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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.

With Robbie Williams back in the line up of the mega boy band, their new album Progress, according to the Official Chart Company, is set to be “The Fastest Selling  Album of the Century”. This comment comes after the band achieved the fastest selling ticket sales for their come back tour as a five piece.

With the release of the Beatle’s back catalogue on iTunes, 37 spots in the UK top 200 iTunes chart are occupied by the band that arguably influenced more bands than any other.

Despite no confirmed acts for next years Glastonbury Festival tickets have sold out. This is not a new phenomenon for the festival and shows that the power of both live music and the festival itself are stronger than ever.

X-Factor contestant Katie Waissel’s bad publicity continues to grow, but not this time from journalists. The 24 year old who has not been far from the headlines since singing at Cheryl Cole’s house, has become a victim of  cyber-bullying.

Wagner, the 54 year old Brazilian star of the talent show X-Factor, is reportedly claiming Incapacity Benefit, and has been for about a year due to a shoulder injury. X-Factor bosses say that he was checked over by a doctor before going on the show and was deemed medically fit to perform. Judging by his energetic performances and his dedication to the rather attractive dancing girls that normally surround him, his shoulder is not causing him too much pain.

After 15 years Take That hit the stage last night at the X Factor and it seemed to go down well. Take That appeared after JLS and Westlife, proving that they still have what it takes at nearly 40 the aging 'boy band' proved they could still perform well.