Simon Debuts X Factor With Paula and Jokes the Show's About "Giving Older Women a Second Chance"


Updated 09/16/11 8:55 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

US X Factor Premiere Pictures With Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul

Simon Cowell arrived in style for last night's screening of his new TV show, The X Factor, stepping out of his custom-built black Rolls-Royce to greet screaming fans at LA's ArcLight theater. He was the last judge to arrive on the red carpet and promptly received a kiss from his good friend Paula Abdul. X Factor reunites former American Idol judges Simon and Paula and introduces new faces L.A. Read more

Rihanna Performs in an Embellished Bikini For Italian X Factor


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Pictures of Rihanna Performing on Italian X Factor in a Bikini

Rihanna blew a kiss to the crowd as she strutted down the stairs sporting a rose and ruffles-covered bikini on Italian X Factor in Milan last night. She performed "Only Girl (In The World)" off her forthcoming Loud. Her international promotional tour also included a stop at Sunday's MTV EMA Awards in Madrid where she wore another unique ensemble and reunited with her good friend Katy Perry. Read more

Simon Cowell Confirms He's Leaving American Idol For X Factor


Updated 01/12/10 1:52 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 7 comments

Simon Cowell Leaving American Idol After 2010 Season to Launch X Factor in America 2010-01-11 12:40:48

Just minutes ago at the Fox portion of the Winter TCA, Simon Cowell himself took the stage to confirm that the upcoming season of American Idol will be his last. As expected, Cowell's focus will be shifted to launching the American version of X Factor, which is slated to premiere on Fox in 2011. Cowell even signed his new contract on the stage for all of the press to see. Though he considered Read more

Can't Sing? Neither Can She.


Updated 09/12/07 3:39 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

Can't Sing? Neither Can She.

Shows like "The X-Factor" and "American Idol" really bring to light just how many delusional people there are out there. I'm truly amazed by all of the talentless contestants who come out of the woodwork to showcase their lack of touch with reality. Take the following woman. Someone needs to tell her that a high-pitched drone in no way counts as high-quality singing. Excuse me now, while I go Read more

X Factor's Leona Already Breaking Records


Updated 01/21/09 2:27 AM · Posted by · 34 comments

X Factor's Leona Already Breaking Records

If you haven't heard of Leona Lewis, you soon will. The winner of this season's X Factor (think American Idol) is tearing up the charts in the UK. Leona's single debuted in stores this week and has already broken records. Simon Cowell raves about Leona who chose to cover Kelly Clarkson's A Moment Like This for her first single. How very appropriate for a 21 year-old that has already broken Read more

Simon Cowell Talks X Factor Judge Rumors, Idol Judges, and Why His New Show Will Be More "Fun" Than Idol


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Simon Cowell Quotes About American Idol vs The X Factor

Simon Cowell is gearing up to take over the world of reality TV yet again this Fall when he brings The X Factor to the States — amid rumors that he's dropping out of the UK version. Auditions have already kicked off in LA — and booths around the country for contestants who can't make it to big cities —with New Jersey coming up this week. Simon says the stateside series will be more "fun" Read more

X Factor Buzz: Who Is Cheryl Cole?


Updated 05/05/11 12:48 PM · Posted by OnSugar Blog · 1 comment

Who Is the X Factor Host Cheryl Cole

The following post was written by the editor of OnSugar blog Stars of Reality. It's official! Singer Cheryl Cole will join Simon Cowell as a judge on The X Factor, a singing competition that will premiere this fall on Fox. Cheryl is a chart-topping superstar in the UK, but she isn't a household name in the United States just yet. Here are a few things you should know about Chery Cole. 1) She Read more