Guardian Music — Four of the six acts performing in addition to the finalists are signed to Cowell's Syco or affiliated labelsA row has broken out before this weekend's X Factor final amid complaints the programme is favouring guest performers such as Leona Lewis who... more info

Perez Hilton — There has been soooo much good music from new artists this year, but the album we have been listening to the most from an emerging musician is Ed Sheeran's! At just 20 years old, this British singer/songwriter is wise beyond his years! Sheeran remind... more info

Perez Hilton — We LOVE him so much! Watch this enchanting performance of Ed Sheeran performing The A Team at Capital's Jingle Bell Ball in London 2011. We adore that song so much. He is such a huge talent. Watch above! You won't be disappointed! more info

ContactMusic — Ed Sheeran is planning to collaborate with Michael Buble The Lego House singer played at the Children In Need Rocks Manchester concert earlier this month where he discussed teaming up for a track with the Canadian crooner He told BBC Newsb... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Noel Gallagher's High Flying Bird's 'Noel Gallagher's High Flying Bird's' has been named as the third biggest selling debut album of 2011, according to the Official Charts Company.Beady Eye's 'Different Gear, Still Speeding' has been named as the six... more info

Unreality Music — “It’s nothing perfect or especially ground-breaking, but nor is it trying to be” 4 STARS Digital Release: November 13, 2011 Physical Release: November 14, 2011 Shout! The Music Magazine... more info

Altsounds — The Cordless Show, a UK website dedicated exclusively to music artists, continues with the third series of the award winning Cordless Show, bringing public attention to a whole host of new and unsigned artists. Previous artists to feature on th... more info

ContactMusic — Example is working with Enrique Iglesias The 28-year-old dance pop act - who has previously teamed up with Professor Green Wretch 32 and Ed Sheeran - admits collaborating with the Hero crooner will surprise fans but feels he is versatile enough... more info

Guardian Music — Eighth annual UK Festival awards also sees Ed Sheeran named breakthrough artist of the yearTriumphing over its competitors in a crowded (if not muddy) field, Glastonbury was named best major festival of 2011 at a ceremony in London on Tuesday night. ... more info

NME — Snow Patrol, REM and Ed Sheeran all have new stuff out more info