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Ellie Goulding: My band call me a diva

18th June 2011

(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Ellie Goulding's band members call her "Mariah" on the road if she ever behaves like a "diva".

Ellie who performed at the wedding of Britain's Prince William in April - is currently on a worldwide concert tour promoting her successful debut album entitled Lights. Between shows and high-profile appearances her male dominated band keeps her grounded.

"Sharing a tour bus with my band six or seven blokes - definitely keeps me down to earth," Ellie tells Glamour magazine. "They laugh at me, like calling me Mariah if I act in any way like a diva!"

When not having fun with her band members, Ellie loves being entertained by her favourite comedian Tina Fey. Earlier this year, Ellie had the opportunity to perform in front of Tina on American television show Saturday Night Live. The pair also worked on promotional material together for Ellie's SNL musical guest appearance.

"I had to do some [promos] with [Tina], and everyone said I just turned into this weird shy girl around her," Goulding tells Billboard magazine. "Tina is my favourite lady ever."

After working together, Ellie's appreciation for Tina only grew stronger.

"I wish I was in some way related to her," Ellie tells Glamour. "She's the funniest woman in the world."

Ellie's summer tour will grace stages all over Britain and America in 2011. (C) Cover Media

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