Simon Cowell News

Cheryl Cole wants Malibu home

Feb 15, 2012, 6:01 GMT

Cheryl Cole is reportedly househunting in Malibu to find a property to live in while she works on breaking America. ... more

Gary Barlow to return to X Factor?

Feb 14, 2012, 11:01 GMT

Gary Barlow is in secret talks to return to 'The X Factor' for a second series on the judging panel of the ITV1 show. ... more

Simon Cowell leads Whitney tributes

Feb 12, 2012, 11:01 GMT

Simon Cowell has led tributes to Whitney Houston - who died yesterday (11.02.12) - saying she was 'one of the greatest voices of our life time'. ... more

Amanda Holden returns to BGT

Feb 11, 2012, 11:02 GMT

Amanda Holden is 'euphoric' to be returning to the 'Britain's Got Talent' judging panel for the Edinburgh stage of the auditions. ... more

BGT Matchmaker David Walliams

Feb 10, 2012, 16:01 GMT

David Walliams is keen to play matchmaker to his 'Britain's Got Talent' co-judge Alesha Dixon. ... more

JLS want Oritse Williams in X Factor hot seat

Feb 9, 2012, 16:04 GMT

JLS are keen for Oritse Williams to bag a place on 'The X Factor' judging panel after he masterminded the formation of the 'Take A Chance On Me' hitmakers. ... more

Simon Cowell flirts with Carmen at BGT auditions

Feb 9, 2012, 16:03 GMT

Simon Cowell has been flirting up a storm with Carmen Electra at the 'Britain's Got Talent' auditions, much to the annoyance of their co-panellists David Walliams and Alesha Dixon. ... more

Harry Styles to take up pilates

Feb 9, 2012, 9:24 GMT

Harry Styles has been ordered to take a pilates class in order to fix his bad posture caused by a paper round when he was younger. ... more

Simon Cowell's lighting tricks

Feb 9, 2012, 9:23 GMT

Simon Cowell reportedly has special lighting fitted to his 'Britain's Got Talent' desk to help him outshine the other judges. ... more

Kelly Rowland's Blue Ivy paparazzi plea

Feb 9, 2012, 3:01 GMT

Kelly Rowland urges the paparazzi to stay away from Beyonce and her newborn daughter Blue Ivy. ... more

Simon Cowell wanted to keep Paula Abdul

Feb 8, 2012, 19:01 GMT

Simon Cowell has admitted he didn't want Paula Abdul to be fired from 'The X Factor' but she was 'gracious' about the decision. ... more

BGT bosses ban booing

Feb 8, 2012, 11:01 GMT

'Britain's Got Talent' bosses have banned the audience from booing during auditions after the crowd turned on stand-in judge Carmen Electra. ... more

Simon Cowell blames himself for US 'X Factor' cull

Feb 8, 2012, 11:01 GMT

Simon Cowell believes his bragging led to the US 'X Factor' cull because it caused the show to look like less of a success than it was. ... more

Simon Cowell blames himself for US 'X Factor' cull

Feb 8, 2012, 6:02 GMT

Simon Cowell believes his bragging led to the US 'X Factor' cull because it caused the show to look like less of a success than it was. ... more

Nicole Scherzinger has no 'X Factor' regrets

Feb 8, 2012, 3:01 GMT

Nicole Scherzinger insists she has 'no regrets' about US 'X Factor' despite not being invited back for a second season. ... more

Red or Black blasted for 'glamorising gambling'

Feb 7, 2012, 11:01 GMT

Simon Cowell's 'Red or Black' game show has been blasted by the Gambling Commission for allegedly glamorising gambling. ... more

Carmen Electra booed at BGT auditions

Feb 7, 2012, 11:01 GMT

Carmen Electra received a frosty reception from crowds as she stepped in for Amanda Holden on the 'Britain's Got Talent' panel yesterday (06.02.12). ... more

Simon Cowell praises BGT Olympic hopeful

Feb 7, 2012, 11:01 GMT

Simon Cowell has told one 'Britain's Got Talent' hopeful she is good enough to sing at the Olympics after impressing him with her audition in London yesterday (06.02.12). ... more

Carmen Electra to stand in for Amanda on BGT

Feb 6, 2012, 18:44 GMT

Carmen Electra will stand in for Amanda Holden on the 'Britain's Got Talent' judging panel this week. ... more

Cheryl Cole to make X Factor return?

Feb 6, 2012, 18:40 GMT

Simon Cowell is desperate for Cheryl Cole to return to 'The X Factor' and replace current judge Kelly Rowland. ... more

L.A. Reid signs up to US X Factor

Feb 6, 2012, 18:36 GMT

L.A. Reid has reportedly signed up to be a judge on the second series of US 'X Factor' following the exits of Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger, as well as host Steve Jones. ... more

L.A. Reid signs up to US X Factor

Feb 6, 2012, 18:35 GMT

L.A. Reid has reportedly signed up to be a judge on the second series of US 'X Factor' following the exits of Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger, as well as host Steve Jones. ... more

Amanda to be Holden the baby at BGT auditions

Feb 6, 2012, 18:35 GMT

Amanda Holden is set to take her newborn baby along with her when she returns to 'Britain's Got Talent' auditions in Edinburgh on Saturday (11.02.12). ... more

Cheryl Cole to perform on The Voice?

Feb 6, 2012, 18:35 GMT

Will.i.am is thrilled Cheryl Cole is in line to perform on 'The Voice' because he thinks it will 'p**s off' Simon Cowell. ... more

Simon Cowell wants Beyonce on X Factor?

Feb 3, 2012, 18:20 GMT

Beyonce is rumoured to have been offered a job as a judge on the talent show X Factor by entrepreneur Simon Cowell. ... more

Paula Abdul given the boot from X Factor

Feb 1, 2012, 16:20 GMT

Paula Abdul has been axed from X Factor. ... more

Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger do not work out for X Factor

Jan 31, 2012, 12:24 GMT

'X Factor' has tossed out the old: Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger and Steve Jones, and are looking for new blood to replace the team Simon Cowell assembled for the US version and debut of the splashy British series. ... more

Simon Cowell stepping back from fiancee Mezhgan Hussainy

Jan 23, 2012, 19:44 GMT

'X Factor' judge Simon Cowell appears to have cold feet in the marriage department. ... more

Changes afoot for 'X Factor'? Schedule and notes

Jan 9, 2012, 4:30 GMT

The X Factor readies for season two on FOX. ... more

Simon Cowell`s act Melanie Amaro wins US X Factor

Dec 23, 2011, 12:11 GMT

Music mogul Simon Cowell's act Melanie Amaro was crowned the first winner of the US X Factor last night, taking home the $5 million recording contract. ... more

Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell The X Factor Press Conference Pictures

Dec 21, 2011, 12:56 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell The X Factor Press Conference. ... more

Simon Cowell cancels Christmas

Dec 16, 2011, 13:45 GMT

Music mogul Simon Cowell won't be getting into the festive spirit this year as he is reportedly planning to spend Christmas Day on his own. ... more

Simon Cowell considered getting intimate with Paula Abdul

Dec 15, 2011, 11:51 GMT

Music mogul Simon Cowell has admitted he once considered getting intimate with Paula Abdul as there was a lot of chemistry between them when they first met. ... more

Kelly Rowland wants X-Factor return

Dec 14, 2011, 9:56 GMT

Kelly Rowland has revealed that she is hoping to return to the UK X-Factor for a second series. ... more

Simon Cowell `offers Kelly Rowland £1.5million X-Factor deal`

Dec 13, 2011, 4:07 GMT

Simon Cowell has reportedly offered to double Kelly Rowland’s salary in a bid to lure her back for another season of The X-Factor. ... more

Rihanna to play Barbados New Year`s Eve show for Simon Cowell

Dec 9, 2011, 13:13 GMT

Pop star Rihanna is to perform a private concert in Barbados on New Year's Eve, where the audience will include Simon Cowell. ... more

Simon Cowell to make appearance on UK X Factor final

Dec 9, 2011, 12:12 GMT

Music mogul Simon Cowell will make a cameo appearance on this weekend's UK X Factor final, according to reports. ... more

Kim Cattrall and Samantha Womack compete for a judging seat on Britain`s Got Talent

