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		<title>Leigh-Anne Releases A New Single And Music Video, ‘Been A Minute’</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:55:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lucca McHugh]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[English singer Leigh-Anne released a new single this past Friday, July 18, titled ‘Been A Minute’. The song, produced by Elijah Ross, emphasizes nostalgia, personal growth, and a new era. The song highlights a story of rediscovering passion after a period of time away from another person and the feeling of reconnecting.    The singer’s [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">English singer Leigh-Anne released a new single this past Friday, July 18, titled ‘Been A Minute’. The song, produced by Elijah Ross, emphasizes nostalgia, personal growth, and a new era. The song highlights a story of rediscovering passion after a period of time away from another person and the feeling of reconnecting. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The singer’s new song has elements of pop, dancehall, and Afrobeats. Leigh-Anne’s new single was also released with a music video directed by Femi Ladi, co-creative directors Leigh-Anne and Natalie Westernoff, and choreographed by Nicole Hastings. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The music video shows a vibrant and lively carnival-inspired visual capturing the energy of a party in a packed after-hours basement. The choreography mirrors a celebratory energy from the track. The visuals immerse viewers into this party scene heavily inspired by Caribbean carnivals, drawing on Leigh-Anne’s heritage. The cinematography style of a warm, vibrant color palette also enhances the visual experience for her audience. This music video highlights Leigh-Anne’s powerful stage presence, showcasing an ability to command attention and emphasize her creativity. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This single follows her 2024 EP </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/5FLuHwbit7X3hXqXB1j6Mb" target="_blank"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">‘No Hard Feelings’</span></i></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, which included six tracks gaining over 65 million streams globally, and her track <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7o1OfwR349jSAodpOdTnlG" target="_blank">‘Nature’</a> off the EP surpassed 5 million streams, currently her most popular song on Spotify.  </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Leigh-Anne is well known for being a part of the female pop group Little Mix along with Jade Thirlwall, Jesy Nelson, and Perrie Edwards. The band formed back in 2011 on the UK’s X Factor show, which became a massive success in the 2010s with multiple UK number one singles, platinum-selling albums, and wins of multiple Brit Awards and Teen Choice Awards. Little Mix went on hiatus in 2022 for the members to pursue solo projects. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There is difficulty in finding individuality after being tied to a band and other voices for a decade; however, Leigh-Anne found her sound and identity post Little Mix with her EP and newly released single. The singer is entering an era on her own, shaping who she is as an artist and creator. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/492y99GG1u1giNjvFC3WiR" target="_blank">‘Been A Minute’ </a>has now climbed to Leigh-Anne’s top three songs on Spotify with over 200,000 streams in this first weekend. You can listen to the new single on all major streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, and YouTube. Leigh-Anne is scheduled to perform at Boardmasters in Cornwall, and Reading and Leeds Festival in August.   </span></p>
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		<title>Leigh-Anne Pinnock Hints At Debut Solo Album Being Released Next Year</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:06:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin Wallace]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Leigh-Anne Pinnock, formerly of girl band Little Mix, has hinted that her debut solo album may be ready for release in 2024. Appearing on Amazon Music&#8217;s +44 Podcast, Pinnock shared that, &#8220;Well, I mean, it’s definitely in the works. Yeah, to be honest, coming together quicker than I think anyone thought, which is good.&#8221; Listen [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Leigh-Anne Pinnock, formerly of girl band Little Mix, has hinted that her debut solo album may be ready for release in 2024.</p>
<p>Appearing on Amazon Music&#8217;s +44 Podcast, Pinnock <a href="https://www.nme.com/news/music/leigh-anne-pinnock-hints-debut-album-will-be-released-next-year-3498949">shared</a> that, &#8220;<em>Well, I mean, it’s definitely in the works. Yeah, to be honest, coming together quicker than I think anyone thought, which is good.</em>&#8221; Listen to Leigh-Anne&#8217;s podcast episode <a href="https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/08c66966-12a5-4713-9c0c-412a7df9b15d/episodes/e60331f3-b689-4c43-ad2d-f3c85cb42818/44-podcast-episode-1---leigh-anne-and-abra-cadabra.">here.</a></p>
<p>Pinnock released her debut solo single, &#8220;<em>Don&#8217;t Say Love</em>&#8221; back in June. Speaking on the influence behind the track, she <a href="https://www.nme.com/news/music/listen-to-leigh-anne-pinnock-first-ever-solo-single-dont-say-love-music-video-little-mix-3456937">said</a>, &#8220;&#8216;<em>Don’t Say Love’ is about no longer seeking external validation and regaining my confidence and sense of self in a world where I often felt misunderstood and unheard. This video is a visual representation of me finding my voice. I’m excited to continue to do so with my first love, music.</em>&#8221;</p>
