We're in the home stretch: The X Factor crowns a winner tonight. "I think this is going to be one of the closest finals we've ever had, and we've seen a few upsets over the weeks," Simon Cowell said, as if warning viewers that something was amiss.
Rolling Stone's Complete Coverage of 'The X Factor'
And indeed it was: After weeks of stellar performances, presumed frontrunners Alex and Sierra faltered ever so slightly at a time when it's crucial for them to be spot-on. Jeff Gutt had the spotlight on him all night.
Rolling Stone's Complete Coverage of 'The X Factor'
And indeed it was: After weeks of stellar performances, presumed frontrunners Alex and Sierra faltered ever so slightly at a time when it's crucial for them to be spot-on. Jeff Gutt had the spotlight on him all night.
- 12/19/2013
- Rollingstone.com
The X Factor's final three arrived at the last performance show by limousine, motorcycle and helicopter, but only one will leave with a crown and recording contract.
Detroit rocker Jeff Gutt, barista Carlito Olivero and the boyfriend-girlfriend duo Alex & Sierra each performed three songs, including a duet with a celebrity guest as well as a "Song of the Series" that propelled them to the finale, and all had their moments on an emotional night.
Olivero, 24, who said "there is no fairytale for me in my life if this doesn't happen," kicked off the show singing "Impossible" in English and Spanish while suspended in midair,...
Detroit rocker Jeff Gutt, barista Carlito Olivero and the boyfriend-girlfriend duo Alex & Sierra each performed three songs, including a duet with a celebrity guest as well as a "Song of the Series" that propelled them to the finale, and all had their moments on an emotional night.
Olivero, 24, who said "there is no fairytale for me in my life if this doesn't happen," kicked off the show singing "Impossible" in English and Spanish while suspended in midair,...
- 12/19/2013
- by Wade Rouse
- People.com - TV Watch
The X Factor's final three arrived at the last performance show by limousine, motorcycle and helicopter, but only one will leave with a crown and recording contract. Detroit rocker Jeff Gutt, barista Carlito Olivero and the boyfriend-girlfriend duo Alex & Sierra each performed three songs, including a duet with a celebrity guest as well as a "Song of the Series" that propelled them to the finale, and all had their moments on an emotional night. Olivero, 24, who said "there is no fairytale for me in my life if this doesn't happen," kicked off the show singing "Impossible" in English and Spanish while suspended in midair,...
- 12/19/2013
- by Wade Rouse
- PEOPLE.com
“You never cease to… not blow me away,” Demi Lovato blundered during Wednesday’s finals on Fox — while deftly summing up my overall impression of The X Factor!
We stopped recapping this mess early in season 3 — not only because, as previously established, The X Factor has no soul, but because ratings dropped by a lot and we noticed barely anyone wanted to read about it. Yet the show has sputtered on, this time with bright yellow lights on the front of the judges’ table instead of red or blue, and Paulina Rubio wobbling around in her chair instead of Britney Spears...
We stopped recapping this mess early in season 3 — not only because, as previously established, The X Factor has no soul, but because ratings dropped by a lot and we noticed barely anyone wanted to read about it. Yet the show has sputtered on, this time with bright yellow lights on the front of the judges’ table instead of red or blue, and Paulina Rubio wobbling around in her chair instead of Britney Spears...
- 12/19/2013
- by Annie Barrett
- EW.com - PopWatch
From the opening seconds of The X Factor‘s Season 3 performance finale, you knew it was going to contain more hot air than a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade float.
Alex & Sierra hovered above Los Angeles in a helicopter, like contestants on The Bachelor (albeit ones with an actual talent beyond dramatically declaring “He/She isn’t here for the right reasons!”). Jeff Gutt mounted a motorcycle on a mountaintop, put on his helmet and zoomed into the sunset. Carlito Olvrrrrr (Paulina’s pronunciation, not mine) strutted out of a chic hotel and into the back of a limo.
Season 1 winner Melanie Amaro,...
Alex & Sierra hovered above Los Angeles in a helicopter, like contestants on The Bachelor (albeit ones with an actual talent beyond dramatically declaring “He/She isn’t here for the right reasons!”). Jeff Gutt mounted a motorcycle on a mountaintop, put on his helmet and zoomed into the sunset. Carlito Olvrrrrr (Paulina’s pronunciation, not mine) strutted out of a chic hotel and into the back of a limo.
Season 1 winner Melanie Amaro,...
- 12/19/2013
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
Who do You want to win ‘The X Factor’? Cast your vote, then weigh in with your review of the finale (so far)!
Well, kids, it’s all come down to this: The X Factor officially kicked off its two-night finale Dec. 18, giving its three remaining acts – Alex & Sierra, Carlito Olivero and Jeff Gutt – one last chance to steal America’s hearts, and more importantly, its votes. Despite terrific performances from Carlito and Jeff, HollywoodLife.com is still declaring Alex & Sierra the competition’s frontrunners after one final night of unforgettable songs.
‘X Factor’ Finale: Alex & Sierra Use Their ‘Love’ To Win Round 1
Carlito kicked off the first round of solos with an English-Spanish fusion of Shontelle‘s “Impossible.” It wasn’t bad, but it definitely left the judges wanting more. “You need to let go,” Demi Lovato told him, possibly subtly promoting her Frozen song “Let It Go.” Still,...
Well, kids, it’s all come down to this: The X Factor officially kicked off its two-night finale Dec. 18, giving its three remaining acts – Alex & Sierra, Carlito Olivero and Jeff Gutt – one last chance to steal America’s hearts, and more importantly, its votes. Despite terrific performances from Carlito and Jeff, HollywoodLife.com is still declaring Alex & Sierra the competition’s frontrunners after one final night of unforgettable songs.
‘X Factor’ Finale: Alex & Sierra Use Their ‘Love’ To Win Round 1
Carlito kicked off the first round of solos with an English-Spanish fusion of Shontelle‘s “Impossible.” It wasn’t bad, but it definitely left the judges wanting more. “You need to let go,” Demi Lovato told him, possibly subtly promoting her Frozen song “Let It Go.” Still,...
- 12/19/2013
- by Andy Swift
- HollywoodLife
It has all come down to this on "The X Factor" Season 3. The Top 3 -- Jeff Gutt, Alex & Sierra and Carlito Olivero -- are facing off to see who can bring home the title, recording contract and prize money. Who do you think will win?
Join us here starting at 8 p.m. Et/Pt for a live blog of the final night of performances. We can't wait to see what they've all got up their sleeves for the finale. It's two hours long, so will it be three performances per act?
All times Eastern.
8:02 -- The plinky-plunky strains of "I want to win so badly" play as Carlito arrives in a sweet town car, Jeff zooms up on his motorcycle and Alex & Sierra are whisked in by helicopter. Fancy.
8:04 -- No matter how many seizure-inducing graphics and crazy Cylon dancers you throw at us, "X Factor," we're not...
Join us here starting at 8 p.m. Et/Pt for a live blog of the final night of performances. We can't wait to see what they've all got up their sleeves for the finale. It's two hours long, so will it be three performances per act?
All times Eastern.
8:02 -- The plinky-plunky strains of "I want to win so badly" play as Carlito arrives in a sweet town car, Jeff zooms up on his motorcycle and Alex & Sierra are whisked in by helicopter. Fancy.
8:04 -- No matter how many seizure-inducing graphics and crazy Cylon dancers you throw at us, "X Factor," we're not...
- 12/19/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
After a baseball-induced hiatus, The X Factor returned with its own playoffs on Tuesday night, as one performer from each category - Boys, Girls, Over 25s and Groups - was eliminated. Ellona Santiago, 17, kicked off the live show for the Girls with "Till the World Ends" by Britney Spears, which prompted a standing ovation from mentor Demi Lovato. Bespectacled bookworm Danie Geimer, 15, sang "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus, a performance that had judge Simon Cowell asking, "How do we make you not boring?" The inspiring 13-year-old Rion Paige, who was born with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, a rare disorder that caused...
- 10/30/2013
- by Wade Rouse
- PEOPLE.com
After a baseball-induced hiatus, The X Factor returned with its own playoffs on Tuesday night, as one performer from each category – Boys, Girls, Over 25s and Groups – was eliminated.
Ellona Santiago, 17, kicked off the live show for the Girls with "Till the World Ends" by Britney Spears, which prompted a standing ovation from mentor Demi Lovato.
Bespectacled bookworm Danie Geimer, 15, sang "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus, a performance that had judge Simon Cowell asking, "How do we make you not boring?"
The inspiring 13-year-old Rion Paige, who was born with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, a rare disorder that caused a curving...
Ellona Santiago, 17, kicked off the live show for the Girls with "Till the World Ends" by Britney Spears, which prompted a standing ovation from mentor Demi Lovato.
Bespectacled bookworm Danie Geimer, 15, sang "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus, a performance that had judge Simon Cowell asking, "How do we make you not boring?"
The inspiring 13-year-old Rion Paige, who was born with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, a rare disorder that caused a curving...
- 10/30/2013
- by Wade Rouse
- People.com - TV Watch
"The X Factor" kicked off its live shows on Tuesday (Oct. 29) with the judges having to make some hard choices, as each of them had to cut one of their four acts in order to form the Top 12.
The Girls
Demi Lovato and her smurf-tastic hair went first with the Girls category. Ellona Santiago performed Britney's "Till the World Ends" and it was not a great choice for her. It did not show off her voice at all and left her sounding out of breath and weak a lot of the time -- the dance moves did not help this. Not an auspicious start.
Danie Geimer was second with Miley's "Wrecking Ball," which was an interesting choice. It fit her better than Ellona's song fit Ellona, but it was off-pitch at times. Rion Paige took a risk and sang Lovato's "Skyscraper." She too was not on pitch all the...
The Girls
Demi Lovato and her smurf-tastic hair went first with the Girls category. Ellona Santiago performed Britney's "Till the World Ends" and it was not a great choice for her. It did not show off her voice at all and left her sounding out of breath and weak a lot of the time -- the dance moves did not help this. Not an auspicious start.
Danie Geimer was second with Miley's "Wrecking Ball," which was an interesting choice. It fit her better than Ellona's song fit Ellona, but it was off-pitch at times. Rion Paige took a risk and sang Lovato's "Skyscraper." She too was not on pitch all the...
- 10/30/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
It was Latin night on ‘Dancing with The Stars,’ and while some stars sizzled, others fizzled. The competition is getting hotter!
It was Latin week on the April 29 episode of Dancing With the Stars, and it was Hot! Jacoby Jones climbed way up the leader board, Kellie Pickler won immunity, and Sean Lowe channeled his sexy side with the help of his fiancée Catherine Giudici. So sweet! Meanwhile the immunity challenge left certain dancers in serious danger.
‘Dancing With The Stars’: The Scores
Jacoby Jones & Karina Smirnoff: (27/30) Jacoby’s salsa was Hot! When Len Goodman told him there was too many lifts, Jacoby’s mom totally sassed him! Carrie Ann Inaba told him it was so good he “could fart Salsa” and that “he had the right flavor.” Latin suits Jacoby!
Ingo Rademacher & Kym Johnson: (22/30) Dancing the Rumba to “Maria Maria,” Ingo was passionate but it was...
It was Latin week on the April 29 episode of Dancing With the Stars, and it was Hot! Jacoby Jones climbed way up the leader board, Kellie Pickler won immunity, and Sean Lowe channeled his sexy side with the help of his fiancée Catherine Giudici. So sweet! Meanwhile the immunity challenge left certain dancers in serious danger.
‘Dancing With The Stars’: The Scores
Jacoby Jones & Karina Smirnoff: (27/30) Jacoby’s salsa was Hot! When Len Goodman told him there was too many lifts, Jacoby’s mom totally sassed him! Carrie Ann Inaba told him it was so good he “could fart Salsa” and that “he had the right flavor.” Latin suits Jacoby!
Ingo Rademacher & Kym Johnson: (22/30) Dancing the Rumba to “Maria Maria,” Ingo was passionate but it was...
- 4/30/2013
- by Eleanore Hutch
- HollywoodLife
ABC
The U.S. Northeast experienced record-breaking heat Monday. The “Dancing with the Stars” ballroom hopes the sizzle stretches to Southern California for Latin Week.
The remaining nine couples look to bring hotness to the dance floor with Argentine tangos, salsas and sambas. More clothing comes off, though not Gavin DeGraw’s hat. On paper, this week should bring the Cuban, William Levy, back toward the top of the leaderboard, but he injured his right ankle over the weekend and needed an Mri.
The U.S. Northeast experienced record-breaking heat Monday. The “Dancing with the Stars” ballroom hopes the sizzle stretches to Southern California for Latin Week.
The remaining nine couples look to bring hotness to the dance floor with Argentine tangos, salsas and sambas. More clothing comes off, though not Gavin DeGraw’s hat. On paper, this week should bring the Cuban, William Levy, back toward the top of the leaderboard, but he injured his right ankle over the weekend and needed an Mri.
- 4/17/2012
- by Lisa Reynolds
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
J.Lo first surfaced on season six as a mentor, drawing on her dance roots to motivate 'Idol' wannabes.
By Eric Ditzian
"American Idol" judge Jennifer Lopez
Photo: Tony Duran / Fox
When Jennifer Lopez appeared on "American Idol" in 2007 and pronounced her love for the infamous Sanjaya Malakar, who could have predicted that the diva-turned-guest mentor would one day return to the reality competition?
But return she has, this time as a judge. As we prepare for her debut Wednesday night (January 19), alongside Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler, we're taking a look back at J.Lo's season-six "Idol" appearance, looking for clues as to how she'll handle the tricky task of being both entertaining and instructive in the course of a seconds-long sound bite.
Lopez stepped into "Idol" world for Latin night, when there were eight contestants still vying for the crown. What shines through most during her...
By Eric Ditzian
"American Idol" judge Jennifer Lopez
Photo: Tony Duran / Fox
When Jennifer Lopez appeared on "American Idol" in 2007 and pronounced her love for the infamous Sanjaya Malakar, who could have predicted that the diva-turned-guest mentor would one day return to the reality competition?
But return she has, this time as a judge. As we prepare for her debut Wednesday night (January 19), alongside Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler, we're taking a look back at J.Lo's season-six "Idol" appearance, looking for clues as to how she'll handle the tricky task of being both entertaining and instructive in the course of a seconds-long sound bite.
Lopez stepped into "Idol" world for Latin night, when there were eight contestants still vying for the crown. What shines through most during her...
- 1/19/2011
- MTV Music News
Guitar legend Carlos Santana is a married man again after exchanging vows with Cindy Blackman in a star-studded Hawaiian ceremony. The "Maria Maria" hitmaker, 63, wed drummer Blackman on December 19 in front of 180 guests, including comedian George Lopez and musician pals Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter, who performed at the nuptials at the Ritz-Carlton in Maui.
The couple released doves "to release our purity and love into the cosmos". Santana proposed to Blackman, 51, during a concert back in July and now the rocker is looking forward to settling into married life. He tells People.com, "Cindy is a match with everything that I am, from fire of passion to vulnerability. Everything tastes better when you share it with your soul mate."
Santana's previous marriage to Deborah, his wife of 34 years, ended in 2007. The music icon joins a host of newlyweds - Shania Twain and Valerie Bertinelli are also among the stars...
The couple released doves "to release our purity and love into the cosmos". Santana proposed to Blackman, 51, during a concert back in July and now the rocker is looking forward to settling into married life. He tells People.com, "Cindy is a match with everything that I am, from fire of passion to vulnerability. Everything tastes better when you share it with your soul mate."
Santana's previous marriage to Deborah, his wife of 34 years, ended in 2007. The music icon joins a host of newlyweds - Shania Twain and Valerie Bertinelli are also among the stars...
- 1/6/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Taylor Swift is enjoying an incredible amount of success at the moment, as she not only has a firm grip on the country music world (expect her to steal the show at Wednesday night's Cma Awards) but also on the larger pop music landscape. While nobody has ever done it quite as big as Swift, her success is not entirely unprecedented. A handful of female country artists boldly kicked the door down to score mainstream radio play and to permeate the larger cultural landscape. Shania Twain certainly took care of business at the end of the century, and on this day in 1999, Faith Hill released Breathe, one of the first great pop-country crossovers.
Though Hill was new to most non-country fans in 1999, Breathe was actually her fourth album. She had already established herself as a player in Nashville, as her first three releases — 1993's Take Me As I Am, 1995's...
Though Hill was new to most non-country fans in 1999, Breathe was actually her fourth album. She had already established herself as a player in Nashville, as her first three releases — 1993's Take Me As I Am, 1995's...
- 11/9/2010
- by Kyle Anderson
- MTV Newsroom
Veteran singer Asha Bhosle, who has sung duets with Boy George, Robbie Williams and Australian cricketer Brett Lee, is in talks with iconic South American rock guitarist Carlos Santana for a possible duet. "We are in talks with Santana. I have always wanted to sing with an artiste like him. It will be something new and different. I have experimented with my music a lot and this is going to be a new challenge," Asha told Pti.
In her six decade-long career, Asha has mastered almost all genres in music, be it pop, ghazal, classical, quawwali or Rabindra Sangeet. The singer, who turned 77 this week, has been a long-time fan of the Grammy-award-winning singer. Her late husband and famous musician R D Burman introduced Asha to Santana's music.
Santana is a celebrated name in western music with a haul of 10 Grammy awards, placed 15 in Rolling Stone magazine's list of...
In her six decade-long career, Asha has mastered almost all genres in music, be it pop, ghazal, classical, quawwali or Rabindra Sangeet. The singer, who turned 77 this week, has been a long-time fan of the Grammy-award-winning singer. Her late husband and famous musician R D Burman introduced Asha to Santana's music.
Santana is a celebrated name in western music with a haul of 10 Grammy awards, placed 15 in Rolling Stone magazine's list of...
- 9/9/2010
- Bollyspice
Have you noticed that you don't really hear sad songs topping the charts any more? Not that melancholy ever really spent a ton of time mastering the Billboard Hot 100, but there doesn't seem to be any room for wistfulness in 2010. Look at the songs that have found their way to the number one spot this year: Ke$ha's "Tik Tok," Black Eyed Peas' "Imma Be," Rihanna's "Rude Boy," Usher's "Omg" and Katy Perry's "California Gurls." Sure, Eminem's "Not Afraid" has a bit of angst and B.o.B's "Nothin' On You" is sort of moody, but neither of those tracks approach the level of mope contained within a song like Vertical Horizon's "Everything You Want," which topped the Billboard Hot 100 on this day in 2000.
Rock was in a strange place at the end of the century, as post-grunge alt-rockers were still finding their way and butt rock...
Rock was in a strange place at the end of the century, as post-grunge alt-rockers were still finding their way and butt rock...
- 7/9/2010
- by Kyle Anderson
- MTV Newsroom
All this week, MTV News will be going through the nominees for this year's official summer jam. You'll be able to vote all week on the official 2010 summer song poll for one of our five nominees, which include Usher's "Omg," Katy Perry's "California Gurls," B.o.B's "Airplanes," 3Oh!3's "First Kiss" and Lady Gaga's "Alejandro." You can also endorse your own pick for the official 2010 summer song (Drake's "Find Your Love" and Taio Cruz's "Dirty Picture" have already received endorsements from intrepid readers).
In addition to the new songs, we're going to take a look back at some classic summer songs from the past 10 years. Today's flashback takes us to 2000 and 2001, when "Mission Impossible III" and the original "Shrek" ruled the multiplexes, Al Gore actually thought he could become President of the United States and Cal Ripken, Jr. ended his storied baseball career.
2000: Even though...
In addition to the new songs, we're going to take a look back at some classic summer songs from the past 10 years. Today's flashback takes us to 2000 and 2001, when "Mission Impossible III" and the original "Shrek" ruled the multiplexes, Al Gore actually thought he could become President of the United States and Cal Ripken, Jr. ended his storied baseball career.
2000: Even though...
- 5/24/2010
- by Kyle Anderson
- MTV Newsroom
The 55th Idea Filmfare Awards was the most sought-after affair with the stalwarts of the Hindi film industry present at the glittering night in full attendance. Shah Rukh Khan and Saif Ali Khan returned as hosts after a year as Srk had injured his elbow last year. Co-hosts Karan Johar, Siddhartha and Shruti Hassan further kept everyone enthralled with their impeccable style of comparing making it the night to remember. Watch all this exclusively on Sony Entertainment Television this Sunday, March 7, at 8.00 p.m.The evening started with a rocking performance by the beautiful Deepika Padukone who danced to her hit numbers. and it only got better from here. Salman stole the show by dancing to numbers like Oonchi hai building, lift teri bandh hai, You.re my love and Maria Maria. Katrina Kaif put up a scintillating performance with a medley of her recent hit songs and so did Kareena Kapoor.
- 3/4/2010
- Filmicafe
Maria Maria, cell phone cheatah! It appears Maria Shriver broke the law prohibiting driving under the influence of a cell phone -- a law her hubby supported and signed into law last year.Kaleefornia Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger apparently can't lay down the law in his own home. Maria was photographed twice driving her car while holding her cell phone -- most recently last Sunday in Los Angeles.Had Shriver been busted, she would have owed...
- 10/13/2009
- TMZ
The world met Danny Gokey when he arrived in Kansas City at the American Idol auditions with a story to tell. With his best friend and fellow contestant Jamar Rogers in tow, Gokey went in and floored all four judges with his rendition of "I Heard it Through the Grapevine" by Marvin Gay. He had spunk, he shined, and he was everything the judges were looking for in Kansas. With passion in his heart and soul in his voice, the aspiring musician and grieving widower wanted to be heard and get his message out. And heard he was; Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Kara DioGuardi deemed Danny a musical wonder. For weeks fans gathered around every Tuesday night to see what the music teacher had to offer and voted for him putting him in the Top 3. Currently touring with his American Idol contestants Danny Gokey is making stops...
- 8/27/2009
- by cjoyce@corp.popstar.com (Colleen Joyce)
- PopStar
Top 10 bring their three-hour concert to Los Angeles.
By Jim Cantiello
Kris Allen performs during the American Idols Live! tour in Los Angeles, California on Thursday
Photo: C. Flanigan/FilmMagic
Los Angeles — On Thursday night, the latest crop of "American Idol" superstars returned to the city that helped make them famous as the American Idols Live! tour descended upon L.A.'s Staples Center.
It was my first opportunity to get to see the infamous tour — it always hits the NYC area when we're super busy with Video Music Awards stuff — and it did not disappoint.
First of all, the energy in the room was dizzying. Before the show even began, the crowd erupted anytime L.A.'s own Adam Lambert popped up onscreen in never-ending monitor loops advertising Ford, Coke and Disney World. (It wouldn't be "Idol" without the product placement!)
The nearly three-hour concert kicked off exactly the...
By Jim Cantiello
Kris Allen performs during the American Idols Live! tour in Los Angeles, California on Thursday
Photo: C. Flanigan/FilmMagic
Los Angeles — On Thursday night, the latest crop of "American Idol" superstars returned to the city that helped make them famous as the American Idols Live! tour descended upon L.A.'s Staples Center.
It was my first opportunity to get to see the infamous tour — it always hits the NYC area when we're super busy with Video Music Awards stuff — and it did not disappoint.
First of all, the energy in the room was dizzying. Before the show even began, the crowd erupted anytime L.A.'s own Adam Lambert popped up onscreen in never-ending monitor loops advertising Ford, Coke and Disney World. (It wouldn't be "Idol" without the product placement!)
The nearly three-hour concert kicked off exactly the...
- 7/17/2009
- MTV Music News
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