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20 Established 1961 Lifestyle Gossip Wednesday, September 4, 2019 il Nas X wants to record “at least 70 songs” so he has plenty done that if I wasn’t in a way pushed by the universe. In June, I’m seeing L to choose from for his debut album. The 20-year-old rapper Pride flags everywhere and seeing couples holding hands - little stuff shot to fame after his country trap hit ‘Old Town Road’ went like that.” Nas first alluded to his sexuality when he asked fans to listen viral on video-sharing platform TikTok earlier this year, and to his song ‘C7osure (You Like)’, and noted the rainbow on his album he has revealed his first record, which is only “two per cent” complete, cover. Then in July, he tweeted: “wow man last year I was sleeping on my will be very “personal” and varied. He told Angie Martinez on Power sisters floor, had no money, struggling to get plays on my music, suffer- 105: “With this [project], I wanna have at least 70 songs to choose ing from daily headaches, now i’m gay. (sic)” Nas admitted he is still at from.” Although he said it will be “more personal”, he also promised it the “first stage of figuring out” what he wants to do in his music career will be “slapping”. It’s likely he’ll open about his sexuality on the album, and he has no idea what songs he’ll be recording in 10 years’ time. after he came out as gay during Pride Month in June this year. The Referencing lyrics from ‘C7osure’, he said: “This is what I gotta do / ‘Rodeo’ rapper recently admitted he believes the universe was sending Can’t be regretting when I’m old. That’s my philosophy right now. Do him signs to push him toward opening up about his sexuality. Nas - everything you can because [snap!] ... it could all go in a second.” whose real name is Montero Hill said being thrust into the spotlight made him realize it was time to come out. He said: “I never would have elena Gomez has teased she’s “working on” S new music. The 27-year-old singer hasn’t released her own material since last year’s ita Ora, David Guetta and Adam Lambert are ‘Back to You’, and after taking some time among the artists set to perform at the Avicii away from the spotlight to work on her mental health, R Tribute Concert for Mental Health Awareness. she’s now revealed she’s ready to step back into the stu- The special benefit has been organized by the dio again, telling fans there’s new music on the way. Tim Bergling Foundation - which was setup following the Selena took to her Instagram Stories to share a picture of Swedish DJ’s tragic passing in April last year at the age a soundboard in a recording studio, and wrote alongside of 28 - to raise awareness of suicide and put an end to it: “Just so you know, I see your comments and I’m work- the stigma surrounding mental illness. The concert at the ing on it.” The ‘Wolves’ singer also posted another image Friends Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, on December 5, will of herself flashing a peace sign as she sits next to a key- see some of Avicii’s music played live for the first time board. Meanwhile, it was previously claimed that her ever, which was always the ‘Wake Me Up’ hitmaker’s close pal Taylor Swift inspired her to get back in the stu- “dream”. The ‘SOS’ hitmaker’s father, Klas Bergling, said: dio after the recent release of her new album ‘Lover’. A “Tim had plans for his music to be performed together source said: “She has actually been working on music for with a large live band, and now we are realizing his her album over the last few years here and there and with dream and giving fans a chance to experience his music the recent release of Taylor Swift’s ‘Lover’ album, it has in this unique way. “We are grateful that his friends, pro- really lit a completely new fire in Selena to get some of ducers, artists and colleagues are coming to Stockholm her music out there. She is actually looking to get stuff end of the year if not a fully released album. One of the to help. “They have all expressed a sincere interest and out before the end of the year.” And if things go to plan, things now to think about is the surprise factor, Selena desire to engage in efforts to stem the tide of mental ill- the source believes Selena - who recently featured on wants that aspect involved in it as well. But people and ness and lend their support to our work with the Tim Benny Blanco’s ‘I Can’t Get Enough’ - should have new fans should get excited because we are going to get Bergling Foundation. “We are very much looking for- music out later this year. They added: “If all things go as something soon.” ward to this evening, which will be a starting point for the planned we should be hearing at least a new single by the foundation’s work going forward ... We want this concert to help put the topic on the agenda and pay attention to the stigma surrounding mental illness and suicide. “Policies and tools are needed to detect the risks and prevent suicide, especially among young people.” Rita he Spice Girls are planning to meet up with teamed up with Avicii on the hit song ‘Lonely Together’ in T Victoria Beckham to discuss playing 2017, whilst Adam featured on 2013’s ‘Lay Me Down’ Glastonbury. Mel B - who is known as Scary from the late star’s debut studio album ‘True’. Special Spice in the girl band - claimed she and Emma guest performers will include 19 of the singers featured Bunton (Baby Spice), Geri Honer (Ginger Spice) and Mel on his tracks and DJ sets from Avicii’s peers; including C (Sporty Spice) are going to catch up with Posh Spice on Guetta, Kygo, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Laidback Luke Wednesday (04.09.19) to talk about their plans to perform and Nicky Romero. The singers will also perform with an at Worthy Farm, after Mel revealed the fashion designer is epic 30-piece live band. All profits made from ticket sales keen to play the iconic festival. Speaking at her ‘A Brutally ames McAvoy did all of his own stunts will go to charities and organizations supporting mental Honest Evening with Mel B’ book show at The Savoy on ‘It Chapter Two’. The 40-year-old health awareness and suicide prevention. More artists are Theatre in London on Sunday, Mel said: “I think if you are J actor plays the adult version of Bill set to be announced. In June, Avicii’s family posthumous- just going to do Glastonbury then let’s just go on tour and Denbrough in the sequel to Andy ly released his final album, ‘TIM’, and proceeds from the do the rest of Europe.” She also confirmed Victoria, who Muschietti’s hit 2017 movie and as a huge fan of record went to the foundation. opted out of their ‘Spice World’ reunion tour this year, is Stephen King’s original 1986 novel he admits it was also part of their upcoming animated film. She spilled: “We a huge thrill to get to step foot inside the creepy are definitely signed on board to do that. All five of us, Neibolt Street house, which leads to Pennywise the yes.” Mel, 44, praised her bandmate for her successful Dancing Clown’s lair, and ride Bill’s bike. Some of career in fashion but admitted that “you can’t beat being the sequences in the horror were physically chal- Posh Spice”. She told fans at the show: “Victoria is lenging but rather than rely on a stuntman McAvoy Victoria. She’s made an amazing career based on the Spice took it upon himself to put his body on line for the Girls. “She’s got a fashion empire and she’s done amazing- fear-inducing film. Speaking at the European pre- ly well. “But you can’t beat being Posh Spice in the Spice miere of ‘It Chapter Two’, which was held on Girls, can you? You can’t beat that.” Scary first spilled that Monday night at The Vaults in London, he said: Victoria was keen for Glastonbury to Mo Gilligan on ‘The “The Neibolt Street house was quite a laugh, usu- Lateish Show’ in July. She said: “Funnily enough, my mum ally! There was a lot of stunts. I generally got to was at her mum’s summer party and Victoria was there, ride my bike up to it or away from it which was and she did actually mention to my mum that she’d love to always fun because I loved [the bike] Silver and do Glastonbury for their 50th next year. “It’s not just me Silver was a big thing for Bill and for me as a fan of saying it, she actually did say that to my mum.” The ‘Stop’ that book. So getting to ride around and shout, ‘Hi- hitmaker are keen to reunite again as soon as possible and yo, Silver, away!’ was pretty awesome. “I got to do Mel previously cited Glastonbury as the perfect place. She a few stunts tumbling out of the house. You could said: “You know what, it just happens to be Glastonbury’s watch the film and it could be a stuntman and you’d 50th anniversary next year.