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    'X Factor': First Official Look at Britney Spears and Demi Lovato at the Judges' Table (Photo)

    'X Factor': First Official Look at Britney Spears and Demi Lovato at the Judges' Table (Photo)

    12:48 am PDT 5/25/2012
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    The pop stars joined creator Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid for the first day of season 2 auditions in Austin, Texas. Read More

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    'X Factor' Judges Britney Spears and Demi Lovato Clash in First Critiques

    'X Factor' Judges Britney Spears and Demi Lovato Clash in First Critiques

    3:13 pm PDT 5/24/2012
    • Jethro Nededog
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    UPDATED: In leaked audio from the Austin auditions, one pop star believes a contestant could be the next Justin Bieber while the other isn't as optimistic. Read More

  3. Idol Worship
    'American Idol' Finale Tops Four Social Media Records

    'American Idol' Finale Tops Four Social Media Records

    1:46 pm PDT 5/24/2012
    • Jethro Nededog
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    Despite banking its lowest season-ender viewing audience ever, the Fox competition generated a lot of social buzz. Read More

  4. Idol Worship
    CMT Execs on Why 'American Idol' Rules Country and How the Industry is 'Divided' on Reality Show Success

    CMT Execs on Why 'American Idol' Rules Country and How the Industry is 'Divided' on Reality Show Success

    1:34 pm PDT 5/24/2012
    • Sophie A. Schillaci
    • Michele Amabile Angermiller
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    Kellie Pickler also weighs in on Eric Church’s controversial comments, in which he claimed that reality stars are not real artists, telling THR that she “hasn’t lost a damn bit of sleep.” Read More

  5. In the Magazine
    Upfronts Eavesdropper: Britney Baffles; Pitbull No-Shows; How Dick Wolf Scored Rahm Emanuel

    Upfronts Eavesdropper: Britney Baffles; Pitbull No-Shows; How Dick Wolf Scored Rahm Emanuel

    10:40 pm PDT 5/17/2012
    • Kim Masters
    • Lacey Rose
    • Marisa Guthrie
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    THR reveals what insiders were really talking about during TV's biggest week in NYC. Read More

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    Britney Spears on 'X Factor': Crisis Management Experts Assess Her Chance of Success

    Britney Spears on 'X Factor': Crisis Management Experts Assess Her Chance of Success

    7:35 am PDT 5/16/2012
    • Erin Carlson
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    THR's panel of top strategists responds to concern over the singer's new gig on the Simon Cowell-fronted Fox reality show. Read More

  7. Earshot
    Speaking of 'X Factor,' Where in the World is Melanie Amaro?

    Speaking of 'X Factor,' Where in the World is Melanie Amaro?

    7:29 pm PDT 5/14/2012
    • Shirley Halperin
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    With the help of a personal trainer, nutritionist and, according to a source, an etiquette coach, the season 1 winner is laying low while readying a big reveal. Read More

  8. It's Official: Britney Spears, Demi Lovato to Judge 'X Factor'

    It's Official: Britney Spears, Demi Lovato to Judge 'X Factor'

    1:57 pm PDT 5/14/2012
    • Shirley Halperin
    • Jethro Nededog
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    After months of speculation, the pop stars officially join the judges' panel for the Fox competition's second season. Read More

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    Upfronts 2012: Britney Spears to Arrive With Simon Cowell

    Upfronts 2012: Britney Spears to Arrive With Simon Cowell

    12:15 pm PDT 5/14/2012
    • Shirley Halperin
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    The "X Factor" reboot's big reveal is expected to take place just after 4 p.m. at New York City's Beacon Theater. Read More

  10. BBC to Keep Hit Show 'Top Gear' off Fall Schedule

    BBC to Keep Hit Show 'Top Gear' off Fall Schedule

    3:37 am PDT 5/10/2012
    • Georg Szalai
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    The series will return in 2013 amid reports that the public broadcaster wanted to avoid competition with Simon Cowell's ITV show "X Factor." Read More

