‘The X Factor’ USA notes: Carly Rose Sonenclar, CeCe Frey, Fifth Harmony
For our Tuesday version of “X Factor” USA notes, we are starting things out by discussing charity; namely, what Carly Rose Sonenclar has decided to do to give back to some children in need, which is something that we don’t often see many young teenagers choose to do.
In a post on Twitter Monday night, Carly showed off a group photo she took from “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” on Broadway, and it featured some special guests other than the man standing front and center in Reeve Carney. The children with Carly are all from the Starlight Children’s Foundation, which works to help support sick children and make some of their dreams come true. The West Coast branch of the foundation was also featured on Monday night’s episode of “The Bachelor.” Even before appearing on “The X Factor,” Carly had a history of performing on stage, so there was really no better way to combine some of her interests with a desire to give back.
Fifth Harmony feeling the love – In moving on to a sign of massive fan support, be sure to click here to see just how much the fans of Fifth Harmony are supporting some of its members. Based on the pile of fan mail that she has, AllyBrooke Hernandez is going to be rather busy sending back replies to her fans over the next few months … and although there is not as much photographic evidence for the others, they are likely feeling the same way.
CeCe Frey’s fan campaign – Fifth Harmony is encouraging people right now to vote for them in a new PopDust poll, and now CeCe’s fans are starting up a campaign of their own on Twitter to get her on the annual Maxim Hot 100 list. CeCe retweeted a link to where you can write her in as a possible candidate, and while we do not know very much about this voting process, our assumption is that enough write-in votes will allow you to eventually have a place on the list.
As always, be sure to keep checking back throughout the week for more “X Factor” USA news!
Photo: Twitter
alex
January 29, 2013 @ 5:57 pm
totally agree with u scott, very well put! i think the LAST thing carly wants to do is to appeal to just young teens. like L.A reid said, she has SOUL. and shes touched the hearts of MILLIONS of people worldwide. im a guy and rarely cry, but i have to admit a few of carlys performances had me in tears. this girl is powerful, and as mayor rosenblum in mamaroneck said at the parade, carly has an angelic voice of the gods and we are all blessed to be able to hear her and enjoy her talent
Scott O'Brien
January 25, 2013 @ 7:46 pm
Alex…that is good news, I didn’t realize that she had more original music, perhaps there will be music released quickly….something else to look forward to. And Mary Beth having a discussion with you is tiresome, you don’t get it. So what I I’m older, she has an incredible voice and is extremely talented. By your philosophy of the age thing you should only be listening to kids music produced by Nickelodeon but I’m guessing that’s not the case. Besides Carly’s goal was to reach an audience that spans generations and she’s done that. I’m 38, run a very successful business and I’ve seen fans as old as 75 and as young as 5 post things. Thats the beauty of great music from someone with an incredible voice, it doesnt matter the age of the person making it or listening to it, if it makes you feel good and touches your heart thats all that matters. Other than Tate Stevens, I can guarantee none of the other finalists will ever reach that feat. Enough bantering with the negative people….
alex
January 24, 2013 @ 4:27 pm
hey scott, i also heard that she has written more than one song, which is very exciting news. quite honestly i think it doesnt even matter what type of music she does, this girl brings magic to whatever song she sings. im just so excited to hear more music from her, cant wait to buy her album the day its released!
alex
January 24, 2013 @ 4:24 pm
hey mary-beth, carly rose isnt trying to appeal to just her age group, shes trying to reach EVERYONE with her beautiful voice and very cool style, and shes doing a very good job of it, cuz like i said before, she clearly has fans of all ages whether u like it or not. anyone who is a real fan of music, and a real fan of the talent it takes to perform at carly rose’s level, is going to be able to appreciate what this girl brings to the table. and thanks scott o’ brien! i agree with u too. carly rose fans forever! lol
Mary-Beth
January 24, 2013 @ 11:17 am
SHUT UP SCOTT. You are one of those annoying douches. You sound like a much older man why are you obsessed over a 13 year old? Weirdo. At least I’m around her age.
