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America's Got Talent returning judges Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel walk the red carpet at Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California, as well as new judges Gabrielle Union and Julianne Hough. New host Terry Crews also walks the carpet in an eye-catching suit! Julianne Hough and Gabrielle Union replace longtime judges Heidi Klum and Mel B, while Terry Crews takes over from Tyra Banks.

Simon Cowell has described the moment he found out Zayn Malik was leaving One Direction, joking to James Corden that he was "about to jump off a cliff". Simon appeared on James Corden's Late Late Show talk show in the US, revealing that he was in Miami at the time and received a phone call from Malik. "I kind of knew this was coming if I'm honest with you. We'd had a few conversations and he wasn't happy," Cowell says. "I was trying to say to him, 'You should stay around a bit longer', and then something in him said, 'No, I've had enough'. Once the decision was made I dealt with it, then obviously made sure the guys were okay as they were shocked as well." Cowell also states that he "respects" Malik's decision as he could see that the singer "needed some time off". "Once someone has made their mind up, they're going to go," Cowell continues. "At the same time I didn't want to push him too much, he's 22 and I could see he was stressed and needed some time off. I had to respect his decision." Watch the full interview below. Simon went on to praise the rest of the band for continuing like professionals with the tour. "For the boys it was interesting because they were in the middle of these live shows at the time. "Then I watched the show back and they were incredible. I have a feeling they are going to deliver the best record they have ever made." Watch the video: #SimonCowell #OneDirection #Interview

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The incredible Kingdom Tenors. You wait all season for a tenor, then 12 come along at once! Ranging in age from 21 to 31, The Kingdom Tenors have, erm, something for everyone. Bonetics gets himself into all sorts of weird and wonderful shapes Rubber-band boy Junior twists and contorts his body into all sorts of eye-watering positions on this Saturday's show. Danny Posthill really wants to make a good impression Danny Posthill is desperate to make a good impression during his audition, but what will Gary Barlow, David Beckham and Michael McIntrye have to say? Stephen asks the Judges to eat their own heads! It's the last day of the audition tour and Stephen surprises the awesome foursome with a fabulous cake #Britain39sGotTalent

Shooting Star Chase has the X Factor once more, as the charity is joint beneficiary of the show’s single, along with children’s hospice umbrella organisation, Together for Short Lives, for a second year. The charity single, which has been written by Ed Sheeran, will be performed for the first time live on the spectacular final of The X Factor on 11 December, and will be available to download and stream on the same night. The video accompanying the charity single highlights Ruby (pictured above), who visited The X Factor studios with her mum, dad and sister during rehearsals last week and met the judges and contestants. Ruby's dad said “When we came out Ruby said it was the best day she’s ever had; basically the best day of her life. It’s what Christmas in your wildest dreams for a 12-year-old would look like!” Nicki adds, “For me as a mum it was amazing to see her there. It was just escapism, which is so important for families like ours – it was a chance to live in a different bubble for a while, which is so beneficial. We think it’s fantastic The X Factor are supporting Shooting Star Chase like this. Ruby says Simon Cowell is a lovely man!” Shooting Star Chase Vice President, Simon Cowell, says, “Once again, I am thrilled that the proceeds from The X Factor 2016 charity single will be going to Shooting Star Chase and Together for Short Lives. The main reason for doing this is that these charities help families and kids through incredibly difficult times. As always, we hugely appreciate the incredible support from the public.” Simco Limited will donate 100% of its profits from the sale of each download and the single will be the ninth charity release from The X Factor and the fifth winner’s single. Profits were split equally between Shooting Star Chase and Together For Short Lives for Louisa Johnson’s ‘Forever Young’ in 2015 and both charities also benefitted from Ben Haenow’s number 1 hit release ‘Something I Need’, Sam Bailey’s ‘Skyscraper’ and James Arthur’s million-selling release ‘Impossible’ in 2012. In 2011 the finalists recorded the cover for the Rose Royce classic ‘Wishing On A Star’. Before that came David Bowie’s ‘Heroes’ (2010), Michael Jackson’s ‘You Are Not Alone’ (2009) which supported Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity and ‘Hero’ (2008) for Help For Heroes charity. Find out more about these wonderful charities Shooting Star Chase - Together For Short Lives #ShootingStarChase #TogetherForShortLives #XFactor

