X Factor UK Headlines for 11/23/14

Jake Quickenden entered “I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!”.

Rebecca Ferguson reveals the father of her newborn baby girl left her after he discovered she was pregnant.

One Direction still manage to thrill crowd in US after being forced to defend Zayn’s absence amid substance abuse rumours
One Direction were together as a five-piece in London on Saturday to record the new Band Aid 30 single but just four of them made it to a promotional appearance for their new album Four in Orlando on Monday.

Zayn Malik had to miss the flight with his band mates to America due to a ‘tummy bug’ but fans were left furious when Today show host Matt Lauer questioned if his absence was related to drugs.

Matt asked the shocked quartet: ‘There’s obviously a lot of concern, a lot of fans have been tweeting overnight. Is it something more serious ? There have been rumors of substance abuse. What’s going on?’
Read more: Daily Mail

One Direction takes over TODAY — but Zayn Malik misses out with ‘tummy bug’
It was pandemonium in Florida as 15,000 One Direction fans packed Universal Orlando Resort for the band’s live performance on TODAY. Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan joined Matt Lauer and Al Roker in Orlando to debut their fourth studio album, “Four” — but one 1D member was missing.

Zayn Malik didn’t make it with his bandmates to the States.
Read more: Today

‘I’m really angry and upset’: 1D’s Zayn Malik hits back at drug abuse claims made about him on US TV… blaming illness for his absence
One Direction heart-throb Zayn Malik, 21, has hit back at drug abuse claims made about him by US host Matt Lauer on The Today Show – after he failed to turn up.

Speaking to Dan Wootton at The Sun, he fumed: ‘I’m really angry and upset by what was said on The Today Show. I was really ill at the weekend. That’s why I couldn’t fly to America.’

When host Matt Lauer interviewed the boys, he shocked them when he asked if Zayn’s absence was related to drugs.
Read more: Daily Mail

It’s ‘Wand’ Direction! Louis Tomlinson surprises fans at Harry Potter theme park with Niall Horan… while dressed in Gryffindor uniform
Unsuspecting One Direction fans at The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter got the surprise of their lives on Monday.

Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan decided to visit the theme park at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, and went undercover.

Louis even showed how much he loves the franchise by dressing in a Gryffindor uniform.
Read more: Daily Mail

Praise! Zayn Malik Reunites With One Direction On Stage
Our (not long at all) national nightmare is over!

Zayn Malik is back appearing with One Direction — and Twitter couldn’t be more thrilled, with #ZaynisBack trending all last night (Nov. 18). It was a really hard 36 hours, apparently.
Read more: Billboard

Say it with flowers! Romantic Zayn Malik shows softer side in Night Changes video… as he joins One Direction in US amid claims of drug abuse
His increasingly gaunt appearance has prompted concern amongst fans, but Zayn Malik appears to be on form and in the mood for love in the promotional video for new One Direction single Night Changes.

The band release their latest track – the second from new album Four – on December 14, and the accompanying promo finds them in a seductive mood as they step out for a series of individual dates.

Carrying a bouquet of flowers, suited and booted Zayn, 21, takes his for a candlelit dinner, over which he cheerfully raises a glass of red wine.
Read more: Daily Mail

Worst Night Ever! Zayn Malik gets a plate of spaghetti dumped on his head while Harry Styles hurts his arm ice-skating in new One Direction video for Night Changes
Their last video featured Hollywood star Danny Devito, a chimpanzee and a circus of performers.

But One Direction’s latest visual offering for their festive track Night Changes will have fans worried for their well being.

While Zayn Malik, 21, gets a glass of water and a plate of spaghetti dumped over his head, Harry Styles is forced to wear a sling as they relive their worst dates.
Read more: Daily Mail

One Direction, Lionel Richie & Katy Perry Win at Billboard Touring Awards
One Direction, Lionel Richie and Katy Perry lead the list of winners at Billboard’s 11th annual Touring Awards, held Thursday (Nov. 20) at New York’s Edison Ballroom. 1D, who was not in attendance, took home the awards for Top Draw and Top Tour, with grosses in excess of $290 million, and the band’s management firm Modest! received the prize for Top Manager.
Read more: Billboard

10 Things We Learned From One Direction’s ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Visit
One Direction visited Jimmy Kimmel Live! to celebrate the release of their aptly titled fourth album, Four, on Thursday. Let’s dive straight into the lengthy interview (videos down below) and everything we learned about the world’s favorite boy band:

— Liam is most likely to miff the lyrics during a performance. “Sometimes you’ll be caught reading someone’s sign, and you’ll start to sing what’s on the sign,” he admitted.
— Zayn’s most likely to disappear for days without contacting his bandmates.
— Everyone’s excited for Zayn’s marriage — particularly for his bachelor party (or, as the Brits say, his “stag night.”) Kimmel’s waiting for his invite.
— It’s hard to joke around when you have millions and millions of fans. Comments quickly get taken out of context and taken too seriously. (Although you have screwed up before for sure, guys.)
— The band voted Harry “most likely to go bald first.”
Read more: Billboard

Surprise! One Direction Were All Cute & Goofy on ‘Ellen’: Watch
One Direction (all five of them, thank goodness) stopped by Ellen on Friday (Nov. 21) to discuss their new album — and Harry Styles learned that no matter how exhausted they must be from the constant promotion, it still pays to think before you speak.
Read more: Billboard

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‘Someone else did it and I got the credit’: Harry Styles denies sending ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift 1,989 roses to celebrate her hit 1989 album
It was rumoured they might be reuniting despite him being the subject of her infamous song ‘We are never ever getting back together.’

But Harry Styles has denied sending ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift 1,989 roses to celebrate her hit 1989 album.

In an interview with his One Direction bandmates on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Friday, Harry said: ‘I know about the rumour. I don’t know anything about the roses. I think it might have been someone else and I may have falsely… apparently – I get credit for it.’
Read more: Daily Mail

‘He is in the Quack Pack!’ One Direction’s Liam Payne stops by DWTS rehearsals to wish Sadie Robertson good luck at finals
One Direction’s Liam Payne stopped by the Dancing with the Stars rehearsals Friday to wish Duck Dynasty’s Sadie Robertson good luck at finals.

The 17-year-old reality star was ‘completely shocked’ by his surprise visit, and she taught the British boybander the Quack Attack Team dance.

‘He is in the Quack Pack,’ Sadie beamed with pride.
Read more: Daily Mail

Are Jake Quickenden and Edwina Currie set to replace Gemma Collins on I’m A Celebrity? Rumours swirl after TOWIE star’s shock exit
Speculation has been rife for weeks about the possibility of late additions to the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! line-up.

And it now seems inevitable that X Factor hopeful Jake Quickenden and former MP Edwina Currie are preparing to enter the jungle following Gemma Collins’ surprise decision to quit the ITV2 reality show after just 72 hours.

Outspoken ex-Tory politician Edwina – who previously competed on Strictly Come Dancing and Wife Swap – was first reported to be making a late entrance over the weekend, while Jake has been rumoured to be heading in since he was axed from the singing competition.
Read more: Daily Mail

It’s true! Jake Quickenden and Edwina Currie prepare to enter the jungle in I’m A Celebrity… after Gemma Collins’ shock exit
Speculation has been rife for weeks about the possibility of late additions to the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! line-up.

And now X Factor reject Jake Quickenden and former MP Edwina Currie are preparing to enter the jungle following Gemma Collins’ surprise decision to quit the ITV2 reality show after just 72 hours.

No doubt the pair are set to ruffle feathers as they prepare to join the camp on Thursday night’s episode of the show.
Read more: Daily Mail

‘I can still smell them’: Jake Quickenden triumphs in Live Bushtucker Trial… after moving pigs’ testicles using just his mouth
He was a late arrival to camp, initially exempt from taking part in trials due to his special secret mission.

But Jake Quickenden’s easy ride on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! didn’t last long, with the X Factor reject becoming the first celeb to take part in the special live Bushtucker Trial, ominously named the Critter Cube.

The motley crew of stars were called to a clearing where the game show-style task was set up, waiting with baited breath to be told by Ant and Dec who had received the highest amount of votes from the public.
Read more: Daily Mail

‘I had this awful feeling of shame’: Rebecca Ferguson reveals heartbreak over ‘cheating ex’ as she introduces baby Arabella to the world
She welcomed her new bundle of joy into the world last month.

And now Rebecca Ferguson has opened up about the betrayal she faced when the father of her newborn daughter, Arabella, decided to leave after he discovered she was pregnant – and confessed how he had another girlfriend.

The former X Factor star, who is already mum to Lillie May, nine, and Karl Jnr, seven, from a previous relationship with Karl Dures, had kept her heartbreak a secret but has now spoken about the pain.
Read more: Daily Mail

‘I had this awful feeling of shame’: Rebecca Ferguson reveals heartbreak over ‘cheating ex’ as she introduces baby Arabella to the world
She welcomed her new bundle of joy into the world last month.

