MTV.co.uk News — Cheryl Cole may be starting life across the pond as a judge on The X Factor USA, but estranged hubby Ashley Cole is reportedly "distraught" by Chezza's Stateside move.According to the... more info

MTV.co.uk News — After months of speculation, The X Factor USA kicked off in Los Angeles yesterday, as Simon Cowell unveiled Paula Abdul as the final judge to make the American panel.The pair, who had previously... more info

ContactMusic — Paula Abdul has reunited with her American Idol co-star Simon Cowell after joining the line-up of his new series, The X Factor. Abdul was revealed as the last judge on the panel on Sunday (08May11) as she joined Cowell, British pop star Cheryl Col... more info

USA Today Music — Finally, it's official: Paula Abdul will be a judge on The X Factor, the singing competition series that will start airing in the fall on Fo ... more info

Mjsbigblog — Today’s Idol Appearances: The X Factor live auditions begin today in Los Angeles with two tapings at 1 pm and 6 pm. Check out the full audition schedule HERE. Taylor Hicks performs a special Mother’s Day show at Jonathan’s Restaurant in Ogunqu... more info

Pop Crunch — It’s official: FOX has confirmed that Pussycat Dolls frontwoman Nicole Scherzinger and British TV personality Steve Jones have been tipped to host the hotly-awaited US adaptation of The X Factor, [...] more info

ContactMusic — Simon Cowell is apparently never returning to the UK version of The X Factor, according to his friend Sinitta. Simon Cowell has told ITV bosses he will not sit on the judging panel for the new series of the singing contest, as he is too busy launc... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Nicole Scherzinger and Steve Jones have finally been confirmed as the co-hosts of The X Factor USA. "These two are going to be great together," Simon Cowell said in a statement. "I... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Simon Cowell wants her for the final judging spot on Fox's "The X Factor."Simon Cowell wants her for the final judging spot on Fox's "The X Factor." more info

Mjsbigblog — The X Factor drama is beginning early. Deadline is reporting:I’ve just learned that Paula Abdul has been asked to show up for the judges panel for his U.S. version of The X Factor in Los Angeles on Sunday. But here’s the thing: I’m told her de... more info