The X Factor (Season 1)
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Simone Battle, former 'The X Factor' finalist, found dead from apparent suicide
Simone Battle, who competed on The X Factor in 2011, is dead at age 25 from an apparent suicide.
Cheryl Cole suing 'The X Factor' producers for at least $2.3 million
Cheryl Cole is suing The X Factor for her second season salary, which the former judge claims her contract specified she'd be paid even in the event she was fired from the show.
Rachel Crow inks TV and recording deals with Nickelodeon and Sony
Rachel Crow has gone from bawling tears of sadness to crying tears of joy.
Simon Cowell says he and fiancee Mezhgan Hussainy are 'on a break'
British television personality Simon Cowell says he hasn't seen his fiancee Mezhgan Hussainy since before Christmas and likely won't wed her as planned.
'The X Factor's Chris Rene, Marcus Canty and Astro ink record deals
The X Factor finalists Chris Rene, Marcus Canty and "Astro" Brian Bradley have signed recording contracts with Epic Records, the record label which is under the leadership of The X Factor judge and music producer L.A. Reid.
Paula Abdul and boyfriend Jeff Bratton call their relationship quits
Paula Abdul is officially back on the market.
'The X Factor' winner Melanie Amaro signs contract with Epic Records
Melanie Amaro has inked a recording contract with Epic Records, the record label which is under the leadership of The X Factor judge and music producer L.A. Reid.
'The X Factor' winner Melanie Amaro samples her namesake pizza
Melanie Amaro showed up unexpectedly at Scutto's Pizza and Pasta in Sunrise, Fla., on New Year's Eve to check out the "Melanie Amaro Pizza."
'The X Factor' runner-up Josh Krajcik: Ohio will always be home
The runner-up in the U.S. television talent contest "X Factor" says he'll always have a soft spot for his Ohio hometown now that fame and fortune beckon.
Simon Cowell reportedly made $42 million with Sony Music in 2011
Simon Cowell's venture with Sony Music brought the television impresario $42 million this year, British financial documents revealed.
Melanie Amaro: I was miserable after being cut from 'The X Factor'
Melanie Amaro was crowned The X Factor's champion and claimed the $5 million recording contract and the opportunity to star in her own Pepsi commercial during the new Fox reality singing competition's live finale on Thursday night.
Melanie Amaro crowned 'The X Factor' winner, defeating Josh Krajcik
Melanie Amaro was crowned The X Factor's champion during the new Fox reality singing competition's live finale on Thursday night.
'The X Factor' Top 3 finalists take the stage and sing for the final time
The X Factor's Top 3 finalists took to the stage one last time Wednesday night during the new Fox reality singing competition's final performance show.
Marcus Canty: L.A. Reid was the perfect 'X Factor' mentor, no regrets
Marcus Canty was eliminated from The X Factor, determining the new Fox reality competition's Top 3 finalist acts during the show's seventh live results show Thursday night.
'The X Factor' cuts Marcus Canty and determines Top 3 finale acts
The X Factor eliminated Marcus Canty and determined its Top 3 acts Thursday night during the new Fox reality singing competition's seventh live results show.
Simon Cowell: I considered hooking up with Paula Abdul
Simon Cowell says he considered sleeping with Paula Abdul but didn't want their personal lives to interfere with their professional careers.
Rachel Crow: No one should blame Nicole Scherzinger for my ouster
Rachel Crow was eliminated from The X Factor, determining the new Fox reality competition's Top 4 semifinalist acts during the show's sixth live results show Thursday night.
Nicole Scherzinger: I thought Marcus Canty would go, not Rachel Crow
Nicole Scherzinger has confirmed she believed Marcus Canty -- not fellow bottom two vote-getter Rachel Crow -- would be ousted from The X Factor during Thursday night's results show.
Nicole Scherzinger reportedly "inconsolable" after Rachel Crow ouster
Nicole Scherzinger was reportedly inconsolable following Rachel Crow's surprise elimination on Thursday night's The X Factor results show.
Mike White still upset about 'Survivor 50' vote off, believes Christian Hubicki conned him for years
Former 'The Bachelorette' bachelor James McCoy Taylor arrested again
'90 Day Fiance': Emma gets dumped again, Michael drops a bombshell, Aviva may be pregnant
'Farmer Wants a Wife' Season 4 cast announced, includes 'The Bachelor' alum Heather Martin
'90 Day Fiance' star Luke Berry dumped by new Colombian girlfriend
Dakota Mortensen granted temporary restraining order and temporary custody of son with Taylor Frankie Paul
Taylor Frankie Paul speaks out after ABC's 'The Bachelorette' cancellation, claims to have suffered "extensive mental and physical abuse"
Taylor Frankie Paul's 'The Bachelorette' season axed by ABC after disturbing assault video leaks
Video of 'The Bachelorette' star Taylor Frankie Paul's domestic violence incident leaks online
'The Bachelorette' star Taylor Frankie Paul addresses mystery man in flirty TikTok video
'The Bachelorette' star Taylor Frankie Paul reveals where she stands with Dakota Mortensen now
'Survivor 50': Mike White voted off after he fails to "manipulate" Christian Hubicki
Dakota Mortensen breaks silence on Taylor Frankie Paul domestic assault incident
'The Bachelorette' star Taylor Frankie Paul breaks silence on domestic violence dispute with Dakota Mortensen
'Survivor' Showmance Couples: Where are they now? Who's still together? (PHOTOS)
Taylor Frankie Paul addresses 'Mormon Wives' filming halt as co-stars reportedly refuse to work with her
'The Bachelorette' alum Jonathon Johnson and 'Big Brother' alum Morgan Willett go public with relationship
Taylor Frankie Paul addresses criticism she's not doing 'The Bachelorette' for "the right reasons"
'The Bachelorette' alum Michelle Young shares "disheartening" update on her health crisis
Bachelorette spoilers: Who does Taylor Frankie Paul pick as her 'The Bachelorette' winner? Is Taylor engaged? (SPOILERS)
'90 Day: The Single Life': Sophie and Pedro try again, Vanja and Tony take next step, Cortney pushes Colt away
'Bachelor Mansion Takeover': Tammy Ly, Brendan Morais and Jill Chin eliminated as JoJo Fletcher guest judges
'Mormon Wives' halts filming after new alleged Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen domestic assault incident
Taylor Frankie Paul admits her 'The Bachelorette' bachelors had questions about her soft-swinging past and 2023 arrest
