Keisha Buchanan speaks out about bullying claims and racism during time in the Sugababes

Katie McGlynn has opened up on the death threats she received after playing controversial Hollyoaks character Becky Quentin.The star, 28, announced she was leaving the Channel 4 soap earlier this month and has since opened up on the abuse she received since playing her character Becky, who was known on the soap for her racist and anti-vaxxer views.The former Strictly Come Dancing contestant, who previously appeared on Coronation Street for seven years, said she was threatened by vile trolls who told her to “go die” and to “watch out”.The star also explained how she received messages that said things such as “I’m going to hunt you down” and “I’m coming to get you”. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Speaking to The Sun, Katie said: “I’ve played b*tchy characters before but I’ve never played anyone as ­controversial or extreme as Becky.

Dancing On Ice 's Sally Dynevor became the latest star to leave Dancing On Ice on Sunday night after finding herself in the dreaded skate-off. The Coronation Street star, 58, performed with pro Matt Evers as she went against Kye Whyte and Tippy Packard, who also received the lowest votes on the show.

Gary Neville has taken the chance to call out the owners of Manchester United and Manchester City following the controversy surrounding Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich.

Leeds United on Sunday was met with an outpouring of emotion from fans – and not all of it was directed towards the outgoing manager.Bielsa was sacked after Saturday’s 4-0 defeat by Tottenham left Leeds precariously placed in 16th position, two points above the relegation zone.The Argentine has been hugely successful with the Whites since taking over in June 2018, bringing them up from the Championship before securing ninth place last season.Leeds’ decision to let him go has sparked plenty of debate online, despite the team losing their last four games by an aggregate score of 17-2."This has been the toughest decision I have had to make during my tenure at Leeds United, taking into account all the success Marcelo has had at the club," said chairman Andrea Radrizzani.What Radrizzani didn’t address – but many fans did – was the fate of a familiar face: Bielsa’s interpreter.Andres Clavijo has endeared himself to fans by standing by Bielsa’s side in post-match interviews over the past three and a half years.Clavijo is the first team performance analyst at Leeds, but his grasp of Spanish and English has seen him take up a more prominent role.HAVE YOUR SAY! Who should Leeds appoint as their next manager? Comment below.His day job at Leeds means he surely won’t be following Bielsa out of the door at Elland Road, but his days of translating may well be behind him.Some Leeds fans felt the need to pay tribute to Leeds’ unsung hero on Saturday.“Ahh man, I’ll miss this iconic duo,” one fan wrote alongside a picture of Bielsa and Clavijo.“Naturally everyone upset about Marcelo Bielsa but spare a thought for Andres Clavijo his translator - thanks for your hardwork translating Marcelo's thoughts.” wrote one Leeds supporter.Want to be

A former Miss Grand Ukraine has been pictured holding an assault rifle.

Charles Bronson has a “close relationship” with a former model and enjoys letters and video calls with her from behind bars.The lag, who is known for crimes including attacks on other inmates and armed robbery, met Gemma Fernandez in December when she paid a visit to HMP Woodhill, in Milton Keynes.A source in the prison told The Mirror: “They’re very close. She had her first visit in December.

Ukraine. Russia has launched a full-scale offensive on the country, with air strikes and troops mobilising on the ground.

Parents were fuming after a drag queen was invited to teach primary school children as part of a diversity celebration.Dolly Trolley taught kids aged nine and above a dance before reading to pupils aged as young as five.The lessons at Hollymount Primary School in Raynes Park, south London, were part of its week-long diversity programme.But one mum raged: “We were not warned that this was going to be happening.“We have since looked Dolly up online and they have some very inappropriate – for children – content on their website and their social-media pages.“Some of the images are very revealing and sexual.

