Location: set your location

Gary Barlow

Sorted by date / most viewed. Showing 25, 50, 100 per page.

Rita Ora

Rita Ora becomes guest X Factor judge

TV Gossip

28 May 2012

Rita Ora has been confirmed as the next 'X Factor' guest judge. The 'RIP' singer will follow in the footsteps of Geri Halliwell and Leona Lewis by joining regular judges Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh and Tulisa Contostavlos on the panel during the…

Louis Walsh

Louis Walsh to join twitter

TV Gossip

28 May 2012

Louis Walsh is joining twitter. The 'X Factor' judge has never been on the micro blogging site before - although there are many fake accounts in his name - but promised he will get his own profile once the live shows of the ITV1 talent show start…

Sharon Osbourne

X Factor judges want Sharon Osbourne back

TV Gossip

27 May 2012

The 'X Factor' judges want Sharon Osbourne back on the show. Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh and Tulisa Contostavlos think the showbiz matriarch - who was an original panelist on the programme until quitting in 2008 - could make an "amazing" return to the…

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow told to up his game on X Factor

TV Gossip

25 May 2012

Simon Cowell told Gary Barlow he had to up his game on 'The X Factor' this year. The show's boss - who departed the UK version of the show to head up a new US 'X Factor - met with the Take That star to discuss what he has to do this year, and urged…

Geri Halliwell

Geri Halliwell booed at X Factor

TV Gossip

24 May 2012

Geri Halliwell was booed at 'The X Factor' auditions yesterday (23.05.12). The former Spice Girls star caused a stir in her first stint as a guest judge on the programme when she appeared to take a swipe at head judge Gary Barlow. After telling a…

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow's YouTube documentary research

TV Gossip

23 May 2012

Gary Barlow admits his new documentary 'On Her Majesty's Service' was an "exercise in YouTube". The Take That star goes on a tour of the Commonwealth in a bid to create a song for Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee in the show, and he admits there was…

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow wrote pop track for Queen

Music Gossip

23 May 2012

Gary Barlow wrote 'Sing' as a pop song, so it would represent what he stands for. The Take That hitmaker wrote the track to celebrate Britain's Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee with Andrew Lloyd Webber, and although he had initially thought they…

Gary Barlow

Take That influenced by Australia

Music Gossip

23 May 2012

Take That's new album will be influenced by Australia. The 'Beautiful World' group's main songwriter, Gary Barlow, has recently been on travels across the Commonwealth of Nations recording singers for the track 'Sing', in celebration of Queen…

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow backs 'crazy' Geri for judging role

TV Gossip

23 May 2012

Gary Barlow thinks Geri Halliwell will be a "crazy" judge on 'The X Factor'. The Spice Girls star is joining Gary, Tulisa Contostavlos and Louis Walsh on the panel of the ITV1 talent show as a guest judge in Liverpool this week, and he admits he is…

Geri Halliwell

Geri Halliwell to be permanent X Factor judge?

TV Gossip

22 May 2012

Geri Halliwell is expected to become the fourth permanent member of the 'X Factor' panel. The former Spice Girls singer will join Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh and Tulisa Contostavlos at tomorrow's (23.05.12) auditions in Liverpool as a guest judge but…

Caroline Flack

Caroline Flack without Olly for Xtra auditions

TV Gossip

22 May 2012

Caroline Flack will work the audition rounds of 'The Xtra Factor' without Olly Murs. The presenting duo will be split up for the early part of the show due to the Essex singer's touring commitments with One Direction in the US, but he will return…

Geri Halliwell

Geri Halliwell 'excited' by X Factor return

TV Gossip

22 May 2012

Geri Halliwell is "incredibly excited" to join the panel for 'The X Factor' in Liverpool. The 39-year-old singer is taking a seat on the judging desk alongside Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh and Tulisa Contostavlos for the first auditions in the city…

Geri Halliwell

Geri Halliwell returning to X Factor?

