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Express Tribune
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Will Little Mix reunite or not? Leigh-Anne teases an ‘iconic' twist
Leigh-Anne Pinnock isn't shutting down a Little Mix reunion, but she's making it clear it won't happen just yet. The 33-year-old singer, who is currently focused on her solo career, says a return of the beloved girl group should feel 'impactful,' not rushed. Appearing on The Hits Radio Breakfast Show, Leigh-Anne shared her thoughts about a possible comeback with fellow bandmates Jade Thirlwall and Perrie Edwards. 'We cannot do this for a little while because otherwise it wouldn't be as impactful,' she said. 'Let's enjoy solo, man. But I do feel that people miss Little Mix.' Still, she isn't ruling out creative ways to reunite. 'We could still do our solo stuff, do a little Blackpink. That would be kind of iconic. Or do a show where we all perform our solo stuff, that would be sick.' Leigh-Anne, who shares three-year-old twin daughters with her husband Andre Gray, also opened up about the parenting side of her life. With her kids set to start school soon, she revealed she's already in the parents' WhatsApp group. 'It's already popping off and I'm getting overwhelmed,' she admitted, 'but I want to be quite involved.' Reflecting on the group's hiatus after the Confetti tour, she revealed they had even considered continuing as Little Mix. 'That last tour was so beautiful that there were times when we asked if we should just carry on,' she said. But ultimately, solo pursuits won. Despite initial nerves about going solo, Leigh-Anne now feels confident. 'I believe in my talent. I just love to sing. I'm excited to see where it's going to take me next.'
Perth Now
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Leigh-Anne Pinnock hopes for 'impactful' Little Mix reunion
Leigh-Anne Pinnock wants a Little Mix reunion to be "impactful". The 33-year-old pop star is currently focused on her solo career after the girl group went on hiatus in 2022 and believes that she and bandmates Jade Thirlwall and Perrie Edwards should wait a while before getting back together. Speaking on the Hits Radio Breakfast Show on Monday (21.07.25), Leigh-Anne said: "We cannot do this (get back together) for a little while because otherwise it wouldn't be as impactful. Let's enjoy solo man but I do feel that people miss Little Mix. "What we could do is we could still do our solo stuff, do a little Blackpink, that would be kind of iconic. Or do a show where we all perform our solo stuff, that would be sick." Leigh-Anne revealed that she would be keen to see British R+B group Honeyz reunite as she loved performing their songs when she was performing in talent shows as a youngster. Asked which band she wants to get back together, she said: "I used to sing Honeyz for talent shows when I was younger so the Honeyz." Leigh-Anne has three-year-old twin daughters, whose names she has not made public, with her footballer husband Andre Gray and explained that she has already joined the parents WhatsApp group in preparation for the pair starting school. The Been a Minute singer said: "The WhatsApp group is already popping off and I'm getting overwhelmed but for them I want to be quite involved and meet the parents and all of that!" Leigh-Anne previously revealed that she and her Little Mix bandmates considered scrapping their hiatus after enjoying themselves on the Confetti tour but ultimately feels that the trio made the right decision as they concentrate on their solo material. She said: "The three of us have this genuine sisterhood, and no one else will ever get it. "In fact, that last tour was so beautiful that there were times when we asked if we should just carry on as Little Mix because it felt so good. I don't think it would have worked at that point in our lives, though." The Don't Say Love hitmaker was scared about going solo at first but feels that she has proven that she is up to the task of being a standalone artist. She said: "I believe in my talent. I believe in myself and also, I just love to sing. There's plenty of things I could do. But I know music is where I'm supposed to be. I'm excited to see where it's going to take me next."
