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VIDEO: Brock & McKenna Sollinger Heat Things Up With ‘Colder Weather’ On The X Factor

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The September 28, 2011 episode of The X Factor started hot in the cold rainy Chicago auditions.

First up were Brock and McKenna Sollinger who have been singing together for four years. McKenna calls the duo “best friends.” Brock, on the other hand, is madly in love with her and has not told her yet.

Well, not until she watches tonight’s episode. Man, I wish I could see McKenna’s face as she learns…

The duo received a standing ovation from the audience singing Colder Weather by The Zac Brown Band. The judges followed by giving the pair four votes to advance.

L.A. Reid: “You just made my day, I really enjoyed you.”
Cheryl Cole: “Your harmonies were spot on and your vocals so controlled.”
Paula Abdul: “I think your vocal blend is lovely.”
Simon Cowell: “Your voice is sensational.”

Watch Brock & McKenna’s (Or Makenna) performance video clip below:

VIDEO: Melanie Amaro Brings The Judges To Tears On The X Factor

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The X Factor found its very own Whitney Houston, Beyonce and Mariah Carey rolled into one incredibly talented singer in the Miami auditions which aired Thursday September 22, 2011, and her name is Melanie Amaro.

The 18-tear old college student had her very own Dreamgirls moment singing Beyoncé‘s Listen while absolutely flooring the judges.

LA Reid said she is truly amazing, has the gift, the soul, the swagger and the X factor. 

Nicole Scherzinger was moved to tears and and said this is why she does this show and people like Melanie inspire her.

Paula Abdul said Melanie has a unique ability that Paula has never heard in any other audition, ever.

Simon Cowell said this is why he brought the show to America: to find some one like her.

Watch Melanie perform Beyonce’s Listen in the video clip below:

VIDEO: Elvis Impersonator Nick Voss, One Of The Best Of X Factor Miami Auditions?

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Elvis Impersonator Nick Voss X Factor

The first contestant to make it to the next round of The X Factor from the Miami auditions which aired Thursday September 22, 2011 was 21-year old Nick Voss. Nick, a modern-day Elvis impersonator, sang the king’s Trouble.

I am not sure if Nick is as amazing as the judges thought he was, but because he came after 100’s of mediocre to bad singers, Nick was a fresh of breath air to them. Continue reading →

VIDEOS: The X Factor Premiere: Watch The Best & Worst Performances Of The Night

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After months and months of hype, The X Factor premiered Wednesday night and reunited Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell after a couple of years of TV separation.

The show also included Cheryl Cole, briefly, before she was cut by the show for unknown reasons, L.A. Reid, and Cheryl’s replacement Nicole Scherzinger.

Below are the best and worst audition performance videos of the night, but before we go there, is it me or did you guys also find Cheryl Cole too cute to be axed by the show?

AUDITIONS: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE BIZARRE:

Chris Rene, a 28-year old trash collecter and a recovering cocaine addict with a son who is trying to turn his life around performed his own original song Young Homie:


L.A. Reid said of Rene, “I’ve worked with some of the greatest hip-hop artists, like Jay-Z and Kanye West, and all of my boys would be proud of me today to tell you that you are the truth!”

Simon said, “Maybe you need the show, maybe we need you.” Paula told him, “you are a bright light,” while Nicole played off of his original song lyrics telling him, “Honey, I’m trippin’ on you.”

And there was 13-year old Rachel Crowe who started the show and said she wanted to win so she could get her own bathroom (she lives with 8 people). She sang a full-throated Mercy by Duffy:

Siameze Floyd, the Prince impersonator copy-cat who said he wants an energy drink named after him when he reaches the level of mega-stardom that he is convinced is his destiny. Here he is, wearing a mesh see-through shirt, lift boots, and exploding with energy:

Nicole Nikki Collins, event planner from Maryland who would not take no from the judges while butchering Mariah Carey’s Emotions:

Stacey Francis, single 42-year old mom of two who changed her own life forever by singing Aretha Franklin’s Natural Woman:

Marcus Canty the 20-year old who got a two-year window from his mom to pursue a career in entertainment or go back to school reminded LA Reid of Bobby Brown and Simon of Usher:



Simone Battle, the “fierce” USC student who wants to be a pop icon who people ask to sign their babies. Simon and L.A. could not see eye to eye on Simone’s talents as she sang La Roux’ Bulletproof:

Boy band The Answer who sang Adele’s Rollin in the Deep and Happy Birthday to Nicole:

14-year old John Lindahl who sang Forget You by Cee Lo Green:

Oh and last but not least, the supposed classically-trained Geo Godly who made Paula Abdul sick by taking off his pants and singing I’m A Stud:

“That was offensive, disgusting, distasteful, upsetting—get him out of the building, please,” L.A. demanded.

