Friday 22 June 2012

AMELLE TALKS to MAXIMUM POP about DEBUT ALBUM, SUGABABES, LITTLE MIX, STOOSHE & PARADE -









AMELLE TALKS DEBUT ALBUM, SUGABABES, LITTLE MIX, STOOSHE & PARADE

HER DEBUT SINGLE IS COMING IN SEPTEMBER!
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Last night at Tinchy Stryder’s headphone launch MP! caught up with Amelle Berrabah. Just minutes before she took to the stage with the Stryderman we quizzed her about what’s going on with the Sugababes, her solo plans, her views on the original Sugababes reforming and her thoughts on the new girlbands of today!
Hi Amelle! What brings you here this evening?
To support my man Tinchy, I’m so proud of him to have his set of headphones! It’s such a massive achievement; obviously everyone knows about the Dr. Dre ones so to have a headphone brand representing a big UK artist is great.
You had a massive hit single with Tinchy; what’s he like as a collaborator?He’s a very talented person. He’s a genius in music and I love working with him. I’ve done a track for his new album. When you click with someone it makes everything so much easier. He gets me and he gets my personality, I get him and we’ve always kept in contact, we message and stuff.
What’s going on with you and the girls?
All good, we’re not releasing anything until the end of next year. We haven’t got anything set in stone just at the moment. But I’ve been in the studio literally every single day for my solo album – tonight’s so much fun because I haven’t seen anyone in ages! I’ve nearly finished and my first release should be in the first week of September so I’m quite nervous but I’m really excited. I’ve literally put everything I have into it. I’ve taken my time with it; I said to the record label “you need to let me take my time to do my thing!”
What are Heidi and Jade up to?They’re taking a bit of time off. I think Jade is gonna start doing her solo album quite soon and Heidi’s doing a bit of presenting and things like that, so yeah, we’re all very happy!
Are you looking forward to hearing what the original Sugababes are going to come out with?
Do you know what, yeah I am! I’ve got no bad blood; I’m not someone who’s like that. No, I think they’re all very talented. It’s interesting ‘cos I haven’t heard anything from Siobhan in so long – I’m quite intrigued because she’s so talented, her songwriting ability is amazing and she’s done a lot of songwriting for other artists. I’ve been following her silently for a while. Mutya’s obviously got one of the best voices I’ve ever heard. And Keisha, a very talented person who’s also got a great voice. I’m intrigued, I’m intrigued…in a good way!
Can we ask you about some of the newer girlbands on the scene? What do you think of Little Mix?
I love ‘em. I absolutely love those girls. Even during X Factor, I was like “they need to win”. They are stars, each and every one of those girls, and to top it off as well they’re nice people. When you meet people in this industry sometimes the vibe they give off…hmm(!), but Little Mix are beautiful girls, really down to earth and good people.
And what about Stooshe girls?
Stooshe, they’re the three girls, yeah?
Yes.
I nearly swore there, I absolutely love them! Love them.
They swore in their first single so you’re allowed to swear if you like.
Okay, I f***ing love them. They remind me of a modern day Supremes but with a twist. I love their new single. I think they’re very different, they’re fresh and they’ve got the most amazing voices. Apart from Little Mix and the new [old] Sugababes coming up, there’s not many bands who sing, you know? These girls are the competition. Each of those three are as talented as each other and their voices are insane.
Another girl band you may remember from last year, Parade, are also on the comeback trail.
[Excited] Oh are they?
Yes, they’ve been working with MNEK, Ed Drewett and Tim Powell from Xenomania.
Nice! The one I always remember is the one with the short hair, she’s absolutely beautiful and has a lot of star quality about her… Sian! I really like them but I haven’t heard much from them so I’m quite looking forward to hearing what they’ve got!
Thank you, Amelle!

Amelle Berrabah shows off her muscular stomach as she performs with Stryder in crop top


What a Tinchy waist: Amelle Berrabah shows off her muscular stomach as she performs with Stryder in crop top

