Guardian Music — As pointed out in a recent blog by Mark Beaumont, Christmas songs are best when they're not trying to be cool. What's the point in trying to be a hipster when you're sat having roast parsnips with your aunt Mildred? Do you really think your gran want... more info

NME — Thousands of fans sign up to Facebook petition to buy 'Killing In The Name' more info

Guardian Music — In the last 10 years, The X Factor and its ilk have bucked record-buying trends and breathed new life into a dying industry. We talk to the talent show's hits and missesThe cruel king of 21st-century pop is laughing gently down the phone, considering... more info

MTV.co.uk News — The X Factor winner will release Miley Cyrus’ hit The Climb- according to reports.  The contestants have already recorded Journey’s 80s hit Don’t Stop Believin’ but it... more info

Guardian Music — Her problem is not homophobia, it's a lack of humourComplaints about Dannii Minogue's homophobia have not been upheld, even though her X Factor remark about Danyl Johnson's sexuality was certainly laboured and unnecessary. Quite right too. Aficionad... more info

Guardian Music — The Anchorman actor has claimed his greatest ambition would be to portray the X Factor and American Idol judge on the big screenSome might say the past couple of years have proven fallow ground for Will Ferrell compared to early successes in the like... more info

Perez Hilton — Does he make deals in his sleep? Simon Cowell's newest business venture is taking him and his show The X Factor to Las Vegas. The mega-mogul is said to be working with British billionaire Phillip Green to find a home for the talent show at one of t... more info

Guardian Music — If Cliff Richard doesn't score a chart topper in the next few weeks, his record of having a No 1 in every decade since 1730 will be wiped out. Here's what he can do ...Do you realise one of music's most enduring legacies is about to end? You see, in ... more info

BBC News - UK — The X Factor has prompted the most viewer complaints to media watchdog Ofcom so far in 2009, figures reveal. more info

The X Factor has prompted the most viewer complaints to media watchdog Ofcom so far in 2009, figures reveal. more info