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Celebs Take To Twitter To Express 9/11 Tributes

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On this solemn 10th anniversary of 9/11, a day that will live in infamy, celebs have taken to Twitter to express themselves like many of us have:

Eva Longoria: My heart goes out to all the families of the 9/11 victims. God Bless America!

Mariah Carey: 9/11: A time to honor, reflect. A decade later, nation remembers.

Ashton Kutcher: I got mad respect for the people that suffered in 9/11.

Lea Michele: Feeling so thankful and blessed today… And so happy to be with all my family and friends in this city I love with all my heart… NYC is one of the most strong & beautiful places in the world. I feel so blessed & proud today to have been born and raised in this city.

Joe Jonas: Remembering the ones lost and the ones who fought to protect us on this ten years. #NeverForget

Serena Williams: My Thoughts and prayers to all who lost loved ones on 9-11. I know the entire country is with you today. I’m playing for you today.

Holly Robinson Peete: For the loved ones of those taken on 911 and those who have given their lives in service to our country- WE SUPPORT YOU #september11

Nia Vardalos: Remembering the fear, vulnerability felt 10 yrs ago on 9/11. Hoping for safer world for my daughter.

Kylie Minogue: Love, love, love….on this day 9/11 to All The Lovers

Kim Kardashian: My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the families affected by the awful tragedy of 9/11.

Kirstie Alley: So many Heroes to remember.The ones who died & the ones who fought to save them…& those who fight daily to ensure our freedom. We salute U

Diddy: God Bless all who effected by 9-11.

Ellen Degeneres: Ten years ago today, the world changed. I hope everyone finds time to remember those we lost… and to tell someone that you love them.

Soleil Moon Frye: 9/11. Sending love, light and healing on this day.

Jay Manuel: Remembering 9/11…The new memorial fountain in NYC is stunning, but I would rather have all the lives lost back! How do we heal this world?

Giuliana Rancic: Watching names being read of the victims of 9/11. Ten years later….those lost will be remembered today and always

Nathan Followill: Good morning. My prayers are with those affected by the 9-11 tragedy. I’m so thankful 4 my family & friends. Tell someone you love them 2day

Snooki: #Iwill shake a firefighter’s hand. What will you do this Sept 11? Join the 9/11 Tribute Movement @911day #IWill.

Jamie-Lynn Sigler: As I head out 4 my day,knowing I’m so blessed, I say a prayer for everyone so hurt by today,and so brave every day since. A city of heroes.

Marlon Wayans: To honor our brave police force, fire fighters, victims, and the families of 9/11 I give my HOUR of TWITTER SILENCE…

Jake Pavelka: The heart is not judged by how much you love, but by how much you are loved by others. 9/11 Victims, America loves and remembers you!

Joel Madden: We will always remember 9/11 and those who have given their lives for us to be free. God Bless America

Brooklyn Decker: We will never forget, the world will never forget. So proud to be an American.

Jewel: 9/11….poverty stole our golden shoes, but did not steal our laughter, heartache came to visit, but we knew it was not ever after

Piers Morgan: More than 90 countries lost citizens on 9/11. This was an attack on the world.

Lebron James: Thoughts and prayers to all who lost loved ones on 9-11. I know the entire country is with you today and will never forget. So thankful for this country and the great people who protect it. God Bless America!

Debi Mazar: In deep thought and prayer for victims&heroe’s of 9/11.will never forget that day..

Brooke Burke: My prayers to all who lost loved ones on this tragic day. It was a close call for many. My family’s story http://bit.ly/pPzZm5 #911

Jenna Dewan-Tatum: Having a moment thinking of the brave souls who lost their lives on 9/11. Live every day with purpose and share love with all..

Sara Paxton: Ten years after one of the darkest days in American History, I will be remembering those whose lives were stolen by the brutal attacks on our Country. My thoughts and prayers will be with the families who lost their loved ones. It is important to Never forget that day when all Americans stood united.

Denise Richards: My thoughts and prayers are with all the families & loved ones affected by the devastating tragedy of 9/11 We will never forget….

Jill Zarin: My prayers & thoughts go out to all the innocent people lost on #9/11. Say a prayer for the true heroes & their families! #GodBlessAmerica

Bethenny Frankel: Never forget.

