Triple

Given a phrase, classify it is english named entity (e.g., persons, organizations, works of art) in Latin script, or not (e.g., literals, dates, URLs, verbose phrases). For disambiguation, the statement where the phrase occurs as object is also given. Please return a JSON object with `phrase` (string, the phrase being analyzed) and `is_ne` (boolean, indicating whether the phrase is a Named Entity).

Phrase: The Pips | Statement: [Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye), hasBackingVocalGroup, The Pips]

Target entity: The Pips
Context triple: [Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye), hasBackingVocalGroup, The Pips]

• A. The Pips chosen
  The Pips were an American vocal group best known as the longtime backing singers and collaborators for soul legend Gladys Knight.
• B. The Pepperpots
  The Pepperpots are a recurring group of shrill-voiced, middle-aged female characters in Monty Python sketches, typically portrayed by the male cast in drag for comedic effect.
• C. The Micks
  The Micks is an informal nickname for the Irish Guards, a regiment of the British Army with strong Irish heritage and traditions.
• D. The Smeezingtons
  The Smeezingtons were a songwriting and production team, best known for crafting pop and R&B hits with Bruno Mars and other major artists in the late 2000s and early 2010s.
• E. Seven Seven Six
  Seven Seven Six is a venture capital firm founded by Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian that invests in early-stage technology startups.
• F. None of above.
• G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.

Target predicate: hasBackingVocalGroup
Context triple: [Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye), hasBackingVocalGroup, The Pips]

• A. hasBackingVocals chosen
  Indicates that one musical performance, track, or part includes supporting vocal contributions accompanying a primary vocal line.
• B. hasBackingBand
  Indicates that an artist or performer is supported musically by a specific band that plays instruments or accompaniment for them.
• C. hasVocals
  Indicates that the subject includes or features vocal elements, such as singing or spoken voice, rather than being purely instrumental or non-vocal.
• D. hasVocalDuet
  Indicates that two entities perform or participate together in a vocal duet.
• E. hasBackingMusician
  Indicates that one entity serves as a supporting or accompanying musician for another entity, typically in a performance or recording context.
• F. None of above.