Alexandra Burke says she was told to her bleach skin to appeal to white audiences

Hellbound and D.P, are set to helm a brand-new show.Yesterday (February 24), the studio gave the green light for a television adaptation of the critically-acclaimed 2015 short film Bargain, originally directed by Lee Chung-hyun, according to a report by The Korea Times.Bargain is said to be a disaster thriller K-drama that chronicles the aftermath of a massive earthquake. It’ll follow a survivors trapped in a building, who have to negotiate for black market goods in order to continue surviving.

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Kelly Rowland has been focused on family since giving birth to her second son with husbandTim Weatherspoon in January 2021.But the singer made some time for herself on Friday afternoon as she stepped out to a popular cafe in Los Angeles.While walking back to her parked car, Rowland was captured flashing a big beaming smile in the direction of passersby. Glowing: Mother of two Kelly Rowland, 41,made some time for herself on Friday afternoon as she stepped out to a popular cafe in Los AngelesThe former Destiny's Child member was the picture of contentment as she giggled her way down the street in black leggings and a blue sweatshirt.Adding to her athletic ensemble Rowland, 41, also wore a pair of black sneakers, and had her red and black tresses styled long with plenty of natural curves.

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fire at a storage facility has seen 100 firefighters rush to save a building in 'challenging conditions'.The blaze began at around 2am on Saturday morning (February 26) at Armadillo self-storage unit in Cheadle, Greater Manchester. The building reportedly collapsed on one side as flames tore through the structure.Local residents were told to close their doors and windows as the fire raged on through the night.Crews from stations around Greater Manchester Fire Service have been deployed to the serious incident on the Stanley Green Omdistrial Estate, Cheadle and the situation is ongoing, according to Manchester Evening News.They tweeted at 3:38am: " Firefighters are also responding to a separate incident on Greek Street in Stockport."Eight fire engines are currently in attendance.

On the heels of Britney Spears’ successful battle to end the conservatorship that allowed her father to control her money and her life, another former child star, Amanda Bynes, is looking to do the same.

Alexandra Burke is opening up about a very disappointing and disturbing part of the music industry — and she’s not holding back at all.

X Factor winner Alexandra Burke has bravely opened up about the horrific racism she has faced during her career in an emotional Instagram video.Speaking frankly in video posted on her Instagram TV page, Alex said: "When I first won the X Factor, I was 19, I got told, 'cos you're black you are going to have to work 10 times harder than a white artist because of the colour of your skin."You can't have braids, you can't have an afro, you can't have anything that is basically my identity."You have to have hair for example that appeals to white people so people can understand you better."She added: "I mean, I was only 19 years old."There's only so much you can understand at 19 and your life has completely changed overnight.

British singer Alexandra Burke shot to fame in the U.K. after winning Britain’s “The X Factor” back in 2008.

X FACTOR star Alexandra Burke has claimed she was advised to "bleach her skin" if she wanted a successful music career after winning the show. The 31-year-old singer won the ITV talent show back in 2008, and said she has "experienced micro-aggression so many times" because she is black ever since.

X Factor winner Alexandra Burke said she was told to bleach her skin and change her hair “to look whiter” as she spoke about her experiences of racism in the music industry.

Alexandra Burke has shared a stark new message about her experiences in the music industry.Taking to Instagram, Burke spoke of how she was told she was “gonna have to work ten times harder than a white artist because of the colour of your skin.”Stating that she “experienced micro-aggression so many times,” Burke said: “This isn’t a video to bash anyone, this isn’t a negative video, this isn’t that kind of thing at all.“This is simply me speaking about what I’ve been through in the past 11 years and finally feeling like… no I’m nervous about it, but feeling like I’m not ashamed to speak about it.” I felt it was time to speak up… This is a scary moment for me. I didn’t always want to speak up..

supports HTML5 videoAlexandra Burke was told to bleach her skin to appear whiter after winning The X Factor.The 31-year-old shot to fame in 2008 when she won the fifth series of The X Factor at the age of 19.And an emotional video, the Bad Boys singer has detailed the racism she has experienced in her career from management, labels and the media.Alexandra told of auditioning for The X Factor’s second series when she was 16, and claimed that after she didn’t make it past judges houses, she was told by an unnamed individual that in a few months, they would sign her. The singer got back in touch to say she was ready to work, but said: ‘The reply and the response I got was “I already have one black artist, I don’t need another”.

Alexandra Burke has shared a video of her fighting back tears as she candidly opened up about her experiences with racism in the music industry.The 31 year old Broken Heels star revealed she has “experienced micro-aggression so many times” as she recalls moments that have most shocked throughout her singing career. Alexandra, who was crowned The X Factor winner in 2008, spoke to the camera in a clip which she posted to her Instagram page.

Alexandra Burke has posted an emotional video on Instagram in which she has opened up about her experience within the music industry as a Black woman.The star, 31, began the 15-minute clip by revealing that she was "nervous" before explaining that it was not a "negative video"."Please forgive me, I'm a little bit nervous because I've been wanting to make this video for a long time. I've just been a bit scared to do it," she said, before adding that she was "really frightened of speaking my truth."A post shared by Alexandra Burke (@alexandraburke) on  Wanting to explain what the video was about, she clarified: "This is not a video to bash anyone, this isn't a negative video.