James Arthur performs at Fox Theater in Oakland on April 30, 2024. Imani Sires/STAFF. OAKLAND — James Arthur kicked off the American leg of his Bitter Sweet Love Tour at the Fox on Tuesday. The British singer-songwriter commanded the stage with unparalleled charisma. The 36-year-old took command of the…

James Arthur, “Bitter Sweet Love.” James Arthur, who vaulted to the top of the charts with epic love ballad “Say You Won’t Let Go,” knows his strengths. Some might try to veer away and avoid being pigeonholed. But the English singer-songwriter, known for his dulcet vocals and earnest lyricism, which make…

It’s been a decade since a 16-year-old Ella Henderson was prematurely eliminated from the British “The X Factor.” Her debut, Chapter One, followed two years later to general international success with lead single “Ghost.” But there was just silence from Henderson’s camp until her 2019 four-track EP, Glorious. Finally, eight years…

James Arthur, It’ll All Make Sense In The End “The X Factor UK” winner James Arthur, best known in the United States for his tender and widely played “Say You Won’t Let Go,” is gearing up to release his fourth album. It’ll All Make Sense In The End looks at…