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‘X Factor’ judge Demi Lovato got a new tattoo by Bang Bang (IrishCentral)

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:03:49 PDT

Demi LovatoThe 20-year-old star celebrated the release of her fourth album 'Demi' by having lyrics from her track 'Warrior' inked onto her back, courtesy of New York-based tattoo artist Bang BangDemi posted a photo of the italic writing, which reads ' now I'm a warrior', on her Twitter account, adding the caption: "Thanks @BangBang! Album release day!!! #DEMI (sic)"It's been a busy week for Bang Bang as he also tattooed British model Cara Delevigne, inking a lion onto her index finger His work was recommended to the British model by her best friend Rita Ora and Rihanna who have both gone under his needleOn the song 'Warrior', Demi - who went to rehab in 2010 to be treated for an eating disorder, self-harm issues and bipolar - sings about having "thicker skin" and having "shame" and "scars" and she has admittedDemi has 12 other tattoos and admitted she regrets many of them and has even considered having laser treatment to remove them READ MORE

‘X Factor’ judge Demi Lovato claims rehab showed her who her real friends were (IrishCentral)

Sat, 04 May 2013 10:03:31 PDT

Demi LovatoThe 'X Factor' USA judge says checking in to a treatment facility to help her overcome her struggles with bulimia and self-harming in 2010 was a life-changing move, especially because it proved who actually cared about herShe told Company magazine: "A couple of months before I went to rehab, I had a birthday party, and there were a couple of hundred people there It was full of people who I considered my closest friends"When I turned my phone on after being in rehab for three months, I expected lots of text messages and phone calls READ MORE

Demi Lovato thinks Lady Gaga should be the next 'X Factor' judge (IrishCentral)

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 07:31:43 PST

Demi LovatoBritney Spears and LA Reid have both quit the panel of the US show ahead of the third series and while Demi revealed she would love to return, she would be thrilled if Lady Gaga joined her and Simon Cowell next seasonShe told 'Extra': "I would love to see Lady Gaga READ MORE

"X-Factor's" Britney Spears swoons over One Direction (IrishCentral)

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 05:16:11 PST

One DirectionPop star Britney Spears was impressed with One Direction, when they opened last Thursday's episode of the X-Factor with their new single "Live While We're Young"The X-Factor mentor said "They swooned me I loved them I thought they were amazing I was like 'yeah!'"While the group only took third place in the UK version of the show back in 2010, their appearance gave the current US contestants a peek into what their futures could hold READ MORE

Demi Lovato expected fellow ‘X Factor’ judge Britney Spears to be a diva (IrishCentral)

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:16:11 PST

Lovato at the 2012 People's Choice AwardsBut the 20-year-old 'Give Your Heart A Break' singer has revealed that she and her fellow 'The X Factor'USA judge Britney, 30, have become really close on the set of the reality series and love hanging out togetherShe told Peoplecom: "What surprised me the most about Britney is that she's actually really quirky You kind of expect a legendary pop star [to] sometimes [be], like, a diva or something, but she's really not READ MORE

Demi Lovato loves 'The X Factor' - because she gets to be mean to Simon Cowell (IrishCentral)

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 05:30:23 PDT

Demi LovatoThe 20-year-old singer sees her role on the judging panel as a huge "privilege" because she is paid to "mess with" the show bossShe said: "It's pretty amazing that I get the privilege to get paid to mess with my boss all day"Behind the cameras, when we're not on the panel, we do get along really well He says the sign of being able to tease each other is a sign of comfortability (sic) - and I say, 'Yeah it's just a sign of me still hating you READ MORE

Internet is abuzz with speculation over One Direction’s Niall Horan and “X Factor’s” Demi Lovato dating (IrishCentral)

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 05:45:27 PDT

Demi Lovato & Niall HoranIf you're a teenager who loves boy bands you may want to look away nowAccording to the Examiner, the X-Factor's Demi Lovato has admitted she is 'casually dating' One Direction singer Niall HoranThe two pop stars have have been flirting with each other in person and via social media for the past several months, but some close work pals of Lovato's have finally spilled the beans that she and Horan have been dating a little'Demi’s told the guys backstage she and Niall are loosely dating — it’s casual but they are definitely dating, albeit long-distance,' a source said READ MORE

Ireland’s top ten best golf courses in Ireland - play a round with that “wow” factor (IrishCentral)

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 10:38:09 PDT

By: MICHELLE K SMITH

Earlier this years Ireland was named as the top destination for American golfing tourists. It is no surprise that Ireland came up on top of this list with stunning golfing facilities like the Royal County Down coure and idyllic spots such as Portmarnock, located just outside of Dublin.

'Who the hell is Louis?' Walsh stands in for Simon Cowell on US "X Factor" – VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 05:01:00 PDT

By: BUZZ BRADY

Irish export Louis Walsh stepped into Simon Cowell’s role on US X Factor this week, to the surprise of his fellow judges.

One Direction made $162 million in the two years since they competed on "The X Factor" (IrishCentral)

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 06:59:41 PDT

By: BUZZ BRADY

Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik all entered the competition as solo singers but were formed into a group by the judging panel and despite coming third in the show, they have gone on to make the huge amount of money for themselves and an estimated £200 million for their management.

