Mjsbigblog — Olly Murs announces new single, One Direction announce their first UK tour and film their new music video in New York, Gary Barlow will write the winner’s single. Did Tulisa send home The Keys for being too posh? Olly Murs announces new single, to... more info

Guardian Music — XOYO, LondonThe lot of a soul man has never been easy. All those women to woo, all that hurt to channel, and so many hats to choose from. The lot of 26-year-old Alex Clare – a thoroughly modern soul man with Titian hair tucked under a flat cap – ... more info

Mjsbigblog — One Direction fans’ safety moves Radio 1 chart show, Susan Boyle unveils new album tracklisting, Olly Murs announces album title. One Direction fans’ safety moves Radio 1 chart show BBC Radio 1′s Official Chart show had to be broadcast from a... more info

Pop Justice — » Cher Lloyd's only gone and brought herself a house which, given that the country is on the brink of a double-dip recession, might be a little risky. But rumours are it's in 'trendy' East London, so she should be fine. (Daily Mirror) (http://www.mi... more info

Guardian Music — This precocious producer could be the next big urban pop boyHometown: Bellingham, London.The lineup: Uzoechi Osisioma Emenike (vocals, music).The background: There's no way we're going to be anything other than completely kind and complimentary towar... more info

Pop Justice — » In a nod to Sinitta's greatest moment of ridiculousness Robbie Williams appeared completely naked - save for some "tiny leaves" - when he met the X Factor contestants he'd be judging. (The Sun) (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/x_fa... more info

Pop Justice — 'Higher' by The Saturdays is the year's best British pop single. We know this to be fact because last night we watched a room full of people shouting at each other for four hours until 'Higher' romped to victory. The glittering prize you see above -... more info

I Like Music — Two of Simon Cowell's proteges enter at number one in the UK Singles and Albums Charts as the new series of X-Factor kicks off more info

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MTV.co.uk News — Gary Barlow is said to be furious with Olly Murs for publicly stating in an interview that Simon Cowell is a better judge on The X Factor than the Take That star. When the Xtra Factor host was... more info