The agoraphobic YouTube star: British singer is a huge hit in China

By CLAIRE ELLICOTT

Home studio: Jemma Hixon from Malvern, Worcestershire, who is agoraphobic, has become an internet sensation


Blessed with a beautiful singing voice and a talent for song-writing, Jemma Pixie Hixon had always dreamed of becoming a star.

But her fledgling career came to a halt when she developed agoraphobia, a condition which left her so frightened of the outside world she has been unable to leave her house for two years.

So she decided to film herself singing in a makeshift recording studio in her bedroom in Malvern, Worcestershire, using a webcam then post the footage on the internet.


YouTube star: Jemma Pixie Hixon has racked up 2.3m views of her YouTube cover songs, despite battling agoraphobia for two years


Thanks to those recordings Miss Hixon, 20, is now a big name in China and Japan, and more than two million have watched her performances on the video-sharing website YouTube.

She performs a mixture of covers of chart hits and her own songs, and last month, one video achieved ‘most viewed’ status in China.

She said: ‘For the last two years I’ve been struggling with agoraphobia. I used to perform all the time and I really wanted a way I could continue.

‘I decided to put my songs up on YouTube so I could share them with lots of people, even though I’m still housebound.’


Household name: The 20-year-old's performances made her videos the 'most viewed' in China last month


Miss Hixon, who lives with her parents Tonia, 50, and Mark, 49, in a six-bedroom detached home, has never suffered stage fright and even once sang on live television.

She said: ‘When I was 13 I won a competition on The Saturday Show on BBC1 to sing with the Sugababes.

‘I sang on live TV and it didn’t bother me at all, but I just turn into a big panic ball when I try to leave the house.

‘It’s a strange thing because I know logically I have nothing to worry about walking out of the house but it’s a completely different thing when I actually try to do it.’


Ambition: Miss Hixon hopes her online success can help her land a recording contract


‘If I was able to get better – and I know it can happen – I would want to sing because all I have ever wanted to do is to be a recording artist.’

Miss Hixon started suffering panic attacks when she was just six years old and gradually her condition worsened.

She has seen dozens of psychologists and hypnotherapists but they have so far been unable to make any breakthrough.

She said: ‘I want to be cured and lead a normal life and I would love it if my music would help that.

‘I would like to think that one day I will have the courage to leave the house and perform on stage.’


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Dal Shabet returns on a ‘Pink Rocket’ to Inkigayo

Having charmed many after debuting in January with “Supa Dupa Diva“, the ladies of Dal Shabet have returned with more of their sweet charms on tonight’s episode of SBS’s Inkigayo.

With their second mini-album and title track of the same name, “Pink Rocket“, the members have retained their sweet charms with only slight changes in hairstyles.

“Pink Rocket” is a trendy pop dance track with a unique story of a girl holding in the pink light of love in her heart and propelling herself towards the sky with a rocket.

The synthesizer sounds was revealed to represent the clouds she flies through, while the interesting arrangement is meant to give the feeling of flying through space.

Happy Face Entertainment explained, “Like their debut album, their comeback work was also produced by hit composer E-TRIBE. The girls will be returning with trendy music that’s a bit more modern and mature compared to their debut. We ask that you give them your love and attention.”



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Dal Shabet returns on a ‘Pink Rocket’ to M! Countdown

Having charmed many after debuting in January with “Supa Dupa Diva“, the ladies of Dal Shabet have returned with more of their sweet charms on tonight’s episode of Mnet’s M! Countdown.

With their second mini-album and title track of the same name, “Pink Rocket“, the members have retained their sweet charms with only slight changes in hairstyles.

“Pink Rocket” is a trendy pop dance track with a unique story of a girl holding in the pink light of love in her heart and propelling herself towards the sky with a rocket.


The synthesizer sounds was revealed to represent the clouds she flies through, while the interesting arrangement is meant to give the feeling of flying through space.

Happy Face Entertainment explained, “Like their debut album, their comeback work was also produced by hit composer E-TRIBE. The girls will be returning with trendy music that’s a bit more modern and mature compared to their debut. We ask that you give them your love and attention.”




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'I love fine foods and hate the gym': Adele reveals she is happy with her weight

By SARAH BULL

Curvy and confident: Adele has revealed she is happy with her weight as she graces the cover of Rolling Stone magazine


She's the larger than life singer who has enjoyed phenomenal success so far this year.

And now Adele has continued her quest for world domination by gracing the cover of America's Rolling Stone magazine in their Best of Rock 2011 issue.

