The Mirror — Westlife's performance on The X Factor last year broke broadcasting rules because it could have triggered seizures, Ofcom ruled today. The chart-topping band appeared on the Saturday night programme in October with flashing laser effects which could ... more info

Guardian Music — The X Factor's brief use of rapidly flashing lights risked epileptic seizures in some viewers, media regulator findsOfcom has ruled that Westlife's performance on The X Factor broke broadcasting regulations for using rapidly flashing lights that coul... more info

Guardian Music — A course in three-chord heaven at Rock'n'Roll Fantasy CampMeat Loaf is in my face. He's just ­listened to me do a keyboard solo on Get It On, the old T Rex number, and he is not ­impressed. (Neither am I, but that doesn't seem important.)"Way ... more info

Perez Hilton — Although Simon Cowell will be leaving American Idol to launch The X Factor in the States, CKX, the parent company to 19 Entertainment, is expecting to renew the contract for the hit show. "As talented as Cowell is…'Idol's' future with this long-te... more info

Perez Hilton — This guy continues to make serious bank! Simon Cowell just announced a five-year joint venture with Sony that will put together both the television and music assets of The X Factor and Got Talent as well as musical superstars Leona Lewis and Susan Bo... more info

Guardian Music — Sony to swap 100% ownership of Syco for half of new venture – as Simon Fuller guaranteed 10% of American Idol profits for lifeSimon Cowell is set to announce his much-anticipated deal with Sony Music that will see the launch of a joint venture... more info

Pop Justice — Diana Vickers' debut single 'Once' is today's Song Of The Day but we thought you might like to know about some of the other tracks scheduled for inclusion on the album, including contributions from people like Ellie Goudling, Lightspeed Champion and ... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - Simon Cowell is hoping to sit alongside Mariah Carey's ex-husband Tommy Mottola when he launches The X Factor in the US. more info

Perez Hilton — Give us a ring! Simon Cowell is trying to persuade Victoria Beckham to appear as a judge on the upcoming American version of The X Factor, but Posh is claiming that she might be a bit too busy. A source says: "Victoria told Simon she needs time to t... more info

Scotsman.com — ITV said yesterday that The X Factor was expected to air in the UK this autumn as usual. more info