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  1. overnights
    The X Factor Recap: Hot People With Bad VoicesAn endless parade of singers have pleasing faces but make terrible mouth-sounds.
    By Dave Holmes
  2. close reads
    Britney Watch, Night Two: Italian Accents and Boredom“I thought it was magnificent-o.”
    By Amanda Dobbins
  3. tv ratings
    Ratings: Britney and Demi Didn’t Help The X FactorGoing against The Voice, Simon’s show actually drew its smallest audience ever.
    By Josef Adalian
  4. overnights
    The X Factor Recap: And So We Begin AgainThey’ve made a couple of changes, in case you hadn’t heard.
    By Dave Holmes
  5. last night on late night
    Britney Spears Likes Being a ‘Loony’ ‘Tyrant’Plus: An NYC taxi driver wouldn’t take Amy Adams to Queens, so she got back at him, kinda, and more, on our daily late-night roundup.
    By Caroline Shin
  6. fall tv 2012
    Fall TV: Five Burning Questions About WednesdaysDoes American Horror Story even need to try to be good?
    By Josef Adalian, Denise Martin, and Margaret Lyons
  7. fall tv 2012
    X Factor Tries to Push Britney Over the Edge Sooner Than ExpectedShe’s presented with a guy from her past.
    By Denise Martin
  8. beef
    The Voice Riled Simon Cowell Exactly As PlannedHe’s “pissed off” about NBC going head-to-head with X Factor’s premiere.
    By Zach Dionne
  9. beef
    The Voice Now Going Head-to-head With X Factor’s PremiereTime to pick a side, America.
    By Zach Dionne
  10. it’s britney!
    Britney X-Factor Promo Watch: Uh-oh, She’s Nice AgainGo back to the mean place!
    By Amanda Dobbins
  11. divas
    American Idol and the Danger of the Escalating Diva Arms RaceWith Mariah Carey facing off against Britney Spears, will TV finally see a full-on meltdown?
    By Richard Rushfield
  12. it’s britney bitch
    Simon Cowell Tries to Convince Us That Britney Is Just As Mean As He IsHe swears she’s not that innocent.
    By Denise Martin
  13. analysis
    American Idol’s Dilemma: How Do You Top Britney?When A-List is not enough.
    By Denise Martin
  14. it’s britney!
    X Factor Ad: Britney Says Actual Negative ThingsLike “bad to the bone.”
    By Amanda Dobbins
  15. the x factor
    It’s (Almost) OK to Sing Britney’s Own Songs to Her on The X FactorThis time, Britney didn’t storm out.
    By Denise Martin
  16. mix-ups
    Someone at Britain’s X Factor Got Their Spice Girls Mixed UpNot acceptable.
    By Andre Tartar
  17. upfronts 2012
    Britney Spears Seemed Less Than Enthused to Be an X Factor JudgeAt the handshake event of the year, hands were not shaken.
    By Denise Martin
  18. britney spears
    See New X Factor Judges Britney and DemiSimon traded out his Pussycat Doll!
    By Eliot Glazer
  19. casting couch
    The X Factor’s Other New Judge Is Demi Lovato She’s expected to announce it Monday morning, along with Britney Spears.
    By Zach Dionne
  20. fighting words
    Howard Stern Doesn’t Expect Much From Britney Spears on X FactorHe’s got his own singing competition to promote. 
    By Caroline Bankoff
  21. it’s britney bitch
    Report: Britney Spears Set for X FactorBut can anyone really fill Nicole Scherzinger’s shoes?
    By Margaret Lyons
  22. upfronts 2012
    Network Status Update: Fox Heads Into a Post-Invincible-Idol FutureWith signs of singing-competition fatigue, Glee fading, and House ending, the network needs fresh hits.
    By Josef Adalian
  23. tell-alls
    Simon Cowell Prefers Black Toilet Paper And other fun facts from his unauthorized biography. 
    By Andre Tartar
  24. casting couch
    For $15 Million, Britney Spears Very Close to X Factor Judge’s Seat“The fact the money is now set means that there is nothing stopping this from becoming a reality.”
    By Zach Dionne
  25. casting couch
    Britney Spears Very Close to X Factor Judging Gig [UPDATE]This is not a drill.
    By Zach Dionne
  26. the x factor
    The X Factor Will Add Two Hosts Next Season“I’ve always wanted a boy and a girl and that will definitely happen,” Simon Cowell says.
