Tom Parker, the British singer best known for his role in the popular boy band the Wanted, died Wednesday after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor two years prior. He was 33.
“Max, Jay, Siva, Nathan and the whole Wanted family are devastated by the tragic and premature loss of our bandmate Tom Parker, who passed away peacefully at lunchtime today surrounded by his family and his band mates,” the band wrote in a statement. “Tom was an amazing husband to Kelsey, and father to Aurelia and Bodhi. He was...
“Max, Jay, Siva, Nathan and the whole Wanted family are devastated by the tragic and premature loss of our bandmate Tom Parker, who passed away peacefully at lunchtime today surrounded by his family and his band mates,” the band wrote in a statement. “Tom was an amazing husband to Kelsey, and father to Aurelia and Bodhi. He was...
- 3/30/2022
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Fazer – whose real name is Richard Rawson – was one member of the trio which made up N-Dubz, one of the most popular acts of this century. With three platinum albums under their belts and eight Top 40 songs, it may have seemed like there was nowhere to go after the band went their separate ways – but Fazer has carved out quite a career.
After the band split up, Fazer went down the path which many might have expected of him, and became an award-winning producer, songwriter and DJ who can be hired through his booking agency, as well as a real force of nature in the music industry. What no-one predicted was the success of the company which he formed, and his entrepreneurship has also impressed.
His creative development and production company, Stl, has worked with artists including Rita Ora and Jessie J, proving it a real force to be reckoned with.
After the band split up, Fazer went down the path which many might have expected of him, and became an award-winning producer, songwriter and DJ who can be hired through his booking agency, as well as a real force of nature in the music industry. What no-one predicted was the success of the company which he formed, and his entrepreneurship has also impressed.
His creative development and production company, Stl, has worked with artists including Rita Ora and Jessie J, proving it a real force to be reckoned with.
- 8/4/2017
- by James Smith
- Nerdly
N-Dubz star Fazer is expecting his first child. The 25-year-old rapper-and-producer's girlfriend Ashley Emma is pregnant and Fazer - whose real name is Richard Rawson - is absolutely thrilled with the news. A source revealed to The Sun newspaper: 'Ashley is over six months pregnant and Fazer is really happy. He has told his family and close friends.' Fazer will follow in the footsteps of his N-Dubz bandmate Dappy, real name Costadinos Contostavlos - who already has two-year-old Milo and Gino, three, with girlfriend Kaye Vassell. It was only last year that Fazer split from third band member Tulisa, who is also Dappy's cousin. Tulisa, 24, was so jealous and paranoid during their relationship she admitted to having her...
- 1/15/2013
- Monsters and Critics
N-Dubz star Fazer is expecting his first child. The 25-year-old rapper-and-producer's girlfriend Ashley Emma is pregnant and Fazer - whose real name is Richard Rawson - is absolutely thrilled with the news. A source revealed to The Sun newspaper: ''Ashley is over six months pregnant and Fazer is really happy. He has told his family and close friends.'' Fazer will follow in the footsteps of his N-Dubz bandmate Dappy, real name Costadinos Contostavlos - who already has two-year-old Milo and Gino, three, with girlfriend Kaye Vassell. It was only last year that Fazer split from third band member Tulisa, who is also Dappy's...
- 1/15/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
N-Dubz member Fazer is to become a father, it has been reported. The musician and producer - born Richard Rawson - is expecting his first child with girlfriend Ashley Emma, according to The Sun. "Ashley is over six months pregnant and Fazer is really happy. He has told his family and close friends," a source told the paper. Fazer recently hinted that N-Dubz could reform and record new material next year. "I think 2014 might be realistic. It's always been at the forefront of our minds to reform the band at some point," (more)...
- 1/15/2013
- by By Kate Goodacre
- Digital Spy
N-Dubz member Fazer is to become a father, it has been reported. The musician and producer - born Richard Rawson - is expecting his first child with girlfriend Ashley Emma, according to The Sun. "Ashley is over six months pregnant and Fazer is really happy. He has told his family and close friends," a source told the paper. Fazer recently hinted that N-Dubz could reform and record new material next year. "I think 2014 might be realistic. It's always been at the forefront of our minds to reform the (more)...
