Is Louis Walsh returning to the X Factor? XF: 22 out of TOP 24 were approached by the producers.
Kygo “Here for You” (featuring Ella Henderson) [Single Premiere]
Norwegian record producer, deejay and tropical house master Kygo is ready to bring back another anthem to our lives with the upcoming release of his next single called “Here for You“.
The song, which original/instrumental version was premiered during this year’s Ultra Music Festival, is re-released with a special vocal edit with the collaboration of The X Factor UK finalist Ella Henderson.
Read more: Ultimate Music
Little Mix “Hair” (Official Single Cover + Video Teaser)
The girls of Little Mix continue savoring the sweetness of international success with their smash hit “Black Magic“ and of course, they want more.
The four-piece band released another new track called “Hair“, as first countdown single before the arrival of their anicipated third studio album “Get Weird” due out on November 6th via Syco and Columbia.
The tribal-flavoured song was written Iain James, Henrik Michelsen, Edvard Førre Erfjord, Camille Purcell and Anita Blay, and was released on August 28th along the pre-order of the album.
The music video is scheduled to be released along the album on November 6th.
Read more: Ultimate Music
Liam Payne debuts TWO new tattoos as he enjoys wild night out with One Direction for friend’s bachelor party in NYC
He recently celebrated his 22nd birthday.
And it looked like Liam Payne decided to commemorate his special day with two new inkings that he made sure to flaunt whilst out at a friend’s Bachelor Party in New York City on Sunday.
Partying the night away at The Biergarten, the singer was joined by his One Direction band mates Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan.
Read more: Daily Mail
One Direction will be ending 2015 with a bang after it’s revealed they’ve nabbed SIX Guinness World Records… before going on an indefinite hiatus in 2016
They broke thousands of hearts across the globe when they revealed that they’d be taking a hiatus in 2016.
But in news that will certainly cheer up One Direction’s army of fans, it’s been announced that the band have nabbed a host of Guinness World Records.
Guinness World Record bosses confirmed on Tuesday that the band hold a whopping SIX records, including the record for the most followers on Twitter for a music group; 23,393,106.
Read more: Daily Mail
One Direction producer Julian Bunetta previews new 1D album: ‘We’re experimenting a little’
One Direction’s forthcoming fifth album may be their last — at least for now. The band will take an extended hiatus sometime next year after releasing the collection this fall, but when speaking about the album, longtime One Direction producer and songwriter Julian Bunetta told EW that it features some of the group’s best songwriting and shows how far 1D has come musically in the past five years, even with the departure of Zayn Malik, who left One Direction in March.
Below, is an extended interview with Bunetta, who, in addition to talking about the guys’ “much-deserved break,” explains why “Drag Me Down” was the perfect first single to release, discusses the band’s evolving sound, and reveals how exactly they recorded the album.
Read more: Entertainment Weekly
Watch One Direction Cover ‘Fresh Prince’ Theme — In Philadelphia, No Less
When in Philly…
One Direction decided to have some fun while on tour in Philadelphia recently: They sang the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air theme for screaming fans midway through their concert.
Fans, of course, were into it, but the guys only sang the first part, because — as Niall Horan noted — “We didn’t think that through. We needed to rehearse it.”
“I’m going to be president in 2020,” Horan then quips.
Read more: Billboard
Nobody can drag him down! Harry Styles is hit in the face by drinks can during One Direction gig as his angry mum slams fans for ‘unacceptable’ incident
He’s had a number of tumbles on stage this year during One Direction’s latest world tour.
And during a gig in Philadelphia this week, Harry Styles suffered another painful mishap when a fan threw a can of Red Bull which hit the superstar in the face.
The 21-year-old and his bandmates were in the middle of their final thank-yous as they closed out the show, when Harry was struck, with the singer seen doubled over in pain.
Read more: Daily Mail
It’s the Styles police! Incredible moment Harry spotted 1D fan’s bad grammar – and CORRECTED her sign by adding an apostrophe
This is the amusing moment Harry Styles corrected a One Direction fan’s bad grammar after spotting her sign in the crowd at a show in the US.
The singer, 21, motioned for the banner reading ‘Hi Harry. Your so nice’ to be handed to him, before wasting no time in fixing the omission.
He took out a pen and added the missing apostrophe and letter ‘e’ to make it ‘You’re so nice’.
Read more: Daily Mail
‘You’re killing yourself!’ Liam Payne’s good boy reputation goes up in smoke as he faces fans’ fury after posting snap of him holding a cigarette on a private jet
He is gearing up to take a break from One Direction as they band prepare to take an ‘indefinite hiatus’.
And it seems Liam Payne is keen to break away from his golden boy of pop reputation with his latest Instagram post.
