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Celebrities Read Mean Things About Themselves

Rob Banks — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:20:14 +0000

Someone calling Simon Cowell mean? Shocker. Here’s some celebrities who were asked to read mean things about themselves and react. Was really not expecting what I saw… Dr. Phil, Simon, Selena Gomez, Anderson Cooper & Jessica Biel were asked to read the tweets about themselves. But, twitter isn’t always bad….just check out our twitter. We’re [...]

Simon Cowell Just Might Think LeAnn Rimes Was Wasted on 'X Factor' [VIDEO]

Jessica Sager — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 18:34:50 +0000

Simon Cowell has never minced words, but he seems to be keeping relatively mum (as in, outright BSing) when it comes to LeAnn Rimes‘ ‘X Factor‘ performance. For those of you not keeping score, Rimes performed with then-frontrunner Carly Rose Sonenclar, 13, on the final performance episode of the Fox show. And Rimes, uh, blew [...]

Simon Cowell Confirms Relationship With Carmen Electra

Kat Lee — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 13:00:26 +0000

- Simon Cowell has confirmed that he and Carmen Electra are dating.

- Psy's 'Gangnam Style' has hit one billion views and is the first video ever to accomplish the feat.

- Cody Simpson is helping to give back to others.

- The rapper who appears in the inc

L A Reid Quitting "X Factor"

Mike Riley — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:44:48 +0000

Another season, another judge change on The X Factor. L A Reid told Access Hollywood that the current season will be his last. Reid says there’s no hard feelings between show creator/judge Simon Cowell and himself. It’s just that L A feels he’s let things drift at his day job – chairman and CEO of [...]

'X Factor' Judge Demi Lovato Calls Simon Cowell an 'A–hole' on 'Conan'

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:00:26 +0000

Simon Cowell has been making the promo rounds, flanked by his 'X Factor' girls, on an assortment of TV programs. Last night (Sept. 17), when accompanied by newbie judge Demi Lovato on the 'Conan' show, he got more than he bargained for and was subjected to more abuse from his sidekick. She called him an "a--hole" on national late night TV. Go get 'em, Deemz!

'X Factor' vs. 'Idol' vs. 'The Voice'

Rob Banks — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:30:08 +0000

There’s three major singing based talent shows on television now, and it seems that I rotate season after season as to which is my favorite. They all bring the star power on board, and I think my interest in one over the other is the entertainment these judges can deliver on each show. Right now [...]

'X Factor' Contestant Tells Judges What He Thinks of Them [VIDEO]

Rob Banks — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 12:23:16 +0000

Not everybody is a great singer on these talent shows. But sometimes the contestants can’t take the criticism from the judges, and it is very apparent that the contestant in the video below did not appreciate what the ‘X Factor’ judges had to say! Before he walked off the stage abruptly, he wanted to tell [...]

Possible New Host On 'X Factor' Is A Shocker

Rob Banks — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:22:35 +0000

Simon Cowell cleaned up the judges panel by bringing on Britney Spears and Demi Lovato to the show. The both of them should give the talent show some star power but, they’re also in the hunt for a brand new host. Take a guess who the lead candidate for the open position is… Khloe Kardashian [...]

Simon Cowell Saves Nine People From Sinking Boat

Alexandra Capotorto — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:38:16 +0000

Simon Cowell can add “hero” to his long, long list of achievements: The former ‘American Idol‘ and current ‘X Factor‘ judge came to the rescue of nine people who were trapped on a sinking boat in France!

Spears Set To Become 'X Factor' Judge For $15M; Report

Mike Riley — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:07:07 +0000

Here's a question: if you had fifteen million dollars burning a hole in your wallet, which of these three options would you spend it on? Three million copies of the Million Dollar Baby DVD? Seven-hundred fifty thousand copies of the Million Dollar Password digital game ? Or hiring Britney Spears to help judge your TV singing competition?

Simon Cowell Meets An Intruder

Alexis — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:15:46 +0000

Simon Cowell was robbed over the weekend, while he watched himself on TV. Leanne Zaloumis broke into his mansion with a brick. Most robbers wait for you to leave before they make a home invasion. Leanne is obviously a little original. I'm guessing she was hopin

Simon Cowell's "X-Factor" Gamble

Mike Riley — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:25:36 +0000

In the wake of this season's less-than-spectacular ratings for the American version of The X-Factor, creator Simon Cowell is taking drastic action. Already this week, he's fired all the on-camera regulars except L A Reid and himself. And he's reportedly ready to drop a half-billion dollars on one replacement!

Opening Week Ratings Drop For American Idol [VIDEOS]

Aaron James — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:57:59 +0000

The show is back that millions of people gather in front of the tv to watch each week through spring, American Idol. Idol is back for it's 11th season and was welcomed back by disappointing ratings this past Wednesday. The numbers were down nearly 27 percent from the opening show last year, it was the largest ratings drop for a premiere episode in the history of the Fox show.

Celebrity Birthdays for October 7 – John Mellencamp, Simon Cowell and More

Shauna Wright — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 05:51:10 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

John Mellencamp
Age: 60
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: His catchy, populist brand of heartland rock, selling 40 million albums worldwide, racking up 22 Top 40 hits like ‘Pink Houses’ and ‘Jack & Diane,’ and being one of the founding members of Farm Aid

Simon Cowell's "Going Away" Gifts

Mike Riley — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:15:58 +0000

Ah, to be romantically involved with Simon Cowell! Worth more than $300 million, an international celebrity, reasonably handsome [if you don't mind t-shirts. Or the outfit he's wearing above]. And, by his own admission, frequently very generous to his exes when the relationship ends! Cowell admitted last week that he occasionally gifts his girlfriends when the [...]

Simon Cowell Compares Paula Abdul To Lost Dog [VIDEO]

Cheryl Hagen — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:25:19 +0000

Simon Cowell still has no class. On “The Tonight Show,” Cowell discussed his “X-Factor” reunion with former American Idol co-host Paula Abdul. Cowell told Jay Leno that Abdul was so excited, she was like a lost dog being reunited with her family.

Simon Cowell Talks About This Years IDOL

Joe Chille — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:38:44 +0000

In case you were wondering, Simon Cowell has watched some of ‘American Idol’ this season. Of course, that led Jay Leno to ask him his thoughts about the show’s continued success on ‘The Tonight Show’in his absence.

Lots of Loot for Future "X-Factor" Winner

Cheryl Hagen — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 13:36:43 +0000

Can you sing? Or should I ask, can you sing unbelievably well? If the answer is yes, then you may want to get in line for an audition for Simon Cowell’s upcoming show “The X-factor.” Why waste your time standing in line for an entire day or two you ask? Because, Cowell is offering an unprecedented [...]

Does Simon Think 'Idol' is Over?

Staff — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 19:24:35 +0000

In a recent post on EW.com, Simon Cowell stated that “I haven’t seen a full episode” and that “I’ve seen three minutes of a recap. From what I’ve seen and from what I’ve heard, it all seems to be going well. What I was more concerned about the ratings falling off a cliff, and that the whole genre might be over."