Lily Allen makes first public appearance after miscarriage

Singer Lily Allen has finally returned to the spotlight in London after her miscarriage in October.
The Smile hitmaker retreated to her home in the countryside after the devastating loss of her baby, six months into her pregnancy, reports the Daily Star.

She has kept in touch with fans via Twitter.com, thanking them for their support.

But made her return to the spotlight on Friday when she helped celebrate the launch of the new flagship Miu Miu store on the capital''s Bond Street.

Allen, who also battled septicaemia following her miscarriage, looked healthy at the event.

No Botox for Alexandra Burke
Singer Alexandra Burke admits she battled with body issues when she was younger, but had refused to go under the knife to enhance her looks.

"I never used to be comfortable in my own skin... I have long feet and a short body. But I appreciate now that I'm smaller on the top," dailystar.co.uk quoted her as saying.

"I would never have plastic surgery. Why ruin what you've been given? You don't need Botox and everything. Everyone is individual; there is no one out there the same. Why change that uniqueness about you?

"I did a photo shoot once where they air-brushed my thighs to make them look stick thin and I was like, 'Give me my thighs and my bum back because that's what I have!' I've just been signed to a model agency, and if me and my 5' 3" self can do that, anyone can," she said.

Alexandra Burke plays WAG birthday gig

Alexandra Burke reportedly earned over £10,000 for playing a surprise birthday gig for England footballer Jamie Carragher's wife Nicola.

The X Factor winner was booked by England and Liverpool defender Carragher to perform at a surprise party for Nicola's 30th birthday. Team mate Steven Gerrard and his wife Alex Curran were expected to attend the event, held at the Hilton Hotel in Liverpool.

A source told The Sun: "Nicola is a big X Factor fan so Jamie thought it would be fun to book Alex.

"He agreed to pay a five figure sum for her to perform a short set."

Alexandra Burke plans second Haiti visit

lexandra Burke has confirmed that she plans to make a return trip to Haiti later this year.

The X Factor winner visited the Caribbean country in February after it suffered an earthquake disaster which killed more than 200,000 people. She did so in a bid to raise awareness of the troubles faced by the nation.

Speaking on GMTV today, Burke revealed: "I have every intention of going back nearer autumn to see how everything's going out there."

She continued: "Don't get me wrong, I don't have any family in Haiti whatsoever, but what hurt me the most was that there was people suffering.

"For me, I wanted to start somewhere and when I heard about the news in Haiti, it literally hurt me so much to the point where I was like, 'I have to go out there'. I begged my label to go out there and thankfully they let me. It was a real eye-opening experience and I will do everything I can to help."

Burke also took part in Simon Cowell's Haiti charity single earlier this year.

Brit Awards 2010 Nominations

Here are the Brit Award Nominations in full, JLS are this year's big UK hopefuls with four nominations. Florence and the Machine and Lady GaGa have three nominations each. The Brit Awards take place in London and will be shown on ITV at 8pm on February 16.

British Male Solo Artist:
Calvin Harris

Dizzee Rascal

Mika

Paolo Nutini

Robbie Williams


British Female Solo Artist:
Bat for Lashes

Florence & the Machine

Leona Lewis

Lily Allen

Pixie Lott


British Breakthrough Act:
Florence & the Machine

Friendly Fires

JLS

La Roux

Pixie Lott


British Group:
Doves

Friendly Fires

JLS

Kasabian

Muse


British Album:
Dizzee Rascal - Tongue N'Cheek

Florence & the Machine - Lungs

Kasabian - West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum

Lily Allen - It's Not Me, It's You

Paolo Nutini - Sunny Side Up


British Single:
Alesha Dixon - Breathe

Alexandra Burke Ft Flo Rida - Bad Boys

Cheryl Cole - Fight For This Love

Joe McElderry - The Climb

JLS - Beat Again

La Roux - In For The Kill

Lily Allen - The Fear

Pixie Lott - Mama Do

Taio Cruz - Break Your Heart

Tinchy Stryder Ft N-Dubz - Number 1


BRITs Performance of 30 Years:
Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive/How Deep is Your Love (1997)

Bros - I Owe you Nothing (1989)

Coldplay - Clocks (2003)

Eurythmics & Stevie Wonder - Angel (1999)

Girls Aloud - The Promise (2009)

Kanye West - Gold Digger (2006)

Kylie Minogue - Can't Get You Out of my Head (2002)

Michael Jackson - Earth Song (1996)

