Florence Welsh performed at the opening of the Winter's sales at Harrods.She looked very glamorous wearing Chanel fur and then going on to sing her new single Shake It Out and What The Water Gave Me.
It's the first time that Harrods has opened the sales with a band performing, and who better than the stunning and very talented Florence and the Machine.
Rhianna's new single You Da One now has a video, and it's rather provocative. The second single to be released from her latest album Talk that Talk was filmed in Hackney, East London.
The new mostly black an white video features Blonde Rihanna wearing a skin tight leopard print outfit, and is often seen touching herself leather outfits and A Clockwork Orange style bowler hat. Once again she is also seen smoking. Such a good influence on all those girls out there, eh? You have got to love her though, anyway.
Rhianna performed in Portugal over the weekend where a man racially insulted her, and she vanished from stage mid-song to vomit.
Rhianna fought back when she wrote on twitter:
Unbelievable. She also tweeted that 'Portugal was legendary !! I ran off stage to throw up halfway thu Whats My Name..made it back juuust in time for rude boy"
Here is a clip of her singing What's My Name?, at Lisbon's Atlantico Arena on the 17th December, going off stage about 1.55 minutes to throw up. The 23 year old said she was feeling unwell during the concert, but its been said that the star is partying too hard, and was even admitted to hospital. Some are even saying she is pregnant! Can we really believe the papers? She probably just had the flu, and I'm sure the racist idiot didn't help matters.
The fabulous Leona Lewis has released the 1994's Nine Inch Nail's song, Hurt. The classic, famously covered by Mr Johnny Cash himself was released on the 9th December.
She sang the deep and meaningful cover on the X Factor final show, and then last night on The Royal Variety Show. There is no doubt that the X Factor winner is brilliantly talented.
Leona Lewis says, "I actually am a great fan of the song and a big fan of the Johnny Cash version." and "It's reflective of a place where I was at. When I recorded it it was healing to get it out."
(Newsbeat)
Last night the nation watched as Little Mix won The X factor to runner up Marcus Collins. Both acts gave great performances. From singing with their mentors, to Christmas songs, Leona Lewis, Coldplay and The Winners song performed by both acts, it was a weekend full of entertainment.
When Misha B left, I found it hard to be excited about who would win the competition, but I do think Little Mix really showed off their talents, not only singing their best song from the series Don't Let Go, the Christmas classic Silent Night and their debut single Cannonball by Damian Rice. I rather like their version, with nice harmonies.
Here is the live clip of Cannonball from the X Factor final:
The X Factor finals lost nearly 14 millions views compared to last year when Matt Cardle won. 15.5 million people tuned in compared with 2010's 19.4 million.
It was a close win, with Little Mix receiving 48.3% of the votes, and Marcus getting 42.8% of the votes. Little Mix are the first band to win the X Factor and I think this is a good thing. If you want to read the whole article on drops in viewings click here
The girls were up bright and early appearing on Daybreak for an interview where they were very overwhelmed at winning. Jessie said, "People are calling us the X Factor winners and it doesn't feel like that's us."
See their Newsbeat interview which reveals their plans for their futures:
I wish them luck, but there is competition out there, so they are best sticking to pretty melodies and harmonies to keep a different sound to other girl bands such as The Saturdays and Girls Aloud.
The X Factor finalists are set to perform with their mentors, Kelly Rowland, Gary Barlow and Tulisa Contostavlos as Coldplay and Adele pull out.
The X FacTor finals are here, this weekend the winner of the singing competition will be crowned. Amelia Lily, Marcus Collins and Little Mix are left, and will all be performing a song with their mentors. Coldplay were going to perform a duet, but turned this down, as well as Adele who has to rest her voice due to throat surgery.
Marcus Collins and Gary Barlow will be singing Billy Joel's She's Always A Women. The Daily Mail got this wrong! Tulisa and Little Mix will be apparently singing a mash up of Alicia Key's If I Ain't Got You and Empire State Of Mind. Kelly Rowland and Amelia Lily are said to be performing River Deep Mountain High originally sung by Tina Turner.
I cannot wait for the final starting tomorrow night on ITV1, and I am rooting for Little Mix.
