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Sharon and Kelly Osborne shiver in UK for first X Factor live show

She’s been mentoring her acts from across the pond as she enjoys the Los Angeles sunshine but it was back to reality for Sharon Osbourne on Friday.




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X Factor 2013: Nicole Scherzinger embraces 80s night in cleavage revealing dress

The former Pussycat Doll looked stunning as she took to the stage with her fellow judges on Saturday evening.




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Sharon Osbourne opts for neutral colours as she returns to the UK ahead of Saturday's X Factor live show

The 61-year-old judge was in a cheerful mood as she made her way across Heathrow airport, days after being criticised by former contestant Lorna Simpson, who was axed from the show last week after failing to impress the general public during the first live show of the series.




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X Factor viewing figures plummet to 8.5 million as Luke Friend crashes out of The X Factor live final

Viewing figures have steadily dipped following Simon Cowell’s departure in 2011, but The X Factor was dealt an embarrassing blow on Saturday when the much anticipated live final pulled in less than 10-million viewers.




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Sam Bailey and Tamera Foster shows the boys how it's done on opening night of X Factor tour

It was the women who stole the show when the X Factor tour kicked off on Saturday evening at Belfast Odyssey Arena.




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Tamera Foster wears a T-emblazoned asymmetrical dress on X Factor tour

She’s an up and coming former X Factor contestant. And Tamera Foster certainly made sure she stood out at the Phones4U Arena in Manchester.




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Sam Bailey and Tamera Foster dress down to meet fans ahead of X Factor Tour gig in Glasgow

Sam Bailey and Tamera Foster opted for casual attire as they met fans in Glasgow ahead of their X Factor Tour gig in the Scottish city.




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Tamera Foster hits the shops during break from X Factor tour

She’s readying herself for the tentative release of her first music since being axed from last year’s X Factor – and Tamera Foster looked like a pop star in the making as she strolled through Brighton on Tuesday.




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Simon Cowell is 'desperate to sign up Madonna for X Factor live show performance'

The superstar is rumoured to have been courted by Simon Cowell for a live performance on his flagship show.




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Dannii Minogue slams Ronan Keating on first X Factor live show

She forgot her words during her last audition but still made it through to the final twelve.And Marlisa Pubzalan, 14, showed that she’s got exactly what it takes to go all the way to the grand final as she belted out a stunning rendition of Celine Dion’s All By Myself on Sunday night’s first X Factor live final show.




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X Factor's Blonde Electric jump into pool after Louis Walsh puts them through

Blonde Electric feared being forced to return to Peckham. But it's a prospect they won't have to face just yet after Louis Walsh put them through to the X Factor live finals.




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X Factor's Chloe Jasmine can't believe Cheryl put her through 

Posh X Factor contestant Chloe Jasmine, 24, seemed to have a bone to pick with Cheryl Versini-Fernandez for sending her through to the live rounds of the show on Sunday.




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The genius behind making the X Factor live show so long, you actually looked forward to a song

The X Factor’s ‘live’ show was two and a half hours long, putting most of the best films ever made in the shade, some four minutes longer than Goodfellas for example.




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Mel B looks tired as she arrives at rehearsals ahead of X Factor live finals

She may have perfect hair and make-up on The X Factor panel but Mel B isn't afraid to take a break from the glitz and glamour.




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Rochelle Humes steps out in a cosy gilet with husband Marvin to watch the X Factor live shows

Her Saturdays bandmate Frankie Sandford is on Strictly Come Dancing. But Rochelle Humes enjoyed a night out at rival show The X Factor on Saturday.




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Luke Shaw unable to celebrate Man Utd win after getting turned away from X Factor live show for being late

Luke Shaw might be a £31million Manchester United star and England defender but that did not stop him being turned away from the X Factor's live show in London on Sunday after arriving late.




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Cheryl and Mel B opt for comfort over glamour during X Factor live show rehearsals

It was a case of dress down at work day for the X Factor's female judges after they put their acts through their paces despite a late night at the Katie Piper Foundation Ball on Thursday night.




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Alexandra Burke shows her legs in bodycon dress at X Factor with Tamera Foster

The 2008 champion enjoyed a night out with fellow show veteran Tamera Foster at Maroush Restaurant in London on Saturday night.




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Take That and One Direction to perform at the X Factor live final

Take That and One Direction will take to the stage at this year’s X Factor final at London's Wembley Arena over the weekend.




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Mel B withdraws from first X Factor live final show after being hospitalised

Mel B has been forced to withdraw from the judging panel of The X Factor.




