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X Factor' Alum Astro Is Interviewed by His Mom

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 13 May 2012 17:00:42 +0000

Happy Mother's Day. In honor of this special day, confident, swagger-soaked 'X Factor' alum Astro is interviewed by his lovely mother. Astro has such love for the woman who birthed him that he even wrote his rap 'Stop Looking at Moms' about dudes trying to hit on his hot mama.

'X Factor' Contestants Chris Rene + Astro Sign With Epic Records

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:20:12 +0000

Melanie Amaro may have walked off with the top prize of $5 million and the title of 'X Factor' winner, but third runner-up Chris Rene and fan favorite Astro have both signed deals with their mentor L.A. Reid's Epic Records. It proves you needn't be the winner to enjoy the spoils.

Cher Lloyd Releases Playful 'Want U Back' Video With Astro

Scott Shetler — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:37:23 +0000

Cher Lloyd has revealed the fun video for her latest song 'Want U Back,' featuring 'X Factor' rapper Astro. The track itself is upbeat and whimsical, and the video follows suit.

Astro Featured on Cher Lloyd Single

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:03:26 +0000

From one 'X Factor' finalist to another! Rapper Astro, who was voted off the American version of the show in mid-season, will appear on a reworked version of the song 'Want U Back,' the new single from Cher Lloyd, who was a finalist on (but did not win) the U.K. version of the show.

50 Cent Performs 'Wait Until Tonight' + 'In Da Club' With Astro and L.A. Lakers on 'X Factor' Finale

Kat Lee — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 03:02:46 +0000

One of these things is not like the others: 50 Cent, Astro, Derek Fisher. If you're stumped, the answer is Derek Fisher. How he and his Los Angeles Laker teammates found themselves on the 'X Factor' finale stage, we don't know.

Astro Tells MTV He's Not Signed With Jay-Z's Roc Nation

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:05:01 +0000

Ousted 'X Factor' rapper Astro and hip-hop mogul Jay-Z are both of an 'Empire State of Mind,' being Brooklyn exports and all. But that's as far as the association goes. For now. Those rumors that the Hova had already scooped up Astro for a record deal immediately following his exit from the show? Not true, so says Astro.

Astro Reportedly Signs to Jay-Z's Label

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:48:10 +0000

Don't be feeling sorry for teenage rap dynamo Astro, who was voted off 'X Factor' straightaway last night for having the lowest amount of votes from the viewing audience. The kid has reportedly signed to Jay-Z's Roc-Nation label already.

Astro and Drew Eliminated on 'X Factor'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:02:40 +0000

Bum-out alert! On tonight's elimination episode of 'X Factor,' the bottom three consisted of our faves: Drew, Astro and Marcus Canty. The defiant Astro and a tearful Drew both ended up being sent home.

Astro Remixes Michael Jackson's 'Black or White' on 'X Factor'

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 02:03:56 +0000

Wearing a military jacket, adolescent but wise-beyond-his-years rapper and 'X Factor' contestant Brian Bradley aka Astro piped an original rap over Michael Jackson's 1991 hit 'Black or White.' It was essentially a remix of the song and it was freakin' awesome.

Astro 'Shows What He Got' on 'X-Factor'

Jessica Sager — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 03:23:24 +0000

Following last week’s “conspiracy” that left him in the bottom two with a bad taste in his mouth, Astro had a lot to prove this week. So did his fans. The 15-year-old phenom did his own version of Jay-Z‘s ‘Show Me What You Got.’ Astro poked fun at his dejected behavior last week. He dedicated [...]

'X Factor' Rapper Astro Says His Appearance in the Bottom Two Is a Conspiracy

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:32:03 +0000

'X Factor' fave Astro (born Brian Bradley) took some heat for his bratty, attitudinal reaction to being in the bottom two last week. He was criticized by his mentor L.A. Reid, by Simon Cowell and fellow contestants. It almost cost him his time on the show as no one was impressed by his 'tood. Still, even though Astro apologized, he said wouldn't amend his behavior in hindsight.

'X Factor' Contestant Astro Explains Last Week's Outburst

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:20:35 +0000

Fan and judge fave Astro AKA Brian Bradley was in the hot seat after his outburst during last Thursday's results episode of 'X Factor,' where he was voted in the bottom and facing elimination. The 15-year-old rapper even suggested he did not have to perform for the save, as is the case for the contestants facing the harsh reality of going home. His mentor L.A. Reid advised against such action, and Astro turned in a performance that was not his best. Even Reid said it reeked of "quitter."

Astro Makes the Crowd 'Jump' With His Rhymes on 'X Factor'

Amanda Hensel — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:27:43 +0000

15-year-old Brian Bradley, known to his television audience as simply Astro, took the stage on tonight’s ‘X Factor‘ to prove that he’s got what it takes to be king. Backed by an old school dance team, Astro challenged the crowd to get up and dance while he brought the heat, stirring his own innovative rhymes [...]