Tulisa says, "A group has never won this competition , especially not a girl group even getting this far in the competition."
The duet's have raised Marcus Collins chances of winning The X Factor, Little Mix closely behind, then Amelia Lily. But you can never trust these odd's that are predicted. It all depends on the night. I am a little sad though, what will I write about when The X Factor finishes?
Adele has been pictured in London, after her recent vocal surgery, without makeup and seems to have lost weight. In October, she was forced to cancel any performances due to surgery to remove a benign polyp in her throat.
A concert rider from the cancelled North America tour bus has leaked a three page document on the 23 year old's demands such as chocolate, alcohol, cigarettes, and charity donations. Adele is amazing though, surely she's allowed some comfort food after a well earned show? Anyone who gets complimentary tickets is required to contribute $20 for a very worthwhile UK charity; supporting those who have lost a baby. Her recent UK and European
tour raised £8,328.
If you want to see the other long lists click here
It seems Adele is rather picky when it comes to what she likes, and likes only the very best including specific bottles of Italian, French or Spanish wine, and twelve bottles of European lager.
This month Adele was nominated for six Grammy awards including Record of the Year (Rolling in the Deep) and Best Pop solo performance (Someone like you)
Now Adele has recovered, hopefully the singer will rest easy and be performing and making some great new songs in no time.
Here is a clip of her latest track live at the itunes festival 2011, Rumour has It
Misha B was booted off the X Factor Sunday evening, but there are already rumours of record deals and a music collaboration with Missy Elliott.
After being in the bottom two three times, she was finally sent home as she received the lowest public vote. She then performed Jessie J's 'Who You Are' with her own rap at the beginning. I thought she was amazing, and it is no surprise to me that she is already getting offers.
Kelly Rowland, her former Mentor, said "She has my cell phone number she can call me any time. I'm her biggest supporter and I will always be there for her no matter what. If I can do anything for her I will."
Misha B was approached by film director Tim Burton last Wednesday, to star in his next movie, as a voice over. She agreed to singing on the soundtrack due out next Autumn, for the Walt Disney backed Frankenweenie. 53 year old Tim Burton saw Misha in The Metropolis music studios in West London, where the the other X Factor contestants Amelia Lily, Marcus Collins and Little Mix were all recording their version of the winners song.
“The pair spoke for around 15 minutes, with Tim outlining his plans for Misha, and asking whether she would be interested in recording a track. Misha was blown away and hugely flattered. She agreed immediately and the pair swapped management details."
Mentor Kelly Rowland couldn't decide who should go.
Janet Devlin was voted off The X Factor on Sunday and tells the truth about her opinion on The X Factor. She confesses to feeling "like a puppet" singing "other peoples songs". The 17 year old, from Ireland commented, "I wish we could get more of an opportunity to be musicians and express our industry."
Janet was in the bottom two with Misha B, and they both gave a brilliant sing off. Janet returned to her comfort zone singing Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol. The judges all kept Misha B in, and mentor Kelly Rowland started crying and said, "Misha, my goodness girl, you just want this so bad, I have to pass it. I'm sorry." This automatically voted off Janet.
The singer then appeared on the Lorraine Kelly show and it seems she is slightly relieved to be off the show.
"The sad thing about the X Factor and its brought me down a lot is that your copying someone songs." Last years winner, Matt Cardle agreed that it can limit your creativity.
"looking forward to gigs and performing her own songs." She says "It got to the point where I felt like a karaoke artist every Saturday night."
I think Janet must be a little upset at her departure after not being in the bottom once in eight weeks, but I do think she wasn't entirely comfortable on stage singing songs she wasn't passionate about. She obviously is a true musician and has definitely grown a huge amount of confidence within the show. People are not holding back, as they say she is 'being put on too high of a pedestal." The daily mail have set up an opinion forum on 'Was Janet's X Factor Rant just sour grapes?'
Even though she forgot the words in the first song MMMBop by Handon, which was awkward to watch, her second song, the brilliant Red Hot Chilli Peppers 1992 classic Under the Bridge was very good, but has caused controversy as the song is apparently about taking Heroine. Now, this is one of my all time favourite songs and I never once knew this. Maybe I get carried away by singer Anthony Kiedis's amazing six pack in the video, or maybe its not that clear. So how would children, in a million years realize the songs drug content? Children's charities and anti drug groups have labelled the song 'irresponsible'. Its stupid.