TV Gossip

21 May 2012

Geri Halliwell is returning as a judge on 'The X Factor'. The 39-year-old singer - who previously appeared on a episodes of the show as a guest judge at the audition stages in 2010 - will be one of a number of stand-ins for Dannii Minogue, who pulled…

Danny O'Donoghue

Danny O'Donoghue slams X Factor for 'ruining lives'

TV Gossip

19 May 2012

Danny O'Donoghue has slammed 'The X Factor' for "ruining lives". The 'Voice' coach claims "immoral" talent shows such the ITV1 series encourage bullies, and he defended his BBC One show - which also stars Jessie J, Sir Tom Jones and will.i.am on the…

Robbie Williams

Robbie Williams lined up as guest X Factor judge

TV Gossip

19 May 2012

Robbie Williams is being lined up as a guest judge on 'The X Factor'. The Take That singer is wanted to join his bandmate Gary Barlow and fellow panellists Tulisa Contostavlos and Louis Walsh on the ITV1 show as a temporary replacement for axed…

Dannii Minogue

Dannii Minogue turns down 1m X Factor deal

TV Gossip

18 May 2012

Dannii Minogue has snubbed a £1 million offer to return to 'The X Factor'. The Australian singer was the lead contender to replace Kelly Rowland - who appeared for just one series last year - on the panel of the show, but negotiations have broken…

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow's tough questioning from the queen

Music Gossip

18 May 2012

Gary Barlow started sweating when Britain's Queen Elizabeth started questioning him about his plans for the Diamond Jubilee concert. The Take That singer is organising a star-studded show outside the 86-year-old monarch's Buckingham Place residence…

Louis Walsh

Louis Walsh blasts The Voice

TV Gossip

15 May 2012

Louis Walsh claims 'The Voice' is "dull and boring". The music manager - who is a judge on rival show 'The X Factor' - says the BBC talent programme has failed to live up to expectations as it is not as exciting as the US version. He said: "I hate…

Sinitta

Sinitta tips Richard Branson for X Factor

TV Gossip

14 May 2012

Sinitta wants Sir Richard Branson to join the judging panel of 'The X Factor'. The 'So Macho' hitmaker - who has accompanied both Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh at the Judges' Houses stage of the competition in previous years - revealed the…

madness

Madness honoured to play Jubilee concert

Music Gossip

9 May 2012

Madness are honoured to be playing the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert. The 'One Step Beyond' group are part of the line up for a huge concert celebrating 60 years of the British monarch's reign, held at Buckingham Palace on June 4, and frontman…

Tulisa

Tulisa's X Factor nerves

TV Gossip

6 May 2012

Tulisa Contostavlos was "crapping" herself when she did her first live 'X Factor' show. The 23-year-old singer - who took over as a judge on the series from Cheryl Cole - admits she struggled initially to know what to say and how to critique the…

Louis Walsh

Louis Walsh confirmed for X Factor

TV Gossip

3 May 2012

Louis Walsh is returning to 'The X Factor'. The Irish record executive - who is responsible for bands Boyzone and Westlife - is the second judge after Gary Barlow to be confirmed for the show, and he admits he is "delighted" to come back for his…

Kelly Rowland

Kelly Rowland feels let down

TV Gossip

2 May 2012

Kelly Rowland feels "let down" by 'X Factor' bosses. The 31-year-old singer revealed this week she will not be returning to the judging panel of the show and is now said to have told pals she feels "stitched up" following subsequent claims she had…

Kelly Rowland

Kelly Rowland confirms X Factor exit

TV Gossip

30 Apr 2012

Kelly Rowland has confirmed she will not be returning to 'The X Factor'. The 'Down for Whatever' hitmaker - who made her debut on the ITV singing contest last year - claimed she "loved" taking part in 2011, but would not be able to come back for a…

Robbie Williams

Robbie Williams to perform at Jubilee concert

Music Gossip

30 Apr 2012

Robbie Williams will perform at Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee concert. The 'Angels' hitmaker is "excited and honoured" to join the line-up for the show - which is being organised by his Take That bandmate Gary Barlow - alongside stars including…

