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Daily Mirror
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
JADE's new album - deep title meaning, surprise collaborations and solo tour
Jade Thirlwall is the last member of Little Mix to release her debut solo album, titled THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY!, which is set to include collaborations with RAYE and her partner, Jordan Stephens In just a few months, Little Mix 's former vocalist Jade Thirlwall will release her debut album after "years in the marking". She's also the last member of the quartet to have released her own solo music following the band's hiatus announcement in 2021. The British singer has been teasing fans with a new album for a while now, and fans can't wait to listen to it. She will be also embarking on her first-ever solo tour in the UK and Ireland. Ahead of Jade's album THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY!, we've pulled out some of the things you should know ahead of its release on September 12, 2025. Collaboration with RAYE Tiled THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY!, the album's full tracklist remains a secret, with only the songs Angel of My Dreams, Midnight Cowboy, Fantasy, IT Girl and FUFN already released. As reported by Gay Times, it will include features from well known artists, such as RAYE, Pablo Bowman, Lostboy and Mike Sabath. Jade and RAYE worked together on a single from the album titled Midnight Cowboy - which was released on September 25, 2024. The Escapism singer has previously worked with Jade when she was part of Little Mix, creating their popular hit named Told You So. Fans say she 'saved the music industry' The news of her first solo album was met with a lot of excitement from fans, who have been waiting for the singer to release her music. As previously reported by The Mirror, the singer has already been making big moves on her own, winning her first BRIT Award for Best Pop Act and a set for Glastonbury's 2025 music festival. Announcing the news of the release date of her album, THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY!, fans flooded the comments section with words of excitement. One wrote: 'Bring it on I can't wait!, with a second one adding in capital letters: 'EVERYBODY MOVE SHE'S SAVING THE MUSIC INDUSTRY.' The album title has a deeper meaning The title to Jade's new album alludes to her time in the music industry. Jade hasn't held back her opinions when it comes to the music industry, and has spoken candidly about her experiences during her time in Little Mix. As reported by the BBC, she described it to be 'brutal' and 'savage', especially for young, solo artists, saying that the industry can feel like a non-stop machine making process. During an interview with KISS FM about her upcoming album, she also said: 'I've known the title since I first did like my first session for this album. Yeah, I knew straight away what I wanted to call it so…' Her boyfriend is set to feature Jade has been in a happy relationship with Rizzle Kicks star Jordan Stephens. Speaking to Hits Radio during an interview in March 2025, she revealed that he would be featuring on the album in interlude. Jade said of their collaboration: "I want to do this anyways... Just like an interlude in the album. "So I brought him in because he's got such a good talking voice, and he just says so many lovely things," she continued. "He's just got such a way with words, you know, he's a great poet." She also mentioned that he would be collaborating on a song inspired by she had dream about cheating. Jade explained: 'The concept came from me having a nightmare about Jordan cheating on me, and then I woke up in the morning, I was fuming with him. I just needed a minute to get myself together, and be like 'babe that wasn't real'.' Solo tour embarks on October 2025 Jade is set to embark on a short tour in the UK and Ireland, starting on October 8, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland and ending on October 19, 2025 in London. Fans who pre-order the album before May 20 will also gain access to pre-sale tickets on May 21, ahead of the tour's general sale on May 23. Below are the dates for THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY!'s UK & Ireland tour: October 8, 2025 – Dublin 3Olympia Theatre October 9, 2025 – Belfast Ulster Hall October 11, 2025 – Brighton Dome October 12, 2025 – Manchester Academy 1 October 13, 2025 – Glasgow O2 Academy October 15, 2025 – Leeds O2 Academy October 16, 2025 – Birmingham O2 Academy 1 October 18, 2025 – Newcastle O2 City Hall October 19, 2025 – London Roundhouse
The Sun
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Huge girlband star announces first solo album and tour – and it's VERY soon
