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    Beyonce's 'Pretty Hurts' was turned down by Rihanna AND Katy Perry

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    The Ones That Got Away: 18 HUGE Songs Turned Down By Other Singers

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    17. Beyonce's 'Pretty Hurts' was turned down by Rihanna AND Katy Perry

    Before Beyonce recorded 'Pretty Hurts', she and Sia had written it for Katy. When Katy failed to record it, it was offered to RiRi who also didn't get round to the song so Bey laid down the vocals herself. (Pictures: YouTube/Getty)

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