Ex-Factor

Posted on March 17, 2005 by popdirt

The Mirror reports that the pop career of ‘X Factor’ winner has hit the skids before it got going. Runners-up G4 have seen their debut album go platinum in the first week, while Steve has all but disappeared off the radar. “I’ve written for other artists for so many years and I am struggling now I’m writing for myself,” Brookstein admitted. “I feel I have to write this masterpiece, but I’m not getting my head around it.”

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‘X Factor’ Tour Hits Cardiff

Posted on March 2, 2005 by popdirt

, G4, and others from ‘X Factor’ performed at the Cardiff International Arena in Cardiff, Wales on February 23rd. Sharp viewers on last night’s ‘American Idol’ would have caught Simon Cowell’s sneaky plug of his program when he corrected Randy Jackson’s description of the “it factor” of a contestant, prompting a chuckle from Jackson. Check out pictures from RexFeatures.

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X-Factor Live Tour Kicks Off In London

Posted on February 23, 2005 by popdirt

, Voices with Soul, and G4 performed at the X-Factor Live Tour kickoff at Wembley Arena in London, England on Sunday (February 20). Check out pictures from FilmMagic, RexFeatures, and GettyImages (page1 / page2).

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The Sun Tsunami Appeal Auction

Posted on January 16, 2005 by popdirt

Several British stars have donated clothing for a tsunami relief auction on eBay put together by The Sun. Included is the outfit worn by former S Club star in the ‘Some Girls’ video, ‘Pop Idol’ season one champ ’s signed baseball cap, a cashmere poncho worn by former Spice Girl , Katie Melua’s guitar, and a signed t-shirt worn by ‘X Factor’ champ .

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Brookstein Worried Reality Show Fame Will Fade Fast

Posted on January 14, 2005 by popdirt

Neil Sean of Sky News reports that ‘X Factor’ winner is worried he could already be going the way of ‘Pop Idol’ season two champ . The show’s planned UK tour hasn’t been selling well, and Simon Cowell no longer plans to introduce the London shows.

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Ashlee Simpson, Lucie Silvas Perform On ‘Top Of The Pops’

Posted on January 11, 2005 by popdirt

, , Uniting Nations, and performed on ‘Top Of The Pops’ at the BBC TV Studios in London on Friday (January 7). Check out pictures from BBC.co.uk.

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Steve Brookstein Performs On ‘Top Of The Pops’

Posted on January 8, 2005 by popdirt

‘X-Factor’ champ performed his Phil Collins remake ‘Against All Odds’ on BBC’s ‘Top Of The Pops’ which aired on Friday (January 7). Watch a brief clip from his performance here.

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‘X Factor’ Winner Tops UK Singles Chart

Posted on January 2, 2005 by popdirt
Steve Brookstein 'Against All Odds' single cover

‘X Factor’ winner has gone to the top of the UK charts after promising to give all proceeds from his debut single to the tsunami relief effort. His cover of Phil Collins’ ‘Against All Odds’ ended Band Aid 20′s four-week reign at number one with ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’

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Band Aid 20 Nabs Top Chart Spot For 4th Week

Posted on December 26, 2004 by popdirt

Band Aid 20 has held off a strong challenge from ‘X Factor’ winner to notch up fourth week at number one in the charts with ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’. and Yusuf – formerly known as Cat Stevens – are pushed back to number three with ‘Father and Son’, while Kylie Minogue also slips one place to four with ‘I Believe In You’.

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