Q&A: Simon Cowell -- TV's X-factor talks 'Idol,' future plans, Coke, Kara, Twitter and more
Simon Cowell recently sat for a wide-ranging interview where the "American Idol" judge offered his characteristically strong opinions on the show's format changes this season (including fourth judge Kara DioGuardi), other U.S. reality shows, Twitter, CDs by "Idol" contestants, his desire to launch another music competition series (like his British hit “The X Factor”) and on why he sometimes finds his own job "absurd." THR/James Hibberd: Who do you think...

‘Britain’s Got Talent’ denies Susan Boyle set up
Susan Boyle has inadvertently contributed to the rumors that she’s a Simon Cowell creation, but the show vehemently denies them. Comments made by Boyle on a recent U.S. appearance supported the stories that “Britain’s Got Talent” picked the singer to appear on the reality Talent show and her meteoric rise to fame was managed. An interviewer asked her: “Did the show find you or did you find the show?” Susan replied: “No, the show found...

Susan Boyle Boots Off Her Rival In New US Comedy Spoof: Video
Here is Britain's Got Talent sensation Susan Boyle putting the boot into young rival Hollie Steel - thanks to some special effects wizardry. The sketch on Jimmy Kimmel Live sees Susan rudely interrupting Hollie's stunning performance by rushing on stage and kicking the 10-year-old. Hollie goes flying as Susan triumphantly salutes the audience and a shocked Simon Cowell.

The PETA Files: Simon Says . . .
Unless you live under a rock and watch Antique Road Show on PBS every night, I’m sure you’ve been hearing an awful lot about Simon Cowell lately. American Idol 's ratings are higher than ever, and we couldn’t be happier for Simon. So what if he is honest with the out-of-tune wannabe trying to sing "Beat It"? Stick to singing in the shower and open mic nights at your local strip mall coffeehouse, dude . . . I guess you can see where I fall on the whole “Is Simon too mean?” debate.

Simon Cowell: 'Distractions' could doom Susan Boyle
Simon Cowell again emerged as a voice of sanity in a crazy, Susan Boyle-obsessed world when he said at NBC's TCA panel on Friday that he thinks the frenzy may be hurting the Scottish singer more than it's helping. "It could all go horribly wrong now because there’s so many other distractions," he told the gathered critics. "She has four weeks to prepare for the biggest night of her life, which is, she’s got to sing better than she sang before." Is that even pos

Simon Cowell picks Adam Lambert and…who? for Idol final
“American Idol” still has five singers left in the competition. But acid-tongued judge Simon Cowell has already decided who he would like to see in the final round next month. “I’d ike to see Adam (Lambert) and Danny (Gokey) in the final because they are the best two singers,” Cowell told reporters at a TV industry [...]

Susan Boyle’s makeover for stardom
She was the 'Hairy Angel' from Scotland - the rather unfortunate looking 47 year old with the angelic powerful voice that brought tears to the eyes of even the most hard faced creatures, but today Britains Got Talent contestant Susan Boyle looked the product of health, happiness and...

Simon Cowell: "Secretly in Love" With Paula Abdul
Simon Cowell: Secretly in Love With Paula Abdul. But the American Idol judge still calls her 'frustrating' and 'annoying'

Simon Cowell: "Secretly in Love" With Paula Abdul
Simon Cowell can't make up his mind about fellow American Idol judge Paula Abdul. "Paula's frustrating, she's annoying and I can't understand half of what she's talking about -- but there's incredible comfort between us," he tells TV Guide (on stands April 30). "I think we're possibly secretly in love with each other." See Paula Abdul's craziest style over the years. He doesn't have as many... Join Us on Facebook and Twitter for even more up to the minute celebrity news and photos!

Susan Boyle niche to hit the U.S.?
Get ready for reality TV’s “Susan Boyle effect.” As the unlikely “Britain’s Got Talent” contestant makes her way through the pop culture zeitgeist, exec producer Simon Cowell told reporters Friday that the frenzy over Boyle may open the door for less-photogenic people to at least show up for Talent auditions. That includes NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” which may be poised to benefit from all the attention its U.K. sister has received in recent d

Susan Boyle: Catherine Zeta-Jones to play Britain's Got Talent star?
Catherine Zeta-Jones to play Britain's Got Talent's Susan Boyle in movie, according to reportsJoin the debate on our Britain's Got Talent liveblogSusan Boyle hits South ParkMore on Susan Boyle and Britain's Got TalentHeard the latest about Susan Boyle? According to the Daily Mail, we could soon see a film project about the so-called "hairy angel" starring Catherine Zeta-Jones and helmed by Titanic director James Cameron. Meanwhile, the Daily Mirror reports that the programme actually approached...

