X Factor UK Headlines for 07/15/12

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New music video from Aiden Grimshaw, Rebecca Ferguson fires Modest Management?

Aiden Grimshaw – Curtain Call

‘See you in court!’ Rebecca Ferguson slams management team on Twitter over terrible working conditions
In a series of tweets, she wrote ‘resorting to stalking my twitter the same people that watched me collapse … And gave me a can of coke and said now go do your interview .

‘The same people that worked me so much I collapsed and had to say stop!!! I need to see my children you need to give me time off vile!!!!

‘Was so exhausted I couldn’t physically walk on my own but was still told I had to work!!! ?#vile (sic).’

The qualified legal secretary added ‘‘See you in court!!! ?#greedyvermon

‘Be nice to have a nice new responsible caring management team!! Who care for me and my childrens well being ?#seeyouincourt!!! (sic).’
Read more: The Daily Mail

Fitting right in! Rebecca Ferguson impresses in ladylike outfit and beehive as she rubs shoulders with A-listers in New York
She started with humble beginnings when she first took the spotlight on The X Factor in 2010.

But now Rebecca Ferguson could easily pass for Hollywood royalty.

The singer did her best to fit in as she rubbed shoulders with the likes of Pink and Kiefer Sutherland earlier this evening in amongst the A-listers.
Read more: The Daily Mail

Cher Lloyd breaks US iTunes top ten, confirms ‘AGT’ performance
Cher Lloyd has entered the iTunes top ten in America.

The singer’s debut US track ‘Want U Back’ currently sits at number seven on the digital tally, four weeks after its release. The song also climbs eight places on the Billboard Hot 100, from 35 to 27.
Read more: Digital Spy

One Direction’s Song For Grown-Up Teenage Girls
If you’re too old for boy bands, Castleville on Facebook, and stars and moons on your ceiling … yeah, you’ll like this too.

So ‘seven stone’ weaklings with a milk bottle complexion CAN get the girls – so long as they’re member of One Direction
His fans breathed a sigh of relief when Demi Lovato denied that she was in a relationship with him.

But Niall Horan’s fans may still be feeling green with envy after the One Direction star was snapped getting friendly with another pretty brunette.

The Irish pop star, 18, was seen having a great time by the pool as he relaxed on a well-earned break in sunny Spain this weekend.
Read more: The Daily Mail

Seizing a romantic break! One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson and his girlfriend caught in airport PDA as he whisks her off to Nice
He’s only recently returned from a whirlwind US tour which consumed his every waking moment.

So naturally now that he has some time on his hands, Liam Tomlinson is keen to pay attention to areas of his life which he may have neglected in recent months.

The One Direction star, 20, was seen cosying up to his girlfriend of a year Eleanor Calder at the Cote d’Azur Airport in Nice, France.
Read more: The Daily Mail

It’s a hard life! One Direction’s Harry Styles mobbed by fans as he visits his family’s Cheshire home
Since shooting to fame on The X Factor, One Direction’s Harry Styles has become a heartthrob the world over.

But it seems the 18-year-old singer can’t even pop home for a spot of Sunday lunch anymore.

Upon arriving at his family home in the village of Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, earlier today, Harry found himself quickly mobbed by a group of teenage fans.
Read more: The Daily Mail

He’s got the X Factor! Katie Waissel gets engaged to model Brad Alphonso… and celebrates with a tattoo instead of a diamond
She’s had a colourful love life, and was most recently linked to Capital FM DJ Greg Burns.

But now Katie Waissel has settled down, and announced that she is engaged to US male model Brad Alphonso.

Katie broke the news to fans on her Twitter page, before sharing a picture of the happy couple and their new additions – two heart shaped tattoos on their ring fingers in place of a more traditional diamond.
Read more: The Daily Mail

Exclusive: Misha B ‘didn’t expect positive response for debut single Home Run’
Misha B has revealed that she didn’t expect to receive a positive response for her debut single and has promised a mixture of genres for her first album.

The singer explained that the public tend to put a brighter spotlight on previous X Factor contestants’ work, but admitted she has enjoyed a positive response to new song ‘Home Run’.
Read more: Digital Spy

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Irish Charts
Singles
1 Will.I.Am – This Is Love (feat. Eva Simons)
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9 Cheryl Cole – Call My Name
12 Loreen – Euphoria
16 Carly Rae Jepsen – Call Me Maybe
40 Owl City & Carl Rae Jepsen – Good Time
64 Olly Murs – Dance With Me Tonight
70 One Direction – What Makes You Beautiful
74 Kelly Clarkson – Stronger
79 Jedward – Waterline
80 One Direction – One Thing
81 Kelly Clarkson – Dark Side
98 Jedward – Put The Green Cape On
100 Gary Barlow & The Commonwealth Band – Sing

Albums
1 Florence + The Machine – Ceremonials
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4 Jedward – Young Love
9 One Direction – Up All Night
24 Cheryl Cole – A Million Lights
26 Olly Murs – In Case You Didn’t Know
52 Jedward – Victory
55 Kelly Clarkson – Stronger
93 Carrie Underwood – Blown Away

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The Official Charts
Singles
1 Florence + The Machine – Spectrum (Calvin Harris Remix)
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12 Carly Rae Jepsen – Call Me Maybe
13 Cheryl Cole – Call My Name
17 Adam Lambert – Never Close Our Eyes
34 Gary Barlow & The Commonwealth Band – Sing
43 Tulisa – Young
60 Loreen – Euphoria
85 Kelly Clarkson – Stronger
87 One Direction – What Makes You Beautiful
91 Olly Murs – Dance With Me Tonight

Albums
1 Newton Faulkner – Write It On Your Skin
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16 Adam Lambert – Trespassing
28 Kelly Clarkson – Stronger
29 One Direction – Up All Night
33 Olly Murs – In Case You Didn’t Know
34 Cheryl Cole – A Million Lights
51 Gary Barlow & The Commonwealth Band – Sing
58 Will Young – Echoes
88 Rebecca Ferguson – Heaven

 
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  • Anonymous

    I said that sales are down this year, but that just shows that just makes the numbers for Kelly’s and the other people in the top 40 look more impressive.

