The X Factor

Do the groups stand a chance this season on The X Factor?

Eliminated early on last year, the remaining contingents have Simon Cowell in their corner this time around, as each made its case to advance to the Top 12 last night.

Were you impressed by Sister C's vocals? Lyric 145 going boom and shaking the room? 1432 making like Taylor Swift? Or Emblem3 keeping their collective shirts on?

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  Sister C - "Hell on Heels"
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  Lyric 145 - "Boom! Shake the Room"
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  1432 - "We Are Never, Ever Getting Back Together"
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  Emblem3 - "One Day"

Review the performances above, check out the live auditions by the show's Teens, Young Adults and Over-25 males and then vote:

Which group was most impressive?

You've watched the Young Adults.

You've marveled at the Teens.

Now, following last night's first live show of The X Factor Season 2, it's time to focus on the over-25 group of contestants. Which made the most impressive impression?

Tate Stevens going country? Jason Brock dancing again? David Correy making like Whitney? Or Vino Alan being a rocker?

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  David Correy - "My Love Is Your Love"
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  Vino Alan - "Gotta Be Somebody"
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  Jason Brock - "Dance Again"
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  Tate Stevens - "I Thought I Was Tough"

Watch the video and vote now for the top over-25 performer of the evening:

The X Factor went live last night, as the all 16 of the Top 16 performed for fans at home and in attendance.

We've already rundown the performances of the Young Adults, and now it's time to get a bit older.

Which of Britney's charges made the best impression yesterday?

Arin Ray going old school? Diamond White mixing up a pop smash? Beatrice Miller slowing things down? Or Carly Rose Sonenclar turning them back up?

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  Arin Ray - "You Keep Me Hangin' On"
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  Diamond White - "Hey, Soul Sister"
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  Beatrice Miller - "I Won't Give Up"
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  Carly Rose Sonenclar - "Good Feeling"

Vote now: Which teen put on the best live performance?

And... we're live!

The X Factor featured its top 16 last night, along with awful new hosts Khloe Kardashian and Mario Lopez, and the return of both over-produced numbers and forced judging fights.

What did you think of Season 2's first live show?

Let's start with the Young Adults, coached by Demi Lovato and comprised of Paige Thomas, Jennel Garcia, CeCe Frey and Willie Jones.

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  Paige Thomas - "What Is Love"
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  Jennel Garcia - "Home Sweet Home"
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  CeCe Frey - "Because the Night"
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  Willie Jones - "Here for the Party"

Which performance stood out? Who might be going home this evening?

Watch the renditions above and vote now on your favorite:

So... did your favorite act make the cut?

The X Factor unveiled its top 16 last night - four performers in each category - and is set to turn up the competition with live shows next week.

Let's get right to it then, shall we? Check out the set of names below who will compete for the Season 2 title and then vote on which you think will claim the $5 million grand prize...

YOUNG ADULTS
Arin Ray
Beatrice Miller
Carly Rose Sonenclar
Diamond White

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Fox has renewed The X Factor for a third season.

Likely to never be a rating juggernaut along the lines of American Idol, the show has proven to be a solid fall hit, averaging just under 11 million viewers per week.

Said Mike Darnell, President of Alternative Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company, upon announcing the pick-up:

“This season, Simon and the producers of The X Factor took an already strong show and made it absolutely fantastic. The format changes are working, the contestants are unbelievably talented, and Britney and Demi – alongside Simon and L.A – have brought an incredibly fun new chemistry to the judges’ panel that our fans really love. We feel great about the show and I’m thrilled to bring it back next year for Season Three.”

It's true: Britney Spears and Demi Lovato have received rave reviews thus far.

On November 1, meanwhile, The X Factor will go live with irritating co-hosts Khloe Kardashian and Mario Lopez.

Teases Cowell of what's ahead: "The gloves are off! Expect fireworks!”

For reasons that defy comprehension, Khloe Kardashian will co-host The X Factor when it goes live next month.

And how does the less annoying version of Kim Kardashian feel about this gig? Anxious.

"What if I get kicked off the show because I say something so bad?" Khloe asked during an appearance on Ryan Seacrest's radio show Friday. "That is what I'm nervous about, but listen, I can't be anyone else but myself. I just have to control the language a little bit."

Kardashian will share the stage with Mario Lopez, who she refers to as "the nicest guy" and someone who will "take the pressure off."

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David Correy has been named an X Factor finalist.

But that isn't the best news the aspiring singer received this week.

David Correy Audition

Sources confirm to TMZ that Correy, a 26-year old who told viewers on his opening episode that he was given up for adoption when he was a newborn in Brazil, has tracked down his birth mother!

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Rain wreaked havoc with the FOX schedule last night, as a delay in the Major League Baseball playoff game between the Giants and the Cardinals resulted in last-second schedule shuffling.

As a result, only half of the originally-planned two-hour X Factor episode aired - but that was enough time for the series to unveil 10 of its 16 finalists.

Did you favorite make the cut? Let's take a look at who advanced from each group...

Teens
Diamond White
Carly Rose Sonenclar
Arin Ray
Beatrice Miller

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The worst kept secret in Hollywood is out, Simon Cowell said today.

Khloe Kardashian and Mario Lopez are officially co-hosts of The X Factor and will debut when the show goes live next month.

“Hi loves. I’m sure you’ve been hearing the rumors and I’m SO excited that I can finally confirm the news - I am joining The X Factor as co-host with Mario Lopez,” the reality star wrote on her blog today.

“I’m a huge fan of the show so I literally fell over in my chair when I heard that I was being considered for the role. The show already has such an incredible panel of judges and it is truly an honor to have been given this opportunity to work with them.”

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