Simon Cowell 'to launch his own aftershave brand'October 6th, 2009 LONDON - Music mogul Simon Cowell is all set to launch his own aftershave. Cowell and his fellow judges at The X Factor - Louis Walsh, Dannii Minogue and Cheryl Cole - will release X-Factor fragrances.
Cowell signs $103mn deal to take 'X Factor' to USSeptember 27th, 2009 LONDON - Simon Cowell is taking his popular show "X Factor" to the US after signing a $103 million (65 million pounds) deal with Fox TV. The mirror.co.uk reports that Cowell landed the big-money contract to export the hit ITV show as part of his latest "American Idol" deal, which struggling Fox has been desperate to renew for a further two years.
Kimberley Walsh scared of camping after climbing Mt. KilimanjaroAugust 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - 'Girls Aloud' star Kimberley Walsh is scared of camping after her charity expedition to Mount Kilimanjaro. The trip to the African mountain along with bandmate Cheryl Cole and 'Take That' star Gary Barlow and several other celebs has left her so exhausted that she has even cut short her tour to V Festival in Chelmsford because she couldn't face another night under canvas.
Danyl Johnson video: X-Factor auditionAugust 25th, 2009 Danyl Johnson a 27-year-old teacher who most casually with cargo shorts and sneakers came for the audition of X Factor, and with a fantastic performance not only wins the heart of the audience but also achieve a rare standing ovation from the celebrity judge Simon. The X Factor is a British television music talent show contested by aspiring pop singers drawn from public auditions.
Dannii Minogue reveals stand-off with Louis WalshAugust 15th, 2009 LONDON - Australian singer Dannii Minogue, a judge on the reality show "X Factor", has revealed how she was left reeling by backstage rows with fellow judge Louis Walsh, who later apologised. She said they had a "horrible" stand-off during the last series, sparked by both choosing the same "Take That" song to perform their acts, reports mirror.co.uk.
Kate Moss in line to help pick this year's X Factor finalistsAugust 13th, 2009 LONDON - Brit supermodel Kate Moss has been lined up to join one of the four judges on the ITV1 talent hit show the 'X Factor' and to help in picking up this year's finalists. Moss, 35, is in talks right now to be a part of the show, with bosses wanting her to help them cut down this year's wannabes from 24 to the final 12, reports the Sun.
Dannii Minogue gives up botoxAugust 11th, 2009 LONDON - X Factor judge Dannii Minogue will not be using Botox anymore, for she prefers facial expression on the show now.he "What Do You Love Now?" singer had been using Botox for some time and was famous for her pumped-up face. The Sun quoted Dannii as confessing to Grazia magazine: "While I have been open about doing it before - I'm not doing it now."
She mistakenly revealed that she saw that people called her "plastic" and "all Botox".
Louis Walsh says sorry for insulting Dannii Minogue on 'X Factor'August 10th, 2009 LONDON - X Factor judge Louis Walsh has apologised for insulting fellow judge Dannii Minogue on the show. The 37-year-old beauty considered quitting the show after constant spats with Walsh ever since she joined the show in 2007.owever, the Irishman has confessed his mistake and asked Dannii: "Please don't let me do that again."
Walsh has admitted to having behaved badly and assured the Australian singer of a better time on the show.We've cleared the deck," the Sun quoted Dannii as saying.
Simon Cowell's surprise joint 50th b'day bashJuly 26th, 2009 LONDON - Simon Cowell was overwhelmed with the surprise joint 50th birthday bash thrown by his best gal pal Jackie St Claire. The music mogul celebrated three months before his October 7 birthday, as he will be too busy with the launch of The X Factor.
Cowell 'to have 17 of his ex-girlfriends at 50th b'day bash'July 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Music mogul Simon Cowell is being thrown a surprise party to celebrate his 50th birthday, and it will be attended by 17 of his ex-girlfriends. Cowell, who will turn 50 in October, will be confronted by women from his past at the lavish bash this weekend, hosted by his ex and close pal, model Jackie St Claire.
'X Factor' judges use code names while checking into hotelsJuly 13th, 2009 LONDON - The judges on Brit television music talent show 'The X Factor' reportedly use code names whenever they check in to hotels, so that no one will know who they are. According to reports, the four panellists use the fake titles when they travel across the UK for auditions.
Kate Moss stuns all by performing with David Gilmour for charityJune 20th, 2009 LONDON - Supermodel Kate Moss seemed to be a karaoke queen when she performed with Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour at a star-studded charity event. The event was aimed at raising money for children's charity the Hoping Foundation.
Jane Fonda undergoes surgery to replace left knee, blogs about itJune 18th, 2009 Jane Fonda undergoes surgery to replace left kneeNEW YORK — Jane Fonda has undergone surgery to replace her left knee. The Oscar-winning actress had the operation Tuesday, and blogged about it beforehand.
Kate Moss, Louis Walsh on a hunt for new supermodelJune 7th, 2009 LONDON - Catwalk queen Kate Moss and the 'X Factor' judge Louis Walsh have joined forces to find a new supermodel. Moss became friends with Walsh when she visited the set of the ITV talent show last year.
Has Dannii Minogue decided to quit 'X Factor' over feuds?May 6th, 2009 LONDON - It looks like Aussie singer Dannii Minogue has decided to quit as a co-judge on the 'X Factor' show. Minogue, 37, who feels unsure after the feuds with Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh, has not signed her contract for the third series, even though first round auditions started two weeks ago.