Rebecca Ferguson and Little Mix reveal album covers, X Factor’s Greatest Hits to be released on November 25!
Rebecca Ferguson “Freedom” (Official Album Cover)
“Freedom” is the upcoming second studio album by British singer-songwriter Rebecca Ferguson. The album is scheduled for release on digital retailers on December 2, 2013 via RCA Records. It comes preceded by the lead single “I Hope“, scheduled for release on iTunes (UK) on November 24th. Still no confirmed tracklist.
Source: Ultimate Music
Little Mix “Salute” (Official Album Cover) + Tracklist
“Salute” is the upcoming second studio album by British girl band Little Mix. The album is scheduled for release on digital retailers on November 10, 2013 via Syco and Columbia Records. It comes preceded by the lead single “Move“.
Tracklist
Salute | Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall, Tom Barnes, Peter Kelleher, Ben Kohn, Maegan Cottone
Move | Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall, Nathan Duvall, Maegan Cottone
Little Me | Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall, Tom Barnes, Peter Kelleher, Ben Kohn
Nothing Feels Like You | Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall, Uzoechi Emenike, Camille Purcell
Towers | Jamie Scott, Edvard Førre Erfjord, Little Nikki, Henrik Michelsen
Competition | Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall, Tom Barnes, Peter Kelleher, Ben Kohn, Maegan Cottone
These Four Walls | Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall, Richard Stannard, Ash Howes, Bradford Ellis
About the Boy | Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall, Tom Barnes, Peter Kelleher, Ben Kohn
Boy | Camille Purcell, George Tizzard, Rick Parkhouse
Good Enough | Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall, Tom Barnes, Peter Kelleher, Ben Kohn
Mr LoverBoy | Ryan Williamson, Jordan Dollar
A Different Beat | Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall, Tom Barnes, Peter Kelleher, Ben Kohn
Une autre personne (France Bonus Track)
Deluxe Version
See Me Now | Fred Ball, Nicola Roberts, Iain James
They Just Don’t Know You | Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall, Tom Barnes, Peter Kelleher, Ben Kohn
Stand Down | Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall, Shaznay Lewis, Darren Lewis, Iyiola Babalola
Little Me (Unplugged) | Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall, Tom Barnes, Peter Kelleher, Ben Kohn
Source: Ultimate Music
‘X Factor Greatest Hits’ album snub angers Steve Brookstein
Steve Brookstein has expressed his disappointment that The X Factor hasn’t included him on its upcoming Greatest Hits album.
The singer won the first series back in 2004 under the guidance of Simon Cowell, but has since fallen out with the Syco boss and has frequently criticised the talent show.
“I’ve not made the X Factor Greatest Hits Album,” Brookstein tweeted. “Thanks for the 1st ever X Factor No1 and the 6 million votes. Just wasn’t enough I guess.”
2007 X Factor winner Leon Jackson has also failed to make the final tracklist, despite his winner’s single ‘When You Believe’ going to number one.
The X Factor – The Greatest Hits will be released on November 25 in celebration of the show’s 10th series, which is currently airing on ITV.
The full tracklist for The X Factor – The Greatest Hits is as follows:
Disc 1
1. Leona Lewis: ‘Bleeding Love’
2. One Direction: ‘What Makes You Beautiful’
3. Olly Murs ft. Rizzle Kicks: ‘Heart Skips A Beat’
4. JLS: ‘Beat Again’
5. Little Mix: ‘Wings’
6. Alexandra Burke ft. Flo Rida: ‘Bad Boys’
7. James Arthur: ‘Impossible’
8. Rebecca Ferguson: ‘Nothing’s Real But Love’
9. Joe McElderry: ‘The Climb’
10. Matt Cardle: ‘When We Collide’
11. Diana Vickers: ‘Once’
12. Amelia Lily: ‘You Bring Me Joy’
13. Shayne Ward: ‘No Promises’
14. Union J: ‘Carry You’
15. Misha B: ‘Do You Think Of Me’
16. Lucy Spraggan: ‘Last Night (Beer Fear)’
17. Cher Lloyd: ‘Swagger Jagger’
Disc 2
1. Olly Murs ft. Flo Rida: ‘Troublemaker’
2. JLS: ‘Everybody In Love’
3. One Direction: ‘Little Things’
4. Leona Lewis: ‘Run’
5. Little Mix: ‘Cannonball’
6. Alexandra Burke: ‘Hallelujah’
7. James Arthur: ‘You’re Nobody ‘Til Somebody Loves You’
8. Shayne Ward: ‘That’s My Goal’
9. Cher Lloyd ft. Mike Posner: ‘With Ur Love’
10. Rebecca Ferguson: ‘Backtrack’
11. Marcus Collins: ‘Seven Nation Army’
12. Matt Cardle: ‘Run For Your Life’
13. Misha B: ‘Home Run’
14. Lucy Spraggan: ‘Lighthouse’
15. Aiden Grimshaw: ‘This Is Love’
16. Joe McElderry: ‘Ambitions’
17. Jahmene Douglas: ‘Titanium’
Read more: Digital Spy
‘The X Factor – Greatest Hits’: What didn’t make the cut?
