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Beyoncé Offered Insane Amounts Of Money To Be On The X Factor
You know who doesn’t make enough money? Beyoncé. It’s like someone give this woman a raise already! Luckily, that (brave) someone is Simon Cowell who supposedly stepped forward and offered Bey $500 million dollars to join The X Factor as a judge for the next five years. Just to recap for everyone, that’s 500 followed by six more zeros. More »
Why Was Paula Abdul Fired From The X Factor?
With host Steve Jones and judge Nicole Scherzinger gone already, Simon Cowell only has LA Reid left to fire before he has to fire himself. More »
Simon Cowell Doesn’t Even Know When He’s Rolling His Eyes At People Anymore
It’s an automatic biological function for him at this point, like breathing or digesting his food. More »
Crushable Exclusive: Lucy Hale’s Most Awkward On-Screen Kiss Was With Her Pretty Little Liars Co-Star Ian Harding
With Pretty Little Liars back on TV this week, we had to post this video of star Lucy Hale laughing over a kiss with Ian Harding that came out sexy, but was hilariously awkward to shoot. More »
Did ‘The X-Factor’ Intentionally Obscure Stacy Francis’ Past Success As A Singer?
The 42-year-old single mother who wowed the judges on The X-Factor last night has actually enjoyed quite a bit of success in the entertainment business already. But her story seems less dramatic that way, so they left that part out. More »
Video: The New X-Factor Promo Will Make You Cry
This eight minute commercial is a regular roller coaster ride of emotions. Emotions and song! More »
The Idol Effect: Other Movies and TV Shows Inspired By ‘American Idol’
Although American Idol has made some huge changes during its ten seasons on the air, there’s no denying that its popularity has made a huge shift in pop culture. While talent-based competition shows are certainly nothing new (remember Star Search?), the massive success of Idol bled over into other TV shows and even movies. Call it the Idol effect. More »
Boyfriend of the Week: Simon Cowell
Don’t worry, you didn’t miss a sneak preview episode of The X Factor or a stealthy appearance on American Idol. Simon Cowell is my Boyfriend Of The Week because I miss him. Because his absence on the TV has left a hole in my heart that’s as black and as true as his sense of humor.
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‘X Factor’ Contestants Watch Out: Your Identity Might Get Stolen
Today, the Fox network sent out an email notifying people that Simon Cowell‘s X Factor database had been hacked. All together, information about 250,000 applicants for the show – including full names, hometowns, and birth dates – was stolen. It’s not clear whether the entrants were from the UK edition, the US edition, or both, but either way, contestants from the show should be careful about potential identity theft. More »
Gallery: Celebrities Who Don’t Have Royal Wedding Fever
There were plenty of famous faces in the crowd at the royal wedding, including Victoria and David Beckham, Elton John, and even Mr. Bean himself, Rowan Atkinson. But some celebs didn’t take part in the festivities, and others lashed out about not getting invited. More »
The Best Quotes from Chapter 1 of Kara DioGuardi’s Memoir
Songwriter and former American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi did nothing for me during her brief stint on TV’s biggest talent contest. However, her new memoir, A Helluva High Note, is really making me reconsider my opinion of her. More »
5 Things to Know About ‘X Factor’ Judge Cheryl Cole
Cheryl Cole is possibly the biggest star in Britain right now, but she’s not very well known in the States. That should all change soon, though, as she’s heading to the US to be a judge on X Factor, the American edition of Simon Cowell‘s megahit talent show. So what do you need to know about Cheryl? More »
Art Crush: The Best Of ‘American Idol’ Fan Art
Hallelujah, it’s American Idol premiere night! It feels like forever since Lee DeWyze overtook Crystal Bowersox in an epic battle of lung power. To celebrate the 10th season, here’s a gallery of the best of the web’s Idol fan illustrations. Sadly, there was nary a Ryan Seacrest in sight.
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The X Factor’s New King
After months of grueling auditions, tempers, tantrums and trial by celebrity jury, The X Factor culminated yesterday to crown 27-year-old Matt Cardle winner of the much coveted prize. More »
David Hasselhoff  to replace Simon Cowell on Britain’s Got Talent, hopefully adopt English accent – We’d love to see David put on his Baywatch trunks and hit the dreary streets of London. Good save the Hoff! (PopEater)
X Factor Contestant Katie Waissel Was A Busy Girl Before Meeting Simon Cowell
One of Simon Cowell‘s young British protegees is in a bit of hot water today, after news came out that she might have broken the eligibility rules to be an X Factor participant. It turns out that contestant Katie Waissel may have taped some vocals for one of our favorite young singers, David Reed. The track in question is “Moving Mountains,” which David once played for Crushable live. The track was recorded over a year ago, but X Factor rules state that contestants cannot have an outstanding recording contract.
The producers supposedly paid a lot of money to get that track buried. Which means they may have known about her recording contract and tried to get her on the show anyhow. If Katie doesn’t get kicked off, it may be Simon Cowell who has a lot of explaining to do.
My Weird Celebrity Crush: Worshiping at the Alter of Ablisa (The Worst ‘X-Factor’ Contestants Ever)
(Editor’s Note: In case you missed it, The X-Factor saw an amazing boxing match break out between two young Brits — Abbey Johnston and Lisa Parker — during a recent episode. They later made up. Jessica Poolt‘s obsession with the duo has led her to dub them Ablisa)
How do I love thee, Ablisa? Let me count the ways… More »
Mel B To Simon Cowell: Give Me A Shot!
Ex-Spice Girl Mel B says she’s “too busy” to be a judge on American Idol … unlike expected shoo-in Jennifer Lopez.
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5 Reasons Why Jessica Simpson Should Replace Ellen On ‘American Idol’
It’s a fact: Jessica Simpson is in talks with American Idol about joining the judges’ panel next season. She’s not going to replace Simon Cowell; she would, however, make a great replacement for Ellen DeGeneres, who is dead weight on a show being singlehandedly held together by the prodigious talents of Ryan Seacrest.
Here is why Jessica should replace Ellen:
1. Unofficial studies have shown that Idol fans really, really miss Paula Abdul. Paula, with her seal claps and glazed, medicated eyes,… More »
Will Jessica Simpson Be The Next ‘American Idol’ Judge?
Crushable has learned that American Idol is wooing Jessica Simpson to be a judge on the show.
We hear there’s interest on Jessica’s end, but talks are in the early stages.
A rep for Jessica declined comment, and an American Idol spokesperson could not immediately be reached.
Now that Simon Cowell’s on The X Factor, and Chris Isaak may fill his spot, who would Jessica replace? Ellen?
UPDATE: Fox has no comment. Where there’s smoke there’s…… More »