Taking to the social media site on Sunday, he shared a snap of him travelling on a private jet.
Read more: Daily Mail
Ready for his closeup: Zayn Malik poses for a shirtless in selfie on the cover of Interview magazine’s #ME issue
There are a number of ways to shake off your teenage pop star image – and posing topless is a tried and tested method.
So it is not too much of a surprise that Zayn Malik opted to go shirtless on his first magazine cover since leaving One Direction.
The 22-year-old can be seen smouldering for the camera, abs and tattoos on display, on one of the eight covers for Interview magazine’s #ME issue.
Read more: Daily Mail
He’s a real family man! Zayn Malik ‘forks out £70k to fly his mum Trisha and his three sisters to join him in Los Angeles for lavish holiday’
He’s rumoured to be smitten with Burberry model Neelam Gill.
But the stunning brunette isn’t the only woman in Zayn Malik’s life since the former One Direction singer has reportedly forked out £70,000 on flying his mum Trisha and sisters Doniya, Waliyha and Safaa over to Los Angeles.
The 22-year-old Bradford-born hunk is alleged to have spent a whopping £28,000 on first class plane tickets for the lucky ladies and paid for them to stay in a £2,000-per night suite at the upmarket Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills.
Read more: Daily Mail
Is Perrie Edwards sending a thinly veiled message to Zayn Malik? Singer transforms into a cheetah as her bandmates look unrecognisable in Halloween costumes
Despite her recent heartache Perrie Edwards has continued to put on a brave face, standing tall with her Little Mix band mates while on their promotional tour of the US.
The newly single singer covered up in leopard-print body paint, captioning the image ‘Cheetahhhh!’, which could possibly be a thinly veiled dig at her ex-fiancé, Zayn Malik.
During their relationship, Zayn was accused of cheating on Perrie with Lauren Richardson, 19, and Martina Olsson, 24, while in Thailand, a claim which he denies.
Read more: Daily Mail
Leona Lewis on Branching Out on Her Own With New Album ‘I Am’ and Saying Goodbye to Simon Cowell
Newly signed to Island after parting ways with Simon Cowell’s Syco Music in 2014, the X Factor U.K. alum, 30, breaks down what went into making her fifth album, I Am, out Sept. 11
Saying Bye to Simon
“It was like leaving a relationship. We broke up and I had to stand on my own two feet. The [split] gave me inspiration and some songs are about him. But Simon has been incredible for me and my career, and I’ll always love and respect him.”
Declaring Independence
“I started making I Am without a label. There was no guidance or anyone telling me what to do or when to finish. That’s the best way for me to create: without a million people telling me which direction to go. My goal was to create raw, authentic music — anything that comes after that is just a bonus.”
Saying Hi to Stevie
“I got to meet Stevie Nicks [after leaving Syco], and she gave me the pep talk of my life. She hugged me and started singing my song ‘Bleeding Love.’ She said that the world needed to hear my music.”
Read more: Billboard
Former X Factor star Fleur East shows off her famous washboard stomach in white bikini at Ibiza beach party
Singer Fleur East made her mark on the X Factor stage with her incredible rendition of Uptown Funk – and her amazing abs.
The 27-year-old singer showed off her gym-honed body as she celebrated August Bank Holiday in Ibiza this weekend.
She was seen turning heads in a white bikini, proving that it is going to take a lot for this year’s X Factor crop to beat her when it comes to fitness.
Read more: Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE ‘I’d love to perform in the West End’: Dannii Minogue flirts with a return to theatre…as she supports X Factor protégé Matt Cardle in Memphis:The Musical
She’s preparing to cast a seasoned eye over a new crop of contestants when The X Factor Australia returns later this year, but Dannii Minogue admits she’s still drawing inspiration from one of the talent show’s greatest success stories.
The veteran coach has been a constant support to protégé Matt Cardle after steering him to victory on the British version of the hugely popular show in 2010 – a year that included competition from a then unknown One Direction.
Matt has since made the difficult transition from recording studio to West End stage as he embraces a fresh challenge in hit musical Memphis, winning critical praise for his lead role as ambitious DJ Huey Calhoun.
Read more: Daily Mail
6 things you need to know about Seann Miley Moore
Grimmy told him he was the person that everyone would be talking about and Simon said he would remember his audition for a very long time.
Seann certainly made an impression on the Judges but we wanted to find out more. Here are a few things you didn’t know about our antipodean singer.
He likes a game of tennis
“I’m like Serena Williams on the court. The only problem I have in London is that I don’t have a tennis partner.”
Camden is his favourite place in London at the moment
“I love the eclectic vibe. I can walk down the road in Camden and no one looks – actually, they look once, I’m a guy in a skirt, but they don’t keep looking. I had my first pint. Your beer is warm, it’s much colder in Australia. I’m tying to immerse myself in my heritage.”
