Simon Cowell’s ex wants him to retire from one of his shows

October 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.

September 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Topshop boss Sir Philip Green will reportedly throw a lavish party for TV mogul Simon Cowell on his 50th birthday next month. The billionaire retail giant and his wife Tanya are said to be preparing for the event.

August 20th, 2009 LONDON - Talent-hunt show moghul Simon Cowell has announced that he will quit his role as a judge on British TV talent show "The X Factor" in three years time. Cowell nearly walked out on the series in 2006, but finding talented singer Leona Lewis made him change his mind and continue with the singing contest.

August 3rd, 2009 LONDON - After devoting over two decades to his acting career, Hollywood star Brad Pitt says he wants to retire soon. Pitt feels he has "had his time" with acting and thinks he should leave the industry for the younger generation of actors, reports contactmusic.com.

August 2nd, 2009 LONDON - The ex-boyfriend of Simon Cowell's girl has revealed that he never really stood a chance with her after the music mogul came on the scene. Alejandro Saavedra, 31, who lost his lover Mezhgan Hussainy, 36, to Cowell, 49, said that he just could not compete with the multi-millionaire.

July 26th, 2009 LONDON - Simon Cowell was overwhelmed with the surprise joint 50th birthday bash thrown by his best gal pal Jackie St Claire. The music mogul celebrated three months before his October 7 birthday, as he will be too busy with the launch of The X Factor.

July 18th, 2009 LONDON - Simon Cowell and British businessman Sir Philip Green have reportedly roped in Cheryl Cole for their 1-billion-pound entertainment company. The bombshell reportedly flew to LA for a meeting with the American Idol judge.

July 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - 'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell's former girlfriend Sinitta has branded him a "horrible cheat". She says that Cowell dated numerous other women during their on and off 16-year relationship.

July 1st, 2009 LONDON - Music mogul Simon Cowell's ex-girlfriend Terri Seymour has urged him to cut back on his workload insisting he is too old to maintain his hectic schedule. Cowell, who turns 50 this year, has reportedly been offered $143.6 million to continue his role as a judge on "American Idol" once his contract runs out next May, reports imdb.com.

June 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Music mogul Simon Cowell's credit card was rejected when he tried to make payment at a posh London restaurant. Cowell, 49, who was dining at Cipriani, was told he had "insufficient funds" when he tried to pay the bill.

June 12th, 2009 LONDON - Rocker Gene Simmons has got back to his feud with legendary guitarist Carlos Santana taunting him to retire. According to contactmusic.com, the two rockers have been at it for the past five years and it all began when Santana criticised Simmons in an interview.

May 29th, 2009 LONDON - Music mogul Simon Cowell's ex-lover Terri Seymour's request for a temporary restraining order against the woman who tried to strangle her at a taping of the American Idol finale last week has been granted. Janice Thibodeaux has been charged with misdemeanour assault after attacking the TV presenter, reports the Daily Express.

May 28th, 2009 LONDON - Terri Seymour, ex-girlfriend of music mogul Simon Cowell, is seeking a restraining order against a woman she claims tried to strangle her. Seymour, who is host of American Idol's Extra TV spin-off, said she was attacked from behind outside the TV studio in Los Angeles.

May 25th, 2009 LONDON - Music mogul Simon Cowell may have a successful career, but he still suffers from constant 'dark moods,' which make him feel 'totally miserable'. Cowell, who has 180-million dollar fortune, has enjoyed success with his hit shows including 'American Idol', 'America's Got Talent' and 'The X Factor'.

May 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.