Rihanna - Rihanna To Guetta New Sound

Rihanna is planning to record a song for her next album with French dance producer David Guetta.

Rihanna is planning to record a song with DJ David Guetta.

The 'Hard' singer has approached the French dance producer - who has been behind several hits including Flo Rida's 'Club Can't Handle Me' and Black Eyed Peas 'I Gotta Feelin' - to work on a track for her next album.

Speaking at this year's Virgin Media V Festival in Staffordshire, UK - where he headlined the 4 Music stage - David said:"I am talking to Rihanna about doing a song, but nothing is confirmed."

He added he plans to develop a new sound for his next album to be released under his own name, adding:"Right now I'm planning to come back with a new sound for my next album, which will come out in Summer next year."

Although he initially made his name as a DJ, David talked about how his influences extend far beyond dance music, and how disappointed he was his set clashed with the Kings Of Leon playing on the main stage.

He added to the Daily Star newspaper:"I might make dance music, but that doesn't mean I'm not influenced by bands like Kings of Leon and Coldplay.

"I'm such a fan of the Kings and would've loved to have seen their performance."

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Kings Of Leon - Kings Of Leon Rock V

Kings of Leon played some of their biggest hits as they wowed the crowds at Virgin Media's V Festival last night (21.08.10).

Kings of Leon wowed the crowds at Virgin Media's V Festival last night (21.08.10).

The band played some of their biggest hits, including 'Sex on Fire' and 'Use Somebody', as they closed the evening on the V Stage at the event in Chelmsford, Essex, and didn't disappoint the fans who had been waiting all day to see them perform.

Other acts to play on the same stage at the festival included Stereophonics, Paul Weller, Feeder and The Coral.

While Kings of Leon were headlining the V Stage, David Guetta was entertaining fans on the 4Music stage, which had hosted performances from Florence and the Machine, Paloma Faith and Scouting for Girls.

Groove Armada were the main act on the Arena stage, while The Charlatans topped the bill on the VMU Stage.

Today's (22.08.10) line-up includes Kasabian, Faithless, Mika, Pet Shop and Madness.

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David Guetta - David Guetta Doesn't Need Band

David Guetta admits he faces a huge battle with his record label as they want him to play with a band, something he doesn't want to do.

David Guetta refuses to play alongside a band.

The superstar DJ is battling with his record label because bosses want him to ditch his decks and perform with live musicians at his concerts, despite it being something he isn't interested in.

He said:"My record company has been suggesting I play with a band for years, but that's not me. I refuse. I'm a DJ. I've been fighting to say DJs can be real artists for 20 years.

"Now that I'm successful I'm not going to stop being a DJ so that I can turn into a pop star. I'm happy there is a DJ crossing over like I am and I hope it opens doors. But for me it's not about changing the way I perform or to change my life."

The Frenchman - who is headliningat the Creamfields festival, which takes place in Warrington, northern England, from August 28 to 29 - believes a lot of his success is down to changing people's perceptions of music in America.

He added to the Daily Star newspaper:"In America they would not play dance music on the radio before. It was waiting to explode. When I used to play clubs in America I would invite artists to come and see me and they would say, 'Oh my God, I had no idea this was going on.'

"It was born in America but raised in Europe."

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David Guetta - Guetta Refuses To Join Band

French DJ DAVID GUETTA is fighting with executives at his record label over their plans to place him in a band.

The Grammy winner has found global fame with his catchy dance music, and shot to the top of the charts collaborating with artists including Madonna, Akon and Kelly Rowland.

Despite his success, record label bosses are still trying to convince him to recruit a band he can play live with at his concerts - but he insists he'll always be a solo act.

He tells Britain's Daily Star,"My record company has been suggesting I play with a band for years, but that's not me. I refuse. I'm a DJ. I've been fighting to say DJs can be real artists for 20 years.

"Now that I'm successful I'm not going to stop being a DJ so that I can turn into a pop star. I'm happy there is a DJ crossing over like I am and I hope it opens doors. But for me it's not about changing the way I perform or to change my life."

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Lady Gaga - Lady Gaga's 13 Vma Nominations

Lady Gaga has received a record-breaking 13 nominations - as well as a further five for her 'Video Phone' collaboration with Beyonce Knowles - at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards.

Lady Gaga is leading the way at this year's MTV Video Music Awards with a record 13 nominations.

