Zayn prepares to release his sophomore album.
Zayn Says He’s Happy, Don’t Worry
Whether it’s about his new album or mental wellness, Zayn says, “My fans can rest assured everything is under control.”
Last week I got a phone call: “Zayn feels like doing an interview.” I’d been waiting for this moment ever since the bad boy of Bradford’s 2015 FADER cover story, his first major press since going solo and one my favorite pieces we’ve put to print. Our original interview was in the lead-up to Zayn’s debut album, Mind of Mine, and this one, done ahead of the Sia-featuring “Dusk Till Dawn,” signals things are finally coming into place for his sophomore LP.
Details are still scant on Z2 — he wouldn’t tell me the title or release date, though “a tour is definitely on the cards” this time. But as is always the case with Zayn, if you read between the lines you can see mountains. He’s sleeping well. He’s gardening. He tells a beautiful story about translating English letters to his immigrant grandfather. Great things are coming “soon.”
Here’s everything Zayn wants you to know.
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Best Duet Ever! Liam Payne goes head to head with James Corden in boybands vs popstars riff-off on Late Late Show… as he reveals the reason he and Cheryl named their son Bear
He has gone head-to-head with a number of musical stars on his chat show in the past.
And James Corden decided to make One Direction star Liam Payne his next target on Wednesday night, as he challenged the singer to a tense riff-off.
The singer, 23, was seen squaring up to the 39-year-old presenter onstage during the most recent episode of The Late Late Show – before the pair embarked on a playful boybands vs solo singers battle, after which Liam explained that he and Cheryl’s son’s name Bear was so-called due to the growling noises the baby made as a newborn.
Read more: Daily Mail
Never washing their shirts again! Singer Harry Styles performs intimate gig for fans at Nova’s Red Room in Los Angeles
He’s the One Direction star who’s gone on to race up the music charts with his debut album.
And on Saturday, Harry Styles treated a few lucky fans to an intimate show at Nova’s Red Room in Los Angeles.
Wearing a Patterson Dental t-shirt, the 23-year-old played five of his tracks from his self-titled album.
Read more: Daily Mail
Suns out, Niall’s out! Slow Hands crooner Horan parties on a luxury yacht with friends after jetting into Sydney for intimate gig
He touched down in Sydney looking exhausted after a long haul flight a few days ahead of his stripped down solo gig.
But on Thursday, Niall Horan enjoyed the coastal city’s sea breeze as he relaxed on a luxury yacht with friends.
The 23-year-old boarded the Seven Star with members of his band and crew, enjoying a couple of beers.
Read more: Daily Mail
One Direction Managers Set Up Own Publishing Company
AMLOR Music launches with a single client, Murphykid, but is in talks with “a number of writers and artists” about joining.
The management team behind One Direction and 5 Seconds of Summer is expanding into the publishing sector with the launch of its own rights management business AMLOR.
Led by Modest Management’s Richard Griffiths, Harry Magee and Will Bloomfield in partnership with veteran industry executive Blair McDonald, AMLOR Music Publishing will be based out of Modest’s London and Los Angeles offices and will provide creative services and support for songwriters, producers and artists through publishing and neighboring rights agreements.
At launch, the company’s sole client is British singer-songwriter Murphykid, although the company tells Billboard that it is in discussions with “a number of writers and artists” about joining its roster.
Read more: Billboard
Jesy Nelson flaunts her toned abs and ample cleavage in TINY bralette as she clings to Perrie Edwards on girls’ night out with Little Mix in London
She’s become known for flaunting her toned abs in an array of midriff-flashing looks.
And Jesy Nelson, 26, displayed her ample cleavage and gym-honed physique as she joined the rest of the Little Mix girls for a night out in London on Saturday.
The girls all looked incredible in their ensembles, which flattered their sensational figures, as they headed to Cirque Le Soir club in Soho.
Read more: Daily Mail
‘I cancelled everything’: Grieving Alexandra Burke shares the advice late mother Melissa Bell gave her… as she puts a hold on her album to focus on Strictly Come Dancing
She is determined to excel when it comes to her upcoming stint on Strictly Come Dancing.
And in order to do so, Alexandra Burke has revealed she ‘cancelled everything’ including her album to dedicate her schedule to the dancing competition.
Speaking ahead of her Strictly debut, the singer, 29, explained her decision to do so had been inspired by a few pearls of wisdom her late mother, Melissa Bell, 53, had given her.
Read more: Daily Mail
Like she’s seen a Ghost! Ella Henderson is a far cry from her usual glamorous self as she puffs on a cigarette and displays bizarre dance moves outside a pub
She is known for her jaw-dropping vocals.
But Ella Henderson was grabbing attention for altogether different reasons as she enjoyed an evening out with pals at a South London pub last month.
Looking a far cry from her usual polished self, the 21-year-old former X Factor contestant rocked tousled platinum locks as she indulgently puffed on a cigarette while cracking a relaxed smile.
Read more: Daily Mail
‘I couldn’t stop the tears’: Former X Factor star Lucie Jones ties the knot with talent show sweetheart Ethan Boroian… as she reveals emotional moments of romantic Welsh nuptials
Her fiancé began recording his proposal just six days into their relationship.
Now three months on from the heartfelt engagement, Lucie Jones, 26, has said ‘I do’ to her partner, French-American chef Ethan Boroian, during a romantic ceremony in South Wales.
The former X Factor contestant – who represented the UK at Eurovision earlier this year – met her long-term love when they both auditioned for The X Factor in 2009.
Read more: Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE ‘It was terrifying’: Christopher Maloney reveals he DIED TWICE and had to be brought back to life after being bitten by a spider
Christopher Maloney has revealed that being bitten by a spider during a recent holiday in Turkey left him fighting for his life.
The X Factor star, who had been enjoying a romantic getaway with his partner Gary Donan, had to be resuscitated after his heart stopped beating twice as a result of anaphylactic shock.
Speaking to MailOnline, the 39-year-old singer revealed: ‘It was a very terrifying experience and thought I was actually going to die.’
Read more: Daily Mail
Exclusive: New X Factor presenter Becca Dudley confirmed by ITV
You heard it here first!
Becca Dudley has been confirmed as a new presenter for The X Factor.
ITV revealed exclusively to Digital Spy that the seasoned host and radio DJ will be joining the family to host Just Eat’s Xtra Bites – X Factor’s new digital series.
She will also be the face of all X Factor social media platforms, including Snapchat, Instagram and Twitter.
Read more: Digital Spy
The Official Charts
Singles
1 Taylor Swift – Look What You Made Me Do
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6 CNCO & Little Mix – Reggaeton Lento (Remix)
10 Rudimental – Sun Comes Up (feat. James Arthur)
11 Camila Cabello – Havana (feat. Young Thug)
12 Louis Tomlinson – Back To You (feat. Bebe Rexha & DFA)
21 Enrique Iglesias – Subeme La Radio (feat. Sean Paul & Matt Terry)
37 Little Mix – Power (feat. Stormzy)
39 Liam Payne – Strip That Down (feat. Quavo)
42 Zedd – Get Low (feat. Liam Payne)
54 Camila Cabello – Crying in the Club
55 Niall Horan – Slow Hands
66 Major Lazer – Know No Better (feat. Travis Scott & Camila Cabello & Quavo)
Albums
1 The Script – Freedom Child
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12 Little Mix – Glory Days
29 Harry Styles – Harry Styles
79 Fifth Harmony – Fifth Harmony
