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Tributes Pour In For Andre Harrell
Tributes have poured in for Uptown Records founder Andre Harrell following his death. The 59-year-old music executive - who famously discovered Diddy and signed him to Uptown Records before going on to head up Motown...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 09 May 2020
La Reid: The X Factor USA Was The 'Worst Thing'
LA Reid believes 'The X Factor USA' was the ''worst thing'' he has ever done.The Epic Records chairman featured on the judging panel for the singing competition's first two seasons in 2011 and 2012 and...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 07 June 2015
The Black Keys Slam New Mj Album
The Black Keys have slammed Michael Jackson's posthumous album 'Xscape', calling it ''bullsh*t''. The 'Fever' hitmakers, who released their new album 'Turn Blue' on Monday (12.05.14), the same day Michael's record came out, aren't impressed...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 May 2014
First Single Of Michael Jackson's Posthumous Album To Premiere At Iheartradio Awards
Michael Jackson’s new song (we’re using “new” very loosely, the song was recorded in 1983) is premiering today. Love Never Felt So Good, will debut tonight during the first ever iHeartRadio Music Awards, which air...
By Victoria Pavlova in Music / Festivals on 02 May 2014
Xscape: New Michael Jackson, Produced By Timbaland, Set For May 13
A new Michael Jackson album featuring eight previously unheard recordings will be released on May 13 through Epic Records. The posthumous record, titled XSCAPE is produced by Timbaland, Rodney Jerkins, Stargate, Jerome Harmon and John...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 March 2014
After Three Years Of Tinkering, Has Simon Cowell Finally Got The "X Factor" Balance Exactly Right?
The panel has been revealed, the dust has settled and now Simon Cowell believes the X Factor is finally on the right track. Besides the axing of Britney Spears and LA Reid and the addition...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 September 2013
Ch-ch-changes! Simon Cowell Explains Britney Axing And New 'X Factor' Judges On 'Ellen'
Simon Cowell’s recent appearance on Ellen was certainly eye-opening. Like so many celebrities before him, the surly X Factor producer opened up to the likeable talk show host about the Britney experiment – Britney Spears’...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 September 2013
Cheryl Cole To Face Simon Cowell In Court
Cheryl Cole will face Simon Cowell in court over a £3.5 million compensation claim.Reality TV mogul Simon fired Cheryl from the judging panel of the US version of 'The X Factor' in 2011 after...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 July 2013
Simon Cowell Wants More Chemistry Between X Factor Judges
Simon Cowell believes ''real chemistry'' is more important than attracting celebrity judges for 'X Factor' USA. The music mogul is currently recruiting two new mentors to the panel of his pop star search show after...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 May 2013
Demi Lovato's New Single, 'Heart Attack', Leaks Online A Week Before Intended Premiere
Demi Lovato fans were treated to the early unveiling of her new song, 'Heart Attack', one week before the song was due to air on Ryan Seacrest's KiisFM radio show after it was uploaded on...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 25 February 2013
Will Rapper Lil' Wayne Apologise To Emmett Till Family For 'Karate Chop' Diss?
A seemingly unauthorized version of Lil’ Wayne’s remix of Future’s ‘Karate Chop’ was leaked online, containing an insulting reference to Emmett Till, a young African American shot dead in the Jim Crow south, back in...
By Hayley Avron on 14 February 2013
After A Year Free From Drama, Britney Spears Has Been Axed From "The X Factor" For Being Too Tame
Britney Spears has had a pretty good run this past couple of months – she’s had her first season on the X Factor judging panel, managed to clear her immense tax debt from the Kevin...
By Victoria Pavlova in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 29 December 2012
X Factor 'Tate Stevens' Wins Series 2, But The Show Loses Millions Of Viewers
Against all the odds 37 year old Tate Stevens has gone on to win the final of the X Factor, landing a $5m record deal, and a pretty substantial fan base to get him started.Speaking...
By Lorna Greville in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22 December 2012
The Future Of The X Factor Still Unclear As La Reid Leaves And Rihanna Is Rumoured To Join Next Season
With LA Reid leaving the X Factor right after this season finishes, rumours have been flying about the fate of the show after his departure.The producer and head of Epic Records has announced that he...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 December 2012
Demi Lovato Speaks Out About Her Fellow X Factor Judges, Being A Role Model And Inspiring People
X Factor judge and Disney darling Demi Lovato has given a candid chat to Parade Magazine into what life is like as a X Factor judge, dishing the details about some of her co-judges, as...