We all know the X Factor is a well-oiled money machine, so it comes as no surprise that the show will release a celebratory Greatest Hits collection to get us buying all of those songs we probably already own.
And it got us thinking: wouldn’t it be better value for money to have some songs on the collection that we probably don’t already own?
The X Factor has produced some forgotten gems and stellar novelty tracks over the years, so we’ve listed 10 of the best that didn’t make the final tracklist below.
Read more: Digital Spy
EXCLUSIVE: James Arthur’s stunning acoustic performance of new single ‘You’re Nobody Til Somebody Loves You’
He has kept a low profile since his X Factor win, but James Arthur’s new single is set to propel him firmly back into the spotlight.
After a stunning performance on Jonathan Ross’s chat show on Saturday, James has shared this exclusive clip with Mail Online of an acoustic rendition of his new single ‘You’re Nobody ‘Til Somebody Loves You’ which is released on Sunday.
Read more: Daily Mail
WATCH: X Factor finalist Ella Henderson unveils new song 5 Tattoos from debut album
She’s only 17, but Ella Henderson made quite an impression when she made it to the X Factor finals in 2012.
Despite failing to win, her talent was more than evident and Ella was quickly snapped by Syco and the teenager is set to release her debut album in March 2014 on Syco Records.
A newly released video shows Ella performing one of the first tracks from the new album, as she sings 5 Tattoos is a song that will be included on her debut.
Read more: Daily Mail
Feeling the chill: Cher Lloyd covers up in a cosy coat as she hands out ice creams to her fans in New York
She’s been busy showing off her new look in the US over the past few weeks and it seems Cher Lloyd’s style transformation is complete.
The 20-year-old swapped her flesh flashing looks for a smart coat and coloured jeans as she spent a chilly afternoon in New York. on Tuesday.
The British singer was spotted handing out ice cream sandwiches on the streets of the city as her hectic promotional tour for her new album continues.
Read more: Daily Mail
Take Me Home! A worn-out One Direction manage waves and smiles as they greet fans in Melbourne
They are coming to the end of a mammoth worldwide tour covering four continents.
So it’s no surprise that One Direction looked a little worn out as they greeted fans at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on Wednesday.
The boys appeared in good spirits as they smiled and waved at fans who were no doubt thrilled to get an early glimpse of their idols.
Read more: Daily Mail
Revealing his darker side: Harry Styles shows off his new skull tattoo as he performs on stage Down Under
He is gradually accumulating an impressive collection of ink work- having already amassed over 30 different designs.
But now, and seemingly just in time for Halloween, Harry Styles has opted for a skull dressed in a suit and top hat for his latest marking.
The 19-year-old heartthrob and member of One Direction chose to place the skull as part of a sleeve of tattoos on his upper left arm – with the skull positioned on his tricep.
Read more: Daily Mail
‘Confused I get sometimes’: Harry Styles tweets picture of His shoes with left and right labels
Alain De Botton may have wanted Harry Styles to educate his fans in Greek philosophy, but maybe he’s not the most switched on teacher.
The One Direction star Instagrammed a picture of his shoes with the labels ‘left’ and ‘right’ stuck onto the corresponding foot.
With the caption ‘confused I get sometimes’, Harry reveals that he finds it difficult to put on shoes, and that he’s a bit of a Yoda fan.
Read more: Daily Mail
‘I’m on cloud nine and so is he!’: Perrie Edwards opens up on her engagement to One Direction’s Zayn Malik as she poses with Little Mix bandmates
They broke teenage hearts across the globe when they announced their engagement in August.
And Perrie Edwards has now finally opened up about fiance Zayn Malik’s proposal, admitting the pop star couple are both ‘on cloud nine’.
Posing alongside her Little Mix bandmates in a stylish new shoot for the November issue of Bliss magazine, the 20-year-old singer explained that she and the One Direction hunk couldn’t be happier as they prepare to plan their wedding.
Read more: Daily Mail
‘X Factor set me up to go out in the first week’: Lorna Simpson claims her early exit was engineered by bosses… and says the winner has ALREADY been chosen
Lorna Simpson has blasted The X Factor after being the first person to be voted off the competition, insisting producers ‘set her up’ for an early exit.
The 26-year-old singer, who was voted off by the judges after Eighties week last weekend, said she felt that she hadn’t been given a chance by bosses to show her true colours.
Lorna added in her interview with The Sun that as far as she understands it, the whole competition is rigged, with the winner already having been chosen.
Read more: Daily Mail
James Arthur: ‘Tamera is a better looking Rihanna’
With the first round of live shows out of the way, it’s not just us who have been reflecting on all the drama from the weekend. With Lorna gone, and the Final 11 on their way to week two, it’s time to find out what the celebrity world thought of our contestants’ efforts during their first ever live show.
