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Simon Cowell, Ashton Kutcher Named Two Of TV's Highest Paid Actors

August 10, 2011... We haven't even seen a single episode of Ashton Kutcher on Two and a Half Men yet, but that hasn't stopped the funnyman from scoring a spot as one of the most highly sought after small screen actors already. TV Guide...

Simon Cowell Recalls $150K Proposal To Watch Couple Have Sex

July 19, 2011... Simon Cowell, who is known for his harsh judging style, was offered $150K to critique a couple's bedroom habits, according to the Wall Street Journal. Awkward! The X Factor judge recalls the hefty offer during an interview with WSJ....

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS - Simon Cowell Makes A Posh Appearance In Beverly Hills

July 18, 2011... Is it any surprise that Simon Cowell is staying in classy digs while in Los Angeles? An X17 photographer spotted The X Factor creator arriving at The Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA, on Sunday - in his signature white v-neck...

Simon Cowell Insists That Cheryl Cole Wasn't Fired

June 07, 2011... Simon Cowell is finally speaking out on the controversy surrounding Cheryl Cole's exit from the U.S. version of The X Factor. He tells the U.K.'s The Sun that the decision for Cole to leave the show was "never personal." Instead,...

Will Simon Cowell And His Fiancee EVER Get Married?

May 14, 2011... X Factor boss Simon Cowell has been engaged to Mezhgan Hussainy since February of last year and we're beginning to wonder if these two are ever going to actually get married! We spotted the pair leaving Cecconi's Italian restaurant after a...

X17 LIVE - X Factor Auditions Begin, Judges Start Work

May 08, 2011... X17 is LIVE at the first taping of The X Factor with the newly-announced judges' panel cast including American Idol alum Paula Abdul, UK pop star Cheryl Cole, Def Jam head honcho L.A. Reid, Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger, UK presenter...

Simon Cowell Secures A Spot On Britain's Top Music Millionaires List

May 05, 2011... Simon Cowell, X Factor and former American Idol judge, has nabbed the 6th spot on Britain Sunday Times' "Top Music Millionaires List." Cowell's fortune is currently $330 million, according to the newspaper. The harsh judge, who is gearing up to launch the...

It's Official! Paula Abdul Nabs Last Spot At X Factor Judge's Table

April 25, 2011... Simon Cowell has finally rounded out the judges' table for the American version of X Factor with ex-American Idol judge Paula Abdul! Paula will be joining Cowell, super-producer L.A. Reid and Brit pop-star Cheryl Cole when the show premieres on Fox...

Simon Cowell Confirms Mariah Carey's Involvement On U.S. X Factor

April 18, 2011... After much speculation, Simon Cowell is finally getting closer to assembling his U.S. X Factor dream team. Simon previously shot down reports that Mariah Carey would be joining the judges table, but now has confirmed pregnant Carey will be on the...

Simon Cowell Looks Stoked About Upcoming X Factor Auditions

March 27, 2011... Mr. Paparazzi Simon Cowell was spotted leaving Cipriani in London last night, and the music mogul was in good spirits as he headed back to his car. It's not clear whether the X Factor creator will appear in Los Angeles...

Simon Cowell Says Taylor Momsen Is "Not Being Considered" For X-Factor

March 22, 2011... Mr. Paparazzi Simon Cowell continues to build anticipation around his upcoming reality show X-Factor. Just last week, Cowell said adding LA Reid to the judges' table was a "no-brainer." As for who else will be sitting at the coveted table, the...

Report: Simon Cowell Considering Taylor Momsen For X Factor Judge

March 19, 2011... Yesterday Simon Cowell announced that record exec/producer L.A. Reid will be joining him at the judges table when X Factor premieres this fall, but now a new report claims that one of the other seats will be filled by none...

Simon Cowell Announces New X Factor Judge

March 18, 2011... After months of speculation that included everyone from Paula Abdul to Nicole Scherzinger to Cheryl Cole, Simon Cowell has finally revealed who will be joining him at the judges table when X Factor premieres on Fox this fall: L.A. Reid! Who's that...

Simon Cowell To Elton John: You're Only Worried About Yourself, Go Nurture Young Musicians

March 10, 2011... While appearing on Piers Morgan Tonight, Simon Cowell addressed Elton John's recent statement claiming reality shows like X Factor "killed talent." Cowell tells Morgan: "Well, look. This is somebody who charges what -- a million dollars a private gig?...

Simon Cowell Considering Mariah Carey And Others For X Factor

March 04, 2011... The American version of Simon Cowell's X Factor is six months away, but the buzz surrounding who will be chosen to fill the judge's seats is definitely heating up. Cowell, who will be one of four judges, has thrown several...

