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Scottish singer Susan Boyle, who shot to stardom in 2009 when her performance on a television singing contest became an internet hit, will see her life portrayed on stage in a new musical.

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Though negotiations reportedly went down to the wire, Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul stepped out in full force Sunday for the first round of 'X Factor' auditions in Los Angeles.

"This show would never have been the same without Paula and I can't beli

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It's the reunion we've all been hoping for.

In an exclusive interview with Deadline's Nikki Finke, former 'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell revealed he wants Paula Abdul to join the judges' table on his upcoming reality series 'The X Factor.'

"I've always wanted Paula. Always been very vocal about that. I missed her the second she left the show," he said. "Always loved working with her even though she can be a pain. And I've been consistent about this. I don’t know what it is about her, but I've always clicked with her."

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In a recent radio interview, former 'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell confirmed that Grammy-winning superstar Mariah Carey will be involved with FOX's 'The X Factor.'

But wait -- does this mean she'll be a judge? In a word, no.

Cowell told radio personality Jackie Brown that Carey won't be on the judges' panel, due to her pregnancy, but she'll still be part of the show in some capacity.

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Black Eyed Peas frontwoman Fergie is reportedly up for a spot on Fox's hotly anticipated reality show 'The X Factor,' Simon Cowell confirmed to reporters this week.

"Her name was put forward. But like with a lot of other people we have spoken

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Singer Cheryl Cole has reportedly joined the judges' panel on Fox's upcoming reality-competition series 'The X Factor,' premiering this fall.

So says fellow judge L.A. Reid, anyway, who during a recent interview revealed, "We're gonna compete against American Idol just fine. I'm very confident. But along with Simon Cowell and Cheryl, I don't know who the other judge is."

According to EW.com, Cole is still in talks with the network and no official word has been made. (Still, given that the news came from L.A. Reid's lips, it's probably true.)

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In the Showbiz Top 5 today:  Simon Cowell and the X-Factor judges - Charlie Sheen's One Man Show - Billy Ray Cyrus, Tish and Miley - Lindsay Lohan - Nude Photo Scandal

Get the full report after the jump.

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I didn't think we'd ever hear Simon Cowell amdmit to what he's going to admit to Monday night on CNN's Piers Morgan Tonight program.  Simon says, "I personally think it is a better show than last year...they've got their energy back.  They're confident.  They're competitive....I think it's a good show."

See part of the interview after the jump.

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In the Showbiz Top 5 today:  Michael Lohan - Chirstina Aguilera, Simon Cowell, Adam Levine, Cee Lo Green, Jessica Simpson, The Voice, X Factor - Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez - Sean Penn and Scarlett Johansson - The Royal Wedding

Get the full video report after the jump.

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Simon Cowell was on with Kidd Kraddick in the Morning last Friday to  talk about the X Factor and to announce that the search is on to find the next best singer and they'll be taking home the biggest prize every offered on television...a $5 MILLION dollar recording contract!

Find out when and where the auditions are going to be held right after the jump.

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Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler is now appearing as a judge on American Idol.  The rocker is pretty happy he got the gig because it allows the band’s fans to see a different side of him.  Steven told us what that other side is like

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The X Factor will award the winner of the singing competition with a $5 million record deal - the largest prize ever to be given away in TV history!  Simon Cowell is on a new search, to find the best singer or group that America has to offer.

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