The X Factor finalists are of course hot property right now, and James Arthur recently revealed that he’s suddenly been inundated with admiring female fans!

But modest James has played down reports of his sex appeal, even though he confessed that on nights out recently, he’s scored a snog or two. However, he was disappointed that Xtra Factor host Caroline Flack turned down his offer to take her out on a date.

However, that rejection hasn’t put James off looking for romance, and in an interview with new! magazine this week, he revealed what he’s looking for in a woman.

He said, “I’m more into brunettes than blondes these days. I like women to be chilled out, real and not pretentious…” Read more & comment »

Madness were the second musical act to take to the stage during tonight’s Olympics Closing Ceremony.

The English Ska band from Camden Town, London, was formed in 1976 and enjoyed most of their success in the mid 80s. This evening they performed one of their best known songs from the period ‘Our House’ while a street party was enacted in the stadium floor below.

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