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<p>On the +44 Podcast, Pinnock discussed making the transition from being part of a successful girl group for over a decade to taking her first steps as a solo artist. She <a href="https://www.nme.com/news/music/leigh-anne-pinnock-hints-debut-album-will-be-released-next-year-3498949">shared</a>, &#8220;<em>It’s incredible what Little Mix have done and what we’ve achieved, we’ve absolutely killed it. But now I am on my own and not all of the Little Mix fans are going to come along with me, I have to build a new fan base. Yeah, so I do feel like a new artist to some extent…</em>&#8221;</p>
<p>Pinnock also <a href="https://www.nme.com/news/music/leigh-anne-pinnock-hints-debut-album-will-be-released-next-year-3498949">shared</a>, &#8220;<em>It’s been a hard sort of transition. I remember, when we did ‘Shout Out To My Ex’ and when streaming started taking over and it really started coming in. I’m so old school, I’m trying to kind of get used to it I guess, but with social media and TikTok, that is such an important part of any campaign. We have to set time aside for that. Whereas before it’d be like oh, forget time, we’ll figure it out.</em>&#8221;</p>
<p>Pinnock has also just released her second single, &#8220;<em>My Love</em>&#8221; featuring Ayra Starr which debuted at #32 on Billboard&#8217;s US Afrobeats Songs Chart.</p>
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<p>Taking to Twitter, Leigh-Anne wrote, &#8220;<span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"><em>I’m full of emotions but mainly EXCITED for you to finally listen and embrace me in my best self</em>.</span>&#8221;</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">My Love is finally YOURS! I’m full of emotions but mainly EXCITED for you to finally listen and embrace me in my best self. <a href="https://t.co/TXPHXwmFXf">https://t.co/TXPHXwmFXf</a></p>
<p>I’m so thankful to everyone who made this song possible and a special thank you to <a href="https://twitter.com/ayrastarr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ayrastarr</a> for jumping on this song. I cannot… <a href="https://t.co/v5k11guloh">pic.twitter.com/v5k11guloh</a></p>
<p>— Leigh-Anne (@LeighAnneMusic) <a href="https://twitter.com/LeighAnneMusic/status/1699831490626937127?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" async="" charset="utf-8"></script>Pinnock&#8217;s former band mates, Jade Thirlwall and Perrie Edwards have both shared their support for her solo career, but have made no mention of solo music of their own being forthcoming any time soon.  </p>
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Jade Thirlwall (<a href="https://twitter.com/jadethirlwall?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jadethirlwall</a>) shows support to Leigh-Anne and her music video for her single ‘My Love’. “<a href="https://twitter.com/LeighAnneMusic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LeighAnneMusic</a> so unbelievably proud of you This is epic!! Shoutout to the director, editor and everyone involved in this video […] it’s a fucking masterpiece lol” <a href="https://t.co/HYuwFdxTHc">pic.twitter.com/HYuwFdxTHc</a> — Jade Thirlwall Updates. (@JTdailyupdates) <a href="https://twitter.com/JTdailyupdates/status/1700790783731724716?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 10, 2023</a>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Leigh-Anne duetted with Perrie’s TikTok dancing to Don’t Say Love <a href="https://t.co/6Dn4kn33BO">pic.twitter.com/6Dn4kn33BO</a></p>
<p>— Little Mix Tea ☕️ (@TheLittleMixTea) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheLittleMixTea/status/1671603379187990528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 21, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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		<title>BBC Radio 1 Revives Iconic Live Lounge Month 2023</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:50:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Laura Revill]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge returns for a month-long special. This iconic show, heard all over the world, will be showcasing the extraordinary talents of Usher, Yungblud and numerous other artists. Beginning Monday, October 2nd, BBC Radio 1 hosts Rickie, Melvin and Charlie will air a new Live Lounge every Monday to Thursday throughout the [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="font-sans font-normal text-sm text-[#434343] whitespace-pre-wrap">BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge returns for a month-long special. This iconic show, heard all over the world, will be showcasing the extraordinary talents of Usher, <a href="http://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/yungblud-has-announced-his-massive-uk-show-at-eden-sessions/">Yungblud</a> and numerous other artists.</p>
<p class="font-sans font-normal text-sm text-[#434343] whitespace-pre-wrap">Beginning Monday, October 2nd, BBC Radio 1 hosts Rickie, Melvin and Charlie will air a new Live Lounge every Monday to Thursday throughout the month. Each performance will take place at 12pm. The Radio 1 trio announced the details of the new live lounge month, along with the line-up on air during their morning <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001pxtj">show</a> on September 5.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Rickie, Melvin and Charlie are the new hosts of Radio 1’s iconic Live Lounge (Monday – Thursday, 10.30am – 1pm)!</p>
<p>Big up <a href="https://twitter.com/RickieHW?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RickieHW</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Melvinodoom?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Melvinodoom</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/charliehedges?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@charliehedges</a>. We know you’ll smash it! <a href="https://t.co/0xze7rtyHW">pic.twitter.com/0xze7rtyHW</a></p>
<p>— BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra &amp; Asian Network Press Office (@BBCRadio1PR) <a href="https://twitter.com/BBCRadio1PR/status/1384420354165194753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2021</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" async="" charset="utf-8"></script>  Yungblud shared a post on Twitter. He said &#8220;<em>just wait you see what we got planned</em>&#8221;</p>