The song choice was a great one, and it was singing something Janet loved and that really showed her talent.Take a look:
The Voice UK is being aired in 2012, and is a new TV show based solely on their singing talent. I'm very excited to watch this, as judges Reggie Yates (BBC1 DJ) Holly Willoughby (This morning TV Presenter) and Jesse J have been confirmed as judges.
The show will be on BBC1. Could it be the new X Factor?
There have been many rumours to who will be the other judges: Cheryl Cole, Danni Monogue, Kylie Monogue, Cee Lo Green (but he is on US version so may not be able to juggle both) Robbie Williams, Will Young, Mary J. Blige, Tom Jones and Will. i.am. Who will join Jesse J, Holly and Reggie?
Check it out:
For more detailed information on the competition click here: (Shows judges from the US version)
Jessie J is upset that Misha B sang 'Who You Are', her new single first on The X Factor . Jessie J performed her new single last night on the X Factor, and it has to be said, the 23 year old has a really nice vibrato to her voice, but I found some parts slightly out of tune. Misha B sang the song two weeks ago, when she had to sing off against Kitty Brucknell, and I think her performance was just as good.
Which performance do you prefer?
Both great performances, but you can tell it is Jessie's song. She is said to be 'fuming' over Misha singing it first. A little dramatic. Jessie J also said she was baking Little Mix, and is also rumoured to play with one of the finalists in the final show. It'll be interesting if she plays with Misha.
Jesse J, born Jessica Ellen Cornish (1988) is an English artist signed to Island records. She was previously a songwriter for Chris Brown and Miley Syrus.
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She is famous for her epic debut single 'Do It Like Dude' released November 2010 got to number two. Her follow up single 'Price Tag' featuring B.O.B managed to get to number one in the UK singles chart. Her debut album was released in February 2011, 'Who You Are'. Jessie J also won a BRIT award, Critics choice in 2011.
She's a new and fresh British Artist, and there is no denying that she can really sing, and has plenty of attitude.I do feel she sometimes overdoes her vocals, but overall really like her songs, they're catchy.
Here is a video clip of Jessie J and James Morrison singing for Children In Need 2011: 'Up' (included on James Morrison's third studio album)
Jessie J has been confirmed as the first superstar judge to be on The Voice UK aired in 2012.To learn more about this new TV show, go to my other post.
Last night's X Factor's Amelia Lily sang the 1987 song China In Your Hands. Gary Barlow said 'I remember the original of this song and it's nice to hear it sung in tune' implying the original singer, Carol Decker's couldn't sing in tune.
This apparently angered 54 year old Carol Decker, and messages were sent over Twitter.
"What's your fucking problem? I actually have perfect pitch." and "Gary Barlow you twat! & I had to suffer a Take that concert for then sake of my kids this summer" She was not happy.
Gary Barlow then apologized this morning saying, "Sincere apologies for my comment. there was no need. and sorry you had to sit through TT show. The thin we do for our kids!"
But, on the contrary the song, and Miss Decker have received some media attention, and it is being said that the song will re-enter the charts! When it was released in 1987 it stayed at number one for five weeks.
Here are both versions, which do you think is better? Why does Amelia have to shout EVERY song she sings? Its frustrating, as it started soft and pretty, and once again ended up her shouting through the higher notes. My vote for who should go this week: Amelia Lily.
The X factor final sixteen has released their charity single Rose Royce's 1978, 'Wishing on a star' including boy bands One Direction and JLS.
It's good to see Sophie Habibis singing again in the video, along with The Risk. Johnny Robinson is singing a line and other ex contestants such as Sami Brookes, Kitty Brucknell, Nu Vibe, 2 Shoes, James Michael and even Frankie Cocozza joining in.
The single supports Together For Short Lives, which ensures children and young adults in hospices have the best care possible.
The over produced single is sure to cause much discussion, but all if well when it raises money for a good worthwhile charity such as this.
The single was out on digitally on the 27th November, and available on CD on the 28th. This is the fourth X Factor charity single to be released.