Simon Cowell Predicts The 'American Idol' Finale
"American Idol" is down to the Top Five: Adam Lambert, Allison Iraheta, Danny Gokey, Kris Allen and Matt Giraud. So which two singers will go face-to-face for the finale on Tuesday, May 19?

Susan Boyle to face challenge in Britain's Got Talent from child dancer 'better than George Sampson'
Britain's Got Talent favourite Susan Boyle will face her biggest challenge from a child dancer “better than George Sampson”. Stephen Mulhern, who hosts ITV2 show Britain ’s Got More Talent, reckons the best schoolboy act this year will give the Scottish singer a run for her money.   Stephen told Absolute Radio: “There’s a young guy called Aiden who is coming up and honestly there is something about this boy. I don’t know what it is, he

Susan Boyle: Earliest singing footage unearthed
The earliest known video footage of Susan Boyle – showing the Britain's Got Talent star singing at a Social Club – has been unearthed.

Q&A: Simon Cowell
Reality TV's most trusted voice on his future, his fellow judges and who will win this season of "Idol."

Simon Cowell polished Jack Nicholson's axe for The Shining
Simon Cowell, the media mogul, got his showbusiness break by polishing actor Jack Nicholson's axe for scenes in the film The Shining, it was claimed.

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Showbiz News: Video exclusive: Susan Boyle's earliest singing performance on film revealed
The hot favourite to win Britain’s Got Talent took the stage at Motherwell FC’s Fir Park Social Club in a singing contest between locals and visitors from a Midlands club. Susan was drafted into the Coventry Tam O’Shanter Club’s team because someone had dropped out. She sang powerful versions of I Don’t Know How To Love Him, from Jesus Christ Superstar, and Barbra Streisand’s The Way We Were.  Watch Susan Boyle's performance of The Way We Were on...

Simon Cowell FURIOUS After X Factor Final 12 Are Revealed!
The website claimed to be owned by X Factor auditionee, Rachel Hylton and this morning published the names of the 12 finalist who will make it through to the live shows in two weeks time. “Simon Cowell was furious because he knows one of the biggest shows of the series is the ‘reveal’ of finalists,” an insider told the Daily Record. “He doesn’t want anyone to ruin it.” An X Factor spokesman said: “Rachel was not aware of the site and she was not involved.

Alexa Chung: Bound for America, MTV
Thanks to Susan Boyle and Hollie Steel, we already know that Britain's Got Talent.Turns out, that country has beauty, too.Americans will soon be inundated with an example of it, as The Alexa Chung Show is set to replace TRL and premiere on MTV in June.The series will, aptly, be hosted by Alexa Chung, a British TV personality and former model. She's really pretty. See for yourself:Click on the Alexa Chung pics above for larger, prettier images of this rising star.

Susan Boyle: Rising Star
Donning a bright blue bathrobe adorned with stars, Internet phenom and "Britain's Got Talent" phenom Susan Boyle made her morning debut looking cozy! The Talented singer smiled and waved as she posed for photogs outside her Blackburn, Scotland home on Thursday. Susan recently underwent a makeover

Hollie Steel Gives Susan Boyle Tiny Competition!
After fans everywhere fell in love with Susan Boyle on Britain's Got Talent , whoever would have thought a teeny 10-year-old in a tutu could give her a run for her money? Hollie Steel recently wowed judges on the Talent competition. After flitting about stage briefly, she opened her mouth and shocked Simon Cowell and the others with her rendition of "I Could've Danced All Night" from My Fair Lady . And now she's weiging in on her competition telling Extra of Susan, “I like her

No economic downturn for Simon Cowell
Ubiquitous talent spotter Simon Cowell has seen his fortune rise as traditional rock stars lose out in the recession.

Could Adam Lambert be first gay "American Idol"?
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Adam Lambert wears eyeliner and diamond stud earrings, sings like a dream and has won a rare standing ovation from tough-minded judge Simon Cowell.

Is Simon done with American Idol?
Simon Cowell has publicly declared that he may walk away from American Idol when his contract expires after next season, hinting (repeatedly), “Maybe it’s time for a change.” That should have executives quaking in their loafers, as Cowell is the face of a show that’s not only No. 1 in all of television, it’s essentially Fox’s ATM. (Portfolio estimated it brings in $6.4 billion a year for the network.) And though ratings are down 12 percent since this time last...