FURTHER proof there is no such thing as a free ride will be in evidence in Glasgow at the weekend.
To celebrate the release of his third studio album Motion next Monday, pop star Calvin Harris is offering free cab rides in Glasgow, London and Manchester. The only drawback? You have to listen to Dumfries-born Harris's new album while you're travelling.
Given that he is one of the most successful musicians in the world, that will be reward enough for some. Tomorrow and on Saturday and Sunday, passengers who flag down one of the branded Calvin Harris taxis in any of the three cities will get to hear his new album before anyone else while being taken to their destination.
It is likely Motion will match the success of Harris's last album 18 Months, which was home to nine top 10 singles. In 2013 it was revealed that he was that year's highest-paid DJ in the US, with earnings of $46 million.
His former girlfriend Rita Ora reveals in the December issue of Cosmopolitan that the reason the couple split up was that they were both too busy with their careers.
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