Sam Bailey and Nicholas McDonald will release their debut albums in March.
One Direction’s next single is “Midnight Memories”. The music video premieres on Vevo this Friday, January 31 at 4pm GMT. Check out some images and gifs from the video on One Direction’s tumblr profile.
Harry Styles, the youngest One Direction member, turns 20 on Saturday, February 1.
Especially for U: One Direction perform altered version of What Makes You Beautiful during guest appearance on Sesame Street
You can fill stadiums, sell records and enjoy all the trappings of international fame, but you know you’ve really made it in America when you’re asked to appear on Sesame Street.
Fitting then, that One Direction are the latest in a long line of stars to feature on the hugely popular children’s show – where their latest performance was, quite literally, for U.
In a pre-released clip the British boy band perform a reworked version of single What Makes You Beautiful in a special segment dedicated to the 21st letter of the alphabet.
Read more: Daily Mail
Stylist mix up: Perrie Edwards and Leigh-Anne step out in near identical looks both carrying Louis Vuitton handbags as Little Mix arrive at BBC Radio One
They often hit the headlines for their individualistic style approaches.
But it appears Little Mix’s Perrie Edwards and Leigh-Anne Pinnock had been using the same stylist as they stepped out in near identical ladylike style combinations on Tuesday.
Perrie, 20, looked chic in high waisted denim jeans, a white crop top, long black blazer style coat, carrying a black leather Louis Vuitton bag, finishing the look with black strappy heels.
Read more: Daily Mail
She’s got Eastern promise! Perrie Edwards shows off sophisticated new look as Little Mix tour Japan
She’s known for her laidback and grungy approach to style as a member of Little Mix.
But Perrie Edwards looked all grown up as she posed for stunning selfies in Japan on Saturday.
The 20-year-old star opted for a sheer black top in one snap, which featured lace detailing along the arms and bodice.
Read more: Daily Mail
The real seal of approval! Boyband Union J follow in the footsteps of One Direction as they become immortalised in doll form
Chart act Union J have joined a long line of teen idols by being turned into dolls.
The singers – who found fame in the 2012 series of The X Factor – unveiled their 12″-high figures at the 2014 London Toy Fair on Tuesday.
And the quartet – Josh Cuthbert, Jaymi Hensley, JJ Hamblett and George Shelley – posed as living dolls themselves by climbing into lifesize boxes to launch the collectors’ toys.
Read more: Daily Mail
A (midnight) Moment Like This! Leona Lewis wows in deep blue asymmetrical gown at Essence’s Black Women in Music event
She might have left the show-stopping performance up to fellow Brit star Emeli Sandé, however Leona Lewis made sure she didn’t steal all the limelight after turning up in a stunning gown.
The singer showed off her curves in a midnight blue number for the 5th Annual Essence Black Women in Music Event in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
Flashing the delicate, feather tattoo on her shoulder, the former X Factor winner oozed glamour as she posed for photographers.
Read more: Daily Mail
Peace and love it: Leona Lewis flatters her figure in simple one-shoulder dress for pre-Grammy party
She has a reputation for being rather hit or miss when it comes to her fashion choices.
But on Friday evening Leona Lewis got it spot on when she attended the Friends ‘N’ Family’s” 17th annual pre-Grammy party benefitting VH1 Save This Music in Los Angeles.
And clearly pleased with the look she had pulled together, the 28-year-old flashed the peace sign as she posed in her flattering dress.
Read more: Daily Mail
‘She said yes!’ JLS star JB Gill pops the question to girlfriend Chloe Tangney
Love was in the air for former JLS star JB Gill on Saturday when he popped the question to long-time girlfriend Chloe Tangey and ‘she said yes’ as he excitedly posted on his Twitter.
The former pop star, now more interested in becoming a farmer, posted a photo of his face with Chloe’s hand over it and a gorgeous engagement ring sparkling away radiantly.
Soon after Chloe tweeted in response: ‘Can’t believe I’m engaged. Love JB Gill so much xxx’ and proudly posted another photo of her dazzling ring for all to see.
Read more: Daily Mail
X Factor’s Sam Bailey announces debut album The Power of Love
Sam Bailey has revealed the details of her debut album.
The X Factor winner’s first record The Power of Love will be released on March 24.
The album will feature a mix of cover songs and brand new tracks.
The announcement comes after Bailey gave a performance of Jennifer Rush’s ‘The Power of Love’ at the National Television Awards last night (January 22),
The 36-year-old had earlier opened the awards ceremony alongside her musical hero Michael Bolton.
