Pop Crunch — Out of work and off the Hollywood radar, is Paula Abdul strapped for cash? Tinseltown tattles say the “Straight Up” singer is demanding $3 million in advance to join the judges panel of Simon Cowell’s The X Factor in 2012. While Paula is eager ... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - Boyzone star Ronan Keating is remodelling himself as a reality TV show judge - the Irish singer has landed a role on an Australian version of The X Factor. more info

The Mirror — Louis Walsh is still in the dark about who will be replacing Dannii Minogue in the forthcoming series of The X Factor. more info

Pop Crunch — Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony are the latest names rumored to be in consideration for the US version of the UK talent hit The X Factor, which will feature Simon Cowell as an executive producer and judge.The salsa crooner and the aging sex symbol ar... more info

Guardian Music — Mel B, Kerry Katona or Lee Ryan? The C-list is endless. But who would you choose?Everyone wants to be an X Factor judge. Why wouldn't they? All you need to do is roll your eyes a lot and tell people how monumentally worthless they are, and you're rew... more info

Pop Crunch — Word on the curb has that songbird Mariah Carey is being considered for a judging role on the US adaption of Simon Cowell’s European talent series The X Factor.The rumor has being heating up The Gossip Wire ever since Cowell’s former girlfriend, ... more info

Perez Hilton — This is a little dramatic don't you think? Annie Lennox has come forth to criticize Simon Cowell's TV talent shows such as American Idol and The X Factor. She says: "I think those types of shows are dangerous and cruel - they'll have a long-lasting... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - Former The X Factor competitor Rhydian Roberts has announced he's leaving Simon Cowell's record label. more info

The Mirror — Cat Deeley has claimed she hasn't been approached to present the US version of The X Factor. more info

Guardian Music — Genre made a healthy comeback last year due to strong chart performances from Lady Gaga, Cheryl Cole and Lily AllenAfter years of rock domination at the top of the charts, pop music made a healthy comeback last year, thanks to strong sales from Lady ... more info