MIX Means Variety » x factor

'X Factor' Boot Camp Recap: Contestants Sing In Front of One Another

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:50:19 +0000

The audition rounds are over and 'X Factor' is moving full steam ahead with the boot camp phase, where the men will be separated from the boys, the women from the girls, the musical wheat from the chaff. By the end of the week, only 24 contestants will remain out of 120. Only the strong survive.

CeCe Frey + Paige Thomas Have a Whitney Houston Sing-Off on 'X Factor'

Alexandra Capotorto — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:31:39 +0000

Boot camp has begun over on ‘X Factor,’ and because of the presidential debate, the typical two-hour Wednesday installment was crunched down to a simple hour, but at least they were able to bring some drama! Part One of boot camp required each of the contestants who managed to get three or more yesses to [...]

Lauren Jauregui Sings 'If I Ain't Got You' Perfectly on 'X Factor'

Alexandra Capotorto — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 13:05:22 +0000

After a montage of awful 'X Factor' auditions - Simon even compared a group to a time when he sat on two cats -- we knew we were in for a good audition with Lauren Jauregui.

Krysten Colon Butchers 'I Have Nothing,' Throws Chairs on 'X Factor'

PopCrush Staff — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 12:59:35 +0000

Krysten Colon was a girl gone wild on tonight's (Sept. 20) North Carolina audition episode of 'X Factor.' She sang a more obscure Adele song ('Don't You Remember') but Simon Cowell cut her off and told her to come back with something more classic. She returned later, unwisely performing Whitney Houston's 'I Have Nothing.' She butchered it and was dismissed, and ultimately lost her mind, flicking water at the cameras and throwing chairs, WWE-style.

Jeffrey Gutt Tugs At Our Heart Strings With Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' on 'X Factor'

Alexandra Capotorto — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 01:38:42 +0000

Up next on 'X Factor' was 36-year-old single dad Jeffrey Gutt. We first met Gutt outside with his son chatting up another father who brought his young son along with him.

Gutt chose to sing Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' during his audition, and man did it tug at our hear

Ally Brooke Could Be a Broadway Star After Performance of 'On My Knees' on 'X Factor'

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:13:14 +0000

Ally Brooke, 18, knows what she wants. The singer performed an extended play version of Jaci Velasquez's 'On My Knees' on 'X Factor' at tonight's (Sept. 19) Austin, Texas auditions. In her pre-performance interview package, she said she wants the perfume, the clothing line and the superstardom. This proclamation of her future empire was said all before she even sang a note. So how did she do?

Jillian Jensen Shows Bullies 'Who You Are' on 'X Factor'

Jonathan Hofmann — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:50:28 +0000

The 'X Factor' premiere reached an emotional high point tonight when Jillian Jensen sang Jessie J's 'Who You Are'. The 19-year-old from Rochester, Massachusetts delved into her sad backstory of how she was intensely bullied from a young age through high school, dissolving into tears as she talked of bullies tormenting her.

Khloe Kardashian Now the Favorite to Land 'X Factor' Hosting Job

Scott Shetler — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 12:47:17 +0000

Of all the wannabe hosts who completed screen tests for 'X Factor,' none won over the show's producers like Khloe Kardashian, who is now the favorite to win the hosting job, according to TMZ (via ScreenCrush).

'The Voice' + 'X Factor' Rivalry Heats Up, Simon Cowell Says NBC Is 'Unprofessional'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 12:04:29 +0000

Ding ding. ‘The Voice‘ vs. ‘X Factor‘ battle has officially begun, a week before the season premieres and the ratings books. ‘The Voice’ is strategically attempting to win Round 1 by adding an extra episode of Season 3 during the premiere week on Wednesday, Sept. 12, which is the same day that Season 2 of ‘X Factor’ premieres. That move has got Simon Cowell fighting mad.

