will.i.am introduces new Voice coach Rita Ora
There's a new face on a spinning chair - here's your chance to get to know her better
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Football v American football
RO I co-own a football club back in Kosovo with the President. We got our independence nearly seven years ago and we set up our team two years ago. So they’re just in clothing. My dad’s more involved in it than I am. He explained to me that we need to start getting recognition as an independent country, even if that’s via a football team. We’re doing a lot with Unicef to create an academy for kids. I don’t know much about football. But what I do know is we need a football team. So that’s what I’m doing.
W My uncle Lynn [Cain] was an NFL running back who played for the Atlanta Falcons and the Los Angeles Rams and he’s the hero in our family. I played the same position as him; I wanted to be like my uncle Lynn. But I got a concussion when I was 16 – I got hit pretty hard. It doesn’t feel good to lose your memory. And from that point on I was like, “Ah, I don’t wanna play sports…” I’ll stick to music.
W OK, how old are One Direction? They’re great, and I’m really happy for their success. But the Rolling Stones – you can’t compare them to a group that’s four years deep. How about the Monkees and One Direction?
RO The Arctic Monkeys?
W No, no, no – the Monkees!
RO Like, real monkeys?
W No, there was a group called the Monkees back in the day. They were also put together.
RO Ah, sorry. I thought it was another one of your metaphors…
W [Laughs] You’re thinking real monkeys?
Michelle Obama v Kate, Duchess of Cambridge
RO Aren’t they the same thing but for different countries?
W I prefer my mom. She’s the bomb.
RO My mom too!
Jamie Dornan v Ryan Gosling
RO Well, I’m biased ’cause I know Jamie personally, even though I love Ryan. It was amazing on the Fifty Shades of Grey set because, being two Brits, we both bounced off each other to get our American accents right. It’s his first big lead role so the pressure was on him, and he dealt with it perfectly.
While he was shooting he had a kid and had a lot on, so I got to respect him for his work ethic. And he’s really fun to work with.
W I have no idea what to expect of the film– I didn’t read the book. I don’t enjoy reading books. I know that sounds, umm… I never finish books ’cause I start thinking too much.
Kate Moss v Cara Delevingne
RO I know them both and they’re both really outrageous. What makes a photo of a model amazing is the energy, and that comes from within. Kate’s the queen of that. Cara’s doing exactly what she’s supposed to at her age. They both look amazing. I’m not gonna give you an answer: I love them both!
W I like Kate Moss. She’s great. But I don’t know Kate Moss. So I’ll pick Cara, ’cause I like the person behind the beauty.
