The women also won best pop video for the song’s video, which features rapper Gucci Mane. The dance-heavy performance, which came two days after the release of their new album, was well-received and boosted sales of the single Down. The group doubled down on that decision during Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards, where a stand-in fifth member was quickly tossed from the stage as they began to perform. If we’re going to do this, it’s the four of us. … Like people, teams or whatever, suggesting: ‘Oh maybe we get a fifth member?’ ” Lauren Jauregui, 21, recalled. “We kept referencing that while we were in the moments of that whole thing happening. “And she said that she was really proud of us,” beamed Normani Kordei, 21.ĭestiny’s Child went through similar changes before settling on the final and most famous formation, the trio of Rowland, Beyoncé Knowles and Michelle Williams.įifth Harmony said they looked to the Bootylicious hitmakers when deciding to fill the spot left by Cabello, who exited in December to pursue a solo career. And for her to advise that, like, that says a lot because, you know, she’s gone through the same things.” “She just told us to, like, let the music speak for itself … and just know your worth, believe in yourself and just be there for each other. “We were advised by THE Kelly Rowland,” Dinah Jane, 20, said with reverence. Luckily the newly minted quartet, who released their third album last week, had the fairy godmother of girl groups to guide them through the tumultuous times: Destiny’s Child alum Kelly Rowland. LOS ANGELES - It’s been a year of transition for Fifth Harmony: The pop stars parted ways with member Camila Cabello, switched management teams, negotiated a new contract with their label and won greater creative control of their brand.

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