Pete Waterman and The X Factor

Pete Waterman, one-third of the pop pap factory Stock Aitken Waterman, which gave us Kylie, Sonia and Bananarama, complained last week that The X Factor lacks discernable personalities. "The X Factor is a freak show," he said. "If you're a good singer with a happy home life, you won't get past the first audition. If you've got one leg, an ailing spouse and are living on a sink estate, you've hit the jackpot." [read the article]

Whitney Houston live ad X-Factor 21 Ottobre 2009

This isn't a Stock, Aitken & Waterman production. Whitney Houston came to the tv show X-Factor italian edition and you can see her singing live her new single "Million Dollar Baby", and here she is:

Kylie Minogue & Leon Jackson - Better The Devil You Know

Do you remember this wonderful performance? Live performance from the 2007 X Factor final.

STEPS TO THE STARS - Say You'll Be Mine

STEPS - Here And Now - (The Saturday Show)

“Latte is to coffee what Stock, Aitken and Waterman is to music,”

“Latte is to coffee what Stock, Aitken and Waterman is to music,” says Luciano Franchi, managing director of Caffè Vergnano 1882, a chain of three London coffee shops that has won awards for its quality. “A grown-up should not be drinking that much milk. Unless you understand the ratios of coffee you will never get the product as it should be — a 2oz cup for an espresso, 4oz cup for a cappuccino.” [read the coffee article]

X Factor winner will be a nobody in 10 years time ...

Pete Waterman has much in common with his "best mate" Simon Cowell -- they're both music moguls who brought TV talent shows to the masses. [read the article]

2 Brave - Stop That Girl (TV-Performance)

This was norwegian pop music from the late 80's. It wasn't a Stock, Aitken & Waterman production, but I liked it very much. I think it's a wonderful song, probably it could be an evergreen.

‘rubbish’ says Waterman

But Pop Idol judge Pete Waterman poured scorn on the duo saying they were a forgettable flash in the pan destined to soon be forgotten.

As one third of production trio Stock, Aitken and Waterman, the pop guru helped launch the careers of Kylie Minogue, Rick Astley and Jason Donovan- hardly the least manufactured pop stars on the planet.

You can read here the article

Should we switch off The X Factor?

Pete Waterman: YES!

You can read the article here

Paul Morley's Showing Off... Pete Waterman

Paul Morley talks to the record producer Pete Waterman and former judge on Pop Idol and Pop Star: The Rivals about his love of pop music and why he doesn't begrudge Simon Cowell anything.

A new Stock, Aitken & Waterman production?

You can read it on Liverpool Echo:

Recording a music video - yesterday I did a video in Manchester for a song called Beautiful Dangerous People by a guy called Ellis. It’s being produced by Stock Aitken & Waterman and the choreographer for the day was Cheryl Cole’s, Beth Honan. It will be released after Christmas and the video is very James Bond - we were dressed as robots in silver catsuits and silver over-the-knee boots and it looked fantastic!

But... it's false! On Hit Factory Forum you can read about this topic. I don't like this new song and on Hit Factory Forum some of us didn't think it was a Stock, Aitken & Waterman production.

Mike Stock replies:

Hi Pete,
No, I know nothing about this stuff. It feels like someone trying to stir up a bit of media interest. I don't know if using our name really will help him, but I suppose its worth a try!
Kind regards, Mike.

Ivana Spagna - I Wanna Be Your Wife

This song wasn't a Stock, Aitken & Waterman production but you can't miss it! It was "I Wanna Be Your Wife", a wonderful dance song. Spagna is my favourite italian singer.

Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi - Kylie Minogue

This is one of the Kylie's songs I prefer, here's the original video and a live session from ShowGirl Dvd video.




The first song is "In Denial" written by Pet Shop Boys for Kylie.


Watch Kylie Minogue in Entertainment | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

Kylie Minogue - Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi (Live TOTP)

Kylie Minogue - All I See performed by the original songwriter Lil Eddie (RAWsession)

The following video kicks off our RAWsession songwriter series! Here we will feature hit songwriters who will perform their own rendition of the hit songs that they wrote for superstars such as Kylie Minogue, Beyonce, Brandy, etc.

EPISODE 1: EMI Music Publishing songwriter Lil Eddie who wrote Kylie Minogue's hit single "All I See" performs his own very special rendition. This is a world premiere!

For more information on Lil Eddie, please visit: http://www.myspace.com/lileddiemusic

Lil Eddie appears courtesy of EMI Music Publishing.

This RAWsession was recorded at The Cutting Room Recording Studios in New York City. For more info, please visit: http://www.TheCuttingRoom.com

Kylie to Perform for Her 'peeps' in the USA

The Australian Pop Princess is finally giving her U.S. fans what they want - a tour starting in September. She will visit Oakland, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York and the star hasn't ruled out doing the 'Locomotion'. (May 14)

Kylie on NBCs TODAY With Kathie Lee and Hoda Kotb

Kylies appearance on NBCs TODAY With Kathie Lee and Hoda Kotb.

Kylie Blog - Kylie & Willie talk about Team Kylie coming to America!

Kylie & Willie [Creative Director] talk about coming to America!