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  1. Demi Lovato Returning for Third Season of 'X Factor'

    Demi Lovato Returning for Third Season of 'X Factor'

    11:00 am PDT 3/28/2013
    • Rebecca Ford
    • Sophie Schillaci
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    The pop singer and youngest judge joined Fox's singing competition in its second season. READ MORE

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  2. Broadcast TV's Returning Shows 2013-14

    4:27 pm PDT 3/20/2013
    • Lesley Goldberg
    • Philiana Ng
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    A handy guide to keep up broadcast TV's returning shows. READ MORE

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  3. 'The Voice's' TV Format Sings its Way to Euro Success

    'The Voice's' TV Format Sings its Way to Euro Success

    11:58 am PDT 3/20/2013
    • Stuart Kemp
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    Endemol's "Money Drop" and "Come Dine With Me" herald success while "X Factor" format falls down listings. READ MORE

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    'X Factor' Winner Tate Stevens Sells Out Hometown Show

    'X Factor' Winner Tate Stevens Sells Out Hometown Show

    5:58 pm PDT 3/15/2013
    • Michele Amabile Angermiller
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    "Still can't believe it," tweeted the season-two winner on Twitter. READ MORE

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  5. Simon Cowell's Syco Partners on 'X Factor' Musical in London

    Simon Cowell's Syco Partners on 'X Factor' Musical in London

    9:13 am PDT 3/15/2013
    • Georg Szalai
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    Syco Entertainment and theater producer Stage Entertainment UK plan to premiere "X Factor - It’s Time To Face The Musical!" in early 2014. READ MORE

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  6. Live Feed
    'X Factor': Ryan Seacrest Asks to Guest Host, Simon Cowell Wants Demi Lovato Back

    'X Factor': Ryan Seacrest Asks to Guest Host, Simon Cowell Wants Demi Lovato Back

    5:18 pm PST 3/6/2013
    • Sophie Schillaci
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    With L.A. Reid and Britney Spears exiting their judges posts, Cowell says “we’d be crazy” not to have the teen pop star return. READ MORE

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    'X Factor': Melanie Amaro's Debut Still in Limbo as Tate Stevens, Emblem3 Release New Music

    'X Factor': Melanie Amaro's Debut Still in Limbo as Tate Stevens, Emblem3 Release New Music

    5:17 pm PST 3/1/2013
    • Sophie Schillaci
    • Michele Amabile Angermiller
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    Three singles have failed to resonate with fans, leaving the future of the season-one victor's album in question. READ MORE

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  8. 'X Factor's' Emblem3 Performs at L.A.'s Roxy Theatre

    'X Factor's' Emblem3 Performs at L.A.'s Roxy Theatre

    1:51 pm PST 2/28/2013
    • Sophie Schillaci
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    The trio, comprised of Drew Chadwick, Wesley Stromberg and Keaton Stromberg, hit the famed venue for their first live show since finishing fourth on the Fox reality competition. During their set, the group debuted three new tracks to be featured on their first album (via Columbia Records). READ MORE

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    Emblem3 Debuts New Music, More Covers at First Post-'X Factor' Show

    Emblem3 Debuts New Music, More Covers at First Post-'X Factor' Show

    1:04 pm PST 2/28/2013
    • Sophie Schillaci
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    The Huntington Beach-based trio performed three songs off their forthcoming debut album during a packed concert at L.A.’s Roxy Theatre. READ MORE

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  10. Earshot
    Watch Video 'X Factor's Fifth Harmony Covers Frank Ocean (Video)

    'X Factor's Fifth Harmony Covers Frank Ocean (Video)

    2:12 pm PST 2/27/2013
    • Michele Amabile Angermiller
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    The girl group releases the first of several expected covers as they continue to record with Epic Records/Syco Music. READ MORE

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  11. U.K.'s ITV Reports Higher Full-Year Earnings, Announces Special Dividend

