Simon chooses Island Def Jam Chairman 'LA' Reid as first X-factor Judge

[Dpantherman]

Sources tells THR "it's a done deal." Reid, whose contract with Universal Music is up in December, will get an early release so that he can take part in Simon Cowell's show, which awards a Sony Music recording contract worth $5 million to the winner. Auditions for X Factor begin on March 27 in Los Angeles.

An announcement is to be made this week, according to an insider.

Reid is expected to be one of four judges. It is also believed that he will land a position at Sony Music, which is about to undergo a major management restructuring when current UMG chairman Doug Morris steps in as CEO of Sony Music on July 1.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/la-reid-judge-foxs-x-168495

He definitely has the track record. Hes seen alot of artists come and go. Hes definitely bigger and more relevant than Randy Jackson is.

[Mr. Scot]

I like a mix of performers and industry people when it comes to judging talent contests.

[Dpantherman]

He will probably end up bringing Paula in. What else is she doing??

[Mr. Scot]

He will probably end up bringing Paula in. What else is she doing??

Judging a dance show of her own, one that got decent ratings from what I saw.

(arguably more her element than singing)

[Dpantherman]

Judging a dance show of her own, one that got decent ratings from what I saw.

(arguably more her element than singing)

already been canceled

[Jangler]

Bieber didn't need this crap. Winning!

[Mr. Scot]

already been canceled

So much for that :lol:

Nigel Lythgoe gave her an open invitation to join "So you Think You Can Dance" a while back. I'd see that as a better fit than "X Factor".

[Dpantherman]

So much for that :lol:

Nigel Lythgoe gave her an open invitation to join "So you Think You Can Dance" a while back. I'd see that as a better fit than "X Factor".

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