X Factor News & Gossip Archive

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X Factor Judge, Girls Aloud Singer & Celebrity Style Icon Cheryl Cole Dyes Hair Red for Appearance at Mayfair Pub Owned by Guy Ritchie

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

X Factor judge and Girls Aloud celebrity singer Cheryl Cole has dramatically dyed her hair red, making an appearance with her new style at, Madonna’s former husband, Guy Ritchie’s pub, The Punchbowl in Mayfair London, last weekend.

“She knew it would cause a stir but Cheryl wanted to dramatically change her hair to define herself as a solo artist“, a friend told reporters.

It has been that reported in the London papers that the Girls Aloud star – who will soon set foot as a solo artist as well as take up a new series of reality shows – spends more than £100,000 a year on fashion and grooming.

We are sure that Cheryl’s new shade will soon be copied by girls everywhere…

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2008 X Factor Winner Alexandra Burke Celebrates Chart Topping, Fastest Selling Single of 2009

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

2008 X Factor winner Alexandra Burke had the Champagne corks popping at the bar on Sunday night in London as she celebrated her new single ‘Bad Boys’ reaching the number one spot in the UK charts.

The young celebrity took a trip to enjoy the nightlife in South Kensington hitting trendy London night club Boujis, a favourite amongst elite clubbers and young royalty.

Miss Burke beat Robbie Williams to the top spot as the Official Charts Company confirmed her single to be the fastest-selling in the UK so far this year although it is expected to be beaten by X Factor Judge Cheryl Cole this week.

At least she hasn’t got the prospect of being beaten like fellow X Factor competitor Leona Lewis who was attacked in a Piccadilly book shop which is just moments from the Forbidden London Clubs‘ offices on Jermyn Street.

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Girls Not Allowed as Cheryl Cole Nervous of X Factor Performance on Saturday

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

Geordie Pop Princess Cheryl Cole has confessed doubts about her album making the Top 10 of the music charts prior to its release and banned her Girls Aloud from taking in her forthcoming TV performance.

Cheryl’s first solo album, 3 Words, will be released on Monday 26th October – the start of the same week that former pop legend Michael Jackson releases his first posthumous record.

The celeb star will be  performing her new single ‘Fight For This Love’ on Saturday night when she appears on the X Factor – a move which is sparking controversy. The Girls Aloud singer is pre-recording her song in front of a studio audience of 800 in preference to performing live.

A Shot from Cheryl Cole's Fight for this Love Music Video

A Shot from Cheryl Cole's Fight for this Love Music Video

X Factor’s creative director Brian Freidman claims Cheryl has nothing to prove, “This is not Cheryl’s competition. She’s already competed in one before on TV, she’s proven herself as an artist so I don’t think it would really matter.”

The 26 year old celebrity and wife of Chelsea footballer Ashley Cole, is still very nervous about the performance and has banned all family and friends from watching the show!

Cheryl told GMTV, “The girls are itching to come down to support me when I perform but I kind of don’t want them to – because it is more scary.”

Come on Chezza, show us some of your famous fighting spirit!

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X Factor Star Leona Lewis Attacked at Piccadilly Book Signing

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

X-Factor celebrity Leona Lewis was rushed to hospital on Wednesday afternoon after being slapped in the face at her own book signing in Central London.

The crazed ‘fan’ who attacked the singer waited patiently in the queue at Waterstones Piccadilly before launching himself at 24 year old Leona – but only after she had signed his book.

Security staff quickly restrained the thug while police arrived before the star was taken to a Harley Street Medical Clinic.

A spokeswoman said “Leona’s understandably badly shaken and apologises to the fans she was unable to meet and complete signings for.”

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Former Take That Singer Robbie Williams Blames Odd X-Factor Performance On Door

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Former Take That singer Robbie Williams has commented, via his celebrity blog, on his bizarre karaoke standard performance during X-Factor on Sunday night – blaming a stiff wooden object for distracting him.

Robbie claims he appeared slightly worse for wear on the ITV show as a result of a faulty stage door which wouldn’t open and thus threw him off his stride.

The former drug addict wrote, “I wasn’t as nervous as I thought I was going to be… until the friggin sliding door wouldn’t open. I don’t know if you saw but I had to wedge it open myself. That wasn’t part of the show that was pure brute strength. So there’s a bad start. I had a whole pose planned and what not. But that went out of the window.”

“Then the mouth opened and by the grace of the big man himself the right words fell out… Oh praise be! I’m in! So pleased… I think the boy’s back.”

The boy maybe back but he’s still talking about himself in the third person so let’s hope he doesn’t stay too long. Taxi for Mr Williams please!

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Boyzone Star Stephen Gately Dies Aged 33 in Majorca

Monday, October 12th, 2009

Boyzone singer, Stephen Gately, has tragically died at the age of 33 whilst on holiday in Majorca.

The successful Irish musician was away on vacation with his long term partner, Andy Cowels, who found his body in their holiday home in Port Andratx on Sunday.

Spanish police say their are no signs of suspicious circumstances.

Rumors have circulated Gately choked on his own vomit following an 8 hours drinking session but no details have been confirmed.

Fellow Boyzone members are ‘completely devastated’ by the news and have travelled across to Majorca in wake of his death. Agent & Manager, Louis Walsh, pulled out of the X-Factor show to spend time with Gately’s family.

Sir Elton John described Steven as the ‘kindest gentlest soul’ and sent his condolences to Gately’s lover Andy and friends.

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JLS Head Back to London with Two MOBO Awards and a Hangover

Friday, October 2nd, 2009

Boy band JLS – regulars in the London nightlife scene – left behind the VIP Clubs in London to head to Glasgow for the MOBO awards this week on Wednesday. The flawless foursome were nominated for two awards, Best Newcomer and Best Song – both of which they took home.

The champagne was flowing and the band were at the party until 3am. During which time Aston reportedly made a move on X Factor winner 2008, Alexandra Burke, whispering to her “You drive me wild” as they danced to Michael Jackson’s Wanna Be Starting Something.

I bet the smooth criminal regretted that sweet nothing in the morning especially since it has now been publicised to the world! Thanks to the celeb gossip machine that is JLS once again.

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