X-Factor

Steve Jones, Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul FIRED from ‘X-Factor’

January 31, 2012 By Cara Harrington 1 Comment

After Paula Abdul packed up her boot flask and sashayed out of the back door of ‘American Idol,’ the show began to circle the proverbial U-bend. Much of America lost interest without anyone to drunkenly mumble “Datsssh! Good singing! Be nicccce Simohn!” Even Simon Cowell missed her, got the sads, left the show to do ‘X-Factor’ and rehired her to be at his side. Apparently the reunited honeymoon is over and Abdul is once again out of a job.

Steve Jones, Nicole Scherzinger and Paula will NOT be returning to the talent show next season. According to Deadline they were all fired in spring cleaning style.

Mariah Carey Replacing Nicole Scherzinger on ‘The X-Factor’

January 25, 2012 By Holly Stafford Leave a Comment

The rumor mill is churning full speed today with news that Nicole Scherzinger has been having a tough time sending people home on ‘The X-Factor‘ and may be replaced by none other than Mrs. Diva herself, Mariah Carey!

X-Factor’s Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid Feud

October 24, 2011 By Holly Stafford Leave a Comment

X Factor insiders are buzzing about a war brewing between two of the show’s top judges! Ever since judges Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid were assigned to mentor competing groups of contestants on the show, the two have been ruthless with each other … even after the cameras turned off.

New ‘X-Factor’ Promo Bashes ‘American Idol’ – VIDEO

July 14, 2011 By Holly Stafford 1 Comment

‘X-Factor‘ is coming to Fox in September. It’s Simon Cowell’s new talent show where he is bring back Paula Abdul and add L.A. Reid and Nicole Scherzinger to the panel of judges to find all kinds of talent around the U.S. In the new promo they take a couple of shots at their old show ‘American Idol.’

Kara DioGuardi Hospitalized After Eating Pot Brownies at Paula Abdul’s House

May 26, 2011 By Holly Stafford 1 Comment

Former ‘American Idol‘ judge Kara DioGuardi admitted last night that she almost died after eating pot brownies at Paula Abdul’s house “by accident”. Abdul has had questions come up about her alcoholism and possible drug abuse in the past and this probably isn’t gonna help.

Nicole Scherzinger Replaces Cheryl Cole on ‘X-Factor’

May 25, 2011 By Cara Harrington Leave a Comment

Cheryl Cole has been dropped from ‘X-Factor.’ Simon Cowell’s latest talent based reality show to hit America had cast the British pop singer as a judge on the panel. She has had experience on the original (UK version) as a judge and was excited to breach in U.S.A. mainstream.

Paula Abdul Reunites with Simon Cowell as New ‘X Factor’ Judge – PHOTOS

May 9, 2011 By Cara Harrington Leave a Comment

Remember when American Idol was relatively amusing thanks to the somewhat incoherent critiques of my favorite gin soaked judge? Paula Abdul packed up her mineral water bottle (filled with vodka) and step-ball-changed her way off the show after execs refused to pay up. Well, ramblings that will most likely end with Paula asking Simon to guess where her new tattoo is at are here again!

Paula Abdul Gets Thrown Off TV Again

February 16, 2011 By Holly Stafford 2 Comments

Paula Abdul’s 15 minutes are completely dried up! Her new show ‘Live To Dance‘ was just canceled by CBS because the viewership was so low! Now it seems she may be having a breakdown! Abdul kept hope alive that her show would gain viewers every week but it peaked around 4 million to watch the finals. Friends of the TV star said she is very “devastated” and had locked herself in her house for the past couple days.

Per Ace Showbiz:

Radar Online found out from a “source” that the bad news was delivered by phone on Friday, February 11 and Paula spent the weekend mourning. “She spent the weekend at her home, surrounded by friends, rehashing CBS’ devastating decision and wondering what she would do next,” a source said.

She left American Idol just 2 season ago and really hasn’t been able to recover as a talent. The only thing she can hope for is that Simon Cowell wants her on his ‘X Factor‘ show. Until then I’m sure she’ll be on a long alcohol and pill binge!

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Simon Cowell Signs Will Smith As Judge On ‘X-Factor’

January 10, 2011 By Holly Stafford 1 Comment

Take that ‘American Idol!’ When Simon Cowell brings his hugely successful singing competition show, ‘X-Factor,’ to America this fall, he’ll be joined on the judges panel by a HUGE star – Will Smith!

Per MTV:

A source told the Sunday Mirror: “Simon thinks Will and Cheryl Cole will be a brilliant formula. He’s one of the biggest names in America and considered to be a talented musician as well as actor.”

Smith will be joined on the judges panel by Cowell, Cole, and rumored addition Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger! The X Factor is due to premiere in the US in September. Will you be watching?

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Katy Perry Offered US ‘X-Factor’ Job

September 1, 2010 By Holly Stafford 1 Comment

After a highly-publicized appearance on Simon Cowell’s UK X Factor show recently, pop star Katy Perry could be adding a few more thousands to her bank balance with rumors of a lucrative offer to appear on the US version being made. Perry supposedly impressed show boss Cowell so much as a guest judge that he now wants her to be the first on the panel for the show that would be launched next year.

Per Contact Music:

A source said: “Simon wants to get the judging names signed, sealed and announced within six weeks. He wants at least one massive American star, someone who is known globally, plus one Brit and at least one authoritative male. Katy was thrilled, especially by the package which is said to be a $340,000-a-show deal.”

It is being rumored that Jennifer Lopez was also a serious deliberation along with her husband Marc Anthony. Nick Cannon was also considered, but it was Perry who reportedly shown brighter than the others. The Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger is also believed to be in the group for a role on the US version of the show ‘X Factor’ after she impressed Cowell with her stint as a guest judge on the UK program and the show’s present host Mr. Dermot O’Leary is also being said to take on the hosting duties after the launching of the new series.

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