The kooky singer - who won three gongs for her 'Poker Face' and 'Paparazzi' videos at last year's ceremony - was also nominated for a further five awards for her 'Video Phone' collaboration with Beyonce Knowles.

The 'Bad Romance' hitmaker said:"Ironically, I'm even more proud it's an unlucky number; 13. A long time ago the world told me and my little monsters we would never be heard, together we changed the rules."

Lady Gaga has received two nods for the coveted Video of the Year award, as well as nominations for Best Female Video, Best Pop Video and Best Choreography, among others.

Reacting to her record-breaking list of nominations, she tweeted:"13 VMA noms lilmonsters. Breakin records+breakin rüles. I love you, you Bad Kids are a part of me. PAWS UP! #VideoMonsterAwards.(sic)"

Meanwhile fellow nominee Justin Bieber paid homage to Lady Gaga, writing on twitter:"thank you to @mtv im honored and congrats to all the nominees and to @ladygaga for her record breaking 13 noms. That's pretty pretty good. (sic)"

Chart-toppers Beyonce, Usher and Eminem are also up for a number of awards, while British band Florence and the Machine received four nominations for their 'Dog Days Are Over' video.

Main nominations at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards:

BEST COLLABORATION

B.o.B featuring Hayley Williams: 'Airplanes'

Beyoncé featuring Lady Gaga: 'Video Phone' (Extended Remix)

Lady Gaga featuring Beyoncé: 'Telephone'

3OH!3 featuring Kesha: 'My First Kiss'

Jay-Z& Alicia Keys: 'Empire State of Mind'

BEST FEMALE VIDEO

Lady Gaga: 'Bad Romance'

Ke$ha: 'Tik Tok'

Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg: 'California Gurls'

Beyoncé featuring Lady Gaga: 'Video Phone' (Extended Remix)

Taylor Swift: 'Fifteen'

BEST MALE VIDEO

Eminem: 'Not Afraid'

Usher featuring Will.I.Am: 'OMG'

B.o.B featuring Hayley Williams: 'Airplanes'

Drake: 'Find Your Love'

Jason Derulo: 'In My Head'

BEST HIP HOP VIDEO

B.o.B. featuring Hayley Williams: 'Airplanes'

Eminem: 'Not Afraid'

Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne& Eminem: 'Forever'

Jay-Z& Swizz Beatz: 'On To The Next One'

Kid Cudi featuring MGMT& Ratatat: 'Pursuit Of Happiness'

BEST NEW ARTIST

Ke$ha: 'Tik Tok'

Jason Derulo: 'In My Head'

Justin Bieber featuring Ludacris: 'Baby'

Nicki Minaj featuring Sean Garrett: 'Massive Attack'

Broken Bells: 'The Ghost Inside'

BEST POP VIDEO

Lady Gaga: 'Bad Romance'

Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dog: 'California Gurls'

Ke$ha: 'Tik Tok'

Beyoncé featuring Lady Gaga: 'Video Phone' (Extended Remix)

B.o.B featuring Bruno Mars: 'Nothing on You'

BEST ROCK VIDEO

30 Seconds To Mars: 'Kings and Queens'

Muse: 'Uprising'

Paramore: 'Ignorance'

Florence and the Machine: 'Dog Days Are Over'

MGMT, Flash Delirium

BEST DANCE MUSIC VIDEO

Lady Gaga: 'Bad Romance'

Enrique Iglesias featuring Pitbull: 'I Like It'

Cascada: 'Evacuate The Dancefloor'

David Guetta featuring Akon: 'Sexy Chick'

Usher featuring Will.I.Am: 'OMG'

VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Lady Gaga: 'Bad Romance'

Florence and The Machine: 'Dog Days Are Over'

30 Seconds To Mars: 'Kings and Queens'

Lady Gaga featuring Beyoncé: 'Telephone'

Eminem: 'Not Afraid'

B.o.B featuring Hayley Williams: 'Airplanes'

BEST CHOREOGRAPHY

Lady Gaga: 'Bad Romance'

Lady Gaga featuring Beyoncé: 'Telephone'

Beyoncé featuring Lady Gaga: 'Video Phone' (Extended Remix)

Usher featuring Will.I.Am: 'OMG'

Janelle Monáe featuring Big Boi: 'Tightrope'

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