Paula Abdul Signs on for "X-Factor" Gig
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Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell are about to be re-united -- she has now officially signed on to be a judge on his new "X-Factor" show ... this according to reports.
Paula only closed her deal last night, says Deadline, which is cutting it pretty darn close ... considering taping begins today in Los Angeles. The show announced yesterday that Nicole Scherzinger and British TV personality Steve Jones will co-host.
Abdul will serve as a judge alongside Cowell, Cheryl Cole and Antonio Reid.
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Nicki Minaj No Deal for 'X Factor'
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Don't plan on seeing Nicki Minaj at the judges table on "X Factor" -- TMZ has learned the rapper will NOT be taking a gig on the show.
Rumors of Minaj's participation on the show have been spreading like wildfire ... with Simon Cowell himself fanning the flames ... but sources connected to Minaj tell us she won't be a judge on the show ... adding, "There's nothing going on with [X Factor]."
Earlier this week, Cowell told reporters that many of the names rumored to be in talks with the show were most likely leaked from his own company in an effort to stir up interest in the show.
Jessica Simpson and Paula Abdul were among the rumored candidates for the judge's positions ... but so far, no word on where they stand with the show.
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Simon Cowell's Super Bowl Surprise -- I'M BACK!
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Simon Cowell is making his triumphant return to American television during the Super Bowl ... but it ain't for "American Idol."
Sources connected with the Super Bowl broadcast tell us Cowell will appear in a 30-second commercial during Sunday's big game ... promoting his new talent show "X Factor."
FYI -- 30-second Super Bowl spots are reportedly running in the $3 million range. Better make it count.
