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In a recent interview with NME, Manic Street Preacher’s bass player Nicky Wire, expressed with clarity that the band had made their ‘Abby Road’, and that from here on in everything else was the, ‘White Album’.

X-Factor judge and pop star Cheryl Cole was reduced to tears this week, when fashion guru Julien MacDonald ranted about her overall appearance. The party where the outburst occurred was hosted by Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding, and Cheryl Cole was reported to run from the room in tears.

Brazilian X-Factor finalist may not have had the best of weeks, after being evicted from the luxury North London pad, received negative comments from Matt Cardle, and then to cap it all off nearly came to blows with the same contestant.

News is breaking about a possible fight between two of this years stars of the talent show X-Factor. Matt Cardle, who recently described Wagner as “a joke”, was a recipient of Wagner’s disgust for the comments.

The world’s successful rap star Jay-Z has spoken about shooting his brother when he was aged 12. The incident happened after his brother stole a ring. His brother, who was a crack addict lived through the incident, and apologised to the rapper and to the relief of Jay-Z did not press charges. Jay-Z states:

X-Factor contestant Wagner has moved out of the X-Factor house due to a string of complaints from both artists and crew. The 54 year old Brazilian who reportedly tried to head-butt One Direction singer Harry Styles, made inappropriate suggestions to X-Factor crew, given Cher an inappropriate hug and, walked in on Mary when she was just wearing her bra, is now living in a budget Hotel in Hertfordshire where rooms start at £31 per night.

Rihanna’s latest release sees similarities with her older albums than her last one, which had quite deep undertones and dark themes. This, her fifth album in five years shows the 22 year old has a sensual side, with many of the tracks having sexual connotations.

Latest evictee Aiden Grimshaw expressed surprise at Katie Waissel being saved by Simon Cowell in last Sundays eviction show. Aiden Grimshaw, who went out once the sing off was taken to deadlock, said he didn’t hate Kate, but she doesn’t “float his boat”.

In 1969, Jimi Hendrix played two gigs at The Royal Albert Hall. The documentary focuses on these gigs, showing footage from the gigs as well as other footage from Hendrix’s European tour.

Teen singing star, Justin Bieber is coached on how to act in any given situation, accoriding to Lifestyle.com. The teen singing star that is often surrounded by ‘crazy’ young fans effectively has a life coach which tells him how to act. Rumour mills are saying that he is effectively told, how to stand, talk, walk, what to say, and even how to model items of clothing such as his hat. All with the view make Justin Bieber more attractive to the opposite sex.

Dr Dre, the legendary rapper and producer is to release his long awaited album in February next year. The album is his first for over a decade. His last album ‘2001’, which was released in 1999, received critical and commercial success. It also provided a good platform for Dre to showcase his production skills and studio craft.

After the extent of the boos on last weeks eviction show, Katie Waissel has expressed that they were gut wrenching to hear. Katie Waissel who seems to be cemented to the bottom two week in, week out, was saved by the public vote, after Simon Cowell took it to deadlock by giving her the nod, rather than Aiden Grimshaw.

Despite her friendship with Simon Cowell it appears that Cheryl Cole will not be his replacement on American Idol, the US version of X-Factor, according to Heat magazine.

Australian judge Danni Minogue is said to be furious at being ousted from the X-Factor. Though nothing is officially confirmed, rumours are abound that this series of the X-Factor, will be the Australian performer’s last.

X-Factor finalist Matt Cardle has made a few outbursts this week, and somewhat ironically, it is about being famous. The finalist that he was famous because of being on a TV show and not for his singing. The singer also went on to criticise fellow contestants Wagner and Katie Waissel, describing the latter as a, “Fame hungry t**t”.  As for Wagner, Mr Cardle’s opinion is, “It would be a joke if Wagner was in the final. I’d have to hope the viewers would see senses and vote for the real acts if that happened. Wagner has to go soon.”

Feisty X-Factor contestant Cher Lloyd posed recently with several celebrities and quite happily had her picture taken with celebrities such as Joe McElderry and Shayne Ward, at a glitzy awards ceremony. Sadly, this did not extend to fans of Miss Lloyd who she snubbed on entering the event by refusing to sign autographs, have photos taken, or exchange a few words. Cher Lloyd had a rep telling people to leave her alone and she just wanted to enjoy her night.

The Barbados born singer Rihanna is losing staff and the patience of record company bosses because of her ego.  It appears the star is proving too difficult to work with, and has her accolades grow so does her ego and with it her demands.

Ex Spice Girl and fashion icon Victoria Beckham is currently given advice to Tana Ramsey in wake of her and Gordon Ramsey’s latest crisis. Coming on the back of accusations levelled at Gordon Ramsey’s seven year affair, the latest crisis surrounding the couple is the split between Gordon Ramsey and the Tana Ramsey’s father, which has resulted in the latter leaving the company that he and Gordon Ramsey built.

Legendary Who front man Roger Daltry has recently critisized the X-Factor guru by stating that the judge “wouldn’t know the X-Factor if it bit him on the b*****s!”

According to her website, the troubled soul singer will play three gigs early next year in Brazil, as part of the Summer Soul Festival. She will also play an additional gig in Rio de Janerio.

The X-Factor finalist Katie Waissel is not a stranger to the music world. She has many sought after connections that none of the other finalists seem to have. As Lola Fontaine for example, she  made a jazz album in the USA. As Katie Vogul and sometimes Katie V. she starred in a reality TV show sponsored by Coca Cola.