Dec 9, 2011, 9:52 GMT

Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall and former EastEnder Samantha Womack are set to fight it out for a seat on the judging panel on Britain's Got Talent. ... more

Simon Cowell?s X-travagant trailer

Dec 8, 2011, 22:40 GMT

Simon Cowell could be set to win the celebrity “my trailer is bigger than your trailer” race with this epic $1.6 million home-from-home. ... more

Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul receive death threats

Dec 5, 2011, 14:23 GMT

US X Factor judges Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul have received death threats for voting contestant Drew Ryniewicz out of the singing competition. ... more

Barbara Walters presents the ten most fascinating people of 2011

Dec 1, 2011, 20:02 GMT

Barbara Walters is back to introduce her top ten most interesting people of the year.
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Tinie Tempah to perform on the US X Factor

Dec 1, 2011, 14:53 GMT

British rapper Tinie Tempah is set to perform his hit song Pass Out on the US X Factor. ... more

Michael Buble: `Simon Cowell killed my confidence`

Dec 1, 2011, 8:16 GMT

Michael Buble has admitted that one look from Simon Cowell was enough to knock his confidence for an entire performance. ... more

Simon Cowell `to return to Britain`s Got Talent`

Nov 30, 2011, 10:13 GMT

Simon Cowell is reportedly set to return as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent in a bid to boost the ratings. ... more

Simon Cowell: `Ricky Gervais will be even tougher at next year`s Globes`

Nov 30, 2011, 8:09 GMT

Simon Cowell has warned Hollywood to expect an even tougher roasting by Ricky Gervais when he hosts the next Golden Globes. ... more

Simon Cowell `planning Nicole Scherzinger and Kelly Rowland job swap`

Nov 28, 2011, 4:50 GMT

Simon Cowell is reportedly giving serious thought to switching Nicole Scherzinger and Kelly Rowland's X Factor jobs around. ... more

Courtney Love gives Janet Devlin permission to sing a Nirvana song on The X Factor

Nov 25, 2011, 15:45 GMT

Hole rocker Courtney Love has given permission for X Factor contestant Janet Devlin to cover one of the group's song on the talent show. ... more

Simon Cowell guarantees Louis Walsh a seat on the judging panel for X Factor 2012

Nov 25, 2011, 10:37 GMT

Music mogul Simon Cowell has reportedly told ITV bosses that Louis Walsh is the only judge safe on the UK X Factor. ... more

Sinitta praises `hot` former lover Brad Pitt

Nov 24, 2011, 11:47 GMT

I'm a Celebrity star Sinitta has said her ex-boyfriend Brad Pitt looks 'hot and amazing' naked. ... more

Adele to make comeback on UK X Factor final

Nov 24, 2011, 10:45 GMT

British singer Adele will reportedly make her comeback on the UK X Factor next month. ... more

Simon Cowell praises Rebecca Ferguson

Nov 21, 2011, 14:21 GMT

Music mogul Simon Cowell has said he was 'blown away' by Rebecca Ferguson's performance on the British version of The X Factor. ... more

Astro throws a tantrum worthy of Kanye West on US X Factor

Nov 18, 2011, 8:20 GMT

Astro threw a tantrum worthy of Kanye West as he found himself in the bottom two on The X Factor. ... more

Simon Cowell joins Twitter and fights with Piers Morgan

Nov 18, 2011, 7:21 GMT

Simon Cowell has finally joined Twitter and has already got into a fight with Piers Morgan. ... more

Simon Cowell `offered to pay Sinitta not to go on I`m A Celeb`

Nov 18, 2011, 4:58 GMT

Simon Cowell reportedly offered Sinitta twice the money not to appear on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here. ... more

X Factor drama: InTENsity is Eliminated

Nov 4, 2011, 4:10 GMT

Tonight was tough for fans of InTENsity, the group that Paula Abdul mentored, was eliminated. ... more

FOX ' X Factor' homes' round comes to end Tuesday Oct. 18

Oct 18, 2011, 4:13 GMT

Tune in alert for FOX series “The X Factor.' ... more

Simon Cowell interview on Leno (VIDEO)

Sep 20, 2011, 15:21 GMT

On the September 19 edition of The Tonight Show, Jay Leno welcomed 'X Factor' producer and judge Simon Cowell who tells Jay about his daily routine and talks about each of the “X Factor” judges, including what it felt like to be reunited with Paula Abdul. ... more

X-Factor behind the scenes photo shoot (VIDEO)

Sep 12, 2011, 6:32 GMT

Tune in and behind the scenes for The X-Factor - US edition. ... more

Nicole Scherzinger releases second single “Don’t Hold Your Breath”

Aug 16, 2011, 20:44 GMT

Former Pussycat Dolls lead singer Nicole Scherzinger has released the second single, “Don’t Hold Your Breath,” from her upcoming solo album ‘Killer Love’ – which is scheduled to arrive in November through Interscope Records.

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Simon Cowell talks the X Factor at the TCA's

Aug 5, 2011, 17:54 GMT

Pepsi announced today that the winner of this fall’s The X Factor will star in a Pepsi commercial during Super Bowl XLV. ... more

Simon, Reid brutal on X Factor, Abdul perfect foil (VIDEO PREVIEW)

Jul 13, 2011, 6:53 GMT

Going on record: Paula Abdul is the secret weapon for 'The X Factor' USA, the antidote to the saccharine bore-fest aka American Idol post-Simon. ... more

Red or Black Game Show Launch Photocall Pictures

May 5, 2011, 13:38 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event Red or Black Game Show Launch Photocall. ... more

Simon Cowell finalizes X Factor judges: L.A. Reid selected

Mar 16, 2011, 20:29 GMT

L.A. Reid will be a judge on The X-Factor.

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American X Factor audition dates and details, are you going?

Feb 24, 2011, 21:07 GMT

Auditions for the competition The X factor are set to begin on Sunday, March 27 in Los Angeles at the L.A. Sports Arena.

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X Factor Auditions Mar. 27, in LA, is Nicole a better bet than Cheryl? Some thoughts

Feb 8, 2011, 3:39 GMT

Today Simon Cowell spoke to journalists on a phoner, and shared some key details that differentiate 'X Factor' from that other FOX talent show he doesn't watch anymore.

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X-Factor preview for FOX, Cowell in fine form

Feb 7, 2011, 5:57 GMT

Simon Cowell is back on American television, not 'Idol,' but with the 'X-Factor' for FOX.

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The X - Factor: Rocks out, or attempts too

Nov 28, 2010, 22:41 GMT

Ah, what is it about pop stars or wannabe pop stars trying to rock out that gets on my tits...

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38th Annual International Emmy Awards Gala Pictures

Nov 25, 2010, 21:00 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 38th Annual International Emmy Awards Gala. ... more

The X - Factor Does Crocodile Rock In Homage To Elton John

Nov 15, 2010, 18:52 GMT

Unlike last week’s X-Factor where the chosen songs were supposed to be American Anthems, this week we got a mix of Anthems and American-produced pop songs instead.

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The X - Factor Recap: American Anthems Not!

Nov 7, 2010, 21:49 GMT

This weekend, The X - Factor chose songs for their acts, which are supposedly American Anthems, but for some strange reason many of the song choices didn’t really fit into that category.

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X -Factor Recap - Contestants Set Vocals To Scare

Nov 1, 2010, 1:39 GMT

With the weekend being Halloween, X-Factor did what it always does for such a holiday and based the entire show around it. As if some of the acts were not scary enough one their own. ... more

Diva Fever Don’t Survive The X Factor Storm

Oct 18, 2010, 3:36 GMT

Oh boy. Week two of the X Factor finals and its still very much like a love in, and to date no major fall outs have happened with the judges with perhaps the exception of Louis Walsh telling Cheryl Cole that the show wasn’t all about her in last weeks installment.

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X Factor: The Final Twelve, some thoughts

Oct 6, 2010, 3:28 GMT

First off let me start by apologizing to readers for my tardiness with the X - Factor updates of late. It’s been a busy few weeks. ... more

Recap: X Factor Week 3, Let Storm be Storm!

