It was sunshine and smiles for The X Factor judges as they arrived for the first of this year's auditions.

Caroline Flack will be joined by comic Matt Richardson on the new series of the X Factor spin-off The Xtra Factor after Olly Murs quit the show to concentrate on his chart career.

This is the face of Britain's ideal woman, according to a bizarre new survey.

David Bowie has scored his first number one album in 20 years with a record that is also the fastest-selling of the year so far.

Take That duo Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow could be reunited on the X Factor judging panel, according to reports.

What did you wish for this Christmas? Socks, a new DVD player – or perhaps even a new nose?!

Fashion: Depeche Mode

Motorsport fans looking for  a style formula (one) should drive themselves to the internet forthwith  and root out  leather-goods label Caracalla 1947.

Rylan Clark is the latest hopeful to be given their marching on orders from the X Factor.

Ella Henderson was eliminated from X Factor last night in what was a "great tragedy" and "one of the biggest shocks we've ever had on the results show".

District 3 was eliminated from X Factor after losing the sing off against fellow group Union J in what was a battle of the boybands.

The Prince of Wales paid tribute to Gary Barlow as the Take That frontman was honoured at a prestigious music industry bash.

Gary Barlow has expressed his bewilderment after another of his acts was axed from The X Factor last night.

The return of former X Factor judge Cheryl Cole has given the series a ratings boost but viewer numbers remain well down on last year.

X Factor bosses are once again to introduce a "wildcard" entry to the live stages of the show.