X Factor UK Headlines for 10/27/14

One Direction’s earnings revealed, plus the boys announce more 2014 tour dates. Rebecca Ferguson gives birth to her third child.

+ BREAKING NEWS: Simon and Stevi Ritchie went out for a meal together! (seriously)

One Direction announced North American and some European tour dates for 2015. Click the link to see the dates.

Wonga Direction! 1D stars earn almost £1 million PER WEEK as their pay triples in newly-unveiled financial records
As if their chart-topping success isn’t enough to put a smile on their faces, they now have much more to sing and dance about.

Over the past year, One Direction have taken home a whopping £1 million a week – or £136,000 per day – in earnings as their popularity grows and their pay increases three-fold.

The eye-popping figures, filed by their company 1D Media, see Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne and Niall Horan sit comfortably as Britain’s top-earning act.

The group earned their cash through concerts, merchandise, sponsorships, record sales and royalties, as well as their 3D film, social media interaction and their third studio album.
Read more: Daily Mail

It’s Always Sunny with Danny Devito! One Direction joke around with American actor and a chimpanzee in stills from new video Steal My Girl
With one day to go before the release of their new video, One Direction have shared behind-the-scenes photos from the shoot.

And it seems Steal My Girl will feature a chimpanzee as Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik are seen playing around with a primate.

Wearing some shades, Louis and the chimp chuckle along with It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia star Danny Devito, who is also making a special appearance in the video.
Read more: Daily Mail

One Direction urged by PETA to cut chimp scenes from Steal My Girl video following allegations of animal rights violations
As One Direction prepare for the release of the video for their new song Steal My Girl, animal rights group PETA is urging the group to cut key scenes featuring a chimpanzee.

In video stills released on Thursday, band-members Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik are seen laughing with veteran actor Danny DeVito – and the jovial primate.

But PETA have lashed out at the chimpanzee’s trainer, Steve Martin’s Working Wildlife, who they claim has a long rap sheet of violations against animal rights, dating as far back as 1993.
Read more: Daily Mail

One Direction, Ed Sheeran, Coldplay to Perform at Inaugural BBC Music Awards
One Direction, Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, Calvin Harris, Paloma Faith and Clean Bandit will perform at the inaugural BBC Music Awards in London on Dec. 11, the U.K. public broadcaster announced on Friday.

The U.K. public broadcaster first unveiled the new awards show, which will compete with the BRIT Awards, earlier this year.

Said Coldplay’s Chris Martin: “We’re really looking forward to the BBC Music Awards. It’s an incredible lineup and we’re honored to be part of it.”
Read more: Billboard

Union J’s new single: Union J – You Got It All (Official Video)
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Rebecca Ferguson confirms new album for 2015
Rebecca Ferguson has confirmed plans to release a new album in the near future.

The singer has been working on the follow-up to 2013’s Freedom throughout the year and hinted that fans will get the new collection in 2015.

“Looking forward to hearing my finished album so impatient already planning a tour hope to see you there next year,” she tweeted over the weekend.
Read more: Digital Spy

‘My Arabella is like a beautiful little doll!’ Rebecca Ferguson can’t contain her happiness after giving birth to third child
She gave birth to her third child on Saturday afternoon and Rebecca Ferguson is over the moon.

The 28-year-old singer – who previously dated One Direction’s Zayn Malik – welcomed baby Arabella with her current boyfriend, who she has refused to name.

Rebecca’s manager Jonathan Shalit OBE, exclusively told MailOnline: ‘Rebecca told me, “Arabella is just so gorgeous, I am loving her”.’

Jonathan added: ‘Arabella weighed 6lbs 14ozs and looks just like her mum. Rebecca is enjoying spending time with her and can’t stop picking her up.’
Read more: Daily Mail

Little Mix working with Jessie J, Marina and the Diamonds on new album
Little Mix are working on a new album with Jessie J, Marina and the Diamonds and more.

