The X Factor

Cole not the only sour note for Cowell's 'X Factor'

"American Idol" made Simon Cowell a household name in the United States, but the prickly British music Svengali is hitting some flat notes as he tries to launch his own TV singing competition.

Paula Abdul joins Simon Cowell on 'X Factor'

Former "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul reunited with Simon Cowell on Sunday, joining the celebrity panel on the upcoming U.S. version of the music impresario's TV talent show "The X Factor."

Britain's Cheryl Cole gets US 'X Factor' job

British singer Cheryl Cole will join Simon Cowell as a judge on the US version of his upcoming "The X Factor" talent show, broadcaster Fox television said on Thursday, leaving one more space to be filled on the panel.

Cowell wants Paula Abdul, Cheryl Cole for X Factor

Simon Cowell wants his former American Idol sparring partner Paula Abdul and British singer Cheryl Cole join him on the US version of his TV contest The X Factor.

LA Reid to judge 'X Factor', others to come

Simon Cowell on Friday confirmed that influential music executive Antonio 'LA' Reid will join him as a judge on his upcoming TV singing contest 'The X Factor'.

Simon Cowell to judge 'X Factor', offers USD 5 mn prize

Simon Cowell said on Monday he would return to US television as a judge on his upcoming 'The X Factor' talent show -- where the winner will get a history-making USD 5 million dollar prize.