Birmingham Mail - In depth - The X Factor 2010

Kristen tops best dressed list

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:05:26 GMT

Twilight actress Kristen Stewart has been crowned the world's best-dressed woman, beating the Duchess of Cambridge and Victoria Beckham.

Cowell gives ex-fiancee £5m house

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:05:19 GMT

Simon Cowell is giving his ex-fiancee Mezhgan Hussainy a £5 million gift following the end of their stormy relationship, according to reports.

Custody for Cowell 'trespasser'

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:05:16 GMT

A woman has appeared in court accused of breaking into Simon Cowell's home wielding a broken brick.

Brits winner Adele left speechless

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:05:21 GMT

The organisers of the Brits have apologised to record-breaking star Adele after she was unceremoniously forced to cut short her acceptance speech for the top gong at this year's awards.

Adele and Sheeran win Brit Awards

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:05:16 GMT

Record-breaking star Adele has won two awards at the Brit Awards as she landed both the the best female artist prize as well as best album for 21.

Final farewell to singer Whitney

Birmingham Mail — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 04:05:15 GMT

The funeral of singer Whitney Houston is to take place at the church where she performed as a child.

Welch claims the Big Brother spoils

Birmingham Mail — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:05:15 GMT

Outspoken Loose Women star Denise Welch was "lost for words" after being crowned the winner of Channel 5's Celebrity Big Brother.

Welch wins Celebrity Big Brother

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:05:16 GMT

Loose Women star Denise Welch has been crowned the winner of Channel 5's Celebrity Big Brother.

Downton up for national TV awards

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:05:23 GMT

Period hit Downton Abbey will take on Doctor Who for the title of top drama at the National Television Awards.

Man accused of X Factor stalking

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:05:15 GMT

A man has appeared in court after allegedly stalking the mother of X Factor winner Joe McElderry.

Samantha hits back at tattoo jibes

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:05:21 GMT

The soloist on the Military Wives choir's chart-topping single plans to celebrate their Christmas number one with a poppy tattoo.

Wives single expected to hit No 1

Birmingham Mail — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 04:05:15 GMT

The Military Wives choir are expected to have sung their way to the top of the charts.

Girls 'so happy' at X Factor win

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:05:14 GMT

Girl group Little Mix spoke of their joy after making history and becoming the first girl band to take the X Factor title.

Girl group makes X Factor history

Birmingham Mail — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 22:05:15 GMT

Girl band Little Mix have made X Factor history by becoming the first group to win the contest.

Amy Winehouse tops album chart

Birmingham Mail — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:05:14 GMT

Amy Winehouse is top of the album chart, more than four months after her death.

Strictly wins TV ratings battle

Birmingham Mail — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:05:16 GMT

Strictly Come Dancing has scored a major coup with more viewers choosing to watch the celebrity dance show's semi-final than the first leg of the X Factor's final.

IDS blasts culture of celebrity

Birmingham Mail — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:05:14 GMT

British society celebrates "all the wrong people", Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith said.

X Factor single set to top chart

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 03:05:17 GMT

The X Factor finalists have spoken of their delight over the success of their charity single, which looks set to reach number one.

BBC and ITV in tied in ratings

Birmingham Mail — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 19:05:16 GMT

The BBC and ITV were tied on Saturday night as both Strictly Come Dancing and X Factor attracted 11.8 million viewers.

Queen to lead remembrance tribute

Birmingham Mail — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 03:05:18 GMT

Remembrance Sunday services are to be held across the country in tribute to members of Britain's Armed Forces who have died in major conflicts.