Simon Cowell gave Kate Moss and Beth Ditto a big thumbs up after they performed an impromptu duet
Supermodel was supporting her pal, as The Gossip singer launched her new range of plus sized clothes for High Street store Evans at trendy London club Sketch

I fear for X Simon
WORKAHOLIC Simon Cowell has been told to retire from one of his hit shows and enjoy his golden years.

The Star Report: Only a big phony would write a 'Catcher in the Rye' sequel; plus, Hilary Duff, Simon Cowell
A federal judge has made it so your image of good old Holden Caulfield will remain unsullied by some Swede's dubious idea to write about the rebellious adolescent as an old man. The judge ruled that the author cannot publish in the United States a book he wrote that was advertised as a sequel to J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher In The Rye." Salinger, 90 and still reclusive, took exception to that idea and sued. U.S. District Judge Deborah Batts issued her ruling in Manhattan after hearing arguments...

Simon Cowell Welcomes Britney Spears to X-Factor
American Idol judge, Simon Cowell, has confirmed that Britney Spears will make an appearance on the X-Factor where she will perform her new single “Womanizer.”  Naturally, he had some choice words for the occasion.  In addition to saying that the show is the highest rated in England (can he ever go five minutes without tooting his own horn?!) he said that he was thrilled about the appearance and that he considers her a hugely talented person.  He added (since he also can’t

Idol Rich: Is Simon Cowell Worth $144 Million a Year?
Simon Cowell could command a salary of $108 million to $144 million if he continues with American Idol beyond the coming season, according to a British newspaper. Cowell, who serves as the most polarizing — and thus the most entertaining — judge on the Fox hit has been offered "three to four times" his current annual appearance fee of $36 million, a source close to Idol executive producer Simon Fuller tells the U.K.'s The Guardian . Read how Ryan Seacrest keeps Idol pitch-perfect A...

Mrs Angry vs Mr Cowell: Rikki Loney Dropped For Liam Payne
I was really annoyed today to read that apparently, Rikki Loney was dropped from The X Factor in favour of Liam Payne. It’s not that that I object to, it’s that Simon Cowell foisted the decision on the other judges and effectively pulled rank. It seems that the other judges disagreed that Rikki should be pulled out of the contest to make room for Liam, but Simon simply overruled them. Doesn’t that just make a mockery of the whole purpose of having three other judges? Now, I love Simon; he’s gorg

Celebs News: Simon Cowell tips Cheryl Cole to win X Factor
Simon Cowell has privately admitted Cheryl Cole will be the winning judge on this year's X Factor as her acts are "the best".

Simon Cowell confronts Alan Turner over press allegations
Tonight’s X Factor is going to be an interesting state of affairs. As I mentioned earlier, Simon will speak to Alan Turner about claims he lied about not knowing his father. We’ve written here in the past about the sob stories used on The X Factor to get the public interested in the contestants. Many a hard luck story has propelled a contestant further in this competition that if they’d relied on singing talent alone. What’s new here is that Simon/The X Factor team are giving Alan an opportunity t

Simon Cowell signs fan's boobs
X Factor judge Simon Cowell signs an eager fan's boobs - and another one's stomach

Sir Ian the diarist to use pen for revenge on Boris
Sir Ian Blair may have a pension pot worth about £3.5 million when he retires in December but he is already being tempted with further loot.

Simon Cowell - Girlband Promise Improvement After Narrow Escape
X Factor hopefuls Girlband have vowed to up their game after narrowly avoiding elimination on Saturday night's show.The quartet found themselves in the bottom two ...

Simon Cowell offered huge deal for American Idol
Surely money can’t be an issue for music mogul Simon Cowell but if it was then he’d be chuffed as nuts at his latest pay packet. According to the Daily Mail newspaper bosses at Fox have offered Cowell a staggering $144 million for the next series of American Idol. This will secure that the 49 year old stays with the talent show till next year when his contract is up for renewel. Cowell whose worth an estimated

Simon Cowell Gets A Raise - American Idol Pays Simon $140 Million To Stay On
Simon makes millions turning down potential stars and turning some into stars. On 'American Idol' he is usually the most talked about judge on the show in the news. You either love him or hate him. Now how much did Simon make last year doing American Idol? And how much is his new raise to stay on the show? According to POPEATER "Cowell has reportedly been offered between $100 million and $144 million per year to stay on as an 'Idol' judge. His current contract is set to expire in May." In his...

