The X Factor

Nicki Minaj, Shakira Latest In Singing Competition Judge Shakeups

Remember when singing competitions kept their judges a little longer than one or two-year stints? Perhaps American Idol set an unattainable precedent during its first seven years on the air, with zero changes to the […]

2013/05/17

Judging The Judges: Star Power Alone Can’t Revive ‘American Idol’ Ratings

The early- to mid-2000s were a simpler time in music. Rock music was actually thing on popular radio. Production on hit singles was often stripped down nearly to its core rather than with bombastic synths […]

2013/03/29

Olly Murs Talks New Album, Announces Tour

Olly Murs is certain his third album will make music fans turn their heads. The “Troublemaker” singer recently told Radio.com Right Place Right Time has a much “cooler sound.” “It feels like the right avenue […]

2013/03/12

Jukebox Jury: Does Judging ‘Idol’ or ‘The Voice’ Help or Hurt Artists’ Careers?

Welcome to Jukebox Jury, our new music debate show where experts face off and a jury of fans decides the winner. THE CASE: Last week, American Idol returned with a whimper instead of the bang […]

2013/01/22

Khloe Kardashian Odom, Mario Lopez To Join ‘X Factor’

The “Extra” host and the “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” co-star will host the second season.

2012/10/17

Judges L.A. Reid, Britney Spears (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

‘X Factor’ Auditions Recap: Britney Sings & Talent Reigns

This week’s contestants knocked it out of the park with their star-studded talent. But of course, every episode has to have its own share of wacky. There were handcuffs, a thief and Britney SINGS!

2012/09/20

‘The X Factor’ Premiere Day 2: Recap

Britney has some stalkers in the form of contestants and the young ones rule the night.

2012/09/14

‘The X Factor’ Season Premiere Recap: Emotions Run Deep

Simon cries, Demi’s not dating anyone in One Direction and Britney isn’t that mean.

2012/09/13

Demi Lovato and Niall Horan Romance Rumors Are Flying

Demi Lovato is maintaining her story that she is single, no matter how many tacos and Tweets the two might share. If Lovato so, maybe that leaves an opening for Katy Perry to slip in?

2012/09/10

Cher Lloyd Shares Message For Her Fans, Performs “Want You Back”

When former The X-Factor (UK) finalist Cher Lloyd visited B96/ Chicago during her promo tour across the U.S in support of her new single “Want You Back,” she showed off her new hairstyle to the world for the first time. She chopped off her long, luscious locks to rock a shorter summer do.

2012/06/13

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