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Susan Boyle Sounding ''fantastic''
Original at FemaleFirst.co.uk
• 11 hours ago
Simon Cowell said Susan Boyle is sounding "fantastic" on her debut record.The TV mogul has only heard a few tracks from the 'Britain's Got Talent' singer's first album, but said he is more in love with her voice than ever.He said: "I've cut one track with her and she sounds fantastic on record....
Simon Cowell and Terri Seymour at Vanilla Club
Original at Snarky Gossip
• 16 hours ago
By Jeanne American Idol judge, Simon Cowell, was spotted with his ex-girlfriend, Terri Seymour, as they left the Vanilla club in London, England. I took a quick glance at the hot spot’s website and it looks like it has a pretty cool lounge (kind of a futuristic feel to it) and a limited menu.
Article: Simon Cowell Shoots Down Report He’s Coming Back To ‘Idol’ For $144 Million
Original at Access Hollywood
• Tue, Jun 30
Simon Cowell is shooting down a report he has been offered up to $144 million to stay on “American Idol.”
Simon Cowell Offered Over $100 Million a Year to Judge American Idol
Original at Vote for the Worst
• Tue, Jun 30
By againstallodds Simon Cowell's negotiation tactics for his new contract with American Idol are apparently working. The New York Post reports that Simon is being offered between $100 million and $144 million a year to judge American Idol. Compare that to the measly $34 million he made judging the show last...
Mali Michael McCalla Snubs 'X Factor'
Original at FemaleFirst.co.uk
• Mon, Jun 29
Simon Cowell is devastated after a former 'X Factor' contestant rejected pleas to audition for this year's show.Mali Michael McCalla appeared on the ITV talent programme last year, but did not make it to the live final after Simon decided he was too young, at 15, to deal with the pressure. Ho...
Randy and Paula React to Michael Jackson’s Death
Original at Snarky Gossip
• Sun, Jun 28
By Jeanne The rest of the world has been mourning the loss of Michael Jackson and the American Idol judges are no exception. I haven’t seen anything about Simon Cowell but I know that Randy Jackson (no relation) and Paula Abdul have voiced their sadness. Post from: Idol Stalker
Simon Cowell Looking to Get Even Richer with a US X-Factor
Original at Vote for the Worst
• Thu, Jun 25
By thefunnystone Simon Cowell, who is already overpaid, is now going to be ridiculously overpaid. Simon is in talks with Fox to bring shows from his own production company exclusively to Fox, including the British hit show X-Factor. X-Factor was the show that ran in England after Pop Idol (American Idol's p...
'X Factor' Suicide Threat
Original at FemaleFirst.co.uk
• Thu, Jun 25
An 'X Factor' reject threatened suicide after failing to make it to the second round of the show.The hysterical woman - who was in her 50s and auditioning for the ITV talent show in London - began screaming and crying when told she was not good enough to proceed by show judges Simon Cowell, Lou...
Simon Cowell To Leave 'X Factor'?
Original at FemaleFirst.co.uk
• Thu, Jun 25
Simon Cowell may step down from judging 'The X Factor' to concentrate on a new business venture.The lead judge on the TV talent search has announced he is forming a company with Topshop tycoon Sir Philip Green, which they hope will be bigger than US entertainment conglomerate Disney. Frien...
Did Simon Cowell Max Out His Credit Card?
Original at Snarky Gossip
• Wed, Jun 24
By Jeanne Have you ever gone out for dinner or done grocery shopping and then faced a horrifying moment when your credit card was declined? I know that I’ve certainly had that happen but I was surprised to read that American Idol judge, Simon Cowell, recently had a similar experience. While out for d...
Fanfiction: Once Upon a Time
Original at Idolslash
• Tue, Jun 23
By delilah_joy Here's a link to an article about the actual strip club visit. Doesn't Ryan look genuine? :-) http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1192524/XXX-Factor-Simon-Cowell-leaves-Stringfellows-covered-lipstick-shows-US-host-Ryan-Seacrest-party.html
Article: Simon Cowell On Susan Boyle, ‘Britain’s Got Talent’: ‘I’ve Made Mistakes’
Original at Access Hollywood
• Sun, Jun 21
Simon Cowell wants to set the record straight. In a letter to the Daily Mail on Saturday, the “American Idol” and “Britain’s Got Talent” judge weighed in on the controversies the UK show, which gained a worldwide audience via YouTube this year, has inspired.
