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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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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: Mariah Carey, Saturday Night Live (tv program), Paula Abdul, Nicki Minaj, Coca-Cola Co.
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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: Giovanni Ribisi, Entertainment, Barney Miller (tv program), Seth MacFarlane, 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: Entertainment Events, Mariah Carey, Beacon Theater, Nicki Minaj, Ryan Seacrest
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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...
Tags: Customs and Tradition, Andy Samberg, Television Industry, Fox Broadcasting Company, Entertainment Events
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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: Jennifer Lopez, Entertainment Events, Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, Paula Abdul
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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, Jennifer Lopez, Ellen DeGeneres, Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj
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LAPD responds to 'swatting' call at Russell Brand's L.A. home
Los Angeles police responded to the home of comedian Russell Brand on Monday afternoon, the latest celebrity targeted in a wave of "swatting" calls. The call, which was reported shortly before 4 p.m., allegedly involved an armed suspect at Brand's...
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Justin Timberlake, Selena Gomez latest victims of 'swatting'
Hoax 911 calls sent Los Angeles police officers Friday to the homes of entertainers Justin Timberlake and Selena Gomez, the latest in a series of "swatting" incidents this week. Friday's incidents came a day after a caller falsely claimed someone had...Tags: Sean John Combs, Tom Cruise, Shootings, Chris Brown, Justin Timberlake
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Justin Timberlake, Selena Gomez are latest victims of 'swatting'
In the dangerous prank known as "swatting," hoax 911 calls sent Los Angeles police officers Friday to the homes of entertainers Justin Timberlake and Selena Gomez, authorities said. At 3:15 p.m., officers responded to a call of shots fired at...
Tags: Sean John Combs, Tom Cruise, Shootings, Chris Brown, Justin Timberlake
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'Swatting' probe involves Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Selena Gomez
The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating hoax 911 calls this week involving the homes of Justin Timberlake, Selena Gomez, Rihanna and Sean Combs. The LAPD has been dealing with "swatting" calls for some time, but the last week saw a...
Tags: Tom Cruise, Chris Brown, Selena Gomez, Justin Timberlake, Celebrities
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Khloe Kardashian canned from 'The X Factor'
Fox announced Monday that TV everywhere-man Mario Lopez will return as the host of "The X Factor." But Khloe Kardashian will not. Lopez joined the other Fox singing competition show last season as host, alongside Kardashian. Despite being at ease in...
Tags: Extra (tv program), Nicole Scherzinger, Steve Jones, Khloe Kardashian, The X Factor (tv program)
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Khloe Kardashian and 'The X Factor' part company
Khloe Kardashian Odom has been eliminated from the "The X Factor," Fox announced Monday. Cohost Mario Lopez still has a job, however. "Khloe Kardashian will not be returning to co-host 'The X Factor,' " read a statement from producers obtained by Show...
Tags: Amanda Bynes, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Chelsea Lately (tv program), Khloe Kardashian, The X Factor (tv program)
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