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Stevi Ritchie shows off weight loss at rehearsals ahead of X Factor tour

The cheeky chappie was in full-on entertainer mode as he arrived at a London-based studio on Wednesday to rehearse for the 2015 X Factor Live Tour.




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Fleur East flaunts her abs in a crop top during X Factor tour rehearsals

She was known for rocking her fit physique on The X Factor stage and clearly Fleur East hasn't been slacking off.




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X Factor's Lauren Platt arrives at the tour rehearsal studios

The 17-year-old star looked more confident than ever as she arrived at the London studio where she's been rehearsing for The X Factor Live Tour 2015.




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Fleur East and Lauren Platt lead the way at X Factor Live Tour rehearsals

The stars were back at work on Tuesday morning as they arrived at the London studios where they've been preparing for the biggest gigs of their lives.




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X Factor's Fleur East prepares for final day of rehearsals ahead of tour

Teaming the stylish shirt with a pair of ultra-skinny white ripped jeans and trainer boots, Fleur ensured she caught the eye outside the rehearsal room, where she greeted onlookers with a smile.




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Ben Haenow is all smiles after rehearsals for upcoming X Factor tour

The X Factor stars headed to Leeds to rehearse their sets ahead of the first concert on the show's annual tour in Belfast on Friday.




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Fleur East kicks off x factor tour in Belfast with fierce performance

Fleur East has been tearing up the dance floor yet again, this time in Belfast for the first performance on the X Factor tour.




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Ben Haenow orchestrates marriage proposal during X Factor Live gig

The 30-year-old singer surprised the crowd watching the X Factor Live Tour at the Genting Arena in Birmingham on Saturday by helping a fan propose to his girlfriend on stage.




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Sarah Jane Crawford in Sixties mini-dress at the X Factor tour in London

She's host of the Xtra Factor so of course Sarah Jane Crawford was at the O2 to see the X Factor live tour.




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X Factor host Olly Murs' ex-bandmate Jon Goodey is rejected by all 4 judges

Viewers of the returning talent competition cringed as hopeful Jon Goodey - who was previously in a band with international star Olly - was told he might just be remembered as 'Olly's friend'.




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X Factor 2015's Louisa Johnson dons metallic bodysuit on first night of tour

Her winner's single failed to make the number one spot and landed in a dismal 12th place.




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X Factor 2016's Louisa Johnson slips into catsuit to headline Live Tour in Dublin

Producers of the TV series face mounting chaos following Nick Grimshaw's resignation as a judge. But Louisa Johnson blocked all of that out as she led the cast in Dublin's 3Arena.




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Jesy Nelson full of feisty spirit in leather hotpants with Little Mix at X Factor Italia

The 25-year-old rocked leather hotpants with fishnets and thigh-high boots, putting her recent love split to one side to put on a good show as the band played X Factor Italia.




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X Factor's Saara Aalto floats off with some balloons

Saara Aalto dazzled in a show-stopping silver jumpsuit, before she changed into a short flirt red number for the opening night of X Factor live shows in Nottingham on Thursday




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Jasmin Walia makes musical comeback following XFactor flop

Jasmin Walia looked as though she had well and truly bounced back as she filmed the music video for her upcoming song Bom Diggy.




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X Factor 2017 stars return to London stage for live tour

Grace was seen giving it her all in London's SSE Arena, while series winners Rak-Su also put on a sensational show, after being crowned the winners of the most recent series in December.




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Liam Payne reveals his secret torment at being REJECTED from The X Factor aged 14

The 26-year-old has revealed the secret torment he endured when failing to make it through to the live shows on the X Factor in 2008..




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Liam Payne reveals Zayn Malik was forced to audition for The X Factor by his mother

The pair both found fame as members of One Direction but Liam, 26, admitted he doesn't think Zayn, 27, enjoys the fame that comes with a successful music career.




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Nicole Scherzinger brings sexy factor to Pride Of Britain Awards

She is known for praising people for their positivity and for finding the good in everyone.




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Determine To Redefine The Growth Model Amidst This Economic Crisis By Pushing Manufacturing & Trading Units: Gujarat CM, Vijay Rupani

BW Businessworld’s Manish Kumar Jha in a special edition on States' measures & economic policies for Covid-19, spoke with Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani over the phone. Issues ranging from labour to MSME and export amid the hope for flattening the Covid-19 curve, he is talking his way forward for an economic recovery.