Katy Perry

Katy Perry wanted for X Factor

TV Gossip

27 Apr 2012

Katy Perry is wanted to be a judge on 'The X Factor'. The 'Part of Me' singer is being pursued by Simon Cowell and bosses to replace Kelly Rowland on the panel who is not returning for another series after failing to "connect with the…

Kelly Rowland

Kelly Rowland 'unlikely' to return to X Factor

TV Gossip

27 Apr 2012

Kelly Rowland is unlikely to return to the next series of 'The X Factor'. The former Destiny's Child star is yet to sign a contract to return to the judging panel of the ITV1 talent show and sources say the chances of her coming back are now looking…

Tulisa

Tulisa vows to be 'changed' X Factor judge

TV Gossip

24 Apr 2012

Tulisa Contostavlos has vowed to be a "changed" judge on 'The X Factor' this year. The 'Young' singer - who was left devastated earlier this year when X-rated footage of her and ex-boyfriend Justin Edwards was leaked onto the internet - will take a…

Kelly Rowland

Kelly Rowland demands huge pay rise

TV Gossip

21 Apr 2012

Kelly Rowland has demanded a £1 million pay rise to return to 'The X Factor'. The 'When Love Takes Over' hitmaker is said to have asked for her previous £500,000 salary to be tripled if bosses want her back on the panel of the show - which begins…

Tulisa

Tulisa Contostavlos hates shattering dreams

TV Gossip

20 Apr 2012

Tulisa Contostavlos finds it hard to tell 'X Factor' contestants they are rubbish if they believe they have talent. The N-Dubz star has no problem telling "rude" or "idiot" hopefuls they won't progress through the competition but finds it "horrible…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell unhappy about Barlow's X Factor return?

TV Gossip

19 Apr 2012

Simon Cowell is reportedly unhappy with Gary Barlow's return to 'The X Factor'. The media mogul is said to have been unimpressed with the Take That singer's performance on the show last year and wanted to replace the "dull" judge with someone…

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow returning to The X Factor

TV Gossip

17 Apr 2012

Gary Barlow is returning to 'The X Factor'. The Take That singer is "thrilled" to retain his position as head of the ITV1 reality show's judging panel for a second year. He said: "I'm thrilled to be back and really looking forward to working with…

Gary Barlow

X Factor's Facebook auditions

TV Gossip

17 Apr 2012

'The X Factor' has opened auditions on Facebook for this year's series. The ITV1 talent show recently completed its open auditions tour of six major cities but hopeful singers can still apply through the social networking site up until May…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell's X Factor video link

TV Gossip

11 Apr 2012

Simon Cowell is set to return to 'The X Factor' - as the "Voice of God". The music mogul - who departed the panel of the show last year to focus on the US version of the programme - has no plans to go back to being a full time judge on the…

Susan Boyle

Susan Boyle to perform at Diamond Jubilee pageant

Music Gossip

4 Apr 2012

Susan Boyle will perform at Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee pageant. The 'Wild Horses' singer is the latest act to be confirmed for the four-day event at Windsor Castle to celebrate the queen's 60-year reign, joining a host of celebrities including…

Louis Walsh

Louis Walsh signs for ninth series of The X Factor

TV Gossip

30 Mar 2012

Louis Walsh has signed up for a ninth series of 'The X Factor'. The 59-year-old star - who has appeared on the ITV1 talent show since it launched in 2004 - is "so happy" to have confirmed another year on the panel, and is thrilled to be the…

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow 'obsessed' with Keith Lemon

TV Gossip

30 Mar 2012

Gary Barlow is "obsessed" with Keith Lemon. The 'Celebrity Juice' host - also known as Leigh Francis - joked that the Take That frontman won't leave him alone since he appeared in 'Keith Lemon: The Movie', and he is worried the new friendship could…

Simon Cowell

X Factor panel to feature 5 judges?

TV Gossip

24 Mar 2012

Simon Cowell will return to 'The X Factor' with all of last year's judges. Former pop star Sinitta - the 52-year-old music mogul's best pal - has revealed the show boss will sit alongside Tulisa Contostavlos, Gary Barlow, Kelly Rowland and Louis…

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow to return to X Factor

TV Gossip

17 Mar 2012

Gary Barlow will return to 'The X Factor' later this year. The Take That star has reportedly been in talks with show boss Simon Cowell this week and they have thrashed out a deal which will see him as the head judge on the show for a second…

Kelly Rowland

Kelly Rowland: I want X Factor return

TV Gossip

9 Mar 2012

Kelly Rowland has confirmed she wants to return to 'X Factor' this year. The 'Down For Whatever' hitmaker - who was on the panel of the ITV1 talent show alongside Tulisa Contostavlos, Gary Barlow and Louis Walsh last year - has registered her…

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow offers songs to Robbie Williams

Music Gossip

5 Mar 2012

Gary Barlow has offered to write for Robbie Williams if he goes through a "sticky patch" on his solo album. 'Patience' hitmaker Gary - who was estranged from his Take That bandmate until they reconciled in 2010 - is constantly writing new songs, and…

Frankie Cocozza

Frankie Cocozza's outburst broke broadcasting standards

TV Gossip

5 Mar 2012

Ofcom has ruled that Frankie Cocozza's foul mouthed outburst on 'The X Factor' broke broadcasting standards. The media regulator received 108 complaints after the show's bad boy shouted "f***ing get in there" before the 9pm watershed after he…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell: 'All 4 X Factor judges should return'

TV Gossip

4 Mar 2012

Simon Cowell wants all four UK 'X Factor' judges to come back to the show. The music mogul - who left the British version of the talent show in 2011 to start up a US one - thinks Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh, Tulisa Contostavlos and Kelly Rowland, who…

Kelly Rowland

Kelly Rowland to return to X Factor?

TV Gossip

3 Mar 2012

Kelly Rowland could be set to make a sensational return to 'The X Factor'. The former Destiny's Child singer - who appeared alongside Tulisa Contostavlos, Louis Walsh and Gary Barlow on last year's panel - is said to have impressed show boss Simon…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell 'definitely' in X Factor talks with Britney

TV Gossip

1 Mar 2012

Simon Cowell is "definitely talking" to Britney Spears about being a judge on US 'X Factor', Louis Walsh has confirmed. The 'X Factor' judge revealed Simon - who recently said the talent show would be a "walk in the park" for the 'Toxic' singer - has…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell planning UK X Factor return

TV Gossip

24 Feb 2012

Simon Cowell will return to 'The X Factor' because he doesn't think the other judges are "as good" as him. The 52-year-old music mogul - who left the series last year to concentrate on launching the show in the US - will change the air date of this…

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow sent to US to sign up Diamond Jubilee acts

Music Gossip

24 Feb 2012

Gary Barlow is being sent to America by Princes William and Harry to find US music stars for Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee concert. The Take That singer is thought to be trying to recruit P. Diddy and Kanye West for the free event - which will…

Cheryl Cole

Louis Walsh wants Cheryl on X Factor

TV Gossip

23 Feb 2012

Louis Walsh thinks Cheryl Cole will return to this year's 'X Factor'. The Irish music manager - who has been on the judging panel since the ITV1 talent show launched in 2004 - believes the Girls Aloud beauty will resume her place after quitting the…

Robbie Williams

Robbie Williams finishing album at 'top of a mountain'

Music Gossip

23 Feb 2012

Robbie Williams is putting the finishing touches to his new album at the "top of a mountain". The pop star has been working on his next solo LP since Take That's 'Progress Live' tour ended last July and he has now decamped to a remote wooden studio…

Cheryl Cole

Cheryl Cole moved on from X Factor

TV Gossip

23 Feb 2012

Cheryl Cole has "moved on" from 'The X Factor'. The Girls Aloud beauty - who was a judge on the ITV1 talent show for three series before quitting to appear on the American version - had been linked with a return to the programme but she insists she…

Estelle

Estelle to replace Kelly Rowland on The X Factor?

TV Gossip

22 Feb 2012

Estelle is being lined up to replace Kelly Rowland on 'The X Factor'. Show boss Simon Cowell is reportedly in talks with the 'American Boy' hitmaker about the possibility of her joining the ITV1 show when it returns to screens later this year after…

Dermot O'Leary

Dermot O'Leary: It would take a lot to do US X Factor

TV Gossip

15 Feb 2012

Dermot O'Leary says it would "take a lot" for him to quit 'The X Factor' to host the US version. The 38-year-old presenter - who has fronted the ITV1 talent show since 2007 - "loves" working on the programme and admits it would be a tough decision…

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow to return to X Factor?

TV Gossip

14 Feb 2012

Gary Barlow is in secret talks to return to 'The X Factor'. The Take That singer - who joined Tulisa Contostavlos, Louis Walsh and Kelly Rowland on the panel of last year's show - has confirmed he has been speaking to ITV1 bosses since December about…

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow had no problem signing up Diamond Jubilee acts

Music Gossip

8 Feb 2012

Gary Barlow has had "no problem" persuading acts to sign on for Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee concert. The Take That singer is organising a special free event outside Buckingham Palace in London to mark 60 years of the queen being on the throne…

Marcus Collins

Marcus Collins: Gary Barlow is like family to me

TV Gossip

27 Jan 2012

Marcus Collins says he sees Gary Barlow as a member of his family. The 'X Factor' runner-up - who was mentored by the Take That singer during his time on the ITV1 show - explained he has maintained his close friendship with the star even now the…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell to shake up X Factor panel

TV Gossip

24 Jan 2012

Simon Cowell may replace the entire 'X Factor' judging panel. The music mogul - who brought in Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos and Kelly Rowland to sit alongside original panellist Louis Walsh on last year's show - ranked the performances of the…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell slams 'crappy' X Factor

TV Gossip

21 Jan 2012

Simon Cowell thinks last year's 'X Factor' was "crappy". The 52-year-old music mogul - who quit the panel of the ITV1 show to launch the US version of the talent series - admitted there "wasn't enough raw talent" to the extent that the entire…

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow ready for X Factor end

TV Gossip

9 Dec 2011

Gary Barlow is looking forward to the end of 'The X Factor'. The Take That star - who will perform with his act Marcus Collins in tomorrow night's (10.12.11) final -has loved being a judge on this year's show but admits he will be pleased when the…

Gary Barlow

X Factor judges to perform with contestants

TV Gossip

8 Dec 2011

The 'X Factor' finalists are set to duet with their mentors at this weekend's (10.12.11) final. Amelia Lily will sing Ike and Tina Tuner's 'River Deep, Mountain High' with judge Kelly Rowland, and girl group Little Mix and their mentor Tulisa…

Marcus Collins

Marcus Collins to dedicate duet to mother

TV Gossip

8 Dec 2011

Marcus Collins will dedicate his duet with Gary Barlow on Saturday night's 'X Factor' (10.12.11) to his mother. The wannabe singer will perform with his mentor during the first part of this year's final of the ITV1 talent show and he wants to thank…

Prince William

X Factor fan Prince William

TV Gossip

8 Dec 2011

Prince William and Duchess Catherine "can't wait" for the 'X Factor' final. The royal couple met finalist Marcus Collins at Gary Barlow's charity show at London's royal Albert Hall on Tuesday (06.12.11) and told the scouse singer how much they have…

Tulisa Contostavlos

Tulisa Contostavlos slams Gary Barlow's 'tactical' criticism

TV Gossip

7 Dec 2011

Tulisa Contostavlos has slammed Gary Barlow's criticism of Little Mix on 'X Factor' last Saturday (03.12.11) as "100 per cent tactical". The girl band's mentor hit out at her fellow judge - whose only act remaining Marcus Collins is set to take on…

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow wants Take That to downsize

Music Gossip

7 Dec 2011

Gary Barlow wants Take That to play smaller venues. The 40-year-old singer has performed two solo shows at London's Royal Albert Hall over the last two nights, and would love for his main band - who have only played stadiums and large arenas since…

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow says Misha can't win

TV Gossip

4 Dec 2011

Gary Barlow claims Misha B has "no chance" of winning 'The X Factor' after she accused of being a bully. Although the 19-year-old hopeful gave two strong performances on last night's (03.12.11) show, the Take That star says she won't be able to win…

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow to quit The X Factor?