Simon Cowell Offered Susan Boyle A Way Out Of BGT
Original at Unreality TV
• Tue, Jun 16
By Lisa McGarry Simon Cowell revealed on GMTV this morning he gave Susan Boyle the option of pulling out of the Britain’s Got Talent final. Simon Cowell also spoke of the tension between the female X Factor judges, Cheryl Cole and Dannii Minogue. He said: On Louis Walsh, Simon said:
Reality victims show and tell
Original at Tonight
• Thu, Jun 11
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Piers Morgan's Botox Blast
Original at FemaleFirst.co.uk
• Wed, Jun 3
Britain's Got Talent's Piers Morgan thinks the other members of the judging panel "should be dead".The former newspaper editor blasted his fellow judges on the TV talent show - Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden - saying their obsession with cosmetic procedure Botox is out of hand.He told Bri...
Simon Cowell and Ryan Seacrest Insult Kris Allen on Ryan's Radio Show
Original at Vote for the Worst
• Fri, May 22
By againstallodds Well, we definitely votes for the right guy. Simon Cowell and Ryan Seacrest had some harsh things to say about Kris Allen on Ryan's morning radio show on KIIS-FM. Simon mention that although Kris won by receiving the most votes, he was not the best singer. Seacrest then compared Kris to Ruben S...
Opinion: On “Idol,” it’s a man’s world this season
Original at blogs.reuters.com
• Tue, Apr 28
By Nichola Groom “I have a horrible feeling you could be in trouble tonight,” Cowell said, as his fellow judges vehemently disagreed. The dearth of female contestants also comes as Cowell has complained stridently about Abdul and DioGuardi eating up time when the judges review singers.
Opinion: Idol Headlines for 04/25/09
Original at mjsbigblog.com
• Sat, Apr 25
By mj Real Good Pop Singing, American Idol-Style Simon Cowell won’t leave American Idol, according to the show’s former producer Nigel Lythgoe. SIMON COWELL DISHES ABOUT SUSAN BOYLE AND ‘AMERICA’S GOT TALENT’ Broadway World American Idolized St Louis American
Podcast: FOX Los Angeles Post Show - The Top 7 on Disco Nite!Original at mjsbigblog.com
• Thu, Apr 16
By mj Apparently the Kara and Paula really wanted to use the save, Simon Cowell not so much. Bonus: Paula Abdul talks to Ryan Seacrest on his radio show this morning about saving Matt. Plus, she says Simon requested special vanity lighting at the judges table. Heh. Paula Abdul - Ryan Seacrest
Britain’s Got Talent 2009: Susan Boyle Gets American OffersOriginal at Unreality TV
• Tue, Apr 14
By Lisa McGarry The amazing Susan Boyle was such a huge hit on Saturday night’s Britain’s Got Talent show that she is said to have offers of work pouring in already. Piers Morgan told the newspaper: “As I watched Susan’s performance back, I texted Simon in Hollywood: ‘My god, she was even better than I remem...
Opinion: Idol Headlines for 04/14/09
Original at mjsbigblog.com
• Tue, Apr 14
By mj ‘Idol’ judge Simon Cowell says he isn’t leaving yet USA Today USA Today Quentin Tarantino To Appear On ‘American Idol’ Again Will Adam Lambert Win ‘American Idol’? Should American Idol let the over-30s in? American Idol David Cook To Perform At NYU
Fanfiction: Be Still My Memory - Saula Story TrailerOriginal at YouTube
• Sat, Apr 4
By rss@youtube.com (tennisgirlxoxo) None Author: tennisgirlxoxo Keywords: Simon Cowell Paula Abdul Ryan Seacrest Be Still My Memory Trailer Saula Fanfiction Series Added: April 4, 2009
Fanfiction: If I Were A Boy - Saula (Preview Set Me Free)Original at YouTube
• Fri, Mar 20
By rss@youtube.com (tennisgirlxoxo) Author: tennisgirlxoxo Keywords: Simon Cowell Paula Abdul Saula Set Me Free fanfiction Terri Seymour JT triangle chapters Added: March 20, 2009
Opinion: Idol Headlines for 03/07/09
Original at mjsbigblog.com
• Sat, Mar 7
By mj Pop culture sings an ‘American Idol’ tune NORM: ‘Idol’ contestant odds established Judges offer advice to ‘Idol’s’ top 13 Access Hollywood Danny Gokey, Milwaukee Contestant on FOX’s American Idol Season 8 American Idol Star Mandisa Drops 75 Lbs.
Podcast: Wild Card Wrap Up, Plus, Producers Promise More Twists in the Top 13 and a Double Elimination Next Week?
Original at mjsbigblog.com
• Fri, Mar 6
By mj Peeps have been speculating for days about the twist, some think Idol will borrow from Simon Cowell’s UK talent show the X Factor, and have the Bottom 3 sing for their lives, with the judges choosing who gets to stay. As if allowing the judges to pick 4 of the Top 13 isn’t enough, why don’t the pr...
