Ella Henderson promotes her debut album in the US. Rebecca Ferguson announces new album of covers “Lady Sings The Blues”.
Ella Henderson: “Ghost” – David Letterman – 01/16
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Ella Henderson On ‘Chapter One’, Writing “Ghost” With Ryan Tedder & Her UK Tour With Take That: Idolator Interview
As 2014 drew to a close last month, we singled out Ella Henderson as one of the 21 new faces of pop to be aware of, and for a very big reason — you really should know who this UK powerhouse is by now. She first grabbed attention in her home country of the UK as a contestant on The X Factor in 2012. And though she didn’t win, Ella came back in a big way last summer with her debut single “Ghost,” which she co-wrote with hit-maker Ryan Tedder. That paved the way to the release of her debut LP Chapter One, which will be available stateside tomorrow (January 13).
One day ahead of that, we’re celebrating Henderson’s 19th birthday today by posting our recent chat with the singer. Head below to find out all about Ella’s road from The X Factor to Chapter One.
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Ella Henderson’s ‘Chapter One’: Album Review
There’s a reason why Ella Henderson titled her debut album Chapter One (out January 13), and that’s because this is just the beginning of what is shaping up to be an amazing musical novel. Henderson’s project takes you on an emotional ride, fueled by the UK siren’s powerful vocals.
Chances are, if you’re remotely involved with the Internet, then you may have heard a variation of Henderson’s project, as it already arrived across the pond and charted impressively at #1 back in October. As a finalist on the X-Factor UK, Ella was pretty damn close to the gold, but lost to fellow Brit James Arthur.
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Ella Henderson Drops Solo Debut, Stops By Last.fm Studios
Ella Henderson (1,544,184 Scrobbles) has just released her highly anticipated solo debut studio album, “Chapter One“. Henderson’s debut, led by the hit singles, “Ghost” and “Glow“, shot to the top of the charts upon its release in the UK, and featured production by a team of top producers including Steve Mac, Steve Robson, Ryan Tedder and more.
Read more: Last.fm
She’s gone global! Ella Henderson covers up in a baggy grey knit and jeans for US TV appearance after bagging two BRIT nominations
She’s up for an impressive two BRIT Awards after just one year in the music industry.
And Ella Henderson – who received a British Female Solo Artist nomination as well as a British Single nod for her chart-topping track Ghost – was capitalising on her good news with a promotional trip to New York City and an appearance on The Late Show With David Letterman on Thursday evening.
The former X Factor contestant might have finished in sixth place in 2012, but it seems she’s well on her way to becoming one of Simon Cowell’s flagship show’s true success stories.
Read more: Daily Mail
Making waves! Ella Henderson works low-key chic in baggy sheer top and black leggings for US radio appearance
She just landed two nominations for the 2015 Brit Awards but Ella Henderson has had minimal time to celebrate as she continued on her extensive American promotional tour.
The British star was pictured performing at Hot 99.5 FM in Rockville, Maryland as she raised more awareness for debut album, Chapter One, on Saturday.
Ella opted for simple ensemble as she wore a white bralet underneath a baggy sheer top for her live performance.
Read more: Daily Mail
X Factor’s Ella Henderson, One Direction get two Brits 2015 nominations each
X Factor stars Ella Henderson and One Direction have picked up two BRITs 2015 nominations a piece.
One Direction have been nominated for Best British Video and Best Group.
Ella Henderon’s success in 2014 meanwhile has seen her put forward for British Female Solo Artist.
And her debut Number 1 single Ghost has been nominated for Best British Single.
It’ll go up against the likes of Clean Bandit’s Rather Be, Ed Sheeran’s Thinking Out Loud, Mark Ronson’s Uptown Funk and Sam Smith’s Stay With Me in the awards ceremony next month.
Read more: TellyMix
One Direction Tweet Overtakes President Obama’s Historic ‘Four More Years’ Tweet
When we look back on this decade, what will be the events that defined America?
