The families of John Hughes and John Candy have revealed they are not happy with the planned Uncle Buck TV series.
It was announced earlier this week that the new TV series has been handed a script order at ABC.
In a statement to Deadline the families said: "Disappointment has been expressed by both the John Hughes and John Candy families over the conduct and decision by the ABC Network and Universal Television to develop a comedy series based on the feature film Uncle Buck. Rather than either entity providing advance information to the estates, the families learned of the project's potential via the media.
"The families feel a strong attachment to the original film, which symbolised the great and unique collaboration between Hughes and Candy. Recalling that the director was displeased with first Uncle Buck TV show effort which failed on CBS in 1990, it is well expected that he...
It was announced earlier this week that the new TV series has been handed a script order at ABC.
In a statement to Deadline the families said: "Disappointment has been expressed by both the John Hughes and John Candy families over the conduct and decision by the ABC Network and Universal Television to develop a comedy series based on the feature film Uncle Buck. Rather than either entity providing advance information to the estates, the families learned of the project's potential via the media.
"The families feel a strong attachment to the original film, which symbolised the great and unique collaboration between Hughes and Candy. Recalling that the director was displeased with first Uncle Buck TV show effort which failed on CBS in 1990, it is well expected that he...
- 10/11/2014
- Digital Spy
ABC and Universal TV are developing a new comedy series based on the 1989 John Candy-led feature comedy "Uncle Buck". Steven Cragg and Brian Bradley are penning the series which Will Packer will produce.
Candy starred in the original as a childish bachelor who suddenly has to take care of his brother's three unruly kids when his brother and sister-in-law have to take an unexpected trip.
The announcement follows a rush of old film titles getting dusted off for small screen reboots. Earlier this week came word of an adaptation of Cameron Crowe's 1989 romantic tale "Say Anything," a project quickly quashed after Crowe and star John Cusack slammed the idea on social media.
Source: Variety...
Candy starred in the original as a childish bachelor who suddenly has to take care of his brother's three unruly kids when his brother and sister-in-law have to take an unexpected trip.
The announcement follows a rush of old film titles getting dusted off for small screen reboots. Earlier this week came word of an adaptation of Cameron Crowe's 1989 romantic tale "Say Anything," a project quickly quashed after Crowe and star John Cusack slammed the idea on social media.
Source: Variety...
- 10/8/2014
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
A new Uncle Buck TV series is in development at ABC.
The show, which is based on the 1989 John Candy comedy directed by John Hughes, has been handed a script order.
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The original movie starred Candy as a childish bachelor who suddenly has to take care of his brother's unruly children.
A TV spinoff was first attempted by CBS in the 1990-91 season starring Kevin Meaney, but it was cancelled following a brief run.
The new version comes from writers Steven Cragg and Brian Bradley for Universal TV. It will be executive produced by Will Packer alongside Cragg and Bradley.
Watch a clip from 1989's Uncle Buck below:...
The show, which is based on the 1989 John Candy comedy directed by John Hughes, has been handed a script order.
Which movie makes you cry the most? Digital Spy staff picks
The original movie starred Candy as a childish bachelor who suddenly has to take care of his brother's unruly children.
A TV spinoff was first attempted by CBS in the 1990-91 season starring Kevin Meaney, but it was cancelled following a brief run.
The new version comes from writers Steven Cragg and Brian Bradley for Universal TV. It will be executive produced by Will Packer alongside Cragg and Bradley.
Watch a clip from 1989's Uncle Buck below:...
- 10/7/2014
- Digital Spy
Though the first attempt to turn John Hughes’ 1989 comedy Uncle Buck into a TV series lasted all of one season back in 1990, that hasn't stopped someone from trying again. Us network ABC is working up a new televisual take on the character embodied by John Candy.Will Packer, who has had film success with Ride Along, Think Like A Man and, more recently, No Good Deed, is the producer spearheading this one for Universal TV and his own company.Steven Cragg and Brian Bradley are writing the pilot for the show, which will spin the concept of the loutish man-child forced to grow up just a little when he has to take care of his brother’s kids into a multi-camera comedy series.Though the film was a hit in 1989, the first try at a TV series (with Kevin Meaney taking over the title role) flopped, so all involved will...
