‘The X Factor’ USA notes: Fifth Harmony, Carly Rose Sonenclar, Emblem3
Let’s start off this Friday edition of “The X Factor” USA notes with something that we always tend to appreciate: the latest song cover from the ladies of Fifth Harmony. So what are ladies performing now? It’s none other than a pretty soulful cover of the One Direction track “They Don’t Know About Us.” If you listen to the radio and aren’t much of a 1D fan, you may not know the song; however, the ladies (not to sound cliched here) really do a pretty great job of making this song into something that is completely their own.
The video comes courtesy of the girl group’s visit to Bop & Tiger Beat, and we have to say that they are overall doing a great job of keeping in the spotlight while they work on their debut album in California. We know that Simon Cowell would love to get some music out before everyone forgets about the group, and since this show doesn’t have some extended post-show tour, it makes it easier to dive straight into the recording process.
Emblem3 previews “Live from Chicago” – For those of you who have not had a chance to see the group during their recent jaunt around the country, the boys are going to be giving you an opportunity to check out their recent Chicago show almost as though you were there … except with better camera angles.
Note that in addition to the video below, the group is teasing that they have some sort of major announcement coming up for us at 4:00 p.m. Pacific time today. We’ll have more news on that when it is available.
Carly talks fashion and more – Carly Rose Sonenclar recently gave an interview to Raine Magazine, and one of the subjects that she had a chance to talk about to the publication was her dream to continue acting, even though she is better known now for her singing career. Check out her response below via Carly Rose Online:
“I definitely want to continue acting. I love doing it and never lost interest in it. People are expecting me to go right into music and put out a song, but right now I’m figuring out what my path should be.”
Want to read more “X Factor” news? If so, you can check out the latest on Demi Lovato returning for season 3 over at the link here.
Photo: Fox
Oleo
April 2, 2013 @ 8:42 pm
Couldn’t agree more Scott.
Scott
April 2, 2013 @ 7:21 pm
RELAX folks. Carly is only 13 and she didnt say she wasn’t going to do music at all, just said she wants to figure out the best path for her right now. What’s wrong with that? In my opinion, that’s the smartest thing for her to do. There will be music released she’s been working on mostly original music since January. As fans we may not get as much as we want in the short term but there’s plenty of time to sing, act, write, whatever. If she chooses acting because a great opportunity presents itself, good for her. As a fan I’ll be disappointed that it will delay releasing a full album and doing a tour but that’s ok because we all know that music will be her path at some point. Regardless of her decision I’ll continue to support her and anxiously await her singles and/or album to be released. But again, we will see/hear some music from her shortly. One thing to keep in mind, she did complete recording an original song prior to the broadcast of the X Factor in September. I’m sure they’ve been fine tuning it and preparing to release it sooner rather than later.
Emblem Forever
April 2, 2013 @ 5:47 pm
Emblem3′s single Chloe is coming out in April, while their album is coming out in Spring/Summer 2013! Out of all the X Factor USA contestants their making the most process! Their have already made some appearances on television and have done some radio interviews! Emblem3 are also going to be releasing tour dates for their next tour soon. Looks like it will be a busy year for Emblem3! :)
.
April 2, 2013 @ 5:43 pm
Don’t most superstars end up as douches? Like Justin Bieber, everyone says he’s SO NICE, but my friend went to a meet and greet and she only got 5 seconds with him, and he didn’t say a word to her. I have a feeling Simon will change Carly’s image, and make her second more pop. Cher Lloyd didn’t very pop on X Factor, now all her songs scream pop. Justin Bieber’s videos on YouTube had some R&B, but all his songs are very pop now too. One Direction on X Factor didn’t sound very pop either, but look at them now, POP STARS. When entering X Factor or the music industry you will end up making pop music because it is the most sold music and record companies only care about making money.
Me
April 2, 2013 @ 8:53 am
Farrah, your prejudice is showing. Sorry you’re no longer a fan of Carly’s. However, her facebook page is well above all the other X Factor contestants and rising at 450,000 hits. She’s either number 1 or 2 on the X Factor trending and all-time chart on any given day and 700,000 + twitter followers isn’t too shabby for someone that hasn’t cut an album yet. She just approved a song she wrote with a little dubstep experts seem to be raving about. 5th Harmony is not charting and Tate Stevens’ released single is flopping. He’s charting at 12 on the trending chart and 23 out of 32 on the all time chart. The only one I heard dissing everyone was Beatrice. Get back on the love train. Carly is getting ready to soul-pop the world!
