Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne save the life of 'X Factor' contestant September 28, 2007 Simon Cowell is accustomed to ruining dreams, not saving lives. However the American Idol judge did just that during a Saturday night broadcast of Britain's The X Factor reality competition series following contestant Jacqui Gray's rendition of "Something Inside So Strong."
'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest looking forward to fatherhood July 25, 2007 Ryan Seacrest is currently the host with the most gigs, serving as moderator for Fox's American Idol; his own Los Angeles-based radio show; the E! network's E! News; and various other endeavors such as Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve -- but the 32-year-old apparently has babies on the brain.
'Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe admits to sixth season 'mistakes' July 24, 2007 American Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe apparently feels the Fox mega-hit should focus more on its aspiring singers and less on the established mentors who provide the contestants support.