- 10/7/2014
- EmpireOnline
Kyle Bornheimer — last seen in Romantically Challenged, Perfect Couples and Worst Week — will join the cast of the ABC comedy pilot White Man Van.
The single-camera project from Bobby Bowman is based on the British format White Van Man, and centers on a man who is forced to put his dreams on hold in order to take over the family handyman business from his father.
White Man Van is one of eight new comedies in development for ABC’s fall 2012 lineup. If you don’t like the sound of that one, check out these others:
How to Live With Your...
The single-camera project from Bobby Bowman is based on the British format White Van Man, and centers on a man who is forced to put his dreams on hold in order to take over the family handyman business from his father.
White Man Van is one of eight new comedies in development for ABC’s fall 2012 lineup. If you don’t like the sound of that one, check out these others:
How to Live With Your...
- 2/8/2012
- by Lynette Rice
- EW - Inside TV
Like Revenge on ABC? Well you may get a lot more of it.
The lion’s share of the net’s drama pilots in development for fall offer sudsy tales in the vein of the Hamptons-based drama that’s currently tearing up the screen on Wednesdays. (To wit: The drama, which is averaging 8.7 million viewers, leads its hour against old dramas on CBS and NBC among adults 18-34 and key female demos. It’s also the net’s most-watched series in the hour in more than four years, since Lost in 2006-07).
Female-skewing serials fit in best for the home...
The lion’s share of the net’s drama pilots in development for fall offer sudsy tales in the vein of the Hamptons-based drama that’s currently tearing up the screen on Wednesdays. (To wit: The drama, which is averaging 8.7 million viewers, leads its hour against old dramas on CBS and NBC among adults 18-34 and key female demos. It’s also the net’s most-watched series in the hour in more than four years, since Lost in 2006-07).
Female-skewing serials fit in best for the home...
- 2/1/2012
- by Lynette Rice
- EW - Inside TV
ABC has given out 3 more pilot orders to comedy projects, How to Live With Your Parents for the Rest of Your Life, from Accidentally on Purpose creator Claudia Lonow; untitled buddy comedy from feature writer Adam Sztykiel (Due Date, Made of Honor); and And Only Fools And Horses, from Steven Cragg and Brian Bradley. How to Live With Your Parents for the Rest of Your Life, a multi-camera/hybrid comedy produced by 20th Century Fox TV and studio-based Imagine Television, is in the mold of another 20th TV comedy, How I Met Your Mother – a multi-camera comedy that is shot without live audience and features more scenes than a regular sitcom — had a put pilot commitment. Based on Lonow’s own life, How to Live With Your Parents for the Rest of Your Life, which can certainly vie for the longest series title crown, is described as an outrageous comedy with lots of heart.
- 1/28/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
X Factor Brian Astro Bradley rocked a very hype 'Hip Hop Hooray' jam last night in this new video (below). Fox's new hyped up show "X Factor" did another live show last night,and little,14 year old Brian Bradley hit the stage again to deliver another crowd pleasing,hyped up,hip hop performance. This time he rocked his own lyrics to Naughty By Nature's 1991 hit "Hip Hop Hooray." As soon as he hit the stage,he got the crowd into it,working the stage from left to right like a pro. Then delivered a couple of nice rap verses,while getting the crowd involved. He switched up the beat,midway through,which was really cool. After a few seconds, he brought it back to the Hip Hop Hooray chorus, hook to close it out. Needless to say, everyone dug it,including all four judges.