The X factor winner may be in trouble again this year, as several other artists are competing for number one spot this Christmas.
Other singles lined up for Christmas number one, include Nirvana's 'Smells like teen spirit' as fan's have set up a campaign to beat X factor's single like last year.
Other competitors include the collaboration between Mariah Carey and Justin Beiber, 'All I want for Christmas'. Oh yes, it's happening.
The Only Way Is Essex stars are releasing Wham!'s Last Christmas along with other artists such as Adele, and One Direction will be close contenders.
So who will it be? Last years Rage against the machine's 'Killing in the name of' going to number one over last years winner Joe Mcelderry showed anything can happen.
Courtney Love has apparently offered Simon Cowell a Nirvana song to Janet Devlin. Kurt Cobain is said to have ancestors in the next village to where Janet is from.
I never really care all that much who is number one at Christmas, but I will be backing the winner of X factor, as I think they have a bigger future, and if I were in that position I wouldn't want to lose over Nirvana, even if they are a classic rock/grunge band.
Rihanna performed her new single, 'We found love' on Sunday night's X Factor show wearing a conservative tartan school outfit, but what we could see is her shoes, which said 'Fuck off''.
The singer caused 4,500 complaints last year, along with Christina Aguilera because of their raunchy performances and skimpy outfits. So, this year it was obvious Rihanna was forced to tone her image down, but her shoes, which weren't visible to the camera from afar, were a blatant message to Ofcom.
I personally loved her last years performance, and this is how they dance in her home country. Us Brits are way too conservative sometimes. Anyway, Rihanna still gave the audience a brief peak of her stockings she wore underneath, and soon realized her provocative pose and re arranged the way she was kneeling. I found this quite humorous.
Overall the performance was pretty weak, and she seemed to be more focused on the dancing than the actual singing. I love Rihanna, and I am beginning to like this song, but wasn't entirely satisfied with her vocals which came in and out with the backing track they played along with her. It certainly wasn't the best performance:
Last years performance of 'What's my name' was much more thrilling, and she looked much curvier too. How much weight has she actually lost?
Rebecca Ferguson, the runner up of 2010's X Factor competition is releasing her debut single, 'Nothing real but Love' on the 27th November, which is on her debut album 'Heaven'. The Liverpool singer ang her new single on The X Factor last night, and was truly mesmerizing. No one can doubt that she has real talent, and is a sweet girl, so where has she been? Dating One Direction's 18 year old Zayn Malik, who is six years younger than the her. The pair date for four months, but recently split earlier in the summer.
The 25 year old is back on the music scene, and her new single is really refreshing. She has such a unique and sensual song. Rebecca has co-written all the songs on her album, and the songs reflect her life, and love experiences. The album is out in December, and I am looking forward to hearing it. She has a great voice, and isn't over confident and arrogant, like a lot of great singers these days. The single mother of two has done well picking herself up after the abuse she received about her relationship with Zayn. Here is a video of last night's performance.
I wish her every success (and I think that she'll have a lot) Her voice is stunning and so is she. Her voice reminds me of Macy Gray. I like her humbleness to. An interview with this mornings 'Breakfast' show on BBC1, revealed she is backing Amelia Lily to win this years X Factor.
Little Mix gave a great and flawless performance of En Vogue's 'Don't let go' last night on The X Factor. There have been rumours of the girl group who have previously given mediocre performances, were auto tuned for last nights song choice. Little Mix's singer Jade said on Twitter, "Thers a cheeky little rumour goin round tht we wer autotuned.. we wernt! It was purely our voices bt we take that as a compliment! X"
Aside from the fact that she can't spell, I have to have faith and believe that it was just their talent, and that their obvious hard work paid off this week. They also met The Saturdays this week, but i'm not sure if this really had any difference except it giving them confidence in themselves.
I love this version of the song, and I think they performed it very well. It was definitely their best performance yet, take a look:
Amelia Lily, aged 17 has to take four insulin injections a day as she fights Diabetes. X factor's returned contestant says "Adrenalin uses a lot of energy, so I need to decrease my insulin levels before I perform."
She returned to the X Factor last week after Frankie Cocozza was booted off, and says the "stress and pressure" of the show makes it hard for her to control the life threatening disease. She has to be careful that high blood sugar she doesn't make her "go blind."
