Simon Cowell

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Simon Cowell dating 'adorable' Carmen Electra

Music mogul Simon Cowell has confirmed he is dating model Carmen Electra. Simon took a break from his often cutting critical comments to praise his new love interest, saying "she's adorable, isn't...

Red hot Britney steals the show in form-fitting bandage dress

Britney back to her very best as she starts new chapter as 'X Factor' judge

Delighted Simon unveils Britney and Demi Lovato as new 'X Factor' USA judges

Britain's Got Talent winner Pudsey to follow in Uggie's pawprints

He celebrated his Britain's Got Talent success with a delicious steak. But there are more exciting things on the menu for Pudsey the dog. The cute pooch's owner Ashleigh Butler has revealed film offers...

Simon Cowell's lifestyle secrets are revealed in tell-all biography

Simon Cowell enjoys twice-yearly botox and intravenous vitamin injections to keep him looking young, according to the unofficial biography of the TV star. In the latest extract of Sweet Revenge: The...

Explosive new memoir reveals Simon's 'genuine love' for Dannii

The sizzling on-screen chemistry between Simon Cowell and Dannii Minogue kept fans of the X Factor rapt during previous seasons of the show. And now explosive claims have emerged that the two judges...

'Don't compare me to Susan Boyle,' says 'Britain's Got Talent's unlikely opera star

If Susan Boyle was confirmation that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, then Jonathan Antoine should be the definitive proof of the sentiment. The shy 17-year-old was the talking point of Saturday...

'This show is good, there are no freaks': Sir Tom bigs up 'The Voice' ahead of 'Britain's Got Talent' clash

For years Simon Cowell had the monopoly on TV talent shows. But new show The Voice is aiming to end his reign when it goes head to head with Britain's Got Talent this weekend. Welsh singing legend...

Regal Amanda and BGT judges on mission 'for Queen and country'

Amanda Holden is back and glamorous as ever as she films the next series of Britain's Got Talent in dazzling regal attire. The talent judge is seen in a stunning blue ballgown in the new trailer for...

'The baby's got Simon's hair,' jokes Amanda as she makes euphoric return to 'Britain's Got Talent'

Amanda Holden beamed with joy as she made her return to Britain's Got Talent at the weekend following the birth of her second daughter Hollie Rose. And if she's feeling the effect of sleepless nights,...

Simon Cowell: 'I hired Alesha to hurt Strictly' as he presents BGT lineup

Simon Cowell has admitted he poached Alesha Dixon for the Britain's Got Talent panel to hurt BBC rival Strictly Come Dancing. The media mogul was pictured arriving for the first round of auditions for...

Mezhgan missing as Simon takes well-earned Barbados break

It's tough work relentlessly carving out careers for pop wannabes on both sides of the Atlantic. So Simon Cowell can be forgiven for living it up in Barbados over Christmas. This year has...

Mums come first as 'new Spice Girls' Little Mix head for £8 million payday

History-making X Factor champs Little Mix are set to take home millions from lucrative deals, with Simon Cowell planning to turn them into the next Spice Girls. And Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade...

'Who do you think?': Sinitta coy about comparing exes Brad and Simon's charms

Sinitta has been telling fellow I'm A Celebrity campers about her love life - including her relationships with Simon Cowell and Brad Pitt. The So Macho singer, who romanced both men in the Eighties,...

Cheryl and her 'fabulous Geordie accent' receive plaudits on US 'X Factor'

Her American dream came to a swift end when she was fired as a judge on X Factor USA after just three weeks. Yet Cheryl Cole has received a positive response from US TV critics who watched the preview...

Simon keeps fans guessing about engagement as he walks red carpet without Mezhgan

He got a kiss from Paula Abdul and a warm greeting from Nicole Scherzinger. But the lady the 1,800 screaming fans really wanted to see on Simon Cowell's arm at the premiere of X Factor USA was Mezhgan...

Ashley said to be comforting Cheryl after her 'weirdest few weeks'

Following her US X Factor fiasco, Cheryl Cole has thanked fans for inundating her with messages and presents. Writing on her blog to fans whom she described as "my little soldiers", the pop...

Officially confirmed - Nicole Scherzinger to replace Cheryl as judge on US 'X Factor'

Cheryl Cole: Her time in the 'X Factor' spotlight It's official. After weeks of feverish speculation, it has been confirmed that Nicole Scherzinger will take Cheryl Cole’s place on the US X Factor....

Boyband New Bounce spring into the final of 'Britain's Got Talent'

Junior boyband New Bounce stole the show on the second semi-final of Britain's Got Talent, impressing with their great stage presence and cool moves. Aged between 12 and 16, they wowed the judges...