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The latest edition of X Factor introduced audiences to Chloe Victoria, also known as Chloe Mafia, a 19-year-old mother of one, who was allowed through to the next round – but she may be using the exposure to sell herself. Though she failed to impress with her singing during auditions (see video of Chloe’s... |
20 September 2010
06:49 GMT |
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Representatives for songwriter Lou Reed denied yesterday he personally forbade Susan Boyle from singing his song “A Perfect Day” on America’s Got Talent. An e-mail shows otherwise. TMZ, which was also the first to break the story of Susan’s departure from Los Angeles in tears and feeling snubb... |
11 September 2010
06:16 GMT |
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Despite rumors that rocker Bret Michaels had been approached and accepted an offer to replace Simon Cowell on the next season of American Idol, things are far from settled with the Brit’s departure. In fact, right now, as production on the 10th season is about to start, it’s becoming increasingly urgent t... |
22 July 2010
07:02 GMT |
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With Dannii Minogue temporarily out of the immensely popular television show the X Factor, replacements had to be brought in for auditions. The first was former Ginger Spice Geri Haliwell, whose presence on the panel was received with boos and sneers instead of wild applause. The same happened to Natalie Imbruglia th... |
16 June 2010
06:14 GMT |
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Ever since American Idol judge and, according to many, the one person who made the show so much fun to watch, Simon Cowell announced at the beginning of the year that he would not be returning for another season for he had other projects to oversee, speculation about who might replace him has been rife. As TMZ inform... |
30 May 2010
04:06 GMT |
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Fans were never let in on the secret reason behind Paula Abdul’s departure from American Idol, but speculation always had it that money was somehow mixed in the equation. What with her gone and Simon Cowell also announcing that he’s done with the show after this season, ratings have taken a hit – an... |
16 April 2010
10:10 GMT |
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A short while ago, word got out in the media that, on her 49th birthday, Susan Boyle would become a multi-millionaire as she would receive her first royalty check for the “I Dreamed a Dream” album. According to the Examiner, not only did the singer receive the check in question, but she also got a wonderf... |
2 April 2010
09:28 GMT |
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Not that long ago, music mogul Simon Cowell was saying in an interview that, instead of having to respond to attacks from various artists who claim he’s brought down the bar for pop music, the industry should honor him for boosting music sales. The industry seems to have been listening, for Cowell is to receive... |
27 March 2010
06:03 GMT |
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In between doing media rounds speaking of his engagement to makeup artist Mezhgan Hussainy, Simon Cowell has also found the time to see to his plans of porting the popular British talent competition the X Factor to the US. Not only that, but he’s found one of the judges on the panel as well in the person of Che... |
16 March 2010
10:52 GMT |
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After leaving American Idol last year for reasons that still haven’t been disclosed to the media, Paula Abdul has kept out of the spotlight and off television screens. That is about to change really soon, though, as the former AI judge is tapped to be involved in the Star Search reboot that aims for a summer 20... |
16 March 2010
09:24 GMT |
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Despite their popularity, shows like X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent are heavily criticized by many for mass-producing recording “artists” who, they say, have no other reason for being in showbiz than a 15-minute claim to fame. One of the stars speaking out against these shows is Sting, whom Simon... |
10 March 2010
03:27 GMT |
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A few days ago, makeup artist Mezhgan Hussainy was telling the media she was engaged to be married with music mogul and television personality Simon Cowell. Until his appearance on Jay Leno, the American Idol judge has kept mum on the topic but, yes, he and Mezhgan are indeed engaged, as People magazine can also conf... |
9 March 2010
09:58 GMT |
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Ever since the Brit Awards 2010, the tabloids have been having a field day with Simon Cowell’s so-called engagement. “Sources” close to the music mogul confirmed the happy news for several media outlets but nothing even close to official went to print. Until just now, when his fiancée, Mezhga... |
27 February 2010
07:29 GMT |
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A few days back, Simon Cowell announced that he would be doing his best to help victims of the earthquake in Haiti by getting as many singers as possible to record a song whose proceedings will be donated entirely for Haiti relief. Said and done: Cowell picked REM’s classic “Everybody Hurts” for a c... |
2 February 2010
09:37 GMT |
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Late last week, music mogul and television personality Simon Cowell announced that he too would be doing his bit to help earthquake victims in Haiti, by getting a stellar lineup for a cover of REM’s classic “Everybody Hurts.” Not much was known at the time about the material, but the Daily Mail and ... |
27 January 2010
05:33 GMT |
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Always with his eye on the hottest musical appearances and the most potentially bankable singers, Simon Cowell has made an offer to none other than “Twilight” star and singer Robert Pattinson. Admittedly, word of the offer is already out and now, several major record labels are waging a bidding war over w... |
25 January 2010
10:29 GMT |
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As the entire showbiz industry is rallying up to raise awareness and funds for Haiti, which desperately needs help in the aftermath of the two recent and devastating earthquakes, Simon Cowell is also lending a helping hand. The music producer has announced plans to come out with a song that will benefit earthquake vi... |