Simon Cowell Disses American Idol Replacement Steven Tyler

March 03, 2011... Simon Cowell admits to have watched "a bit" of this year's American Idol, and he tells Jay Leno, one of the new judges could use a facelift. While appearing on The Tonight Show, Cowell admits to Leno: Ã¢â‚¬Å“I havenÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t watched the whole...

Report: Simon Cowell Quits UK X Factor To Focus On American Version

February 20, 2011... MrPaparazzi The former American Idol judge is apparently moving on... again! Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole informed ITV chief Peter Fincham that they are quitting the UK X Factor to focus on the new American version, according to News of the World. "I'm...

Simon Cowell Loves His Jet Ski

December 31, 2010... images courtesy of Mr. Paparazzi Another day in paradise for Simon Cowell means another day on his jet ski. While vacationing in Barbados, the X Factor judge can't get enough of racing around the gorgeous blue waters of the Caribbean. If...

Simon Cowell To Be Knighted By The Queen Of England

December 21, 2010... photos courtesy of MrPaparazzi Not only is Simon Cowell currently enjoying his holiday vacation in Barbados, but the former American Idol judge is now being joined by his lovely fiancee Mezghan Hussainy. As if Simon's life couldn't get any better,...

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS - Simon Cowell Bares His Chest While Vacationing In The Caribbean

December 17, 2010... Photos courtesy of Mr. Paparazzi Simon Cowell, the judge everyone loves to hate, is looking fit and fabulous on the waters of the Caribbean. Now THIS is the way to enjoy a vacation! While showing off his jet skiing skills, the...

Simon Cowell Revs Up His Sex Appeal

November 26, 2010... Images courtesy of Mr. Paparazzi Simon Cowell is hard at work at the North London Studios gearing up for the UK's The X Factor auditions, and the reality show judge isn't afraid to show off what his millions can buy ......

Simon Cowell: The Breast X-Factor Judge Ever!

November 05, 2010... Image courtesy of Mr. Paparazzi Simon Cowell showed off his pecs appeal as he headed into the studio to shoot another edition of Britain's X Factor. As the US version is gearing up to debut on American television next fall, Cowell is...

Someone's Happy To See Us!

October 24, 2010... Simon Cowell, wife Mezhgan Hussainy and several other X Factor judges, including Danni Monogue and Louis Walsh were snapped at rehearsals in London yesterday, and everyone was in great spirits. Simon may be cranky with contestants when we...

Simon Cowell Sued For Allegedly Humiliating Britain's Got Talent Contestant

July 23, 2010... Simon Cowell's harsh criticism as a judge on Britain's Got Talent has landed him in the middle of a legal battle. Former contestant, Emma Amelia Pearl Czikai, is suing Cowell and the show for $3.8 million ... claiming that...

Simon Cowell Announces World's Got Talent

June 07, 2010... While receiving his two BAFTA Awards last night in London, Simon Cowell announced plans to expand his reality show empire with World's Got Talent. The former American Idol judge revealed to the London Palladium crowd that he'll be launching a worldwide...

X17 XCLUSIVE - Simon Cowell Parties With Ex-Girlfriend Sinitta Until 2:30am!

May 27, 2010... But where's his fiancee Mezhgan Hussainy?! We spotted the two of them out together around 4pm, but after that it looks like the mega wealthy producer had other plans! Last night Simon Cowell was seen leaving the American Idol...

A New American Idol Is Crowned, But Simon's Sendoff Steals The Show

May 26, 2010... Vince Bucci/FOX Tonight's American Idol finale was filled with comedy, drama and most of all, a sendoff to the person who made the show for the last nine seasons: Simon Cowell. The stoic Simon even got a little emotional during a tribute...

Paula Stays Mum While Simon Dishes On Idol Finale

May 25, 2010... But forget about Simon and Paula, let's talk about Crystal and Lee! The finale starts tonight... so who will you vote for?

Simon Cowell Tells Oprah That He Would Change American Idol If He Stayed

May 20, 2010... Simon Cowell dishes to Oprah that his upcoming show, X-Factor, will be "all the things that I'd like to see on a talent show." Ugh, so we take it that he's not too happy with the way American Idol...

FIRST LOOK - Simon Cowell Tells Oprah That His Age May Affect Him Having Kids

May 19, 2010... Simon Cowell is sitting down with Oprah for her The Oprah Winfrey Show airing tomorrow. The 50-year-old American Idol judge is sharing a cup of tea with Lady O and discussing kids. When asked if there's going to...