In a NEW interview Simon Cowell and his girlfriend Lauren Silverman talk about family life. Speaking about his 20-month-old son, Simon said: “Fatherhood gives your life purpose. You can work flat out for years, but having a child gives you a different perspective, purpose and an understanding.” “Now that he’s communicating, it’s much easier for me to be involved." “I didn’t know what to say to him when he was six months old but now he listens, talks, responds - I think he’s very advanced. “He understands a lot. He loves music and really responds to it.” He’s walking, talking - he’s turning into me.”. Lauren agreed with Simon telling Hello magazine “He even dislikes the same foods as Simon - it’s uncanny. He won’t eat eggs, cheese or sweet potatoes. I even bought a variety that looked like white potatoes but he spat it out.” #SimonCowell #LaurenSilverman #Eric #Interview

Five years ago Olly auditioned for The X Factor - this year he is presenting it. In the first look at Olly Murs in his new role, the X Factor Host is encouraging budding singers to come and audition – ‘5 years ago I made the decision to audition and it changed my life forever’. Olly and Caroline will make their first appearance as brand new X Factor presenters at Manchester auditions on Sunday 10th May. X Factor auditions will be visiting Manchester on Sunday 10th May at Event City. Doors open from 9am. People can apply by either registering online or by just turning up. Register online for one of the audition days, just turn up at one of our audition days or send in your own video audition via https://application.xfactor.tv If you have ever thought about auditioning or sought to emulate the success of past contestants from the likes of last year’s winner Ben Haenow to One Direction, Little Mix, Olly Murs or Leona Lewis… now is your time! The X Factor creator Simon Cowell added, ‘“The X Factor is coming back and, if you think you have the potential to be a world-class star, this is your chance to prove it. You really could be the next pop superstar.”’ #XFactor #OllyMurs #SimonCowell

Simon Cowell and David Walliams today helped launch the search for the nation’s unsung heroes. The pair joined forces to urge everyone to think about people they know who deserve a Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Award, in partnership with TSB. Simon said: “Britain’s got talent and it has also got many, many unsung heroes. “The search is now on to find someone special for this year’s Pride of Britain awards. “Don’t be shy, nominate them now.” And David joked: “You can’t nominate yourself Simon.” Pride of Britain celebrates the extraordinary achievements of people from all walks of life, of all ages, and from all over the country. The winners, chosen by a panel from a shortlist compiled by the Pride of Britain research team, will receive their awards at a glittering ceremony at London’s Grosvenor House, screened on ITV on Tuesday 1st November. Nominate an exceptional person in your life on The Pride of Britain Website #SimonCowell

Simon Cowell is reportedly drafting in 1D’s Louis Tomlinson to help boost ratings for X Factor. Louis is set to join Simon to help him choose his final three from the Overs category at the judges’ houses stage which will be filmed LIVE this year. A source told The Sun: “Simon is pulling out the big guns as he is still determined to make this series a huge success. “One Direction have always been big ratings winners and Louis is the most outspoken of the band. He won’t be afraid to tell people if they’re terrible, which Simon loves.” Louis has admitted: “I’d love to if I got the call. But it’d be weird to go to anyone’s but Simon’s as he’s my boss.” Simon hopes 1D will do a farewell spot on the live shows before they disband in March to pursue solo projects. Simon said: “I would like their last performance before their break to be the X Factor final, 100 per cent. I think they will come on the final of The X Factor this year.” Will Nick Grimshaw ask Harry to join him? We do hope so! Who has which Category? And more from our day at THE SIX CHAIR CHALLENGE #LouisTomlinson #OneDirection #XFactor