In the Mix

Unlike "American Idol" who produced successful singers such as Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, "X-Factor USA" hasn't really proven its mettle in producing musical stars.

In contrast, its original version, "X-Factor UK," has produced some international calibre artists. Its 3rd winner, Leona Lewis, has had considerable success worldwide. So did the 2013 winner, Sam Bailey. Of course, she's best known as "the prison guard who could."

Then, there's the most famous non-winner of the program, 2010's 3rd placer - One Direction.

But when it comes to winners, my favorite one from "X-Factor UK" so far is the 2011 champion. They're a girl group who auditioned individually - but failed. When they banded together as a group, they went all the way to the winner's circle.

The group I'm talking about is "Little Mix."

They've already released a good number of songs, most of which have been hits and LSS-inducing ditties. And my current LSS is their 2012 hit, "Wings."



This group has the makings of pop success. They've done it in the UK, and they're gaining a bit of headway in the US. And since we haven't really had a cool all-girl pop group in a while, I hope this group does what their song says and fly.