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The Formula One ace and US rap queen clearly haven’t heard the famous saying, “don’t mix business with pleasure”.

Because they are not just laying down together in the bedroom – they are also laying down some tracks in the recording studio.

I can exclusively reveal Nicki and Lewis have been secretly working on music. And the Super Bass singer has promised to help launch him as a recording artist.

My music insider said: “Nicki and Lewis have been writing songs and swapping ideas.

“They’ve even had a few sessions in the studio recording music.

“It’s early days but their mutual love of music is one of the things that brought them together.

“Nicki believes Lewis is really talented and could be a huge star with the right guidance.

Not only is she hoping to work with him herself, she’s vowed to hook him up with some great writers and producers.”

This is not the first time the F1 World Champion has teamed up with a music heavyweight. Lewis has been working on his debut record behind-the-scenes for years.

He has previously recorded with Drake, Frank Ocean, Tinie Tempah, Christina Aguilera and Jess Glynne.

My source added: “Lewis is 100 per cent committed to becoming a musician when his racing career is over.

“He’s already worked with some of the biggest names in the business and now Nicki has been added to that impressive list.”

Lewis and Nicki have been friends for years but secretly began dating earlier this summer. The sporting icon previously courted Nicole Scherzinger for eight years before splitting in 2015.

Dreamboy wish for Dancing on Ice star

REALITY star Jake Quickenden’s currently stripping off on the Dreamboys UK tour. But he would love to make his musical debut in hit show Wicked.

The popular show celebrated its 12th birthday on Thursday – making it the fi fth longest-running musical on the West End.

Dancing On Ice winner Jake was in talks to star as male lead Fiyero, currently played by ex-EastEnders actor David Witts.

He said: “There were talks but it was just about committing for such a long time. “I’d love to combine the singing, dancing and acting together though.

“It is definitely one for the future.

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Tour-ific ten years for Olly

OLLY Murs will release a Greatest Hits album and go on a huge arena tour to celebrate 10 years in the pop business.

The 2009 X Factor runner-up is currently putting the finishing touches to his sixth studio album – making him the first XF act to reach such a number.

But what fans don’t know is he will also release a record featuring songs such as Please Don’t Let Me Go, Heart Skips A Beat, Dance With Me Tonight and Troublemaker.

My music insider said: “Olly’s only 34 but he’s already had four No.1 singles and five huge hit albums.

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“No other X Factor act has made it to six studio albums and his label and team believe that’s something which needs celebrating with fans on a huge arena tour.”

It is believed Olly’s Greatest Hits will be released later this year as a double package with album six.

His tour is provisionally scheduled for late next year to coincide with 10 years since the cheeky chappy found fame on the ITV talent show.

Olly’s single Moves, featuring Snoop Dogg, is out now.

Superstar Kylie’s Golden performance

KYLIE Minogue continues her Golden Tour in Manchester tonight.

The pop chameleon then travels to Liverpool, Leeds, Dublin and Belfast before heading on to Europe.

Singing superstar Kylie completed three consecutive nights at London’s O2 Arena on Friday with a killer setlist from her 30-year career.

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Katy and Alicia mentor Bebe

UP-and-coming US star Bebe Rexha has revealed she’s been mentored by Alicia Keys and Katy Perry.

The Meant To Be singer has just launched Women In Harmony, a platform for female creatives in the music industry to connect and support each other.

Bebe told me: “I was feeling lost and I was going through a bad time and reached out to Alicia who has been amazing.

“She’s been like a mentor. When I was on tour with Katy Perry, I was so upset after reading mean tweets about my weight and she really helped.

“Now I’m trying to pass on what I’ve learned.” Rita Ora, who is backing the initiative, added: “I’ve had a tough time growing up in the music industry.

“I wish there had been something like this for me.”

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Q&A with Sara Bareilles

SIX-TIME Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles swapped pop music to pen the score and lyrics for hit Broadway musical and fi lm remake, The Waitress. Here’s what the Love Song and Gravity singer had to say about the show, which opens in London’s West End at the Adelphi Theatre in February. See waitressthemusical.co.uk for tickets.

How hard was it writing your first musical?

A: If I had realised how hard it was I would have been too scared to say, ‘Yes’. This has taken over my life for the last three years but it’s also become the love of my life.

You played the lead on Broadway, will you be starring in the West End?

A: We start casting next month but it won’t be me. I would love to but I’m releasing an album.

Q: Is there any talk about remaking the original movie into a musical movie?

A: There’s no talk yet but I think it would really work and I would love to play the lead if it was the best thing for the film.