Alycia
January 23, 2013 @ 10:52 pm
Scott O’Brien awesome comments. I totally agree with you.
Scott O'Brien
January 23, 2013 @ 10:37 pm
And Alex…well said. I love the soulful style she puts in every song, tough to do for anyone, more so at 13. When she eventually does an album I’m quite certain there will be a balance of contemporary/pop songs of course with her soulful twist mixed with some nice slow or ballad type songs. She did write her own song and completed the recording on it some time before the show aired so she might be able to release something sooner rather than later….
Scott O'Brien
January 23, 2013 @ 10:32 pm
Mary-Beth you have no idea wat you’re talking about when it comes to soul music, it’s not a genre, it’s what the artist brings to a particular song….again Kelly Clarkson isn’t 60 but sings soul style pop music, so does Bruno Mars, believe it or not there are also country singers who bring soul to their music. any chance you like 5th Harmony? Two of the singers in that group are clearly soul style singers….so you’re already listening to soul music, enjoy it, but clearly you’re too young to recognize it and its over your head.
Alycia
January 23, 2013 @ 10:28 pm
Carly Rose is a hard working, smart, focused , driven, person and an extremely talented singer. She gives back to her community and has for sometime. It’s amazing that she is only 13 years old. her star is just being to shine. Carly Rose is going to be a super star for a long long time and she deserves it. #Wait4CarlyRosesAlbum
Trevor
January 23, 2013 @ 9:46 pm
I would like to thank Carter for adjusting the article and removing an out of place comment. Classy move.
alex
January 23, 2013 @ 7:43 pm
hey nicole, who cares if shes 13? she has fans of ALL ages, everyone loves her cuz shes THAT good and shes THAT cool, please dont hate!
alex
January 23, 2013 @ 7:41 pm
im a big fan of carly rose i love her! and i happen to love her blues style i think its cool, but i also loved wen she covered more contemporary/pop songs. if i had it my way, id like her to do what she wants to do, which is blues/r&b… AND id love her to do more pop and upbeat songs as well. because i think she would be great at both. shes so talented and the best singer ive ever heard it would be great if she sang different styles to appeal to even more people. love u carly rose!!!<3
Mary-Beth
January 23, 2013 @ 3:49 pm
STFU scott. No one asked you. I was expressing an opinion its not like I trashed her. None of the kids I know or any of my friends listen to jazz or soul its for old people. Its depressing. Maybe I’ll listen to it when I’m 60.
Nicole
January 23, 2013 @ 2:18 pm
Wow everyone is worked up over a 13 year old…I’m always reading these posts for Fifth Harmony. They’ll be reunited soon. I’m glad they were signed to a record deal. They’re such nice girls too esp Camila. They interact with fans which I think is super cool.
Megan
January 23, 2013 @ 2:04 pm
Ok if carly rose sonenclar will be doing covers on her future album all I ask is for her to leave the Beatles alone or John Lennon. She butchered “Imagine.” All I thought when she performed that song was: Imagine all the people who cringed when she sang that out of place high note..oooooonnnnnnneeeeeeeee. yikes..but please do a full cover of Justin’s ALAYLM.
Mariah
January 23, 2013 @ 1:57 pm
Um there is soul and pop music out now. Ever hear of kelly clarkson, ed sheeran, bruno mars, and adele? Anyway I’m one of carly rose’s teen fans and I would like her to be the female justin bieber. Plus she’s so young I don’t think record execs would let her have control over her own sound or music. Most likely they’ll influence her and she’ll be out with a pop album that teens can buy. JUST WATCH.
