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Simon Cowell Orders X-Factor Changes After Auto-Tune Complaints

Simon Cowell has ordered a major overhaul of the U.K.-based The X-Factor to remove all Auto-Tune technology from future episodes of the singing competition series, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

"People have got to be able to trust The X-Factor — we are not faking anything," Cowell told the British press Friday. "People love this show, millions watch it every week and we absolutely respect that. We never...read more

American Idol Producers: We Do Not Use Auto-Tune

After Simon Cowell's U.K.-based singing competition The X-Factor caused an online uproar for using Auto-Tune, American Idol producers are making it very clear that they won't make the same mistake.

"We have never, nor would we ever, use...read more

Fantasia on Overdose: "You Can't Accidentally Take a Whole Bottle of Pills"

Fantasia Barrino says her recent overdose on aspirin and a sleep aid was not an accident.

"I didn't have any fight in me. I didn't care about anything. I just wanted out," Barrino told VH1's Behind the Music. "At that moment, I wanted out. I wanted it to be over with — all of it, all of that [expletive]."

The American Idol winner was hospitalized two weeks ago in what police classified as a suicide attempt.

Fantasia Barrino hospitalized after drug overdose; "heartbroken" over affair allegations

"I just sat in the closet and looked at the mirror and took all the pills in the bottle," Barrino said. "I wanted to go to sleep and just be at ...
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Red Carpet Scoop from the Creative Arts Emmy Awards: Glee, V, Mad Men and More!

Gregory Itzin, nominated for his guest stint as former President Logan on 24, told TV Guide Magazine he's joining Big Love as a senator who's trying to suss out Bill Henrickson. "I've only worked with Bill Paxton and that may be the case throughout," says the actor, who's so far committed to five episodes as Paxton's nemesis. "By saying 'I'm a polygamist' [Henrickson] gums up the works — it's inappropriate behavior. It's also irresponsible because he didn't say it before he ran. So I call him to task about that."

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Nigel Lythgoe: Idol Judge Announcement Coming Within 3 Weeks

The decision on who will be sitting at the American Idol judges table next season will be announced within the next three weeks, reinstalled Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe says.

Aerosmith bassist confirms Steven Tyler is joining American Idol

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Aerosmith Bassist Confirms Steven Tyler is Joining American Idol

Producers remain tight-lipped about whether Steven Tyler is joining American Idol. But Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton says his bandmate will definitely be sitting at the judges table next season.

"Steven is doing American Idol. The ink is dry... read more

Fantasia Barrino: I'm Ready to Get Back to Work

Following her recent overdose from aspirin and a sleep aid, Fantasia Barrino says she ready to get back to work.

Fantasia Barrino hospitalized after drug overdose; "heartbroken" over affair allegations

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Keck's Exclusives: David Archuleta Picks His Dream Idol Judging Panel

Jennifer Lopez? Nah. Kara DioGuardi? Over her. American Idol Season 7 runner-up David Archuleta shares with me his dream team to step in as Idol's new judging panel... read more

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We caught up with the Top 10 while on tour in Los Angeles.
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We recently had the chance to chat with Season 8 champ Kris Allen.
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