Sunday 21 October 2012

Alexandra Burke cuddles up to new BFF Samuel L Jackson at charity event


Alexandra Burke wows in a stunning fishtail gown as she cuddles up to new BFF Samuel L Jackson at charity event



Alexandra Burke is never one to shy away from the spotlight, and she definitely commanded all the attention on Saturday night.
Dressed in a bright blue figure-hugging fishtail gown, the former X Factor winner sizzled on the red carpet of a star-studded charity event hosted by Hollywood legend Samuel L Jackson.
With her newly blonde locks worn down, the singer even cuddled up the iconic Snakes on a Plane actor as she graced the red carpet.
Blue mermaid: Alexandra wears a sexy figure hugging blue dress as she attends a star-studded charity event
Blue mermaid: Alexandra wears a sexy figure hugging blue dress as she attends a star-studded charity event
Royal blue: The X Factor star sure knows how to make an entrance as she arrived in an eye popping dress
Royal blue: The X Factor star sure knows how to make an entrance as she arrived in an eye popping dress
Royal blue: The X Factor star sure knows how to make an entrance as she arrived in an eye popping dress
Later that evening, Alexandra changed into another glamorous outfit to perform at the event.
The second blue gown featured a high neck with sequins, which complemented the singer as she belted out the high notes in front of the audience.
For the Shooting Star event held at the Corinthia Hotel in London, Samuel called upon all his famous British friends.
Uncle Sam: Alexandra gets close to Samuel L Jackson as she attends his Shooting Stars fundraiser in London on Saturday night
Uncle Sam: Alexandra gets close to Samuel L Jackson as she attends his Shooting Stars fundraiser in London on Saturday night
Old pals: The singer greeted the Hollywood legend like they were long lost friends
Old pals: The singer greeted the Hollywood legend like they were long lost friends
And with all proceedings going to the Make a Wish foundation, guests including Alexandra, Lewis Hamilton and celebrity magician Dynamo were more than happy to oblige.
The famous American actor is apparently also very much in touch with the British music culture.
Not only did he ask singer Alexandra to attend, he also requested that Britain's Got Talent opera duo Jonathan and Charlotte perform at the star-studded gala.
'You're so funny': Alexandra was thrilled with whatever Samuel had to say to her as they posed on the carpet
'You're so funny': Alexandra was thrilled with whatever Samuel had to say to her as they posed on the carpet
Man in black: Samuel looked dapper in an all black attire as he hosted the London charity event
Man in black: Samuel looked dapper in an all black attire as he hosted the London charity event
Man in Black: Samuel looked dapper in an all black outfit as he hosted the London charity event
Samuel, apparently a big fan of British talent shows, had been following the runner up's story and was so impressed he wanted to hear them live.
And he's not just a fan of the BGT stars, as he also handpicked current X Factor hopeful Jahmene Douglas to perform at the bash.
Jahmene made a mad dash from the X Factor studios to the London hotspot to be able to meet the Hollywood star and perform at his event.
Hallelujah: Alexandra Burke changed into a sequin number as she performed in front of the audience
Hallelujah: Alexandra Burke changed into a sequin number as she performed in front of the audience
Speaking to The Sun, the 21-year-old singer said: 'It's an honour to be asked. I'm a big fan.'
Samuel himself took some time off shooting his latest film Reasonable Doubt in Canada alongside Dominic Cooper.
The actor, who has over 148 film roles under his belt, has also been a firm campaigner for Barack Obama, which recently saw him meet former President Bill Clinton.
Honoured: The Hollywood star was said to be a massive fan of the BGT act Jonathan and Charlotte and asked them to perform at the bash
Honoured: The Hollywood star was said to be a massive fan of the BGT act Jonathan and Charlotte and asked them to perform at the bash
Triple smiles: The opera duo looked delighted to have been asked to perform by the actor
Triple smiles: The opera duo looked delighted to have been asked to perform by the actor
He even told Elle Magazine the former President managed to charm his wife.
'He'd just had (quadruple-bypass) surgery and we were at a fundraiser in Hollywood. She asked him how was he was feeling, and he started explaining the whole procedure to her and how his life had changed.'
'And he was holding her hand and kind of rubbing her upper arm. And she was mesmerised! As soon as I left, I was like, "So, you want to go home with him now or what?".
'She's like, "He had me. I was done. I get it now." He just rocked her.'
Making friends across the pond: The actor seemed relaxed as he welcomed all of his famous British friends to the event
Making friends across the pond: The actor seemed relaxed as he welcomed all of his famous British friends to the event
Where the magic happens: Magician Dynamo looked dapper as he also performed at the Shooting Stars event
Making magic happen: Magician Dynamo and Lewis Hamilton both looked dapper as they attended the Shooting Star event
Making magic happen: Dynamo and Lewis Hamilton both looked dapper as they attended the charity bash


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