Blair's Animal Sanctuary Saved By CowellOctober 9th, 2009 Actress LINDA BLAIR has music mogul SIMON COWELL to thank for saving her cash-strapped animal shelter after he donated $30,000 (£20,000) to keep the centre open. In recent years, the Exorcist star has dedicated her life to her non-profit WorldHeart Foundation, which cares for up to 50 abandoned dogs at a time.
Cowell Dreading 50th BirthdaySeptember 28th, 2009 SIMON COWELL is refusing gifts for his upcoming 50th birthday - because he's determined to ignore the milestone. The music mogul reaches half a century next week (07Sep09) and he'll celebrate when billionaire Sir Philip Green hosts a lavish bash in the U.K.
Mika in line of fire for shoplifting commentsSeptember 27th, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Mika has been slammed by a crime prevention organisation for joking about shoplifting and has been labled "irresponsible". Contactmusic.com reports, that the singer admitted in a recent interview that he has previously taken goods without paying in stores, but "just the small stuff like toys or pick 'n' mix (sweets)."
But the comments have been met with condemnations by Crimestoppers, which has branded the star "irresponsible".
Mika Blasted For Shoplifting CommentsSeptember 27th, 2009 Pop star MIKA has been slammed by a crime prevention organisation for joking about shoplifting. The Grace Kelly singer admitted in a recent interview that he has previously taken goods without paying in stores, but "just the small stuff like toys or pick 'n' mix (sweets)."
But the comments have been met with condemnations by Crimestoppers, who have branded the star "irresponsible".
Mika 'call Me Bisexual'September 24th, 2009 Flamboyant pop star MIKA has addressed persistent speculation about his sexuality, confessing he is bisexual. The Grace Kelly hitmaker has previously refused to confirm or deny rumours he's gay, insisting he doesn't want to "label" himself, but now the singer has announced he is comfortable being bisexual.
Mika's Rebel Years Grounded HimSeptember 23rd, 2009 Singer MIKA is glad he rebelled when he was a teenager - because it has allowed him to remain sane as an adult. The Grace Kelly hitmaker admits he fell in with the wrong crowd when he was growing up in London, and his parents often chastised him for his late-night partying.
Mika's Party Punch-upSeptember 23rd, 2009 Pop star MIKA refuses to let people poke fun at him - he once attacked a man who made a joke at his expense. The Lebanese singer was enjoying a night out with pals in the U.S.
Jackson Rejected Madonna SongSeptember 21st, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON approached good friend MADONNA to write a song for him - but rejected a track the Material Girl penned because it was too "provocative". The King Of Pop became friends with the singer in the early 1990s, and the pair often accompanied each other to events.
So much for dry wit: Cowell says Beatles quip was just that and he's a fan of the Fab 4September 11th, 2009 Cowell says Beatles quip was just that; he's a fanLOS ANGELES — The Beatles once got in trouble over a flip comment about Jesus. Now Simon Cowell has ruffled feathers with a quip about the Beatles.
Cowell Would Have Turned Down The BeatlesSeptember 10th, 2009 Music mogul SIMON COWELL would have rejected the BEATLES if they had appeared as wannabes on one of his TV talent shows. Cowell is a judge on a string of programmes including American Idol and Britain's The X Factor and is known for his scathing remarks and his Mr Nasty reputation.
Mika's Bar Party For FansSeptember 9th, 2009 Pop star MIKA picked up a $37,500 (£25,000) bar bill as a thank you to fans for supporting his new track WE ARE GOLDEN. The Grace Kelly singer took to his personal page on microblogging site Twitter.com on Monday (07Sep09) to invite his loyal followers to an impromptu bash in London to celebrate the release of the song on Sunday (06Sep09).
Cowell Wants Pattinson For X FactorSeptember 2nd, 2009 SIMON COWELL is attempting to lure Hollywood actor ROBERT PATTINSON into making a guest appearance on his U.K. TV show THE X FACTOR, according to fellow panelist DANNII MINOGUE.
Cowell splurges 400,000 pounds on third Rolls RoyceMay 31st, 2009 LONDON - Music mogul Simon Cowell has bought his third Rolls Royce for 400,000 pounds. Cowell, worth 100 million pounds, purchased the car as a gift for himself to celebrate the success of his reality show Britain's Got Talent, reports thesun.co.uk.
Simon Cowell tells Oprah Winfrey he thinks Adam Lambert will be next American IdolMay 12th, 2009 Simon Cowell: Adam Lambert will win 'Idol'CHICAGO — "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell says he thinks Adam Lambert will win this season of the popular singing competition show. Cowell told Oprah Winfrey on Monday's episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" that his money is on Lambert because the contestant is fearless, unique and "he's got swagger."
Winfrey also featured Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle, who is competing on "Britain's Got Talent." Boyle told Winfrey she's "loving every second" of her newfound fame.
Simon Cowell tells Oprah Winfrey he thinks Adam Lambert will be next American IdolMay 12th, 2009 Simon Cowell says Adam Lambert will win 'Idol'CHICAGO — "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell says he thinks Adam Lambert will win this season of the popular singing competition show. Cowell told Oprah Winfrey on Monday's episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" that his money is on Lambert because the contestant is fearless, unique and "he's got swagger."
Winfrey also featured Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle, who is competing on "Britain's Got Talent." Boyle told Winfrey she's "loving every second" of her newfound fame.