MTV.co.uk News — As speculation surrounding the judging line-up for the US version of The X Factor reaches boiling point, Cheryl Cole has allegedly claimed that she is "too big" to be a panelist on the... more info

MTV.co.uk News — The X Factor USA boss Simon Cowell could land Cheryl Cole a 'consolation role' as a mentor on the show if her bid to become a judge fails.As previously reported, Cowell has been having a tough time... more info

ContactMusic — Nicole Scherzinger says she would be "honoured" to be a judge on the US version of 'The X Factor'. The former Pussycat Dolls singer is one of the favourites for a spot on the judging panel when the pop star search show launches Stateside and she a... more info

NME — Ronson's wedding risk, Alex James' pancakes – your music gossip stop more info

Guardian Music — Wembley Arena, LondonIf you've ever wondered what The X Factor would be like if you removed the judges and just focused on the musical acts, then wonder no more. This two-hour long showcase of the top nine finalists from last year's series starts li... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Cheryl Cole has been told she is unlikely to get a job on The X Factor USA, according to reports. Simon Cowell apparently feels guilty about letting Cheryl down, but was forced to admit this week... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Lily Allen is the latest star in the frame to join the judging panel of The X Factor, according to reports. The LDN singer quit music last year to concentrate on her fashion business, but is... more info

ContactMusic — Dannii Minogue's boyfriend wants her to "relax". The 39-year-old singer - who has a seven-month-old son Ethan with former rugby star Kris Smith - is often urged to slow down by her partner, because he worries she will get sick from the stress of j... more info

ContactMusic — Fox TV has gone to what was described as unprecedented expense to fly at least one promotion executive from 145 of its 210 affiliates to Los Angeles to discuss plans for the launch of the U. S. version of The X Factor , produced by and featurin... more info

MTV.co.uk News — The X Factor runners up One Direction have said that they've been left to work on their debut album without management pressure.The boyband have flying back and forth to LA since the new year to... more info