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Paula Abdul was seen shopping on Rodeo Drive yesterday in Beverly Hills, CA looking cuter than ever in tight jeans, a beige leather coat, a crocodile purse, and a pair of high stilettos. The Daily Mail is reporting she was picking up some “fancy designer threads”. You can view more pics of her at the link. She looks incredible!

Last night, Nicole Scherzinger was musical guest on “So You Think You Can Dance”. Before the top 10 contestants of the dancing show were announced, the new US X Factor judge showed off her new single “Right There”. Here she is on all of glory singing and dancing with the best of them. I love this single!

Will the US X Factor will be as big as American Idol? Busta Rhymes sure thinks so!! He calls Simon Cowell a “marketing genius”. More in a take below from This Is London.

Hip hop super star Busta Rhymes thinks the American X Factor will be as big as American Idol.

The platinum selling artist thinks Simon Cowell is a marketing genius and said: “Simon is a great guy and all the campaigning gives people a real chance to make a difference.”

I think Busta has hit it dead on. You can read more on Busta and his current music projects at the link.

Today, Paula Abdul was Ellen Degeneres’ guest on her show. It was a repeat, but, it bares repeating since Paula talks about her and fellow judge and friend Simon Cowell’s love-hate relationship. She comments how he is an “acquired taste” and like “fungus” (lol). They are obviously bonded which is of no surprise and why several months later, they were reunited to work together again on the new US X Factor. All this and more below if you missed viewing this interview the first time like I did.

Nicole Scherzinger continues to heat the summer up. Such is true for Tuesday night when she rocked the Universal Citywalk in Los Angeles, CA. For those interested, be sure to view some really cool high quality pictures like the one seen above and some fun video coverage at >>>>HERE. According to fans, it was an incredible evening.

Drum Rolls Please! And here it is….nothing short of amazing!!

Hey X Factor fans, just a reminder to watch a special premiere for the show during the 82nd All-Star baseball game tomorrow night, July 12th, on FOX at 8:00pm ET. It’s going to be an exciting night. Not only will the X Factor air a preview, Jordin Sparks is expected to sing and Brad Pitt will make an opening speech. What’s more and to bring and connect viewers closer to the sights and sounds of the first All-Star Game in Phoenix more than 21 cameras and 80 microphones will be positioned throughout Chase Field.

In telling you a little more on the X Factor preview, it’s rumored we will see a more gentle and nicer Simon than what we’ve seen of him during his days on American Idol and after the recent firing of Cheryl Cole. No more “Mr. Nasty”? Apparently, Simon he has been taught about positive energy and the calming influences of Asian cultures by Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger.

“Backstage Nicole and Paula have been giving Simon pep talks focusing on positive energy. A couple of bemused colleagues have since overheard him talking about being more ‘zen’ and having ‘good energy’,” a source told British newspaper The Mirror. “Those who have had a glimpse of Tuesday’s first preview advert for the show are shocked by the new and unusually gentle side to Simon’s judging. It’s all a bit strange.”

Hmmm. LOL, I can’t wait to see if this is true?

New X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger couldn’t be hotter at the moment. Along with her recent X Factor judging gig and her newly released single “Right There”, Nicole can be seen in a sexy new spread for InStyle Magazine which you can preview below. In a new InStyle interview, Nicole also dishes all about replacing Cheryl Cole as an X Factor judge. Pics and much more >>>>HERE. Stay tuned. I expect we’ll see lots of similar promos like this in the near future as the new US X Factor show draws closer.

More drama is starting to enfold around the US X Factor. It’s rumored that Simon Cowell will soon be hiring Mariah Carey to help with the US X Factor in place of his long time friend and UK side kick Sinitta. What’s more, Sinitta is not happy about it. You can read more below and at the link from STV.

It is rumoured that he is hoping to sign up Mariah Carey as his right-hand woman for the US show.

A source told the Daily Star: “His decision has come like a bolt out of the blue for poor Sinitta.

“She’s had that role on the UK show for the last seven years and was hoping he would enlist her services for the US series.”

However, the 42-year-old singer is apparently not going to take the decision lying down and is allegedly not going to go quietly.

Sinitta apparently told the paper: “Well, let’s just say feathers will fly if Mariah takes my spot.

“Although she is a mega diva vocally, you can expect another XF USA drama.

“I won’t just roll over and take it. I hope she can run in high heels.”

I tend to think this is mullarchy! I think they’ve been planning on this move for a long time and Sinitta is being a drama queen for publicity. Besides Sinitta has enough on her plate with the UK X Factor. Mariah will be perfect filling this role for the US X Factor. I hope this ends up coming true.

Future US X Factor fans, stayed tune to July 12!! A new commercial for the show is expected to air during the MLB All-Star Game before the game at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. I can’t embed it, but, check out an official teaser at the Official X Factor site >>>>>HERE.

This is getting more exciting by the day!! Bring it!!