Dancing with strangers: Capoeira and hip-hop workshop in Townhouse

Our mothers us learned years ago never to talk to strangers. As a result, we were afraid of who is different, which is weird and that is not part of the flow of our society. We ended up with a strong bias against the "other".

The Capoeira and hip-hop workshop in Townhouse is not asking you to talk with strangers; It asks you to dance with them.The idea behind the workshop is to bring together people of all cultures, nationalities and backgrounds and mix them with a number of refugees who live and work in Egypt. The workshop hopes that the social experience of working together on a dance performance can tear down the walls between cultures.

The workshop is organized by SAWA, reason and Rhythms Center for refugees and began on Saturday, 6th of November and will run for two months before any actual performance takes place. The workshop is under the command of three experts: hip-hop dancer Naghem Othman, Capoeira instructor Mohamed Tiger and starring Susan Radwan trainer.

Othman, a funky Sudanese hip-hop dancer, led the way when al-Masry Al-Youm Al-Rawabet theatre.More than 30 participants were follows her as she ordered the DJ to play the correct number.They break of several hip-hop movements and asks the people to follow on the floor. Two funky African teenagers followed the beat, and their own style to add to her movements.Othman joked around with them then and watched as they exchanged a funny secret hand shake. at the same time, fifteen Egyptians and twelve refugee stood around talking to each other and preparation of the next segment of the dance.

"This is the first time SAWA a dance workshop for refugees throws," says Othman. "They asked me to join as a hip hop instructor and I agreed to help them in their program. "

"We learn to anyone who wants to learn here every Saturday until the day of the show," Othman is added. "But in SAWA headquarters, we are teaching the people of SAWA hip-hop dancing every Tuesday as well."

Tiger added to the rationale for the workshop.

"We wanted to have a language for these young people to understand regardless of their nationality," says Tiger."So we with the idea of a hip-hop dance came workshop and we added that the training of the Capoeira to the arts as these two go together in harmony."

Capoeira, explains Tiger, is an Afro-Brazilian dance style that is created by African slaves back in the 18th century.The slaves were banned from learning a martial arts or owning weapons so they created this dance technique that martial arts with music and dance mixes. this way mislead their masters in a way to defend themselves.

"We found out about capoeira in Egypt only lately," says Tiger."It's really hard to create a new style of dance or sports in Egyptian society, but we are taking steps in the direction that at the moment, and I teach Capoeira in multiple locations at this time.

"They asked for my help to prepare the participants in the workshop by adding a layer of actor training to their experience," says Sausan Radwan."The idea is that we are training them to perform, and they must be able to stand on the stage and be prepared for their first encounter with audience."

The workshop is based on the voluntary efforts of the trainers, that complement their work place welcome. Monyatallah Salah, for example, is a Sudanese voice coach and opera singer, who helps to teach the participants the right ways to breathe during their performance."My work is mostly on them to help breathe right while dancing," says Salah.

Tiger says he sees refugees come to Egypt that cannot connect to the society, if they are in language and traditions difficulties. "Some of them speak only English or French, some of them even just to speak their own language, "Tiger points out."[Participants] made a connection between each other and became one band. they started to understand the value of teamwork and mix their efforts together for success. "

"The idea behind actor training is not to switch from the participants of movie stars; these are refugees that foreigners to the culture and the identity of the new country they moved into his," adds Radwan. "I believe that my role is to give them Mix between their own identity and that they are introduced to help. "

"I believe that when Egyptians and refugees in a project work, that would allow them to understand more than when they see them in the streets," said Othman. "The best technique to bring people together, and share moments and memories that no other experience can dance. "

Othman hesitated before you add, "people need to understand each other and believe that when they deal with a fugitive they deal with a man like them."She takes a moment and remain. "The biggest problem here in Egypt is that we have a different skin color, some of the Egyptians would call us black and verbally attack us just because we look different. I don't know how to fix this, but hopefully this is a step forward. "

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[VIDEO] Jay-Z Signs Jay Electronica to Roc Nation

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Jay-Z talent is added to his label and throws a huge party as a result ...

New Orleans rapper Jay Electronica is added to Jay-Z's Roc Nation timesheet.He will join by j. Cole and Willow Smith on the recently formed label. to celebrate, Jay-Z threw a huge party at a Club of New York called The Box.

The festivities began at around 10: 15 pm and appearances by Beyonce and Omarion.  It featured also circus acts such as sexy burlesque dancers, an air Turner, a Russian hula-hope model and a girl whose "talent" was having men shooting arrows on balloons that strategically about its soldiers were positioned.

