Even living under a rock wouldn't have shielded you from the endless hype for "The X Factor," which premieres tonight after years of planning. Can the show live up to its impossible expectations? Mmmm ...

The X Factor finalists won't live in a hotel this year, it has been reported. Last year's contestants lived in five-star luxury during the live shows after moving into London's Corinthia Hotel.

UPDATE: On Saturday, Feb. 11, Houston’s publicist broke news that the Grammy-winning singer had died at the age of 48. Story here. The pop diva, who performed on the U.K. version of The X Factor in ...