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Simon Cowell's forthcoming American version of The X Factor may be an American Idol reunion of sorts. Cowell has stated that Paula Abdul is likely to host The X Factor, along with himself and Island Def Jam Music chairman Antonio "L.A." Reid. Cowell also hinted that while nothing's official yet, British songstress Cheryl Cole is likely to join the panel as well. Cowell did a fair amount of Read more
Larry King gathered friends together last night at CNN's LA studios for a special "How You Can Help" Haiti fundraiser. Jennifer Lopez joined Paula Abdul, Jared Leto, and Maria Bello and more for the event, which raised around $7 million for the devastated country, as they joined the ranks of the many celebs who are doing their part to help — check out a video from their appearances below. Read more
Bravo makes the perplexing decision to create a reality series around Paula Abdul, reports Billboard. Luckily, Bravo makes wiser choices by giving Tim Gunn his own show and canceling the struggling "Queer Eye," says the Futon Critic. Unsurprisingly, The Queen leads the nominations for the British Academy Film Awards, according to Variety. Zap2It says he return of "Grey's Anatomy" helps ABC win Read more
Pirates of the Caribbean, "Grey's Anatomy," and Ellen DeGeneres score big at the People's Choice Awards, reports Variety. After giving him a lifetime achievement award last year, the Directors Guild snubs Clint Eastwood in its 2006 nominations, says E!. In a slow week for music sales, the Dreamgirls soundtrack climbs to No. 1 on the Billboard charts. HBO will produce a reality series starring Read more
8:00 Shark Tank (repeat) 9:00 Primetime: What Would You Do? (new) 10:00 20/20 (new) 11:35 Nightline (new) 12:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (new, with guest Charlize Theron) 8:00 Undercover Boss (repeat) 9:00 CSI: NY (repeat) 10:00 Blue Bloods (repeat) 11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (repeat, with guest Billy Crystal) 12:37 The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (new) 8:00 Kitchen Nightmares Read more
So You Think You Can Dance is shimmying on in with its seventh season on May 27, but there's a lot that's changing about the reality show. Judge and creator Nigel Lythgoe hopped on a call with reporters today to talk about the big format shake-ups, and I'm laying out the most important things for you right here. There will only be a top 10 when the show starts, and the dancers won't be paired Read more
