X-Factor

X-Factor Contestant Nathaniel O’Brien Killed In Car Crash

Nathaniel O’Brien, a finalist in 2014’s The X-Factor in Australia, has died in a car crash near his hometown of Burra in South Australia.

Tagged as: music news, Nathaniel O’Brien, X-Factor

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Chris Isaak Is New X Factor Australia Judge

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Chris Isaak is becoming a talent show judge for Australia’s X Factor.

Tagged as: Chris Isaak, music news, X-Factor

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Ben Haenow Wins X Factor 2014

by Paul Cashmere

Ben Haenow is the 2014 X Factor winner.

Tagged as: Ben Haenow, music news, X-Factor

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Simone Battle of G.R.L. Dead At 25

by Paul Cashmere

Simone Battle of G.R.L. has died at age 25.

Tagged as: music news, Pussycat Dolls, Simone Battle, X-Factor

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X Factor USA Cancelled

by Music-News.com

Simon Cowell’s American X Factor has been terminated.

Tagged as: Simon Cowell, X-Factor

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ARIA Albums: Dami Im Becomes First X Factor Act To Top Chart

by Gavin Ryan

The first X-Factor contestant to score a No.1 album occurs this week, as 2013 winner Dami Im takes her self-titled debut album straight in at number one.

Tagged as: albums, ARIA, Dami Im, X-Factor

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Sharon Osbourne Is Back As Judge On X Factor UK

by Music-News.com

Speaking about the 10th series of the X Factor, Simon Cowell said three words he thought he would never say…”Welcome back Sharon!”

Tagged as: 2010s, Dermot O'Leary, Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh, Nicole Scherzinger, reality TV, Sharon Osbourne, Simon Cowell, U.K., X-Factor

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Natalie Bassingthwaighte - Photo By Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, Photo

Natalie Bassingthwaighte Is A Second Time Mum

by Paul Cashmere

Congrats to Natalie Bassingwaighte and husband Cam McGlinchey who became a second time parents today. (May 21).

Tagged as: 00s, Australia, Cam, Cameron McGlinchey, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, pop, Rogue Traders, Shannon Noll, X-Factor

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It’s Official Guy Sebastian Quits X-Factor

by Paul Cashmere

Guy Sebastian has confirmed that he will not be returning as a judge on Australia’s X Factor this year.

Tagged as: 00s, Australia, Guy Sebastian, pop, X-Factor

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Simon Cowell Insists It’s Not The End For Reality Shows

by Music-News.com

Simon Cowell insists good reality TV shows aren’t ‘dead’.

Tagged as: Britney Spears, Got Talent, L.A. Reid, Simon Cowell, The Voice, X-Factor

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Britney Spears Confirms X Factor Departure

by Music-News.com

Britney Spears has confirmed she is leaving The X Factor US.

Tagged as: Britney Spears, X-Factor

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Macklemore Tops ARIA Singles Chart

by Gavin Ryan

Macklemore moves up to the No.1 spot in Australia with his first track to chart here, “Thrift Shop”, replacing X-Factor winner Samantha Jade after just one week at the top of the ARIA Singles Chart, she’s down to No.2 this week.

Tagged as: ARIA, Macklemore, Samantha Jade, X-Factor

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Swedish House Mafia Maintains Top Of ARIA Chart

by Gavin Ryan

The Swedish House Mafia featuring John Martin and their track “Don’t You Worry Child” hold onto the ARIA No.1 Singles position for a second week, whilst PSY is still knocking at the door of the top spot with his “Gangnam Style”, which holds at No.2 for another week and picks up a sixth Platinum accreditation.

Tagged as: ARIA, Psy, Swedish House Mafia, X-Factor

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Reece Mastin And Rhiannon Fish’s Romance Sorts Fans From Foes

by Andrew Tijs

X Factor winner Reece Mastin tells Noise11 he found out who his true fans were when they discovered he was dating Home And Away star Rhiannon Fish.

Tagged as: Home And Away, pop, Reece Mastin, Rhiannon Fish, rock, X-Factor

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Reece Mastin About To Release His First DVD

by Andrew Tijs

X-Factor star Reece Mastin announces DVD, and works on a new album with big name songwriters.

Tagged as: Guy Sebastian, pop, Reece Mastin, talent show, X-Factor

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Nicole Scherzinger Reduced To Tears On X-Factor

by Music-News.com

Nicole Scherzinger has experienced ‘a torrid few days’ with her boyfriend Lewis Hamilton.

Tagged as: Nicole Scherzinger, X-Factor

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Britney Spears Uneasy On X Factor

by Music-News.com

Britney Spears doesn’t appear very comfortable on the US X Factor judging panel.

Tagged as: Britney Spears, X-Factor

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Britney Spears To Judge X-Factor

by Paul Cashmere

Britney Spears, who doesn’t even sing live in her own shows, is going the judge those who do.

