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Posted: 16 Dec 2012 08:30 PM PST

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - L.A. Reid, The X Factor judge, says he is leaving the TV talent show next season after two years on the panel.

Reid, 56, chairman and chief executive of Epic Records, told Access Hollywood, the television program and website, he has decided to leave the Fox reality singing show to return to the record label full time.

"I have decided that I will not return to The X Factor next year," Reid told Access Hollywood late Thursday. "I have to go back and I have a company to run that I've kind of neglected, and it saddens me a little bit, but only a little bit."

He added that the show was "a nice break, it was a nice departure from what I've done for the past 20 years, but now I gotta go back to work."

Fox declined to comment on Reid's departure on Friday.

Reid joined The X Factor when Cowell introduced the show in the United States in September 2011. Reid sat alongside Paula Abdul, former Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger and Cowell.

Cowell fired Abdul and Scherzinger after a disappointing first season and brought in pop stars Britney Spears and Demi Lovato.

But The X Factor audiences have dropped this year to an average 9.7 million from about 12.5 million an episode in 2011.

The show broadcasts a two-part finale next week with the winner earning a US$5 million prize and record contract.

Epic Records, a unit of Sony Music Entertainment, which commands a roster of artists including Avril Lavigne, will sign the winners of The X Factor.

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Posted: 17 Dec 2012 12:05 AM PST

Top five reasons to tune in to 988 this week.

AS always, 988 has all the trending topics, news and goodies for your daily diet of awesomeness.

The Feature: Monday-Tuesday, 9am-10am

As the year comes to an end, 988's The Feature programme runs a recap on the many engaging topics that have happened around us.

The show has covered a wide variety of issues and current topics in these past months. From workplace sexual harassment to the confession of a pop groupie, this programme is the place for diverse topics.

Street VIP: Wednesday-Friday, 9am-10am

Many know Abin Fang Jiong Bin due to his hit song Bad Guy (Huai Ren), the theme song of popular Taiwan TV drama Morning Glory. Yet, many may not remember Fang as one half of the local pop duo Nian Shao (1997).

Has his solo career been as what he expected?

Music VIP: Monday-Friday, 2pm

Want to find out more about creative exploration and the intimate recording process. Just listen up to Taiwanese singer-songwriter Melody Jiang Mei Qi. Alone in her room, she penned her stories in songs. Now, she's ready to open the door and reveal her world to you.

K-Pop Chuego: Monday-Friday, 3.30pm & Let's KPop: Saturday, 3pm-4pm

MNET's Asian Music Awards (MAMA), held in Hong Kong recently, was aired to over 80 countries worldwide. Without doubt, the star-studded award ceremony was one of the biggest music award shows in the world, with K-pop music successfully advancing beyond Asia.

On screen, the enthralling performances and award-winning cheers were captivating. But, the real thrills happened backstage. Find out all the juicy bits in our exclusive backstage report.

Night Chat: Monday-Friday, 10pm-12am

Storytelling is a signature element of 988's Night Chat program. The highly anticipated spin-off, Night Chat Show: Barcelona. Letter, is a theatre play that promises a different kind of entertainment in storytelling. Limited tickets are available so make sure to stay tuned for opportunities to win these highly sought-after tickets. For more info, log on to www.988.com.my

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Ahad, 16 Disember 2012