21st July 2011
SEXY ex-Sugababe Keisha Buchanan has reinvented herself as a Brit rival to Rihanna.
Since breaking from the girl group in 2009, the 26-year-old has been beavering away on a solo album.
And at an intimate gig in London's Jacques Townhouse on Monday, she showed it's going to be well worth the wait.
I always thought Keisha had a killer voice, and she proved she means business.
Showing she'd lost none of her sass, she joked and chatted with the audience before debuting Beautiful Mess – a grown-up, catchy acoustic number with poignant lyrics – a slowie called Fearless and a gorgeous mid-tempo called Carried Away.
A confident rendition of Adele's Rolling In The Deep came before a trip down memory lane with Push The Button and Overload and then a mash-up of Cyndi Lauper's Girls Just Wanna Have Fun and Beyoncé's Run The World (Girls).
Talking to me afterwards, Keisha confessed: "My mum started crying before I came off stage and totally started me while I was still up there – I feel emotional.
"I was sh*tting it and got the words of Rolling In The Deep wrong at the end as I was so nervous.
"But I asked loads of fans from Twitter down so they were all screaming. It gave me a real confidence boost."
Keisha denied Carried Away is about her split from the Babes, despite it including a line about being "better on your own".
She insisted: "It was about an ex, a relationship that had run its course.
"I've forgiven Amelle and Heidi and it's all OK, plus I saw Mutya and Siobhan last year and we're friends."
Oozing happy vibes, Keisha revealed she's backing Katy B, 22, to win the Mercury Prize. She added: "Her album sounds like early Sugababes."
Source: Daily Star.
Kate x
21st July 2011
Ex-Sugababe Keisha Buchanan has told Newsbeat she's in the studio working on a "fresh" solo album.
The 26-year-old singer revealed she is working with US producer Dallas Austin, who has made music with Michael Jackson and Madonna, among others.
"I think there is no particular musical direction, it's just a vibe," she said.
Keisha left The Sugababes in 2009 but said she "never planned to be solo" and that she "can't talk about" the reasons for the split.
'International sound'
"Legally I can't go into too much detail... I've got no hard feelings towards anyone and I understand that life has to go on."
She admitted to feeling "down" in the months after her time in the band ended.
"I felt really confused, I think a lot of people were confused.
"They weren't the only ones 'cos it was a shock to me to hear some of the things that were put out there," she added.
As she continues to work on her solo album, she said she had made a point of taking some time off before making her comeback.
"I know a lot of the times when someone leaves a group they rush into it.
"That was the last thing on my mind," she added.
"So this year I've been making sure that I don't rush it, making sure that the image was right and just doing music that I love to do.
"I think that's where it starts, you need to really love the music that you do," she said.
She went on to reveal that her debut album would be mostly produced by Future Cut, who have made tracks for Lily Allen, Shakira, and Professor Green.
She also said that she had co-written songs with Cathy Dennis, who wrote Kylie Minogue's Can't Get You Out Of My Head and Britney Spears' Toxic.
"It's an international sound but not necessarily pop music or R&B music," she said.
And she added that there was no fixed date for the new material.
"Every time we lock down there's always someone else who wants to work with me.
"I haven't exactly got a set date - the most important thing to me is to make sure that the album is fire," she said.
Philip Noel
Source: BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat.
Kate x
20th July 2011
London's Jacques Townhouse | 19.07.2011
Former Sugababes star Keisha Buchanan launched her solo career at the ultra trendy Jacques Townhouse last night, performing tracks from her debut LP.
The singer, who was controversially kicked out of her own group in 2009, has kept a relatively low profile since then, but in her own words, is "better not bitter'"
She wasn't wrong, as vocally Keisha is Stronger than ever before. In front of a celeb filled crowd, Buchanan delivered three brand new tracks - Fearless, Carried Sway and Beautiful Mess - from her upcoming album, which is out later this year.
Her foray into solo stardom was met with a positive response as it's no easy feat performing Adele's Rolling In The Deep, but Keisha pulled it off with the right amount of soul, passion and conviction.
Other highlights were a Sugababes medley of fan favourites, including Overload and Push The Button, which reminded us exactly why Sugababes 4.0 just aren't quite the original Sugababes.
