X Factor UK Headlines for 05/23/18

James Arthur is reportedly being sued by The Script star Danny O’Donoghue for ripping off one of his tracks.

James Arthur ‘hit with copyright lawsuit by Danny O’Donoghue over claims he ripped off the melody and tempo of a The Script track’
The X Factor winner James Arthur is reportedly being sued by The Script star Danny O’Donoghue for ripping off one of his tracks.

The Impossible hitmaker, who won the ninth season of the show in 2012, is said to have used a similar ‘melody and tempo’ in his 2016 comeback song Say You Won’t Let Go to The Script’s 2008 hit The Man Who Can’t Be Moved.

Danny, 38, claims James approached him and the rest of The Script when he was dropped by his label in 2015 to discuss ideas for new music – although he claimed they denied the meeting and the track was then released.
Read more: Daily Mail

Liam Payne has revealed the release date of his debut solo album
The Strip That Down singer made the announcement on Good Morning America.
Liam Payne has finally announced the release date for his upcoming debut solo album.

Appearing on Good Morning America alongside J Balvin to perform their collaboration Familiar, as well as his own hit Strip That Down, Liam revealed that the collection would be released in September.

“[My album] is out on the 14th of September, I can tell you that much,” he revealed. “I’m really happy with it. It’s come out really nice.”
Read more: The Official Charts

Harry Styles set to executive produce new sitcom inspired by his early years of fame
Harry Styles will be an executive producer of a brand new CBS sitcom inspired by his early years of fame.

Happy Together is about a young pop star (Felix Mallard) who suddenly moves in with a married couple (played by Damon Wayans Jr. and Amber Stevens West) in their suburban home, according to People.

The premise is inspired by events in Harry’s life, when the One Direction singer lived in a producer’s attic not long after catapulting to stardom on The X-Factor.
Read more: Daily Mail

WANNABE BACK Mel B would return to The X Factor to replace Nicole Scherzinger if Simon Cowell asked her
The Spice Girl previously acted as a judge in 2014 and would be open to returning
MEL B would return to The X Factor to replace Nicole Scherzinger if Simon Cowell asked her.

The Spice Girl was a judge on the ITV singing competition during the 2014 series and has appeared as a guest judge on a number of occasions.

Last month, The Sun’s Bizarre column exclusively revealed that Nicole, 39, would not be returning to The X Factor later this year after Simon Cowell secretly plotted a massive overhaul of the series.

It’s lead many to question whether Scary Spice could be about to make a comeback, and speaking to this week’s OK! Magazine, Mel said: “‘It’s news to me, I haven’t heard that.

“If they asked and I had time, it’s something I’d think about.”
Read more: The Sun

OFF THE ROAD X Factor judges will snub most of the country and only host filmed auditions in London and Liverpool
ITV bosses believe London and Liverpool are at the heart of British musical talent
X FACTOR judges will be snubbing most of the country during their next search for new talent.

We can reveal that Simon Cowell and Co will only host filmed auditions in London and Liverpool for the upcoming 15th series of the ITV show, with bosses believing those locations are at the heart of British musical talent.

A source said: “In previous years the show would always make a big deal of travelling around the country to find budding pop stars.

“But their attitude now is the right talent will come to them.

“Liverpool produced the likes of The Beatles and Echo and the Bunnymen while London is home to current talent including Rita Ora and Stormzy.

“Show producers will still be sent to the likes of Leeds and Derry to hold private auditions just as a precaution.

“But any talent will be expected to make their way over to London or Liverpool if they want to sing in front of the judges.

“This latest overhaul is also designed for practical reasons as auditions will now take place in arenas.”
Read more: The Sun


The Official Charts
Singles
1 Calvin Harris – One Kiss (feat. Dua Lipa)
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16 Khalid & Normani – Love Lies
20 Liam Payne & J. Balvin – Familiar
57 ZAYN – Let Me
67 Camila Cabello – Havana (feat. Young Thug)

Albums
1 Arctic Monkeys – Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino
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32 Little Mix – Glory Days: Platinum Edition
60 Camila Cabello – Camila

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