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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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Jennifer Lopez leaving 'American Idol': 'The time has come'
A day after Steven Tyler announced his departure from "American Idol," fellow judge Jennifer Lopez has done the same. She tearfully told Ryan Seacrest on his radio show Friday morning (July 13) that she is moving on from the singing competition...
Tags: Jennifer Lopez, American Idol (tv program), Kara DioGuardi, Ryan Seacrest, Adam Lambert
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Cowell says he tried to keep Cole on 'X Factor'
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Simon Cowell says he made a good faith effort to keep Cheryl Cole on either the U.S. or U.K. versions of "The X Factor." Cole is being replaced as a judge on Fox TV's upcoming version of the singing contest by another British pop...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, London (England), United Kingdom, Justice System, Fox Broadcasting Company
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'American Idol' returns, with J.Lo but not Cowell
NEW YORK (AP) — It's a kinder "American Idol" without Simon Cowell. Television's top show returned Wednesday with a makeover for its 10th season on Fox. Cowell, everyone's favorite villain, is gone as a judge. So are Kara DioGuardi and Ellen...Tags: Randy Jackson, Television, Entertainment, Jennifer Lopez, Aerosmith (music group)
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No one claiming Cowell's villain role on 'Idol'
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Now that Simon Cowell is gone, nobody is ready to claim a role as the villain on "American Idol." New judges Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler told reporters Tuesday that they're looking forward to using their experience to...Tags: Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, American Idol (tv program), Nigel Lythgoe, Steven Tyler
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Faith Hill Headed to the X Factor?
Faith Hill may not be singing for Sunday Night Football, but is she headed to another primetime television gig? According to NY Daily News, the singer is being considered as a judge for FOX’s X Factor. Apparently Simon Cowell is seeking the...
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, Kelly Rowland, Faith Hill, Judges
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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: Coca-Cola Co., American Idol (tv program), Mariah Carey, Saturday Night Live (tv program), Nicki Minaj
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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: The Mindy Project (tv program), Giovanni Ribisi, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company, Andy Samberg
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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: Beacon Theater, Entertainment Events, Fox Broadcasting Company, American Idol (tv program), 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: M. Night Shyamalan, Entertainment, Customs and Tradition, Rescue Me (tv program), Television Industry
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'American Idol' Judges Notably Absent From Fox's Upfront
ReutersMay 13 (TheWrap.com) - When Fox introduced the stars of its unscripted shows at its upfront presentation to advertisers Monday, none of the "American Idol" judges were among them. It was hard not to read into their absence: TheWrap reported last week...Tags: NBC (tv network), Fox Broadcasting Company, American Idol (tv program), Ryan Seacrest, Marketing
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Fox to bring back '24,' add 'Sleepy Hollow'
Staff writerFox will look to Jack Bauer, Seth MacFarlane and even Washington Irving for ratings help next season. Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) will headline a 12-hour, "24" event series next May, the network announced Monday. The series "24" ran from 2001 to 2010 on...Tags: Giovanni Ribisi, M. Night Shyamalan, Entertainment, Martin Mull, Karl Urban
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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: Parks and Recreation (tv program), Entertainment Events, Jennifer Lopez, American Idol (tv program), Mariah Carey
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