NICK GRIMSHAW in talks to replace Louis Walsh on the X Factor. Louis himself is still in the running for a spot on the panel! One Direction to appear on The Late Late Show with James Corden on 5/14! They are also attending Billboard Music Awards.
One Direction to Make First U.S. Late Night Appearance Since Zayn’s Departure
One Direction will make their first U.S. late night appearance without Zayn Malik, the group announced.
“We’re all so excited to be appearing on The Late Late Show With James Corden. James is one of our best mates and we’re so proud of the massive success his show is having in America,” Liam Payne told People. “We are currently working on a few surprises with James and his team that we hope our fans will enjoy. It’s going to be a great night!”
They’ll appear on the Late Late Show May 14. The band is currently touring with their On The Road Again show.
Read more: Billboard
One Direction Headed to 2015 Billboard Music Awards
One Direction will be on hand at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards, set to take place Sunday, May 17. The group has been confirmed to present at the BBMAs.
The appearance marks the group’s first awards show appearance without Zayn Malik, who left One Direction in March. Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, and Liam Payne will be among the many A-listers in attendance at the star-studded event which will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Read more: Billboard
Noel Gallagher Sounds Off on Tidal, Zayn Malik and Same-Sex Marriage
Do have any advice for Zayn Malik, who recently left the group?
I’ve never met him. I’ve only met Harry, who orbits in social circles where sometimes we end up at the same parties. Harry’s not got a great deal to say for himself, but he’s a good lad! For Zayn, though, I’d say, “Fuckin’ get a good accountant because life is very fuckin’ long.”
It’s a strange thing for that lad to have done at that age. The greatest quote was — I laughed out loud when I read it — “I just want to be a normal 22-year-old.” Pfft. Who wants to be a normal 22-year-old?! Hang on a minute. You can be fucking anything that moves and gettin’ paid half a million dollars a week, you fuckin’ idiot. You want to be a normal 22-year-old? Have you met any normal 22-year-olds? They’re fuckin’ shit-for-brains. What are you talking about, you fuckin’ idiot? God. All those young Japanese girls suckin’ me cock. [Sarcastically] So shallow and meaningless. I’ll say this to you, Zayn: You might have wanted to be a normal 22-year-old, but you won’t want to be a normal 25-year-old [laughs].
Read more: Rolling Stone
Zayn Malik’s older sister Doniya opens up on their close bond in her first ever interview as she reveals the singer’s fiancee Perrie Edwards is ‘like a sister’
It’s been a tough start to the year for Zayn Malik after he announced his shock decision to leave One Direction in March.
But the 22-year-old has his family to depend on, with the former boybander’s older sister Doniya opening up on their close relationship in her first ever interview.
The beauty blogger also revealed in a chat with the BBC’s Asian Network that she counts Zayn’s fiancee Perrie Edwards as another sister, and can’t wait until the Little Mix star is officially part of the family.
Read more: Daily Mail
‘Remember when you had a life?’ Zayn Malik lashes out at Louis Tomlinson after former 1D bandmate gets into ANOTHER Twitter spat with Naughty Boy
Zayn Malik has lashed out at his former bandmate Louis Tomlinson on Twitter.
The singer, who sensationally quit One Direction in March, sent a rare tweet to Tomlinson in defence of his producer pal Naughty Boy as the pair became embroiled in yet another war of words on the social networking site.
Zayn, 22, shocked fans after telling Louis to stop making ‘b****y’ comments about his life now that he is no longer a member of the chart-topping boyband.
Read more: Daily Mail
Zayn Malik claims he was just ‘defending himself’ after he lashed out at former 1D bandmate Louis Tomlinson on Twitter over spat with Naughty Boy
Zayn Malik has said he was ‘just defending himself’ when he made a jibe at ex-One Direction bandmate Louis Tomlinson on Wednesday.
Zayn, 22, shocked 1D fans when he said Louis, 23, was being ‘b****y’ towards his producer Naughty Boy but stood by his words in a second Tweet reference to the feud on Thursday morning.
The singer, who left the five-piece boyband in March, excused his behaviour – which broke a month-long social media silence on the split – by reaching out to fans who ‘attacked’ him for lashing out at his old friend.
Read more: Daily Mail
‘Huge love to you guys!’ Louis Tomlinson thanks fans for their support in wake of Twitter spat with former bandmate Zayn Malik
He may not have responded to Zayn Malik after he took a swipe at him online, but Louis Tomlinson made sure he reached out to fans in the wake of the spat.
The One Direction superstar returned to Twitter following his shock fight with his former bandmate on Thursday morning.
Targeting his group’s die hard devotees, he wrote: ‘Our fans support really has been a different class ! Huge love to you guys!’
Read more: Daily Mail
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X Factor 2015: Room auditions to get the axe (again)
X Factor’s room auditions have been axed from this year’s series… again.
The first stage of the audition process was the way all hopefuls started out back from the first episodes through until 2009 when they were first cut in favour of Britain’s Got Talent style arena try outs.
However in 2013 they returned for the tenth series as part of a ‘double audition’ format: Hopefuls would sing for the judges first in the smaller rooms before going on to perform again in the arenas ahead of making bootcamp.