Read more: X Factor
Exclusive: 6 reasons why being an Alien is awesome
Girl group Alien stunned the Judges with their out of this world performance of the Black Eyed Peas hit Pump It, leaving Cheryl (and us) already wanting a ticket to their concert.
Seeing as the six girls made SUCH an impression on our panel, we caught up with member Shae Barry to find out more about her life as an Alien…
1. They rehearse ALL the time
After getting through to Boot Camp, the girls celebrated by rehearsing even more! Shae explained: “We want to crack it until we get it right.”
Read more: X Factor
Revealed: Son of X Factor’s twerking grandmother is serving life in jail for murdering her husband
The son of X Factor’s twerking grandmother Susan Pryce is serving life behind bars for the murder of her husband, it has been reported.
The 60-year-old from Blackpool stunned Simon Cowell but won the hearts of viewers when she performed a memorable rendition of 2 Unlimited’s No Limit on Saturday night’s show.
She also spoke of her love for her family on the programme, but did not mention the death of estranged husband Rudolph – who was killed by their son Jason then aged in his 20s, in March 1998.
Read more: Daily Mail
X Factor sparks fury on Twitter as viewers brand hopeful Chloe Paige ‘ignorant’ for wearing a bindi during audition
She wowed the judges with her rendition of Katy B’s Crying For No Reason on Sunday night.
But X Factor hopeful Chloe Paige has sparked a race row on Twitter after wearing a bindi during her audition for the ITV show.
The 21-year-old from Brighton impressed judges Simon Cowell, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, Rita Ora and Nick Grimshaw, but some viewers were angry over the market trader’s ‘ignorant’ decision to wear the traditional mark.
Read more: Daily Mail
X Factor girl group 4th Power hit back at claims they were invited to audition for the show as they reveal hopes for UK success
X Factor viewers were left questioning the legitimacy of Filipina pop quartet 4th Power on Sunday, after it emerged that they had achieved success in their native Manila.
But the girl group hit back at claims on Tuesday, when sisters Almira, Celena, Mylene and Irene told This Morning hosts Philip Schofield and Holly Willoughby that they’re simply ‘chasing their dream’.
Admitting to entering talent competitions under pseudonyms, the four-piece said they had come to England to discover true success – starting with impressing Simon Cowell.
Read more: Daily Mail
He won’t be happy! Simon Cowell to mentor the over-25s on X Factor after saying he wanted the Girls… as judges’ categories are confirmed
Simon Cowell is no doubt feeling a little disappointed after learning that he is set to mentor the over-25s category once again on X Factor.
He had previously said he would like to coach the Girls this year, but the vote was decided by the public – with the results being confirmed on the show’s official Twitter page on Tuesday.
Cheryl Fernandez-Versini will mentor the groups for the first time as Rita Ora gets the Girls and Nick Grimshaw the Boys.
Read more: Daily Mail
The X Factor: Grimmy despairs as the boys fall apart during Six Chair Challenge
“It’s disappointment after disappointment.”
New X Factor judge Nick Grimshaw was left in despair today after the Boys category fell apart during the Six Chair Challenge.
The Radio 1 DJ must have been cursing the public for voting for him to have the Boys after each act struggled to win over the Wembley audience.
In fact, after seven singers Grimmy had only – reluctantly – filled two of his six chairs.
“It’s disappointment after disappointment,” Grimmy’s fellow newbie Rita Ora told one act. “The crowd are getting really frustrated. Not only the crowd – I think we all are.”
Cheryl Fernandez-Versini also attempted to pump up the audience, saying: “I feel like everyone’s getting the life sucked out of them. I’m sorry – it will get better.”
Read more: Digital Spy
X Factor 2015: How Simon Cowell’s six chair challenge didn’t go to plan
On the face of it, the premise of X Factor’s six chair challenge sounds shockingly simple.
One by one, the acts in the four categories perform and their mentor picks the best six to take through to judges’ houses.
But factor in the other judges who are free to comment and critique, contestants’ nerves and a VERY opinionated live audience and it’s a recipe for trouble… and great telly, of course.
Tonight Wembley Arena was packed as Simon Cowell’s Overs were in the spotlight with just one song – and one seat – between them and judges houses live.
Read more: TellyMix
‘Absolutely horrendous’: Simon Cowell in harshest X Factor judging EVER
One poor X Factor contestant left the stage with a battering during the six chair challenge tonight.
Simon Cowell was brutally honest with the acts both in his category… and those not.
It saw him launch into quite the critique of one performer after they sung on stage at Wembley Arena.
Nerves seemed to get the better of the act who was far from a novelty performer and who had been tipped to do well in the competition.