- 11/3/2011
- by Andre
- OnTheFlix
Last night the " X Factor " Top 17 was whittled down to 12 -- and we've got the best clips from the 2.5 hour show! Paula Abdul , Nicole Scherzinger and L.A. Reid went into the show with four artists each, but had to eliminate one on the spot after they all sang. Simon Cowell , who had an extra girl in his group, had to boot two. Spunky 14-year-old Astro (formerly known as Brian Bradley ) kicked the show off with an energetic performance of Kriss Kross ' " Jump " that turned into a big ad for the show. The crowd ate it up though -- there was no question this kid was safe. His performance was followed by a shaky Chris Rene , awkward Phillip Lomax and Usher -like Marcue Canty . Lomax was the first to get booted by L.A. Reid. Next up, it was Paula with the Groups. Stereo Hoggz brought back the Boy Band with...
- 10/26/2011
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
Last night's "X Factor" whizzed us off to the judges houses where we learned that Mariah Carey pulled a rain check on Simon Cowell and that all four judges possess the same taste in sprawling, sun-soaked real estate. We also learned that Simon had been assigned the Girls, Paula was given Groups, Nicole was mentoring the Over-30 group and L.A. was looking after the Boys.
Besides an overly sexual performance from Drew Ryniewicz for Simon at his home in France, we were also treated to the truly bizarre strutting and shouting of constantly-sobbing Dexter Haygood, whose performance of Beyoncé's "Crazy in Love" for Nicole and guest judge Enrique Iglesias is clipped below. Note the way the former Skid Rower so flippantly and confidently spits out "Track!" at 1:15, and the way Nicole purses her lips when she wants to dance along, or how Enrique looks as if he's time-traveled...
Besides an overly sexual performance from Drew Ryniewicz for Simon at his home in France, we were also treated to the truly bizarre strutting and shouting of constantly-sobbing Dexter Haygood, whose performance of Beyoncé's "Crazy in Love" for Nicole and guest judge Enrique Iglesias is clipped below. Note the way the former Skid Rower so flippantly and confidently spits out "Track!" at 1:15, and the way Nicole purses her lips when she wants to dance along, or how Enrique looks as if he's time-traveled...
- 10/14/2011
- by Youyoung Lee
- Huffington Post
By James Dinh
It's clear "X Factor" isn't scared to tack on some star power to their much-hyped talent competition; just take a look at the judging panel. And after catching Thursday's night's delayed episode, which featured Rihanna, Pharrell, Enrique Iglesias and Mariah Carey (sort of), it's even clearer.
In an episode that sent all 32 contestants around the world to their assigned judges' homes, Simon Cowell (mentoring under-30s girl acts), L.A. Reid (mentoring under-30s boy acts), Paula Abdul (mentoring group acts) and Nicole Scherzinger (mentoring over-30s acts) took the wannabes under their wings, calling on their very famous friends to help out.
We here at the MTV Newsroom thought we'd take a closer look at the celeb mentors and their words of wisdom. Here's how they fared:
Rihanna
Partnering with L.A. Reid, the record bigwig who discovered her, Rihanna was open to voicing her opinions on contestants' vocal talents,...
It's clear "X Factor" isn't scared to tack on some star power to their much-hyped talent competition; just take a look at the judging panel. And after catching Thursday's night's delayed episode, which featured Rihanna, Pharrell, Enrique Iglesias and Mariah Carey (sort of), it's even clearer.
In an episode that sent all 32 contestants around the world to their assigned judges' homes, Simon Cowell (mentoring under-30s girl acts), L.A. Reid (mentoring under-30s boy acts), Paula Abdul (mentoring group acts) and Nicole Scherzinger (mentoring over-30s acts) took the wannabes under their wings, calling on their very famous friends to help out.
We here at the MTV Newsroom thought we'd take a closer look at the celeb mentors and their words of wisdom. Here's how they fared:
Rihanna
Partnering with L.A. Reid, the record bigwig who discovered her, Rihanna was open to voicing her opinions on contestants' vocal talents,...