The 22-year-old singer looks stunning on the cover, with her black eyeliner and voluminous hair turning her into a glamourpuss, and insists in the accompanying interview she isn't worried about her weight and is happy with how she looks.


'I like my food': The Someone Like You singer, seen in Dublin earlier this week, said she isn't going to try and change her figure


She said: 'My life is full of drama and I won't have time to worry about something as petty as what I look like. I don't like going to the gym.

'I like eating fine foods and drinking nice wine. Even if I had a really good figure, I don't think I'd get my t**s and a** out for no one.

'I love seeing Lady Gaga’s boobs and bum. I love seeing Katy Perry’s boobs and bum.

Love it. But that’s not what my music is about. I don’t make music for eyes, I make music for ears.'


Popular: Adele was bombarded by fans outside Dublin's Olympia Theatre ahead of her show


Adele, who has been top of the UK album charts for the past 11 weeks with her second record 21, also spoke to the magazine about her struggles with stage fright.

She said: 'I'm scared of audiences. One show in Amsterdam I was so nervous I escaped out the fire exit. I've thrown up a couple of times.

'Once in Brussels I projectile vomited on someone. I just gotta bear it. But I don't like touring. I have anxiety attacks a lot.'


However, Adele admits she took inspiration from her idol Beyoncé as to how to get over her anxiety by channelling Beyoncé's alter-ego Sasha Fierce and coming up with her own version.

The album was inspired by a relationship breakdown and Adele says she will remain eternally grateful to her ex-boyfriend for his part in her life story.

She said: 'He was artistic, but not romantic. We'd just bicker over a cup of tea or the fact that my lighter wasn't working.

'He made me an adult and put me on the road that I'm travelling on.'



Emotional: Adele's album 21 was inspired by a relationship breakdown




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SNSD wins an award from Japan’s “SPACE SHOWER MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS”

Back in August of last year, SNSD dropped the MV for their debut Japanese single, “Genie“, and quickly became a Hallyu sensation in Japan, thanks to their sleek long legs and cute charms.

Having garnered an impressive array of awards and chart-topper recognition from Japan’s entertainment industry, the girls can now add another award to their trophy case. Recently, the “SPACE SHOWER MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS” announced its list of winners for the year of 2010 – the nine ladies of SNSD secured the “Best Pop Video” of the year with “Genie”.


The award will definitely give the girls a boost of encouragement as they prepare for their comeback in Japan later on this month. Congratulations, ladies!



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Rainbow makes their Inkigayo comeback

After a long few months of waiting, the lovely Rainbow girls are finally back on tonight’s Inkigayo with promotions for their latest mini album, “SO女“.

Rainbow has teamed up with Japan’s Daishi Dance for their comeback title track, named “To Me“, which talks about exacting revenge on an untrue lover.

Check out their charismatic comeback stage below!




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4minute makes a comeback on Music Core

After a long hiatus, the 4minute girls are back to become a hot issue on MBC’s Music Core.

Whether it’s the light and flirty song, “Heart to Heart“, or the powerful and unique feel of “Mirror Mirror“, the girls are definitely showing an upgraded twist to their charismatic color.


“Heart To Heart” blends the members of 4minute’s individual tastes into one energetic track that captivates listeners with the energy of spring, while “Mirror Mirror” shows the mature transformation of the girls as they head into their 20s with their unique sound and an energetic beat.

Check out their comeback stage below!





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Music Core performances from April 9th

MBC’s Music Core is back once again with yet another fun and exciting show!

Due to the Korean baseball league opener broadcast, last week’s show was canceled although recording took place as normal, and they were finally shown a week later today.

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Besides the usual stages, 4minute, U-Kiss, Yangpa, and Orange Caramel all made their comebacks. Elsewhere, project group Clover made their debut, while Song Ji Eun had her final goodbye stage for her ‘Going Crazy‘ solo promotions with rapper Bang Yong Guk.

Other performers who took to the stage this afternoon included TVXQ, CNBLUE, INFINITE, Wheesung (feat. Hoya), ZE:A, K.Will, Girl’s Day, Dalmatian, CHI CHI, and Han Groo.

Check out their stages below!


















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Tony An is a ‘Top Star’ on Music Bank comeback

Having debuted almost 16 years ago, Tony An begins another chapter in his illustrious career with his recent mini album release, “Top Star“, and full promotions on Music Bank from tonight.

