Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

J Lo in trouble with ‘ Britain’s Got Talent’ performanc­e

- Jennifer Lopez ou Reed The Wanted Direction essie J’s One

The recent live performanc­e by at the first semi finals of this season’s ns has run un into a small storm. This was after Lopez performed on May 28 in a skimpy outfit coupled with a provocativ­e dance routine. Reports suggest at least 30 complaints were e received by the TV regulator ator Ofcom because Britain’s Got Talent is said to be a family show. Lopez sang her new single ‘Live It Up’. But by the end of the week eek Lopez defended herself saying she was asked by the bosses of BGT to wear the skimpy costume.

Lhas undergone a life saving liver transplant and is said to be recovering. Reports indicate cate the former Velvet Undergroun­d singer had undergone the procedure in April and news was revealed by his wife last week. hile has been promoting their new song ‘ Walk Like Rihanna’ group member Nathan Sykes has been out recovering from throat surgery. Sykes is expected to appear with the group today June 9 at the Summertime Ball at Wembley Stadium.

In another developmen­t it has emerged The Wanted scrapped plans to release their new album last year after they felt the songs were mediocre. The boy band has since teamed up with top producer Dr. Luke Gottwald. Meanwhile as the group tries to win over fans in the US, their reality TV show premiered June 2 while in the UK it will be on June 29.

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JThe UK singles chart welcomed a new No: 1 song performed by US singer R Robin Thicke. The R&B singer’s hit ‘B ‘Blurred Lines’ smashed its way to the top with sales of 190,000 copies making it the fastest selling song of 2 2013. ‘Blurred Lines’ is a combinatio­n of soul, hip h hop and pop all woven into one as it gives the 36 year his very first UK top 10 and debut No:1 as well. Thicke has been around for sometime tim coming very c close to the top 10 when the single ‘Lost Without U’ peaked at No: 11 in 2007. He is also b best known for penni ning songs for likes of Chris Christina Aguilera, Usher an and Mary J. Blige. ‘Blurred Lines’ is Thicke’s breakout hit as it features rapper T.I and vocalist Pharrell Williams. The latter was a featured artist on Daft Punk No:1 hit ‘Get Lucky’. Blurred Lines’ is the lead single from Thicke’s album of the same name.

new song ‘ Wild’ is a dance pop hip hop track that debuted on the chart at No: 5. The song if the lead single to the 25 year olds’ next album. The track features rapper Big Sean and hip hop star Dizzee Rascal. The song could have sounded better without the guests. ‘ Wild’ is the seventh top ten hit for Jessie J who is also a mentor on the current season of the UK’s version of The Voice. ayne Hector who is one of the key song writers on the next album has said it will see a shift in sound as it would reflect a maturing outfit. The five piece group is expected to release their new album just before Christmas.

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2 Chainz ft: Wiz Khalifa 11 Heart Attack – Demi Lovato

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