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:: Many musicians are still riled up that the Recording Academy has eliminated over 30 categories (including Best Tejano Album, Best Zydeco or Cajun Music Album and Best Contemporary Folk Album) for this year's Grammys. A protest committee has been formed, and will stand protest outside the Staples Center on Sunday. Fans of Latin jazz, gospel and blues music have been invited to participate as well. [MSN]
:: The coaches for the Australian version of The Voice sure look familiar... bald, black singer, blonde female pop star, country guy, and non-threatening rocker dude. Check, check, check and check. [PopDust]
:: Simon Cowell says he fought to keep Paula Abdul as a judge on The X Factor, and that the only reason she was fired was because of him. "It’s only because I opened my big mouth and said we were going to get 20 million [viewers]... If I hadn’t said that, everybody would be saying the show was a huge success." [Pink Is The New Blog]
:: Look out for Taylor Swift's video for her Hunger Games song "Safe & Sound" to premiere Monday on MTV. Taylor will be chatting with fans following the video's premiere, too! [MTV Buzzworthy]
:: Kanye West and M.I.A. are soulmates if their equally ridiculous tour riders are any indication. [EW Music Mix]
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Posts Tagged ‘Simon Cowell’
Angry Musicians Planning To Protest The Grammys: Morning Mix
Thu Feb 9 2012 by Becky Bain
The Throne’s “Ni**as In Paris” Video Coming This Week: Morning Mix
Wed Feb 8 2012 by Guest Editor
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:: Jay-Z and Kanye West's "Ni**as In Paris" video will reportedly drop by the end of the week. Get ready to recreate the live experience by watching the video seven times in a row. [Complex]
:: Rihanna is considering dropping her Talk That Talk track "Birthday Cake" as her next single, and has been asking her Twitter followers who they'd like to see featured on the song. Our pick: Shy Ronnie. [Pop Crush]
:: Simon Cowell finally put some "complete nonsense" rumors to rest, denying that Beyonce and Mariah Carey are being considered as judges on The X Factor. [Rap-Up]
:: Flo Rida isn't having a "Good Feeling" anymore. The rapper is being sued by a woman who claims Flo paid her $3.08 an hour, whereas he claims that it was more of an intern-type situation. [TMZ]
:: Soul Train legend Don Cornelius' death was officially ruled a suicide. [Billboard]
After the jump, find out which acts you can find on the tube today. More »
:: Jay-Z and Kanye West's "Ni**as In Paris" video will reportedly drop by the end of the week. Get ready to recreate the live experience by watching the video seven times in a row. [Complex]
:: Rihanna is considering dropping her Talk That Talk track "Birthday Cake" as her next single, and has been asking her Twitter followers who they'd like to see featured on the song. Our pick: Shy Ronnie. [Pop Crush]
:: Simon Cowell finally put some "complete nonsense" rumors to rest, denying that Beyonce and Mariah Carey are being considered as judges on The X Factor. [Rap-Up]
:: Flo Rida isn't having a "Good Feeling" anymore. The rapper is being sued by a woman who claims Flo paid her $3.08 an hour, whereas he claims that it was more of an intern-type situation. [TMZ]
:: Soul Train legend Don Cornelius' death was officially ruled a suicide. [Billboard]
After the jump, find out which acts you can find on the tube today. More »
‘The X Factor’: NOW Who Should Become A Judge?
Tue Jan 31 2012 by Becky Bain
Back to the drawing board. After the bloodbath of firings that rocked the US edition of The X Factor — Steve Jones, Nicole Scherzinger, and, most surprisingly, Paula Abdul have been cut from the show — there are suddenly a ton of job openings for a new host and two new judges. (Somewhere, Cheryl Cole is laughing at all this mayhem.) After a disappointing inaugural season, it looks like the singing competition is in need of an overhaul, anyway. But who should join the judges' panel for Season 2? Our Top 5 picks below.
