British chart-topper axes full comeback album amid fears it would flop
Read on to find out how Cardi B confirmed her romance with an American football player in sexy snaps
MABEL scrapped an entire album before making her new self-titled mixtape – after being 'crippled' by the expectations.
The singer, whose previous album About Last Night came out in 2022, said she felt pressure to live up to her debut, High Expectations.
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Mabel scrapped an entire album before making her new self-titled mixtape
It won her a Brit Award for British Female Solo Artist.
Mabel said on TikTok: 'I did scrap an album.
"I kept waiting for this moment like, 'Now's the time to put out an album', but inevitably you change, you grow, and the music you made last year or the year before, you've kind of outgrown it.'
She added: 'People expect you to do certain things and get certain accolades again like it's easy.
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"But that has been crippling, mentally and creatively, for me for years.'
Cardi's love boat
CARDI B put the boot into her ex-husband Offset by going Instagram official with American football player Stefon Diggs.
The WAP rapper has been rowing with the Migos musician for weeks, with him seeking spousal support from her in their divorce, which she is arguing against.
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Cardi B put the boot into her ex-husband Offset by going Instagram official with American football player Stefon Diggs
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Cardi confirmed her romance with Stefon in sexy snaps on a yacht
But Cardi made it clear he's the last thing on her mind as she confirmed her romance with Stefon in sexy snaps on a yacht.
Good for her.
SAM IN THE KIT PARADE
SAM FENDER is out on the Toon as the star of an ad to launch Newcastle United's new third kit.
Iain Stirling jokes about Toby and Mabel as sexy star performs in the villa
I revealed last week how the Geordie singer had signed a massive deal with Adidas, as part of a tie-in with his beloved Magpies.
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Sam Fender is out on the Toon as the star of an ad to launch Newcastle United's new third kit
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Sam walks towards the venue for the ad
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Sam in a Toon tracksuit
My exclusive pictures show Sam on set at the Tyneside Irish Centre, just over the road from St James' Park, as he filmed the new ad with more than 100 extras.
My source said: 'As well as the Adidas ad tying in to Sam's massive People Watching tour which kicks off in London on Friday, it will be used to launch Newcastle's new third kit.
'He arrived at 3pm and filmed for five hours with loads of extras. Sam was decked out head to toe in Adidas and played his guitar. He was on top form and everyone who met him said he was absolutely lovely.
'It was a long shoot but everyone who took part got to take home a pair of brand new trainers as a treat.
'Sam is really pleased with how the ad looks and so are the big cheeses at Newcastle United.'
Since his debut album Hypersonic Missiles, which went straight to No1 in 2019, Sam has been on the most incredible rise.
I've no doubt the journey is going to get even more exciting for Sam in the years to come.
And now he's got some lovely new clobber to wear while he's doing it.
MILEY CYRUS is battling it out with Garbage to score her third No1 album on Friday.
Her album Something Beautiful is in the lead to top the charts.
But just behind her is Garbage's new record Let All That We Imagine Be The Light.
They may face opposition from Taylor Swift, whose album Reputation is at No8 in midweek figures.
NADINE TO TELL ALL IN MEMOIR
NADINE COYLE has risked falling out with her Girls Aloud mates again with a memoir that promises to 'tell all' on their career, including notorious 'bust-ups'.
She reunited with Cheryl Tweedy, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh last summer for a successful UK tour after patching up their differences.
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Nadine Coyle has risked falling out with her Girls Aloud mates again with a memoir that promises to 'tell all'
But I imagine they might be more than a little worried about what Nadine has written in the book, called Loud: Diary Of A Derry Girl.
It is due to be released in time for Christmas, with details about it leaking online after Amazon put up a pre-order link early, seemingly by accident.
A description said it will be 'an intimate tell-all account' of her life.
It added: 'This is her story, a story full of friendships, a lot of laughs,
some bust-ups and just a whole lot of pop.'
It's also likely to touch on her close friendship with bandmate Sarah Harding, who died from cancer in 2021, so I'm sure it will be an emotional read.
RADIO 2 In The Park is heading to Chelmsford, Essex, for three days from September 5-7.
The annual music festival will take place in Hylands Park, with tickets going on sale at 8.30am tomorrow.
That will follow the line-up announcement during Scott Mills' breakfast show this morning.
JOJO: HEAD OVER HEELS FOR CHRIS
JOJO SIWA has finally confirmed her romance with reality no-mark Chris Hughes, two months after meeting in the Celebrity Big Brother house.
Jojo split with her partner hours after leaving the ITV show in April.
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JoJo Siwa has finally confirmed her romance with reality no-mark Chris Hughes
She said in a new interview: 'It's not platonic any more.
'It's been a beautiful development, a beautiful connection, and I'm absolutely head over heels for him and he's the same way.'
Hitting back at critics, she added: 'Anyone who suggests the relationship is a PR stunt is only telling on themselves.
'Clearly, you've never been around us.
'I won't ever speak for him, but for me personally, the happiness in my life just radiates off of me right now.'
Alexandra vamps it up
ALEXANDRA BURKE looks incredible as she prepares to take on the role of Morticia in The Addams Family musical comedy.
She got into character ahead of the UK tour which starts in Birmingham on July 10.
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Alexandra Burke looks incredible as she prepares to take on the role of Morticia in The Addams Family musical comedy
The production will tour other spots including Leicester, Salford, Canterbury and Blackpool.
But while Alexandra has made a name for herself as a stage actress, she will return to music.
On taking a break to have her two children, Alexandra said: 'Babies happened. One planned. Another baby happened . . . wasn't planned.
'But the plan is music. I'm hopefully coming back, I promise.'
Alexandra, whose last album The Truth Is came out in 2018, added: 'Life just happened and I'm so grateful for my gorgeous children. It's slowed me down, it's made me realise the most important things in life.'
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