22 January 2010
10:24 GMT |
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Ever since Simon Cowell broke the news that he’d not return for a new season on American Idol once the one that just started would end, speculation about who will replace him has been running rampant. From Sir Elton John to Victoria Beckham, many celebrities have been rumored to be interested in the position. T... |
19 January 2010
03:07 GMT |
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Though the US media saw with anything but kind eyes Victoria Beckham’s temporary stay on American Idol as judge during the auditions, the producers of the show were delighted with her. In fact, so delighted they were they have offered her a permanent job on the show, though not as a judge, as the UK version of ... |
18 January 2010
16:11 GMT |
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It’s only a few days that Simon Cowell announced he would not be returning to American Idol for its tenth season in order to port the X Factor to the US, and reports are already saying his new project has hit a stone wall. Apparently, ITV bosses are fuming mad at Cowell for having the US and UK versions overlap... |
15 January 2010
03:59 GMT |
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Simon Cowell announced that, after the ninth season of American Idol, he would no longer act as judge on the panel guiding and helping aspiring singers, because he’d be focusing exclusively on a US version of the X Factor. As TMZ informs, a very strong rumor now making the rounds has it that a replacement ... |
14 January 2010
05:15 GMT |
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The other day, with Simon Cowell’s announcement that the ninth season of American Idol would be his last, the popular television show started living what many refer to as its last days as a television hit. However, fans should not despair as Cowell has something else up his sleeve, namely a US version of the UK... |
13 January 2010
10:53 GMT |
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Speculation on this has been making the rounds for many a week now, with even insiders, like Randy Jackson, saying that there was no foundation to it. Just hours ago, Simon Cowell has announced that this will be his last season on American Idol, as he will try next to focus all his attention on bringing the X Factor ... |
12 January 2010
02:57 GMT |
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Things have yet to be made clear and official as regards Simon Cowell’s rumored departure from American Idol once this season, the ninth, comes to an end, but it would certainly seem that the star is already taking the necessary steps in preparation for that moment. Admittedly, the decision to leave AI is promp... |
11 January 2010
09:23 GMT |
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American Idol fans were shocked to hear that Paula Abdul, after being with the show ever since it first launched, would not return for a new season. After many weeks of speculation and rumors, a replacement was named in the person of talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres. Speaking with the latest issue of Entertainment Week... |
9 January 2010
04:24 GMT |
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Though no official announcement was made about Simon Cowell’s departure from American Idol once this season is over, it is a given with the producers of the show. In fact, they have already started preparing for the day when the most outspoken judge, the one all fans love to hate, leaves, PopEater has learned f... |
8 January 2010
05:15 GMT |
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Only a couple of days before Christmas, rumor emerged and was near-confirmed that Simon Cowell, the most inflexible and outspoken judge on the panel of American Idol, was preparing for his last season of the show. The report came from none other than Cowell’s own brother, but Randy Jackson, also an AI judge, is... |
5 January 2010
02:53 GMT |
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This year’s winter holiday season brought an overturn in British music charts that surprised even critics. Until now, the singles that usually made it all the way through to the top positions were releases from X Factor alums. Rage Against the Machine intervened this year and managed to turn things around, occu... |
30 December 2009
05:43 GMT |
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Much has been said recently about Simon Cowell and his plans of bringing the X Factor to the US and turning it into as big a show as its British counterpart is, but few actually expected this to come at the cost of his chair as judge on American Idol. Simon’s own brother, Tony, has confirmed the decision during... |
23 December 2009
09:13 GMT |
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Simon Cowell is a well-known name in the music industry, and not only because he acts as a judge on popular television shows like X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent. Cowell is also a music producer and has his own label, Syco, which usually signs talented artists discovered by means of the two shows. As such, Co... |
16 December 2009
09:54 GMT |
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Simon Cowell is looking to revamp the popular British show X Factor with next year’s season. Among the changes he wants to make – and ITV to pay for – is replacing Dannii Minogue, as we also reported over the weekend, and bringing a fifth judge on board in the person of Robbie Williams, the Mirror h... |
14 December 2009
11:04 GMT |
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The world of televised music competitions is about to change for good, if rapper Eminem sees his wish granted. The popular X Factor show, for instance, needs more “global stars” on the panel of judges, Em says in a recent interview cited by the Guardian, which is why he’d be more than interested in ... |
28 November 2009
05:34 GMT |
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As much as critics say that a career in television is, most often than not, short-lived and not as gratifying as one on the silver screen, big bucks are still made from it. Take Simon Cowell for instance, also known as the man the entire world loves to hate. By diversifying his resume and staying true to a formula he... |
11 November 2009
06:08 GMT |
