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Fox has renewed "The X Factor" for a second season, the network announced on Wednesday. Simon Cowell was extremely pleased with this latest development, saying,...

After a grueling first night of X Factor Boot Hollywood Camp Week, Night 2 opens with host Steve Jones, who we’ve learned from new “X Factor” photos is very tall, informing us we’re in for more groups of hopefuls who still have to perform for the judges. And, in case we’ve forgotten: the finalists picked tonight will be divided into four groups: boys, girls, groups, and “Over 30s,” and each group will head to the home of one judge, where they will live while the judge mentors them and decides which of them makes it to the live competition.

The X Factor kicked off last night's episode with a bang when Brian Bradley, 14 hit the stage. Bradley mentioned backstage that he was going to treat the audition like a performance. It was one of the most unique ways to do an audition. Needless to say, Brian got all "Yeses" and a strong endorsement from the gullible LA Reid.

Coming off the heels of his saucy interview with a scantily-clad Nicole Scherzinger, Conan O'Brien wanted to give "The X Factor" another look. On "Conan" Thursday night, the host honed in on a popular question: What's the difference between "The X Factor" and Simon Cowell's pervious, "American Idol"?

He's back! Simon Cowell returns to the judging chair, offering his distinct brand of criticism to a wide-ranging variety of wannabe stars.

"American Idol" creator Simon Fuller filed a lawsuit Wednesday claiming he should be paid for the U.S. version of "The X Factor."

American TV bosses have confirmed Cheryl Cole will no longer be a judge on the US version of X Factor.

Fox announced Sunday that former "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul is joining her former co-panelist Simon Cowell on his new singing competition "The X Factor." Abdul will be the fourth judge, alongside Cheryl Cole and L.A. Reid.

After months of speculation Simon Cowell has named British pop superstar Cheryl Cole as the third judge on FOX's X Factor "I'm thrilled for Cheryl She is massively excited about this show and has been fantastic to work with" series creator Cowell 51 told Us Weekly in a statement Tuesday...

L.A. Reid, whose contract with Universal Music is up in December, will get an early release so that he can take part in the show, according to The Hollywood Reporter.