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Is Fifth Harmony The New One Direction?

MTV News
December 28, 2012

'X Factor' contestants have taken a path similar to their male U.K. counterparts.

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Melanie Amaro

Is Fifth Harmony The New One Direction?

MTV News
December 28, 2012

'X Factor' contestants have taken a path similar to their male U.K. counterparts.

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Melanie Amaro

Tate Stevens: Can Oldest Reality Singing Winner Save 'X Factor'?

MTV News
December 21, 2012

L.A. Reid defects, Britney fails to bring heat, ratings stay modest and final three lacked sizzle, according to experts.

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Melanie Amaro

Tate Stevens: Can Oldest Reality Singing Winner Save 'X Factor'?

MTV News
December 21, 2012

L.A. Reid defects, Britney fails to bring heat, ratings stay modest and final three lacked sizzle, according to experts.

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Melanie Amaro

Katy B, Melanie Amaro, Queen of Hearts + More: 5 Must-Hear Pop Songs Of The Week

MTV Buzzworthy
December 11, 2012

It's Tuesday! Time for another round of "5 Must-Hear Pop Songs of the Week"! This week's roundup finds a U.K. dubstep diva taking a soulful songst...

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Melanie Amaro

Melanie Amaro: Season One 'X Factor' Champ Says She 'Gave My All' In TV Return

MTV News
December 7, 2012

Amaro debuted her new single on Thursday's results show and says she got a warm response from the audience, cast and crew.

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Melanie Amaro: Season One 'X Factor' Champ Says She 'Gave My All' In TV Return

MTV News
December 7, 2012

Amaro debuted her new single on Thursday's results show and says she got a warm response from the audience, cast and crew.

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'X Factor' Results: Who Made The Final Four?

MTV News
December 7, 2012

Ke$ha and reigning 'Factor' champ Melanie Amaro perform, as Diamond White and CeCe Frey are sent home.

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'X Factor' Results: Who Made The Final Four?

MTV News
December 7, 2012

Ke$ha and reigning 'Factor' champ Melanie Amaro perform, as Diamond White and CeCe Frey are sent home.

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'X Factor' 2011 Winner Melanie Amaro On Delayed Debut: 'It's Definitely A Perfection Thing'

MTV News
December 6, 2012

Amaro will return to 'Factor' for Thursday night's results show and promises, 'We want to put out the best for my fans ... so we're taking our time on it.'

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'X Factor' 2011 Winner Melanie Amaro On Delayed Debut: 'It's Definitely A Perfection Thing'

MTV News
December 6, 2012

Amaro will return to 'Factor' for Thursday night's results show and promises, 'We want to put out the best for my fans ... so we're taking our time on it.'

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Carly Rose Sonenclar And Emblem3 Come Up Big On 'X Factor'

MTV News
December 6, 2012

CeCe Frey and Diamond White nearly done in by fans' song and costume choices.

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Melanie Amaro

Carly Rose Sonenclar And Emblem3 Come Up Big On 'X Factor'

MTV News
December 6, 2012

CeCe Frey and Diamond White nearly done in by fans' song and costume choices.

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Melanie Amaro

Ke$ha's Warrior: Are You Armed For Her New Album?

MTV News
December 3, 2012

MTV News breaks down the singer's sophomore album ahead of its release on Tuesday.

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'X Factor' Results: Two Singers Are Not 'On Fire'

MTV News
November 30, 2012

Alicia Keys lights up the stage with 'Girl on Fire,' as Paige Thomas and Vino Alan miss out on the top six.

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Melanie Amaro

'X Factor' Results: Two Singers Are Not 'On Fire'

MTV News
November 30, 2012

Alicia Keys lights up the stage with 'Girl on Fire,' as Paige Thomas and Vino Alan miss out on the top six.

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Melanie Amaro

'X Factor' Ratings Dip: Experts And Fans Weigh In

MTV News
September 14, 2012

MTV News asks reality-singing-show experts what the numbers mean for the 'Factor' rivals.

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Melanie Amaro

'X Factor' Season Two: It's Britney, Bitch!

MTV News
September 12, 2012

With Spears and Demi Lovato onboard, 'Factor' could be in for a ratings bump.

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Melanie Amaro

'X Factor' Season Two: It's Britney, Bitch!

MTV News
September 12, 2012

With Spears and Demi Lovato onboard, 'Factor' could be in for a ratings bump.

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Melanie Amaro

Jessie Ware, Eric Turner, Ciara + More: 5 Must-Hear Pop Songs Of The Week

MTV Buzzworthy
August 21, 2012

It's Tuesday! Time for another round of "5 Must-Hear Pop Songs of the Week"! This week's round-up includes a second helping by a "X Factor" diva, ...

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Melanie Amaro

'The Voice' To Return With New Twists

MTV News
August 13, 2012

Judges on the NBC reality singing show will now be able to steal contestants from one another.

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Melanie Amaro

'The Voice' To Return With New Twists

MTV News
August 13, 2012

Judges on the NBC reality singing show will now be able to steal contestants from one another.

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Melanie Amaro

'X Factor' Finalist Rachel Crow Releasing EP

MTV News
June 4, 2012

Five-song EP due June 26 as Crow, 14, hits the road with Big Time Rush.

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Melanie Amaro

'X Factor' Finalist Rachel Crow Releasing EP

MTV News
June 4, 2012

Five-song EP due June 26 as Crow, 14, hits the road with Big Time Rush.

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Rachel Crow On Simon Cowell: 'I Really Love Him'

MTV News
March 13, 2012

'X Factor' vet, who recently signed deals with Nickelodeon and Columbia Records, tells MTV News, 'Everything worked out perfectly.'

