Moby Blasts Reality Singing ShowsNovember 17th, 2009 Dance star MOBY has followed STING's lead by hitting out at reality shows such as AMERICAN IDOL - insisting the "awful" singing contests are cheapening the music industry. The DJ shuns Simon Cowell's talent competitions, including The X Factor, which has made stars of Leona Lewis and Alexandra Burke.
Harris Ejected From X Factor Over Stage InvasionNovember 16th, 2009 Scottish DJ CALVIN HARRIS was booted off British talent show THE X FACTOR on Saturday night (14Nov09) after storming the stage during one of the performances. The Ready for the Weekend hitmaker, who was sitting in the audience during the live broadcast, was ejected by studio security after the prank, which saw him jump in front of contestants John and Edward Grimes as they belted out Queen's Under Pressure.
Simon Cowell's comfort food - Angel DelightNovember 15th, 2009 LONDON - Simon Cowell has started eating his favourite childhood pudding, Angel Delight, as he struggles to cope with the criticism over his treatment of Irish twins John and Edward on the X Factor, according to best pal Sinitta. Sinitta - who used to date Cowell and works as a mentor to contestants on the show - said Simon had been deeply affected by the row over the twins.
Rihanna Confirms X Factor PerformanceNovember 12th, 2009 RIHANNA is heading to THE X FACTOR - the superstar has confirmed she will perform on the British talent show later this month (Nov09). The Umbrella hitmaker is set to follow a string of international singers, who have performed on the programme's Sunday night results show.
Cowell says he's 'public enemy No 1'November 10th, 2009 LONDON - Music mogul Simon Cowell has claimed that he has become "public enemy No 1" after he saved twins John and Edward from being axed from the X Factor show. Cowell, 50, had defended the controversial duo known as Jedward, and as a record 16.6million watched, Welsh singer Lucie Jones got the chop on November 8.
Sir Elton John ready to rock againNovember 7th, 2009 LONDON - Sir Elton John has been discharged from hospital and is feeling "fine", his spokesman has revealed. The veteran singer was taken to the King Edward VII Hospital in Windsor after being diagnosed with an E.coli bacterial infection.
Elton Gets Back To WorkNovember 6th, 2009 SIR ELTON JOHN has been released from hospital and is preparing to resume his tour. The Rocket Man fell ill last month (Oct09) with a nasty bout of influenza - but the star sparked serious fears for his health when he was admitted to the King Edward VII Hospital in Windsor, England after medics diagnosed him with an E.coli bacterial infection.
X Factor houseNovember 2nd, 2009
more imagesRachel Adedeji who was voted off on 'The X Factor' arrives back at the X Factor house from Fountain Studios.
Whitney Houston to guest star on 'X Factor'October 9th, 2009 LONDON - Whitney Houston is set to make a guest appearance on the hit television music talent show 'The X-Factor'. The singer will perform for the UK TV, her first time in 12 years, on October 18.
TLA Prince EdwardOctober 8th, 2009
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X FactorOctober 6th, 2009 **Exclusive**X Factor finalist Stacey Solomon arrives at a fitness center London.more imagesmore images
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X Factor FinalistsOctober 5th, 2009
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X Factor Finalists - Fans
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Kylie Minogue doubles with Dannii for X Factor finalsSeptember 27th, 2009 LONDON - Kylie Minogue has teamed up with little sister Dannii for the X Factor. The sisters had a great time as they auditioned Dannii's six acts at the luxurious Atlantis Palm hotel in Dubai to select the lucky three for the final.
Edward Norton may return as The HulkAugust 5th, 2009 LONDON - The Hulk star Edward Norton may once again be cast as the superhero in the next film of the Marvel comic franchise ' The Avengers'. The 'American History-X' star refused to confirm or deny his role in the upcoming film.
'Simon Cowell to quit X-factor'June 25th, 2009 LONDON - Simon Cowell has decided to quit X Factor to launch a billion-pound global TV and entertainment empire with Topshop tycoon Sir Philip Green, say reports. According to sources, the 49-year-old music mogul has told his friends that the next series will be his last.
November 10th, 2009 at 5:48 am
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