    She's recently returned from LA, where she's been pictured working up a sweat with a rigorous exercise regime.
And it looks as though all that hard work's paid off for Amelle Berrabah, who flashed her taut stomach as she arrived to support Tinchy Styder at the launch of his new Goji headphones at London's Centre Point last night.
The singer, 28, showed off her abs in a very brief white and grey crop top.
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Someone's been working out! Amelle Berrabah flashed her taut stomach as she performed at London's Centre Point last night
Someone's been working out! Amelle Berrabah flashed her taut stomach as she performed at London's Centre Point last night
She completed her look with baggy red trousers, trainers, and a black jacket- accessorising of course with a pair of Tinchy's headphones.
Amelle joined Tinchy Stryder for an impromptu duet to celebrate his new venture.
The Number 1 star first performed with rapper Angel to the VIP crowd at the top of London's Centre Point before Amelle joined him on stage to sing I'll Never Leave You.
Laid-back cool: She completed her look with baggy red trousers, trainers, and a black jacket- accessorising of course with a pair of Tinchy's headphones
Laid-back cool: She completed her look with baggy red trousers, trainers, and a black jacket- accessorising of course with a pair of Tinchy's headphones
Amelle gushed beforehand: 'I'm so proud of him. We did a track together and we've been friends ever since.'
'I just went to his dressing room to say hello and good luck for the show and how proud I am. I'm just so happy for him.'
Tinchy is launching his own collection of Goji headphones, which he has named On Cloud 9. The sets are available exclusively at Currys and PC World from mid-July.
Celebration: Tinchy is launching his own collection of Goji headphones, which he has named On Cloud 9
Celebration: Tinchy is launching his own collection of Goji headphones, which he has named On Cloud 9
Showed her support: Coverdrive's Amanda Reifer also showed up to the event
Showed her support: Coverdrive's Amanda Reifer also showed up to the event
He said: 'I'm excited. I've never been involved in anything like this before and I'm like 'Is this really happening? I'm launching my own headphones!'
'Obviously music's my first love so headphones, the quality of the sound is really important to me.'
'I'm literally On Cloud 9 right now.'
Dream come true: Tinchy said 'I'm excited. I've never been involved in anything like this before'
Dream come true: Tinchy said 'I'm excited. I've never been involved in anything like this before'
VIDEO: Tinchy's on 'cloud nine'! Along with Angel and Amelle... 



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Amelle and Tinchy performing at the Goji Headphones launch


Tinchy Stryder and Ammele Berrabah sang together at the launch party


Tinchy on Cloud Nine with Amelle
Tinchy Stryder was joined by Amelle Berrabah for an impromptu duet at an intimate gig to launch his new line of headphones.
The Number 1 star and rapper friend Angel performed to a VIP crowd at the party at the top of London's Centre Point before the Sugababe joined Tinchy on stage to duet on the 2009 hit I'll Never Leave You.
Amelle said earlier: "I'm so proud of him. We did a track together and we've been friends ever since and I just went to his dressing room to say hello and good luck for the show and how proud I am. I'm just so happy for him."
The 25-year-old hip hop star from East London has designed his own collection of Goji headphones called On Cloud 9 available exclusively at Currys and PC World from mid-July.
Tinchy said: "I'm excited. I've never been involved in anything like this before and I'm like 'Is this really happening? I'm launching my own headphones!'
"Obviously music's my first love so headphones, the quality of the sound is really important to me.
"I'm literally On Cloud 9 right now."






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  wikid performance! wikid night! X 

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So  just joined  on stage. She's pretty amazing.



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Here are some pics from the  launch party last night...  CC 



Now there's a sugarbaby on stage with him 

Heidi, Hayley and Nathalie-Lucy at Pre Wimbledon Party

Sir Richard Branson's Pre-Wimbledon Party held at The Roof Gardens - Arrivals.. London, England - 21.06.12.





Heidi, Hayley and Nathalie-Lucy Attar



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Eurovision race row: UK acts flopped 'because of skin colour'


Eurovision race row: UK acts flopped 'because of skin colour'

  • Eurovision acts have experience racism behind the scenes
  • Andrew Lloyd Webber told 'black acts won't win'
    There’s a disturbing new theory behind the UK’s lack of success in the Eurovision Song Contest - racism.
Senior figures linked to a number of former UK entries have told me they experienced racism behind the scenes and were openly told that acts ­featuring ethnic minorities would not be supported by many of the voting nations.
Since 2005, UK acts including Javine Hylton, Andy Abraham, Jade Ewen, and boyband Blue have done badly in the contest, despite strong performances.
Fair play? Javine Hylton was one UK star who flopped
Fair play? Javine Hylton was one UK star who flopped
Now several industry figures are pressing the BBC to cut ties with the competition for good.
One entry tells me: ‘We were told repeatedly when we were touring our song around Europe that we didn’t have a chance because of the race factor. 
‘We didn’t believe it at the time. Then on the night our vote was very low in certain countries. Organisers were very open that there is a track record for some nations refusing to cast votes for acts featuring ethnic minorities. 
‘We found the entire experience devastating and strongly believe the UK needs to withdraw. It’s a joke.’
Former Eurovision contestant Jade Ewen
Former X Factor contestant Andy Abraham
Jade Ewen, left,  and Andy Abraham, right, have both flopped at Eurovision
A manager of another former UK hopeful says: ‘When we returned home and everyone was asking us what went wrong, it didn’t feel right to mention the race factor but it’s well known in the industry the impact it has on votes.’
Even Andrew Lloyd Webber is believed to have been caught up in the Eurovision race debate. He co-wrote the song that Jade Ewen, who has a Jamaican mother, came fifth in 2009.
A member of the UK camp that year adds: ‘Jade won a TV talent show in the UK to perform Andrew’s song. Andrew lobbied for her around the Eurovision countries before the contest. At least once he was asked at a press conference why he had “cast a black girl” because it meant he could never win. 
‘He was so shocked, he had to ask several times for a translator to repeat the question.’
This week, pop flop Sophie Ellis Bextor ruled herself out of being our next Eurovision entry, and song contest sources pointed out the UK has struggled with all-white acts Scooch and Josh Dubovie in recent years — and TV ratings have stayed stable, despite the results.
A Beeb spokesman said: ‘The BBC is committed to Eurovision and has no evidence of any ­racism around the event.’


