Alexandra Burke's Simon surprise
Alexandra Burke still gets shocked when Simon Cowell calls her. The ‘Bad Boys’ singer - who won last year’s ‘X Factor’ - admits she gets nervous every time she speaks to the music mogul even though she is signed to his record label. She said: “Simon is the nicest man on Earth! He rings me, and I’m like, ‘You’re Simon Cowell - why are you ringing my phone?’ I still get nervous speaking to him.” Alexandra - who is still good...

Simon Cowell offers teeth whiting to X Factor finalists
A source told the Mirror that the final 12 have been getting the treatment at a dental beauticians in Primrose Hill, north London: “Simon wants the acts to look their best once the live stages start. “He is convinced they will all look better with perfectly white teeth as part of the makeover.” The live episodes of the talent show begin on ITV1 next weekend. Link | Send to a friend | Comments « Mel C: I’d let the Spice Girls look after my baby - well...

SIMON COWELL: A letter to my shallow, reckless, cocky younger self: PHOTO
On the eve of his 50th birthday, the music tycoon sends a remarkable letter to the man he used to be... and reveals the complexity, warmth and wisdom of the man he has become.

Jon & Kate Fight Over Cash; Jolie-Pitt Twins Hit The Town [Dirt Bag]
Kate Gossselin will be going after Jon Gosselin for "raiding" their joint bank account.

Simon Cowell's 50th birthday a gala affair
Simon Cowell had a giant image of his face projected onto the building where he held his 50th birthday party. Simon Cowell -Simon Cowell had a giant image of his face projected onto the building where he held his 50th birthday party.

3am: wicked whisper blind item extra clue: PHOTO
In today's Daily Mirror we asked: Which star received angry glares from Simon Cowell and co as she kept indiscreetly disappearing off to the loos to "powder her nose"? Then later she heckled during the speeches... Your extra clue: But she's normally so quiet.

Pics, Inside Simon Cowell's Fiftieth Star-Studded Birthday Bash: PHOTO
Mon, 05 October 2009 01:18:07 ET Though he will not turn 50 until October 7, Simon Cowell has held a lavish party to celebrate his upcoming birthday. On Saturday, October 3, the longtime judge of "American Idol" was seen holding a star-studded bash at Wrotham Park, a Palladian mansion outside of London. Radar Online claimed the celebration has cost about $2 million. About 400 people have been invited to come to the party. Seen among the guests were Cheryl Cole and Dannii Minogue , who were said...

EXCLUSIVE DETAILS: Simon Cowell Parties Until Dawn At 50th Birthday Bash: PHOTO
Simon's Cowell's 50th birthday celebration was a raucous Las Vegas comes to London blow-out, and RadarOnline had a ringside seat. Click Here For More Photos Flythru BagWENN

The X Factor – Bootcamp at the Judges Houses
OK, we’re moving into the part of X Factor that I love – the run-up to the live shows – but before that, 24 contestants are set to become the final 12. If the figures are to be believed, roughly 182,000 applied. I don’t know about you, but when I hear those figures, I often wonder about how many candidates are potential basket cases. Anyway…this week’s episode sees our shortlisted singers visit the Judges houses. Well, probably not their real houses. Let’s face it, would you let an X Factor a...

Simon Cowell Puts His Money Where His Mouth Is
Simon Cowell has inked a $100-million dollar deal for new reality series. The famed talent critic has plenty of bad things to say about contestants, but not Botox . Love or hate Simon Cowell, viewers just can't get enough of him. Reuters reports that Cowell made a deal to bring his British talent search show, The X Factor , to American viewers. That, in combination with renewing his two-year contract for American Idol , will net him $100 million each per year. Rumors are flying as to who the...

PARTIES: Simon Cowell Turn's 50!: PHOTO
The event was extravagant! With a price tag of $1.5 million, and with 400 guest in attendance, Simon Cowell better have thrown a swanky party. Pre-recorded birthday wishes from the likes of the Beckhams and Jennifer Aniston were displayed on giant screens. The venue, a palladian mansion set in...

