Simon Cowell gets 179 mirrors for 50th b'day!October 7th, 2009 LONDON - Simon Cowell has reportedly been gifted 179 mirrors for his birthday on October 7. Pals of the 50-year-old music mogul were said to have shelled out on mirrors ranging in different shapes and sizes.
Simon Cowell 'to launch his own aftershave brand'October 6th, 2009 LONDON - Music mogul Simon Cowell is all set to launch his own aftershave. Cowell and his fellow judges at The X Factor - Louis Walsh, Dannii Minogue and Cheryl Cole - will release X-Factor fragrances.
Simon Cowell still makes Alexandra Burke nervousOctober 5th, 2009 LONDON - English singer Alexandra Burke says she gets nervous every time she speaks to music mogul Simon Cowell even though she has been signed on by his record label. The "Bad Boys" singer had won last year's "X Factor", femalefirst.co.uk reports.
Cowell signs $103mn deal to take 'X Factor' to USSeptember 27th, 2009 LONDON - Simon Cowell is taking his popular show "X Factor" to the US after signing a $103 million (65 million pounds) deal with Fox TV. The mirror.co.uk reports that Cowell landed the big-money contract to export the hit ITV show as part of his latest "American Idol" deal, which struggling Fox has been desperate to renew for a further two years.
Beatles would have failed X Factor auditions, says Simon CowellSeptember 10th, 2009 LONDON - Celebrity judge Simon Cowell says he would have flunked The Beatles if they auditioned for The X Factor. Cowell says he could only be game for the Fab Four if they were Beatles minus drummer Ringo Starr.
Pitt brands Cruise's 'Inglourious Basterds' a 'ridiculous movie'August 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Brad Pitt has branded Tom Cruise's new Nazi flick 'Inglourious Basterds' "ridiculous". "The second World War could still deliver more stories and films, but I believe that Quentin (Tarantino, director) put a cover on that pot.
Bored Simon Cowell wanted to quit X FactorAugust 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Simon Cowell has revealed that he almost made up his mind to quit The X Factor after he felt it was getting stale and boring.n an interview Cowell has admitted he was so tired of the old and dull audition routine that he almost called it off, just hours after the filming of this year's series started, reports the Sun. Sick of the old process, Cowell asked the bosses to hold the auditions before the viewers.
Simon Cowell calls his ex Terri Seymour 10 times a dayAugust 10th, 2009 LONDON - Music mogul Simon Cowell's ex Terri Seymour has revealed that the X Factor co-judge still calls her ten times a day. Seymour, 34, and Cowell, 49, had split a year ago, but he still has photos of her all around his house.
Simon Cowell denies dating 'American Idol' make-up artistJuly 27th, 2009 LONDON - Music mogul Simon Cowell has dismissed rumours he is dating American Idol make-up artist Mezhgan Hussainy - following a string of rumours linking the star to Afghan beauty. Cowell has been single since splitting from long-term girlfriend Terri Seymour, but he was rumoured to have stepped back on the dating scene with Afghanistan-born Hussainy, who he met behind-the-scenes of the hit US show, reports the Mirror.
Simon Cowell to sign £100M-a-year record deal for 'American Idol'July 15th, 2009 LONDON - Simon Cowell is in talks to sign a 100million pounds-a-year 'American Idol' contract, which could make him the highest paid star in TV history. By sealing the US deal with Fox, Cowell will quadruple his current 25million pounds a year, which means that he would rake in a whopping 2.2million pounds an hour on screen.
Cowell can earn $237 mn from 'American Idol'July 1st, 2009 LONDON - "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell can earn up to a staggering 144 million pounds ($237 million) from the next series of the show. Cowell is negotiating a deal with the US network Fox and has been offered four times the 36 million pounds he made last year, dailymail.co.uk reports.
Simon Cowell planning remake of 'Saturday Night Fever'?June 9th, 2009 LONDON - Simon Cowell is reportedly planning a remake of classic movie 'Saturday Night Fever'. He has been in talks with legendary film producer Robert Stigwood, who owns the rights to the screenplay.
Packed diary makes Simon Cowell feel trappedMay 26th, 2009 LONDON - Media mogul Simon Cowell has said that his hectic work agenda makes him feel trapped. Cowell revealed that the agenda makes him feel hollow, as his every move is planned beforehand.
Simon Cowell has been Mr Nasty his whole life, says familyMay 20th, 2009 LONDON - Simon Cowell has won international fame with his mean comments on talent shows. And now, his family has revealed that his malicious behaviour is not just restricted to his reel life-the music mogul has been "Mr Nasty" his whole life.
Simon Cowell swaps security staff for ex-Army commandosMay 16th, 2009 LONDON - Music mogul Simon Cowell has decided to step up his security, and he has replaced his security staff with ex-Army commandos. Cowell, 49, took the dramatic step after becoming concerned about his safety.