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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.






SIMON COWELL: FACTS

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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




SIMON COWELL: NEWS (8)


Simon Cowell on Fox's "American Idol"'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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"American Idol""American Idol" Fans Rate Randy Jackson #1 JudgeSimon Cowell is deemed most believable. Read more...
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SIMON COWELL: TWEETS

#SlapTheTwins Who you going to call- Jedbusters #xfactor RT @amber_rose_LY: i love john and edward and hav a lil crush on simon cowell :)
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i love john and edward and hav a lil crush on simon cowell :)
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@cosmicmuse they are retarded twins sent to annoy Simon Cowell and anyone with the faintest glimmer of a braincell
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after all this time, i still laugh when simon cowell says "have". #xfactor #simoncowell
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"mum - I love it." - Simon Cowell (no comment, right?)
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@mickj23q ha i love the posh/london accent like simon cowell. people from my area say im posh speaking but im so common its unbelievable
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Was i dreaming or is Simon Cowell begining to like Bill and Ben.
1 hour ago
I'm onto u Simon Cowell - u've softened ur views on the twins so that ppl don't vote for them in order to piss u off- smart!
1 hour ago
Bum news on the foot,I have to have surgery..it will have metal holding it together..thoughts of Simon Cowell helps make it hurt less..hehe
2 hours ago
@ALLTHEHARDWAYS LOL. Another Simon Cowell groupie LOL I lve his directness:-)
2 hours ago
it's early. there's no sun outside + it's chucking it down with rain droplets in the shape of simon cowell.
3 hours ago
The last girl I had sex with reminds me of Simon Cowell on account of her multiple orgasms. I got 4 yes's.
5 hours ago
3wordsaftersex That. Was. Horrid. --Simon Cowell
5 hours ago
(OwO) RT @pikestaff: Owls, everyone is fond of owls. Except for mice and shrews. And Simon Cowell. And you know that they come for you!
6 hours ago
Owls, everyone is fond of owls. Except for mice and shrews. And Simon Cowell. And you know that they come for you!
6 hours ago