"Idol" creator Simon Fuller gets Hollywood star

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Simon Fuller, the British creator of hit TV show "american idol", received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday surrounded by the stars in real life he helped to create.

"Whenever I see that star, I cannot see my name, I will see all the names of people, that I have worked (with) and all these artists amazing and people who helped me to realize this thing," Fuller said as his star was unveiled.

In 25 years of career, Fuller managed singers, Annie Lennox, the Spice Girls and Amy Winehouse, English soccer player David Beckham, tennis player Andy Murray, race driver Lewis Hamilton and a trio of champions "american idol", Kelly ClarksonCarrie Underwood and David Cook.

Former 'Spice Girl' Victoria Beckham, judges "Idol" Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson, Underwood, Clarkson and the current "american idol" finalists joined Fuller for the ceremony.

Fuller recalled that when he and entrepreneur Simon Cowell first tried to sell "American Idol" of the United States, "we EC show refused by each single network" with the exception of Fox, on which the scourge of the rating is issued.

Created first in Britain as "Pop idol" in 2001, the format has since been sold to more than 120 other countries and created a multi billion global TV and merchandising of franchise registration.

Fuller has also created the Fox dance competition series, "So You Think you can Dance".

Fuller received his star on the eve of the final of the two parties in Los Angeles of the tenth season of "american idol", which was the most watched show on American TV for seven consecutive years.

Simon Cowell blame lawyers for Abdul delay

LOS ANGELES - Simon Cowell blames prosecutors for the deal is that Paula Abdul to serve as a judge on Cowell "X factor" closed at 11th hour Sunday - just as the towers of the judges of the hearings were about to begin.

He even said on a talk about the use of a judge invited, but he ultimately would have called off Sunday hearings if Abdul deal had not closed.

"I would have cancelled today (if deal had never crossed)," Cowell said The Hollywood Reporter on Sunday in the Centre of Gaten of the University of California of the South prior to the hearings of the judges began.

"The problem was that these conversations had lasted long enough." It's not as if I it bloomed on someone. I thought that it is time for everyone to do their work and obtain the agreement. I couldn't have sat in front of you and the said lot (Paula) wanted to make the agreement and us could not. ?

Cowell said it was important for Abdul - who served as a judge alongside Cowell on "american idol Fox" - to be part of "Factor X," which debuted on Fox in September.

"I could just sense that the public would have been disappointed without Paula," Cowell said. "" "". You see how we are; We get really well. ?

One issue, according to sources, was an option that CBS had Abdul based on an agreement to allow it to participate in his short-lived competition show "Live dance". This agreement, according to two sources close to "X factor", contained language that could have prevented Abdul to join the new show.

Cowell said: "it is Paula Abdul." Nothing is never easy, but I'm used to it. ?

Abdul serves as a judge alongside Cowell, Antonio "L.A." Reid and Cheryl Cole.

Paula and Simon together on "the X factor".

 Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul are back together once more, in the hope of regaining their TV chemistry for a new show from the Fox talent.

The network announced Sunday that the two former "american idol" judges have met to evaluate aspiring stars sing on "the X factor" Cowell, starting this fall.

The Associated Press reported Saturday that Abdul had signed to be part of the Group of experts, which recorded its first judge Sunday session. Fox and producers of the series was seeking maximum drama by maintaining a runaway Abdul status, up to what it appeared to the registration.

Glammed up in a purple dress confident shoulders and purple heels, allowed Abdul Cowell with a hug outside the auditorium of the University of Southern California where competitors have been developed to audition.

In addition to the long sparring partners date TV, judges include British pop star Cheryl Cole and won a Grammy producer Antonio "L.A." Reid.

"This show would never have been the same without Paula, and I can't believe I say: I missed him much, and I am delighted that it is on the show,"Cowell said in a written statement."."

"I am excited beyond words to be part of 'the X factor'," added Abdul. "I am also very pleased and grateful to be sitting next to Simon yet... but you might want to check back with me in a week or two!"

