Person: James Arthur

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Westlife announce special guests for Croke Park gigs

The gigs take place on July 5 and 6.

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James Arthur cancels charity gig just hours before due to 'crippling anxiety'

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Demi gets the boot after ‘stepping out of my comfort zone’

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Fans are all saying the same thing about Johnny Ward on tonight’s Dancing with the Stars

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WATCH: Pink's daughter Willow Sage records A Million Dreams from The Greatest Showman

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Scene and Heard: This week's arts headlines

Emma Watson: Feminism is about freedom, equality

What are the latest whisperings from the world of showbiz? 

Mon, 13 Mar, 2017

The X Factor final duets have been announced and they’re kinda disappointing

Saying that, the show has revealed that previous winners Little Mix, Kylie Minogue and The Weeknd will all be performing live.

Wed, 07 Dec, 2016

Meet the Dublin kids who gave it sock on stage with Biebs last night

What would be better than that?

Wed, 02 Nov, 2016

This is why you should always pay attention to buskers

We'll never pass a busker the same again.

Tue, 01 Nov, 2016

Lottery jackpot claim grandmother cleared of stealing pensioner's purse on way to blind date

Susanne Hinte's solicitor-advocate, Judith Kenney, said in court: "She was looking for love. Instead she found herself the recipient of not one but two criminal charges of theft."

Wed, 20 Jul, 2016

Does the X Factor still have the ‘X Factor’?

Can Simon and Cheryl rescue the format, or has the TV show had its day? Ed Power reports

Fri, 29 Aug, 2014

Arthur gets into bar brawl in Poland

James Arthur has been involved in a bar fight in Poland.

Tue, 24 Jun, 2014

X Factor winner James Arthur no longer on Cowell's label

James Arthur has revealed he is no longer working with Simon Cowell's Syco record label.

Thu, 12 Jun, 2014

Cowell and Arthur set for crisis talks

Simon Cowell is set to hold crisis talks with James Arthur.

Wed, 09 Apr, 2014

Simon: 'Cheryl and Nicole would have clashed'

Simon Cowell says Nicole Scherzinger and Cheryl Cole wouldn't have been compatible on 'The X Factor'.

Wed, 09 Apr, 2014

Former 'X Factor' winner Arthur 'sacked by Cowell'

The 2012 'X Factor' winner James Arthur has reportedly been fired from Simon Cowell's record label Syco Music.

Sun, 06 Apr, 2014

Arthur 'embarrassed' by publicity tweets

James Arthur has blasted "HQ" for their handling of his Twitter account and has offered a fan the job.

Mon, 24 Mar, 2014

X Factor winner James Arthur: show just produces 'puppets'

The 'You're Nobody' hitmaker was less than impressed with his self-titled record, insisting he wasn't given enough freedom artistically and bosses behind the LP were more motivated by "money".

Sun, 09 Mar, 2014

Opera House gets spring in its step

Cork Opera House’s spring line-up of events kicks off on Sunday with a concert in honour of Luke Kelly.

Thu, 30 Jan, 2014

Tamera's ‘X Factor’ dream in tatters

Tamera Foster was left in tears when she was booted off the ‘X Factor’ tonight.

Sun, 01 Dec, 2013

Olly - James deserves 'benefit of the doubt'

Olly Murs has defended James Arthur.

Tue, 26 Nov, 2013

X Factor singers have text and Twitter row

Lucy Spraggan has hit out at James Arthur on Twitter after a text row.

Fri, 22 Nov, 2013

X Factor winner quits Twitter over homophobic row

James Arthur has quit Twitter.

Mon, 18 Nov, 2013

'X Factor' snubs former winners for anniverary show

Former 'X Factor' winners including Shayne Ward and Matt Cardle have been snubbed from the show's 10th anniversary.

Thu, 14 Nov, 2013

One D sweep Teen Awards

One Direction were the big winners at last night’s BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards.

Mon, 04 Nov, 2013

Bottom two woe for Kingsland Road

Gary Barlow-backed boy band Kingsland Road will take it to the wire in tonight’s 'X Factor' sing-off.