Jay-Z says his "aim of restoring magic back in hip-hop, the love, the sorcery."Jay-Z introduced him as "Mr. Jay Electronica, the official Roc Nation recipients." Jay Electronica said: "this is a real time for me, so forgive me while I do what I do best."Then he did a short set.

The rap skills of Jay Electronica have already praised since 2007. In 2009 the track "Exhibition (c)" reached # 86 in the Hot R&B/hip-hop songs chart, and that brought a lot of attention.People like Diddy and his baby mother Erykah Badu have described him as the most exciting thing to happen to hip-hop in a while.

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WTF? this bitch is everywhere.
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[VIDEO] Jay-Z Signs Jay Electronica to Roc Nation

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Posted by Chad Webb on 11.13.2010

Jay-Z talent is added to his label and throws a huge party as a result ...

New Orleans rapper Jay Electronica is added to Jay-Z's Roc Nation timesheet.He will join by j. Cole and Willow Smith on the recently formed label. to celebrate, Jay-Z threw a huge party at a Club of New York called The Box.

The festivities began at around 10: 15 pm and appearances by Beyonce and Omarion.  It featured also circus acts such as sexy burlesque dancers, an air Turner, a Russian hula-hope model and a girl whose "talent" was having men shooting arrows on balloons that strategically about its soldiers were positioned.

Jay-Z says his "aim of restoring magic back in hip-hop, the love, the sorcery."Jay-Z introduced him as "Mr. Jay Electronica, the official Roc Nation recipients." Jay Electronica said: "this is a real time for me, so forgive me while I do what I do best."Then he did a short set.

The rap skills of Jay Electronica have already praised since 2007. In 2009 the track "Exhibition (c)" reached # 86 in the Hot R&B/hip-hop songs chart, and that brought a lot of attention.People like Diddy and his baby mother Erykah Badu have described him as the most exciting thing to happen to hip-hop in a while.

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Hold up. ...Diddy fucked Badu too?!
WTF? this bitch is everywhere.
I can't hate tho. That ass is nuts. Google that shit.

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X Factor 2009: Simon Cowell threatens to dismiss Louis Walsh ... as Cher Lloyd and Rebecca Ferguson impress with their Elton ballads

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Last updated at 5:18 PM on 14th November 2010

The ongoing battle between the judges reached a pinnacle last night when Simon Cowell threatened to sack Louis Walsh.

The two men started clashing from the first act Paije Richardson's performance and Simon warned Louis 'you're going to get removed from the building if you keep talking like that' after he said Katie Waissel had given a 'throwaway performance'.

It wasn't just Simon and Louis clashing, even Dannii Minogue turned on her usual partner-in-crime by covering his mouth with her hand after he labelled Paije as 'bad karaoke'.

The war of words between the judges distracted viewers from the actual contestants, with Cher Lloyd, Rebecca Ferguson and Matt Cardle giving the strongest performances of the night.

Judges at war: Louis Walsh disagreed with all the judges throughout the evening, with Simon Cowell threatening to have him ejected

Despite Sir Elton John describing the reality TV show as 'boring, a**e-paralysingly brain crippling' a few weeks ago, all of the acts sang his songs last night as part of an Elton-themed episode.

All the judges took exception to Louis's comments on Paije's performance of Crocodile Rock, when he said: 'You know I love you. But tonight Dannii, that was such a wrong song choice. It was like a bad karaoke. you're better than this. You're a soul man and it just didn't work man.'

However, the most cutting comment came from Simon, who warned the 19-year-old he had no chance of winning the competition and accused Dannii of not spending enough time with him.

He said: 'It was fun, I would put your chances at winning after that at zero. You just can't compete with some of the big singers with a song like that.

'I think Dannii has put more work into some of the other acts. You wouldn't see Matt Cardle singing Crocodile Rock.'

Yabba, yabba yabba: Dannii Minogue was unimpressed by Louis's cutting critique of Paije Richardson's performance of Crocodile Rock

Silence: Dannii tried to stop Louis from talking

He also shot across the table towards Louis: 'Louis I don't understand how he can go from a little Lenny Henry to a little Luther Vandross.'

Dannii also moved her hand in a chatterbox movement, suggesting Louis was talking rubbish.

Cheryl stunned many viewers when she admitted she hadn't heard Crocodile Rock before.

She said: 'I wasn't familiar with the song but you made it your own little thing. I thought you had fun.'

