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He can make or break careers and once boasted that he sells more records than Bruce Springsteen. That confidence helped make Simon Cowell a success as a former judge on "American Idol." Cowell's blunt opinions of a performance stood in contrast to Paula Abdul's mostly positive spin and Randy Jackson's typical middle ground. The bickering with Abdul and host Ryan Seacrest was also a highlight of the Fox series. Cowell has been a judge on British shows "Pop Idol" and "The X Factor," and he produces other contest shows such as "American Inventor" and "America's Got Talent." He will help launch the U.S. version of "The X Factor" in September.
He can make or break careers and once boasted that he sells more records than Bruce Springsteen. That confidence helped make Simon Cowell a success as a former judge on "American Idol." Cowell's blunt opinions of a performance stood in contrast to Paula Abdul's mostly positive spin and Randy Jackson's typical middle ground. The bickering with Abdul and host Ryan Seacrest was also a highlight of the Fox series. Cowell has been a judge on British shows "Pop Idol" and "The X Factor," and he produces other contest shows such as "American Inventor" and "America's Got Talent." He will help launch the U.S. version of "The X Factor" in September.
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NBC News gets new president. Oscars still searching for host.
After the coffee. Before going out to vote for next mayor of Los Angeles. The Skinny: It's election day here so do your civic duty and remember to take nothing for granted. Tuesday's stories include a new president at NBC News, Seth MacFarlane says no...
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Kelly Rowland, Paulina Rubio to join Simon Cowell on 'The X Factor'
It's official: Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio will be the new judges on Fox's "The X Factor" this fall. That means that executive producer Simon Cowell will have to represent for the y chromosome. He'll be the only male left on the panel, now that L.A....Tags: Arrested Development (tv program) , The X Factor (tv program)
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What Kelly Rowland, Paulina Rubio bring to 'X Factor'
News that Simon Cowell has tapped R&B singer Kelly Rowland and Latin superstar Paulina Rubio to join him as judges on Season 3 of “The X Factor” doesn't come as a surprise. Along with dozens of others, their names had been floated around for...Tags: American Idol (tv program), Paula Abdul, Cheryl Cole, Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears
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'Arrested Development's' David Cross creates viral videos
As Tobias Funke, "Arrested Development's" doctor-turned-actor, David Cross has suffered many indignities, from wearing a ridiculous mustache in every episode to being turned completely blue. But to promote the imminent release of new "AD" episodes on...
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Faith Hill Headed to the X Factor?
Faith Hill may not be singing for Sunday Night Football, but is she headed to another primetime television gig? According to NY Daily News, the singer is being considered as a judge for FOX’s X Factor. Apparently Simon Cowell is seeking the...
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Nicki Minaj reportedly the next to leave 'American Idol'
Could Nicki Minaj be the next to leave the struggling "American Idol?" It appears so according to a report in Us Weekly. Citing unnamed sources, the magazine says Minaj won't be back on "Idol" when it returns for its 13th season. Instead, the singer...
Tags: Saturday Night Live (tv program), American Idol (tv program), Paula Abdul, Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj
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2013 TV Upfronts: With fall comedies, Fox aims broad
NEW YORK -- At its upfront presentations over the last few years, Fox has unveiled some single-camera comedies with character-driven humor, such as “New Girl” and “The Mindy Project," that went on to be critical darlings. At this year&...Tags: American Idol (tv program), Seth MacFarlane, Giovanni Ribisi, Andy Samberg, Seth Green
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2013 TV Upfronts: Simon Cowell takes another shot at 'American Idol'
NEW YORK -- When Simon Cowell’s in a room, you can bet a bit of snark isn’t too far away. At Fox’s Upfront presentation Monday afternoon at the Beacon Theatre in New York, the network’s entertainment chairman, Kevin Reilly,...
Tags: American Idol (tv program), Beacon Theater, Ryan Seacrest, Entertainment Events, Mariah Carey
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2013 TV upfronts: Fox overhauls schedule
NEW YORK -- Coming off a television season that saw its ratings fall by 20%, Fox unveiled a new schedule heavy on big names both in front of and behind the camera in hopes of rejuvenating its prime-time lineup. “We’re making the biggest...
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Fox to bring back '24,' add 'Sleepy Hollow'
Staff writerFox will look to Jack Bauer, Seth MacFarlane and even Washington Irving for ratings help next season. Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) will headline a 12-hour, "24" event series next May, the network announced Monday. The series "24" ran from 2001 to 2010 on...Tags: The Following (tv program), Glee (tv program), Homicide: Life on the Street (tv program), Mariah Carey, M. Night Shyamalan
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Randy Jackson out at 'American Idol'
Randy Jackson, the only judge who has been on "American Idol" since the beginning, is leaving the show. In a statement to the press, Jackson confirmed that, "After 12 years of judging on 'American Idol' I have decided it is time to leave after this...
Tags: American Idol (tv program), Entertainment Events, Paula Abdul, Mariah Carey, Steven Tyler
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'American Idol': Cut the judges some slack [Updated]
This post has been updated. See below for details.First, there were rumors that producers of “American Idol” were considering replacing pop icon Mariah Carey with former judge Jennifer Lopez. Now there’s speculation that all four judges – including Carey’s sparring partner...Tags: Entertainment Events, American Idol (tv program), NBC (tv network), Mariah Carey, Steven Tyler
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