Simon Cowell to 'X Factor' Hopefuls: Don't Sing These 5 Songs

Drum Roll Please: The five songs Simon Cowell never (EVER) wants to hear again at an audition are as follows:our editor recommends'American Idol' Creator Sues Fox For Millions in 'X Factor' Money (Exclusive)'The X Factor': 5 Things We Learned From Sunday's 8-Minute Promo (Video)'The X Factor's' Simon Cowell Calls His New Show a 'Game Changer,' But Is It?Fox's Fall Launch Eco-Casino Party: Red Carpet Interviews PHOTOS: 'The X Factor': First Look at Simon Cowell's New Judging Team - R. Kelly's "I Believe I Can Fly" - Etta James' "At Last" ("I'm allergic to it," he says.) - The Righteous Brothers' "Unchained Melody" ("Whoever said that was my favorite song was joking.") - Jason Mraz's "I'm Yours" - John Legend's "Ordinary People" ("It's never as good as the original.") STORY: 'X Factor's' Simon Cowell Slams Simon Fuller, Admits Anger at 'Idol,' Reveals He and Cheryl Cole No Longer Speaking Cowell delivered his list Tuesday afternoon during a conference call to promote the Sept. 21 premiere of X Factor on Fox. During the call, Cowell was his customary self, declaring the show's superiority to NBC's The Voice, stressing the X Factor's back stories, praising Antonio "L.A." Reid and taking pot shots at Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul. "L.A. Reid is a revelation," Cowell said of his fellow judge's TV work to date, which will air taped shows up until the first week of November. "Nicole was (odd) in a fantastically self-centered way and she wasn't even aware of it. In every city she changes her accent. In NY City, she has a Brooklyn accent; in Dallas she has a twang. VIDEO: Paula Abdul, Steve Jones Discuss Nicole Scherzinger's 'X Factor' Judging Style "With Paula, within five minutes of a shoot she's not aware that the cameras are not on any more and she's still prepared to argue." Their reunion? "It's like getting your old dog back from the pound." Listing the contestant's tales of struggles and successes as second only to talent, Cowell is bullish on the back stories that he feels will be crucial to the show's success. "Can you be bothered to invest time in [the show]? It's more than a subtle difference. If you don't have [singer profiles], people will switch off. THR Cover Story: What the X Is This All About? "[The Voice] didn't do it as well as us. I kind of expected them to -- that's the nature of the game. It's a necessary part of the format. Anyone can mentor, but can you mentor and create a star? You have to recognize what we have done [in the U.K.], where our third runner-up One Direction is going to have the [fastest-selling] single of the year. "I got frustrated [on Idol] when we weren't allowed to do things with the contestants on a weekly basis. That's why some contestants haven't done that well. [It became] a popularity contest, which is why you have to update the process and take risks." Related Topics Simon Cowell The X Factor

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A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Thor's Hammer previews online

A teaser for the Marvel Comics One-Shot movie A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Thor's Hammer has appeared online, courtesy of the short's cinematographer David Myrick."They want to do some shorts about a couple of different days in the life of Agent Coulson. Some connective tissue between the movies,"ClarkGregg said back in August when the first short was announced.As with The Consultant, A Funny Thing Happened... features Gregg as S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Phil Coulson and this new incident takes place between Iron Man 2 and Thor.The full short is expected to appear on theDVD and Blu-ray releases ofCaptain America: The First Avenger.

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Leila Lopes Of Angola Is Crowned Miss Universe