Christopher Maloney could be the next Susan Boyle at this year’s UK ‘X Factor’ - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 05:02:20 PDT

"X Factor" UK star Christopher Maloney This season of the UK ‘X Factor’ has gained an impressive frontrunner - 34 year old Christopher Maloney, a shy Liverpool native with Irish roots who is a customer service advisorMaloney claimed the hearts of the audience when he appeared on stage so shaky that he could barely hold his microphone"Are you shaking?" judge Tulisa Contostavlos asked, to which Maloney responded, "I'm really really nervous, yeah”Maloney explained that he had downloaded the application for ‘X Factor’ four times in the past, filled it out, only to rip it up once it was in the envelope READ MORE

Simon Cowell says he could never have predicted One Direction's success (IrishCentral)

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 08:32:17 PDT

Simon CowellSimon Cowell, who discovered One Direction on the UK's "X Factor" in 2010, said he never could have predicted the boy band would get so bigWhen asked by MTV News at the premiere of the Fox version of the show if he could have imagined their success, he said,"No! I mean, you know, I thought they would work as a band, but you can't predict these kinds of things," he told MTV News at the premiere of the second season of the Fox version of the show, which kicked off this week"But it's down to them," he continued, crediting the guys for putting in the effort to be successful "They've worked hard READ MORE

Mariah Carey approached Simon Cowell about being a judge on 'The X Factor' USA (IrishCentral)

Sat, 15 Sep 2012 06:17:21 PDT

Mariah CareyWhile the singer has now taken up a role on his former show 'American Idol', Simon has revealed she was first interested in being a member of this year's new look panel on his talent programHowever, the 52-year-old music mogul didn't want her on the series because he didn't think she could be nasty enough to the pop hopefulsHe told In Touch Weekly magazine: "Mariah called me about 'X Factor' and I met with her but my main concern was that she might have found it harder on 'The X Factor' than on 'Idol' 'Idol' is a more gentle show and Mariah is not someone who wants to say no to people READ MORE

Simon Cowell thinks One Direction’s would make excellent ‘X Factor’ judges (IrishCentral)

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 05:47:20 PDT

One DirectionSimon Cowell thinks One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles would make excellent ‘X Factor’ judges The pair entered the UK version of the show as solo singers before the music mogul put them together with Niall Horan, Liam Payne and Zayn Malik to form the hugely successful boy band and when asked which member would make the best judge, Simon was quick to point to Louis and HarryHe said: “It would probably be between Louis and Harry”However, Simon couldn’t resist a cheeky dig at his US ‘X Factor’ co-judge Demi Lovato when, referring to her crush on Irish born Niall, he said: “Demi, you would probably choose Niall READ MORE

Demi Lovato slammed for her use of Auto-Tune on 'The X Factor' USA (IrishCentral)

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 05:47:19 PDT

Demi Lovato The 'Skyscraper' hitmaker had agreed with fellow judge Simon Cowell when she criticized pop hopeful Shawn Armenta telling him perhaps a singing career wasn't for himShe said: "A lot of people work really, really hard for their dreams, but it's not meant for everybody"The 50-year-old wannabe responded by saying: "That's why you use Auto-Tune and I don't"New judge Britney Spears marked her debut in a big way, challenging music mogul Simon for his position as harshest judge READ MORE

"X Factor's" Demi Lovato isn't dating Niall Horan - reports that she's back with Wilmer Valderrama (IrishCentral)

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 06:32:16 PDT

Wilmer Valderrama and Demi LovatoDemi Lovato has rekindled her romance with Wilmer ValderramaThe 'X Factor' USA judge - who was recently linked to One Direction singer Niall Horan - enjoyed a romantic meal with her former flame at an exclusive Los Angeles restaurant on Sunday night, sparking speculation they are back togetherAfter dinner, the pair - who dated in 2010 for several months - went back to Demi's nearby homeWilmer - who, at 32, is 12 years older than Demi - has always spoken fondly of the 'Skyscraper' singer and says he is proud of how she has overcome all the problems in her personal life READ MORE

US "X Factor" judge Demi Lovato regrets her 12 tattoos (IrishCentral)

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 06:47:07 PDT

Demi Lovato's rib tattooThe 20-year-old star admits she has considered having her body art removed by laser but has decided not to worry too much about them until she is much olderShe said: "I've thought about it before because, you know, when I get older I don't know if I want to have rock and roll on my middle finger"I'm young and I can rock it now and when I get older I can worry about it later"Speaking of one inking, a tattoo of her friend's lips on her wrist, she added: "It was just a spur of the moment, stupid decision READ MORE

Christina Aguilera thinks Britney Spears will be a "great" 'X Factor' judge (IrishCentral)

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 05:16:34 PDT

Britney Spears and Christina AguileraThe 'Fighter' hitmaker - who is also a coach on singing contest 'The Voice' - wishes her former 'All-New Mickey Mouse Club' co-star well in her new role on the rival talent search showShe said: "I came up with Britney 'Mickey Mouse Club', we were very close Our paths have always crossed and they continue to cross READ MORE

Rare footage of One Direction’s Niall Horan practicing during 2010 ‘X Factor’ boot camp released - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 05:49:10 PDT

By: KERRY O'SHEA

Before he hit it big with One Direction, Niall Horan was just another competitor on the UK version of the ‘X Factor’ back in 2010. This video is a glimpse into what it was like preparing for one of the biggest reality competitions in the UK.

Simon Cowell's 'X Factor' comes to New York (IrishCentral)

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 07:30:21 PST

There are some things about home that you just can’t leave behind, like Kerrygold, Barry’s tea and…the "X Factor"The Irish girls and I are getting excited about the "X Factor" and now that the days are getting colder we’re having delightful Saturday and Sunday afternoons crowded around a laptop, drinking tea at the mercy of YouTubeWe’ve also been doing our part for the Cheryl Cole takes America campaign One of my American friends is currently learning Parachute on the piano because he’s so obsessed! I can’t blame him READ MORE