Britney Spears Fergie Janet Jackson L.A. Reid nicole scherzinger Paula Abdul Simon Cowell Steve Jones Whitney Houston X Factor

February 22nd, 2012

On Wednesday, Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid spoke with reporters, including Gossip Cop, about possible replacements for former judges Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul, as well as plans for two hosts.

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Nickelodeon Rachel Crow Simon Cowell The Hollywood Reporter X Factor

February 22nd, 2012

Rachel Crow, who made it to the finals on “The X Factor,” is getting her own show on Nickelodeon.

After months of speculation that Crow was in talks with Disney, she has landed a talent deal with its rival network that includes a gig on “Fred: The Show” and her own musical comedy pilot.

And that’s not all.

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Access Hollywood nicole scherzinger Simon Cowell X Factor

February 7th, 2012

While Simon Cowell says Nicole Scherzinger was “disappointed” over being fired from “X Factor,” the singer says in a new interview that she has “no regrets” about her controversial time on the reality show.

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Beyonce Extra Katy Perry Madonna Mariah Carey Nicole Scherzsinger Paula Abdul Simon Cowell X Factor

February 7th, 2012

Simon Cowell is speaking out about his recent decisions to fire Nicole Scherzinger and pal Paula Abdul from “The X Factor.”

Plus, who will replace them?

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FOX Steve Jones X Factor

January 30th, 2012

Steve Jones revealed on Twitter Monday night that he won’t return as “The X Factor” host in season 2.

“I wont be hosting next seasons XFactor which is a shame but I cant complain as I’ve had a great time,” the Welsh TV personality tweeted.

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American Idol David Leathers Jr. X Factor

January 18th, 2012

Has “American Idol” already found its Astro?

In the 11th season’s premiere on Wednesday, the show’s very first contestant seemed eerily similar to the former “X Factor” contestant.

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Mariah Carey National Enquirer nicole scherzinger Simon Cowell Steve Jones X Factor

December 28th, 2011

“A newly slimmed down Mariah Carey is aiming to become a judge on ‘The X Factor’ — and secret talks have already begun,” begins a breathless piece from the National Enquirer.

Really?

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December 23rd, 2011

Melanie Amaro, who won “X Factor” on Thursday, today said she thought Chris Rene was her biggest competition; that Simon Cowell “was more nervous than [she] was backstage”; and that she would like to use her millions to a “buy a foot massager.”

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