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Tiger Woods' 'arrogance' on the course is a major factor behind his 15 major titles

Tiger Woods' arrogance on the course may have made him come across as a 'p****', but it is also what sets him apart as a true champion, according to his former coach.




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10,000 year old weapons 'factory' is found in Siberia 

The mammoth remains, preserved in permafrost, were found this summer on Kotelny Island, part of the New Siberian archipelago in the Russian Arctic.




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Tornado rips up warehouse and sends debris flying as 60 workers cower inside factory in Greece

A violent whirlwind hit Kalamata, Greece, on Monday, causing serious damage to local buildings, including the Papadimitriou factory which produces vinegar and olive oil.




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Lava resumes operations at Noida factory with 600 employees

Domestic mobile brand Lava on Saturday said it has resumed production at its manufacturing facility in Noida with over 20% production capacity.Nearly 600 employees of its 3,000-strong workforce are now back at the factoryNearly 600 employees of its 3,000-strong workforce are now back at the factory.The company has arranged special buses for the transportation of its employees.All major smartphone players like Samsung, Vivo, OPPO and Realme resumed limited operations in the Noida-Greater Noida manufacturing belt from May 8.Domestic mobile brand Lava on Saturday said it has resumed production at its manufacturing facility in Noida with over 20% production capacity.Nearly 600 employees of its 3,000-strong workforce are now back at the factory after the company received an approval from the state




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Kim Kardashian reveals her factories are 'exploring how to make medical-grade masks'

Kim Kardashian is looking into helping produce face masks to help make up for the shortage amid the coronavirus pandemic. She revealed that 'we have five factories all in different countries.'




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The fixation on Elon Musk's billionaire-ness overlooks the fact that he doesn't care about money

75638703Elon Musk has said he's ridding himself of earthly possessions.But he mostly owns California real estate — millions of dollars worth, an illiquid asset that's hard to sell.His Tesla shares, after a massive run-up, are worth close to $40 billion, but he almost never sells stock. He lives off loans from major banks, using his Tesla stake as collateral.Musk appears to be selling several of his multimillion-dollar homes, but his latest moves aren't really all that weird; he's never cared much about money, seeing it instead as a means to an end.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is sometimes accused of only caring about money, but the truth is that money is almost meaningless to him.That's because he's a multibillionaire, to a degree. As Tim




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Realme's India CEO says the Greater Noida smartphone factory can restart after 'official confirmation'

While the new government guidelines have allowed IT manufacturing units including mobile phones to resume operations from May 4, there has been no official confirmation yet and Realme India is awaiting the nod to open its factory at Greater Noida and begin streamlining overall processes, its CEO Madhav Sheth said on Sunday.Due to the extended lockdown, there are many challenges faced by businesses with huge impact from sales, manufacturing and cost."With the recent extension of the lockdown period for two more weeks, we haven't received any official confirmation on when can the production will resume," Madhav Sheth, Vice President, Realme and CEO, Realme India, told IANS.75515809"We have reached out to the government for approval on opening of factory and now await their decision. We will




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WhatsApp will now have its own fact-checking bot to curb misinformation around COVID-19

Poynter Institutes International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) on Monday launched its chatbot on WhatsApp to help two billion users of the Facebook-owned instant messaging platform to check veracity of information related to COVID-19.The IFCN's bot connects people with independent fact-checkers in more than 70 countries and also with the largest database of debunked falsehoods related to the new coronavirus.75343540By using the IFCN's bot on WhatsApp, citizens from all over the world will be able to easily check whether a piece of content about COVID-19 has already been rated as false by professional fact-checkers.Since January, more than 80 fact-checking organisations from 74 countries have identified more than 4,000 hoaxes related to the novel coronavirus.All this information now forms the




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How to use IFCN’s WhatsApp fact checker to fight Coronavirus misinformation

The International Fact-Checking Network has launched a WhatsApp chatbot to fact check information about Coronavirus.The chatbot allows users to check whether the information received by them is authentic or not.Users can also use the IFCN chatbot to identify fact checkers near them.The Coronavirus pandemic has disrupted life across the world and over 3.6 million people have been infected. Misinformation has also been a huge problem as social media platforms have been used to spread fake news about Coronavirus.WhatsApp has over 2 billion monthly active users and there have been several instances where the messaging app has been used to spread fake news. To help users stay safe during the Coronavirus pandemic, the Poynter Institute’s International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) has launched a




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A group of military and manufacturing experts teamed up to create a new type of face mask with a swappable filter, and it could help alleviate shortages for workers returning to their jobs