Sun, 20 Oct, 2013

Arthur hits out at X Factor wannabes

Not content with having a go at a certain boyband, James Arthur has slammed 'X Factor' wannabes Kingsland Road.

Thu, 17 Oct, 2013

X-Factor live returns with a bang

The first of the X-Factor’s live shows this year hit our screens at 8pm with an 80s night, testing the new performer’s nerves in front of a live audience of millions.

Sat, 12 Oct, 2013

What has James Arthur done since winning the XFactor?

Ahead of tonight's live shows - what's last year's winner been up to?

Sat, 12 Oct, 2013

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USA: A US TV news presenter has apologised for falsely saying that President Barack Obama had offered to pay for the operation of a museum of Muslim culture “out of his own pocket” during the government shutdown.

Tue, 08 Oct, 2013

Arthur scared of obscurity ahead of single release

James Arthur will be crushed if his career flops.

Sun, 22 Sep, 2013

James Arthur slams One D in Twitter rant

James Arthur has slammed One Direction in a Twitter rant.

Thu, 19 Sep, 2013

The battle of the X-Factor contestants

Apparently, James Arthur has risked his life by slamming One Direction on Twitter.

Thu, 19 Sep, 2013

X Factor pulls in around 11 million viewers

The new series of the X Factor has continued to pull in UK audiences after more than 11 million people tuned in to watch the second episode.

Mon, 02 Sep, 2013

'X Factor' bosses 'show Louis some love' with top category

Louis Walsh has been given one of the top 'X Factor' categories.

Fri, 09 Aug, 2013

Concert goers advised to leave drink at home as security ramped up

Promoters advise concert goers to leave their drink at home but have a good time.

Wed, 10 Jul, 2013

Illness forces Jessie J out of Dublin gig

Jessie J has been forced to pull out of her support slot with Justin Timberlake in Dublin's Phoenix Park tonight due to illness, promoters said.

Wed, 10 Jul, 2013

Jessie J and James Arthur to support Timberlake in Phoenix Park

Jessie J and James Arthur are set to support Justin Timberlake in Dublin.

Fri, 24 May, 2013

Sharon's back as 'X Factor' judging panel confirmed

Sharon Osbourne, Nicole Scherzinger, Gary Barlow and Louis Walsh have been confirmed as this year's 'X Factor' judges.

Wed, 22 May, 2013

Former 'X Factor' contestants like 'best friends' to Scherzinger

Nicole Scherzinger has said that her former 'X Factor' contestants are like "best friends".

Fri, 12 Apr, 2013

Cowell plans 'X Factor' return

Simon Cowell has said he will have a more hands-on role on The X Factor as he considers it to be his “baby”.

Mon, 25 Mar, 2013

Jack Black for the 'X Factor' - Nicole

Nicole Scherzinger thinks Jack Black would be a "great" 'X Factor' judge.

Tue, 12 Mar, 2013

Nicole wants Sharon to make 'X Factor' return

Nicole Scherzinger wants Sharon Osbourne to return to 'The X Factor' judging panel.

Thu, 07 Mar, 2013

Mel B and Osbourne vying for 'X Factor' judges role

Simon Cowell can't decide between Sharon Osbourne or Mel B for a place on the 'X Factor' panel.

Tue, 05 Mar, 2013

Tulisa 'facing X Factor chop'

Judge Tulisa is said to be facing the chop from the X Factor panel in a show revamp.

Fri, 22 Feb, 2013

Stage set for Brits

Some of the biggest names in rock and pop will gather for the biggest night in the UK music calendar tonight when the Brit Awards are staged at London’s 02 Arena.

Wed, 20 Feb, 2013

Break-up song named most popular for Valentine’s Day karaoke sessions

Love was clearly not in the air for everybody on Valentine’s Day after a poll showed Taylor Swift’s break-up hit 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' was the most popular song for karaoke.

Fri, 15 Feb, 2013

Cowell calls crisis meeting with 'X Factor' producers

Simon Cowell is holding talks with both UK and US 'X Factor' producers at Sony's headquarters in London next week in an attempt to boost ratings.

Fri, 25 Jan, 2013