TV Gossip

2 Dec 2011

Gary Barlow is "not particularly enjoying" his role on 'The X Factor'. The Take That singer - who took over from Simon Cowell as head judge on the ITV1 show earlier this year - admitted he doesn't feel "in control" of the series and has struggled to…

Marcus Collins

Stevie Wonder to perform in X Factor final?

TV Gossip

29 Nov 2011

Gary Barlow is hoping to persuade Stevie Wonder to perform in 'The X Factor' final. The Take That singer believes after his act Marcus Collins performed Stevie's hit 'Lately' on Saturday night's show (26.11.11), a duo with the music legend could be…

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow would dance on Strictly

TV Gossip

29 Nov 2011

Gary Barlow wants to take part in 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The Take That singer has been down to see best friend Jason Donovan in action during rehearsals for the BBC One show, and even fancies a go himself - despite him being head judge on rival…

Little Mix with Tulisa

Little Mix aim to prove Gary Barlow wrong

TV Gossip

23 Nov 2011

Little Mix are keen to prove Gary Barlow wrong by singing an acoustic song on this weekend's 'X Factor'. After the head judge slammed the girl band's performance on Saturday's show (18.11.11) as "predictable", the four-piece group - Jesy Nelson…

Tulisa Contostavlos

Tulisa Contostavlos puts Gary 'in his place'

TV Gossip

22 Nov 2011

Tulisa Contostavlos likes to put Gary Barlow "in his place". While the 'X Factor' judges have openly clashed on screen, the N-Dubz singer insists she is "the boss" of the ITV1 series and the sparring she has with the Take That star on the live shows…

Craig Colton

Craig Colton: Gary won't get rid of me

TV Gossip

21 Nov 2011

Craig Colton has warned Gary Barlow won't be seeing the back of him. The 'X Factor' hopeful - who was voted off the ITV1 show last night (20.11.11) after landing in the bottom two alongside Amelia Lily - is thrilled to be able to call his mentor "a…

Gary Barlow

Lady Gaga and Coldplay play Children In Need Rocks

Music Gossip

18 Nov 2011

Lady Gaga, Coldplay and Gary Barlow wowed crowds at a one-off charity concert in Manchester last night (17.11.11). A star-studded line-up took to the stage for the Children In Need Rocks event at the MEN Arena - organised by Take That singer Gary…

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow to return to The X Factor

TV Gossip

16 Nov 2011

Gary Barlow wants to return to 'The X Factor' next year. Despite the controversy surrounding the current series of the show - which has seen Gary's act Frankie Cocozza axed after bragging about taking cocaine - the Take That singer insists he has…

Frankie Cocozza

Frankie Cocozza 'can't face' Gary Barlow

TV Gossip

15 Nov 2011

Frankie Cocozza "can't face" talking to Gary Barlow in the wake of being kicked off 'The X Factor'. The 18-year-old hopeful - who was forced to leave the ITV1 show after being caught bragging about taking cocaine - thinks he will "completely crack…

Frankie Cocozza

Gary Barlow 'responsible' for Frankie Cocozza axe

TV Gossip

11 Nov 2011

Gary Barlow feels "responsible" for the downfall of Frankie Cocozza. The 'X Factor' judge explained while the 18-year-old rocker - who was axed from the ITV1 show on Tuesday (08.11.11) after breaking a "golden rule" of the competition - has "wasted…

Frankie Cocozza

Gary Barlow 'hugely disappointed' in Frankie Cocozza

TV Gossip

8 Nov 2011

Gary Barlow is "hugely disappointed" in Frankie Cocozza. The 'X Factor' judge - who had mentored the 18-year-old hopeful before he was kicked off the ITV1 show earlier today (08.11.11) - explained despite being sad to see Frankie forced to leave the…

