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In this age of downloading at the click of a button, it’s very easy for artists to lose touch with their fans so it’s nice to see when someone makes an effort to be a little different and original.

As the X Factor approaches its tenth anniversary next year, there is no doubt that the show is starting to wane in popularity.

There are fears over Lucy Spraggan’s future on the X Factor after it has been revealed that she is still unwell.

Her best friend on the show, Rylan Clark has confirmed that she is still “really, really ill” and that he has “been at home looking after her”.

Apple has announced that they will be delaying the release of iTunes 11. The updated software was due for release at the end of October but at the last moment was put back by Apple.

Sources at the X Factor claim that Simon Cowell is talking about scrapping the traditional group charity single this year.

Usually, the finalists record a song together, the proceeds of which are then donated to charity. This year however, Cowell is talking about the winner’s single being for charity instead.

Owl City’s Adam Young and Carly Rae Jepsen are allegedly being sued over their hit Good Time for copyright infringement.

Caroline Flack is finally starting to learn that interbreeding with X Factor contestants is not the way forward. The Xtra Factor presenter has famously been linked to One Direction singer and X Factor alumni Harry Styles in the past, something that she has been ridiculed for repeatedly on the show.

Celebrities have taken to Twitter showing their support for people who have been caught up in the chaos of hurricane Sandy.

Since the release of the iPhone, users have been able to use their device as a format to listen to and download music through iTunes; something that they have always been particularly smug about.

Singer Jade Ellis has slammed the X Factor Judge's decision to eliminate her from the show, branding it as tactical voting.

The single mum lost in the sing off against Louis Walsh's band Union J even though fans of the show agree that she did much better in the final performance.

While the country is watching Gary “Borelow” give Simon Cowell a run for his money in the Mr Nasty stakes on the X Factor, the lighter side of Take That is waiting in the wings to make his epic comeback. That’s right, Robbie Williams is back and in spectacular style.

Last night's X Factor results show certainly didn't disappoint when it came to delivering the drama that has become almost as common as judge Tulisa this series.

Unless you've been living in a cave and not had access to YouTube for the last few months, you've probably already become swept up in the revolution that is Psy and his viral hit Gangnam Style.

Chris Moyles will be releasing his second album, appropriately titled The Difficult Second Album on the 5th November.

It seems that the love affair between the X Factor judges is well and truly over after Gary Barlow made a personal dig at Tulisa last night.

The Official Charts Company has revealed the UK’s biggest selling female artist of all time.

The list, compiled to celebrate 60 years of the Official Singles Chart, has revealed that Madonna has officially racked up the most UK singles sales having sold a total of 17.8 million records.

A new music app that will have fitness enthusiasts reaching of their running shoes is set to be announced at next month’s SenSys conference in Toronto.

In previous years, the X Factor has thrived in its constant bid for ratings by constantly trying to push the boundaries of controversy and so far, this year has been no exception.

Following on the heels of Queen Elizabeth II's Jubilee Celebration, the 50th Anniversary celebration for The Rolling Stones is anticipated to be another block-buster time at London's O2 Arena on November 25th and November 29th of 2012. Rumour has it that 1993-retired drummer, Charlie Watts will join The Stones onstage once again. Although many sources maintain that the estimated 33,000 tickets for these two performances sold out in seven minutes, other sources advise that tickets are still available.

In Japan virtual pop stars are on the increase, in fact many spread worldwide, best of all the creators of the songs and characters can be produced by anyone in their home. A popular news story in theatlantic.com this week covered in detail how this could represent the future of pop.

Rihanna’s : Best Friend in Hot Water after Racist Slurs Against Chris Brown’s Ex Karrueche Rihanna’s best friend Melissa Forde has got herself into a spot of bother after making racist slurs at Chris Brown’s Ex Karreuche Tran. Forde stuck up for her bestie Rihanna on Instagram this week.