SAO PAULO, Brazil -- Leila Lopes from Angola was crowned Miss Universe Monday night, smoothly handling an interview question about what physical trait she would change if could, while wearing a strapless cream-colored gown. Lopes, Angolas first winner, beat out 88 other competitors to win the title during the 60th anniversary of the worlds biggest beauty pageant. She replaces last years winner, Ximena Navarrete of Mexico. Thank God Im very satisfied with the way God created me and I wouldnt change a thing, Lopes said when asked her interview question. I consider myself a woman endowed with inner beauty. I have acquired many wonderful principals from my family and I intend to follow these for the rest of my life. The first runner-up was 23-year-old Olesia Stefanko of Ukraine and the second runner-up was Priscila Machado of Brazil. The third was Miss Philippines and the fourth Miss China. Contestants from 89 nations on six continents spent the past three weeks in Sao Paulo, trying to learn samba dance steps, visiting impoverished children and kicking a football around for cameras as the globes biggest beauty contest is held in Brazil for the first time. Before the contest began, judges offered little insight into who they thought might win. I know my job and Ill be tough, but fair, said pageant judge and journalist Connie Chung. You have to keep in mind that these women are not objects just to be looked at. Theyre to be taken seriously. I want to choose somebody I take seriously and the world takes seriously, too. Paula Shugart, president of the Miss Universe organization, was hyped for the night. Its our 60th anniversary, its a very big show, she said. Were anticipating close to a billion viewers from around the world. Shugart said it was fitting the globes biggest beauty pageant be held in Brazil at this time, as the nation prepares to host some major events in the coming years. I dont think there is any doubt in the rest of the worlds mind that Brazil is the place, between hosting the Olympics and hosting the World Cup, she said. I love the fact were going to kick it off. I always say were the World Cup of beauty. The contestants, who must never have been married or had children and who must be at least 18 years of age and under 27 years of age by Feb. 1 of the competition year. The pageant, hosted by NBC Today anchor Natalie Morales and the Bravo networks Andy Cohen, will air live on NBC and be distributed to about 170 countries. The contest is co-owned by Donald Trump and NBC, and will be judged by celebrities including Connie Chung, supermodel Isabeli Fontana and Indy race car driver Helio Castroneves. Morales, who is half Brazilian, said that whats most important is for the women to be beautiful inside and out. For Cohen, the task of hosting is an easy one. Its a fun job. All I have to do is stand there, smile and scream the names of countries, he said. Cohen said after the big event he would be taking advantage of Sao Paulos noted nightlife. Im going to party hard tonight. Thats what you do in Sao Paulo. Were going to see the sunrise tonight, he said. Im going to samba and then Im going to samba some more. Sharply dressed women and men were jostling for chances to have their photos taken with stars on the red carpet. Some traveled from across the globe to support contestants. Jehona Dreshaj, 17, arrived from Kosovo to cheer on her sister, Aferdita Dreshaj, who is representing the European country. It doesnt really matter the outcome, she is already a winner in our eye and we are so proud of her, she said. This has been an incredible experience for her and for all of us. Its great for her to be representing our country in an event like this There have been no headline-grabbing gaffes going into this years competition, as opposed to past years that have seen controversies of various stripes. The show itself went off without a hitch. Some of the contestants have complained to the local news media about the size of bikinis used in some photo shoots, with Miss Mexico Karin Ontiveros saying they were very small. That was enough to draw chuckles in Brazil, where women from all walks of life, not just beauty queens, sport barely there swimwear on beaches throughout the country. Miss USA Alyssa Campanella, from California, will be trying to end a long losing spell for the U.S. in the competition. An American has not been named Miss Universe since Brook Lee won the title in 1997. The pageant started as a local bathing revue in Long Beach, California, organized by a swimwear company. Copyright 2011 by Associated Press. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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Charlie Sheen Roast: Lotsa Industry Injections

LATEST… Comedy Central’s roast of Charlie Sheen started fashionably late on Stage 27 at The brand new the new sony Pictures Art galleries in Culver City. Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane offered as roastmaster and ringleader for William Shatner, Jon Lovitz, Anthony Jeselnik, Steve-O, Jeffrey Ross, Amy Schumer,Mike Tyson, Patrice O’Neal, and — of people – Private Practice star Kate Walsh and. There's alsoa special appearance by former Guns ‘N Roses lead guitarist Slash, who's Sheen’slongtime buddy. Deadline contributor Ray Richmond was thereblogging live to capture every Industryjoke. Fortunatelythere were some, or we’d bescrewed: Roastmaster Seth MacFarlane arrives and announces, “Comedy Central was too cheap to train on a preparation guy. And that means you got me.” He introduces roasters while using line, “Let’s prepare to mumble.” Comedian Jeffrey Ross is fitted like Muammar Gaddafi in the military uniform. MacFarlane, mentioning for the Roast’s Sept. 19 air date, the identical evening since the two and a half Males season premiere: “Tonight on two and a half Males they’re getting Charlie’s funeral. But no large deal. Just wait a few several days and you also’ll start to see the real factor.” MacFarlane begins reading through through from Sheen’s alleged obit and finally states, “Oh the hell from it. Really it'll be the same as Amy Winehouse’s bio. All you need you to definitely certainly do is change three things: the sex in the deceased, the positioning of the body, as well as the fact he’s a talent who certainly are missed.” MacFarlane introduces all of the roasters withtargeted (and tasteless) insults. MacFarlane: “Someone’s need to fill Charlie in on everything he’s gonna miss, like his 50s.” MacFarlane: “Charlie learned you'll be able to trash resort rooms and do hookers. But don’t you dare call a Jewish guy by his real title.” That’s a reference to the Sheen shouting in the people who preferred to fireplace him and mentioning to two and a half Males co-creator Chuck Lorre by his Jewish title — Chaim Levine. Immediately,Charlie was rightfully or wrongfully called getting made an anti-Semitic remark. Jon Lovitz: “How much blow can Charlie Sheen do? Enough to kill Two Together With A HalfMen.” (Or did he mean enough to kill 2 1/2 males?) Lovitz: “According for the Torah, Charlie’s a Jew. Not because his mother’s Jewish. But because CBS paid out him $50 million which he still punished the network.” Charlie’s present taking everything, laughing, but furthermore burying his hands hard. Sheen looks healthy and relaxedin a simple coat and tie. Smiling easily. MacFarlane: “How does a guy get fired from two and a half Males? He didn’t suck badly enough?” MacFarlane introduces Kate Walsh: “Let me just say it’s a thrill getting typically the most popular actress of 2002 here around tonight.” Kate Walsh to MacFarlane: Seth, really the only distinction involving the hooker Charlie had situated within the closet is always that Charlie showed up in this area.” Walsh: “I’d heard that William Shatner had passed down, however understood it wasn’t true because Shatner has not passed down anything.” Rob Ross: “This roast is actually full of nobodies, I used to be wanting I’d get transformed by .” Ross: “Of course they fired you, Charlie. Every time the authors tried to place new lines inside the script, you’d make an effort to snort them.” Ross: “Charlie, no-it's possible to poker fun at the legendary films. Platoon. Wall Street. Platoon. Wall Street.” Anthony Jeselnik: “Charlie, really the only reason you've on tv to start with is always that God hates Michael J. Fox.” Jeselnik: “Charlie, the crazy factor is that you simply thought you can preserve the task after calling your coworkers a ‘Jew kike’. If peoplecould keep their jobs after calling their boss a ‘Jew kike’, then everybody would take action.” Steve-O: “Charlie and I have got a great deal to keep. Each of us love porn, we’ve each done lots of drugs, nor individuals are stars.” Amy Schumer: “Two . 5 Males is battling it stars Jon Cryer.” William Shatner: “Charlie you’re the age of? 46? Then why we glance like we visited secondary school together?” MacFarlane to Shatner): “You’re the age of Bill? 80? Well, the next time you star in the series, it’ll be referred to as Shit My Dad Is Using.” Shatner: “Prostitutes be expensive Charlie. Didn’t they inform you stars will sleep together with you totally free?” Charlie Sheen’s rebuttal: “Until tonight, I never understood how fucked up I used to be. Wow fucking wow. This type of evening. Maybe I will have required directly into people 60 doctors, 3 ex-partners, 2 paramedics, and 9 dead relatives who've been motioning me toward the sun's rays. All whom described to avert this roast.”

