Simon Cowell’s first withering put-down was at his mum’s hat!

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 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.

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 2nd, 2009 MELBOURNE - For many, having dinner with the family is spending quality time with their loved ones, but a survey of Aussie mothers has revealed that over 40 percent of sit-down meals end in arguments, acrimony and tears. In the survey, 16,579 Australian mums were asked what they normally did during dinner, 26.22 per cent said that they discussed the day's events or talked about topical issues, while 15.59 per cent quietly watched TV.

July 2nd, 2009 NEW YORK - Nicole Richie is set to launch a range of clothes for mums-to-be, extending her House of Harlow brand that already deals in jewelry. The 'Simple Life' star posted on her blog that she would team up with A Pea in the Pod to design chic clothes for pregnant women, the New York Daily News reports.

July 1st, 2009 LONDON - Simon Cowell's ex-girlfriend Terri Seymour thinks that it's time for the music mogul to retire from one of his hit shows and enjoy his golden years. Seymour and the X Factor judge have remained close friends despite the music mogul's gruelling schedule.

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.

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'.