‘The X-Factor’ review: And did we miss Simon Cowell?
With a sensible Paula Abdul and L.A. Reid's discerning ear, the show is essentially "American Idol" with a wider participant base and judges who promise to be better than most seasons of "Idol."...
‘The X Factor’ puts Simon Cowell back within arguing range of Paula Abdul
Cowell says the singing competition show, which premieres Wednesday night on Fox, is different from "American Idol" because the judges get to be coaches, too....
Emmys 2011: Paula Abdul talks ‘X Factor,’ ‘Idol’
The former "American Idol" judge said that the show democratizes the "Idol" format by allowing competitors of all ages. The former "American Idol" judge said that the show democratizes the "Idol" format by allowing competitors of all ages....
Emmys 2011: Paula Abdul talks ‘X Factor,’ ‘Idol’
The former "American Idol" judge said that the show democratizes the "Idol" format by allowing competitors of all ages. The former "American Idol" judge said that the show democratizes the "Idol" format by allowing competitors of all ages....
Emmys 2011: Paula Abdul talks ‘X Factor,’ ‘Idol’
Looking as if she was having trouble focusing her eyes, Paula Abdul went from zero to 60 when asked about her new show "The X Factor." The former "American Idol" judge said that the show democratizes the "Idol" format by allowing competitors of all ages....
Contestant flashes X Factor crowd
On American Idol, a contestant performed Pants on the Ground. On The US version of the X Factor, a singer dropped his pants to the ground and sent Paula Abdul running for cover....
‘X Factor’ goes X-rated
On "American Idol," a contestant performed "Pants on the Ground." On "The X Factor," a singer dropped his pants to the ground and sent Paula Abdul running for cover....