Opinion: Idol Headlines for 02/19/09
Original at mjsbigblog.com
• Thu, Feb 19
By mj Hollywood writers’ union pickets “American Idol” “American Idol” Almost Makes Us Feel Bad For Tatiana Idolator ‘American Idol’ Axes Nine Of The Top 36 ‘American Idol’ recap: Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy American Idol Viewers Rate Randy Jackson Number One Among Judges ‘Idol’ worship TV Squad
'Women don't approach me' complains Simon Cowell as he vows to ...
Original at Daily Mail - UK
• Wed, Jan 28
UK - During the segment to promote the upcoming new series of American Idol, Cowell answered fans questions. When one fan named Jamie asked about his dating ...
Fic: Secret (Cook & Cowell)
Original at Idolslash
• Thu, Dec 25
By Miaka(victims.of.fate@gmail.com) Title: Secret Giftee: unsungunseen Author: is wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy new year Pairing: David Cook/Simon Cowell Rating: R Disclaimer: Real people. Fake story. Summary: Simon’s got a secret. And David knows what it is.
Podcast: Simon Cowell on American Idol Season 8 - “I’m 100% a Guy Will Win this Year”Original at mjsbigblog.com
• Mon, Dec 1
By mj Simon Cowell, interviewed by ex-girlfriend and Extra correspondent Terri Seymour, is already predicting the winner of next season’s American Idol. Ugh, Simon tells Ryan Seacrest on his radio show, that he’d love to have Britney on American Idol… Oh, the irony of having a performer lip s...
Opinion: Simon Cowell explains split, gives Terri Seymour almost $10 million in breakup loot
Original at Cele
• Wed, Nov 5
By JayBird I would love to break up with Simon Cowell. Even though I can’t stand the man and breaking up with him would also mean I’d have to first date him, I think it’d definitely be worth it. Why? Because of the lovely parting gifts. Cowell recently broke up with longtime girlfriend Terri Seymour and gav...
Opinion: Idol Headlines for 10/17/08
Original at mjsbigblog.com
• Fri, Oct 17
By mj American Idol Says Simon Cowell Cruelty Led Her to Depression, Drugs ‘American Idol’: David Cook heading to ‘SNL ‘American Idol’ Alum Nikki McKibbin Says Simon Cowell Drove Her To Drink, Drugs Review: ‘American Idol’ contestant Lewis shines at The Jewish Mother Teen Hollywood
Podcast: Kara DioGuardio Speaks to the Press
Original at mjsbigblog.com
• Tue, Aug 26
By mj Kara DioGuardio, newly appointed 4th judge for the upcoming season of American Idol, spoke to reporters in a conference call Monday afternoon. She’s currently on a whirlwind. She found out she got the gig 3 days ago, and before she knew it, she was flying out to New York. She’s yet to have a meet...
Podcast: Kara DioGuardi to be the 4th Judge on American Idol!
Original at mjsbigblog.com
• Mon, Aug 25
By mj BREAKING! Kara DioGuardi’s interview with Ryan Seacrest HERE. Ryan is broadcasting live from New York City this morning as Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell begin the 3rd round auditions. He’ll be interviewing them today, as well as the NEW 4th judge, Kara DioGuardi.
Britain's Got Talent at Hammersmith Apollo
Original at Times Online
• Fri, Jun 6
UK - Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan were also regrettably absent. On television, their loathsomeness contrasts so well with the best of budding British talent. ...
American Idol Winner David Cook Addresses Conspiracy Theories
Original at Reality TV Magazine
• Sat, May 24
By Joe Reality ShareThis American Idol just wouldn’t be American Idol without viewers talking about various conspiracy theories. Shocking eliminations, judges giving feedback on songs that haven’t been sung, and surprise winners have helped to fuel the fire of American Idol conspiracy theories. E...
American Idol Final Performances: Simon Cowell Calls A Knockout For David Archuleta
Original at Reality TV Magazine
• Tue, May 20
By Joe Reality Ruben Studdard closed the show by singing “Celebrate Me Home.” Was Simon Cowell right? Did David Archuleta knockout David Cook? In addition to Simon Cowell making his opinion known, Randy Jackson also declared David Archuleta as the best singer of season seven. Is there any hope for David...
Opinion: American Idol: Paul Abdul, Oh My God I Thought You Sang Twice
Original at Reality TV Magazine
• Wed, Apr 30
By Joe Reality Paula Abdul has been way overdue for some crazy behavior on this season of American Idol. During American Idol’s Neil Diamond week, Paula Abdul finally delivered, big time. At the top of the show, Ryan Seacrest announced, “We’re going to do things a little differently tonight. The conte...
