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Cher Lloyd, Olly Murs and Rebecca Ferguson aim for U.S. breakthroughs
The X Factor
May 20, 2012
There’s no question that the worldwide success of “X Factor” U.K. boy band One Direction has opened the door for other “X...
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'X Factor' U.S. hopefuls stand for hours in rain at auditions in Providence
The X Factor
May 10, 2012
Thousands of hopeful "X Factor" U.S. contestants withstood the cold, windy and rainy weather in Providence, Rhode Island, to audition for...
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Misha Bryan's 'Why Hello World' mixtape gets rave reviews from fans
The X Factor
April 28, 2012
Former "X Factor" U.K. finalist Misha Bryan (also known by her stage name, Misha B) is getting rave reviews from fans for her free...
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'X Factor' U.S. open-call auditions in 2012 attract thousands in San Francisco
The X Factor
April 22, 2012
"The X Factor" U.S. open-call auditions for 2012 continued on April 20 at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. Although it has not yet been...
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Syco Entertainment promotes Charles Garland to CEO
The X Factor
April 16, 2012
Syco Entertainment (the joint ventue between Simon Cowell and Sony Music Entertainment) has promoted Charles Garland from COO (chief operating...
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Rebecca Ferguson's 'Glitter & Gold' music video premieres & gets good reactions
The X Factor
April 13, 2012
Rebecca Ferguson is getting solid reviews from the public for "Glitter & Gold," the third single from her debut album, "Heaven....
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One Direction sued by American rock band with the same name
The X Factor
April 10, 2012
In February 2012, I first reported that One Direction (the boy band from "The X Factor" U.K.) would be facing a potential legal battle...
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'The X Factor' franchise expands to 40 territories; Sweden and Georgia added
The X Factor
April 1, 2012
"The X Factor" has announced that the franchise has now expanded to 40 territories. The latest territories to be added are Sweden (where ...
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One Direction offers advice to people auditioning for 'The X Factor'
The X Factor
March 23, 2012
One Direction is quickly on its way to surpassing "The X Factor" U.K. 2006 winner Leona Lewis as the biggest-selling global act to emerge...
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'The X Factor' U.S. sets audition dates for 2012 in front of judges
The X Factor
March 19, 2012
"The X Factor" U.S. has set audition dates in front of the judges for the show's second season. The auditions in front of the judges...
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