FKA twigs is currently fighting a legal battle against her former partner, actor Shia Labeouf, whom she’s accused of crimes including sexual assault, battery and infliction of emotional distress.
Labeouf has denied the allegations first brought against him in 2020, and the two will appear in court from mid-April.
Twigs – real name Tahliah Barnett – dated the Honey Boy actor and former child star from mid-2018 to mid-2019.
Ahead of the trial, which has been moved up to 17 April, here is a breakdown of Barnett’s life, career and her allegations against Labeouf.
Barnett’s early life
Barnett was born on 16 January 1988 in Cheltenham, England. Her mother was an English gymnast and dancer and her father was a Jamaican musician.
She was raised by her mother and stepfather, and didn’t meet her biological father until she was 18.
Starting from a young age, she took ballet and opera lessons and participated...
Labeouf has denied the allegations first brought against him in 2020, and the two will appear in court from mid-April.
Twigs – real name Tahliah Barnett – dated the Honey Boy actor and former child star from mid-2018 to mid-2019.
Ahead of the trial, which has been moved up to 17 April, here is a breakdown of Barnett’s life, career and her allegations against Labeouf.
Barnett’s early life
Barnett was born on 16 January 1988 in Cheltenham, England. Her mother was an English gymnast and dancer and her father was a Jamaican musician.
She was raised by her mother and stepfather, and didn’t meet her biological father until she was 18.
Starting from a young age, she took ballet and opera lessons and participated...
- 4/14/2023
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - TV
Renowned Films, the Critical Content-owned UK production company behind Bravo’s forthcoming reality series Backyard Envy, has hired a number of senior executives as it steps up its next stage of growth including a major focus on the U.S.
The company, which was set up by Max Welch, Duane Jones and Tim Withers in 2012, has hired former Channel 4 exec Mark Raeburn as Chief Operating Officer and Lizzie Wingham as Senior Development Executive.
Raeburn was previously Head of Content Finance at C4, where he financially managed the Channel 4 annual content budget of £700m (Us$958M), while Wingham was Deputy Editor of youth-skewing network BBC Three, and has worked on series including Married at First Sight and George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. Raeburn has been tasked with overseeing the operational activity of the business including strategy, legal and human resources, while Wingham has been hired to “amplify” its development and...
The company, which was set up by Max Welch, Duane Jones and Tim Withers in 2012, has hired former Channel 4 exec Mark Raeburn as Chief Operating Officer and Lizzie Wingham as Senior Development Executive.
Raeburn was previously Head of Content Finance at C4, where he financially managed the Channel 4 annual content budget of £700m (Us$958M), while Wingham was Deputy Editor of youth-skewing network BBC Three, and has worked on series including Married at First Sight and George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. Raeburn has been tasked with overseeing the operational activity of the business including strategy, legal and human resources, while Wingham has been hired to “amplify” its development and...
- 5/1/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Wretch 32 wants to play a matchmaker in 'EastEnders' to help Kat and Alfie Moon get back together. The 'Blackout' hitmaker is desperate for a role in the BBC One soap and has specifically set his sights on playing cupid for the Albert Square couple - who are played by Jessie Wallace and Shane Richie - as well as perform a gig in the Queen Vic pub. He exclusively told Bang Showbiz: ''I'm still waiting for EastEnders to holler. I don't know what's going on. I don't know how many tweets I have to tweet, how many episodes I have...
- 6/5/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Wretch 32 wants to play a matchmaker in 'EastEnders' to help Kat and Alfie Moon get back together. The 'Blackout' hitmaker is desperate for a role in the BBC One soap and has specifically set his sights on playing cupid for the Albert Square couple - who are played by Jessie Wallace and Shane Richie - as well as perform a gig in the Queen Vic pub. He said: ''I'm still waiting for EastEnders to holler. I don't know what's going on. I don't know how many tweets I have to tweet, how many episodes I have to watch. ''I...
- 6/5/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Wretch 32 wants to play a matchmaker in 'EastEnders' to help Kat and Alfie Moon get back together. The 'Blackout' hitmaker is desperate for a role in the BBC One soap and has specifically set his sights on playing cupid for the Albert Square couple - who are played by Jessie Wallace and Shane Richie - as well as perform a gig in the Queen Vic pub. He said: ''I'm still waiting for EastEnders to holler. I don't know what's going on. I don't know how many tweets I have to tweet, how many episodes I have to watch. ''I...
