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Whitney Houston was being considered as a new judge for ‘X Factor,’ but after her unexpected death, Janet Jackson is reportedly in preliminary talks to join the hit FOX show.

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The producers of ‘X Factor‘ are not playing around! Following shakeups with the judges and host, Simon Cowell‘s pet project has been looking into hiring Mariah Carey as a mentor for some time. However, whispers of Beyonce beating Mimi to the spot are growing louder, and Bey’s rumored paycheck is growing bigger. A lot bigger — to the tune of $100 million!

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Just a few days ago, Simon Cowell fired Steve Jones, Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger because he wasn't happy with the numbers for the first season of "X Factor." If you believe rumors, Cowell has supposedly offered Beyonce $500 million to be a judge next season.

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Simon Cowell is making some big changes with "X Factor," including getting rid of Paul Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger and host Steve Jones. All three were told their contracts weren't being renewed, but right now LA Reid still has a job.

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The gloves are off. With the debut season of ‘X Factor‘ in the rear view, nabbing significantly less viewers than ‘American Idol‘ expat Simon Cowell had hoped, and the 11th season of ‘Idol’ kicking off Jan. 18 (only to be tailed by ‘The Voice‘), producers are taking a few verbal swipes at the competition. And why not? ‘Idol’ has nearly double the viewers of ‘X Factor,’ due to an 11-year brand.

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Melanie Amaro was crowned the first-ever ‘X Factor’ winner less than a month ago and things are moving full speed ahead for the future superstar. First up on the docket: signing a record deal with Epic Records.

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Say it ain’t so, Scherzy! Following the excitement of the ‘X Factor‘ finale this week comes news that Over 30s judge Nicole Scherzinger may not return for season two.

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‘X Factor‘ winner Melanie Amaro was overcome with emotion on the finale that she could barely sing the lyrics to the song that put her on the map, Beyonce‘s ‘Listen.’ Now that she’s gained her composure, she opened up about what she’ll splurge on first with her sweet $5 million — and the answer will surprise you!

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The Biebs was in the hizzy in Los Angeles this evening.

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"X Factor" season finale was last night and the first winner was Melanie Amaro, who won a $5 million recording contract and will also be featured in a Pepsi commercial. Melanie thanked everyone and said this is something she has dreamed about her whole life.

Are you happy she won? I haven't watched the show since the first couple of weeks so I don't know anything about her. If you missed the finale last night, you can watch a recap after the jump. "X Factor" will return sometime next year.

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Simon Cowell is a media mogul, which makes him a media magnet, as well. He sees no less than 500 tabloid items printed about him and his entertainment properties in a single year. His ‘X Factor‘ show antics and his love life are often the topics of the press and publicity surrounding the acid-tongued judge. Simon Cowell, Inc. is a well-oiled machine, a brand and a corporation, and as the saying goes, behind every good man is an even better woman.

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Tonight on ‘X Factor,’ the remaining five contestants performed not one, but two songs for a spot in the semi-finals. The show started off with a bang courtesy of vocal powerhouse Melanie Amaro. For her first performance, the contestant, who is one of two left on Simon Cowell‘s te