Sep 5, 2010, 17:29 GMT

Last night saw the third week of auditions for X Factor, and kicking things off for the show were French duet Double Trouble, who are the Gallic answer to last years mediocre but likable twin act, John and Edward. ... more

X Factor - Week 2 Recap

Aug 29, 2010, 22:41 GMT

Last night saw the second week of auditions for X Factor 2010, and the auditions took the judges to Dublin, which was a first visit to the Emerald Isle for a few years. ... more

Katy Perry And Cheryl Cole To Join US X Factor

Aug 29, 2010, 18:41 GMT

Katy Perry, who was featured in last night's 'X Factor,' will be joining the American version of the show along with UK regulars Cheryl Cole and Simon Cowell on the judges panel. ... more

X Factor Creators Admit To Using ‘Auto Tuning’ To Make Contestants Sound Better

Aug 23, 2010, 21:08 GMT

The makers of X Factor have been forced to admit that they tamper with the recorded shows in order to make constants on the popular series sound better for the audience listening at home. ... more

Review: The X Factor

Aug 22, 2010, 1:38 GMT

From the depths of time they came, singers and wannabes far and wide. The worst of the worst and the not so bad came to inflict their own brand of pain and suffering on the masses. ... more

Bret Michaels lobbies hard for Simon's American Idol chair

Jun 1, 2010, 15:27 GMT

Recovering reality TV star Bret Michaels would not mind sitting out a season. ... more

Bret Michaels ponders replacing Simon Cowell on Idol, video

May 27, 2010, 20:22 GMT

Rocker and reality star Bret Michaels might be considered to replace Simon Cowell. ... more

Post-Idol Simon Cowell interview: 'Paula Stole the Show'

May 27, 2010, 18:12 GMT

If anything was made clear last night, it was that wacky Paula Abdul was the heart and soul of Idol, and her removal sucked some of the life out of the show. ... more

Ryan Seacrest makes farewell tape for Simon Cowell, preview

May 27, 2010, 0:22 GMT

The finale of 'American Idol' will feature a special pre-taped farewell to the acerbic Brit Simon Cowell who is moving on with his life. ... more

Simon Cowell too old for kids?

May 20, 2010, 9:33 GMT

Simon Cowell 'worries' he's too old to have children. ... more

Simon Cowell to have girls at bash

May 18, 2010, 6:01 GMT

Simon Cowell will 'bring along a few girls' to his stag party. ... more

Simon Cowell to be knighted

May 17, 2010, 9:30 GMT

Simon Cowell is to receive a knighthood. ... more

Simon Cowell's pal has wedding nerves

May 13, 2010, 9:33 GMT

Simon Cowell's close friend Sinitta fears he won't go through with his wedding. ... more

Duets shine on lackluster American Idol

May 12, 2010, 20:05 GMT

Last night's 'Idol' theme for the Top 4 on American Idol was songs from the movies, with mentor Jamie Foxx helping out. ... more

Fiancee too 'nice' for Simon Cowell

May 12, 2010, 12:22 GMT

Mezhgan Hussainy is 'too nice' for Simon Cowell. ... more

Simon Cowell's wedding make-over

May 12, 2010, 6:01 GMT

Simon Cowell is reportedly planning to splash out £100,000 on a pre-wedding make-over. ... more

Scottish Gran Janey Cutler captivates Britain's Got Talent, video

May 11, 2010, 14:41 GMT

Move over Paul Potts and Susan Boyle, Americans have gone dotty for an 81 year-old Gran from Glasgow who has charmed the panel of 'Britain's Got Talent,' earning a standing ovation for her rendition of an Edith Piaf classic. ... more

American Idol musings, Rat Pack would put hit on Casey James

May 5, 2010, 19:18 GMT

As much as Simon Cowell and I share our love ol' Blue Eyes, the king of swagger and lyric, the show last night, Frank Sinatra Night was a dull affair. It had none of the impact or feel of anything remotely Sinatra except for Mike Lynche wearing a fedora. ... more

Simon Cowell not set to wed

Apr 28, 2010, 9:31 GMT

Simon Cowell claims he has no immediate plans to get married. ... more

Cuff idol Simon Cowell

Apr 24, 2010, 12:02 GMT

Simon Cowell will be handcuffed to a lamppost on his stag party, if his potential best men have their way. ... more

Simon Cowell's weird King interview reveals more Seacrest tension, video

Apr 21, 2010, 0:19 GMT

Continuing the odd, awkward relationship this season of 'American Idol' for Simon Cowell and host Ryan Seacrest, the weirdness keeps on keeping on in Larry King's show where 'Extra's' Terri Seymour sat down with Cowell after he appeared with 'Idol' host Ryan Seacrest and the other 'Idol' judges to talk about 'Idol Gives Back.' ... more

Simon Cowell to wed four times

Apr 19, 2010, 16:30 GMT

Simon Cowell is to marry four times this year. ... more

Michael Lynch gets eleventh hour reprise from judges, Idol saves him

Apr 8, 2010, 6:30 GMT

Nothing makes sense anymore after watching the results show from FOX 'American Idol.' ... more

'Natural' father Simon Cowell

Apr 6, 2010, 6:01 GMT

Simon Cowell is a 'natural' father, according to his co-star. ... more

FOX April 4-10 week in a snapshot, Bones reaches 100th episode and more

Apr 5, 2010, 2:30 GMT

FOX sent Monsters and Critics a week snapshot of their lineup that includes milestones and specials for the network. ... more

Lee DeWyze turns the corner on 'Idol,' Tim's run must end

Mar 31, 2010, 14:23 GMT

Tuesday night is a bonanza of programming that Monsters and Critics absolutely loves, and the TiVo dance begins as the first show of the night, American Idol on FOX, begins the intense run to the finish on a night that boasts 'Dancing with the Stars' (ABC) and 'Justified' (FX). ... more

Simon Cowell to buy Mezhgan Jaguar

Mar 30, 2010, 9:31 GMT

Simon Cowell is set to buy fiancee Mezhgan Hussainy a £65,000 car. ... more

Paula Abdul, Mel B and Robbie Williams on X Factor guest spots

Mar 29, 2010, 15:58 GMT

The busiest man on television is undoubtedly mogul Simon Cowell, who is wrapping his stint on 'American Idol' and now focusing on the British reality TV series 'The X Factor' where singers compete for a lofty prize. ... more

Simon Cowell's surreal wedding

Mar 29, 2010, 9:30 GMT

Simon Cowell is having a Salvador Dali-themed wedding. ... more

Simon Cowell to receive Emmy

Mar 26, 2010, 10:30 GMT

Simon Cowell is to get a special Emmy prize for his TV work. ... more

Janis Joplin nets standing 'O' for Bowersox on 'American Idol' - recap

Mar 24, 2010, 5:07 GMT

American Idol contestant Crystal Bowersox had a transcendent moment tonight on the reality TV show. ... more

Simon Cowell having ex wedding

Mar 22, 2010, 10:31 GMT

Simon Cowell's ex-girlfriends are organising his wedding. ... more

Simon Cowell wants water wedding

Mar 21, 2010, 13:02 GMT

Simon Cowell wants to get married on a boat named after himself. ... more

Simon Cowell helped by slobbering dog

Mar 17, 2010, 10:30 GMT

Simon Cowell claims the worst day of his life was only improved when his dog licked his face. ... more

American Idol twelve recap: Ryan and Simon nearly Paint it Black all over the new stage

Mar 17, 2010, 3:59 GMT

The Rolling Stones songbook was brought to life on Tuesday, March 16 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), as the new IDOL stage was revealed and America’s Top 12 – Didi Benami, Crystal Bowersox, Lacey Brown, Lee Dewyze, Andrew Garcia, Casey James, Aaron Kelly, Michael Lynche, Siobhan Magnus, Paige Miles, Katie Stevens and Tim Urban – sang songs from Mick and Keith's past. ... more

Simon Cowell relaxes with love

Mar 14, 2010, 7:00 GMT

Simon Cowell has relaxed since falling in love with fiancee Mezhgan Hussainy ... more

Bowersox, Magnus and Scott top Ladies' night for us on 'Idol'

Mar 10, 2010, 7:11 GMT

Crystal Bowersox is a fierce talent. The ailing singer came back with an even bigger vengeance this week and stopped the presses with her performance. ... more