The night also included a mash up of Cyndi Laupers' Girls Just Wanna Have Fun with Beyoncé's Run The World - where Keisha cheekily replaced a Queen B lyric with, wait for it... "none of these 'babes' can fade me", proving she's still as sassy as ever.
Philip Noel
Source: MTV UK.
Kate x
20th July 2011
I was lucky enough to be at Keisha's show last night, and managed to take some photos. Click the image below to see the full set.
Kate x
20th July 2011
Last night Keisha performed at her first ever solo gig. The performance took place at the launch night of the Jacques Townhouse, at Chandos House in London. Below are some videos of Keisha's performance, courtesy of That Grape Juice.
Beautiful Mess
Push The Button/Overload
Carried Away
Fearless
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun/Run The World (Girls) Medley
Source: thatgrapejuice.net.
Kate x
16th July 2011
On Sunday Keisha was featured in Celebs Magazine (inside the Sunday Mirror). I have posted the scans on the forum. Click the image below to view them.
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16th July 2011
Former Sugababes star Keisha Buchanan is taking cooking tips from The Saturdays singer Rochelle Wiseman.
Keisha Buchanan is taking cooking lessons from Rochelle Wiseman.
The 26-year-old star is obsessed with eating Thai curries but has never made one herself, although she hopes to soon be able to master it for herself thanks to the culinary talents of the 22-year-old Saturdays singer.
She said: "I'm so into Thai curries! I've not attempted to cook one myself yet, but I'm about to get a recipe from Rochelle Wiseman from The Saturdays.
"She was cooking one the other day when I was around, but it looks so difficult! I'm going to give it a go though."
Cooking is not the only thing Keisha is hoping to get some lessons in - she also plans to learn how to play tennis.
She explained: "I'm not very good at it and I don't stick to all the rules, but tennis is great because you're interacting with your friends.
"I've only just started getting into it, but I'm already addicted. I might need some lessons though, as I'm competitive when it comes to sports - especially when I'm playing against boys."
Source: Contact Music.
Kate x
9th July 2011
The song that makes me cry
"Eric Clapton's Tears In Heaven is the biggest tear jerker ever. It was written about his son who passed away. It's so emotive."
My earliest childhood memory
"There was a poster of Michael Jackson on the wall at my nursery that I'd gaze up at. My mum let me wear white ankle socks just like his, and I'd go up to the poster and show him!"
The time in my life I was happiest
"I'm at my best when everybody around me is happy. Also, performing at Glastonbury in 2003 was great - we were the first ever girl band to play the main stage, so I felt honoured to be there."
My latest splurge
"I bought some really cool YSL shoes recently. They're ridiculously high blue heels with a platform, but they're strangely comfy!"
My comfort food
"I love anything sweet - but my weakness is waffles and ice cream, and I also love custard - especially Ambrosia!"
My favourite scent
"Dior Addict (£59.50 for 50ml) is my fave. It's an evening scent for me - it's really sexy and flirty. Plus it lasts for ages, which is a bonus!"
My most fabulous outfit
"Last year, I wore an incredible Dolce & Gabbana dress to a party in honour of Naomi Campbell, to celebrate her 25 years in fashion [left]. I teamed it with a heart-shaped clutch bag and killer heels. The dress has a black bustier with a red and black leopard-print skirt - it looked amazing!"
The part of my body I'm proudest of and why
"My skin is my best feature - I don't smoke and I try not to drink too much. I'm also obsessed with drinking lots of water. That's my most important skincare tip!"
Keisha is ambassador of the Jacques Townhouse - the ultimate girlie haven this summer, in London July 19-28, and Liverpool August 10-19. Visit Jacquescider.co.uk/townhouse to book your free place.
Source: Fabulous Magazine (NOTW).
Kate x
12th June 2011
EX-SUGABABE Keisha Buchanan is out to prove she can make it on her own as she lines up her first-ever solo gig.
And judging by my exclusive snap, she's got what it takes to storm back up the charts. Keisha, who will showcase her new album at the launch of Jacques Townhouse on July 19, told me: "I'm a bit nervous about going solo but I'm still really excited for people to hear my stuff."
Get your hands on free gig tickets at facebook.com/jacques.
Source: Daily Star.
