The rumour started recently when the media reported that the boyband man and the 'Don't Judge Me' singer met up in Hollywood.

Speaking to ITV's Daybreak, Merrygold confirmed that they were indeed in close proximity, but it was by chance. He said:

"That has been chucked around a little bit but literally we were in the same place when I was over in the States and obviously people started to talk and it was just like, well..."

Speaking of his plans when JLS hang up their boots in December, Merrygold added: "I'm just going to take some time, the options are open which is nice. It's always good I suppose to be in this position of looking on the outside in and just seeing exactly what the path is I'm going to take."

JLS meanwhile will embark on a UK and Ireland tour in the winter before splitting.

Speaking to The Sun newspaper in Britain, Ronald explained that he's forgiven Brown for the 2009 assault that left his daughter beaten and bruised, and hopes the couple eventually work out their differences:

"I'm still his No 1 fan - I still like Chris regardless. They have a very passionate relationship but if they split up it does not mean it's for ever with them. In a couple of months they'll be back together."

He also revealed that he's been keeping in touch with the 'Where Have You Been' beauty while she's on tour, adding: "She seemed to be doing okay. We talked about how the tour was going. I asked her if she partied and she needed rest and she said: 'I'm going to be okay, dad.'"

Meanwhile, Rihanna picked up 4 prizes at the Billboard Music Awards over the weekend and told her fans: "Thank you #BILLBOARD for showing my fans the love they deserve!!! I'm truly grateful for these 4 awards that you've rewarded us! Thank you again!! #MusicRdie #BBMAs"

The Chime For Change event is taking place at London's Twickenham Stadium on June 1 and it will feature sets from the likes of Beyoncé and Florence + The Machine as stars raise awareness of women's rights and issues.

It was announced today (May 20) that a number of top names from entertainment and politics will help host the Gucci organised event, with Madonna leading the list.

Other names due to host include Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Gordon and Sarah Brown, Jessica Chastain, Gloria Steinem and Freida Pinto.

Speaking about the issues surrounding the event, Madonna said:

"60 percent of the children in the world NOT in school are girls! 2/3 of the world's illiterate are WOMEN! I Do NOT accept this. We need to change this and we WILL CHANGE THIS!"

Beyonce meanwhile said in a statement: "I am really happy that so many amazing artists and presenters have come together to support CHIME FOR CHANGE on 1 June. Our goal is to have a great time together while we unite and strengthen the voices of girls and women around the world."

Tickets for the event, which will also see the likes of Jennifer Lopez and Ellie Goulding perform, are on sale now.

NEW SINGLE ‘BLACKOUT FT. SHAKKA’ OUT NOW

on Ministry of Sound/Levels Recordings 

Monday 13th May – Following the release of his new single ‘Blackout’, Wretch 32 today announces a string of UK dates in October/November at the following venues: 

October 2013

Wednesday       30th                   Norwich UEA

Thursday           31st                   O2 Academy Oxford 

November 2013

Friday               1st                     O2 Academy Bournemouth

Saturday           2nd                    O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire 

Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday 17th May priced £15 regionally and £18.50 in London (subject to booking fee) from www.livenation.co.uk or www.ticketmaster.co.uk 

‘Blackout’ is the first single to be released from Wretch 32’s forthcoming third studio album. Premiered on MistaJam’s Radio 1Xtra show, and also named Zane Lowe’s ‘hottest record’, the track was produced by emerging talent Knox Brown who hails from Birmingham and created the record in his bedroom studio. Watch the video below or listen on Soundcloud below.

Wretch 32 ft Shakka - 'Blackout' (Out Now) by Wretch 32

Well-known for supporting new British talent, Wretch 32 was the first British grime artist to sample a peer when he used Kano’s ‘P’s and Q’s’ for his club track ‘Pop?’ earlier this year. True to form, Wretch has scouted hot up-and-coming London-based singerShakka to feature on ‘Blackout’; his effortless resounding vocal melts over the samba drum rhythms and velvety bassline’s. Shakka has been a regular performer up and down the country for the past few years and Wretch has always kept a keen eye on his progress.

Laced with Wretch’s signature flow and discerning rhymes, ‘Blackout’ pays homage to soaring tribal vocal sounds, capturing a laid-back carnival atmosphere this perfectly sculpted track has the multi-layered depth of Wretch’s future-classic sound. The record demonstrates his willingness to try new things and his overall growth as an artist.
In 2011, Wretch 32 released his gold-certified LP ‘Black And White’ which amassed over one million record sales and had three top 5 singles including the gritty ‘Traktor’ and ‘Unorthodox ft. Example’. Crowned ‘MC of the year’ by MTV for two years in a row and as one of the focal artists for the 2012 Olympic Games, Wretch 32 has evolved his style into a seriously unique sound; chilled melodies, trademark bars and soaring choruses – all of which will be seen during his live show.

Wretch 32’s third studio album will be released later this summer. Blackout features remixes from T Williams, Bobby Tank, Petite Noir and Will And Bill. 

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The 19-year-old actress, who recently confirmed that she is engaged to her 'adopted' brother Nick Gordon, told Access Hollywood at the New York City premiere for upcoming reality show, 'The Houstons: On Our Own', that she gains strength from recognising that her mother's presence is still around:

"What gives me the strength is my family and knowing that she is watching down on us. Watching down and applauding and being happy and smiling and rejoicing, as well as we are, of her life and her legacy. She was an angel."

"She was an amazing, amazing person. Whoever met her, was attached to her from the beginning, the start ... at the very first sight, you're just attached to her. She was an angel on Earth."

She added: "I'm doing okay, I'm doing pretty good. I am doing better than I ever thought I would. Definitely better than I thought I would."

The shocking news was broken by TMZ (see photo on the left) and the site explained that Bobbi Kristina was transported from the Beverly Hilton hotel to Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles on a stretcher, although there hasn't yet been a confirmation on the situation by any of the family's team. 

18-year-old Bobbi Kristina is currently one of the worldwide Top 10 trending topics on social networking site Twitter as a result of the reports. 

Her mother's untimely death was only announced late last night, February 11, and there are still very few details available to the public. Pressparty will bring you more official updates as they come in.