Alanis Morissette Says 'American Idol' + 'X Factor' Are Bad for Singer-Songwriters

Jessica Sager — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:00:26 +0000

In an interesting turn of events, Alanis Morissette has come out saying that reality shows like ‘American Idol‘ and ‘X Factor‘ don’t do enough to nurture singer-songwriters. We don’t think it’s a coincidence that the news comes on the heels of Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban finalizing their own ‘Idol’ judging talks — a role Morissette previously confirmed she was up for herself. Do you think it’s an epiphany or just sour grapes?

Britney Spears, Demi Lovato + 'X Factor' Judges Cover TV Guide

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:00:21 +0000

Yes, TV Guide still prints and the issue that lands Aug. 23 features the revamped crew of ‘X Factor‘ judges, with all eyes on Britney Spears and Demi Lovato, aka the newbies!

Demi Lovato Reveals What Makes Her the Toughest 'X Factor' Judge

Jessica Sager — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:00:01 +0000

While her fellow judge Simon Cowell describes Demi Lovato as a “catty brat,” the ‘X Factor‘ panelist admits that some of the title is earned — but not necessarily in a bad way.

Britney Spears Says Demi Lovato Orchestrated 'X Factor' Walk-Off

Shauna Wright — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:00:31 +0000

Ever since Britney Spears joined the newly-revamped panel on ‘X Factor,’ reports have run rampant of her walking off the set during auditions. But when it happened on Monday, she wasn’t alone — in fact, it may have been her fellow judge, Demi Lovato, who was the first to hit the door.

Simon Cowell Responds to Britney Spears' Interest in Judging on 'X Factor'

Nadine Cheung — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:53:58 +0000

Britney Spears is reportedly interested in taking a judging seat on the next season of ‘X Factor,’ and now Simon Cowell is responding to the claims. The show is currently looking to replace ousted judges Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger.

'X Factor' Contestant Rachel Crow Inks Nickelodeon TV Deal + Recording Contract

Jessica Sager — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:09:51 +0000

Congratulations to Rachel Crow! Everyone’s favorite pint-sized ‘X Factor‘ contestant may not have won the competition (thanks a lot, Nicole Scherzinger!), but she’s doing just fine on her own. Crow snagged a TV pilot with Nickelodeon and a record deal, so get ready to see a lot more of her.

Beyonce Offered $100 Million for 'X Factor,' May Edge Out Mariah Carey

Jessica Sager — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:39:58 +0000

The producers of ‘X Factor‘ are not playing around! Following shakeups with the judges and host, Simon Cowell‘s pet project has been looking into hiring Mariah Carey as a mentor for some time. However, whispers of Beyonce beating Mimi to the spot are growing louder, and Bey’s rumored paycheck is growing bigger. A lot bigger — to the tune of $100 million!

Katy Perry + Mariah Carey in Talks to Join 'X Factor'

Jessica Sager — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:00:01 +0000

While ‘X Factor‘ fans will surely miss Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger, their exits may be blessings in disguise. Rumor has it that Simon Cowell has his eye on two record setting pop divas to join his panel: Katy Perry and Mariah Carey!

'X Factor' Judges Receive Death Threats Following Drew Elimination

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:46:37 +0000

When Drew was eliminated from ‘X Factor‘ on Thursday night, PopCrush was legitimately bummed. Her mentor Simon Cowell was ready to ring Paula Abdul‘s neck since it was she who broke the tie in the “save” performance voting.

In fact, for the first time ever, Cowell was speechless and did not want to comment from the stage. Drew was sobbing uncontrollably. It was a scene. Apparently, viewers are so pissed at Drew being sent home that they are making death threats against the judges who decided her fate.

Paula Abdul Joins 'The X Factor': Report

Billy Goforth — Mon, 09 May 2011 13:23:05 +0000

Paula Abdul has signed on as the fourth and final judge of 'The X Factor,' the Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

Sources say that negotiations went down to the wire, due in part to her deal with CBS to appear on the dance-competition series 'Live to Dance.'