First reviews of Rebecca Ferguson’s new material, new music from JLS.
How is Rebecca Ferguson’s new album shaping up? Review
Earlier this week, we were invited to watch Rebecca Ferguson perform a selection of new songs from her new album Freedom, which comes out later this year.
As you may already be aware, we were quite taken with her debut record Heaven for its clever blending of soul and pop without sounding dated or mumsy.
But what does Rebecca have to say about her next offering? “Since the release of Heaven, so much has changed in my life,” she says. “I feel like I’ve learned more in the past two years than in the rest of my life put together and this is reflected in the music on this record.
“I’ve put my heart and soul into it. If it’s passionate, vulnerable, soulful and raw that’s because everything I’ve gone through when making the record has driven the music and lyrics. I’m not someone who can just go into a studio at any time and just create ?- I need drama and passion.
Read more: Digital Spy
Rebecca Ferguson ‘Freedom’ Album Review: The ‘X Factor’ Runner Up Is Stronger And Fiercer
Rebecca Ferguson has debuted four songs from her second album, ‘Freedom’, ahead of its release later this year.
The ‘X Factor’ runner up, whose double-platinum debut record ‘Heaven’ was adored by critics and fans alike, gave The Huffington Post UK a taster of ‘Freedom’ in North London on Monday.
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JLS announce final new single ‘Billion Lights’
JLS have announced details for their final ever single.
The boyband will release ‘Billion Lights’ in the UK on November 10 as the lead cut from their upcoming retrospective Goodbye – The Greatest Hits.
The track has been described as “a straight-up pop banger” with “a serious electric edge”.
Goodbye – The Greatest Hits will follow a week later on November 18 and feature their biggest singles to date.
Read more: Digital Spy
Olly Murs, In America
British singer Olly Murs despises sweaty handshakes and has a penchant for pork pie hats. He purchased his first hat—or “two for 12 quid”—before his audition for television talent contest The X Factor. “I thought a straw hat would look quite cool,” he tells us. “It was probably the best thing I ever bought.” Worn with a boyish grin, they are now his signature—an appropriate accompaniment his sunny pop songs.
The X Factor was Murs’ entrée into the music world. Before auditioning, Murs lived with his parents just outside of London in Essex, worked in an office, and sang in a covers band. “We used to sing Oasis, a bit of Ne-Yo, Usher, Kings of Leon,” the 29-year-old recalls. “Anything that was remotely cool and people would sing along to, that was kind of our vibe.” As a child, Murs wanted to be a professional soccer player. “I wanted to be David Beckham,” he says. “I was never good enough to but that was what I wanted to do.” It was only after a knee injury that singer reconsidered. His first public performance was on a karoake machine at his local pub, The George. By the time he stepped onto The X Factor stage to sing Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition,” he was fixed on a new career path: “To be a pop star, be famous, sell records, and be an international superstar.”
Read more: Interview Magazine
Cher Lloyd Describes Her Mother’s Reaction To New Song ‘Dirty Love’: Watch
“She was shocked, so I’m a bit nervous,” says the U.K. pop singer on the red carpet at the iHeartRadio Village.
Cher Lloyd is returning with a new album this fall, a follow-up to last year’s “Sticks + Stones” that the 20-year-old has described as a more grown-up affair. After performing at the iHeartRadio Music Festival Village on Saturday afternoon (Sept. 21), Lloyd spoke to Billboard about a new song, “Dirty Love,” that she has unveiled live and which represents some of the adult themes on her next LP, due out on Epic in November.
Read more: Billboard
Cher Lloyd stuffs tissues down her bra and poses provocatively with peppers in her new music video I Wish
With Cher Lloyd sporting a whole new set of pearly white veneers recently, she has given off the impression that she is a whole new woman.
But thankfully Cher shows in her new music video for single, I Wish, that she hasn’t lost any of her gritty Britishness as she stuffs tissues down her bra and poses provocatively with vegetables.
The track will be the lead single off the 20-year-old English singer’s upcoming sophomore album, which is scheduled for release later this year.
Read more: Daily Mail
Cher Lloyd’s American transformation is complete as she replaces gapped front teeth with a Hollywood smile
She may have rose to fame on the seventh series of the X Factor in the UK.
But since then Cher Lloyd has become a household name all over the globe – in particular the US where she spends the majority of her time.
And showing she has well and truly completed her transformation from Malvern teenager to LA superstar the 20-year-old debuted a perfect Hollywood smile at the iHeart Radio Music Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada over the weekend.
Read more: Daily Mail
Cher Lloyd looks unrecognisable as she performs on American chat show in midriff-baring top and skintight leggings
It appears the American transformation continues for Cher Lloyd after an appearance on a popular US television show.
