x factor

The X Factor is a television franchise that originated in the UK.  Now the X Factor is seen and produced in many countries. The X Factor is looking for vocal contestants that have that certain star quality know as "the X factor." The show conducts public auditions in hopes of finding an undiscovered talent. Thousands audition in hopes of making the cut. The X Factor judges mentor the contestants throughout the competition helping them with their songs. The first big star out of the original version of the series was singer Leona Lewis.

The X Factor is produced by Simon Cowell, known in America for his work on American Idol, and his company Syco TV. The X Factor has a grand prize for the winner: a 5 million dollar recording contract along with all the fame that comes with a win. The X Factor will help propel the aspiring artists who make the top 10 into the limelight, just as on American Idol from which many singers, such as Jennifer Hudson, have successfully launched a career without taking first place.

The X Factor along with Simon Cowell has as judges Antonio "L.A." Reid, Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger. The contestants will have their first audition on The X Factor in front of an audience of thousands. raising the stakes and increasing the pressure to impress not only the judges, but also a potential legion of fans.

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  Is There An X Factor Investors In Incredible India Should Worry About?
  But before we rush with our hard earned capital to jump in to the Incredible India band wagon and to invest in Indian stocks, it will be prudent to investigate the ‘X’ factor of India, which adds a new and unknown dimension to the stock market at the least and can potentially destroy India’s future growth at the worst!
  by forgevalley / on Jan 26, 2012
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  Why Are Maya’s Elephants Fed on Paper Notes Now Covered Up?
  Though the action of the election commission of India is a good measure of the healthy evolution and the independence of democratic process from the forces which used to influence the process in the past, in this case no one knows the outcome of “cover up” the commission itself has undertaken because the bodies being covered up are huge and cannot be hidden from public view and memory.
  by forgevalley / on Jan 11, 2012
• in TV
  Dear Simon: Nicole’s Gotta Go!
  Since Nicole Scherzinger doesn't know how to make the tough decisions it's time to send her packing.
  by ilulu / on Dec 9, 2011

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• Simon Offers Beyonce Half-Billion X Factor Post

  
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  It is a well-known fact that Simon Cowell is not afraid to use large sums of cash as an incentive on his reality shows , but it seems as though it is even more true when it comes to encouraging people to sit on a judging table with him. Following the departures from X Factor USA of presenter Steve Jones, and ...
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• Melanie From The X Factor Releases First Song

  
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  We have all been waiting for it, ever since she won The X Factor talent show. Now, a few months after her success in the singing competition, Melanie Amaro is branching out into various parts of her newly found career. After winning the $5 million prize, she has helped her family out in getting a better life. Now, ...
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• Beyoncé Offered $500 Million To Join TheXFactor

  
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  There is no turning back now that Simon Cowell has decided to dump Steve Jones, Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger from TheXFactor show. Currently he is working hard to get viewing ratings soaring for the 2012 series meaning he needs to take it up a notch, and that notch could cost him $500 million. It has been ...
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• Beyonce offered $500 mn to judge ‘The X Factor’

  
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  Los Angeles, Feb 3 (IANS) Singer Beyonce Knowles is being offered a $500 million five-year deal to join the television music competition “The X Factor” as a judge.According to showbiz.com, music mogul Simon Cowell is keen to make his show as interesting as possible, so he is offering the whopping amount to [...]
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• X Factor’s Tulisa Contostavlos to write three books!

  
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  Tulisa Contostavlos is soon to become an author. The X Factor judge has revealed that she has signed a book deal with Headline publishing company, and will pen an autobiographical account of her life so far, as well as two fictional novels. The brunette beauty broke the news in an interview with Digital Spy this ...
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• X Factor: One Direction bosses forced Harry Styles and Caroline Flack split, because of American disapproval

  
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  The management team behind One Direction are said to have demanded that Harry Styles split from his girlfriend Carlone Flack, because they were concerned about the effect it would have on his career in America. Harry and the rest of the band traveled to The States last week, for some promotional performances and a ...
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• Now magazine issue statement and stand by their Cheryl Cole / MC Harvey story

  
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  Ohh the plot thickens! We reported yesterday that Cheryl Cole was taking legal action against Now magazine, after it printed an interview with MC Harvey, in which he claimed to have enjoyed a fling with Cheryl Cole back in 2010. She totally denies any such affair and took to Twitter to refute his claims. However the ...
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• X Factor USA Stacy Speaks About Paula’s Departure