Tony wanted to give his fans a treat for this comeback and he decided to play around with different genres through this mini album. His title track “Top Star” is an energetic dance track written by PSY, and it will definitely get you to move along with the beat.

Check out his comeback stage below!



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Kylie unusual! Glam Ms Minogue looks as if she's about to walk to work in the spring sunshine - but a cab was just round the corner

By JODY THOMPSON

Summertime blues: Kylie Minogue was wearing a stylish navy belted coat dress as she left her London home house before her show at the capital's O2 Arena last night


With a retinue of staff at her beck and call, Kylie Minogue only has to click her fingers and a car will come brmm-ing.

But the star looked like she just wanted a little bit of time to enjoy the beautiful spring sunshine yesterday before she had to hit the road and get to work at London's O2 Arena.

The star looked incredibly chic in a navy blue belted coat dress, cute navy and white cork wedge sandals and black sunglasses, all topped off with a slick of red lipstick.


With her blonde hair up in a tousled French pleat, the star's ensemble looked more suited to taking a lazy tea outside a smart café in town rather than rehearsing in a sweaty venue.


Still, at least she had the night before off, when she headed to London's Garrick theatre for the opening night of her stylist William Baker's Hurly Burly Show, starring burlesque queen Miss Polly Rae.

Kylie was clearly impressed by the saucy show, raunchily writing on her Twitter when she got home: 'Great show tonight @TheMissPollyRae and the cast of @hurlyburlyshow.... T and A!!!!!'


And so to work: Kylie gets into her car and heads off for the first of five nights at London's O2 Arena


The Spinnng Around star was heading east for the last minute finishing touches to the opening date of her five-night stint at the capital's prestigious venue.

It's part of her Aphrodite: Les Folies tour, which kicked off in February in Denmark and winds up in Perth, Australia, on June 22.

The singer seemed excited about the date in her adopted hometown, writing on her Twitter: LONDON! Who is feeling fierce and mighty???? Get your Aphrosizzle on!!! LONDON!!'

The O2 finale is on April 12, before she has a few days off before scheduled dates in Japan starting on April 23.


On stage: Kylie performs one of her numbers on her Aphrodite: Les Folies tour in London last night


Helping hand: Not for the first time yesterday, Kylie got a lift


Kind-hearted Kylie meanwhile invited a group of sick children to go backstage and meet her earlier this week at her gig in Glasgow.

One of them was 12-year-old Colin mcLaren who suffers from the rare genetic condition adrenoleukodystrophy.

He told the Scottish Daily Record: 'Kylie was brilliant. I got a big kiss on my left cheek and she sang my favourite song Higher to me.

'She gave me a rose from the stage too. I've already Facebooked it and everyone is jealous.'


[HD] Kylie Minogue, APHRODITE LES FOLIES 2011 TOUR, Herning, Denmark, Illusion


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Yangpa makes her comeback on Inkigayo

After a long four year hiatus, female soloist Yangpa finally makes her return to the Inkigayo stage.

Having released her mini album, “Elegy Nouveau“, earlier this week, Yangpa has certainly not lost her touch with her traditional ballad style delivery.


Her title track, “It Hurts“, is a sorrowful track which blends the sounds of piano melodies and string instruments to express the pain of a woman who refuses to let her past love go.

Besides her title track, she also performed her medium-tempo track, “It Should Be You.”

Check them out below!







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Britney Spears' Early-Criticized Video for 'Hold It Against Me' Arrives in Full

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Receiving early criticisms on the eve of its premiere, the music video directed by Jonas Akerlund has been debuted in full for a better judgment.

Britney Spears' heavily-promoted music video for her new hit single "Hold It Against Me" has finally been unearthed in full. Directed by Jonas Akerlund, it's apparently divided into four major scenes. The first is a dance scene which features product placements, the second is her inside a TV-screen cage with small tubes attached to her fingertips, the third is Britney fighting her alter ego, and the fourth is another dance scene with different costume than the first one.


On the eve of the video premiere, a longer preview around 30 seconds was released, and Britney was immediately hit with criticisms regarding her dance number. Some of her fans blamed it to Brian Friedman since he's the choreographer.

In a defensive note on Twitter, Brian responded, "I DIDNT edit or direct the video so please do not place hostility at me if you aren't happy with what you have seen or see. Britney worked her ass off for this video and she and I hope that you all love it."

