Simon Cowell

Britney Spears and fellow 'X Factor' judge Simon Cowell are snapping back at persistent rumors of the drama surrounding the show.

Season 2 of 'X Factor' kicked off its production with the Austin auditions on Thursday (May 24) and already, Simon Cowell has found a new bantering and bickering partner. No, it's not Britney Spears, but Demi Lovato.

Simon Cowell went through hell, high water, a conservatorship and $15 million to sign Britney Spears on to 'X Factor.' As a result, it's going to take a lot more than the possibility of a meltdown to make him give that cash cow of a judge up!

One night stands can be dangerous, dangerous things, and we're not talking about communicable diseases that can often be a byproduct of them, either. Acid-tongued 'X Factor' judge Simon Cowell hooked up with a woman he met at a Hollywood nightclub last October, brought her home and awoke to find that she made off with his computer and loads of cash. What a headache that must have been for Cowell!

It's no secret that Simon Cowell is looking to make a serious upgrade to the 'X Factor' judge's panel for the show's sophomore season in the form of Britney Spears. While it appeared that Brit would confirm her role on the show last week, no new news has popped up regarding the matter ... until now. Cowell did admit to those scooping sleuths at TMZ that he wants Brit Brit and would love to have he

Simon Cowell really can't get it together when it comes to the 'X Factor' panel. One day he's offering Britney Spears $10 million to join. The next, he's all up in Rihanna's grill about taking the gig. Then, he's saying he doesn't need A-listers to comprise the panel. All these rumors about who he will get to fill the two vacant seats are running rampant. Today's top 'X Factor' panel story suggest

Simon Cowell better invest in better security for his abode. The reality show judge saw his London residence broken into on March 24, literally. Cowell was at home during the break in. The intruder is likely an overzealous fan, who camped out in the powder room. We thought it may have been a disgruntled 'X Factor' contestant or 'American Idol' alum when we heard the news.

Simon Cowell seems to be back pedaling on recent 'X Factor' casting talk. The notoriously cantankerous judge has spoken out, claiming his newest show doesn't need an A-list cast. Oh really?

Britney Spears is reportedly interested in taking a judging seat on the next season of 'X Factor,' and now Simon Cowell is responding to the claims. The show is currently looking to replace ousted judges Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger.

In a concerted effort to differentiate itself from 'American Idol,' which judge/producer Simon Cowell feels the show failed to do during Season 1, 'X Factor' may feature two hosts on Season 2.