Simon Cowell treats Mezhgan to massage

Mar 10, 2010, 6:00 GMT

Simon Cowell treated his fiancee Mezhgan Hussainy to a 'private his-and-hers Swedish massage'. ... more

Simon Cowell really in love with Mezhgan Hussainy, kissy on Leno

Mar 9, 2010, 22:53 GMT

Simon Cowell had fun last night when Jay Leno pushed him goodnaturedly about getting married. ... more

Simon Cowell unsure about kids

Mar 9, 2010, 9:30 GMT

Simon Cowell is 'torn' about having children. ... more

'Generous' husband Simon Cowell

Mar 3, 2010, 6:01 GMT

Ryan Seacrest believes Simon Cowell will be a 'very generous' husband. ... more

Simon Cowell plans English wedding

Mar 1, 2010, 9:31 GMT

Simon Cowell's mother wants to pick his wedding venue. ... more

'American Idol' sees four leave, and we are left with twenty hopefuls

Feb 28, 2010, 19:45 GMT

After watching both the American Idol' Top 12 women, then men, I am left with little hope that this season will exceed the thrill of last season, as Adam Lambert and Kris Allen vyed for the win. ... more

Howard Stern predicts American Idol will cave in after Cowell exit

Feb 26, 2010, 19:13 GMT

Howard Stern is reacting negatively to Simon Cowell and Kara DioGuardi's comments that dismissed the shock jock's qualifications to replace the opinionated British judge. ... more

Simon Cowell's ex reunion

Feb 25, 2010, 12:23 GMT

Simon Cowell's ex-girlfriend has met-up with his new lover. ... more

Simon Cowell reveals absolutely nothing about his replacement in latest interview

Feb 24, 2010, 21:25 GMT

In the 'beating a dead horse' news, American Idol judge and British TV titan Simon Cowell tells old girlfriend and still pal Terri Seymour a bit of nothing in his leaving 'American Idol,' the future of 'X-Factor,' and his new girlfriend. ... more

Jay Leno scores for his first week: Palin, Cowell and Snooki & Co.

Feb 22, 2010, 19:22 GMT

JWOWW and GTL time, as the 'Jersey Shore' and Mr. Nice Guy Simon Cowell from American Idol will be Jay Leno's first guests on his 'new' show for the inaugural week. ... more

Simon Cowell never been happier

Feb 22, 2010, 16:31 GMT

Simon Cowell is 'glowing with happiness'. ... more

Simon Cowell's happy mother

Feb 19, 2010, 9:32 GMT

Simon Cowell's mother was 'delighted' but 'shocked' when her son told her he was getting married. ... more

Simon Cowell not keen on Howard Stern, likes Perez Hilton suggestion

Feb 19, 2010, 0:29 GMT

Today on a conference call, Simon Cowell was chatty and spoke to a large group of journalists, including Monsters and Critics, and shared he felt his replacement should 'know what they are talking about' when it comes to the music business. ... more

Simon Cowell pish poshes engagement rumors

Feb 18, 2010, 17:09 GMT

Leonardo DiCaprio may be considering marrying Bar Rafaeli, but TV titan Simon Cowell can wait for the altar. ... more

American Idol 24, as Kara morphs into Paula's persona UPDATE

Feb 18, 2010, 15:33 GMT

Last night, the final winnowing of the herd took place and the remainder 17 slots were filled, 12 boys, 12 girls, as we suffered through endless maudlin backstories on everybody's tough road to hoe, with some of the dismissed begging for their lives. Not pretty.Often times sad, but overwhelmingly mawkish at times. ... more

Simon Cowell plans big wedding

Feb 18, 2010, 10:17 GMT

Simon Cowell is planning the 'biggest showbiz wedding for years'. ... more

Smitten Simon Cowell

Feb 17, 2010, 9:35 GMT

Simon Cowell thinks Mezghan Hussainy is 'the one'. ... more

Simon Cowell to marry?

Feb 16, 2010, 9:48 GMT

Simon Cowell has sparked speculation that he is getting married. ... more

Ellen DeGeneres addition to American Idol good for ratings, some thoughts

Feb 10, 2010, 17:36 GMT

Ellen DeGeneres as judge on FOX 'American Idol' has cinched the ratings for the night, according to Variety. ... more

Ellen DeGeneres spills about American Idol and Cowell, interview clip

Feb 9, 2010, 19:01 GMT

Ellen DeGeneres is the new meat on 'American Idol.' ... more

Simon Cowell made up with new girl

Feb 8, 2010, 9:40 GMT

Simon Cowell is 'getting serious' with make-up artist Mezhgan Hussainy. ... more

Howard Stern to replace Cowell? Idol producers mull the thought

Feb 5, 2010, 15:01 GMT

Shock Jock Howard Stern, who has penned books, starred in his own biopic and reigned as the morning R-rated king of talk radio is being considered seriously to step into the shoes of Simon Cowell, who has tired of being American Idol's reality check judge. ... more

Simon Cowell's aid song goes global

Feb 3, 2010, 10:15 GMT

Simon Cowell's Helping Haiti single will be released globally. ... more

Simon Cowell envies success

Feb 2, 2010, 6:02 GMT

Simon Cowell is driven by other people's success. ... more

Simon Cowell's Haiti single ready

Feb 1, 2010, 10:04 GMT

Simon Cowell's Helping Haiti charity single was completed on Saturday night (30.01.10). ... more

Mass. Senator elect Scott Brown's 'Idol' music business connection

Jan 31, 2010, 19:13 GMT

There is a huge buzz growing on the Massachusetts' Senator-elect Scott Brown. ... more

Joe Jonas, Neil Patrick Harris dazzle Dallas on 'American Idol'

Jan 28, 2010, 5:56 GMT

Neil Patrick Harris made a great guest judge, as did Dallas native Joe Jonas when American Idol went to the Lone Star state in hopes of finding the new Kelly Clarkson ... more

American Idol LA auditions, Perry should be permanent, Lavigne dreadful

Jan 27, 2010, 14:52 GMT

Last night's auditions were held in Los Angeles, and the show revealed two very important truths. ... more

Everybody Hurts at BRITs

Jan 27, 2010, 10:04 GMT

Simon Cowell's charity single will be performed at the BRITs. ... more

Simon Cowell's Haiti record

Jan 21, 2010, 6:02 GMT

Simon Cowell is putting together a charity single in aid of victims of the Haiti earthquakes. ... more

Billion dollar man Simon Cowell

Jan 20, 2010, 10:17 GMT

Simon Cowell has signed a $500 million deal with Sony. ... more

FOX 'American Idol' audition recap, some thoughts on Atlanta

Jan 14, 2010, 14:28 GMT

Atlanta, Georgia is a unique place, with its labyrinth underground city relic from the Civil War days and confusing propensity to preface every street in the metro area 'Peach.' It is also home to The Varsity, a must-see American diner experience that rocks, and is referred to as Hollywood East thanks to the state's generous tax breaks for filmmakers and Tyler Perry's enormous base of production. ... more

FOX 'American Idol' audition recap, some thoughts on Olde Boston

Jan 13, 2010, 20:11 GMT

Beautiful Boston, home of the Fenway, Haymarket, Faneuil Hall and Freedom Trail is one of the most European feeling, good eating cities in America. ... more

Victoria Beckham amazed by small Simon

Jan 13, 2010, 13:04 GMT

Victoria Beckham can't get over how short Simon Cowell is. ... more

Simon Cowell quits Idol for Factor

Jan 12, 2010, 10:06 GMT

Simon Cowell is leaving 'American Idol'. ... more

Simon Cowell scared of US reaction

Jan 12, 2010, 6:02 GMT

Simon Cowell was terrified he would be hated if he worked in America. ... more

Simon Cowell brings 'X Factor' to USA, leaves 'Idol' this year

Jan 11, 2010, 21:24 GMT

Simon Cowell just split the stage at the Langham ballroom in Pasadena after dropping a bombshell AND signing his new contract with Peter Rice and Kevin Reilly of FOX in front of a room full of FOX brass and TV critics. ... more

