5 a Day...Today's Stories - 28/04/09

SNEAK PREVIEW
Last year’s X Factor winner Alexandra Burke may still be pinching herself. According to NowMagazine.co.uk, the UK songstress started work on her much anticipated solo debut last week in LA and previewed her material to her idol Beyonce. The Daily Records quoted Burke as saying ‘Oh my God. I just met Beyoncé again! And this time I didn’t cry. She listened to my songs. My heart is racing’.
 

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5 a Day...Today's Stories - 16/02/09

1) WELL DESERVED
2008 X Factor winner Alexandra Burke has landed a £3 million recording contract with US label Epic Records. Reportedly, the Hallelujah singer has signed a 5 album deal and will be label mates with the likes of international superstars Rihanna, Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Brandy and Jennifer Lopez – so she’s in good company to say the least! According to Now, Alex is scheduled to meet with Simon Cowell in March to map out a plan of attack on the US. She is expected to release her debut album by November. A source has been quoted as saying ‘Epic think Alexandra can follow in Leona Lewis’ footsteps. The US market loves women with big voices — and Alex certainly has that. If she comes close to Leona’s success it will be a job well done.’

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Today's Stories - 27/01/09

THE MAKING OF A BAND
According to website RWD, British R&B singer/songwriter Lemar was so taken aback with JLS’ performance on the X Factor that he has signed them up to be the supporting act on his UK tour. When speaking of the group Lemar revealed ‘I was really impressed with JLS's performances on the X Factor, and I’m thrilled that they’ve agreed to join me on my tour’. The boys have also signed a deal with a major label and have huge support backing them. When asked about supporting Lemar, Marvin form JLS said ‘We're really excited about supporting Lemar on his new tour’ and Aston added ‘We've loved his music for years so it will be brilliant to get to tour the UK with him, and we're really looking forward to seeing all of our fans at the live shows’.

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5 a Day...Today's Stories - 19/01/09

1) I’M OUT
After just two weeks in the Celebrity Big Brother house, ex-Sugababe and former MOBO nominee and performer Mutya Buena up and left on Friday night after her gal-pal Tina Malone was voted off. As soon as Davina called out Tina’s name instead of Mutya’s, the singer was very unhappy. According to nowmagazine.co.uk, Buena told her fellow housemates ‘No way am I staying a day longer. I'm not unpacking my suitcase and that's it. I'm going’. After leaving, 23 year old Mutya said ‘I feel happy 'cos I'm going home to have a decent night's sleep. I'm really looking forward to going home and giving my daughter a big hug and kiss. I've missed my mum and my family’.

 

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5 a Day...Today's Stories - 08/12/2008

1) ALEXANDRA'S HEARTACHE
X-Factor Finalist Alexandra Burke’s secret heartache has been revealed; as news of her mother’s illness became public. Melissa Bell of Soul II Soul fame missed out on seeing her daughter win a place in next week’s final but is fighting fit to make it to the studio to support Alex along with MOBO icons Gabrielle and Beverley Knight who will also be rooting for her on Saturday.
 

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