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Simon Cowell Pissed That Britney Spears Wasn't Nuts, Just Lazy on 'X Factor' Set

Jessica Sager — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:18:21 +0000

Apparently Simon Cowell would have rather had Britney Spears beating cars with umbrellas again on 'X Factor' instead of just, you know, showing up late once in a while.

The crankypants Brit wanted his own highly-paid Brit to be more entertaining and a bit more of a loose cannon on the struggling Fox show, but instead she was just sort of ... off.

Is Simon Cowell Trying to Get Rihanna + Chris Brown on the 'X Factor' Panel?

Jessica Sager — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:15:34 +0000

Does Simon Cowell have rocks in his head? Yes, but the sparkly kind. The 'X Factor' judge and creator reportedly is eyeing Rihanna for his panel ... as well as another pop star that will raise even more eyebrows: Chris Brown.

Simon Cowell Saves Nine People From Sinking Boat

Alexandra Capotorto — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:09:16 +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!

Is Simon Cowell Trying to Sabotage the Competition?

Jessica Sager — Tue, 29 May 2012 12:15:14 +0000

Yowza! Simon Cowell is throwing some shade at fellow singing competition shows in a big way. The ‘X Factor‘ honcho and judge allegedly is attempting to sabotage his competition at NBC, ‘The Voice.’

Britney Spears Confirmed as "X Factor" Judge

Laura Peterson — Wed, 09 May 2012 22:52:30 +0000

The speculation and rumors that have floated around for weeks have been confirmed. Britney Spears reportedly has agreed to become a judge on The X Factor. E! News is reporting that Britney signed a one-season contract that will pay her 15 million dollars. A source close to Britney says that her and Simon Cowell are [...]

Simon Cowell Has One Night Stand, Gets Robbed

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:05:39 +0000

One night stands can be dangerous, dangerous things, and we’re not talking about communicable diseases that can often be a byproduct of them, either. Acid-tongued ‘X Factor‘ judge Simon Cowell hooked up with a woman he met at a Hollywood nightclub last October, brought her home and awoke to find that she made off with his computer and loads of cash. What a headache that must have been for Cowell!

Meet the Woman Handling Behind-the-Scenes Biz for 'X Factor' Judge Simon Cowell

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:30:10 +0000

Simon Cowell is a media mogul, which makes him a media magnet, as well. He sees no less than 500 tabloid items printed about him and his entertainment properties in a single year. His ‘X Factor‘ show antics and his love life are often the topics of the press and publicity surrounding the acid-tongued judge. Simon Cowell, Inc. is a well-oiled machine, a brand and a corporation, and as the saying goes, behind every good man is an even better woman.

Simon Cowell Wants Mariah Carey on 'X Factor'

Jeff Giles — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:57:37 +0000

He’s had his hands in some of the most successful albums and TV shows of the last 20 years, and made enough money to never have to work another day in his life — so the list of people Simon Cowell needs to listen to is awfully short.

But when Mariah Carey says she wants to appear on Simon’s new series, ‘The X Factor,’ he pays attention.

Paula Abdul Joins 'The X Factor': Report

Tony Hart — Mon, 09 May 2011 15:27:16 +0000

Paula Abdul has signed on as the fourth and final judge of 'The X Factor,' the Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

Sources say that negotiations went down to the wire, due in part to her deal with CBS to appear on the dance-competition series 'Live to Dance.'

Simon Cowell Wants Paula Abdul for 'The X Factor'

Tony Hart — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:32:26 +0000

It's the reunion we've all been hoping for.

In an exclusive interview with Deadline's Nikki Finke, former 'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell revealed he wants Paula Abdul to join the judges' table on his upcoming reality series 'The X Factor.'

"I've always wanted Paula. Always been very vocal about that. I missed her the second she left the show," he said. "Always loved working with her even though she can be a pain. And I've been consistent about this. I don’t know what it is about her, but I've always clicked with her."

Mariah Carey Will Be on 'The X Factor,' Says Simon Cowell

Tony Hart — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:36:41 +0000

In a recent radio interview, former 'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell confirmed that Grammy-winning superstar Mariah Carey will be involved with FOX's 'The X Factor.'

But wait -- does this mean she'll be a judge? In a word, no.

Cowell told radio personality Jackie Brown that Carey won't be on the judges' panel, due to her pregnancy, but she'll still be part of the show in some capacity.

Fergie in the Running for 'X Factor' Gig

Tony Hart — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 13:00:05 +0000

Black Eyed Peas frontwoman Fergie is reportedly up for a spot on Fox’s hotly anticipated reality show ‘The X Factor,’ Simon Cowell confirmed to reporters this week. “Her name was put forward. But like with a lot of other people we have spoken to, we have to check out everyone’s availability. There is lot of [...]