If we’re judging by Twitter stats, for a long time it was President Obama’s re-election, marked by Obama’s famous victory night tweet, “Four more years,” alongside an old photo of him hugging First Lady Michelle Obama.
Two years later, Ellen DeGeneres’ Oscars selfie outperformed Obama in retweets. And now, adding insult to injury, a British boy band has surpassed the President of the United States.
As noted by BuzzFeed writer Matt Bellassai, One Direction-er Louis Tomlinson’s 2011 love declaration to Harry Styles (“proof” for Larry shippers) has surpassed the president’s re-election night tweet to become the second-most-reteweeted message of all time.
Read more: Billboard
‘Even as a six-year-old, he was a charmer!’ Harry Styles’ former football coach reveals the One Direction star is natural-born flirt
He is well known for his ability to charm the ladies and has dated the likes of Kendall Jenner, Taylor Swift and Cara Delevingne in the past.
But, according to those who knew him before his days in One Direction, Harry Styles has always been a charismatic creature who can captivate an audience.
In fact, the renowned ladies’ man has been ‘a charmer with girls’ since the tender age of six.
Read more: Daily Mail
Awkward! Taylor Swift avoids eye contact with ex Harry Styles during frosty encounter at Hollywood hotel
Taylor Swift had an awkward encounter with her former flame Harry Styles in LA on Wednesday.
The Shake It Off star, 25, bumped into the One Direction singer, 20, at Kings Of Leon lead singer Caleb Followill’s star-studded birthday party inside the Sunset Marquis hotel while she was out with a group of friends.
The boy band member is seen chatting to her pals but she barely acknowledges him and instead focuses on her phone and avoids eye contact in video obtained by TMZ.
Read more: Daily Mail
‘Here ya go’: Zayn Malik FINALLY answers the wish of One Direction fans and tames his long locks… after months of trying out varying hairstyles
He made headlines in latter half of 2014 thanks to his ever-changing locks.
But One Direction star Zayn Malik seems ready to let go of his longer hair as he unveiled his latest hair cut on Twitter.
The 22-year-old singer still boasted a long quiff but revealed his shaven sides as he fixed his gaze on the camera.
Read more: Daily Mail
Rebecca Ferguson announces new album Lady Sings The Blues
Singer Rebecca Ferguson has reinterpreted Billie Holiday’s seminal album Lady Sings The Blues for her third studio album.
Rebecca Ferguson has announced details of her new album.
The singer will release Lady Sings The Blues on March 9 via RCA Records.
The album – an interpretation of Billie Holiday’s 1956 album of the same name – was recorded at Los Angeles’ famed Capitol Studio with producer Troy Miller, whose credits include Amy Winehouse, Laura Mvula and Rumer.
The record’s release will be accompanied by seven of intimate shows between February 16 and March 21 at London’s St James Theatre. Tickets, priced at £29 and £25, are on sale now.
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Oritsé from JLS is now OWS and has popped a quite good new song online
JLS alumnus Oritsé Williams is back but he’s now calling himself OWS and seems to have been listening to a lot of Miguel (or Nick Jonas).
OWS’ first single is called ‘Waterline’ and features a bit of a rap from Pixie Lott’s good friend Pusha T.
Read more: Popjustice
‘It has been torture’: X Factor’s Stevi Ritchie loses a stone in a week at boot camp… after being taunted about weight on social media
He might have looked relatively slim while singing his heart out on X Factor this year, but Stevi Ritchie has gone to boot camp after being taunted about weight on social media.
The singer lost a stone in a week as he got down and dirty in the mud at the No 1 Boot Camp in Norfolk, after putting on half a stone during X Factor, 1lb for every week he was on the live shows.
Weighing in at 15st 4lbs when he checked into the camp, Stevi says he was ‘disgusted’ by his body and admits that the weight-loss experience was ‘torture.’
