The X Factor

Simon Denies Offering Beyoncé $500 Million For X Factor

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:21:50 +0000

Simon Cowell has dismissed rumors regarding the singer Beyoncé being offered a staggering $500 million to appear on five series of the X Factor show. This seemed like a relatively believable rumor, due to Beyoncé being a sought after act. Despite this, it seems the newspapers have enjoyed their time making stories up and the real truth lies with Cowell, who has made it clear he will not be blowing millions on A-list acts.

Rumors Stated X Factor Was Hoping To Get Beyoncé As Judge & Mentor

In the past week or two, reports have surfaced about exactly who will join the X Factor judging panel. The most exciting rumor of all, aside from Mariah Carey and Katy Perry, was the talk about Beyoncé joining the panel, for a large pay packet. Beyoncé, who has just had her first child with husband Jay-Z, would boost ratings for the show, which failed to hit the 20 million mark in 2011 when it first aired in America. Bosses of the talent show are now looking through their contacts for someone who will bring the status of the show up a notch, rivaling American Idol.

Cowell Says X Factor Does Not Need A-Listers To Be Successful

Simon Cowell has stated that although he is made of money and pretty much has the power to do anything in the music industry he is not necessarily relying on A-listers for the talent show. Speaking to a source, Simon said, "I read online that I offered [Beyoncé] $100 million (£63 million) a year. The budget for the show is $100 million. That would never, ever happen. It's absolute nonsense. Even if you have that kind of money. I wouldn't spend $100 million on one person.” This clears up the rumors and he says he does not need to spend big bucks to get someone valuable on the X Factor.

Simon Wants Someone Interesting For X Factor But Not Expensive

Although Simon says he would adore Mariah Carey to come onto the X Factor and offer words of wisdom to the music hopefuls auditioning, he says he cannot expect that commitment from someone with two young children. Therefore, Cowell has some sights in mind on the kind of judge/mentor he is searching for. “They have to be interesting. I'm not playing this game where we have to compete on the level of A-lister stars. You can lose focus on what the show is all about, and at the end of the day the most important thing is the contestants." The X Factor shake-up has left two spots unfilled, and the show airs later this year.

Josh Krajcik Talks About The X Factor Drama

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:18:43 +0000

Josh came in an impressive second place on The X Factor and with a new career just getting started he will always remember where he came from. With the talent show being his platform to success, Josh has of course had something to say about the drama that has been taking place lately. From rumors of who will join the show, to confirmation of three workers on the XFactor being axed, Josh Krajcik is revealing his true thoughts about the judges on the show.

Josh Praises Nicole For Her Time On The X Factor

Josh was mentored by ex-Pussycat Doll, Nicole Scherzinger, during his time on the show. Nicole headed the over thirty’s group, which gave older people a shot at the big time. Josh was just a regular burrito maker before he auditioned for the show, and his audition allowed him to sail through to the finals. Speaking about The X Factor judge Josh said, “She was around enough to help, but not around for much to hinder. There was a good balance with Nicole.” About her departure, Josh understood and said, “With Nicole, I kind of knew that she wanted more time for her music career.”

Shock For Josh As Paula From The X Factor Is Axed

Although Josh was quite understood of the reasons behind Nicole’s departure from The X Factor, he is still a little uncertain as to why Paula Abdul left the show. Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell have been ‘in love’ as reports have said, and both even came close to having sex once, which is word from another report that surfaced late last year. Josh, from Ohio, said “I’m a little surprised that Paula left.” Although many are quite unsure as to why Paula has left the show for good, some people who work behind the scenes on The X Factor said she was ‘too soft’.

Josh Has Hopes For New Judges On The X Factor

Josh Krajcik is not afraid to say exactly how he feels about The X Factor judges for the future. With a good bit of experience under his belt, the Ohio native knows exactly what the contestants will be looking for in a judge and mentor. When asked about what he hopes to see for the show, in the way of judges, for 2012 he said, “Having somebody with great vocal ability of what it takes to be a successful artist would be awesome for future contestants.” So, does this mean that Josh was not entirely happy with the former judges and mentors of The X Factor?

