Lewis Capaldi reveals he axed fellow Brit singer’s song from new album because it was ‘s**t’
HE was part of the biggest boyband on the planet and both of his solo albums went Top Three in the UK charts.
But One Direction’s Niall Horan can’t write a song . . . at least if you believe his best mate Lewis Capaldi.
The Scottish chart-topper has let slip that he and Niall secretly hit the studio together to record a track for his newly released second album Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent.
However, according to Lewis the song fell below the standard he required so he axed it altogether.
And in a further dig at his pal, Lewis said he’d rather record with Harry Styles.
Talking about who he is keen to get into the studio with, Lewis said: “I would love to do a collaboration with Paolo Nutini. He is my dream. He is an elusive man. He will just disappear for seven years. So trying to get him and pin him down . . . he is slippery.
“He has greased himself up and I chase him around the bedroom but he keeps getting away.
“If he is up for it, I would do it tomorrow.
“Niall would be one of course. We wrote a song and it was not good. Yeah, it was f***ing s**t. He wrote most of it.”
Lewis added of Niall’s former bandmate: “Obviously Harry Styles — I am a big fan. He is really like a successful singer. Probably the biggest in the world at the moment and he is f***king super-sexy.”
As for Lewis’ top tips for how to write a huge hit, the Before You Go singer says it’s all about who you know rather than talent.
Lewis said: “Get famous enough that Ed Sheeran will write with you. Just do it every day.
“I am the laziest person I know. The fact I made it here today is a miracle. Just write s**t songs but one day they will be less s**t.”
Lewis’s cheeky jibes at his pal come just weeks after Heaven singer Niall accused him of fibbing in his hard- hitting How I’m Feeling Now Netflix documentary.
Appearing on Radio 2, Niall told Scott Mills that Lewis’s claim that he does his own washing was simply made up for the cameras.
Niall laughed: “He doesn’t do his own washing. I spoke to his mother the other night. He’s a liar!
“He maybe did it for the cameras . . . I swear to God. I said to his mother, ‘Are you in his flat often?’ She goes, ‘Yeah, when he hands me the washing. He probably has to do his own smalls as I wouldn’t hand his smalls to anyone else . . . smalls that not even a mother would love.”
Last week saw Lewis finally drop his second album after 2019’s Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent.
The record has already given him three No1 singles with Pointless, Wish You The Best and Forget Me, so I reckon he’s a shoo-in to hit the top spot again.
That’s Wrexcellent
WREXHAM FC’s popularity has gone through the roof thanks to Ryan Reynolds.
And now they’ve caught the eye of Kings Of Leon, who will play two huge concerts at their Racecourse Ground on May 27 and 28.
The latter show will celebrate the team’s promotion to the Football League, with insiders revealing Wrexham forward Paul Mullin is keen to get up on stage.
Drummer Nathan Followill said of the gigs: “We are counting down the days until our big Wrexham shows, and the promotion party on May 28 will be one for the ages.”
Ryan and his Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney flew the squad to Las Vegas for a massive party after they were promoted, and the team were filmed celebrating in front of a Kings Of Leon-themed fountain show outside the Bellagio hotel.
Perrie’s Little Pix
IT’S been a year since she last graced the stage with Little Mix for their final show.
But Perrie Edwards proved she isn’t camera shy as she posed for a selfie at Liverpool’s ground Anfield.
Dressed down in a cream cardigan and shades, Perrie joined her footballer fiancé Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for his last ever match with the Reds over the weekend.
Keen to make the game a family affair, the Sweet Melody singer cheered on her man alongside their son Axel as his team drew 1-1 against Aston Villa.
The couple are currently planning their wedding after the midfielder popped the question last summer.
Perrie, who is deep into recording her debut solo album, recently said: “Where do you even start with a wedding? It’s a lot.
“We spoke about it while we were on holiday, and I’ve got a really good idea of what I want now.”
Bruno back soon
BRUNO Mars is finally gearing up towards his big solo comeback.
I’ve learned the US star is close to completing work on a new album, which will be his first individual project since 2016’s 24K Magic.
Bruno has been in the studio laying down tracks for several months and is planning his most ambitious tour to show off his new tunes to the world next year.
A music insider said: “Bruno has taken some time away to develop a new look and sound following the success of his last few projects.
“He is close to completing the new record and is in early talks with Live Nation to map out a deal which will see him tour the album next year and into 2025.
“Bruno wants it to include the biggest concerts he has ever done and is keen to mount a large-scale multi-dimensional live show.”
While it has been six years since the Uptown Funk singer put out a solo record, he did form a duo with Anderson Paak for the release of the album An Evening With Silk Sonic, which earned them four Grammy Awards and saw them beat ABBA to be named International Group Of The Year at last year’s Brit Awards.
Given the quality of the releases so far in his career, I’m expecting very big things indeed.
Easy on meme
ADELE is a pro at Turning Tables on her emotions as soon as she sees a camera.
The Someone Like You singer went from glum to flashing her pearly whites as she sat courtside at a basketball match in LA.
Adele previously joked she becomes a meme every time she leaves her home as she finds it impossible to hide her emotions.
Speaking during her Las Vegas residency, she said: “I don’t know what it is about my f***ing face. Every time I leave my house . . . it’s hard work being a constant meme.”
Robbie rocks a DJ
HE’S spent most of the past 12 months rocking glitter and sequins on stage with his XXV Tour.
But Robbie Williams dusted off his best tux as he made a surprise appearance at Cannes Film Festival.
The Rock DJ singer opted for a blue velvet jacket and matching bow tie – adding his own quirky touch of style with some statement white shoes.
Robbie was at the annual bash to attend the premiere of Martin Scorsese’s movie Killers Of The Flower Moon.
Flack festival returns
The Feeling, Sophie Ellis Bextor and Olly Murs will top the bill for this year’s Flackstock.
The charity festival celebrating the life of the late Love Island host Caroline Flack, is on July 24.
Last year’s inaugural event raised £325,000 for Choose Love, Mind, Samaritans and the Charlie Waller Trust, and this year the festival will support the same causes.
Caroline’s mum Christine said: “Last year was more successful than we could have imagined so we are thrilled the festival is back.”
Tickets are available from ticketmaster.co.uk now.
Taylor’s joy at life
TAYLOR Swift is the “happiest she has ever been” and has found inner peace after falling in love with The 1975 singer Matty Healy.
The Anti-Hero star made the comments in Massachusetts during the latest date of her Eras tour.
In a rare public speech about life away from the studio, Taylor said: “I’ve never really been this happy in all aspects of life ever before.
“It is not just the tour. I just feel like my life finally feels like it makes sense.”
Taylor’s admission comes only three months after she split from her partner of six years, Brit actor Joe Alwyn.
The Sun first told how Taylor and Matty had started dating last month after knowing each other for a decade.
It’s great Taylor is on top of the world, but I just hope Joe isn’t listening.
Lana's swift chart move
LANA Del Rey is on track to secure her first UK Top Ten single in a decade.
The Summertime Sadness singer has struck gold after following Taylor Swift’s lead and opening up the vaults to her old music.
Say Yes To Heaven is set to become this week’s highest new entry at No6.
Lana decided to take control and release the song, which was an off-cut from 2014 album Ultraviolence, after it mysteriously leaked online.
The savvy star has also dropped a speeded-up version for TikTok to help gain a new younger fan base and go viral.
Social media has a real hold on the pop industry right now so I can’t blame Lana for getting in on the act.