The young singer, who first shot to fame on the seventh series of the X Factor, was in Los Angeles to perform her latest single, I Wish, on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
The tiny 20-year-old sported a tight-fitting, monochrome outfit as she took to the stage alongside a live band.
Read more: Daily Mail
Jahméne Douglas covers Bob Dylan’s ‘Forever Young’ for new single
Jahméne Douglas has announced details of his new single.
The singer has covered Bob Dylan’s 1974 song ‘Forever Young’ for his latest release.
The song, which features on his chart-topping album Love Never Fails, has been re-worked for its single release on November 4.
Read more: Digital Spy
James Arthur: ‘Throat infection delayed new single’
James Arthur has explained the reasons behind the delay of his new single.
The star’s first single proper ‘You’re Nobody ‘Til Somebody Loves You’ has yet to be serviced to radio as the X Factor winner is currently too unwell to promote it.
“Unfortunately we had a setback in release dates and when the song would go to radio because I got an infection on my vocal cords,” Arthur explained in a behind the scenes video.
“I can’t perform to my maximum ability and that unfortunately pushes promo and stuff like that back.”
He added: “The plans are that in a couple of weeks the song will go to radio and hopefully it will smash people in the face and they’ll love it!”
Read more: Digital Spy
Marcus Collins leaves Sony, signs new record deal
Former X Factor finalist Marcus Collins has signed a new record deal, after leaving Sony’s RCA.
The singer released his debut album through the major label imprint back in March 2012, but has now started working on the follow-up at a different label.
“I’ve just been signed to my new label, which I’m really happy about,” Collins told Digital Spy. “I’m back in the studio for the majority of October.”
On leaving RCA, he added: “It was all mutually agreed. To be honest, it just didn’t feel like we were going in the same direction.
“I loved working with them but it just got to a point where we both could go either way.”
Read more: Digital Spy
British Pop Star Leona Lewis to Make Film Debut
“X Factor U.K.” winner Leona Lewis will make her big-screen debut in “Holiday!,” a British musical directed by the StreetDance franchise team Max Giwa and Dania Pasquini.
The movie, produced by U.K. indie production and distribution banner Vertigo Films, stars fresh faces Annabel Scholey, Hannah Arterton and Giulio Berruti, alongside Greg Wise (“Sense & Sensibility”) and British TV comedian Katy Brand.
Read more: Billboard
Girl group Little Mix accused of ‘exploiting young fans’ as they unveil their own brand of make-up
Girl band Little Mix were accused of exploiting their young fans after unveiling their own brand of make-up.
Their Collection range consists of a bronzer, blusher, eye-shadow, lipstick and nail polish, with each member of the band being linked to a particular colour and personal range reflecting their ‘individual style’.
Read more: Daily Mail
One Direction sign new deal with Simon Cowell estimated at £50m
One Direction have signed a new deal with Simon Cowell’s record label Syco.
The agreement reportedly means the boyband will be guided by their former X Factor mentor until the end of 2015, and is estimated to be worth £50 million.
“Simon Cowell and One Direction are delighted to confirm they have agreed to continue their hugely successful relationship with a new long-term agreement with Syco,” a spokesperson said.
“Simon and the band look forward to many years of continued success together.”
Read more: Digital Spy
One Direction fans break down in tears after band fail to stop as they arrive in Adelaide ahead of first show of Australian tour
They always receive a warm welcome when they touch down in airports across the globe.
But on Sunday Australian One Direction fans didn’t quite get to give the welcome they’d hoped to as the band failed to stop to say hello due to security reasons.
And showing just how much it meant to them to say hello to their idols – many of the fans broke down in tears after queuing for hours to catch a glimpse of either Harry, Zayn, Niall, Liam or Louis.
Read more: Daily Mail
Louis Tomlinson slips on stage during One Direction’s first gig in Australia as part of their Take Me Home Tour
Louis Tomlison hit a bum note as he landed on his backside whilst performing on stage at a One Direction gig in Adelaide.
He made the tumble on the wet stage whilst the boys sang Kiss You to thousands of fans on Monday.
The boys were having a water fight during the popular song, which caused the stage to be slippery, but it was only Louis who moved a bit to rapidly on the wet surface.
Read more: Daily Mail
‘Pull your heads in boys’: One Direction receive ticking off from police after their entourage ‘runs through red lights’
One Direction’s entourage has got in trouble with Australian police after allegedly running through three red lights while being pursued by fans in a road-chase.
A spokesman for One Direction has denied the group’s convoy ran through red lights in Perth in the early hours of Thursday morning.
He said that the only time the entourage skipped red lights was in Adelaide earlier this week when they were accompanied by Police.
Read more: Daily Mail
