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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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CNN host Piers Morgan writing book about his career: publisher
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - British CNN host Piers Morgan is writing a book about his career, his job as news show anchor and his interviews with Hollywood stars and world leaders, his publisher said on Wednesday. "Shooting Straight: Guns, Gays, God and...Tags: America's Got Talent (tv program), England, Personal Weapon Control, Gun Control, News of the World
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'Arrested Development's' David Cross creates viral videos
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What Kelly Rowland, Paulina Rubio bring to 'X Factor'
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NBC News gets new president. Oscars still searching for host.
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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....
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Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio Named 'X Factor' Judges
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Kelly Rowland, Paulina Rubio join U.S. 'X Factor' judges panel
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Fox's 'X Factor' Confirms New Judges Kelly Rowland, Paulina Rubio
ReutersMay 21 (TheWrap.com) - Meet Cowell's Belles. It's girl power on the third season of Fox's "The X Factor" as Simon Cowell finds himself as the lone male judge. As TheWrap previously reported, Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio will join returning judges...Tags: David Guetta, Kelly Rowland, Telemundo (tv network), Khloe Kardashian, Music
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Philadelphia Daily News Howard Gensler column
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Kelly Rowland, Paulina Rubio Near 'X Factor' Judging Deals
ReutersMay 20 (TheWrap.com) - Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio are nearing the close of their deals to judge on Fox's "The X Factor," an individual with knowledge of the negotiations told TheWrap. The official announcement is expected on Monday. Fox declined...Tags: Mexico, David Guetta, Judges, The Fashion Show: Ultimate Collection (tv program), Telemundo (tv network)
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Faith Hill Headed to the X Factor?
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Nicki Minaj reportedly the next to leave 'American Idol'
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