AFTER a four-year hiatus, Little Mix singer Jade Thirlwall is heading back on tour without her bandmates as she releases her very own solo album. The 32-year-old is going out on the road for the first time with her debut record "THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY!". 3 3 In just a few months time, fans will get to see the Little Mixer on stage as she tours Dublin, Belfast, Brighton, Manchester, Glasgow, Leeds, Birmingham and Newcastle, before finishing at London's prestigious Roundhouse. The UK and Ireland tour will follow the release of her solo album on September 12. Jade said: "This album has been years in the making, so I'm beyond excited that I can finally let everyone know when it's coming out. "I'm very proud of 'THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY!' as a body of work and can't wait to share it with the world. "To be able to perform the album live later this year is also a dream come true. See you all on tour!" A-list stars including RAYE, Mike Sabath, Lostboy, Cirkut and Pablo Bowman have all collaborated with Jade on the album. The recent news follows Jade's Brit Awards triumph where she won best pop act and performed Angel of My Dreams live on stage. She was the last of her Little Mix bandmates to put out material following their hiatus in May 2022 - but it appears it was worth the wait. Alongside her Brits success, Jade has also landed a coveted spot performing at Glastonbury this year. Speaking to People, she said: 'I just knew I wanted to surprise people. I do think I've got quite a chaotic, creative brain, and I only get one shot of doing the debut single. Moment Jade Thirlwall is left speechless by savage The Assembly question 'So why not push the boundaries and do something a bit more out there? I feel like Angel of My Dreams is a perfect introduction into the Jade world. 'I wanted the song to almost sound like a musical masterpiece, and I wanted it to feel relentless. I feel like we nailed the brief, and people are enjoying it. 'I think it's refreshing to have a song out there that doesn't follow the status quo of pop.' Jade's debut has been the most successful of Little Mix, with Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Perrie Edwards struggling with their follow up releases. Leigh-Anne's most recent three singles failed to chart while Perrie's You Go Your Way limped in at number 52. Meanwhile Jesy Nelson - who was first to quit the band - appears to have abandoned hopes of a solo career. She is currently expecting twins with her partner Zion Foster. 3
Daily Mirror
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Jade Thirlwall 'saves music industry' as she shares major update
Former Little Mix singer Jade Thirlwall has made a huge announcement about her solo career just over two months after landing her first BRIT Award Jade Thirlwall has announced the release of her debut solo album, which marks one of the biggest milestones in her personal career since her former band Little Mix went on hiatus. The 32-year-old singer took to Instagram to share the news with fans, posting: "THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY! My debut album out 12th September." The announcement was accompanied by a striking image of what appears to be her album artwork, which features Jade in four different outfits and poses. This career move comes after Jade has already spent a decade in the spotlight after rising to fame as part of Little Mix, the four-member girl group that was formed on The X Factor in 2011. The band went on to become one of the UK's most successful girl groups, clinching number one singles, Brit Awards, and touring internationally. After the band went on hiatus in May 2022, Jade kicked off her career as a solo artist. She has been extremely successful on her own and already has a Brit Award and a place at Glastonbury under her belt. The news of her first solo album was met with excitement from fans. One wrote: "Bring it on I can't wait!" Meanwhile, another gushed: "EVERYBODY MOVE SHE'S SAVING THE MUSIC INDUSTRY." The artist has teased that her debut record will feature A-list artists such as RAYE, Lostboy, and Pablo Bowman. Jade will also kick off her first UK and Ireland tour in October. She told fans: "This album has been years in the making, so I'm beyond excited that I can finally let everyone know when it's coming out. I'm very proud of 'THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY!' as a body of work and can't wait to share it with the world. To be able to perform the album live later this year is also a dream come true. See you all on tour!" Although she has received support from music aficionados who are delighted by her new music, Jade has recently spoken about the more challenging aspects of being in the public eye in an interview for ITV's The Assembly. The programme features questions from autistic, neurodivergent, and learning-disabled interviewers, one of whom quizzed Jade about what specific pressures she faces as a woman in the music industry. The singer responded: "I'm going to be very honest about this. The thing that annoys me the most, and I get asked the most, is if I'm going to have children, do I want to be pregnant next? Am I pregnant? But I find it really weird people ask that because they don't know what my circumstances are." She continued, "You don't know if someone can't have children, or just doesn't want to, or isn't ready yet. I think it's a really invasive question and I really resent being asked it." Jade also opened up about the public scrutiny she has recently faced over her appearance, saying, "I've maybe put on a bit of weight since I've become a solo artist and because of that people speculate a lot like, 'Is she pregnant?' and I'm like, guys, I've just had a bit of garlic bread. I'm bloated. Do you know what I mean?" While reflecting on her early years in the music industry, Jade admitted that she used to feel like she had "sold her soul," adding: "But as the years have gone by I've learned more and more about the industry. I've been collecting – a bit like Thanos with the stones – I've been collecting parts of my soul back."