FOX Reveal Why Axing’s Happened On The X Factor

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:18:29 +0000

FOX have straightened things out regarding the shake-up that has been taking place on The X Factor by speaking some words about why it really happened. The main reasons behind the axing of some of the biggest stars in the music industry have been explained in some detail, which sheds some light on the situation. With most fans of the talent show being left in shock as to why Simon would let go of some valuable people on the XFactor USA, FOX’s president of alternative entertainment has spoken out.

Steve Jones, Nicole Scherzinger & Paula Abdul Fired From The X Factor

After confirmation from the stars themselves through updates on the social networking site Twitter, it is certain that Steve Jones (The X Factor host), Nicole Scherzinger (judge and mentor), as well as Paula Abdul (another judge and mentor) will not be returning to the talent show. There was talk about whether or not Nicole would return anyway, due to her upsetting fans of Rachel Crow in the first season, and because she stated that she wanted to focus on her own music career. With Steve Jones being Welsh and from the United Kingdom, he did not connect as well with the audience. Paula’s axing, however, has left everyone in shock because her and Simon are extremely close friends.

FOX Says Simon Assessed Judges On First Season Of The X Factor

The president of alternative entertainment for FOX has said how Simon used the ‘axed’ workers on The X Factor to ‘assess’ them and discover who would be worthwhile rehiring after the end of season one. This could be referred to as a kind of audition process, but for judges and hosts. Mike Darnell has said, "Season one was basically an audition act. Simon got one big new star out of it – L.A. Reid, and that was great casting. There's going to be a natural reassessment." This could hit the others where it hurts, but for L.A, he is looking at another successful career move for 2012.

L.A. Reid Was The Only Star To Come Out Of The X Factor In 2011

L.A. Reid, the chairman of Epic Records, previously worked with Simon Cowell on American Idol, prior to Simon bringing The X Factor to the states. It was this move that led to them both transferring to roles on the new show, and boy did it pay off. L.A headed the boys in the 2011 show, making some contestants very successful, including Chris Rene and young Astro. Although it was obvious that L.A would return to The X Factor, the public is still shocked at Paula’s departure.

The X Factor Winner Was Highlight Of Super Bowl In Ad

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:26:48 +0000

She was the highlight of the talent show when she picked up her crown and her $5 million prize, but even more highlighted was her appearance on the Pepsi ad, another prize of winning The X Factor, that aired at the Super Bowl on Sunday. Melanie managed to feature in the ad with music legend, Elton John. As millions of viewers saw Melanie’s appearance, she was surely beaming with glory. This ad is one of many that has been chosen and paid for to air at the well-known Super Bowl.

Melanie Amaro Given The X Factor Prize To Appear In Pepsi Commercial

Melanie beat out finalists Chris Rene and Josh Krajcik of The X Factor show to win the prize of becoming a multi-millionaire, a record deal with Epic Records and of course, the appearance in a Pepsi commercial. The commercial is based on Melanie auditioning to win the treasure, which is Pepsi. Dressed as a princess, Melanie belts out Aretha Franklin’s hit, ‘Respect’, which wowed the audience at the Super Bowl. Stacy Francis, another contestant that appeared on The X Factor show, said how natural Melanie appeared in front of the cameras when she saw the backstage filming just a few weeks back.

Commercial Features The X Factor Winner & Elton John

Advertisers were said to be paying at least $3.5 million for a mere 30 second slot on the Super Bowl commercial breaks, and the Pepsi ad was one of these. For it to be worthwhile it needed to feature a major celebrity and in this case, that celebrity was to be Elton John. Elton John was draped in jewels and dressed as the King on the ad, where he judges Melanie for her vocal talents. Rap legend, Flavor Flav, also featured in the ad and this was received well by The X Factor fans and Super Bowl fans alike.

More Than 111m Viewers Saw The X Factor Star On Sunday

Just one million viewers would be a pretty staggering achievement for someone who had never even been on the television a couple of months ago, but Melanie Amaro was blessed with over 111 million views for the Pepsi ad airing at the Super Bowl. The clip was approximately one minute long and rivaled other clips, including David Beckham’s steamy ad for his underwear collection and Ricky Gervais in an ad being chased by zombies for Time Warner Cable. This is just the beginning of the success and fame that Melanie Amaro is set to gain since winning The X Factor talent show.

