Guardian Music — Controversial rapper is rumoured to be in talks over possible role on American version of hit showAs Simon Cowell plots his newest play for music millions, the X Factor boss is reportedly courting Nicki Minaj as a TV judge. The flamboyant MC might be... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Nicki Minaj is the surprise new name in the frame for a spot on the judging panel of The X Factor USA. Simon Cowell and Fox TV bosses are close to making a decision but are giving the Pink Friday... more info

MTV.co.uk News — The X Factor runner-up Rebecca Ferguson is dating One Direction’s Zain Malik, according to reports. The pair apparently started their relationship at the beginning of The X Factor Live tour,... more info

ContactMusic — Music mogul Antonio 'L. A. ' Reid has confirmed speculation he's one of the all-star judging panel on Simon Cowell's new U. S. show The X Factor. Reid stepped down as chairman and Ceo of Island Def Jam Music Group earlier this month (M... more info

MTV.co.uk News — George Michael has denied reports he has accepted £75,000 to be a guest judge on The X Factor. The Faith singer said he didn’t have it in him to be cruel to acts in the early audition... more info

MTV.co.uk News — It might look likely that Cheryl Cole has missed out on a place on The X Factor USA judging panel but Black Eyed Peas star Taboo has claimed that he thinks our Chezza will still be a massive hit... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Simon Cowell has dropped the biggest hint yet that Cheryl Cole will NOT feature in the judging line-up of The X Factor USA, claiming that he needs panelists who "can judge American... more info

ContactMusic — Nicole Scherzinger likes to tease Simon Cowell about his "powder face". The 'Don't Hold Your Breath' singer - who worked with Simon on the UK version of 'The X Factor' as a guest judge and is hotly tipped for a role on the US form of the show - en... more info

ContactMusic — Music mogul L. A. Reid has handed over the reigns of his record label to Britney Spears' boss Barry Weiss after signing up to be a star judge on Simon Cowell's The X Factor. The record executive and producer, who gave Usher and Justin Bieber... more info

ContactMusic — It's not on the air yet and there are no ratings to indicate how many viewers will watch, but Pepsi-Cola is so confident that Simon Cowell's The X Factor will become a hit that it has agreed to spend $60 million on it in its first season, the Los Ang... more info