Guardian Music — Music mogul to award largest guaranteed prize in television history to winner of show's first seasonWhen Simon Cowell launches the American version of The X Factor on 27 March, he will bring with him the largest guaranteed prize in television history... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Cheryl Cole is allegedly annoyed that Nicole Scherzinger could be joining her as a judge on the US version of The X Factor.According to The Mirror, the gorgeous Geordie only signed up to feature on... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — With 'American Idol' flagging and Fox in last, it's up to Cowell to deliver big numbers beyond the $5-million record deal for the winner.With 'American Idol' flagging and Fox in last, it's up to Cowell to deliver big numbers beyond the $5-million rec... more info

Starpulse — Why did Simon Cowell and the producers of Fox's The X Factor decide to offer contestants the biggest grand prize on television? To make everybody a little nervous, Cowell says. The X Factor to ... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Simon Cowell's stateside edition of The X Factor is already giving its future winner something to sing about.Simon Cowell's stateside edition of The X Factor is already giving its future winner something to sing about. more info

ContactMusic — Simon Cowell has hinted Paula Abdul could join the judging panel of the US version of 'The X Factor'.The music mogul insisted he has still not made a decision as to who would help him select the winner of the TV talent show but admitted he is in "reg... more info

Unreality Music — It has been reported that Cher Lloyd is looking to meet Rihanna on her next trip to America. The X Factor star who is taking part in the show's live tour later this month is said to be excite... more info

Starpulse — Simon Cowell spent a massive $2.85 million to promote the U.S. launch of his show The X Factor with a TV commercial during the Super Bowl - but he starred in it solo because his judging panel is no... more info

ContactMusic — The winner of the upcoming U.S. version of Simon Cowell's The X Factor will receive a recording contract from Sony Music that will be worth $5 million, Cowell said today (Monday). It will be the largest prize ever awarded on U.S. television -- or any... more info

ContactMusic — The winner of the US version of 'The X Factor' will land a $5 million contract.Show supremo Simon Cowell is excited to be offering the biggest guaranteed prize in television history, and has also revealed the programme will welcome audionees aged fro... more info