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just wait till you see what we got planned<a href="https://twitter.com/BBCRadio1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bbcradio1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/liveloungemonth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#liveloungemonth</a> <a href="https://t.co/NlAjB3cNuv">pic.twitter.com/NlAjB3cNuv</a></p>
<p>— YUNGBLUD is a lowlife (@yungblud) <a href="https://twitter.com/yungblud/status/1699029511139180831?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 5, 2023</a>
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<p>Radio 1&#8217;s Live Lounge will be graced with the presence of some of the world&#8217;s most popular artists, performing both their own musical pieces as well as unexpected covers. We will have the pleasure of Olivia Dean&#8217;s performance, whose album <em>Messy </em>has been nominated for a Mercury Prize <a href="http://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/mercury-prize-announces-the-artist-nominees-for-2023/">Award</a> 2023.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/bbc-radio-1-are-offering-the-chance-to-play-in-the-live-lounge-introducing/">Listeners</a> of Radio 1 and BBC Sounds can tune in live to all performances from Live Lounge Month. They will also be able to view the performances on-demand on Radio 1&#8217;s BBC <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer">iPlayer</a> and YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@bbcradio1">channels</a>.</p>
<p>Olivia Rodrigo, whose new album <a href="https://oliviarodrigo.lnk.to/GUTS_UK"><em>GUTS</em></a>  launches September 8, visited London and popped into the Radio 1 studio with host Melvin Odoom to make a very hot announcement. Melvin spoke to Olivia and <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001pxtj">said</a>, <em>&#8220;We are so excited to have you here today, because the real reason you&#8217;re in the studio right now is because you have a massive announcement, right?&#8221; </em></p>
<p>Olivia made here live lounge performance official and told the Radio 1 listeners in <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001pxtj">retort</a> to Melvin &#8220;I&#8217;m so excited to announce, &#8220;<em>I&#8217;m going to be kicking off Radio 1&#8217;s live lounge month 2023 and it&#8217;s going to be October. I&#8217;m very excited, I&#8217;m filming it in LA, and it&#8217;s going to be a ball.&#8221;</em></p>
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<p>BBC Radio 1, invites listeners to test their expertise, in what they say is <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3BmkWdlvkwjv8wQB9r9tgkr/live-lounge-quiz-test-your-knowledge-ahead-of-live-lounge-month-2023">their</a> &#8220;Ultimate Live Lounge Quiz.&#8221; Preparing listeners for an extravaganza of bejewelled performances for this coming October.</p>
<p>Below you can see the full line-up list for the Live Lounge Month 2023.</p>
<p>Artist Performance Date&#8217;s</p>
<p>Olivia Rodrigo &#8211;  Mon 2nd October<br />
Troye Sivan  &#8211; Tues 3rd October<br />
Jorja Smith  &#8211; Weds 4th October<br />
Madison Beer  &#8211; Thurs 5th October<br />
Declan McKenna &#8211;  Mon 9th October<br />
Leigh-Anne &#8211;  Tues 10th October<br />
Royal Blood &#8211;  Weds 11th October<br />
Dominic Fike &#8211; Thurs 12th October<br />
Holly Humberstone &#8211; Tues 17th October<br />
YUNGBLUD &#8211; Weds 18th October<br />
Becky Hill &#8211; Thurs 19th October<br />
Usher &#8211; Mon 23rd October<br />
Jax Jones &#8211; Weds 25th October<br />
Doja Cat &#8211; Thurs 26th October</p>
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		<title>Perrie Edwards&#8217; Solo Work is &#8216;Incredible&#8217; says Songwriter</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2022 20:28:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In 2021, Little Mix announced they would be going on hiatus to focus on solo projects. The latest Mixer to enter the studio is Perrie Edwards. She’s been creating her solo debut in the studio working with songwriter Kamille, and producers Fred Again and Steve Mac. In an interview with OfficialCharts.com, Kamille gave fans an insight [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">In 2021, Little Mix announced they would be going on hiatus to focus on solo projects. The latest Mixer to enter the studio is Perrie Edwards. She’s been creating her solo debut in the studio working with songwriter Kamille, and producers Fred Again and Steve Mac. In an interview with </span><a class="editor-rtfLink" href="http://officialcharts.com/" target="_blank"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">OfficialCharts.com</span></a><span data-preserver-spaces="true">, Kamille gave fans an insight as to what they can expect from the singer. </span></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Asked about Perrie’s solo sound she said “</span><em><span data-preserver-spaces="true">I couldn’t even pinpoint it, but just know it’s going to blow everyone’s minds.” “There’s so many things that they’re interested in, I couldn’t pinpoint it to one thing. The best thing right now is that we’re having fun discovering.” </span></em><span data-preserver-spaces="true">She also alluded to Perrie taking on a different sound to what she was used to when in Little Mix, </span><em><span data-preserver-spaces="true">“Hearing their voices on stuff you wouldn’t typically hear it on is just sending me.”</span></em><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> she said, </span><em><span data-preserver-spaces="true">“It’s so, so exciting for me. Can you imagine, as someone who’s used to just one thing with them?”</span></em></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Kamille has been regularly involved with Little Mix over the years and has built up a strong bond with the girls. She went on to say that Perrie was “</span><em><span data-preserver-spaces="true">worried and insecure” </span></em><span data-preserver-spaces="true">about having her vocals on a solo record without the sounds of her fellow bandmates, but Kamille assured fans that Edwards is </span><em><span data-preserver-spaces="true">“incredible. She doesn’t even know how good she is, and that’s one of the most beautiful things about Perrie; she’s so humble.&#8221;</span></em></p>
