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Simon Cowell has turned X Factor beauties Leona Lewis and Alexandra Burke into stars but can’t listen to their hits on his iPod – because he doesn’t know how to use one. “I keep getting given iPods and I don’t know how to use them,” the Daily Star quoted Cowell, ...

Simon Cowell has a heart. The impresario gathered several artists got together to record a remake for Everybody Hurts, a song made famous by R.E.M. back in 1993 . The proceeds will all go to organizations dedicated to the Haiti relief effort. The final lineup of artists includes Mariah Carey, Jon Bon ...

Some of the biggest names in UK and American music have joined forces to record a cover of REM’s ’80s classic “Everybody Hurts” in a bid to raise money for a pair of British charities supporting the relief efforts in earthquake-ravaged Haiti. In the direction of tough-talking music mogul Simon ...

English singer Alexandra Burke never worries about negative press as she believes that this is something she has to live with. “I had some negative press and I had to get thick-skinned really quickly. I realised that it comes with this business. I am the one that wanted this career, so ...

It’s official — Simon Cowell is leaving American Idol. The judge has confirmed this will be his final season on Idol. Simon announced the news himself at FOX’s Television Critics Association panel in Pasadena, California, on Monday afternoon. The acid-tongued Brit reached a deal early Monday afternoon to bring The ...

X Factor star Alexandra Burke left tongues wagging after sporting a scarlet two piece on a beach. The 21-year-old showed off her curves in Barbados, reports the Mirror. The British singer, who won the fifth series of the UK television singing talent show, was spotted at the Sandy Lane resort. The resort is ...

Cheryl Cole donned a striking outfit slashed to the hip playing a ‘Ninja’ as she crooned track Fight For This Love for her TV special. Footie hubby ace Ashley Cole, 28, watched and blew kisses as his wife took almost three hours to sing two songs and film the first half ...

Cheryl Cole will soon come up with her own TV show. The Girls Aloud member has been offered the deal by ITV. “I couldn”t be happier ITV asked me to do my own show,” the Sun quoted her as saying. The singer will perform alongside Rihanna and Alexandra Burke on Cheryl Cole’’s Night ...

Great news, Brits: Pop’s Bajan princess Rihanna is set to perform on the British talent show The X-Factor later this month. The “Disturbia” hitmaker will belt out her new single “Russian Roulette” from her forthcoming album, Rated R, on a program airing Nov. 22. “I am beyond excited – it was ...

Peter Andre has found new love in X Factor winner Alexandra Burke after his split with ex-wife Katie Price , according to sources. The two met each other last week when he appeared on Channel 4′’s Paul O”Grady Show as a guest host and interviewed the singer. Sources suggest that it was ...

Rihanna is set to perform on the British talent show ‘X-Factor.’ The ‘Disturbia’ hitmaker is expected to belt out her new single ‘Russian Roulette’ from her forthcoming album, ‘Rated R’. “I am beyond excited – it was the easiest decision I”ve ever made. A lot of people watch the show over here ...

Peter Andre has confessed that he likes to stay away from talk about sex because it makes him too frustrated. The Aussie singer previously denied having bedded anyone since he parted ways with former wife Jordan in May. “I don”t really want to talk about sex, to be honest. It”ll make me ...

Simon Cowell, the man behind ‘The X Factor’ and ‘Britain’s Got Talent’, is all set to launch another “major entertainment format” on terrestrial television. According to sources, after months of planning, the new show will be a “year-round platform” allowing his artistes, such as Leona Lewis and Alexandra Burke, to perform ...

Simon’s just a big ol’ softie. The razor-tongued Simon Cowell — best known for his biting commentary and tough critiques on TV talent competitions like FOX’s American Idol — showed his softer side after donating more than $100,000 needed to help save a young girl’s life, according to London’s Daily ...

X Factor judge Cheryl Cole’’s first release as a solo artist, ‘Fight For This Love’, has topped the UK singles chart. The song is the fastest-selling single of the year so far, with more than 290,000 sales, reports the Sun. The Girls Aloud singer, whose album is out later, knocked Alexandra Burke, ...

Singer Alexandra Burke has revealed that Girls Aloud member Cheryl Cole has advised her to remain single. “I wouldn”t date a dancer, but I can admire them. Cheryl has warned me,” the Sun quoted her as saying. Burke added: “She said: ”You”re not allowed to date dancers, Alex, and you”re not allowed ...

X Factor winner Alexandra Burke is “looking for a boyfriend” and says she has “never been in love”. The Sun quoted her as saying: “I”ve only ever had two serious relationships and they were both bad boys. I think every girl gets drawn to bad boys at a young age.” She continued: ...

Alexandra Burke, the British songbird who crooned her way to fame on the last season of the UK talent smash The X-Factor, gets a little help from Flo Rida on her new single “Bad Boys.”

Pop sensation Lady Gaga’s hit track Poker Face has become the most downloaded song in the five-year history of the Official UK Downloads Chart. The singer’s another hit ‘Just Dance’ is also said to be at No3 in the list. “I am honoured to be the songwriter and performer behind the No1 ...