As "The X Factor" voting is now in the hands of the viewers, it seems an appropriate time to give fans insight into the finalists. Zap2it will continue to highlight the remaining acts while finding out more about their background, musical styles and exper more

In was an emotional night Thursday (Dec. 8) on "The X Factor." And, amidst much controversy, Rachel Crow was sent packing. But now that she's off the show, what does the future hold for the 13-year-old?"Sleep. Sleep. Sleep," she says without any hesitatio more

Sometimes gentility can get the better of you. And that's exactly what happened to Nicole Scherzinger during Thursday's (Dec. 8) elimination round on "The X Factor." The judge and former reality show contestant voted to send 13-year-old Rachel Crow home, more

Sources connected to the production said Nicole bolted right for her dressing room and was 'inconsolable' about the situation. http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00045999.html

It’s a moment that will be forever ingrained in  X Factor  history: when thw weight of rejection sent Rachel   Crow , the 13-year-old fearless frontrunner who was a key member of head judge  Simon Cowell ’s team, down to her knees. Tie more

Marcus Canty sings Mary J. Blige's "I'm Goin' Down" but doesn't. Rachel Crow sings Etta James' "I'd Rather Go Blind." Two excellent songs. Best sing-off yet? http://feeds.wetpaint.com/~r/wetpaint/latest/excerpt/~3/aPpP8xcox6s/marcus-canty-and-rachel-cro more

Chris Rene proves that he deserves to be in this competition with an original song for his second performance.  http://feeds.wetpaint.com/~r/wetpaint/latest/excerpt/~3/5bgjhx4IXLA/video-chris-rene-sings-original-song-where-on-the-x-factor-december- more

Second performance of the night and, for once, we can agree with Nicole. Josh Krajcik = Magic. http://feeds.wetpaint.com/~r/wetpaint/latest/excerpt/~3/2nr7ks_pB8A/video-josh-krajcik-sings-something-by-the-beatles-on-the-x-factor-december-7-2011