The X Factor (Season 1) News

The X Factor (Season 1) News

Simon Cowell announces L.A. Reid to serve as 'The X Factor' judge
March 18, 2011
Simon Cowell has announced Antonio "L.A." Reid, former chairman of Island Def Jam Records, will be a judge on the new U.S. version of "The X Factor."
'American Idol' is better now than it was with me, Simon Cowell says
March 10, 2011
American Idol can count former judge Simon Cowell as a fan of this season's retooling.
Paula Abdul: Simon Cowell and I always talk about working together
February 9, 2011
Paula Abdul has confirmed that she and fellow former American Idol judge Simon Cowell have discussed working together again.
Simon Cowell: 'The X Factor' judging panel still yet to be determined
February 7, 2011
Reports that Fox and Simon Cowell have already decided the judges for The X Factor's American edition are premature, according to Cowell, who created the British singing competition and will serve as the new U.S. version's lead judge when it debuts this fall.
'The X Factor' announces $5 million record deal prize and auditions
February 7, 2011
The X Factor is upping the ante in its upcoming rivalry with American Idol.
British 'X Factor' judge Cheryl Cole: 2010 the worst year of my life
October 23, 2010
British singer Cheryl Cole says her divorce and battle with malaria contributed to making 2010 the worst year of her life.
Simon Cowell fighting ousted 'The X Factor' contestant's deportation
October 9, 2010
Superstar music producer Simon Cowell has vowed to help an 18-year-old "X Factor" contestant fight her deportation from Scotland to Zimbabwe.
British 'The X Factor' judge Cheryl Cole divorces husband Ashley Cole
September 6, 2010
Singer, actress and dancer Cheryl Cole, who came to prominence with the London-based group Girls Aloud, says she was granted a divorce in 60 seconds.
Simon Cowell orders U.K. 'X Factor' overhaul after autotune brouhaha
August 27, 2010
Simon Cowell orders U.K. 'X Factor' overhaul after autotune brouhaha
'American Idol' pre-emptively denies autotuning after 'X Factor' uproar
August 26, 2010
'American Idol' pre-emptively denies autotuning after 'X Factor' uproar