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Summertime Ball 2013: Road To The Ball
Join Capital as we countdown to this year's Summertime Ball by taking a look at how all the biggest names in hit music are preparing for the event at London's Wembley Stadium.
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1. Mollie King From The Saturdays Gets A Bit Of Shut Eye Before The Ball!
The 'All Fired Up' singer tweets fans to say "this is the only way to nap", as she relaxes before entertaining 80,000 fans this weekend!
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2. Olly Murs Soaks Up Some Rays In Mallorca Ahead Of UK Return!
The 'Troublemaker' singer tweeted fans to say he has his "legs out" in the popular holiday destination just one day before he returns to London for the Summertime Ball!
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3. Jessie J Poses With Her Contestants On The Voice UK Before She Arrives For The Ball!
The 'Wild' singer poses with her contestants as the semi-final kicks off... with just two days to go before she brings the party to Wembley!
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4. Will.i.am Enjoys The Voice UK Shows Before He Makes His Way To Wembley!
The 'Scream & Shout' rapper poses with contestant Matt Henry, just two days before he arrives at the Summertime Ball to play for 80,000 fans!
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5. Lawson's Joel Peat Teases Fans From His Soundcheck At Wembley Stadium!
The 'Taking Over Me' star and his bandmates have been gearing up for the Ball with their soundcheck.
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6. Labrinth Scrubs Up Ready To Hit Wembley Stadium With Some Huge Tunes!
The 'Earthquake' singer seemed to be trying out some wardrobe options for the Ball when he shared this snapshot with fans on Friday.
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7. Ellie Goulding Shares A Snap Of Her With Her Team Just Days Before The Ball!
The 'I Need Your Love' singer will be playing to 80,000 screaming fans this Sunday.
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8. Ellie Goulding Touches Back Down In The UK Ready For The Ball!
The 'Anything Could Happen' singer will be one of the main attractions at this year's Capital FM event.
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9. AlunaGeorge Show Their Support For Fellow Summertime Ball Act Disclosure!
The 'Chasing Flies' duo shared a snap of them enjoying Disclosure's brand new album 'Settle', before they both make their way to Wembley Stadium.
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10. Loveable Rogues Enjoy A Night Out With Boxer David Hayter Just Days Before The Ball!
The 'What A Night' trio are in good spirits ahead of making their debut at Wembley Stadium this weekend!
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11. James Arthur Gets A Last Minute Trim Before The Ball!
The 'Impossible' singer has just got back from writing out in Los Angeles and looks ready to rock Wembley Stadium!
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12. Lawson Prepare For Their Set At The Summertime Ball!!
"Makin a few changes to the set for Wembley stadium this weekend... Sounding HUGE!" the band tweeted ahead of their set this coming weekend! Picture: Instagram
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13. Union J Fiasco Magazine 2013
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14. PSY Greets Fans In Moscow
The 'Gentleman' star was seen spending time with fans outside a press conference in Russia for the National TV Awards.
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15. Frankie Sandford Heads To Rehearsals For The Summertime Ball 2013
The Saturdays singer was seen with her new longer hairstyle and with her ever-growing baby bump as she headed to rehearse in London ahead of this weekend's event. Picture: Flynet
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16. Taylor Swift Performs With Tim McGraw At The CMA Music Festival
Ahead of her appearance at the Summertime Ball, Taylor made a special performing appearance with Tim McGraw at the CMA Music Festival.
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17. PSY Attends A Press Conference In Russia
The K-Pop singer was the special guest for 11th ceremony of National TV Awards in the field of popular music and was taking questions from the audience.
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18. Lawson Attend The JLS Foundation Fundraiser In London
The 'Taking Over Me' stars were among the guests in London for the special charity event.
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19. Rudimental Hang Out At Their Studio
The four-piece prepare for their Summertime Ball performance with a quick studio session and interview.
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20. Justin Timberlake Heads To The Studio With Jay-Z, Nas and Timbaland
This year's Summertime Ball host was seen putting in some time in the recording studio before jetting across to the UK. The artists were all seen together fueling speculation of a new collaboration.
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21. Max George And Tom Parker From The Wanted Head To The UK
The Wanted get ready to return to the UK for their opening set at the Summertime Ball this weekend. Picture: AKM-GSI
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22. Taylor Swift Duets With Mick Jagger Out In Chicago
The 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' singer joined the band on stage on their '50 And Counting' world tour to perform a duet with them.
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23. Calvin Harris, Rita Ora and Ellie Goulding
Picture: Eroteme
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24. Labrinth Hits The Recording Studio Ahead Of The Summertime Ball
Labrinth teased fans ahead of his Summertime Ball appearance with a picture of himself in the recording studio. Who else is looking forward to album number two? Picture: Instagram
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25. AlunaGeorge Head To The Fun Fair
Aluna Francis shares a new selfie as she spends time in the sunshine at the fun fair.
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26. Taylor Swift Performs At The CMT Music Awards
Before jetting to the UK for the Summertime Ball, Taylor gave a hair-raising performance at the CMT Music Awards in America.
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27. Taylor Swift On The Red Carpet At The CMT Awards
Taylor looked stunning as she walked the red carpet at the CMT Awards before travelling to the UK for the Summertime Ball.
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28. Mollie King Of The Saturdays Celebrates Her Birthday
Mollie has already got the party started after heading out for dinner with her new boyfriend in London ahead of this weekend's Summertime Ball.
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29. Ellie Goulding Hangs Out With Cara Delevingne And Rita Ora Ahead Of Summertime Ball
Cara Delevingne, Ellie Goulding and Rita Ora arrive at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards in London. Ellie is among the artists due to take to the stage at Wembley this weekend.
