Chart success for X Factor band days after singer's suicide

The US girl group featuring tragic singer Simone Battle has achieved UK chart success in the aftermath of her death.

Chart success for X Factor band days after singer's suicide
Mon, 08 Sep, 2014 - 08:46

The US girl group featuring tragic singer Simone Battle has achieved UK chart success in the aftermath of her death.

G.R.L. debuted on the singles chart at number 11 with Ugly Heart two days after Simone, who was a contestant on X Factor USA, was found dead in her West Hollywood home.

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