Speaking to Digital Spy at Radio 1’s Teen Awards, the group revealed that they have also recruited MNEK and Jess Glynne for their next record.

“We’re really excited. We just want to get it out but we’re taking our time and having fun with it. We’re working with some amazing people. Watch out!” Perrie Edwards said.

Jesy Nelson added: “I think it’s just a step up really – production, vocals, everything.”
Read more: Digital Spy

‘I can’t wait to get him mucking out the pigs’: JB Gill and wife Chloe introduce one-month-old son Ace Jeremiah to the world
Former boyband star JB Gill revealed that he cannot wait to introduce his newborn son to life on the family farm.

The JLS singer and his wife Chloe – who wed in May – had their son Ace Jeremiah, a month ago and are now back at home in rural Kent.

The 27-year-old told Hello! magazine this week: ‘The name Ace means “one who excels”, and I want him to be the best he can be in as many things as possible.
Read more: Daily Mail

‘You shouldn’t have to worry about some d***head on Twitter’: Sam Bailey reveals fear for her children’s safety following abuse from social media troll
She won over the heart of the nation back in 2013 when she won the tenth series of The X Factor.

But in a candid interview Sam Bailey has revealed how she was the victim of a campaign of abuse over social media which led to her living in fear that her children would be kidnapped.

The 37-year-old told how the ordeal began after she posted a picture of herself in a nightclub with friends while she was pregnant with her third child Miley.
Read more: Daily Mail

‘We couldn’t even spend the night together… he was almost in tears’: Sam Bailey admits X Factor fame created backstage tensions with husband Craig
Triumph on The X Factor helped change her life, but while Sam Bailey toasted her success after winning the tenth series of the hit talent show, changing fortunes soon put a strain on her marriage to husband Craig.

The 37-year-old singer became a household name as a result of winning the show in 2013, but life in the public eye created friction with doting Craig within hours of her beating fellow finalists Nicholas McDonald and Luke Friend.

In extracts from new autobiography Dare To Dream, serialised by The Daily Mirror, Sam admits she found the restrictions that came with life in the spotlight hard to take.
Read more: Daily Mail

X Factor reject Chloe-Jasmine defiantly steps out in floral style after admitting she dropped her posh accent in her ’06 audition
She might have been voted off The X Factor on Sunday night, but Chloe-Jasmine certainly didn’t let that affect her style.

The former contestant was spotted in her usual vintage fashion wearing a floral jumpsuit with her blonde hair perfectly coiffed in a retro style and a flash of rouge on her lips.

Chloe certainly looked upbeat after admitting she had dropped her posh accent when she auditioned for the show back in 2006.
Read more: Daily Mail

Eyes up! X Factor’s Stephanie Nala convinces concert goer to strip naked during raunchy performance with Chloe-Jasmine Whichello
She may have built a reputation for being the poshest contestant on the X Factor.

But Chloe-Jasmine Whichello was showing off her wilder side on Saturday night during a raunchy performance with fellow reality star Stephanie Nala at London’s G-A-Y cub.

The dynamic duo took to the stage for a rendition of Blondie’s Call Me after headline act Alexa Goddard, and the ladies didn’t hold back.
Read more: Daily Mail

X Factor stylist says there’s ‘no shame’ in dressing Fleur East in ‘swag’ outfits and that they show off the singer’s ‘incredible body in a strong and sexy way’
Fleur East may have been accused by Mel B of ‘cheating’ in her Eighties Week performance of Monie Love’s It’s A Shame on X Factor but at least her outfit won plaudits.

The aspiring singer, who was told by Mel B that she couldn’t hear her voice pop against the backing track, looked on-trend in a super luxe outfit of Dolce and Gabbana, Moschino, DKNY and vintage Chanel.

