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Rate Last minute X Factor theme change?

Original at Unreality TV external link    Thu, Nov 19

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By Lisa McGarry Brian Friedman has told his Twitter followers that Simon Cowell has changed this week’s X Factor theme again! Liam McKenna also announced on Irish TV channel TV3, that the theme had been changed this afternoon and expressed his sympathy for the contestants.

Rate X Factor: Jamie Archer reveals why Danyl Johnson walked out

Original at Unreality TV external link    Thu, Nov 19

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By Lisa McGarry Former X Factor singer Jamie Archer has admitted that he understands why Danyl Johnson went into meltdown over his song choice for this week. Reports emerged this morning that Danyl had walked out of a rehearsal session with Yvie Burnett and had a row with Simon Cowell after he was told that...

Rate X Factor: Wham! / George Michael Theme For This Week

Original at Unreality TV external link    Tue, Nov 17

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By Lisa McGarry Simon Cowell is rumoured to have finally settled on a theme for this week’s X Factor show. Louis Walsh was turning on Dublin’s Christmas lights tonight, when he confirmed to a local radio station that the theme would be Wham! and George Michael week. Earlier today Brian Friedman complained...

Rate X Factor: Does Louis Walsh Think John and Edward Grimes are on their way out?

Original at Unreality TV external link    Tue, Nov 17

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By Lisa McGarry X Factor judge Louis Walsh may just be showing the first signs that he doesn’t think Jedward can win this year’s X Factor. On tonight’s Paul O’Grady show on Channel 4, when asked if the boys could win the series Louis answered: “I don’t know. It’s up to the people at home. I’d love to get two [...]

Rate Sinitta: Simon Cowell is hooked on Angel Delight

Original at Now Magazine Online external link    Mon, Nov 16

Best pal claims music mogul can't get enough of the tasty treat

Rate Simon Cowell hits back at Sting over “karaoke” remarks

Original at Thaindian News » american idol external link    Mon, Nov 16

By ANI Washington, Nov 16 (ANI): Music mogul Simon Cowell has hit back at Sting for commenting that American Idol and The X Factor shows are nothing but “televised karaoke”. Sting, 58, real name Gordon Sumner, had branded the programmes as “appalling” and also accused Cowell, 50, of “humiliati...

Past Month

 

Rate Simon Cowell's evil genius rules The X Factor

Original at EducationGuardian.co.uk external link    Thu, Nov 12

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By Marina Hyde Barely three months ago, Lost in Showbiz declared Simon Cowell a sort of reality TV Oz, a fearsome public presence who is in fact a diminutive man behind a curtain, working the levers of public taste with a mixture of enthusiastic opportunism and gnawing inner despair at how easy it is.

Rate Simon Cowell to explain X Factor decision on TV

Original at Now Magazine Online external link    Wed, Nov 11

Judge may address complaints on show

Rate Cowell 'tried to stop Lloyd in sing-off'

Original at Digital Spy external link    Mon, Nov 2

Simon Cowell reportedly tried to cut Lloyd Daniels short in the X Factor sing-off last night.

Rate Simon Cowell Named As Patron Of British Charity

Original at Look To The Stars external link    Mon, Nov 2

Simon Cowell has been announced patron of British charity Children’s Hospices UK, which represents and gives voice to the UK’s network of 44 children’s hospice services. Simon joins presenter of the Xtra Factor Holly Willoughby, also patron and keen supporter of Children’s Hospices U...

October of 2009

 

Rate Whitney Houston 'irritated' By Cowell

Original at FemaleFirst.co.uk external link    Tue, Oct 20

Whitney Houston was reportedly annoyed Simon Cowell gave an 'X Factor' singer one of her new songs to perform.The 46-year-old singer was saving power ballad 'I Didn't Know My Own Strength' for her upcoming tour, but Simon got bisexual teacher Danyl Johnson to sing it on Saturday's episod...

Rate Linda Blair And Simon Cowell Save Canine Lives

Original at Look To The Stars external link    Fri, Oct 9

Thanks to a generous $30,000 donation from America Idol judge Simon Cowell, Exorcist star Linda Blair will be able to keep her once cash-strapped animal shelter open for business. Simon Cowell is not the only person able to make a difference in the lives of abused and neglected LA pets. Visi...

Rate Happy birthday, Simon, the best mean Brit ever

Original at MSNBC external link    Tue, Oct 6

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Simon Cowell, who turns 50 on Oct. 7, is the reality show judge all reality shows want. He's the archetype of the Mean British Person, but no other Brits can compare.

Rate Laila Rouass comforted by Simon Cowell after Anton Du Beke’s comments

Original at Mirror.co.uk external link    Mon, Oct 5

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It was the biggest, glitziest  showbiz party of the year – and Laila Rouass had been looking forward to it for weeks.But suddenly the Strictly Come Dancing star just couldn’t face it.She was devastated after learning that dance partner Anton Du Beke’s comments – in which he branded her a “P*...

Year 2009

 

Rate What Do You Think of Simon Cowell’s Favorite First Audition Ever?Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Snarky Gossip external link    Tue, Aug 25

By Jeanne Danyl Johnson tried out for The X Factor in London recently and the judges were so impressed with him that Simon Cowell actually said that it was the best first audition he’s ever seen.  Of course, I had to find out what all the fuss was about and I have to say that I was impressed.  The thing is tha...

Rate Simon Cowell needs a hero, and that hero is Posh Spice | Lost in showbiz | Marina Hyde

Original at EducationGuardian.co.uk external link    Thu, Aug 6

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By Marina Hyde Speaking of painkiller addiction, meanwhile, it is to another Cowell-rich format that we now turn, as idiosyncratic American Idol judge Paula Abdul has announced she is leaving the show. Clearly, this leaves American Idol short of a burbling kook who at any given moment might strike up o...