Amelia is now a favorite the win the singing competition, but she admit's she "used to have fits when she was younger". I admire her for getting up on stage, and still pursuing her dream.
The star was seen "sobbing in the car park the other week" when Frankie Cocozza hooked up with another girl. An OK! interview revealed she thought the story of her romantic attachment to Frankie a "Laughable". According to Amelia, they went to the car park to have a cigarette, nothing more as the papers implied, and that she was crying as he dog was rushed to the vets that evening. She denies saying "I can't believe he's done this", saying the press twisted her words, as she maybe was referring to her dog being blind.
Last night's performance shows just how determined she is to win the competition. I am no fan of shouty performances as you know, and I feel she does this a little, but I think she has a good image, and I can see why the public are warming to her and voting.
Here is an interview with Amelia Lily celebrating her return to the show:
It has been confirmed that Craig Colton is dating 2009's contestant Danyl Johnson who is bisexual.
Remember him?
The 29 year old former contestant openly admitted to being bisexual when he was on the show, whilst Craig's homosexuality wasn't confirmed until former contestants Nu Vibe Stefan Romer called Craig a "Bum boy".
The new couple were seen kissing at South Bank on Sunday according to Sun newspaper. Do we believe them? Craig left a tweet saying,
"Had a great night with my pal @DanylAJohnson" and the pair have apparently been inseparable.
Craig said weeks ago "I have never hidden my sexuality and I am proud if who I am. Nu Vibe are my best mate."
I personally couldn't care less about people's sexuality, it doesn't make any difference to their talent. Fellow contestant Marcus Collins thinks Craig should "concentrate on his performances and not get distracted."
Could someone be jealous?
I am looking forward to see if Craig can sing something as good as last week. Will Janet do any better tonight? Tune in at 20.15 on ITV1.
The final nine X Factor contestants have been confirmed for next years X Factor tour, but Frankie's name is not on the list.
The X Factor 2012 tour starts on the 25th February, at 14 venues across the UK, and ends in April. The final nine contestants include:
Kitty Brucknell Johnny Robinson The Risk Misha B Janet Devlin Craid Colton Little Mix Marcus Collins Amelia Lily
Kitty Brucknell, who was eliminated last week on the show, was overjoyed with being asked to be on the tour. "Being on tour means everything to me, it's been my dream since I was a little girl to perform somewhere like Wembley or the O2" and Johnny Robinson says he is "over the moon".
It has been rumoured that if Franke Cocozza could clean up his act, and "keep his nose clean" he would be allowed on the 2012 tour. However, it took him only one night before he was back on the town, partying, snorting cocaine, drinking and smoking with lots of women surrounding him.
"He was snorting it secretly behind the backs of his pals."
I'm not surprised that The X Factor don't want him tagging along causing mayhem on their tour. The 20 year old was then seen going back to his hotel with a girl, and Derry Mensah from The Risk following closely behind. Looks like they are both enjoying their new found fame a little too much.
The tour dates are:
February 25 - Manchester MEN Arena
February 27 - Liverpool Echo Arena
February 29 - Nottingham Capital FM Arena
March 4 - London Wembley Arena (two shows)
March 6, 7 - Dublin O2
March 9, 10 - Belfast Odyssey Arena
March 13 - Aberdeen ECC
March 17 - Glasgow SECC (two shows)
March 19 - Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
March 21 - Sheffield Motorpoint Arena
March 25 - Birmingham LG Arena (two shows)
March 27, 28 - Brighton Centre
March 31 - London O2 Arena (two shows)
April 3, 4 - Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
If you want to buy tickets, click this link: 2012 tour with Mirror tickets They're currently on sale for £32.50, family tickets at £110 (4 tickets max two adults)
At the end of the day, Frankie is a young lad who is just enjoying life. Maybe he took that a little far, but he has definitely lost out this time. Maybe in a few years and after some singing lessons he will be ready to be the 'role model' everyone wants him to be.
Rhianna 's new album 'Talk that Talk' will be released next Monday, 21 November, and it is already at No 12 on the i tunes charts.