Paul McCartney - Live & Let Die (2008)

Pet Shop Boys - Go West (1994)

Robbie Williams & Tom Jones - The Full Monty Medley (1998)

Scissor Sisters - Take Your Mama (2005)

Spice Girls - Wannabe/Who Do You Think You Are (1997)

Take That - Beatles Medley I Wanna Hold Your Hand/Hard Day's Night/ She Loves Me (1994)

The Who - Who Are You (1988)


International Male Solo Artist:
Bruce Springsteen

Eminem

Jay-Z

Michael Buble

Seasick Steve


International Female Solo Artist:
Lady GaGa

Ladyhawke

Norah Jones

Rihanna

Shakira


International Breakthrough Act:
Animal Collective

Daniel Merriweather

Empire of the Sun

Lady GaGa

Taylor Swift


International Album:
Animal Collective - Merriweather Post Pavilion

Black Eyed Peas - The E.N.D.

Empire of the Sun - Walking on a Dream

Jay-Z - The Blueprint

Lady GaGa - The Fame


BRITs Album of 30 Years:
Coldplay - A Rush of Blood to the Head

Dido - No Angel

Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms

Duffy - Rockferry

Keane - Hopes & Fears

Oasis - (What's the Story) Morning Glory?

Phil Collins - No Jacket Required

Sade - Diamond Life

The Verve - Urban Hymns

Travis - The Man Who


British Producer:

Jim Abbiss

Paul Epworth

Ethan Johns

Steve Lillywhite


Critics' Choice:
Ellie Goulding


Outstanding Contribution To Music:
Robbie Williams

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Top 10 Selling Singles Of 2009

Here are the Top 10 selling singles of 2009 as reality shows continued to sell records. It was also a great year for Lady GaGa and the Black Eyed Peas who had five out of the ten best selling songs of the year. Find out who had the Top 10 Selling Albums HERE.

The UK Top Ten Singles of 2009:

1. Lady GaGa: 'Poker Face'
2. Black Eyed Peas: 'I Gotta Feeling'
3. Lady GaGa: 'Just Dance'
4. Cheryl Cole: 'Fight For This Love'
5. Joe McElderry: 'The Climb'
6. La Roux: 'In For The Kill'
7. Black Eyed Peas: 'Boom Boom Pow'
8. Rage Against The Machine: 'Killing In The Name'
9. Alexandra Burke ft. Flo Rida: 'Bad Boys'
10. Black Eyed Peas: 'Meet Me Halfway'

*Source: Official Chart Company


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Noughties Top 10 Singles & Albums

Here are the UK best selling singles and albums during the past decade, proving that reality TV ruled the airwaves yet British artists remained firm favourites with the buying public as nine out of ten best selling albums of the noughties were by British artists.

The Top 10 Singles of the Noughties are:

1. Will Young - 'Anything Is Possible/Evergreen' - 1.8m
2. Gareth Gates - 'Unchained Melody'
3. Tony Christie feat. Peter Kay - ('Is This The Way To') Amarillo'
4. Shaggy feat. Rikrok - 'It Wasn't Me'
5. Alexandra Burke - 'Hallelujah'
6. Band Aid 20 - 'Do They Know It's Christmas'
7. Kylie Minogue - 'Can't Get You Out My Head'
8. Shayne Ward - 'That's My Goal'
9. Hear'Say - 'Pure And Simple'
10. Bob The Builder - 'Can We Fix It'

The Top 10 Albums of the Noughties are:

1. James Blunt - 'Back To Bedlam' - 3.2m
2. Dido - 'No Angel'
3. Amy Winehouse - 'Back To Black'
4. Leona Lewis - 'Spirit'
5. David Gray - 'White Ladder'
6. The Beatles - '1' -
7. Dido - 'Life For Rent'
8. Coldplay - 'A Rush Of Blood To The Head'
9. Scissor Sisters - 'Scissor Sisters'
10. Take That - 'Beautiful World'

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Alexandra Burke is reportedly dating Amy Winehouse's backing singer.

