Janet Devlin 'Felt like a Karaoke artist' on X Factor

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." 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2067066/X-Factor-2011-Janet-Devlin-insists-shes-nobodys-puppet-flies-home-Belfast.html

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?'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/chat/r/t-10239723/index.html?threadIndex=0

If you want to see the Lorraine Kelly interview click here:
http://www.itv.com/lorraine/celebrity/x-factor-evictee-janet/

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 aired 2012

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)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/thevoiceuk/

Jesse J upset at Misha B singing 'Who You Are' First

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.

Read the full article here:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2066986/X-Factor-2011-Jessie-J-upset-Misha-B-sang-Who-Are-You-her.html

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.

Chris Brown

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.

T'Pau's 'China in your Hands' on X Factor

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.

'Wishing On A Star' X Factor Charity Single

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.

Here it is:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/15270049

Who will be NO 1 this Christmas?

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.

To see everyone's chance of winning click here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/15737582

Nirvana is set at 5/1 as Christmas number one they already have 85,000 likes on facebook.
If you want to add to this click this link:
http://www.facebook.com/nirvanaforno1?sk=app_153284594738391&app_data=dlt

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 on X Factor with F word shoes

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''.

To see more pictures click here:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2064000/X-Factor-2011-Rihanna-rocks-naughty-schoolgirl-look-We-Found-Love-performance.html

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?

I found this article quite funny too, as Pixie Lott says she couldn't go down the Bajan's star "raunchy route".
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/3943208/I-couldnt-do-X-rated-like-Rihanna-what-would-Grandad-think.html