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The X Factor (TV Show)

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    May 9, 2011

    Michael Stipe Tried to Record With Kurt Cobain and Save His Life

    ​Michael Stipe of REM said he tried to reach out to Kurt Cobain as an attempt to help save Cobain's life, according to NME.Stipe recently told Interview Magazine that he devised a plan to try to save Cobain from the awful state of mind he was in before he killed himself. He wanted to do a recordin ... More >>

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    April 27, 2011

    The Voice: Reality TV's Best Singing Competition Yet

    NBC​NBC aired the premiere of The Voice on Tuesday night, and it sure was both honest and intriguing.The Voice, which is hosted by former TRL dreamboat Carson Daly, involves four judges: Adam Levine, Cee-Lo Green, Christina Aguilera, and Blake Shelton. The judges, who serve as ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 8, 2011

    Gorillaz Not Breaking Up Just Yet

    ​Rumors were flying around last week that the Gorillaz had broken up. However, they haven't split just yet, according to Consequence of Sound.During a performance in New Zealand back in December, vocalist Damon Albarn gave a lengthy speech about how the show might end up being the band's last ever ... More >>

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    March 31, 2010

    Usher Plays It Cool, Tim Urban Wins on 'American Idol'

    ​Jeez, it was bright last night on American Idol.So bright, that R&B superstar Usher had to wear sunglasses indoors (or else, he was blinded by the size of his ego.)Nonetheless, Usher was miles ahead in his skills as a mentor compared to Miley Cyrus last week. Maybe he can be a mentor for Simo ... More >>

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    February 17, 2010

    Lightspeed Champion: Life Is Sweet! Nice To Meet You, in a Roundup of Reviews

    Lightspeed Champion - Life Is Sweet! Nice To Meet You​For those living in a cave or in a constant state of denial, this past Sunday was Valentine's Day. It seems fitting, then, that British singer/songwriter/jack-of-all-trades Devonte Hynes -- the heart and soul of Lightspeed Champion -- has relea ... More >>

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    December 23, 2009

    Simon Cowell Leaving 'American Idol'

    ​Our music editor Martin Cizmar seems to think an American version of X Factor would be sort of pointless, but not if Simon Cowell has anything to do with it. The notoriously cranky American Idol judge wants to make the similarly performance-based X Factor a hit here in America, accordin ... More >>

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    December 22, 2009

    American X-Factor? Don't Bet On It

    ​What purpose would there be in an American version of X-Factor, the British talent competition that made headlines this week by losing a chart battle with Rage Against The Machine? You've got me. American Idol, the original American spin on Simon Cowell's first show, Pop Idol, seems to be doing p ... More >>

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