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PopWatch How to save 'American Idol' (Someone has to!)
by Dalton Ross | May 21, 2013 09:00 AM

Put away the Kibbles 'n Bits, because the Dawg has officially left the building. Longtime judge/canine Randy Jackson…

Inside TV 'X Factor': Kelly Rowland near deal as judge -- EXCLUSIVE
by James Hibberd | May 17, 2013 06:11 PM

Fox's The X Factor is looking to have plenty of girl power next fall. The judges panel will…

The Music Mix 'X Factor' trio Emblem3's debut single is totally about Khloe Kardashian, right?
by Grady Smith | Apr 17, 2013 01:00 PM

They didn't win Season 2 of The X-Factor, but the oft-shirtless, oft-skateboarding trio Emblem3 scored a record deal…

PopWatch Simon Cowell's 'You Generation' launches today -- VIDEO
by Hillary Busis | Mar 20, 2013 11:45 AM

Good news for the world's six remaining undiscovered singers: Simon Cowell's new Internet talent search, "The You Generation,"…

Inside TV Simon Cowell is launching another talent competition
by Hillary Busis | Feb 28, 2013 05:28 PM

Simon Cowell just can't quit creating new variations on Star Search. The ex-American Idol judge and current X…

Inside TV Report claims Khloe Kardashian booted from 'X Factor'
by James Hibberd | Feb 18, 2013 06:56 PM

X Factor producers insist they haven't decided if malfunctioning host-bot Khloe Kardashian will return for season three. But…

Ken Tucker's TV 'Chasing the Saturdays' premiere review: Brit girl-group sobs and screams in new reality show
by Ken Tucker | Jan 20, 2013 09:57 PM

Wedged between two new episodes of Kourtney and Kim Take Miami, Chasing the Saturdays is an E! channel…

Inside TV Britney Spears confirms she's leaving 'X Factor'
by James Hibberd | Jan 11, 2013 02:13 PM

As much as we hate to repeat ourselves: Britney Spears is leaving The X Factor. The singer released…

Inside TV 'X Factor': Fox explains what went wrong in season 2
by James Hibberd | Jan 08, 2013 08:04 PM

Though Fox's The X Factor performed solidly in the ratings while delivering 40 hours of programming last fall,…

PopWatch Should Britney Spears leave 'The X Factor'?
by Annie Barrett | Dec 28, 2012 01:13 PM

Rumors have it that Britney Spears -- along with Demi Lovato -- will be asked to step down…

Inside TV 'X Factor' season 2 finale: The judges and hosts weigh in on America's choice
by Emily Rome | Dec 21, 2012 10:55 AM

The X Factor wrapped up its second season on Thursday with a holiday-themed blowout, crowning its winner at…

PopWatch 'The X Factor' season 2 finale: 10 things you didn't see on TV
by Emily Rome | Dec 21, 2012 09:52 AM

In the course of The X Factor’s two-hour finale, the Fox show crowned a winner, went overboard on…

TV Recap 'The X Factor' season finale recap: Country Strong
by Annie Barrett | Dec 20, 2012 10:13 PM

Fifth Harmony, Carly, or Tate just won $5 million and free Pepsi injections for life

PopWatch 'The X Factor': Season 2 winner is....
by Annie Barrett | Dec 20, 2012 08:55 PM

SPOILER ahead! After a two-hour "grand finale" packed with mostly clear cellophane (plus performances by Pitbull and One…

TV Recap 'The X Factor' recap: Anything Could Happen
by Annie Barrett | Dec 20, 2012 03:27 AM

Will Fifth Harmony, Carly, or Tate win the pot of gold? And will it explode into five million…

PopWatch 'The X Factor' finale: Does anyone even care?
by Annie Barrett | Dec 19, 2012 08:00 AM

The judges certainly don't! Their collective uttah indifference throughout season 2 -- save for the occasional scripted standing…

Inside TV 'The X Factor' announces finale duet partners
by Annie Barrett | Dec 17, 2012 08:55 PM

The Top 3 X Factor acts -- Fifth Harmony, Tate Stevens, and Carly Rose Sonenclar -- will duet…

The Music Mix Olly Murs tells EW about making 'Trouble' in the U.S., touring with One Direction, and more
by Grady Smith | Dec 14, 2012 03:45 PM

The past year has been a good one for contestants from the UK version of The X Factor…

Inside TV L.A. Reid says bye to 'X Factor'
by EW staff | Dec 13, 2012 08:42 PM

It's back to where he came from for L.A. Reid: the music mogul will not return for a third…

TV Recap 'The X Factor' recap: Tell the World that I'm Coming Home
by Annie Barrett | Dec 13, 2012 08:28 PM

Three acts advance to next week's finals; Bruno Mars performs

TV Recap 'The X Factor' recap: Bonfire of the Vanities
by Annie Barrett | Dec 12, 2012 11:11 PM

Two of the top 4 acts take on the Beatles. Are these judges/mentors for real?!

TV Recap 'The X Factor' recap: Four to the Floor
by Annie Barrett | Dec 06, 2012 09:31 PM

The top 4 acts advance to Wednesday's semifinals; Ke$ha 'sings' her latest fright fest

TV Recap 'The X Factor' recap: On the Edge
by Annie Barrett | Dec 06, 2012 02:43 AM

The top six acts compete for four spots in next week's semifinals

TV Recap 'The X Factor' recap: Saved By No Woman
by Annie Barrett | Nov 29, 2012 08:54 PM

Two of the top 8 acts depart the fiery red planet; Alicia Keys and Josh Krajcik perform