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'X Factor' Contestant Drew Covers Bon Iver's 'Skinny Love'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:14:58 +0000

Former 'X Factor' contestant Drew, who was one of PopCrush's favorites to win the debut season of the reality singing competition, released a new YouTube video offering a gorgeous cover of Bon Iver's 'Skinny Love.' In case you are not familiar with the Wisconsin-based band, it's a folk rock outfit beloved by Adele and done right by Drew in this cover.

Selena Gomez Supported Justin Bieber and Drew at 'X Factor' Finale

Jessica Sager — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 22:00:26 +0000

So sweet! Selena Gomez was in the building to support her beau, Justin Bieber at his 'X Factor' finale performance with Stevie Wonder and Drew Ryniewicz. Did America's favorite Belieber get to meet Bieber's boo?

'X Factor' Star Drew to Perform With Justin Bieber + Stevie Wonder on Finale

Jeff Giles — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:19:24 +0000

She's only 14, but 'X Factor' alum Drew Ryniewicz has already gotten further in the pursuit of her dreams than some people manage in a lifetime. Although she was voted off the show in Week 6, she's about to enjoy a triumphant return in the season finale -- while making one more dream come true in the bargain.

Drew Reacts to 'X Factor' Death Threats

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:26:30 +0000

Ousted 'X Factor' contestant Drew is a class act. While still nursing her wounds over being eliminated by the judges during her "save" performance last week, the singer spoke out against the death threats and nasty comments that her loyal fans have made towards judges Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger, who were deemed responsible for Drew being bounced from the competition.

'X Factor' Judges Receive Death Threats Following Drew Elimination

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:46:37 +0000

When Drew was eliminated from 'X Factor' on Thursday night, PopCrush was legitimately bummed. Her mentor Simon Cowell was ready to ring Paula Abdul's neck since it was she who broke the tie in the "save" performance voting.

In fact, for the first time ever, Cowell was speechless and did not want to comment from the stage. Drew was sobbing uncontrollably. It was a scene. Apparently, viewers are so pissed at Drew being sent home that they are making death threats against the judges who decided her fate.

Justin Bieber Tweets at Drew About 'X Factor' Elimination

Nadine Cheung — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:52:00 +0000

We know that Drew Ryniewicz is a fan of Justin Bieber's, and now it's confirmed that the pop star is also a big fan of the just-eliminated 'X Factor' finalist.

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.

Drew Makes 'Billie Jean' Her Own on 'X Factor'

Jessica Sager — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 02:31:09 +0000

Who better to cover the baby mama drama of ‘Billie Jean’ on ‘X Factor‘ than the competition’s biggest Justin Bieber fan? Drew completely transformed the track, but it’s debatable whether it worked. Drew performed a stripped down, slowed down rendition of ‘Billie Jean.’ “This week I picked one of the most iconic Michael Jackson songs,” [...]

Drew's Performance of Demi Lovato's 'Skyscraper' Leaves 'X Factor' Judges Bickering

Billy Dukes — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 03:40:30 +0000

The most memorable part of 'X Factor' contestant Drew's performance on Wednesday night probably came when she was finished. While she was quietly standing alongside host Steve Jones, L.A. Reid and Simon Cowell bickered like an old married couple. Reid was the one judge who criticized the singer's version of Demi Lovato's 'Skyscraper.'

Drew Shows Off Her Consistency By Singing U2′s 'With or Without You' on 'X Factor'

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 03:18:35 +0000

'X Factor' fave Drew took a hit last week when L.A. Reid criticized her, saying she does the same thing over and over. For Rock Week, Drew offered her take on U2's 'With or Without You' and it was dreamy. She's like a younger version of Sarah McLachlan, with a set of pipes that could shift the earth's tectonic plates.

Drew Offers Her Take on Coldplay's 'Fix You' on 'X Factor'

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:55:02 +0000

The always lovely and talented Drew needed to show that she can do more than one thing and that she is not a one note when she performed on tonight's movie soundtrack-themed episode of 'X Factor.' She also let us see her individuality courtesy of her punk rock attire.

Drew's Performance on 'X Factor' Was More Than 'Just a Dream'

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:31:36 +0000

Drew Ryniewicz -- who is now going by Drew, like Madonna, Cher or any other mononym diva -- is one of the standouts on 'X Factor,' thanks to her exuberance, her smile, her inimitable voice and her versatility. For tonight's live performance, her mentor Simon Cowell wanted her to do something new and younger so that she's not seen as a one-note, even though her voice is ethereal and otherworldly.

Drew Ryniewicz Turns 'Flashdance' Theme Into Ballad and Wows 'X Factor' Judges

Spencer Kaufman — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 03:13:01 +0000

Drew Ryniewicz, the 14-year-old sensation from Chino Valley, Ariz., took a pop classic, ‘Flashdance … What a Feeling’ and turned it into an haunting yet beautiful ballad on tonight’s edition of ‘X Factor.’ ‘I went from so normal to being here and it’s intense,” admitted Drew, who is only going by one name now. “It’s [...]

14-Year-Old Justin Bieber Fan Drew Ryniewicz Impresses on 'X Factor'

Kat Lee — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 02:32:31 +0000

Getting a compliment out of Simon Cowell is difficult. But young singer and proud carrier of Bieber fever Drew Ryniewicz really impressed this music industry veteran on tonight’s ‘X Factor.’ Ryniewicz first caught the eyes of the judges when she performed her very own version of Justin Bieber‘s ‘Baby.’ A bold move, considering L.A. Reid [...]

Obsessed Justin Bieber Fan Drew Ryniewicz Impresses L.A. Reid With 'Baby' on 'X Factor'

Spencer Kaufman — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 02:24:05 +0000

Drew Ryniewicz, a 14-year-old obsessed Justin Bieber fan from Chino Valley, Ariz., was brave enough to perform her crush's hit 'Baby' in front of L.A. Reid, the man who helped launch the Biebs' career. Her courage on 'X Factor' paid off, as she was one of the standout performers on tonight's broadcast of the talent competition.