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Rita Ora releases the video for “Your Song,” the first single from her upcoming US debut album on Atlantic Records. The video was filmed in Vancouver and directed by Michael Haussman (Kanye West, Justin Timberlake, Madonna).

“Your Song,” Rita’s collaboration with Ed Sheeran and Steve Mac, was released earlier this month to rave reviews from the press. The New York Times featured it on their Friday Playlist, and NYLON included it in their “Best Music Releases Of The Week,” declaring the track “a bop if there ever was one.”

“I wanted people to really hear my voice,” Rita reveals of her new music. “So much has changed for me since then personally and professionally which has allowed me to develop as an artist.” Rita adds, “I cannot wait to take these new songs out on tour, that’s what I live for. As soon as I get the chance I’m going to hit the road with a band.”

Along with releasing new music, Rita has been chosen by the ABC Television Network to host their summer music competition series “Boy Band,” which premieres tonight, June 22 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT). In “Boy Band,” undiscovered young talent from around the country battle it out to become a member of the next great music sensation.