Read more: TellyMix
X Factor 2015: Myleene Klass, Rylan Clark to host judges’ houses live
Myleene Klass and Rylan Clark are set to join The X Factor 2015 next month for the judges’ houses stage.
This year in an X Factor first the penultimate stage of the competition will be aired live across the one weekend on October 24 and 25.
There will be locations both in the UK an outside the UK as the judges each pick their final trio of acts for the live finals.
However the ambitious idea has proved to be a logistical nightmare and it apparently requires an extra two presenters.
Read more: TellyMix
WATCH: X Factor’s Mason Noise AXED from show after swearing at Simon Cowell
X FACTOR hopefuls seem to be letting the pressure get to them.
Whilst we may have only had one week of X Factor auditions shown on television, the judges have been up and down the country for the past couple months looking for fresh talent.
Nick Grimshaw had the tough challenge of cutting the list of thirteen boys by more than half – which resulted in one hopeful revealing they hadn’t made the cut to their 91,000 Twitter followers.
During the six chair challenge in Wembley, one contestant – Mason Noise – started out well, as the judges quizzed him on why he auditioned for the talent show.
Read more: Daily Star
X Factor finalist information leaks – and you won’t have seen this coming
IT’S not even been on our TV screens longer than a week but results of the famous six chair challenge stage have already leaked.
The X Factor returned less than a week ago but information about who is going through to judges houses has already surfaced.
Or at least, who isn’t going.
The six chair challenge sees hopefuls battle it out for a place on one of six white chairs and then risk losing their place if their mentor decides to swap them out for somebody else.
Groundbreaking stuff, right?
Read more: Daily Star
‘It was very raw… it took me back to that moment’: Simon Cowell talks about breaking down during emotional X Factor audition days after mum’s death
He might be known as TV’s Mr Nasty, but viewers witnessed a softer side to Simon Cowell on Sunday’s X Factor after the talent show mogul broke down in tears during a contestant’s audition.
And now the 55-year-old music manager has spoken about his on-screen breakdown, confirming the tears were shed for his beloved mother, Julie, who died aged 89 a few days before the audition.
While watching hopeful Josh Daniels’ rendition of Labrinth’s Jealous – which was dedicated to his best friend, who died in a car crash age 18 – Simon was seen wiping away tears, before walking backstage and swiftly giving his microphone back.
Read more: Daily Mail
X Factor: Louis gets a shock curtain call
LOUIS Walsh is set to make a sensational return to X Factor – just months after being dumped.
We can reveal the music manager, 63, will stage a shock comeback at the judges’ houses heats next month.
Louis was a judge on X Factor for 11 years before he was axed from the panel earlier this year.
But Simon Cowell is set to bring his pal back to help decide which acts should make it to the live shows.
The move comes after viewing ratings for X Factor fell to their lowest for nine years without Louis in the line-up.
Last week’s launch show was two million down on last year.
A show source said: “A lot of viewers have been saying it’s not the same without Louis making his jokes and wheeling out the clichés.
Read more: Daily Star
The X Factor embroiled in new fix claims as it emerges ’22 of the 24 wannabes put through to Judges’ House were approached by producers’
It’s no secret that anyone can audition for The X Factor, regardless of their experience.
But on Sunday it emerged that almost all of the wannabes who make it through to Judges’ Houses this series are allegedly experienced performers or rising stars with millions of fans on YouTube.
According to the Daily Star Sunday, 22 of the 24 hopefuls who make it through to the final hurdle were invited to audition by the show’s talent scouts.
Read more: Daily Mail
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Irish Charts
Singles
1 Justin Bieber – What Do You Mean?
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9 One Direction – Drag Me Down
11 Little Mix – Black Magic
25 Sigma – Glitterball (feat. Ella Henderson)
37 Fifth Harmony – Worth It (feat. Kid Ink)
46 Little Mix – Hair
55 Rita Ora – Poison
57 Rita Ora – Body On Me (feat. Chris Brown)
59 Carly Rae Jepsen – I Really Like You
Albums
1 Ryan Sheridan – Here and Now
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The Official Charts
Singles
1 Justin Bieber – What Do You Mean?
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11 Little Mix – Black Magic
13 One Direction – Drag Me Down
18 Sigma – Glitterball (feat. Ella Henderson)
28 Rita Ora – Body On Me (feat. Chris Brown)
35 Little Mix – Hair
39 Fifth Harmony – Worth It (feat. Kid Ink)
58 Rita Ora – Poison
80 Carly Rae Jepsen – I Really Like You
Albums
1 The Weeknd – Beauty Behind The Madness
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62 Ella Henderson – Chapter One
78 Will Young – 85% Proof