Simon Cowell to help N-Dubz

Jan 4, 2010, 13:00 GMT

Simon Cowell has vowed to help N-Dubz crack the US. ... more

Simon Cowell's animated ambition

Dec 31, 2009, 10:04 GMT

Simon Cowell wants to create a cartoon series. ... more

Simon Cowell's Christmas art

Dec 29, 2009, 13:04 GMT

Simon Cowell was given a £500,000 painting for Christmas. ... more

FOX delivers 'American Idol' entire schedule for season nine

Dec 23, 2009, 17:09 GMT

The information and schedule for the FOX talent show juggernaut 'American Idol,' its very first season sans judge Paula Abdul, is detailed below. ... more

Simon Cowell to let Will Ferrell portray him? We'll see

Dec 2, 2009, 9:17 GMT

Will Ferrell wants to play Simon Cowell in a movie of his life. ... more

Simon Cowell wants Eminem as judge for X Factor

Nov 30, 2009, 12:01 GMT

Simon Cowell has offered Eminem a job. ... more

Simon Cowell and Sting? Not so much

Nov 19, 2009, 17:45 GMT

'X-Factor' judge Simon Cowell has snapped back in typical Simon-esque style over criticism on Cowell's British talent show, 'The X Factor' after Sting said he wouldn't let his dog appear on that stage (kidding). ... more

Money man Simon Cowell

Nov 12, 2009, 5:02 GMT

Simon Cowell earned a staggering $75 million last year. ... more

Simon Cowell's mum wants ex

Nov 3, 2009, 5:01 GMT

Simon Cowell's mum wants him to marry his ex-girlfriend. ... more

Secret psychologist Simon Cowell

Nov 2, 2009, 5:01 GMT

Simon Cowell studies psychology. ... more

Naughty child Simon Cowell

Oct 21, 2009, 12:01 GMT

Simon Cowell's mother has revealed he was a 'difficult child'. ... more

Alexandra Burke loses Simon Cowell bet

Oct 19, 2009, 9:43 GMT

Alexandra Burke lost a £1,000 bet with Simon Cowell yesterday (18.10.09). ... more

Simon Cowell 'loves' Paula

Oct 15, 2009, 5:01 GMT

Simon Cowell keeps telling Paula Abdul he loves her. ... more

Simon Cowell's reflective birthday

Oct 7, 2009, 12:01 GMT

Simon Cowell was given 179 mirrors for his 50th birthday. ... more

Simon Cowell's mother's party shock

Oct 5, 2009, 9:30 GMT

Simon Cowell's mother was left stunned at his 50th birthday party by the sex shows put on for the guests. ... more

Simon Cowell's 50th birthday a gala affair

Oct 4, 2009, 12:00 GMT

Simon Cowell had a giant image of his face projected onto the building where he held his 50th birthday party. ... more

Cheryl Cole gifts Simon Cowell teeth bleach

Sep 28, 2009, 12:00 GMT

Cheryl Cole is buying Simon Cowell teeth whitener for his birthday. ... more

Ryan Seacrest on Ellen DeGeneres' lack of sexual tension on Idol

Sep 22, 2009, 5:00 GMT

Ryan Seacrest says new 'American Idol' judge Ellen DeGeneres will change the 'sexual tension' on the show. ... more

Kate Moss to sing for Simon?

Sep 16, 2009, 9:46 GMT

Kate Moss wants to sing at Simon Cowell's birthday party. ... more

Simon Cowell 'happy' with house

Sep 14, 2009, 12:00 GMT

Simon Cowell is 'happy' now his £15 million dream mansion in Los Angeles has been completed. ... more

Susan Boyle's single for 'America's Got Talent;' Wild Horses?

Sep 14, 2009, 0:25 GMT

Susan Boyle is back and stateside to unveil her single from her forthcoming album. ... more

Randy Jackson fired up over Ellen

Sep 11, 2009, 4:36 GMT

Master and commander of the reality crew dance competition, 'Randy Jackson's America's Best Dance Crew' and resident 'dawg' judge on FOX's 'American Idol' judge Randy Jackson was ebullient over Ellen slotting in for Paula. ... more

X-Factored: Simon Cowell blasts Beatles

Sep 10, 2009, 9:23 GMT

Simon Cowell has blasted The Beatles, claiming they would have failed auditions on 'The X Factor'. ... more

Ellen DeGeneres moonlights as fourth 'Idol' judge, keeps chat show

Sep 10, 2009, 1:53 GMT

'American Idol' has thrown a refreshing curve-ball. Comic and chat show host Ellen DeGeneres is filling in the void left by departing judge Paula Abdul as the fourth judge on FOX's reality juggernaut. ... more

Simon Cowell's 250k birthday bash

Sep 8, 2009, 9:02 GMT

Simon Cowell is planning a lavish £250,000 party for his 50th birthday. ... more

Katy Perry and Avril Lavigne confirmed for LA 'Idol' auditions

Sep 2, 2009, 15:35 GMT

Katy Perry and Avril Lavigne are confirmed guest judges during the final two days of auditions held this week in Los Angeles. ... more

Can we trade 'Idol' for 'X Factor' please?

Sep 1, 2009, 1:57 GMT

Britain's 'The X Factor' is way more interesting than 'American Idol.' ... more

X-Factor Smack: Dermot O'Leary and Simon Cowell

Aug 30, 2009, 5:00 GMT

Simon Cowell teases Dermot O'Leary for not being rich enough. ... more

Simon Cowell buys Chanel bag for X Factor's Burke

Aug 27, 2009, 5:00 GMT

Simon Cowell jumped a waiting list to get Alexandra Burke's birthday present. ... more

Simon Cowell's secret dog donation

Aug 20, 2009, 9:51 GMT

Simon Cowell secretly donates £100,000-a-year to dogs. ... more

Joe Jonas will make Simon's eyes roll on 'Idol'

Aug 19, 2009, 3:58 GMT

Cue the teeny bopper screams and just watch for the veil of annoyance to creep over Simon Cowell's allegedly Botoxed face, as teen idol Joe Jonas will fill in as a guest judge on the FOX ratings reality juggernaut. ... more

Katy Perry and Mary J. Blige additional guest judges on 'Idol'

Aug 16, 2009, 19:19 GMT

Paula Abdul's exit from 'Idol' has opened up a lot of guest judging opportunities for music stars from every conceivable genre. ... more

American Idol Simon Cowell gets down with Bunnies

Aug 11, 2009, 12:00 GMT

Simon Cowell partied with lingerie-clad models at the infamous Playboy mansion on Saturday night (08.08.09). ... more

Paula Abdul's Reality revenge

Aug 9, 2009, 16:21 GMT

Tiny dancer, ex Laker girl and singer Paula Abdul is down, but not out. ... more

Simon's condolences for the dead Glitter Girl VIDEO

Jul 28, 2009, 1:29 GMT

The 'Glitter Girl' of American Idol was killed by a hit-and-run driver. ... more

Simon Cowell serenaded by stars

Jul 27, 2009, 9:22 GMT

Simon Cowell's guests sang 'You're So Vain' to him at his surprise 50th birthday party. ... more

Simon Cowell to party with former flings

Jul 23, 2009, 9:35 GMT

Simon Cowell will come face-to-face with 17 ex-girlfriends at his surprise 50th birthday party. ... more

Paula Abdul without a contract for 'Idol' still

Jul 18, 2009, 19:53 GMT

Paula Abdul's team has let the Los Angeles Times know that the petite judge is not confirmed to join Simon Cowell and company on the next season of FOX's hit reality franchise. ... more

Rich TV star Simon Cowell

Jul 15, 2009, 9:29 GMT

Simon Cowell is set to become the highest-paid TV star in history. ... more

Simon Cowell supports Sinitta

Jul 14, 2009, 5:00 GMT

Simon Cowell would still be with Sinitta if he had wanted a family. ... more

'Horrible cheat' Simon Cowell

Jul 10, 2009, 5:00 GMT

Simon Cowell was a 'horrible cheat', according to his ex-girlfriend. ... more

American 'X-Factor' to feature Cheryl Cole?

