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  • Rihanna To Judge 'The X Factor'? Simon Cowell To Pursue Pop Singer

    Music executive L.A. Reid announced he would not be returning to "The X Factor" for Season 3 next year. Now the show's creatoe Simon Cowell has his eye on a mega-star to replace him. According to a report, Cowell is eyeing pop singer Rihanna to join the program either in the U.S. or in Britain to help increase the show's sagging viewership.

  • 'X Factor' Top 4 Revealed: CeCe Frey, Diamond White Eliminated (VIDEO)

    "The X Factor" revealed the Top 4 semi-finalists and a surprise elimination led Demi Lovato to become the first mentor to lose all of her acts for the season. Lovato's contestant CeCe Frey was the first act to end up on the chopping block for the night's double elimination. She got the boot due to receiving the least amount of votes from viewers at home. "I'm very proud of everything that I've done on this show," said Frey, 20.

  • 'X Factor' Top 10's Carly Rose Sonenclar, Diamond White, Demi Lovato & Britney Spears In Tears (WATCH VIDEOS)

    "The X Factor" Top 10 Show that aired on Wednesday, Nov. 21 featured the acts singing dedication songs to those who have impacted their lives most in the spirit of Thanksgiving. The highlights of the night came from the seasons two youngest singers, Diamond White and Carly Rose Sonenclar, both 13.Kim Kardashian and boyfriend Kanye West, her stepfather Bruce Jenner, and sisters Kylie and Kendall Jenner were in the audience to support Khloe Kardashian Odom and her hosting duties.

  • 'X Factor' Season 2, Carly Rose Sonenclar "Could Be The Winner" (WATCH VIDEO)

    "The X Factor" Season 2 Top 12 contestants performed classic hit songs for Divas Week, amd one of the show's youngest wowed all four judges with her very big voice. When Carly Rose Sonenclar sang a cover of Celine Dion's song from the "Titanic" soundrack, "My Heart Will Go On," the judges were so impresed that one suggested they may have found the season winner. "The X Factor" judge L.A. Reid was so impressed he told Sonenclar's mentor Britney Spears, "Britney, it pains me to say this. I don't want to say this [but] we could be looking at the winner."

  • 'X Factor' Top 12 Announced, Season 2 Episode 15, Public Votes & Shocking Ranking (VIDEO)

    Simon Cowell is considered a brainchild for more reasons than one and now "The X Factor" fans know why. Cowell offered not one, but two surprise twists in Thursday's elimination episode of "The X Factor." Last week, the show was left with the Top 12 and unexpectedly Cowell shocked viewers and the live audience when he announced that the judges realized they made a mistake and would return a contestant who was booted last week. "We watched the show back and the final 12 we're very happy with, but we believe we made a mistake with one act," said Cowell.In case the crowd misunderstood Cowell, the show's host Mario Lopez added, "We had 12 acts and now apparently we have 13...Welcome the 13 finalists!"

  • 'X Factor',' 'The Voice' Fued: Christina Aguilera Calls Simon Cowell The 'D' Word

    The quest for best hit singing competition show has heated up. "The Voice" mentor Christina Aguilera called her talent show rival, "The X Factor USA" judge Simon Cowell a "d*ck.""I've not actually seen a full episode of any of the other music shows," Aguilera admitted. "I saw the commercials early on of 'American Idol' of Simon being a d*ck. I was like, 'Man, that's not what it's about!"

  • X Factor Final 16: Jillian Jensen Cut By Demi Lovato, Both Cry After Elimination [Video]

    The episode "The X Factor" Top 16 one-hour special was rebroadcast in its entirety on Tuesday, Oct.23. After Fox threw the hit reality singing competition show a curveball-the network preempted the special by only showing only of half Episode 11, fans were able to see a rebroadcast to learn which of their favorite acts made the final cut Top 16 contestants. Episode 11 featured the big reveal at Judges' Homes for their respective categories- Britney Spears' Teens, L.A. Reid's Over 25s, Demi Lovato's Young Adults, and Simon Cowell's Groups.

  • Beyonce 'X Factor' Finale: Duet With Ella Henderson In The Works (VIDEO)

    Simon Cowell is pulling out the big guns for the UK edition of "The X Factor." Cowell is rumored to be securing Beyonce to perform a duet on the season finale of "The X Factor." Cowell is reportedly so confident that a16-year-old contestant, Ella Henderson, will make it the final three round, that he is wrangling the "Love on Top" singer to help attract several million more viewers and to increase her chances of winning.

  • 'The X Factor USA' Season 2: Justin Bieber, Nick Jonas, Will.I.Am, Marc Anthony Guest Mentors Episode 9 On Oct.10 (PREVIEW VIDEO)

    The next edition of "The X Factor USA" will pack a punch thanks to the added star power set to appear. Justin Bieber, Nick Jonas, will.i.am of Blacked Eyed Peas' fame and Marc Anthony will guest mentor the remaining 60 contestants. The stars will appear with the hopefuls at all four of the judges' homes and their expertise will help the judges narrow down to the final 24 contestants.

  • Sophie Simmons X Factor: Upstaged By Dad Gene Simmons On X Factor USA Season 2, Episode 5 (WATCH VIDEO)

    The most memorable part of episode 5 on "The X Factor USA" was a surprise appearance by a legendary rock star that has always had the "x factor" of his own.Gene Simmons, the most famous member of the iconic 70's rock band KISS, attended "The X Factor USA" season 2 auditions in San Francisco to support his daughter, Sophie Tweed-Simmons. Tweed-Simmons told the show's cameras in the pre-audition tape she had hoped the judges wouldn't learn who her parents are because wanted to be her "own person." Despite the declaration, the 19-year-old confirmed who her dad is unexpectedly.

  • Is Simon Cowell's Girlfriend Carmen Electra?

    Simon Cowell seems to only have eyes for Carmen Electra. The duo spent an intimate evening with each other on Sept. 23 at Cecconi's restaurant in West Hollywood. Cowell could not keep his hands or eyes off of Electra.

  • X Factor 2012: 13-Year Old Carly Rose Sonenclar Earns Standing Ovation (VIDEO)

    The second installment of the two night premier of "The X Factor USA" aired on Fox on Thursday, Sept. 13 and there was one contestant who stood out most. Carly Rose Sonenclar belted a voice that blew the judges away so much she walked away with four "yes" votes and a standing ovation. "Miss thang, you are a little diva! You were unbelievable. You can see all of us are completely in love with you."
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