'Idol' judges drama upstaging competition
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Jackson's declaration last week that he was departing the show means producers could plan a proper send-off for the lone remaining original judge this week, much the same way they did for Simon...
Simon Cowell launches online talent contest
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Syco is a joint venture between Sony Music and Cowell, the entertainment mogul who became a household name as an acerbic judge on TV talent shows.
'X Factor' winner Stevens signs record deal
128 days ago
The 37-year-old Stevens, of Belton, Mo., won "The X Factor" last month, earning the title by never finishing worse than second in voting on Simon Cowell's reality singing contest show.
'American Idol' returns betting big on new judges
128 days ago
But famous faces don't guarantee a return, as Cowell's "The X Factor" most recently proved.
Source: Britney Spears out of 'X Factor'
133 days ago
Cowell replaced panelists Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger after a disappointing first season.