Jul 3, 2009, 12:00 GMT

Cheryl Cole is to front a US version of 'X Factor'. ... more

Simon Cowell wants Saturday Night Fever

Jun 9, 2009, 9:05 GMT

Simon Cowell is set to remake 'Saturday Night Fever'. ... more

In Pictures: 'American Idol 2009 Finale - Arrivals'

May 24, 2009, 14:55 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'American Idol 2009 Finale - Arrivals'. ... more

Brave Terri Seymour

May 21, 2009, 9:20 GMT

Simon Cowell's ex-girlfriend 'lunged' at the 200lb woman who tried to choke her. ... more

Simon Cowell's ex attacked

May 21, 2009, 4:00 GMT

Simon Cowell's ex-girlfriend has been attacked by a 200lb woman. ... more

'Competitive child' Simon Cowell

May 20, 2009, 9:10 GMT

Simon Cowell has always been 'difficult', says his mother. ... more

American Idol, does it matter who wins? Recap from May 12

May 13, 2009, 15:51 GMT

'American Idol' has some terrific singers remaining, and has said goodbye to Allison Iraheta, who many think will have a brillliant musical career ahead of her, depsite her elimination last week. ... more

Simon Cowell crowns Adam Lambert 'Idol' winner on Oprah

May 12, 2009, 4:42 GMT

If you have been following the FOX reality juggernaut 'American Idol,' you already have an inkling that longtime judge Simon Cowell fancies the emo Elvis of the season, Adam Lambert. ... more

Simon Cowell's perfectly pruned bushes

May 11, 2009, 11:40 GMT

Simon Cowell asks his gardeners to trim his hedges using spirit levels. ... more

'Idol' sees Slash, duets, disaster, drug confessions as Adam and 'this one' shine

May 6, 2009, 14:04 GMT

A few thoughts about last night's show, marred by injury as the large winding stage stairs retracted incorrectly as rehearsals began. ... more

Britain's Got Talent Hollie Steel throws down with Susan Boyle

Apr 29, 2009, 3:22 GMT

Hollie is lancing the Boyle on 'Britain's Got Talent.' ... more

X-Factor drama: Simon Cowell shafted by Lorenzo

Apr 28, 2009, 11:51 GMT

Simon Cowell has been snubbed by one of his proteges. ... more

Simon Cowell talks about Susan Boyle, praises YouTube

Apr 26, 2009, 2:19 GMT

The subject of Scottish chanteuse Susan Boyle dominated the questions peppered at Piers Morgan and Simon Cowell at yesterday's NBC press day, where the Summer fare for television was previewed to journalists in Pasadena. ... more

Simon Cowell tells us the more naked the merrier for America's Got Talent

Apr 25, 2009, 16:30 GMT

Yesterday (April 24) saw NBC wheel out the upcoming Summer fare for the press at the stately Langham Hotel in Pasadena. The day featured a series of panels which was capped off by 'America's Got Talent' producer Simon Cowell, Judges Piers Morgan, an unusually quiet David Hasselhoff, Sharon Osbourne and newbie Nick Cannon. ... more

American Idol’s Kara DioGuardi's regrets and secrets revealed

Apr 23, 2009, 1:05 GMT

Lots of news popping up on new judge Kara DioGuardi, who reveals she had an eating disorder and also reportedly regrets her decision to join American Idol as a judge. ... more

Simon Cowell likes what he hears, but won't kiss Susan Boyle

Apr 17, 2009, 2:37 GMT

Britain's Got Talent had the astounding Paul Potts a few years ago, and now it has Susan Boyle, a Scottish spinster who blew the socks off a dubious Piers Morgan and a sniggering Simon Cowell on Britain's top-rated talent show. ... more

Simon Cowell 'Idol' exit chatter and 'Britain's Got talent' Scottish surprise

Apr 14, 2009, 4:32 GMT

Blame it on boredom, but judge and producer Simon Cowell has hinted to the British media he may be thinking about an exit strategy from 'American Idol.' ... more

Pickler performs; Scott MacIntyre leaves 'Idol'

Apr 9, 2009, 14:41 GMT

It was tough to watch last night, as voters (and the judges) rejected Scott MacIntyre's bid for the 'American Idol' prize. ... more

Simon Cowell wouldn't be caught dead Twittering

Apr 2, 2009, 12:05 GMT

Simon Cowell is buying a Mini. ... more

TV mogul Simon Cowell too busy, snubs President

Mar 25, 2009, 10:50 GMT

Simon Cowell has snubbed US President Barack Obama. ... more

Simon Cowell comments on Obama

Mar 25, 2009, 0:42 GMT

Simon Cowell has revealed his interpretation of Obama’s personal message on Jay Leno. ... more

Simon Cowell blasts 'rude' Bobby Brown

Mar 24, 2009, 5:00 GMT

Simon Cowell says Bobby Brown tops his list of rudest stars. ... more

Hard work boyfriend Simon Cowell

Mar 4, 2009, 4:00 GMT

Simon Cowell is 'a full-time job', says his ex-girlfriend Terri Seymour. ... more

Simon Cowell's Terri text messages

Feb 14, 2009, 14:46 GMT

Simon Cowell has reportedly been bombarding his ex-girlfriend Terri Seymour with text messages. ... more

X-Factor slight: Neil Tennant blasts judge Simon Cowell

Feb 10, 2009, 9:30 GMT

Neil Tennant thinks Simon Cowell is narrow-minded. ... more

TV beauty secrets: Simon Cowell's high definition make-up

Feb 4, 2009, 18:36 GMT

Simon Cowell uses special make-up to appear flawless on TV. ... more

Simon Cowell's gay defence

Feb 2, 2009, 9:50 GMT

Simon Cowell is not gay. ... more

Simon Cowell's hamster love

Jan 30, 2009, 11:40 GMT

Simon Cowell is obsessed with hamsters. ... more

Simon Cowell's visa fight for Cheryl Cole

Jan 6, 2009, 11:35 GMT

Simon Cowell has hired a team of top lawyers to help get Cheryl Cole a US working visa. ... more

Simon Cowell's mirror mansion

Jan 2, 2009, 9:20 GMT

Simon Cowell is building a £10 million home in Barbados with mirrored walls in the bedrooms. ... more

Simon Cowell downplays Abdul rift on 'Idol'

Dec 18, 2008, 5:07 GMT

Simon Cowell says the suicide of Paula Abdul’s superfan, former contestant Paula Goodspeed, is “absolutely the worst thing …Here’s a girl who’s obviously had some horrible, horrible issues in her life and the fact that it ended it in the way it did, it is a complete and utter tragedy…It’s terrible.” ... more

Annoying relation Simon Cowell

Dec 11, 2008, 9:25 GMT

Simon Cowell is 'like the member of the family you can't get rid of', says Paula Abdul. ... more

Barbara Walters reveals Paula Abdul's anger at Simon Cowell

Dec 10, 2008, 2:50 GMT

Paula Abdul blames Simon Cowell and American Idol producers for aggravating and helping to spiral out of control the recent Paula Goodspeed suicide/stalker situation. ... more

Simon Cowell's festive ex

Dec 9, 2008, 4:00 GMT

Simon Cowell is spending Christmas with his ex-girlfriend and her family. ... more

Sex Idol Simon Cowell

Dec 5, 2008, 9:15 GMT

Simon Cowell is over 11 out of 10 in bed, says his ex-girlfriend. ... more

Simon Cowell's ex reunion

Dec 3, 2008, 11:05 GMT

Simon Cowell has been seen enjoying a night out with his ex-girlfriend. ... more

Simon Cowell's stalker terror

Dec 1, 2008, 9:35 GMT

Simon Cowell is 'completely freaked out' after discovering his car had been bugged. ... more

Simon Cowell's Leona Lewis diva demand

Nov 23, 2008, 4:00 GMT

Simon Cowell wants Leona Lewis to behave more like a 'diva'. ... more

Simon Cowell debunks Terri's golden parachute rumor

Nov 17, 2008, 0:07 GMT

Simon Cowell is talking about his split with Terri Seymour. ... more

Mariah Carey fixates on Simon Cowell

Nov 15, 2008, 8:00 GMT

Mariah Carey wants to 'rule the world' with Simon Cowell. ... more

Simon Cowell's job wife

Nov 6, 2008, 10:25 GMT

Simon Cowell says he is 'married to his job'. ... more

Simon Cowell's girl ban

Nov 5, 2008, 9:35 GMT

Simon Cowell says he's 'off women'. ... more

Sinitta in the picture: Simon Cowell's ex support

Nov 3, 2008, 9:55 GMT

Simon Cowell is being supported by ex-girlfriend Sinitta following the demise of his six-year relationship with Terri Seymour. ... more