Oleo
April 1, 2013 @ 11:34 pm
Dude! All of these kids are super talented! I love them all! Don’t care where they live, how much money they have, who said what to whom, whether they sing pop, jazz, soul, how young or old their fans are or whether they hit a C6 or Z15. I’m just going to sit back and enjoy the music…it’s coming and it’s going to be good…and…I’m quite sure all of them would get a big laugh at all of the speculatin’, pronosticatin’ and just plain ole hatin’ being posted on line. …it’s high school all over again. What a hoot!
alex
March 31, 2013 @ 5:44 pm
i couldnt care less what drew said. if hes so great why is he picking on a 13 yr old girl? he has no respect and no class
Farrah
March 31, 2013 @ 12:58 am
.Remember when you carly fans were asking what drew said about carly at the chicago airport? Well I know. Drew said that Carly was a little mean, esp to Beatrice during the x factor run. That Carly wasn’t that nice of a person. I think this is why Lauren Jauregui doesn’t like carly too. So apparently those rumors of carly being stuck up, not nice, and mean are actually true. So now carly wants to pretend to be nice. If you want to see the timelines of the girls who met drew they are : @shannonx6 @BrendaSolangeee @ScrewTheLouis @CoriCaz @vocabuzarry…..this explains why Beatrice’s best friend Nate Zeifert was on carly rose’s instgram calling her names during semifinal and finale week…hmm. guess what carly. I’m no longer a fan. Sorry
Kendra
March 30, 2013 @ 9:29 pm
Carly struggles with high notes. just saying. like there’s a lot of strain there. like her last note on “Somewhere over the Rainbow.” and yea i know she was sick, but her other performances, she’s struggle with her upper register. Diamond White hit a C6 on her “Because we loved you”. and I haven’t heard Carly hit that high. Carly’s just another one of the million singers in America. soon to be forgotten.
alex
March 30, 2013 @ 8:11 pm
hey kimberly i dont think her image among teens matters. teens change their opinions and tastes everyday. they dont even know what they want or what they like. obviously carly has a lot of people who like her if she has 200 million combined youtube views and tate has like 9 million total. im not dissing tate im jus saying
alex
March 30, 2013 @ 8:07 pm
hey talaya idc if she does pop songs, r&b, jazz, blues, rock, cuz no matter what she does its gunna be good. i just hope she comes out with an album, idc what it is lol
Kimberly Thomas
March 30, 2013 @ 7:55 pm
yea, I thought Carly Rose was talented too. I didn’t like that Tate won though, he used his sob story on every show and it was annoying. He seemed like a jerk especially to Willie Jones. anyway, now that the show’s over, we’ll see who’ll flop. so far Tate hasn’t done so well. Now we’ll see if E3 or 5H can survive in this market. As for Carly, it did bother me that she was from Westchester, Mamaroneck, to be exact. And that she was a semi-star before with all her broadway stuff. This may be why I liked Beatrice and Diamond a little more. yes, I get that Diamond and Beatrice did voice-over work, but they weren’t in front of thousands doing shows on broadway. What can Carly do to fix her image among teens though? move to the city, so she’s not just another rich kid? the bronx? brooklyn?She should just move to L.A. Beatrice did. I’m sure carly’s parents can afford to relocate to help her to become a star.
Molly
March 30, 2013 @ 7:45 pm
hey carly fans. get over it. tate won. you can’t change the results of the x factor. yes carly was the most talented on the show. but stop with the ‘tate shouldve won’. carly didn’t win because she’s 13. 13.13.13. producers wouldn’t let a 13 year old win. and the reason no co-label is because 13. the girls in 5h and the boys in e3 are not 13. they’re ready for super stardom now. carly’s time will come maybe next year. she just has to experience life first. yes rachel crow got a record deal but let’s face it she has more charisma than carly and was sought after by Nick and Disney. I’m not even sure if carly has fan in the states, save for guys who are over 20. carly has an image problem among teens because she’s perceived as a rich kid from westchester. yes that may not matter to some people but when she’s singing about struggle, no one will believe her. many also see her as arrogant or stuck up. maybe in interviews carly should seem upbeat instead of annoyed. and when she meets fans in public, hug fans or be nice. and take an interest instead of just standing there.
