Why Gary Barlow hates the X Factor? James Arthur collapsed after last night’s show.
WHY I HATE THE X FACTOR
A FURIOUS Gary Barlow unleashed an astonishing attack on The X Factor, claiming he hates the show.
And in an explosive interview with the Daily Star Sunday the Take That star told how:
• He almost quit after last week’s fix scandal.
• The show’s reputation had been severely damaged.
• He has barely uttered a word to fellow judge Louis Walsh since.
• And he is unsure if he will return next year.
Read more: Daily Star
‘A timeless goddess’: X Factor favourite Ella Henderson stuns again as she hits the high notes in Minnie Riperton’s classic
She’s already stunned the judges and the audience several times since her first X Factor auditions many months ago.
And on Saturday night, Ella Henderson pulled off another perfect performance as she hit the high notes of Minnie Riperton’s classic Lovin’ You.
The 16-year-old got a round of applause mid song as she hit the F-sharp descending – an incredibly difficult note to sing.
Read more: The Daily Mail
Gary Barlow offers Louis Walsh an olive branch on X Factor after Rylangate… but it isn’t long before they’re clashing again
Gary Barlow was so furious with fellow judge Louis Walsh last Sunday, he couldn’t even ‘look’ at him.
But despite offering an olive branch to the Irish music mogul at the beginning of Saturday’s live show, it wasn’t long before the pair were clashing again.
Soon the gloves were off after Gary berated Louis for making a bad song choice for Union J the previous week, with the latter accusing the Take That singer of being ‘deaf’.
Read more: The Daily Mail
Gary Barlow: X Factor’s reputation is in danger following allegations the show is rigged
X Factor star Gary Barlow says claims the show is rigged have damaged its integrity.
The Take That singer stormed off set last Sunday after fellow judge Louis Walsh failed to save his singer Carolynne Poole ahead of ‘joke’ act Rylan Clarke. By withholding his vote, he forced a Deadlock.
The result, which saw Miss Poole sent home as the act with the fewest public votes, came after viewers saw Walsh in conversation with the programme’s executive producer.
Read more: The Daily Mail
‘Sometimes the only answer is to get back on stage’: Gary Barlow opens up about the death of his stillborn daughter on The X Factor
He’s stayed tight-lipped about the tragic death of his daughter in August, but Gary Barlow opened up about the loss on Saturday night’s X Factor.
The Take That star, who had a meltdown during last Sunday’s live show and stormed off stage, comforted contestant Lucy Spraggan who lost her grandmother last week.
Bringing up his own tragedy, Gary told the young singer that the best thing to do was to keep on performing, despite her grief.
Read more: The Daily Mail
X FACTOR JUDGES GIVEN EARPIECES
Judges will be given micro earpieces in a bid to prevent a repeat of the “fix” storm still engulfing the show after last week.
Fans were outraged after it appeared Louis Walsh was swayed into saving Rylan over Carolynne by a producer speaking into his ear, right.
Millions watching believed the Irish judge was told to send the decision to deadlock, giving the final vote to the public.
Gary Barlow stormed off after the decision and millions tweeted their disgust. Show bosses were so angered by the saga they have ordered the judges to wear the state-of-the-art earpieces so they are in constant contact with the production team backstage.The tiny £1,200-a-pop devices are so small they cannot be seen by the camera.
Read more: Daily Star
Stay classy Tulisa! She may have won the style wars but X Factor judge blasted for ‘tasteless comments’ on live show
The first week of The X Factor style wars seemed to go in new judge Nicole Scherzinger’s favour as she turned up in two sexy outfits.
But Tulisa Contostavlos put herself back in the game on Saturday night as she looked stunning in a white Alexander Wang leather and draped shift.
But although her style was classy, her mouth wasn’t as she branded older contestant Melanie Masson a MILF, sparking a row on Twitter over her ‘tasteless comments’.
Read more: The Daily Mail
‘Everyone is pretty worried about him’: Shock after X Factor finalist James Arthur dramatically collapses after live show
X Factor finalist James Arthur collapsed after singing Mary J Blige’s No More Drama on Saturday evening.
An ambulance was called by worried show bosses after the 23-year-old said he felt unwell and dramatically collapsed after the live show ended – sparking speculation producers are working contestants too hard.
It is thought the contestant had a panic attack infront of producers, he was seen looking visibly distressed as he was led out the studio by his mentor Nicole Scherzinger.
Read more: The Daily Mail
Playing to their strengths: X Factor finalists Union J turn on the charm as they shout out fans on Twitter
They know that the key to their success on the show lies with their loyal young female fans.
With that in mind Union J made a strong campaign to attract even more votes from their growing legion of admirers.
The group, made up of George, JJ, Josh and Jaymi, took time out of their busy schedule to say thanks and hello to some of the people who have tweeted them.
Read more: The Daily Mail
LEONA LEWIS: RIHANNA NICKED MY SONG
LEONA Lewis has admitted there was Trouble when Rihanna had a smash with We Found Love – because she had recorded it first.
The X Factor superstar was originally chosen to sing the Calvin Harris hit but ended up losing out to RiRi.
Although LeLe’s version has been relegated to the trash can she reckons it’s better than the Bajan babe’s.
Leona told me: “I worked with Calvin and we recorded We Found Love. But he went touring with Rihanna and she ended up releasing it.
“I didn’t commit to it because I wanted Trouble to be my first single so I think that was another reason they went with Rihanna. It was the same version and production but mine’s better.”
Read more: Daily Star
Jedward unveil ‘Luminous’ music video
Jedward have unveiled the music video for their new single ‘Luminous’.
The duo travel to outer space for the clip, which they premiered on Vevo today.
Read more: Digital Spy
Olly Murs left horrified after he is pranked by JLS singer Aston Merrygold in fake ‘human cannonball accident’
JLS and Olly Murs have been good friends since touring the country together last year.
But the Xtra Factor presenter, 28, could be forgiven for feeling slightly annoyed with the band after they played a terrifying prank on him on Tuesday.
The Essex solo singer thought he was responsible as bandmember Aston Merrygold, 24, appeared to be ‘injured’ following a human cannonball accident.
Read more: The Daily Mail
Going back to the future? One Direction’s Zayn Malik splashes out £2m on bizarre, futuristic country pile
He might have only found fame in the last couple of years, but One Direction’s Zayn Malik is already embracing the cult of bizarre celebrity houses.
In a bid to out-do bandmate Harry Styles, who has recently purchased a plush north London pad, the 19-year-old global superstar has splashed his cash on a futuristic house in Hertfordshire.
The new pad might have 5 bedrooms and a large outdoor swimming pool, but the white and chrome new-build looks slightly incongruous in the rural English countryside.
Read more: The Daily Mail
Putting the pop into popstar: One Direction team up with NFL star Drew Brees as they unveil new Pepsi ad
Just two years ago they were like every other teenage boy in Britain but after skyrocketing to global superstardom in the US, the One Direction boys have landed a coveted role in the new Pepsi commercial.
The ad, which has featured the likes of David Beckham, Elton John and Britney Spears in the past, is known for starring only the most high profile of celebrities, proving that the boys have truly made it across the Atlantic.
Teaser clips have already been released but now the full advert, featuring the boyband and NFL star Drew Brees, has been posted online.
Read more: The Daily Mail
Rebecca Ferguson’s ‘Heaven’ re-release: Is it worth buying?
With album sales reaching an all time low earlier this year, it’s little surprise that singers are keen to cash in on the busy Christmas sales period.
For those who aren’t ready to put out a new record, their only option is a special edition of their current LP; one that includes a handful of extra tracks and, if we’re lucky, some bonus DVD material that we’ll almost certainly never watch.
One such artist leading this year’s repackages is Rebecca Ferguson, who re-releases her debut album Heaven with five new songs next week. As you may have noticed, we were quite taken with the original (which has sold over half a million copies to date), so is it really worth buying a second time around?
Read more: Digital Spy
She scores again! Alexandra Burke is off the market as she enjoys romantic break with new footballer ‘boyfriend’ Dominique
It appears Alexandra Burke is developing a ‘type’.
The pop star seems to be off the market again as she’s been spotted on a romantic break in Milan, Italy with footballer Dominique Jean-Zephirin.
Burke, who recently split from another soccer player, Jermain Defoe, looked like she was smitten as she held hands with the French-born Haitian footballer.
Read more: The Daily Mail
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Irish Charts
Singles
1 Adele – Skyfall
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6 One Direction – Live While We’re Young
21 Leona Lewis – Trouble (feat. Childish Gambino)
22 Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen – Good Time
28 Little Mix – Wings
32 Carly Rae Jepsen – Call Me Maybe
34 Cheryl Cole – Under The Sun
36 Kelly Clarkson – Stronger
57 Amelia Lily – You Bring Me Joy
58 Cheryl Cole – Call My Name
68 One Direction – What Makes You Beautiful
87 Loreen – Euphoria
92 Olly Murs – Dance With Me Tonight
Albums
1 Mumford & Sons – Babel
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12 One Direction – Up All Night
26 Carly Rae Jepsen – Kiss
53 Kelly Clarkson – Stronger
56 Cheryl Cole – A Million Lights
69 Olly Murs – In Case You Didn’t Know
83 Jedward – Young Love
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The Official Charts
Singles
1 Swedish House Mafia – Don’t You Worry Child
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6 One Direction – Live While We’re Young
7 Leona Lewis – Trouble (feat. Childish Gambino)
16 Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen – Good Time
17 Little Mix – Wings
21 Amelia Lily – You Bring Me Joy
39 Carly Rae Jepsen – Call Me Maybe
44 Cheryl Cole – Under The Sun
59 Kelly Clarkson – Stronger
62 One Direction – What Makes You Beautiful
Albums
1 Mumford & Sons – Babel
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17 Jonathan & Charlotte – Together
23 One Direction – Up All Night
56 Joe McElderry – Here’s What I Believe
59 Olly Murs – In Case You Didn’t Know
60 Carly Rae Jepsen – Kiss
76 Cheryl Cole – A Million Lights