    U.K.'s ITV Reports Higher Full-Year Earnings, Announces Special Dividend

    11:23 pm PST 2/26/2013
    • Georg Szalai
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    The company, whose flagship network airs "Downton Abbey" and "X Factor," posted strong growth at content arm ITV Studios, while ad revenue was flat. READ MORE

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    'X Factor' Winner Tate Stevens Announces Album Release Date

    'X Factor' Winner Tate Stevens Announces Album Release Date

    5:53 pm PST 2/25/2013
    • Michele Amabile Angermiller
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    The singer-guitarist's self-titled debut arrives in the spring. READ MORE

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  13. Aging 'Idol,' 'X Factor' Formats Prop Up RTL Results (Analysis)

    Aging 'Idol,' 'X Factor' Formats Prop Up RTL Results (Analysis)

    7:28 am PST 2/25/2013
    • Scott Roxborough
    • Georg Szalai
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    With the European TV giant relying on older shows, some observers predict slowing growth despite management's confidence in their continued strength. READ MORE

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  14. Fremantle and Record German Performance Lift RTL Group's Year-End Results

    Fremantle and Record German Performance Lift RTL Group's Year-End Results

    11:56 pm PST 2/24/2013
    • Scott Roxborough
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    The European broadcast giant books stronger revenues of $7.9 billion, but net profits slip 13.2 percent to $910 million. READ MORE

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  15. Live Feed
    'X Factor' Shake-up: Speculation Heats Up Surrounding Khloe Kardashian Exit

    'X Factor' Shake-up: Speculation Heats Up Surrounding Khloe Kardashian Exit

    12:40 pm PST 2/19/2013
    • Michele Amabile Angermiller
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    Several reports have surfaced about the co-host's impending firing, while a rep for the show insists that no decisions have been made. Also: Is Demi Lovato torn about returning? READ MORE

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  16. Earshot
    'X Factor's' Fifth Harmony Hit the Studio in L.A. for First Sessions

    'X Factor's' Fifth Harmony Hit the Studio in L.A. for First Sessions

    11:49 am PST 2/19/2013
    • Sophie Schillaci
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    The all-girl group is laying the groundwork for its album, which will be released through L.A. Reid’s Epic Records. READ MORE

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  17. Live Feed
    Watch Video 'X Factor' Winner Tate Stevens to Debut New Song in Grammys Pepsi Ad (Video)

    'X Factor' Winner Tate Stevens to Debut New Song in Grammys Pepsi Ad (Video)

    2:36 pm PST 2/9/2013
    • Michele Amabile Angermiller
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    The sponsored video is part of the singer's prize package, which included a $5 million recording contract. READ MORE

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  18. News Corp. Quarterly Profit More Than Doubles

    News Corp. Quarterly Profit More Than Doubles

    1:25 pm PST 2/6/2013
    • Paul Bond
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    UPDATED: Costs associated with "News of the World" scandal amounts to $56 million during the second fiscal quarter. READ MORE

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  19. Earshot
    Meet Savan Kotecha: The Man Behind One Direction's Rapid Rise to the Top (Q&A)

    Meet Savan Kotecha: The Man Behind One Direction's Rapid Rise to the Top (Q&A)

    8:00 am PST 2/6/2013
    • Sophie Schillaci
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    The 34-year-old “X Factor” vocal producer wrote the band’s biggest hits and is currently in the studio executive producing Emblem3’s debut album. READ MORE

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  20. In the Magazine
    Ex-Sony Music Chief Tommy Mottola: Life After $120 Million Buyout and Ex-Wife Mariah Carey (Q&A)

    Ex-Sony Music Chief Tommy Mottola: Life After $120 Million Buyout and Ex-Wife Mariah Carey (Q&A)

    5:00 am PST 2/6/2013
    • Shirley Halperin
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    Releasing his first book, the veteran executive reveals David Geffen's advice to him about the movie business and whether he'd ever judge "The X Factor." READ MORE

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