Tagged as: Britney Spears, X-Factor

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Young Talent Time Wins In Quality But Fails In Ratings

by Paul Cashmere

The revival of Young Talent Tim was a ratings disappointment for Network TEN with the final show attracting less than half the audience it started with at the beginning of the season.

Tagged as: Australia's Got Talent, Australian Idol, Network Ten, Rob Mills, The Voice, X-Factor, Young Talent Time

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Marilyn Manson And Andrew Wishart Kick Off New Releases

by Andrew Tijs

A nice mix of new releases this week, with Marilyn Manson, X-Factor’s Andrew Wishart, Carrie Underwood, Damon Albarn, Celtic Thunder and more.

Tagged as: Andrew Wishart, Ben L'Oncle Soul, Carrie Underwood, Catcall, Celtic Thunder, Damon Albarn, End of Fashion, Gruntbucket, Howlin' Wolf, Kimbra, Light Asylum, Marilyn Manson, Mickey Avalon, Monks Of The Desert, Muddy Waters, new releases, Placido Domingo, Richard Hawley, X-Factor

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Britney Spears To Become X Factor Judge

by Paul Cashmere

Britney Spears is reportedly ‘almost ready to sign the contract for her to become a judge on X Factor.’

Tagged as: Britney Spears, Britney Spears To Become X Factor Judge, X-Factor

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Altiyan Childs Charged with Drug Driving

by Paul Cashmere

2010 Australian X Factor winner Altiyan Childs has pleaded guilty after being charged with driving under the influence of methamphetamine and marijuana.

Tagged as: Altiyan Childs, X-Factor

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TV Host Defends Her Relationship With One Direction Teen

by Andrew Tijs

UK Xtra Factor host Caroline Flack defends her relationship with teenage member of boyband One Direction, Harry Styles.

Tagged as: boy band, Caroline Flack, defends, Harry Styles, host, One Direction, pop, relationship, talent show, TV, UK, X-Factor, Xtra Factor

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Guy Sebastian Talks Reece Mastin And His Second ARIA Win

by Andrew Tijs

Guy Sebastian talks to Noise11 about the ARIA Awards and battling X-Factor protégé Reece Mastin on the charts.

Tagged as: ARIA Awards, Australian, dance, fatherhood, Guy Sebastian, interview, pop, R&B, Reece Mastin, win, X-Factor

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Reece Mastin Single Sells 32,000 In First Day

by Paul Cashmere

‘Good Night’, the debut single by X Factor winner Reece Mastin sold about 32,000 downloads on yesterday (November 23), the day after Reece won X Factor.

Tagged as: 10s, Australia, pop, Reece Mastin, Stan Walker, X-Factor

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X Factor Winner Reece Mastin Releases Debut Single

by Paul Cashmere

Moments after Reece Mastin was announced as the winner of X Factor 2011 Sony Music released his debut single ‘Good Night’ via iTunes.

Tagged as: 10s, Australia, Denis Handlin, pop, Reece Mastin, Sony, X-Factor

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Ronan Keating Announces A New Year Tour

by Andrew Tijs

Irish heartbreaker Ronan Keating announces a 2012 tour with Sharon Corr of The Coors.

Tagged as: 2012, A Night On The Green, Australian, boy band, Irish, Ronan Keating, Sharon Corr, singer, The Coors, tour, X-Factor

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One Direction - What Makes You Beautiful

One Direction Discuss The 20 Million Hits For Their Debut Single

by Andrew Tijs

Brit boyband One Direction spoke to Noise11 about their mammoth success and reveal their album release date.

Tagged as: boy band, debut album, Gotta Be You, hits, interview, Liam Payne, million, One Direction, pop, single, UK, Up All Night, What Makes You Beautiful, X-Factor, YouTube

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Kylie Minogue To Appear On X Factor

by Paul Cashmere

Kylie Minogue will be a special guest on the final two X Factor shows on November 21 and 22.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, Florence + The Machine, Kylie Minogue, pop, Scissor Sisters, X-Factor

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Bob Dylan Posts Praise For Nick Cave

Bob Dylan has taken to social media to sing the praises of Australia’s Nick Cave.

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Pixies To Return To Australia In 2025

Pixies haven’t even finished their current Australian tour and have announced they will be back for more dates in 2025.

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Madonna Slams Producers of Her Biopic

Madonna has slammed producers of her biopic for wanting her to 'think smaller.'

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Howard Jones To Tour USA With ABC in 2025

Howard Jones is teaming up with ABC for a double header tour of the USA in 2025. Radio DJ Richard Blade is on the tour as well.

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Noiseworks Throws Kate Ceberano A Happy 58th In Front of Thousands of Fans At One Electric Day

The Noiseworks One Electric Day performance had some special moments but none more special that Australian music royalty Kate Ceberano turning 58 with thousands of fans singing Happy Birthday to her.

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