The X Factor USA

Simon Cowell will sit alongside three women on the judging panel for The X Factor USA next season.

It was confirmed today that former Destiny’s Child singer Kelly Rowland and Latin singer Paulina Rubio will replace LA Reid and Britney Spears on the show.

Rowland is fresh from her stint on the panel of The X Factor in the UK while Rubio has experience as a coach on the Mexican version of The Voice, La Voz… Mexico.

Smith to return for more Doctor Who

Matt Smith has confirmed that he will be back for the eighth season of Doctor Who. The actor confirmed in an interview that he will return to the UK to film the series after working on a Ryan Gosling movie in the US.

New X Factor USA judges named this week

The new X Factor USA judges will be revealed tomorrow according to Simon Cowell. Two new judges will be announced as replacement for LA Reid and Britney Spears. Continue reading »

Futurama cancelled again

Futurama has been cancelled for a second time. Comedy Central has confirmed that the animated series will not return after its seventh season.

Kardashian not returning to The X Factor USA

Khloe Kardashian will not return as co-host of The X Factor USA. Kardashian was met with criticism last year in her first season in the job. Her co-host Mario Lopez will be back. Continue reading »

Duff cast in Two and a Half Men

Hilary Duff will make an appearance on the season finale of Two and a Half Men, playing a love interest for Ashton Kutcher’s Walden.

Veronica Mars movie adds another

Another actor is officially on board the Veronica Mars movie project with Jason Dohring confirming his availability. The actor played Logan Echolls on the series between 2004 and 2007. Continue reading »

Whedon talks new S.H.I.E.L.D. series

Joss Whedon has hinted at what to expect from his new S.H.I.E.L.D. TV series. “It’s not about murder, and it’s not about crime, and it’s not people looking into their own belly buttons,” he said. “It’s about people who are trying to help each other, and that’s one of the things I loved about comic books. They had costumes and the villains were cool [but] they stood for something, and I like doing a show that does that. We’re trying very hard to be true to [Marvel's] ethos and also to the structure of their universe, so it is definitely a Marvel show.”

Kardashian not expected back for X Factor USA

Khloe Kardashian looks to be on the way out at The X Factor USA while Cheryl Cole is in talks to return to the show as a judge despite the fact she was booted from the show’s first season after just two weeks on the job. Continue reading »

The winner of the second season of The X Factor USA was named on the grand finale earlier tonight on TV3. Continue reading »

7:30pm – Thursday, December 20 on TV 3

It’s the week we have all been waiting for – the final two episodes of The X Factor USA are here!

The X Factor USA concludes its season on Thursday, December 20 th at 7:30pm with the remaining acts performing in a final LIVE show, followed by the two-hour results show which will see the winner named on Friday, December 21 st at 7:30pm on 3. This week’s The X Factor USA finale will see the series’ top contestants having everything to sing for, as they vie for the hearts and votes of the U.S. public. “I’m going to tell you this, because you probably haven’t heard the news yet,” Simon Cowell, the creator, executive producer, and head judge of The X Factor USA says about the competitions’ final stage. “The winner is guaranteed to walk away with $5 million in cash. The $5 million is guaranteed.”

But it’s not just the final contestants who have something to prove – Simon Cowell, L.A. Reid, Britney Spears and Demi Lovato have all placed their professional reputations on the line through the mentoring of their acts.

So which judge will emerge the victor? Whose dream career is about to start? Find out when The X Factor USA names its winner on Friday, December 21 st at 7:30pm on 3.

7:30pm – Thursday, November 22 on TV 3

This week sees the search for the star or group worthy of a $5 million recording contract continue when The X Factor USA screens on Thursday, November 22 nd and Friday, November 23 rd at 7:30pm on 3. Following last week’s Results Show, only the best are now left! Drawing from their experience, the judges will coach these acts in their individual categories on what to sing, what to wear and how to “own” the stage.

The judges will also critique the acts, but ultimately it’ll be the U.S. audience who will decide who has the X factor and wins the largest prize in TV history.

So who will the U.S. audience vote out this week? Find out when The X Factor USA continues on Thursday, November 22 nd and Friday, November 23 rd at 7:30pm on 3.

Spears keen for more X Factor USA

Britney Spears has appeared to confirm that she will return to The X Factor USA next season. When asked on the red carpet if she will be back, she replied: “Yes, definitely”.

Kunis to produce new series

Mila Kunis will executive produce a new show for The CW network called Meridian Hills. The show will focus on a young Midwestern housewife in 1972 who becomes involved in the women’s liberation movement. Continue reading »

7:30pm – Friday, November 2 on TV 3

If your favourite performer didn’t make it through – there could still be a hope. This week sees The X Factor USA introduce its Wild Card stage when the hit series continues on Friday, November 2 nd at 7:30pm on 3. The series’ Wild Card stage will allow one of this season’s best contestants one final chance after each judge – Simon Cowell, L.A. Reid, Britney Spears and Demi Lovato – picks their favourite ejected contestant to compete for the $5 million recording contract.

U.S. audiences will then vote for their favourite “Wild Card” contestant, making them the series’ 13 th contestant to go through to next week’s performance stage. Make sure not to miss all this when The X Factor USA enters this all important stage on Friday, November 2 nd at 7:30pm on 3.