Antonio “L.A.” Reid, former Chairman of Island Def Jam Music Group will join Simon Cowell on the judging panel of THE X FACTOR, the singing competition series debuting this fall on FOX. Reid has launched some of the biggest acts in music, including Jay-Z, Mariah Carey, Justin Bieber, Kanye West, The Killers, Bon Jovi, Pink, Usher, Jennifer Lopez and Rihanna.
Reid recently resigned as chairman of Island Def Jam, and is reportedly expected end up at Sony Music, which houses Cowell’s Syco Records, the label which releases music by X Factor contestants.
Reid boasts 33 No. 1 hits and three Grammy Awards.
“I am proud to stand next to my dear friend Simon Cowell, one of the world’s most gifted and charismatic talent magnets,” said Reid. “THE X FACTOR provides an extraordinary opportunity for aspiring artists of every age and genre to showcase their unique talents. I truly look forward to discovering our next generation of superstars.”
Auditions for the THE X FACTOR are set to begin Sunday 3/27 in Los Angeles at the L.A. Sports Arena. The search for the next global superstar will continue in Miami, FL, on Thursday, April 7; Newark, NJ, on Thursday, April 14; Seattle, WA, on Wednesday, April 20; Chicago, IL, on Wednesday, April 27; and Dallas, TX, on Thursday, May 26.
