X-Factor Is X-Flopping In America

Ratings Are Half What 'American Idol' Pulled In

X-Factor cast

In spite of the fact "American Idol" ratings have been steadily declining since 2008, former talent judge Simon Cowell's new show, "X-Factor" fared even worse in its U.S. debut, with half the ratings of its predecessor. Has the world had its fill of bad, cheesy karaoke music and mean judges that know nothing about music and real talent (See: Simon Cowell arrogantly failing to spot Jennifer Hudson's talent, then making the same mistake again with Susan Boyle).

Simon Cowell's new face

Even in light of all the publicity stunts Cowell engaged in to launch "X-Factor" coupled with a tremendous amount of costly advertising and a new plastic surgery issued face (which looks painful, might I add) it has greatly underperformed (both the show and his face). The byproducts of these shows inevitably end up being soulless, derivative music the public can do without.

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'X Factor' half as popular as 'American Idol'

'X-Factor' Falls Short of Ratings Expectations

Basketball Wives LA To Make Its Debut This Month

Will The Show Sprout Lawsuits From NBA Athletes Like Its Predecessor

"Basketball Wives LA" cast

Someone is not content with tormenting the NBA with the frequently sued reality show "Basketball Wives" which is based in Miami, Florida. The show's producer, Shaunie O'Neal, ex-wife of retired NBA basketball player, Shaquille O'Neal, has decided to return to her native California and release a spin off of the show titled "Basketball Wives LA."

"Basketball Wives" cast

It is set to debut this month and most likely with the same Jerry Springer style antics as the original. I hate to call it that, as "Basketball Wives" is a very derivative version of "The Real Housewives" reality series by Bravo and follows the exact same business plan, via city spin-offs.

"Basketball Wives" cast members Shanice, her mom, Evelyn Lozada and Jennifer Williams

As the Judiciary Report predicted, well before the ratings revealed it to be so, "Basketball Wives" (4.3 million viewers) has surpassed "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" (4 million viewers) in the ratings and press (Has "Basketball Wives" Topped "The Real Housewives Of Atlanta"). Too bad the content is so low brow.

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The Mo'Nique Show Is Cancelled

Mo'Nique

BET's "The Mo'Nique Show" carried on the BET network, has been cancelled, according to reports in the Atlanta Journal and Constitution. The show ran for two years, hosted by Academy Award winning actress and comedienne, Mo'Nique Hicks. The cancellation came as a surprise to many, as people had positioned Hicks to be the new Oprah Winfrey. BET did not cite reasons for placing it on a "indefinite hiatus" but poor ratings are usually the reason for such a move.

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Atlanta-based ‘The Mo’Nique Show’ canceled

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