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David Bowie: ‘X Factor’ Judge? Simon Cowell’s Trying
David Bowie: ‘X Factor’ Judge? Simon Cowell’s Trying
David Bowie: ‘X Factor’ Judge? Simon Cowell’s Trying
"Why Bowie?" asks Simon Cowell upon announcing his pursuit of David Bowie -- yes, that David Bowie -- as a judge on the next season of the U.K. edition of the reality TV singing show 'The X Factor.' The question seems unnecessary -- why not is more appropriate -- but Cowell offers an answer anyway.