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2162937/INSIDE-THE-BOX-Eurovision-race-row-UK-acts-flopped-skin-colours.html#ixzz1yVcb9s4I




Racism blamed for UK's lack of success at the Eurovision Song Contest because European nations 'won't vote for ethnic minority singers'


Senior figures linked to a number of former UK entries for the Eurovision Song Contest have claimed Britain's lack of success is down to racism.
Since 2005, UK acts including Javine Hylton, Andy Abraham, Jade Ewen, and boyband Blue have done badly in the contest, despite strong performances.
Several industry figures, who spoke on condition on anonymity, said they had experienced racism behind the scenes of the annual contest.
Racist claims: Javine Hylton who represented the UK at Eurovision in 2005
Controversial: 2008 UK entry Andy Abraham who came 25th with song Even If
Racist claims: Javine Hylton, left, came twenty-second in the singing contest with Touch My Fire, while 2008 UK entry Andy Abraham came twenty-fifth with Even If 
They also claimed they had openly been told that acts ­featuring ethnic minorities would not be supported by many of the voting nations.
Now several industry figures are pressing the BBC to cut ties with the competition for good.
    One, who wished not to be named, said: ‘We were told repeatedly when we were touring our song around Europe that we didn’t have a chance because of the race factor.
    Controversial: Andrew Lloyd Webber is believed to have been caught up in the Eurovision race debate after co-writing the song that Jade Ewen, who has a Jamaican mother, came fifth with in 2009
    Controversial: Andrew Lloyd Webber is believed to have been caught up in the Eurovision race debate after co-writing the song that Jade Ewen, who has a Jamaican mother, came fifth with in 2009
    Feeling blue: Boyband Blue featuring from left, Lee Ryan, Antony Costa, Simon Webbe and Duncan James came eleventh in last year's contest
    Feeling blue: Boyband Blue featuring from left, Lee Ryan, Antony Costa, Simon Webbe and Duncan James came eleventh in last year's contest
    ‘We didn’t believe it at the time. Then on the night our vote was very low in certain countries. Organisers were very open that there is a track record for some nations refusing to cast votes for acts featuring ethnic minorities.
    ‘We found the entire experience devastating and strongly believe the UK needs to withdraw. It’s a joke.’
    Andrew Lloyd Webber is also believed to have been caught up in the Eurovision race debate. He co-wrote the song that Jade Ewen, who has a Jamaican mother, came fifth with in 2009.
    Winner: Sweden's Loreen won this year's Eurovision Song Contest after racking up 372 points
    Crooner: Anglo-Indian singer Engelbert Humperdinck's Love Will Set You Free came a dismal twenty-fifth in this year's contest
    Winner and loser: Sweden's Loreen, left, won this year's contest, while right, Anglo-Indian singer Engelbert Humperdinck came a dismal twenty-fifth
    A member of the UK team of that year said: ‘Jade won a TV talent show in the UK to perform Andrew’s song. Andrew lobbied for her around the Eurovision countries before the contest. 
    'At least once he was asked at a press conference why he had “cast a black girl” because it meant he could never win.
    ‘He was so shocked, he had to ask several times for a translator to repeat the question.’
    This year Sweden won the contest after singer Loreen's song Euphoria racked up 372 points.
    The UK came 25th after Anglo-Indian Engelbert Humperdinck's Love Will Set You Free attracted just 12 points. 
    A BCC spokesman said: ‘The BBC is committed to Eurovision and has no evidence of any ­racism around the event.’


    Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2163080/Is-racism-UKs-lack-success-Eurovision-Song-Contest.html#ixzz1yWI60FCK