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L.A. Reid Leaving ‘X-Factor’ For Good Reason

December 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Fox’s hit show, The X Factor, loses judge, L.A. Reid. It is unknown who will replace Reid, but is known that he was not “let go” like a few other judges that won’t be named… (Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger).

L.A. Reid told Access Hollywood, “I have decided that I will not return to The X Factor next year.” The CEO and chairman of Epic Records went on to say, “I have to go back and I have a company to run that I’ve kind of neglected and it saddens me a little bit, but only a little bit.” L.A. | Full Story

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‘X Factor’ Renewed For Third Season

October 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Looks like three is a lucky number for TV series right now. Following on the heels of Homeland’s recent renewal, The Hollywood Reporter also tells us that Fox’s The X Factor has also been picked up for a third season.

This also comes as no real surprise considering the recent decision to add even MORE celebrities to the shows’ payroll. Following the uber successful additions of new super celebrity judges, Britney Spears and Demi Lovato, Khloe Kardashian and Mario Lopez make their debut as co-hosts on November 1. | Full Story

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Simon Cowell Blasts ‘The Voice’ With Some Naughty Words, Fuels Britney Spears vs. Christina Aguilera Feud

September 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Just before X Factor and The Voice are set to air their season premieres, the rivalry between the two music competition shows has reached fever pitch.

In a move apparently aimed at sabotaging the The X Factor’s September 12th Season 2 opener, NBC announced it would air a special Wednesday installment of The Voice next week.

Following the announcement, X Factor creator, Simon Cowell, responded with some harsh words, citing a “gentleman’s agreement” between programs. | Full Story

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‘X-Factor’ Star Rachel Crow Makes Deal With Nickelodeon and Columbia Records

February 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Fourteen year-old X Factor star Rachel Crow’s entertainment career has taken off. Crow, whose shocking elimination from X-Factor created one of the biggest controversies in TV history has signed a major talent deal with Nickelodeon . The network is creating  a comedy series for her to star in, which will shoot its pilot later this year.

In addition, she will have a recurring role in Nickelodeon’s upcoming short-form series Fred: The Show,  a show about an imaginative, confident but awkward teenager. | Full Story

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L.A. Reid Not X’ed Off Of X Factor

February 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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L.A. Reid has been spared from the X Factor chopping block, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The Epic Records chairman has reportedly signed on for Season 2 of The X Factor, just days after a shake-up resulted in host Steve Jones and judges Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger getting the boot.

The veteran music exec, who reportedly inked the deal on Friday, was among the talents who truly shined during the show’s first season. | Full Story

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Paula Abdul Confirms She Was Booted From ‘X-Factor’

January 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger and Steve Jones Fired from X Factor

Paula Abdul is the latest host to come under The X Factor ax, following the ousting of fellow co-judge Nicole Scherzinger and host  Steve Jones.

The reality show star released a statement confirming her exit from the singing competition series.  Fox and X Factor‘s almost-last-man-standing Simon Cowell released supportive statements immediately after Abdul’s.

Paula Abdul said in her statement:

Yes, it’s true, I won’t be returning to The X Factor next season. | Full Story

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Steven Jones, Nicole Scherzinger Axed From X Factor! Who’s Next?

January 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Steven Jones, Nicole Scherzinger leaves X Factor!

X Factor has done some early spring cleaning – first Steve Jones’ departure as host, and now Fox has confirmed that Nicole Scherzinger is leaving on the next thing smoking. The two, originally brought on to co-host, had been viewed as the weak links and weren’t expected to survive the cut into season 2.  Steve Jones broke the bad news via twitter saying “I wont be hosting next season’s X Factor which is a shame but I can’t complain as I’ve had a great time. | Full Story

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