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X Factor’s Drew Covers Bon Iver’s “Skinny Love” (VIDEO)

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Drew Ryniewicz covers Bon Iver’s “Skinny Love”. Fans of the X Factor finalist chose the song for her. Kind of a perfect choice, for her sweet, haunting vocals.

Watch the video after the jump.

Simon Cowell Planning an X Factor “Bloodbath”

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Simon Cowell told People magazine after Thursday’s X Factor finale to expect a “bloodbath” next year. It looks like Simon is ready to make some major changes to the FOX fledgling show. “Can we make

X Factor: Chris Rene’s “Young Homie” to be Released in January, Signing Rumors (UPDATED)

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Chris Rene’s “Young Homie” will be released as a single in January according to Hits Daily Double. plus, rumor has it Melanie Amaro and Josh Krajcik will be singed to Syco, while LA Reid guides his protegees, Marcus Canty and Astro.

Melanie Amaro Conference Call and Interview Roundup

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X Factor winner, Melanie Amaro took questions today (accent free!) from reporters via teleconference. Melanie says she could not have won X Factor without Simon Cowell as her mentor. Plus who did Melanie think was her biggest competition?

Also, interviews from FOX LA New York and Fox and Friends.

For more, highlights, click the jump.

Thursday Ratings: Nice Spike For X Factor

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X Factor rose sharply compared to last week’s one hour show against an assortment of repeats and specials Fox topped the night’s adults 18-49 ratings.

More ratings details inside.