Chris Rene News and Photos

L.A. Reid Quits 'The X-Factor'

Fri, December 14 2012 3:33pm - Source: AOL Music

With less than a week before the season two finale of the U.S. "The X-Factor," the judge has decided he will not be returning to the show.

Justin Hernandez: 'X' Doesn't Mark the Spot

Fri, November 09 2012 9:06pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

We are two weeks into the live shows for The X Factor.

'X Factor' Recap: Britney Spears Survives Day Two

Fri, September 14 2012 5:34pm - Source: Rolling Stone

It's Day Two of the auditions and we are immediately plunged right back into the scene at the aptly named Cow Palace arena, where a disorganized horde of San Franciscans grazes around like so much hope-filled cattle.

Laura Prudom: 'Idol' Finale: Why Phillip Phillips And The 'White Guy With Guitar' Trend Are Bad For Business

Thu, May 24 2012 1:14pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Last night, America crowned Phillip Phillips , the 21-year-old pawn shop worker from Georgia, as the latest "American Idol."

In Pictures: Channel 933 Summer Kickoff in Chula Vista, CA

Tue, May 15 2012 1:18am - Source: Soundspike

The San Diego-area's Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre hosted the Channel 933 Summer Kickoff concert on Friday (5/11), an event presented by Function Alternative Energy Drink.

In House With Marcus Canty: Singer Talks About Dad's Absence, Rude Americans & 'X Factor' Fame

Wed, April 18 2012 11:48pm - Source: The BoomBox

At 21, Marcus Canty isn't chugging Hennessy from a bottle in the club like many of his liquor-loving peers.

Chris Rene: 'X Factor' Star Talks Addiction, Fatherhood and Music's Poor Role Models During In House Q&A

Fri, April 06 2012 5:46pm - Source: AOL Music

"When it comes to recovery, you don't promise anything, to anyone -- ever."

DiS Does International Pop: The 10 biggest singles you’ve never heard

Wed, April 04 2012 9:06am - Source: Drowned In Sound

It's an oft-repeated fact that Japan has more million-selling singles than any other country - although an extremely small amount of those have been written by Western artists.

Chris Rene’s “Young Homie”: A Behind-The-Scenes Look In The Studio

Wed, March 21 2012 3:14pm - Source: Idolator

It's been a long journey for Chris Rene, who first auditioned for The X Factor by singing his original song "Young Homie", and is now premiering the music video for the mid-tempo pop jam.

Avril Lavigne -- In the Running for 'X Factor' Judge Job

Sun, February 26 2012 9:00am - Source: TMZ

With two judging slots to fill, it seems the folks at " X Factor " might not have to look far to fill one of the spots ... because former L.A. Reid protégé Avril Lavigne is interested in the gig ...