Sunday, May 8, 2011
It’s official.
Simon Cowell got the one thing he wanted most for his X Factor show – Paula Abdul.
Deadline is reporting the deal went down last night and that taping will start today. Talk about last minute deals.
Cowell has been very vocal about his desire to have Paula on the show.
Besides Cowell, Cheryl Cole and Antonio Reid will also be judges.
Antonio (L.A.) Reid who was the CEO of Island Def Jam Records announced last month he was stepping down to join Cowell as a judge on X Factor.
L.A. Reid and Island are the backers and record label for notable platinum recording stars like Mariah Carey, Pink, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Kanye West, Avril Lavigne, Toni Braxton, TLC, Usher, Ciara, and OutKast.
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Ellen DeGeneres was a hit with both fans and contestants last night on her first official appearance on "American Idol"
Internet viewers took to the blogs after the show to lend their support to the fourth, and newest judge.
Last night was Hollywood Week where almost 200 contestants were whittled down to just twenty-four finalists. It was a perfect time to slot in Ellen.
Skeptics grew concerned last year when it was announced the DeGeneres would replace long time judge Paul Abdul. Abdul brought decades of musical experience to the show where Ellen had no formal background.
All-in-all things went well, and FOX is hoping ratings stay strong this year in light of the fact that Simon Cowell will be leaving next.
Several names have been discussed as Simon Cowell replacements - Jamie Foxx, Sirius XM Radio shock jock Howard Stern, and music executive Tommy Mottola. No replacement has been announced yet.
Watch Ellen Degeneres On "American Idol" Hollywood Week
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