    The word “many” has to be put into the right perspective, since like I said, more than 40 albums have been released this year.  The artists listed are at the top of the heap.

    Taylor said: Carrie spent time and money in the UK and in a few other countries, trying to break into some markets outside of the US. I agree that #11 was a good start for Carrie in the UK and something to build on in the future, just like #16 was a good start for Adam and also something to build on.  

    She was in the UK for about a week or two, so the results that she got were nice.  But, I doubt that she or her label thought that she could become an established star in the country  just by getting airplay for two weeks, and making a few high profile appearances.

  • jan

    Interesting that the #1 UK album is by a WGWG.

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/PVEFG2TOUIXSROKUSO2O2DOWWE Taylor

    Carrie did a wide variety of shows and appearances and had many promo opportunities, just like Adam. The efforts from her promo were rewarded, just like Adam’s efforts were rewarded. They both had songs and albums that ended up in the top 20. Both of the results, from Carrie’s and Adam’s promo were a nice start and both results can be points to build on with any future efforts.

  • Anonymous

    Yes, FYE peaked at #37 when the UK version was released, with a weekly sales of 5884 units, but a total of 18507 because it had been available since the US release. It charted at #87 in December 2009.

  • Anonymous

    Kelly’s sales have been holding well and are strong for an album released 9 months ago, however, compared to other albums with hit singles, they are on the low side.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Mauricio-Daniel-Arizmendi-Perez/100000110367379 Mauricio Daniel Arizmendi Pere

    Me, honestly,and to all who says that a Gold album is easy to archieve on UK, please do some research, 100k records are Gold, 300k Platinum, and as you can see, you can chart within the Top 20 with a mediocre 7k on sales

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002166668687 Ali Goria

    I don’t think I said anything to the contrary but thanks :) 

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002166668687 Ali Goria

    Thanks. But I said: ”But I don’t see her on the singles chart or albums chart so maybe I’m missing something.” 

    If she had no single playing on the radio/released, that would explain no single on the single download chart. 

    http://www.officialcharts.com/singles-download-chart/ 

    This is the album chart. 
    http://www.officialcharts.com/albums-chart/  

    I read Carrie album debuted at #11 but I don’t see it on the album chart now. She DOES appear on the country album chart, I posted the link. http://www.officialcharts.com/country-charts/ 

    Where is Carrie’s album in the scheme of things on the official album chart? 

    Of course it is hard to keep up with people throwing around numbers on charts that are not common here and I admit being confused about the original single versus album numbers but they are clearly separated on the official charts link.. 

    The way I see it Carrie charted her album at #11 9,595 copies and Adam at #16 with 7,107. She also is on #2 of their Country album chart.

    Why is that so surprising considering she’s the top selling artist that Idol ever put out? (and only 1 of the 2 remaining in that stature).

    My comments are coming from someone’s comment that placing in the top 10 is the be all and end all of breaking into the UK yesterday. If that’s a true statement then I say it sucks for her to be out of the top 10.

    AND the OP I replied to that said “LOLs at Lambert missing the top 15! and the #1 album sold 35k…just saying.”

    It seems the 35K was incorrect, the #1 was 16K. Meanwhile I don’t see the problem with Lambert coming in 5 positions below Carrie. I would expect it, actually.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002166668687 Ali Goria

    “Single usually becomes available for sale quite a few weeks after the radio premiere. I think anything between 6 weeks and three months.” 

    Thanks! I seem to remember springboard saying you were expected to peak on radio with your single two weeks before the single was released. During the run up to July 8 NCOE release. Because the radio spins were in the “lower than expected” realm. 
    Then there’s the “must be in the top 10 sales to break through in the UK” from yesterday. 

    So I think I’ll just stop following the random numbers and theories I’m trying to learn about LOL. But your third paragraph says it all, imo. Some sell some don’t some stay on the play list and some don’t. Pretty much covers it haha.

  • windmills

    Ali Goria: My comments are coming from someone’s comment that placing in the top 10 is the be all and end all of breaking into the UK yesterday. If that’s a true statement then I say it sucks for her to be out of the top 10.

    They were referring to the singles chart, where Carrie didn’t make a dent after not making much of an effort to make a dent. 

    Ali Goria: Why is that so surprising considering she’s the top selling artist that Idol ever put out? (and only 1 of the 2 remaining in that stature). 

    It was surprising to me because she waited 7 years into her career to go overseas and unlike Taylor/Lady A, she steadfastly insisted on being categorized as country (as opposed to pop) despite how that would limit her audience. Her TV and radio promo gigs generally reflected those limitations, and that’s fine. 

    I posted in the numbers thread about Carrie’s UK promo, the aims and the true context. I feel like it’s off topic here.

  • Anonymous

    I don’t think that I said that a single would peak two weeks before it was released, because I don’t believe it is the case.
    It will peak around or just after released date, unless it is a hit and the airplay  will keep going for longer, but in any case, the timing is geared towards a high possible chart position on release week.
    I thought that NCOE wasn’t on target to be a hit considering this.

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