48 Years old singer, dancer and choreographer prevailed on "Idol" as the nice if, sometimes dizzy seeming judge who often clashed with coloured Cowell in his role as resident bully. She left "Idol" in 2009, after eight seasons, in a contract dispute.

Abdul and Cowell, sitting together for the registration of Sunday as they were usually on "Idol," quickly slipped into their familiar ways, quarrel. But Abdul are also ready to resist Cowell, who is now his boss and his colleague Justice: it is an executive producer of the version of Fox show British at the time that he created.

Announcement of the participation of the Abdul in the new show was held that the negotiations continued until the eve of the first registration, according to a person familiar with the talks. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Saturday that Fox and producers of the series had not allowed for public comment.

A barrier was eliminated by CBS, which included Abdul on "Dance live" earlier this year. She was released earlier this week by the network from other obligations, a person at CBS said Saturday, speaking on condition of anonymity because the network had not allowed the comments to the public on the issue.

"Live to dance", was a series of competitions of talent featuring Abdul created on CBS in January. It is a flop ratings.

Late Saturday, Fox confirmed that the co-hosts of "the X factor" will be Steve Jones and Nicole Scherzinger. Jones is a host of popular TV in Britain. Scherzinger is a former member of the Pussycat Dolls girl group, who appeared on the English version of "The X factor."

The competition is open to the solo singers and vocal groups 12 years and more. The winner will get a record contract of $ 5 million.

Paula and Simon together on "The X Factor" (AP)

LOS ANGELES--Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul are back together once more, in the hope of regaining their TV chemistry for a new show from the Fox talent.

The network announced Sunday that the two former "american idol" judges have met to evaluate aspiring stars sing on "the X factor" Cowell, starting this fall.

The Associated Press reported Saturday that Abdul had signed to be part of the Group of experts, which recorded its first judge Sunday session. Fox and producers of the series was seeking maximum drama by maintaining a runaway Abdul status, up to what it appeared to the registration.

Glammed up in a purple dress confident shoulders and purple heels, allowed Abdul Cowell with a hug outside the auditorium of the University of Southern California where competitors have been developed to audition.

In addition to the long sparring partners date TV, judges include British pop star Cheryl Cole and won a Grammy producer Antonio "L.A." Reid.

"This show would never have been the same without Paula, and I can't believe I say: I missed him much, and I am delighted that it is on the show,"Cowell said in a written statement."."

"I am excited beyond words to be part of 'the X factor'," added Abdul. "I am also very pleased and grateful to be sitting next to Simon yet... but you might want to check back with me in a week or two!"

48 Years old singer, dancer and choreographer prevailed on "Idol" as the nice if, sometimes dizzy seeming judge who often clashed with coloured Cowell in his role as resident bully. She left "Idol" in 2009, after eight seasons, in a contract dispute.

Abdul and Cowell, sitting together for the registration of Sunday as they were usually on "Idol," quickly slipped into their familiar ways, quarrel. But Abdul are also ready to resist Cowell, who is now his boss and his colleague Justice: it is an executive producer of the version of Fox show British at the time that he created.

Announcement of the participation of the Abdul in the new show was held that the negotiations continued until the eve of the first registration, according to a person familiar with the talks. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Saturday that Fox and producers of the series had not allowed for public comment.

A barrier was eliminated by CBS, which included Abdul on "Dance live" earlier this year. She was released earlier this week by the network from other obligations, a person at CBS said Saturday, speaking on condition of anonymity because the network had not allowed the comments to the public on the issue.

"Live to dance", was a series of competitions of talent featuring Abdul created on CBS in January. It is a flop ratings.

Late Saturday, Fox confirmed that the co-hosts of "the X factor" will be Steve Jones and Nicole Scherzinger. Jones is a host of popular TV in Britain. Scherzinger is a former member of the Pussycat Dolls girl group, who appeared on the English version of "The X factor."

The competition is open to the solo singers and vocal groups 12 years and more. The winner will get a record contract of $ 5 million.