The X Factor Effect

For those of you that watch the X Factor, I'm sure you've realised the amount of #1's and great record sales that guest performers have received after their performance on X Factor.

There is obviously a correlation between record sales and X Factor performances, which is why most music acts are jumping at the chance to promote their new album or single on the show by performing.

Music acts such as last years' X Factor winner Alexandra Burke, last years' X Factor runners up JLS, and the Black Eyed Peas have all scored #1 singles after their X Factor performances.

Britain's Got Talent's runner up Susan Boyle is also heading towards the #1 spot as debut album, 'I Dreamed A Dream', after selling nearly 150,000 copies on its first day of release. It's estimated her album will be the biggest selling album of the year!

Rihanna is performing on the X Factor next week Sunday, and as sales for her new album, 'Rated R', are pretty low, her X Factor performance of her new single 'Russian Roulette' may boost her sales.

NEWS: Jay-Z To Perform At The BRIT Awards 2010

I knew this was coming.....

Jay-Z has been signed up to perform at the BRIT Awards 2010 where he'll perform a medley of hit biggest hits and a duet with a surprise artist which said to be either Alicia Keys, Chris Martin or his wife Beyonce. Who knows it may even be Mr Hudson?

Robbie Williams will close the show as he will be receiving the Outstanding Contribution To Music award, for his work with Take That and as a solo star.

Robbie has already won more BRITs than any other artist and will be presented his 16th honour at the event which takes place at London's Earls Court Exhibition Centre on February 16th 2010.

The UK loves Jay-Z and Jay-Z loves the UK....this was bound to happen!

Must See Movie: 'Cover'

Originally released in February 2008 Cover is a social-problem film without a solution. Directed by Bill Duke, the movie raises awareness and tackles a very sensitive issue which exists through-out the world and affects many families on different levels.





I don't want to give away too much so head over to www.coverthemovie.com for more info!


Although Cover is not a big budget blockbuster it is definitely worth checking out...

What Do You Think? Keri Hilson's AMA's outfit

The beautiful Ms Keri Hilson attended the American Music Awards this week in a 'lil black number' that has had quite an affect on Facebook with people asking 'What the hell is she wearing???'.

I personally don't see anything wrong with it, but others did! What do you think???

Image via NecoleBitchie.com

Day 26 Leave Bad Boy Records

Day 26 have decided to part ways with Bad Boy records after Sean 'Diddy' Combs decided to jump ship and went over to Interscope Records. They are now with Atlantic Records, where Bad Boy Records were a sub-division record label.

To be completely honest we at SW predicted this a while ago. Hopefully the boys can now carve out their own fanbase away from the label of 'reality TV stars'. Also, considering what happens to most Bad Boy artists this could be the perfect move for the longevity of their music career.

Let's hope that the quintet get some new music out soon as their first two albums were really good!

Good luck fellas... Oh, and please NO MORE BITCH-ASS-NESS!!

Image via MTV.COM

EVENT: Writers Block

For those of you who like poetry, spoken word, short films and soulful/hip-hop vibes, Writers Block is for you!

Writer's Block- Charity Show- Featuring: Polar Bear, shortMAN & Ade Omotayo.

The last Writer's Block of 2009 marks a chance to celebrate a creatively charged year, while giving back by donating 100% of proceeds and raising awareness for the Boyhood to Manhood Foundation. Kick start the festive season with a line up of poetry pioneers, and music maestros. Plus, for the first time this year, we open the mic to YOU. Come down, sign up and perform, or kick back and enjoy the show, knowing your entry fee has gone away towards helping someone. Plus, in true pre-festive spirit, we'll be in full celebration mode.

Featuring Poetry royalty Polar Bear & shortMAN + a special appearance from the very talented Ade Omotayo (who is a backing singer for Amy Winehouse).

Juno Bar 134-135 Shoreditch High Street
Shoreditch E1 6JE.
7.30pm-10.30pm
£5 all night (all to be donated to charity)

For more info log onto:
www.lovewritersblock.com
www.Youtube.com/lovewblock
lovewritersblock@gmail.com

NEW FLAVA (VIDEO): Toni Braxton ft Trey Songz - 'Yesterday'

Absolutely love this song.....

'Yesterday' is out today to buy on iTunes and is the first single to be released from her forthcoming album, 'Pulse', which is set to be released in February 2010.

American Music Awards - The Performances [Cont]

Jennifer Lopez | 'Louboutins'


Whitney Houston | 'I Didn't Know My Own Strength'


Alicia Keys | 'Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart'


Eminem & 50 Cent | 'Crack A Bottle' and 'Forever'


Timbaland ft Nelly Furtado and SoShy | 'Morning After Dark'

American Music Awards - The Performances

Janet Jackson's medley of hits


Shakira | 'Give It Up To Me'


Kelly Clarkson | 'Already Gone'


Jay-Z ft Alicia Keys | 'Empire State Of Mind'


Black Eyed Peas | 'Meet Me Half Way' and 'Boom Boom Pow'


Rihanna | 'Wait Is Ova' and 'Hard'


Lady Gaga | 'Bad Romance'


Mary J Blige | 'I Am'