Haylie Duff: Will never forget 9/11. Love to the families left behind. Thankful to all the men & women who gave their lives for our freedom.

Paula Abdul (Via FB): Loving you all today SO MUCH. Earlier I was tweeting about September 11th. This whole weekend has been filled w/ memorials & tributes that are just gut-wrenching, but we have to feel that. We have to remember all the precious, precious souls lost 10yrs ago today. I wish you all a peaceful, beautiful day of reflection and love. All my love to the friends and families of the victims of September 11th. xoxoxoxoxoP

VIDEO CLIP OF THE DAY: Simon Cowell & X Factor Poke Fun At American Idol

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VIDEO CLIP OF THE DAY.

Are you ready for The X-Factor? You can watch a preview clip of Simon Cowell‘s new singing competition show below.

Cowell, Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger and L.A. Reid are all featured on the panel in this video which premiered Tuesday on Fox during the MLB All-Star game.

The video takes a shot at the new, kinder American Idol as the it starts with Cowell having a nightmare that the X Factor judges are also offering the contestants positive feedback only. Once he “wakes up,” we see edgier judges in front of a live studio cracking the whip on the contestants, each other and the audience!

Cowell has said about the US version of the show: “This is everything you would dream of doing if you were making a TV show. There is nothing more I could want. In fact, today I was thinking, is there anything else I need? Then, literally, a helicopter was transported past me in a truck, and I think I said we’ve got it all. This is why you make TV shows. This is everything I’ve always dreamt of doing.”

Abdul added, “Simon says that I inspired him for the whole idea. I don’t know what that means. I don’t know if it is a compliment or an insult. It’s probably an insult, but it was funny. Having Simon high-five me and watching Simon giving a standing ovation to a young girl singing ‘Tomorrow’ from ‘Annie’…we had to hold it in. We were laughing very hard.”

X Factor’s two night season premiere airs on Fox Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 8/7c and Thursday, Sept. 22 at 8/7c on FOX.

Here is the preview below.

Paula Abdul And Simon Cowell Reunite On ‘X Factor’

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Well, the rumor mill was right. The last seat on the judges’ panel for the upcoming The X Factor has been filled by…Paula Abdul.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Abdul just completed last-minute negotiations, perfectly in time for the show’s first pre-taped episode which starts today!

Abdul will join Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole and Antonio ‘L.A.’ Reid as judges for the new show.

Pussycat Doll and former Dancing With the Stars‘ mirrorball champion Nicole Scherzinger will serve as co-host for the show, along with Steve Jones, a British TV personality.

The adorable Paula confirmed the news of her new gig herself by sending this message via her Facebook page and Tweeting the photo of herself and fellow judge Cheryl Cole below:

Paula Abdul: “Facebookers, yes yes yes I’ll be judging on X-Factor. There’s a ton of stuff going on right now, but I’ll pop in as much as I can. love you ALL & thank you for your constant, love, support, encouragement & just EVERYTHING! xoxoxoxoP”

What do you think of this line up? Do you think it’s a good idea to reunite American Idol judges Cowell and Abdul in a whole new setting?

Paula Abdul Holds Dance Auditions For New CBS Show [Video]

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Paula Abdul wants you to dance for her!

Have you ever dreamed of being a famous dancer but didn’t know how to get your big break? Well, fret no longer, here is your chance!

Paula Abdul is teaming up with Reveille Productions to produce an all new dance show on CBS! They will be searching across the country to find dancers that not only have talent, but the drive and passion to push themselves to the top.

Paula is looking for talented, creative, diverse and unique dancers. She’s looking for Solos, Duos, Trios &  Groups of all styles and ages.

If you have the love and passion for dance like Paula, then check out how you can be a part of her new show by visiting:

PaulaAbdulDanceShow.com
CBS.com/dance

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Paula Abdul & CBS Ink Deal

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I was hoping Paula Abdul, the former American Idol judge, would land a seat on Simon Cowell’s next adventure, The X Factor. That hope has diminished now that Paula has inked a deal with CBS to be a judge on Got to Dance, a competition set to premier sometime next season. She’ll also be an executive producer for the series, which will feature dancers of all ages and styles, both solo and in pairs or groups, competing for viewer votes. I think this is a big win for CBS. I have met Paula a couple of times when I went to American Idol broadcasts. She always greeted the fans with a warm smile and even hugs. She is absolutely beautiful and glowing in person. That kind of personality is an incredible addition to any show; Simon, you really missed out by not bringing Paula on board.