February 2012 • Page 25 of 33 • mjsbigblog

Simon Cowell Speaks Out On X Factor Firings

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Simon Cowell speaks out to Extra for the first time about the X Factor Monday Massacre, when Steve Jones, Paula Abdul and Nicole Sherzinger were all axed on the same day. L.A. Reid has since signed a contract for a second year.

Nigel Lythgoe Conference Call – 02/07/12 (Recap)

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Nigel Lythgoe speaks to reporters today about the Hollywood Rounds, beginning tomorrow night.

See what he had to say about Idol, X Factor The Voice and more. (Recap)

Alexandra Burke – Elephant – Music Video!

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X Factor UK season 5 winner released music video for the lead single from her sophomore album.

The Voice 2 – Blind Auditions #2 – The Plant Report!

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Let’s take a closer look at a couple of last night’s “The Voice” contestants! Today’s “second chancers” include Idol’s Jamar Rogers, ex Aware records artist, Angel Taylor, and Jermaine Paul, a former back-up singer for Alicia Keys.

Idol Headlines for 02/07/12

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David Cook’s acoustic EP, This Quiet Night, is now available at Walmart for $5.00. Order it HERE.

Carrie Underwood and Tony Bennett to Perform at the Grammys

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Carrie Underwood and Tony Bennett will perform together at the Grammys–probably “It Had to Be You” their duet from Tony’s album. Alicia Keys and Bonnie Raitt will perform a tribute to the late Etta James.