TV

Sky1's live production of the first semi-final looked as professional as a live production on BBC One or ITV1.

Simon Cowell had ordered the axing of any more Auto-Tuned contestants.

Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton has unofficially confirmed that Steven Tyler of Aerosmith will be one of American Idol’s new judges

Sky1 have now revealed the names of the 15 acts in the show's semi-finals:

Daithi
Legion of Many
Missing Andy
Kyan
The Pictures
CK Gospel Choir
Hero
The Trinity Band
Toxic Funk Berry

The X Factor burst back on our screens on 21st August with the first audition show of the new series.

The Daily Star reports that Prince Harry will play TV presenter in a reality music show at Buckingham Palace.

Sky1 launched its new music talent show last night with two one hour audition episodes.

The Daily Mail reports that Christine Bleakley will replace Dermot O'Leary next year as the presenter of The X Factor.

The News of the World reports today that riot police were called as to The X Factor boot camp hotel, the Premier Inn at Wembley, when auditionees rampaged after a five-hour drinking binge on Thursday.

On BBC Radio 5 Lord Sugar was interviewed abut the new prize for the 2011 series of The Apprentice. This will now be £250,000 invested in the winner's own business.