Daily Mirror
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Leigh-Anne Pinnock makes Wimbledon fashion statement ahead of music comeback
Leigh-Anne Pinnock donned a strappy summer dress to attend the 2025 women's singles final match at Wimbledon on Saturday - as the countdown to her new single release continues Leigh-Anne Pinnock took inspiration from tennis whites to dress for Wimbledon on Saturday as she joined a string of celebs to watch the women's singles finals. Tennis fever was high as America's Amanda Anisimova prepared to take on Poland's Iga Swiatek in a high stakes match for the title. Little Mix icon Leigh-Anne looked elegant and composed as she arrived at the All England Club to watch all the sporting action. She arrived wearing a light and airy summer dress, and was joined by her mum, Debbie, who also sported a white outfit. Leigh-Anne attended the Evian Mountain Of Youth VIP Suite ahead of the tennis match starting, and relaxed behind the scenes while goofing around with giant pink tennis balls and posed with a tennis racket. She matched her dress with a strappy pair of white heels and had her hair tied up in a commanding style. The singer joined other stars including Maya Jama, Katherine Jenkins and Hayley Atwell, at Wimbledon as the 2025 women's champion was set to be crowned. Leigh-Anne was attending the sporting event as she prepares to launch her latest single as a solo star. She first burst into the spotlight as a contestant on The X Factor, where she formed Little Mix alongside Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson and Jade Thirlwall. Jesy quit the band in 202,0 and the remaining members began a band hiatus in 2022, leaving them free to pursue solo ventures. Leigh-Anne released her first single, Don't Say Love, in 2023, and this was followed by the EP No Hard Feelings the following year. She has now been teasing her next single, which is the lead of her rumoured debut full solo album. Sharing artwork for her new single over the past week, Leigh-Annd wrote on Instagram: "BEEN A MINUTE out next Friday, 18th July." And she excitedly added: "Damn, that feels so good to finally say," while encouraging her fans to pre-save the new single. The announcement sparked a frenzy of excitement from fans who expressed joy over the fact that she will soon be releasing new material. In May this year, Leigh-Anne announced she had partnered with Virgin Music Group as an independent artist, after splitting from Warner Records, who will release her new music. In an Instagram clip teasing her new music, Leigh-Anne wrote: "Control looks good on me" as Virgin posted in the comments with a string of heart emojis. Leigh-Anne replied back: "Let's go." Telling her 9.9 million followers that "something beautiful is on the way", the mum-of-two - who shares twin girls with her footballer husband Andre Gray - also shared a selfie to her Instagram stories as she posed with a drink in the sunshine and captioned it: "Cheers to a Leigh-Anne summer." In another smiling selfie she said it was "what freedom looks like". Giving fans an update in a voice note to fans on the Discord platform, the singer said: "Seriously guys I've been wanting to tell so much what was happening, but yeah obviously the process of changing over has been... yeah that's what has obviously taken time. But yeah obviously we are here - need you guys to stay with me, it is coming. But I just wanted you guys to know it is going to be a Leigh-Anne summer and y'all better get ready." In March last year the Mirror revealed Warner Records had refused to fork out for a video shoot to accompany her track Stealin Love - after her previous solo singles Don't Say Love and My Love got only a lukewarm response. Insiders claimed the singer had to put some of her own money into her solo career after failing to get the funds she needed. One said: "There was so much excitement around Leigh-Anne's solo career, but that seemed to wane after the first two tracks."
The Irish Sun
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Jade Thirwall drops huge hint that Little Mix are set to reunite as she performs at Radio 1's Big Weekend
JADE Thirwall has dropped a major hint that Little Mix are set to reunite as she performed at Radio 1's Big Weekend. The group - made up of Jade Thirlwall , Perrie Edwards and Leigh-Anne Pinnock - went their separate ways after wrapping their Confetti tour in May 2022. Advertisement 5 Jade Thirwall has dropped a major hint that Little Mix are reuniting soon Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 The songstress told fans at Radio 1's Weekend that the group is only on a 'hiatus' Credit: Getty 5 Jade gushed over her band and confirmed that they've not 'broken up' Credit: The Mega Agency But now Jade, 32, teased that the group, which shot to fame on X Factor in 2011, is set for a big reunion. The pop star took to the stage in Liverpool on Sunday and belted out Little Mix's hit 2018 track Wasabi. As she sang the famous line, "I bet they gonna break up", Jade confirmed that the band are only on "hiatus". The songstress shouted: "It's a hiatus!" Advertisement READ MORE ON LITTLE MIX Jade went on to perform a medley of Little Mix songs including Sweet Melody, Shout Out To My Ex, Woman Like Me and Touch. The Angel Of My Dreams singer then praised her bandmates - saying she "wouldn't be here" without them. Jade said: "Guys do you remember I was in a girl band, oh gosh you're still going, I just want to say I love the Little Mix girls with all my heart. "I'm so so grateful to the girls. If it wasn't for them, I wouldn't be here today on my own. So shout out Little Mix!" Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Latest Jade told fans when she took to the stage that she was hoping to make this performance extra special because it was her first solo gig. Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock reveals she's split from record label after they were 'disappointed' over solo success She told festival-goers: "Liverpool how we feeling tonight, guys I forgot what this feels like its been so long. "This is my first ever solo show. I promise I wouldn't want to be anywhere else or with anyone else tonight, wow this is incredible. "OK because it is my first show I want it to be extra special and a night I'll never forget." Advertisement She also performed her new single FUFN (F*** You For Now), as well as a brand new track and a cover of Madonna's hit Frozen. Jade released her debut single to critical acclaim in July last year and it reached number seven in the UK Singles Chart. She previously promised fans will get a Little Mix reunion 'at some point'. Speaking to Advertisement "Maybe we'll finally do a North American tour when the reunion comes round.' Little Mix, originally a four-piece until After winning the show they went on to become the third best-selling girl group of all time, shifting an estimated 75 million records worldwide. 5 Jade previously promised fans will get a Little Mix reunion 'at some point' Credit: Getty Advertisement 5 Jesy Nelson (second left) quit the group in 2020 Credit: Alamy
Daily Mirror
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Leigh-Anne Pinnock's huge career move as she urges fans 'please stay with me'
Leigh-Anne is gearing up to release her first solo album (Image: Getty Images) Leigh-Anne Pinnock has asked fans to "stay with me" as she teased new solo music and hinted she has now left her record label to become an independent artist. The 33-year-old former Little Mix star took to social media to post pics of herself in the studio as she prepares to release new tracks. The ex-girlband member was signed to Warner Music Group as a solo artist shortly after the band split in 2022. But following reports she "failed to impress" Warner with her solo music, who then "wouldn't pay for a music video", it appears Leigh-Anne is now working with Virgin Music Group, who say they are the world's leading partner to independent artists. In an Instagram clip teasing her new music, Leigh-Anne wrote: "Control looks good on me" as Virgin posted in the comments with a string of heart emojis. Leigh-Anne replied back: "Let's go." READ MORE: Leigh-Anne Pinnock makes huge decision as she's 'exhausted from holding everything together' Leigh-Anne revealed she has now partnered with Virgin as an independent artist (Image: Instagram) Telling her 9.9 million followers that "something beautiful is on the way", the mum-of-two - who shares twin girls with her footballer husband Andre Gray - also shared a selfie to her Instagram stories as she posed with a drink in the sunshine and captioned it: "Cheers to a Leigh-Anne summer." In another smiling selfie she said it was "what freedom looks like". In her newest grid post, the singer shared more behind-the-scenes photos working on her new album and told fans: "Thinking about how much I can't wait to release this now - we're so fricken [sic] close." Giving fans an update in a voice note to fans on the Discord platform, the Daily Mail reported her as saying: "Seriously guys I've been wanting to tell so much what was happening, but yeah obviously the process of changing over has been... yeah that's what has obviously taken time. But yeah obviously we are here - need you guys to stay with me, it is coming. But I just wanted you guys to know it is going to be a Leigh-Anne summer and y'all better get ready." Leigh-Anne said this selfie was 'what freedom looks like' (Image: Instagram) In March last year the Mirror revealed Warner Records had refused to fork out for a video shoot to accompany her track Stealin Love - after her previous solo singles Don't Say Love and My Love got only a lukewarm response. Insiders claimed the singer had to put some of her own money into her solo career after failing to get the funds she needed. One said: "There was so much excitement around Leigh-Anne's solo career, but that seemed to wane after the first two tracks." They added: "Warner heavily backed Don't Say Love for her debut but were disappointed with how it charted. The same was true with My Love. There's no doubt that Leigh-Anne is a huge talent and solo success can take time to build. "But lately she's struggled to get the financial backing she hoped for – to the extent that she has even contributed herself to the campaign. And now her latest track, Stealin Love, is being released with no video." The Sun reported Leigh-Anne's debut album is "as good as complete now" and reported a source as saying: "Now it's all about planning for the year ahead. She is hugely proud of the music she's put out already, but she has taken a new direction when it comes to this record. Her debut single, Don't Say Love, is unlikely to make it on to the tracklist." READ MORE: Michelle Keegan uses this £17 anti-ageing serum at Cannes and it's perfect for tired skin Follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads
