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Alesha Dixon
Dixon performing in Leeds in 2008.
Dixon performing in Leeds in 2008.
Background information
Birth name Alesha Anjanette Dixon
Born 7 October 1978 (1978-10-07) (age 33)
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Genres R&B, hip hop, UK garage
Occupations Singer, songwriter, model, rapper, dancer, television presenter
Instruments Vocals
Years active 1999–present
Labels Polydor Records (2005–2006) Asylum Records (2007–2011) Atlantic Records (2007–2011)
Associated acts Mis-Teeq
Roll Deep
Jay Sean
Website aleshadixon.com

Alesha Anjanette Dixon (born 7 October 1978)[1] is an English singer-songwriter, dancer, model and television personality. She first found fame in the all-female R&B trio Mis-Teeq, however, the trio separated in 2005 and Dixon continued pursuing her music career as a solo artist, signing to Polydor Records. Dixon began recording her debut solo album, Fired Up in 2006, but due to poor record sales of her first two singles, "Lipstick" and "Knockdown", she was dropped from Polydor.[2]

In 2007 Dixon became a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing and eventually won. Her television exposure led to a successful comeback,[3] which included her signing to Asylum Records, an offshoot of Warner Music Group. Dixon then released a second album, entitled The Alesha Show in 2008, which received platinum certification from BPI in the UK and spawned four singles including "The Boy Does Nothing" and "Breathe Slow", the latter of which became her highest charting single and earned her a Brit Award nomination.

In September 2009 Dixon became a judge on the seventh series of Strictly Come Dancing, replacing fellow judge Arlene Phillips.[4] The replacement of Phillips by Dixon attracted criticism, as some questioned the extent of Dixon's dancing knowledge.[5] Dixon herself dismissed the criticism, describing it as a "storm in a teacup", and refused to stand down as judge.[6] In 2010 Dixon returned for the eighth series of Strictly Come Dancing and released her third studio album, The Entertainer. In January 2012, shortly after completing the ninth series and her third year as a judge on Strictly Come Dancing, Dixon quit to become a judge on Britain's Got Talent.[7]

Contents

[edit] Biography

[edit] Early life

Alesha Anjanette Dixon was born in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, on 7 October 1978, to an English mother, Beverly Harris, and Jamaican father, Melvin Dixon; she is mixed race. Alesha Dixon has five half-brothers named Adrian, Mark, John, Jeroame, Callum and one half-sister called Leyanne.

She was educated at Monk's Walk School, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. Dixon's mother and father split up when Dixon was four years old and Dixon's father moved away, resulting in Dixon later describing her family life as "very dysfunctional".[8] Between the ages of eight and ten, Dixon witnessed her mother suffer domestic abuse from her partner;[9] she only spoke publicly about the issue 21 years later, in 2010.[9] Dixon created a documentary for the BBC, Don't Hit My Mum, regarding the issue of domestic abuse from a child's perspective, and remarked upon her own childhood: "When I think about that time, I don't remember living in harmony, I don't remember any fun times, I suppose because the negativity has clouded it. The negative times and the scary times have blocked anything that was good [...] I believe that every child has the right to grow up in an environment where they feel secure and fearless going into the world, and I didn't really feel that".[9]

Her first job was at Ladbrokes,[10] although she aspired to become a PE teacher after leaving college. After completing a diploma course in sports studies,[10] she had planned to take up a place at Loughborough University,[11] but whilst at dance classes in London she was approached by a talent scout from a production company.[12] Whilst travelling back home on the train she was approached by another scout who was forming a band and asked if she was interested.[12] Dixon's musical hopes had previously been met with scepticism from Melvin Dixon, as he encouraged Alesha to follow a more academic career path.[13] Dixon explained that "his view was there weren't many black British musicians who were overly successful. I said, 'Dad, I can't base my decision on what people haven't done'".[13] Ignoring her father's advice, Dixon decided to pursue a career in music.

[edit] 1999-05: Mis-Teeq

Dixon's career began in 1999 when she met Sabrina Washington when they both joined a dance school in Fulham, south west London.[14] Together they decided to form a band when Dixon and Washington, the two co-founders, spotted Su-Elise Nash, a girl auditioning for another band.[14] Dixon and Washington proposed that Nash join the group and together they formed a trio. They were soon signed to Telstar Records with the addition of a new member, Zena McNally, and became the popular UK garage/R&B girl band, Mis-Teeq. After months of recording throughout 1999 and early 2000, Mis-Teeq released their debut single "Why?" in January 2001, however, it was not long before McNally left the band.[15] The band made a decision to remain a trio. In October 2001, they released their debut album Lickin' On Both Sides, featuring hits "All I Want", "One Night Stand", "B with Me" and double A-side single "Roll On/This Is How We Do It". In 2002 Mis-Teeq performed and received a nomination at the BRIT Awards in Earls Court,[16] later in the year band won the MOBO Award for Best Garage Act.[17] After the success of their debut album, 2003 saw Mis-Teeq becoming the faces of JD Sports stores nationwide.[18][19]

In 2003, Mis-teeq released their second album Eye Candy, which included the singles "Scandalous", "Can't Get It Back" and "Style". In 2004, Mis-Teeq toured the United States and released their debut single Scandalous from their American self-titled debut, a compilation of the albums Lickin' On Both Sides and Eye Candy. They also released "One Night Stand" before coming back to Europe to start work with their third album however, Telstar Records went into administration.[20] The band was left with no choice but to release a Greatest Hits compilation under exclusive licences with Universal Records. The last song Dixon recorded with Mis-Teeq was "Shoo Shoo Baby" for the Disney film Valiant. In March 2005, their Greatest Hits compilation was released and it was announced that they were separating to pursue solo careers.[21]

In June 2005, after a five-year relationship, Dixon married artist MC Harvey, formerly of So Solid Crew, in a private ceremony at Brocket Hall, Hertfordshire.[22] Dixon filed for divorce just over a year later after MC Harvey had an affair with Javine Hylton.[23] They have no children together.[24]

[edit] 2006–08: Fired Up, record label departure and Strictly Come Dancing

I never lost the desire to [want to] carry on in music – that's all I know, all I've ever dreamed of doing, it’s all I've ever wanted to do so, I think, never give up.

Alesha Dixon, discussing her thoughts on being dropped by her record label, Polydor.[25]

Dixon launched her solo career after Mis-Teeq's break-up and signed a £500,000, three-album deal with Polydor Records. She spent a year writing and recording her solo debut album, Fired Up, working with a wide range of producers including Richard X, Xenomania, Johnny Douglas, Brian Higgins, Estelle and Paul Epworth. During this period Dixon performed mononymously, known simply as "Alesha". In June 2005, she announced her first solo single to be "Superficial". However, at the last minute, the song "Lipstick" was chosen as the first single.[26] "Lipstick" was released on 14 August 2006, and charted at 14 on the UK Single Charts. She released her second single "Knockdown" on 30 October 2006, which charted at 25 on the UK Download Chart. However on the official UK Singles Charts, the single peaked at number 45, falling down to 68 the following week. On 6 November 2006, it was revealed that Dixon had been dropped by her label, Polydor Records.[25] Polydor gave her full rights to her unreleased debut album, Fired Up. Her first single from the album, "Lipstick", got to number 1 in Japan's international ringtone chart and number 2 in MTV Japan's hit list. Fired Up was officially released in Japan on 20 February 2008.[27] Dixon took part in series 5 of hit TV show Strictly Come Dancing in 2007, partnered with professional dancer Matthew Cutler. Dixon was at first hesitant to join, fearing that snobbery within the music industry would damage her career. In a later interview she said, "There’s always this preconceived idea that people do reality TV shows because they want to kick-start their careers whereas I was actually worried that it would affect it."[28] They had been the favourite from the third week, receiving the most points from the judges on numerous occasions. Dixon herself gained high appraisal from the judges, even being likened to a "young Josephine Baker" by Bruno Tonioli.[12] They received 4.5 million votes in the final, beating actor Matt Di Angelo and professional dancer Flavia Cacace to win the glitter disco ball.[29] Dixon was dubbed the "British Beyoncé" by Strictly Come Dancing host Bruce Forsyth,[30] Alesha later said "There's only one Beyoncé. When Bruce said that, I got embarrassed. It’s very sweet... but it’s not true."[31] Mis-Teeq were often cited as the British equivalent to Destiny's Child; the trio that first gave Beyoncé media attention.[32] Dixon is currently the most successful contestant to ever take part in Strictly Come Dancing, with an average point score of 36.5/40, the highest average score from any contestant to ever take part in the show.

