Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul judging thousands of aspiring singers, some of whom will make your ears bleed? Sounds like American Idol redux. At first glance, there isn't a ton separating Cowell's new music competition show, The X Factor, from its predecessors — until you stack up the details. Then Cowell's master plan for music show domination becomes all too clear.
My God, It's huge! And 9 other things we learned at the premiere of The X Factor
In advance of Wednesday's premiere (8/7c on Fox), Cowell and the other X Factor judges help explain the five biggest ways in which their show will crush the competition.
5. He'll throw more money at the screen: How best to top...
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Pink and her racer husband Carey Hart are the parents of a baby girl, the pop singer announced via Twitter...
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You've heard the anthem "Loser Like Me" and the ballad "Get It Right," now listen to Glee's just-unveiled third original song.
Listen to Glee's original songs "Loser Like Me" and "Get It Right"
"Hell to the No," performed by Amber Riley and based on one of Mercedes' earliest catchphrases on the hit musical series, is a sassy, upbeat song best described as a cross between...
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Every week, editors Adam Bryant and Natalie Abrams satisfy your need for TV scoop. Please send all questions to mega_scoop@tvguide.com.
So, will Kurt be back with New Directions on Glee any time soon? — Lizzie
ADAM: Sorry to break it to you, Lizzie, but Kurt will still be singing with the Warblers at least through Regionals. That means he won't be singing Glee's original song, the geek anthem "Loser Like Me," either. But don't worry, Kurt and the Warblers have their own underdog ode. Hint: It's by Pink!
I can't believe we won't get a new episode of Grey's Anatomy until March 24. Can you give us some scoop to tide us over? —Rachel
NATALIE: In the next new episode, Arizona is going to see a new side of Callie. "Callie has this obsession with baby showers, and she has this massive need for attention and girliness," Jessica Capshaw tells us. "Arizona keeps guessing wrong on what Callie would want and Mark keeps guessing correctly. Arizona just gets sick of it, so Callie gives...
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Lady Gaga and her out-of-this-world style were MIA at the American Music Awards, but there were still plenty of fashion statements made on the red carpet.
Photos: See who wore what on the AMA red carpet
Taylor Swift showed off her new pin-straight hair and bangs. Kelly Osbourne flaunted her ...
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