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Jennifer Hudson -- I'm Scared of Howard Stern!

Published: 12/18/2011

Jennifer Hudson says she never considered Simon Cowell to be mean when she was on "American Idol" ... but the thought of facing Howard Stern has her quaking in her boots. Relax, Jennifer ... he's awesome.

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Simon Cowell -- Howard Stern Ain't Stupid, He'll Behave on 'Talent'

Published: 12/15/2011

"American's Got Talent" honcho Simon Cowell thinks the Parents Television Council has NOTHING to worry about now that Howard Stern is joining the show ... telling TMZ, "If he goes too far, he'll be kicked off." Cowell just called in to "TMZ Live" ... telling us he thinks Stern is way too smart to…

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Simon Cowell -- 'X Factor' Trailer Transforms Into Kick-Ass Emergency Room

Published: 11/04/2011

Simon Cowell's enormous "X Factor" trailer isn't just pimped out -- it's a freakin' MASH unit ... fitted with better medical emergency equipment than your average doctor's office! A source close to Simon tells TMZ the trailer now has something called a "Ready Cabinet" ... which transforms from an…

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Simon Cowell -- Security Concerns Over 'X Factor' Girls

Published: 10/31/2011

Simon Cowell is like an overprotective father when it comes to three girls he's mentoring on "X Factor" -- sources close to the show tell us ... he's deeply concerned for their safety and is taking precautionary measures. According to our sources, Simon has grown concerned about the safety of the…

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Ryan Seacrest -- Simon Supporter?

Published: 10/30/2011

Ryan Seacrest no longer shares a show with good friend Simon Cowell, but the question is ... does the "American Idol" host watch his pal's new show, "X-Factor"?

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Simon Cowell -- Targeted in 'X Factor' Sabotage Plot

Published: 10/24/2011

There is a war brewing behind the scenes at "X Factor" ... with two judges vowing to destroy each other ... and TMZ has learned it's the contestants who could feel the repercussions. Sources connected to the show tell us ... ever since judges Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid were assigned to mentor…

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Simon Cowell -- Will Smith's MASSIVE Trailer Is Too Small for Me!

Published: 10/22/2011

The trailer Will Smith used for "Men In Black III" was too big for New York City ... but it's become too SMALL for the "X Factor" judge Simon Cowell ... because contestants on the show have taken it over! Sources close to the show tell TMZ ... Simon is using the EXACT same trailer on the set of "X…

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'X-Factor' vs. 'American Idol': Who'd You Rather?

Published: 09/25/2011

Nicole Scherzinger, Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, L.A. Reid and Steve Jones are the cast of the new singing reality competition show "The X-Factor" -- while Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez, Randy Jackson and Ryan Seacrest rule the roost on "American Idol." Question is ... More Who'd You Rather?Brad Pitt…

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"The X Factor" -- Half the Show Of "American Idol"

Published: 09/22/2011

The big "X Factor" premiere last night fell way short of Simon Cowell's expectations -- earning just over half the ratings "American Idol" got during its premiere in January. Simon's new show averaged an 8.7 rating, while the tenth season premiere of "Idol" pulled in a 16.4 -- and in last night's…

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Simon Cowell: I Want to Beat "American Idol"

Published: 09/21/2011

Simon Cowell is out for blood tonight on "X Factor" -- telling TMZ, he wants to beat "American Idol" (and every other show for that matter) in the ratings department. The big "X Factor" premiere isn't competing head to head with "Idol" -- but Simon still wants to outrank his big competition,…

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'The X Factor' Scores Big with Rihanna

Published: 09/12/2011

Simon Cowell is pulling out all the stops to make sure the U.S. version of "The X Factor" is a hit -- we've learned he's snagged Rihanna as a guest judge. Judges on the show bring on guests to help them decide which contestants to mentor -- and Antonio "L.A." Reid, who signed Rihanna back in 2005,…

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Mariah Carey -- Hurricane RUINS Secret 'X-Factor' Plans

Published: 08/29/2011

Hurricane Irene is screwing with Simon Cowell's new show -- TMZ has learned Mariah Carey had to cancel a "very important" video shoot for "X-factor" because she couldn't travel ... and we're told it's thrown the show into "utter chaos." Sources connected to the show tell us Mariah is in New York…

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