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    The X Factor is an American television music competition to find new singing talent; the winner of which receives a $5 million recording contract with Epic Records.

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    'X Factor' hosts Simon Cowell , Dannii Minogue had steamy affair, new tell-all claims

    Just weeks after one of its judges was embroiled in a sex tape scandal, the "X-Factor" panel is back at the center of another alleged affair.

    In a new biography of "X-Factor" creator Simon Cowell, former BBC journalist Tim Bower alleges that Cowell had an affair with ex-judge , Dannii Minogue, according to a report from the U.K. Mirror.In 2008, when allegations of an affair first began, both Minogue and Cowell denied it."They are said to have spent several nights together, but the ­relationship petered out after a while," a source told the Mirror.But  while Bower, whose book "Sweet Revenge: The Intimate Life of Simon Cowell" will be released Friday, says Cowell was reportedly initially furious when he learned that Bower planned to write about the affair, he eventually confessed to it, reports say.Cowell is quoted as allegedly saying "I had a crush on her," of Minogue."It was Dannii's hair, the sexy clothes and the t***. I was like a schoolboy. She was foxy. She was a real man's girl. Ve...

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    1. Paula Abdul Confirmed for 'X Factor': Who's the Best Reality TV Judge of All Time?

      We know you've missed Simon Cowell ... but does Paula Abdul deserve another reality TV comeback?Whether you thought she was the heart and soul of " American Idol " o...

    2. Simon Cowell stands by sex taped 'X Factor' judge Tulisa Contostavlos

      Simon Cowell stood by Tulisa Contostavlos, a judge on the UK version of "The X Factor," over a sex tape scandal -- and said she could keep her job.The TV guru spoke ...

    3. Paula Abdul Storms Off Set on 'X-Factor' Premiere

      It was a blast from the past with Paula Abdul acting quite unpredictably around her fellow judges on last night's "The X Factor," particularly when she stormed off t...

    4. Unauthorized biography reveals 'intimate life' and business acumen of Simon Cowell

      He gets colonic irrigations, Botox injections and vitamin drips, and insists on black toilet paper in his home.A revealing new biography offers intimate — some might...

    5. Hollywood Nation: Did Britney sign on with 'X-Factor'?

      Lady Gaga gets 'Simpson-ized'; Reality TV stars on Fox's new dating show

    6. Britney Spears, Demi Lovato joining 'X Factor'

      Britney Spears and Demi Lovato are bringing their star power to Fox's "The X Factor."The network officially announced Monday what had been a poorly kept secret, that...

    7. Simon Cowell confronts woman holding a brick in his bathroom

      Simon Cowell said it was "like something from a horror film" when he was confronted by a woman holding a brick, thought to be an "over-zealous" fan, at his London ho...

    8. Simon Cowell confronts woman holding a brick in his bathroom

      Simon Cowell said it was "like something from a horror film" when he was confronted by a woman holding a brick, thought to be an "over-zealous" fan, at his London ho...

    9. Fox411 Playlist: Simon Cowell says goodbye to 'X-Factor' panel, Adele makes comeback

      Simon Cowell is saying "goodbye" to some of his co-judges and the host of his pet project, the "X Factor."Both Nicole Sherzinger and Paula Abdul are calling it quits...

    10. Man, 86, Sues Simon Cowell Over 'Discriminatory' Physical Ordeal on 'X-Factor'

      An 86-year-old singer and his son are suing "The X Factor" boss Simon Cowell for allegedly subjecting them to a punishing physical ordeal that left them unable to co...

    11. Simon Cowell robbed during one-night stand, report says

      Simon Cowell was robbed by a woman during a drunken one-night stand, The Sun reports."The X Factor" boss, 52, met the girl in a Los Angeles nightclub and smuggled he...

    12. Simon Cowell : I Made a Mistake on 'X-Factor'

      America's favorite heel, Simon Cowell , admits that he made a mistake on the singing competition show "The X-Factor" and leads off this week's 411 Playlist.Out of 32...

    1. Simon Cowell Says He Tried to Keep Cheryl Cole on 'X-Factor'

      Simon Cowell said he made a good faith effort to keep Cheryl Cole on either the U.S. or the U.K. version of "The X Factor" and regrets losing her and, possibly, her ...

    2. Nicole Scherzinger to Replace Cheryl Cole on 'X Factor': Who's the Hottest Female Judge in Reality TV History?

      "The X Factor" judging table just got a whole lot sexier.Former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger will replace British pop star Cheryl Cole as a judge on the upcoming...

    3. Cheryl Cole Will Not Return to 'X-Factor' As a Judge

      In the U.S. television battle of the British pop stars, Cheryl Cole is out of Fox's "The X Factor" and Nicole Scherzinger will replace her as judge on the Fox singin...

    4. Simon Cowell : 'There's a Good Chance' Paula Abdul Will Judge 'X Factor'

      Simon Cowell said he plans to reunite with Paula Abdul on Fox's upcoming singing competition show 'The X Factor .'While Cowell said negotiations with Abdul haven't b...

    5. Simon Cowell takes a dig at NBC's 'The Voice,' says it's a 'bad copy' of 'X-Factor'

      TV talent show supremo Simon Cowell has unleashed on new rival "The Voice" -- calling it a "bad copy" of "The X Factor" -- while admitting the hit show is a threat t...

    6. 411TV: Meet the 'X Factor' Judges

      Who will be joining Simon and Paula?

    7. Demi Lovato signs on as fourth 'X Factor' judge, reports say

      Teen songstress Demi Lovato has signed a deal to be a judge on the next season of "The X-Factor," according to a report from TMZ.com.TMZ reports that Lovato will be ...

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