Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell: ‘Ellen DeGeneres is Nervous About Joining Idol’

source: Showbiz Spy

SIMON Cowell says Ellen DeGeneres is “quite nervous” about joining American Idol this January. The chat show host replaces Paula Abdul on the hit FOX TV talent series. “She’s going to be very different than Paula,” he says. “I think she’s probably quite nervous… She’s smart, but make no mist...

Published 6 hours ago

Idol Headlines for 11/30/09

source: mjsbigblog

Broadway World USA Today Access Hollywood FOX News Daily Mail Also at the event were Channing Tatum, Lance Bass, Jane Kaczmarek, Glee’s Matthew Morrison and stars from So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing With the Stars, the American Ballet Theatre and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

Published Mon, Nov 30

The Hollywood Reporter and Billboard Sold to Who's Who Publisher

source: Gawker

• After a strong debut, the ratings for ABC's V took a tumble last night with 29 percent drop-off. [Hollywood Reporter] • Simon Cowell has topped primetime TV's top-earners list. According to Forbes, the Idol judge/America's Got Talent creator rakes in $75 million a year, soaring past Don...

Published Wed, Nov 11

Ryan Seacrest Attends Cooking Class

source: Snarky Gossip

American Idol host, Ryan Seacrest, was spotted leaving a cooking class in Hollywood Hills.  He wasn’t the only celebrity learning to cook.  Katy Perry and rumored boyfriend, Russell Brand, were also seen leaving the event that was held at a private home. Post from: Idol Stalker

Published Sun, Oct 18

Nigel Lythgoe Perpetuated the Lame Gay Jokes on American Idol

source: Vote for the Worst

Coming as no surprise to us, Celebitchy says that the lame and offensive gay jokes that Ryan Seacrest and Simon Cowell spouted on seasons of Idol were encouraged by ex-producer Nigel Lythgoe who found them "hilarious." With Ellen DeGeneres coming on board as a judge, current producer Sim...

Published Sun, Oct 18

Paula Abdul: ‘Simon Cowell Loves me!’

source: Showbiz Spy

Paula Abdul says Simon Cowell is starting to freak her out — by telling her he loves her! The former American Idol judge says she is feeling “disturbed” after the 50-year-old music mogul repeatedly expressed his devotion. “I’ve talked to Simon,” Paula told Fox News. “He misses me, and I know...

Published Thu, Oct 15

Linda Blair And Simon Cowell Save Canine Lives

source: Look To The Stars

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...

Published Fri, Oct 9

Mariah Carey Wanted to Replace Abdul on Idol

source: Showbiz Spy

Mariah Carey says she would’ve loved to have replaced Paula Abdul on American Idol — but she’s just too busy. Abdul’s place on the Idol judging panel was eventually filled by chat show host Ellen DeGeneres but Carey admits she would have snapped up the chance to sit alongside Simon Cowell if...

Published Fri, Oct 9