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Simon Cowell's Mother's Party Shock: PHOTO
Simon Cowell's mother was left stunned at his 50th birthday party by the sex shows put on for the guests. The music mogul celebrated reaching the landmark age with a star-studded bash at Wrotham Park in Hertfordshire, England, and entertainment included a raunchy cabaret act involving sex toys. Julie Cowell, 82, and her priest friend sat there opened mouthed when one entertainer appeared on stage dressed as a woman's private parts, before pretending to use an assortment of aids. Simon's friend...

Leona Lewis: 'I'm Still Normal'
Leona Lewis insists she is still a normal person, despite her global success. The singer - who shot to fame in 2006 after winning Britain's The X Factor - says little has changed in her life - and her family keep her grounded. She explains, "It's what keeps me grounded. I make sure I have plenty of time chilling out, doing normal things. You know, having lie-ins, catching up on EastEnders." The singer, 23, also rubbished reports Simon Cowell plans to buy her a mansion in Los Angeles. She adds, "That was...

Simon Cowell accuses Prince Philip of calling him ’sponger’
London, Mar 26 (ANI): Music mogul Simon Cowell has claimed that Prince Philip called him a ’sponger’. In an interview on The Tonight Show, the US chat show hosted by Jay Leno, the X Factor judge claimed that he was snubbed by the Queen and insulted by the Duke of Edinburgh after appearing at the Royal [...]

Simon Cowell - Simon Cowells Mothers Party Shock: PHOTO
Simon Cowell's mother was left stunned by the amount of raunchy sex shows put on for the guests at her son's 50th birthday party at the weekend.

Simon Cowell's bizarre $1.6million birthday party: PHOTO
According to The Sun, Simon Cowell celebrated his 50th bithday by throwing a $1.6million celebrity-studded bash at an 18th century mansion in London…a party that lasted until 5am and turned x-rated and raunchy…and ofcourse The Hoff was there to get poisoned by antibiotics (aka got shitfaced). According to the newspaper, around 400

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Kate Moss arriving at Simon Cowell's 50th birthday party in north London.

Stars out for Cowell's birthday bash
A host of celebrities turned out for Simon Cowell's lavish 50th birthday party in Hertfordshire on Saturday night. Around 400 guests attended the black-tie bash at stately home Wroxham Hall, including fellow X Factor judges Cheryl Cole, Louis Walsh and Dannii Minogue, former series winners Alexandra Burke and Leona Lewis, TV presenter Holly Willoughby and chef Gordon Ramsay. Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden was also present, as was former Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips....

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Simon Cowell is celebrating his 50th birthday with a lavish party rumoured to be costing

Glittering night for Simon
Simon Cowell's 50th birthday celebrations started in Miami last week but ended with a lavish star-studded bash. The media mogul, who didn't skimp on marking the milestone, kicked things off by jetting his closest pals to the US for some time in the sun. But last night's 400 party guests didn't miss out on the special treatment. They were driven to the Hertfordshire stately home, just outside London, in a fleet of limousines, hired at a cost of

Naomi Campbell Nips Out On The Catwalk...
Well, Naomi Campbell was certainly a very busy girl yesterday wasn't she? The model managed to impress crowds on the catwalk during Paris Fashion Week yesterday before jetting to Simon Cowell's lavish 50th birthday bash in the UK just hours later. We caught up with Naomi when she made a surprise appearance during Russian designer Igor Chapurin's show wearing a see-through bodice. Say what you will about old “slugger” Campbell, but she still does look amazing doesn't she?

Best Party In Town?: PHOTO
It was a night of excess as the stars came out in the droves for Simon Cowell's 50th birthday party on Saturday night...

X Factor judges choose finalists: PHOTO
The X Factor judges have selected the 12 acts who will go through to compete in the live finals of the hit ITV talent show.

Simon Cowell wanted me to be the next Kylie Minogue but I turned him down, says Melissa George: PHOTO
...And after wowing us in '30 Days Of Night' and with another big thriller on the way, things didn't turn out too bad for Melissa George, did they? By Jon Wilde Last updated at 2:15 PM on 04th October 2009 Enlarge   Melissa George: 'I could never have been the next Kylie - my singing voice is too deep and husky' Given her mind-boggling variety of acting roles it's hard to know what to expect from Melissa George in person. Since making her name in Australian soap Home & Away in the...