Goldfrapp are starting work on their sixth album

Musician Will Gregory finds getting back together with bandmate Alison Goldfrapp"refreshing"following his recent work on opera 'Piccard in Space'.

He told Radio station BBC6 Music:"I am ready to do it now, to get back to Goldfrapp will be a very refreshing change.

"We have tried sitting down and writing lists and having coffee to talk about it, but usually we just mess about, it's good not to be too conscious about what you do."

Although the 'Rocket' hitmakers have plenty of unused material from their 2010 album, 'Head First', they are likely to start recording from scratch.

Will added:"We have, as usual, lots of stuff in the bottom drawer which we rejected the first time round, but I expect we'll want to start a fresh this time round."

In November 2010 Alison revealed the group's record deal with EMI had ended, but she was excited to continue their career with a new label.

She said:"We are no longer with EMI. It's exciting because it is kind of, like, 'Wow, this is a whole new chapter really, what will we do and will anyone want us?'

Soon after the band signed to independent record company Mute.

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Mariah Carey has a respect for mums

Mariah Carey has developed 'so much respect' for mothers since she got pregnant.

The singer ' who is expecting twins with her husband Nick Cannon ' believes all parents should be celebrated, especially those who have had 'difficult pregnancies'.

She said: ' have so much respect for mothers everywhere, especially those who've had difficult pregnancies or given birth to multiples.

'We need to have Mother's Day once a week!'

The 'Dreamlover' hitmaker was speaking as she posed without a top and exposed her baby bump for Life&Style magazine, and she confessed she was terrified about the photo shoot.

She said: ' was feeling very vulnerable about taking pictures at all right now, but then I didn't want to miss this opportunity to document this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

'My ultimate goal was to share this incredibly personal moment with my true fans."

However, it was not easy as the baby girl was kicking during the modelling session.

She added: 'The babies were kicking almost the entire time; it was unbelievable.

'Especially the girl ' clearly she's a diva in training! We didn't start shooting until 1.30am because I was in the hospital from the night before until the day of the shoot with contractions five minutes apart.'

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Chipmunk official album launch party announced at Proud2

Award-winning star CHIPMUNK celebrates the release of his highly-anticipated second album, TRANSITION on Friday 22nd April at Proud2 at the O2 Arena.

Looking to mark his 'Transition' in style, Chipmunk will be inviting his fans to party alongside him and his celebrity friends at the London venue. With performances from special guests including friend and top UK Artist, Skepta, not to mention Chip himself, this is a night not to miss.

The album's lead single, CHAMPION, featuring Chris Brown, was an epic re-entry into the music world, hitting number two. With other features including international superstars such as Jamaica's dancehall king Mavado, R&B Queen Keri Hilson, Kalenna Harper of Diddy Dirty Money, acclaimed singer Trey Songz and rising UK rapper and long time CHIPMUNK cohort, Wretch 32, TRANSITION looks set to be a monumental album.

Exuding confidence, a sharp sense of humour, and an astute analytical edge, the appropriately titled TRANSITION, sees CHIPMUNK return lyrically and sonically to his underground roots, with a record that is harder, darker and full of intricate lyrical complexities.

Following an extensive renovation, PROUD2 (fka, matter) provides the perfect scene for CHIPMUNK's return. The complete overhaul of the venue's former industrial-style interior has seen the 3,000 capacity superclub transformed into a decadent, glamorous nightspot with one of the best outdoor terrace bars in The City.

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Eliza Doolittle would rather make 'fun music' than bare her soul in her songs

The 'Mr Medicine' singer counts a catchy tune as the most important thing when she is writing tracks, and cites Beyonce Knowles' former group Destiny's Child as an influence on her.

She said: ' was always into pop music, Destiny's Child, songs with catchy music. Even when I was writing when I was younger it wasn't all about expressing myself, it was just about making fun music.