  
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  She made an appearance on the X Factor USA with a stunning audition that Simon Cowell branded as being ‘one of the best auditions ever’. It was this that caused people to believe she could be a possible winner of the talent show. Her performances grew stronger and more powerful week after week, but her ...
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• One Direction’s Harry Styles hooks up with Katherine Schwarzenegger (PHOTOS)

  
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  Katherine Schwarzenegger has made no secret of her admiration for X factor star Harry Styles and the pair have already met up for the first time. The stunning daughter of Hollywood actor turned politician Arnold Schwarzenegger is said to have visited the One Direction singer, as he filmed his cameo role on ...
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• X Factor: Rebecca Ferguson premieres ‘Too Good To Lose’ official music video

  
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  Rebecca Ferguson has premiered the music video for her new single ‘Too Good To Lose’ . The X Factor star has confirmed that the track will be released on March 4th and also revealed that the song is her favourite from her debut album ‘Heaven’, saying you can ‘have a dance’ to the track. The video ...
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• Abdul is latest to leave ‘X Factor’

  
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  “I won’t be returning to ‘The X Factor’ next season,” show judge Paula Abdul said Tuesday afternoon in a statement, bringing the Fox singing competition’s body count to three. “I’ve learned through my longevity in this industry that business decisions often times override personal considerations. ...
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• Cheryl Cole starts legal action against Now magazine and MC Harvey

  
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  Cheryl Cole has shown that she’s not afraid to hit back at those spreading lies about her personal life and has reportedly started legal proceedings against Now magazine. The former X Factor judge was said to be furious when the publication published an interview with MC Harvey, in which he claimed to have enjoyed ...
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• The X Factor Live Tour 2012 Tickets | 02 London

  
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• Simon Cowell Thanks Axed US X Factor Trio

  
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  X Factor boss Simon Cowell has thanked judges Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul and host Steve Jones after they were axed from the show. The show boss paid tribute to the trio after they were dropped from the series and wished them success in their careers - but he also announced plans to work with Paula on ...
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• X-Factor Host, Judges Axed

  
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  Steve Jones and Nicole Scherzinger wont be on your TV for X-Factor season 2. Well, apparently something went wrong with the first season of Simon Cowell’s The X-Factor, because in the wake of the first season the axe is falling early and often around Cowell’s offices.  The show launched with many people, Steve ...
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• The X-Factor US Drama: Simon Fires Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger & Steve Jones

  
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  With this latest ploy, Simon Cowell has once again retained his position as someone who makes or breaks fortunes in Hollywood. As if kicking out Steve Jones wasn’t enough, Simon Cowell has pulled another coup and showed red cards to both Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger! Admittedly, Steve Jones didn’t add much ...
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• Paula Abdul Confirms X Factor Exit

  
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  PAULA Abdul has confirmed she is leaving US ‘X Factor’. The 49-year-old star — who has been axed along with fellow judge Nicole Scherzinger and host Steve Jones — said her time as a panelist on the program has been a “blessing” and she will still remain “dear friends” with show boss Simon Cowell, ...
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• One Direction: Look at all Harry Styles’ 18th birthday presents…oh and here’s that naked picture again!

  
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  Harry Styles turned 18 today and his mum is clearly missing him badly. The One Direction star is celebrating his landmark birthday in America with his One Direction bandmates, as the boys visit The States to film their guest appearance on Nickelodeon’s iCarly and perform for some of their US fans. However, his mum ...
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• X Factor’s Olly Murs announces new single ‘Oh My Goodness’ and ITV documentary!

  
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  X Factor star Olly Murs has announced that he is all set to release his new single ‘Oh My Goodness’ on April 1. The track is the third to be taken from his number one album ‘In Case You Didn’t Know’, which has now sold in excess of 630,000 copies since being released in December – making it double ...
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• X Factor USA: Stacy Francis is ‘sorry’ that Paula Abdul was axed – not so worried about mentor Nicole Scherzinger

  
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  Stacy Francis has admitted that she was saddened to hear that Paula Abdul has been axed from The X Factor USA . The single mother from Brooklyn, New York reached the live finals of the hit Fox talent show last year and was mentored by Nicole Scherzinger throughout the series. However it seems that she made more of a ...
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