Matt Cardle, credible musician™, compromised himself for X Factor, “Run For Your Life” #5 on the singles chart in mid-week report, drops 4-7 on the iTunes chart. Steve Brookstein blogs about the X Factor, Olly Murs reveals new album tracklisting and album cover, Cher Lloyd’s album title, cover and tracklisting revealed, One Direction are at the center of a record label bidding war in the US, X Factor finalists to cover Rose Royce’s ‘Wishing on a Star.
From Official Charts Company:
X Factor 2010 winner Matt Cardle enters at Number 5 with ‘Run For Your Life’, the Gary Barlow-penned first single taken from forthcoming debut album, ‘Letters’.
‘I compromised myself for X Factor’: Matt Cardle now cringes at his performances on the talent show that made him famous
His raw talent and good looks won him last year’s X Factor crown.
But the experience may not have been as enjoyable for Matt Cardle as his fans have been led to believe.
In a new interview with Look magazine, the 28-year-old declares that he ‘massively compromised’ himself for the show.
‘I wore yellow trousers and sang Katy Perry’s Firework for f**** sake!’ he says. ‘Singing pop songs without my guitar and covered in make-up didn’t sit right.
Read more: The Daily Mail
Matt Cardle interview (Part 1)
As last year’s X-Factor winner, Matt Cardle has got one mega-selling Official Number 1 single under his belt. And his new track ‘Run For Your Life’ could be a serious contender for this Sunday’s top spot, according to the Official Chart Update. Lisa Dunn caught up with Matt to find out all about his new track and out all about his new track and who his favourite artists are.
Read more: Official Charts Company
Matt Cardle: ‘I’m glad I wasn’t forced to work with RedOne’
Matt Cardle has revealed that he is thankful for not being shipped off to work with Lady GaGa producer RedOne.
The X Factor champion confessed that he was relieved to be allowed to write his own material instead of being forced to work with big-name producers.
Read more: Digital Spy
The very first X Factor winner, Steve Brookstein, thinks Matt Cardle might be in trouble:
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did I really see matt cardle wearing fake tattoos? I thought that is something pre-teens do. #xfactor. surely i’m mistaken.stevebrookstein steve brookstein
Matt Cardle might get dropped. I only bad mouthed the show after Cowell screwed me over. Not before. Silly man.stevebrookstein steve brookstein
so apparently I got ‘dropped’ after a number one album and single. What is going to happen to Matt Cardle? #iTunesNumber5stevebrookstein steve brookstein
“@KimsShowbizLife: @stevebrookstein Only number 5? Bad for him, the curse of X Factor (solo men)” Cowell only likes boybands & black chicks
Steve also has a blog: Searching For Cheese – The ramblings of an insignificant man.
Gary Barlow – run for your life
This week our X Factor blogger and winner of the first show, Steve Brookstein, gives us the low-down on the latest episode…
I also felt for current “winner” Matt Cardle who performed what sounded like a Take That track that didn’t make their album. He sounded great but made it clear that he had been doing hardly any singing this year. What? When you consider those chumps One Direction have a tour, another single and even dolls ready for Christmas; we know who the real winners were, and to make matters worse for Matt he was immediately up-staged by superstar Cee-lo Green. Surely, it would have made sense to have a female vocalist on to compliment his performance?
The talent search that has manufactured all THREE of the remaining groups has totally abandoned the TV audience over 25 years of age as it has identified that the best commercial success has come from teenage pop schlop like JLS and One Direction. The X Factor is now unashamedly selling to the kids. Mum and dad are cutting back on the food shop so they are tipping kids upside down for their pocket money instead.
Read more: London24.com
Olly Murs reveals new album tracklisting and album cover.
In Case You Didn’t Know
1. Heart Skips A Beat
2. Oh My Goodness
3. Dance With Me Tonight
4. I’ve Tried Everything
5. This Song Is About You
6. In Case You Didn’t Know
7. Tell The World
8. I’m OK
9. Just Smile
10. On My Cloud
11. I Don’t Love You Too
12. Anywhere Else
13. I Need You Now
Check out the cover on OllyMurs.com
Cher reveals the artwork to her brand new album ‘Sticks & Stones’!
Take an exclusive first look at the new artwork for Cher’s debut album ‘Sticks & Stones’ which includes the new single ‘With Ur Love’, No.1 hit ‘Swagger Jagger’ & ‘Superhero’, plus some surprising collaborations. ‘Sticks & Stones’ is out on November 7th.
See the cover on CherLloyd.com
Cher Lloyd: ‘Sticks & Stones’ Official Cover + Tracklisting!
“Sticks & Stones” will feature lead singles “Swagger Jagger” and “With Ur Love” and will include production credits from RedOne, Max Martin, Jukebox, and more!
1. Grow Up (Feat. Busta Rhymes)
2. Want U Back
3. With Ur Love (Feat. Mike Posner)
4. Swagger Jagger
5. Beautiful People (Feat. Carolina Liar)
6. Playa Boi
7. Superhero
8. Over The Moon
9. Dub On The Track (Feat. Mic Righteous, Dot Rotten + Ghetts)
10. End Up Here
Read more on JonAlisBlog.com
Are One Direction on their way to the USA?
