It looks like the US push for Fleur East’s “Sax” is happening. Simon Cowell’s shows to stay on ITV until at least the end of 2019.
Fleur East signs major US record deal and lines up HUGE television appearances
That sax isn’t done just yet.
It’s official! X Factor runner-up Fleur East has bagged herself a US recording contract along with some major television performances across the Atlantic.
The singer will launch her bid for international superstardom with a performance of ‘Sax’ on the season finale of Dancing with the Stars next week.
East has secured a deal with Sony Music’s Columbia Records to put out her music in America, following chart success in Mexico, The Netherlands, Costa Rica and Eastern Europe.
Read more: Digital Spy
Harry Styles reveals his new short back and sides hairstyle after chopping off his lustrous long mane for charity
He sent social media into meltdown when he revealed he’d shorn his lustrous long locks off.
And while it’s been nearly two weeks since he revealed he’d removed his chestnut tresses for a new movie role, Harry Styles has kept a very low profile, and kept his new ‘do’ under even tighter wraps.
But on Monday the 22-year-old heartthrob was spotted by eagle eyed disc jockey Angus O’Loughlin, who managed to snap a picture of Harry and his new short back and sides.
Read more: Daily Mail
Harry Styles’ Solo Album: What We Do (And Don’t) Want to Hear
Zayn went R&B on his solo debut; we have a feeling Harry’s will sound more familiar to 1D fans.
We know Harry Styles has some songs. “Already Home,” “Coco,” Endlessly,” “5378 Miles” — these are the tracks the former One Directioner registered with his publishers at ASCAP last December, leaving the legal trail to confirm what was already pretty much accepted: Zayn Malik won’t be the only solo 1D member hitting us with new music.
Read more: Billboard
‘I’m a mess!’: Boozy Perrie Edwards wears very sexy frilly crop top to belt out a very energetic karaoke song with the rest of Little Mix
Perrie Edwards showed off her performance skills on Wednesday evening as she enjoyed a boozy night out with the rest of Little Mix.
The 22-year-old and her bandmates indulged in a spot of karaoke, with Perrie belting out a rather energetic version of Robbie Williams’ song Rock DJ.
Wearing a very sexy white frilly crop top which showed off her toned abs and a matching mini skirt, she took to the mic while shaking a yellow tambourine.
Read more: Daily Mail
‘It’s always me!’ Jesy Nelson pulls out of Little Mix Kuala Lumpur gig after tearing a ligament on stage…just weeks after mystery illnesses forced show cancellations
Little Mix’s Jesy Nelson has pulled out of another gig after injuring her ankle during a show in Kuala Lumpur.
She apparently tore a ligament during a vigorous dance routine at the Malaysian capital’s Live at Life Centre on Saturday night and had to leave the stage halfway through the set – but the show went on without her.
The singer posted a picture of her swollen foot and captioned it: ‘Torn the ligaments in my ankle but resting up for the Singapore show on Monday… Just maybe no dancing for me.’
Read more: Daily Mail
Been taking tips from Gigi? Zayn Malik tries his hand at modelling as he poses in studded leather jacket for street photoshoot
Zayn Malik did his best impression of a male model as he strutted in the street on Friday.
As the camera snapped, the scowling One Direction star posed slumped against a wall, the very picture of a bored but beautiful heartthrob.
The 23-year-old posed in skinny jeans with a studded leather jacket, large workboots on his feet.
Read more: Daily Mail
X Factor bad boy Frankie Cocozza, 23, is worlds away from his greasy unkempt image with lustrous locks and a slick shirt… as he promises musical comeback
He was famously kicked out of X Factor in 2011 for breaking a ‘golden rule’.
But bad boy Frankie Cocozza has turned ‘good as gold’, it seems, as he prepares to bring new tunes to the music industry, five years after being disgraced by the ITV talent show.
Now 23 years old, the greasy-haired rock and roll wannabe cuts a distinctly different appearance these days – and he’s sure to gather quite a female fanbase once again.
Read more: Daily Mail
‘The fans didn’t like them’: Simon Cowell reveals he has high hopes for The X Factor now last year’s panel are being replaced
The X Factor came under intense scrutiny from fans last year, with the final pulling in their lowest viewing figures ever.
But Simon Cowell, 56, has revealed he holds high hopes for the next series, as he believes a complete shake-up of the judging panel will help reconnect the audience with the show.
Speaking to the Daily Mirror, he said: ‘The fans didn’t like last year’s panel, you can’t ignore them.’
Read more: Daily Mail
Simon Cowell set for pay cut when he signs new three year deal with ITV
Insiders say the X Factor boss will see a dip in his personal pay packet, which last time was worth £25million over three years
Simon Cowell is poised to take a pay cut when he signs a new three-year deal with ITV.
Square Eyes can reveal that the music mogul, 56, is now finalising the contract with the channel, which will be confirmed in the next few weeks, despite interest from rival channels for The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent.
Insiders at ITV say that Simon will see a dip in his personal pay packet, which last time around was worth £25million over three years.
But it will mean his shows stay on the channel until at least the end of 2019 with a multi-million pound production budget available.
Read more: Daily Mirror
Louis Walsh to return to The X Factor
Irish music manager Louis Walsh will return The X Factor panel.
Louis confirmed the news over the weekend, telling the Sunday World newspaper: “I’ve signed a new contract. I’m back, I’m signed and I want an Irish act.
“I want them to be really good and I want them to make the final… We start auditions in Cardiff in June.”
Louis was axed by Simon Cowell last year, but critics and viewers were not happy about his dismissal.
“The viewers wanted me back and I’m thrilled to be back,” Louis said.
Meanwhile, Nicole Scherzinger has exited a Broadway role in musical Cats for the X Factor. She appeared on the talent show in 2012 and 2013.
It has also been reported that Sharon Osbourne will be making her return to the judges’ desk this year, despite her recent marital woes.
Simon will be the only judge from last year’s line-up to take part in the 2016 series.
The returning judges will replace Rita Ora, Nick Grimshaw and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini.
Read more: UTV
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The Official Charts
Singles
1 Drake – One Dance (feat. Wizkid & Kyla)
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10 Fifth Harmony – Work From Home (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)
12 Little Mix – Hair
26 Reggie N Bollie – New Girl
41 ZAYN – PILLOWTALK
64 Little Mix – Secret Love Song (feat. Jason Derulo)
83 One Direction – History
87 ZAYN – Like I Would
Albums
1 Drake – Views
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15 Little Mix – Get Weird
54 ZAYN – Mind of Mine
66 One Direction – Made in the A.M.
