Simon Fuller in bid for Pop Idol rights

Posted by Rob Jones on 1st Jun 10

Simon Fuller, former manager of the Spice Girls and creator of the Pop Idol format, has announced his intention to bid for the company which currently owns the rights to that format, CKX Inc. Fuller originally created the phenomenally popular Idol franchise, but the company which owned it was sold to CKX in 2005. Now [...]

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Cheryl Cole is to split from husband Ashley

Posted by Rob Jones on 24th Feb 10

Cheryl Cole’s spokesman has confirmed that the singer and X Factor judge is to split from her husband Ashley. The announcement will not come as a surprise to many who have been following the revelations in the media about Ashley’s alleged infidelities. It is not the first time the couple has felt the strain of [...]

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Brit Awards turns thirty

Posted by Steven Allen on 16th Feb 10

The Brit Awards celebrates its 30th birthday this evening. A star studded night will see performances by Lady Gaga, Lily Allen, Cheryl Cole and Jay-Z. Dizzee Rascal is set to perform a duet with Florence & The Machine and Robbie Williams will take to the stage to close out the celebrations with a medley of his greatest [...]

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Rage Finally Knocked off of Top Spot

Posted by Michael Bond on 30th Dec 09

What started as a joke on the internet has turned into one of the most interesting stories of the holiday season.  Usually the number one spot on the Christmas charts is reserved for whatever bubble gum pop star is hot at the moment and for the last four years that person was a contestant of [...]

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X Factors Reign of Christmas Garbage Ends in Rage

Posted by Steven Allen on 24th Dec 09

Music seems to come around in cycles moving from the more edgy to the cookie cutter pop songs that numb the mind.  These mind numbers have long been Christmas favorites and most recently this Christmas spot belonged to the winner of X Factor, who has held the number one Christmas spot on the charts for [...]

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X Factor to Raise Money with Michael Jackson Song

Posted by Steven Allen on 19th Nov 09

Controversy surrounded the X Factor recently as fans were unhappy with Simon Cowell’s decision not to bring back fan favorite Lucie Jones.  Many accused Cowell of only caring about ratings as he decided not to rescue Jones and instead brought back two teenage twins, who had earlier disparaged.  However, Jones will get a chance to [...]

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X Factor Website Crashed by Outraged Fans

Posted by Steven Allen on 12th Nov 09

The X Factor has become a worldwide cultural phenomenon, drawing millions of viewers each week to watch the contestants try to battle it out for the top prize.  The show’s unique format, which allows fans to vote on their favorites, has been an enormous success, as audience members enjoy the interactive format.  This interaction was [...]

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Online X Factor Game Could Net You a Ferrari

Posted by Michael Bond on 12th Nov 09

Gambling and gaming websites have become some of the most heavily trafficked sites on the internet.  Millions of people have flocked to online games like poker, with some playing for real money while others are content to just play for fun.  Some of these websites offer promotions and progressive pots that can net customers millions [...]

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Singer Attacked at Book Signing

Posted by Steven Allen on 15th Oct 09

When Leona Lewis agreed to a book signing in Central London she had no idea what she was in store for her.  The singer was signing her new autobiography when she was suddenly attacked by a man who allegedly punched her in the head.  The star of the X Factor was signing her new autobiography, [...]

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