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<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Perrie Edwards shot to fame on the reality tv show, The X Factor. She was put into the girl group Little Mix alongside Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall. The group became one of the most successful acts in the history of the show achieving five number-one singles on the UK Singles Chart along with six studio albums, five of which have been certified Platinum. In 2021 they spent 100 combined weeks inside the top ten of the UK Singles Chart and became the first girl group to achieve such a feat.</span></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Since going solo, the girls have maintained support for each other and promised fans that this isn’t the end for Little Mix, only a break. They plan on supporting each other&#8217;s solo endeavours until we get a Little Mix comeback. <a href="https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150316/Perrie-Edwards-working-with-Ed-Sheeran-songwriter-and-producer-Steve-Mac">Perrie said</a> </span><em><span data-preserver-spaces="true">“We’ve all said we will let each other know when we’re going to release so we don’t end up clashing in the charts. We’re rooting for each other, not competing against each other.”</span></em></p>
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		<title>Leigh-Anne Pinnock Confirms New Material And Collaboration With RAYE</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jul 2022 20:17:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophia Elizabeth Tuck]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last month saw girl group Little Mix officially confirm their hiatus, since the break many members have been working on their new solo careers. Bandmember Leigh-Anne Pinnock is the latest from the group to break out on her own, the 30-year-old singer has revealed that she has been working with singer-songwriter RAYE in the studio. [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Last month saw girl group Little Mix officially confirm their hiatus, since the break many members have been working on their new solo careers. Bandmember Leigh-Anne Pinnock is the latest from the group to break out on her own, the 30-year-old singer has revealed that she has been working with singer-songwriter RAYE in the studio. Pinnock announced their partnership via her social media channels after she re-shared a picture of the duo working in the studio during an Instagram story, RAYE also took to social media to confirm the singer&#8217;s partnership.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">so me and this fighter angel fairy have been writing today, it was emotional and inspiring and the music … <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/leighanne?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#leighanne</a> <a href="https://t.co/lbr4c9Ik9t">pic.twitter.com/lbr4c9Ik9t</a></p>
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<p>Otherwise known as Rachel Agatha Keen, the English artist first rose to fame for her work with megastar Beyonce. The pair co-wrote the single “<em>Bigger</em>” which featured on the soundtrack album <em>The Lion King: The Gift</em>, the track was released in 2019 and later again 2020 when it was featured in the film <em>Black Is King</em>. During the same year, RAYE released her own debut album entitled <em>Euphoric Sad Songs.</em> The album sired five singles including “<em>Secrets</em>”, released in 2020 the track reached number 6 within the UK singles charts.</p>
<p>Earlier this year Pinnock was a victim of a leak, consequently her debut solo single “<em>I Need You</em>” was shared online against her will.  The track was swiftly taken down by Warner Music and all recordings and links of the singer’s first solo material was removed. In replace of the clip a message from the owner was shown, serving as a notice of copyright claim it <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-10964571/Little-Mix-star-Leigh-Anne-Pinnocks-debut-solo-track-Need-leaked-online.html">stated</a> “<em>This media has been disabled in response to a report by the copyright owner.”</em></p>
<p>A source from The Sun newspaper’s Bizarre column has <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-10964571/Little-Mix-star-Leigh-Anne-Pinnocks-debut-solo-track-Need-leaked-online.html">revealed</a> further information concerning Pinnock&#8217;s solo career, “<em>This track is an extremely early demo. Bosses acted quickly and are determined to get to the bottom of how it appeared online because only a handful of people had heard it. They are taking it extremely seriously. Leigh-Anne is working hard to give fans the music they deserve.</em>”</p>
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<p>The column also reported that the singer has been working with Tayla Parx, the pair last teamed up for the hit “<em>Sweet Melody</em>” which Parx co-wrote for the group. It has also been revealed that the former Little Mix member is set on a new stage name, the singer has plans to remove her last name. It has also been reported that Pinnock has purchased a new domain, the singer is said to have bought Leigh-Anne.com which remains under construction.</p>
<p>Pinnock has also expressed an interest in the literary world, earlier this spring it was reported that the singer had been holding negotiations with publishers to obtain the rights to her memoir. The singer also previously confirmed that she has multiple projects including a book inspired by her documentary <em>Race, Pop and Power</em>. Broadcasted via BBC Three, the film followed the singer discussing her time in Little Mix and showed the singer’s personal journey to understand how her platform can be used to combat racism.</p>
