Little Mix claim victory on this week’s Official Singles Chart as Sweet Melody climbs to Number 1.
Leaping eight places to the top spot, the track from their latest album Confetti is now the band’s fifth UK Number 1 single and first in over four years, since 2016’s Shout Out To My Ex. It’s also the first chart-topper since the departure of founding member Jesy last month.
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Jesy has broken her silence to say she has left Little Mix as her bandmates announced her departure. Announcing the decision on Instagram, Jesy thanked her bandmates and fans, and described her time with the group as “the most incredible time of my life”
Jesy’s decision comes a month after she took time off from the group, citing “private medical reasons”.
Jade and Leigh-Anne have been handed awards after standing up in support of the Black Lives Matter movement:
The singers say they’re “honoured” to share the Equality prize at the 2020 Ethnicity Awards, and spoke about why they feel it’s so important to use their platform to fight race issues.
They’ll be handed their prizes at tonight’s ceremony, held in association with sponsors HSBC UK.
Earlier this year, Leigh-Anne opened up about the racism she has faced and has recently announced she is making a BBC documentary about her experiences. The pair were also two of the high profile figures to take part in London’s Black Lives Matter march in August.
Leigh-Anne said in a video:
“Hi guys, I just wanted to say a massive thank you for voting for me for this award, joint with Jade which is absolutely amazing. “Thank you so much, I feel so overwhelmed to have received an award like this. “I will continue to use my platform to speak up about race and fighting the fight. “I already feel like there are so many people out there working towards change and fighting this fight and not necessarily being projected in social media or in the news so this award is for them.”Jade added:
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“Hi everyone, thank you so, so, so much for this award. We’re so unbelievably grateful and still can’t quite believe it to be honest. “It’s really important for me and Leigh to be using our platform to sort of share our experiences as two women of colour in the music industry, and just generally throughout our lives in the hopes of inspiring our young fans particularly to be proud of who they are and to make a difference in this world. “I think this year particularly, as I’m sure everyone has experienced, has taken myself and Leigh on a very educational journey about what it means to put words into actions and to use our voices to really take a stand. “I’m super proud of my sister Leigh and I’m so happy that we get to share this achievement together.”
Leigh-Anne has announced a collection with ASOS!
Leigh-Anne has handpicked an amazing new Style Edit of her favourite ASOS Design styles including glam styles and low-key styles for off duty days.
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Jesy Nelson is to take an “extended” break from the pop group for “private medical reasons”, their publicist has said.
A statement didn’t give any further details about the 29-year-old’s condition.
It comes after Nelson recently missed the final of the girl group’s BBC One talent show, and their hosting of the MTV European Music Awards.
Little Mix’s latest album entered the UK chart at number two on Friday.
In a statement, the group’s publicist said: “Jesy is having extended time off from Little Mix for private medical reasons.
“We will not be issuing any further comment currently and ask media to please respect her privacy at this time.”
Nelson’s bandmates Leigh-Anne, Perrie and Jade were seen without her on the final of Little Mix: The Search on 7 November, and on the MTV EMAs the following night.
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The 2020 MTV Europe Music Awards took place on Sunday, 8 Nov. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the show was filmed in various locations across the world, including London and Budapest, Hungary.
Girls performing the effervescent single “Sweet Melody, from the just-released sixth studio album, Confetti. Without Jesy Nelson – absent from the EMAs due to illness – Jade, Perrie and Leigh-Anne delivered a choreo-heavy rendition of “Sweet Melody” while dancing within a futuristic pyramid.
Little Mix won in two categories BEST POP and BEST UK & IRELAND ACT!
I added photos to gallery from MTV European Music Awards 2020 in London, UK.
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Leigh-Anne is now the new ambassador for Maybelline New York!
“So many amazing things have happened this year that I am beyond grateful for and this is just one of those pinch me moments … I am so excited to announce that I am now part of the @maybelline family! I am honoured to work with a brand that understands and encourages everything that I stand for! I cannot wait for you to see what we’ve been working on!”
Jade is launched her first-ever fashion collection with Skinnydip! A lil mix of her signature style and the brand’s equally playful vibe, this ridiculously fun collab is everything! This new collab, she’s practically handing us her go-to vibe on a plate – think oversized ’fits, logo-loaded styles and cute vest tops.
With each piece in the collab, you can dress it up or down depending on the occasion/mood.
Leigh-Anne is launching her own bikini line, In‘A’Seashell with one of her closest gal pals, Gabrielle Urquhart, which serves up swimwear that promotes self-love and heavy helpings of body confidence.
“It all started as a conversation in Miami with one of my closest friends, Gabby, and she told me she wanted to do a bikini line and her boyfriend had bought her a sewing machine. I said, ‘seriously? Because that is exactly what I want to do!’”
Perrie for Spring Summer 2019 SUPERGA // Hand-picked by Perrie, this is the perfect edit for anything from festival escapades to beachy Summer fun. From espadrilles to the contemporary UP5 sole, via tried-and-tested as well as updated classics, any occasion is a #PerrieForSuperga occasion!
“I’m really excited to be working with Superga on their new product range. It’s a brand I’ve loved and worn for a while now, as I love the style and fit of their shoes. They’re really cute and so versatile, I love them!”
Leigh-Anne has handpicked an amazing new Style Edit of her favourite ASOS Design styles including glam styles and low-key styles for off duty days. The collection is packed full of trend-led pieces from the latest ASOS DESIGN drops.
“What I love is there’s a mixture of going-out dresses and outfits, but with casual stuff added in, as well. I feel like it has a bit of a 90s theme running through it, too, and I love that kind of fashion. I love all the looks.”
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