"Hold It Against Me" is the first official offering of Britney's new album "Femme Fatale" which is due in the U.S. on March 29. will.i.am has been secured as one of her collaborators in the forthcoming CD. The other artists who hope to make a duet with the pop princess are Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj.

Britney and Justin have exchanged supports toward each other on Twitter. In an interview with Extra when attending one of his "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never" movie premieres, the Canadian singer said of the Southern Belle, "I think she's very talented. Hopefully, maybe we will be able to work something out."

As for Nicki, the Young Money first lady, who has done a number of collaborations since she was embraced by mainstream Hip-Hop community in 2009, said in a separate interview, "I'm done with collabs. No more collabs for the next two years. Although - Britney's a snatch like me and she's cute. Yes. We might do something."


Britney Spears - Hold It Against Me



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Video Shoot Pics: Jennifer Hudson's 'Where You At', Chris Brown's 'Look at Me Now'

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While J-Hud is lonesome in the cold winter, Breezy is surrounded by his homies Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes and Kevin McCall.

Both Jennifer Hudson and Chris Brown have new music videos coming out. The former just filmed visuals for "Where You At", and the latter shot a clip for "Look at Me Now". Sneak peeks for the two upcoming videos have been offered in a form of on-set pictures.

J-Hud is snapped wearing a warm coat when doing the video shoot in Chicago during one of the harshest winter storms to date last month. The indoor filming sees her baring more skin - she drapes her sweater over her shoulders revealing lacy top. Anthony Mandler sits behind the lens. The clip soon is due to premiere on February 24.


While all of the "Where You At" sneak peeks take their focus mainly on Jennifer, the "Look at Me Now" teasers show those making cameos. One of the photos highlights Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes, and the other picture shows another best pal of Breezy, Kevin McCall, visiting the video set.

"It's a crazy video right now we shooting," Weezy shared about the Colin Tilley-directed music video with his devotees in a Ustream session. "Chris got a billion people dancing. He got these crazy contacts in. I would've put them in too, but I'm straight."






Jennifer Hudson - Where You At - Feb.16,2011



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Co-Ed’s first sub-unit group, 5dolls, have finally unveiled their debut mini-album, “Charming Five Girls“!

The album boasts efforts from some of the biggest names in the industry including hit composers Jo Young Su, Brave Brothers, Kim Do Hoon, Kim Kibum, and Kang Ji Won.

The girls have already revealed the music videos for “Lip Stains” and “Your Words“, which generated strong interest in the rest of their mini-album.


Representatives of their agency commented, “The girls will be promoting double title tracks, ‘Your Words and ‘Lip Stains,’ which combine a strong guitar sound, addictive bass and synth by Jo Young Su, as well as a strong beat, heavy drum, and electric piano sounds from Brave Brothers.”

Check it out below!

1. Your Words



2. Lip Stain



3. Trickle (Zurururu)



4. Good For You



5. Wait Right There
5. Wait Right There







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B2ST reveals 2nd ‘A Pink’ member through MV teaser of Japanese “Shock”

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B2ST has finally released a MV teaser for the Japanese version of their hit track, “Shock“!

Revealed through member Yoseob’s Twitter, the video has a woman looking straight into the camera with an ambiguous facial expression as the song’s instrumentals play in the background.

Yoseob also revealed that the woman in the video was actually a member of the upcoming rookie girl group, ‘A Pink‘. Yoseob tweeted, “Shock girl! It’s A Pink’s Chorong. You must’ve had a hard time filming for our Japanese music video, so thank you so much T_T A Pink fighting”.

Check it out below!



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Not your most flattering look: Alexandra Burke squeezes into unflattering shiny silver leotard

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Flamboyant: But Alexandra's leotard wasn't the most flattering of stage garments


She's been taking to the stage in a range of flamboyant outfits on her first UK tour.
And Alexandra Burke's first show in front of a home town crowd at London's Hammersmith Apollo on Thursday night proved to be no exception.

Among her costumes at the latest concert in her All Night Long tour was a studded silver leotard, which was every bit as over-the-top as much of her stage gear - although it wasn't the most flattering choice for the 22-year-old singer.


The tour - which has so far taken in dates in Sheffield, Nottingham, Newcastle, Manchester, Blackpool and Liverpool - has seen Alexandra go through a number of increasingly showy costume changes.

The ticker-tape style dress which she wore in Birmingham in the week also made another appearance, with her backing dancers dressed in Gladiator style costumes.

And she also wore a bejewelled, cutaway leotard with billowing sleeves when she played Belfast last month.


