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Sting Slams Simon Cowell’s ‘X Factor’: ‘It Has Put Music Back Decades’

Sting may be a multi-millionaire rocker, but he doesn’t think the world’s next musical superstars can be found on British television.

Sting slammed Simon Cowell’s British reality singing competition, “X Factor,” in a recent interview with London’s Evening Standard.

‘Idol’ Winner Kris Allen Remains Humble On New Album

Kris Allen knows he’s not garnering as much attention as Adam Lambert — and that’s OK with him.

Since foiling Lambert at the “American Idol” finale last May, the 24-year-old singer-songwriter from Conway, Ark., has not appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine and declared he’s gay. His music can’t be heard during the credits of the apocalyptic action flick “2012.” And you won’t find him posing in a racy Details photo shoot with a naked woman.

Don Draper: World’s Most Influential Man?

The world’s most influential man is “Mad.”

According to over 500,000 voters on AskMen.com, “Mad Men” character Don Draper – played by Jon Hamm – is the Most Influential Man of 2009.

Report: Simon Cowell’s ‘The X Factor’ Heading Stateside

Simon Cowell’s “The X Factor” is America-bound, according to a new report.

Britain’s Daily Mirror reported that television’s Mr. Nasty is bringing his U.K. reality competition stateside in a deal with FOX worth an alleged $103 million.

Last week, The Hollywood Reporter claimed Simon and FOX were “hammering out a deal” to launch the show responsible for introducing Leona Lewis to America and the Mirror claims it is now a reality.

Simon Cowell Reveals He Has ‘Black Moods,’ Shares Lessons On Life As He Prepares To Turn 50

Simon Cowell may appear confident as he sits behind the judge’s booth on “American Idol,” but he revealed he has some very dark times.

In a letter to his “shallow, reckless, cocky younger self,” to celebrate his upcoming 50th birthday on October 7, Simon revealed he suffers from “black moods.”

“Sometimes, when friends are over, you want to ask them to leave. You get hit by black moods and you want to be alone,” he writes in the lengthy letter, printed in the U.K.‘s Daily Mail on Monday.

Ellen DeGeneres: ‘I’m Going To Be A Great [‘Idol’] Judge Because I’ve Spent My Whole Life Being Judged’

Ellen DeGeneres is taking on her critics who are worried she won’t have the chops to sit behind the judge’s table on “American Idol.”

Former ‘Idols’ Weigh In On Ellen As New Judge

“American Idol” fans might not know what to expect when Ellen DeGeneres joins the judge’s table in January, but four former contestants tell Access Hollywood they think the talk show host will shine.

Kara DioGuardi Shops New Reality Show About ‘Dropped’ Music Artists

If your record tanked and your label has cut you loose – Kara DioGuardi wants to give you another shoot at stardom!

According to New York Magazine’s Vulture blog, the “American Idol” judge is shopping around a new reality show about giving music artists a second chance.

Simon Cowell Explains Beatles Comment Was A Joke

Simon Cowell has had to defend himself after the sarcastic Brit’s comments about the Beatles on CBS’ “The Early Show” got him into a bit of bother.

Paula Abdul On Ellen DeGeneres Joining ‘Idol’: ‘I Wish Her The Best Of Luck’

Paula Abdul has issued her approval for her “American Idol” replacement.

“I think Ellen will b a gr8 judge on Idol,” Paula Tweeted on Thursday.

Ellen DeGeneres Named New Permanent ‘American Idol’ Judge

Ellen DeGeneres is the new full-time judge on “American Idol.”

The TV talk show host announced the news during a taping of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” on Wednesday that she is the new “Idol” judge, filling a seat left vacant by Paula Abdul, who chose not to return to the show last month.

Susan Boyle Tops Amazon Sales – Beats Whitney & Beatles

Whitney Houston might be in the midst of a career comeback and The Beatles might be one of music’s most enduring acts – but they’ve got nothing on Susan Boyle!