Irish Independent
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Little Mix star Jade announces Dublin gig at 3Olympia this year
The BRIT Award winner, who had her start with The X Factor winning girl band Little Mix, will take to the stage of the 3Olympia Theatre in Dublin on October 8. It will come just weeks after the release of her hugely anticipated debut solo album, That's Showbiz Baby!, which is set to feature collaborations with RAYE, Lostboy and others. Tickets for her Dublin gig are set to go on sale Friday 23 May at 10am from Ticketmaster, with tickets priced from €37.65. "This album has been years in the making, so I'm beyond excited that I can finally let everyone know when it's coming out,' the singer said. "I'm very proud of That's Showbiz Baby! as a body of work and can't wait to share it with the world. To be able to perform the album live later this year is also a dream come true. See you all on tour!" She was placed into girl group Little Mix after she auditioned for The X Factor in 2011, joining Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Perrie Edwards and Jesy Nelson, with the group going on to become the first and only girl group to ever win the UK series. The group went on hiatus in December 2021 following a hugely successful career with multiple chart-topping hits like 'Wings' and 'Shout Out to My Ex'. Jade Thirwall, who shortened her stage name to 'Jade' upon launching her solo career, won the BRIT Award for best pop act this year and performed her hit song 'Angel of My Dreams', which samples Sandie Shaw's Eurovision winning song 'Puppet on a String'. The song was named a top ten song of last year by The Guardian, DORK, Clash and NME and has accumulated over 100 million streams to date. The music video has been streamed 12 million times on YouTube, while her performance of the song at the BRIT Awards has been watched over two million times. She is set to perform at a variety of festivals this summer including Glastonbury, All Points East, Mighty Hoopla, TRNSMT and the Montreux Jazz festival in Switzerland.
News18
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
BLACKPINK's Rose Returns With New Track Messy For Brad Pitt's F1 Movie
Last Updated: In the music video, Rose walks the streets of Las Vegas. Following the success of her solo hit APT with Bruno Mars last year, Rose is back with a brand new single, Messy. The track is part of the soundtrack for the upcoming racing drama F1, starring Brad Pitt. In the stylish music video, the South Korean artist is seen strolling through the streets of Las Vegas and enjoying the view from a high-rise, while romantic scenes between Brad Pitt and Kerry Condon's characters play in the background. Messy is just one of many exciting songs featured on the film's album, which also includes contributions from Ed Sheeran, Tate McRae, RAYE, Burna Boy, Tiësto, Madison Beer, and Peggy Gou, among others. This latest single marks the BLACKPINK singer's first release since her solo debut album, Rosie, was released in December. The K-pop star is now preparing to reunite with her girl group for the first time since their Born Pink tour wrapped up in 2023. Recently, fans were thrilled to see her join Lisa and Jennie at the 2025 Met Gala. Announcing the latest song from the F1 movie on Instagram, Rose wrote, 'MESSY is out now. So this is my first time working on a movie soundtrack, and I am so extremely honoured and excited beyond imagination to be a part of this incredible movie. I hope you all love it, live it, dream it until F1 comes out JUNE 27 and just one thing, don't get too Messy out there folks." View this post on Instagram A post shared by ROSÉ (@roses_are_rosie) Along with Rose' Messy, the F1 album also features numerous songs by popular artists. Don Toliver teams up with Doja Cat for Lose My Mind, while Dom Dolla sang No Room for A Saint. Ed Sheeran contributes Drive, and Tate McRae offers Just Keep Watching. Burna Boy's Don't Let Me Drown and Roddy Ricch's Underdog are also part of the lineup. RAYE sings Grandma Calls The Boy Bad News and Bad As I Used To Be's Chris Stapleton. Other tracks include Myke Towers' Baja California, Tiesto and Sexyy Red's OMG, Madison Beer's All At Once, Peggy Gou's DANCE, PAWSA's DOUBLE C, Mr Eazi's Attention, Darkoo's Give Me Love and Obongjayar's Gasoline. Other than Brad Pitt and Kerry Condon, F1 also stars Damson Idris, Tobias Menzies, Kim Bodnia and Javier Bardem. The Joseph Kosinski-directed directorial is scheduled to release on June 27. First Published:
