Matt Cardle may be one of the favourites to win the X Factor but if reports in the papers are true, behind the scenes he may not be a favourite amongst the contestants.
Matt had first been quoted in the papers giving nasty comments towards fellow contestant Katie Waissel after she supposedly said that they had slept together.
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X Factor judge Louis Walsh and Westlife’s Kian Egan have found a stylish, new apartment for their new girl band, Wonderland .
With magnificent views over the Thames, the stunning three bedroom, two bathroom apartment in Imperial Wharf near Chelsea Harbour, has an ‘X Factor’ all of its own.
Louis, who appears on the X Factor alongside Cheryl Cole, Simon Cowell and Dannii Minogue, has got together with Westlife’s Kian to manage the new band who are appearing in a new ITV series, Louis Walsh and Kian Egan’s Next Big Thing Wonderland.
The band’s debut single, Not a Love Song, is due for release February 21st 2011.
When it came to renting a home for the five band members, Kian went to Benham and Reeves Lettings on the recommendation of a colleague.
Elegant and spacious, the 1200 sq ft apartment is giving the girls a real taste of the pop star lifestyle.
With floor to ceiling windows and a balcony boasting panoramic river views, the reception room really has the ‘wow’ factor, with plenty of space to relax and unwind after a busy day at the recording studios.
The has been furnished by Benham and Reeves Lettings’ sister company In:Style Direct in a chic, contemporary style, worthy of the most discerning pop star.
With its stunning riverside location, it’s no surprise that Imperial Wharf is so popular, as Marc von Grundherr, Lettings Director of Benham and Reeves Residential Lettings explains: “Imperial Wharf is a firm favourite with celebrities but it’s also popular with corporate tenants.
Clearly the apartments are incredibly luxurious but the location is perhaps what makes Imperial Wharf so special those riverside views really are hard to beat.”
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The Book Club are: three cousins and one spiritual brother. Honest and uncontrived, this talented posse are rapidly gaining momentum and taking their brand of new indie into a new decade.
The Book Club’s exciting blend of danceable rhythms and Carnall’s poetically wry dissection of contemporary subject matter, is fast producing a buzz on the Sheffield streets and beyond.
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Young the Giant write the sort of soaring, melodic rock ‘n’ roll that’s bound for greatness.
From the jolting percussion and anthemic chorus of “My Body” to the lovesick fervor of “Cough Syrup” to the uptempo, sun-stained pop of “I Got,” the California five-piece’s stunning debut features an arresting collection of songs that announce the presence of a vital new band.
Possessing a well-honed song craft that usually belongs to far more seasoned musicians, the band’s members only range in age from 20 to 22.
Comprised of Sameer Gadhia, Jacob Tilley (guitar), Eric Cannata (guitar/vocals), Payam Doostzadeh (bass) and Francois Comtois (drums/vocals), Young the Giant present a diverse set of musical ideas, one that’s as varied as their ethnic backgrounds Indian, Persian, British and French-Canadian among them.
The band got sophisticated sensibility and they’re all natives of Orange County.
If they sound polished, it’s because they’ve been playing music together since high school. “We all started writing music when we were really young, “says Gadhia.
“I thought it was interesting to play in random dive bars around Orange County when I was 16. Being that age and seeing how music worked was interesting. Everyone embraced each other. It was a big community of friends.”
Young the Giant are a band to watch in the 2011.
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American designer Winifred Adams has hand-crafted a unique collection of stunning jewellery, Designs by Winifred that effortlessly marries the beauty of precious and semi-precious stones with the timeless elegance of sterling silver and gold.
With a impressive background in the study of Energetics and how nature’s forces can harnessed to benefit the mind, body and soul, Winifred has created a bespoke and exclusive jewellery range that everyone can wear and enjoy.
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