In a recent interview with US Weekly, Ellie Goulding opened up and shared some fun facts about her.

For instance, although she is considered an alternative rock singer, Ellie is “obsessed” with rapper Drake. Maybe in the future she and Drake will collaborate together? That would be interesting.

Check out some of these additional facts about Ellie:

1. She is addicted to cheese.

2. She is ambidextrous.

3. She regularly runs and her fasted half marathon time is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

4. She taught herself to play the guitar at age 14.

5. She sung for Prince William and Duchess Kate at their royal wedding.

6. She has NEVER seen any Star Wars or Lord of the Rings films.

7. She loves buying people books and alcohol as presents.

8. Her favorite Christmas movie is The Snowman.

9. She thinks Daniel Day-Lewis is “the best actor in the world.”

10. Her natural hair color is not blonde…it’s brown.

Along with these fun facts, Ellie also celebrated the New Year by skydiving!

Hannah and I just jumped out of a plane over Dubai (at 14,000ft) lads!!!!—
Ellie Goulding (@elliegoulding) December 31, 2012

Click here to see a photo of her free-falling.

Ellie is definitely a unique individual and if you like her hit single, “Lights,” she’ll be preforming in Oakland, California on February 8th. To see her full tour schedule or to buy tickets, click here.

-Ashley Quadros, CBS Local