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Kelly Rowland + Paulina Rubio Confirmed as 'X Factor' Judges

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:30:13 +0000

After weeks of rumors, former Destiny’s Child member Kelly Rowland and Latin singer Paulina Rubio have joined ‘X Factor,’ replacing Britney Spears and L.A. Reid. The duo’s star power — combined — is considerably lower than Brit Brit’s, but both have reality singing competition experience. More importantly, they displayed chemistry with the other judges, which [...]

Kelly Rowland Close to Signing 'X Factor' Deal

Jessica Sager — Sun, 19 May 2013 05:24:34 +0000

If Simon Cowell had his way, he'd be surrounded by females on his 'X Factor' panel. In addition to returning judge Demi Lovato, another big pop name is close to signing a deal to sit near the cantankerous Cowell: Kelly Rowland!

Fifth Harmony Talk Debut Album [Video]

Jeff Giles — Wed, 01 May 2013 01:18:00 +0000

Listen up, Harmonizers! Fifth Harmony is in the studio, and their debut album is on the way. The ladies in the group (otherwise known as Ally, Dinah, Camila, Normani and Lauren) sat down for a brief video chat (embedded above) to discuss progress on the new record, which they’re currently recording in Los Angeles with [...]

Selena Gomez Grabs a Bite With Carly Rose Sonenclar [Pic]

Jessica Sager — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:52:05 +0000

Selena Gomez took a page from her former BFF Demi Lovato's book. The 'Come & Get It' singer enjoyed dinner out with 'X Factor' finalist Carly Rose Sonenclar!

Pop Bytes: Khloe Kardashian Out As 'X Factor' Host + More

Kat Lee — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:30:17 +0000

- Khloe Kardashian will not be returning as a host on ‘X Factor.’ [StarCrush] - Psy‘s college roommate is not a huge fan of the Korean pop star. [Hollywire] - Watch a sneak preview of tonight’s battle between Midas Whale and Patrick Dodd on ‘The Voice.’ [Rickey] - Leonardo DiCaprio was not too nice to [...]

Demi Lovato Confirms She Will Return for Season 3 of 'X Factor'

Gina Vespa — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:08:01 +0000

Although Britney Spears and L.A. Reid departed from the ‘X Factor’ panel, Demi Lovato has confirmed she will be returning for Season 3. We’re pretty stoked to hear this, and from the sound of it, so is she.

Will Melanie Amaro's Debut 'Truly' Ever Be Released?

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 23:47:02 +0000

Time to read between the lines, 'X Factor' fans. Season 1 winner Melanie Amaro has seen her debut, 'Truly,' shelved yet again. It was supposed to be released shortly after her Dec. 2011 victory, but was pushed to late 2012 and then to March 2013. Now, her label has said there is "no scheduled release date" for the singer's debut. That's not a good sign. The album may never see the light of day.

Is Pink Being Considered for 'X Factor?'

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 02:58:12 +0000

With Britney Spears bouncing after a season (and a hefty paycheck) and heading for the greener (in terms of paper) pastures of a Las Vegas residency and music industry guru L.A. Reid bailing after two seasons to focus on running Epic, which is his "real" job, Simon Cowell and 'X Factor' have two meteor-sized holes to fill on the judge's panel. Topping the acid-tongued Brit's list to replace some of the other Brit's star power is Pink.

Simon Cowell Wants Lady Gaga for 'X Factor'

Jessica Sager — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 17:09:00 +0000

Looks like Simon Cowell and Demi Lovato can finally agree on something (or someone): Lady Gaga! The brutally honest Brit is reported to be eyeing Mother Monster for a spot on his judging panel now that L.A. Reid and Britney Spears have made their exits from the ‘X Factor‘ stage. Hollywood Life reports that Gaga’s [...]

Cheryl Cole in Talks to Join 'X Factor' Stateside

Jeff Giles — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:42:30 +0000

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, but it’s hard to be furious when the people who scorned you are offering you millions of dollars to sit at a table and talk about someone else’s singing. That’s the gist of the latest rumors surrounding Cheryl Cole and ‘X Factor,’ anyway. According to the New [...]

Britney Spears Is Quitting 'X Factor'

Nadine Cheung — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:30:39 +0000

Well, it’s (almost) official. Britney Spears will not be returning to the ‘X Factor,’ but she wasn’t fired. The 31-year-old star has quit. Although early reports claimed that Simon Cowell was leading the charge to get Spears canned, the pop star actually left the show out of her own volition. The singer is focusing on [...]

Britney Spears Likely Getting Fired from 'X Factor'

Scott Shetler — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 22:00:11 +0000

"Boring" is a word rarely associated with Britney Spears, but that's exactly how she's being described by producers of 'X Factor.' A new report says co-creator Simon Cowell is leading the charge to fire Spears before next season because she just wasn't entertaining enough on the show.

'X Factor' Finalists to Sign With Sony

Alexandra Capotorto — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 20:00:37 +0000

It looks as though multiple 'X Factor' contestants are walking away winners after all!

