10 posts categorized "Simon Cowell"

January 08, 2010

Paula Abdul Joins Simon Cowell On X Factor

Paula Abdul Joins Simon Cowell On X Factor

It's being reported that Simon Cowell has hired Paula Abdul as a judge for the American version of his hit British talent show The X Factor.

Abdul recently left her American Idol job because they wouldn't pay her $20 million. X Factor will reportedly pay her $4.5 million, not bad for someone desperate for a new gig. This is big move for the American version of X Factor, which will take Simon Cowell away from American Idol after this season. It looks like we will once again see the dynamic duo of Simon and Paula at the judges table!

Readers, are you happy that Simon and Paula with reunite on X Factor?

December 17, 2009

Simon Cowell Leaving American Idol

Simon Cowell Leaving American Idol

It's being reported that Simon Cowell is leaving American Idol. Cowell is leaving the popular show to launch a U.S. version of his British hit music contest The X Factor.

The Times of London reports that Cowell has been in talks with the Fox to bring X Factor to the U.S. in 2011. "There are discussions going on with 'American Idol' and also about the possibility of bringing 'X Factor' to the United States, but no decisions have been made, and nothing has been finalized," Cowell's spokesman said. The success of X Factor in Britain hasn't gone unnoticed by U.S. networks who want to take advantage of a hot show as soon as they can. 

Cowell $40 million per season contract with Idol expires in May so this season could be the last for him. No word yet if they will try to replace Cowell or end the show all together.

July 01, 2009

American Idol Offers Simon Cowell The Big Bucks

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Page Six is reported that American Idol Judge, Simon Cowell, has been offered $100-$144 million to return as judge for the hugely popular show.

Cowell made $36 million last year for judging the hit show but that number is about to go through the roof if he decides to return. All of these numbers sound extremely high but American Idol did bring in about $900 million last year so a mere $144 million doesn't seem to much for the shows star.

Express your opinion below! Do you think Simon Cowell deserves a raise?

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May 20, 2009

Simon Cowell's Ex Terri Seymour Attacked by Jealous Fan!

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Simon Cowell's known in America for being the most controversial judge on American Idol, fans either love him or hate him! One fan decided to show how much she loves him and in a jealous rage attacked the judges ex Terri Seymour!

33 year old Janice Thibodeaux, confronted Seymour after the Idol taping at the Nokia Theater in LA last night. Thibodeaux went right up to Seymour during the final and demanded to know if she was dating Simon and then attempted to strangle her!

Seymour, who broke off her 6 year relationship with Cowell in 2008 but continues to attend events with the Idol judge—refused medical treatment after the attack and was escorted out of the building by several female pals. Thibodeaux was arrested on suspicion of felony battery and released on $52,700 bail, TMZ.com reported.

More pics of the pair here...

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December 26, 2008

Simon Cowell Shows Off His Pecks

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Simon Cowell was spotted frolicking around the beach in Barbados yesterday (Christmas). He decided to do away with the traditional white Christmas this year!

Simon was seen hanging out with British billionaire Philip Green as well as spending some time on a wave runner. Check out the pics here...

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