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Simon Cowell on Fox's "American Idol"
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Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell, Ryan Seacrest, and Paula Abdul on Fox's "American Idol" Simon Cowell and David Hasselhoff on "America's Got Talent" Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Simon Cowell on Fox's "American Idol" Simon Cowell Pictures
Simon Cowell is one of the judges on FOX's "American Idol" and is also the creator and executive producer of NBC's summer reality competition series, "America's Got Talent."

Simon Cowell's honesty on "American Idol" has made him a household name in America. In addition to his work on "America's Got Talent" and "American Idol," Simon Cowell is the founder of Syco Productions, a leading UK based media and entertainment company. Through Syco, Simon Cowell is the creator, producer, and star of some of the highest-rated television shows in the United States and the UK and the producer of many of the bestselling musical acts in the world. Simon Cowell's keen eye for talent and trademark honesty as a judge turned "American Idol" into a phenomenon and launched the careers of such best-selling artists as Grammy Award winner Kelly Clarkson, Clay Aiken, and Carrie Underwood. Simon Cowell currently is also the star and executive producer of "The X Factor," the number one rated entertainment show in the UK, and the creator and manager of the opera quartet Il Divo, who have sold over 18 million records worldwide and topped the charts in over 32 countries.

Simon Cowell serves as a celebrity judge on "American Idol," "Pop Idol," "The X Factor," and "Britain's Got Talent." Simon Cowell is also the creator and executive producer of "American Inventor" and "Celebrity Duets." Simon Cowell recently signed a deal with FOX to continue as a judge on "American Idol" for five additional seasons. Simon Cowell began his television career with "Pop Idol," the UK version of "American Idol," which first aired in 2001. "Pop Idol" earned huge ratings and received a BAFTA award for Best Entertainment Program. Currently, Simon Cowell has over 10 new series in production and development for British and American television.

Syco Records, founded by Simon Cowell in 2002, produces and orchestrates the careers of numerous recording artists including Il Divo and Westlife. The label, which is part of BMG-Sony Music, has sold 50 million American Idol themed albums in the past four years alone. During Simon Cowell's 16 years with BMG-Sony, his artists have sold over 150 million records and have achieved more than 70 number one singles in the America and the UK.

Simon Cowell began his career in music in 1989 as an A&R consultant for BMG-Sony and quickly made his mark in the pop world, signing and developing acts like Curiosity Killed the Cat, Sonia, 5ive, and Westlife.

Simon Cowell was recently named "2006 UK Personality of the Year" by Variety, ranked 29th on the 2006 Forbes "Celebrity 100 Power List," and in 2004, was named one of the Top Entertainers of the Year by Entertainment Weekly. Simon Cowell is also the author of "I Don't Mean to Be Rude But …," published in December 2003.

Simon Cowell lives in Los Angeles and the United Kingdom.






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SIMON COWELL: FACTS

How tall is Simon Cowell? How old is Simon Cowell? Where was Simon Cowell born? Find out here.

Age: 50 years old
Birthday: October 7, 1959
Height: 5' 9"

Nicknames:
Mr. Nasty
Judge Dread

Full Name / Real Name: Simon Phillip Cowell
Birthplace: Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK




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Simon Cowell on Fox's "American Idol"Katy Perry and Avril Lavigne to Be Guest Judges at 'American Idol' AuditionsThe two music artists will join the judges' table during the final 2 days of auditions in Los Angeles following guest stints in other cities by Victoria Beckham, Mary J. Blige, Kristin Chenoweth, Neil Patrick Harris, Joe Jonas and Shania Twain. Read more...
Judges Piers Morgan, Sharon Osbourne and David Hasselhoff on "America's Got Talent"'America's Got Talent' Reveals Top 40 ActsThe acts advancing to the live shows include basketball dunking entertainers, breakdancing rollerskaters, an impersonator, a Bollywood dance group and more. Read more...
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SIMON COWELL: TWEETS

Hi, just added JLS, Cheryl Cole, Simon Cowell, Dannii Minogue and all the X factor contestants. TWITTER IS AWESOME lol
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"Simon Cowell, on a private island made entirely of gold ingots, listlessly kicking clouds of powdered diamond into a sea of molten platinum
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@gilescoren I don't think Kate will sleep with you, but Simon Cowell might.
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More on celebrity-obsessed Cameron: he had 'private meeting' with Simon Cowell, wants presenter of Location Location to have housing role.
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RT @Satans_Thong: I love Simon Cowell's trousers. I wonder if they come in my chest size?
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The Mystery Voice this morning was Simon Cowell! Well done Tony in Arundel who wins the meal for 2. Another chance to play next Sat after 8
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Morning. Any1 no y Simon Cowell has 'turned' on Danyl & now wants Stacey in the final wit Olly & Joe?! If its tru I lose all respect 4 Simon
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@dollierocker SIMON COWELL WINKED AT YOU!? I think you need to take a pregnancy test....just saying....
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Jamie Archer says that he was voted off The X Factor because of Simon Cowell's bad advice.
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Weird dreams to have had today - That my mother was flirting with Simon Cowell. WTF brain??!
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RT @reachingdreams: ok...my secrets out! i fancy simon cowell! {bloody hell Jen - glad to see it hasn't affected your writing lol}
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Jillian Harris Simon Cowell alaska state troopers
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I LOVE MICK JAGGER, JON BON JOVI, MICHAEL JACKSON, SIMON COWELL and @PAULAABDUL
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I want to see Simon Cowell nude
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"If I you don't believe in yourself, nobody else will!"-Simon Cowell
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@MajorBedhead Tell me about it. I heard more pitchy singing tonight than Simon Cowell.
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