the x factor

  1. Music

    Cheryl Cole enlists Rihanna for new album

    By Castina Watson on Jan 11, 2012
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    English media darling Cheryl Cole wants Rihanna to lay down some vocals on her upcoming third solo album. The record will be...
  2. Music

    Epic deal for X Factor champ Melanie Amaro

    By Castina Watson on Jan 3, 2012
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    Hot on the heels of her $5 million X Factor win, powerhouse Melanie Amaro has signed a recording contract with L.A. Reid's Epic...
  3. Television

    Mariah Carey drops baby weight and picks up The X Factor ?

    By Castina Watson on Jan 2, 2012
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    Mariah Carey is shooting for The X Factor . We hear the diva mom is working out a deal with series creator Simon Cowell that will...
  4. Television

    Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo do not have the X Factor

    By Castina Watson on Dec 29, 2011
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    Nick and Vanessa do not have The X Factor. Vanessa Minnillo, the new co-host of the ABC show Wipeout, says she and new husband...
  5. Television

    Melanie Amaro: Simon Cowell made a mistake

    By Caroline Goddard on Dec 23, 2011
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    Melanie Amaro said that Simon Cowell made a mistake when he sent her home early in the season -- but the grouchy judge actually...
  6. Fashion & Style

    Fashion tips from The X Factor style architect

    By Catherine Conelly on Dec 23, 2011
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    If you want to know how the contestants on The X Factor always dress to impress, June Ambrose is the source of their style wisdom....
  7. Hairstyles

    Ken Paves reveals The X Factor hairstyle secrets

    By Catherine Conelly on Dec 23, 2011
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    Ken Paves has been the right hand man to celebs and their knockout hairstyles for nearly 20 years. Vanity Fair and Vogue are...
  8. Makeup & Skin Care

    Beauty tips from The X Factor makeup guru

    By Catherine Conelly on Dec 23, 2011
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    Kristofer Buckle is responsible for the A-list makeup artistry in several Allure and Vogue issues. He has been giving The X...
  9. Television

    The X Factor : Justin Bieber's Wonder-ful performance

    By Kristin Watson on Dec 22, 2011
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    Justin Bieber and Stevie Wonder made beautiful music on The X Factor's finale .
  10. Television

    The X Factor crowns a $5 million winner

    By Kristin Watson on Dec 22, 2011
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    We came, we saw, we witnessed the greatness that is Simon Cowell. Okay, enough of that. On to the winner of The X Factor .
  11. Television

    The X Factor's finale part one: Cowell-worthy ratings

    By Kristin Watson on Dec 22, 2011
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    Did you hear that? It's the sound of Simon Cowell saying "I told you so" after seeing The X Factor's ratings from Wednesday.
  12. Music

    Get ready: R. Kelly adding to "Trapped in the Closet"

    By Meagan Morris on Dec 22, 2011
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    R. Kelly is gearing up for a big 2012: He wants to film 32 more installments of his classic hip hop opera "Trapped in the Closet."
  13. Television

    The X Factor's finale: Who threw down on day one...

    By Kristin Watson on Dec 21, 2011
    Simon Cowell must be one proud papa. The final three of The X Factor hit the stage Wednesday night, all in the name of a $5...
  14. Television

    Steve Jones, Nicole Scherzinger voted off The X Factor ?

    By Castina Watson on Dec 21, 2011
    Is this Steve Jones' final week as host of The X Factor ?
  15. Television

    The X Factor's finale has a Pitbull and a Bieber!

    By Kristin Watson on Dec 21, 2011
    Tonight the finalists of The X Factor go for the jugular in a voice-off for a $5 million recording contract. That's all fine and...
  16. Television

    Gasp! Simon Cowell's "cocky" admission!

    By Kristin Watson on Dec 20, 2011
    We never thought we'd see the day when Simon Cowell would become his own worst critic, but there's a first time for everything.
  17. Television

    The X Factor : Final three to fight for glory!

    By Kristin Watson on Dec 16, 2011
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    The X Factor's long road to the finale is finally winding down, with the reveal of the final three. Read on to see who's singing...
  18. Hookups, Breakups & Babies

    Simon Cowell wanted to get it on with Paula Abdul

    By Caroline Goddard on Dec 15, 2011
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    Simon Cowell said he considered getting it on with Paula Abdul -- but thought the fantasy was probably better than reality.
  19. Television

    Simon Cowell: Rachel Crow’s X Factor elimination "ridiculous"

    By Caroline Goddard on Dec 14, 2011
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    Simon Cowell says he can't believe Rachel Crow was voted off of The X Factor -- and that obviously his judges can't follow simple...
  20. Television

    Rachel Crow sent home in shocking X Factor elimination

    By Castina Watson on Dec 9, 2011
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    In a shocking X Factor elimination, 13-year-old powerhouse Rachel Crow was sent packing from the FOX talent show on Thursday....
  21. Television

    Justin Bieber is ticked about Drew Ryniewicz too

    By Chris Jordan on Dec 2, 2011
    Drew Ryniewicz will keep her head up after encouraging words from Justin Bieber. Meeting Stevie Wonder helps, too.