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Do you have The X Factor? The X Factor is expanding its audition process to reach more singers than any talent show ever before in its search to find the best new solo artists and vocal groups in America. In addition and new for Season Two, artists with pre-existing management contracts can now audition (subject to limited restrictions). The X Factor reopens its invitation to ALL of America, ages 12 and over with no upper age limit, to audition [...]

NBC’s “ SMASH ” is a hit with viewers and for all of you fans out there we have a sneak preview for next week’s show! For those who don’t know, “SMASH” is a show about a group of characters who are putting together a Broadway musical based on the life of Marilyn Monroe , but there seems to be more drama behind the scenes than on the actual stage. In next week’s episode the search begins for the actor to play Joe DiMaggio opposite [...]

Janet Jackson sat down with Anderson Cooper for an unforgettable interview about her career, her legendary brother Michael and some advice to Bobbi Kristina . "It sounds so mean but you have to move on," the singer said. "You can’t hold on to that because it can be very devastating." Janet went on to say that a day doesn't go by without her thinking of her brother, yet she urged the 18-year-old to dry her eyes. "You have to come to terms at some point. You have to actually give it [...]

It’s week three at “ The Voice ” and the blind auditions are still on a roll. In this third round of auditions the judges got down to business. Judge Adam Levine came out of it with four talents joining his team, unlike Christina Aguilera who only grabbed two new members. The other two judges, Cee Lo Green and Blake Shelton snagged three each. There were a lot of contestants last night so let's get [...]

After nearly 15 years, Roseanne Barr and John Goodman are back on television together again! Goodman is near a deal to co-star in Downwardly Mobile , the NBC comedy pilot starring Roseanne Barr as the outspoken proprietor and den mother to an array of characters at a mobile home park. Perfect, I know. Goodman, who played Roseanne's loyal husband Dan Conner for nine seasons on the [...]

In celebration of ' The Simpsons ’ 500th episode milestone, a huge event took place in Hollywood today and Allie Is Wired was there! To commemorate this achievement, FOX is holding ‘ The Simpsons Ultimate Fan Marathon Challenge ’ at the Hollywood & Highland center in Los Angeles! Fans have been invited to join together and attempt to break the Guinness World Record for longest continuos television viewing. The winner will take [...]

Simon Cowell is missing Paula Abdul . In an interview with Extra , Simon reveals that the recent X-Factor firings didn't come directly from Cowell. In fact, if it was up to him, one familiar face would still be there. "You know, it was fairly straight what (the network) wanted," Cowell said of talks with FOX officials. "We were told it had to happen straight away." "It" being the rapid-fire terminations of host Steve Jones , judge Nicole Scherzinger and Cowell's fellow former "American Idol" judge [...]

It was another night of blind auditions on Monday's two-hour episode of " The Voice ," with each judge picking up two more contestants to fill out the 12-person teams they'll take to the battle phase later in the season. The show opened with a medley of Prince hits "1999," "Little Red Corvette" and "Kiss" performed by judges Christina Aguilera , Cee Lo Green , Adam Levine and Blake Shelton . Christina Aguilera picked up two acts, including the evening's first performers, the Line . Despite being [...]

The second season of the hit show “ The Voice ” returned tonight, and if the first episode is any indication, the talent is going to be as good if not better than last time around. As with last year, the judges ( Blake Shelton , Christina Aguilera , Cee Lo Green and Adam Levine ) sit with their backs to the contestants. When they hear something they like, they turn around to indicate [...]

The Giants may have won Super Bowl XLVI (Giants vs Patriots), but Betty White knows next year belongs to the Cleveland Browns . Which team did you expect her to root for? Betty was a hit with Super Bowl fans two years ago when she took a tumble in a half time Snickers commercial . It comes as no surprise that she was a favorite to appear in another commercial this year. [...]