Simon Expresses Admiration For Paula Since The X Factor Axe

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:22:54 +0000

They have been best friends, lovers and co-workers, now though The X Factor stars seem to be enemies. Well, it is probably Paula Abdul who is feeling more hate for Simon Cowell, rather than the other way around and quite rightly too. Despite the two once being so close, the public sacking of Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul meant that two spots on the talent show were open to people who would fare ‘better’ with the audience and ratings. Paula has shown that she is rather angry at Simon’s decision to leave her out of a job, but Simon is declaring his love and admiration for the multi-talented star.

Simon Axed Paula Abdul From The X Factor

No clear reasons have been understood as to why British music mogul Simon Cowell has axed his best friend Paula Abdul from The X Factor and her judging/mentoring position. Regardless, there have been some clues as to why replacements are actually in the pipeline. Apparently, Paula lacked chemistry and was not tough enough on the show. With this sacking being relatively public, Paula is sure to be embarrassed but recent reports suggest that she forgives Simon for his decision.

Cowell Thanks Paula For Time On The X Factor

He may be the ‘meany’ on The X Factor, but Simon Cowell has shown his soft side as he stated that he wants to work with Paula in the future. As well as this, Simon actually thanked Paula for her hard work on the show. Steve Jones, former XFactor host, and Nicole Scherzinger, former XFactor judge, both also got some thanks from Simon for their efforts. Speaking about working with all three of them, Simon said, ‘We had a lot of fun making the show together and importantly, we found some real talent and stars.’

Music Mogul Wants To Work On Project With Paula Despite The X Factor Drama

It may have been a difficult decision to let her go, but Simon Cowell has realized he would actually enjoy working with Paula Abdul again in the near future. Simon had this to say about how he felt for Paula, ‘You do develop friendships with the people you work with and Paula, in particular, is a very close friend and I expect to be working with her on another project in the near future.' The X Factor founder has stated that he believes each person will have major success in their careers, and that he simply had to make a decision on what would be best long-term for the talent show.

Madonna Laughs Off XFactor Possibility At Super Bowl

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:22:31 +0000

Everybody has been talking about the Super Bowl and with many superstar appearances, there was sure to be talk about the XFactor talent show. Due to so many famous celebrity names being pinned as possible judges and mentors on the show for the 2012 season, Madonna had a little something to say. With her name being just one that was mentioned for a possible role, she decided to set the record straight at the Super Bowl and let every viewer know the deal.

Two Spots Available On XFactor Judging Panel

The XFactor show has some open spaces for people to join at the moment, but only if you are cool and famous of course. These spaces come about after the X Factor bosses decided it would be best to axe Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger from their spots on the panel. In 2011 the two beauties lacked chemistry and with the ratings falling way below Simon’s initial expectations, it is this new boost of choosing some new judges that will hopefully ‘revamp’ The X Factor USA.

Various Celebs Rumored To Join XFactor

A number of different people have been rumored to join the XFactor, including the fantastic Beyoncé Knowles. Although Beyoncé would be good for the spot, she just gave birth to her first baby with husband Jay-Z, named Blue Ivy Carter. Mariah Carey could also be joining, but her husband Nick Cannon said it was a fat chance that a superstar as big as her would join a talent show like the X Factor USA. Nicki Minaj, Cheryl Cole, Katy Perry and Perez Hilton could also be showing their faces, and out of them all it is likely that Perez and Cheryl would need the work the most.

Madonna Appeared On Stage At Super Bowl & Declared Herself Out Of XFactor

Prior to Madonna performing at the Super Bowl with MIA and Nicki Minaj, Madonna set the record straight about the XFactor. Although she would be a great addition to the show, sadly Madonna has ruled herself out of the line-up. Speaking before her performance, she said, 'I think I have enough jobs. But thank you for thinking of me, if you did Simon.' Simon will surely be feeling a little deflated after hearing this and he now has his work cut out to show the American public that he has what it takes to rival American Idol. With just two original judges, Cowell himself and L.A. Reid, staying on the Xfactor, he better come up with some replacements (and a new host) fast!