The new album featuring Jay Z and Calvin Harris is the 23 year old's sixth studio album. The track listing has recently been revealed as a teaser for her fans:
1.You da one
2. Where have you been
3.We found love (Feat. Calvin Harris)
4. Talk that talk (Feat. Jay Z)
5.Cockiness (Love it)
6. Birthday cake.
7. We all want love
8. Drunk on love.
9. Roc me out.
10. Watch n' learn
11. Farewell
Deluxe Edition
12. Red lipstick
13. Do ya thing
14 Fool in love
Here is a sneak peak at 'Talk that talk' from the new album, featuring Jay Z, live.
Rihanna has leaked that "You da one" will be the next single on the album. There are various bad videos made on youtube, which only show the lyrics. I will be putting the official video on here as soon as its released.
The album is said to be more electro-pop, similar to the lead single 'We Found Love' which was released on the 22nd September. The single produced by Calvin Harris is currently No 1 on the Billboards Hot Single Chart, but has received mixed reviews.
Even though I am a great an of the Barbadian singer, and love her previous album, "Loud" I did find this single at little limited at first, lacking in lyrics and generally quite repetitive. It has grown on me, but I am pretty sure I would get very sick of it almost instantly if I start playing at home.
I read an article yesterday about Rihanna and how she 'glamourizes' smoking. I even found a youtube video of her telling the camera her warm up for a gig is a throat sweet, and a cigarette. Great advice Rihanna. I would advise against this.
She does look very sexy smoking, so I can totally see where they are coming from, but isn't this a free world? Then again, her fans include millions of small children who want to be Rihanna. So, following this up I took a look at the'We Found Love' music video and was quite taken a back. The video shows Rihanna constantly lighting up a cigarette, having the time of her life drunk and presumably on drugs, and a guy (apparently boyfriend of the week) drawing 'Mine' on her bum. He looks suspiciously like Chris Brown, her ex boyfriend and it follow their crazy drug fueled lifestyle.
Rihanna was also seen entering a well known 'Coffee Shop' in Amsterdam in October which is notorious for selling Cannabis (most coffee shops of course do in Amsterdam). I feel a little sorry for her being under constnat scrutiny just because she is successful. In the Sun's article she says,
"I just want to make music. That's it." Sick and tired and being a role model for children.
Last night's X factor results brought a dramatic performance from Lady Gaga, as well as Kitty Brucknell being kicked off the show.
Lady Gaga performed 'Marry the night' dressed in a black corpse, looking a little uncomfortable it has to be said. I'm not a fan of Gaga, I have to admit, but I do think she knows how to sing a good pop song, and give a eventful performance every time.
Lady Gaga is up for 'The Artist of the Year' American Music award, along with five other artists including Adele, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift and Lil Wayne. But it seems Lady Gaga fans feel threatened that the award may go Adele who has managed to beat Gaga in the best selling charts. She has successfully managed to sell one in ten records this year. Twitter has seen many negative and nasty comments of Gaga's fans, such as "Confirmed: Gaga will not be wearing her meat dress because she is afraid Adele will eat it." and also making a spoof video of the curvaceous and talented pop singer. I am not impressed.
Lady Gaga's executive has apparently said, "Lady Gaga does not approve of bullying anyone for their physical appearance. It goes against everything she stands for."
Kitty and Misha B were in the bottom two last night, both giving a great sing off, but I can't say I'm sad about Kitty being voted off. The final acapella performance she gave at the end proved to me exactly why she went in the first place. Over the top and annoying. Who want to bet Kitty will disappear as quickly as she came into our lives on Saturday night?
So, the end of Kitty has come on the X Factor, and this meant that her idol, Lady Gaga rushed to her when the show had finished, bringing her into her dressing room, offering her wine and an apparently half an hour shoulder to cry on. The two dramatic acts can now be best of friends, but I'm sure this won't last more than twenty seconds.
A concert rider from the cancelled North America tour bus has leaked a three page document on the 23 year old's demands such as chocolate, alcohol, cigarettes, and charity donations. Adele is amazing though, surely she's allowed some comfort food after a well earned show? Anyone who gets complimentary tickets is required to contribute $20 for a very worthwhile UK charity; supporting those who have lost a baby. Her recent UK and European
