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Win American Express Gift Cards From Chris Reed By Knowing Your 'X-Factor'

Chris Reed — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:28:21 +0000

Listen to "Chris Reed On-Air" this morning, after 9am, for your chance to win a $100 gift card by simply knowing your X-Factor judges and hosts. If you think you know everything about Simon Cowell, Britney Spears, L.A. Reid, and Demi Lovato then you may win a $100 gift card today.

Are 'American Idol' Judges Nicki Minaj + Mariah Carey Already Feuding? [VIDEO]

Alexandra Capotorto — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 21:00:19 +0000

Now that it has been officially announced that Nicki Minaj will be joining ‘American Idol‘ as its newest judge, we thought talk about the singing reality show would die down a bit. But boy, were we so wrong. We never could have imagined that Minaj’s addictive personality would be much of an issue, but insiders [...]

See Why Jillian Jensen Had X-Factor Judges In Tears Last Night [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:58:12 +0000

On the season premiere of X-Factor last night, a contestant by the name of Jillian Jensen not only brought the house down, but she also brought tears to the eyes of the judges. Jillian was a victim of bullying throughout her middle school and high school years, which hit home with judge Demi Levato, and her story of perseverance was just too much for some.

Randy Jackson Back as 'American Idol' Judge

Jessica Sager — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 13:00:46 +0000

It’s cool, dawg. Randy Jackson is back as an ‘American Idol‘ judge! Jackson is said to be returning for season 12. While he was earlier expected to take on a new mentoring role and exit the judges’ table, sources told The Hollywood Reporter that Jackson will stick with what he knows: being a relative moderate [...]

American Idol Judge Randy Jackson Is OUT

Chris Reed — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:06:18 +0000

TMZ is reporting that the only original judge left on American Idol, Randy Jackson, is no longer going to be on the judge's panel in the upcoming season. Yes, the "Dog Pound" has been closed!!!!

TMZ says that while Jackson may no longer be on the judge's panel, he will remain with the

'American Idol' Downsizing Next Season Following Exits of Jennifer Lopez + Steven Tyler

Jessica Sager — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 16:00:18 +0000

Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez leaving ‘American Idol‘ may bum out their fans, but it actually gave producers a bit of relief — following the initial panic that ensued when they realized they may well be out of judges.

Jennifer Lopez Has Announced That She Is Leaving American Idol

Chris Reed — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:33:35 +0000

TMZ is reporting that American Idol judge and singer, Jennifer Lopez, is leaving the American Idol show. This announcement comes just days after fellow judge on Idol, Steven Tyler, announced that he too would not be returning for another season of American Idol on Fox.

Rebecca Black, Kreayshawn + More Audition to Be Reality Show Judges

Jessica Sager — Wed, 30 May 2012 16:44:29 +0000

News of Jennifer Lopez‘s potential departure from ‘American Idol‘ may have inspired the latest Funny or Die clip, ‘U Be Da Judge,’ in which reality show judges pick a new singing competition judge. Hosted by Judge Dredd, ‘U Be Da Judge’ pits Kreayshawn, Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell and a clumsy Warren G against one [...]

'Dancing with the Stars' Season 14 Debut Recap — Who Did the Judges Love?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:31:16 +0000

It’s time for season 14 of ‘Dancing with the Stars’!

Hosts Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke-Charvet are back in place to emcee the festivities, and if last year is any indication, he’ll be witty and charming and she’ll wear too much makeup and ask the dancers inane questions. Also returning are the judges: gentle-but-honest Carrie Ann Inaba, British truth-teller Len Goodman, and the fun but flamboyantly inappropriate Bruno Tonioli.

'American Idol' Producers Take Shots at 'X Factor'

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:35:08 +0000

The gloves are off. With the debut season of ‘X Factor‘ in the rear view, nabbing significantly less viewers than ‘American Idol‘ expat Simon Cowell had hoped, and the 11th season of ‘Idol’ kicking off Jan. 18 (only to be tailed by ‘The Voice‘), producers are taking a few verbal swipes at the competition. And why not? ‘Idol’ has nearly double the viewers of ‘X Factor,’ due to an 11-year brand.

RUMOR: Nicole Scherzinger Set To Host 'X-Factor USA'

Chris Reed — Mon, 02 May 2011 23:54:23 +0000

Its seems like all of the pieces to this puzzle called "X-Factor" are coming together. As we anxiously await the debut of Simon Cowell's show "X-Factor," we are learning more and more about who may be part of his show. It has been confirmed that music producer LA Reid will be one of the judges once the show debuts, and all but confirmed that Paula Abdul and Pop Singer Cheryl Cole will join Reid on the panel.

Simon Cowell On Potential Judges

Chris Reed — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 20:34:36 +0000

In a recent interview with Access Hollywood, Simon Cowell gave us some insight on who we could see at the judge's table when his show X-Factor makes its American television debut. While Simon is often hard to read, perhaps we can take this insight for what it is. We have heard rumors of Elton John, Paula Abdul, Katy Perry, and others being on the show, but what's the truth?

American Idol Thus Far

Chris Reed — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 22:37:12 +0000

Ok, so this season of American Idol has kicked-off, and producers promised “big changes” for the season. While I know that we may see changes as the season progresses, I don’t know if I can stomach it much longer. If it were not for our local boy, Jaycee Badeaux, I’d have dumped the show from [...]