Talaya
March 30, 2013 @ 4:39 pm
Sorry alex. You are dreaming if you think Simon will let producers have carly cut a soul or jazz album. He’ll make her songs into pop suited for mainstream radio and she may not like it but she’s going to have to live with it until she’s able to have control (most likely when she’s an adult). So get used to her pop songs. Simon wants profits. He made Emblem 3’s album more pop than they wanted, they’ve admitted this in interviews. Their songs are one directiony. Meanwhile you can get your soul fix with Adele. It’s funny that Carly thinks she’s going to “bring the soul music back into pop” because she thinks there’s nothing out there like that when Adele has been doing it for 4 years now. Alicia Keys and Kelly Clarkson have done pretty well with pop/soul as well. So to say there’s nothing like it out there is wrong to say.
alex
March 30, 2013 @ 3:29 pm
hey dana thanks for your positivity, u cheered me up a little :) and sara im not a fan of 5h or E3….but if i had to choose one of them id have to choose emblem 3 for sure, they are definitely better, and im a dude lol
alex
March 30, 2013 @ 3:26 pm
Omark u make a good point. i am still hopeful that making music for all of her “carly’s angels” like myself will be part of her path. and Talaya i disagree with u. ur saying carly should sing music that she doesnt like or doesnt wanna make. shes not trying to be a 1 hit wonder and sing crappy pop songs that are popular today and forgotten tomorrow.
Dana
March 30, 2013 @ 3:24 pm
I think you are reading too much into Carly’s comments . In the interview, she was asked if she wanted to continue acting, which she does, hence her answer about figuring her path ( how to balance a singing and acting career). There is no way she (with advice from parents and agents) will not capitalize on her x-factor success and give up and singing career. Cheer up!
Danni
March 30, 2013 @ 2:24 pm
Carly was working with Toby Gad and Autumn Rowe before 5H arrived in LA mid Feb and since moving back to NY has continued working with them as well as with others. She has not been idle. She’s writing music and as needed or when scheduling is right, is having recording sessions -recording tracks. She has absolutely no plans on giving up music and no one has given up on her. Her not being “officially” signed to a label, makes very little difference in the process. As for the comment inferring that Carly is the only one writing her own music, FALSE!!! You may not like the other acts but when their albums do come out at least take the time to appreciate the music credits. It’s really sad that people can’t put there biases aside and just listen to the music.
Talaya
March 30, 2013 @ 1:36 pm
Carly’s having second thoughts about music because it took Simon Cowell 3 months to finally decide to pick up her option. And almost an entire month now where a co-label is not willing to sign on. Not epic or columbia. And carly has a beautiful voice, but the kind of music she wants to make, she’s gonna have to wait till she’s 18 because no one will believe she’s been heartbroken. She’s 13. In the meantime, carly needs to embrace her age. Cover 1D or taylor swift. Quit singing music for 30 year olds. You’re 13.
Js Jon
March 30, 2013 @ 11:38 am
It’s been interesting to listen to other people’s comments on what Carly’s going to do next. There’s been a lot of mixed feelings that people have on this topic, we either agree or disagree & that’s fine and i just want to say, its been good to be a part of it.
Carly blew me away when I first heard her voice on Xfactor and that’s what grabbed me about her, she was Fantastic! She has something that no-one else has, her own uniqueness, her own expression of music. I’m feeling a pinch of sadness, hope all will be well.
Oleo
March 30, 2013 @ 8:40 am
Good job 5H! Love the harmonies.
Omark
March 30, 2013 @ 1:45 am
A “path” need not have but one stop on the way to its destination. No way will she simply give up music. She has previously indicated she wants it all – singing, movies, TV. It will be quite fun to walk that path with her.
Js Jon
March 30, 2013 @ 1:12 am
It would be nice though, if she could reward us with an album .. just to get the ball rolling :) .. but as i say, I’ll still be a fan of hers whatever decision she makes.
Js Jon
March 30, 2013 @ 1:01 am
Dana, well said.
I’ll still be a fan of hers whatever she decides to do.
paul
March 30, 2013 @ 12:42 am
Carly has been working on her album in a NY studio for weeks, every one thinks she has to be in LA, some of the biggest labels and studios are in NY…
She will release her album sooner than you think, but remember unlike others, she is writing a good deal of originals ….words and Music!!! at 13 that’s siiick.
have any of you seen her acting in The short film Snowfall,,,,she is a serious actress and should do both. its on you tube it is a short drama and she is good.