Simon Cowell In Line For Knighthood

May 18, 2010... And a year ago he thought he had "zero chance" of it ever happening! But due to his contribution to the music industry - not to mention his work for the Haiti earthquake victims - the American Idol judge is to...

Simon And Mezhgan Shop For A New Ride

May 09, 2010... No wonder she's smiling! Simon Cowell and fiancee Mezhgan Hussainy stopped by a classic car shop in Beverly Hills yesterday, but alas, it was closed so they headed over to Ferrari and test drive a very pricey new whip. Think...

Simon Cowell Chows Down, Lights Up

April 19, 2010... Not the best habit, but this is Simon Cowell we're talking about. And he can do whatever he wants! American Idol will suffer so much without him next year... Sidebar, I love that Simon's version of "chowing down" on food is...

Simon Cowell Has Lunch With The Ladies

April 18, 2010... The American Idol judge grabbed lunch with his fam and fiancee Mezhgan Hussainy at one of his fave places, McCormick & Schmick's, in Bev Hills on Saturday and it looks like these ladies really know how to crack Simon up!...

Simon Cowell Entertains His Favorite Ladies

April 11, 2010... Spotted: Megawealthy American Idol judge/producer Simon Cowell lunching and shopping with his grandmother, mother and fiancee Mezhgan Hussainy on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Aww, it's so nice to see the softer side of Simon!

Simon Flashes His Multi-Million Dollar Smile

April 05, 2010... Simon Cowell certainly has a lot to smile about -- he's got a successful mega-million dollar career, a gorgeous fiancee and a top-rated show on the air. Well, I guess since DWTS has trumped Idol, it's no longer the...

Simon Cowell Dishes On His Favorite American Idol Contestant

March 29, 2010... Simon Cowell was in great spirits as always when we caught up with him and his fiancee Mezhgan Hussainy on the streets of Beverly Hills Sunday. Simon, who's normally smiling when we catch him out in person unlike his tv counterpart...

Animals Matter To Simon Cowell

March 17, 2010... Check out the American Idol judge taking a break from his usual acerbic self to film a PSA for the "Animals Matter to Me" campaign, which seeks to build a community of citizens who care about animals and their welfare... It's...

You'd Be Smiling Too If You Were Engaged To The 200 Million Dollar Man

March 12, 2010... Rich people in love, so cute! Actually, I wanna barf thinking about how happy they look here leaving the American Idol taping in Simon's million dollar Bugatti. Rich people are NOT supposed to be happy! Oh, well, they're still...

Simon Cowell Takes His Hot Ride For A Spin

March 10, 2010... Oh to be Simon Cowell! I'm not sure what's hotter: his fiancee Mezhgan Hussainy or his $1.4 million Bugatti. We all know that both rides are going to cost the American Idol judge in the long run! The...

Simon Confirms Engagement, Displays Some Passionless PDA On Leno

March 09, 2010... Courtesy NBCU Photobank Simon Cowell has finally confirmed what we've known for weeks -- that he's engaged to makeup artist Mezghan Hussainy. Last night on Leno, he sealed the deal with the least passionate kiss for a newly engaged couple we've ever...

Simon Cowell's Fiancee Going From Valley Girl To Beverly Hills Housewife

March 01, 2010... It's the rags to riches story every girl dreams of! After seeing the first pix that X17online brought you of Mezhgan Hussainy's ginormous engagement ring, we thought we'd show you how dramatically different the (former?) makeup artist's life is about to...

X17 XCLUSIVE - FIRST PIX of Simon Cowell's Fiancee's Enormous Rock!

February 28, 2010... X17online snapped these first pix of Simon Cowell's fiancee Mezhgan Hussainy's enormous engagement ring as she left her parents house in Los Angeles last night. The ring is certainly fitting of a man who has a reported $200 million dollar...

Simon Cowell Is Engaged

February 26, 2010... Simon Cowell is engaged to makeup artist Mezhgan Hussainy, according to multiple sources for Us Weekly. Though the American Idol judge's reps said, "Simon does not discuss his private life," they didn't exactly issue a denial! We spotted the couple...

Simon Laughs Off Engagement Rumors, Says He Wants Lady GaGa As American Idol Mentor

February 19, 2010... Yesterday, X17online caught Simon Cowell returning to his Beverly Hills home with rumored fiancee Mezhgan Hussainy, where he talked marriage, American Idol, X-Factor and Paula Abdul. When asked if Paula would be a good fit on his new X-Factor show, Simon...

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...