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Last week, the Top 32 ‘X Factor‘ contenders received their mentors, judges and guest judges. Rihanna gave her input to L.A. Reid while Enrique Iglesias piped in with Nicole Scherzinger and Simon Cowell flew solo. This week, the remaining 16 contestants sang their hearts out for a shot at fame and $5 million...

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: John Mellencamp Age: 60 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician Known For: His catchy, populist brand of heartland rock, selling 40 million albums worldwide, racking up 22 Top 40 hits like ‘Pink Houses’ and ‘Jack & Diane,’ and being one of the founding members of Farm Aid

He’s had his hands in some of the most successful albums and TV shows of the last 20 years, and made enough money to never have to work another day in his life — so the list of people Simon Cowell needs to listen to is awfully short. But when Mariah Carey says she wants to appear on Simon’s new series, ‘The X Factor,’ he pays attention.

He's baaaack! This week, Fox released a brand-new teaser for its upcoming reality-competition series 'The X Factor,' which will mark the official return to American television for Simon Cowell. The former 'American Idol' judge, who is re-teaming with his fellow 'Idol' expat, Paula Abdul, promises an epic show, one that is open to "anyone who can sing."

In a recent radio interview, former 'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell confirmed that Grammy-winning superstar Mariah Carey will be involved with FOX's 'The X Factor.' But wait -- does this mean she'll be a judge? In a word, no. Cowell told radio personality Jackie Brown that Carey won't be on the judges' panel, due to her pregnancy, but she'll still be part of the show in some capacity.

It's not everyday we get to speak with Simon Cowell, so Big Jim & Stacy Lee took advantage! And Stacy even drops some names that took Simon by surprise.