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		<title>Little Mix Break Official Charts Record With Single In Top 100 For 100 Weeks</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2021 21:41:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophia Elizabeth Tuck]]></dc:creator>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>British girl group Little Mix have made musical history this week, the band became the first girl group to remain within the Official Singles chart top 10 for 100 weeks.</p>
<p>The group took to their Instagram to share the news to their fans.</p>
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<p>Through the announcement of the Singles Chart, the ‘<em>Shout Out To My Ex</em>’ singers record-breaking achievement was revealed. The group have made UK chart records by having releases stay within the top 10 longer than any other girl group. The group’s single ‘<em>Heartbreak Anthem</em>’ which was released on 20th May 2021 remained within the top 10 this week when the song charted at number 7, the single’s position sees it chart within the top 10 for 100 weeks. The single saw the group collaborate with Swedish DJ duo, Galantis and French DJ and producer David Guetta and has been certified silver by the BPI.</p>
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<p>Bandmember, Leigh- Anne Pinnock has <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/58040071">spoken</a> out in celebration of this record and thanks to the group’s fans for their support. &#8220;<em>Wow! It&#8217;s amazing, and we wouldn&#8217;t have done this without you guys. You never fail to blow us away – you&#8217;re just incredible and we wouldn&#8217;t be here without you. Thank you.</em>&#8221;</p>
<p>Despite the departure of their fourth member Jesy Nelson, this year has been a fruitful experience for Little Mix. The group have been breaking records and collecting accolades, their most recent award was at this year’s Brit awards for their 2021 studio album, ‘<em>Confetti</em>’. The band were the first girl group to win the Best British Group award, within their <a href="https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/showbiz-news/little-mix-brits-speech-sexism-20578114">acceptance speech</a> the group dedicated the award to ex-member Jesy Nelson and their creative and production teams, &#8220;<em>Thank you to everyone who’s supported us over the last 10 years. Thank you to our incredible team, and everyone who worked with us on Confetti.</em>” The trio, Jade Thirlwall, Perrie Edwards and Leigh-Anne Pinnock, also <a href="https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/showbiz-news/little-mix-brits-speech-sexism-20578114">thanked</a> the efforts of the key workers within the current pandemic. &#8220;<em>And of course, to the key workers who continue to work for the health of the nation</em>&#8221;</p>
<p>The trio also <a href="https://www.list.co.uk/article/128408-little-mix-make-history-as-only-girl-group-to-rack-up-100-weeks-in-officials-singles-chart-top-10/">addressed</a> issues in which were important to them, “<em>It’s not easy being a female in the UK pop industry. We’ve seen the white male dominance, misogyny, sexism, and lack of diversity. We’re proud of how we’ve stuck together, stood our ground, surrounded ourselves with strong women, and are now using our voices more than ever.</em>” The hitmakers then <a href="https://www.list.co.uk/article/128408-little-mix-make-history-as-only-girl-group-to-rack-up-100-weeks-in-officials-singles-chart-top-10/">continued</a> to dedicate the award to the girl groups who came before them. “<em>The fact that a girl band has never won this award really does speak volumes. So this award isn’t just for us, it’s for Spice Girls, Sugababes, All Saints, Girls Aloud, all of the incredible, incredible female bands … this one’s for you. So thank you BRITs, and we hope you have an amazing night.</em>”</p>
<p>Previous girl bands who have come close to Little Mix’s achievement include Girls Aloud, the fivesome once spent 61 weeks within the charts. The group was made popular by the historic talent show ‘<em>Popstars: The Rivals</em>’ in 2002 and also spent a total of 8 weeks in the number one position. The next record is 59 weeks within the top 10, set by Motown icons The Supremes. The ‘<em>You Can’t Hurry Love</em>’ singers are known to be one of America’s most successful girl groups and rivalled the Beatles popularity within the 1960s. The Sugababes take the bronze position with a total of 57 weeks within the top 10, despite the group’s many line-ups changes the ‘<em>Overload</em>’ singers have had four albums certified platinum and have won a Brit Award for Best British Dance Act in 2003. Lastly one of music’s most iconic girl groups, Spice Girls, take fourth place with 50 weeks within the charts. Responsible for popularizing the phrase ‘<em>Girl Power</em>’, Spice Girls have remained a favourite of any music fan and sparked Britain’s love for girl groups in the 1990s.</p>
<p>In other news, the group’s waxwork figures at Madame Tussauds have now been unveiled to the public. The band’s waxworks include ex-member Nelson and depict the group in the outfits and aesthetics featured in their music video for the 2019 single ‘<em>Bounce Back</em>’. The work on the group’s entry started in early 2020, which may account for the look chosen and inclusion of Nelson. Fans will be able to see the real thing live when the trio hit the road next year for their UK tour.</p>
<p>Little Mix Uk Tour Dates</p>
<p>09/04/2022 &#8211; SSE Arena &#8211; Belfast<br />
10/04 &#8211; SSE Arena &#8211; Belfast<br />
12/04 &#8211; 3 Arena &#8211; Dublin<br />
13/04 &#8211; 3 Arena &#8211; Dublin<br />
15/04 &#8211; Utilita Arena &#8211; Newcastle<br />