  11. Live Feed
    'Glee' Star Darren Criss Responds to 'X Factor' Hosting Rumors

    'Glee' Star Darren Criss Responds to 'X Factor' Hosting Rumors

    6:00 am PDT 5/8/2012
    • Erin Carlson
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    The actor calls reports he turned down Simon Cowell's offer to host the show a "delightfully misunderstood misunderstanding." Read More

  12. 'X Factor' U.K. Veteran Judge Louis Walsh to Return for Ninth Season

    'X Factor' U.K. Veteran Judge Louis Walsh to Return for Ninth Season

    4:55 am PDT 5/4/2012
    • Georg Szalai
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    The music manager is the only judge to have been with Simon Cowell's music talent competition since its launch in 2004. Read More

  13. 'X Factor': Demi Lovato Nears Deal for Fourth Judge Spot (Exclusive)

    'X Factor': Demi Lovato Nears Deal for Fourth Judge Spot (Exclusive)

    2:47 pm PDT 5/1/2012
    • Shirley Halperin
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    According to sources, the Disney star will bring a younger audience to the Fox show, something creator Simon Cowell has been keen on. Read More

  14. Simon Cowell’s TV Head Exits for ITV Studios UK Role

    Simon Cowell’s TV Head Exits for ITV Studios UK Role

    8:21 am PDT 5/1/2012
    • Stuart Kemp
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    Syco TV head of television Shu Greene quits to take up newly-created uber role of director of entertainment with British commercial web’s production arm. Read More

  15. Kelly Rowland Won't Return as Judge on 'X Factor' U.K.

    Kelly Rowland Won't Return as Judge on 'X Factor' U.K.

    2:29 am PDT 5/1/2012
    • Georg Szalai
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    The show has been expected to bring in some fresh talent after recently announcing the return of Take That star Gary Barlow as a judge, with Dannii Minogue among those reportedly in the running for a spot on the panel. Read More

  16. Live Feed
    'The Voice's' Carson Daly on Tony Lucca's Performance, Christina Aguilera's New Look and Britney Spears' 'X Factor' Spot

    'The Voice's' Carson Daly on Tony Lucca's Performance, Christina Aguilera's New Look and Britney Spears' 'X Factor' Spot

    10:14 am PDT 4/25/2012
    • Rebecca Ford
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    "I think he needed to come back last night with a home run or he faced instant elimination," the host of NBC's singing competition told THR about Lucca's risky song choice. Read More

  17. Simon Cowell Tell-All Book: 5 Things to Know About 'Sweet Revenge'

    Simon Cowell Tell-All Book: 5 Things to Know About 'Sweet Revenge'

    6:33 pm PDT 4/24/2012
    • THR Staff
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    The unauthorized biography hit U.S. bookstores on Tuesday and reveals many eye-opening bits about the TV and music producer. Read More

  18. Anke Schäferkordt, Guillaume de Posch Named Co-CEOs of RTL Group

    Anke Schäferkordt, Guillaume de Posch Named Co-CEOs of RTL Group

    9:45 am PDT 4/18/2012
    • Scott Roxborough
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    European media giant controls "Idol," "X Factor" producer FremantleMedia. Read More

  19. 'X Factor' U.K. Launches Facebook Auditions as Simon Cowell Biography Makes Waves

    'X Factor' U.K. Launches Facebook Auditions as Simon Cowell Biography Makes Waves

    4:29 am PDT 4/18/2012
    • Stuart Kemp
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    Hopefuls for the first time can try out via the social network as a Rupert Murdoch-owned U.K. tabloid publishes details about Cowell's Botox, colon cleaning and vitamin-injection habits. Read More

  20. Take That Singer Gary Barlow to Return as Judge on 'X Factor' U.K.

    Take That Singer Gary Barlow to Return as Judge on 'X Factor' U.K.

    12:08 pm PDT 4/17/2012
    • Georg Szalai
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    The boy band star is the first talent confirmed for the music talent show's return later this season. Read More

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