    By Zach Dionne
  27. deals
    X Factor’s Rachel Crow Gets a Nickelodeon ShowYa burnt, Disney Channel.
    By Margaret Lyons
  28. tv
    Britney Spears Interested in Judging X FactorAccording to reports.
    By Kyle Buchanan
  29. the x factor
    Janet Jackson Enters The X Factor’s Rumor MillAfter the show’s firing spree, she’s supposedly interested.
    By Zach Dionne
  30. Could NBC Be Ready to Double Down on The Voice?Xtina all year round!
    By Josef Adalian
  31. bandaids
    X Factor’s First Season Was ‘an Audition,’ Says FoxAnd only L.A. Reid got the part.
    By Margaret Lyons
  32. Watch Melanie Amaro’s Super Bowl CommercialIn which the X Factor winner performs in front of Elton John.
    By Kyle Buchanan
  33. melanie amaro
    Hear Melanie Amaro’s Club-Thumping Cover of ‘Respect’Aretha Franklin’s comment: “Seriously?”
    By Eliot Glazer
  34. super bowl ads
    Go Behind the Scenes of Elton John and Melanie Amaro’s Super Bowl Commercial“What accent? I love Pepsi!” — Melanie Amaro
    By Eliot Glazer
  35. reality bites
    The X Factor Bloodbath Indicates Simon Doesn’t See the Real ProblemBy making the firings public a week before last year’s winner airs her Super Bowl ad, it makes it clear this show is not about the singers.
    By Josef Adalian
  36. the x factor
    Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul Are Out at X Factor, Too [UPDATE]Bloodbath over on Simon Cowell’s turf!
    By Zach Dionne
  37. X Factor Ousts Steve Jones“Which is a shame,” he tweets.
    By Kyle Buchanan
  38. judge not lest ye be
    Why Did Reality Judges Decide to Never, Ever Say Anything Critical Again?Vulture investigates why criticism became verboten on musical competition shows like American Idol.
    By Josef Adalian
  39. The X Factor Finale Recap: Wonderful, Wonderful StuffWe have a winner.
    By Dave Holmes
  40. 30 rock
    See Jenna Maroney Skewer a Kid in a 30 Rock PreviewJenna Maroney channels all the America’s Got X-Factor Idol judges, crushes dreams.
    By Eliot Glazer
  41. overnights
    The X Factor Recap: Five Million Dollars’ Worth of Integrity“This show isn’t about hitting all the notes.”
    By Dave Holmes
  42. chat room
    The X Factor Host Steve Jones on Critics, Rachel Crow, and Whether He’ll Be Back Next Season“One of the most hurtful things about the show so far are people calling me rude and belligerent, and that’s not me at all.”
    By Andy Dehnart
  43. what the hell
    Ten Things That Still Make No Sense About The X FactorWhat was in it for the judges? And shouldn’t there be separate judges and mentors? And what was the deal with Steve Jones?
    By Dave Holmes
  44. Nicole Scherzinger Iffy On Returning to X Factor Next SeasonMaybe Season 2 will be better.
    By Margaret Lyons
  45. overnights
    The X Factor Recap: And Then There Were ThreeIt’s time to face … the … hour of television that has .75 seconds of action in it.
    By Dave Holmes
  46. florence and the machine
    Watch Florence + the Machine Perform ‘Spectrum’ on The X FactorFlo and the band take to the X Factor stage, slay.
    By Eliot Glazer
  47. overnights
    The X Factor Recap: The One Without RachelYou are not history’s greatest monster, Nicole! There are probably ten or eleven who are worse.
    By Dave Holmes
  48. last night on late night
    Paula Abdul Walked Off Stage, Then Sat on Simon Cowell’s LapPlus: Scarlett Johansson believes her nude photo leak is part of a global media conspiracy, and more, on our daily late-night roundup.
    By Caroline Shin
  49. the x factor
    Watch Rachel Crow Console Nicole ScherzingerShe may be young, but Rachel Crow sure knows how to make Pussycat Dolls/adults feel better.
    By Eliot Glazer
  50. overnights
    The X Factor Recap: Witness the Most Excruciating Moment on Reality TVNice job, Nicole. Way to punch a Muppet in the face.
    By Dave Holmes
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