X Factor UK Headlines for 04/06/14

Simon Cowell lowers the age limit to 14 on The X Factor in the hopes of finding another, even younger, One Direction.

Little Mix confirmed “Salute” as next single!
Mixers rejoy! After the release of 2014 Sport Relief single ‘Word Up!‘, the girls of Little Mix are ready to contiue promoting their second studio album ‘Salute‘, released on digital retailers on November 8, 2013 via Syco and Columbia Records.

After ‘Little Me‘, the third official single is the album’s opening and title track ‘Salute‘. Produced by TMS, the song is a powerful pop production with a highly-influenced military style. It’s a hymn to feminism. A clear nod to the famous Girl Power signed by the Spice Girls. The new single will be released on iTunes (UK) in June.

The girls will record the official video on Monday 7 April.
Read more: Ultimate Music

Spritz not to be missed: One Direction release hilarious short film to celebrate the launch of their newest fragrance
They’re one of the most popular bands in the world and now One Direction have shown they’re still just as grounded as ever as they release a hilarious short film for their fans.

The short clip celebrates the launch of their newest fragrance, That Moment, and centres around a faux photo shoot with an eccentric director called Girolle.

Wearing a leather waistcoat and a red bandana around his head, Girolle says: ‘I specialise in the photography of perfume. I take the picture and from the picture, you can tell how the perfume smells.’
Read more: Daily Mail

X Factor star Rebecca Ferguson ‘in shock’ after two members of her family were injured in a drive-by shooting
X Factor singer Rebecca Ferguson is ‘absolutely shocked’ after discovering that two members of her family were the victims of suspected drive-by shooting.

Karl Dures, 51, and his son Craig, 27, are thought to have been shot in the face and leg respectively on Tuesday in Liverpool.

The pair are related Miss Ferguson’s ex-boyfriend, also called Karl, with whom she has two children. Karl senior is his father and Craig is his brother.
Read more: Daily Mail

Marvin Humes prepares to sign contract that will make him the next Calvin Harris
FORMER JLS hunk Marvin Humes is on the verge of signing a big bucks solo deal with a major record label.

The Voice host and Capital FM DJ hopes to put pen to paper and finalise the contract in the next week.

Marv told fans to expect a new single by late summer and an album by the end of the year.

But don’t expect to hear him singing because his vocals won’t feature on a single track.

Revealing he has recorded over 40 songs, Marv told me:

“I’m literally in the process of signing the deal right now.

“If it was in two weeks I would probably have signed and be able to tell you.

“All I can say is it will be with a major label and my project is coming together really, really well.

“I’ll definitely release a single this year and I’m confident I will release an album.
Read more: The Daily Star

James Arthur ‘dropped by record label Syco after mixtape controversy’
James Arthur has been dropped by Syco after controversy about a song on his new rap mixtape, it has been claimed.

Simon Cowell’s record label has reportedly sacked the 2012 X Factor champion after he included lyrics such as “I’m gonna blow up your family like I’m a terrorist” in his All The World’s A Stage mixtape.
Read more: Digital Spy

James Arthur denies being dropped by Syco, criticises ‘media circus’
James Arthur has denied reports that he has been dropped by Syco.

The ‘Impossible’ singer took to Twitter to respond to claims that his record label sacked him after controversy about a song on his new rap mixtape.
Read more: Digital Spy

I’ve a hunch that’s James Arthur: I Can’t Sing villain based on X Factor winner
IF you think Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole come off badly in Harry Hill’s X Factor spoof I Can’t Sing then spare a thought for poor James Arthur.
I’m told the show’s villain – a furious hunchback called Trevor Modo – is supposed to be a cross between the rebellious X Factor champ and the Hunchback of Notre-Dame.

In the musical a deformed Trevor auditions for the hit show to save himself from a life of poverty.

But despite having a perfect sob story and a great voice, Trevor is sent packing by “Cowell” who tells him he’s not the right package to be a pop star.

Seeking revenge Trevor then breaks out into a huge rap number about injustice in the music industry.

According to my source the script was altered late on to tie in with James after his recent Twitter meltdowns.

