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2 judges on New Zealand's 'X Factor' removed for 'bullying'

Husband and wife "X Factor" judges Natalia Kills and Willy Moon have been removed from the New Zealand version of the show after their comments on a contestant were seen as bullying....

Senh: So what Simon Cowell did during his tenure during "X Factor" and "American Idol" wasn't bullying? How do you draw the line between being mean and being constructive?

 

Randy Jackson leaving 'American Idol'

Randy Jackson - AP

Jackson out. Randy Jackson, the lone original "American Idol" judge, says he won't be returning to the Fox talent competition. "To put all of the speculation to the rest, after 12 years of judging on `American Idol,' I have decided to leave after this season," Jackson said in a statement Thursday. "I am very proud of how we forever changed television and the music industry."

 

'American Idol' execs considered replacing Mariah Carey with Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez & Mariah Carrey - Fox News

Did Mariah Carey almost get voted off “American Idol”? According to report from The Hollywood Reporter, “Idol” execs were considering replacing the singing sensation with veteran judge Jennifer Lopez mid-season in an attempt to boost ratings.

 

Lopez returning as solo host of Fox's 'X Factor'

Mario Lopez will be back, but Khloe Kardashian won't. The Extra host will return for a second season as host of Fox's The X Factor, this time without last year's co-host Kardashian. It will mark the third hosting configuration in three seasons for Simon Cowell's singing competition. Steve Jones hosted Season 1.

 

Kim Kardashian, Kris Humphries settle divorce

A Los Angeles judge has approved a divorce settlement between Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries. Details of the agreement were not disclosed in a brief court hearing Friday, but the judge said he felt that settlement talks had led to resolution.

 

Farrah Abraham's Father Calls Porn Star James Deen 'Abusive' For Not Lying About Sex Tape

Former "Teen Mom" star Farrah Abraham's attempt to pass off the porn video she made with adult film star James Deen was foiled after Deen decided he didn't want to lie about the video's origins.

 

MTV cancels ‘Buckwild’ after death of Shain Gandee

MTV announced Wednesday it had laid to rest its “Buckwild” hit reality series, one week after the death of the show’s most popular participant, Shain Gandee. But not until it runs a “Buckwild special” on Sunday -- at the end of a day of ‘Buckwild’ first-season marathoning that’s sure to clock some mighty impressive ratings.

 

French 'Survivor' show's doctor commits suicide following contestant's death.

French Survior - Reuters

A doctor overseeing the French version of the "Survivor" reality show has committed suicide following the sudden death of a contestant who he had treated, France's biggest TV station says. Dr. Thierry Costa killed himself on location Monday on an island in Cambodia, the TF1 station said. Costa, 38, blamed the press for damaging his professional reputation in a handwritten suicide note that TF1 published on its website.

 

Comedian Anderson still hurting from diving mishap

Comedian Louie Anderson says he's been in pain all week from a recent diving mishap during a taping of the ABC celebrity diving show "Splash." Anderson, who weighs more than 400 pounds, was trying to do a flip from the 5-meter board when he slammed into the water, landing on his face and chest.

 

Reality TV Ratings: 'Dancing With The Stars, 'The Voice' Still Have Legs

Two popular reality shows made a splash upon their re-entry during the past week – and a new one had a strong debut. A new episode of "Dancing With the Stars" premiered on ABC last week before 17 million viewers, just behind CBS drama "NCIS" as the week's most popular program. It was down to 14.5 million Monday night, facing competition from the return of "The Voice" on NBC.

 

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