Country star Tate Stevens may have beaten out fan favorite Carly Rose Sonenclar as the second season winner of the FOX show, but Sonenclar, third-place finalists Fifth Harmony, and the all-male group Emblem3 are reportedly set to ink record deals with Sony Music as well!

Will Demi Lovato Return to 'X Factor' Season 3?

Jessica Sager — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 13:00:28 +0000

With L.A. Reid definitely leaving and Britney Spears rumored to be considering an exit, all eyes are now on 'X Factor' judge Demi Lovato. Is she coming back for the show's third season?

Carly Rose Sonenclar's Family Pissed at LeAnn Rimes

Scott Shetler — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 19:06:09 +0000

Carly Rose Sonenclar's 'How Do I Live' duet with LeAnn Rimes on the 'X Factor' finale was a mess, thanks largely to Rimes' erratic singing, which may have contributed to 13-year-old Sonenclar's failure to win the 'X Factor' title. Rimes actually issued a statement claiming that it was Carly Rose who was off-key and nervous, which has the teen's family fuming.

See Britney Spears + Demi Lovato on 'X Factor' Finale Red Carpet

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:50:17 +0000

Britney Spears and Demi Lovato showed two very different styles on the red carpet at last night's (Dec. 20) 'X Factor' finale. The result was the same -- both were gorgeous.

One Direction Seal 'X Factor' Season Finale With a 'Kiss'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 03:52:18 +0000

Squeal!! One Direction performed on 'X Factor' for the second time this season, bringing their brand new single 'Kiss You' to the season finale (Dec 20). The group is the biggest act in the history of the show, even though they didn't win when they appeared on the British edition. Look at 'em now! We still shake our heads in disbelief, so much so that we get a headache, over the fact that they didn't win in 2010! WTF, U.K. viewers?

Tate Stevens Wins 'X Factor' Season 2

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 03:35:43 +0000

Country singer Tate Stevens won Season 2 of 'X Factor,' which was announced on tonight's (Dec. 20) season finale. L.A. Reid, who is leaving the show to return to his duties as the head honcho at Epic Records, is going out on top, with his 37-year-old team member going on to win a $5 million recording contract.

Pitbull Brings the 'Party' to 'X Factor' Finale

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 03:24:49 +0000

Pitbull brought the party (and then some) to the season finale of ‘X Factor‘ tonight (Dec. 20), performing his latest hit, the crazy catchy ‘Don’t Stop the Party.’ With a Christmas tree in the background, Mr. Worldwide helped celebrate the festive season with a troupe of sexy dancers behind him. He wished the audience “Happy [...]

Fifth Harmony Sing With Demi Lovato During 'X Factor' Season 2 Finals

Jeff Giles — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 04:20:03 +0000

After teetering on the verge of elimination just a couple of weeks ago, Fifth Harmony entered tonight's (Dec. 19) 'X Factor' finals as one of the last three contestants. Can Simon Cowell's underdogs pull off a surprising upset?

Tate Stevens Performs With Little Big Town During 'X Factor' Season 2 Finals

Jeff Giles — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 04:01:07 +0000

After making his way through the rest of this season’s ‘X Factor‘ competition, Tate Stevens entered tonight’s (Dec. 19) finals episode on the cusp of the championship and a $5 million recording contract. Is he ready to go all the way? The contestants all performed three numbers tonight — first revisiting a “song of the [...]

Carly Rose Sonenclar Sings With LeAnn Rimes During the 'X Factor' Season 2 Finals

Jeff Giles — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 03:34:32 +0000

It’s been a long road to get here, but tonight’s (Dec. 19) ‘X Factor‘ found 13-year-old Carly Rose Sonenclar in the finals. Did she make a persuasive case for that $5 million contract? Let’s take a look. The contestants all performed three numbers tonight — first revisiting a “song of the season,” then singing a [...]

Is Simon Cowell Trying to Get Rihanna + Chris Brown on the 'X Factor' Panel?

Jessica Sager — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 22:00:34 +0000

Does Simon Cowell have rocks in his head? Yes, but the sparkly kind. The 'X Factor' judge and creator reportedly is eyeing Rihanna for his panel ... as well as another pop star that will raise even more eyebrows: Chris Brown.

Is Britney Spears Leaving 'X Factor' Next Season?

Jessica Sager — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 17:00:01 +0000

'X Factor' fans got quite a shock this week when L.A. Reid revealed he wouldn't be returning for the third season of the series. Now it looks like Britney Spears may follow him out. Say it ain't so!

Which Top 3 'X Factor' Contestant Do You Want to See Win? – Readers Poll

Cristin Maher — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 18:36:15 +0000

It's down to the final three contestants for the second season of 'X Factor,' with girl group Fifth Harmony, country crooner Tate Stevens, and teenage songstress Carly Rose Sonenclar fighting for the big prize. Out of the three acts left, which contestant are you rooting for to win 'X Factor' gold?