- 5/21/13 /
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Kelly Rowland Joins The X Factor, Simon Is the Only Male Judge Now
Paulina Rubio is also a new judge.
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- 12/8/12 /
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Ex-Judge Cheryl Cole Sues X Factor
She wants $2.3 million.
- 10/31/12 /
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Simon Cowell Would Like a Britney Spears Performance on The X Factor
He thinks "she’ll probably do it."
- 10/23/12 /
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Fox Bets on a Third Season of The X Factor
And more Britney?
- 9/18/12 /
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Last Night on Late Night: Mindy Kaling Politely Schooled David Letterman
Plus: The kookiest banter among Simon Cowell, Demi Lovato, and Conan, and more, on our daily late-night roundup.
- 9/13/12 /
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Ratings: Britney and Demi Didn’t Help The X Factor
Going against The Voice, Simon's show actually drew its smallest audience ever.
- 9/13/12 /
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Last Night on Late Night: Britney Spears Likes Being a ‘Loony’ ‘Tyrant’ on The X Factor
Plus: An NYC taxi driver wouldn't take Amy Adams to Queens, so she got back at him, kinda, and more, on our daily late-night roundup.
- 9/7/12 /
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The Voice Riled Simon Cowell Exactly As Planned
He's "pissed off" about NBC going head-to-head with X Factor's premiere.
- 7/24/12 /
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Simon Cowell Tries to Convince Us That Britney Is Just As Mean As He Is
He swears she's not that innocent.
- 5/15/12 /
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Britney Spears Seemed Less Than Enthused to Be an X Factor Judge
At the handshake event of the year, hands were not shaken.
- 5/14/12 /
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See the New X Factor Judges Together, Including Britney Spears and Demi Lovato
Simon traded out his Pussycat Doll!
- 4/21/12 /
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Simon Cowell Prefers Black Toilet Paper
And other fun facts from his unauthorized biography.
- 1/31/12 /
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The X Factor Bloodbath Indicates Simon Doesn’t See the Real Problem
By making the firings public a week before last year's winner airs her Super Bowl ad, it makes it clear this show is not about the singers.
- 1/25/12 /
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Simon Cowell, Jada Pinkett-Smith Producing D.J. Show
Nothing more telegenic than D.J.'ing!
- 1/23/12 /
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This Is a Very Special Joe Adalian CQ Test
This is what you've been waiting for
- 1/18/12 /
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Why Did Reality Judges Decide to Never, Ever Say Anything Critical Again?
Vulture investigates why criticism became verboten on musical competition shows like American Idol.
- 12/21/11 /
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Ten Things That Still Make No Sense About The X Factor
What was in it for the judges? And shouldn't there be separate judges and mentors? And what was the deal with Steve Jones?
- 12/13/11 /
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Last Night on Late Night: Paula Abdul Walked Off Stage, Then Sought Comfort on Simon Cowell’s Lap
Plus: Scarlett Johansson believes her nude photo leak is part of a global media conspiracy, and more, on our daily late-night roundup.
- 12/7/11 /
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Vulture’s Bests and Worsts in this Year's Entertainment
In movies, TV, and pop, what were the most overrated and underrated projects? What was the instrument of the year? Who had the best moves?
- 11/2/11 /
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The X Factor Will Be Back Next Season
Congrats, Mr. Cowell.
- 9/20/11 /
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Last Night on Late Night: Nicole Scherzinger Calls Conan Out for Zoning Out on Her Boobs
Plus: Ryan Gosling has always wanted to be a Halloween character, and more, on our daily late-night roundup.
- 9/15/11 /
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Network Status Report: Will Simon Cowell and Terra Nova Make Fox Even More Dominant, or Push Their Luck?
If 'X Factor' is a hit, it'll mean that one fifth of Fox's regular schedule will be tentpole.
- 8/17/11 /
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Mariah Carey Wooed for X Factor Mentor
She may appear alongside Simon Cowell.
- 8/5/11 /
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Seven Things We Learned About The X Factor From Its TCA Panel
Plus an update on J. Lo's 'Idol' negotiations.
- 7/20/11 /
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What Does the Simon Cowell/X Factor Lawsuit Really Mean?
'American Idol' creator/plaintiff Simon Fuller could be anticipating the end of his cash cow.