The band are at the centre of a label bunfight, with US record companies joining the chase.
Meetings are being held this week between their management and all the top label bosses to see who will get the five-piece’s final signatures.
The grappling begins tomorrow between the band’s manager Richard Griffiths and RCA records CEO Peter Edge, Columbia chairman and big cheese Rob Stringer and Epic chairman L A Reid in Los Angeles.
Read more: The Sun
‘X Factor’ finalists to cover Rose Royce’s ‘Wishing on a Star’
The X Factor finalists will record a cover of Rose Royce’s 1978 hit ‘Wishing on a Star’ for this year’s charity single.
All 16 acts to reach the Live Shows of the ITV1 singing competition will appear on the track, which will be released next month. All proceeds from the song will benefit ACT & Children’s Hospices UK.
“I’ve seen the amazing work they do for kids and their families who need help and support, ” said X Factor creator Simon Cowell.
“I am thrilled that the X Factor charity single this year will benefit this charity.”
Read more: Digital Spy
X Factor in hot water with Ofcom AGAIN after Louis Walsh tells viewers to download Craig Colton’s performance on iTunes
The X Factor has become embroiled in a new advertising row after judge Louis Walsh told viewers watching the show to download one of the contestants songs from iTunes.
TV watchdog Ofcom last night revealed it is looking into Mr Walsh’s comments which came as he gave a glowing assessment of 22-year-old singer Craig Colton’s performance.
Broadcasters are obliged to make a clear distinction between editorial content and advertising linked to the programme.
Read more: The Daily Mail
Femme Fatale copycat or just Born This Way? X Factor star Kitty Brucknell emulates Britney just days after mimicking Gaga
It seems Kitty Brucknell has already learned that talent is only a small percentage of becoming a star.
Creating headlines with bizarre behaviour and dressing provocatively is likely to cause just as much furore when it comes to winning The X Factor.
The wannabe stepped out today in a pair of thigh-skimming pink shorts and PVC boots that appear to have been recycled from her days of imitating pop princess Britney Spears.
Read more: The Daily Mail
Why was X Factor so cruel to our daughter? Amelia Lily’s parents attack decision to have judges axe one of their acts
The X Factor was plunged into fresh controversy last night as the parents of 16-year-old contestant Amelia Lily branded her exit from the show ‘cruel’ and ‘disgusting’.
Up to 13.5million viewers tuned in to watch as the teenager and four other hopefuls were booted out by their ‘mentors’ on Sunday.
The decision to have the show’s judges each axe one of their four acts in the first week of live finals was billed as an exciting twist.
Read more: The Daily Mail
‘I hope my pregnancy didn’t lead to our X Factor exit’, says 2 Shoes singer Charley Bird
2 Shoes singer Charley Bird hopes her pregnancy didn’t have anything to do with the reason behind the duo being voted off The X Factor this weekend.
The pretty blonde singer, who is expecting her first child, was sent home from the ITV competition this weekend alongside musical partner Lucy Texeira.
And Charley, 22, said it would be ‘really, really wrong’ if her pregnancy had been in a factor in judge Tulisa Contostavlos’ decision to send the Essex girl duo home.
Read more: The Daily Mail
JLS to work with Jackson brothers
JLS are lining up a collaboration with the Jacksons.
The lads took to the stage alongside three of the Jackson brothers, Marlon, Tito and Jackie, at the Michael Jackson tribute concert in Cardiff.
They joined the likes of Pixie Lott — sporting a tiny silver dress — Christina Aguilera and Leona Lewis on the bill at the Millennium Stadium.
But behind-the-scenes JLS were hatching a plan to ensure their performance of Blame It On The Boogie was not a one-off.
Oritse Williams said: “We discussed some things backstage about the future and they want to take us out for dinner to talk further. Who knows? It would be amazing.”
Read more: The Sun
Is this Cheryl Cole’s new LA home? Star views £3.4million mansion during house-hunt ‘in the dark of the night’
She already has a plush Beverly Hills apartment, but as Cheryl Cole makes a series commitment to breaking America, she looks to be upgrading.
The singer was spotted viewing a $5.5million (£3.4million) Los Angeles mansion ‘in the dark of the night’ with her assistant and a real estate agent.
The 6, 000 sq ft luxury home overlooks the city and boasts six bedrooms and four bathrooms.
Read more: The Daily Mail
Leona Lewis-Stranger In Moscow-Michael Forever Concert, Cardiff. 8th Oct 2011
http://youtu.be/OhQSanXb_dg
Leona Lewis-I’ll Be There-Michael Forever Concert, Cardiff. 8th Oct 2011
http://youtu.be/PfYGSjeKnAg
Alexandra Burke-Who’s Loving You-Michael Forever Concert, Cardiff. 8th Oct 2011
http://youtu.be/2aED1GTZvLA
Alexandra Burke-Scream-Michael Forever Concert, Cardiff. 8th Oct 2011
http://youtu.be/ER_j7xTwy7o
JLS-The Way You Make Me Feel-Michael Forever Concert, Millenium Stadium. 8th Oct 2011
http://youtu.be/St3MPVLdo3I
JLS & The Jackson Brothers-Blame It On The Boogie-Michael Forever Concert-8th Oct 2011
http://youtu.be/kIgStUMuJVk
