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Dolly Parton's rep has strongly denied that she mimed during her performance at the Glastonbury Festival. The legendary entertainer, who performed hits such as '9 to 5' and 'Jolene' at the huge event, was a smash with the crowd in Somerset but was accused by television viewers of lip-synching, Her rep, however, said: "She sings live. Some people don't know an...

Ed Sheeran is reportedly comfortably on track to net a huge debut at the US No1 spot next week. The star's second album, x, was released earlier this week, and should net a huge 6-figure entry on the Billboard 200 next Thursday. Ed Sheeran (Twitter) x is also looking good to land at the top of the UK charts as well, and will probably become the fastest-selling...

5 Seconds Of Summer are locked in a tight Number One battle with Ella Henderson. The X Factor contestant is the reigning No1 act at the moment, but the new 5SOS track is marginally ahead of her at this midweek stage. Will 5SOS be No1? (Packshot) However, Henderson's sales are reported to have picked up, and she is only 22,000 copies behind the Australian boyband's new single 'Ghost'. Elsewhere, George Ezra is looking set to chart at No3 with 'Budapest' and Demi Lovato is looking likely to enter just outside the Top 10 with...

Ed Sheeran has confirmed that he has teamed up with Demi Lovato on new music, as well as several other artists. The British hitmaker is preparing to release his own new album, x, in the UK on June 23; but has also been focusing a lot of energy into providing tracks for others. Ed Sheeran (PR) Asked by Digital Spy about Lovato, he said: "I know I said I wouldn't do any more writing for other people, but I just fell into a few sessions over the past couple of months. I did a tune with Jessie Ware, one with Usher and Skrillex, one...

Caroline Flack will not present The Xtra Factor this year, it has been confirmed. The 34-year-old had fronted the ITV2 spin-off to ITV's The X Factor for three years, but will be replaced by Sarah-Jane Crawford for the upcoming run. Caroline Flack and Matt Richardson (Instagram) Matt Richardson, who co-hosted with Flack last year, has also been axed. Crawford...

James Arthur has confirmed that he is no longer signed to Simon Cowell's Syco label following a controversial few months. The X Factor winner has had scandal after scandal since he emerged victorious on the 2012 season of the ITV show under the mentorship of Nicole Scherzinger, and now Cowell's label have ended their relationship with him after just one album. James...

Mel B has been confirmed as the fourth and final judge on The X Factor this year. The former Scary Spice will join Cheryl Cole, Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh on the upcoming season of ITV's hit talent show after previously impressing as a guest in 2012. Mel on The X Factor in 2012 (ITV) She has allegedly signed a £1m deal, including £100,000 just for her...

Jennifer Lopez appears to have reversed her decision to miss the opening ceremony of the World Cup this week. FIFA had reported yesterday (June 9) that the star was struggling with "production issues" that meant she'd be unable to join Pitbull for a performance of their track 'We Are One (Ole Ola)'; which is the official single of the tournament. Lopez on...

Jennifer Lopez has dropped out of the World Cup opening ceremony this week, despite having recorded the tournament's official single. Her track 'We Are One (Ole Ola)', featuring Pitbull and Claudia Lette, was supposed to be sung at Thursday's big bash in Brazil. Jennifer Lopez has pulled out (VEVO) A rep said via a statement: "Regretfully Jennifer Lopez will not be attending this year's World Cup opening ceremonies." No official reason or details have been given at this stage. FIFA officials have blamed "production issues"....

Cheryl Cole has teased snaps from her upcoming music video. The star's visuals for 'Crazy Stupid Love' will premiere online on Monday (June 9) and in the meantime she has shared still photos - which reveal it is set in a concrete-laden large room and is packed with dancers. The song itself was written by Wayne Wilkins, who previously penned her breakout hit...