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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

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Age: 50 years old
Birthday: October 7, 1959
Height: 5' 9"
Nickname: Mr. Nasty
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Full Name / Real Name: Simon Phillip Cowell
Birthplace: Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK




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Simon Cowell in "American Idol" Elton John's Oscar Party Raises $3.7 Million for AIDS FoundationThe Academy Awards viewing party hosted some of the biggest stars in entertainment, including Miley Cyrus, Simon Cowell, Chace Crawford, Jason Mraz, Hayden Panettiere, Apolo Ohno and many more. Read more...
"American Idol 2010" Top 24 contestants Simon Cowell to Leave 'American Idol' and Launch 'The X Factor' in USThe most powerful person in Reality TV will leave "American Idol" at the end of the current season and will serve as both executive producer and judge on the U.S. version of his hit worldwide phenomenon. Read more...
Ellen DeGeneres in "American Idol" They All Start Somewhere... 'American Idol' ReturnsHere's the schedule for the first two months of Season 9 of television's #1 show, premiering on Tuesday, January 12 and Wednesday, January 13. Read more...
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SIMON COWELL: TWEETS

March 18, 2010
Simon Cowell really likes Lee Dewyze.
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Do you think Ryan Seacrest's confrontation with Simon Cowell was real?
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@ianfarrington You were the Simon Cowell of your day.
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Simon Cowell may be harsh, but what he says means so much! :O
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Ryan Seacrest got mad to Simon Cowell last night ..
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Cheryl Cole: "My next lover will be a pot bellied bloke in Bermuda shorts." Called Simon Cowell.
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aaaand we're in lockdown again. we're not even allowed to know who it is today. I hope it's Simon Cowell.
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"What was he supposed to do?You wanna to come on the stage with the tank or something?" (c) Simon Cowell xD
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RT: @ZimBlackRose: @tah3000 uri muporofita lol knk <-- No maybe next Simon Cowell or Clive Davis LOL
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@michelledh what was that simon cowell thing? Couldn't open on bb.
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Liverpool not being in the Champions League is like watching Strictly Come Dancing without Brucie or the X Factor without no Simon Cowell!
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Official: Simon Cowell tempts Cheryl Tweedy to America with $2.2million US X Factor deal
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@ZaidiPurrys idk. I wonder what will Simon Cowell reacts when he audition.. hahahahah
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HAH! Ryan Seacrast and Simon Cowell big hook up on Idol.. lol
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@JonathanRKnight Ur watching Simon Cowell?
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Simon Cowell nude, now that's sexy!
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