- 6/3/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Leeroy Reed wants Wretch 32 to cameo on 'The Valleys'. The reality TV star would love the 'Blackout' hitmaker to make a guest appearance on the MTV reality show so he can help him out with his up-and-coming rap career, instead of there being a celebrity on the programme just to help the cast ''get p***ed''. He said: ''I'd rather someone come in to help me with my music than someone who is going to help us get p***ed. I'd bring a musician in to mentor me rather than someone to come in and get wrecked and party with. ''I...
- 5/31/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Daniel Radcliffe has revealed that he was given "step-by-step instructions" to shoot a gay sex scene in his upcoming movie.
The Harry Potter actor, who will play poet Allen Ginsberg alongside Chronicle's Dane DeHaan in Kill Your Darlings, spoke to Graham Norton about the forthcoming film.
Radcliffe said: "I was doing a gay sex scene and the director (John Krokidas) was giving step-by-step instructions. And the favourite note I have ever had was when we were kissing and the director shouted, 'Not like that. Crazy sex kissing!'
"I spent ten years in a kids' franchise and that was definitely a moment of, 'Yes, I think I'm moving on'."
Kill Your Darlings, which also stars Elizabeth Olsen and Michael C Hall, had its world premiere at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival and is expected to release globally later this year.
Radcliffe appears on tonight's (May 17) Graham Norton Show alongside The Great Gatsby's Myrtle Wilson,...
The Harry Potter actor, who will play poet Allen Ginsberg alongside Chronicle's Dane DeHaan in Kill Your Darlings, spoke to Graham Norton about the forthcoming film.
Radcliffe said: "I was doing a gay sex scene and the director (John Krokidas) was giving step-by-step instructions. And the favourite note I have ever had was when we were kissing and the director shouted, 'Not like that. Crazy sex kissing!'
"I spent ten years in a kids' franchise and that was definitely a moment of, 'Yes, I think I'm moving on'."
Kill Your Darlings, which also stars Elizabeth Olsen and Michael C Hall, had its world premiere at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival and is expected to release globally later this year.
Radcliffe appears on tonight's (May 17) Graham Norton Show alongside The Great Gatsby's Myrtle Wilson,...
- 5/17/2013
- Digital Spy
BBC America listings *Spoilers* for May 20 to June 8, 2013: May 20 . May 26 **Spotlight Of The Week** Monday May 20 . 10:00Pm Et/Pt Season Premiere James May.S Man Lab . Episode One James May shows how to disarm a WWII bomb, builds a concrete kitchen worktop, teaches the art of seduction in the style of Thomas Campion and builds a large scale model railway. Rating: TV-pg HD: Yes Thursday May 23 . 10:00Pm Et/Pt The Graham Norton Show . Episode Seven On Graham.s sofa tonight, British actor Daniel Radcliffe, The Great Gatsby actress Isla Fisher, The Great Gatsby director Baz Luhrmann and Irish stand-up comedian Ed Byrne, with musical guest Wretch 32. Rating: TV-14 HD:...
- 5/16/2013
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
Wretch 32 says he's not ''cool enough'' to land a cameo in 'The Only Way is Essex'. The 'Don't Go' hitmaker looks unlikely to team up with 'Towie' beauty Lauren Pope, who he was romantically linked to last year after they were spotted getting close at a London nightclub, as he insists they are just good friends and he doesn't have enough of an Essex vibe to star in the ITV2 reality show. He exclusively told Bang Showbiz: ''I don't think I'm cool enough to get a part in 'Towie'. ''But Lauren's cool, she's really down to earth. She's does some...
- 5/15/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Wretch 32 says he's not ''cool enough'' to land a cameo in 'The Only Way is Essex'. The 'Don't Go' hitmaker looks unlikely to team up with 'Towie' beauty Lauren Pope, who he was romantically linked to last year after they were spotted getting close at a London nightclub, as he insists they are just good friends and he doesn't have enough of an Essex vibe to star in the ITV2 reality show. He said: ''I don't think I'm cool enough to get a part in 'Towie'. ''But Lauren's cool, she's really down to earth. She's does some DJ-ing and that...
- 5/14/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Rita Ora has told how she was "broken and hurt" when she first started out in the music industry.
'The How We Do (Party)' songstress, who is signed to Jay-z's Roc Nation label, also admitted that showbusiness is "very unpredictable" and surrounded with "sharks".
"During my journey I got signed at the age of 14 and people told me these things that just fall through. Yeah, I was broken, upset and hurt," she told the National Citizen Service (Ncs).
It was her confidence and strong belief that she could make it that kept her motivated during the tough times.
"It's all about self-belief in this industry especially because you never know what the next door to open will be, you never know what your next track is gonna do or what your album's going to sell. It's very unpredictable," she continued.