Johnny Robinson

Johnny Robinson: I will die a happy man

TV Gossip

7 Nov 2011

Johnny Robinson will "die a happy man" after kissing Gary Barlow on 'The X Factor'. The 45-year-old singer - who was voted off the ITV1 show in last night's (06.11.11) double eviction - explained while he never thought he would succeed as a pop star…

Frankie Cocozza

Gary Barlow and Louis Walsh 'at war'

TV Gossip

7 Nov 2011

Gary Barlow and Louis Walsh are said to be "at war". The 'X Factor' judges - who have repeatedly clashed throughout the ITV1 competition - are reportedly no longer on speaking terms after Louis slammed Gary's act Frankie Cocozza as "bad karaoke" and…

Frankie Cocozza

Two X Factor acts face the chop on Sunday?

TV Gossip

4 Nov 2011

Two 'X Factor' acts are facing the chop this weekend. Show boss Simon Cowell - who left the series earlier this year to concentrate on the US version of the programme - is hoping the double eviction will improve the "quality and dedication" of year's…

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow drinks wine on Xtra Factor

TV Gossip

4 Nov 2011

Gary Barlow drinks red wine out of a mug when he appears on 'The Xtra Factor'. The 'X Factor' judge - who is mentoring Frankie Cocozza, Marcus Collins and Craig Colton on this year's show - admitted he likes to unwind with an alcoholic beverage…

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow auctioning charity seats

Music Gossip

1 Nov 2011

Gary Barlow's first solo shows in over 11 years sold out within minutes of going on sale on Friday (28.10.11). The Take That star is playing two concerts at London's Royal Albert Hall on December 5 and 6 - which will raise funds for youth charity The…

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow: Louis doesn't care

TV Gossip

1 Nov 2011

Gary Barlow thinks Louis Walsh "doesn't care" about his 'X Factor' contestants. The Take That singer - who is mentoring Frankie Cocozza, Marcus Collins and Craig Colton in this year's competition - has only seen the Irish star at the Hertfordshire…

Biffy Clyro

Biffy Clyro want advice from Barlow

Music Gossip

31 Oct 2011

Biffy Clyro want to take style tips from Gary Barlow. The Scottish rockers were desperate to meet the Take That frontman at last week's Q Awards, and while they admire his music, they think they could learn more from him about their…

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow unsure about his X Factor future

TV Gossip

30 Oct 2011

Gary Barlow has admitted he is unsure if he will remain in 'The X Factor'. The Take That has been a huge hit with viewers since he took over from as head judge from show supremo Simon Cowell but Gary revealed the demands of the job along with…

Sami Brookes

Sami Brookes: Louis doesn't know what he's on about

TV Gossip

25 Oct 2011

Sami Brookes has claimed Louis Walsh "doesn't know what he's on about". The 'X Factor' hopeful - who was eliminated from the ITV1 show on Sunday night (23.10.11) after landing in the bottom two alongside controversial Kitty Bruckell - has hit out at…

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow has 'no respect' for Louis

TV Gossip

25 Oct 2011

Gary Barlow has "no respect" for Louis Walsh. The 'X Factor' judge - who has clashed with his fellow panellist throughout the live stages of the ITV1 show - admitted taking part in the talent competition has been "10 times harder" than he initially…

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow told X Factor must get 'better'

TV Gossip

22 Oct 2011

Simon Cowell has told 'The X Factor' judges the show has to improve. The TV boss was unhappy with the quality of the performances on last weekend's show and was left raging after being told the viewing figures were 11.4 million - two million down on…

BGT judge Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell furious with X Factor ratings

TV Gossip

17 Oct 2011

Simon Cowell is reportedly "furious" after 'The X Factor' lost more than two million viewers. The music mogul - who is still in charge of the ITV1 talent show despite quitting the judging panel to concentrate on the US version - has told producers to…

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow doesn't enjoy his hits

Music Gossip

9 Oct 2011

Gary Barlow doesn't enjoy his number one records. The Take That singer - who has written most of the band's biggest hits, including UK number one singles 'Pray', 'Babe', 'Back For Good', 'Never Forget', 'Greatest Day' and 'Shine' - says he's so…

