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Britney Spears Denies Storming Off Set in 'X Factor' Debut (Video) 1 day ago

Britney Spears found herself in the middle of some silly drama almost as soon as she debuted as an "X Factor" judge. TMZ.com...

By Kimberly Potts

Sharon Osbourne on Simon Cowell: He Has Small-Penis Syndrome (Video)

April 17, 2012 By Kimberly Potts 5 weeks ago

Osbourne starts a feud with her "America's Got Talent" boss after Cowell's comments about her in a new book

One Direction Lawsuit: U.S. Band Wants Its Name Back - and $1M+

April 12, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 6 weeks ago

Simon Cowell's company slapped with suit over "X Factor"-spawned boy band One Direction

Black Eyed Peas Singer Fergie Says No Thanks to 'X Factor'

March 23, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 9 weeks ago

"My Humps" songbird Fergie says the timing just isn't right for her to join Simon Cowell's "X Factor"

'X Factor': Simon Cowell Confirms 2 Hosts for Next Season

February 22, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 13 weeks ago

"X Factor" boss Simon Cowell adds that he wants a man and a woman to replace departed host Steve Jones

An 'X Factor,' 'Idol' and 'Voice' Winners Faceoff? Simon Cowell's Twitter Proposal

February 17, 2012 By Kimberly Potts 14 weeks ago

Why an "Idol" producer says it wouldn't make sense

Is Janet Jackson Joining 'X Factor'? She Doesn't Deny It (Video)

February 17, 2012 By Kimberly Potts 14 weeks ago

The Jackson family diva giggles when Anderson Cooper asks her about becoming an "X Factor" judge

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

February 7, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 15 weeks 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 15 weeks 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 16 weeks 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 16 weeks 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 17 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 19 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 22 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 22 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 24 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 24 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 29 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 29 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 30 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 30 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 35 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 35 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 35 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 35 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 37 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 41 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