"But I always believed in myself. I always believed...
'The How We Do (Party)' songstress, who is signed to Jay-z's Roc Nation label, also admitted that showbusiness is "very unpredictable" and surrounded with "sharks".
"During my journey I got signed at the age of 14 and people told me these things that just fall through. Yeah, I was broken, upset and hurt," she told the National Citizen Service (Ncs).
It was her confidence and strong belief that she could make it that kept her motivated during the tough times.
"It's all about self-belief in this industry especially because you never know what the next door to open will be, you never know what your next track is gonna do or what your album's going to sell. It's very unpredictable," she continued.
"But I always believed in myself. I always believed...
- 4/9/2013
- by PA
- Huffington Post
Wretch 32 has confirmed details of his latest track 'Pop?' The rapper will release the song, which he first unveiled online in October, on February 10, 2013 via Ministry Of Sound/ Levels Recordings. 'Pop?' trails the star's upcoming, as-yet-untitled album, which is out next year. Wretch 32 released his debut LP Black and White in August 2011. It spawned the five hit singles including 'Traktor', 'Unorthodox', (more)...
- 12/13/2012
- by By Robert Copsey
- Digital Spy
Cheryl Cole has reportedly postponed the release of her new single 'Screw You'. The 'Promise This' singer has indefinitely put the track on the back burner in order to focus on Girl Aloud's comeback, according to The Mirror. 'Screw You' - which features rapper Wretch 32, was announced in September as the third release from Cole's latest solo album A Million Lights. It would follow 'Under The Sun', which peaked at number 13 on the singles tally in August. "Cheryl originally planned for her solo material to coincide with the Girls Aloud promo schedule," a source claimed. "That way, it was thought they would cross-advertise each (more)...
- 12/7/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Wretch 32 has revealed that he's in talks to collaborate with Chris Martin. The rapper admitted that he is a massive fan of Coldplay, but insisted that no collaboration has been confirmed and that he has approached other artists with tracks. Asked about future collaboration by Muzu, Wretch 32 replied: "That's the one thing that's probably the hardest to say. You just never know. There's some records that I've sent to artist, that might not be feeling it. "There's (more)...
- 11/9/2012
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
Music stars including ex-Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher and American rapper Azealia Banks appear in a groundbreaking new portraits exhibition. Face to Face, by established music photographer Tom Oxley, opens its doors to the public at Londonewcastle Project Space in East London until Sunday 28 October. The innovative portfolio of never before seen 'video portraits' includes many popular musicians. Professor Green, Mark Ronson, Wretch 32, The Maccabees, Rizzle Kicks, Delilah and Miles Kane are just some of those being projected larger than life. Each moving portrait, accompanied by a music track of the subject's choice, enables the viewer to study the subject up close, providing them with an intimate glimpse of the artist. A look at the Face to Face exhibition:
Room 1. Tom Oxley 'Face to Face: (more)...
Room 1. Tom Oxley 'Face to Face: (more)...
- 10/26/2012
- by By David Moynihan
- Digital Spy
Cheryl Cole has announced plans to release her first ever solo live tour DVD next month. The singer will release A Million Lights Live At The O2 on November 26 in the UK, with the concert having been filmed in London earlier this month. Cole was joined by will.i.am for a rendition of '3 Words' and Wretch 32 for 'Screw You' at the gig, as well as performing a Girls Aloud medley consisting of 'The Promise', 'Biology' and 'Love Machine'. The UK headline (more)...
- 10/23/2012
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
Wretch 32 has debuted a new track online. The rapper has teased his upcoming third studio album with new track 'Pop?' by uploading the audio to his official YouTube page. The track hears the star question the public perception of him being a popstar and deserting his grime roots. "I ain't a popstar/ I ain't a popstar/ Just so happens my face is popular," Wretch 32 raps over a beat sampled from Kano's 'P's & Q's'. (more)...
- 10/22/2012
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
Josh Kumra has unveiled his cover of Jessie Ware's 'Wildest Moments' exclusively on Digital Spy. The singer is seen performing an acoustic rendition of Ware's track, which was released earlier this year. Watch the clip below: Kumra released his debut single 'Helicopters & Planes' in July this year. An announcement of his next single is expected in the coming weeks. The star - who previously collaborated on Wretch 32's number hit 'Don't Go' - kicks off his UK tour supporting Nina Nesbit and Delilah tonight (October 10) in Newcastle. He will play a further 13 dates, including a gig at London's Shepherd's Bush Empire on October 29. The tour dates appear in full below:
October 10 - (more)...
October 10 - (more)...
