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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: Cheryl Cole, The X Factor (tv program)
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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: Randy Jackson, Casey Abrams, Tim Halperin, Luther Vandross, Country and Western (genre)
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"American Idol:" Lil Gone. Huh?
The TV Zone(Michael Becker/ Getty Images/ FOX; MTV) And here's my wrap in tomorrow's paper tonight... (Oh, in case you're wondering about my reference to "Car Wash"? Simple! A great song and NO ONE can improve upon Rose Royce's classic. No,......Tags: Miley Cyrus, Popular Music (genre), Jennifer Hudson, Bryan Adams, Lil Rounds
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Lil's Out? No, Lil's Not Out
The TV Zone(Fox/Getty) Let's assume the judges were right. Let's assume Lil tanked. Let's assume her Chaka Khan was shocka bomb. But let's also assume millions and millions of viewers decided they didn't agree. Let's further assume they voted for her......Tags: Kris Allen
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Susan Boyle: Makeovers and modesty
The Swampby Mark Silva Al Gore could have taken some guidance from Susan Boyle, perhaps, before he went to Earth tones: Boyle, the Scottish wonder of Britain's Got Talent, will stand for no makeover. Then again, Gore won a Nobel Prize.......Tags: Susan Boyle, Britain's Got Talent (tv program), Awards and Prizes, United Kingdom, Judges
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'American Idol': Top 7 perform songs from the movies
Reality CheckTonight's theme on American Idol is songs from the movies, which explains why Quentin Tarantino is there. He's apparently a superfan, and he even gets to join the Top 7 on stage for the uber-dramatic intro today.Before the singing, Simon......Tags: Randy Jackson, Danny Gokey, Miley Cyrus, Movies, Popular Music (genre)
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'American Idol': It's disco week
Reality CheckUh, for some reason WBFF is showing King of Queens instead of American Idol. That's kind of weird, no?Thankfully, I'm in Howard County, so five minutes in, I flip over to the D.C. affiliate just in time to see host......Tags: Randy Jackson, Danny Gokey, Popular Music (genre), Dining and Drinking, Bars and Clubs
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'American Idol': Top 5 take on the Rat Pack
Reality CheckThe surprise mentor for this week's American Idol -- with the Rat Pack theme -- is Jamie Foxx. He talks to the Top 5 about how the singers of that era were communicating a lifestyle, not just a song.Kris Allen......Tags: Danny Gokey, Randy Jackson, Popular Music (genre), Kara DioGuardi, Adam Lambert
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'American Idol': Top 4 rock
Reality CheckOn tonight's American Idol, the four finalists are going to rock. Well, they're going to try, with help from mentor Slash.First off, host Ryan Seacrest says it's been a dramatic day. There was an accident on set (sounds like everyone......Tags: Danny Gokey, Randy Jackson, Popular Music (genre), Aerosmith (music group), Adam Lambert
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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: Danny Gokey, Randy Jackson, Popular Music (genre), Carrie Underwood, Aerosmith (music group)
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