The X Factor

From British bricklayers to the US president and the Kardashians, ‘real-life’ shows have created a new type of celebrity

Flagship ITV music show returns to UK screens with a few twists in store

Guardian writer takes offence at white female rapper for 'demeaning black culture'

Croydon singer beat bookies' favourite Fleur East with Michael Jackson's Man in the Mirror

Jurors at Tulisa's trial have been told there were 'strong grounds' to believe Sun reporter Mazher Mahmood 'lied' in court

Fans are 'devastated' by boy band's decision to quit, but the nation owes them a debt of gratitude