And now Rebecca Ferguson has opened up about the betrayal she faced when the father of her newborn daughter, Arabella, decided to leave after he discovered she was pregnant – and confessed how he had another girlfriend.

The former X Factor star, who is already mum to Lillie May, nine, and Karl Jnr, seven, from a previous relationship with Karl Dures, had kept her heartbreak a secret but has now spoken about the pain.
Read more: Daily Mail

James Arthur shows off new look as he attends awards with Tony Cowell… after making up with his X Factor brother Simon
He was axed from Simon Cowell’s record label back back in April – but 2012 X Factor winner James Arthur appears to be back in his – and his brother Tony’s good books.

The 26-year-old was pictured heading to the Best Bravest Women Awards at the St James Court Hotel in London with Tony Cowell, who is a columnist at Best magazine.

James was sporting a new longer-haired and darker look for the occasion.
Read more: Daily Mail

Olly Murs confirmed “Up” featuring Demi Lovato as next single!
English singer and TV host Olly Murs continues to promote his upcoming fourth studio album “Never Been Better“, scheduled to be released on digital retailers on November 24, 2014 via Syco and Epic Records.

The singer confirmed on Twitter that the second official single taken from the album is the Demi Lovato-assisted track “Up“, and it serves also to promote Lovato’s Deluxe Edition of her latest album “Demi“, scheduled to be released on November 28th.

“Up” was written by Wayne Hector, Daniel Davidsen, Maegan Cottone, Peter Wallevik, and Mich Hansen. It will be released on iTunes (UK) in January.
Read more: Ultimate Music

Olly Murs: Never Been Better – album review
It’s not an audacious claim to say that Robbie Williams’ ‘Angels’ has become one of the nation’s favourite songs to regularly slaughter during 2am karaoke sessions, tipsy wedding receptions and dodgy X Factor auditions… Oh the X Factor auditions. But when Robbie himself stumbled over his words in 2009, it was Olly that came to the rescue, reassuringly guiding their X Factor duet back on track.

Half a decade on and Murs has survived the rocky waters of reality show fame to the point where Mr Williams himself has song envy, admitting that he was gutted not to be a part of his album’s eponymous track. And with ‘Never Been Better’ it doesn’t take much probing to see why that might be; the easy big band swagger slotting nicely alongside a convincingly self-assured chorus. Question is, four albums in, has Olly Murs warranted his self-congratulatory album title, or is Never Been Better just premature back-patting?
Read more: Digital Spy

‘I haven’t yet found the special person who is right for me’: X Factor’s Andrea Faustini reveals that he’s still a virgin… and dubs himself as the ‘male Bridget Jones’
Andrea Faustini’s legions of fans can live in hope a little longer after the 20-year old X-Factor star confessed that he is still a virgin.

The Italian singer, who is tipped to win this year’s show, had already revealed that he has never had a girlfriend.

He told New! magazine earlier this month: ‘I have been single for 20 years.’
Read more: Daily Mail


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Irish Charts
Singles
1 Band Aid 30 – Do They Know It’s Christmas?
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3 One Direction – Steal My Girl
7 G.R.L. – Ugly Heart
8 Cheryl Cole – I Don’t Care
20 Olly Murs – Wrapped Up (Feat. Travie McCoy)
29 Ella Henderson – Ghost
67 One Direction – Night Changes

Albums
1 One Direction – Four
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18 Cheryl Cole – Only Human
19 Ella Henderson – Chapter One
37 One Direction – Midnight Memories
66 One Direction – Up All Night
71 One Direction – Take Me Home

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The Official Charts
Singles
1 Band Aid 30 – Do They Know It’s Christmas?
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3 Olly Murs – Wrapped Up (Feat. Travie McCoy)
6 One Direction – Steal My Girl
13 Cheryl Cole – I Don’t Care
23 One Direction – Night Changes
42 G.R.L. – Ugly Heart
45 Ella Henderson – Ghost
66 Ella Henderson – Yours
72 One Direction – 18
88 One Direction – Where Do Broken Hearts Go
91 Cheryl Cole – Crazy Stupid Love (feat. Tinie Tempah)
92 One Direction – Fireproof
99 One Direction – Fool’s Gold

Albums
1 One Direction – Four
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25 Ella Henderson – Chapter One
28 Cheryl Cole – Only Human
57 One Direction – Midnight Memories
77 Collabro – Stars (BGT 2014 Winners)

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