16/04 &#8211; Utilita Arena (Matinee Show) &#8211; Newcastle<br />
16/04 &#8211; Utilita Arena &#8211; Newcastle<br />
18/04 &#8211; M&amp;S Bank Arena &#8211; Liverpool<br />
19/04 &#8211; Flydsa Arena &#8211; Sheffield<br />
21/04 &#8211; Resorts World Arena &#8211; Birmingham<br />
22/04 &#8211; Resorts World Arena &#8211; Birmingham<br />
23/04 &#8211; Resorts World Arena (Matinee Show) &#8211; Newcastle<br />
23/04 &#8211; Resorts World Arena &#8211; Newcastle<br />
26/04 &#8211; M&amp;S Bank Arena &#8211; Liverpool<br />
27/04 &#8211; The SSE Hydro &#8211; Glasgow<br />
28/04 &#8211; The SSE Hydro &#8211; Glasgow<br />
30/04 &#8211; First Direct Arena &#8211; Leeds<br />
02/05 &#8211; Motorpoint Arena &#8211; Cardiff<br />
03/05 &#8211; Motorpoint Arena &#8211; Cardiff<br />
04/05 &#8211; Motorpoint Arena &#8211; Cardiff<br />
06/05 &#8211; AO Arena &#8211; Manchester<br />
07/05 &#8211; AO Arena (Matinee Show) &#8211; Manchester<br />
07/05 &#8211; AO Arena &#8211; Manchester<br />
09/05- Motorpoint Arena &#8211; Nottingham<br />
10/05 &#8211; Motorpoint Arena &#8211; Nottingham<br />
12/05 &#8211; The O2 &#8211; London<br />
13/05 &#8211; The O2 &#8211; London<br />
14/05 &#8211; O2 Arena &#8211; London</p>
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		<title>Little Mix To Be Immortalised At London&#8217;s Madame Tussauds</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2021 21:17:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophia Elizabeth Tuck]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the best-selling girl groups of the last decade are finally getting immortalised in wax, fans and visitors will get to visit the group’s figurines this Summer at the famed Madame Tussaud’s attraction. The ‘Shout Out To My Ex’ singers took to their Instagram account to share the impressive announcement with their fans. View [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the best-selling girl groups of the last decade are finally getting immortalised in wax, fans and visitors will get to visit the group’s figurines this Summer at the famed Madame Tussaud’s attraction.</p>
<p>The ‘<em>Shout Out To My Ex</em>’ singers took to their Instagram account to share the impressive announcement with their fans.</p>
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<p>In celebration of the group’s decade long career, London’s Madame Tussauds has decided to welcome the band to their ranks of waxworks. The ‘<em>Black Magic</em>’ singers have been involved throughout the whole process and have invested their time into working with the team of artists to ensure that their likeness is captured. This process has involved requirements such as sittings, where the team took accurate measurements of the group. The band were also involved in picking the perfect aesthetics, this entails picking out styling details and homing the specific elements for the final looks. The group and the team at Madame Tussauds have been working hard on the final product since the beginning of last year, ready for the public later this Summer.</p>
<p>Although the attraction has not revealed further details concerning the announcement, they promise for the unveiling to be pleasing to fans. The figurines are to reflect one of the group’s most famous music videos, the waxworks will immortalise the band’s look and aesthetic at the video’s time. The group’s entry into the attraction will also include all four original members, including Jade Thirlwall, Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and ex-member Jessy Nelson. Original member Nelson left the group in December 2020, citing her mental health as the reason for her departure.</p>
<p>Thirwall has <a href="https://planetradio.co.uk/free/entertainment/celebrity/little-mix-waxworks/">spoken</a> on the exciting news of the group’s induction into the famed London attraction. “<em>It’s finally happened, Little Mix is at Madame Tussauds London. We’re absolutely buzzing and it’s the best 10 year anniversary present that we could share with our fans.</em>”</p>
<p>Edwards added to the <a href="https://planetradio.co.uk/free/entertainment/celebrity/little-mix-waxworks/">statement</a>, celebrating the complex work completed by the attraction’s team. “<em>The Madame Tussauds London artists are ridiculously talented. Their work is so intricate. They took pictures and notes of every little detail of us &#8211; even down to the shape of my nails!</em>” Pinnock also <a href="https://planetradio.co.uk/free/entertainment/celebrity/little-mix-waxworks/">commented</a> on the band’s excitement. &#8220;<em>We can&#8217;t wait for our fans to see the figures! We hope they love them as much as we do!</em>&#8221;</p>
<p>Madame Tussaud’s general manager Tim Waters also released the following <a href="https://planetradio.co.uk/free/entertainment/celebrity/little-mix-waxworks/">statement</a> concerning the announcement, “<em>Little Mix are without a doubt the biggest girl band on the planet. They’ve had a meteoric rise over the last 10 years and we couldn’t think of a better way to mark this milestone anniversary than by giving the fans what they want – the first-ever Little Mix figures! Our artists have loved working with the band on their likenesses and we can’t wait to welcome Mixers through our doors once the figures have been unveiled this summer</em>.”</p>
<p>The ’<em>DNA</em>’ singers rose to fame in 2011 on the UK talent show, The X factor, where the quartet became the first band to win the show. They were then signed by music mogul Simon Cowell to his record label Syco Music after they were declared winners with their song ‘<em>Cannonball</em>’, a cover of the 2003 Damien Rice single. The group then skyrocketed to success and achieved a series of chart successes and accolades. Their most recent studio album, ‘<em>Confetti</em>’ saw the band perform and release material as a trio, the album sired the hit single ‘<em>Sweet Melody</em>’ which became their fifth number-one single.</p>
