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As reported by AOL Music, after 20-year-old Sophie Simmons -- daughter of KISS rocker Gene Simmons -- auditioned for the upcoming second season of "The X Factor" in June, another descendent of music royalty has tried out for the hit singing competition show...

At 21, Marcus Canty isn't chugging Hennessy from a bottle in the club like many of his liquor-loving peers. He's there to make connections, promote his name and hit home to watch episodes of "Phineas and Ferb." He's a self-described homebody with a penchant for touching the souls of those he knows and those he doesn't with his lyrics...

Looks like Kelly Rowland may be done at The X Factor (UK), after engaging in several on-air disagreements with fellow singer and host Tulisa Contostavlos. She's not out yet, but sources say soon. Check out a teaser for Nas' upcoming video for "The Don," the hard-hitting new single from his forthcoming album Life Is Good...

'The X Factor' crowned a winner on Thursday night (Dec. 22) and showcased a few chart-topping artists' performances before eager fans had a chance to find out just who was walking away with a $5 million recording contract. 50 Cent rapped through a song off his 'The Big 10' mixtape titled 'Wait Until Tonight...

Before Tinie Tempah took to the stage last night (Dec. 1) on Fox's 'X Factor,' a list of the U.K. rapper's accolades flashed before those watching at home. The talent search tagged him "U.K.'s Biggest Selling Rap Artist," noted his "Double Platinum Debut Single" and "4 Million Record Sales" in big graphics that flashed across the screen...

Rihanna is setting the record straight regarding rumors that she may be the next big name to score a judging position on Simon Cowell's 'The X Factor.' The singer, who's one of many celebrities that have been thrown in the pot to possibly join the show, explained that scheduling conflicts prevented her from heading to the singing competition...

As the list of rumored judges on Simon Cowell's long-awaited U.S. version of 'X Factor' piles up, Cowell has finally addressed rumors that Young Money's leading lady Nicki Minaj will be one of the confirmed panelists. "We spoke to Nicki actually about a lot of projects," the show's creator conceded...

Mariah Carey has "politely declined" a request to appear on the panel of the American version of Simon Cowell's reality singing show 'X Factor,' according to reports. The popular singer was approached by Cowell, who is notorious for his harsh critiques as a judge on 'American Idol,' to appear with him on his new show, but has opted instead to focus on her new role as a mother, as she is

Nicki Minaj is being courted by Simon Cowell, though the music industry veteran isn't interested in her affection. Cowell, who created the U.K. reality singing competition series 'The X Factor,' reportedly met with the 'Pink Friday' creator to discuss the prospect of having her join the U...

After helping artists like Mariah Carey and Justin Bieber launch their careers, record executive L.A. Reid is ditching the music industry. The Def Jam Music Group chairman and CEO is currently negotiating to join FOX's 'X Factor,' a show similar to 'American Idol' and also produced by Simon Cowell...