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Paula Abdul To Leave ‘The X Factor’ In Shakeup
Tue Jan 31 2012 by Idolator Staff
It turns out The X Factor may be carrying out an off-screen elimination more brutal than anything seen on its debut season. In addition to the departure of Nicole Scherzinger and Steve Jones, there's word that pop superstar and longtime Simon Cowell colleague Paula Abdul has also been ousted from Fox TV's would-be American Idol rival. A source tells Hollywood news blog Deadline that Abdul, Scherzinger and Jones were all asked to exit. We had no idea this is what Cowell meant when he promised Season 2 would be "a bloodbath", but he wasn't kidding. More »
Simon Cowell To Launch Reality Competition For DJs
Wed Jan 25 2012 by Becky Bain
Though most of America probably couldn't pick David Guetta out of a lineup, his name and brand is bigger than ever — and Simon Cowell knows this. In a sea of singing competitions watering down primetime television, Cowell will attempt to stray from the pack (that includes himself) and launch a show searching for the world's best new DJ. "DJs are the new rock stars," said Cowell, whose SYCO Entertainment will team up with Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith's Overbrook Entertainment to produce. "It feels like the right time to make this show.” At least we know there won't be any Beatles theme nights. [Via PopDust]
‘The X Factor’ Judges Chat With Ellen, Assign Their ‘Star Wars’ Alter-Egos
Wed Sep 28 2011 by Idolator Staff
Earlier today, The X Factor judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, L.A. Reid, Nicole Scherzinger and eye candy host Steve Jones stopped by Ellen DeGeneres to sit and chat about the singing competition with the daytime talk show host, herself having served as a judge on American Idol briefly following Adbul's departure. (Ah, memories.) Everyone was all smiles, particularly newcomer Jones, who beamed as he spoke about his love for LA (both the city and the man), and provided an interesting way to describe the show's panel of judges. Watch the crowded group interview below. More »
‘The X Factor’ Premiere: America’s Got More Talent
Thu Sep 22 2011 by Becky Bain
The X Factor had his long-awaited premiere last night, and it spent much of it's two-hour debut reminding us of all the ways in which we are not watching American Idol: the $5 million prize; the addition of duos and groups; the chance for people as young as 12 and as old as, well, younger than dead to audition; and Paula Abdul's wardrobe finally looking flattering instead of just kooky. (Seriously, is she borrowing J.Lo's stylist?) But the biggest difference was Simon Cowell softening up. We never thought we'd live to see the day. More »
Simon Cowell Terrified Of 14-Year-Olds On ‘The X Factor’
Wed Sep 21 2011 by Becky Bain
Tonight is the US series premiere of The X Factor, and we've been anticipating this day ever since May 2010, when Simon Cowell said goodbye to American Idol in order to fulfill his destiny (and his bank account) as head judge and producer of his very own show. Sure, Cowell will be up to his old tricks (blunt criticism) while sitting next to his old friends (Paula Abdul!), but, as he told Jimmy Kimmel last night, The X Factor will feature plenty of changes to the standard singing competition - and that's not including the $5 million pay day. Jump below to watch Simon Cowell's interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live. More »
Selena Gomez Loves Up The ‘Tonight Show’
Tue Sep 20 2011 by Robbie Daw
If we could pry into the mind of Selena Gomez while she was performing her When The Sun Goes Down single "Love You Like A Love Song" on the Tonight Show last night, do you think we'd discover that she was nervous to sing live while Jay Leno's fellow guest, The X Factor creator/judge Simon Cowell, was sitting on the couch? Maybe just a little? Well, if so, she didn't show it — Selena and her band the Scene cranked out the song pretty effortlessly. Watch below.
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‘The X Factor’ Premieres In Hollywood: Excited Yet? (PHOTOS)
Thu Sep 15 2011 by Erika Brooks Adickman
Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, red hot mall performer Nicole Scherzinger, L.A. Reid and (devilishly handsome) host Steve Jones walked the red carpet in Hollywood for the world premiere of America’s The X Factor last night. While Fox’s latest musical franchise won’t air until September 21, fans had the chance to watch the series’ debut episode on ArcLight Theater’s giant Cinerama Dome screen (which is typically reserved for 3D action movies, rather than Simon and Paula’s antics). Are you prepared for the first season of American Idol, But With Boy Bands? More »