<p>The British girl group will join the ranks of many other celebrated artists who have been immortalised in wax including Amy Winehouse, Adele as well as fellow girl group singer Cheryl Cole. More details concerning the waxwork’s new figures can be found on the group’s social media accounts.</p>
<p>Little Mix UK Tour</p>
<p>09/04/2022 &#8211; SSE Arena &#8211; Belfast<br />
10/04 &#8211; SSE Arena &#8211; Belfast<br />
12/04 &#8211; 3Arena &#8211; Dublin<br />
13/04 &#8211; 3Arena &#8211; Dublin<br />
15/04 &#8211; Utilita Arena &#8211; Newcastle<br />
16/04 &#8211; Utilita Arena &#8211; Newcastle<br />
18/04 &#8211; M&amp;S Bank Arena &#8211; Liverpool<br />
19/04 &#8211; Arena &#8211; Sheffield<br />
21/04 &#8211; Resorts World Arena &#8211; Birmingham<br />
22/04 &#8211; Resorts World Arena &#8211; Birmingham<br />
23/04 &#8211; Resorts World Arena &#8211; Birmingham<br />
26/04 &#8211; M&amp;S Bank Arena &#8211; Liverpool<br />
27/04 &#8211; The SSE Hydro &#8211; Glasgow<br />
28/04 &#8211; The SSE Hydro &#8211; Glasgow<br />
30/04 &#8211; First Direct Arena &#8211; Leeds<br />
02/05 &#8211; Motorpoint Arena &#8211; Cardiff<br />
03/05 &#8211; Motorpoint Arena &#8211; Cardiff<br />
04/05 &#8211; Motorpoint Arena &#8211; Cardiff<br />
06/05 &#8211; AO Arena &#8211; Manchester<br />
07/05 &#8211; AO Arena &#8211; Manchester<br />
09/05 &#8211; Motorpoint Arena &#8211; Nottingham<br />
10/05 &#8211; Motorpoint Arena &#8211; Nottingham<br />
12/05 &#8211; O2 Arena &#8211; London<br />
13/05 &#8211; O2 Arena &#8211; London<br />
14/05 &#8211; O2 Arena &#8211; London</p>
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<p>16/04/2022 &#8211; Utilita Arena &#8211; Newcastle<br />
23/04 &#8211; Resorts World Arena &#8211; Birmingham<br />
07/05 &#8211; AO Arena &#8211; Manchester</p>
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		<title>Leigh-Anne Pinnock Reveals Pregnancy</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Leigh-Anne Pinnock of girl band Little Mix has revealed that she is pregnant with her first child. The 29-year-old singer shared the news with fans on social media along with a photoshoot showing her baby bump. The photoshoot also features Pinnock’s fiancé Andre Gray, a footballer for Watford FC. View this post on Instagram A [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Leigh-Anne Pinnock of girl band Little Mix has revealed that she is pregnant with her first child. The 29-year-old singer shared the news with fans on social media along with a photoshoot showing her baby bump. The photoshoot also features Pinnock’s fiancé Andre Gray, a footballer for Watford FC.</p>
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<p>Pinnock added: <em>&#8220;We&#8217;ve dreamed about this moment for so long and we can&#8217;t believe the dream is finally coming true&#8230; we can&#8217;t wait to meet you.&#8221;</em> Pinnock and Gray announced their engagement in May 2020. Calling Gray her soulmate, the star commented that her <em>&#8220;world is complete&#8221;</em> after getting engaged to &#8220;<em>the man of my flipping dreams&#8221;. </em>The couple met in Marbella in 2016.</p>
<p>Pinnock&#8217;s fellow bandmates Jade Thirlwall and Perrie Edwards were quick to respond to the news and show their support. Edwards wrote, <em>&#8220;I can&#8217;t stop staring at these pictures. You&#8217;re a vision. Ily (I love you) both so much! CONGRATULATIONS my beautiful sister!&#8221;. </em>Thirlwall added <em>&#8220;Look at this family.&#8221;</em> The band later revealed that they had all been wearing baggy clothes in solidarity with Leigh-Anne while she was hiding her pregnancy.</p>
<p>Little Mix most recently released their first music video without former bandmate Jesy Nelson. The video for ‘Confetti’ features the band members transformed as their male alter-egos. Pinnock is seen leading the group in a high energy dance routine despite her pregnancy. In addition, the video also includes stars from Ru Pauls Drag Race UK Season 2 including Bimini Bon Boulash, Tayce and A&#8217;Whora.</p>
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<p>Pinnock will appear in her first acting role in new film ‘Boxing Day’, which will be released this Christmas. The singer also stars in a new BBC documentary titled “Leigh-Anne: Race, Pop &amp; Power.” Little Mix is scheduled tour starting in April 2022.</p>
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		<title>Little Mix Reveal Sixth Studio Album &#8216;Confetti&#8217;, Due For Release in November</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2020 19:06:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[UK pop sensation Little Mix have announced that their sixth studio album will be out on 6th November &#8211; just two months away. Fans were not prepared for the announcement, but were excited to hear more new music from the girlband, and some had even predicted the album title correctly, as the group revealed that it is [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>UK pop sensation Little Mix have announced that their sixth studio album will be out on 6th November &#8211; just two months away. Fans were not prepared for the announcement, but were excited to hear more new music from the girlband, and some had even predicted the album title correctly, as the group revealed that it is <em>&#8216;Confetti&#8217;.</em></p>
<p>After hinting this morning with an incredible &#8216;easter egg&#8217; filled video on social media, Little Mix finally were able to tell everything to their fans. They wrote:<i> &#8220;We are sooo happy to share this news with you guys&#8230;So much love, emotion and energy has gone into the making of this record and now the news is out we can finally get excited about it with you!!&#8221;</i></p>