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American Idol and X Factor judge Simon Cowell is known for his party lifestyle, as well as for his arrogance and, some say, indifference to others. This time, it’s his neighbors in Beverly Hills that have a bone to pick with the British music mogul, as he seems bent to continue construction on his mansion &ndas... |
26 October 2009
14:31 GMT |
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Before Paula Abdul announced that she would leave American Idol, the only ones who did not have one single reason to worry were host Ryan Seacrest, who had just renewed his contract, and judge Simon Cowell, who would stay on Idol as long as Idol stood on TV, it was being said. Reports have now emerged saying that one... |
25 September 2009
04:17 GMT |
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The last season of the popular British talent competition Britain’s Got Talent was marred by controversy, especially towards the end, what with main favorite Susan Boyle breaking down and needing medical assistance after the series finale and many other contestants being unable to control their emotions in fron... |
20 August 2009
08:43 GMT |
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“Don’t Let Me Down,” a very strong candidate for the first single off Leona Lewis’ upcoming sophomore album, has been leaked on the Internet. Although still a demo, the leak of the track – a collaboration with Justin Timberlake – is said to have already cost Lewis and record label ... |
20 August 2009
05:57 GMT |
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Despite reports to the contrary, it seems that producers of the Fox singing competition American Idol really did take kindly to former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham since she’s again present at callbacks in Boston. Apparently, Posh’s presence on the panel of judges will be more than just a one-time thing, U... |
14 August 2009
08:31 GMT |
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Despite being plagued by rumors that she was not yet ready for her music debut and would therefore retire before the public even had time to realize what was happening, it seems that Susan Boyle, the “Angel” from Britain’s Got Talent, is already hard at work on the album. Simon Cowell, who took Susa... |
6 July 2009
09:58 GMT |
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As Britain’s independent media regulator Ofcom is still investigating what happened with Susan Boyle on the latest edition of Britain’s Got Talent, more and more former contestants are stepping up to reveal what really goes on when the cameras are not rolling. They paint a picture of exploitation and utmo... |
9 June 2009
06:02 GMT |
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Susan Boyle, the Scottish spinster that re-wrote the book on how appearances can be deceiving or, as she put it, on how we should never judge a book by its cover, has just finished taping her interview with Oprah Winfrey via satellite, MTV News informs. The singer, whose life is now more secluded than before on accou... |
12 May 2009
04:25 GMT |
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Such a special appearance has long been rumored, with Simon Cowell of American Idol even promising fans that Susan Boyle would get a number one album if she managed to land an appearance on Oprah. Now, she has, Entertainment Tonight informs, and it’s bound to make her popularity soar even more than her incredib... |
8 May 2009
10:19 GMT |
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Since yesterday, when it became official that 47-year-old churchgoer Susan Boyle was the latest most unexpected surprise in showbiz, the videos of her performing “I Dreamed a Dream” on “Britain’s Got Talent” have doubled the number of hits. She has already appeared on Good Morning Americ... |
17 April 2009
04:37 GMT |
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When 47-year-old Susan Boyle took the stage over the weekend on “Britain’s Got Talent,” the public expected to see just what was in front of their eyes: the typical cat-lady about to expose herself to public ridicule with her make-believe singing, making the delight of millions across the world. In ... |
16 April 2009
04:58 GMT |
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Simon Cowell, the man who made television history with the phrase “I don’t mean to be rude but…” as judge on several popular talent competition, will live to put contestants down another day, years from now. Cowell will have his body frozen so that he can be revived years later, when medicine... |
24 February 2009
11:16 GMT |
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Notoriously acrimonious British TV mogul Simon Cowell could be George Clooney's evil twin brother. He's just as rich and has a distinctive "bad boy" allure which, along with the blunt, in-your-face criticism he unleashes over unsuspecting American Idol wannabes, surrounds him with a dark sort of glamor, tha... |
18 April 2008
10:16 GMT |
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To all of us, Leona Lewis has been a wonderful musical revelation, living proof of the fact that the "rags to riches" fairy tales we once used to hear at bedtime do sometimes come true. A short few years ago, Lewis was working as a receptionist and part-time waitress to help pay for recording sessions in a London stu... |
31 March 2008
06:36 GMT |
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It's been a long time since a British woman topped the US pop charts, but Leona Lewis' amazing voice, passionate stage presence and her modest, unaffected behavior seem to have done the trick. The British soul diva won the hearts of her American audience and as a result, her first single, "Bleeding Love", h... |
27 March 2008
11:37 GMT |
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I'll ask you this: what if you were a well-known TV personality and successful music producer, and one day, someone would come to you and ask you to front a campaign advertising an equally famous erectile dysfunction drug like, say, Viagra? Would you see that as a joke, a tempting offer to be taken seriously or ... |
3 March 2008
11:29 GMT |
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In case you were wondering about the Britney news of the day, they're here, don't worry - one of the marks of a true trainwreck is that once it managed to get going, it will never slow down unless it slams into a tree or something. If only. Kidding - the fact is, Britney is keeping those headlines going. An... |
13 September 2007
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