In January 2008, less than a month after her profile was raised due to her victory on Strictly Come Dancing, Dixon signed a deal with Ford to endorse the new Ford Focus, an ad campaign featuring her was made, and a track called '4 U I Will' was recorded using real car parts. Dixon said, "When Ford first showed me the original TV ad and the incredible instruments I immediately wanted to get involved." Some of the instruments being used were the 'door harp', the 'clutch guitar' and the 'hatchback kick drum', in total 21 parts were taken from the car and transformed into unique looking instruments.[33] In February 2008 Dixon fronted a campaign for the Department of Health, promoting safe sex.[34] The sum of money she received was never disclosed despite calls to have the sum made public.[35][36] Later in 2008 Alesha became the face of a new Veet campaign.[37] She then dated West Ham United and former Valencia CF Norwegian international John Carew; they split in 2008.[38] After her marriage broke down and her record label unsigned her within the space of two weeks, Dixon suffered from depression. In a later interview she said, "It was the lowest point of my life. I just kept thinking, 'What have I done to deserve this?' I didn't see the point in living."[39] She decided to move on and to turn around her life, saying "When you are knocked down you have two choices – stay down or get back up, stronger."[40] She said that Strictly Come Dancing helped her overcome her problems and gave her a "Zest for life"[41] Dixon cut all contact with her older brother, Mark Harris, after he sold his story of their "terrible" childhood, claiming that they "often went to bed hungry" and that her mother, Beverley neglected them in favour of sometimes violent boyfriends, he also accused Dixon of turning her back on her family in the pursuit of fame and fortune.[42] In response to the comments about her mother, Dixon said, "I cherish her. If anyone is rude about her or says a bad word about her they won't be a part of my life. Unfortunately, that's how I feel about my brother."[43]

As a model, Dixon is represented by Select Model Management and has appeared on the cover of Cosmopolitan, FHM, Arena, Company, Bliss and other magazines and in various other editorial fashion shoots. In 2008 a poll showed that Dixon had "Britain's sexiest legs" beating Alexandra Burke, Naomi Campbell, Tiana Benjamin, Lily Cole and others.[44] Dixon was cast as the lead female in the music video for "She Wants to Move" by N.E.R.D. Dixon has been featured in FHM's annual 100 sexiest women in the world poll on a number of occasions. She is managed by Malcolm Blair.[36]

[edit] 2008–09: The Alesha Show and Strictly Come Dancing judging

Dixon performing at the Christmas lights switch on in Leeds 6 November 2008.