Craig Colton

Craig Colton sheds a stone in a week

TV Gossip

5 Oct 2011

X Factor's Craig Colton has shed a stone in a week after following a strict diet set by mentor Gary Barlow. The 22-year-old hopeful - who is joined in the Boys category by Frankie Cocozza, Marcus Collins and James Michael - is working alongside a…

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow's one in 25 pop hit rate

Music Gossip

5 Oct 2011

Gary Barlow claims only one out of every 25 songs he writes is good. The Take That leader has written the majority of the band's hits, including eight of their UK number one singles - including 'Back for Good', 'Never Forget' and 'Greatest Day'…

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow calls for higher X Factor age limit

TV Gossip

3 Oct 2011

Gary Barlow wants 'X Factor' bosses to up the show's age limit to 18. The Take That star watched one of his hopefuls, 16-year-old Luke Lucas, break down after mucking up his audition in Los Angeles and the judge doesn't think it's fair to put so much…

Gary Barlow

Luke Lucas breaks down

TV Gossip

1 Oct 2011

Luke Lucas "broke down" during 'X Factor' auditions at Judges' Houses. The 16-year-old singer sobbed after he messed up the words to one of the songs he was performing for mentor Gary Barlow and his assistant, Take That bandmate Robbie Williams…

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow 'at war' with Kelly Rowland

TV Gossip

30 Sep 2011

Gary Barlow is "at war" with Kelly Rowland. The Take That star had grown close to his fellow 'X Factor' judge during the audition stages of the competition, but now the ITV1 show is reaching the live stages, he is determined to triumph with his Boys…

Robbie Williams

Robbie Williams 'too emotional for X Factor'

TV Gossip

28 Sep 2011

Robbie Williams thinks he is too emotional to be an 'X Factor' judge. The 'Angels' hitmaker has been brought in to help his Take That bandmate Gary Barlow choose his finalists and while Robbie enjoyed working with the eight contestants in the Boys…

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow to write X Factor Christmas single

TV Gossip

26 Sep 2011

Gary Barlow is to write this year's 'X Factor' winner's single. The Take That singer - who judges the ITV1 show alongside Louis Walsh, Tulisa Contostavlos and Kelly Rowland - will pen the track, which is to be released as a contender for the…

Gary Barlow

X Factor hopefuls get boot from camp

TV Gossip

24 Sep 2011

Half of this year's 'X Factor' hopefuls were axed from the boot camp stage before it started. The judges, Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh, Kelly Rowland and Tulisa Contostavlos decided to watch recordings of the 186 auditionees the night before the next…

Westlife

Westlife releasing Gary Barlow track

Music Gossip

23 Sep 2011

Westlife are releasing a single written by Gary Barlow as they preferred it to one of their own tracks. The group's Mark Feehily had penned a song called 'Beautiful World', which was due to be the lead single from their forthcoming 'Greatest Hits…

Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow

Robbie Williams strips off for X Factor hopefuls

TV Gossip

14 Sep 2011

Robbie Williams greeted 'The X Factor' contestants at his Los Angeles house naked except for some strategically placed palm leaves. The 'Rudebox' singer has joined the ITV1 show as a guest mentor to help his Take That bandmate and 'X Factor' judge…

Louis Walsh

X Factor hopeful Samantha thanks girlfriend for support

TV Gossip

14 Sep 2011

'X Factor' hopeful Samantha Brookes credits her lesbian lover with giving her the confidence to audition for the show. The 31-year-old singer - who wowed judges Gary Barlow, Kelly Rowland, Tulisa Contostavlos and Louis Walsh - with her rendition of…

Gary Barlow

Coldplay and Lady Gaga sign up for Children In Need

Music Gossip

14 Sep 2011

Coldplay and Lady Gaga have signed up to play a charity show organised by Take That's Gary Barlow. The 'Born This Way' hitmaker and 'Yellow' group will take to the stage for a Children In Need Rocks concert at Manchester's MEN Arena on November 17…

170 articles.

Sorted by date / most viewed. Showing 25, 50, 100 per page.

RSS feed