Leigh-Anne Names Manon and Normani as Dream Collaborators

Leigh-Anne Pinnock at "The Moment" UK Premiere held at Picturehouse Central on February 17, 2026 in London, England. Matt Crossick/Variety Trending on Billboard Leigh-Anne Pinnock has revealed that she would love to collaborate with Manon Bannerman and Normani in the future. In a fan video circulating on social media, the singer was asked which artists she would love to work with. Leigh-Anne replied, “Me, Manon and Normani, yeah? Fire.” The suggestion carries added weight following recent events. On Feb. 20, KATSEYE announced that member Manon would be taking a temporary hiatus “to focus on her health and wellbeing,” according to a statement shared via the group’s Weverse community by HYBE and Geffen. Related Noah Kahan Tops Alternative Airplay Chart With 'The Great Divide' 'KPop Demon Hunters,' 'Zootopia 2' Tracks Continue to Dominate Top Movie Songs Chart Neil Sedaka, Legendary Singer-Songwriter of 'Bad Blood' & More, Dead at 86 Explore Leigh-Anne See latest videos, charts and news “After open and thoughtful conversations together, we are sharing that Manon will be taking a temporary hiatus from group activities to focus on her health and wellbeing,” the message read. “We fully support this decision. KATSEYE remains committed to showing up for one another and for the fans who mean everything to us. The group will continue scheduled activities during this time, and we look forward to being together again when the time is right. Thank you to our EYEKONS for your continued love, patience, and understanding.” Hours later, Manon appeared to address fans directly through Weverse DMs, writing: “I’m healthy, I’m okay, and I’m taking care of myself. Thank u for checking in! Sometimes things unfold in ways we don’t fully control, but I’m trusting the bigger picture.” Leigh-Anne, who coincidentally released her debut solo album My Ego Told Me To the same day as the hiatus announcement (Feb. 20), publicly showed support for Manon. Responding to a fan on X who noted that she, Manon and Normani had followed one another on Instagram, Leigh-Anne wrote: “We need to protect each other.” All three artists were the lone Black members of their respective girl groups — Little Mix, Fifth Harmony and KATSEYE — a dynamic that has sparked ongoing conversations among fans about representation, visibility and industry pressures. Leigh-Anne rose to global fame with Little Mix, which formed on The X Factor UK in 2011 and went on to earn multiple U.K. No. 1 albums and Billboard-charting singles. Normani emerged as a breakout presence in Fifth Harmony, whose 2016 hit “Work From Home” peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 before the group went on hiatus in 2018. KATSEYE, formed through HYBE and Geffen’s The Debut: Dream Academy, has rapidly built a global fanbase since its launch. Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox Sign Up Leave a Comment Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Name * Email * Website Post Comment Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about? Get in the know on Visit Billboard Pro for music business news