Kate x
27th April 2011
On the 20th Keisha attended Jennifer Hudson's launch party for her new album, Remember Me. Click below to see pictures of Keisha arriving at the event.
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20th April 2011
Rumours are rife online that Keisha is signed to Def Jam Records, from a MySpace photo posted by Writer/Producer Alex Cantrall. Other artists signed by Def Jam include Rihanna, Kanye West and Ne-Yo amongst many others.
Kate x
20th April 2011
Keisha Buchanan has teamed up with Darren Lewis and Tunde Babalola of Future Cut for her upcoming debut solo album on Island / Universal Records. The British production duo are also working on the next projects by Hugo Chakrabongse [Roc Nation / Epic Records], Eve [EMI Music], Rita Ora [Roc Nation Records], Sophie Ellis Bextor [Fascination / Polydor Records], CoverDrive [Geffen / Polydor Records], Ria Ritchie [EMI Publishing], Livvi Franc [Beluga Heights / Warner Bros.] and Sky Ferreira [Capitol Records].
Other musicians backing the British songstress on the still-untitled project are Dallas Austin (Leona Lewis, Janet Jackson), Karen Poole (Lily Allen, Dannii Minogue), BriaMn Kennedy (Natasha Bedingfield, Jesse McCartney), Cathy Dennis (Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera) and Calvin Harris (Roisin Murphy, Kylie Minogue).
Source: Monica Mania
Kate x
20th February 2011
Just added some HQ pictures of Keisha at The Look Show this weekend, right here.
Kate x
20th February 2011
Click here to view pictures from the Bora Aksu Show
Click here to view pictures from the Look Show
Click here to view pictures from the Belle Sauvage Show
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12th January 2011
Hey guys, a new Keisha track leaked online today called 'Under Control'
Head over to the forum and let everyone know what you think! :)
Kate x
29th November 2010
Keisha appeared on another episode of 'Peter Andre: The Next Chapter' this week. She appears a couple of times in Part 4, and you can watch it on the ITV Player here.
Kate x
13th November 2010
On Tuesday night the new Call Of Duty: Black Ops was launched at Battersea Power Station, London and Keisha was one of the guests in attendance. Click the image below to see photos.
Kate x
11th November 2010
Keisha attended the Diamonds In The Sky charity event in London on Monday evening, and if you click the image below you can see some pictures from the night :)
Kate x
3rd November 2010
Tonight Keisha made a brief appearance on the ITV2 show 'Peter Andre: The Next Chapter'. You can view the programme on the ITV player right here. You will need to skip to about 42:50 to see Keisha :)
Kate x
25th September 2010
If you head over to the Gallery section of the Forum now you will see a lot of new photos from London Fashion Week this week.
Click the image above to head over to the Candid section of the Gallery.
Kate x
30th August 2010
Former Sugababe Keisha Buchanan was looking beyond amazing when I bumped into her last week. There's a brand new weave and an amazing figure with a new sense of confidence after being ousted from the band.
The teeny star tells me it's down to being happy following her departure. "I've been wo r k i n g out and I'm not going home every night and eating a Chinese takeaway," she revealed. "I wasn't being healthy before I left the band. I was eating because I was so miserable. I'm happy now and I'm looking after myself."
She set the record straight on reuniting with her old bandmates Mutya Buena and Siobhán Donaghy, who walked branding Keish and Mut bullies. "I've recorded over 30 tracks for an album," Keisha said. "Mut will probably feature in there and I've been hanging out with Siobhan too. Whether we all work together I'm not sure. But we're very much friends and looking at what we could do. I never thought I'd be in this situation with the original girls. But it feels very easy and very natural for me."
Source: mirror.co.uk
Kate x
4th August 2010
Keisha Buchanan has reunited with hit songwriter Karen Poole on new material for her upcoming solo debut album with Universal Island Records. The pair previously collaborated on the Sugababes’ tracks “Caught in a Moment,” “Conversation’s Over,” “Follow Me Home,” “Mended By You,” “Sound of Goodbye” and “Sunday Rain.”
Other musicians’ expected to support Buchanan on the still-untitled project include Dallas Austin (Leona Lewis, Gabriella Cilmi), Cathy Dennis (Janet Jackson, Britney Spears), William Orbit (Nadine Coyle, Katie Melua) and Calvin Harris (Sophie Ellis Bextor, Kylie Minogue).