- 10/10/2012
- by By Robert Copsey
- Digital Spy
Misha B has premiered her new music video online. The singer will release 'Do You Think of Me' as the second single from her upcoming debut album. The accompanying music video sees Misha B performing the track across a city skyline, while other scenes tell the story of parent-child relationships. 'Do You Think of Me' was co-written by Misha B and produced by Tms, who have previously worked with Emeli Sandé, Professor Green and Wretch 32. "I really, really (more)...
- 10/8/2012
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
Caroline Flack hosted an evening of live music last night as Great Britain hosted its first official Arthur's Day celebrations. The Xtra Factor presented live sets from Tom Jones, Wretch 32, Vv Brown and Razorlight at the Senate venue in London. "I had heard a lot about Arthur's Day and I wasn't disappointed, the crowd were brilliant," Flack said. "It made me proud to be part of the first event in this country." The first Arthur's Day was held in Ireland in 2009 to mark the 250th anniversary of Arthur Guinness signing a 9,000 year lease on the famous brewery. Razorlight said: "Thank you London! We expected (more)...
- 9/28/2012
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Arthur’s Day has now been celebrated for the past four years in over 55 countries around the world. Yesterday, Guinness welcomed Sir Tom Jones, Razlorlight, Wretch 32 and V V Brown to Senate House in London for a special celebratory concert.
Across Ireland, the likes of Mumford & Sons, Fatboy Slim and Tinie Tempah all performed their hits at various concerts around the country as thousands turned out to raise a toast to honour the black stuff.
Across Ireland, the likes of Mumford & Sons, Fatboy Slim and Tinie Tempah all performed their hits at various concerts around the country as thousands turned out to raise a toast to honour the black stuff.
- 9/28/2012
- by Peter Willis
- Obsessed with Film
Tom Jones played an intimate set at The Wheelbarrow in London's Camden Town last night (September 27). The singer played the show as part of the Arthur's Day celebrations, marking the anniversary of Arthur Guinness signing the 9,000-year lease on the famous Dublin brewery. Jones later played a second set at Senate House, alongside Wretch 32, Vv Brown and Razorlight. "The Wheelbarrow in Camden has well and truly been rocked!" Jones said on Twitter. "Thanks all for coming an enjoy the beautiful black stuff #ArthursDay." Pub landlord Ellis Billington said: "The surprise (more)...
- 9/28/2012
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
When Cheryl Cole's song Screw You was first mooted, her fans had a field day wondering what unlucky chap was the target of the Northern diva's wrath.
There were a few contenders - the obvious being her errant ex-husband Ashley Cole, but also possibly Simon Cowell following his casual dismissal of her services to Us X Factor. Or even possibly Derek Hough, her dancer-friend La, with whom she went to Africa on holiday a couple of years ago, but who has not been seen with her for a long while?
Now, her devotees have gone one further and put her words together on an imaginative lyrics video - Watch Above - where just how angry Cheryl really was when she put pen to paper becomes clear. Screw You is the next single from Cheryl's current album, A Million Lights, and features British rapper Wretch 32.
So who was it?...
There were a few contenders - the obvious being her errant ex-husband Ashley Cole, but also possibly Simon Cowell following his casual dismissal of her services to Us X Factor. Or even possibly Derek Hough, her dancer-friend La, with whom she went to Africa on holiday a couple of years ago, but who has not been seen with her for a long while?
Now, her devotees have gone one further and put her words together on an imaginative lyrics video - Watch Above - where just how angry Cheryl really was when she put pen to paper becomes clear. Screw You is the next single from Cheryl's current album, A Million Lights, and features British rapper Wretch 32.
So who was it?...
- 9/27/2012
- by The Huffington Post UK
- Huffington Post
Cheryl Cole has unveiled the lyric video for her new single 'Screw You'. The clip shows a series of flashing images including text messages, drawings and photographs supplied by her fans via Instagram with the track's lyrics added across them. Watch the 'Screw You' lyric video below: The song, which features rapper Wretch 32, serves as the third release from her latest album A Million Lights, which entered at number two on (more)...
- 9/27/2012
- by By Robert Copsey
- Digital Spy
Tom Jones, Wretch 32 and Vv Brown have been announced for the first ever Arthur's Day show in Great Britain. The event was launched in 2009 to mark the 250th anniversary of Arthur Guinness signing the 9.000 lease on the famous Dublin brewery. On September 28, Jones will headline the event at London's Senate House, with support from Brown, Wretch 23 and others. Jones will also visit one of the 28 official Arthur's Day pubs in the vicinity of Senate House to perform an additional intimate set, which will also be broadcast on YouTube. "I have great memories from playing the first Arthur's Day back in 2009, "Jones said. "Bringing it to Great Britain for the first time is going to be just as exciting. "I'm ready to rock London, like we rocked Dublin in the first year. People can tune into YouTube on the night where they (more)...