By Joe Wilde in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 December 2012
X Factor's La Reid Leaving To Return To His Own Record Company
The X Factor will always have faced hot competition from American Idol, the US singing talent show's predecessor. However, despite having only managing to get half as many viewers as American Idol, they've done...
By Lorna Greville in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 December 2012
La Reid Calls It Quits On The X Factor
The latest person to exit the ever-revolving door that leads to judging on a TV talent show is LA Reid, who told bosses on the X Factor that he was done with the show, he...
By Joe Wilde on 14 December 2012
Another Change In X Factor Panel: La Reid Leaving To Take Care Of Business
The X Factor just can’t seem to hold on to judges these days.After Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger left the American edition to be replaced by Demi Lovato and Britney Spears in the second season,...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 December 2012
Pictures: Judges And Semi Finalists Attend X Factor USA Viewing Party
X Factor judges Simon Cowell and Britney Spears arrive for the US final partyIn the aftermath of the US X Factor quarter-finals, the star judges and final four were looking their best as finalists and...
By Contributor in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 December 2012
X Factor USA: Thanksgiving Special Sees Beatrice Miller And Arin Ray Sent Home; Cece Frye Survives For Another Week
Thursday's festive Thanksgiving episode of The X Factor USA made this years Thanksgiving one to remember for two people in particular, as both Beatrice Miller and Arin Ray were sent home on this weeks episode,...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 November 2012
X Factor USA: There's One Direction For Jason Brock And That's To The Exit
The latest episode of X Factor USA was a night of high drama and hormones as Jason Brock narrowly lost out to CeCe Frey as the judges called deadlock on evictions and UK boy band...
By Hayley Avron in Music / Festivals on 09 November 2012
Pictures: Khloe Kardashian And Britney Spears Suffer Outfit Clash At X Factor Party
Awkward times for Britney Spears and Khloe Kardashian as they turn up to the X Factor finallists party in similar outfits This was an awkward moment for Britney Spears and Khloe Kardashian, with the X...
By Contributor in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 06 November 2012
Britney Spears' 'X Factor' Future In Doubt
Britney Spears' contract with 'The X Factor' USA may not be renewed.The 30-year-old popstar - who sits on the judging panel alongside Simon Cowell, Demi Lovato and LA Reid on the current series of the...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 November 2012
Britney Spears: Sons Think I'm A Superhero
Britney Spears' sons think she is a ''superhero''.The 30-year-old pop star's boys, Sean Preston, seven, and Jayden James, six, love watching her on 'The X Factor' USA and they are convinced she has special powers...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 October 2012
Khloe Kardashian And Mario Lopez Co-host X Factor USA
Khloe Kardashian Odom and Mario Lopez will co-host 'The X Factor' USA.The 28-year-old 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians' star - who was rumoured to be in negotiations for several weeks to replace Steve Jones and...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 October 2012
Competition Categories Announced For X Factor USA
The X-Factor judges had mixed feelings when the categories were announced on Wednesday night’s show (October, 10). After more than half the singers were told they wouldn't be advancing, the singers then learned they'd be...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 October 2012
X Factor Auditions Continue Without Simon Cowell
The auditions continued for last night’s episode of X Factor USA (September 19, 2012), without Simon Cowell. The music mogul was reportedly under the weather, according to CBS News but he was kind enough to...
By Hayley Avron on 20 September 2012
Britney Spears Almost Quit X Factor On First Day
Britney Spears almost quit 'The X Factor' on her first day. The 'Toxic' singer signed a rumoured $15 million contract to appear as a judge on the star search show, but had a panic attack...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 September 2012
Britney Spears Spills Out Of Red Bandage Dress
Britney Spears showed off her curves and cleavage earlier this week, as she arrived to the latest X Factor USA auditions in a revealing curve-hugging red bandage dress. Her sexy red look was topped off...
By Lew Irwin on 30 June 2012
Britney Spears Reunites With Mystery Man On Us X-factor
Britney Spears was reunited with a mystery old friend on the Us X Factor this week. The pop princess - who forms part of this year's judging panel - was visibly stunned when one of...
By WENN on 19 June 2012
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