L.A. Reid Will Return To X Factor USA

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:25:34 +0000

He used to judge the rival talent show, American Idol, and now L.A. Reid has signed on the dotted line to confirm his return to the X Factor USA for the 2012 series. The two other judges, Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul have been axed from the show, leaving Simon and L.A remaining on the panel. So, will the chemistry be better with two new judges joining the two remaining males? Or will it fail to impress the XFactor viewers?

News Comes After Two X Factor USA Judges Are Fired

The news of L.A. Reid returning to the X Factor USA has been announced at the same time as the announcement of Steve Jones, Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul’s axing from the talent show. It seems that producers of the talent show have decided they need to make the show more interesting, so that the viewing figures will almost double. The public axing of the other workers on The X Factor has caused widespread shock, due to Simon being incredibly close with Paula Abdul. It is unsure as to what the new salary of L.A. Reid will be yet, but if he has confirmed to stay after two other judges have left, it is sure to be a pretty comfortable pay packet.

Simon & L.A Will Be The Only Two Judges Remaining On X Factor USA

Simon Cowell, who is the founder of the X Factor USA and UK, and L.A. Reid will be the only original faces on the panel of the talent show due to two other judges/mentors and the host, Steve Jones, being fired. It could be L.A’s ability to provide constructive criticism, with an entertainment value that has allowed him to return. As well as this, L.A. Reid is the chairman of Epic Records, which has signed a number of successful artists. This power and the power of Simon Cowell mean that it is possible the duo could get some very famous faces to appear on the singing competition.

Two Spots On X Factor USA Panel Yet To Be Filled

Auditions have already started on the Internet and the X Factor USA will begin shortly, but despite the time nearing, there are still two spots on the XFactor panel to be filled. Many names have been mentioned so it unsure about exactly who will feature on the show. Examples of some possibilities that we could be seeing for the 2012 show include Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey, Beyoncé Knowles, Perez Hilton, Cheryl Cole and Katy Perry. Names will be confirmed shortly for the two empty judging and mentoring spaces on the X Factor USA.

Nicole Receives Cheers After The X Factor Axe

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:20:42 +0000

She was once one of the most loved celebrities to grace The X Factor judging panel, but now, as word has spread regarding her public sacking from the show, rounds of applause are being heard from her ‘haters’. When Nicole Scherzinger first appeared on the XFactor, her beautiful appearance and charming attitude meant she was loved by all. Despite this, letting a vote go to deadlock resulted in one of the favorite acts being sent home, which caused major backlash with the X Factor USA viewers.

Fans Of The X Factor Rachel Crow Are Glad Of Nicole’s Departure

Rachel Crow is the 13-year-old with the voice of a 30-year-old superstar. This star of The X Factor made it to the final ten contestants, and her elimination was heartfelt to say the least. Fans of the singer have taken to Twitter following the confirmation of Nicole Scherzinger’s departure from her role as a judge and mentor on the talent show. This is sure to hit Nicole hard. One fan even said, "I hope Rachel Crow got to deliver the news to her." Although Nicole is feeling the brunt of her decisions now, she has a successful music career in front of her and is focusing closely on her own career for 2012.

Nicole Contributed To Rachel’s Elimination On The X Factor

If it was not for Nicole Scherzinger failing to make a decision on whether or not Marcus Canty or Rachel Crow would head home from The X Factor competition, it is very likely that Rachel Crow would have remained, and may have even won. Regardless, Nicole broke down in tears on the show and said, "I can't make this decision, please, I can't make this decision!" The public vote was then relied on and the deadlock sent Rachel Crow home and Marcus Canty remained. As Rachel fell to her knees and sobbed uncontrollably, everybody watching the talent show from home, as well as those who were in the audience, felt huge sadness for Rachel.

Announcement Yet To Be Made On Who Will Replace Nicole On The X Factor

Although it is confirmed that Nicole Scherzinger will definitely not return to the judging panel for The X Factor, there is no confirmation yet as to who will replace the star. Nonetheless, some names are in the pipeline and this could prove an exciting transformation for the show. Nicki Minaj is a hopeful and with her career expanding in all directions, she would be great for boosting ratings. Beyoncé Knowles, Katy Perry and Mariah Carey may also appear on The X Factor.

