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Simon Cowell was surprised at Britney Spears' personality

Simon Cowell said he expected Britney Spears to be much more outgoing because of her life in the public eye. But he seems pleased at...

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The X Factor making Britney Spears "confident & tough"

Britney Spears is either doing amazing as a judge on The X Factor or really, really bad. Where's the truth? Probably somewhere in...

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Britney Spears goes into meltdown mode in Texas

Britney Spears made her Texas debut as part of The X Factor team on Thursday, but is she already having problems? Find out what...

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The X Factor disses The Voice while confirming Britney & Demi

It is 100 percent official: Britney Spears and Demi Lovato are definitely on the judging panel of The X Factor . Here's what the...

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Britney Spears signs The X Factor deal for one season

Britney Spears signed on the dotted line Wednesday for a staggering sum. She will officially be an X Factor judge for season two.

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Simon Cowell was hot & heavy with Dannii Minogue

Simon Cowell and Dannii Minogue had a steamy affair while judging British X Factor -- and former co-judge Sharon Osbourne was not...

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Negotiating one more time: Britney's $15 million X Factor deal

Who says money can't buy happiness? Not Simon Cowell, who's pouring out his pockets to make one pop princess -- and her fiancé --...

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X Factor judge update: Britney Spears is out! Who's next?

It's official -- after much negotiation, Britney Spears is out of the running for a seat on The X Factor judges' panel! So whose...

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Black Eyed Peas' Fergie for X Factor judge?

Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, LeAnn Rimes, Avril Lavigne -- and now, Fergie? The singer admits to having talks about filling a seat...

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Darren Criss: From Glee to Broadway to The X Factor ?

Darren Criss has been one of the top breakout stars from the Glee franchise, and he's just been asked to break into a role as a host...

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New contenders for The X Factor judges? Simon Cowell speaks

Simon Cowell is shaking up The X Factor with new judges, new hosts and... new rules? The show's creator, producer and judge teases...

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Britney Spears' huge payday for The X Factor

Britney Spears is about to occupy one of The X Factor judges' seats vacated by the fired Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul. Find...

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Janet Jackson: Out of X Factor judge running

The selection process for next season's X Factor judges features more twists and turns than the contestants' auditions. Who will...

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Paula Abdul was "grown-up" about getting canned

Simon Cowell said he didn't want to fire Paula Abdul from The X Factor , but he was forced into it -- and his longtime friend took...

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The X Factor : Simon Cowell "definitely" considering two hosts

Simon Cowell dished all things The X Factor during a recent conference call to promote season two's auditions and you might find...

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Javier Colon accepts Simon Cowell's singing challenge

If the winners of American Idol, The Voice and The X Factor had to compete in a "super final," who do you think would win? Javier...

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Report: Janet Jackson in talks to judge The X Factor

This just in: Janet Jackson is being courted for a judging role on Fox's The X Factor . Can the shy singing star make an impact as...

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5 Guys we'd love to wake up to (and 5 we wouldn't)

Lucky Rachel McAdams! When she opens her eyes in The Vow after a bad traffic accident, she sees hottie Channing Tatum who —...

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Simon Cowell wanted Whitney Houston for The X Factor

Had Whitney Houston lived, a career resurgence may have come in the form of a gig as a mentor on Simon Cowell's newly retooled...

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Simon Cowell slams The Voice after X Factor shakeup

He's never been one to mince words. Now X Factor honcho Simon Cowell is sharing his candid remarks on NBC's rival talent show,...

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L.A. Reid signs up for another season of The X Factor

Simon Cowell has signed music mogul Antonio "L.A." Reid for a second season of The X Factor , days after he dropped Paula Abdul and...