My first impressions of Demi Lovato and Britney Spears, in their new "X Factor" world? Lovato could be a sharp, zesty force. Spears, I'm not so sure about. And Lovato really needs to get back to her jet-black hair, instead of those silly dye jobs.
All of that is, however, beside the point. Here's the story I sent to papers:
By MIKE HUGHES
TV's comedy comeback will continue this
fall – even if viewers haven't really joined in.
Fox's new schedule stacks four
situation comedies on Tuesdays, moving its semi-comedy (“Glee”)
to a comfortable spot after “The X Factor” or “American Idol”
on Thursdays.
For "The X Factor," a double search is starting.
On one hand, new contestants can start lining up for the second season. Auditions start March 1 online and March 14 in person. (See www.thexfactorusa.com.)
On the other, there's the search for two more judges.Today (Wednesday), Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid said:
-- Both judges will be female; that's "100 percent sure," Cowell said.
What did I think of the "X Factor" debut? I sort of liked it; of course, I also liked it when it was called "American Idol."
If there were anti-cloning laws in Hollywood, this show would face capital punishment. It's mostly "Idol" with a few "America's Got Talent" touches added for, well, originality.
What did I think of the "X Factor" debut? I sort of liked it; of course, I also liked it when it was called "American Idol."
If there were anti-cloning laws in Hollywood, this show would face capital punishment. It's mostly "Idol" with a few "America's Got Talent" touches added for, well, originality.
I have to step out in a minute to start taking singing lessons. Also, charisma lessons. Also ...
Anyway, today Simon Cowell announced that he'll give a $5 million prize to the winner of "The X Factor," a show he'll produce and star in this fall. Cowell talked with reporters this afternoon; here's the story I sent to papers:
By MIKE HUGHES