Centre of the feud: Paije looked stunned to see the judges fighting over his performance

Feuding: Louis gave Katie cutting comments - despite saving her in the sing-off with Treyc Cohen last week

Dannii's next act Aiden Grimshaw, 18, put his own take on Rocket Man, with Cheryl telling him: 'You're really consistently good. You always deliver a really good performance.'

Simon fired across at Louis again after he pointed out Aiden had changed the original melody: 'Louis, I don't think you can criticise someone for changing the melody... It's Louis's wrong time of the month. I don't think vocally it's the best you've sounded. But you have great presence. You have some swagger. I liked the fact you changed the melody. I think you'll be fine for next week Aiden.'

Meanwhile, it was another tough week for Mary Byrne, 50, who sang Circle Of Life from the Lion King soundtrack. While the performance was better than last week, she still struggled on some of the notes.

Mixed reviews: Louis questioned why Aiden Grimshaw (left) had changed the melody of Rocket Man, while Mary Byrne was dubbed 'a bit pub singer-ish' by Simon

Giving constructive criticism, Dannii said: 'You're definitely getting your mojo back tonight. Parts of that were a little bit shaky on the tuning for me, but the end note was spectacular.'

Simon added: 'It was a little bit pub singer-ish, but because you have a heart, it worked. Particularly the final note, you sang it well.'

Hoping to prove herself after being controversially saved last week, Katie Waissel, 24, sang Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) - which proved rather apt given the words being exchanged at the judges' table.

Louis used his comment to criticise her mentor Cheryl for giving the track to Katie: 'Cheryl, Elton has 44 albums and you give her this silly song. It was a throwaway performance. It was awful. It was wrong.'

'Throwaway performance': Katie Waissel's rendition of Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) didn't go down well with Louis

Cheryl tried to interject and ask him repeatedly: 'What song would you have given her?'

Dannii said: 'It was alright for fighting tonight. Credit for coming back and giving it you all. You sounded really good on the chorus. On the verses the track ate you up a bit.

Then Simon added: 'In terms of sheer entertainment value, my favourite performance of the night so far.

'Louis, you're gonna get removed from the building if you keep on talking like that. You're talking complete and utter rubbish.

Strong performances: Both Matt Cardle (left) and Cher Lloyd impressed the judges with the renditions of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word respectively

'I'm 100 per cent happy I kept you in... Shut up Louis... you're (Katie) not boring, you're not predicable and you've got a fighting spirit.'

Fortunately Matt Cradle, 27, smoothed things out between the judges - for a while at least - with another strong performance of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.

Louis took time to defend himself before offering Matt advice: 'Before I’m removed from the building, I’m glad someone came out that I absolutely love... You never let me down, you’re a real singer it’s a real performance, there’s no tricks, you are the one everybody has to beat.'

Simon admitted he was worried about Matt taking on such a long song cut down to two minutes: 'I could feel your nerves at the beginning and then suddenly you went up a gear and I could have listened to another two or three minutes of that.'

Fan favourite: Wagner Fiuza-Carrilho performed a mash-up of I'm Still Standing and Circle Of Life

Putting in an equally strong performance was Cher Lloyd, with another ballad - Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word, which she put her own take with a few lines of rapper Eminem's Mockingbird.

Although known for her rapping, Dannii admitted she would prefer to see the 17-year-old rap less in her performances: 'Cher I loved that, I think you’ve hit your stride now and you’re more comfortable and relaxed.

'I really liked the singing bit, I wish there had been a little more of that and less rapping tonight, because you’ve really reached your comfort zone.'

Although Louis liked Cher's performance, he took the opportunity to make a dig at her mentor: 'That absolutely worked. It was very, very clever. You're a little diva in the making, like this one here (Cheryl)...'

His comment provoked an angry look from Cheryl who was clearly unimpressed with being called a diva.

What a circus: Simon suggested Wagner didn't 'have a clue what was going on'

Next up was a very tired - and somewhat bewildered - looking Wagner Fiuza-Carrilho, who admitted he was disappointed his mentor Louis had given him another fast song.

The 54-year-old Brazilian, who has previously said he prefers slower songs due to English being his second language, put on a spectacle mash-up of I'm Still Standing and Circle Of Life, surrounded by his usual band of dancers.

Dannii gave the wittiest comment of the night: 'In the words of Louis Walsh, it was very camp. Did I enjoy it? Sort of….it’s just more talking than singing.

'It was the wedding last week, what was this? The reception? The divorce next week, that’s something to look forward to.'