Read more: Daily Mail
X Factor’s on-and-off couple Stevi Ritchie and Chloe Jasmine seem very much back ON as they get cosy during late-night train journey
They famously denied there was anything romantic between them.
But former X factor hopefuls Stevi Ritchie and Chloe Jasmine were spotted getting rather cosy during a busy train journey, this week.
The talent contest rejects, who failed to win the annual competition after being beaten by Ben Haenow, could be seen getting very tactile on Wednesday evening.
Read more: Daily Mail
Dermot O’Leary may QUIT X Factor this year
X Factor host Dermot O’Leary has revealed he may quit the show this year.
The TV presenter has been fronting the ITV series for eight years now having first joined the line up alongside Dannii Minogue in 2007.
Dermot has become the show’s longest running host having run the programme from the stage with judges on the panel over the years including Dannii, Cheryl, Simon Cowell, Tulisa, Gary Barlow, Kelly Rowland and Nicole Scherzinger.
Speaking about coming back for Series 12 this year, Dermot said this week: “I haven’t made up my mind yet.
“I love doing [X Factor] and it’s a huge part of my life. But it’s eight years now.”
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Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment Brought In $105 Million Last Year
The TV and music mogul is reported to have taken home a £24 million pay package.
Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment music and television company earned £71 million ($105 million) in the last financial year, according to accounts filed at Companies House.
The London-based business was founded in 2002 and comprises Syco Television, Syco Film and record label imprint Syco Music. Its television assets include global franchises The X Factor and Got Talent, while Syco Music’s roster includes One Direction, Susan Boyle, Little Mix, Il Divo and Ella Henderson, among others.
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Of Syco’s £71 million earnings, a £51 million ($77 million) dividend was paid to Sony Music Entertainment Ltd, which owns 50% of the company. A series of further dividends totalling £29 million ($44 million) were paid to Millforth Limited, which is majority owned by Cowell with retail magnate Sir Philip Green owning a 20% share, according to reports.
Read more: Billboard
Simon Cowell shares snapshot of himself and baby son Eric pulling identical grumpy faces in matching tops as they jet out of LA
Simon Cowell recently said that his baby son Eric will be ‘just like me’ by the time he hits the tender age of seven.
And it appears as though the 11-month-old is already well on his way to emulating his famous dad, as the pair were snapped pulling identical grumpy faces during a flight on Thursday.
But the similarities didn’t end there: As Simon and his adorable offspring lounged on a bed in their first class flight accommodations, they were also seen donning identical white T-shirts.
Read more: Daily Mail
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Irish Charts
Singles
1 Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars)
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4 Olly Murs – Up (feat. Demi Lovato)
11 Ben Haenow – Something I Need
18 G.R.L. – Ugly Heart
19 One Direction – Steal My Girl
21 One Direction – Night Changes
24 Olly Murs – Wrapped Up (Feat. Travie McCoy)
37 Ella Henderson – Ghost
72 Ella Henderson – Yours
96 Fifth Harmony – Sledgehammer
Albums
1 Ed Sheeran – X
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5 One Direction – Four
8 Olly Murs – Never Been Better
9 Ella Henderson – Chapter One
95 One Direction – Up All Night
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The Official Charts
Singles
1 Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars)
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4 Olly Murs – Up (feat. Demi Lovato)
8 Ben Haenow – Something I Need
18 One Direction – Night Changes
20 Olly Murs – Wrapped Up (Feat. Travie McCoy)
27 Take That – These Days
30 One Direction – Steal My Girl
42 Ella Henderson – Ghost
52 Ella Henderson – Yours
69 G.R.L. – Ugly Heart
Albums
1 George Ezra – Wanted On Voyage
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6 Olly Murs – Never Been Better
9 One Direction – Four
10 Ella Henderson – Chapter One
14 Take That – III
69 One Direction – Midnight Memories
73 Susan Boyle – Hope
