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Mariah and Beyonce Not Going on X-Factor

Mariah and Beyonce Not Going on X-Factor

After FOX's "The X-Factor" cleaned house by firing Paula Abdul, Steve Jones, and Nicole Scherzinger, rumors have been flying all over about who's going to fill in the chairs and if those names will be bigger than ... continue
Simon Cowell Wanted Paula Abdul To Remain On X Factor

Simon Cowell Wanted Paula Abdul To Remain On X Factor

The X Factor had a big shakeup last week when both Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger were removed from the lineup to make way for bigger names in the music industry, now Simon Cowell is speaking about ... continue
Paula Abdul Leaving ‘The X Factor’

Paula Abdul Leaving ‘The X Factor’

Simon Cowell is cleaning house on X-Factor. It was reported earlier today that Nicole Scherzinger had been fired from the talent show and now it has been confirmed that Paula Abdul will also be leaving the show. Speculation about ... continue
Nicole Scherzinger Axed From X Factor

Nicole Scherzinger Axed From X Factor

Simon Cowell is looking to shake-up X Factor. Popular X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger won't appear in the next X Factor series, despite replacing Cheryl Cole for last season. The former Pussycat Doll has been told she ... continue
Simon Cowell and Mezhgan Hussainy Break Off Engagement

Simon Cowell and Mezhgan Hussainy Break Off Engagement

It looks like Aretha Franklin isn't the only celebrity that's decided to put an end to an engagement. In an interview with UK newspaper the Daily Mirror, former American Idol grump Simon Cowell confirmed that he and his ... continue
Melanie Amaro Plans Debut Album, Hopes For Duet With Mariah Carey

Melanie Amaro Plans Debut Album, Hopes For Duet With Mariah Carey

Melanie Amaro, who just won the $5 million prize on the X Factor is starting to plan her debut album. Amaro recently signed with Epic Records and she is hoping to work with Mariah Carey and Ne-Yo ... continue
The Worst Celebrity Scientists: Gwyneth Paltrow, Snooki, Top ‘Bad Science’ List

The Worst Celebrity Scientists: Gwyneth Paltrow, Snooki, Top ‘Bad Science’ List

People say stupid things. For most of us, those stupid things are only heard by a handful of people. But for celebrities, well, they can spew their ignorance onto millions of people at a time. Sense About Science ... continue
And The X Factor Winner is …

And The X Factor Winner is …

The first ever X Factor winner (in the U.S, anyway) is teenager Melanie Amaro. The 19-year-old, who Simon Cowell predicted would win, was crowned the show's first champion in Thursday's finale, and has landed a $5 million recording ... continue
Will Melanie Amaro Be The X Factor Winner? Simon Cowell Thinks So [Video]

Will Melanie Amaro Be The X Factor Winner? Simon Cowell Thinks So [Video]

Will Melanie Amaro win X Factor? There are only three contestants left and judge Simon Cowell has made his pick. Amaro is going to win X Factor. Simon said that after Amaro's final song last night he was ... continue
Abdul With Cowell? Ex-AI Host Says There Was Sexual Tension With Paula

Abdul With Cowell? Ex-AI Host Says There Was Sexual Tension With Paula

Last night, former American Idol host and professional hater Simon Cowell dished the dirt to Barbara Walters on her 10 Most Fascinating People special, telling Baba some never-before-gossiped tidbits about his relationship with former co-host Paula Abdul. If you ... continue
Rachel Crow Breaks Down on Stage After ‘X Factor’ Elimination [Video]

Rachel Crow Breaks Down on Stage After ‘X Factor’ Elimination [Video]

Rachel Crow was sent home last night after a dramatic episode of "The X Factor." Crow, who found herself in the bottom two, could have been saved by Nicole Scherzinger, but Nicole voted to put the vote into ... continue
Rachel Crow Defies Cowell, Plans to Sing Etta James Next

Rachel Crow Defies Cowell, Plans to Sing Etta James Next

Rachel Crow is set to go against the advice of mentor Simon Cowell and do things her own way on next week's X Factor. The 13-year-old contestant, whose troubled upbringing came to light this week, says she ... continue
X-Factor Ratings Can’t Topple Cowell’s American Idol Days [Neilsen Report]

X-Factor Ratings Can’t Topple Cowell’s American Idol Days [Neilsen Report]

Apparently American Idol fans didn't really care that their favorite show featured Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul, they were tuning in to watch the shows format and emerging singers, something they didn't do for the premiere week ... continue
Simon Cowell and Mezhgan Hussainy Call Off Engagement

Simon Cowell and Mezhgan Hussainy Call Off Engagement

X-Factor judge Simon Cowell will remain an eligible bachelor after calling of his engagement to fiancee Mezhgan Hussainy. Over the last several months the couple has barely been seen together and a tipster now tells The Daily Mail: “Simon ... continue
X-Factor Debuts Exclusive 8-Minute Preview [Video]

X-Factor Debuts Exclusive 8-Minute Preview [Video]

Are you ready to ditch American Idol for something new? Simon Cowell is banking on that fact with his new series The X Factor which once again places singing contestants up against one another. Unlike American Idol the ... continue
Simon Cowell Sued By 86-Year-Old X-Factor Contestant

Simon Cowell Sued By 86-Year-Old X-Factor Contestant

An 86-year-old X-Factor contestant is suing show creator Simon Cowell because the former American Idol judge made him sing when it was hot outside. According to the lawsuit, Cowell subjected the senior citizen to a "punishing physical ordeal" ... continue
Paula Abdul Joins Simon Cowell On ‘X-Factor’ Judging Panel

Paula Abdul Joins Simon Cowell On ‘X-Factor’ Judging Panel

Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul are reuniting, this time as judges on Cowell's The X Factor which will debut later in the year. Abdul has long been a favorite to join Cowell on the new shows judging panel, ... continue
Mariah Carey Will Have “Some Type of Role” On X-Factor

Mariah Carey Will Have “Some Type of Role” On X-Factor

Simon Cowell on Monday announced that the very pregnant Mariah Carey would be appearing in some type of role on The X Factor when it debuts on Fox in September. While speaking with 92.9ZZU in Spokane, Washington he ... continue
Rihanna Turned Down ‘X-Factor’ Judging Spot

Rihanna Turned Down ‘X-Factor’ Judging Spot

Singer Rihanna could have been a judge on Simon Cowell's X-Factor series, if only her schedule would have allowed her. Appearing this morning on KIIS-FM’s On Air with Ryan Seacrest, Rihanna revealed that she would have loved to ... continue
Simon Cowell Leaving American Idol

Simon Cowell Leaving American Idol

The worse kept secret in show business was confirmed today with official news that Simon Cowell is leaving American Idol. Cowell, who's contract is up with American Idol at the end of the 2010 season, said in a ... continue
Rage Against The Machine is #1 Christmas Hit in the UK

Rage Against The Machine is #1 Christmas Hit in the UK

In a world where filled with Facebook groups with good intentions and no action there is hope. Facebook group: "Rage Against The Machine For Christmas No 1" has showed us how it's done. The purpose of the ... continue
Danyl Johnson: Simon Cowell’s latest creation (video)

Danyl Johnson: Simon Cowell’s latest creation (video)

Meet Danyl Johnson, Simon Cowell's latest creation and the first singer in this season of UK talent show The X Factor to go viral (video below.) A 27 year old teacher from Reading, Danyl Johnson wowed the crowd ... continue