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Melanie Amaro

Rachel Crow On Simon Cowell: 'I Really Love Him'

MTV News
March 13, 2012

'X Factor' vet, who recently signed deals with Nickelodeon and Columbia Records, tells MTV News, 'Everything worked out perfectly.'

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Melanie Amaro

'American Idol' Top 13: Where's The Superstar?

MTV News
March 2, 2012

The show's latest finalists leave this writer wondering where the Kelly or Carrie will come from.

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Melanie Amaro

'American Idol' Top 13: Where's The Superstar?

MTV News
March 2, 2012

The show's latest finalists leave this writer wondering where the Kelly or Carrie will come from.

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Melanie Amaro

'American Idol': You Had Me, Then You Lost Me

MTV News
February 24, 2012

After 11 season, this faithful viewer might be trading 'Idol' in for new models 'The X Factor' and 'The Voice.'

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Melanie Amaro

'American Idol': You Had Me, Then You Lost Me

MTV News
February 24, 2012

After 11 season, this faithful viewer might be trading 'Idol' in for new models 'The X Factor' and 'The Voice.'

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Melanie Amaro

'X Factor' Finalist Rachel Crow Lands TV, Record Deal

MTV News
February 22, 2012

Crow will star in Nickelodeon musical comedy pilot and release album on Columbia Records.

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Melanie Amaro

'X Factor' Finalist Rachel Crow Lands TV, Record Deal

MTV News
February 22, 2012

Crow will star in Nickelodeon musical comedy pilot and release album on Columbia Records.

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Melanie Amaro

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles Sings Hank Williams in Pepsi MAX Super Bowl Commercial

CMT News
January 30, 2012

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles has recorded Hank Williams' "Your Cheatin' Heart" for a 30-second TV ad for Pepsi MAX to debut Sunday (Feb. 5) during Sup...

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Melanie Amaro

'X Factor' Crowns Melanie Amaro First US Winner

MTV News
December 23, 2011

19-year-old from Florida receives a $5 million recording contract and a spot in a Pepsi commercial that will air during the Super Bowl.

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Melanie Amaro

'X Factor' Crowns Melanie Amaro First US Winner

MTV News
December 23, 2011

19-year-old from Florida receives a $5 million recording contract and a spot in a Pepsi commercial that will air during the Super Bowl.

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Tuned In: R. Kelly Duets With Melanie Amaro On The X Factor

VH1 Tuner
December 22, 2011

Last night on The X Factor , special guest R. Kelly joined Melanie Amaro on stage to back her up in her performance of "I Believe I Can Fly," the f...

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'X Factor' Performance Finale Features Guest Duets

MTV News
December 22, 2011

R. Kelly, Avril Lavigne and Alanis Morissette join contestants on their final night of performances.

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Melanie Amaro

'X Factor' Performance Finale Features Guest Duets

MTV News
December 22, 2011

R. Kelly, Avril Lavigne and Alanis Morissette join contestants on their final night of performances.

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Melanie Amaro

'X Factor' Finale: Who Has The Edge?

MTV News
December 22, 2011

Josh Krajcik appears to be the favorite going into the performance finale.

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Melanie Amaro

'X Factor' Finale: Who Has The Edge?

MTV News
December 22, 2011

Josh Krajcik appears to be the favorite going into the performance finale.

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Melanie Amaro

Sweet Tweet of the Day: 'X-Factor' Judge LA Reid On How To #BeEpic

MTV Act
December 21, 2011

Are you ready for the X-Factor finale tonight? All of that talent, all season long, yet only one contestant will reign supreme and walk away with ...

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Melanie Amaro

'X Factor' Behind The Scenes: Prepping Finale Surprises

MTV News
December 21, 2011

Top three contestants Chris Rene, Melanie Amaro and Josh Krajcik rehearse duets, holiday tunes and final performances.

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Melanie Amaro

'X Factor': Marcus Canty's Time Runs Out

MTV News
December 16, 2011

Josh Krajcik, Melanie Amaro and Chris Rene will face off in next week's two-part finale.

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Melanie Amaro

'X Factor': Marcus Canty's Time Runs Out

MTV News
December 16, 2011

Josh Krajcik, Melanie Amaro and Chris Rene will face off in next week's two-part finale.

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Melanie Amaro

'X Factor': Josh Krajcik Is 'The One To Beat'

MTV News
December 15, 2011

Melanie Amaro also shines, while Marcus Canty's take on George Michael is dubbed 'grotesque' by Simon Cowell.

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'X Factor': Josh Krajcik Is 'The One To Beat'

MTV News
December 15, 2011

Melanie Amaro also shines, while Marcus Canty's take on George Michael is dubbed 'grotesque' by Simon Cowell.

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Melanie Amaro

'X Factor' Backstage: Rachel Crow's Exit Still Stings

MTV News
December 14, 2011

Nicole Scherzinger puts last week's drama behind her to focus on Josh Krajcik and her results-show performance.

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Melanie Amaro

'X Factor' Singers Talk Rachel Crow's 'Brutal' Elimination

MTV News
December 14, 2011

'It felt like 'Gladiator' up there,' Josh Krajcik says of 13-year-old's exit.

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Melanie Amaro

'X Factor' Singers Talk Rachel Crow's 'Brutal' Elimination

MTV News
December 14, 2011

'It felt like 'Gladiator' up there,' Josh Krajcik says of 13-year-old's exit.

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Melanie Amaro

'X Factor': Rachel Crow Breaks Down After Elimination

MTV News
December 9, 2011

While Marcus Canty landed in the bottom two for the third straight week, it was the 13-year-old songbird who got the lowest number of votes.

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