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This is former X Factor winner, former Pop Star To Opera Star winner, former The Jump winner, future King Of The Jungle and perennial winner at life itself, Joe McElderry.…

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Joe McElderry performed with Beyoncé last night

Up and coming singer of song Beyoncé had the pleasure of duetting with Joe Mcelderry during her 'gig' in Manchester last night. The once in a lifetime opportunity for Beyoncé arose…

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Joe McElderry's new album features "dance tracks" and "really high notes"

'Santo Natale (Merry Christmas)' interpeter Joe McElderry's been chatting away about his new album and its more "up-tempo" feel. "I’m doing some more up-tempo dance tracks which are really commercial…

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Joe McElderry's going to appear in the 'rock opera' Tommy

'And I Think of You – E penso a te' hitmaker Joe McElderry is set to star in The Who's 'rock opera' Tommy on London's West End, it's been announced.…

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The Script have grabbed this week's Number One

The Script have landed at Number One with their will.i.am collaboration 'Hall Of Fame', beating Amelia Lily's 'You Bring Me Joy' into second position. Last week's lengthily-titled Number One, Ne-Yo's…

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Joe McElderry — 'Here's What I Believe'

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Joe McElderry has lent some brilliantly passive aggressive support to Dappy

'Adeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful)' hitmaker Joe McElderry isn't particularly bothered that Dappy criticised him on his new single and has said as much in some quotes we…

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Pop music is getting "sadder and sadder" :(

Pop hits have become longer, slower and sadder over the last 50 years, according to new research and by 'new research' we don't mean the last Joe McElderry album. As…

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Simon Cowell considered ending The X Factor a few years ago

Simon Cowell quite rightly contemplated ending The X Factor after he unearthed the talent that is Joe McElderry. Fearing that he would never top the discovery, he told BBC Radio…

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Joe McElderry is doing a concert in a bingo hall

'Someone Wake Me Up' hitmaker Joe McElderry is playing his next gig at Gateshead Bingo Hall on May 26. Tickets for the concert in the Geordie heartland went on sale yesterday…

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Joe McElderry — 'Here's What I Believe'

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