Source: monicamania.blogdrive.com
Kate x
30th July 2010
Check out more new pictures of Keisha attending the Jacques Pop-up Townhouse Launch Party in London on the 27th of July!
Click the image above to view all the pictures in full size.
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16th July 2010
Check out new pictures of Keisha attending the Angelo Galasso Party in London on the 1st of July, and also pictures from Professor Green's 'Green Party' last night.
Click the images above to view all the pictures in full size.
Kate x
7th July 2010
Pictures from Wireless Festival on Saturday.
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Source: Wim Heitinga's Celebrities Blog
Kate x
6th July 2010
On Saturday night, Keisha attended Snoops Dogg's Wireless Festival afterparty at Merah, London.
Click the image above to view all the pictures in full size.
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6th July 2010
Keisha attended the Wireless Festival in Hyde Park, London on Saturday. Punchbowl TV managed to catch her for a quick interview. Check it out below.
"PunchBowl TV got an exclusive interview from ex-Sugababe member, Keisha Buchanan at this year’s Wireless Festival in Hyde Park.
We asked her about:
- Her solo song leaking
- What we can expect from her first solo album since her departure from the record-breaking all girl band
- The Roc Nation rumours and if she is signing to them
Plus lots lots more.
Source: Punchbowl TV
Kate x
1st July 2010
Today a new clip leaked onto the net of Keisha singing a song called 'Fearless'. This is rumoured to be one of her new songs from the upcoming album. You can listen to a clip of the song below.
Share your thoughts on the clip and head over to the forum! :)
Kate x
17th June 2010
Last night Keisha attended the launch of the new Sony NEX camera range.
Click the image above to view full size.
Sources: PhotograhyBlog.com & life.com
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16th June 2010
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Source: punchbowlblog
Also, check out the new picture Keisha posted on her Twitter, here.
Kate x
20th April 2010
British singer KEISHA BUCHANAN is reportedly planning to lift the lid on the SUGABABES' troubles in a new tell-all book.
The group has been dogged by rumours of infighting over the years and now contains none of the founding members.
Buchanan - who starred in the original line-up with Siobhan Donaghy and Mutya Buena in 1998 - left the band last year (09) amid allegations she was forced out by the record label.
And now she's planning a book to make the band's problems public, according to Britain's Now magazine.
A source tells the publication, "Keisha's in discussions about writing a book about her time in the band. Publishers have been after her for ages, but it's only now she's seriously considering it. At the moment it's still in the initial stages, but she's very excited.
"The book will chart the highs and lows and obviously deal with the very public split last year. Keisha's always kept quiet about what really happened even though the others have spoken at length about it."
Buchanan's former bandmates Heidi Range and Amelle Berrabah now front the band with new member Jade Ewen. Last month (Mar10) Buchanan teamed up with Buena and Donaghy to launch a legal challenge for the right to use the title Sugababes.
Source: Contact Music
Kate x
15th April 2010
Ex-Sugababes star Keisha Buchanan has reportedly been lined up for the next series of Strictly Come Dancing.
According to The Mirror, the 25-year-old popstar has been approached by the BBC about competing in the upcoming eighth run.
"Keisha was thrilled when asked to be part of the show. But she is a little apprehensive," said a source. "In the Sugababes, it was all about the singing. They never really danced. So the training would be really hard for her.
"Her pal Alesha Dixon saw her solo career really take off after Strictly and she's hoping that it could help her, too. She has so much on, it depends on whether she can fit it all in.
"But she is seriously keen. It's one of the only reality shows she would ever consider."
Buchanan is apparently currently working with Dallas Austin in LA on tracks for her first solo album.
Source: DigitalSpy
Kate x
14th April 2010
LMAO! Keisha doing it in LA. Sugababes who?
The gorgeous Keisha is currently setting LA on fire with her preparation for her new album. Word is that Keisha will be doing a duet with JLS and she is introducing the boys to Kanye and Jay-Z.
Keisha has also been seen out partying with Leona… seems to be a strong black brit vibe going on in the US. So proud!
Source: UK Media Blackout
Kate x
13th April 2010
Click the image above to view full size.
