Simon Cowell's Blacklist: Songs Reportedly Banned From 'X Factor'

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Published Aug. 9, 2010 at 7:29 p.m.

Simon is concerned that viewers will be bored if the songs remain the same, so he has advised 'X Factor' contestants not to perform typical reality standards ...

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Norman Gentle’s ‘Brit Slap!’ premieres

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Published May 22, 2010 at 4:35 p.m.

Season 8's kookiest contender, Top 24 placer Nick Mitchell and his alter ego Norman Gentle, took to the streets of New York City to film the video for "Brit Slap!," Nick's/Norman's loving sendoff to Simon Cowell. He even managed to recruit "America's Next Top Model" judge Nigel Barker for a cameo — color us impressed!When [ ... ] ...

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Beyonce Endorses 'Britain's Got Talent' Novelty Act

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Published June 2, 2010 at 9:35 p.m.

The Arrangement "If I Were a Boy" cover didn't receive kudos from Simon Cowell, but Beyonce herself is a fan ...

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Nick Mitchell’s send-off ‘Slap’ to Simon Cowell: It’s a ‘hot mess’

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Published May 21, 2010 at 9:34 a.m.

As we near the end of Simon Cowell's "American Idol" run, we can look forward to plenty of tributes, video packages and even a roast or two. Host Ryan Seacrest told Idol Tracker back in April that he's been assigned to compile a video send-off for Simon, and, indeed, we saw the two of [ ... ] ...

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‘Idol’ results show minute-by-minute recap: The stage is set for a CrystaLee finale!

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Published May 21, 2010 at 9:34 a.m.

You'd think this second-to-last episode of "Idol" would be a teary affair, since not only does it mean the season's coming to a close, but it also signals the end of the Simon Cowell era — at least where the "Idol" studio is concerned. But surprisingly, Stage 36 was anything but on Wednesday [ ... ] ...

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On 'American Idol,' Simon Cowell's Cruel Streak

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Published May 24, 2010 at 6:54 p.m.
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In our culture of meanness, prickly Simon Cowell is a patron saint. As the 'American Idol' judge bids farewell, a look at his legacy ...

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Happy Birthday, Matt Giraud!

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Published May 11, 2010 at 6:38 p.m.

Season 8s jazz crooner, Matt Giraud , celebrates his 25 th birthday today. Matt will always be remembered as the first person to be saved by the judges on American Idol. The four judges thought his performance of Bryan Adams Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman? was worthy of using the save on him, and he returned the next week to sing the applicable disco hit, Stayin Alive. Matt made it all the way to fifth place, when he was eliminated during Rat Pack Week, despite receiving solid reviews from

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Aaron Kelly Sent Packing On 'American Idol'

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Published May 5, 2010 at 9:37 a.m.
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Michael Lynche joins him in the bottom three, despite experts predicting Casey James' exit ... By James Montgomery ... Aaron Kelly on "American Idol" Wednesday ... Photo: Fox ... On this week's "American Idol," the top five went old school, tackling the time-tested songbook of Frank Sinatra. So it was perhaps not all that surprising that the show's youngest contestant ended up getting the boot ... Yes, on Wednesday night's (May 5) results show, voters sent 17-year-old Aaron Kelly packing, thanks

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'American Idol' Experts Predict The End (Again) For Michael Lynche

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Published April 28, 2010 at 1:18 a.m.
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Casey James and Aaron Kelly will likely join him in the bottom three ... By Gil Kaufman ... Michael Lynche ... Photo: FOX ... He might have gotten the judges' save a few weeks ago, but time appears to have run out for brawny personal trainer Michael Lynche — at least according to MTV's "American Idol" experts ... "I think it's finally Big Mike Lynche's time to go," said MJ Santilli, webmaster of the "Idol" fan site MJsBigBlog.com. "He sang a very competent version of [Shania Twain's] 'It Only

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Will he or won’t he? Adam Lambert scuttles Cowell replacement rumors

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Published April 28, 2010 at 3:21 a.m.

That rumor that Adam Lambert will slide into Simon Cowell's seat at the "American Idol" judges' table when Cowell vacates it after this season? Alas, it is false. "I keep hearing the rumor too. Unfortunately, it's just a rumor," Lambert said during a recent live Web chat with MySpace Music UK. "I would be honored [ ... ] ...

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