Simon Cowell and Terri Seymour split

Nov 2, 2008, 23:26 GMT

The long relationship between Simon Cowell and girlfriend Terri Seymour appears to be over. ... more

In photos: 'UK National Television Awards'

Nov 2, 2008, 18:26 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'UK National Television Awards.' ... more

Simon Cowell's Jennifer Hudson sympathy

Oct 28, 2008, 12:40 GMT

Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul have expressed their sympathy for Jennifer Hudson. ... more

'American Idol' Cowell and Abdul offer Hudson condolences

Oct 27, 2008, 23:56 GMT

'American Idol' judges Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul have reacted to the news of the triple homicide that claimed Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew. ... more

Simon Cowell's white house

Oct 25, 2008, 11:00 GMT

Simon Cowell is 'obsessed' with the colour white. ... more

Simon Cowell's Suga-dance

Oct 23, 2008, 4:00 GMT

Keisha Buchanan gave Simon Cowell a lap dance. ... more

Superficial Simon Cowell tortures Terri Seymour over 'terms'

Oct 21, 2008, 4:00 GMT

Simon Cowell and Terri Seymour are not splitting up. ... more

Simon Cowell's Outstanding award

Oct 15, 2008, 9:55 GMT

Simon Cowell is set to receive the Outstanding Contribution to Music award at next year's BRITs. ... more

'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell, keen negotiator

Oct 13, 2008, 20:50 GMT

Simon Cowell knows how to parlay his god-given gifts of derisive disdain, Anglo sneer and horse-picking when it comes to selecting moneymaking singers, and has negotiated another huge payday with Fox reality king, 'American Idol.' ... more

Simon Cowell's Terri split

Jul 29, 2008, 4:00 GMT

Simon Cowell has reportedly split from Terri Seymour. ... more

Simon Cowell's Pitt wish

Jul 7, 2008, 9:55 GMT

Simon Cowell wants Brad Pitt to play him in a film of his life. ... more

Simon Cowell's parting house gift to Terri Seymour

Jun 24, 2008, 4:00 GMT

Simon Cowell has bought a £2.3 million mansion for his ex-girlfriend Terri Seymour. ... more

Simon Cowell's toothy obsession

Jun 9, 2008, 4:33 GMT

Simon Cowell is obsessed with teeth. ... more

Simon Cowell's TV edits are tough on him

May 21, 2008, 12:00 GMT

Simon Cowell hates watching himself on TV. ... more

American Idol finale warmup: Simon Cowell predicts winner

May 20, 2008, 20:19 GMT

Simon says it will be David. ... more

Shakin' fan Simon Cowell

May 14, 2008, 12:00 GMT

Simon Cowell is set to attend this year's Glastonbury festival to watch his good friend Shakin' Stevens perform. ... more

Simon Cowell unleashed

May 8, 2008, 21:35 GMT

The mouth from Britain is dishing about Clay Aiken, Miley Cyrus, Hillary Clinton and Jason Castro, as Cowell sounded off to his girlfriend at Extra. ... more

Simon Cowell's suicidal confession

May 8, 2008, 6:00 GMT

Simon Cowell contemplated suicide in his teens. ... more

Simon Cowell's green kiss

May 2, 2008, 6:00 GMT

Simon Cowell's first kiss was at the bottom of his garden. ... more

Simon Cowell's family plans

Apr 23, 2008, 10:50 GMT

Simon Cowell is considering starting a family with girlfriend Terri Seymour. ... more

Boss Idol Simon Cowell

Apr 14, 2008, 12:00 GMT

Simon Cowell and Donald Trump were voted the best bosses in a new survey by Parade.com. ... more

Simon Cowell miffed over BRIT awards Leona snub

Apr 10, 2008, 11:15 GMT

Simon Cowell hasn't bought a house for Leona Lewis, because he would be 'broke' if he celebrated all his artists' successes. ... more

Simon Cowell's 'boring' Idol

Apr 9, 2008, 12:00 GMT

Simon Cowell finds 'American Idol' 'mind-numbingly boring'. ... more

Mr. Softy Simon Cowell: Oprah's big give inspires

Mar 18, 2008, 17:24 GMT

Simon Cowell’s girlfriend Terri Seymour sat down with 'American Idol’s' Simon Cowell after his appearance on Oprah in which he surprised a family struggling to take care of their cancer stricken 3-year-old daughter by paying off their mortgage. ... more

'Idol's' Simon Cowell's philanthropy

Mar 18, 2008, 11:35 GMT

Simon Cowell has paid off the mortgage of the parents of a cancer-stricken girl. ... more

Vain Simon Cowell

Jan 28, 2008, 7:35 GMT

Simon Cowell is proud to be vain. ... more

Simon Cowell's £90m charity will

Jan 22, 2008, 12:30 GMT

Simon Cowell is leaving £90 million to charity in his will. ... more

Simon Cowell on this year's 'bizarre' American Idol

Jan 16, 2008, 18:02 GMT

Season seven of American Idol is promising to shape up as the franchise's most bizarre year, if you ask judge Simon Cowell. ... more

A crueler, less kind 'American Idol'?

Jan 15, 2008, 19:27 GMT

We didn't think it was possible for it to happen, after season 6 of Fox's 'American Idol' that paraded the crazy-coiffed Sanjaya to cheers and jeers and a boatload of criticism. ... more

Simon Cowell combats rumors about missed photo shoot

Dec 18, 2007, 22:28 GMT

FOX's coterie of stylists, publicists and phtographers were sent home from England without any promo shots of 'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell. Rumors sprang up Cowell had dodged them deliberately. ... more

Paula says Simon Cowell is gross

Dec 15, 2007, 7:30 GMT

Simon Cowell likes to French kiss dogs. ... more

Simon Cowell's baby split

Dec 5, 2007, 12:30 GMT

Simon Cowell's girlfriend predicts they will split up when she wants a family. ... more

Simon Cowell's Dannii crush?

Nov 19, 2007, 7:30 GMT

Kylie Minogue thinks Simon Cowell has a crush on her sister Dannii. ... more

Simon 'Cuddly' Cowell

Nov 18, 2007, 11:30 GMT

Leona Lewis has nicknamed Simon Cowell 'Mr. Cuddly'. ... more

TV king Simon Cowell

Nov 17, 2007, 7:30 GMT

Simon Cowell has been crowned the richest man on TV. ... more

Simon Cowell's secret wig

Oct 30, 2007, 7:30 GMT

Simon Cowell wears a wig, according to fellow 'X Factor' judge Louis Walsh. ... more

Simon Cowell loves a good lap-dance

Oct 29, 2007, 16:58 GMT

'American Idol' judge and music mogul Simon Cowell has defended his weakness for lap-dancing clubs - and insists those who don't like the near-naked ladies are odd. ... more

Simon Cowell's 'bad' Leona vow

Oct 27, 2007, 6:30 GMT

Simon Cowell says he could turn Leona Lewis 'bad'. ... more

Simon Cowell's wool allergy

Oct 25, 2007, 12:30 GMT

Simon Cowell is allergic to wool. ... more

Simon Cowell won't marry

Oct 23, 2007, 8:30 GMT

Simon Cowell will never marry his girlfriend Terri Seymour, says former love Sinitta. ... more

Simon Cowell's girlish figure secrets

Oct 19, 2007, 8:30 GMT

Simon Cowell hasn't eaten a biscuit since he turned 40. ... more

Simon Cowell's Take That anger

Oct 18, 2007, 12:30 GMT

Simon Cowell is furious with Take That for instigating a chart battle with his protégé Leona Lewis. ... more

Simon Cowell's Seacrest Emmy critique

Sep 18, 2007, 17:27 GMT

The English judg eof al judges has spoken. Simon Cowell gives Ryan Seacrest's performance at the Emmy Awards a two-an-a-half star rating. ... more

Simon Cowell: Britney's music career over

Sep 12, 2007, 11:00 GMT

Simon Cowell claims Britney Spears could have killed her career after her disastrous performance at the MTV Video Music Awards. ... more

