Starpulse — Boot camp is over on “The X Factor”…all over that is except for choosing who will be moving on to the judge’s homes and a chance at the live shows for fan votes. more info

Guardian Music — American Idol's Nicki Minaj issues death threats to fellow judge Mariah Carey – and offers a way to boost ratingsNext, Lost in Showbiz returns to the beleaguered studio housing The X Factor, bearing a helpful suggestion from across the Atlantic. Th... more info

People.com — And then there were 24! Take in the best words of wisdom from the mega-elimination episode more info

Guardian Music — Natasha Khan's new album is all the better for being more streamlined – and it should shake off her 'kooky' reputationWhatever else you make of it, you'd be hard-pushed to call the cover of Natasha Khan's third album anything other than striking. ... more info

Starpulse — Even before I begin, this feels like a recap unfinished. more info

ContactMusic — Gary Barlow is reportedly planning to quit 'The X Factor' after the current series.The 'Take That' singer - who claimed he was ''embarrassed'' to be... more info

Mjsbigblog — I’ll be live blogging X Factor Here! more info

Kings of A&R — Buzz Track: Until I’m Dead Who was that guy with pink mohawk on The X Factor?  That was the lead singer Chris Pounders from the Pounders,  a punk rock trio from San Jose CA. They are currently being played on alternative radio stations LIVE 105-S... more info

Guardian Music — Four-disc set XX marks 20th anniversary of debut LP, with a new album possibly on the wayRage Against the Machine have announced a four-disc 20th-anniversary reissue of their debut album. The anti-capitalist rockers will release XX – a deluxe versi... more info

Perez Hilton — HA!! Well, if it were up to British pop sensation Leona Lewis, the notorious Chris Brown would be the PERFECT Christian Grey to get all up inside Taylor Swift's Anastasia Steele in the Fifty Shades of Grey Movie!! The X Factor winner and Fifty Shades... more info