WTF
March 29, 2013 @ 11:40 pm
Dana I don’t agree with you. Carly has had a very planned career after X Factor. She does not say things spur of the moment. I feel that she is setting us up for some news that I really don’t want to hear. I did not follow her to see her on some Disney show or something like it
Sara M.
March 29, 2013 @ 11:35 pm
Ha. Thanx Michelle for pointing that out. I’ve always said that. E3>5H. And any guys in the 5H fandom are gay like that dude junior, mike, and perrie. I was E3/5H fan but Nima pissed me off so I left the 5h fandom. It’s true, there’s lezzy stuff going on in the 5h fandom. It’s so weird. Like sure you can like a girl group and their personalities and how they look but the amount of obsession over camila and lauren is gross. And lauren jauregui and her family and friends are the rudest people and unfollow fans just for cursing or joking. I’ll be so glad when booty pop madness flops. I mean they r at epic records so it’s bound to happen
Dana
March 29, 2013 @ 11:33 pm
Guys, please relax! Carly said she’s still figuring her path because she has many talents and she’s only 13. Why should she settle down being a singer when she has the potential of being a great singer and a great actress? There is no doubt that for the next few years, she’ll focus on singing due to her recent success on X-factor. We’ll get an album, hopefully sooner than later. Give her some time, so she can reward us with the best album possible!
WTF
March 29, 2013 @ 10:44 pm
There have been so many loyal Carly followers since X factor and now she is saying that music may not be in her future? I feel dissed
5H fan
March 29, 2013 @ 10:35 pm
Emblem 3 only has teen girls as their fans lol. Do u really think all of 5H’s fans are girls? There are a lot of male Harmonizers like myself that love their music! As for their looks…Lauren is one of the most beautiful girls I have ever seen!!
alex
March 29, 2013 @ 9:10 pm
lol that was funny michelle
Michelle R
March 29, 2013 @ 8:07 pm
As an Emblem3 fan, I couldn’t be happier for the boys. They’re adding more tour dates and will release an official single soon..as for you 5th harmony fans, I don’t get why 80% of you are lesbians, mostly for lauren and camila. Gross. Lauren does give off that vibe tho and she kinds looks like a dude. I mean I’m tired of you 5th unison fans always trashing Emblem3. I don’t get how 5h fans can obsess over girls like that. Like I’ve never seen anything like it. Even the Little Mix fandom isn’t writing fanfics about lesbo crap like you 5th H fans. Ew.
alex
March 29, 2013 @ 5:53 pm
uh oh….carly said she’s still figuring out what her path should be….that means she doesnt know if the music thing is gonna be for her. that just made me really depressed. ive been looking forward to an album from carly since i first learned about her on x-factor….if she doesnt choose making music as part of her path, thats gonna make a lot of her fans very sad :(
Natalia
March 29, 2013 @ 5:25 pm
Love Fifth Harmony’s new cover of one direction’s song that was released today. I can’t believe that they’re getting to be super stars so fast. Harry Styles approved of their album yesterday. Eek……..btw I wouldn’t mind buying Carly’s album if it was R n B or pop, but if it’s Indie rock or soul, that’s not really my taste.
Anonymous
March 29, 2013 @ 5:13 pm
I’m a huge Carly’s fan, and I think Sunshine made some very good points. It wouldn’t hurt to listen and consider fans’ suggestions especially if they don’t stray too much from Carly’s own tastes.
Anonymous
March 29, 2013 @ 4:54 pm
Sorry she knows what’s best for her I made an error
Anonymous
March 29, 2013 @ 4:51 pm
Carly right people just want her to do music even though I love voice and her and want more music carly gets to pick what’s she is happy with so back off she oboes what’s best for her
Sunshine B.
March 29, 2013 @ 4:38 pm
Carly Rose needs to put together an R & B album. Slightly upbeat. It would win her fans in the teen demo. This genre is making a comeback. Carly should listen to Brandy’s debut album. The lyrics are age appropriate and the tempo is slightly upbeat. Brandy recorded her debut album at 14 and it was released when she was 15. Plus Carly’s husky voice would be perfect for R&B. She covered Justin Bieber’s ALAYLM and Elton John’s Your Song with an R&B sound. If she’s thinking of a cover song, I hope she considers “Baby” by Brandy. Those of us in the African American community have high hopes for Carly. That she’s our next Alicia Keys, Mariah, Beyonce, Adele, or Whitney. Maybe a mix of those ladies. Dang, wish I could tell Carly to listen to this Brandy album.