George 'i Turned Cowell Down'October 5th, 2009 SIMON COWELL wanted to transform Aussie actress MELISSA GEORGE into "the next KYLIE MINOGUE" - but she turned him down. The former Grey's Anatomy star was a teen sensation in Australian soap opera Home & Away when she was offered the chance of a music career during a trip to London.
Mccartney Signs With Major LabelOctober 1st, 2009 BEATLES legend SIR PAUL McCARTNEY has agreed a deal with Mercury Records to release his new live album. The superstar has shunned major labels since ending his four-decade long deal with Parlophone, choosing instead to release tracks through coffee shop chain Starbucks' label and independent company One Little Indian.
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.
Cowell Close To U.s. X Factor DealSeptember 25th, 2009 SIMON COWELL is hammering out a deal to bring hit British TV talent contest THE X FACTOR to American audiences. The music mogul has become a hugely popular TV star in the U.S.
Cowell Rejected MikaSeptember 23rd, 2009 Pop sensation MIKA's dream of a record deal was shattered by SIMON COWELL - the media mogul rejected the GRACE KELLY hitmaker's demos when he was a teenager. The star sent off some rough copies of his tracks to Cowell back in 1996, but the record boss refused to give Mika his seal of approval.
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.
Cornell Signs High-flying Virgin DealAugust 28th, 2009 Passengers onboard Virgin America flights can now check out rocker CHRIS CORNELL's hits as they board planes and watch his videos while they're in the air. The former Audioslave and Soundgarden frontman has struck a deal with airlines bosses, giving fans who fly with the company exclusive access to his back catalogue.
Simon Cowell set to renew deal on American IdolAugust 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Music mogul Simon Cowell is all set to renew his contract as co-judge on the show 'American Idol', and will apparently be paid 45 million dollars a year, which is higher than his current 36 million dollars. According to the Hollywood Reporter, CEO and chairman of the parent company that produces Idol, Robert Sillerman, revealed Cowell was closing the deal to remain with the show, after he earlier had hinted he might leave.
Simon Cowell wants to sign Madonna as 'The X Factor' contestants' mentorAugust 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Simon Cowell is reportedly desperate to sign Queen of Pop Madonna to guide 'The X Factor' contestants as a guest mentor. He is said to have asked show bosses to allocate some extra cash in their budget to fund a one-off deal with the Material Girl.
Ryan Seacrest signs new three-year deal to continue 'American Idol'July 13th, 2009 Seacrest signs deal for 'Idol' and new projectsNEW YORK — Ryan Seacrest has signed a lucrative new deal that keeps him hosting "American Idol" through 2012 as well as participating in new projects. The partnership, announced Monday by 19 Entertainment, a wholly owned subsidiary of CKX Inc., provides an opportunity for on-air-personality/producer Seacrest and his Ryan Seacrest Productions banner to work with "American Idol" creator Simon Fuller on new entertainment endeavors.
PGA Tour coverage continues in the UK with Eurosport dealJune 25th, 2009 Tour signs deal with Eurosport for UK coveragePONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — PGA Tour television coverage in the United Kingdom will continue under an agreement with Eurosport to broadcast the remaining tournaments on the 2009 schedule.
Simon Cowell to remake 'Saturday Night Fever'June 9th, 2009 LONDON - Music mogul Simon Cowell is all set to make a remake of the 1977 classic Saturday Night Fever. Cowell has been in negotiations for weeks with legendary film producer Robert Stigwood, who owns the rights to the screenplay, reported thesun.co.uk.
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.
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