella Henderson, Union J, The Saturdays and Neon Jungle, attempted to have his moment in the lime light with his impressive blind audition.
Singing Usher’s single, Good Kisser, the session musician started off singing and playing the drums before he let his voice to the rest of the work.
Read more: Daily Mail
Eyes on the ball! Niall Horan enjoys watching another game of tennis at the Australian Open ahead of One Direction’s tour Down Under
With only a week until One Direction kicks off its tour Down Under, band member Niall Horan is making the most of his down-time in Australia.
The 21-year-old Irish blonde was spotted at the Australian Open in Melbourne Park on Friday.
Arriving at the Emirates Suite, the pop singer kept a low profile in a cool and casual ensemble.
Read more: Daily Mail
Pop Shop Podcast: Olly Murs Interview
Click the Billboard link to find Soundcloud player. Olly’s comments are at 38 minute mark.
Read more: Billboard
Ella Henderson “Mirror Man” (Official Single Cover)
British singer-songwriter and The X Factor UK finalist Ella Henderson continues to promote her debut studio album “Chapter One“, released on digital retailers on 10 October 2014 via Syco Records.
The next promotional single and fourth official taken from the album is the song “Mirror Man“, written by Henderson with the collaboration of Al Shux and Laura Pergolizzi.
Read more: Ultimate Music
Making waves! Ella Henderson showcases her curvaceous figure in tight black leggings and a silk bomber jacket for breakfast radio appearance
Sometimes the best way to make a fashion statement is to wear a black on black outfit.
On Thursday morning, Ella Henderson rocked this look down to the ground, quite literally, for an appearance on BBC Radio 1.
But the teenager did make sure to add a pair of attention-grabbing gold metallic heels to jazz up her sombre shade, proving to be the perfect touch.
Read more: Daily Mail
Rebecca Ferguson “Get Happy” (Single Premiere)
British singer-songwriter and The X Factor runner-up Rebecca Ferguson is finally back to the music spotlight with brand new single “Get Happy“.
The track composed by Harold Arlen, with lyrics written by Ted Koehler, echoes themes of a Christian evangelical revivalist meeting song. It’s a classic track also recorded by Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, among others.
It’s confirmed as the lead single taken from Ferguson’s upcoming third studio album “Lady Sings the Blues“, scheduled to be released on 9 March 2015 via RCA Records.
Read more: Ultimate Music
X Factor finalist Luke Friend signs record deal, announces debut single
Singer-songwriter Luke Friend signs to RCA Records and announces details of his debut single.
X Factor finalist Luke Friend has signed a new record deal and announced details of his new single.
The singer-songwriter will release Hole In My Heart on March 30 via RCA Records.
The song was co-writter by Luke and One Direction collaborator Roy Stride and is described as “an ode to heartbreak and unrequited love.”
18-year-old Luke competed on the 2013 series of The X Factor where he finished third place, losing out to series winner Sam Bailey. During the final he performed Anything Could Happen with Ellie Goulding.
Last year Luke toured with The Vamps and was chosen by London Mayor Boris Johnson to become an official ambassador for the Busking For London campaign.
Read more: The Official Charts Company
Mel B glowing as she’s set to sign big money X Factor and America’s Got Talent deal
The double deal is a welcome boost for the former Spice Girl after a tricky few weeks, which saw her miss part of the X Factor final
Mel B is set to sign a new big money deal to star on America’s Got Talent after being told her future as an X Factor judge is assured.
The double deal is a welcome boost for the former Spice Girl after a tricky few weeks.
She missed the first part of the X Factor final before Christmas after being admitted to hospital with a mystery illness amid claims of relationship problems with husband Stephen Belafonte.
But Mel, 39, looks to have put her troubles behind her as she was pictured snuggling up to her man and taking soppy selfies in Los Angeles last week.
The couple were no doubt thrilled to learn that Mel’s boss Simon Cowell, 55, wants her back on two of his biggest shows.
Read more: Daily Mirror
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Irish Charts
Singles
1 Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars)
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3 Olly Murs – Up (feat. Demi Lovato)
18 Ben Haenow – Something I Need
23 G.R.L. – Ugly Heart
32 One Direction – Night Changes
38 Olly Murs – Wrapped Up (Feat. Travie McCoy)
41 One Direction – Steal My Girl
42 Ella Henderson – Ghost
59 G.R.L. – Lighthouse
83 Fifth Harmony – Sledgehammer
Albums
1 Ed Sheeran – X
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11 One Direction – Four
12 Olly Murs – Never Been Better
20 Ella Henderson – Chapter One
93 One Direction – Midnight Memories
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The Official Charts
Singles
1 Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars)
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9 Olly Murs – Up (feat. Demi Lovato)
19 Ben Haenow – Something I Need
32 One Direction – Night Changes
36 Olly Murs – Wrapped Up (Feat. Travie McCoy)
38 Take That – These Days
47 One Direction – Steal My Girl
50 Ella Henderson – Ghost
70 Ella Henderson – Yours
78 G.R.L. – Ugly Heart
Albums
1 Meghan Trainor – Title
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14 Olly Murs – Never Been Better
17 Take That – III
19 Ella Henderson – Chapter One
21 One Direction – Four
79 One Direction – Midnight Memories