- 10/14/2011
- by MTV News
- MTV Newsroom
Fox
In comparison to other performance-based shows like “America’s Got Talent” or even its predecessor on Fox, “American Idol,” the competition on “The X-Factor” is set up in an unusual format. While all of the contestants are required to audition alone at various stages of the competition, the show’s producers group them together for rehearsals, and occasionally for performances, which at this early point in the season makes it extraordinarily difficult to remember each of them, if you...
In comparison to other performance-based shows like “America’s Got Talent” or even its predecessor on Fox, “American Idol,” the competition on “The X-Factor” is set up in an unusual format. While all of the contestants are required to audition alone at various stages of the competition, the show’s producers group them together for rehearsals, and occasionally for performances, which at this early point in the season makes it extraordinarily difficult to remember each of them, if you...
- 10/7/2011
- by Todd Gilchrist
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
'I wanted to find the next Snooki,' Cowell admits to MTV News of seeking hopefuls with star power during New Jersey rounds.
By James Dinh, with reporting by Jim Cantiello
L.A. Reid and Simon Cowell
Photo: MTV News
Simon Cowell knows a star when he sees one. But fans might be surprised to learn that when the reality TV judge took his X Factor" auditions on the road this year, he was eager to hit the state of New Jersey. It turns out Simon hoped to find contestants with the same indefinable qualities as the castmembers of MTV's hit "Jersey Shore."
On Monday night, MTV News' Jim Cantiello sat down with Cowell and fellow "X Factor" judge L.A. Reid, and the onetime "American Idol" judge shared his thoughts on the reality craze.
"I thought it was genius, absolute genius," Cowell said of his initial reaction to the fist-pumping housemates.
By James Dinh, with reporting by Jim Cantiello
L.A. Reid and Simon Cowell
Photo: MTV News
Simon Cowell knows a star when he sees one. But fans might be surprised to learn that when the reality TV judge took his X Factor" auditions on the road this year, he was eager to hit the state of New Jersey. It turns out Simon hoped to find contestants with the same indefinable qualities as the castmembers of MTV's hit "Jersey Shore."
On Monday night, MTV News' Jim Cantiello sat down with Cowell and fellow "X Factor" judge L.A. Reid, and the onetime "American Idol" judge shared his thoughts on the reality craze.
"I thought it was genius, absolute genius," Cowell said of his initial reaction to the fist-pumping housemates.
- 10/7/2011
- MTV Music News
Filed under: TV Replay
Brian Bradley, aka The Astronomical Kid, the 14-year-old 'X-Factor' contestant who got into a confrontation with Simon Cowell after performing his song 'Stop Looking at My Mom!,' dropped by 'Good Day NY' (weekdays, 9 Am Et on Fox) to squash the beef.
Actually, Bradley said the whole thing was a scripted set-up. As Simon was judging him after his performance, The Astronomical Kid cut him off, saying "Yo, what is your problem, man? Are you serious?" He told Cowell he was lucky they weren't in the streets "because if we was in the streets, this is what I'd say to you. Soundman, drop that," and then transitioned into his next song.
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Brian Bradley, aka The Astronomical Kid, the 14-year-old 'X-Factor' contestant who got into a confrontation with Simon Cowell after performing his song 'Stop Looking at My Mom!,' dropped by 'Good Day NY' (weekdays, 9 Am Et on Fox) to squash the beef.
Actually, Bradley said the whole thing was a scripted set-up. As Simon was judging him after his performance, The Astronomical Kid cut him off, saying "Yo, what is your problem, man? Are you serious?" He told Cowell he was lucky they weren't in the streets "because if we was in the streets, this is what I'd say to you. Soundman, drop that," and then transitioned into his next song.
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- 10/6/2011
- by Stephanie Opella
- Aol TV.
Fox
After last week, auditions ended on “The X-Factor,” and all of the finalists made their way to Los Angeles for “boot camp.” What this means is that all of the singers were divided into groups, and each group was given a song to perform. In the meantime, judges L.A. Reid, Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger, and Simon Cowell presided over performances, offering their opinions of the various contestants in each group. After fully one-third of the current group of singers is dismissed on Thursday night,...
