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In a recent radio interview, former 'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell confirmed that Grammy-winning superstar Mariah Carey will be involved with FOX's 'The X Factor.' But wait -- does this mean she'll be a judge? In a word, no. Cowell told radio personality Jackie Brown that Carey won't be on the judges' panel, due to her pregnancy, but she'll still be part of the show in some capacity.

Black Eyed Peas frontwoman Fergie is reportedly up for a spot on Fox's hotly anticipated reality show 'The X Factor,' Simon Cowell confirmed to reporters this week. "Her name was put forward. But like with a lot of other people we have spoken to, we have to check out everyone's availability...

Happy St. Patrick's Day!  Today on the Showbiz Top 5 we have:  Some DUI gossip on American Idol contestant Stefano Langone, a look into the judging panel for Simon Cowell's new show "X-Factor", an update on Mel Gibson's domestic abuse case, some investigative reporting on Vanessa Hudgens' nude photos online (turns out a team of hackers are ripping off personal pics from several celebs),

It's true!  Maroon 5 is coming home ahead of their tour schedule to make way for frontman Adam Levine to appear as a judge on a new reality show called The Voice! (That means Sara Bareilles, who is opening for them, can get a little R&R before she starts her mini-tour that makes a stop in Michigan.) ...

The latest karaoke style television show debuts this year.  It's known as X-Factor and is already a huge success over seas.  The show is produced and paneled by American Idol visionary, Simon Cowell.  It is the same style show as American Idol with one key difference, the judges mentor the singers as well as judge them. Kidd Kraddick had Simon on the show this morning to talk about X-Factor.  They

I thought Simon Cowell had gone 'bye-bye' when he literally turned down $130 million to host the 10th season of American Idol! I'm even more convinced that he's a little off when I heard that he's been talking with Paula Abdul about joining the judges panel for his new show, The X Factor, that debuts this fall!  Or is he?? Listen to the pros and cons of reuniting with his controversial panelist! R