Cowell: X Factor female judges reflect music

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The mostly female judges’ panel for The X Factor reflects the “girls’ world” of today’s music business, Simon Cowell (photo) said Thursday.

When X Factor returns next month for its third season, Cowell will share judging duties on his show with returning panelist Demi Lovato, along with two newcomers — former Destiny’s Child singer Kelly Rowland and Latin artist Paulina Rubio.

The music charts are dominated by women, Cowell said. 

He compared last season’s judging panel, with record producer Antonio “L.A.” Reid and Britney Spears, to a dinner party that wasn’t as fun as expected.