Mariah Carey a No-Show on The X Factor
The singer fails to arrive at Simon Cowell's home in France to mentor eight female contestants
Enrique Iglesias and Pharrell Williams to Guest Judge The X Factor
The 32 remaining contestants will face the judges and music's biggest names this week
The X Factor's New Feud: Simon Cowell vs. Nicole Scherzinger
The judges spar over contestants and Nicole proves she's got the singing chops to be on the panel
The X Factor vs. American Idol: Which Is Better?
Simon's new show didn't grab as many viewers as Ryan and company
PEOPLE's TV Critic Assesses The X Factor
It was fun, with a few genuinely inspiring moments – and predictable
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Catching Up with ... Paula Abdul
Ready, Simon? The Ex-Idol Judge Is in Fighting (and Fab!) Shape for Their Reunion on X Factor
The X Factor Preview: 5 Things to Know About Simon Cowell's New Show
From the talented to the wacky, meet the prospective contestants before the show premieres
Simon Cowell: I've Always Been Fascinated by Paula Abdul
The X Factor judge explains why he wanted to work with his former American Idol colleague again
Simon Cowell Feels Puppy Love for Paula Abdul
"It's like owning a dog," he tells PEOPLE, "and the dog will only sit next to its master"