- 1/15/2013
- by By Kate Goodacre
- Digital Spy
Fazer thinks he and ex-girlfriend Tulisa Contostavlos could get back together. The N-Dubz star - real name Richard Rawson - split from his bandmate earlier this year and while the 'Young' singer is now dating actor Jack O'Connell, Fazer hasn't ruled out a reconciliation in the future. He said: ''Maybe me and Tulisa could get back together, who knows what will happen in the future. But right now my main focus is the music and nothing else. I hope Jack makes her happy, that's all that's important.'' Despite their break-up, Fazer and Tulisa still get on really well and he was thrilled when...
- 5/15/2012
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Fazer thinks he and ex-girlfriend Tulisa Contostavlos could get back together. The N-Dubz star - real name Richard Rawson - split from his bandmate earlier this year and while the 'Young' singer is now dating actor Jack O'Connell, Fazer hasn't ruled out a reconciliation in the future. He said: 'Maybe me and Tulisa could get back together, who knows what will happen in the future. But right now my main focus is the music and nothing else. I hope Jack makes her happy, that's all that's important.' Despite their break-up, Fazer and Tulisa still get on really well and he was thrilled when the 'X Factor' judge was recently named the world's sexiest woman by FHM magazine. In an interview...
- 5/15/2012
- Monsters and Critics
Tulisa Contostavlos has insisted that she will work with her ex-boyfriend Fazer on a future track. The N-Dubz singer revealed that they work well together despite the breakdown of their relationship, as they understand what each other's musical tastes are. Asked if she would be up for a future collaboration with Fazer, Tulisa told Capital FM: "Yeah definitely. If Fazer was ever to make a record for me it would be a smash. "Just because he obviously knows me so well and he knows what I want and what I look for in a record." Fazer - real name Richard Rawson - co-produced Tulisa's debut (more)...
- 4/18/2012
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
Fazer has hinted that he has worked on new material with former N-Dubz bandmate Dappy. The rapper - real name Richard Rawson - tweeted a photo of the pair together, saying that they had completed a new track in the studio. "Jus left the studio wiv @TheDappy now back 2my lab 2finish a certain record! Coz were finalising it on Tuesday! (sic)," he wrote. He later added: "Ive got some good news coming nxt week!! Watch this space!!! #Stlmusic #excitingtimes patience is a virtue!!!" (more)...
- 4/7/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Fazer has revealed that he has written two tracks that would be perfect for X Factor girl group Little Mix. The N-Dubz rapper and boyfriend of Little Mix's mentor Tulisa Contostavlos said that he would love to produce songs for the band once they finish the competition later this month. Fazer - real name Richard Rawson - told the Daily Star: "I wrote two songs in the past fortnight that would be perfect." However, the star is currently busy writing his own solo album due for release next spring and he hopes he can rope in a number of big-name features for the record. He added: "I can (more)...
- 12/2/2011
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
N-Dubz rapper Fazer has confirmed plans to produce this year's X Factor winner's single. The producer - real name Richard Rawson - has been appointed by Simon Cowell to work with the winning act. "I'll be producing for the X Factor winner, it's been decided," he told The Sun. "This isn't just a hook-up with [girlfriend] Tulisa [Contostavlos], I'm going to work with whichever act wins. "I've been talking to SyCo about working on a few different things for them." Fazer added: "We really want to give a new flavour (more)...
- 11/17/2011
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
We’ve been told that she’ll take Tinie Tempah or Cheryl Cole, but N-Dubz singer Fazer has insisted that his bandmate Tulisa Contostavlos will be taking her own group along to the X Factor judges houses round.
The rapper – real name Richard Rawson – was speaking to The Daily Star about his new solo work, when he confirmed that his rumoured girlfriend has asked him and their fellow bandmate Dappy to help her whittle down her hopeful contestants, until she chooses the most talented for the live shows.