First group to win The X Factor? One Direction (L-R: Liam Payne, Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik) impressed with Something About The Way You Look Tonight

Simon used the opportunity to make another pop at Louis: 'I’ve seen some strange things in my life but that tops it. It’s like Louis has turned you into a singing robot. He’s putting you in positions he’d like to be in himself.

'I don’t understand any of it. I kind of feel like you haven’t got a clue what’s going on do you?'

After Wagner's upbeat performance, it was something a bit more gentle for One Direction, who wanted to proved their singing ability after a few busy sets in recent weeks.

The five piece - Simon's only group left in the competition - were praised by Dannii for being 'so consistent, it’s scary'.

Inspiration: Cheryl hailed Rebecca Ferguson for being a role model after a powerful rendition of Candle In The Wind

Standing ovation: All of the judges were unified in their praise for Rebecca, with Cheryl and Dannii showing their appreciation by standing up

Simon proved the supportive mentor by tipping the group to win: 'I want to say something, this is the first time in all the years of X Factor where I genuinely believe a group are going to win this competition.'

The last act of the night was Rebecca Ferguson, 24, with another stunning performance of Candle In The Wind, prompting a standing ovation from her mentor Cheryl and Dannii.

Cheryl told her: 'I think during this show everyone has got to know you. It’s gone beyond your amazing voice. You’re an inspiration to all the single parents, the young mothers and if you’ve got a dream you’ve just got to keep going. It’s a show like this that will give you the chance and Rebecca I’m behind you the whole way!'

Neck and neck: Dannii and Cheryl tied in the fashion wars tonight. The Australian looked stunning in a white Carla Zampatti toga-style gown, while the Girls Aloud singer glittered in a gold strapless column dress

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Coldplay dubbed ' more talented Than The Beatles "by Kanye West

Entertainment news Chris Martin Coldplay and have earned high praise from rapper Kanye West, who says they are "more talented" Beatles than the.

In a recent interview with Britain's The Sun said West The Beatles set the standard for rock bands, but over time Coldplay will raise the bar.

"We have great Nirvana bands like and Guns N ' Roses but it's the British that the cream with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones have, the default setting."

West goes on to say that he believes that Coldplay will be leaving a lasting legacy on rock music, that's even more important than that left by the Fab Four. He says that Chris Martin is a "genius" who "at the same level as John Lennon."

"I love Coldplay, and I honestly think that they at the same level as The Beatles. In 30 years, when Coldplay are old men, people will look back and say, "these guys are more talented than the Beatles." "

Coldplay is currently at work on the follow-up to their 2008 smash album ' Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends. It will be the fifth Studio album by the band and is set for release sometime next year. ' type = hidden name = $ ctl00 $ CP1 dlstEntertainment $ ctl00 $ > hdnDescription (RTTNews)-Chris Martin and Coldplay have earned high praise from rapper Kanye West, who says they are "more talented" Beatles than the.

In a recent interview with Britain's The Sun said West The Beatles set the standard for rock bands, but over time Coldplay will raise the bar.

"We have great Nirvana bands like and Guns N ' Roses but it's the British that the cream with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones have, the default setting."

West goes on to say that he believes that Coldplay will be leaving a lasting legacy on rock music, that's even more important than that left by the Fab Four. He says that Chris Martin is a "genius" who "at the same level as John Lennon."

"I love Coldplay, and I honestly think that they at the same level as The Beatles. In 30 years, when Coldplay are old men, people will look back and say," these guys are more talented than the Beatles. ""

Coldplay is currently at work on the follow-up to their 2008 smash album ' Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends. it will be the fifth Studio album by the band and is set for release sometime next year.

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Michael Jackson Duet with Akon set for release

LOS ANGELES-a Duet recorded by Michael Jackson and rapper-producer Akon will go on sale on Monday--the first single from an album of new music from the King of pop after his death in 2009, his record label said on Thursday.

Called "Hold My Hand", the song was first included in 2007 and in 2008 in an unfinished state was leaked on the Internet.

Jackson's Sony/Epic record label said that Akon recently completed production on the track. it will be released worldwide on November 15, as the first official single from the album "Michael", which is on sale on 14 december.

Sony and the executors of Jackson good said they had a handwritten note of the "Thriller" singer, indicating his desire "hold My Hand" the first single on his next project.

"The world was not ready to hear" Hold My Hand "in the case of a few years ago We were destroyed leaked. about," said Akon, who was known to be working with Jackson for his sudden death in June 2009 at the age of 50.

