London, Nov 19: Simon Cowell apparently wants his X Factor trailer to offer the same bling that Hollywood is so famous for.
The music mogul has splurged on a pimped-out mobile that costs 5,600 pounds a week to rent and takes glamour and decadence to a dizzy new height.
"Simon loves to wallow in his extravagant surroundings, The Daily Star quoted an insider as saying.
"His trailer is wall-to-wall glamour, marble floors, a 100-inch TV screen movie room, walk-in wardrobes and a blinging make-up area good enough for J.Lo.
"Simon has the trailer scented with his favourite candles and room aromas.
But.
The music mogul has splurged on a pimped-out mobile that costs 5,600 pounds a week to rent and takes glamour and decadence to a dizzy new height.
"Simon loves to wallow in his extravagant surroundings, The Daily Star quoted an insider as saying.
"His trailer is wall-to-wall glamour, marble floors, a 100-inch TV screen movie room, walk-in wardrobes and a blinging make-up area good enough for J.Lo.
"Simon has the trailer scented with his favourite candles and room aromas.
But.
- 11/19/2011
- by Meeta Kabra
- RealBollywood.com
Tim Goodman
Fyi: This column contains spoilers. Also a pissy attitude about pretty singing. "In a perfect world/We'd all sing in tune/But this is reality/So give me some room." - Billy Bragg. You couldn’t call it unexpected, but when “rock week” came to The X Factor for two nights, it turns out only one of them actually knew what to do with a rock song. Rock weak was more like it. Photos: 'X Factor' Behind the Scenes: The Top 11 Work Out the Week's Performances “What’s the point of having a theme if you’re going to totally disregard it?” Simon Cowell snipped
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Fyi: This column contains spoilers. Also a pissy attitude about pretty singing. "In a perfect world/We'd all sing in tune/But this is reality/So give me some room." - Billy Bragg. You couldn’t call it unexpected, but when “rock week” came to The X Factor for two nights, it turns out only one of them actually knew what to do with a rock song. Rock weak was more like it. Photos: 'X Factor' Behind the Scenes: The Top 11 Work Out the Week's Performances “What’s the point of having a theme if you’re going to totally disregard it?” Simon Cowell snipped
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- 11/18/2011
- by Tim Goodman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Simon Cowell's X Factor USA fell to its lowest audience yet last night, preliminary figures indicate. The latest results show in the talent contest was seen by 9.5m (3.0) at 8pm. The Big Bang Theory (14.8m/5.2) and Rules of Engagement (11m/3.6) ruled the hour for CBS, while NBC's Community (3.6m/1.3) and Parks and Recreation (3.7m/2.0) also rose. Only Bones saw a week-on-week increase at 9pm, with 8.8m (2.8) tuning in for its latest episode despite a lower X Factor lead-in. Meanwhile, Person (more)...
- 11/18/2011
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Stacy Francis certainly didn't mince words about contestant Astro when the judges sent her home instead of him on last night's, Nov. 17, X Factor. The 42-year-old mom of two who was hoping to finally fulfill her dream of a full-time singing career, had her hopes dashed when Simon Cowell, L.A. Reid, and Paula Abdul voted to send her home and keep the attitude-challenged 15-year-old rapper, Astro. Astro was in tears but nevertheless kept copping a bad attitude on stage after ending up in the bottom two, and Stacy wasn't impressed by any of it. "I think he (Astro) was very rude," she told Hollywoodlife.com exclusively after the show. "I think this is a dream and anyone who wants to have a bad attitude about it, I don't think they deserve to be here. But...
- 11/18/2011
- by Bonnie Fuller
- HollywoodLife
Simon Cowell has admitted that he was frustrated by Astro's behaviour on this week's X Factor USA results show. The teenager landed in the bottom two alongside Stacy Francis but initially seemed reluctant to sing a survival song, saying: "I really don't want to perform, I feel like it's unnecessary." He did eventually perform after asking mentor La Reid for his advice, and survived the judges' vote, with Simon Cowell saying he saw potential in him. Cowell told Entertainment Tonight after the show that he felt "frustrated" by Astro's attitude, saying: "It happens to everyone, I've been doing this a long time. You have to understand those are the rules. No conspiracy. It's the fact you didn't connect. "You learn from it. He has to come back next week and (more)...
- 11/18/2011
- by By Lara Martin
- Digital Spy
Jethro Nededog
From Day 1, Stacy Francis was a frontrunner for the inaugural X Factor title. When the single mother of two children appeared on the series premiere, she was filled with insecurity. But, she won the audience over with her story of self-doubt, telling executive producer and judge Simon Cowell, “I don’t want to die with this music in me,” and then releasing a rendition of “Natural Woman” that brought the audience to its feet. Photos: 'X Factor' Behind the Scenes As The Top 11 Work Out the Week's Performances Over the course of the competition, she never really
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From Day 1, Stacy Francis was a frontrunner for the inaugural X Factor title. When the single mother of two children appeared on the series premiere, she was filled with insecurity. But, she won the audience over with her story of self-doubt, telling executive producer and judge Simon Cowell, “I don’t want to die with this music in me,” and then releasing a rendition of “Natural Woman” that brought the audience to its feet. Photos: 'X Factor' Behind the Scenes As The Top 11 Work Out the Week's Performances Over the course of the competition, she never really
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- 11/18/2011
- by Jethro Nededog
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Stacy Francis has become the third act from the Top 12 to be eliminated in X Factor USA's first season. The 42-year-old singer fell into the bottom two during Thursday night's live results show alongside Brian 'Astro' Bradley, after the pair were revealed to have received the lowest number of public votes. "I just want to say and take a serious moment to thank the judges. I had an amazing journey. I wasn't always happy with my song choices and don't believe that I did great last night," Francis said following her exit. "I have to suck up my pride and take responsiblity for the performance I gave. This journey has been really great. I can't believe I'm going home, but someone has to. I want to thank Simon Cowell for giving me a chance. I'm 42 years old, and he gave me the chance to sing for the world week (more...
- 11/18/2011
- by By Jennifer Still
- Digital Spy
After an intense performance night on Wednesday for X Factor USA's Rock Week, it was left to the public to decide which of the Top 10 acts will be heading home. While judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger and La Reid offered some constructive (and some not-so-constructive) feedback, it's always a guessing game as to who will fall into the bottom two. Stay with Digital Spy from 8/7c to find out which hopeful will be eliminated! > 'X Factor' USA poll results: Josh Krajcik voted best of 'Rock Week' by Digital Spy users 21.00: That'll do it for this week! Come back next Tuesday (special night!) for the Top 9's performances! 20.58: "I just want to say and take a serious moment to thank the judges. I had an amazing journey. I wasn't always happy with my song choices and don't believe (more)...
- 11/18/2011
- by By Jennifer Still
- Digital Spy
Stacy Francis has lashed out at X Factor USA boss Simon Cowell over the negative feedback he has given about her performances. Cowell was not impressed with Francis's version of Meat Loaf's 'It's All Coming Back to Me Now' during Wednesday night's rock-themed show, describing the performance as "horrible" and something he "would expect someone to sing at the Hilton Hotel with people turning their backs, eating peanuts". While Francis, who is being mentored by Nicole Scherzinger, has admitted that the performance was "not great", she still insisted that Cowell was out of line with his comments. "I just want a fair judgment, and I don't feel like it was fair," she explained to MTV News. "I feel like because I'm not in Simon's category, he beats (more)...
- 11/17/2011
- by By Jennifer Still
- Digital Spy
X Factor USA contestant Stacy Francis has admitted that she didn't think her Rock Week performance was one of her best. The singer took on the Meat Loaf track 'It's All Coming Back To Me Now' during Wednesday night's Top 10 performance show, but received some harsh criticism from the judges, particularly Simon Cowell. Writing on her Twitter account today, she said: "I came home and watched my performance last night. It was not great. I was off key. I couldn't hear the music but I didn't know it was so off till I watched it back... "I can be honest about myself. I was too nervous. And I couldn't hear that combination got me in trouble." > X Factor Rock Week poll - who sang the best?
> X Factor Top 10 perform on Rock Week - pictures Francis, who is being mentored by Nicole Scherzinger, (more)...
> X Factor Top 10 perform on Rock Week - pictures Francis, who is being mentored by Nicole Scherzinger, (more)...
- 11/17/2011
- by By Lara Martin
- Digital Spy
'I don't want to perform for people who don't want me here,' mini-mc says after landing in the bottom two.
By Adam Graham
Stacy Francis on "X Factor"
Photo: Fox
Stacy Francis — the 42-year-old diva who once pleaded to Simon Cowell, "I don't want to die with this music in me!" — was eliminated from "The X Factor" Thursday night (November 17). But the bigger story was 15-year-old hip-hop dynamo Astro, who found himself in the bottom two with Francis and was none too pleased with his fate.
Asked to sing for his life in front of the judges, Astro nonchalantly strolled onto the stage and announced, "I really don't wanna perform. I feel like it's unnecessary." He turned to his mentor, L.A. Reid: "But I'mma leave it up to you. You're my mentor. Do you think I should perform?"
Reid told Astro he had come a long way in...
By Adam Graham
Stacy Francis on "X Factor"
Photo: Fox
Stacy Francis — the 42-year-old diva who once pleaded to Simon Cowell, "I don't want to die with this music in me!" — was eliminated from "The X Factor" Thursday night (November 17). But the bigger story was 15-year-old hip-hop dynamo Astro, who found himself in the bottom two with Francis and was none too pleased with his fate.
Asked to sing for his life in front of the judges, Astro nonchalantly strolled onto the stage and announced, "I really don't wanna perform. I feel like it's unnecessary." He turned to his mentor, L.A. Reid: "But I'mma leave it up to you. You're my mentor. Do you think I should perform?"
Reid told Astro he had come a long way in...
- 11/17/2011
- MTV Music News
A little over a month ago, when MTV News' Jim Cantiello asked Simon Cowell when he was going to join Twitter, the "X Factor" judge told him, "I can't do the typing. All my friends, they literally text without looking at the screen. I'm still like, 'Where's the S, where's the A?' I've got to learn how to do it. I'd love to do it. Once they do the thing where you can actually talk and type, I'll be on it like a shot."
Well, we're not sure they've developed that technology in the weeks since Jim sat down with Cowell and fellow judge L.A. Reid, but that didn't stop him from joining the social networking service. Last night, @SimonCowell sent his first tweet into the ether. "It's official, I know it's taken a while. It's really me! We're live in 10 minutes. I'll keep you posted. Lots of love #iamsimon.
Well, we're not sure they've developed that technology in the weeks since Jim sat down with Cowell and fellow judge L.A. Reid, but that didn't stop him from joining the social networking service. Last night, @SimonCowell sent his first tweet into the ether. "It's official, I know it's taken a while. It's really me! We're live in 10 minutes. I'll keep you posted. Lots of love #iamsimon.
- 11/17/2011
- by John Mitchell
- MTV Newsroom
Washington, Nov 17: Fox Network is putting a stop to sexy dance moves on Simon Cowell's X Factor, deeming them too raunchy.
This week contestant Marcus Canty's performance had to be totally re-choreographed because Fox lawyers banned his moves in the performance, branding it 'too raunchy for TV'.
"Brian Friedman had choreographed this routine where we are pretty scantily clad and Marcus dances through our legs, but we've had had to change it," RadarOnline.com quoted a contestant as saying.
"We got told that the Fox lawyers say its 'too much' and too sexy, so now we're having to find new moves to replace it and we've.
This week contestant Marcus Canty's performance had to be totally re-choreographed because Fox lawyers banned his moves in the performance, branding it 'too raunchy for TV'.
"Brian Friedman had choreographed this routine where we are pretty scantily clad and Marcus dances through our legs, but we've had had to change it," RadarOnline.com quoted a contestant as saying.
"We got told that the Fox lawyers say its 'too much' and too sexy, so now we're having to find new moves to replace it and we've.
- 11/17/2011
- by Meeta Kabra
- RealBollywood.com
Before heading out to last night’s The X Factor, I spent a few hours watching Syfy’s new Peter Pan miniseries Neverland, which features man-eating spiders, 10-legged crocodiles, and Bob Hoskins. Yet all of those fantastical creatures were nothing compared to what awaited me inside the Xanadome: an audience that was absolutely bonkers. They were crazy loud, reaching a decibel level comparable to a symphony of jackhammers. They were crazy energetic, sometimes jumping up and down as frequently as this adorable dog. And some of them were simply crazy crazy, like a woman in the audience who, during a commercial break,...
- 11/17/2011
- by John Young
- EW.com - PopWatch
N-Dubz rapper Fazer has confirmed plans to produce this year's X Factor winner's single. The producer - real name Richard Rawson - has been appointed by Simon Cowell to work with the winning act. "I'll be producing for the X Factor winner, it's been decided," he told The Sun. "This isn't just a hook-up with [girlfriend] Tulisa [Contostavlos], I'm going to work with whichever act wins. "I've been talking to SyCo about working on a few different things for them." Fazer added: "We really want to give a new flavour (more)...
- 11/17/2011
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
For Rock Week on "The X Factor," Drew Ryniewicz and her mentor Simon Cowell chose "With or Without You" by U2. And we just keep falling more and more in love with Drew.
Initially, we had a thought that echoed Nicole Scherzinger's critique that we kept waiting for the song to kick up the tempo and rock out. And while it was Rock Week, it ended up not bothering us. Drew stayed true to her style and that's fine with us. She is not a rocker and she shouldn't try to be.
She's just lovely and adorable and has the most interesting voice in the competition. What did you think, "X Factor" fans? Are you on board the Drew train?...
Initially, we had a thought that echoed Nicole Scherzinger's critique that we kept waiting for the song to kick up the tempo and rock out. And while it was Rock Week, it ended up not bothering us. Drew stayed true to her style and that's fine with us. She is not a rocker and she shouldn't try to be.
She's just lovely and adorable and has the most interesting voice in the competition. What did you think, "X Factor" fans? Are you on board the Drew train?...
- 11/17/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
With only one horse left in the race, Paula Abdul didn't have too much to defend tonight. But the rest of the X Factor judges butted heads as much as ever as the top 10 (and their mentors) took on rock week—with varying degrees of success, as Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid were only too anxious to point out. And guess who came to Nicole Scherzinger's defense tonight? Nicole decided that LeRoy Bell should sing a love song—"We've Got Tonight" by Bob Seger—for all the ladies who love him, so...that's what he did. Yup, he sure did. "You're good, but I need more," L.A. Reid told the handsome 60-year-old. "Right now, you're being mentored like a session...
- 11/17/2011
- E! Online
X Factor's Top 10 took to the stage for their Rock Week performances tonight in the hopes of impressing judges Simon Cowell, La Reid, Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger and securing enough public votes to make it another week. Who do you think was the best act? Will Rachel Crow win for a second week in a row? Or did someone else grab your attention? Let us know (more)...
- 11/17/2011
- by By Lara Martin
- Digital Spy
Simon Cowell has signed up to Twitter @SimonCowell. The X Factor USA judge is the last of the panel to sign up for the social networking site. His fellow judges Paula Abdul, La Reid and Nicole Scherzinger are already members, in addition to host Steve Jones. Cowell already had over 3,000 followers by the time Wednesday evening's 'rock week'-themed episode started broadcasting on the East Coast of America, with his follower count exceeding 50,000 by the end of the show.
> 'X Factor' USA Top 10 perform on Rock Week: Live blog The first message from the music mogul's verified account read: "It's official, I know it's taken a while. It's really me! We're live in 10 minutes. I'll (more)...
> 'X Factor' USA Top 10 perform on Rock Week: Live blog The first message from the music mogul's verified account read: "It's official, I know it's taken a while. It's really me! We're live in 10 minutes. I'll (more)...
- 11/17/2011
- by By Kate Goodacre
- Digital Spy
Welcome to Wednesday (November 16) night's live-blog for "The X Factor." We're about to spend two hours watching performances from this season's Top 10, but is it really necessary? Can't we all just agree that America hates Groups, send Lakoda Rayne packing. Then Paula can head off to spend the rest of her fall some place tropical and L.A. Reid, Simon Cowell and Nicole Scherzinger's Boys, Girls and Over-30s can battle this out. Right? Let's get to the show... 8:01 p.m. Et Apparently tonight is Rock Night. That would seem to benefit... Nobody? 8:02 p.m. Dang. Check out the "X Factor"...
- 11/17/2011
- by Daniel Fienberg
- Hitfix
After last week's emotional exit of Stereo Hogzz, it's time for the Top 10 X Factor USA contestants to hit the stage to take on Rock Week. As the hopefuls attempt to impress panelists Simon Cowell, La Reid, Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul, who will succeed and who will come up short? Stay with Digital Spy from 8/7c to find out! 21:59 And that's it for this week! Who will fall into the bottom two tomorrow and who will be sent home? Tune in at 8/7c to find out! 21:50 Marcus Canty is the final performer and is taking on Janis Joplin's 'Piece of my Heart'. He's another one I've just gotten really bored with. He wears his little studded jacket and goes around touching girls' hands, but it's all pomp and circumstance and there doesn't seem to be much else to hit. Nicole appreciates that he (more...
- 11/17/2011
- by By Jennifer Still
- Digital Spy
"The X Factor" judges/coaches Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, L.A. Reid, Nicole Scherzinger and host Steve Jones will take over the "Extra" stage at The Grove Thursday, November 17!
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Cowell and gang will do a special interview on stage with "Extra" host Mario Lopez, while correspondent Terri Seymour will follow up with some fun one-on-one interviews with the judges and all of their finalists.
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Cowell and gang will do a special interview on stage with "Extra" host Mario Lopez, while correspondent Terri Seymour will follow up with some fun one-on-one interviews with the judges and all of their finalists.
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- 11/15/2011
- Extra
Frankie Cocozza has said that he should not have needed his X Factor exit to put him off drugs. The singer was axed from the show earlier this month after being overheard by a crew member talking about taking cocaine. Asked if the affair has put him off taking drugs, Cocozza told Heat: "It shouldn't take something like this to put me off taking drugs. Drugs are vile." Show bosses confirmed that Cocozza had left the show after breaking one of the programme's "golden rules". Louis Walsh later claimed that rule was "being unprofessional". Cocozza's mentor Gary Barlow admitted to being "hugely disappointed" that the singer had thrown away the opportunity and Simon Cowell said that Cocozza had nobody to blame but himself. > 'X Factor's Frankie Cocozza: "I've got to stop being (more)...
- 11/15/2011
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
X Factor USA contestants Lakoda Rayne have said they know they are in the competition for a reason. The girlband landed in the bottom two alongside fellow group The Stereo Hogzz on last week's results show, but were given another chance in the competition when judges Simon Cowell, Nicole Scherzinger and La Reid chose to send home Stereo Hogzz. Speaking to Fox All Access afterwards, group member Cari Fletcher said: "It's been hard because we've never really been used to getting so much feedback from people, and you're not always going to get good feedback. "As the nerves set in, we're able to pull each other back to a ground level. We tell each other we are here for a reason. The judges put us together for a reason despite what other people say." She added: "Some of the greatest, most (more)...
- 11/14/2011
- by By Lara Martin
- Digital Spy
London, Nov 13: Simon Cowell, who had dropped Cheryl Cole as judge in U.S. X Factor, is now urging her to join back the show in view of falling TRPs.
Cowell contacted Cole two weeks back, when judge Kelly Rowland fell ill halfway through the series and had to pull out.
Though Rowland has returned to the show but the ratings have continued to decline, dropping by 2.5million viewers compared to last year.
In a bid to boost ratings, the TV mogul will be returning to the UK this week for talks with all the judges and contestants and to try and persuade Cole to return to the show.
According to an insider, Simon.
Cowell contacted Cole two weeks back, when judge Kelly Rowland fell ill halfway through the series and had to pull out.
Though Rowland has returned to the show but the ratings have continued to decline, dropping by 2.5million viewers compared to last year.
In a bid to boost ratings, the TV mogul will be returning to the UK this week for talks with all the judges and contestants and to try and persuade Cole to return to the show.
According to an insider, Simon.
- 11/13/2011
- by Arun Pandit
- RealBollywood.com
"Extra" caught up with Simon Cowell backstage after "The X Factor" elimination show to talk about Piers Morgan leaving "America's Got Talent" (which Cowell also produces) -- and about the buzz that "Agt" is in talks with Howard Stern to replace Morgan.
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Cowell said he loves Stern, but admitted, "That would be a difficult guy to produce."
The "X Factor" judge wished his friend Morgan success in...
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Cowell said he loves Stern, but admitted, "That would be a difficult guy to produce."
The "X Factor" judge wished his friend Morgan success in...
- 11/11/2011
- Extra
Grey's Anatomy fall finale scored high ratings last night (Thursday), early viewing figures indicate. The Ellen Pompeo medical drama concluded for the autumn with 11.2m (4.0) for ABC in the 9pm hour, rising an impressive 1.9m and five demo points week-on-week. The strong performance of Grey's Anatomy came at the expense of Fox's Bones, which tumbled to 8.8m (2.7), down 1.2m and six demo points on last week. Simon Cowell's X Factor continued to slide, posting an average of 10.2m (3.3) for its second results show, beaten by CBS's comedy duo of Big Bang Theory (15.7m/5.2) and Rules of (more)...
- 11/11/2011
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Last night’s elimination on The X Factor was the most painful yet — and not just for Paula Abdul. The Stereo Hogzz, the Houston-based quintet who were sent home, admitted that watching their mentor’s meltdown “probably hurt worse than actually being eliminated.” This from group member Trace Kennedey, who added, “It felt surreal. We didn’t want to see her like that. I almost wanted to tell her, ‘It’s okay, Paula. If it makes it any easier, you can send us home. It’s all good. We’re content. We’re happy to be here, it was a blessing.
- 11/11/2011
- by Lanford Beard
- EW - Inside TV
Simon Cowell has scrapped The X Factor USA's planned Lady GaGa and Madonna theme for next week's live show. Cowell said he was concerned that GaGa and Madonna's songs were too limiting for the contestants so next Wednesday's X Factor will instead feature a Rock n' Roll theme. "I changed my mind [about the theme]. What I like about Wednesday's show was the idea of someone, particularly Astro, using the whole stage without props," he told The Hollywood Reporter. "I thought doing Lady GaGa and Madonna could get a bit too choreography-led and also too restrictive for someone like Astro." Cowell continued: "Rock music gives you a better chance to use the whole stage like we did on the auditions - just you and a huge platform behind you and make it like it's your (more)...
- 11/11/2011
- by By Justin Harp
- Digital Spy
Even though they were the second X Factor act to be eliminated at the hands of America (making the first two eliminated acts both groups -- poor Paula!), The Stereo Hogzz (Trace Kennedey, Justin "Just'n" Williams, Kregg "Kg" Gibson, Jonathan "Jon Glenn" Glenn, and George "Trae Badd" Jenkins III) have no regrets about their performances throughout the first season of Fox's singing competition, and sound more positive than ever about their musical future.
As well they should be. Not only did the five-member act get to perform big, show-stopping versions of "Try a Little Tenderness," "Rhythm Nation," and "Ain't No Other Man" live in front of America, but they also got massively positive feedback from the judges. So what went wrong?
When Simon Cowell told the Stereo Hogzz, "There is nothing right now in the charts like you," the judge clearly meant it as a massive compliment -- but the...
As well they should be. Not only did the five-member act get to perform big, show-stopping versions of "Try a Little Tenderness," "Rhythm Nation," and "Ain't No Other Man" live in front of America, but they also got massively positive feedback from the judges. So what went wrong?
When Simon Cowell told the Stereo Hogzz, "There is nothing right now in the charts like you," the judge clearly meant it as a massive compliment -- but the...
- 11/11/2011
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
X Factor USA eliminees Stereo Hogzz have said they didn't want their mentor Paula Abdul to have to choose between them and fellow group Lakoda Rayne. Abdul initially refused to choose between her two groups when they landed in the bottom two on the Top 11 results show, but eventually opted to send Lakoda Rayne home in order to even out the voting after La Reid and Nicole Scherzinger had already voted to axe Stereo Hogzz. In the end, however, it was Stereo Hogzz who were sent home from the competition with a third vote from Simon Cowell. Speaking to the official website after the show, group member Trace said: "I actually didn't even want Paula to make a decision. It was all good, especially when Simon said 'don't make her do that' and he already knew what his answer was and his decision (more)...
- 11/11/2011
- by By Lara Martin
- Digital Spy
Simon Cowell calls fellow judge 'very brave,' while Nicole Scherzinger says eliminating Stereo Hogzz 'broke my heart.'
By Jim Cantiello
Paula Abdul
Photo: Fox
America, why are you so mean to poor Paula Abdul?
On Thursday night's "X Factor" results show, the emotional judge and mentor was forced to eliminate one of her groups for the second week in a row thanks to her contestants landing in the bottom two of America's vote. A distraught Abdul brought the live show to a standstill as she refused to eliminate either of her groups, eventually choosing to send home girl group Lakoda Rayne. Ultimately, she was outvoted by the other three judges, who cut Atlanta-based R&B fivesome Stereo Hogzz instead.
At an afterparty at the swanky Pepsi House in the West Hollywood Hills, "The X Factor" team recalled how tense and uncomfortable the elimination was for all parties involved.
By Jim Cantiello
Paula Abdul
Photo: Fox
America, why are you so mean to poor Paula Abdul?
On Thursday night's "X Factor" results show, the emotional judge and mentor was forced to eliminate one of her groups for the second week in a row thanks to her contestants landing in the bottom two of America's vote. A distraught Abdul brought the live show to a standstill as she refused to eliminate either of her groups, eventually choosing to send home girl group Lakoda Rayne. Ultimately, she was outvoted by the other three judges, who cut Atlanta-based R&B fivesome Stereo Hogzz instead.
At an afterparty at the swanky Pepsi House in the West Hollywood Hills, "The X Factor" team recalled how tense and uncomfortable the elimination was for all parties involved.
- 11/11/2011
- MTV Music News
X Factor USA contestants Lakoda Rayne have described the Top 11 results show as "overwhelming". The girlband landed in the bottom two alongside fellow group The Stereo Hogzz but were saved from elimination by judges Simon Cowell, Nicole Scherzinger and La Reid. Mentor Paula Abdul had initially refused to choose between her two groups before opting to send Lakoda Rayne home in an effort to even out the votes and give Stereo Hogzz a chance after they received the first two votes to go home. Writing on their Twitter account after the show, the group said: "Tonight was overwhelming & turned out beautifully. We are so blessed!! Thank you for voting & thanks for all the love raynedrops! (sic)." Abdul also took to her Twitter feed to tell followers it had been a "tough night" for all four (more)...
- 11/11/2011
- by By Lara Martin
- Digital Spy
X Factor USA judge Paula Abdul has said that the Top 11 results show was a "tough night" for all the judges. Abdul had to say goodbye to her group The Stereo Hogzz after they fell into the bottom two alongside her other remaining group Lakoda Rayne. She lost another group, inTENsity, last week. Stereo Hogzz and Lakoda Rayne both sang for survival before the judges chose who to eliminate.
Abdul became tearful and refused to send home either of her acts, a decision which was supported by Simon Cowell. The singer and choreographer then decided to send home Lakoda Rayne in an effort to even the voting, however it was Stereo Hogzz who departed the show with votes from Cowell, Nicole Scherzinger and La Reid. Writing on her Twitter account after the show, she said: "Simon Cowell, (more)...
Abdul became tearful and refused to send home either of her acts, a decision which was supported by Simon Cowell. The singer and choreographer then decided to send home Lakoda Rayne in an effort to even the voting, however it was Stereo Hogzz who departed the show with votes from Cowell, Nicole Scherzinger and La Reid. Writing on her Twitter account after the show, she said: "Simon Cowell, (more)...
- 11/11/2011
- by By Lara Martin
- Digital Spy
Between The Stereo Hogzz and Lakoda Rayne, who did You think deserved to make it to the top 10 on 'The X Factor?' Paula Abdul was an emotional mess on The X Factor results show Nov. 10. After losing inTENsity last week, the 49-year-old mentor wasn't ready to lose Another one of her three contestants in the second round of eliminations...but unfortunately, that was the case. The Stereo Hogzz and Lakoda Rayne were on the chopping block and all three judges -- L.A. Reid, Nicole Scherzinger and Simon Cowell -- voted off The Stereo Hogzz...leaving Paula in a crying heap at the judges' table. Personally, I thought The Stereo Hogzz were beyond talented, but boy bands seem so 1998. However, Lakoda Rayne doesn't impress me that much -- I think they get votes because they're hot. Needless to say, it seems pretty obvious who's getting the boot next week,...
- 11/11/2011
- by Kirstin Benson
- HollywoodLife
The Stereo Hogzz have become the second act from the Top 12 to be eliminated in X Factor USA's first season. The R&B boy band fell into the bottom two during Thursday night's live results show alongside Lakoda Rayne, after the pair were revealed to have received the lowest number of public votes. "We're blessed to stand on the stage with Lakoda Rayne, we're blessed to get the comments from the judges. We're thankful for the experience. Thank you and we love you all," Stereo Hogzz said following their exit.
> 'X Factor' USA Top 11 perform for Movie Night: Live blog
> 'X Factor' USA poll results: Rachel Crow voted best of 'Movie Week' Both acts sang again for judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger and La Reid, with Lakoda Rayne (more)...
> 'X Factor' USA Top 11 perform for Movie Night: Live blog
> 'X Factor' USA poll results: Rachel Crow voted best of 'Movie Week' Both acts sang again for judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger and La Reid, with Lakoda Rayne (more)...
- 11/11/2011
- by By Jennifer Still
- Digital Spy
X Factor USA contestant Stacy Francis has defended her performance on the Top 11 movie night show. The singer opened Wednesday night's third live performance show with a rendition of 'Queen of the Night' by Whitney Houston from the movie The Bodyguard. La Reid opened the judges' critiques by querying why Francis hadn't done 'I Will Always Love You' instead, adding: "I didn't like the song. I co-wrote the song and I still don't like it but you did much better with it than I thought you'd do." Paula Abdul agreed that she wasn't a fan of the song but thought Francis "delivered" in the performance, while Simon Cowell also suggested it wasn't her best performance. "The problem is you have to convince America you are [worthy of] a $$5 million recording contract (more)...
- 11/10/2011
- by By Lara Martin
- Digital Spy
The 45th Annual Country Music Association Awards led ABC to a convincing Wednesday night primetime victory. The Cma Awards ceremony, which saw Taylor Swift take the night's biggest honour, was seen by 16.3m and scored 4.8 in the 18-49 demos, roughly even year-on-year. Simon Cowell's X Factor was hurt by the clash, falling to 10.1m (3.7) for its two-hour edition from 8pm. CBS's lineup also suffered, with Survivor: South Pacific (10.6m/3.1), Criminal (more)...
- 11/10/2011
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
For the second straight week, Paula Abdul's groups end up in the bottom two, with Lakoda Rayne joining the Hogzz.
By Adam Graham
Stereo Hogzz on "X Factor"
Photo: Fox
Paula Abdul's groups just can't catch a break. On Thursday's (November 10) results episode of "The X Factor," Abdul's two remaining groups in the competition — Stereo Hogzz and Lakoda Rayne — ended up as the bottom two vote-getters following Wednesday's performance episode.
Both groups were forced to sing for their lives in front of the panel of judges, and after a dramatic 3-1 vote — where an emotional Abdul nearly gave up her right to vote — Stereo Hogzz were shown the door.
It was the second week in a row that two of Abdul's groups occupied the bottom two and faced elimination. Ms. "Forever Your Girl" originally refused to participate in the final vote, pleading, "I'm not gonna do this. I'm too close to both acts,...
By Adam Graham
Stereo Hogzz on "X Factor"
Photo: Fox
Paula Abdul's groups just can't catch a break. On Thursday's (November 10) results episode of "The X Factor," Abdul's two remaining groups in the competition — Stereo Hogzz and Lakoda Rayne — ended up as the bottom two vote-getters following Wednesday's performance episode.
Both groups were forced to sing for their lives in front of the panel of judges, and after a dramatic 3-1 vote — where an emotional Abdul nearly gave up her right to vote — Stereo Hogzz were shown the door.
It was the second week in a row that two of Abdul's groups occupied the bottom two and faced elimination. Ms. "Forever Your Girl" originally refused to participate in the final vote, pleading, "I'm not gonna do this. I'm too close to both acts,...
- 11/10/2011
- MTV Music News
Filed under: Recaps
This week's 'X Factor' theme was ostensibly "songs from movies," but in reality, it was just a week where the contestants sang mostly-commercial hits that have coincidentally been included on lesser-known movie soundtracks at some point in the past two decades. Totally the same difference, right?
I would've had less of a problem with the cheating if it weren't for the fact that Simon Cowell was flagrantly cheating -- if anyone actually believes that 'You, Me and Dupree' is one of his all-time favorite movies (or, indeed, a movie anyone would willingly sit through) I have an excellent Ponzi scheme for you to invest in, and it'll only cost you $5 million. And to follow that up with a song only vaguely featured in a half-finished Michael Jackson documentary about a concert? Spurious, Cowell, very spurious.
Still, questionable song choices aside, most of the contestants acquitted themselves well,...
This week's 'X Factor' theme was ostensibly "songs from movies," but in reality, it was just a week where the contestants sang mostly-commercial hits that have coincidentally been included on lesser-known movie soundtracks at some point in the past two decades. Totally the same difference, right?
I would've had less of a problem with the cheating if it weren't for the fact that Simon Cowell was flagrantly cheating -- if anyone actually believes that 'You, Me and Dupree' is one of his all-time favorite movies (or, indeed, a movie anyone would willingly sit through) I have an excellent Ponzi scheme for you to invest in, and it'll only cost you $5 million. And to follow that up with a song only vaguely featured in a half-finished Michael Jackson documentary about a concert? Spurious, Cowell, very spurious.
Still, questionable song choices aside, most of the contestants acquitted themselves well,...
- 11/10/2011
- by Laura Prudom
- Aol TV.
Are my ears ringing? Is my Marcus Canty-loving heart all aflutter? Am I experiencing severe Simon Cowell snark withdrawals? Yes, yes, and yes, which means that last night was most definitely X-Factor live show night. Wednesday’s powerhouse performances made last week’s show seem tame in comparison, resulting in an infectious energy that spread to the whole raucous crowd. Actually, scratch that. It was an infectious energy that spread to everybody but famed mixed martial artist Chuck Liddell, whose intimidating stone face never flinched during any of the 11 performances.
Luckily, Chuck was the only one. Most of The X Factor...
Luckily, Chuck was the only one. Most of The X Factor...
- 11/10/2011
- by Shaunna Murphy
- EW.com - PopWatch
Piers Morgan is stepping down from the judging panel of America's Got Talent. The broadcaster - who judges the NBC reality talent show alongside Sharon Osbourne and Howie Mandel - intends to devote more time to Piers Morgan Tonight. "I can exclusively reveal that I'm leaving America's Got Talent," Morgan said during Wednesday's (November 9) episode of the CNN talkshow. "I've been a judge since the shows began six years ago. I've loved every single second, but discovered that juggling - to my surprise - really is a bit more difficult than I thought, so I am going to focus on what will be a huge year at CNN with the upcoming election." Morgan thanked X Factor judge Simon Cowell for the "wonderful opportunity" to serve on the show, and jokingly congratulated (more)...
- 11/10/2011
- by By Kate Goodacre
- Digital Spy
Piers Morgan is stepping down from the judging panel of America's Got Talent. The broadcaster - who judges the NBC reality talent show alongside Sharon Osbourne and Howie Mandel - intends to devote more time to Piers Morgan Tonight. "I can exclusively reveal that I'm leaving America's Got Talent," Morgan said during Wednesday's (November 9) episode of the CNN talkshow. "I've been a judge since the shows began six years ago. I've loved every single second, but discovered that juggling - to my surprise - really is a bit more difficult than I thought, so I am going to focus on what will be a huge year at CNN with the upcoming election." Morgan thanked X Factor judge Simon Cowell for the "wonderful opportunity" to serve on the show, and jokingly congratulated (more)...
- 11/10/2011
- by By Kate Goodacre
- Digital Spy
Piers Morgan is stepping down from the judging panel of America's Got Talent. The broadcaster - who judges the NBC reality talent show alongside Sharon Osbourne and Howie Mandel - intends to devote more time to Piers Morgan Tonight. "I can exclusively reveal that I'm leaving America's Got Talent," Morgan said during Wednesday's (November 9) episode of the CNN talkshow. "I've been a judge since the shows began six years ago. I've loved every single second, but discovered that juggling - to my surprise - really is a bit more difficult than I thought, so I am going to focus on what will be a huge year at CNN with the upcoming election." Morgan thanked X Factor judge Simon Cowell for the "wonderful opportunity" to serve on the show, and jokingly congratulated (more)...
- 11/10/2011
- by By Kate Goodacre
- Digital Spy
Following last week's elimination, it's now down to the Top 11 on The X Factor USA. Hoping to impress panellists Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger and La Reid, the finalists will take to the stage on tonight's live show and give it their all. Tonight is 'Movie Night', which will see contestants take on tracks featured in popular films. Will the usual favourites continue to shine or will a new star emerge? Stay with Digital Spy throughout the broadcast to find out! > 'X Factor' USA Top 11 poll: You be the judge - who sang best this week? 21:57 And that's it for tonight's performances. Who will fall into the bottom two tomorrow and who will ultimately go home? Tune in tomorrow night to find out! 21:52 I adore Rachel Crow, and she's singing Etta James' 'I Would Rather Go Blind' (more)...
- 11/10/2011
- by By Jennifer Still
- Digital Spy
Simon Cowell believes that Cher Lloyd will become more successful than Cheryl Cole, a report has claimed. According to Now, the Syco boss "sees something very special" in the 'With Ur Love' singer, who was mentored by Cole on last year's X Factor. "Simon knew that Cheryl had the potential to be a superstar," a source told the publication. "He helped her get there by making her an X Factor judge, which was when her solo career really took off. "He also sees something very special in Cher. In fact, he thinks she could become even more famous and (more)...
- 11/9/2011
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Frankie Cocozza has spoken out for the first time since his axing from The X Factor. Cocozza was thrown out of the ITV1 reality show yesterday (November 8), after he broke a "golden rule" of the Simon Cowell programme and was reportedly overhead boasting about taking the drug cocaine. The 18-year-old from Brighton released a joint statement with ITV and The X Factor yesterday, but had remained silent to his 325,000 Twitter followers since the scandal was revealed. Cocozza has given his first comments to fans this afternoon (November 9), apologising for his actions, but vowed that he hadn't given up on his music career. He tweeted: "Sorry to my supporters and haters that I haven't tweeted for a bit. I always saw the X Factor as a start. Nothing's (more)...
- 11/9/2011
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Music charity Rhythmix has written a new open letter to X Factor boss Simon Cowell. A girl group on this year's show was forced to change its name from Rhythmix to Little Mix last month after pressure from the charity, which works with vulnerable young people. In a new letter, Rhythmix claim that Simco - a company owned mainly by Cowell - is still seeking the exclusive trademark on the name. "Many people reading this new open letter will immediately be thinking, 'Well, what does this charity want now? They've changed the name'," 'X Factor' Rhythmix to change name following charity pressure
> 'X Factor': Rhythmix charity writes open letter to Simon Cowell Davyd further alleged that Simco (more)...
> 'X Factor': Rhythmix charity writes open letter to Simon Cowell Davyd further alleged that Simco (more)...
- 11/9/2011
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Last week, America finally got the chance to vote on The X Factor, and the country made it known that they weren't too fond of Paula Abdul's groups category, as two of her three acts landed themselves in the bottom two. In the end, 10-member kid pop group InTENsity got the boot, and now the pressure is on -- for Paula and her two remaining groups, Stereo Hogzz and Lakoda Rayne -- to really deliver during tonight's "Movie Songs" live show.
Read the latest X Factor News: The 'X' Files: Of Lipsyncing, Smoking Bans, Crack Babies and More X Factor Drama
Entertainment Weekly spoke with the four X Factor USA judges -- Abdul, Simon Cowell, Nicole Scherzinger and L.A. Reid -- along with host Steve Jones, about last week's tough elimination, and Paula's unique predicament as leader of the groups.
Read the latest X Factor News: The 'X' Files: Of Lipsyncing, Smoking Bans, Crack Babies and More X Factor Drama
Entertainment Weekly spoke with the four X Factor USA judges -- Abdul, Simon Cowell, Nicole Scherzinger and L.A. Reid -- along with host Steve Jones, about last week's tough elimination, and Paula's unique predicament as leader of the groups.
- 11/9/2011
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
Simon Cowell has reportedly broken his silence over Frankie Cocozza's ejection from The X Factor. Cocozza was removed from the ITV competition yesterday (November 8) for allegedly boasting about his cocaine use to members of the production team. Speaking to reporters from America, X Factor creator and former judge Cowell blasted the teenager for having "blown a wonderful opportunity". "It's very sad, but he has no-one to blame but himself," The Mirror quotes him as saying. Cocozza's mentor on the show Gary Barlow said that he was "hugely disappointed" in the young star's behaviour. "Frankie has apologised publicly as well as personally to me," he said. "I'm hugely disappointed that he's thrown away an opportunity like this after working so hard to get (more)...
- 11/9/2011
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
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