Now it’s been reported that show producers have once again decided to get rid of the room auditions and instead focus more on the arena performances.
“Simon always preferred the big arenas for the auditions as he likes having the audience there as a fifth judge,” a source said today. “The X Factor isn’t just about vocals – it’s about how you perform and entertain a crowd, so it makes sense to go back to the arenas and everyone on the show agrees.”X Factor’s room auditions have been axed from this year’s series… again.
The first stage of the audition process was the way all hopefuls started out back from the first episodes through until 2009 when they were first cut in favour of Britain’s Got Talent style arena try outs.
However in 2013 they returned for the tenth series as part of a ‘double audition’ format: Hopefuls would sing for the judges first in the smaller rooms before going on to perform again in the arenas ahead of making bootcamp.
Now it’s been reported that show producers have once again decided to get rid of the room auditions and instead focus more on the arena performances.
“Simon always preferred the big arenas for the auditions as he likes having the audience there as a fifth judge,” a source said today. “The X Factor isn’t just about vocals – it’s about how you perform and entertain a crowd, so it makes sense to go back to the arenas and everyone on the show agrees.”
Read more: TellyMix
The dream team! X Factor co-hosts Caroline Flack and Olly Murs get to work in their new roles as auditions kick off in Manchester
Caroline Flack and Olly Murs looked like a pair of cats who got the cream as they began their new roles as X Factor hosts.
The presenting duo were on form as they kicked off X Factor auditions in Manchester on Sunday morning.
Caroline, who was sporting a new choppy bob, kept her outfit simple but chic as she showed off her toned legs in a black halter-neck playsuit which featured a keyhole cut and a gold bar belt.
Read more: Daily Mail
Louis Walsh NOT sacked from The X Factor by Simon Cowell… but he may still walk away from the show after 11 years
It was thought that Louis Walsh had sensationally been axed from The X Factor after 11 years of service, but new reports claim the star is in talks over a returning role.
The judging panel stalwart was previously said to have been told personally that he was no longer required on the show by boss Simon Cowell, claims The Sun on Sunday.
According to the paper, a senior show source on the ITV1 programme said that it was Simon’s final decision to make the cut and also have him tell him man to man.
Read more: Daily Mail
Is Demi Lovato set to become X Factor judge? Star in talks with Simon Cowell
Very well placed sources told Mirror Online the pop star is considering signing up to be a judge on the UK version of the show
Demi Lovato could be set to become an even bigger star in the UK as Simon Cowell shakes up The X Factor judging panel.
The American pop star, who featured on the US panel for two seasons from 2012, is rumoured to be signing on the dotted line after being approached by TV bosses.
The music mogul and head judge on the ITV talent show is reportedly returning along with Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, while Louis Walsh and Mel B could be replaced.
A well-placed source exclusively told Mirror Celeb: “Simon’s management phoned to see when Demi could sign her contract about a week ago.
Read more: Daily Mirror
Nick Grimshaw set join the X Factor judging panel as a replacement for Louis Walsh
Simon Cowell wants the BBC Radio 1 breakfast star to join the judging team to freshen up the ITV show
Simon Cowell has discovered a new X Factor star, with Nick Grimshaw poised to join the show’s judging panel.
It is hoped BBC Radio 1 DJ Grimmy, 30, will help freshen up the ITV contest, which is in the middle of a huge shake-up in a bid to keep up with rival Strictly Come Dancing.
X Factor bosses held secret talks and are apparently close to signing him, with veteran judge Louis Walsh said to be on the way out.
A BBC source said: “Grimmy is one of the most well connected men in showbiz and will make a brilliant judge. It’s clear Cowell’s hope is that he will attract new viewers and artists to the show.
“He feels fresher and more relevant than some of the previous judges.
Read more: Daily Mirror
X Factor bosses currently working on a plan with a judging panel of THREE men and one woman(Cheryl).
— Mark Jefferies (@mirrorjeffers) May 10, 2015
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Irish Charts
Singles
1 Wiz Khalifa – See You Again (feat. Charlie Puth)
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5 Carly Rae Jepsen – I Really Like You
24 Iggy Azalea – Trouble (feat. Jennifer Hudson)
40 Olly Murs – Up (feat. Demi Lovato)
60 G.R.L. – Ugly Heart
69 Fifth Harmony – Worth It (feat. Kid Ink)
81 Kelly Clarkson – Heartbeat Song
87 Olly Murs – Seasons
95 Ella Henderson – Ghost
Albums
1 Mumfold & Sons – Wilder Mind
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37 Ella Henderson – Chapter One
42 Olly Murs – Never Been Better
91 One Direction – Four
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The Official Charts
Singles
1 OMI – Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix)
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3 Carly Rae Jepsen – I Really Like You
9 Iggy Azalea – Trouble (feat. Jennifer Hudson)
40 Kelly Clarkson – Heartbeat Song
45 Olly Murs – Up (feat. Demi Lovato)
77 Olly Murs – Seasons
95 Ella Henderson – Ghost
Albums
1 Mumfold & Sons – Wilder Mind
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11 Olly Murs – Never Been Better
22 Lucy Spraggan – We Are
23 Ella Henderson – Chapter One
74 Rebecca Ferguson – Lady Sings The Blues
79 Olly Murs – Right Place Right Time