It was sunshine and smiles for The X Factor judges as they arrived for the first of this year's auditions.
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Police investigate Tulisa Contostavlos over 'cocaine dealing' claims after Sun sting
Monday 03 June 2013
Police are looking into claims that chart star and past X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos was involved in a drug deal.
Tulisa Contostavlos confirms exit from the X Factor
Tuesday 21 May 2013
Tulisa Contostavlos has finally confirmed she will not be returning as a judge to X Factor this year.
Mel B in talks to judge X Factor 2013
Wednesday 27 February 2013
ITV bosses like her "Northern appeal"
Mel B confirmed as judge on 'America's Got Talent'
Thursday 21 February 2013
Could Mel B be to America what Nicole Scherzinger is to Britain?
Utopia: They're coming to get you
Tuesday 15 January 2013
New Channel 4 drama Utopia combines conspiracy theories, edge-of-your-seat tension and dark humour with a talented cast. It could turn out to be one of the TV hits of the year
X Factor's James Arthur set for number one hit
Thursday 13 December 2012
X Factor star James Arthur is set to top the singles chart this weekend after shifting more than 255,000 copies of "Impossible".
First night review: The Spice Girls' Viva Forever!, Piccadilly Theatre
Tuesday 11 December 2012
Forget girl power, what you really, really want from this show is more silly moments
X Factor sees ratings tumble
Monday 10 December 2012
The X Factor's ratings slide has continued with Sunday's final pulling in 2 million fewer viewers than last year.
Cheryl Cole gives X Factor viewing figures a slight boost although numbers remain well down on 2011
Sunday 30 September 2012
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.
Jack Osbourne diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
Monday 18 June 2012
New father Jack Osbourne is facing a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.
Being Modern: Alt.Christmas
Sunday 18 December 2011
As the forces of commerce gather for the fast-approaching festivities, we would do well to guard against another stain that has, of late, indelibly marked the spirit of the season: "alternative" takes on our cherished traditions.
Piers Morgan quits America's Got Talent
Thursday 10 November 2011
The TV star has stepped down from the judging panel of the talent show after six years because he can no longer juggle his commitments with his CNN programme 'Piers Morgan Tonight'.
Rebecca Tyrrel: 'In The X Factor's land of musical mediocrity, Louis Walsh’s weirdness is the only oasis of intrigue'
Saturday 05 November 2011
Who knew that Louis Walsh says, "The best thing about The X Factor is it's real... nothing is staged"? Blessings upon him, for of course the best thing about The X Factor in its present manifestation – and who knew such words would ever appear in print? – is Louis Walsh.
Razor sharp, Winehouse changed the music scene for ever
Sunday 24 July 2011
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