X Factor Posts

Britney Spears Channels Cleopatra To Promote New Fragrance

August 10, 2012... Britney Spears is walking like an Egyptian in sexy gold Cleopatra-inspired outfit! The 30-year-old singer posted the above photo along with the following, "Channeling my inner Cleopatra today at Elizabeth Arden Fantasy Twist shoot. Fragrance is out in Sept. 1st look...

Report: Glee's Darren Criss Turns Down The X Factor Hosting Spot

March 14, 2012... Darren Criss has declined an offer to host The X Factor, according to E! Online. A show insider tells the site: “They were after him. But there’s no way he could have done it with everything he has going on.” The 25-year-old...

Janet Jackson Turns Down Judging Spot On X Factor

March 01, 2012... Janet Jackson will not be joining the judges panel on X Factor, according to TheInsider.com. The 45-year-old "Control" singer tells the site that she's “very flattered that X Factor let me know that I was being considered for next season, but...

Report: Britney Spears Interested In Becoming A Judge On X Factor

February 22, 2012... Britney Spears wants to join Simon Cowell on X Factor, according to Us Weekly. A source tells the mag that the 30-year-old mama of two has reached out to the Fox production. The newly engaged pop star would be one of the...

Melanie Amaro Declared First Winner Of X Factor US

December 23, 2011... Melanie Amaro of Sunrise Florida was crowned the very first winner of X Factor US, beating out 30-year-old singer Josh Krajcik of Wooster, Ohio. The 19-year-old couldn't hold back tears as her name was announced -- she also landed a $5...

Fox Confirms X Factor Contestants Have Lip-Synced During Show

November 04, 2011... X Factor has been known as a reality series featuring live performances ... until now. The hit FOX show is admitting that some of the performers do get vocal assistance from pre-recorded tracks. In a statement, FOX says: "All survival songs are performed...

PTC Files FCC Complaint After X Factor Contestant Drops Pants On Premiere Show

September 23, 2011... Audiences got more than they bargained for when X Factor contestant Geo Godley dropped trou on Wednesday night's premiere show, and now the Parents Television Council are stepping in. The streaker, who claimed to be a classically trained pianist, dropped...

13-Year-Old X Factor Contestant Blows Judges Away

September 22, 2011... X Factor/Fox The X Factor premiere kicked off last night with Rachel Crow ... a 13-year-old singer who belted out Duffy's hit "Mercy" (click through to watch the clip). After her powerful performance, judge Paula Abdul said, "You opened up your mouth...

Simon Brings Fiancée To X Factor Premiere Despite Break Up Rumors

September 15, 2011... Simon Cowell had a smokin' hot time at The X Factor premiere with girlfriend Mezghan Hussainy despite rumors that the two had called off their engagement. X17online caught up with the reality show's main man at the ArcLight Cinerama Dome in...

The X Factor Preview Promises Talent And Drama

July 12, 2011... At long last, we get a sneak peek at Simon Cowell's highly-anticipated new show, The X Factor -- and Cheryl Cole is completely cut out of it. The promo premiered tonight on Fox during the MLB All-Star game, and it looks...

BREAKING NEWS - Nicole Scherzinger Replaces Cheryl Cole On X Factor

May 25, 2011... Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger, who was originally set to be a co-host of the US version of Simon Cowell's talent competition show X Factor, will now REPLACE British pop star Cheryl Cole as a judge on the show, according to...

Will Simon Cowell And His Fiancee EVER Get Married?

May 14, 2011... X Factor boss Simon Cowell has been engaged to Mezhgan Hussainy since February of last year and we're beginning to wonder if these two are ever going to actually get married! We spotted the pair leaving Cecconi's Italian restaurant after a...

X17 LIVE - X Factor Auditions Begin, Judges Start Work

May 08, 2011... X17 is LIVE at the first taping of The X Factor with the newly-announced judges' panel cast including American Idol alum Paula Abdul, UK pop star Cheryl Cole, Def Jam head honcho L.A. Reid, Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger, UK presenter...