Scott O'Brien
January 23, 2013 @ 1:38 pm
I agree Roberta. Seeing the songs she’s done on youtube gives a really good picture of where she would like her music career to go. The best example of her true talent is “Little Talks” by Of Monsters and Men. If you haven’t heard the original version, you should and then listen to Carly’s verstion. Little Talks is a straight folksie style song and the original version is pretty cool. But Carly’s arrangement completely changes the style to a very soulful song, I’ve listened to that one a million times (not literally but a lot). Another good example is her version of Broken Hearted. When I heard her sing it on XF I was completely blown away, again the soul and heart she put in to that version was incredible. I had never heard the song before and had no idea who Karmin was so I went and listened to Karmin’s version and again, Carly completely changed it to make it her own and definitely infused a lot of soul in to a pop song. She’s incredible and of all the contestants will have a much longer career in music and will have a much more compelling impact on music world.
Roberta
January 23, 2013 @ 12:57 pm
I totally agree with you, Scott O’Brien. Also, it seems like some people here think that those songs sung by Carly on the XF were chosen by her. Go to her Youtube Channel then you’ll can see the kind of music that she likes. She can sing everything. She has said a thousand of times that she wants to bring the soul back to the pop music, and I think she’s totally right.
Scott O'Brien
January 23, 2013 @ 12:03 pm
Mary Beth….soul genre is boring? So Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Bruno Mars, Kelly Clarkson, Christina Aguilera, etc….are all boring to you? They just happen to be soul style singers oh and pop wouldn’t exist without soul or jazz. Pop music may be fun and upbeat but its not music that can truly touch your heart and soul like jazz and soulful music can….you’ll understand that when you get older. And Nate you may not be the”only” person that feels the way you do, but there are over 700,000 on-line fans Carly has garnered in just a few months that disagree with you.
Nate
January 23, 2013 @ 10:46 am
I agree with Mary Beth. I was voting for Beatrice and Diamond the whole time because they are outgoing and I get that carly is quiet but it comes off as snobbish or stuck up. In her interviews with misty kingman in clevvermusic youtube uploads I didn’t like how carly looked annoyed at her I’m not the only one that feels that way look at the youtube comments they say carly seems annoyed or stuck up. She needs to be more outgoing and fun like Beatrice. It’s kinda weird that she acts like an adult for being 13 years old. And my main problem with carly is she was mean to Beatrice Miller cause that’s what her friends say that’s why they post mean comments on carly’s instagram.
Mary-Beth
January 23, 2013 @ 10:28 am
Some of you guys want her to do her own music but I hope she’s sings upbeat pop songs. Cuz that’s what a majority of people listen to. I would hate to see her sing a boring genre like soul and jazz.I want her to do a pop album that’s upbeat because I’m 15 that’s what I listen to. I love you carly but I won’t buy your album if it’s a bunch of slow songs or ballads.
Roberta
January 23, 2013 @ 8:17 am
Carly’s case is totally different. E3/5H are only pop artists, record companies will try to sell them NOW using their XF fame. They know how to work with these kind of groups. Carly, on the other hand, knows what she wants, she has a good and own taste in music, also she’s a songwriter. Carly doesn’t want to become just another ‘pop product’.They’ll work to find a common sense, than, they’ll make a contract – I’m sure her contract will be longer than E3/5H’s contract. They think about Carly in the long term. And I think they’re right. Remember, Carly’s fans, the best is always the last.
Colleen
January 23, 2013 @ 12:17 am
We love Carly
My son is in the picture
He adores Carly
I thank her for all she has done
Scott O'Brien
January 22, 2013 @ 11:54 pm
A couple of quick things, first Carly will be signed so everyone relax. As a fan, I’m incredibly anxious to hear the news too. It doesn’t surprise me its transpired the way it has, Emblem 3 was out before 5H they enjoyed a couple of weeks of spot light then 5H signed and now they’re enjoying their time in the spot light. I’m sure we’ll hear something regarding Carly over he next couple o weeks. And, if she is signed by Syco or Epic along with Columbia Re records their not going to announce it all a the same time so nobody overshadows the other. Their being very deliberate and calculating with their handling of the announcements. In Carly’s case, however, they’re clearly saving the best for last!