Insisting that Tulisa’s new X Factor job does not spell the end for N-Dubz, Fazer said:
“We have a new single coming out in November and are thinking about repacking the Love.Live.Life album or doing a Best Of.”
He added: “We’ll be performing on The X Factor and joining Tulisa at Judges’ Houses.”
Contostavlos previously revealed that she...
The rapper – real name Richard Rawson – was speaking to The Daily Star about his new solo work, when he confirmed that his rumoured girlfriend has asked him and their fellow bandmate Dappy to help her whittle down her hopeful contestants, until she chooses the most talented for the live shows.
Insisting that Tulisa’s new X Factor job does not spell the end for N-Dubz, Fazer said:
“We have a new single coming out in November and are thinking about repacking the Love.Live.Life album or doing a Best Of.”
He added: “We’ll be performing on The X Factor and joining Tulisa at Judges’ Houses.”
Contostavlos previously revealed that she...
- 7/27/2011
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
N-Dubz star Fazer has revealed plans to work with singers Katy Perry, Chris Brown and Rihanna on a solo album. The rapper - real name Richard Rawson - is reportedly lining up big-name stars to feature on his debut record, which is being touted as the British version of Timbaland's Shock Value. Speaking to the Daily Star, he said: "My album is going to do what Timbaland did. I'm in the studio this week with Katy Perry and there's a couple of mega-stars coming up, too." Fazer went on to say that he will meet up with Brown and Rihanna after their appearances at next month's V Festival, as they "have business to discuss". The (more)...
- 7/26/2011
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
N-Dubz rapper Fazer has written a song for chart-topper Katy Perry. The 24 year-old hip-hop star - real name Richard Rawson - is hoping that Perry will pick his submitted song to record when she returns to making her new album. "Fazer hopes to land Katy's next single. He's thrown a song into the mix for her new album," bandmate Dappy told the Daily Star. Each member of N-Dubz is currently pursuing projects outside of the group ,with (more)...
- 6/3/2011
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
N-Dubz fans will soon be able to dress just like their idols - the British rap trio is launching a fashion range. The male members of the band - Fazer and Dappy - will release t-shirts, trousers and accessories through their line, Nanawear, while Tulisa will work on a womenswear label called Tfb.
Fazer, real name Richard Rawson, tells Britain's The Sun, "Everybody who knows us can tell we like to look a certain way. These are going to be well tailored though, they aren't going to be cheap looking. Everyone always talks about Tulisa's style too. She'll buy a dress for GBP15, then when she wears it on the red carpet, everyone thinks it's designer."...
Fazer, real name Richard Rawson, tells Britain's The Sun, "Everybody who knows us can tell we like to look a certain way. These are going to be well tailored though, they aren't going to be cheap looking. Everyone always talks about Tulisa's style too. She'll buy a dress for GBP15, then when she wears it on the red carpet, everyone thinks it's designer."...
- 9/1/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Police reportedly swooped on N-Dubz star Fazer's home as part of a hunt for a gun used in a shooting. The rapper, real name Richard Rawson, was at his Chelsea house when officers arrived with a warrant to search the property, reports The Mirror. The group's studio in Camden, North London, was also searched in a separate raid. No weapon was found in either incident and no-one has been charged. A spokesperson for the group said: (more)...
- 2/6/2010
- by By Sarah Rollo
- Digital Spy
N-Dubz stars Dappy and Fazer have been interviewed as witnesses by police investigating an alleged rape. The rappers, real names Dino Contostavlos and Richard Rawson, gave their statements yesterday as part of an ongoing inquiry being carried out by Lincolnshire Police, BBC News reports. Earlier this week, it emerged that a woman in her 20s had claimed to have been raped at a Butlins holiday camp in Skegness after N-Dubz performed there last Friday. Junior Edwards, 22, was arrested on suspicion of rape and common assault. He has reportedly (more)...
- 11/20/2009
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
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