After last week, auditions ended on “The X-Factor,” and all of the finalists made their way to Los Angeles for “boot camp.” What this means is that all of the singers were divided into groups, and each group was given a song to perform. In the meantime, judges L.A. Reid, Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger, and Simon Cowell presided over performances, offering their opinions of the various contestants in each group. After fully one-third of the current group of singers is dismissed on Thursday night,...
- 10/6/2011
- by Todd Gilchrist
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
How quickly time flies. Just last week, we were still entrenched in the [cue stern Steve Jones accent] nation-wide search for those lucky enough to be born with the "X" factor. This week, we've moved on to the brutal process Simon Cowell and company call boot camp: cutting down the hopeful belters to a savagely slim 32. Because yesterday's 'X Factor' episode was all about filtering out the good from the bad, the focus wasn't on individual performances, but rather batches -- eight, in total -- to demonstrate the contestants' ability to learn, sing and perform on a spot.
Do we think the judges are guilty of stereotyping at all? Group one was awkward "College A Capella" group, which included Bieber-wannabe Drew Ryniewicz and boy band The Anser doing earnest interpretations of Radiohead's "Creep." It sounded... creepy. Then we had "Gospel Blues" group from Melanie Amaro and 16-year-old Jazzlyn Little, who botched the lyrics but still...
Do we think the judges are guilty of stereotyping at all? Group one was awkward "College A Capella" group, which included Bieber-wannabe Drew Ryniewicz and boy band The Anser doing earnest interpretations of Radiohead's "Creep." It sounded... creepy. Then we had "Gospel Blues" group from Melanie Amaro and 16-year-old Jazzlyn Little, who botched the lyrics but still...
- 10/6/2011
- by Youyoung Lee
- Huffington Post
Simon Cowell ends up a mentor to the girls, with Nicole Scherzinger in charge of the over-30 group.
By Gil Kaufman
Simon Cowell
Photo: Fox
After a relatively sane four audition episodes, "X Factor" got down to business on Thursday night (October 6), when the second evening of boot camp helped cull the herd down to the semifinal contender class.
While some early favorites such as Siameze Floyd and adorable not-yet couple McKenna and Brock cracked under the pressure, others, including Chris Rene, Josh Krajcik and cutie brother act the Brewer Boys, survived the group competition and punched their ticket to the next round.
The two-night boot camp episode reduced the 162 contenders to 32, with eight in each of the four categories: boys, girls, over-30s and groups. After 62 acts were lopped at the top of Wednesday night's show, half of the remaining singers were put into groups that got help from vocal coaches,...
By Gil Kaufman
Simon Cowell
Photo: Fox
After a relatively sane four audition episodes, "X Factor" got down to business on Thursday night (October 6), when the second evening of boot camp helped cull the herd down to the semifinal contender class.
While some early favorites such as Siameze Floyd and adorable not-yet couple McKenna and Brock cracked under the pressure, others, including Chris Rene, Josh Krajcik and cutie brother act the Brewer Boys, survived the group competition and punched their ticket to the next round.
The two-night boot camp episode reduced the 162 contenders to 32, with eight in each of the four categories: boys, girls, over-30s and groups. After 62 acts were lopped at the top of Wednesday night's show, half of the remaining singers were put into groups that got help from vocal coaches,...
- 10/6/2011
- MTV Music News
There are 162 acts that made it to "X Factor" Boot Camp. We hope this has as much drama as the "American Idol" Hollywood Week usually does. Meltdowns! Meltdowns! Meltdowns!
The contestants have a week to compete in various challenges and each day some will be cut, until we are left with eight boys (12-30), eight girls (same), over 30s, and groups. Each judge mentors one category. The eight are then invited to each judge's home and then the judges decide who moves on to the live shows. Huh.