- 9/18/2012
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Tinchy Stryder has been announced as a support act for Cheryl Cole's upcoming tour. Cheryl will embark on her first arena tour in October, taking in nine shows across eight cities. Stryder recently unveiled his new single 'Help Me', to be released on September 16. It will be included on his upcoming album End of Life on Earth. Wretch 32 has confirmed that he will be making some form of a guest appearance during the tour. will.i.am has also been rumoured to feature as a guest performer. Stryder admitted that he had a huge crush on Cheryl Cole (more)...
- 9/13/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
EA Sports have today announced details of the FIFA 13 official soundtrack, confirming an eye-catching roster of performing artists including deadmau5, Bloc Party, Flo Rida with Lil’ Wayne, Matisyahu and rock icons Kasabian. The track listing, which can be seen in full below, features a mix of genre-spanning music from 50 Gold/Platinum stars and breakthrough artists representing twelve countries from around the world, and according to EA Sports reflects the passion and intensity of FIFA gameplay while defining the sound of the upcoming season for football fans worldwide.
Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music and Marketing at EA released the news of the soundtrack with the following statement:
“Our FIFA soundtracks are yearly opportunities to showcase a global roster of breakthrough artists from multiple genres. For FIFA 13, we wanted to take that excitement to the next level by adding major star power, top indie acts, and more songs than ever before.
Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music and Marketing at EA released the news of the soundtrack with the following statement:
“Our FIFA soundtracks are yearly opportunities to showcase a global roster of breakthrough artists from multiple genres. For FIFA 13, we wanted to take that excitement to the next level by adding major star power, top indie acts, and more songs than ever before.
- 9/6/2012
- by Simon Gallagher
- Obsessed with Film
Wretch 32 has confirmed plans to appear in Cheryl Cole's upcoming UK tour. The rapper features on Cole's forthcoming single 'Screw You' and will take to the stage to perform the collaboration during the star's first ever headline solo tour. "Yeah I think I'm popping out on some dates," Wretch 32 told Capital FM. "That should be quite cool. "I mean, yeah, I'm interested to do some of that. It should be cool. It's going to be live man, (more)...
- 9/4/2012
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
Cheryl Cole has confirmed the title of her new single. The star will release 'Screw You' as the third official single to be lifted from her recent solo album A Million Lights. The track features a guest verse from UK rapper Wretch 32 and was produced by HyGrade. Cole has launched a competition for fans to submit Instagram photos, which may be used in the single's accompanying lyric video. Fans have been asked to (more)...
- 9/3/2012
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
will.i.am and Wretch 32 are to join Cheryl Cole on her 'A Million Lights' tour, reports the Daily Star. Cole's mentor and Wretch 32, who features on A Million Lights album track 'Screw You', are said to be joining the popstar on stage at a number of dates. "Will and Wretch will make guest appearances and there could also be a few more surprises," a source told the paper. "They won't be at every gig but they will definitely make a few surprise appearances throughout." Cole's nationwide tour will begin (more)...
- 8/26/2012
- by By Alison Rowley
- Digital Spy
We have added a new set of pictures from the event "V Festival 2012 Day 1".Emeli Sande performing during the V Festival 2012.Photo copyright by Landmark / PR Photos. Noel Gallagher performing during the V Festival 2012.Photo copyright by Landmark / PR Photos. Ed Sheeran performing during the V Festival 2012.Photo copyright by Landmark / PR Photos. Noel Gallagher performing during the V Festival 2012.Photo copyright by Landmark / PR Photos. The Ting Tings performing during the V Festival 2012.Photo copyright by Landmark / PR Photos. Wretch 32 - V Festival 2012 - Day 1 - Hylands Park - Chelmsford, Essex, UK © Landmark / PR Photos Ben Howard - V Festival 2012 - Day 1 - Hylands Park -...
- 8/22/2012
- by James Wray
- Monsters and Critics
Olympic gold medalists Jessica Ennis and Bradley Wiggins were among the guests at a secret Stone Roses gig in London last night (August 6). Olympic champion Pete Reed also attended the intimate show, which was hosted by Adidas at East London's Village Underground. Jimmy Page, Paul Weller, Bobby Gillespie, Chris Moyles, Wretch 32, Example, Boy George and Rupert Grint were also present for the set from the Ian Brown-fronted band. The Stone Roses confirmed the gig on their Facebook (more)...