"But it's certainly time;now in its final State, it is an incredible, beautiful, anthemic song. I'm so proud to have had the opportunity to work with Michael, one of my all time idols, "said the music producer in a statement.

Sony is also released details of the 10 tracks on "Michael"--the first album of new material from the singer since "Invincible" in 2001.

Two of the tracks are equipped with rapper 50 cent and rocker Lenny Kravitz.Sony said the numbers were the work of "an esteemed Group of producers together with Michael Jackson. While primarily focused on songs that Michael recently working in, there are also rather compelling tracks."

Monday's release of digital sales of "Hold My Hand" follows the streaming on the Internet this week from another new track "Breaking News" from the upcoming album, which has met the initial skepticism.

Some music critics, along with a couple of Jackson's family members, have said that they do not believe that the vocals on "Breaking News" really belong to the entertainer.

Jackson's estranged father Joe has said that his perfectionist son would not have wanted his unfinished material released.

But last week Sony countered that after extensive research, it was sure that the vocals are Jackson's own.

"Michael" has the support of Jackson's official well and is the last commercial enterprise to capitalize on the renewed popularity of the singer in death. A Cirque du Soleil show, dance video game and a DVD set of all his pop music videos is also on its way.

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Beatles less talented than Coldplay says Kanye West

Entertainment news Beatles fans might have a bone to pick with rapper Kanye West, who says that the influential rock band will soon be overshadowed by Coldplay alternative rockers.

In a recent interview with Britain's The Sun said West The Beatles set the standard for rock bands, but over time Coldplay will raise the bar.

"We have great Nirvana bands like and Guns N ' Roses but it's the British that the room with the Beatles and The Rolling Stones have, the default setting."
West goes on to say that he believes that Coldplay will be leaving a lasting legacy on rock music, that's even more important than that left by the Fab Four. He says frontman Chris Martin is a "genius" who "at the same level as John Lennon."

"I love Coldplay, and I honestly think that they at the same level as The Beatles. In 30 years, when Coldplay are old men, people will look back and say, "these guys are more talented than The Beatles." "

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In a recent interview with Britain's The Sun said West The Beatles set the standard for rock bands, but over time Coldplay will raise the bar.

"We have great Nirvana bands like and Guns N ' Roses but it's the British that the room with the Beatles and The Rolling Stones have, the default setting."
West goes on to say that he believes that Coldplay will be leaving a lasting legacy on rock music, that's even more important than that left by the Fab Four. He says frontman Chris Martin is a "genius" who "at the same level as John Lennon."

"I love Coldplay, and I honestly think that they at the same level as The Beatles. In 30 years, when Coldplay are old men, people will look back and say," these guys are more talented than The Beatles. ""

Meanwhile, Sir Paul McCartney his current tour through South America, where he received an extraordinary receipt. fans of the legendary rocker camped for days before a show in Brazil, creating a makeshift tent Community they dubbed "Paul McCartney Village."

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X Factor 2009: Simon Cowell threatens to dismiss Louis Walsh ... as Cher Lloyd and Rebecca Ferguson impress with their Elton ballads

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Last updated at 5:18 PM on 14th November 2010

The ongoing battle between the judges reached a pinnacle last night when Simon Cowell threatened to sack Louis Walsh.

The two men started clashing from the first act Paije Richardson's performance and Simon warned Louis 'you're going to get removed from the building if you keep talking like that' after he said Katie Waissel had given a 'throwaway performance'.

It wasn't just Simon and Louis clashing, even Dannii Minogue turned on her usual partner-in-crime by covering his mouth with her hand after he labelled Paije as 'bad karaoke'.

The war of words between the judges distracted viewers from the actual contestants, with Cher Lloyd, Rebecca Ferguson and Matt Cardle giving the strongest performances of the night.

Judges at war: Louis Walsh disagreed with all the judges throughout the evening, with Simon Cowell threatening to have him ejected

Despite Sir Elton John describing the reality TV show as 'boring, a**e-paralysingly brain crippling' a few weeks ago, all of the acts sang his songs last night as part of an Elton-themed episode.

All the judges took exception to Louis's comments on Paije's performance of Crocodile Rock, when he said: 'You know I love you. But tonight Dannii, that was such a wrong song choice. It was like a bad karaoke. you're better than this. You're a soul man and it just didn't work man.'

However, the most cutting comment came from Simon, who warned the 19-year-old he had no chance of winning the competition and accused Dannii of not spending enough time with him.