New Jack Goes Boating Trailer

Philip Seymour Hoffman hits the waterPhilip Seymour Hoffman has won at acting so getting a crack at pointing appears just like a logical next thing. Clearly Hoffman, a notoriously modest soul, would not place it that can compare with that, but he's silently happy with his debut effort: wistful character study Jack Goes Boating. 'The Hoff', as simply no-one calls him, plays the titular Jack. He's a chaffeur by trade but, in mind, is simply a lonely romantic who yearns above all else for any soulmate (and also the odd spliff). Presto, Amy Ryan's shy telemarketer, Connie, might be only the lady for that reggae-loving Jack. The film, occur Hoffman's beloved New You are able to, includes a new trailer, which you'll watch with your own eyes below. Yes, individuals are dreadlocks. Kinda.... . But does it finish in sunshine and flowers, or will their mutual buddies Clyde (John Ortiz) and Lucy's (Daphne Rubin-Vega) fraying marriage drip poison in to the water? . If you have seen Bob Glaudini's stage play, you know the response to that. Otherwise, you are able to catch Jack Goes Boating if this moors on November 4.

New Johnny British Reborn Clip

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Magnolia Pictures Promotes Dori Begley and Matt Cowal to Senior VP Posts

Magnolia Pictures has promoted Dori Begley to senior vice president of acquisitions and Matt Cowal to senior vice president of marketing and publicity.our editor recommendsMagnolia picks up 'Countdown to Zero'Magnolia Pictures Picks Up Von Trier/Scorsese Project 'The Five Obstructions' (Cannes 2011) The moves come in the wake of the departure of senior vp Tom Quinn, who left this week to head up a new label at the Weinstein Co. that is focused on distributing content across new platforms. Begley, who has worked in acquisitions at Magnolia for more than four years, will oversee the acquisition of new product for Magnolia, Magnet Releasing, Magnolia Home Entertainment and Magnolia International across all of their distribution platforms, taking over those duties from Quinn. Cowal, who has been with the company since 2007, oversees all marketing and publicity efforts for Magnolia and Magnet. He and Begley will collaborate closely together under Magnolia president Eamonn Bowles. Magnolia, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, also is establishing a Los Angeles presence for its acquisitions team as director of acquisitions Peter Van Steemberg relocates to L.A. from New York. Magnolia's core exec team also includes head of business and legal affairs Chris Matson, head of distribution Neal Block and head of international sales Laird Adamson. "I am delighted to be promoting Dori Begley to SVP of acquisitions, a position that she richly deserves. Dori has proven herself to be exceptional at sourcing films for Magnolia's traditional theatrical releases, as well as our Ultra VOD program-the machinery of which remains completely intact and continues to be the gold standard in cross-platform digital distribution. Likewise I'm incredibly pleased to be promoting Matt Cowal to SVP of marketing and publicity. Matt has been integral to our ongoing success across all platforms over the last few years. Everyone at Magnolia thanks Tom Quinn for his many contributions to the company and wish him the best in his new endeavors," Bowles said. Related Topics