- 8/7/2012
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
Olympic gold medalists Jessica Ennis and Bradley Wiggins were among the guests at a secret Stone Roses gig in London last night (August 6). Olympic champion Pete Reed also attended the intimate show, which was hosted by Adidas at East London's Village Underground. Jimmy Page, Paul Weller, Bobby Gillespie, Chris Moyles, Wretch 32, Example, Boy George and Rupert Grint were also present for the set from the Ian Brown-fronted band. The Stone Roses (more)...
- 8/7/2012
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
Lauren Pope is dating Wretch 32. The 'Only Way is Essex' beauty - who recently split with co-star Tom Pearce - and the rapper were spotted getting close at London's Funky Buddha nightspot on Tuesday (31.07.12) at a birthday party hosted by 'Towie' hunk Joey Essex - and the couple have had a ''real laugh'' together on their first few dates. A source told The Sun newspaper: ''Wretch is a big ladies' man and gets on really well with Lauren. They have a real laugh together and enjoy each other's company. ''It's very early days - they're some way from being...
- 8/3/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Lauren Pope is reportedly dating Wretch 32. The Only Way is Essex star is said to have been on several dates with the rapper in the past few weeks, according to The Sun. The pair were spotted together at the Funky Buddha club in London on Tuesday, while attending Joey Essex's birthday party. A source said: "Wretch is a big ladies' man and gets on really well with Lauren. They have a real laugh (more)...
- 8/3/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Rochelle Wiseman and Marvin Humes have been pictured together for the first time as a married couple. The Saturdays star wed the Jls singer at Blenheim Palace in Oxford on Friday (July 27) in front of family, friends and celebrity guests. Olly Murs, Harry Styles and the pair's respective bandmates, such as Mollie King and Aston Merrygold, were among those who attended the ceremony. Tulisa Contostavlos, Wretch 32 and Alexandra Burke also helped the popstars celebrate (more)...
- 7/29/2012
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
Wretch 32 has spoken about his recent collaborations with Cheryl Cole and Leona Lewis. Speaking to Digital Spy at T4 On The Beach, the rapper revealed that he would love his feature on Cole's new track 'Screw You' to be a future single.
Talking about working with the Girls Aloud star, Wretch 32 explained: "I was excited to hear the record as I wanted to know what it was going to sound like. When I heard it, I was like, 'Yeah man, this is sick - I'm in'." Asked if he'd like to see it become a future single, he added: "Yeah, that would be good. "The reaction I got from Twitter and fans is that they're really excited about it and it's a collaboration they (more)...
Talking about working with the Girls Aloud star, Wretch 32 explained: "I was excited to hear the record as I wanted to know what it was going to sound like. When I heard it, I was like, 'Yeah man, this is sick - I'm in'." Asked if he'd like to see it become a future single, he added: "Yeah, that would be good. "The reaction I got from Twitter and fans is that they're really excited about it and it's a collaboration they (more)...
- 7/2/2012
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
London -- There will be amazing performances and memorable scenes all over Britain this summer. And only some of them will involve medals.
Many of the world's top athletes will compete in the Olympics this summer, and there will be plenty of action away from the tracks, fields and arenas. Alongside the sporting contest is an entertainment extravaganza that will bring stars and celebrities from Paul McCartney to Brangelina to London during the Games.
Britain is organizing a banquet designed to demonstrate – as Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt put it – that "culture is to Britain what the sun is to Spain."
Culture is a $177 billion a year business in Britain, and music is one of the country's biggest exports, so it's no surprise that the Games will be accompanied by a melodic soundtrack of summer concerts.
On July 21-22, the "River of Music" will feature six stages along the Thames – each...
Many of the world's top athletes will compete in the Olympics this summer, and there will be plenty of action away from the tracks, fields and arenas. Alongside the sporting contest is an entertainment extravaganza that will bring stars and celebrities from Paul McCartney to Brangelina to London during the Games.
Britain is organizing a banquet designed to demonstrate – as Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt put it – that "culture is to Britain what the sun is to Spain."
Culture is a $177 billion a year business in Britain, and music is one of the country's biggest exports, so it's no surprise that the Games will be accompanied by a melodic soundtrack of summer concerts.
On July 21-22, the "River of Music" will feature six stages along the Thames – each...
- 6/28/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Dappy has unveiled his new single 'Come With Me' online. The track - out August 5 - is a collaboration between Dappy, rapper Margs and producers Nathan Retro and Dawood, who have previously worked with Wretch 32, Alexandra Burke and Jls. 'Come With Me' marks Dappy's fourth single away from N-Dubz and follows his duet with Brian May on 'Rockstar', (more)...