Lily
January 22, 2013 @ 11:46 pm
Yay fifth harmony. ILY girls. I’m hoping for an album by xmas time
Kelly
January 22, 2013 @ 11:30 pm
Yeah I suggested that Carly work on her head voice (upper register) and stay away from belting because she’s too young and it might damage her vocal chords and I was attacked just for trying to give advice. All I said was she was trained on broadway and they overemphasize belting and that’s not good for a young performer. I see that Carly retweeted a link to cartermatt.com so I want her to read what I am saying. Please get away from broadway if you ever want to be a pop star. Hire a classical vocal coach or one that works with pop stars. If you want a whistle register now is the time to work on that but STAY AWAY FROM BELTING. Belting is not singing. Annnddd cue the carly fans attack just because I want to give her advice.
Jennifer B
January 22, 2013 @ 11:18 pm
Anonymous, I can tell you are Carter because of your impeccable writing and grammar use. We get they are sorry for insulting you because you insulted a 13 yr old. And Carly Rose fans–uh sensitive much? There are other websites that bash carly more. Go raise hell over there. There’s one that says she’ll just end up being skylar grey because she has no personality. Not everyone will like Carly. I like 5th Harmony and Emblem 3. Are you going to insult them now just because I’m not really a Carly fan? I was rooting for Beatrice or Diamond in the teen category because I relate to them more and they don’t come from weschester. Are you going you going to insult 5th harmony and emblem 3 just because I said that carly fans?
Trevor
January 22, 2013 @ 10:54 pm
Sorry “Mr Anonymous” but why bother saying this event was “rather coincidental”?? As if to imply that it was some kind of premeditated PR move. What kind of person would suggest that about a 13 year old doing such a selfless thing?
He should amend the article itself, not way down in the comment section. And please Carter, don’t confuse journalism with blogging. Give me a break.
Steve D.
January 22, 2013 @ 10:25 pm
OK Carter, I mean Anonymous… we get your point. Now help us get the word out that Carly’s fan want to know what direction the record companies are thinking of taking and I don’t mean One Direction.
Anonymous
January 22, 2013 @ 10:14 pm
Wow. I did not know some of Carly’s fans were so obnoxious. Mr. Carter is trying his best to gather information and spread it to the public for free. If you browse this website, you can see that he has a lot of work to keep up with. There’s no sense in bashing him. He doesn’t owe any of you anything. Mr. Carter does not have unlimited knowledge,so he cannot feed you information at your command, and he has already apologized for his “insinuation”, which I do not see anywhere in the post. Some of you are even insulting the man. I’m sure everybody supports any good deeds done by any of the contestants. It’s a website about spreading information, so it’s not aberrant in trying to stay as unbiased as possible. I mean, dear God, I am a fan of Carly too, but there’s no need to get so worked up.
Ashley Thomas
January 22, 2013 @ 10:10 pm
Omg Julianna, you’re so right. I want her to do an R & B album or a pop album. She can be a global superstar like Beyonce and Mariah and Britney if she does a more mainstream album although the wierdos like the 30 yr old men who obsess over her will want her to do the boring music.
Julianna
January 22, 2013 @ 10:05 pm
I hope Carly Rose is pressured by record execs to do more of a pop album along the lines of kelly clarkson or more bubblegum pop instead of a boring soul and jazz album (she can do that when she’s 40). I’m 16. I want dance beats and a throw back to 90s pop music. PLEASE CARLY.
Nigel
January 22, 2013 @ 9:54 pm
Carlys involvement in charity is an inspiration to us all, and compliments her sensational talent. Carly will apparently be releasing a couple of videos very soon which she and Russ produced recently. If she signs with Simon (Syco) we should also hear soon, otherwise there is a 90 day stand down period before she can sign with another Label.
Cynthia Moody
January 22, 2013 @ 9:12 pm
I absolutely LOVE Carly Rose Sonenclar & like hundreds of thousands worldwide are patiently awaiting the release of her first album. It really cannot happen fast enough!
