‘Heart Attack’ singer tells stars like Fifth Harmony to never let go of their ‘refreshing’ energy. By Emilee Lindner, with reporting by Christina Garibaldi
1D producer Julian Bunetta opens up to MTV News about working with the former ‘X Factor’ girl group on their debut album. By Jocelyn Vena Fifth Harmony Photo: Getty Images
Carly Rose Sonenclar, Tate Stevens and Fifth Harmony relive their ‘amazing’ journey and look forward to making it in the music industry. By Chris Kim Carly Rose Sonenclar, Tate Stevens and Fifth Harmony on “The X Factor” Wednesday Photo: FOX
Suzy Favor Hamilton, a former U.S. Olympian in track and field, issued a formal apology today after her life as an escort in Las Vegas was exposed. In a story on The Smoking Gun , the 44-year old admitted she has worked under the alias ” Kelly Lundy ,” for the past year, selling herself for $600 an hour. Favor Hamilton lives with her husband, Mark, and seven-year daughter and told the website that the former “tried to stop” her and “wasn’t supportive” of the escort lifestyle at all. We wonder why. “I take full responsibility for my mistakes. I’m not the victim and I’m not going that route,” Favor Hamilton said. “I’m owning up to what I did. I would not blame anybody except myself. Everybody in this world makes mistakes. I made a huge mistake. Huge.” What was the appeal of this vocation? The runner took to Twitter today and tried to explain: “I was drawn to escorting in large part because it provided many coping mechanisms for me when I was going through a very challenging time with my marriage and my life. It provided an escape from a life that I was struggling in. It was a double life.” Favor Hamilton competed in the 1992, 1996 and 2000 Olympics; she did not medal in any of the events, but was a nine-time NCAA champion at the University of Wisconsin. “I cannot emphasize enough how sorry I am to anyone I have hurt as a result of my actions and greatly appreciate the support from family and those closest to me,” the runner Tweeted. “I fully intend to make amends and get back to being a good mother, wife, daughter, and friend.”
A 13-year old protege. A country singer sensation. A harmony-filled group of females. Three very different acts vied for The X Factor Season 2 crown tonight, with only one, of course, voted as the winner of the grandest prize in reality television. So… who is $5 million richer? TATE STEVENS! The cowboy who led throughout most of the season in fan voting took it all home in the end. Was this the right choice? Vote now: Yes, he was my favorite! No way, Carly Rose rules! Fifth Harmony forever! View Poll »
All three remaining finalists came to play, but Fifth Harmony may have sealed the deal with their soulful cover of the Beatles’ ‘Let it Be.’ By Gil Kaufman Fifth Harmony on “X Factor” Photo: Fox
Emblem3 is no longer in the running for a $5 million grand prize, following last night’s X Factor elimination . But you wouldn’t know it talking to group members Wesley Stromberg, Keaton Stromberg and Drew Chadwick. “Honestly, I only feel happy right now,” Wesley told reporters after the show. “We get to go and make some badass music right now and not be under any restrictions.” Chadwick was equally enthused: “Bottom line is we had the dopest experience. We got everything we really wanted out of this competition, which was a solid international fan base, we expanded our comfort zone by stepping out of it, we learned how to do interviews. It was like training, like music industry on Miracle-Gro. “We just learned a lot and now it’s over and we’re about to go do it for real. We built the foundation we entered the competition to build.” He also chimed in on L.A. Reid leaving the show: “I think L.A. Reid is more of a creative, behind the scenes production type of dude. Reality TV is more about the TV show and producing the television show more than the music. Me and him have a lot in common that sense.” As for who Chadwick thinks should take home the title? “Carly is 13 years old, she’s an amazing singer, she’s going to be doing great things with the talent she’s been given. [ Tate Stevens ] is a little bit older. “He’s amazing, he’s been playing music for a long time, he’s a family man, he has a great heart, he has pure intentions, he’s a good guy. I feel like he really deserves this. He needs a break. I love Tate. I love Carly and I love Fifth harmony too, but I think he’s the most deserving.” Very kind words all around. What do you think of Emblem3’s elimination? Was it deserved? Yes, but what a season! No, it should have been Carly Rose! No, it should have been Tate! No, it should have been Fifth Harmony! View Poll »
The New York City area brought in the big guns past night. In addition to Bruce Springsteen’s performance , Billy Joel thrilled his hometown crowd at Madison Square Garden as part of the 12-12-12 Concert for Sandy Relief. In addition to “New York State of Mind,” the acclaimed singer-songwriter-pianist pounded out “Movin’ Out” and “River of Dreams.” Check out the latter below: Billy Joel 12-12-12 Concert Performance Springsteen, Joel and a Nirvana reunion ? It was a good night to be at MSG, even if those musical legends were brought together by a hurricane tragedy. Millions upon millions have been raised to date.
Four semifinalists. Eight songs. One magical evening. The remaining X Factor performers took to the stage last night, attempting to earn your vote via renditions of such classics as “Hey Jude (Emblem3) and “Imagine” ( Carly Rose Sonenclar ). Who will move on to next week’s finale? One of the two groups? A 13-year old protege? An aspiring country singer? Watch all eight performances now and then vote for your favorite:
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