Source: Keisha's official Twitter page
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6th April 2010
Below is a video filmed by OH TV of Keisha visiting Great Ormond Street Hospital, London at Christmas.
Click here to see it.
Thanks to @we_love_keisha on Twitter for finding the video.
Kate x
26th March 2010
Former Sugababes star Keisha Buchanan is in talks to sign up with Jay-Z's Roc Nation label, a report has claimed.
The news comes following rumours that her ex-bandmates have been quietly dropped by the US record company, with whom they signed a deal in early 2009.
Buchanan has been busy working on a solo album in recent months after being ousted from Sugababes last September.
A source told The Mirror: "Jay is serious about getting her on board. They hit it off at the Brits after-party in London."
On Sugababes' current woes, the insider added: "Keisha will be gutted that things have not worked out so well for the band she helped create."
Sugababes' latest album Sweet 7 failed to crack the top ten following its release last week.
Source: DigitalSpy.
Kate x
23rd March 2010
Just a quick note to let you know that I've updated the Gallery tonight with some recent images of Keisha, ncluding some from London Fashion Week. Head over to the Gallery now to view them.
Kate x
3rd March 2010
Remember when we revealed that all three Sugababes were planning to reform and perform under the name Sugababes? You may also remember the girls flatly denying this, making everybody think we were telling big old fibs. Well, stick this up your arse and smoke it girls…
All three original members of the Sugababes have applied to the European Trademarks Authority and are seeking ownership of the name 'Sugababes'. If successful (likely) then the three will own the rights to use the name on goods like CDs and services like entertainment throughout Europe.
Amazingly, the name had never been trademarked before and the current members, record company and management are now left in a right royal shit fight on their hands.
The original application was made by Mutya in November 2009, a couple of months after Keisha got the boot, but just yesterday the application was resubmitted to include Keisha and Siobhan.
[The pictures below] show the scanned application made by the girls' management on their behalf.
The current line-up only have until May 8th to launch an official opposition.
Neither the reps of the current or previous line-up could be arsed to answer the phone.
Get ready for the biggest bitch fight since Pat and Peggy in the Queen Vic. Amazing.
Source: HolyMoly
Kate x
28th February 2010
Girlband The Sugababes are being sued by founder member Keisha Buchanan - who is trying to BAN the group from using their name.
Keisha, who formed the band in 1998, has launched a legal bid to claim a stake in the Sugababes brand - which she says has grown into a multi-million pound business over the past 12 years.
Keisha - who was forced to quit the chart-toppers last September - has now demanded that the current line-up of Heidi Range, Amelle Berrabah and Jade Ewen call themselves something else or pay her a one-off sum which could potentially be millions of pounds.
If her dramatic High Court action is successful, it could spell the end for the band, who are soon due to release their new album Sweet 7.
Last night an industry insider said: "This is a landmark case and will send shockwaves through the industry.
"The Sugababes are one of the most successful girl bands of all time, but if they are forced to change their name it would be absolutely disastrous for them.
"It would be very hard for them to maintain any credibility if they had 2007. Sales no original band members and were called something different.
"Keisha was an integral member from the very beginning so it is easy to understand why she is acting like this. She even came up with the band's name Originals: Mutya, Keisha & Siobhan Donaghy with fellow founder member Mutya Buena and deserves something for making the Sugababes what they are today."
Keisha, 25, left the band last September in a storm of controversy amid claims she had been forced out by Heidi, 26, and Amelle, 25. It was reported that Heidi had "gone to war" with Keisha because she had allegedly bullied Amelle constantly.
On quitting, Keisha issued a statement blaming the split on "a breakdown in communication and lack of trust" and said it was not her choice to leave to the band.
Since then she has been replaced with new member - Eurovision contestant Jade, 22 - and the group have released two successful singles.
In recent interviews they have spoken about the split, saying they are happier than ever now Keisha is not a member.
Source: Mirror.co.uk
Kate x
23rd February 2010
On Sunday night Keisha was snapped outside the Vivienne Westwood Afterparty at Bungalow 8 in London. Click the image below to head to the gallery and see the full set of pictures.
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29th November 2009
'Far Away', the track on Jay Sean's new album 'All Or Nothing' which Keisha features on, is now available to download on iTunes. Click here to go there now.
You can buy the album on CD from tomorrow.
Kate x