Will.i.am Compares Cheryl Cole to Michael Jackson

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Will.i.am believes Cheryl Cole is similar to Michael Jackson.

The Black Eyed Peas star - who manages the Girls Aloud singer - thinks Cheryl is as much as a perfectionist as the late "Thriller" hitmaker, and claims her upcoming third solo album will be "big."

"I can't give too much away but Cheryl's album is going to be big. Like Michael Jackson she is a complete perfectionist. Unless she is 100 per cent happy with something she just won't put it out there. She has got some of the biggest artists and producers in the industry to work with her, not just because she is talented but because everybody who meets her loves her."

Will.i.am believes Cheryl's genuine nature is what makes people warm to her: "She is one of the most likeable people in the industry and to be genuine is as important as talent."

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Rihanna Starts Seventh Album

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Rihanna has already started work on her next album. The singer only released sixth album, Talk That Talk, in November 2011, but is already coming up with ideas for a seventh record.

"I'm definitely thinking about the next record. I'm a multi-tasker. Right now we're working on collecting and creating the sound first before we even start working on the lyrical direction or melodies. I kind of have an idea though, and it's very rough right now. So I'm eager to start that," she told Capital Radio.

The 23-year-old singer - renowned for her controversial videos and her racy image - has already worked with an array of stars on her previous albums including Eminem, Drake and her mentor, Jay Z. She has also expressed a desire to work with British star Cheryl Cole after hearing her single "Parachute" and asked their mutual friend - will.i.am from Black Eyed Peas - to introduce them.

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Rihanna Completes Loud Tour in London

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Rihanna completed her Loud Tour at London's The O2 venue last night. The "You Da One" singer finished her huge 98 date tour in the English capital, and thanked fans for all their support over the last year.

Before her encore of "Take A Bow," "Umbrella" and "We Found Love," she told the crowd, "I cannot believe this is the last show. It really sucks. I'm going to miss you all so f***ing much. This tour has been one of the best experiences of my life, I've grown so attached to you all - more than I ever thought I could be."

The Loud Tour ran from June to December and included dates in North and South America and Europe, including 11 nights in total in London, with the final three filmed for a live DVD. However, the tour was not without upset as the 23-year-old star had to cancel two dates in Sweden in November due to exhaustion.

The crowd last night included fellow pop singer Cheryl Cole, who was hugely impressed with Rihanna's singing. She tweeted afterwards, "Just left last #Loud concert. Amazing!! To put on 98 of the same shows like that and give your all takes something special. (sic)"

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LISTEN: DJ Earworm’s Summertime Mashup

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It’s official. There’s nothing DJ Earworm can’t combine together.

For Capital FM’s recent Summertime Ball in London, the creative genius mashed up songs from 15 of the artists in attendance. That result can be heard above.

You can find a list of the songs sampled for his latest work after the jump. (Other Earworm mashups can also be heard here.)

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Rihanna Wants to Help Cheryl Cole’s Career

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Rihanna is hoping to launch Cheryl Cole’s career in the US.

The “Umbrella” singer has pledged to offer the Girls Aloud star - who recently launched her solo career - a spot on her American tour next year.

Rihanna - who, like Cheryl, has worked with Black Eyed Peas singer will.i.am - said: “Cheryl is cute and incredible. I think I could help break her in the US. She’d wow them - I’d love to have her on tour, in Europe or America.”

“Fight For This Love” singer Cheryl has crossed paths with Rihanna several times in recent weeks. Rihanna performed on The X Factor, on which Cheryl is a judge, and also appeared as guest performer on Cheryl Cole’s Night In, an upcoming show dedicated to the Cole.

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