The woman responsible for 26-year-old Fleur’s cool new look is Gemma Sheppard, who has worked with the likes of Dannii Minogue, and helps curate each and every look for the live shows.
Read more: Daily Mail

ALISON BOSHOFF: How DID a scary has-been (with a very spicy past) become the best thing on X Factor?
The formerly wild hair is sleek and glossy, the garish make-up replaced by glossy lips and rosy cheeks, and the leopard-print hotpants ditched for elegant designer garb.

Yet the moment Mel B opens her mouth to give this year’s X Factor contestants her verdict, it is clear the 39-year-old is every bit as scary as in her Spice Girl days.

With her withering put-downs, foul language — she even barked at fellow judge Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, ‘I ****ing hate sitting next to this one’ — and aggressive ‘I’d-have-you-in-a-fight’ stare, she certainly doesn’t scream prime-time family-TV star.
Read more: Daily Mail

Simon Cowell’s girlfriend Lauren Silverman highlights narrow shape in fitted jumpsuit as the pair dine out with the X Factor judges
He may be the more media-savvy of the pair, but Lauren Silverman was showing her man Simon Cowell how it was done in front of the spotlight on Thursday night.

The mother of his child stepped out in a figure-hugging black jumpsuit to perfectly highlight her svelte post-baby shape before fawning over dinner host Sir Phillip Greene.

Simon and Lauren headed to The Dorchester Hotel’s China Tang restaurant in London with his fellow X Factor judges to dine out in the company of the Arcadia boss.
Read more: Daily Mail

‘He couldn’t imagine doing the show without her’: Simon Cowell loves having Cheryl back on the X Factor so he can ‘wind her up’
After tensions reached breaking point on Saturday night, it looked like Cheryl Fernandez-Versini’s future on the X Factor was in jeopardy.

But it seems that Simon Cowell likes to wind Cheryl up too much after insiders told MailOnline that he couldn’t imagine the show without the Crazy, Stupid Love singer.

Panel judge Cheryl asked to move away from show boss Simon after the weekend show after they came to blows over their acts.
Read more: Daily Mail

‘Simon likes to ring at 3am!’ Cheryl Fernandez-Versini opens up about late night calls with Cowell… as she admits worries about X Factor are keeping her awake
They’ve always had a rather unusual relationship and now Cheryl Fernandez-Versini has revealed that Simon Cowell has been giving her sleepless nights.

The 55-year-old X Factor judge has been keeping the former Girls Aloud singer up by calling her in the early hours.

Speaking to The Sun, the 31-year-old revealed: ‘I have been having sleepless nights about song choices – and Simon likes to call at 3am, I have no idea why but I guess he is thinking about the show and is thinking pyrotechnics.’
Read more: Daily Mail

X Factor’s Stevi Ritchie nervous as he and Simon Cowell go for a meal together at Harvester
Simon Cowell fulfilled his promise of having a lads night out with X Factor contestant Stevi Ritchie – in a Harvester restaurant.

The pair enjoyed the salad bar and a budget meal in West London.

And the food was a far cry from the posh restaurants Cowell normally dines in.

Moments before the meal, Stevi said on Twitter: “Ok so I’m having a meal at harvester with the boss man himself Mr Simon Cowell and I’m sooooo nervous.”
Read more: The Daily Mirror


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Irish Charts
Singles
1 Meghan Trainor – All About That Bass
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6 G.R.L. – Ugly Heart
10 One Direction – Steal My Girl
12 Ella Henderson – Ghost
28 Ella Henderson – Glow

Albums
1 Hozier – Hozier
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7 Ella Henderson – Chapter One
48 One Direction – Midnight Memories
66 One Direction – Up All Night

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The Official Charts
Singles
1 Meghan Trainor – All About That Bass
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11 One Direction – Steal My Girl
18 Ella Henderson – Ghost
24 Ella Henderson – Glow
25 G.R.L. – Ugly Heart
91 Cheryl Cole – Crazy Stupid Love (feat. Tinie Tempah)

Albums
1 Ben Howard – I Forget Where We Were
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7 Ella Henderson – Chapter One
51 Collabro – Stars (BGT 2014 Winners)

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