ContactMusic — British singer James Morrison is adamant his recent comments about The X Factor were taken out of context because he never meant to insult contestants on the U K TV talent show The You Give Me Something hitmaker was reported to have criticised the sh... more info

ContactMusic — Nicole Scherzinger cried when she was offered a judging role on The X Factor The former Pussycat Dolls singer - who was a guest panellist on the UK series last year - was promoted from co-host to a panellist position on the new US version of the... more info

Pop Crunch — We’ve still got a full week to wait before The X Factor makes its Stateside debut, slashing onto FOX’s primetime scene with L.A. Reid, Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, and Nicole [...] more info

Guardian Music — Outspoken and laddish, yet charming and relentlessly driven by the death of his father, Dappy is a modern pop paradox. Michael Cragg talks to the N-Dubz star turned soloCrumpled into a puce hoodie pulled tight around his face, his trademark woolly ... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Tulisa Contostavlos has revealed that her mother begged her to stop crying during The X Factor on Saturday.The N-Dubz singer was reduced to tears during mum-of-four Michelle Barrett's audition,... more info

Pop Crunch — In news that will surprise absolutely no one, eternal bachelor Simon Cowell has reportedly parted ways with his fiancee Mezhgan Hussainy. The X Factor honcho and the professional makeup artist [...] more info

ContactMusic — A representative for Simon Cowell has confirmed the TV star is still as close as ever with his fiancee following reports of a split The X Factor boss sparked speculation over the state of his relationship with Mezhgan Hussainy during a candid intervi... more info

Gigwise — She broke down at the weekend... more info

Mjsbigblog — This is the last episode of this year’s X Factor UK auditions. The X Factor – ITV1 – 8pm BST – 3pm EDT The Xtra Factor – ITV2 – 9pm BST – 4pm EDT Watch on: TVPC.com more info

MTV.co.uk News — Simon Cowell has been so impressed by the new judges on The X Factor that he has backtracked on his offer to give Cheryl Cole her old job back should she want it. The music mogul had previously... more info