Q: Tell me about the album?

A: It’s my first studio pop album in five years. I’ve recorded 13 songs and can’t wait for people to hear it.

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Ed back on track in time for Xmas

GOING cold turkey because Ed Sheeran has not released a new track for months? Fear not because new music is on the way.

I’m told the superstar has “all but finished” a secret project, which will be released in time for Christmas.

Although Ed has an album worth of material ready to release, insiders claim it won’t be a new full record.

I’m told: “Ed never stops writing and recording music. “He is unlikely to put out a new album just yet but he has a new project which is almost done and will be revealed soon.”

Ed previously claimed he was at loggerheads with his label Atlantic Records on how to follow up last year’s multi-million selling album.

He said: “The next record that I’m making is not a pop album. “The label really f**king hate that. “They want a big pop album again but I think that’s dangerous.”

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Ab fab AJ all go for celeb show

STRICTLY hunk AJ Pritchard could be waltzing off the dance floor and all the way on to the next Celebs Go Dating series.

I’m told the pro dancer was approached for the current E4 series, which starts soon, but was unable to take part.

Ab-tastic AJ, seen here in my exclusive shot taken from his 2019 calendar, told me: “I do watch the show and am a big fan. I’m also young free and single and am a confident dater so never say never.”

AJ has also filmed a celebrity version of Channel 4’s The Hunted for Stand Up For Cancer along with 2012 Strictly champion Louis Smith.

AJ, who was last night seen dancing with Paralympian Lauren Steadman on the BBC series, added: “To be on the run from MI5 agents was one of the best things I’ve done.”

Other famous faces taking part include Chris Hughes and Kem Cetinay. See www.celebritymerchandise.co.uk/aj for copies of his calendar.

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Jax knock back for Cheryl

JAX Jones has turned down the chance to pen a big comeback hit single for Cheryl Tweedy.

The DJ and producer has revealed he snubbed Cheryl in favour of finishing his own album, out early next year.

He said: “I’ve heard some of Cheryl’s new music and it sounds sick. I’ve been asked to work on it but my mind is 100% focussed on my own album.

“I love Cheryl though. I really like the tone to her voice.” Jax also revealed Demi Lovato, who featured on his hit Instruction, is recovering well after her overdose.

He said: “She is getting better which is the main thing. She’s incredibly talented and a lovely girl.”

Jax, who is riding high in the charts with Ring Ring, feat’ Mabel and Rich The Kid, heads off on a headline UK tour in November with guests.

See livenation. co.uk for tickets.

Tiffany happy for ex-boyfriend Sam

TIFFANY Watson says she is happy her ex Sam Thompson has found a new girlfriend.

The former Made In Chelsea star gave her blessing to current cast members Sam and Sophie ‘Habbs’ Habboo.

Tiffany told me: “I’m seeing someone and am happy and I want Sam to be happy too. “I’ve heard he’s now serious with Habbs which is great.

“It can be weird watching them on screen but we’ve both moved on. There’s no chance of us ever getting back together.”

Tiffany left the E4 series to open Tell Your Friends, a vegan restaurant with older sister Lucy.

She is also fronting vegan supplement brand Live Limitless. She added: “I miss my friends but I’m less stressed and have less drama now I’ve left.”

Tiff is an ambassador for Live Limitless, a plant-based supplement to maximise your workouts and cleanse your body of toxins. See livelimitless.co.uk for products.

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Rita’s so Ora-some

HERE’S sex kitten Rita Ora performing at The Annabel’s Jungle Party in London on Friday.

The Let You Love Me singer will be out in full force over the next few months to promote her heavily delayed second album Phoenix, which is out on November 23.

If singles Anywhere and Your Song are anything to go by it will be well worth the wait.

KT on song at Jazz Cafe

SCOTTISH folk/rock singer KT Tunstall has ditched the folk in favour of pure rock on her sixth album WAX, which is released on Friday.

KT and her impressive new all-female band powered through an upbeat set of new material and old faves at her sold-out club gig at London’s Jazz Café on Wednesday.

The audience, including Mel C, lapped up current single The River. Tickets for her UK tour in March are on sale now.

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Wicked watchers passes nine million

MULTI award-winning West End show Wicked has been seen by more than nine million people in London alone.

Telling the “real story” about what happened between Wizard Of Oz witches Elphaba (wicked) and Glinda (good), the show is packed with a great cast, impressive sets and a laugh-out-loud script.

It also has Defying Gravity – arguably the best first-half closing scene in musical history.

It is on at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre