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Niall Horan Reportedly Snubs Simon Cowell To Sign Solo Deal With Universal
Niall Horan has reportedly made the shock decision to sign a solo record deal with Universal Music, instead of Simon Cowell’s Syco label. According to reports, the label pursued Niall to sign a deal after...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 04 September 2016
Revamped 'X Factor' Scores Lowest Ratings In 10 Years, But Itv Have No Plans To Axe It
The ‘X Factor’s’ return on Saturday night gave the ITV talent show its lowest ratings for a series opener in 10 years, despite the revamped judging panel. On Saturday night Nicole Scherzinger, Sharon Osbourne and...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 August 2016
'The X Factor' Viewing Figures Down 800,000 On Last Year
‘The X Factor’s return to the nation’s TV screens did not go as ITV bosses had planned, with overnight viewing figures for the singing contest’s first episode down to the show’s lowest ratings in more...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 August 2016
Simon Cowell And Sharon Osbourne Miss 'The X Factor' Launch Event
The new series of ‘The X Factor’ seems to have gotten off to an inauspicious start, after judges Simon Cowell and Sharon Osbourne failed to show up for the 13th series’ launch event this week.56...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 August 2016
Dermot O'leary Says Simon Cowell Admitted He "Made A Mistake" With 'X Factor' Exit
Dermot O’Leary has revealed that ‘X Factor’ boss Simon Cowell admitted he’d made a mistake by letting him leave the ITV talent show last year. Now back as host, Dermot confirmed that his exit last...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 August 2016
'The X Factor' Confirms Return Date: What We Know So Far
ITV have confirmed that the new series of ‘The X Factor’ will return on Saturday 27 August 2016 at 8pm and Sunday 28 August at 8pm. The new series sees the return of original judges...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 August 2016
Louis Walsh Lambasts Rita Ora's Performance On Last Year's 'The X Factor'
Ahead of his return to ‘The X Factor’, judge Louis Walsh has criticised the choice of Rita Ora for the talent’s disastrous series last year, saying the 25 year old pop star “didn’t know a...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 August 2016
Simon Cowell Admits He Was Annoyed By Liam Payne Signing With Rival Record Label
Simon Cowell has admitted he was annoyed at One Direction’s Liam Payne, for signing a solo deal with rival label Capitol Records. Cowell said he had been speaking to Payne a lot about his future...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 01 August 2016
Louis Tomlinson Sets Up Own Record Label With Simon Cowell To Source A New Girl Band
Louis Tomlinson has set up his own record label to source a new girl band. The former One Direction singer has partnered up with Simon Cowell to launch their own label imprint under Sony in...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 01 August 2016
Simon Cowell: "Cheryl Is In A Good Place In Her Life Right Now"
Simon Cowell says his friend and former ‘X Factor’ judge Cheryl is in “good place in her life right now,” with One Direction’s Liam Payne. The music mogul said that Cheryl had a stressful year...
By Stephanie Chase in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 31 July 2016
Simon Cowell Hints Niall Horan Will Be Signing A Solo Record Deal With Sony
Niall Horan has been the quietest of the One Direction boys since the band announced its hiatus at the end of 2015, but a new interview with the band’s mentor Simon Cowell suggests that he...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 28 July 2016
Niall Horan Signes Solo Record Deal With Sony
Niall Horan has reportedly signed a new solo deal with Sony. The 22-year-old singer songwriter - who made up one fifth of the popular boy band One Direction before they split in March this year...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 28 July 2016
Simon Cowell 'Forgets' About Liam Payne While Praising "Loyalty" Of One Direction Members
They’ve only been on hiatus for a few months, but it appears Simon Cowell is already having trouble remembering the names of all the One Direction boys. Speaking at an ‘America's Got Talent’ press conference,...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 26 July 2016
'Poldark' And 'X Factor' Set For Tv Clash In September
The new series of period drama ‘Poldark’, starring Aidan Turner, will be returning to screens on September 4th. This means that Sunday night TV viewers are facing the difficult decision of wether to watch Turner’s...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 July 2016
Will Cheryl Be Making An 'X Factor' Return To Assist Simon Cowell?
Despite leaving the show earlier this year, Cheryl could be set to make a return to the ‘X Factor’ already, assisting Simon Cowell during the Judges Houses stage next month. ‘X Factor’ bosses are said...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 July 2016
Dermot O'leary "Signs £8 Million Deal For 'X Factor' Return"
Dermot O’Leary’s return to the ‘X Factor’ has reportedly come with a huge price tag, which will make the 43-year-old the highest paid presenter on British television. The Sun reports that O’Leary’s new deal is...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 July 2016
Simon Cowell Makes Awkward Lewis Hamilton Joke In Front Of Nicole Scherzinger
Simon Cowell made things a little awkward during the filming of the bootcamp stage of this year’s ‘X Factor’ on Sunday (July 10). The music mogul decided to tease fellow judge Nicole Scherzinger about her...
By Stephanie Chase in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12 July 2016
Gary Barlow Hasn't Spoken To Simon Cowell In Three Years
Gary Barlow has said he hasn't spoken to his former boss Simon Cowell in the three years since he left 'The X Factor'. Barlow’s comments come after it was reported that Cowell is considering legal...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 11 July 2016
Is Simon Cowell Trying Make A Deal For The Spice Girls' Reunion, After Failing To Sign Them Over 20 Years Ago?
Back in the mid-nineties pop mogul Simon Cowell made what he once called the ‘biggest mistake’ of his career, he didn't sign the Spice Girls. But according to reports, Cowell is now attempting to right...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 21 June 2016
Simon Cowell 'Desperate' To Land Spice Girls' Anniversary Album
The girl band will celebrate 20 years since the release of their debut single Wannabe later this year (16), and rumours have been rife that the group are planning a reunion for the occasion. Melanie...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 21 June 2016
Mel B Replacing Nicole Scherzinger On 'The X Factor' Auditions
Mel B is to temporarily replace Nicole Scherzinger as a judge on ‘The X Factor’ after “other commitments” forced the former Pussycat Doll to cancel appearances at the show’s auditions this summer.Scherzinger has cited a...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 June 2016
Leona Lewis Dropped From Her Record Label Island
Leona Lewis has been dropped by her record label Island after just over two years, following the disappointing commercial performance of her last album I Am.The 31 year old English singer, who won the third...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 15 June 2016
Nicole Scherzinger Reportedly Earning £125,000 More Than Sharon Osbourne For 'X Factor' Return
Nicole Scherzinger is reportedly set to pocket £125,000 more than fellow returning ‘X Factor’ judge Sharon Osbourne. According to The Mirror the former Pussycat Doll will earn just over £1.8million for the new 'X Factor'...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 June 2016
Simon Cowell 'Fatherhood Has Changed My Judging Style'
Simon Cowell has described how fatherhood has changed his judging style, because he now understands how it would feel if it was his son auditioning. The 56-year-old returned to the judging panel of ‘America's Got...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 June 2016
Sharon Osbourne, Nicole Scherzinger And Louis Walsh Confirm 'X Factor Return'
It was probably the worst kept secret in television, but this year’s ‘X Factor’ judging panel has finally been confirmed with Sharon Osbourne, Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Walsh all making a comeback. The three former...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 June 2016
Nicole Scherzinger Reportedly Signs Million Pound Deal To Return To 'X Factor'
Nicole Scherzinger has reportedly agreed a million-pound deal with Simon Cowell which will see her return to the ‘X Factor’ judging panel later this year. According to The Sun, Nicole’s return to the ITV talent...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 May 2016
Magician Richard Jones Wins 'Britain's Got Talent Final'
Magician Richard Jones has been crowned this year’s winner of ‘Britain's Got Talent’ after a close final. The 25-year-old army bandsman impressed viewers and the judges on Saturday night (May 28th) with a military-themed trick...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 May 2016
Alesha Dixon Slammed For 'Racism' During 'Britain's Got Talent'
‘Britain’s Got Talent’ viewers on social media are calling for judge Alesha Dixon to be kicked off the panel after she described one act on the show as “sexy chocolate men” on Wednesday night's semi-final.The...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 May 2016
Has Simon Cowell Just Confirmed Sharon Osbourne's 'X Factor' Return?
Simon Cowell has reportedly ‘confirmed’ that Sharon Osbourne will be joining the new ‘X-Factor’ judging panel. According to The Sun, Sharon will return to the show later this year, alongside fellow former judges Nicole Scherzinger...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 May 2016
'Britain's Got Talent' Faces More Fix Accusations After Crossbow Act Is Revealed As Talent Show Veteran
‘Britain’s Got Talent’ is once again at the center of fix accusations after it was revealed that stuntman Ben Blaque, who appeared on Saturday night’s show, was previously a contestant on ‘America’s Got Talent’. Blaque...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 May 2016
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