The pop star - who was warned off men by Cheryl Cole, her mentor on UK TV talent show 'The X Factor', which she won in 2008 - has been spotted out with Zalon Thompson in London.
The 21-year-old beauty was seen with the hunky musician - who has been signed by Amy to her new label Lioness Records - after her single 'Bad Boys' reached number one in the charts last week, and the pair were also seen going out for a romantic dinner and a trip to the cinema.
A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "Alexandra is very fond of Zalon. They've struck up a close relationship over recent months and really enjoy each other's company."
The 'Hallelujah' singer recently revealed she is "looking for a boyfriend".
Alexandra said: "I've only ever had two serious relationships and they were both bad boys.
"I was 16 when I had my first relationship. It lasted about two years. Then I dated another guy for six months last year. But he was a bit of a nutcase."
In July, there were rumours she was dating American singer Cameron Quincy Jagher, but she later denied the claims.
Alexandra previously revealed Cheryl told her to be careful who she dated while she established herself as a music star.
She said: "Cheryl warned me. She said, 'You're not allowed to date dancers, Alex, and you're not allowed to date boys full stop!' "

Robbie Williams Chart Battle Update

Robbie Williams new single 'Bodies' looks set to debut in the UK singles chart on Sunday at number two as former X Factor winner Alexandra Burke has been outselling Robbie with her single 'Bad Boys'. Sales of both tracks were lifted by performances on Saturday's X Factor, as seen by 13 million viewers.

The on screen battle between Robbie Williams and Alexandra Burke was won by the former X Factor winner and she looks set to win the UK Charts battle as she outsells Robbie by 2 to 1. On Monday Robbie Williams sold an impressive 40,000 copies of his comeback single and is almost guaranteed the #2 slot, which is a vast improvement on his last single 'She's Madonna' - which charted at number 16.

The only way Robbie Williams will fail to reach number two on Sunday will be if downloads of Boyzone singles surge following the sudden death of Stephen Gately. 'Bodies' will be Robbie Williams highest charting single since 'Tripping' in 2005.

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Alexandra Burke has become "friends" with Beyonce Knowles

The 'Single Ladies' singer has become heavily involved with Alexandra after performing a duet with her on the final of British reality TV show 'The X Factor' - which she subsequently won.
The 'Bad Boys' singer has revealed Beyonce has been supporting her throughout the recording of her debut album 'Overcome' in the US.
Alexandra, 21, said: "She's such a lovely woman and now I'm working with all her people.

"In the studio in New York I was singing and I opened my eyes and my girl Beyonce was standing there. I went to cuddle her and cried. She said, 'You can't cry, we're friends now.' And I cried some more.
"I was like, 'You can't tell me things like that. You're Beyonce.' "
Alexandra is remaining tight-lipped on whether 28-year-old Beyonce will appear on her album, but she hopes to perform with former Destiny's Child star soon.
She added to Britain's Daily Star newspaper: "I can't confirm anything yet, but I'm hoping to be on the European leg of Beyonce's tour."
Alexandra will perform her first single 'Bad Boys' on 'The X Factor' on October 11.

UK Charts: Top 10 Singles of 2008

X Factor's Alexandra Burke has the best selling single of 2008, according to the official chart listed below. Her version of 'Hallelujah' sold a staggering 888,000 copies in just two weeks, but it will mean no single sold more than a million copies during 2008. The shift towards downloads and albums continues as CD sales dropped during the year.

Alexandra Burke was also #2 with the other X Factor finalists single 'Hero', selling 751,000 copies and clearly ahead of Welsh singer Duffy, who sold 536,000 copies of her single 'Mercy'. Madonna managed to gain an entry in the chart at #9 with '4 Minutes'.

Top 10 Selling Singles of 2008:

1. Hallelujah - Alexandra Burke**
2. Hero - X Factor finalists
3. Mercy - Duffy
4. I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry
5. Rockstar - Nickelback
6. American Boy - Estelle/ Kanye West
7. Sex on Fire - Kings of Leon**
8. Now You're Gone - Basshunter
9. 4 Minutes - Madonna/ Justin Timberlake
10. Black & Gold - Sam Sparro

*Source: Official Charts Company
** still in Top 40

Alexandra Burke's X Factor Hallelujah - Fastest In Europe

Alexandra Burke looks set for the Christmas number 1 on Sunday with her debut single Hallelujah, after winning X Factor on Saturday. The single has already broken records across Europe, becoming the fastest selling download with a staggering 105,000 copies sold. It went on sale at midnight, just two hours after Alexandra won the X Factor.

The Leonard Cohen hit was an instant hit with the public who were won over by Alexandra Burke's emotional performance with Beyoncé during Saturday night's record breaking final, with 14 million tuning in.

The single is released on CD this Wednesday , yet is virtually guaranteed the number 1 Christmas position after selling 23,000 more downloads than Leona Lewis two years prior with A Moment Like This.