The X Factor

Nicole Scherzinger Shares Emotional Tribute to Liam Payne After Forming One Direction

Nicole Scherzinger, the former X Factor judge who formed One Direction, is sharing a tribute to Liam Payne after his fatal fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.

October 25, 2024

Nicole Scherzinger Breaks Silence on Liam Payne's Death After Forming One Direction on X Factor 

Nicole Scherzinger, the former X Factor judge who formed One Direction, shared a loving tribute to Liam Payne after his fatal fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.

October 25, 2024

Liam Payne's X Factor Mentor Robbie Williams Shares Their Heartbreaking Final Exchange

Robbie Williams shared a screenshot of his final message to Liam Payne, who he mentored on The X Factor along with One Direction's Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik.

October 18, 2024

Simon Cowell Says He Feels "Empty" After Liam Payne's Death at 31

Simon Cowell broke his silence after Liam Payne’s sudden death, mourning the loss of the former One Direction member whose rise to fame on The X Factor he helped orchestrate.

October 18, 2024

Simon Cowell Pauses Filming on Britain’s Got Talent After Liam Payne’s Death

Simon Cowell halted production on his show Britain’s Got Talent in the wake of One Direction alum Liam Payne’s Oct. 16 death at age 31.

October 17, 2024

Liam Payne's Family Honors His "Brave Soul" in Moving Tribute After Singer's Death

Hours after Liam Payne’s tragic death, the One Direction alum’s family members shared a heartbreaking tribute.

October 17, 2024

Liam Payne Shares Rare Photo of 6-Year-Old Son Bear

Liam Payne is giving fans a glimpse into his quality time with 6-year-old son Bear and it includes a visit to the One Direction alum’s new billboard.

March 4, 2024

Simon Cowell Shares ADORABLE Pics of Newest Family Member

‘America’s Got Talent’ judge Simon Cowell recently welcomed a puppy named Pebbles into his family, sharing sweet photos of his new addition on social media.

January 12, 2024

Home and Away Actor Johnny Ruffo Dead at 35

The X Factor alum and Australian soap star Johnny Ruffo died at age 35 following a battle with a rare brain cancer.

November 10, 2023

X Factor's Tom Mann Honors Late Fiancée One Year After She Died on Their Wedding Day

One year after Dani Hampson passed away on her and fiancé Tom Mann’s wedding day, the former X Factor contestant is reflecting on the tragedy.

June 19, 2023

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Simon Cowell Reacts to Harry Styles' "Brilliant" Grammy Nominations

In an exclusive interview with E! News, Simon Cowell discussed Harry Styles' latest milestone in securing five Grammy nominations for Harry's House. See why he said it’s a “thrill” below.

November 18, 2022

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Simon Cowell Makes Plea to Britney Spears to Rejoin Him on Reality TV

Simon Cowell is itching to work with his former fellow X Factor judge Britney Spears again. Hear what he said about wanting to re-team with the singer on reality TV.

November 14, 2022

The Truth About How Nicole Scherzinger Hand-Picked One Direction

Nicole Scherzinger reacted to the previously unreleased footage of One Direction being formed on the X Factor U.K. in 2010. See why she thought it was “kind of crazy.”

September 22, 2022

Singer Tom Mann Says He "Cannot Remember the Feeling of Happiness" After Death of His Fiancée Dani

Former X Factor contestant Tom Mann shared that he is feeling “so lonely” without his fiancée Danielle Hampson, who passed away last month. Read his heartbreaking new post below.

July 27, 2022

Watch One Direction Be Put Together in Never-Before-Seen X-Factor Video

See how X Factor U.K. hosts Simon Cowell, Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Walsh selected the five members of One Direction in a never-before-seen clip below.

July 23, 2022

Singer Tom Mann Reflects on "Extremely Difficult" 3 Weeks After Fiancée Dani Hampson's Death

Former X Factor contestant Tom Mann shared that he is "still in shock" after his fiancée Dani Hampson passed away on their wedding day in June. Read his heartbreaking statement below.

July 7, 2022

Father and Siblings of Tom Mann’s Fiancée Speak Out on Her Death

Dani Hampson passed away on June 18, the same day she was set to marry X Factor alum Tom Mann. Now, her family is speaking out about her tragic death.

June 22, 2022

X Factor Singer Tom Mann's Fiancée Dani Hampson Dies on Their Wedding Day

Former X Factor contestant Tom Mann announced the death of his fiancée Dani Hampson. According to the singer's gut-wrenching message, she passed away on June 18, the day of their wedding.

June 21, 2022

Camila Cabello Only Auditioned for X Factor So Harry Styles Would Fall in Love With Her

During an appearance on Carpool Karaoke, Camila Cabello shared that her crush on Harry Styles was the real reason she auditioned for X Factor.

April 19, 2022

Liam Payne Teases Possible One Direction Reunion After "Lovely" Phone Call With Harry Styles

During an Instagram Live, Liam Payne revealed he spoke to Harry Styles recently and even hinted at a possible One Direction reunion! Scroll on to see what the singer had to share.

June 3, 2021

X-Factor's Alexandra Burke Recalls Being Told to "Bleach" Her Skin

X-Factor winner Alexandra Burke detailed her experiences in the music industry in an emotional Instagram video.

June 20, 2020

YouTube and X Factor Star Trevi Moran Comes Out as Transgender

Trevi Moran came out as a transgender woman in an emotional YouTube video: "I've dealt with this feeling my entire life, and I know that I'm a woman deep down inside."

June 8, 2020

Caroline Flack's Boyfriend Shares Emotional Tribute One Month After Her Death

Caroline Flack's boyfriend Lewis Burton shared an emotional tribute for the late Love Island host 1 month after her death.

March 16, 2020