ContactMusic — British hip-hop stars N-Dubz are planning a hiatus to focus on solo projects. Richard 'Fazer' Rawson, Dino 'Dappy' Contostavlos and Tulisa 'Tula' Contostavlos will take a break from the group, but they've assured fans they will eventually reunite.... more info

MTV.co.uk News — N-Dubz have announced they will not record together as a group for at least 18 months. As their UK arena tour came to an end, Dappy confirmed that the trio would split for “a year and a half... more info

Guardian Music — Still only 22, this singer already has worked with Tinchy, Dappy and Davinche. No wonder she's been dubbed first lady of R&GHometown: Kentish Town.The lineup: Nyomi Gray (vocals, songs).The background: The company that Ny keeps could be the clincher ... more info

MTV.co.uk News — N-Dubz leading lady Tulisa Contostavlos has allegedly blown her chances of replacing Cheryl Cole on the UK version of The X Factor after swearing throughout her screen test for the show.Tulisa was... more info

The Telegraph — Considering the group are new to arenas, this was a smooth affair, though after a while it dragged a bit. Rating: * * * more info

Gigwise — They give their suggestions... more info

Gigwise — They're confirmed for Weston-Super-Mare bash... more info

Guardian Music — In case you thought the mulchification of chart music could go no further, here comes this puree of modern popHometown: London.The lineup: Loick Essien (vocals).The background: Good to have it confirmed that we weren't imagining things last summer in... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Dappy was injured on the opening night of N-Dubz’s arena tour on 14 April when a crazed fan bit his ear. The incident took place just before the Morning Star trio was set to take to the stage... more info

NME — Rapper in the wars again after being bottled and mugged earlier this month more info