Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell Picks First 'X Factor' Judge: L.A. Reid

Submitted on 16 March 2011

It was long rumored and now looks like it's come true: Island Def Jam chairman Antonio "L.A." Reid will be a judge on Fox's The X Factor. ... Read more

Simon Cowell: The Interview (The X Factor)

Submitted on 08 February 2011

Simon Cowell made his presence known in the UK and brought his hit American Idol to America with the same fervor. Now, after leaving his hit show, Cowell's next move is bringing the biggest show in UK history stateside.... Read more

Simon Cowell's X Factor Announces Prize: $5 Million Sony Music Record Deal

Submitted on 07 February 2011

Fox confirmed details of Simon Cowell's X Factor Monday morning. The big prize will be a $5 million Sony Music record deal. Contestants as young as 12 can compete.... Read more

Chris Isaak could replace Simon Cowell

Submitted on 21 July 2010

The search to replace Simon Cowell is intensifying as preliminary auditions get under way for the 10th season of Fox's "American Idol."... Read more

Simon Cowell Recruiting 'X Factor' Judges

Submitted on 18 January 2010

Simon Cowell is talking to familiar faces to sit beside him at the judges table on Fox's "The X Factor."... Read more

Simon Cowell Leaves Idol Launches The X Factor

Submitted on 11 January 2010

FOX announced today that THE X FACTOR will launch in the U.S. in the fall of 2011. Simon Cowell, who created and launched THE X FACTOR in the U.K. in 2004, will serve as both executive producer and judge on the U.S.... Read more

Simon Cowell To Leave 'American Idol': Report

Submitted on 22 December 2009

As if we aren't getting sick of reporting this every year and you aren't sick of reading it, "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell has decided to quit the top-rated TV talent show when his contract ends in 2010, according to a report in British tabloid The Sun, which would deal a blow to the Fox net... Read more