Paula Abdul
Simon Cowell Speaks Out On X Factor Firings
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.
Paula Abdul “Blindsided” by X Factor Axing?
Reportedly, Paula Abdul isn’t happy AT ALL about being dropped from X Factor. Although Simon has promised to put her another show, she doesn’t feel she can trust him. Simon told her Fox didn’t want her because she wasn’t “edgy” enough. Steve Jones was the first to tell her that her job might be in jeopardy.
The X Factor USA Cast Visits The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The ENTIRE cast of the X Factor were guests on today’s The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Everybody played their roles, with Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul doing their old married couple shtick. Bubble-headed Nicole Scherzinger acting as bubble-headed as ever, and L.A. Reid, the stoic record executive, staying under the radar.
Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul Make the Media Rounds (Kimmel, Letterman, Today)
The X Factor premieres tonight on FOX at 8 pm, Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul have been making the media rounds to promote the big show.
Watch the media blitz after the jump. Includes Simon Cowell interviews with Jimmy Kimmel, and Matt Lauer of the Today Show and Paula Abdul on Late Night with David Letterman.
Paula Abdul On Simon Cowell’s Softer Side – VIDEO (Today, Regis)
Paula Abdul is on the media rounds ahead of the premiere of X Factor on September 21 on FOX. She sticks to the talking points–She and Simon Cowell are “good friends” despite their relationship resembling that of an old, demented married couple.
Watch Paula’s interviews on the Today Show and Regis and Kelly after the jump.