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Alexandra Burke snubs Lionel Richie by turning down tour offer to concentrate on new album »

When Lionel Richie sent Alexandra Burke an invitation to join him on tour, it seemed the opportunity of a lifetime.
But in a brave move, the X Factor winner has turned down the offer.
The soul legend took a liking to the star after seeing internet footage of her performing and requested that she join him on [...]

February 11, 2009 | Posted in Celebrities, Photo Gallery | Read more »

Alexandra Burke steps out in a pair of gigantic flares… just like her mentor Cheryl Cole »

Flare for fashion: Alexandra Burke was all smiles as she and a friend stepped out in swanky Bond Street in London
X Factor winner Alexandra Burke was positively beaming as she stepped out in London’s shopping mecca, Bond Street.
But it was a small wonder she didn’t trip up as she braved the winter chill in a [...]

February 5, 2009 | Posted in Celebrities, Photo Gallery | Read more »

Family affair: Alexandra Burke takes her older sister out to dinner »

Family affair: Alexandra Burke is pictured leaving Mr Chow’s restaurant in Knightsbridge with her older sister Sheniece
Alexandra Burke was all smiles last night as she treated her sister and a pal to a slap-up meal in London.
The X Factor winner looked stunning in a black dress and bare legs as the group dined at [...]

February 4, 2009 | Posted in Celebrities, Photo Gallery | Read more »

X Factor winner Alexandra Burke’s half brother ‘is living in Britain illegally’ »

Immigration officials are investigating X-Factor winner Alexandra Burke’s half brother after receiving allegations that he is working illegally in Britain.
Travoir Burke is believed to be working as a cleaner for £6 an hour at an office block in North London, despite not having the proper permission.
Born in Jamaica, Mr Burke moved to the UK in [...]

February 1, 2009 | Posted in Celebrities, Entertainment, Photo Gallery | Read more »

Xploitation! The finalists were promised fame and fortune, but they’re paid less than £250 a night, so guess who’s the real winner »

Having won The X Factor, sung a duet with Beyonce and seen her debut single, Hallelujah, become last year’s biggest seller and the Christmas No 1, you could be forgiven for thinking that Alexandra Burke has the world at her feet.
Fame, fortune and a life of glittering stardom are clearly hers, with penthouse apartments, designer [...]

January 27, 2009 | Posted in Celebrities, Entertainment, Photo Gallery | Read more »

Mother of X Factor star Alexandra Burke investigated for benefit fraud »

The mother of X Factor winner Alexandra Burke has revealed she is being investigated over benefit fraud.
Former Soul II Soul singer Melissa Bell, 44, is denying claims she was paid for performances while claiming benefits worth over £17,000 a year.
It comes as a blow to Alexandra, 20, who had been riding high after winning the [...]

January 27, 2009 | Posted in Celebrities, Entertainment, Photo Gallery | Read more »

Alexandra Burke single Hallelujah became the fastest selling single via download in history »

Alexandra Burke entered the record books today as her single Hallelujah became the fastest selling single via download in history.
The X Factor winner has already sold 80,000 copies of her Leonard Cohen cover since its digital release at midnight on Saturday, according to sources.
The track has already surpassed Leona Lewis’s record-breaking fifth single Run [...]

December 15, 2008 | Posted in Celebrities, Entertainment, Music, Television | Read more »

X Factor’s Alexandra is ‘banned from having boyfriends’ by mentor Cheryl Cole »

Alexandra Burke has been banned from having boyfriends so that she can concentrate on her music career.
The X Factor winner was told by mentor Cheryl Cole that men are off limits while she focuses on more important things.
Speaking on LK Today, the 20-year-old confirmed to Lorraine Kelly that there would be ‘no boyfriends, no distractions.
‘Cups [...]

December 15, 2008 | Posted in Celebrities | Read more »

The X Factor: Alexandra beats JLS and Eoghan to claim the pop newcomer crown of 2008 »

Alexandra Burke has been crowned The X Factor winner of 2008.
The North London singer beat out competition from fellow finalists JLS and Eoghan Quigg to land the prestigious pop honour.
The win means the 20-year-old, who was mentored by Girls Aloud star Cheryl Cole, has landed a £1million record contract.
Down to the last two alongside JLS, [...]

December 14, 2008 | Posted in Celebrities, Entertainment, Photo Gallery, Television | Read more »