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<p><script src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js" async=""></script>The album is available to <a href="https://www.little-mix.com">pre-order</a> now, and will include the band&#8217;s most recent singles<em> &#8216;Holiday&#8217;</em> and <em>&#8216;Break Up Song&#8217;</em>. No other tracks have been confirmed, apart from a title track, which is likely to be the next release. After their initial post, Little Mix shared a video clip with music in the background, which their followers are hoping is a teaser for the single <em>&#8216;Confetti&#8217;</em>. The track appears very different from the two songs released so far; it is much slower paced and softer, offering a sensual sound with R&amp;B influence.</p>
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<p>This announcement follows yesterday&#8217;s performance in the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge, in which the group played an acoustic version of<em> &#8216;Holiday&#8217;</em>, and an ethereal cover of Harry Styles&#8217;<em> &#8216;Falling&#8217;. </em>The fan reaction was incredible, and they all took to Twitter to show their support.</p>
<p>Little Mix formed in 2011 when the four members all auditioned for The X Factor as soloists and were asked to return as a group. They went on to win and sign to Simon Cowell’s label Syco, releasing five albums before signing with RCA Records. The band have won two Brit Awards and done a lot of work to combat cyber-bullying, support women’s and LGBTQ+ rights, along with supporting many charities and organisations.</p>
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		<title>Little Mix Star Leigh-Anne Pinnock Opens Up about Struggle with Racism</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2020 10:28:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Leigh-Anne Pinnock, a member of girl group Little Mix, is speaking out against the racism she has experienced in the music industry and throughout her life. Pinnock, 28, who is of Barbadian and Jamaican descent, revealed in the recent Channel 4 documentary The Talk that she has experienced racism since she was in primary school, [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Leigh-Anne Pinnock, a member of girl group Little Mix, is speaking out against the racism she has experienced in the music industry and throughout her life. Pinnock, 28, who is of Barbadian and Jamaican descent, revealed in the recent Channel 4 documentary <i>The Talk</i> that she has experienced racism since she was in primary school, <a href="https://metro.co.uk/2020/08/04/little-mixs-leigh-anne-pinnock-first-experienced-racism-nine-years-old-was-distraught-13084584/">aged just nine</a> when a classmate told her she was ‘<i>from the jungle</i>’. On the incident, the singer said ‘<i>I was just distraught by it… my heart just dropped. I knew it was racism</i>’. This, she notes, was only the first of many examples of racism she has experienced.</p>
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<p>The star has been opening up about her struggles with discrimination and prejudice amid the ongoing Black Lives Matter demonstrations, and suggested that her experience in Little Mix has been different to those of her bandmates because of the colour of her skin. The singer admits that, as the only Black member of the band, she sometimes feels ‘<i>invisible</i>’ in her own group, and senses that she is the least preferred among Little Mix fans, confessing that she feels this especially strongly when touring predominantly white countries.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
<p>Despite her early experiences of racism, Pinnock says she was taken aback by the extent of this disparity, telling Channel 4 <i>‘I just wish that I knew more… that I was more educated on this and I knew that, yeah, your race will hold you back a bit. I just wish I knew so I could prepare myself’</i>. Pinnock recalls that in 2011, after Little Mix’s X Factor win, choreographer Frank Gatson told her ‘<i>You are the Black girl, you have to work ten times harder</i>’. At first confused by his words, the singer says that <a href="https://metro.co.uk/2020/06/05/little-mixs-leigh-anne-pinnock-breaks-work-10-times-hard-race-12812827/">this advice from Gatson</a>, who is also Black, ‘<i>made sense’ </i>later in her career. Pinnock indeed feels greater pressure to work harder to satisfy fans and impress critics, observing that ‘<em>T</em><i>alent alone isn’t enough</i>’ for Black artists to be successful, and that ‘<i>Our reality is no matter how far you think you’ve come, racism exists</i>’.</p>
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<p>The Little Mix star is not the only Black musician calling out racism in the industry. Fellow X Factor winner <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-53120390">Alexandra Burke</a> also recalls having to put in additional effort to please white audiences, revealing that she was even asked to bleach her skin to appear ‘<i>whiter</i>’, and told not to style her hair in braids or an afro, because ‘<i>You have to have hair&#8230; that appeals to white people</i>’. Another Black X Factor contestant, <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-53049458?xtor=AL-72-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Bbbc.news.twitter%5D-%5Bheadline%5D-%5Bnews%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D&amp;at_campaign=64&amp;at_custom4=190AB772-AEF9-11EA-BAFB-BE054844363C&amp;at_custom1=%5Bpost+type%5D&amp;at_custom3=@BBCNews&amp;at_medium=custom7&amp;at_custom2=twitter">Misha B</a>, also recently expressed her feelings of being ‘<i>devalued</i>’ by the music industry, and said X Factor producers created an unfair ‘<i>angry Black girl</i> <i>narrative</i>’ during her time on the show.</p>
<p>As previously reported, <a href="http://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/little-mixs-leigh-anne-pinnock-to-release-racism-documentary-on-bbc/">Pinnock will be fronting a TV documentary</a> about racism and colourism in the UK. <i>Leigh-Anne: Colourism &amp; Race</i> will be broadcast on BBC Three, where last year Pinnock’s bandmate <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07lsr4d">Jesy Nelson spoke out against cyberbullying</a>, but no air date has yet been confirmed.</p>
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