Deciding On A Song For The X Factor Audition

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:20:21 +0000

Auditioning for The X Factor 2012? Need some advice on how to make your audition memorable in every way possible? Look no further, because here you will find some basic ways to make your audition song the best it can possibly be. The song you decide on for the XFactor USA will determine just how well it is sung and received by those in the audience and at home. Remember that the public vote will be the decider of your fate on the talent show, so choose a song that gets the public on your side.

Choose A Song To ‘Wow’ The X Factor Audience

The song must ‘wow’ the audience and of course, the judges because it is the four judges on The X Factor that will say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to your efforts. If you get turned down, you will have to wait a year for another shot at success! Therefore you simply must think long and hard about the song you will sing. Look back at some previous auditions that have been a favorite on sites such as YouTube. For example, Stacy Francis and Rachel Crow both had auditions that everyone remembered because the songs were heartfelt and powerful. Melanie Amaro also was branded as a great audition with her version of Beyoncé’s hit, ‘Listen’. Following this great beginning, she won the competition.

Ensure To Get A Secondary Song For The X Factor

Even if you have a song for The X Factor audition that is loved by many and that displays your true emotion and love for singing, the judges may not like it. With someone like Simon Cowell on the judging panel, you really should expect this to happen. Therefore, be sure to have a secondary song on hand that you feel equally as comfortable with. This could be a complete opposite of your first song, which is a good idea because the judges like to see range. Sing a few songs at home and record yourself to see what sounds best for the XFactor audition.

The X Factor Audition Song Should Show Off Your Range

The mistake a lot of people are making when it comes to The X Factor audition is the song they choose. A weak, poor choice will really not let the audience and the judges see exactly what you are capable of. If you have a soothing, gentle voice, pick a song that reflects this best. If you have a soulful, powerful voice like Aretha Franklin, choose a song that blows the roof off the building! This could make the difference between winning and failing so take it seriously if you truly want a shot at winning The X Factor.

Melanie From The X Factor Releases First Song

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:19:49 +0000

We have all been waiting for it, ever since she won The X Factor talent show. Now, a few months after her success in the singing competition, Melanie Amaro is branching out into various parts of her newly found career. After winning the $5 million prize, she has helped her family out in getting a better life. Now, the Pepsi commercial that will be aired at the Super Bowl has been filmed and here, Melanie was able to perform some singing from one of her idols, Aretha Franklin. It is this song that will be released as Melanie’s first official song.

Aretha Franklin’s Ballad Turned Into ‘Disco Jam’ By The X Factor Winner

Aretha Franklin is famously known for her fantastic ballads that are both powerful and romantic. The X Factor winner has put a bit of a twist on the classic song, ‘Respect’, by turning it into a disco-type jam. The current music industry is inundated with lots of dance music and it seems that Melanie is trying to get involved with this kind of music. The soulful voice of Melanie matches up well with Aretha Franklin’s, and while both cannot be compared in any way, Melanie has done a good job of making the song her own.

New Song ‘Respect’ Featuring On The X Factor Prize Pepsi Commercial

‘Respect’ was the song performed by Aretha Franklin and released in the year 1965, meaning it is an old hit but is still as brilliant today as it was when first shown to the public. Melanie won the prize of featuring in a Pepsi commercial for Super Bowl when she won The X Factor and the filming has been completed. Stacy Francis, a fellow contestant on the show, was backstage and saw Melanie saying she looked ‘amazing’. Melanie features in the ad with music legend Elton John, playing a princess while Elton plays the King. Melanie will sing her version of ‘Respect’ in the song, letting her fans get a taste of what she is all about.

The X Factor Winner’s Song Is Available On iTunes

If you want to hear a little more about Melanie Amaro’s first song since The X Factor, you may want to head over to iTunes where the song is battling it out in the iTunes charts. Hopefully, the XFactor winner will be able to top the charts and prove herself as being a worthy winner. The soulful ballad is completely revamped and is sure to draw in plenty of attention, which will hopefully be positive rather than negative. Check out The X Factor Melanie Amaro in the Super Bowl commercial shortly.