Highlights of the first boot camp episode include:
An "A Chorus Line"-esque group choreography - "Step kick kick leap kick touch! Again! Step kick kick leap kick touch!"The first elimination is groups of 10. Only 100 of the 162 advance. During this first of many montages, we see many singers we've already seen, but also a couple newbies - like Chris Rene's sister Gina Rene.
The contestants have a week to compete in various challenges and each day some will be cut, until we are left with eight boys (12-30), eight girls (same), over 30s, and groups. Each judge mentors one category. The eight are then invited to each judge's home and then the judges decide who moves on to the live shows. Huh.
Highlights of the first boot camp episode include:
An "A Chorus Line"-esque group choreography - "Step kick kick leap kick touch! Again! Step kick kick leap kick touch!"The first elimination is groups of 10. Only 100 of the 162 advance. During this first of many montages, we see many singers we've already seen, but also a couple newbies - like Chris Rene's sister Gina Rene.
- 10/6/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
No debuting fall TV series got more publicity — or carried higher ratings expectations — than Simon Cowell’s U.S. version of The X Factor. But while initial ratings for the show’s four audition episodes didn’t hit American Idol-level numbers — Episode 3, for example, drew a respectable, but not sensational, 11.5 million eyeballs — executive producer and head judge Simon Cowell says he thinks the show can grow to behemoth proportions as it heads into its “Boot Camp” and live-performance episodes. Cowell and fellow judge L.A. Reid sat down with TVLine to talk about the challenge of giving honest critiques in a live TV format,...
- 10/4/2011
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
'You really do feel what it's like to be a contestant on one of these shows,' he tells MTV News.
By James Montgomery, with reporting by Jim Cantiello
Simon Cowell
Photo: MTV News
As if early episodes — and folks like Brian Bradley, 2Squar'd and that dude who ripped off Prince — haven't already proven the point, "X Factor" has been working overtime to prove that it's nothing like "American Idol."
And if for some reason you're still not seeing the differences, well, just wait until the "Factor" kicks off its Boot Camp on Wednesday night's show. Because, as judge Simon Cowell told MTV News, unlike the high-gloss "Idol" Hollywood Week, Boot Camp will be, well, real.
"I've seen them all and I've made a ton of them, [and] what I do know, because obviously I was there, [was] that I wanted to show the viewers what actually happened," he said. "So the...
By James Montgomery, with reporting by Jim Cantiello
Simon Cowell
Photo: MTV News
As if early episodes — and folks like Brian Bradley, 2Squar'd and that dude who ripped off Prince — haven't already proven the point, "X Factor" has been working overtime to prove that it's nothing like "American Idol."
And if for some reason you're still not seeing the differences, well, just wait until the "Factor" kicks off its Boot Camp on Wednesday night's show. Because, as judge Simon Cowell told MTV News, unlike the high-gloss "Idol" Hollywood Week, Boot Camp will be, well, real.
"I've seen them all and I've made a ton of them, [and] what I do know, because obviously I was there, [was] that I wanted to show the viewers what actually happened," he said. "So the...
- 10/4/2011
- MTV Music News
Warning: The following recap of Thursday night’s episode of The X Factor will not contain discussions about Guy With Hula-Hoop, Never Been Kissed, Lady Named “Cashmere,” Inappropriately Sexual Duo, Madonna Fan With Regrettably Short T-Shirt, or Guy Who Single-handedly Destroyed Rent.
Call it an incomplete version of events, if you will, but why wallow in sad, stale footnotes now that the show’s inaugural round of audition episodes are in the books? Especially when we’ve seen and heard these exact same reality-show archetypes so many times in the past 10 years that they feel as fresh and funny as...
Call it an incomplete version of events, if you will, but why wallow in sad, stale footnotes now that the show’s inaugural round of audition episodes are in the books? Especially when we’ve seen and heard these exact same reality-show archetypes so many times in the past 10 years that they feel as fresh and funny as...
