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Alexandra Burke signs new US deal
21 May 2013
Music gossip
Alexandra Burke has signed a huge management deal in the US. The 'Bad Boys' hitmaker - who shot to fame after winning the UK version on 'The X Factor' in 2008 - has reportedly signed with Kevin Liles, who helped launch the careers of Jay-Z and Kanye…
Alexandra Burke snubs X Factor musical role
22 Feb 2013
TV gossip
Alexandra Burke has reportedly turned down the lead role in 'The X Factor' musical. The singer - who stormed to victory on Simon Cowell's flagship singing show in 2008 - has allegedly snubbed a main part in the Harry Hill-penned musical spoof based…
Alexandra Burke working on gospel sound
13 Feb 2013
Music gossip
Alexandra Burke will have a "gospel, spiritual sound" to her new album. The 'Hallelujah' singer has been recording at her home studio in London and flying to the US to work on her third record, and is going back to the roots of modern music for…
Geri Halliwell to join West End show
15 Aug 2012
TV Gossip
Geri Halliwell will make a cameo in 'Singing in the Rain' for BBC's Children in Need. The Spice Girls singer has signed up for POP Goes the Musical, the second year of the charity project which challenges well known celebrities to tread the West End…
X Factor rejects return
21 Jul 2012
TV Gossip
Former 'X Factor' favourite Jade Richards has auditioned for the show again - a year after she got given the axe at Judges' Houses. The Scottish singer - who failed to get through to the live shows last year after mentor Kelly Rowland decided to get…
Joe McElderry upset at Dappy rant
12 Jul 2012
Music Gossip
Joe McElderry is upset at being slated by Dappy. The former 'X Factor' winner was named in 'I'm Coming (Tarzan Part 2)' - the rapper's explicit rant against the reality show - and thinks he is "a bit sad" for putting others down in his…
Alexandra Burke's 'colourful' album
26 May 2012
Music Gossip
Alexandra Burke wanted to add "colour" to her career with her second album. The 'Elephant' hitmaker wanted to represent the leaps forward she has made musically on the cover of her new album 'Heartbreak on Hold', by making it very colourful. She…
Pixie Lott wrote track for Selena
19 Apr 2012
Music Gossip
Pixie Lott wrote a song for Selena Gomez. The singer wrote 'We Own the Night' which was recorded by Selena Gomez and the Scene for her last album, 'When the Sun Goes Down', and although they have yet to meet, Pixie is glad they worked together.
Alesha Dixon finds love
15 Apr 2012
TV Gossip
Alesha Dixon has found love with hunky dancer Azuka Ononye. The 'Britain's Got Talent' star is said to be smitten with the 31-year-old who she first met six years ago when he became one of her backing dancers as she launched her solo singing…
Alexandra Burke to duet with mum
14 Mar 2012
Music Gossip
Alexandra Burke is to feature a duet with her mother on her new album. The 'Elephant' singer says she is close to completing the song for her as-yet-untitled second album with mum Melissa Bell, who was a member of 90s group Soul II Soul. She said…
JLS support former X Factor contestants at the BRIT Awards
9 Feb 2012
Music Gossip
JLS want a former 'X Factor' contestant to win the BRIT award for Best British Single if they lose out. The boyband - who finished runners up to Alexandra Burke on the show in 2008 - have been nominated for their song 'She Makes Me Wanna' but if…
JLS want Oritse Williams in X Factor hot seat
9 Feb 2012
TV Gossip
JLS are keen for Oritse Williams to bag a place on 'The X Factor' judging panel. Jonathan 'JB' Gill explained as his bandmate masterminded the formation of the 'Take A Chance On Me' hitmakers - who shot to fame when they came second on the ITV1…
Alexandra Burke's party album
11 Jan 2012
Music Gossip
Alexandra Burke wants to make people "get up and go for a great night out" with her new album. The 'Broken Heels' singer is "99 per cent" complete with her second record, and has made a group of tracks which will hopes will inspire people to party…
Alexandra Burke's 'sexier' second album
25 Nov 2011
Music Gossip
Alexandra Burke has recorded "six albums worth of songs" for her second album. The 'Broken Heels' singer has been recording for two years since releasing her debut, 'Overcome' in 2009, and put back the release date for the follow up until 2012 so…
Alexandra Burke's X Factor stress
9 Nov 2011
TV Gossip
Alexandra Burke admits her 'X Factor' judging stint was the "most stressful time ever". The 'Bad Boys' hitmaker - who won the ITV1 show in 2008 and then returned to stand in for Kelly Rowland when she was struck down with a throat infection two weeks…
Katy Perry rejected X Factor guest judge slot
2 Nov 2011
TV Gossip
Katy Perry turned down the guest judge slot on last weekend's 'X Factor'. The 'Last Friday Night' hitmaker explained while she would have "loved to" appear on the show as a stand-in for Kelly Rowland - who was struck down with a mystery throat…
X Factor final to be in Wembley arena
15 Aug 2011
TV Gossip
'The X Factor' final will take place at Wembley Arena for the first time. This year's programme will see the most spectacular end to the series yet, with the last remaining competitors taking to the stage at the 12,500 capacity London venue in front…
Alexandra Burke to perform at Warwick Castle
23 May 2011
Music Gossip
Alexandra Burke and Olly Murs are to perform at Warwick Castle. The two former 'X Factor' stars will play the first night of The Great British Weekend, a three-day festival at the venue in the British midlands which takes place between 15 and 17 July…
Stars turn out to honour unsung heroes
30 Mar 2011
TV Gossip
James Corden, Simon Cowell and Davina McCall were among the stars who turned out to honour the nation's unsung heroes at the News of the World Children's Champions Awards tonight (30.03.11). Hosted by 'Big Brother' presenter Davina, the ceremony…
TV stars turn out to honour unsung heroes
30 Mar 2011
TV Gossip
James Corden, Simon Cowell and Davina McCall were among the stars who turned out to honour the nation's unsung heroes at the News of the World Children's Champions Awards tonight (30.03.11). Hosted by 'Big Brother' presenter Davina, the ceremony…
Alexandra Burke halfway through album
21 Jan 2011
Music Gossip
Alexandra Burke is working on a new sound for her second album, which is half complete. The 'Broken Heels' hitmaker said she's taken a break from recording the follow up to debut 'Overcome' with Lady Gaga producer RedOne to tour, but is excited…
Alexandra Burke's trust problems
22 Aug 2010
Celebrity Gossip
Alexandra Burke "can't do" relationships. The 'Bad Boys' singer - who has been linked to a string of famous men including members of boy band JLS and singer Peter Andre - admits she finds it difficult to trust men after a bad experience in a teenage…
Alexandra Burke ditches diets
23 May 2010
Celebrity Gossip
Alexandra Burke doesn't believe in dieting. The 'Bad Boys' hitmaker insists she eats whatever she wants and has an equally relaxed approach to exercise, despite being a UK size 10. Alexandra said: "I've attempted diets for about a day but then I…
Alexandra Burke shopping for man
8 Jan 2010
Celebrity Gossip
Alexandra Burke wants to find a boyfriend in a supermarket. The 'Bad Boys' singer - who shot to fame after winning UK TV talent show 'The X Factor' in 2008 - has laughed off speculation she is dating anyone famous, including Peter Andre, and insists…
Alexandra Burke has 2010 travel plans
31 Dec 2009
Celebrity Gossip
Alexandra Burke is looking forward to touring the world in 2010. The 'Bad Boys' singer says the only New Year's resolution she will be making is to build on her successes of the past 12 months. She said: "I'm looking forward to another…