- 6/27/2012
- by By Robert Copsey
- Digital Spy
Josh Kumra has unveiled the music video for his new single 'Helicopters & Planes'. The clip sees the singer-songwriter walking through London with his head stuck to the camera, looking up at the sky. The track serves as Kumra's official debut single, after featuring on Wretch 32's 'Don't Go', which topped the charts in July last year. The singer is currently working on his debut album with (more)...
- 6/13/2012
- by By Robert Copsey
- Digital Spy
Cheryl Cole has confirmed that she enjoyed a date with rapper Wretch 32. The 'Fight for This Love' singer responded to speculation after the pair were spotted leaving London's trendy Le Caprice restaurant together on Monday night (June 11). Co-hosting Radio 1 DJ Greg James's afternoon show yesterday (June 12), Cole said: "I was out for dinner with him." She wrote on Twitter on June 1: "Fyi.. @wretch32 is one of the nicest people I have met #cute !!" (more)...
- 6/13/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Cheryl Cole has unveiled a new track from her upcoming third album A Million Lights. 'Screw You' features rapper Wretch 32 on guest vocals, and may be the second single from the album. Cole had previously stated that either 'Screw You' or 'Under the Sun' will be the next single. The track had been rumoured to be about her failed marriage to Chelsea footballer (more)...
- 6/13/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Chris Brown and Beyonce Knowles are among the dominating names on the nomination list of the 2012 Bet Awards announced on Tuesday, May 22. Breezy will face off the likes of Bruno Mars, Usher, Trey Songz and Miguel in the Best Male R&B Artist. He's also nominated for Video Director of the Year and Coca-Cola Viewer's Choice Award.
Queen Bey, meanwhile, leads the pack by grabbing six nods in total. The wife of Jay-z will compete against Marsha Ambrosius, Rihanna, Mary J. Blige and Melanie Fiona in claiming the Best Female R&B Artist title. Her other nominations include Best Collaboration for her work with J. Cole in "Party", and Video of the Year for her clip "Countdown".
In movie field, "The Help" actress Viola Davis and "Colombiana" star Zoe Saldana are facing off each other in the Best Actress category. On the other hand, "Thor" actor Idris Elba and "Safe House...
Queen Bey, meanwhile, leads the pack by grabbing six nods in total. The wife of Jay-z will compete against Marsha Ambrosius, Rihanna, Mary J. Blige and Melanie Fiona in claiming the Best Female R&B Artist title. Her other nominations include Best Collaboration for her work with J. Cole in "Party", and Video of the Year for her clip "Countdown".
In movie field, "The Help" actress Viola Davis and "Colombiana" star Zoe Saldana are facing off each other in the Best Actress category. On the other hand, "Thor" actor Idris Elba and "Safe House...
- 5/23/2012
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
Kanye West is in the running in seven categories for the 2012 Bet Awards. The nominations were announced Tuesday (May 22) in New York, along with the news that Samuel L. Jackson will be hosting the yearly fest.
West was closely followed by Beyonce, with six nominations, and his "Watch the Throne" collaborator (and Beyonce's husband) Jay-z, who snagged five nominations.
The awards will be held July 1 at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium with performances from Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj, among others.
The full list of nominees follows:
Best Female R&B Artist
• Marsha Ambrosius
• Beyoncé
• Mary J. Blige
• Melanie Fiona
• Rihanna
Best Male R&B Artist
• Chris Brown
• Bruno Mars
• Miguel
• Trey Songz
• Usher
Best Group
• Bad Meets Evil
• Diddy-Dirty Money
• Maybach Music Group
• Mindless Behavior
• The Throne (Jay-z & Kanye West)
Best Collaboration
• Beyoncé featuring J. Cole, "Party"
• Big Sean featuring Kanye West & Roscoe Dash, "Marvin & Chardonnay"
• DJ Khaled featuring Drake,...
West was closely followed by Beyonce, with six nominations, and his "Watch the Throne" collaborator (and Beyonce's husband) Jay-z, who snagged five nominations.
The awards will be held July 1 at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium with performances from Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj, among others.
The full list of nominees follows:
Best Female R&B Artist
• Marsha Ambrosius
• Beyoncé
• Mary J. Blige
• Melanie Fiona
• Rihanna
Best Male R&B Artist
• Chris Brown
• Bruno Mars
• Miguel
• Trey Songz
• Usher
Best Group
• Bad Meets Evil
• Diddy-Dirty Money
• Maybach Music Group
• Mindless Behavior
• The Throne (Jay-z & Kanye West)
Best Collaboration
• Beyoncé featuring J. Cole, "Party"
• Big Sean featuring Kanye West & Roscoe Dash, "Marvin & Chardonnay"
• DJ Khaled featuring Drake,...
