x-factor

With two slots remaining to be filled on the judging panel, the people of X Factor might not have to reach too far, to fill one of the voids left behind by Paula and Nicole. Current pop start, and former L.A. Reid protégé Avril Lavigne is interested in the gig, TMZ reported the story not too long ago...

It is no secret that I am a huge fan of the reality sing shows, so I pay attention to any rumors, and rumors are floating around that Simon wants Mariah Carey to join the X-Factor judging panel. This after Paula Abdul was told that she will not be welcomed back...

USA Today is reporting that LA Reid has signed "X-Factor" winner Melanie Amaro to a record deal...and NOT Simon Cowell, her mentor on the show. LA Reid said in a interview with USA Today, “I joined The X Factor to be able to discover undeniable talent such as Melanie...

‘X Factor‘ winner Melanie Amaro was overcome with emotion on the finale that she could barely sing the lyrics to the song that put her on the map, Beyonce‘s ‘Listen.’ Now that she’s gained her composure, she opened up about what she’ll splurge on first with her sweet $5 million — and the answer will surprise you!

Quarterback controversies are common as colds in the football realm, and it looks like we have a judge’s panel controversy brewing in ‘X Factor‘-ville. With last week’s elimination of fan favorite Rachel Crow, thanks to Nicole Scherzinger‘s much-criticized decision to let the vote go to deadlock and allow America’s voting tally to decide, it turns out that the Scherz may not be 100 percent to blam

Simon Cowell is a media mogul, which makes him a media magnet, as well. He sees no less than 500 tabloid items printed about him and his entertainment properties in a single year. His ‘X Factor‘ show antics and his love life are often the topics of the press and publicity surrounding the acid-tongued judge. Simon Cowell, Inc. is a well-oiled machine, a brand and a corporation, and as the saying go

Rachel Crow might have earned herself a spot in the ‘X Factor‘ semi-finals tonight with two strong performances on the show. The teen is only one of five contestants left in the competition, and she proved that she was in it to win it with her first song, which was a lively rendition of Bruno Mars‘ hit tune ‘Nothin’ on You.’

Tonight on ‘X Factor,’ the remaining five contestants performed not one, but two songs for a spot in the semi-finals. The show started off with a bang courtesy of vocal powerhouse Melanie Amaro. For her first performance, the contestant, who is one of two left on Simon Cowell‘s team, was challenged to perform a dance song, and she chose to tackle a remixed version of Adele‘s ‘Someone Like You... R

Time now for what will be a “Top 9 Pre-cap” to one of the many sing for a contract shows on television, of course I speak of the made for TV drama which is “The X-Factor”. The show normally airs Wednesday on Fox at 8pm, but will air tonight because of the Holiday. But before we do that lets get you up to date in case you missed anything these past weeks.  Week after week the judges/mentors have be

'American Idol' alum Simon Cowell returns to the airwaves this fall in his much-anticipated new talent competition, 'The X Factor.' The extended preview below initially shows the cantankerous judge turning over a new leaf - kind words, applause for those who don't deserve it, and making nice with fellow judge and frequent sparring partner Paula Abdul. But you knew it all had to be a dream. And for

He's baaaack! This week, Fox released a brand-new teaser for its upcoming reality-competition series 'The X Factor,' which will mark the official return to American television for Simon Cowell. The former 'American Idol' judge, who is re-teaming with his fellow 'Idol' expat, Paula Abdul, promises an epic show, one that is open to "anyone who can sing."

Paula Abdul has signed on as the fourth and final judge of 'The X Factor,' the Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. Sources say that negotiations went down to the wire, due in part to her deal with CBS to appear on the dance-competition series 'Live to Dance.'