Hints of a One Direction reunion
View(s):A One Direction reunion has been hinted and it “may happen sooner rather than latter” according to reports quoting Liam Payne who is a member of the group. Reports from Germany indicate Payne mentioned it to an online publication adding the group members have communicated about it. One Direction took a hiatus in 2016 as members decided to focus on solo careers.
Rap artist Cardi B has set a new record on Apple Music streams with her debut album. In just a week of its release, ‘Invasion Of Privacy’ has passed 100 million streams. The pregnant rapper passed the record held by Taylor Swift’s ‘Reputation’ albums first week streams.
His back. Hip hop star Drake has swept back to the top of the UK singles chart with ‘Nice For What’. The 31 year old Canadian star took the chart by surprise as his new upbeat hip hop/ bounce track debuted at the No: 1 position. ‘Nice For What’ is Drake’s third UK No: 1 song and is second back to back chart topper after the recent success of ‘God’s Plan’. The song samples Lauryn Hill’s 1999 UK No: 4 hit ‘Ex-Factor’. Drake and Lauryn Hill are credited as co- writers of ‘Nice For What’ along with 20 writers. The main producer of ‘Nice For What’ is Murda Beatz with Blaqnmild, Noah Shebib and Corey Litwin as co- producers. Addition vocals for the song are provided by Big Freeda and 5th Ward. ‘Nice For What’ at this moment is a standalone release and not connected to his last two track EP ‘Scary Hours’.
The second highest new entry on the UK singles chart was channelled through the duet ‘One Kiss’ by Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa. The house /deep house track which is reminiscent of the 90’s house music has Dua Lipa doing the vocals on the melo-dreamy song. Harris did not have a hand in penning ‘One Kiss’ but is the producer. The new song is to be featured on his upcoming sixth album. Calvin’s last UK top 10 hit ‘Feels’ reached the top of the chart last year.
Kylie Minogue may longer be generating the big hit songs but the Australian pop princess can nevertheless do something her albums as a package. Her latest album ‘Golden’ debuted at the No: 1 spot on the UK albums chart giving Kylie who turns 50 next month her sixth chart topping album. ‘Golden’ is the 14th album to be released by Minogue.
Fleetwood Mac has announced that Lindsey Buckingham is not with the group and wished him well. The legendry band has recruited the services of Neil Finn of Crowded House and Mike Campbell of Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers for their upcoming tour.
Huey Lewis has become the latest veteran rock singer to fall victim to deafness. The 67 year old cancelled all remaining dates of his 2018 tour. Lewis has been diagnosed with Meniere’s disease. Reports say doctors have urged ‘The Power of Love’ hitmaker to take a break or risk losing his hearing permanently. Earlier Eric Clapton revealed he was going deaf.
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1 – Nice For What – Drake
2 1 Freeky Friday – Lil Dicky ft: Chris Brown 
3 – One Kiss – Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa
4 2 These Days – Rudimental ft: Jess Glynne & Macklemore
5 4 Paradise – George Ezra
6 6 Friends – Marshmello & Anne – Marie
7 3 This Is Me – Keale Settle & the Greatest Showman Ensemble
8 5 Feel It Still – Portugal. The Man
9 9 Lullaby – Sigala & Paloma Faith
10 8 Psycho – Post Malone ft: Dolla $ign