Simon Cowell Posts

Howard Stern To Replace Simon Cowell On Idol!?!

February 05, 2010... Sources say that shock jock Howard Stern may be the first in line to replace Simon Cowell when the Brit bad boy leaves American Idol at the end of this season. This is either the best idea or the worst idea...

Who Should Replace Simon On Idol?

January 28, 2010... Cowell photo courtesy Michael Becker/FOX Season nine has only just gotten underway, but with the news that it will be Simon's last, we just can't help wondering who will replace him as the feistiest judge on Idol? Rumor has it that Idol...

American Idol Moves On Without Simon...

January 20, 2010... Say it ain't so! We all know Simon Cowell isn't returning to American Idol after this season ends, and therefore we've all been wondering how the show can survive without him. Now CKX chairman and CEO Robert Sillerman is arguing that...

X17 Industry Wrap

January 19, 2010... Avatar Pulled From Screens To Make Way For Chinese Film The Chinese government has pulled Avatar from 1,628 2-D screens to make way for a Chinese produced film about the philosopher Confucius starring Chow-Yun Fat. A Hong Kong newspaper said the move...

Simon Cowell Wants Paula Abdul And Cheryl Cole On The X Factor

January 18, 2010... This is a genius idea! Now that Simon Cowell is done with American Idol - well, after this year! - he's currently in discussions with Paula Abdul and his X Factor UK co-star Cheryl Cole to be judges on the American...

Even $100 Million Couldn't Keep Simon Cowell At American Idol

January 15, 2010... Not like money really matters to him anyway! The longtime American Idol judge recently announced that he was leaving the show to pursue other projects (i.e., bringing his program, The X Factor to the US), and the NY...

Paula Abdul May Follow Frenemy Simon Cowell To X Factor!

January 11, 2010... Rumors about Paula Abdul heading to Simon Cowell's X Factor are heating up after Simon confirmed that he was leaving American Idol in 2011 to judge his new show. Paula's been hotly pursued for several shows (most notably, So You Think...

Simon Cowell: "This Will Be My Last Season On American Idol!"

January 11, 2010... It's been confirmed by the man himself! Not that we didn't know about it already - his brother broke the news in late December! At the Television Critics Association's winter press tour in Pasadena, Simon Cowell announced to reporters that "The...

American Idol To Move Forward With Or Without Simon Cowell!

December 24, 2009... Oh dear! First Paula and now possibly Simon? Though Fox is close to sealing a deal for three more seasons of American Idol, it looks like they will proceed with or without Simon Cowell! According to The Hollywood Reporter, Fox's current...

Simon Cowell To Bring The X Factor To Las Vegas!

December 02, 2009... We already knew the American Idol judge was planning on bringing The X Factor to the states, and now his business partner Philip Green has confirmed the two have plans to take the show to Sin City! In the latest...

Simon Cowell Tops Male TV Earners List; Rakes In $75 Million!

November 11, 2009... Like we really needed to know this! American Idol's harshest judge, Simon Cowell, has topped Forbes.com's highest earning men on primetime US television list after making - UGH - $75 million bucks. Hates it! Donald Trump pulled in $50 mil while Ryan...

Simon Cowell Is Taking Over The World

September 24, 2009... Or at least the television airwaves! The witty Brit is said to be bringing his popular X Factor show (you know, the one that discovered Leona Lewis) to Fox in a deal that could bring him as much as 100 million...

X17 XCLUSIVE - Simon Thinks Ellen Will Be A Tougher Judge Than Him!

September 16, 2009... Like something out of a Grey Poupon ad, Simon Cowell graciously rolled down the window of his Rolls while leaving his mansion for a trip to London, but instead of asking for some mustard, he answered a few questions for...

Simon Cowell Finalizes Idol Deal, Gets Paula's Money

August 11, 2009... Although Idol producers apparently didn't want to dish out the extra 10 mil Paula was holding out for, they had no problem awarding that amount to Cowell! THR reports that Simon is close to finalizing his deal with Idol that will...

The Time Has Come!

May 20, 2009... While American Idol contestants Adam Lambert and Kris Allen were duking it out onstage, Simon Cowell and Kara DioGuardi fought at the judges' table. Here's the thing: Adam and Kris are both completely talented singers in completely different ways... so it's...