After her victory on Strictly Come Dancing Dixon soon became at the centre of a bidding war between record labels, and even Polydor Records, the label that had dropped her months previously, put in an offer.[45] Dixon, however, chose to sign a four-album contract with Asylum Records in 2008.[46] Dixon's first new album as part of her contract, The Alesha Show was released in the UK on 24 November 2008 and 21 November in Ireland. The official first single from the album, "The Boy Does Nothing" became her first solo top ten hit[47] on the UK Singles Chart, following a 76 spot jump from 84 to 8[47] on the UK Singles Chart chart on downloads alone. The single eventually peaked at number 5. The song also fared well in continental Europe and is rising on the Australian Singles Chart. The second single from The Alesha Show was "Breathe Slow" and entered the UK Singles Chart at number thirty-nine solely on download sales.[48] The single rose for three weeks before breaking into the top ten at number six,[48] giving Dixon her second top ten hit in the UK from downloads alone, and eventually peaked at number 3 on the Top 40 UK Charts, giving Dixon her second consecutive top 5 single. She also put a song up on her website for free download on 19 October 2008 named "Colours of the Rainbow". The third single from The Alesha Show, titled "Let's Get Excited" was physically released on 11 May and reached a peak position of 13 in the UK Singles Chart. "Let's Get Excited" became Dixon's first track from The Alesha Show not to chart inside the top 10 in the UK Singles Chart. The song's presence in the charts boosted album sales and The Alesha Show rebounded at a new peak of 11. On 9 June it was announced on Dixon's official website that the album had received platinum certification from BPI, indicating sales of 300,000+ in the UK alone.[49] The fourth single from The Alesha Show, called "To Love Again" was released on 15 November 2009.[50] The track, a ballad penned by Dixon and Gary Barlow, was the first single taken from the deluxe version, entitled The Alesha Show – Encore, released on 23 November.[51] Dixon also embarked upon a 17-date national tour, named The Alesha Show, which began on 20 October 2009 in Nottingham.

It was revealed in July 2009 that Alesha would be joining the Strictly Come Dancing judging panel in September 2009.[52] She replaced Arlene Phillips, which led to the BBC being accused of ageism and sexism by the media,[53][54] and Dixon herself faced criticism by newspaper columnists such as Amanda Platell and Janet Street-Porter.[55][56] Dixon, having a conflicting schedule also had to rearrange three dates on her upcoming tour, The Alesha Show in order to do the show, which is broadcast live on Saturday nights.[57] The replacement of Arlene Phillips for Alesha Dixon even became dubbed "Alesha-gate" by some (the "-gate" suffix being a reference to the Watergate Scandal).[58] Dixon's judging debut was met by criticism by some viewers, and 272 complaints were received by the BBC, according to The Guardian.[59] In response to the complaints, television critic Jim Shelley commented that "the lynch-mob was such you'd have thought she had strangled a kitten".[58] Despite the complaints, the BBC stated they were "delighted" with Dixon.[59] Arlene Phillips herself stated in response to the claims that "[The BBC] hired Alesha because they wanted a different opinion – a voice of the viewer – and that's what she does. She was never hired to give a technical viewpoint [...] It is very hard for her – she must be incredibly nervous. The judges had all worked together for six series and she is new and on her own."[60] Fellow judge Bruno Tonioli accused critics of hypocrisy, saying "this time last year people were calling for Arlene to be sacked on the spot for being rude about John Sergeant [...] She was the Wicked Witch of the West, now all of a sudden she is Mother Teresa. What's going on here?"[61] However, despite Dixon's debut causing hundreds of complaints, critics praised some of her later judging as the series progressed, with Richard Simpson of the Daily Mail stating, "it seems Miss Dixon has finally found her voice and is making up for lost time on that point".[62]

In February 2009, in an interview with the Daily Mail, Alesha spoke about her obsessive-compulsive behaviour: "My friends call me Monica because she's the one in Friends who's obsessed with cleaning. I always think the house looks messy; a messy house can depress me. It can make me feel messy. If my house is clean and everything is in order, I feel better."[63] She is currently living with her two dogs, a collie cross-breed called Roxy and a puppy called Daisy, both were adopted from an RSPCA animal centre.[64] Dixon has stated that she hates her own laugh, describing it as sounding like a "Crow" or "Sid James"[65] and saying "I'd change it if I could but it's become a trademark."[66] Dixon in an interview also said "somebody stole my laugh and made it into a ringtone".[67]

[edit] 2010–11: The Entertainer

In early 2010, Dixon began work on her third studio album, The Entertainer, which she intended to release during the summer. In May 2010 the Daily Star claimed that Dixon has been working with producer Jim Beanz and that Beanz stated "We're going to build some up-tempo dance songs to take the UK and the US by storm".[68] On 15 March Dixon flew to Denmark to begin recording with Soulshock & Karlin, the producers of Dixon's "Breathe Slow".[69] Dixon's fan site later reported that Dixon had secured a recording session with Rodney Jerkins, a record producer who has produced records for Michael Jackson's final studio album Invincible and most recently produced Lady Gaga and Beyoncé's "Telephone".[70]

