ContactMusic — Paula Abdul had no idea she was going to sacked from The X Factor The Straight Up singer was on the judging panel for the US version of the talent show last year and she admits it came as a shock when the shows boss and fellow judge Simon Cowell... more info

ContactMusic — One Directions Liam Payne thinks it would be boring to be a solo artist The singer - who originally auditioned as a solo star for the 2010 series of UK show The X Factor before show boss Simon Cowell put him in One Direction - couldnt imagin... more info

ContactMusic — British rapper Plan B has ruled out ever appearing on British talent show The X Factor insisting he has no interest in boosting his celebrity profile The rapper released a gritty album inspired by his tough upbringing as his debut but hit the big tim... more info

ContactMusic — Plan B wouldnt appear on The X Factor The iLL Manors rapper doesnt think a programme like the reality TV singing contest would be the right way to show off his artistic credibility as hes not interested in boosting his celebrity profile... more info

Perez Hilton — We bet Nigel Lythgoe is kicking himself BIG TIME right now! Despite some seriously complex, extended contract negotiations before officially joining The X Factor this season, Britney Spears has come forward to reveal that she would have happily done ... more info

ContactMusic — 50 Cent wants to take Tulisa Contostavlos on a dinner date The rapper heard news about The X Factor judges sex-tape being leaked by an ex-boyfriend and wants to cheer her up by taking her for a meal The 37-year-old star said Im going to... more info

Topix — A music manager has been fired from The X Factor after it emerged pop star Tulisa Contostavlos is suing him over allegations he was involved in leaking her sex tape. more info

ContactMusic — A music manager has been fired from Britains The X Factor after it emerged pop star Tulisa Contostavlos is suing him over allegations he was involved in leaking her sex tape Chris Herbert famed for creating the Spice Girls was to serve as a consultan... more info

ContactMusic — Demi Lovato didnt care about the results of cutting herself when she was a self-harmer The X Factor USA judge admitted that she needed to do something physical in order to cope with her negative feelings She said There were times I f... more info

ContactMusic — Nicole Scherzinger is reportedly tired of fighting for her relationship with Lewis Hamilton The X Factor judge was recently left furious after her boyfriend was caught partying with 10 girls in his hotel suite last week and is now said to have... more info