Silver lady: Alexandra Burke donned the clingy leotard as one of her stage costumes at London's Hammersmith Apollo


All the outfits on the tour have been created by designer Melissa Odabash.

London-born Alexandra, who performs some of her biggest hits on the tour including Bad Boys, Broken Heels, Hallelujah and Start Without You, as well as her new single The Silence, appeared to be thrilled to be returning to the capital.

'London I have waited for this moment for so long,' she tweeted before the show, '..to perform in my home town. I can't wait!'
And afterwards she was clearly still on a high.



The dress is back: The ticker-tape style dress designed by Melissa Odabash, which Alexandra wore at previous shows, made another appearance


Just left the apollo,' she said on her Twitter page, '..Loved every minute of my day and night! love my fans so much, they go hard! I love you guys!!!!!

She explained: 'I've watched This Is It by Michael Jackson, I've watched Beyonce's new one, her old one. I'm soaking it all in.'

The All Night Long tour is the latest in a series of successful ventures for Alexandra, who was crowned the winner of The X Factor in 2008.

Since then, she has had a hit album and is currently working on a second solo record, which is expected to be released later this year.

Talking about the as-yet-untitled album, Alexandra said: 'It’s got to be sexy. So I’m going to get a lot fiercer and sexier.

'We’re just getting down and dirty with the next album. I’m going to take a lot more risks and it’s going to be insane.'


Futuristic: All the outfits on the tour have been created for Alexandra by designer Melissa Odabash


Alexandra also hinted that she will be collaborating with someone 'huge' on the record.

She added: 'I can’t say too much because my management will kill me if I let loose.
'But I have a special duet planned. I have the ideas, the collaborations in my mind - it’s all locked up in my head.'


Extensive tour: Alexandra is playing a string of dates up and down the UK including a show at London's Indig02 on February 11


As well as her musical ventures, hard-working Alexandra was recently named the face of Sure Women deodorant.

And she said recently that she is determined to make herself into a 'brand' during her time in the industry.

She said: 'I want to oversee my business, my brand. If I want to be here for the next 50 years I have to make sure this is a good little business.

'I want to make myself a brand, and make sure when I go out there what you're seeing is a brand, someone who cares about their music and creativity.'





'Broken Heels, Alexandra Burke, All Night Long Tour, Hammersmith Apollo, London, 10/2/11'



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5dolls unveils “Lip Stains” MV featuring Jay Park!

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Co-Ed’s female sub-unit, 5dolls, has finally unveiled the music video for their debut track, “Lip Stains“!

This marks the formal debut of Co-Ed’s latest addition, Seo Eun Gyo, and the music video has her participating in a dance battle against member Chanmi to capture Jay Park’s heart.


Check it out below!



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Kahi reveals her MV teaser for “Come Back, You Bad Person”

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After numerous delays, After School’s Kahi is finally ready to embark on her solo mini-album promotions!

A music video teaser for her debut track, “Come Back, You Bad Person” has just been unveiled, and Kahi is seen rocking two different looks: innocent and elegant, as well as fierce and edgy.


Judging by how the MV plays with contrasts of light and dark, we’re probably going to be looking at a story of ‘before and after’.

Check it out below!




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Music Core performances from February 5th

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MBC’s Music Core is back once again with yet another fun and exciting show!

For this week, One Way performed their ‘Rainy Days‘ song for the first time on the show, LPG made their comeback, while Orange Caramel had their goodbye stage.

Other performers included TVXQ, Seungri, SECRET, MBLAQ, Jewelry, INFINITE, G.NA, Park Jung Min, Dal Shabet, Han Groo, Mighty Mouth, Soya, Navi, Piggy Dolls, JQT, and Shi Hyeon.


Check out the videos below!


























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KARA unveils new song through Japan’s ‘TBC’ CF

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Despite the troubles KARA has been facing over the past few weeks, the group’s new CF has finally made its way onto the Japanese airwaves!

KARA has teamed up with Japanese aesthetics company TBC to headline the campaign, “Kirei wa, TBC kara” (“Beauty comes from TBC”). The word “Kara”, which also means “from”, was cleverly incorporated into the slogan in order to further promote the group’s position as spokespersons.


In the new CF, these five gorgeous ladies dazzle the viewers with a sparkling, energetic dance. The song featured in the CF, “Jet Coaster Love“, is an upbeat tune which urges the listener to “fall in love”.

Watch the new CF below, and let us know what you think of the new song!




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