On 16 June Dixon revealed on a post on her fansite that the upcoming album is to be called Unleashed,[71] and on 30 June her fansite president revealed the lead single is a track called "Drummer Boy", produced by Haitian-American producer, Shama Joseph, or "ShamRock".[72] On 5 August it was revealed that Dixon had decided to change the album name from Unleashed to The Entertainer.[73] "Drummer Boy", released in August, charted moderately at 15 on the UK Singles Chart. On 16 September it was announced that Dixon had collaborated with Roll Deep and featured in the band's single "Take Control".[74] The track appeared on both Roll Deep's album—Winner Stays On—and The Entertainer. "Radio", billed as The Entertainer's second single, charted poorly upon release in November 2010, failing to reach the Top 40. The single's release coincided with the release of the album, which too made little commercial impact. The album's next single, "Every Little Part of Me", which features guest vocals from Jay Sean, became her lowest performing chart single when released in February 2011, charting at 78. Subsequently, in June 2011 Dixon and her record label Atlantic/Asylum both agreed to part ways, declaring "creative differences" as the reason.[75]

[edit] 2012–present: Fourth studio album and Britain's Got Talent

Dixon wrote and released a new track "Do It Our Way (Play)" for the New Year Weight Watchers campaign, and features in the new adverts of the organisation. The track was released onto iTunes on 1 January 2012, as a digital download.[76] On 2 January, Dixon announced her departure from her judging role on Strictly Come Dancing, to pursue other projects.[77] It was later announced that she left the panel to join the judging panel of Britain's Got Talent along with Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and David Walliams.[78]

Months earlier, on 21 August 2011, after false reports emerged that Dixon would join The X Factor, another programme of Simon Cowell's and Strictly Come Dancing's ratings rival, Dixon stated in an interview: "I'm not ruling out working with Simon in the future but, at the moment, I am very happy at Strictly and I'm focusing on this year".[79] Alison Boshoff the Daily Mail claimed, upon Dixon receiving her new judging role on Britain's Got Talent, that "Dixon has been pursuing Simon Cowell with almost embarrassing ardour for many months",[80] referencing an interview conducted where Dixon was quoted as saying The X Factor was "more creative" than Strictly Come Dancing and a Tweet Dixon had made saying "Off to Syco now for a meeting."[80] Boshoff called it a "a blatant play for a slot on one of Cowell's judging panels."[80] Michael Hogan, of The Daily Telegraph, pointed out that "if rumours are to be believed, Dixon has more than tripled her salary by defecting to the commercial channel",[81] a point made by various other sources; Dixon's manager Malcolm Blair stated that her decision to leave "was never about the money".[82]

[edit] Artistry

[edit] Influences

Dixon has often cited Madonna as an influence, saying "Madonna is a big idol. I loved her when I was a young girl and I feel like I've been on a musical journey with her".[83] Dixon's single "Let's Get Excited" namechecked the singer and her 1985 single "Into the Groove". Furthermore, the music video featured what Dixon described as "a Madonna tribute"[84] featuring voguing throughout. Growing up, the first record Dixon ever bought was "Push It" by the hip hop group Salt-n-Pepa; she remarked "I didn't understand what they were talking about at the time [...] They were raw and did their own thing, and I loved that. I love artists who don't conform to what people expect of them".[85]

Despite growing up in the predominantly white area of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, Dixon's father Melvin would take her to the Notting Hill Carnival in London to allow her to experience some of her Jamaican heritage.[86] The music she would heard at influenced her tastes, as she commented: "all the dancehall records I saved up to buy – Shabba Ranks, Buju Banton – I heard them at Notting Hill".[86] Other major influences come from Lauryn Hill, with Rebecca Hardy of the Daily Mail commenting that after the breakdown of Dixon's marriage, "music, particularly Lauryn Hill's debut Grammy award-winning album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, helped her through her deepest despair".[63] Dixon stated that "her album teaches you how to shed everything you've been programmed to think and start again".[63] When asked during an interview who her favourite songwriter was, Dixon replied: "Lauryn Hill. I love Lauryn Hill because she is not scared to talk about real life. She may say things that are slightly controversial but she gets people thinking and gets people talking".[87] Dixon has also named Neneh Cherry as great influence upon her. Cherry, a mixed race singer, inspired her from an early age, with Dixon saying, "I remember seeing Neneh Cherry on the TV when I was little and turning to my mum and saying, 'Mummy, she looks like me'".[88]

