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Jennifer Lopez Snubbed X Factor For Idol

Pop superstar Jennifer Lopez has revealed she was in discussions to judge Simon Cowell's upcoming U.S. version of The X Factor - but she turned it down for American Idol instead.The Jenny From the Block...

Shayne Ward Axed By Cowell

Shayne Ward has been axed from Simon Cowell's record label.The singer - who won 'The X Factor' in 2005 - has been told by bosses at Syco Music he will not be getting another contract...

Cowell To Leave U.k.'S The X Factor

Simon Cowell will not be crisscrossing the Atlantic to appear on the judging panel of both the U.S. and U.K. versions of The X Factor but will instead remain stateside during the talent show's American...

Demi Lovato Lined Up For X Factor Performance

Demi Lovato is set to mark her comeback with a performance on the US version of 'The X Factor'.The 18-year-old star - who left rehab in January after seeking treatment for "emotional and physical issues"...

Snoop Turned Down American X Factor

Rapper Snoop Dogg has confirmed reports he was in the running to judge Simon Cowell's new The X Factor talent show in America.The hip-hop star was approached to join the judging panel of the new...

Cheryl Cole Will Judge Us X Factor

Cheryl Cole has been confirmed as a judge on the US version of 'The X Factor'.Simon Cowell has revealed the 'Promise This' singer will join him and record executive L.A. Reid - as well as...

Cheryl Cole Hates Making Plans

Cheryl Cole doesn't plan for the future.The British singer - who has been linked to a judging role on the US version of 'The X Factor' - wants to enjoy some time off from work...

Jessica Simpson Wants To Be X Factor Judge

Jessica Simpson would "definitely" love to be a judge on the US version of 'The X Factor'.The singer-and-actress is one of a number of stars being considered to join Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid on...

Sharon:'Sharon Osbournes Are Too Opinionated For U.s. X Factor'

Sharon Osbourne has ruled out a role on Simon Cowell's U.S. X Factor show - because the music mogul thinks she's too opinionated.Cowell has lined up British pop star Cheryl Cole and producer/record label boss...

Simon Cowell: 'No X Factor For Mum-to-be Mariah Carey'

Simon Cowell has been forced to rule Mariah Carey out of his The X Factor judging panel - because the pregnant singer will be too busy with her twins when the TV talent show begins.The...

Nicole Scherzinger Teases Cowell Over Make-up

Nicole Scherzinger likes to tease Simon Cowell about his "powder face". The 'Don't Hold Your Breath' singer - who worked with Simon on the UK version of 'The X Factor' as a guest judge and...

Spears' Label Boss Takes Over From X Factor-bound Reid

Music mogul L.A. Reid has handed over the reigns of his record label to Britney Spears' boss Barry Weiss after signing up to be a star judge on Simon Cowell's The X Factor.The record executive...

Pepsi To Spend $60 Million On X Factor

It's not on the air yet and there are no ratings to indicate how many viewers will watch, but Pepsi-Cola is so confident that Simon Cowell's The X Factor will become a hit that it...

Simon Cowell Wants American Judges On X Factor

Simon Cowell believes it is important to have American judges on the US 'X Factor'. The music mogul - who is launching his pop star search competition in the states this year - admitted he...

Katie Price Up For Mum Of The Year Award

Katie Price is to battle Victoria Beckham and Dannii Minogue for the title of Celebrity Mum of the Year.The TV star - who has three children, Harvey, eight, Junior, five, and three-year-old Princess Tiaamii, from...

Terri Seymour Moves Out Of Simon's House

Simon Cowell's ex-girlfriend has moved out of his house.Terri Seymour, who dated the music mogul for six years, has left the £3 million mansion he bought her in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles shortly before they...

Promotion The X Factor For The X Factor?

Fox TV has gone to what was described as unprecedented expense to fly at least one promotion executive from 145 of its 210 affiliates to Los Angeles to discuss plans for the launch of the...

Simon Cowell Tips Usher And Abdul For X Factor

Simon Cowell has admitted Usher and Paula Abdul are in the frame for judging roles on 'The X Factor'.The music mogul admits he has been bombarded with requests by celebrities desperate to sit on the...

Ronan Keating Moves Into Movies

Ronan Keating is set to make his movie debut.The Boyzone singer - who has recently been working as a judge on the Australian version of 'The X Factor' - will return Down Under next month...

Jessica Simpson For Us X Factor?

Jessica Simpson is being lined up for the US version of 'The X Factor'. The singer, actress and reality TV star is reportedly at the top of Simon Cowell's list to take on one of...

Christina Aguilera Joins The Voice As Judge

Christina Aguilera has been announced as a judge on new singing competition show 'The Voice'.The 'Dirrty' singer - who was arrested for public intoxication yesterday (01.03.11) alongside boyfriend Matthew Rutler who was charged with driving...

George Michael To Release New Order Charity Cover

George Michael is releasing a new single, 'True Faith', for Comic Relief.The 'Carless Whisper' singer has recorded a version the 1987 New Order single for the UK charity, the proceeds of which will go to...

Cee Lo & Levine Signed For New Tv Talent Show

CEE LO GREEN and MAROON 5 star ADAM LEVINE have reportedly signed on to front a new U.S. TV talent search to rival both AMERICAN IDOL and SIMON COWELL's upcoming show, THE X FACTOR.Reality TV...

Cheryl Cole's Accent Loses Her X Factor Job

Cheryl Cole has lost out on being a judge on the US 'X Factor' because of her British accent. The 27-year-old beauty - who is from North West English city Newcastle - has flown to...

'American Idol' To Introduce Facebook Voting?

'American Idol' fans may soon be able to vote for their favourite contestants via Facebook.If the new method gets the green light, viewers of the reality talent show - which features pop star Jennifer Lopez...

Girls Aloud Set To Tour In 2011?

Girls Aloud are set to reform for a world tour next year. 'The Promise' group are to dispel rumours they do not get along and will never perform together again by making a comeback ahead...

Usher Would Take Us X Factor Role

Usher would consider joining the US 'X Factor'. The singer is close friends with show supremo Simon Cowell and would be prepared to accept a judging or mentoring role on the new series when it...

Cowell: 'We're Talking To Scherzinger & Cole For U.s. X Factor'

Music mogul SIMON COWELL is still refusing to name names for his U.S. X FACTOR judging panel, but he has confessed he's talking to both NICOLE SCHERZINGER and CHERYL COLE.On Monday (07Feb11), Cowell confirmed he...

Girls Aloud Won't Officially End

Girls Aloud will never "officially break up". Kimberley Walsh - who is joined in the band by Nicola Roberts, Sarah Harding, Cheryl Cole and Nadine Coyle - insists the group will tour again, despite them...

Jane Lynch Inspired By Cowell For Glee Character

Jane Lynch's 'Glee' character is inspired by Simon Cowell.The 50-year-old actress - who plays scathing cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester on the US TV show - believes there are many similarities between the teacher and the...

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