MTV.co.uk News — Nicole Scherzinger looks set to be the host of The X Factor USA, after Simon Cowell admitted she was his first choice for the job. But there’s a twist – the Don’t Hold Your Breath... more info

ContactMusic — Simon Cowell is considering having two presenters for the US version of 'The X Factor'. The music mogul - who is launching his pop star search competition Stateside this year - is worried that hosting the show could be too... more info

Popeater — Filed under: Music News, TV News, Nicki Minaj, TMZ Nicki Minaj may be feeling like a dungeon dragon, but she's not bringing any of that fire to 'The X Factor' any time soon. A source recently reported that Minaj had flown out to Los Angeles to spe... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Cher Lloyd is allegedly losing too much weight on The X Factor tour, leaving those around her worried by her bad diet.Lloyd's tiny frame has always been a cause for concern since she appeared on... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Simon Cowell has revealed that he has approached Nicki Minaj about a role on The X Factor USA.Following reports that the music mogul wanted "sassy" Nicki on the panel, Cowell has now... more info

Guardian Music — The Kinks singer, who is curating this year's Southbank-based festival, has ambitious plans for the programme of diverse actsRay Davies has revealed his lineup for the 2011 Meltdown festival and said the bill is "about Britain – we're trying to cov... more info

Unreality Music — Mike Posner, upon his first chart outing, and whether he intended to or not, conformed to a long list of flash-in-the-pan popstars who like to discuss their ego and other such unimportant subj... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Cheryl Cole is apparently still "in the mix" for a role on The X Factor USA.During a Twitter chat last night, Simon Cowell confirmed that the Girls Aloud beauty is being considered as a... more info

Guardian Music — Sadler's Wells, LondonIt may have been Tchaikovsky who inspired the Pet Shop Boys to attempt their first ballet score, but the music they've written for The Most Incredible Thing is not even a distant relation to The Nutcracker or Swan Lake.There are... more info

ContactMusic — Simon Cowell has been forced to rule Mariah Carey out of his The X Factor judging panel - because the pregnant singer will be too busy with her twins when the TV talent show begins. The music mogul has been desperate to recruit Carey for the upcom... more info