Trevor
January 22, 2013 @ 9:02 pm
I agree with others. The “coincidental” comment regarding Carly Rose was very ignorant. The insinuation was poor taste. Do some research next time so you can understand and appreciate her prior involvement with the foundation.
It’s the least you can do since you so often use her name as a SEO keyword for more traffic.
Jon F
January 22, 2013 @ 8:43 pm
@Carter – First off, thanks for your response. Second, we’re not necessarily asking you to report on things she did before the show, but you can’t tell me that you’re not allowed to mention that she’s been doing this for years. And if you can’t mention it, then it can be written in a way so as not to imply that this is her first time nor is it something she did because Tate did it first.
This article could be someone’s introduction to Carly and they don’t know her history, so the fact that it’s misleading is a travesty.
Not to mention, not everyone reads the comments, so not everyone will see your response. I still think an update is warranted. Just my $0.02.
Steve D.
January 22, 2013 @ 8:42 pm
Hey Carter, thanks for the reply but can you dedicate this site to what is really happening in the aftermath of X Factor… which is, millions of people around the world what to hear what is going on with Carly Rose. We want to know that she is getting a record deal and we want to buy her music right now. Maybe Simon will notice this site if you write every day about how her fans want to know when we can hear her sing again and buy her music. Help her fans get the word out!
Rob
January 22, 2013 @ 8:41 pm
Nadine,
Carly has been in the studio, she’s posted a couple tweets and even a couple twitpics with her in the studio. Haven’t heard anything official. Last month I read that Simon along with Sony we’re gonna sign Carly, 5H and E3. Announcements were supposed to come out sometime this year.
Paola
January 22, 2013 @ 8:19 pm
Carly always has been working with charity. On YouTube you can watch many benefit events when she sings. Just a shame you’re trying to insinuate something.
mike
January 22, 2013 @ 8:17 pm
Listen all this guy does is read Carly’s twitter and then repeats it here. He mentions her name so his SEO seach will get more hits for this lame website. He us not giving any information he is just trying to get more hits for his site
Alycia
January 22, 2013 @ 8:02 pm
i agree with Steve D
I am getting annoyed at the fact that this website is not supportive of Carly Rose.
Roberta
January 22, 2013 @ 7:59 pm
One of the worst things a human can have is ignorance. Carly has been working with these kids for YEARS. She doesn’t need to do things only to get people’s attention. I only come here to read about Carly, but it seems like you always have to insinuate some strange things about her. Stop it.
Carter
January 22, 2013 @ 8:22 pm
Hey everyone,
I just want to clarify a few things based on the response here.
1. Never was it an intention to imply that Carly was suddenly starting to do charity work now, or that she’s doing this to stay in the spotlight. We know it’s not the case, but since we cannot go back and report on charity events that she did before the show, it’s hard to report on these retroactively, but it’s clearly great that she is involved with them. I know a number of kids who Starlight has helped immensely.
2. In relating what Carly’s doing to either “The Bachelor” and what Tate is doing, my attempt is go give some playful reference points to what else is going on around the world of TV. Since I write in a conversational style, it’s unfortunately easy for wrong intention to come through and that’s something that I do need to work on from time to time.
3. If you’ve read the site for a while, we’ve been major supporters of Carly and everyone else on the show. Back when we were doing our contestant rankings during the season she was always #1 or #2, and her extraordinary talent is obvious. We’ve also commented recently about how passionate and supportive her fan base is here, and that’s obvious here.
4. These articles are never meant to be negative to any artist on the show. We’ll talk about the judges and rumors that are floating around there, but we don’t try to be judgmental or put ourselves in anyone’s shoes.
Hope that clears things up, and thanks for reading! We write about “The X Factor” as a journalist, but also as someone who genuinely appreciates the subject matter.