- 9/30/2011
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
Tonight was the final round of auditions and the contestants definitely did not disappoint. 'Cause Simon Cowell and company headed to New Jersey—the birthplace of Gtl—in search of a non-Jersey Shore superstar (sorry, Snooki). So who did we adore and who do we think should stick to fist-pumping in the club? Best of the Bunch Don't you dare look at his mom. 'Cause Brian Bradley, a 14-year-old rapper from Brooklyn, was totally rocking the Brooklyn 'tude. Yet the judges loved him. "You are arrogant, obnoxious, argumentative, but you are one of the most talented young people I've heard in a long, long time," Simon surprisingly gushed. "This is why I'm in...
- 9/30/2011
- E! Online
Simon Cowell has terrified his share of aspiring stars during his years as a judge on American Idol and The X Factor. But last night (check out Annie Barrett’s recap), someone had the nerve to throw it right back at him, and Cowell’s stunned reaction was priceless. Fourteen-year-old Brooklyn phenom Brian Bradley took the air out the arena when he called Cowell out: “Yo, I swear to my life, you lucky we’re ain’t in the streets because if we were in the streets, this is what I’d say to you…”
Cowell was stunned. All the judges were stunned.
Cowell was stunned. All the judges were stunned.
- 9/30/2011
- by Jeff Labrecque
- EW.com - PopWatch
The audition round of " The X Factor " came to an end last night on Fox -- and there were some surprising standouts from Thursday's episode. It was definitely the night of the youngsters, as kids from age 12-18 all made it through after a few impressive auditions. The show kicked off with 14-year-old Brian Bradley , who made the bold claim "If you give me 5 more years, I'll be bigger than Jay-z ." He was, as Simon Cowell put it, "arrogant, obnoxious and argumentative," but there's no denying his hilarious original song " Stop Lookin' At My Mom " wasn't entertaining. Simon dubbed him "one of the most talented young people i've heard in a long time" -- and he was sent to the Boot Camp round with 4 approvals. Brian wasn't the only under-18-year-old who stood out though. While 16-year-old J azzlyn Little seemed timid at first, once she started singing she was...
- 9/30/2011
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
X Factor USA hopeful Brian Bradley scored four yeses at the New Jersey auditions after wowing with an original rap song about his mother. The 14-year-old's performance of his self-penned track 'Stop Looking At My Mom' prompted judge Simon Cowell to describe him as "one of the most talented young people" he had heard in a long time. Bradley, who was accompanied to the audition by his mom and step-dad, had told Steve Jones backstage that he wanted to be bigger than Jay-z and Kanye West. "I have an insane love for music," he said. "I listen to music all the time, it's in my blood... I've always dreamed of performing at Madison Square Garden. To know that 20,000 people are there for me, that would be big." Cowell kicked off the audition by asking Bradley why he hadn't got a recording contract yet, (more)...
- 9/30/2011
- by By Lara Martin
- Digital Spy
It feels like it was only yesterday that auditions for The X Factor USA got underway, but blink and you'll miss them - the final auditions show aired last night in the Us. If you missed the show on Thursday - or you're a UK viewer who just can't hang on until this evening - here's Digital Spy's five most memorable auditions from episode four: Brian Bradley
Brooklyn resident Brian says that he thinks he doesn't yet have a record deal because of "politics", but when Simon Cowell quips "He's a mini-you" to La Reid, the 14-year-old takes offence and starts ranting at the panel. However, it's all part of the act as he segues straight into an original track entitled 'Stop Looking at My Mom' to roars from the crowd. "You are one of the most talented people I have ever heard in a long, long (more)...
Brooklyn resident Brian says that he thinks he doesn't yet have a record deal because of "politics", but when Simon Cowell quips "He's a mini-you" to La Reid, the 14-year-old takes offence and starts ranting at the panel. However, it's all part of the act as he segues straight into an original track entitled 'Stop Looking at My Mom' to roars from the crowd. "You are one of the most talented people I have ever heard in a long, long (more)...
