Perez Hilton — When we were first introduced to Shirlena Johnson on The X Factor a few weeks ago, we found her "musical exorcisms" rather endearing. We liked her, since she was just a struggling mom, plague with talent and bouts of mental illness. It was a Lifetime... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — The X Factor effect is back and influencing the singles chart once again as songs by Oasis, Radiohead and Adele are set to bounce back into the Top 40 after being featured on the show. Adele's Make You Feel Alive shot into number four in the mid-week... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Diana Vickers has exclusively told MTV UK what she really thinks of Cheryl Cole's mentoring skills on The X Factor and who she is tipping for glory this year.Ahead of her Oxjam gig on Tuesday,... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Simon Cowell is reportedly considering legal action after the names of The X Factor final 12 were leaked on a website.The music mogul is said to be 'furious' that the finalists were revealed by the... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Dannii Minogue has admitted she hasn’t decided what she’ll wear on The X Factor this year. During the last series’ live shows much media attention was focused on the clothes worn... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Nicole Scherzinger has given women everywhere some tips on being sexy, claiming that being sassy is something that you are born with.Speaking to OK! magazine, The X Factor guest judge revealed:... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Diana Vickers is used to the glitz and glamour of The X Factor stage, known for being pals with Cheryl Cole, Alexandra Burke and JLS, and having a number 1 single and album. So when we heard the... more info

NME — Plus Mark Ronson looks to be on course for a Number One album more info

MTV.co.uk News — Louis Walsh has revealed that he would rather have ex-judge Sharon Osbourne back on The X Factor panel over new mum, Dannii Minogue. Walsh was recently reunited with Mrs. O for the Judges' Houses... more info

ContactMusic — Doting dad RUSSELL CROWE snubbed an offer to appear on Australia's THE X FACTOR - so he can continue his road trip with his sons.The Gladiator star headed into... more info