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Simon Cowell thinks a woman will win 'Idol'

Simon Cowell believes a woman is likely to win his final season on "American Idol." The acerbic British judge told a teleconference Thursday he thinks one of the 12 women among the ninth season's 24 semifinalists has a good [...]

Posted On : Feb, 19 2010 | Comments : 0

'American Idol' Roundup: No Jamie Foxx, Begging for Ayla Bro...

In the middle of the Grammys heat, there's more stuff on the American Idol front to deal with, involving a senator-to-be, a possible knight, and the ongoing search for Simon Cowell's replacement. Some race this turned out to be. [...]

Posted On : Feb, 01 2010 | Comments : 0

Simon Cowell's X Factor blasted as like wrestling by America...

Simon Cowell has been blasted by his arch rival Simon Fuller, who dismissed the X Factor as the TV equivalent of wrestling. Bitter Fuller, 49, is furious that Cowell is quitting American Idol after sealing a £100million deal to take t [...]

Posted On : Jan, 18 2010 | Comments : 0

Do American Idol Fans Really Miss Judge Paula Abdul, Simon C...

For the past eight seasons, Simon Cowell has ridiculed, rolled his eyes and kicked auditioners while they were down and until last night, Paula was along side him often trying to make people feel a little better by dancing and singing along [...]

Posted On : Jan, 15 2010 | Comments : 0

'American Idol' Premieres, Victoria Beckham Faces Off With S...

The ninth season of "American Idol" premiered Tuesday night (Jan. 12) on Fox amidst widespread chatter about Simon Cowell, who announced Monday he was leaving "Idol" to bring "The X Factor" to the U.S. in [...]

Posted On : Jan, 13 2010 | Comments : 0

Why There Is No 'American Idol' Without Simon Cowell

Fox should cancel "American Idol." Put it down like a sick dog. Yank it off the air like an Adam Lambert morning show appearance. Make it disappear like Ejay Day. With Simon Cowell leaving "Idol" after this season wraps [...]

Posted On : Jan, 12 2010 | Comments : 0

Simon Cowell to end his 'American Idol' run?

Wow, we figured Simon Cowell would miss ribbing Paula Abdul on "American Idol," but we didn't think it'd come to this. Cowell's older brother, Tony, said on a podcast that the master of cut-to-the-quick criticism will be leaving & [...]

Posted On : Dec, 24 2009 | Comments : 0

X Factor: Simon Cowell threatens to axe show unless ITV incr...

During an X Factor final press conference in central London, the media mogul, 50, refused to confirm whether the show would return next year. He admitted that no deal was in place yet. Insisting that lengthy negotiations had nothing to [...]

Posted On : Dec, 19 2009 | Comments : 0

American Idol's Simon Cowell will make Susan Boyle documenta...

When can we wake from this "Dream? American Idol judge and co-creator Simon Cowell has signed on to produce a quickie documentary about British singer Susan Boyle titled no surprise here "I Dreamed a Dream.The Susan Boyle Sto [...]

Posted On : Nov, 26 2009 | Comments : 1

'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell's lavish 50th birthday ba...

It's never easy to put a smile on Simon Cowell's face…not even at a $1.5 million party. The "American Idol" judge and reality TV producer extraordinaire celebrated his 50th birthday on Saturday night with 400 guests at Wrot [...]

Posted On : Oct, 05 2009 | Comments : 0

Simon Cowell's 'American Idol' contract may include 'The X F...

Part of Simon Cowell's deal to keep him on "American Idol" for the next two years may include bringing British show "The X Factor" to the U.S. FOX and Simon are rumored to be negotiating a deal that would not only lock C [...]

Posted On : Sep, 24 2009 | Comments : 0

American Idol Judge Simon Cowell to get $45 million

We have already mentioned in a post a while back about “American Idol” host Ryan Seacrest closing his new 3-year deal that’s worth $45 million and now it appears that judge Simon Cowell is hot on his heels, as negotiations [...]

Posted On : Jul, 30 2009 | Comments : 0

American Idol: Simon Cowell Might Get $144 Million Next Seas...

While we're all still wondering about whether all four American Idol judges are returning to the show next season, an interesting detail has come out as negotiations are still underway: Simon Cowell might be offered as much as $144 million [...]