[edit] Philanthropy

Dixon performing in 2009.

In May 2009, Dixon collaborated with clothing label Dune, selling limited edition necklaces, with all the profits being donated to the Teenage Cancer Trust. John Eagen, Dune’s CEO stated that "they are delighted to have Alesha support this cause". The necklace, which consists of three layers of gold, pewter and silver balls, was launched by Dixon to help raise awareness for the charity.[89] In June 2009, Dixon fronted a new campaign for Toblerone chocolate, offering fans a free download of an exclusive new track called "Before the Sun Goes Down".[90] Fans were also able to enter a competition to win a pair of VIP tickets to see Dixon in concert and meet her. Jane Furze, Toblerone Marketing Manager said in a statement, "We're delighted to have Alesha on board – she's a great personality and the perfect fit with the brand".[91] In November 2009, it was announced that Dixon had signed a signed a four-year profit sharing deal with LA Fitness, to become brand ambassador for the gym chain as part of their multi-million pound re-launch scheme.[92][93] Dixon's contract was described as "unique" by LA Fitness,[94] as Dixon is not only endorsing the gym chain, but taking on an advisory role. The pay Dixon receives is in direct correlation to the gym's success over the term of the deal,[95] meaning Dixon could earn up to £3 million in bonuses,[93][96] considerably higher than the flat-fee that endorsers usually receive.[93] When asked by The Observer in 2010 whether celebrities have a responsibility to do good works, Dixon replied: "Absolutely. There are so many things you could reel off as negatives – your private life is exposed, every move is scrutinised – at the same time, you can think: 'Wow, I'm in a position to shine a light into these areas.' That's a powerful tool because, actually, it's quite a selfish job. It's a moral responsibility, I guess, I think I have."[97] In 2009 Alesha climbed Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania for Comic Relief. Joining her on the climb were Girls Aloud members Cheryl Cole and Kimberley Walsh, Ben Shephard, Gary Barlow, Ronan Keating, Fearne Cotton, Denise Van Outen, and Chris Moyles.[98] Together they raised over £3,500,000 towards helping combat malaria in Tanzania.[99] The whole team met Gordon Brown at 10 Downing Street.[100] Dixon had previously been to Downing Street just months before the climb to meet with Sarah Brown in honour of the Cosmopolitan ultimate women of the year awards.[101] While discussing the malaria issue in Tanzania, Dixon said,

"I think people in England take things for granted, we complain about our NHS system and yes it’s not perfect but believe me it’s far better than what they've got there."[102]

