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  Whitney Houston was being eyed for 'The X Factor,' Cowell confirms

  February 13, 2012
  Whitney Houston was being eyed to fill one of the two open spots on The X Factor's second-season judging panel, replacing either Paula Abdul or Nicole Scherzinger, Simon Cowell has confirmed.
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  Whitney Houston reportedly approached to be 'The X Factor' judge

  February 11, 2012
  Whitney Houston has been approached to take a spot as one of the judges on reality music show "The X Factor," The Hollywood Reporter says.
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  Simon Cowell sets the record straight on 'The X Factor' judge rumors

  February 8, 2012
  Simon Cowell hasn't revealed which stars he would like to replace Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger on The X Factor's second-season judging panel, however he has confirmed that viewers can at least strike three rumored names off the list.
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  Nick Cannon: 'The X Factor' would be a step down for Mariah Carey

  February 1, 2012
  If Mariah Carey does join The X Factor's judging panel, she will apparently be doing so without husband Nick Cannon's approval.
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  'America's Got Talent' host Nick Cannon back in hospital again

  January 25, 2012
  "America's Got Talent" host Nick Cannon said via Twitter Wednesday he is back in the hospital for a scheduled procedure.
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  'America's Got Talent' host Nick Cannon released from L.A. hospital

  January 9, 2012
  Nick Cannon's publicist says the "America's Got Talent" host has been released from a Los Angeles-area hospital after suffering mild kidney failure.
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  'America's Got Talent' host Nick Cannon undergoes kidney operation

  January 7, 2012
  Nick Cannon said he successfully underwent a minor kidney operation in Los Angeles this week and is on the road to recovery.
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  Nick Cannon hoping to be discharged from hospital within two days

  January 6, 2012
  Nick Cannon's condition has improved to the point where he may soon be able to head home to his family after being hospitalized with "mild kidney failure" earlier this week. 
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  'America's Got Talent' host Nick Cannon transferred to L.A. hospital

  January 5, 2012
  "America's Got Talent" host Nick Cannon says he was transferred from a hospital in Aspen, Colo., to a medical facility in his hometown of Los Angeles.
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  Nick Cannon hospitalized after suffering "mild kidney failure"

  January 4, 2012
  Nick Cannon, has been hospitalized in Aspen, Colo., after suffering "mild kidney failure," his pop-star wife Mariah Carey says.

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