Simon Cowell Shoots Down Report He's Coming Back To -Idol' For $144 Million
Simon Cowell is shooting down a report he has been offered up to $144 million to stay on “American Idol.”

Pride of Britain Awards - What do David Beckham and Simon Cowell have in common?
1 October 2008 - David Beckham and Simon Cowell might have more in common than you think.

Simon Cowell could command
The music mogul and acid-tongued judge is currently negotiating a new deal with US broadcaster Fox, who have reportedly offered four times the

$144M For Being A Judge On American Idol
The NY Post is reporting that salary figures for Simon Cowell's renewal of his American Idol contract are leaking. This past year he made $36M ...

Simon Cowell is getting paid
"Jazz hands!" Simon Cowell is about to get paid . . . 100 million times over. He's getting at least that much to appear on the next season of American Idol . That's in dollars by the way, not pesos. 100 million dollars. In related news, I was legitimately excited today when I found a quarter on the ground at the laundromat. From the New York Post : Cowell, who reportedly made $36 million last year for judging the hit competition show, has been offered three or four times that amount -- between...

Cowell Reaches for $144 M This Year
Grumpy "American Idol" Judge Seeks Mega-Millions More In Contract Talks (CBS)  Simon Cowell is in contract negotiations with the "American Idol" for his next go-round as judge with the show that helps unknowns be known. And what is his suggested pay raise? Cowell, who earned $36 million last year, may get a pay hike next year as much as $108 million. But that doesn't mean he'll get it. On "The Early Show" Wednesday, co-anchor Maggie Rodriguez said talks could result in less, but nothing...

Idol Headlines for 10/11/08
‘Dance’ Star Brings Payne to ‘Fame’She didn’t win on FOX’s “So You Think You Can Dance,” but Kherington Payne is ready for a brush with big screen “Fame.”According to The Hollywood Reporter, Payne is one of nine actors who have signed on for MGM’s remake of the 1980 musical classic “Fame.”Zap2itCrush is Number One David Archuleta’s “Crush” is Number One of the Vh1 Countdown!  Yes this crazy fan girl and her crazy friend Fra

Celebs News: 3am Exclusive: Cheryl Cole offered £1m to stay for another series of X Factor
X Factor judge Cheryl Cole is being offered a 100 per cent rise by Simon Cowell to sign for next year’s series.

Simon Cowell's 'American Idol' salary: $ 144 million/year
Being the 'American Idol' seems nothing comparing with being a judge in this contest. And Simon Cowell has no reason to deny this. You know how much money this man does just to stay on 'American Idol'? Not less than $144 million! Yes, there is not error in that! Last year Cowell declared that he made $ 36 million for judging the show. So now, according to The Guardian, co-producers Fox and 19 Entertainment gave him three or four times the amount he had last year. Of course that Fox refused any...

Simon Cowell's ex-girlfriend is worried about him
Simon Cowell's ex-girlfriend Terri Seymour is worried about the star and admitted she believes he should cut back on his hectic work schedule. Simon, 49, split with Terri, 34, earlier this year and the pair have remained close. She admitted she believes working on Britain's Got Talent and The X Factor as well as American Idol is putting pressure on the star. She said: "I think all his work is tiring Simon out and he's finding it hard. He'd hate me saying this, but he's...

Celebs News: Cheryl Cole offered £1m to stay for another series of X Factor
X FACTOR judge Cheryl Cole is being offered a 100 per cent rise by Simon Cowell to sign for next year’s series.

Cheryl Cole livid over Simon Cowell’s control of the X Factor
A source close to the Girls Aloud star told the People newspaper: “Cheryl was fed up with Simon always getting his way. She loves doing X Factor but doesn’t feel happy with some of the decisions that have been made - mostly by Simon.” Cheryl is said to have been outraged when hopeful Duane Lamonte was axed from the bootcamp on Simon’s say-so: “It was the last straw for Cheryl. She thought Duane deserved to get through to the next stage. But Simon was adamant that he should be