SAM
January 22, 2013 @ 7:50 pm
Carter news is always a day late and a dollar short…nonetheless…I come to get my daily dose of Carly. Like everyone…I await an unpredictable…unique album from Rose…unequivalent to Nickelodeon..Disney or Simon Cowell…she is far better than these commercial acts…I hope she stays clear of them…make an appearance but no lingering contracts…Thanks for the Carly Rose news!!
Sandee
January 22, 2013 @ 7:49 pm
You guy express it well. I commend Jon F on expressing my thought exactly. In fact Carly even dedicated a song to the little boy standing next to her. Carly and her brother Russ sing Little Talk- youtube vid.
alex
January 22, 2013 @ 7:48 pm
i agree with Steve D…. i want Carlys album like now! i will buy every album she puts out every video etc, and go to all her concerts! seriously who cares about tate or 5th harmony? its all about miss carly rose sonenclar! i love her
Alycia
January 22, 2013 @ 7:42 pm
I totally agree with Jon F
Carter…. why not post an update to your article and give credit where credit is due. To an amazing 13 year old teenager CARLY ROSE SONECLAR.!!!
And dont attach anything related to any other ex-contestant.
We want updates on Carly Rose!!! #Waiting4CarlysAlbum
Joey
January 22, 2013 @ 7:15 pm
Why can’t we know some updates about her recording contract? I agree with Steve, what good is Carter is they can’t tell us something that is breaking news?
Steve D.
January 22, 2013 @ 7:12 pm
I agree with Alycia as well. The only reason I read articles from Carter is because of Carly Rose. That is why her name is in the titles for these articles. I could care less about Tate. And I am getting annoyed at the fact that this website in not supportive of Carly Rose. Why don’t you find out something we don’t already know about Carly. When is she getting a record deal. That’s what all of us what to know. I want to buy her music right now.
Jon F
January 22, 2013 @ 5:42 pm
I agree with Alycia. She’s actually an ambassador for the Starlight Children’s Foundation of NY/NJ/CT and has been for some time. Please don’t insinuate that this is a result of Tate doing something first. In fact, why not post an update to your article and give credit where credit is due.
On a side note, I’m anxiously awaiting Carly’s first album too. Personally, of all the XF contestants, she’s the only one I have spent and will spend my money on.
tikkytumbo
January 22, 2013 @ 4:54 pm
I totally agree with you guys
I came here to read about Carly not any other.
alex
January 22, 2013 @ 4:34 pm
i agree alycia, im surprised that anyone would ever find anything negative to say or even insinuate anything negative about such a beautiful, sweet, caring, loving, and SUPER TALENTED girl like Carly. i cant wait to go to her parade on sunday and cheer as loud as i can for the best singer ive EVER heard! love u carly rose!
Andy
January 22, 2013 @ 3:23 pm
Alycia, I totally agree with you. Carter always put Carly into his articles but has not shown any supportive remarks.
Alycia
January 22, 2013 @ 1:41 pm
#Waiting4CarlyRosesAlbum
Alycia
January 22, 2013 @ 1:38 pm
Matt Carter do you not like Carly Rose? You always have something negative to say even while attempting a compliment. But you seem to attach her name to all your articles even when you barely mention her in your column. Just so all her fans read your article hoping its about Carly. She is an amazing teenager. She has been involved with that charity for years. Don’t insinuate anything.
Nadine
January 22, 2013 @ 1:23 pm
Has anyone heard anything about Carly and a record deal? Negotiations? Anything? I really hope she puts out an album. I love her. I did hear rumours of Simon wanting to sign carly but so far only the groups have been signed. I won’t worry because Rachel Crow wasn’t signed until late February last year.
Carter
January 22, 2013 @ 1:30 pm
There’s talk but nothing official yet. I’d be surprised if there is no news by the end of the month. (Rachel’s negotiation took longer because Nickelodeon was also involved.)
Jessica
January 22, 2013 @ 11:19 am
How nice of Carly. She’s been working with Starlight for a while now. And it is commendable that she’s prosocial. Not many teenagers are.