Rate Fanfiction: idolslash @ 2009-07-15T02:32:00

Original at Idolslash external link    Tue, Jul 14

By ERINNA THE FATTY SUCCUBUS Title: I Only Call You A Pussy Because I Love You Pairing: Ryan Seacrest/Simon Cowell Rating: PG-13. Warnings: Vaguely offensive to a whole bunch of people! Summary: A relationship built entirely around heckling each other shouldn't work, but it does.

Rate Fanfiction: Once Upon a Time

Original at Idolslash external link    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

Rate Susan Boyle Has No 'Underlying Mental Problems,' Says 'Talent' Judge

Original at Huffington Post external link    Tue, Jun 2

By The Huffington Post News Editors The Scottish songbird who finished second in the "Britain's Got Talent" competition landed in a London hospital Sunday night after suffering what one of her brothers described as severe anxiety. Her brothers have also said she wants to continue her singing career despite the problems i...

Rate Simon Cowell and Ryan Seacrest Insult Kris Allen on Ryan's Radio Show

Original at votefortheworst.com external link    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...

Rate Opinion: On “Idol,” it’s a man’s world this season

Original at blogs.reuters.com external link    Tue, Apr 28

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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.

Rate Opinion: Idol Headlines for 04/25/09

Original at mjsbigblog external link    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

Rate Podcast: FOX Los Angeles Post Show - The Top 7 on Disco Nite!Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at mjsbigblog external link    Thu, Apr 16

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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

Rate Opinion: Idol Headlines for 04/14/09

Original at mjsbigblog.com external link    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

Rate Fanfiction: Be Still My Memory - Saula Story TrailerVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Sat, Apr 4

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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

Rate Fanfiction: If I Were A Boy - Saula (Preview Set Me Free)Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Fri, Mar 20

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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

Rate Opinion: Idol Headlines for 03/07/09

Original at mjsbigblog external link    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.

Rate Podcast: Wild Card Wrap Up, Plus, Producers Promise More Twists in the Top 13 and a Double Elimination Next Week?

Original at mjsbigblog external link    Fri, Mar 6

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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...

Rate Opinion: Idol Headlines for 02/19/09

Original at mjsbigblog external link    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

Rate 'Women don't approach me' complains Simon Cowell as he vows to ...

Original at Daily Mail - UK external link    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 ...

Rate Fic: Secret (Cook & Cowell)

Original at Idolslash external link    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.

Rate Opinion: Idol Headlines for 12/19/08

Original at mjsbigblog external link    Fri, Dec 19

By mj ‘American Idol’ coming to Disney World Or, if singing on stage doesn’t appeal, visitors to the theme park’s new attraction can make like Simon Cowell or Paula Abdul by taking on the role of judge in the live, interactive competition. Simon Cowell Interview, Part I GAC TV

Rate Simon Cowell Has 'No Idea' If Four-Judge 'American Idol' Panel Will Work

Original at mtv.com external link    Wed, Dec 17

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Simon Cowell Photo: Brian Ach/ WireImage Get your "Idol" fix on MTV News' "American Idol" page, where you'll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions. Related Artists Paula Abdul Jonas Brothers Kelly Clarkson Britney Spears

Rate Podcast: Simon Cowell on American Idol Season 8 - “I’m 100% a Guy Will Win this Year”Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at mjsbigblog external link    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...

Rate Opinion: Simon Cowell explains split, gives Terri Seymour almost $10 million in breakup loot

Original at Cele external link    Wed, Nov 5

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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...

Rate Opinion: Idol Headlines for 10/17/08

Original at mjsbigblog external link    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

Rate Podcast: Kara DioGuardio Speaks to the Press

Original at mjsbigblog external link    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...

Rate Podcast: Kara DioGuardi to be the 4th Judge on American Idol!

Original at mjsbigblog external link    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.

Rate American Idol Winner David Cook Addresses Conspiracy Theories

Original at Reality TV Magazine external link    Sat, May 24

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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...

Rate American Idol Final Performances: Simon Cowell Calls A Knockout For David Archuleta

Original at Reality TV Magazine external link    Tue, May 20

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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...

Rate Opinion: American Idol: Paul Abdul, Oh My God I Thought You Sang Twice

Original at Reality TV Magazine external link    Wed, Apr 30

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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...

Rate Opinion: American Idol: Carly Smithson Talks About Simon Cowell

Original at Reality TV Magazine external link    Mon, Apr 28

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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...

Rate FIC: Simon Loves Me (This Week) (Ryan/Simon, PG-13)

Original at Idolslash external link    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.

Year 2007

 

Rate Podcast: Hex-Factor 17/12/2007Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at sentric (WordPress) external link    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...

Rate Tenor's aria melts Cowell - Deseret News

Original at Deseret News external link    Thu, Jun 28    1 related articles

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 ...

Rate Even Cowell impressed by tenor’s arias - ChronicleHerald.ca

Original at ChronicleHerald.ca external link    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 ...

Rate Opinion: Canadian Idol Vs American Idol- Simon Cowell vs. Zack Werner!

Original at my.opera.com external link    Mon, Jun 18

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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.

Rate TV Review: American Idol - Was the Show Off Key on Tuesday Night?

Original at Blogcritics external link    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...

Rate Podcast: Abdul says Cowell a 'really good friend'

Original at AZ Central.com external link    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.

Year 2006

 

Rate 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 external link    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...

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