Luke Bryan has had the time of his life performing in Las Vegas of late, but like all good things, it's come to an end.MORE: Luke Bryan receives outpour of love as he shares bittersweet messageLuckily for the American Idol star, he will be back in June, but that didn't stop him from paying a heartfelt tribute to his time there so far.Following his last show on Saturday, the music icon posted a montage of video clips from the experience at Resort World, including photos of him meeting his fans.VIDEO: Luke Bryan calls on fans for help after incident in Las Vegas Alongside it, he wrote: "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas… it might be the last night of my first run at @resortworldlv, but I'll be back soon! See y'all there."MORE: Luke Bryan's home in Nashville has an emotional backstory - detailsMORE: Luke Bryan leaves fans thrilled with exciting career newsFans were quick to show their support for the country singer, with one writing: "Just WOW!" while another wrote: "You were awesome! Hope there are many more nights in Vegas." A third added: "Your show was so awesome, I so want to see you again in June!"A post shared by Luke Bryan Official (@lukebryan)Luke Bryan bid farewell to Las Vegas - for now - ahead of the start of American IdolLuke will be back in June, where he will kick off his Las Vegas residency again, but for now, he will be busy working alongside his co-judges Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, as the new series of American Idol kicks off on Sunday night.MORE: Luke Bryan's children star in emotional new videoMORE: Luke Bryan leaves fans in shock over generous offerThe trio will be on the lookout for the next big name in music, on the show that has seen the likes of Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson and Carrie

Steven Spielberg managed (rather unsurprisingly) to breathe new life into a beloved classic with his extravagant retelling of the cult-favorite musical, whichdepicts a beautifully tragic tale of rivalry and forbidden love on the streets of Manhattan's Upper West Side. (the 2021 version) proved — much like its predecessor — to be a hit among Academy members, with Spielberg's vibrant remake racking up a total of 7 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director.

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She's playing the iconic 'bunny boiler' character Alex Forrest in the stage production Fatal Attraction, but Kym Marsh looked the picture of marital bliss as she left Manchester Opera House with her hubby.

Keisha Buchanan has revealed that she felt she bore "the brunt of criticism" as a black singer in Sugababes.The noughties girl band, whose hits included Hole in the Head and Push the Button, were famed for their ever-changing line-up as well as their chart success.Buchanan, Siobhan Donaghy and Mutya Buena started the band in 2000 but were plagued with rumours that some of the members, Buchanan in particular, were difficult to work with, especially following Donaghy's departure.However, Buchanan, now 35, believes that she was used as "collateral" and thrown "under the bus" due to systemic racism.Speaking on This Morning, the singer told Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby that she now only feels comfortable to speak on the record about

Sugababes, has discussed the negative treatment of her by the press and music industry due to her race.“It made sense for the story they wanted to put out because the girls’ album was getting a lot of backlash and it wasn’t doing very well,” she said. “I was like, ‘So that means throwing me under the bus?'”Buchanan continued: “It was very clear to me that they used the fact that I’d had things written about me in the past, and I was used as a scapegoat, really.”Recalling unfair descriptions of her in the press, she said: “It all started when I was about 15 or 16, when Siobhán [Donaghy, original Sugababes member] first left.

Sugababes star Keisha Buchanan has described her experience of racism in the music industry, saying she was portrayed as the “instigator” of conflict within the pop group.

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Sugababes.In a new video posted on YouTube and titled Life as the “Black” Sugababe – My Story, Buchanan, 35, recalled examples from interviews where she’d experienced prejudice, and said the experiences were so traumatic that she ended up needing therapy.“I used to think that racism was when someone directly looked at you and called you a racist word,” Buchanan said.

The singer was one of the founding members of the platinum-selling, chart-topping girl group, which saw several line-up changes over the years before announcing a comeback with the original three stars - Siobhan Donaghy, Mutya Buena, and Buchanan - last year.As Black Lives Matter demonstrations continue around the world following the death of George Floyd, Buchanan speaks about her experiences in the group in a YouTube video entitled Life As The 'Black' Sugababe - My Story.Highlighting press reports in which she was described as a bully, she said the band - which formed in 1998 when she was still a teenager - had "fall-outs like most teenage girls" and added: "I have never bullied anyone in my life." Buchanan also spoke about being labelled

, Buchanan speaks about her experiences in the group in a YouTube video entitled Life As The 'Black' Sugababe - My Story.Highlighting press reports in which she was described as a bully, she said the band - which formed in 1998 when she was still a teenager - had "fall-outs like most teenage girls" and added: "I have never bullied anyone in my life."The way articles were worded allowed people "to get a picture in their mind of me being the angry black woman," she said.Buchanan also spoke about being labelled "difficult" in certain situations, such as asking to check details with a lawyer when she was given contracts to sign."I wasn't allowed to be upset," she says.

Black Lives Matter movement and celebrities speaking out against racism, Keisha has now shared her experience of being in the Sugababes and opened up about often being portrayed as the ‘angry black woman’ that other members of the band were ‘scared’ of. Keisha states that she was often made out to be a ‘bully’ and ‘aggressive’ and felt like she couldn’t defend herself against such claims, as it would only fuel them.