Union J singer JJ Hamblett has revealed that he is about to become a first-time father. The 25-year-old singer, who is one of four members of the X Factor-bred boyband, said that his fellow bandmates are excited to become honorary uncles. He wrote on Twitter: "Guys I want you to be the first to know that I've got some big news...I'm going to be a daddy.......
It's been 14 years since his last release as a solo artist, but Gary Barlow is cashing in on his X Factor pulling power by releasing a new album. The Take That frontman has confirmed on Twitter that his new collection is out on November - and, in an interesting move, it will go head-to-head with the new collection from One Direction. He said: "After 14 long...
It's been the worst-kept secret in showbiz since she herself was recruited for The X Factor USA, but Britney Spears has FINALLY revealed details of her residency in Las Vegas. The star will perform at Planet Hollywood over the course of two years, starting on December 27. Tickets will go on sale later this week, she revealed. The pop icon swung by Good Morning...
JLS singer Marvin Humes may have found fame on The X Factor, but he's joining rival singing show The Voice as host in 2013. Following previous news that Emma Willis would be one of two new presenters for the hit competition, Humes has been confirmed to be joining her when it returns in 2014. "I'm so excited to be a part of the new series of The Voice," he said...
The X Factor USA returned to screens this week - but with viewing figures at an all-time low. Without the big draw of last year's signing Britney Spears, the show limped to 6.2 million viewers and a 2.1 demo rating among 18-30 year-olds. Last year's premiere managed more than 9 million, and the season one premiere in 2011 appealed to more than 12 million. This...
This week The X Factor USA returns for its third season, and new judge Kelly Rowland has been speaking about how excited she is for it to kick off. The talent show's American incarnation has so far struggled to establish itself in the ratings, but bosses will no doubt be hoping that the beloved Rowland and Latino superstar Paulina Rubio will help give it a fresh...
Popstar, actress and TV show judge Demi Lovato has announced that she has now turned her hand to writing a book! The star has compiled her favourite meditation tips and inspirational quotes for the tome, which is entitled Staying Strong. The hashtag #StayingStrong has been trending on Twitter ever since the announcement was made via video sharing site Keek. In...
Music mogul Simon Cowell has jokily thanked journalists who have written negative stories about him for helping to inflate his bank balance. He made a surprise appearance at the press launch of season ten of The X Factor in London's Mayfair today, joining judges Nicole Scherzinger, Gary Barlow, Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh ahead of the new series' arrival on Saturday. He...
Gary Barlow has admitted that he didn't expect James Arthur to win The X Factor last year. The judges of the ITV show are on the campaign trail this week in preparation for the talent show's tenth season premiere, which will air this weekend. Arthur won last year's series after a face-off with Jahmene Douglas and Barlow's own act Christopher Maloney. He pondered: "I...
The head of ITV has gone on record to say that he thinks Simon Cowell's big talent shows could be around for many more years to come. The Director of Television said at today's Edinburgh Television Festival that he doesn't foresee either show coming to an end in the foreseeable future. "Huge brands like The X Factor and BGT are absolutely central to our schedule,"...