Read more: Digital Spy
X Factor’s Nicholas McDonald announces debut album Arms of an Angel
X Factor finalist Nicholas McDonald has confirmed plans to release his debut album.
The singer will release Arms of an Angel on March 10 through Sony’s RCA Records as his first studio collection.
The set will feature covers of Bruno Mars’s ‘Just The Way You Are’, Adele’s ‘Someone Like You’ and Westlife’s ‘Flying Without Wings’.
Arms of an Angel will also contain three original tracks, which McDonald has been working on since The X Factor last month.
Read more: Digital Spy
‘I still haven’t met him!’ Sam Bailey has yet to come face-to-face with X Factor boss Simon Cowell… a MONTH after winning the show
She won The X Factor more than a month ago.
But even triumphing on the ITV talent show hasn’t provided Sam Bailey with a golden ticket to meet the programme’s boss, Simon Cowell.
The brunette singer is yet to come face-to-face with the music mogul since her victory, but has spoken to him on the phone and admits he has given her some great advice.
Read more: Daily Mail
‘Ow that really hurt me’: Sam Bailey shows Jonathan Ross painful move she used on prisoners in her former career
She’s been enjoying the limelight since winning the X Factor at the end of last year – and now Sam Bailey has been interviewed about her experiences on The Jonathan Ross show.
The 36-year-old showed the comic host who’s the boss when she performed a painful move on him that she used on prisoners during her former career as a prison officer.
On Saturday night’s episode of the show, Sam took Jonathan by the hand and pushed on his thumb, causing him to yelp: ‘Ow, that really hurt me,’ to which she replied: ‘Soz.’
Read more: Daily Mail
Katy Perry: Simon Cowell should pay Cheryl Cole ‘what it takes’ for X Factor – EXCLUSIVE
And it would seem that Cheryl Cole’s latest champion to get her back on the X Factor is Katy Perry.
The 29-year-old singer, who previously worked with Cheryl when standing in as a guest judge on the show, urged Simon Cowell to pay the 30-year-old beauty ‘what it takes’ to get her back on the show.
She exclusively told omg’s source: “Of course I want to see Cheryl back on The X Factor – who doesn’t right? Simon don’t be mean – just pay her what it takes – The British Public want her back on their TV!”
Read more: Yahoo!
EXCLUSIVE: Simon’s back to Blighty! Cowell returns to X Factor UK as he promises changes for US edition
Simon Cowell is making a grand comeback to the UK X Factor – after quitting the show three years ago to head up the US edition, MailOnline can reveal.
The music mogul, 54, will return to the judging panel this August and is currently sealing a deal with ITV chiefs in the UK.
Cowell – whose baby son with girlfriend Lauren Silverman is due next month – has already talked about making format changes to the X Factor USA if it returns for a fourth season.
Read more: Daily Mail
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Irish Charts
Singles
1 Pharrell Williams – Happy
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12 One Direction – Story of My Life
17 Sam Bailey – Skyscraper
28 Gary Barlow – Let Me Go
31 Little Mix – Little Me
32 Little Mix – Move
53 One Direction – Best Song Ever
76 One Direction – Midnight Memories
98 Carrie Underwood – Before He Cheats
Albums
1 Bruce Springsteen – High Hopes
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11 One Direction – Midnight Memories
31 Gary Barlow – Since I Saw You Last
43 One Direction – Up All Night
51 One Direction – Take Me Home
57 Olly Murs – Right Place, Right Time
66 Little Mix – Salute
68 James Arthur – James Arthur
75 Robbie Williams – Swings Both Ways (features Olly Murs and Kelly Clarkson)
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The Official Charts
Singles
1 Clean Bandit – Rather Be (feat. Jess Glynne)
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21 Little Mix – Little Me
30 One Direction – Story of My Life
36 Little Mix – Move
44 Gary Barlow – Let Me Go
50 Sam Bailey – Skyscraper
81 One Direction – Best Song Ever
Albums
1 Ellie Goulding – Halcyon Days
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6 Gary Barlow – Since I Saw You Last
15 Robbie Williams – Swings Both Ways (features Olly Murs and Kelly Clarkson)
17 One Direction – Midnight Memories
30 Little Mix – Salute
33 Olly Murs – Right Place, Right Time
50 James Arthur – James Arthur
56 One Direction – Take Me Home
61 Rebecca Ferguson – Freedom
65 One Direction – Up All Night
