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Carrie Underwood sparked a flurry of speculation earlier this month when she hinted she would be open to being a judge on the TV talent show, "X Factor." But the series' creator, and former "American Idol" judge, Simon Cowell, says the season four "Idol" winner won't likely be sitting in one of the judges' chairs next season...

In the past week, former "American Idol" villain/judge and "X-Factor" creator Simon Cowell has been making disparaging comments about "The Voice." It started when NBC announced that it would have three nights of programming during the hit show's premiere week, with the third episode airing on Wednesday evening (Sept...

As Carrie Underwood prepares for her first-ever U.K. show -- a June 21 appearance at the Royal Albert Hall -- she's dishing about one of that country's harshest music critics: Simon Cowell. As Carrie tells the the London Evening Standard, the former "American Idol" judge despises country music -- something she learned at a rather inopportune moment...

New 'American Idol' judge, Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler, likes all kinds of music -- even country. The rocker is open-minded when listening to 'Idol' hopefuls, which sets him apart from a certain former judge. "Well, it's not like that other guy who said, 'I hate country,'" Steven reveals to 'Fox & Friends,' referring to Simon Cowell. "T...

'American Idol,' is responsible for launching the careers of some of music's hottest acts, including country's Carrie Underwood, along with Kellie Pickler, Bucky Covington and Danny Gokey. But as auditions continue for the upcoming season, the spotlight is focused on the judges' table...

Shania Twain is a finalist to become a permanent judge on 'American Idol,' report several news sources including People magazine. "They've been after her ever since she was a mentor on the show last season," a source tells People. "And they haven't given up...

When Simon Cowell leaves 'American Idol' next season, will the show lose its grit? We have seen the 'AI' judge be nasty, surly, controversial and downright cruel to most, if not all, the contestants. Former 'Idol' finalist Danny Gokey actually hates to see that go away...