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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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Avril Lavigne wants on The X Factor

Avril Lavigne is in talks to become a judge on The X Factor , production insiders spill. Avril is reportedly close to being tapped...

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LeAnn Rimes wants to join The X Factor too

LeAnn Rimes is actually making headlines for something other than her weight and love life. We hear the "Blue" singer is amongst the...

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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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Britney Spears has her eye on The X Factor

Add Britney Spears to the growing list of pop acts rumored to be on the shortlist for a judging opening on The X Factor . The...

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X Factor's Rachel Crow inks deal for show on Nickelodeon

Reality fans will soon be seeing a lot more of teen singing star Rachel Crow. The former X Factor contestant has inked a recording...

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Ratings: The Voice continues to be heard

Smash is not living up to its name -- and that will be the last pun-ish blurb we make about that. Keep reading to see which shows...

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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...

Celebrity Gossip

Whitney Houston "went crazy" on The X Factor 's Stacy Francis

The X Factor 's Stacy Francis has broken her silence about the night that she nearly brawled with an "out of control" Whitney...

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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...

Television

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,...

Television

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...

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Report: Beyoncé's $500 million X Factor deal

Simon Cowell is a man who knows what he wants. And when it comes to The X Factor USA, what Cowell wants is Beyoncé.

Television

Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell hint at new project

What is Paula Abdul planning to do next? She isn't saying, but Simon Cowell says we'll be seeing them together again in the near...

Television

Will Mariah Carey step into the judge's seat on The X Factor ?

Will a superstar step into the shoes of Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger on the next season of The X Factor ? Many fans are...

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Steve Jones, Nicole Scherzinger out on The X Factor

Steve Jones and Nicole Scherzinger have been axed from the cast of The X Factor. Fox says the Welsh host and the Pussycat...

Music

Cheryl Cole enlists Rihanna for new album

English media darling Cheryl Cole wants Rihanna to lay down some vocals on her upcoming third solo album. The record will be...