Guardian Music — The one-time Generation Terrorists performing on prime-time TV could be a riot. But I fear they are putting record sales before their reputationThe announcement yesterday that Manic Street Preachers are going to be following the likes of Robbie Willi... more info

The Telegraph — As Cheryl Cole is revealed to be swapping 'The X Factor' for Los Angeles, Bryony Gordon is thrilled that the nation's supposed sweetheart is finally out of her hair more info

The Telegraph — A brief history of Simon Cowell 's involvement in remarkably similar singing competitions. more info

The Telegraph — With Cheryl Cole reported to be joining Simon Cowell as a judge on a US version of The X Factor, Andrew Pettie analyses the show's prospects. more info

The Telegraph — As Cowell prepares to launch The X Factor in America, he'll be hoping that American Idol flounders without him. more info

ContactMusic — Dannii Minogue only has six items in her make-up bag.The Australian beauty - who is currently working as a judge and mentor on UK TV talent show 'The X Factor' -... more info

MTV.co.uk News — The X Factor contestant Cher Lloyd has admitted she is nervous ahead of this weekend's semi-final after being in the bottom two earlier in the competition. Speaking after Katie Waissel and Wagner... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Cheryl Cole may have reportedly landed her dream job on the US version of The X Factor, but it appears she is far from impressed that Nicole Scherzinger could be joining her as a judge on the... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Justin Bieber has confessed that he thinks Cheryl Cole is "beautiful", following his attempts to woo the Geordie on Sunday evening's The X Factor.As we previously reported, the U Smile... more info

Guardian Music — The X Factor celebrity is the perfect ambassador for a country that no longer needs to produce winners to feel good about itselfWhen Pelé became an international star at the 1958 World Cup, he immediately became a powerful symbol for Brazil. Black a... more info