It’s lonely at the top:One Direction
They are the world’s biggest boyband at the height of their success but the stars of One Direction say their stardom has brought a crippling loneliness. The group have been performing their Where We Are world tour since it kicked off in Colombia in April, and singers Louis Tomlinson, 22, Liam Payne, 21, and Niall Horan, also 21, have spoken about how isolating it is being away from home, reported Daily Express.
“The tour bus is a little escape, that little back lounge we sit in,” Louis said. “Hotel rooms can often be lonely. It’s just an easier way to deal with it all. I can’t really do ‘on my own’ time, I have to have someone’s attention,” he added. Bandmate Niall agrees and adds that while the band may be adored by millions across the world their fans’ attention often compounds the problem of loneliness. “It can be quite frustrating being stuck in a hotel,” says Niall. The group, which also includes Zayn Malik and Harry Styles , were dogged by rumours that they would soon split after Simon Cowell hinted they would go their separate ways after their next album. (PTI)
Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ video going 3D
King of Pop Michael Jackson will soon be scaring fans from beyond the grave with the release of his iconic 14-minute 1983 film ‘Thriller’ in 3D. The video’s original director, John Landis, is helming the project now that a dispute with the singer’s estate has been put to rest, reported New York Daily News.
The revamped short film/music video is expected to be out next year. There is even discussion of its running in theatres, as well as on Blu-ray and promotional outlets yet to be decided. “That lawsuit went on for so many years, (but) we settled and they paid me finally,” Landis said of the legal dispute. “And so, actually there is something happening with ‘Thriller’. It is going to reappear in a highly polished and three-dimensional way that is very exciting on the big screen.”
The reported USD 500,000 budget for ‘Thriller’ was more than 10 times the cost of the average video in 1983. Producers were able to justify Jackson’s risky vanity project thanks to the success of the ‘Thriller’ album’s hit songs, which also included ‘Billie Jean’, ‘Beat It’ and ‘Wanna Be Startin’ Something’. In 2009, the ‘Thriller’ video was inducted into the National Film Registry by the Library Of Congress — the first music video to receive the honour, which recognises works that are “culturally, historically or esthetically” significant. (PTI)
Bieber swaps ‘bad influence’ friends for cookbooks
Pop sensation Justin Bieber has reportedly taken the decision to give up alcohol and ‘bad influence’ friends. The ‘Boyfriend’ hitmaker has grown up and swapped getting drunk for cooking Jamie Oliver recipes, reported Daily Mirror. “Justin has moved on to the next chapter of his life.
He wanted to put all the bratty child and bad boy stuff behind him. So he took the decision a few weeks ago to grow up. He didn’t want to be a naughty kid any more and recently has been so good. He has given up alcohol – he knows it’s not good for him,” a source said. Bieber had been blasted for his inconsiderate behaviour on his UK tour last year, as well as for his arrest for racing a car in Miami in January. (PTI)
Rihanna approached for Bond movie?
Singer Rihanna has reportedly been approached for a cameo in the upcoming Bond film. The “We found love” hitmaker is said to be excited to appear in the spy thriller, reports contactmusic.com. “Rihanna is a big fan of the Bond films and has always loved the idea of appearing in one,”said a source. Daniel Craig, who has played Bond since 2006 movie “Casino Royale”, had previously said Rihanna would be his dream Bond girl. (Agencies)