Dixon backed Nickelodeon's 'See Something, Say Something' campaign which is the UK’s anti-bullying initiative.[103] The campaign aims to encourage children to speak out against bullies and help children gain the confidence to tell someone if they, or someone they know is being bullied. As the face of the campaign Alesha said: "Nickelodeon's See Something, Say Something campaign is extremely close to my heart, so I felt compelled to show my support. I was bullied as a child and know how important it is to tell someone about it".[104] Dixon is also a patron of the African-Caribbean Leukaemia Trust (ACLT),[105][106] which is a voluntary charity, whose main aim is to increase the number of Black and Mixed Parentage people on the UK Bone Marrow Register. The members of the ACLT freely volunteer their time in attempting to raise awareness in the Black community; enabling potential donors to come forward and be involved in the process of offering hope and a healthy future to someone whose disorder may otherwise prove fatal. In June 2009 Dixon was asked to become an official ambassador for the charity, 'Help a London Child'. In a statement Dixon said "I am very honoured that Help a London Child have asked me to be an ambassador and I have accepted. I have supported the charity for some time now and it makes sense to make my involvement more official. I am looking forward to continuing my support and I have already volunteered to run the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon to help raise funds for the charity!" Help a London Child Manager Kate Crabtree said, "This is fantastic news for Help a London Child and we are absolutely delighted. Alesha’s thoughtfulness and compassion make her the perfect ambassador and we look forward to her continued invaluable support."[107] Speaking in August 2010 to noted UK urban writer Pete Lewis – Assistant Editor of Blues & Soul – about her all-round positive attitude towards her philanthropic work, Dixon said: "Being in the entertainment industry I do feel I have a responsibility that comes with my fame. And, while some celebrities may spend their time moaning about the negative things that come along with being famous, my thing is, if you are in the limelight then why not try to find positive things that come with it? And for me the most positive thing is shedding light on subjects that matter but don't normally get a look-in!"[108] In July 2011, Alesha Dixon was announced as associate producer for short film Victims about domestic violence and its consequences, which has been nominated for the Film London Best of Borough Film Awards and is now online.[109] Alesha is a supporter of the League Against Cruel Sports, a charity which works to end cruelty to animals in the name of sport. On 24 July 2011, Alesha appeared at The Barn Theatre, Welwyn Garden City with actor, Elliot Brown for the The Barn Theatre presents... to raise money for the Theatre's Studio Project to build a new studio theatre for its youth groups. In November 2011 Alesha was announced as Avon Cosmetics Beauty and Empowerment Ambassador for the UK and Ireland. In this newly created role, Alesha will act as spokeswoman for Avon's make-up category and its violence cause. She comments: "I'm so incredibly proud to partner with Avon, a company that empowers women and brings beauty to their lives. Being the face of Avon make-up means I've discovered so many amazing beauty treats that I can't wait to share. But more importantly Avon has a real heart and a true passion for helping to improve the lives of women, so I hope to make a difference through generating awareness for a cause that is so close to me." Her first beauty campaign will see her launching the brand's latest foundation, Ideal Flawless. The Ideal Flawless range will offer Avon's widest shade selection with Alesha appearing in brochures from February 2012. Avon's marketing director, Allyson Russell said: "We are honoured to welcome Alesha as our Beauty and Empowerment Ambassador and believe she will give a strong voice to our commitment to empowering women. Alesha possesses an undeniable beauty and confidence that women admire – we know she will resonate so well with Avon's Representatives and customers."

[edit] Presenting

Dixon has also presented many well-known shows in the UK, such as the MOBO Awards, CD:UK, ITV2's coverage of The Brit Awards and presented the Live From the Red Carpet show at the 62nd British Academy Film Awards for E!.[110] She has also been a guest on BBC One's current affairs programme This Week

on two occasions, in November 2006 and December 2007. In 2009 it was reported that Dixon was in talks with television companies about a possible chatshow.[111] In 2009 she co-presented Children in Need alongside Terry Wogan and Tess Daly.

she also presented 2008's coverage from BT Tower. She returned to present the telethon in 2011 alongside Fearne Cotton, Tess Daly and Terry Wogan.

In March 2010, she presented the Mister World 2010 pageant, which took place in Incheon, Korea.

[edit] Discography

Main article: Alesha Dixon discography
See also: Mis-Teeq discography

[edit] Tours

Headlining act
Supporting act

[edit] Awards and nominations

Year Ceremony Award Nominated Work Result
2006 MOBO Awards Best UK Female[114] Herself Nominated
2008 Cosmopolitan Awards Ultimate Confidence Queen[115] Won
2009 MOBO Awards Best UK Act Nominated
Best Video "The Boy Does Nothing" Nominated
UK Music Video Awards Best Pop Video Nominated
Best Styling in a Video Nominated
2010 BRIT Awards British Single "Breathe Slow" Nominated
MOBO Awards Best Video[116] "Drummer Boy" Nominated
BT Visit London Awards Sound of London[117] Herself Won

[edit] References

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