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Britney Closing $15 million 'X Factor' Deal

TMZ | Posted 04.18.2012

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Britney Spears and "X Factor" have struck a deal that will line the singer's pocket to the tune of $15 million for next season ... TMZ has learned. ...

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Britney Nearing 'X Factor' Deal

Posted 04.11.2012

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Britney Spears, reality TV judge? The pop star is reportedly close to signing a deal that would see her appear as a judge on Season 2 of "The X Factor...

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Stacy Keibler To Join 'X-Factor'?

Posted 03.19.2012

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Britney Spears, Darren Criss and now... Stacy Keibler? That's right, George Clooney's leggy blond gal pal has reportedly been in talks to be an "X Fac...

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Darren Criss On 'The X Factor'? 'Glee' Star Offered Hosting Gig But Declines

Posted 03.14.2012

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Darren Criss is a very wanted young man. Not only is he one of the biggest stars to be hatched by "Glee," but his last year included starring on Br...

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Simon Cowell: Whitney Would've Been The Ultimate 'X Factor' Mentor

Posted 02.12.2012

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UPDATE: Sadly, on Saturday, Feb. 11, Whitney Houston's publicist broke news that the Grammy-winning singer had died at the age of 48. But in the w...

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'X Factor' Winner Dreams Of Become A Nurse

AP | NEKESA MUMBI MOODY | Posted 03.06.2012

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NEW YORK — She's got a $5 million recording contract, but Melanie Amaro still sees herself as a nurse someday. The 19-year-old was studying nur...

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The X Factor: Who Just Missed The Top Three?

Laura Prudom | Posted 02.14.2012

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After two weeks of painfully uncomfortable "X Factor" results shows -- replete with a child crying hysterically and death threats against Nicole Scherzinger -- this week's elimination seemed poised to offer a little satisfaction for the outraged fans of Rachel Crow and Drew. But did Marcus manage to escape the chopping block for a fourth week, with no "save me" performance to pull him back from the brink?

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Fixing the Factor: Four Glaring Issues With an Otherwise Decent Singing Competition

Alex Simons | Posted 02.12.2012

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As this season draws to a close amid the coming holidays, let's join together in hope of a second season filled with many more Drews, Astros, and LA v. Simon battles... and far fewer Pussycat Dolls at the judges' table.

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WATCH: 13-Year-Old Collapses In Tears On 'X Factor'

Posted 12.09.2011

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It was an even more drama-filled night than usual on Thursdsay's X Factor elimination. After a stellar performance of Etta James' "I'd Rather Go Blind...

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Drew Ryniewicz Loses 'X-Factor,' Justin Bieber Sends Condolences

Posted 12.02.2011

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Thursday night was bittersweet for Drew Ryniewicz and her many fans. The 15-year-old X Factor favorite was sent home in a double elimination last nig...

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Are Simon & Nicole Feuding?

Posted 01.02.2012

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See Simon, we believe this is what you call Karma. After replacing U.K. pop star Cheryl Cole with U.S. pop star Nicole Scherzinger, it seems like Cowe...

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'X-Factor' Contestant: My Elimination Was Rigged Deal

AP | By LYNN ELBER | Posted 01.02.2012

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LOS ANGELES -- Former "The X Factor" contestant Dexter Haygood said he wasn't pushed off Fox's new singing contest. He jumped. Haygood was among five...

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Simon Says Tweet!

AP | ALICIA RANCILIO | Posted 12.26.2011

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NEW YORK — Simon Cowell doesn't use Twitter but he wants "X Factor" fans to use the site to vote for their favorite contestants. The Fox show a...

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Be Nice, Conan!

Posted 11.23.2011

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Coming off the heels of his saucy interview with a scantily-clad Nicole Scherzinger, Conan O'Brien wanted to give "The X Factor" another look. On ...

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When Simon Met Paula

HuffingtonPost.com | Crystal Bell | Posted 11.21.2011

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With the premiere of Simon Cowell’s new talent competition “The X-Factor” just hours away, one wonders if Cowell’s latest project can stand up...

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Conan Gets Slammed By Nicole Scherzinger For Looking At Her Boobs

Posted 11.20.2011

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The steamy "X Factor" judge, Nicole Scherzinger, visited Conan O'Brien Monday night to clear up any confusion about Simon Cowell's new show and explai...

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Don't Sing These 5 Songs In Front Of Simon

Posted 11.15.2011

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For nearly a decade, one man has ruled the reality singing competition throne -- Simon Cowell. Over the last 10 years, Cowell has seen -- and heard --...

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Simon Cowell: 'I'd Rather Jump Off A Bridge Than...'

Posted 10.24.2011

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Simon Cowell is a man of contradictions: he's 51 years old and watches cartoons with breakfast. He's the perhaps the most powerful man in the music in...

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Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul SAVAGE 'American Idol' In New 'X Factor' Promo

Posted 09.12.2011

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Simon Cowell is back. And gosh, does he want you to know it. The famed producer and original "American Idol" judge, who left the show after the 200...

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Paula Abdul To Join 'The X Factor': Report

Posted 06.24.2011

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UPDATE: Cowell's representative denies that Abdul is a definite go for "The X Factor," clarifying the situation -- sort of -- for The Hollywood Report...

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Mariah Carey Joining 'The X Factor'

Posted 06.18.2011

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Slowly but surely, Simon Cowell's star-studded "X Factor" cast is coming together. Rumors have circulated for months about who will join the ex-"Amer...

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Jessica Simpson: 'We Might Elope'

Posted 05.28.2011

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With the buzz already humming, Jessica Simpson helped push "X Factor" judge rumors to a fevered pitch. Simpson, who has long been rumored to be a p...

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Simon Cowell Talks 'X Factor' Judge Rumors, Loving Rebecca Black

HuffingtonPost.com | Jordan Zakarin | Posted 05.25.2011

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Breathlessly waiting to find out just who will take the judges' chairs on "The X Factor"? Following all the rumors? Good. All of them are true. The...

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Nicki Minaj Joining 'The X Factor'?

Posted 05.25.2011

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Whether it's wigs, multiple personalities or just plain talent, Nicki Minaj has got it in spades. Now, the rap star may help Simon Cowell look for tha...

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Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul Teaming Up Again?

Posted 05.25.2011

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In taking on "American Idol," British import "The X Factor" may have found the winning formula: "American Idol". Simon Cowell, who is bringing his...

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