This week, we have last year’s X Factor winner, James Arthur, telling us who made an impact on him.
“The whole girls’ category is my favourites so far,” he tells us. “Abi Alton could sell a lot of records with the unique style she has.
“When Hannah sings, there’s a real authenticity to her. The gospel in her voice is incredible. Her performances have been powerful, you believe every word she says.
“Tamera has the whole package, she’s a beautiful looking girl – she’s got a great voice. She’s like a better looking Rihanna.”
Read more: X Factor
James Arthur: ‘X Factor’s Kingsland Road make me cringe’
James Arthur has taken a swipe at The X Factor’s Kingsland Road.
The star – who won the ITV series last year – said that Gary Barlow’s group “aren’t good enough” and called for them to leave the show this weekend.
He tweeted: “Im sorry but this Kingsland Road have me cringing to the max, they aren’t good enough. There time must come to an end this Sunday #xfactor”
He went on to compare the act to fellow UK boybands such as One Direction, Lawson and Union J.
“Now this is what I’m talking about we have @UnionJworld @onedirection and dare I say @LawsonOfficial (boyband? Not boyband?) Kingsland no,” he posted.
Read more: Digital Spy
‘I met him on my first birthday and never saw him again’: X Factor’s Tamera opens up about father’s abandonment and fears that he will attempt to contact her
Despite being the youngest contestant on this year’s X Factor, Tamera Foster managed to impress the judges with her first performance on the live shows on Saturday.
However away from the cameras the 16-year-old has spoken out about her heartbreak after her father walked out on her young mother when she was just a baby.
The singer, who blew the judges away with her version of Chaka Khan’s Ain’t Nobody at the weekend, was brought up in Kent with her younger brother and sister.
Read more: Daily Mail
Me and my girl: Nicole Scherzinger dresses down for ladies night at the bowling lanes with her X Factor finalist Abi Alton
She made it through the first X Factor live show with all three acts and it looks like Nicole Scherzinger was in the mood to celebrate this week.
The 35-year-old singer was spotted enjoying a night out with one of her final three acts Abi Alton on Tuesday.
The two ladies dressed down for their trip to a bowling alley, with the ever present X Factor camera crew following close behind.
Read more: Daily Mail
Hats off to her! Nicole Scherzinger scores another fashion hit in sheer top as she arrives for Celebrity Juice X Factor special
It can be tricky to find a way to dress for the unpredictable British weather particularly as it turns to winter.
But Nicole Scherzinger seems to have found the perfect way as she stepped out in both a practical and sexy ensemble on Wednesday afternoon.
Showing how well she has adapted to the UK since her time her as an X Factor judge the star wore a daring sheer top with a wide brim floppy hat as she arrived to record an X Factor special of Celebrity Juice.
Read more: Daily Mail
Nicole Scherzinger sizzles in skintight leather dress… as it emerges she ‘enjoyed secret seven hour hook-up with Lewis Hamilton’
She has been busy mentoring her three girls since the X Factor live shows kicked off last week.
But it seems Nicole Scherzinger may also have found some time, a reported seven and half hours in fact, to meet up with her ex boyfriend Lewis Hamilton.
News broke of their secret rendezvous as the singer made an extremely sexy exit in a skintight leather dress after filming an X Factor special of Celebrity Juice on Wednesday evening.
Read more: Daily Mail
Ideal replacement! Olly Murs set to ‘freshen things up’ on The X Factor… but this time as a JUDGE
Despite losing out to Joe McElderry in the final of The X Factor four years ago, singer Olly Murs is set to make his return to the ITV talent show – as a judge.
The 29-year-old has been lined up by show bosses as a possible replacement for Gary Barlow, who leaves The X Factor at the end of the series.
The popular Essex boy won over viewers after appearing opposite Caroline Flack on the the show’s spin-off series, The Xtra Factor.
Read more: Daily Mail
Samsung gadgets giveaway for X Factor 2013 contestants
Samsung has been very generous again this year giving away all sorts of high-tech freebies to the top twelve X Factor contestants.
Abi Alton, Hannah Barrett, Kingsland Road, Lorna Simpson, Luke Friend, Miss Dynamix, Nicholas McDonald, Rough Copy, Sam Bailey, Sam Callahan, Shelley Smith and Tamera Foster, all made it to the live finals this year and not only have they been put up in a £5 million luxury mansion, they also get free gadgets from Samsung that includes:
Samsung Tablet – second generation Galaxy Note 10.1.
Samsung Galaxy Smartphone
Samsung GALAXY Gear – Smartwatch.
Unfortunately none of the gadgets will help the contestants sing any better, but they’ll have a great deal of fun using then as an aid in rehearsals and keep in touch with fans, friends and of course family. See the contestant show off the gadgets in the photos below:
Read more: The Talent Zone
