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He can make or break careers and once boasted that he sells more records than Bruce Springsteen. That confidence has helped make Simon Cowell a success as a judge on "American Idol." Cowell's blunt opinions of a performance stand in contrast to Paula Abdul's mostly positive spin and Randy Jackson's typical middle ground. The bickering with Abdul and host Ryan Seacrest is 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 can make or break careers and once boasted that he sells more records than Bruce Springsteen. That confidence has helped make Simon Cowell a success as a judge on "American Idol." Cowell's blunt opinions of a performance stand in contrast to Paula Abdul's mostly positive spin and Randy Jackson's typical middle ground. The bickering with Abdul and host Ryan Seacrest is 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."
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Hit or Miss? Twins' Talent Shocks Simon Cowell
Staff WriterUNITED KINGDOM -- Identical twins John and Edward are the latest talk about contestants on Britain's hit show "The X Factor". Simon Cowell called their take on a Britney Spears routine "the worst live performance" he had ever seen in the entire history...Tags: Britney Spears, United Kingdom
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Leona Lewis Speaks Out After Slap in the Face
Staff WriterSinger Leona Lewis says she has no plans to step-up security following an unusual attack at a UK book signing. Lewis tells Sky News, "I'm still alive. It could have been worse." The singer continues, "It is just something you have to deal with when you...Tags: Leona Lewis
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Danyl Johnson wows Simon Cowell on 'The X Factor'
Reality CheckIs 'X Factor' hopeful Danyl Johnson the next Susan Boyle? The 27-year-old schoolteacher from Reading, England, recently wowed judges on the British version of 'American Idol' with his rendition of 'A Little Help From My Friends' (it was more in......Tags: NBC, Popular Music (genre), Joe Cocker
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'Top Chef: Las Vegas': Deconstruct this!
Reality CheckLiz and Justine here, still trying to get over the elimination of our favorite (OK, maybe not favorite. But he was at least the most fashion forward) cheftestant Mattin. The jaunty scarf made a brief appearance in mourning at Liz’s......Tags: Dining and Drinking, Pies and Tarts, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Lasagna, The Washington Post
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A whopper of an illusion is being shattered by Burger King ads
For anyone fascinated by advertising as culture, I recommend an afternoon watching a NASCAR Sprint Cup stock car race on TV. I also prescribe an overstuffed chair and a bowlful of M&Ms mixed with No-Doz.
On Sunday, during an interminable 400-miler from...Tags: Consumers, Starbucks Corp., William Shatner, Celebrity, Hamburgers
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Mark Zinni
Staff WriterMark Zinni returned home to Northeast Ohio and joined the FOX 8 News team in September of 2009. He moved to Cleveland from Salt Lake City where he previously worked at KTVX. Prior to working in Utah, Mark spent more than six years at WPRI in Providence,...Tags: Buddhism, Dalai Lama, NBC, FOX, CBS Corp.
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Vick's show for needed dough
If Jon and Kate, Khloe Kardashian and Simon Cowell can make it in reality television, why not Michael Vick?
If Vick remains tens of millions in debt, why not risk caricature in hopes of making a buck or three?
If Americans will tune into David...Tags: Sarah Palin, Khloe Kardashian, Michael Vick, Greg Norman, Keith Olbermann
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TMZ Reports: Hasselhoff Falls Off Wagon Simon Cowell's Party; Punches Doctor
Indianas4.comSources tell TMZ David Hasselhoff was indeed drinking at Simon Cowell's birthday party in London this past weekend. According to The Sun, staff at the party had to help The Hoff leave through a back entrance after he spent two hours pounding booze. The...Tags: David Hasselhoff
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Paisley power: Country superstar Brad Paisley performs in West Palm Beach on Saturday
City Link Metromix.comIf you haven't seen Brad Paisley's video for "Celebrity," you must get to YouTube, stat. Parodying reality shows such as "American Idol," "Fear Factor" and "The Bachelorette," the video features Jason Alexander hurling a soy latte in a barista's face,...Tags: Jason Alexander, YouTube, Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Television Industry
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In defense of Paula
Reality CheckLast night, American Idol judge Paula Abdul said on Twitter that she would not be returning to the show: 'With sadness in my heart, I’ve decided not to return to #IDOL. I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent, but most......Tags: Paula Abdul, Family, Popular Music (genre), Twitter, Inc., FOX
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'American Idol': The Top 2 lay it on the line
Reality CheckAt the top of American Idol tonight, host Ryan Seacrest lays it out for us: It's the acoustic rocker vs. the glam-rocker, Conway vs. California, the guy next door vs. the guyliner.So it's either Kris Allen or Adam Lambert winning......Tags: Paula Abdul, Kris Allen, Popular Music (genre), Randy Jackson, Simon Fuller
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