He said: 'It was fun, I would put your chances at winning after that at zero. You just can't compete with some of the big singers with a song like that.

'I think Dannii has put more work into some of the other acts. You wouldn't see Matt Cardle singing Crocodile Rock.'

Yabba, yabba yabba: Dannii Minogue was unimpressed by Louis's cutting critique of Paije Richardson's performance of Crocodile Rock

Silence: Dannii tried to stop Louis from talking

He also shot across the table towards Louis: 'Louis I don't understand how he can go from a little Lenny Henry to a little Luther Vandross.'

Dannii also moved her hand in a chatterbox movement, suggesting Louis was talking rubbish.

Cheryl stunned many viewers when she admitted she hadn't heard Crocodile Rock before.

She said: 'I wasn't familiar with the song but you made it your own little thing. I thought you had fun.'

Centre of the feud: Paije looked stunned to see the judges fighting over his performance

Feuding: Louis gave Katie cutting comments - despite saving her in the sing-off with Treyc Cohen last week

Dannii's next act Aiden Grimshaw, 18, put his own take on Rocket Man, with Cheryl telling him: 'You're really consistently good. You always deliver a really good performance.'

Simon fired across at Louis again after he pointed out Aiden had changed the original melody: 'Louis, I don't think you can criticise someone for changing the melody... It's Louis's wrong time of the month. I don't think vocally it's the best you've sounded. But you have great presence. You have some swagger. I liked the fact you changed the melody. I think you'll be fine for next week Aiden.'

Meanwhile, it was another tough week for Mary Byrne, 50, who sang Circle Of Life from the Lion King soundtrack. While the performance was better than last week, she still struggled on some of the notes.

Mixed reviews: Louis questioned why Aiden Grimshaw (left) had changed the melody of Rocket Man, while Mary Byrne was dubbed 'a bit pub singer-ish' by Simon

Giving constructive criticism, Dannii said: 'You're definitely getting your mojo back tonight. Parts of that were a little bit shaky on the tuning for me, but the end note was spectacular.'

Simon added: 'It was a little bit pub singer-ish, but because you have a heart, it worked. Particularly the final note, you sang it well.'

Hoping to prove herself after being controversially saved last week, Katie Waissel, 24, sang Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) - which proved rather apt given the words being exchanged at the judges' table.

Louis used his comment to criticise her mentor Cheryl for giving the track to Katie: 'Cheryl, Elton has 44 albums and you give her this silly song. It was a throwaway performance. It was awful. It was wrong.'

'Throwaway performance': Katie Waissel's rendition of Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) didn't go down well with Louis

Cheryl tried to interject and ask him repeatedly: 'What song would you have given her?'

Dannii said: 'It was alright for fighting tonight. Credit for coming back and giving it you all. You sounded really good on the chorus. On the verses the track ate you up a bit.

Then Simon added: 'In terms of sheer entertainment value, my favourite performance of the night so far.

'Louis, you're gonna get removed from the building if you keep on talking like that. You're talking complete and utter rubbish.

Strong performances: Both Matt Cardle (left) and Cher Lloyd impressed the judges with the renditions of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word respectively

'I'm 100 per cent happy I kept you in... Shut up Louis... you're (Katie) not boring, you're not predicable and you've got a fighting spirit.'

Fortunately Matt Cradle, 27, smoothed things out between the judges - for a while at least - with another strong performance of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.

Louis took time to defend himself before offering Matt advice: 'Before I’m removed from the building, I’m glad someone came out that I absolutely love... You never let me down, you’re a real singer it’s a real performance, there’s no tricks, you are the one everybody has to beat.'

Simon admitted he was worried about Matt taking on such a long song cut down to two minutes: 'I could feel your nerves at the beginning and then suddenly you went up a gear and I could have listened to another two or three minutes of that.'

Fan favourite: Wagner Fiuza-Carrilho performed a mash-up of I'm Still Standing and Circle Of Life

Putting in an equally strong performance was Cher Lloyd, with another ballad - Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word, which she put her own take with a few lines of rapper Eminem's Mockingbird.

Although known for her rapping, Dannii admitted she would prefer to see the 17-year-old rap less in her performances: 'Cher I loved that, I think you’ve hit your stride now and you’re more comfortable and relaxed.

'I really liked the singing bit, I wish there had been a little more of that and less rapping tonight, because you’ve really reached your comfort zone.'