' don't mean that in the sense of it being bubblegum, I mean, I'm not mad about the music of bands like S Club 7, but I do like a great song that becomes popular. If people like a song, then I don't see that as a bad thing.'

Eliza first started writing music at the age of 12 and while she warns she has worked very hard, she has no regrets, and doesn't think she would be where she is today if she hadn't started so early.

She added to the Yorkshire Post newspaper: 'Whenever people used to ask me what I wanted to be when I was older I would always say that I wanted to be a singer. When I was 12 I decided I would do something about it so I started writing songs.

' think that if you want to make it in this business, you have to work really hard. It never really happens overnight.

' think that if I hadn't started when I was so young then it would have taken me a lot longer to get good at it.'

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Jennifer Lopez says Steven Tyler is like a brother to her

The singer-and-actress joined 'American Idol' at the start of the current season and she has grown so close to the other new judge, their fellow panellist Randy Jackson and the show's host Ryan Seacrest, she has come to regard them as family.

She said: ' love it. We are having a great time. Steven, Ryan and Randy are awesome.

't's like having brothers for the first time in my life. They are all very protective of me. We support each other, it's a good unit.'

The 41-year-old star ' who has three-year-old twins Max and Emme with her husband Marc Anthony ' admits she is 'figuring out' motherhood as she goes along and sometimes finds it hard to juggle raising her family with her singing career, work on 'American Idol' and other ventures, including a successful fragrance line.

She added to the Daily Record newspaper: 'When I was on my own without kids, I had no trouble. I worked from day to night. I worked 24/7. Now I am different. I am a working mother now.

'To find the right balance is just very difficult. The babies become the most important thing in my life.

'Everything else has had to take a back seat. I am figuring out as I go along with these two angels of mine. And we are doing just fine.'

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Charlie Sheen is set to record a single with Snoop Dogg

The troubled actor ' who kicks off his 'Violent Torpedo of Truth' tour this Saturday (02.04.11) in Detroit ' is enlisting the help of the legendary rapper, as well as producer Robert Patterson, in the hope of launching an onslaught on the music industry.

Writing on his twitter page, Charlie said: 'Warlock meets his makers-music makers that is @SnoopDogg @robpatterson666 get ready to rock the Sheenius within!(sic).'

While no details about the track have yet been revealed, the 45-year-old star is reportedly hoping to release the single as soon as he returns from his tour, which ends on May 3 in Seattle.

This comes after producer Ed Meyer announced plans to sue the former 'Two and a Half Men' star for $20 million after accusing him of intentionally destroying a planned reality TV project about himself and his family.

It is claimed Charlie conspired to intentionally interfere with contractual relations and his parents, 'West Wing' star Martin Sheen and his wife Janet, acted as"co-conspirators"in killing the show.

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Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz have been spotted holding hands

The pair ' who recently called time on their relationship after almost three years of marriage ' were reportedly 'looking like a couple again' while on a family date out at Los Angeles' Beverly Glen Mall with their two-year-old son Bronx earlier today (31.03.11).

An onlooker told People.com: 'Ashlee and Pete held hands, and Pete especially looked very happy. While waiting for their drinks, Pete had his arm around Ashlee and they definitely looked like a couple again.

'Ashlee kept smiling and lovingly leaned on Pete."

Pete, 31, recently admitted despite his split from the 26-year-old singer, the pair were still 'best friends' and he has nothing but 'love and respect' for his estranged wife.

The Fall Out Boy bassist explained: 'Ashlee's been my best friend for five years; she's the mother of my child. I have nothing but love and respect for her and going through something like this isn't easy, but we're friends and the most important thing is to put our son first."

Although when filing for divorce Ashlee applied for sole custody of Bronx ' and Pete having sine requested joint care ' the couple are said to be working to reach an 'amicable' solution.

An insider recently revealed: 'Ashlee and Pete's split is amicable and they're working together to make this as positive a situation for Bronx as possible."

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