JAY-Z and Kanye West divided opinion when they were offered Glastonbury slots – but organisers hope it will be third time lucky when it comes to rap headliners.

I can reveal Kendrick Lamar is in advanced negotiations to top the bill in June, after I previously told how bosses Michael Eavis and daughter Emily were also chasing Madonna.

Kendrick Lamar impressed Glasto boss Emily Eavis Credit: Getty Images - Getty

Emily was impressed by Kendrick, at his London show in February and will offer him the chance to perform when the event returns following a year’s break.

A festival insider said: “Kendrick is a slightly more left-field star for Glastonbury.

“Emily was blown away by his show. She knows he may not be to the taste of some of the regular punters, but she and her dad Michael both feel Glastonbury should be forward-thinking and full of diversity.

“They want an eclectic line-up right across the bill.”

Sir Paul McCartney is thought to have nabbed a top spot at the famous music festival Credit: PA:Press Association

Kendrick’s fourth album, DAMN, hit No2 in the charts last year, while All The Stars, taken from the Black Panther soundtrack, reached No5 in January.

Kanye headlined the Saturday night in 2015 while Jay-Z did the same in 2008. Bookies have already made Sir Paul McCartney, favourite to nab one of the top slots. He last played in 2004.

The insider added: “Macca would be an incredible headliner — everyone loves him and he has one of the most famous back catalogues.”

In February Emily said they had already got one top booking.

Rapper Jay-Z took to the stage at Glastonbury in 2008 Credit: PA:Press Association

Kanye West headlined Glastonbury in 2015 Credit: PA:Press Association

She explained: “Head- liners should be the best artists around, whether they’re rappers, pop stars or rock bands. It’s about who is going to produce the most exciting show. We always encounter debate, which is great, that’s what it’s all about.”

After Kendrick smashed up a £232,000 Lamborghini during his Brit Awards performance in February, there’s sure to be no shortage of that.

Dua is doing all white

DUA Lipa clearly doesn’t scrimp on her washing powder.

The New Rules singer dazzled in this all-white outfit as she performed at Canadian festival Osheaga, In Montreal, at the weekend.

Dua Lipa bares all in white outfit at Canadian festival Osheaga Credit: Getty - Contributor

And just like at most of her gigs, Dua once again appeared to forget her T-shirt, wearing nothing but a skirt, jacket and bra.

As well as jetting across the globe for different festivals, Dua has been busy working on new music with Mark Ronson and Diplo.

She teased last week that the track, called Electricity, will be “coming real soon”.

Biz meter TRAVIS Scott is set to reach his highest UK chart position yet with third album Astroworld – at No4 in the midweek update. Kylie Jenner’s rapper boyfriend is also dominating the singles chart. Stargazing is poised to be his highest charting UK track ever at No9, and he has another single, Sicko Mode, close behind at No10.

Manhattan and wife for Justin and Hailey

JUSTIN Bieber and Hailey Baldwin have spent the past few years in the showbiz bubble of Los Angeles.

But since he proposed last month, the couple, have made the decision to turn their backs on Hollywood for a new home 2,800 miles away.

Justin Bieber to set down roots with fiancee Hailey Baldwin in New York Credit: The Mega Agency

After spending time there for the past few weeks, they have told friends they intend to put down roots in New York for good when they tie the knot.

A source close to model Hailey said: “They have had enough of LA and decided the Big Apple is the place to be.

“They need to be in a big city because of their jobs, and will still have to travel to LA sometimes, but New York will be their base.

“They are thinking they would like a small destination wedding next year . . . but they are sure they want to be in New York and want to find somewhere they can settle down.”

The city that never sleeps seems an apt place for a pair of newlyweds.

Biz meter Kourtney Kardashian says she was “ashamed” to be a member of her “disgusting family” during the season 15 premiere of Keeping Up With The Kardashians. The US reality star came to blows with sister Kim over co-ordinating schedules for the annual Christmas photoshoot. The tense row, now resolved, even saw her skip Kim’s baby shower.

Grand slam Robbie's ticking off

X FACTOR bosses must be relieved they have Ayda Field to keep husband and fellow judge Robbie Williams in check.

I can reveal she gave Robbie a dressing down after he nearly made hopeful Andy Hofton cry during the Six Chair Challenge.

Robbie Williams was told off by wife Ayda for making an X Factor contestant cry Credit: Rex Features

Before singing Queen’s Radio Ga Ga in a bid to get a spot in Ayda’s Over-30s category, Andy told the audience at Wembley’s SSE Arena that he was hoping to make his elderly gran proud.

He said: “I’ve been singing on the circuit for 20 years and I’d just like to be here today because my nana, she’s 92, and I’d love her to see the moment where her grandson has a special moment.”

But after negative comments from Simon Cowell and Louis Tomlinson, Robbie quipped: “Well that’ll probably finish her off.”

Ayda quickly leapt to the stage to comfort Andy, causing Robbie to say: “Hands up if you just got told off by your wife.”

It can’t be the first time – and it won’t be the last on this show.

Biz meter ANNE-Marie and Olly Murswill perform at Music 4 Mental Health’s debut fundraising concert. The gig, at Camden’s Roundhouse, North West London, on November 18, is part of the #IAMWHOLE campaign launched in 2016 and supported by celebs including Ed Sheeran, James Corden and Paloma Faith.



Demi Leaves rehab

DEMI Lovato has checked out of hospital and gone into rehab.

Following her overdose two weeks ago, she flew by private plane on Saturday to a leading addiction facility in an undisclosed location outside of California, where she is expected to stay for a lengthy period.

Demi Lovato is getting the help she needs Credit: AP:Associated Press

Shortly after she was first taken to hospital, I told how she would be shunning her previous treatment centre in Los Angeles to avoid temptations from the “wrong crowd”.

After checking out of Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre in LA and going to rehab at the weekend, she wrote on Instagram: “I want to thank God for keeping me alive and well. I now need time to heal and focus on sobriety.”

Good to hear she’s getting the help she needs.

Biz meter DAVE Bautista has told fans that working on Disney’s next Guardians of the Galaxy movie will be “pretty nauseating” after the firing of director James Gunn. The actor, who plays Drax the Destroyer in the franchise, said: “@Guardians without @JamesGunn is not what I signed up for. GOTG w/o @JamesGunn just isn’t GOTG.”

Bond girl

Perrie Edwards could be auditioning for the next Bond girl as she struts out of the pool in this white bikini.

The Little Mix singer cut a fierce figure while holidaying in Mykonos, Greece, with footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Perrie Edwards could be a Bond girl in this sultry holiday snap Credit: Instagram

Or is she more of a Bond villain as she opts for a black bikini against the sunset in Greece Credit: Instagram

Perrie, who looks more Bond villain in the black version of her cossie, has already revealed her Hollywood ambitions.

She said: “I would love to get into movie voiceovers or acting.”

Perrie’s holiday comes weeks after Little Mix finished work on their fifth album, which is set to drop by the end of the year.

She certainly deserves her down time.

Instaglam

Zara Laarson scrubs up well in new bath tub Credit: Handout

Zara Larsson christens her tour bus bathtub by . . . having a photo taken in it, of course.

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