Guardian Music — Will Young, Olly Murs and Joe McElderry defy talent show expectations with newfound chart successIt is little surprise when reality pop, manipulated by Simons Cowell and Fuller, dominates the pop charts in the runup to Christmas. But with August not ... more info

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

Pop Justice — » Keisha can identify with people who have lost their jobs in the recession having been 'forced out' of the Sugababes. (Metro) (http://www.metro.co.uk/showbiz/interviews/871024-keisha-buchanan-ive-forgiven-the-sugababes-for-forcing-me-out) » Sele... more info

Pop Justice — » Robbie Williams thinks that the capitalist system is "destined to explode" and that communism may well be the answer. (Blog) (http://www.robbiewilliams.com/news-blogs/the-last-show-in-munich-going-to-be-a-blast) In other words: he's loving Engels ... more info

Pop Justice — The twelve British pop singles shortlisted for the 2011 Popjustice Twenty Quid Music Prize are: » Adele – ‘Rolling In The Deep’ » Hurts – ‘Stay’ » Jessie J – ‘Do It Like A Dude’ » Joe McElderry – ‘Ambitions’ » Mark R... more info

Pop Justice — RCA have got some good things going on at the moment but letting Diana Vickers go has to rank as one of the most stupid decisions of the modern pop era. We all know the story so far*, but while most acts - especially most eX-Factor acts - are better... more info

Mjsbigblog — Joe McElderry won the 2009 season of X Factor UK, but unfortunately, after lackluster sales of his post-X Factor music, Simon Cowell dropped him. Tonight, Joe was crowned the winner of ANOTHER competition reality show, Popstars to Operastars. Check... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Olly Murs and Caroline Flack have been announced as the new presenters of The Xtra Factor.The X Factor star, who came second to Joe McElderry on the show in 2009, will be swapping the stage for the... more info

Guardian Music — Simon Cowell is the most powerful individual in ­British pop and his business decisions have a huge impact on TV and musicLabel executive: ­managing director, SycoWhat appeared to be the moment of his greatest ­ignominy may in fact have been the p... more info

Guardian Music — George Michael's sense that he's let young gays down is misplaced: no apology is neededSo George Michael feels he's let gay kids down, and that his behaviour – including sexual encounters in public places and his espousal of promiscuity – "meant... more info