Opinion: American Idol: Carly Smithson Talks About Simon Cowell
Original at Reality TV Magazine
• Mon, Apr 28
By Joe Reality American Idol judge Simon Cowell was not always kind to Carly Smithson. Right from her very first season 7 San Diego audition, Simon Cowell challenged the singer. Carly Smithson had previously auditioned during season five, but she had been disqualified due to Visa issues. After Carly san...
FIC: Simon Loves Me (This Week) (Ryan/Simon, PG-13)
Original at Idolslash
• Sun, Apr 27
By Clio, a vibrating mass of YES! Notes:dana_kujan IM'd me during Tuesday night's ALW show when she saw Carly's t-shirt and said I should write a story with this title. Ryan kissing Simon the next night gave me the idea. Thanks to ali_wildgoose and lillijulianne for giving it the once-over.
Podcast: Hex-Factor 17/12/2007Original at sentric (WordPress)
• Thu, Dec 20
By sentric Simon Cowel l is an entrepreneurial genius (with an inexplicably large thanks to Simon Fuller). Fuller originally realised the medium of TV was nowhere near being exploited to its full potential when he guided S Club 7 to superfame so then went on to create Pop Idol making Cowell one of the j...
Tenor's aria melts Cowell - Deseret News
Original at Deseret News
• Thu, Jun 28
Tenor's aria melts Cowell UT - Even acerbic "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell melted as Potts sang Puccini's masterpiece from the opera "Turandot," clinching the show's $200000 prize ...
Even Cowell impressed by tenor’s arias - ChronicleHerald.ca
Original at ChronicleHerald.ca
• Sat, Jun 23
Even Cowell impressed by tenor’s arias Canada - Jun 23, 2007 Even acerbic American Idol judge Simon Cowell melted as Potts sang Puccini’s masterpiece from the opera Turandot, clinching the show’s prize — worth the ...
Welshman stuns judges with opera performance
Original at AllAboutOpera.com
• Fri, Jun 22
By AF Even acerbic "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell melted as Potts sang Puccini's masterpiece from the opera "Turandot," clinching the show's prize - worth the equivalent of C$215000 - with a display of pitch and tone most professional ...
Salesman Turns Opera Star In Britain - Guardian Unlimited
Original at The Observer
• Wed, Jun 20
Salesman Turns Opera Star In Britain Guardian Unlimited, UK - Jun 20, 2007 Even acerbic ``American Idol'' judge Simon Cowell melted as Potts sang Puccini's masterpiece from the opera ``Turandot,'' clinching the show's $200000 prize ...
Opinion: Canadian Idol Vs American Idol- Simon Cowell vs. Zack Werner!
Original at my.opera.com
• Mon, Jun 18
By address-withheld@my.opera.com.invalid (Truth Is Pagan Media That Bites) I also noted that the other three Judges, Farley, Jake and Sass have a better communication when it comes to judging talent. They actually, have some good advice for the hopefuls. The advise they give is such a breath of fresh air, in comparison to American Idol judges, Randy and Paula.
A Diamond in the RoughOriginal at MetaFilter
• Mon, Jun 18
By ericb Last night mobile phone salesman Paul Potts won Britain's Got Talent. Singing "Nessun dorma," an aria from the final act of Giacomo Puccini's opera Turandot, Potts captured the hearts of millions who have admired his talent for the past 10-days. Here are his three performances: audition...
TV Review: American Idol - Was the Show Off Key on Tuesday Night?
Original at Blogcritics
• Thu, Apr 19
By Chancelucky The Idol topic of the moment appears to be Simon Cowell’s eye roll after Chris Richardson said that he wanted to dedicate his performance Tuesday night to his many good friends at Virginia Tech. Richardson had just gotten beaten up by the judges for his performance of a song about wanting to...
Podcast: Abdul says Cowell a 'really good friend'
Original at AZ Central.com
• Wed, Mar 14
NEW YORK Paula Abdul says she and Simon Cowell, who torments her on the set of American Idol, are chummy in real life.
Podcast: Top 4 Calorie Saving Ideas. Inspirational Guest Dick Hoyt. Were Dr. Fitness & Simon from American Idol Separated at Birth?
Original at weightlossradio.libsyn.com
• Tue, Feb 28
The funniest weight loss and fitness radio show on the internet." Please click on the POD button to listen to this weeks Dr. Fitness and the Fat Guy show. Our new and improved podcast is now commercial free. This week Doctor Fitness gives you the skinny on four calorie saving ideas that will keep...
Review: Il Divo, or; Simon Cowell Saves Popera!
Original at Blogcritics
• Wed, May 11
By Steve Huff If "popera," the fusion of pop music imagery, attitude, and marketing with operatic vocalism (even the pop-arranging of opera and classical music) must exist, then thank God Simon Cowell, of American Idol fame, finally stepped into the picture. With his quartet of GQ male opera singers...