Rita Ora reveals how she ended up in Maroon 5's 'Girls Like You' music video

The video was out earlier this year

Maroon 5 / Rita Ora
Author: Emma Dodds and Anna Sky HultonPublished 20th Jul 2018

Rita Ora gave an absolutely sensational performance at Hits Radio Live at the Manchester Arena on Saturday 14th July - even teaming up with fellow performer Liam Payne for a fantastic rendition of their hit 'For You'. Before the show, Rita spoke to Hits Radio's Evening Show presenter Sarah-Jane Crawford, opening up about how she managed to feature in Maroon 5's music video for 'Girls Like You'.

Speaking to Sarah-Jane, Rita said, "That was amazing, I couldn't I believe I was a part of such strong women," she then went on to reveal how she managed to get the part. "It was super easy," Rita said, "We work with the same producers and songwriters and so he just said 'would you like to be on it?', I thought, 'of course'!".

WATCH: Rita Ora reveals how she got to appear on Maroon 5's music video for 'Girls Like You'.

You can watch the music video featuring Rita below.

Rita also discussed her brand new album with Sarah-Jane, which she revealed she's HOPING to put out this year! Exciting!

She said, "I’ve been so back and forth with my label on this. Just making sure the music’s right. November for me, I probably shouldn’t be saying this, but it’s my birth month.

"It would mean the world to me if that’s the day the album went out. I think that’s the aim thus far. I’m definitely putting it out this year."

WATCH: Rita Ora discusses her new album with Sarah-Jane Crawford

She also opened up about her recent Instagram photos, "I’ve been doing a lot of sexy pictures recently. You know why – it’s summertime, I’m feeling my body right now, I’m feeling the vibes... I just like to own what I’ve got.

"I don’t think I need to give women any tips on Instagram, I’ve seen some incredible women on Instagram who have literally made a career from social media and you’ve got to give it to them. They look absolutely stunning. As long as you own what you’re doing, whether it’s make up, food, what I do – music, just own it!"

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Hits Radio Live will be back at the Manchester Arena on Sunday 25th November 2018 with another star studded line-up. The July event saw Take That, Rita Ora, Liam Payne, George Ezra and so many more take to the stage for a night of brilliant live music.

Check out all the highlights of the show below!

Early bird tickets are on sale now for Hits Radio Live on 25th November. Get your tickets now to avoid disappointment and keep listening to Hits Radio to be the first to find out the biggest headliners.

There are two places you can purchase tickets from: Eventim and Ticketmaster.

You can listen to Sarah-Jane Crawford's show on Hits Radio every Monday to Thursday 7pm - 10pm.