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L.A. Reid Leaving "X Factor"

JB Foxx — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 07:52:44 +0000

L.A. Reid is going back to his day job. A rep for Epic Records announced Thursday that the veteran music executive will not return to the Fox singing competition show. Reid is chairman and CEO of Epic, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, and formerly held the same position at Island Def Jam [...]

L.A. Reid to Remain with 'X Factor' for Season 2

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:00:01 +0000

After the surprised firings of ‘X Factor‘ host Steve Jones and judges Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul, the Hollywood Reporter has revealed that L.A. Reid will stay on as a judge for Season 2.

"X-Factor" Auditioner Has PTC Seeing Red

JB Foxx — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 10:29:25 +0000

The Parents’ Television Council has filed a complaint with the FCC over an “X-Factor” contestant’s dropping trou during his audition. Contestant Geo Godley said he was wearing a g-string under his pants and told TMZ his performance was a nod to his Greek roots, saying, “We always dance in g-strings. G-Strings are legal. The PTC have [...]

Mariah Carey Will Be on 'The X Factor,' Says Simon Cowell

Kidd Kraddick — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:07:41 +0000

In a recent radio interview, former 'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell confirmed that Grammy-winning superstar Mariah Carey will be involved with FOX's 'The X Factor.'

But wait -- does this mean she'll be a judge? In a word, no.