Although Louis liked Cher's performance, he took the opportunity to make a dig at her mentor: 'That absolutely worked. It was very, very clever. You're a little diva in the making, like this one here (Cheryl)...'

His comment provoked an angry look from Cheryl who was clearly unimpressed with being called a diva.

What a circus: Simon suggested Wagner didn't 'have a clue what was going on'

Next up was a very tired - and somewhat bewildered - looking Wagner Fiuza-Carrilho, who admitted he was disappointed his mentor Louis had given him another fast song.

The 54-year-old Brazilian, who has previously said he prefers slower songs due to English being his second language, put on a spectacle mash-up of I'm Still Standing and Circle Of Life, surrounded by his usual band of dancers.

Dannii gave the wittiest comment of the night: 'In the words of Louis Walsh, it was very camp. Did I enjoy it? Sort of….it’s just more talking than singing.

'It was the wedding last week, what was this? The reception? The divorce next week, that’s something to look forward to.'

First group to win The X Factor? One Direction (L-R: Liam Payne, Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik) impressed with Something About The Way You Look Tonight

Simon used the opportunity to make another pop at Louis: 'I’ve seen some strange things in my life but that tops it. It’s like Louis has turned you into a singing robot. He’s putting you in positions he’d like to be in himself.

'I don’t understand any of it. I kind of feel like you haven’t got a clue what’s going on do you?'

After Wagner's upbeat performance, it was something a bit more gentle for One Direction, who wanted to proved their singing ability after a few busy sets in recent weeks.

The five piece - Simon's only group left in the competition - were praised by Dannii for being 'so consistent, it’s scary'.

Inspiration: Cheryl hailed Rebecca Ferguson for being a role model after a powerful rendition of Candle In The Wind

Standing ovation: All of the judges were unified in their praise for Rebecca, with Cheryl and Dannii showing their appreciation by standing up

Simon proved the supportive mentor by tipping the group to win: 'I want to say something, this is the first time in all the years of X Factor where I genuinely believe a group are going to win this competition.'

The last act of the night was Rebecca Ferguson, 24, with another stunning performance of Candle In The Wind, prompting a standing ovation from her mentor Cheryl and Dannii.

Cheryl told her: 'I think during this show everyone has got to know you. It’s gone beyond your amazing voice. You’re an inspiration to all the single parents, the young mothers and if you’ve got a dream you’ve just got to keep going. It’s a show like this that will give you the chance and Rebecca I’m behind you the whole way!'

Neck and neck: Dannii and Cheryl tied in the fashion wars tonight. The Australian looked stunning in a white Carla Zampatti toga-style gown, while the Girls Aloud singer glittered in a gold strapless column dress

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Jay-Z wants to work with Cher Lloyd

November 14th, 2010 at 4: 43 PM

Cher Lloyd has impressed Jay-Z and the hip-hop mogul has said that he could make the X Factor contestant a star.

17-year-old rapper and singer Cher among some of the biggest hits of the Jay on the show, and now he praised her performances.

"I was very impressed with her version of Hard Knock Life," stated the Empire State Of Mind-star, who recently acclaimed UK talent.

"It must be a track on her debut album and I would like to add to the my lyrics."

Jay also went on to add that he could get some of his great friends to work with Cher. "I could get myself, Kanye West, Beyoncé and Rihanna all working on her debut album and that it would create an automatic hit. "

Lloyd recently missed out on the opportunity to cooperate with Tinchy Stryder during one of his recent concerts a.

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Drake addresses Lil Wayne Fight Rumor, "he Punched Me"

Saturday, November 13, 2010 7: 00PMWritten by Cyrus Langhorne

Young Money rapper Drake is addressed rumors claim that his boss, Lil Wayne, physically assaulted him this week.

Drizzy hit up Twitter to clear the air on his relationship with Weezy.

"You have the story wrong ...Lil Wayne hit me in my arm cause he saw a VW Beetle passed ... haaa ...YM Forever "Drake tweeted Saturday (13 november). (Drake's Twitter)

A representative for Drizzy also tackled the rumor.

Drake's rep denied that punches were thrown, on stage and off. "There were no disruptions," said his Rep in a statement to MTV News. "The concert and afterparty went off without a hitch." (MTV)

Rumors of an altercation spread through the Internet earlier this week.

The whole incident happened after allegedly a weekend concert in Las Vegas that the final of Drake's tour marked.Rumors started swirling earlier today that Lil Wayne hit the star discipline Drake for not giving him the proper attention when he was in prison.Drake has a history of problems with the stirring and the rest via his Twitter page.In September, Drake posted a joke that he Nicki Minaj that an Internet storm of rumors was married.(Babble News)

After Wayne's release from prison last week, Drizzy and Weezy appeared together in Las Vegas for the performance of a surprise.