Simon & Terri Back Together?

April 20, 2009... Cowell and his ex dined together at the Ivy over the weekend, prompting paps to ply him with questions on whether or not the couple had gotten back together! But Simon made it clear it wasn't happening. When one photog...

If I'm Being Honest...

April 06, 2009... Simon Cowell's baggy, boot-legged jeans make his legs look two feet long! And this is the guy who gives AI contestants fashion advice?

Simon Gets Lucky With A Cop!

February 28, 2009... Simon Cowell got pulled over yesterday by a Bev Hills police officer, and judging by the smiles on both of their faces, it's pretty safe to say that the American Idol judge drove away without a ticket! Lucky him...

Housing Bubble? What Housing Bubble?

June 07, 2008... We took a few aerial shots of the new mansion Simon Cowell's building himself out in Malibu. It sure looks like one comfy pad - even a legendary sourpuss like Simon's going to have a hard time finding fault...

The Davids To Duel It Out On Idol!

May 15, 2008... So, Syesha Mercado was sent home on American Idol last night. Big surprise! We all knew it was gonna come down to wonder boy (he's 17) David Archuleta and his taller, older (he's 25) opponent David Cook. This'll be the first...

Has Simon Found a New Woman to Idolize?

May 05, 2008... True, uber-successful Simon Cowell could probably have any woman he wants, but still, if we're being honest with him, that blonde couldn't hold a candle to longtime girlfriend Terry Seymour! True, it's been a while since we've seen them out together,...

Ahhh, The Always Entertaining Simon Cowell

May 03, 2008... Simon's a better entertainer than he is a judge -- would you vote for Simon as your American Idol? Check out his shtick at the Ivy on Thursday ...

Q:"Is Seacrest Gay?" Simon Says:

March 21, 2008... With all the ups and downs of the current season of American Idol, seems what most people want to know from Simon Cowell is whether or not Ryan is gay! Course, they joke about it on the show, but Simon's never...

Is Simon Secretly A Saint?

March 18, 2008... We all know him as the cruel and callous judge from American Idol - but is Simon hiding a softer side underneath that sarcastic veneer? Well, in addition to pledging over $180 Million to charity after his death, Simon has decided...

One MILLION Dollars!

March 09, 2008... We already knew Simon Cowell was rich, but I guess he just wants us to know for sure! The American Idol judge showed off his brand new black Bugatti Veyron in Malibu this weekend - a car with a price tag...

Awwww!

February 18, 2008... Lovers' quarrel? We're so glad these two finally got together! Got together outside of work, that is. American Idol host Ryan Seacrest and American Idol judge Simon Cowell enjoyed a romantic night out on the town. Maybe these two are besties and...

Metrosexual Man-Candy!

February 14, 2008... We know not all of you out there are thrilled about today's Hallmark holiday. As an Anti-Valentine's gift to all you ladies (and some of the boys), we've put together a few of our favorite metro men -- cuz sometimes you...

You Can't Take It With You!

January 22, 2008... Everyone knows Idolatry pays - especially Simon Cowell! The talent spotter's paycheck has been all over the papers lately due to his mind-bogglingly generous pledge to donate $180 million after his death. Of course, Simon's hardly being thrifty in the...

Simon All Smiles

January 21, 2008... He's still got the number one show on television, a hot girlfriend and a hotter car - wouldn't you be?

American Idol Returns!

January 15, 2008... The long-running Fox reality show, now in its 7th season, premieres tonight - are you excited? Bursting with fruit flavor? You should be! Randy Jackson, one of the judges, tells Us the contestants can actually sing this year: "The under-21...

Simon Reviews Britney!

September 12, 2007... American Idol's Simon Cowell is always honest, and when speaking to Extra about Britney's VMA performance, he insisted that "she stole the show whether you liked it or not. The only thing you heard about the following day was Britney...

The Idol Bunch

May 24, 2007... Last night's crowning of seventeen-year-old Jordin Sparks as the newest American Idol wasn't that much of a surprise (although Blake's incredibly talented, he's not exactly "Idol" material), but what was surprising was how much the show sucked! I guess...