And while his boss Simon Cowell didn’t write it himself he’s clearly given it the go ahead.
Read more: The Daily Star

She’s feeling the (Power of) Love! X Factor winner Sam Bailey thanks fans after debut album tops charts AND becomes fastest selling of the year
Sam Bailey has become the first X Factor winner since 2009 to reach the top of the charts with their debut album.

Knocking George Michael’s Symphonica off the number one spot on Sunday, the singer’s record The Power of Love sold nearly 73,000 copies over the past week, according to the Official Charts Company.

It was a double celebration for the pregnant star, 36, who also become the fastest selling artist of 2014, beating current holder Pharrell Williams’ opening week tally of 69,000 for G I R L.
Read more: Daily Mail

She certainly deserves a treat! Pregnant Sam Bailey shows off her bump in blue gown during theatre trip with her husband
She has been going non-stop since she won the last series of the X Factor, ensuring her debut album is a success.

But on Wednesday evening Sam Bailey, who recently announced she was expecting her third child, took some time out of her busy schedule to spend time with the man in her life – husband Craig.

And the 36-year-old made sure she pulled out all the stops for her date night – showing off her growing bump as they attended the gala night of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.
Read more: Daily Mail

X Factor 2014: Rylan Clark to host Xtra Factor?
Rylan Clark could be set to return to The X Factor as host of its spin-off show.

The former X Factor finalist has made a name for himself as a telly presenter since appearing on the series back in 2012.

And this week Rylan confirmed he had been in talks about fronting the ITV2 spin-off this year.

“I’m waiting to hear on Xtra. I’ve had my meetings and it’s the year of returns – I’d love to return,” he said. “I’d be over the moon. Start a campaign and it might happen.”

Rylan added to heat magazine: “The X Factor know that I’m not leaving Big Brother – I can do Big Brother and Xtra Factor, all the date work, I’ve check it out all out. I’d love to back to The X Factor where it all started.”
Read more: TellyMix

Alesha Dixon ‘holds secret talks about joining X Factor judging panel’
Mel B, Ellie Goulding and Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie are also said be in contention for the fourth judge’s chair

Britain’s Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon has reportedly held secret talks about a surprise move to ITV’s X Factor.

Alesha, 35, is understood to be one of the main options to sit alongside Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole and possibly Louis Walsh on the show’s new-look judging panel.

“Alesha has been seriously considered as the fourth judge,” an X Factor source reportedly told the Sun on Sunday.

“She’s part of the Syco family and Simon is a huge fan. She would probably be up for doing it if she got the nod from Simon.

“Cheryl and Alesha have always got on well so there are no problems.”

According to the same newspaper, another option for the job is Scary Spice Mel B, who is a judge on America’s Got Talent.

Pop star Ellie Goulding and Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie are said to be other possibilities.
Read more: The Mirror

Simon Cowell lowers the age limit to 14 on The X Factor in the hopes of finding another, even younger, One Direction
Simon Cowell has lowered the entry age this year for The X Factor to 14 in the hope of finding another, even younger, One Direction.

According to The Sun newspaper he is convinced that the next big thing could be a young star, or a young group.

The last time that The X Factor allowed such young contestants on the show was in 2008 when Liam Payne from One Direction made it all the way to the judge’s house in Barbados before he exited the show. After that year the show’s limit went up to 16 where it has remained until now.
Read more: Daily Mail


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Irish Charts
Singles
1 Pharrell Williams – Happy
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55 Little Mix – Word Up!
62 One Direction – Story of My Life
89 Sam Bailey – Skyscraper

Albums
1 Kodaline – In A Perfect World
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4 Sam Bailey – The Power Of Love
10 Mary Byrne – Magic Of The Musicals
23 One Direction – Midnight Memories
37 One Direction – Up All Night
93 One Direction – Take Me Home

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The Official Charts
Singles
1 Aloe Blacc – The Man
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43 Little Mix – Word Up!
84 Olly Murs – Dear Darlin’
98 One Direction – Story of My Life

Albums
1 Kaiser Chiefs – Education Education Education & War
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2 Sam Bailey – The Power Of Love
26 Nicholas McDonald – In The Arms Of An Angel
39 One Direction – Midnight Memories
69 Olly Murs – Right Place, Right Time
83 Little Mix – Salute
99 One Direction – Take Me Home

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