Welsh singer Katherine Jenkins has spoken about a difficult period at the beginning of her career, recalling how a newspaper allegedly warned that it intended to publish damaging coverage about her.

Jenkins said the experience came at a time when she was still establishing herself in the music industry and was particularly difficult to deal with as a young performer. According to the singer, she was told by a newspaper that its coverage could seriously damage her reputation.

The incident left Jenkins facing pressure beyond the challenges of performing and building a career. She said dealing with intense media attention taught her how quickly public perceptions could change when stories about celebrities appeared in the press.

Despite the difficulties, Jenkins continued to develop her career and became one of Britain’s best-known classical crossover singers. She has performed internationally and built a long-running career spanning music, television and major public events.

Looking back, Jenkins said the experience was an important lesson in dealing with criticism and unwanted attention. Her recollections also offer an insight into the intense media scrutiny that performers can face while trying to establish themselves in the entertainment industry.

Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckddvjm6yv9lo