Kelly Clarkson performed the National Anthem during the opening ceremonies of the Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis. There were no miscues — sorry, Christina Aguilera — but Kelly nailed it. Kelly was dressed in a simple black boat-neck dress and was rocking some dark and stylish bangs. Love it! Backed by a chorus of adorable grade-schoolers, Clarkson delivered a performance that was heartfelt, respectful, and chock full of power. She hit some of the hardest [...]

Looks like ' Real Housewives of Beverly Hills ' star Lisa Vanderpump won’t be getting her own show after all. As we reported earlier , Vanderpump had shot a pilot based on the restaurants she owns, Villa Blanca and Sur . Unfortunately, the Bravo network has decided not to pick it up for a full series. A source close to the housewife says, "Lisa was hoping to follow in the footsteps of New [...]

Ellen DeGeneres loves playing games with all of her guests on the show. This time, the Judges of NBC's 'The Voice' joined Ellen DeGeneres for a friendly game of Guesstures . It was the girls versus the boys and Christina Aguilera is good. In related news, it looks like the feud between American Idol and The Voice won’t be dying down anytime soon. After Randy Jackson recently suggested that The [...]

American Idol heads to the Gateway of The West , St. Louis, Missouri tonight in search of the next American Idol. On the last night's show the judges hit Portland, Oregon. It was the first time that the show had been to Portland, which is better known for producing underground indie guitar bands than mainstream pop singers. Although they didn't find much wealth of talent in Portland - they did give 45 people a golden ticket to Hollywood. If you missed last night's Portland auditions you can see our recap here [...]

Just when you thought ‘ The X Factor ’ was falling apart… Reports are saying that Simon Cowell is offering Beyonce a hefty some to join him on the judging table! So how much money are we talking? $500 MILLION ! According to the same source that revealed that Jennifer Lopez was joining ' American Idol ', Cowell is desperate to keep his show afloat and is willing to pay top [...]

After more than three decades, “ Three’s Company ” co-stars Suzanne Somers and Joyce Dewitt were reunited at last on Suzanne’s new online show Suzanne Somers’ Breaking Through . In the touching reunion, Suzanne and Joyce put aside past differences, shared their on-set memories, and talked about the legacy of their fellow co-star, John Ritter , who died tragically in 2003. They had differences?! In the show, Suzanne covers everything from becoming an empowered patient to staying healthy and sexy, and has a bunch [...]

American Idol returns tonight and they head to the City of Roses Portland, Oregon tonight in search of the next American Idol. This is Idol's first trip to Oregon. This week will be the final week of auditions. After tonight’s auditions, the show will move to St. Louis, Missouri — and then it’s off to Hollywood Week! Last week at the end of the Houston, Texas auditions 54 people were given their golden tickets to Hollywood. If you missed the episode you can read our recap and see all IDOL news [...]

Joan Rivers smokes pot - and she doesn't care what you think about it either! On last night's episode of Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best , she gets stressed out because her daughter's boyfriend's parents are in town, and she doesn't know how to deal with them. Joan's friend then suggests the only appropriate cure - medicinal marijuana . Perhaps motivated by the reality cameras behind them, the two ladies get to a dispensary to score before parking somewhere and lighting up. "I've got to eat something," [...]

It's official Paula Abdul has been canned from ' The X Factor !' Paula has become another victim of 'X Factor' producers who are cleaning house and trying to tweek the struggling show. Abdul joins former fellow judge Nicole Scherzinger and host Steve Jones in the unemployed line. Am I surprised Simon Cowell axed his own friend? Not really, he wants nothing but for this show to succeed. He's going to do what [...]

Who will return to the US version of The X-Factor in Season 2? The FOX reality competition's host Steve Jones will not be returning for season two, nor will mentor Nicole Scherzinger . "I won't be hosting next seasons X Factor which is a shame but I cant complain as I've had a great time," handsome Welshman Jones tweeted Monday. "Good luck to everyone on the show." Now it appears that Simon Cowell 's longtime friend and American Idol colleague Paula Abdul won’t be returning [...]