Simon Cowell is clearing house. Or so it seems.

Following last night’s announcement that wooden host Steve Jones would be departing the Fox show, fresh reports have emerged ‘confirming’ judges Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul have also been culled and won’t be returning for season 2.

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It’s here!

Yes, after months of anticipation, the video for David Guetta‘s and Nicki Minaj’s ‘Turn Me On’ premiered online seconds ago.

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Talk about a hot shot!  Looks like ‘Feeling Good’ wailer Jennifer Hudson was feeling herself when she shared this snapshot to her Twitter followers recently.  Despite a media blitz that saw the soon-to-be Mrs. Otunga lending her life story (and weight loss advice) in her memoir ‘I Got This’, Jen took another impromptu opportunity to show off her new abs in this snap.

Looks like the Weight Watchers diva is truly the one to watch!

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The Braxton sisters are back with season 2 of their hit WeTv series ‘Braxton Family Values’.

Set to air this Thursday, Episode 12 of this series sees Trina and Gabe clash over infidelity in their marriage.

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Pop icon Madonna is making moves on a massive media blitz this week that will be topped off Sunday with her highly anticipated Superbowl performance.  Dropping by ‘The Tonight Show’ with Jay Leno tonight as well as premiering the visual for her M.I.A./Nicki Minaj-assisted single ‘Give Me All Your Luvin’ on this week’s American Idol, it’s safe to say Madge is definitely preparing to dominate the tube.

Already getting fans of Lady Gaga and Janet Jackson buzzing with her stinging remarks about them, Madonna is switching gears to her forthcoming, March due  ‘M.D.N.A.’.  Now, in a bid to build even more anticipation for her Superbowl showing, the ‘Take A Bow’ singer has taken to CNN’s Anderson Cooper to give fans the lowdown before the touchdowns.

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In what will come as a surprise to any fans of X Factor USA, today  the show’s host Steve Jones officially announce his departure from the show, after just one season.

Without further delay, get into his statement below…

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American Idol alum Jordin Sparks has certainly been all smiles since the recent unveil of her romantic relationship with fellow pop star Jason Derulo.  The ‘Don’t Wanna Go Home’ hitmaker, who was recently fractured his neck during rehearsals for a world tour, revealed the two were an item just last week and thanked Sparks for her assistance during his recovery.

As headlines have been eating up news about the lovebirds, Jordin was spotted on ‘Today’ this morning to put her two cents in.  Also chatting it up about her feature film debut ‘Sparkle’ opposite pop icon Whitney Houston (August 10), see the blushing beauty beam at mere mention of Derulo in the cute interview below:

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With American Idol back on the small screen, judge Jennifer Lopez has hit the promotional trail – with her latest stop being The Today Show.

What the singer, likely, wasn’t expecting to be hit with was questions about her private life. But host Matt Lauer went “there” and then some, grilling the diva on her divorce from ex Marc Anthony, working with him so soon after, and a whole lot more.

Watch the singer wince during the frank chat below…

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Busta Rhymes is back and back with a bang!

The rapper has teamed up with R&B crooner Chris Brown for ‘Why Stop Now’, the lead release from his first album under the Google Music umbrella.

Directed by Hype Williams, the cut’s cinematic video debuted literally seconds ago. As ever, we’ve got you covered.

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Monica‘s last studio outing, ‘Still Standing’ served as a comeback of sorts, whetting appetites ten-fold for its follow-up.

It’s no surprise, then, that anticipation for the LP, christened ‘New Life’, has been intense. Especially after its lead single ‘It All Belongs To Me (ft. Brandy)’ was announced.

And while fans have been anticipating the previously confirmed March release, the singer’s new delivery has been assigned a new arrival date.

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Fierce, fabulous, and 42, Jennifer Lopez was snapped owning her diva in New York last night.

Decked out in white fur, the mother of two was snapped arriving at her hotel with new boyfriend Casper Smart.

The American Idol judge was in town for a promotional stop at the Today Show. Peep more pics below…

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Whether he likes it or not, Will.i.am has always struggled as a solo act.

From facing the shame that was ‘Change Is Now’ to failing to chart with any of the singles lifted from ‘Songs About Girls’, Mr. Adams’ solo work has oft played second fiddle to the work he creates for other artists.

Now, in a bid to generate momentum for his LP #willpower, he has revealed that Britney Spears and Alicia Keys are both features on the forthcoming project.

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