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Lifestyle FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 Like Destiny's Child, Fifth Harmony survives after the storm t's been a year of transition for Fifth because they're in the driver's seat. They pushed Harmony: The pop stars parted ways with for more creative control with their labels, Epic Imember Camila Cabello, switched manage- Records and Simon Cowell's Syco imprint, and ment teams, negotiated a new contract with sought legal counsel to gain ownership of the their label and won greater creative control of Fifth Harmony trademark. their brand. Luckily the newly-minted quartet, who released their third album last week, had Chart success the fairy godmother of girl groups to guide "When we hired our lawyer, Dina LaPolt, them through the tumultuous times: Destiny's that's when our real transformation began Child alum Kelly Rowland. because she really informed us about our busi- "We were advised by THE Kelly Rowland," ness and informed us about our rights as Dinah Jane, 20, said with reverence. "She just artists," Jauregui said. "And we really, I feel, told us to, like, let the music speak for itself ... gained this sort of inner power that we didn't and just know your worth, believe in yourself have before and this control and ownership of and just be there for each other. So we've defi- our music, of our brand, of our business." Fifth nitely honed into that. And for her to advise Harmony was formed on the US version of "The that, like, that says a lot because, you know, X Factor" in 2012. In 2015 they released their she's gone through the same things." "And she full-length debut, "Reflection," finding chart suc- said that she was really proud of us," beamed cess with the upbeat hit, "Worth It." They Visitors look at a Frog King sculpture during the preparations of the autumn exhibition Normani Kordei, 21. Destiny's Child went reached greater heights with the slick and sexy ‘Pumpkin Royal’ at the horticultural exhibition ‘ega’ (Erfurt Garden Construction Exhibition) through similar changes before settling on the song "Work from Home" - the lead single from in Erfurt, central Germany. — AP final and most famous formation, the trio of last year's "7/27" - peaking at No. 4 on the Rowland, Beyonce Knowles and Michelle Billboard Hot 100 chart. Williams. But behind closed doors, the girls were struggling. "There are just so many crazy things Stronger than ever that happen behind-the-scenes. So many hon- Madonna moves to Lisbon to help Fifth Harmony said they looked to the estly horrific situations that happen and we had "Bootylicious" hitmakers when deciding to fill to step up and say, 'You know what? We the spot left by Cabello, who exited in demand the respect that we deserve,'" recalled son David become a football star December to pursue a solo career. "We kept ref- Ally Brooke, 24. "We need to write on this album. erencing that while we were in the moments of We need to be part of that process and that's that whole thing happening. ... Like people, exactly what we did." "Fifth Harmony" delivers S pop star Madonna has moved to Lisbon to move, or have a second home, in the teams or whatever, suggesting, 'Oh maybe we more of the group's signature provocative so her 11-year-old son David can join the Portuguese capital. Movie stars John Malkovich, get a fifth member?'" Lauren Jauregui, 21, pop/R&B sound along with an eclectic mix of Uyouth academy at top football club Monica Bellucci and Michael Fassbender have all recalled. "Like no, dude. If we're going to do this, messages. Benfica, local media reported yesterday. had homes in Lisbon. — AFP it's the four of us. Period." "It's been us. It will be The women writhe on motel beds and show- "Madonna is no longer a tourist, she now lives in us," echoed Kordei. case saucy parking lot dance sequences in the Lisbon," the weekly magazine Visao said, repub- The group doubled down on that decision video for "Down." They touch on politics and lishing several pictures taken from her during Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards, encourage inclusivity in the uplifting album- Instagram account of the 59-year-old singer vis- where a stand-in fifth member was quickly closer "Bridges." And they issue a stern warning iting Portugal over the last couple of months. tossed from the stage as they began to perform. to those who misjudge them in the darker, F- Madonna has been staying in a Lisbon hotel The dance-heavy performance, which came two bomb fueled "Angel," produced by Justin Bieber after buying a house in the bucolic village of days after the release of their new album, was collaborator Poo Bear and grungy EDM star Sintra, 30 kilometers northwest of the well-received and boosted sales of the single Skrillex. "Honestly it's a breath of fresh air," said Portuguese capital. The 19th century building "Down." The girls also won best pop video for Kordei of the group's new dynamic. "We're just was put up for sale for 7.5 million euros ($9 mil- the song's video, which features rapper Gucci so grateful and we thank God, like, literally every lion) and could take about six months to reno- Mane. Naming their third album after the group single day." "Even in those times where the vate, according to Visao. drives the point home - though they've down- storm was really, really heavy and we didn't David Banda, who Madonna adopted from sized, they feel stronger than ever. "(The album) know if it was going to end ... now I recognize Malawi in 2006, has joined the Benfica training is more edgy and mature, of course, but the what goodness actually feels like." — AP center in the Lisbon suburb of Seixal, Correio da most harmonious we've ever been," Jane said. Manha reported. The club accepted the boy They say they are most comfortable now after his first test in the spring and he will stay at the academy until he starts the school year at a French high school in Lisbon, Correio da Manha said, citing a source close to Benfica. Rumors about a possible move began when Madonna was spotted at the school in May. Banda is one of four children Madonna has adopted from Malawi after she adopted twin girls in February. She has also has two biological children. Madonna is not the first international celebrity Madonna and her son David Bruce Springsteen extends Broadway run after tickets sell out ruce Springsteen on Wednesday The 67-year-old "Born in the USA" song- announced he would extend a run of writer had hoped to root out scalpers who Bintimate Broadway shows into 2018 are endemic at high-profile shows-by after fans quickly snatched up tickets. "The embracing a new fan verification program of Boss," one of the music world's top touring ticket giant Ticketmaster. Under the plan, attractions who is famous for his marathon recently embraced as well by Taylor Swift, shows before packed arenas, will play five fans need to sign up in advance for a code to concerts a week at the 960-seat Walter Kerr buy tickets. Nonetheless, ticket resale sites on Theatre starting on October 3. As tickets went Wednesday were already offering seats to on sale and sold out Wednesday, Springsteen Springsteen shows on Broadway for thou- said that his residency would run through sands of dollars. — AFP February 3 -- more than two months longer This file photo shows Dinah Jane, from left, Ally Brooke, Normani Kordei, and Lauren Jauregui than originally planned. of Fifth Harmony at the MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, Calif. — AP photos.

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