X Factor UK Headlines for 03/15/15

Stereo Kicks announce solo UK tour. New Britney single is reportedly a Little Mix co-write.

X Factor’s Stereo Kicks announce headline tour
The eight piece boyband will play nine shows across the UK in April.

The X Factor contestants Stereo Kicks will embark on their first headline tour next month.

Barclay, Casey, Charlie, Chris, Jake, James, Reece and Tom were formed on the 2014 series of The X Factor, eventually placing fifth.

‘We are so excited to be headlining our own UK tour. It is literally a dream come true and it is all down to our amazing fans. We can’t wait to see you all.’

Check out where you can see Stereo Kicks below:

April
08 Oxford, O2 Academy 2
09 Sheffield, O2 Academy 2
10 Glasgow, O2 ABC2
14 Manchester, Club Academy
15 Liverpool, O2 Academy 2
16 Newcastle, O2 Academy 2
17 Birmingham, O2 Academy 2
18 Bristol, O2 Academy 2
19 London, O2 Islington Academy
Read more: The Official Charts

Britney Spears new single is “Pretty Girls” (featuring Iggy Azalea)
According The Sun, the new single is called “Pretty Girls” and it was written by English pop group Little Mix. The song was previously announced as one of the registered tracks from Little Mix’s upcoming album, and it features extra credit from Iggy Azalea.

“Pretty Girls” was written by George Astasio, Maegan Cottone, Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Jade Thirlwall, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Amelia Kelly Amethyst, Jason Pebworth and Jonathan Christopher Shave.
Read more: Ultimate Music

Perrie, Jesy, Jade and Leigh-Anne = Little Mix
Amelia Kelly Amethyst = Iggy Azalea
The Rest = The Invisible Men, producers Little Mix co-wrote the song with.

Something to celebrate? Louis Tomlinson parties in London after reports he has been signed by record label as a talent scout
It was recently reported that Sony has recruited him to help them find the next big girl group.

So perhaps celebrating his new venture, Louis Tomlinson partied at Libertine in London on Sunday.

Making a low key exit from the West End located nightclub, the 23-year-old One Direction singer was escorted out of the venue by a member of his security detail.
Read more: Daily Mail

Dermot O’Leary raises £643,336 for Comic Relief after completing 24 hour dance marathon along with an all-star support
He danced for 24 hours straight in aid of Comic Relief, and now Dermot O’Leary can put his dancing shoes down after raising a staggering £643,336.

The 41-year-old completed his epic challenge in aid of Red Nose Day, at 7.20pm on Friday after showing off his moves outside BBC Broadcasting House in London for his Day of Dance.

The X Factor presenter fought tiredness and pain to boogie his way to the finish life with help from celebrity pals along the way.
Read more: Daily Mail

Doing her bit for charity! Perrie Edwards rocks velvet trousers and large black hat as Little Mix support Dermot O’Leary during his dance marathon
They just enjoyed a working trip to Dubai.

But Little Mix ensured that they were back in the UK in time for the Red Nose Day activities as they made an appearance outside the BBC Broadcasting House in London on Friday.

The group were on hand to support Dermot O’Leary during his epic dance challenge and they made sure they looked stylish as they did so.
Read more: Daily Mail

Ella Henderson meets terminally ill children and learns how families cope with cancer as she urges people to support Red Nose Day
At just 19 years of age, Ella Henderson has achieved fame and fortune with a chart-topping album after being a finalist on The X Factor. This week, the singer from Lincolnshire was moved to meet other teenagers her age who are not as fortunate.

She visited the Sebastian’s Action Trust in Slough, a Comic Relief supported charity that helps terminally-ill children and their families.

Ahead of her performance on this evening’s Red Nose Day Night, Ella here reveals the inspirational people she met and how your money really makes a difference…
Read more: Daily Mail

Best Song Ever? Vic Reeves, Johnny Vegas, Nick Helm, Patrick Kielty and Jack Dee bring No Direction to Comic Relief
One Direction couldn’t appear at Red Nose Day’s live telethon so they luckily they had No Direction to fill in.

The mature boyband was made up of comedians Jack Dee, Nick Helm, Patrick Kielty, Vic Reeves and Johnny Vegas who took the performance at the London Palladium very seriously.

Dressed up as each member of 1D the funnymen really tried to make their rendition of Best Song Ever, the best song ever.
Read more: Daily Mail

X Factor 2015: Huge shake up and big format changes planned
The X Factor 2015 is set to see major changes to its format, it’s been revealed.

Show boss Simon Cowell is set to shake things up after ratings for last year’s run continued to decline despite the return of both himself and Cheryl Cole to the panel.

Last night, X Factor exec Richard Holloway confirmed: “We are looking at the format and the judges.”

Current (for the moment) host Dermot O’Leary admitted he may leave as part of the shakeup, even if he is offered his job for another year.
Read more: TellyMix


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Irish Charts
Singles
1 Ellie Goulding – Love Me Like You Do
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15 Olly Murs – Up (feat. Demi Lovato)
23 Kelly Clarkson – Heartbeat Song
42 G.R.L. – Ugly Heart
47 Ella Henderson – Ghost
63 Olly Murs – Wrapped Up (Feat. Travie McCoy)
88 One Direction – Steal My Girl
98 G.R.L. – Lighthouse

Albums
1 Ed Sheeran – X
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18 Olly Murs – Never Been Better
22 Kelly Clarkson – Piece By Piece
27 Rebecca Ferguson – Lady Sings The Blues
54 One Direction – Four
63 Ella Henderson – Chapter One

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The Official Charts
Singles
1 Sam Smith – Lay Me Down (feat. John Legend)
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13 Kelly Clarkson – Heartbeat Song
25 Olly Murs – Up (feat. Demi Lovato)
55 G.R.L. – Lighthouse
59 Ella Henderson – Ghost
76 Olly Murs – Wrapped Up (Feat. Travie McCoy)
80 Ben Haenow – Something I Need
86 Ella Henderson – Yours
98 One Direction – Steal My Girl

Albums
1 Sam Smith – In The Lonely Hour
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7 Rebecca Ferguson – Lady Sings The Blues
12 Ella Henderson – Chapter One
15 Kelly Clarkson – Piece By Piece
18 Olly Murs – Never Been Better
61 One Direction – Four

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