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Simon Cowell Calls Beyonce 'X Factor' Rumors 'Complete Nonsense'

February 7, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 2 days ago

Simon Cowell say Beyonce won't be joining the show and that he raised unrealistic expectations for "X Factor" when he "opened my big mouth"

L.A. Reid Re-Ups With 'X Factor'

February 5, 2012 By Sharon Waxman & Tim Molloy 4 days ago

Reid returns as one of just two original judges

Paula Abdul on 'X Factor' Exit: It's Not Personal (Update)

January 31, 2012 By Tim Molloy 1 week ago

Abdul says she understands her ouster by dear friend -- Simon Cowell says he would like to work with departing judge in near future

'X Factor' Shakeup an Admission of Failure; Enter Mariah?

January 31, 2012 By Tim Molloy 1 week ago

The show will get at least one new judge; what it needs is empathy

Simon Cowell to Take a Spin at DJ Talent-Search Show

January 25, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 2 weeks ago

Grumpy-faced "X Factor" Brit will search for the world's greatest record-spinner, because clearly that's his element

Randy Jackson Says 'X Factor' Copying 'Idol' -- But Wishes It Well

January 8, 2012 By Tim Molloy 4 weeks ago

TCA: Fox exec jabs 'Voice' for hiring "Idol" winner Kelly Clarkson: "We're not hiring a lot of people from 'The Voice' to be on our show."

'X Factor': And the Winner Is... (Spoiler Alert)

December 22, 2011 By Tim Molloy 7 weeks ago

Don't read this if you don't want to know who won yet

'X Factor' Shakeup? No Talks About Steve Jones' Exit, Rep Says

December 20, 2011 By Kimberly Potts 7 weeks ago

With the season finale two days away, host's rep says he's staying put. Is Nicole Scherzinger?

'X Factor': Nicole Scherzinger Gets the Boos as Rachel Gets the Boot (Video)

December 9, 2011 By Kimberly Potts 8 weeks ago

Simon Cowell says Scherzinger misjudged the viewer vote and didn't think Crow would be the one sent home Thursday night

'X Factor' Host Steve Jones Goes Shirtless on 'Ellen' (Video)

December 6, 2011 By Kimberly Potts 9 weeks ago

The anti-Seacrest tells Ellen DeGeneres an earpiece and shouting producers lead to confusion in his "X Factor" hosting gig

'X Factor': Why It's the Most Exhausting Show on TV

November 3, 2011 By Kimberly Potts 14 weeks ago

And will anyone still be in the mood to watch "American Idol" after seven more weeks of Simon Cowell's long-winded talent show?

'The X Factor' Picked Up for 2nd Season

November 2, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 14 weeks ago

Simon Cowell's "American Idol" follow-up gets greenlight for round two

'The X Factor' Opens Up Voting to Twitter

October 26, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 15 weeks ago

Fans will have multiple ways to choose their favorite performers

5 'X Factor' Contestants to Be Cut Tonight

October 25, 2011 By Kimberly Potts 15 weeks ago

In the first live episode of the season, "The X Factor" judges will cut five contestants, leaving 12 to compete for the $5 million prize

'X Factor': Great, If You Like Watching Desperate People Play the Lottery (Review)

September 21, 2011 By Tim Molloy 20 weeks ago

Cruel knockoff of "American Idol" looks for drama in contestants' financial straits

'X Factor': 5 Reasons to Watch -- and 5 Not to

September 21, 2011 By Kimberly Potts 20 weeks ago

Can the show possibly live up to its hype? Viewers will get their answer soon

Simon Cowell Planning 'X Factor' Stage Show (Report)

September 19, 2011 By Kimberly Potts 20 weeks ago

Simon Cowell planning a London musical version of "The X Factor" that may star former "X Factor" contestants, newspaper says

This Week in TV: Charlie Sheen, 'The X Factor,' More 'Housewives' Drama and Baldwin Breaks an 'SNL' Record

September 19, 2011 By Kimberly Potts 20 weeks ago

Taylor Armstrong talks about her volatile marriage to Russell Armstrong for the first time since his suicide, "CSI" gets a new leader and timeslot and Romano and Heaton are reunited, and it feels so funny

Simon Cowell Game Show Goes Criminal-Free After Assault Debacle

September 7, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 22 weeks ago

Three contestants removed after a review of their background checks

'The X Factor' Sued by Contestant, 86, for Making Him Too Tired to Perform

August 8, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 26 weeks ago

Man claims the upcoming Fox show forced him and several family members through a grueling physical regimen; for one, they had to get into and out of a car several times in a row

Simon Cowell: 'X Factor' Out to Beat Top-Rated 'Idol'

August 5, 2011 By Tim Molloy 26 weeks ago

At TCA: Why Mariah isn't a judge, whether Simon should be nicer, and how to expand on those Abdul-Cowell spats

'Idol' Creator Simon Fuller Sues Fox for 'X Factor' Fees, Credit

July 20, 2011 By Tim Molloy 29 weeks ago

Fuller says Fox, Fremantle violated 2005 agreement

Simon Cowell and His Crew Get Dreamy in 'The X Factor' Sneak Peek (Video)

July 12, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 30 weeks ago

Former "American Idol" cranky-pants fakes the world out with a nice-guy routine in promo for his new series

No 'X Factor': Cheryl Cole Officially Replaced by Nicole Scherzinger

June 6, 2011 By John Sellers 35 weeks ago

Fox and Simon Cowell officially put rumors of Cole's return to rest Monday

Report: Cheryl Cole Will Return to 'The X-Factor'

June 5, 2011 By Daniel Frankel 35 weeks ago

Reports out to the U.K., confirmed by numerous U.S. outlets, say Fox had second thoughts about axing the British singer from its new performance show last month