Simon Cowell in search for another X Factor superstar

August 14, 2009 By TJ Harris

After rumours about simon-cowellSimon Cowell to quit the X Factor last month the music mogul has promised to find another X Factor winner who can achieve success on an international level.

In a recent interview with the ITV website recently, Simon predicted that unique talent will have the best chance of winning the competition this year which returns to ITV1 on August 22.

When Simon Cowell was asked to name the qualities he is looking for, he replied: “The X Factor this year is relevance. You know, you should be able to find somebody who there is a genuine gap in the market for.

“And we’ve proven through this process that you can find someone who’s going to sell records all over the world. So not to make that your benchmark is a huge, huge mistake.”

Other judges like Louis Walsh are looking for other strong points in individuals such as stamina and determination.

He explained: “You have to have everything to do well in The X Factor. It’s hard work for these people.

“They don’t realise how much it’s going to take out of them to go out and do the live show. The live show is very stressful, it’s very draining, it’s a lot of hard work [and] you have to be totally into your craft.”

Although The X Factor is usually a good show this year is set to be something more special.

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Posh lands seat on American Idol

August 7, 2009 By Kate Owen
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victoria_beckham2It has been confirmed that Victoria Beckham will make a “one off appearance” as a judge on American Idol. The former Spice Girl will join straight-talking Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson on the judging panel. It had been rumoured that the Posh would fill the spot left by long term judge Paula Abdul after she announced her decision to quit this week, however her publicist insisted her role would only be a temporary one.

The 35-year-old mother of three is said to be filming her part in the hit show, which attracts 26 million viewers per episode, this week. The Beckham’s profile in American has soared since their move to L.A in 2007 when David signed to play for L.A Galaxy. The power couple have become regulars on the L.A circuit and are often seen out with Hollywood couple Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes.

So if Vic isn’t the new idol judge, who is? Well it’s been announced that former guest judge, the songwriter Kara DioGuardi will return to the U.S’s most successful entertainment show on a permanent basis.

Paula Abdul announced her departure through Twitter, ending weeks of speculation. The 80’s pop star has been a judge on the show for the past 8 years and admitted her decision was made “with sadness in my heart.”

Posh’s presence on the judging panel will certainly add a healthy dose of glamour to the line-up, not to mention some all important publicity.

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Simon Cowell preparing to quit the X Factor?

June 26, 2009 By Kate Owen
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simon-cowellReports are circulating that Simon Cowell is set to the leave the X Factor. It comes after speculation that the music mogul is in talks with retail Billionaire Sir Phillip Green to set up a new business venture.

Cowell’s publicist Max Clifford commented on the situation and explained that the pair have been “good friends for a long time.” He added fuel to the fire by saying “there’s a good chance they’ll be working together.”

Auditions for this year’s X Factor are already taking place up and down the country with all judges, including Cowell, taking part in the proceedings. The judging panel remains the same as last year with Danni Minogue and Cheryl Cole in the girls corner and Louis Walsh and Simon Cowell completing the picture. There has been a major change in the audition procedure this year. For the very first time, contestants are required to audition in front of a live audience, following in the format of Britain’s Got Talent.

The news of Simon Cowell’s possible departure from the ITV smash hit is not wholly surprising. As far back as last year 49-year-old Cowell was quoted as saying “It looks like I’m only going to be doing it until 2010. I’ve really felt it this year. When you do three shows a year it’s tiring and something’s got to give.”

The Britain’s Got Talent live tour, another of Cowell’s projects, is currently packing out venues across the U.K. Surprise singing sensation Susan Boyle has been an occasional fixture in the line-up having recently spent a short stay at The Priory after suffering from exhaustion. If you’re hoping to catch the show when it comes to your town, why not arrive in style in the back of one of our chauffeur driven limos? We’re offering low cost deals on limousine transport to any Britain’s Got Talent show in the country.

Simon Cowell certainly has the Midas touch when it comes to making money with a raft of lucrative projects already under his belt; this potential partnership with Green may see him break new ground in the world of business. Cowell’s never been one to shrink into the background so whether he leaves or stays at X Factor, we certainly won’t be seeing the back of him.

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