Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - will.i.am has made good on his promise to duet with an unknown reality TV contestant - he's agreed to join Rihanna, Christina Aguilera and Robbie Williams in a star-studded episode of Simon Cowell's hit show The X Factor. more info

MTV.co.uk News — The X Factor judge, Louis Walsh, has hit back at claims that this years series is fixed, saying that he is "furious" about the rumours.In an interview with LBC 97.3, the Irish music mogul... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Christina Aguilera is allegedly "horrified" that private naked snaps of her have leaked online just days before she performs of The X Factor final.The images, which show the Not Myself... more info

NME — Liam Gallagher snowed in, Professor Green swims with sharks – your music gossip stop more info

Scotsman.com — The X Factor is to be investigated by TV watchdog Ofcom over concerns that it encouraged viewers to download songs by guest stars Diana Vickers and Michael Buble. more info

The Mirror — TV boss Simon Cowell has ordered the singers to “raise your game” and scheduled extra rehearsals to ensure a classic X Factor final. more info

MTV.co.uk News — Will Smith and Nicole Scherzinger will allegedly join Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole on the judging panel of the US version of The X Factor.According to The People, SiCo has apparently signed Smith... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Willow Smith looks set to knock The X Factor finalists off the No.1 spot of the Official Singles Chart with her infectious track, Whip My Hair.According to midweek figures, the Brand New For 2011... more info

MTV.co.uk News — The X Factor contestant, Cher Lloyd, has claimed that she is "frightened to death" about performing on this weekend's final. The 17-year old, who was controversially saved by the judges... more info

The Mirror — The X Factor is to be investigated by TV watchdog Ofcom over concerns that it encouraged viewers to download songs by guest stars Diana Vickers and Michael Buble. more info