Simon Cowell's Spice row

Aug 24, 2007, 13:00 GMT

Simon Cowell had a furious row with Louis Walsh after the Irish music mogul branded the Spice Girls 'ugly' and 'overrated'. ... more

Simon Cowell's TV mogul-dom

Jul 23, 2007, 13:00 GMT

Simon Cowell is the second highest paid star on US TV - earning a massive £22.5 million a year. ... more

Simon Cowell's Beckham joke

Jul 8, 2007, 7:00 GMT

Simon Cowell loves mocking Victoria Beckham. ... more

Simon Cowell's dance ban

Jul 1, 2007, 7:00 GMT

Simon Cowell says men over 40 shouldn't be allowed to dance. ... more

Simon Cowell's snake oil tomato baths

Jun 17, 2007, 11:00 GMT

Simon Cowell bathes in cherry tomatoes and sparkling water to stay looking young. ... more

'Britain's Got Talent' tryouts feature six-year old Connie

Jun 12, 2007, 17:30 GMT

Simon Cowell even loved this little girl, a six-year old blonde with her two front teeth missing. She sang a capella 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' and made Amanda, one of the judges, bawl her eyes out on live television. ... more

Simon Cowell's hair ritual

Jun 10, 2007, 7:00 GMT

Simon Cowell worships his hairdryer, according to Amanda Holden. ... more

Simon Cowell's sex shock

May 29, 2007, 11:30 GMT

Simon Cowell has been left red-faced after his sex secrets were exposed on a TV tribute show about his life. ... more

Jordin Sparks? Simon says Melinda should have won

May 25, 2007, 13:00 GMT

Jordin Sparks at age seventeen won 'American Idol' and the $1 million record deal but if you ask Simon Cowell, as ABC News did, he believed the third runner up Melinda Doolittle should have won the title. ... more

Simon Cowell 'This Is Your Life'

May 25, 2007, 11:00 GMT

Simon Cowell is set to be honoured in an episode of UK TV show 'This Is Your Life'. ... more

J.K. Rowling will pledge major money to reward fund

May 15, 2007, 14:52 GMT

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has pledged a major contribution to a $3 million reward fund for the safe return of a British girl who has gone missing in Portugal. ... more

Idol's Simon Cowell in Virginia Tech storm

Apr 19, 2007, 11:10 GMT

Simon Cowell has denied he rolled his eyes when an 'American Idol' contestant paid tribute to the Virginia Tech massacre victims. ... more

Simon Cowell races up rich list

Apr 19, 2007, 11:10 GMT

Simon Cowell has soared up Britain's Rich List after amassing a £100 million fortune. ... more

Simon Cowell in hot water over eye roll

Apr 18, 2007, 16:13 GMT

Sometimes a poker face can save you a great deal of trouble. 'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell unfortunately let his eyes roll and tapped annoyingly as Idol cotnestant Chris Richardson, a Virginia native, expressed his condolences and shock on stage last night. ... more

Simon Cowell tells girlfriend no kids please

Apr 15, 2007, 16:14 GMT

Gravelly voiced Terri Seymour has said she might like to have Simon Cowell's children. ... more

Haley Scarnato frustrated by Simon Cowell's comments

Apr 13, 2007, 2:40 GMT

Over the course of the 'American Idol' show, contestant Haley Scarnato, voted off the show last night, did her level best to show America her best assets, and her voice was among them. ... more

Simon Cowell's sex snub

Mar 19, 2007, 15:00 GMT

Simon Cowell once turned down $100,000 to watch a couple have sex. ... more

Simon Cowell in a new light

Mar 18, 2007, 20:36 GMT

British Simon Cowell is the ascerbic and handsome judge of a talent show that everyone either adores or despises. ... more

Gareth Gates' Cowell snub

Mar 16, 2007, 14:40 GMT

Gareth Gates never wants to work with Simon Cowell again. ... more

Boss Simon Cowell

Mar 16, 2007, 13:10 GMT

Simon Cowell is bigger than Bruce Springsteen. ... more

American Idol’s Simon Cowell claims to be bigger than Springsteen

Mar 15, 2007, 23:49 GMT

'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell has laid claim to being bigger than Bruce Springsteen in an interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes.” ... more

Simon Cowell's '60 Minutes' of fame

Mar 15, 2007, 18:12 GMT

CBS is cagily conducting a Simon Cowell interview on their long running and skewed for an older demographic '60 Minutes', ostensibly not to promote FOX but leach some of that Idol mojo for ratings. ... more

Simon Cowell on Robbie, Britney: Get a grip

Mar 5, 2007, 15:43 GMT

Simon Cowell has verbalized what most people already think, that the perpetually troubled pop singers Britney Spears and Robbie Williams are indulgent with their public troubles, and Cowell says these two have no idea what a hard life really is. ... more

Snippy Seacrest, curt Cowell and lovely LaKisha

Feb 22, 2007, 17:11 GMT

'American Idol' is heating up, and the array of the female finalists put the men to shame. But the inter-personal shenanigans on stage between the titan egos of Simon Cowell and Ryan Seacrest made the news too. ... more

Technophobe Simon Cowell

Jan 30, 2007, 13:30 GMT

Simon Cowell is a technophobe. ... more

Brit Simon Cowell finds Bob Dylan boring

Jan 11, 2007, 18:50 GMT

American Idol judge Simon Cowell has gone on record that he thinks iconic rock musician Bob Dylan is “boring” and he is personally glad that the hit Fox show has yet to produce a winner similar to Dylan’s style. ... more

West End production of Grease to cast stars through reality show

Dec 23, 2006, 4:52 GMT

David Ian and Simon Cowell have teamed up for the show ... more

Top earner Simon Cowell

Dec 19, 2006, 13:30 GMT

Simon Cowell has become the highest-earning star on British TV after landing a new £20 million pay deal. ... more

Simon Cowell's love of cosmetic dentistry

Dec 16, 2006, 12:00 GMT

Simon Cowell has offered to pay for Louis Walsh to have his teeth capped before the new series of the 'X Factor'. ... more

Simon says: Pop star Kate Moss

Nov 9, 2006, 12:20 GMT

Simon Cowell wants to offer Kate Moss a recording contract. ... more

Simon Cowell says no to marriage

Nov 6, 2006, 12:20 GMT

Simon Cowell has vowed to never marry - because he is scared he will suffer the same fate as Sir Paul McCartney. ... more

The smell of Cowell is for sale

Oct 13, 2006, 14:12 GMT

Simon Cowell is launching his own aftershave. ... more

'Idol' and 'X Factor' Simon Cowell's mum run over by car

Sep 26, 2006, 18:44 GMT

X Factor and American Idol judge Simon Cowell has returned to England to his mother's hospital bedside after she was run over by a car. Julie Cowell, 80, was injured when a vehicle reversed and hit her in Brighton, resulting in a suspected broken hip. ... more

Dick Clark moved by Emmy audience and fans

Aug 28, 2006, 19:26 GMT

LOS ANGELES – Dick Clark’s appearance last night at the Emmy telecast showed just how much the iconic host has affected a cross of generations, even english speaking countries that are oceans apart, with British personality and producer Simon Cowell introducing and praising the American music legend before a star-filled crowd. ... more

Paula Abdul shocked at “weird Brits” on ‘The X Factor”

Aug 20, 2006, 20:22 GMT

LONDON -American Idol judge Paula Abdul is no stranger to extroverted nutters, after several seasons sitting in judgment of America’s talented and many times delusional as they vie for a chance at stardom. The US contestants have been a wild array of personalities and styles. ... more

Simon Cowell has soft spot for fuzzy beasts

Aug 11, 2006, 20:31 GMT

British megastar Simon Cowell has a place in heart for animals, not necessarily humans.
American Idol judge extraordinaire and now X-Factor judge Simon Cowell has issued a caveat to any budding contestants. Animal lovers need only apply. ... more

No “sauce” for der Herr Hasselhoff

Jul 24, 2006, 23:59 GMT

Recently actor David Hasselhoff, 54, had a run in with a bathroom fixture in London. 'I guess the hotel was built for short people,' he says. 'I lifted my head, and broke the lamp. One piece sliced my hand like beef. So I went into Mitch Buchannon rescue mode, `What's the number for 911 in London?'' Hasselhoff reported in an interview in Newsweek.
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