Last night, Drake performed the last show of his light dreams and Nightmares tour in Las Vegas at the hard Rock Hotel.Tyga, Lloyd and Birdman were some of the guests present. With Lil Wayne fresh out of prison, there were rumors and speculation that he would run on this show. nobody had an answer to Drake performed "Miss Me" and Lil Wayne ran attaching it to the stage.(Karen Civil)

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Jay-Z electrifies Roc Nation w/new receivers, "I hope that the Magic back to hip-hop"

Saturday, November 13, 2010 8: 52AMWritten by Cyrus Langhorne

Rap mogul Jay-Z has continued to build a strong driving force behind his Roc Nation management/record label by hip-hop artist Jay Electronica add field to the timesheet.

Jay made the announcement at an event last night in New York City (12 november).

Another "Jay" is added to the timesheet Roc Nation.It was announced yesterday (12 november) that New Orleans rapper Jay Electronica signed with Jay-Z's personal imprint, join decisions J. Cole and Willow Smith on the recently formed label. And to celebrate, Jay-Z threw a lavish party in New York club The Box that Jay E, or anyone else in attendance, would soon forget the event--which began at about 10: 15 a.m. and attracted striking guests like Beyonce and Omarion--was a three-ring circus that sexy burlesque dancers, an air Turner, a Russian master hula-hope and a girl whose "talent" was having men shooting arrows on balloons that strategically about its soldiers were positioned. (Billboard)

Jay later described his motivation to Jay Elect the Roc.

"I hope that with all these bring back the magic in hip-hop, all of the love, the wizardry," said Hov.He explained the real reason he gathered everyone in the room. "This next wizard that I'm about to enter is very exciting. He goes by the name of Jay Electronica. " The big news--Jay Electronica is the newest member of Roc Nation. The suitable rapper then proved why, stopping often to repeat slowly so that everyone would listen.(Rap-up)

Jay also shared his reaction upon being inked to the Hov company.

Diddy is mentoring and courting Jay for more than a year, in the hope of the signature of him too. Electronica calls that he values all Puff contributed and hopes to have him in his career, but said "Jay-Z has made me an offer I couldn't refuse.And I have the freedom that I did too. "(Miss Info TV)

Last month, producer Sean Garrett discussed the accession of Roc Nation, a company that also recently signed Willow Smith and Rihanna.

"I am wrong so understood when it comes to the music man," Garrett told VIBE less than 24 hours after the announcement of his signing to Roc Nation/Columbia."I'm not afraid to say that I am a true genius with my craft.This is not something that I do for the money ...I think I have the modern-day Lionel Richie. I just want my fans to really know who I am and get to know me from the inside and from outside. you will see a lot more of me on your TV--not only in music videos. at this time, it's time to open myself to the world ...Roc Nation understand that my traffic is much bigger than just my deal is the only thing that I could have asked for is an opportunity, and that's what I was blessed with. Jay the construction of a new dynasty and it feels like family to me. it doesn't matter how much success I've had, I'm still humbled by can still be creative and just myself. "(VIBE)

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MC Hammer ends Jay-Z feud

Sunday, November 14th 2010, 16: 07 MC Hammer GMT has proved that he wants to "go" of his recent fall-out with fellow rapper Jay-Z.

The "u Can't Touch This" performer recently released a new track called "better Run Run ', in which he beat on Jay-Z is an" Impostor ", and that he stole his" swagger ".

Hammer was reportedly insulted by a rap of Jay-z Kanye West ' so Appalled, "in which the text:" and hammer went broke, so you know that I am more focused. I lost 30 mil so I brought another 30, because unlike Hammer 30 million can't hurt me ".

Jay-Z has responded by saying that the lyrics are taken "the wrong way", and that he has spoken highly of MC Hammer in his most recent book decoded.

Now, MC Hammer has begun with the end of the disagreement by telling All Hip Hop: "as a responsible veteran of 20-something years of this, I don't let it there with tension."

"I'm reading comments on both sides-it's not about that, I've seen that before anything else. There is a chance to say at some point we [move] to the next thing. you know, Jay took his shot and I answered. now let's move on."

Lulu ("rewind the 60s ') before you ask, Yes, we her to sing and, Yes, they still sounds bloody good."Weeeeell ... "

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