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  'The X Factor' contestant Don Philip: I considered suicide after my failed audition

  September 17, 2012
  The X Factor's Thursday night episode apparently featured an even more uncomfortable exchange between the judges and contestant Don Philip than viewers got to see.
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  'The X Factor' behind-the-scenes: Exclusive details you didn't see on last night's premiere

  September 13, 2012
  The X Factor's second season premiered on Fox last night, but Reality TV World was there when the auditions took place this summer -- read our exclusive behind-the-scenes details about what you didn't see on TV.
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  Demi Lovato and Simon Cowell talk more about 'The X Factor's new season

  September 12, 2012
  Demi Lovato and Simon Cowell continue to dish about the new season of The X Factor -- including whether more of the mentoring process will be shown on TV this time around.
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  Simon Cowell: 'The X Factor' "half-lied" about Britney Spears quitting on Day 1

  September 11, 2012
  Simon Cowell has admitted he and his The X Factor team weren't honest when they insisted new second-season judge Britney Spears just needed a little bathroom break when she walked off the show's set during the first day of filming.
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  Simon Cowell and Demi Lovato talk about the new season of 'The X Factor'

  September 10, 2012
  Simon Cowell and new judge Demi Lovato discuss the second season of The X Factor, which premieres Wednesday night and will feature Britney Spears on the judging panel.
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  Simon Cowell slams NBC for airing 'The Voice' against 'The X Factor' premiere

  September 6, 2012
  Simon Cowell is apparently pissed off at NBC for putting an episode of The Voice directly up against Fox's Wednesday night premiere of The X Factor's second season.

• 'The Voice' premiere expanded to third nights, taking on 'The X Factor' premiere

  September 6, 2012
  The Voice is going after The X Factor.
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  Nick Jonas and Pharrell Williams reportedly in talks to judge 'American Idol'

  July 31, 2012
  Nick Jonas and Pharrell Williams are reportedly close to inking deals to judge American Idol's twelfth season alongside newly-confirmed judge Mariah Carey.
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  Mariah Carey announced as new judge of 'American Idol' by Fox

  July 23, 2012
  Mariah Carey has formally signed on as a judge on American Idol's next season, putting weeks of speculation to rest.
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  Mariah Carey reportedly close to signing a deal with 'American Idol' to serve as judge

  July 23, 2012
  Mariah Carey is reportedly in the process of finalizing a deal to serve as a judge on American Idol's upcoming twelfth season.

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