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Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell
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Also Known As:
Mr. Nasty, Judge Dread, Sarcastic SImon
Date of Birth:
October 7, 1959
Height:
5' 9"
Hometown:
Brighton

Bio:
Simon Cowell (born in Brighton, England on October 7, 1959) is a reality TV personality, entrepreneur, A&R executive, and TV producer. Mr. Cowell is best known for his sarcastic, arrogant, and often insulting remarks while judging contestants on one of the many TV shows he is involved in. America was most notably introduced to Simon through his years serving as the brutally honest judge on the panel ofAmerican Idol, alongside fellow judges Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul. He is the owner of SYCO, which produces both music and TV content. Through this venture, Simon has established The X-Factor in Britain and in the USA, along with Britain’s Got Talent and America’s Got Talent. He has also helped artists such as Leona Lewis, Susan Boyle, and boy-band One Direction climb the music charts! Simon has trademarked himself with his notoriously low V-neck t-shirts and a rather blunt and sarcastic attitude that leaves audiences floored at the words that come out of his mouth. He is respected around the world for his overtly honest opinions and for getting away with crushing contestants dreams while making us all laugh! This fall we will watch The X-Factor’s long awaited return with judges Demi Lovato, L.A. Reid, and Britney Spears.

Best Known For:
Simon is best known for his cutting remarks as a former judge on American Idol and in his current position as a judge on The X-Factor. He is also well-recognized for being both a record and television producer.

Personal Life:
Simon has been famously quoted saying that he will never find a wife because “ no one will want to marry” him. Simon is a “selfish, quite weird” kind of guy–his words not ours! He dated entertainment correspondent, Terri Seymour, for six years, and, most recently, broke off an engagement to makeup artist, Mezhgan Hussainy in 2012. In July 2013, it was revealed that Simon and his girlfriend, Lauren Silverman, who was previously married to a good friend, were expecting a baby together. The child, a boy named Eric, was born on Feb. 14, 2014.

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Latest Simon Cowell

‘The X Factor’: Rion Paige Honored By Carrie Underwood Comparisons

There wasn’t a dry eye in the house when Rion Paige sang her emotional rendition of Carrie Underwood’s ‘Till I See You Again’ during the Dec. 4 installment of ‘The X Factor.’ The ballad about loss hit home for the young singer, whose father died right when the song came out. Find out what Rion told HollywoodLife exclusively about her performance — as well as those comparisons to Carrie herself — below!
Rion Paige, 13, is already an X Factor darling thanks to her gorgeous voice and endlessly sunny disposition. But the emerging starlet showed her raw, emotional side when she sang Carrie Underwood’s “Till I See You Again” to honor her late father. It was a solid choice, being that Simon Cowell was so blown away by Rion that he once compared her to Carrie herself — and he should know, right? Find out Rion’s EXCLUSIVE response below!

December 5, 2013
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‘The X Factor’ Premiere: Kelly Rowland Swoons Over Al Calderon

‘The X Factor’ returned for a super-sized premiere event, and without getting to ahead of myself, I think we might have already met this year’s winner.
The X Factor’s two-night season premiere continued Sept. 12, and although the second night didn’t have quite as many sexy grandmas as the first, it was still bursting with talent. In fact, it featured what Simon Cowell called the best auditions he’s ever seen on the show — including one young gentleman from Long Island who might just be the next Justin Bieber. Only taller and less Canadian.

September 12, 2013
Simon Cowell Lauren Silverman Divorce

Simon Cowell Named In Lover’s Divorce To ‘Embarrass Him’ — Expert

Simon was named in the divorce papers filed by his pregnant lover, Lauren Silverman’s, husband Andrew Silverman. Now a top celebrity divorce attorney tells HollywoodLife.com why Andrew might have decided to do something so drastic.
Why would a scorned husband choose to name his wife’s lover in divorce papers? In the case of Simon Cowell and the mother of his unborn child, Lauren Silverman, it was a matter of trying to embarrass Simon in the most public way possible by his former friend, Andrew Silverman, according to Vikki Ziegler, a top celebrity divorce attorney. Vikki spoke to HollywoodLife.com about the shocking divorce papers and revealed Andrew’s possible motivation to drag Simon through the mud.

August 1, 2013

‘X Factor’ Recap: Krysten Colon Throws A Fit After Being Told ‘No’

Tonight’s episode of ‘The X Factor’ turned embarrassing when Krysten was unable to handle rejection!
The second week of X Factor auditions continued with its second night on Sept. 20, with the judging panel all back at the table in Greensboro, N.C. after Simon Cowell’s absence from the table in Kansas City. What an interesting night it was!

September 20, 2012

Demi Lovato Defends ‘X Factor’ Bullying Allegations

Demi Lovato was brought to tears when a bullied girl auditioned on ‘The X Factor’ on Sept 12. A fierce anti-bully advocate, Demi speaks EXCLUSIVELY with HollywoodLife.com about those who accuse her show of being the bully!
Demi Lovato is no stranger to bullying and has spoken out many times against the hurtful act. The 20-year-old ‘X Factor’ judge is speaking out against critics who say the judges on her show are bullying innocent contestants!

September 13, 2012
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