The latest season of The X Factor UK continued in fine form tonight. Unsurprisingly, with this being the audition phase, the talented and talent-challenged came out in equal measure for a crack at progressing to the next stage. Judging the hopefuls are new additions Gary Barlow, Nicole Scherzinger, Louis Walsh, and returning panelist Sharon Osbourne.
{An international phenomenon, local versions show now air in the US, Italy, France and beyond. The brain-child of Simon Cowell, the show is responsible for birthing the careers of Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke, Cher Lloyd and JLS.}.
Now on a two-night-a-week airing format (Saturday – Audition Room / Sunday – Arena Audition For Those Who Go Through), the best and worst of this week’s hopefuls await below.
With an array of chart hits under her belt, R&B star Keri Hilson is making a foray into film.
Much like her music, the singer-songwriter seems to have a knack for picking wisely. For, she follows her role in last year’s smash ‘Think Like A Man’ with a part in box-office smash ‘Riddick’. The high-octane Sci-Fi flick, which also stars Vin Diesel, opened at #1 upon release this past weekend.
That Grape Juice caught up with the Atlanta-bred beauty recently, chatting it up about her big-screen efforts, upcoming album, and much more. As ever, we ask the questions you really want answers to; ever frank, Miss Keri answered them all.
Powerful voices may be a dime a dozen on today’s charts, however few can forget those iconic tones, textures, and notes that have come to define what “singing” means.
Indeed, in more recent times, a whole reality sub-genre has been dedicated to finding the next set of vocalists that will inspire the generations to come; and move them in the way a number of legendary names have moved some of today’s rising stars.
Still, it begs the question: who is the ultimate voice?
All too often, countless names are touted – some more than others, yet next to never is there a unanimous choice. Could this be a testament to the many greats that have rocked the mic over the years? Perhaps. However, ever keen to plough through the smoke, mirrors, and endless debate, we throw the question over to YOU!
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Together, we want to know which names (in order) you feel represent the ultimate voice most.
Name your top 3 in the comment section below. Submissions must be received by September. Thereafter, the picks (and their order) will be tallied, with the definitive list being unveiled at a later date.
Be sure to keep it locked to find out who hit the most potent note and tops the list!
One year since he won the X Factor UK’s ninth season, James Arthur hits the ground running with the release of his new single ‘You’re Nobody ‘Till Somebody Loves You’!
Pulled from an album that features contributions from Da Internz and Elijah Blake, the TMS produced single made its debut on UK radio this morning and is now available to spin right here on TGJ!
As to prepare the tour so many of her fans anticipate, Ciara headlined yet another event on Friday- performing at AT&T NFC Kickoff Rally at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C, giving just a little of what those fans can expect come the tour’s launch.
While there, the ‘Hotline’ entertainer hit the stage with a performance of her ‘Ciara‘ pulled jam ‘Keep On Lookin‘, breathing new life into the gritty Ragga influenced jam.
Hood By Air’s New York Fashion Week showing welcomed Kanye West to its front row last night, rubbing shoulders with personal stylist Virgil Abloh and male model Willy Cartier, once linked to ‘Rico’ performer Frank Ocean.
Enjoying the show after his new LP ‘Yeezus’ was certified Gold in Australia for shipments of 35,000 units, West’s sighting at the show comes well before the October 19th launch of the LP’s supporting tour, in which he will embark on with ‘Control‘ contributor Kendrick Lamar.
The above figure, stands as the number of tickets sold by Beyonce within five days upon announcing she was to take her ‘Mrs.Carter Show‘ to Brazil’s Belo Horizonte.
Before she fulfils that stadium date, yesterday saw her touch down in Fortazela to rock the Castelão, joined by husband Jay Z and daughter Blue Ivy, whom she spoke openly about during a press conference given to press before the show kicked off.
From India to Vegas, Aussie hip hopstress Iggy Azalea unveils the visual for ‘Change Your Life’ – the latest jam from her forthcoming album ‘The New Classic’.
Featuring mentor/Grand Hustle labelmate T.I., the tune marks the third release from Azalea’s highly anticipated debut album and sees her flex her cinematic muscle in ways like never before.
Looking for a serving of epic? This Jonas & François-directed clip might just be what the doctor ordered…
It’s been an interesting 8 months for a certain outspoken ‘Heaven Sent’ hitmaker named Keyshia Cole.
Indeed, the songstress has been embroiled in a series of attacks (sent from everywhere but Heaven) from fans of former Destiny’s Child members Beyonce and Michelle Williamsfor her comments regarding the divas – namely the latter who she notoriously slammed for her participation in the 2013 Superbowl half-time show.
Williams, who is ramping up promotion for her forthcoming 4th album ‘Journey To Freedom’, recently called for a “woman-to-woman” chat with Cole to discuss the reasons behind the initial attack. While her first response to the invitation wasn’t welcoming, today saw the “I Changed My Mind” maestra take to Twitter to say:
The apology was accompanied by one final plea from Cole, however….
‘Givin’ all the dedication that I got / Cos I’m proud to say that I’m a Rita Bot’.
By all accounts, Rita Ora stands as one of Pop’s friendlier contributors, celebrated by many for her work as an ambassador of her homeland Kosovo and an endearing nature that saw her win over many a fan during her time on ‘X Factor UK‘s ninth season.
Now, in thanking her for the material so many are slowly but surely learning to love, one member of fan base – ‘The Ritabots‘ has penned a heartfelt song for the performer, named….’The Ritabot Song‘.
Written and recorded by YouTuber ‘Nicola Dean’, the number was brought to life this week when the die hard fan filmed herself performing it and uploaded it to the video sharing platform.
While some of the lyrics are difficult to ascertain, the sentiment is all too clear.
‘I’ll cut your arm off, and slap you with your own hand’.
The above, being one of the lines spewed by Rapper Cassidy to his new found nemesis Meek Mill in the soon to be controversial ‘Catch a Body‘- the diss tracked penned by the former to the latter and his mentor, Rick Ross.
In response to Mill‘s ‘Kendrick You Next‘ which saw him both mock and slam the ‘Hotel’ hit maker, the diss track sees Cass do the unthinkable and hint at Meek’s alleged involvement in the murder of his close friend Lil Snupe.