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30. PSY and Heidi Klum
" @heidiklum stoped by my green room and said "ThankU psy". She's so beautiful & nice at the same time!! #Unfair lol" Picture: Instagram
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31. Disclosure Instagram
Picture: Instagram
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32. Lawson Suit Up For The Glamour Awards 2013!
The 'Taking Over Me' singers dressed up in shirts and blazers for the annual fashion extravaganza in London.
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33. The Saturdays Win Best Band At Glamour Women Of The Year Awards 2013
Mollie King, Vanessa White, Una Healy and Frankie Sandford from The Saturdays, with their award for Best Band at the 2013 Glamour Women of the Year Awards in Berkeley Square, London.
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34. Jessie J Was All Smiles Ahead Of The Summertime Ball At The Glamour Awards
Jessie J with the Editor's Special award at the 2013 Glamour Women of the Year Awards in Berkeley Square, London ahead of her appearance at the Summertime Ball.
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35. The Saturdays' Rochelle Wiseman And Capital's Marvin Humes Enjoy Date Night!
The happy couple enjoyed their first night out together since becoming parents, ahead of The Saturdays' performance at this year's Summertime Ball. Marvin will also be DJ'ing with ahead of the show. Picture: Instagram
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36. Frankie Sandford Opts To Head To A Hair Salon For A Change Of Look Before The Ball...
The pregnant girl band star seemed set on trying out a new look.
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37. Frankie Leaves The Salon Showing Off A Brand New Hairstyle Just Days Before The Girls' Performance
The Saturdays star has opted for a change of look after dropping her swept fringe cropped number in favour of long brunette locks.
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38. Union J Go Busking In London's Trafalger Square Just Days Before Ball Debut
The 'Carry You' four-piece wowed those passing by the iconic square with an impromptu set.
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39. Will.i.am Enjoys A Night Dining Out In London Ahead Of The Voice Live Shows
The 'This Is Love' singer was spotted leaving a restaurant in Mayfair after returning to the UK ahead of this weekend.
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40. Rudimental Tease Fans With A New Photoshoot
The 'Waiting All Night' group will be making their Summertime Ball debut at Wembley this weekend. Picture: Twitter
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41. The Wanted Promote Their New Reality Show Ahead Of Summertime Ball
Siva and Max sign autographs for as they promote their new reality show The Wanted Life! in New York. The series follows the group's attempt to crack America. It has been announced that the group will open this weekend's event.
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42. Union J Joke Around As They Prepare For Summertime Ball With 'Carry You' Release
Union J will be making their debut at the Summertime Ball fresh from the release of their first ever single 'Carry You'. The group's track went straight in at number three on the Vodafone Big Top 40 at the weekend.
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43. Ellie Goulding Warms Up For Summertime Ball At Chime For Change Concert
Ellie Goulding was one of a host of big female stars who performed at the Chime For Change concert in London over the weekend.
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44. Jessie J Holds A Heart For Her Heartbeats At Chime For Change Concert
Jessie also performed at Chime For Change at London's Twickenham Stadium, and delighted fans with a performance of her new single 'Wild'. Will the song make it into her Summertime Ball setlist this weekend?
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45. Olly Murs Enjoys England Football Match Ahead Of The Ball
Olly has been preparing for the Summertime Ball by relaxing as much as possible - he was among the crowd as England and the Republic of Ireland clashed at Wembley Stadium in London.
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46. Olly Murs And David Walliams Hug On Set Of Britain's Got Talent
Olly Murs gives David Wailliams a hug on the set of Britain's Got Talent, where the former The Xtra Factor host sang his new single 'Dear Darlin''. Picture: Twitter
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47. Olly Murs Performs In Peterborough Ahead Of Summertime Ball.
Olly told fans he had had an "unbelievable" night after preparing for his Summertime Ball performance this week with a gig in Peterborough. icture: Instagram
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48. Lawson Perform At The Madejski Stadium In Reading
Lawson take to the stage to perform at the Allstarz Summer Party at the Madejski Stadium in Reading, Berkshire - just a week before their Summertime Ball set.
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49. Lawson Attend The World War Z Premiere Ahead Of The Ball
Ryan Fletcher, Adam Pitts, Joel Peats and Andy Brown of Lawson arriving for the World premiere of World War Z at the Empire Leicester Square, London.
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50. Robbie Williams Rehearses For His Summertime Ball Performance
As well as getting ready for his own 'Take The Crown' stadium tour, Robbie was pictured in the studio rehearsing for his much-anticipated performance at the Summertime Ball this weekend. Picture: Twitter
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51. Charlie Brown Sings 'On My Way' In Reading
Charlie Brown joined a host of Summertime Ball stars who performed at the Allstarz Summer Party at the Madejski Stadium in Reading, Berkshire.
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52. The Saturdays Promote Their New Single 'Gentleman' Ahead Of Summertime Ball
The Saturdays get ready for TV appearance as they promote their new single 'Gentleman' ahead of their Ball appearance. The group were without Rochelle Wiseman, who recently gave birth to her first child with Capital presenter Marvin Humes. Picture: Twitter
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53. Labrinth Hangs Out With Alicia Keys Ahead Of The Ball
Labrinth poses for a picture with Alicia Keys ahead of his journey to the Summertime Ball. Picture: instagram
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54. Wiley High Fives A Young Fan During A Concert In Reading
Wiley began his preparations for the Summertime Ball with a performance at a stadium gig in Reading, where he even high-fived the youngest members of the audience during one song.
