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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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Are you ready for Simon Cowell's 'The X Factor?'
Reality CheckSimon Cowell is back with "The X-Factor," a singing show based on the British "The X-Factor."Cowell will be joined by Paula Abdul L.A. Reid and Nicole Scherzinger as they search for the next big solo or group act. To sweeten the......Tags: Paula Abdul, L.A. Reid
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Drama and uncertainty on 'X-Factor'
Reality CheckWe're still months away from the show's debut, but there is plenty of drama and uncertainty going on with Simon Cowell's highly anticipated singing show "The X Factor USA." Apparently judge Cheryl Cole has already gotten the axe! The rumor......Tags: The X Factor (tv program), Cheryl Cole
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'American Idol' recap: Top 12 guys perform
Reality CheckOK, everybody, this is it. Not the Finals IT, or the Top Twelve IT, but the First Live Show IT. Will Steven Tyler be as awesome when he’s not whittled down to sound bites? Can Jennifer Lopez still be sweet......Tags: Trips and Vacations, Country and Western (genre), James Durbin, Jordan Dorsey, Bleep (euphemism)
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Simon, Boyle on "Oprah:" Monday
The TV Zone(Getty) That Simon! Where WILL he show up next? "Oprah," that's where, this Monday. Per the release: "Megaproducer and "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell is setting the record straight, addressing rumors about his possible departure from "American Idol.."...Tags: Popular Music (genre)
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'American Idol': Top 3 perform
Reality CheckOn tonight's American Idol, the Top 3 will visit their hometowns and perform a personal selection and a choice from the judges. Also, host Ryan Seacrest points out that tonight is the show's 300th episode. First up is Danny Gokey.......Tags: Television, Entertainment, Joe Cocker, Kanye West, Carrie Underwood
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Cowboys put roster spot on line in Spike reality series
WatchdogHere is the positive review of the first episode of Michael Irvin's "4th and Long" from my Dallas counterpart, Barry Horn. The 10-part series debuts on Spike Monday night, and features 12 pro football wannabes (six receivers, six defensive backs)......Tags: Television, Entertainment, The Biggest Loser (tv program), ESPN (tv network), Matthew Stafford
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'American Idol' finale: And the winner is ...
Reality CheckSo who's it going to be? Kris Allen? Adam Lambert? One of these two is going to win American Idol tonight. Well, eventually.Host Ryan Seacrest tells us that nearly 100 million votes were cast last night and that for the season,......Tags: Metal and Mineral, Matt Giraud, Lil Rounds, Music, Twitter, Inc.
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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: Marvin Gaye, Kris Allen, Carrie Underwood, Music, Adam Lambert
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"American Idol:" Did Text Tip the Balance?
The TV ZoneThe culprits? It's a good thing I've had major computer problems all day because otherwise, I'd have continued to rant and rave, and made an even greater nuisance of myself than normal. As it is, I've calmed down. Adam......Tags: Adam Lambert, Ryan Seacrest, Popular Music (genre)
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"American Idol:" No Contest. Adam Wins.
The TV ZoneNo ambiguity: Adam wins tonight. (Becker/Fox) Does anyone anywhere think Kris is going to win tonight? (Yes, my esteemed and astute colleague, Glenn Gamboa does. We diverge on this one...) If so, I love their sense of adventure, that......Tags: Television, Entertainment, Kris Allen, Bart Simpson, Music
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"American Idol:" Kris Allen(gate)?
The TV ZoneYup, we wanted a recount. We demanded a recount. And now I'm wondering: Will we ever get a recount? On the jump, check out this piece by the Arkansas Post-Democrat, which wrote up some sort of party whereby AT&T......Tags: Television, Entertainment, Kanye West, Kris Allen, Crime, Law and Justice
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Johnny Miller channels his inner Simon Cowell on NBC
WatchdogHere is a story I wrote for the Thursday newspaper about NBC's famously opinionated golf analyst, Johnny Miller. Sample quote: "Some [players] say, 'Why did you say that?' I have to remind them, 'Well, did you not hit a terrible......Tags: Golf, Phil Mickelson, Johnny Miller, Sports, Gary Koch
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