Pop Justice — » Matt Cardle "could be the first credible rock singer to come out of The X Factor." (The Sun) (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/music/3759419/Matt-Cardle-debut-tunes-totally-rock.html) What about Tabby?! » Lady Gaga proves it is poss... more info

ContactMusic — Dannii Minogue feels "anchored" to Australia. The 39-year-old singer - who has divided her time between her homeland and the UK in the last few years while working on TV talent show 'The X Factor', which she left in 2011 - is not considering leaving.... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Tinie Tempah is allegedly gearing up to help Tulisa Contostavlos pick her three finalists at the Judges' Houses stage of The X Factor.According to The Sun, the Pass Out hitmaker is clearing his... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Just when we thought Cheryl Cole and Simon Cowell were pals again, a source has claimed Chezza is "furious" with SiCo for revealing details concerning her sacking from The X Factor USA.As... more info

Perez Hilton — That'll do it! Sources report that Simon Cowell is encouraging the upcoming UK X Factor contestants to have hit the bottle hard this season in an effort to create more, um, compelling drama on the show. The boozing for ratings ploy started last night... more info

Pop Justice — » Kiss have been dropped from the line-up for this already ill-fated Michael Jackson tribute concert. (Billboard) (http://www.billboard.com/news/kiss-removed-from-michael-jackson-tribute-1005317792.story) » Beyonce is a fan of reality TV catchphr... more info

Guardian Music — Simon Cowell's Syco label and Avicii reach agreement over instrumental used in Leona Lewis's forthcoming single CollideLeona Lewis and her record label – Simon Cowell's Syco – have agreed to work with a 22-year-old Swedish DJ after settling a leg... more info

Mjsbigblog — NBC’s The Sing-Off has announced the 16 groups that will compete in its third season. Hosted by Nick Lachey, the series will premiere on Sept. 19 with returning judges Ben Folds and Shawn Stockman. Singer/songwriter, Sara Bareilles joins the pan... more info

Pop Crunch — Things are finally starting to look up for English darling Cheryl Cole. Despite being unceremoniously ousted from the judges’ panel of The X Factor (Can you say awkward?) earlier this [...] more info

MTV.co.uk News — The X Factor judges have revealed all about their experiences on the UK's most famous panel so far, ahead of the new series premiere on Saturday, 20th August.Despite the departure of XF favourites... more info