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Ellen DeGeneres, Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi and Simon Cowell at the ‘American Idol’ judges’ table
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Simon Cowell and Ryan Seacrest attend the 17th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar party held at the Pacific Design Center on February 22, 2009 in West Hollywood, California
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Simon Cowell appears backstage at the National Television Awards held at O2 Arena, London, January 20, 2010
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Simon Cowell and Mezhgan Hussainy
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Simon Cowell and Spencer Pratt
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Simon Cowell greets his fans at the ‘American Idol’ finale
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Adele speaks onstage after receiving her the Best Pop Solo Grammy award at the Staples Center during the 54th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 12, 2012
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LL Cool J plays host at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards held at Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 12, 2012
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Stacy Francis arrives to the The love of R&B Grammy Party at Tru Hollywood, in Hollywood, on February 9, 2012
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Don Cornelius presents the BET Lifetime Achievement Award onstage during the 2009 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, on June 28, 2009
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Whitney Houston and Kelly Price share the stage at the Kelly Price & Friends Unplugged: For The Love Of R&B GRAMMY Party at Tru Hollywood, Hollywood, on February 9, 2012
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Does Simon Cowell Feel Responsible For Drew’s ‘X Factor’ Elimination?
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Whitney Houston chats with Access Hollywood on the set of ‘Sparkle’ in Detroit on November 10, 2011
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Nicole Scherzinger speaks to Access Hollywood, February 7, 2012
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L.A. Reid On The First ‘X Factor’ Live Show: ‘We’ve Eliminated The Questionable Talent!’
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Melanie Amaro Reacts To ‘X Factor’ Firings & Is Excited For Pepsi Super Bowl Ad With Elton John
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Simon Cowell Reacts To Whitney Houston Death; Says He Planned To Consider Her As ‘X Factor’ Judge
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Whitney Houston Being Considered For Judge’s Seat On ‘The X-Factor’ (Report)
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Nicole Scherzinger Talks ‘X Factor’ Departure: ‘I Have No Regrets’
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Melanie Amaro On Meeting Elton John For Their Super Bowl Spot & ‘The X Factor’ Judging Shakeup
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