- 5/22/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Bet Awards 2012 Nominees Announced
Bet unveiled the nominees for the 2012 Bet Awards this afternoon and if you're a Beyonce or Kanye West fan, you ought to be plenty happy, as the two combined for 13 nominations. Beyonce received nominations for three different videos from her latest album 4, snatching up a shared nomination for Video Director of the Year along the way, while Kanye was honored for his work as a part of The Throne. Also generating plenty of recognition were Chris Brown (three nominations and a performance), Drake (four nominations), and Rick Ross (three nominations), among others.
Joining Brown as a confirmed performer is Nicki Minaj, having earned a nomination of her own, while the Cadillac Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to soul icons Maze featuring Frankie Beverly. Last year, Chris Brown was the top award winner, taking home five trophies, three for smash hit "Look at Me Now".
Best...
Bet unveiled the nominees for the 2012 Bet Awards this afternoon and if you're a Beyonce or Kanye West fan, you ought to be plenty happy, as the two combined for 13 nominations. Beyonce received nominations for three different videos from her latest album 4, snatching up a shared nomination for Video Director of the Year along the way, while Kanye was honored for his work as a part of The Throne. Also generating plenty of recognition were Chris Brown (three nominations and a performance), Drake (four nominations), and Rick Ross (three nominations), among others.
Joining Brown as a confirmed performer is Nicki Minaj, having earned a nomination of her own, while the Cadillac Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to soul icons Maze featuring Frankie Beverly. Last year, Chris Brown was the top award winner, taking home five trophies, three for smash hit "Look at Me Now".
Best...
- 5/22/2012
- by Shilo Adams
- TVovermind.com
Alexandra Burke and Tulisa Contostavlos have been confirmed for this year's T4 On The Beach. Wretch 32, Conor Maynard and Rita Ora have also been added to the music event on Weston-super-Mare beach, which takes place on July 1. T4 presenter Nick Grimshaw said: "The line-up this year is looking truly awesome and it's definitely going to be a great party to kick off the summer! "Make sure you get your tickets soon to join us on the beach for a day you will not forget - there are only ten (more)...
- 4/18/2012
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
Wretch 32 has claimed that certain rappers are modern-day William Shakespeares. The rapper insisted that the art form is on a par with the lyrical and literary subtleties of the legendary playwright's works, after the artistic director of the Royal Shakespeare Company compared Jay-z and will.i.am to his genius. Wretch 32 told The Sun: "Shakespeare was an expert at storytelling, coming up with similes and metaphors. The ability to be speaking about one thing, while actually referring to something else, is one thing that he did brilliantly. "And it's what a good rapper should be able to do. We're always using double meaning. On that front, the comparison with Jay-z makes perfect sense. He's always talking metaphorically - and his songs have a lot of depth. "You could hear something new every time you listen (more)...
- 4/12/2012
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
David Beckham and Keith Lemon are among the stars to appear in a new Adidas advertisement. The commercial - named 'Take the Stage' - is part of a new campaign from the Team Gb Olympic kit suppliers. Wretch 32 provides the music for the clip, which also sees cameos from sporting stars including Kevin Pietersen and Daley Thompson. The advert saw its debut during tonight's episode of Britain's Got Talent on ITV1. Example, cyclist Victoria (more)...
- 4/7/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
A man is in a serious condition in a London hospital following an incident at a BlackBerry Bbm party which featured performers including Jessie J and Wretch 32. The man is thought to have been stabbed in the neck with a broken bottle at Tuesday evening's (April 3) event, which was held at Pulse - also known as Bankside Vaults - in Central London. One person has been arrested. Witnesses said that a dispute broke out at around 11.40pm shortly after the end of Jessie J's performance, which led to the man being injured. Digital Spy's music editor Robert Copsey said: "The incident happened at the end of the night once Jessie J was off stage and she may have even already have left the building. "The earlier part of the evening was a typical fun show, but by the end tempers were fraying when the crowd all tried to...
- 4/4/2012
- by By Kate Goodacre
- Digital Spy
Wretch 32 has confirmed the name of his next single. The rapper will release 'Hush Little Baby' as the fifth cut to be lifted from his debut album Black and White, which was released last summer. The track features guest vocals from Ed Sheeran and is produced by Tms (Professor Green, Dappy). It will receive its official release on May 20. 'Hush Little Baby' will follow Wretch 32's upcoming UK tour, which starts (more)...
- 3/30/2012
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
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