Paula and Simon Battle Over 'X Factor' Auditions

Previously a judge on American Idol, Simon Cowell brings his hit UK show X Factor to the US for the first time and starts his search for the next big singing star or stars (groups can also audition). Auditions take place in front of a live audition and the singers are judged by Cowell, ex-American Idol judge Paula Abdul, producer L.A. Reid and Pussycat Dolls star Nicole Scherzinger. (Pacific ...