- 9/30/2011
- by By Kate Goodacre
- Digital Spy
Say what you want about the first three audition episodes of The X Factor‘s inaugural season, but Thursday night’s fourth and final installment certainly didn’t skimp on good auditions. By my count, we saw a total of 14 acts score trips to the Boot Camp round after performing at least 10 seconds of music. Would I have said “No” to “arrogant, obnoxious, argumentative” Brian Bradley, blond-haired Bieber wannabe Nick Dean, and underwhelming boy band Stereo Hogzz? Yeah, maybe. And would it have been nice if Simon Cowell & Co. spared us the extended 43-year-old virgin bit and the dude with the hula hoop?...
- 9/30/2011
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
It's the final night of auditions, and we're in my hometown of New York City! Well, actually we're across the river in Newark, New Jersey, but close enough. Also, Simon Cowell says he's wanted to come here since he watched Jersey Shore, and I'm not sure how I feel about that. Still, he joins the panel along with Nicole Scherzinger, Paula Abdul and La Reid in the hope of finding some real talent. Anyway, 14-year-old Brian Bradley from Brooklyn is the first to hit the stage and seems to start off on the wrong foot when he becomes confrontational with Simon. The judging panel seems confused until it becomes clear that it's a lead in to his performance. He spits a rap about his mother, which the crowd absolutely adores. Even Nicole and La get into it, bopping their heads and waving their hands in the air. Soon Paula's singing...
- 9/30/2011
- by By Jennifer Still
- Digital Spy
Fox
Final auditions for “The X-Factor,” and since we’re seeing shots of the Empire State Building you’d think it was NYC—but no! it’s Newark! And there’s Bon Jovi, so it must be New Jersey. We’re told the competitors all have “New Jersey spirit,” whatever that is.
And again the incredibly boring host Steve Jones explains the rules—that the singers can be age 12 and up, that there are four categories, boys, girls, people over 30 and groups.
Final auditions for “The X-Factor,” and since we’re seeing shots of the Empire State Building you’d think it was NYC—but no! it’s Newark! And there’s Bon Jovi, so it must be New Jersey. We’re told the competitors all have “New Jersey spirit,” whatever that is.
And again the incredibly boring host Steve Jones explains the rules—that the singers can be age 12 and up, that there are four categories, boys, girls, people over 30 and groups.
- 9/30/2011
- by Gwen Orel
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Teenagers ruled final audition episode before Boot Camp.
By Adam Graham
L.A. Reid, Nicole Scherzinger, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell on "The X Factor"
Photo: Fox
Fox's "The X Factor" wrapped up its audition rounds Thursday (September 29), sending its final batch of singers — including more than a few teenage contestants — to its version of Hollywood Week, known as Boot Camp.
First up was Brian Bradley, who definitely had the X factor, if the X factor is massive self-confidence.
The 14-year-old pint-size Brooklyn rapper stepped in front of the "X Factor" judges with the ego of a 10-times-platinum superstar. He said the reason he hadn't yet been signed to a record deal was "politics, man," and then picked a mock beef with Simon Cowell that led to him performing his original song, "Stop Looking at My Mom." With its old-school boom-bap and instantly catchy hook, "Stop Looking at My Mom" came...
By Adam Graham
L.A. Reid, Nicole Scherzinger, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell on "The X Factor"
Photo: Fox
Fox's "The X Factor" wrapped up its audition rounds Thursday (September 29), sending its final batch of singers — including more than a few teenage contestants — to its version of Hollywood Week, known as Boot Camp.
First up was Brian Bradley, who definitely had the X factor, if the X factor is massive self-confidence.
The 14-year-old pint-size Brooklyn rapper stepped in front of the "X Factor" judges with the ego of a 10-times-platinum superstar. He said the reason he hadn't yet been signed to a record deal was "politics, man," and then picked a mock beef with Simon Cowell that led to him performing his original song, "Stop Looking at My Mom." With its old-school boom-bap and instantly catchy hook, "Stop Looking at My Mom" came...
- 9/29/2011
- MTV Music News
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