Zayn Malik announced to read a CBeebies Bedtime Story this week
He chose Music is in Everything by Ziggy Marley
Zayn Malik has just delighted fans by releasing his brand new solo album called 'Room Under The Stairs', and now fans of the singer will get to enjoy more from the singer, who has been out of the limelight over the last couple of years.
The 'What I Am' singer has been announced to read a CBeebies Bedtime Story, following in the footsteps of the likes of his former One Direction bandmate Harry Styles, as well as other singers such as George Ezra and Ed Sheeran.
On Wednesday 22nd May, Zayn will read a book by Ziggy Marley (Bob Marley's son), called Music Is Everything. Zayn explained: "I chose this book because I love Bob Marley, and because music and reading are both important to me as a parent.
"I sing to my daughter at night-time when she goes to sleep and I read to her at bedtime too. I feel like this will be something really cool to show her, so I’m up for reading a CBeebies Bedtime Story!"
Away from the TV, Zayn has just released his fourth solo album, since leaving One Direction. The singer has described this album as is 'favourite album' to date, and explained in a video for his fans: "I think the intention behind this album fully is for the listener to get you know, more insight on me personally as a human being."
CBeebies Bedtime Story is on each weekday at 6.50pm on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer.
Take a look through other albums out in 2024:
James Arthur
Release date: Out now
James Arthur released his fifth album 'Bitter Sweet Love' on 26th January 2024, having previously teased it would be out in 2023.
In an interview with us, he said one of the songs has a country vibe and: "I'd love Taylor Swift to be part (of it), or Miley Cyrus. Those girls cross over into the country and pop world and I'm kind of going there on this new album."
Zara Larsson
Release date: Out now
Zara Larsson has now released her fourth studio album, in addition to heading on a UK tour. The album is called 'Venus'.
Usher
Release date: 9th February 2024
Usher released his first album since 2016 on the same day that he performed at the Super Bowl Half-Time show, in February. The album is called 'Coming Home'.
Ariana Grande
Release date: 8th March 2024
After fans begged for new music from the singer, who was busy working away on the incredible Wicked movies, the talented Ariana Grande dropped her seventh studio album 'Eternal Sunshine' on 8th March 2024. The album includes huge tracks 'we can't be friends' and 'yes, and?'.
Justin Timberlake
Release date: 15th March 2024
Justin Timberlake released his sixth studio album 'Everything I Thought It Was' on 15th March, which features his song 'Selfish', as well as a collab with *NSYNC.
Beyoncé
Release date: 29th March 2024
'Cowboy Carter' is Beyoncé's first country music album - and it did not disappoint! The singer announced the release date for her highly-anticipated second 'Renaissance' album during a Super Bowl advert, and released the tracklist just days before its release on 29th March.
Dua Lipa
Release date: 3rd May 2024
Dua Lipa finally released her highly-anticipated third studio album in May 2024! Taking to Instagram prior to its release, Dua revealed that the title of the album would be 'Radical Optimism'.
Zayn
Release date: 17th May 2024
Zayn released his amazing fourth solo album in 2024. The album is called 'Room Under The Stairs', and features his popular song 'What I Am'.
Shaznay Lewis
Release date: 17th May 2024
Former All Saints singer Shaznay Lewis released her second solo album, her first in 20 years, in May. The new album is called 'Pages'.
Becky Hill
Release date: 31st May 2024
Becky Hill released her second album 'Believe Me Now?' in May 2024. The singer said she was: 'going back to my dance music roots'.
Charli XCX
Release date: 7th June 2024
Charli XCX released her hit album 'brat' in June 2024, the album became a massive hit spawning the 'brat summer' phenomenon.
Meghan Trainor
Release date: 7th June 2024
Meghan's highly-anticipated sixth album is called 'Timeless', and talking about the release, the singer wrote on Instagram: 'This album means so much to me and I cant wait to share even more soooon 🥹 GET READY.'
Eminem
Release date: 12th July 2024
Eminem has announced his 12th album 'The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)' would be released in the summer of 2024. The rapper has also announced that he will make his 'career disappear' - so this album could be the last from the 'My Name Is' rapper.
Natasha Bedingfield
Release date: 6th September 2024
Natasha Bedingfield released her debut album 'Unwritten' on vinyl for the first time, to celebrate 20 years since it was released. It was issued 20 years to the day it was originally released.
Katy Perry
Release date: 20th September 2024
Katy Perry released her sixth album '143' in September, with the album featuring her songs 'Woman's World' and 'Lifetimes'.
Tom Walker
Release date: 20th September 2024
Tom Walker released his incredible second album in 2024, called 'I Am'. The album features his hits 'Burn' and 'Freaking Out'.
Coldplay
Release date: 4th October 2024
Coldplay set new sustainability standards when they released their 10th studio album on 4th October 2024, called 'Moon Music'. The band's album is available on four physical formats, however there was a limited release in order to reduce waste. They vinyl version of their album was made from recycled plastic bottles.
Charli XCX
Release date: 11th October 2024
Just four months after the release of her sixth studio album 'brat', Charli dropped her first remix album, offering us up 16 new versions of the original tracks - but this time, featuring some HUGE artists. Released on 11th October, the remix album - titled 'Brat and It's Completely Different but Also Still Brat' featured names such as Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Troye Sivan, Bon Iver, The 1975, Lorde and Addison Rae. Check out the full list here.
Kylie Minogue
Release date: 18th October 2024
Kylie Minogue delighted fans as she announced her 17th studio album, called 'Tension II'. The album is the sequel to her 2022 album 'Tension', and features her popular single 'Lights Camera Action'.
Shawn Mendes
Release date: 15th November 2024
Shawn Mendes will release his fifth studio album, 'Shawn', in October. The album features 12 songs including 'Why Why Why' and 'Isn't That Enough', which he will release on his birthday (8th August).
Gwen Stefani
Release date: 15th November 2024
Gwen Stefani released her fifth album 'Bouquet', with the album featuring 10 songs, including one with her husband Blake Shelton. It also includes several songs that have a flower theme to them.
Rosé
Release date: 6th December 2024
Blackpink's Rosé is branching out on her own, bringing us her first solo album 'Rosie', complete with worldwide sensation 'Apt.' - her collab with Bruno Mars. The single went to Number 2 in the chart and became an instant TikTok trend!
Ahead of the album's release, Rosé also gave us her new single 'Number One Girl', in November.
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