Simon Cowell - Cowell Seymour Sued Over Chefs Sneakers: PHOTO
Music mogul Simon Cowell and his ex-girlfriend Terri Seymour are facing a bizarre court battle with a wannabe chef who is suing the former couple over a pair of sneakers. The stars have been named in a small claims lawsuit by a woman who applied for a personal chef position at their Los Angeles home. The unidentified female claims she was forced to remove her shoes by Seymour when she turned up to the house for a trial and was given another set of footwear to walk around the property. The woman...

Simon Cowell Sued Over A Pair Of Sneakers: PHOTO
Music mogul Simon Cowell and his ex-girlfriend Terri Seymour are facing a bizarre court battle with a wannabe chef who is suing the former couple over a pair of sneakers.

Simon Cowell - Reality Show Winner Criticises Cheating Cowell: PHOTO
The former winner of Simon Cowell's hit U.K.reality show Britain's Got Talent has launched a stinging attack on the music mogul - accusing the star of cheating him out of royalties since his victory. Dancer George Sampson was crowned champion on the show last year (08) but he claims Cowell side-stepped his promise to boost his career, concentrating instead on his other acts. Sampson, 16, landed a role in a West End stage show following his big win and then released his own dance DVD. But the...

Shoeless Chef to Cowell -- Sous You!: PHOTO
He's used to crushing wannabe singers, but now Simon Cowell is accused of destroying a wannabe chef ... or at least her arch support. Simon and his ex-GF Terri Seymour have been sued by a woman who claims she got a "try-out" to be their private chef. In the docs, the chef claims Terri made her remove her sneakers and put on a "clear-bottom" pair when entering the home. The cooking seemed to go well and the chef eventually took off, only to realize that she left her sneakers behind -- which she...

Dannii Minogue WILL return to the X Factor, says Simon Cowell
After previous suggestions it could go either way, Simon Cowell has said he’s pretty sure Dannii Minogue will sign on for the next series of The X Factor. Dannii was rumoured to be facing the axe after Cheryl Cole joined the ITV1 talent show last year - the two women were said to not get along [...]

Katy Perry Talks Simon Cowell: PHOTO
Katy Perry has some beef with Simon Cowell. The singer, who was a guest on American Idol with the harsh judge, wants to imitate the music tycoon’s tough critiques when she stars on the FOX show. “I might become a little bit of a buddy with Simon, because whenever I watch that show, as much as he’s an a**hole, he’s a very truthful, honest a**hole,” Perry said.

Avril Lavigne Seeks Anything but Ordinary Singers on American Idol: PHOTO
Other than conflicting reports of Pregnancy and hard-partying , Avril Lavigne has kept a pretty low profile of late. That's all about to change. The "Complicated" singer has just joined the fast-lengthening roster of stars filling Paula Abdul 's vacant chair on American Idol . She'll be sitting alongside Simon Cowell , Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi telling perspective Idols she doesn't like their boyfriends singing during one of the final two days of auditions in Los Angeles. Previously...

Will She Say "See You Later, Boy"? Avril Lavigne is an 'American Idol' Guest Judge
Welcome back to pop star sensibilities, American Idol . Canadian pop-rocker Avril Lavigne is the next celebrity to throw herself into the pot of the show's guest judges, one that I also lovingly call the "temporary Paula Abdul replacement" pot.  (I think I mentioned it before.) Entertainment Weekly 's Michael Slezak reports that she will be joining Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi on the judges' panel for one-half of the callback auditions in Los Angeles. The other half of the...

'Honest' Idol Katy Perry
Katy Perry wants to be an "honest a**hole". The 'I Kissed a Girl' singer is planning to imitate Simon Cowell's brand of tough love when she appears as a guest judge on 'American Idol' later this month. The 24-year-old star said: "I might become a little bit of a buddy with Simon, because whenever I watch that show, as much as he's an a**hole, he's a very truthful, honest a**hole. "I'm not there to build them up. It's weird, because I don't want to break their hearts, but everyone knows someone...

Mariah Carey - Cannon Carey Did Not Help Land Talent Job: PHOTO
Mariah Carey's husband Nick Cannon has hit out at rumours his famous wife helped him land his job hosting America's Got Talent - insisting their relationship does not sway potential employers. The rapper/actor married the Hero hitmaker last year (08) and his career was given a major boost when he was named as a replacement for Jerry Springer, presenting Simon Cowell's hit TV show. Carey subsequently appeared on the show in August (09) to perform her latest single, Obsessed. And ever since,...

Unhappy Cowell scooped by Strictly
Strictly Come Dancing beat Dancing on Ice, Simon Cowell's The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent to win Most Popular Talent Show at the National Television Awards. Skip related content Related content Unhappy Cowell scooped by Strictly BBC in 'tighter discipline' pledge Another top dancer diagnosed with endometriosis Related Hot Topic: Celebrity Have your say: Celebrity Strictly host Tess Daly accepted the award.Picking up his Special Recognition award, Simon Cowell, referring ...

Bleakley says she's too feisty for Cowell
Television presenter Christine Bleakley has answered rumours about Simon Cowell by saying that she is "too feisty" for the 'X Factor' judge. According to the News of the World, 'The One Show' presenter said: "I'm too feisty, too lippy for him. I've met him a few times now and he's very mischievous." "There's definitely something charismatic about him - he's got a bit of an aura. It's quite rare." Advertisement

Linda Blair - Blairs Blaze Fears Over Dog Sanctuary: PHOTO
Actress Linda Blair is terrified the Wildfires sweeping California could hit her dog charity - she's pleading for help if she has to evacuate the kennels. The Exorcist star runs a sanctuary in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, which reportedly receives $150,000 (

Jamie Archer: X Factor (Jamie Afro): VIDEO
Meet Jamie Archer, X Factor contestant also known as Jamie Afro. See photos, Jamie Archer video and a biography here of the rock singer who wowed audiences with his spirited performance of Kings of Leon Sex on Fire international hit. A “spirited performance” of the Kings of Leon rock song is no exaggeration. The 33-year-old self-described pub singer from south London (whose name is variously reported as James Archer) had the entire audience singing along. Simon Cowell is even seen...

X-Factor Steve -Bulging' Performance (video): PHOTO
Simon Cowell got to see something new on his X-Factor show when a 50 year old contestant, Steve nervously took ...

Shania Twain 'Having the Best Time' as Idol Guest Judge: PHOTO
Just days after opening up about her relationship with Frédéric Thiébaud, Shania Twain is also getting cozy -- professionally-speaking -- with Simon Cowell during her stint as a guest judge for American Idol's Chicago auditions. "She's loving American Idol.

American Idol Wild Card Winners Results March 5 2009!
LALATE has your 2009 American Idol Wild Card Winners from tonight March 5, 2009. Wild Card Results sent 4, not 3, to the next round this year. First, the expected 3 winners of the Wild Card Round were announced. 1.Jasmine Murray 2. Megan Corkrey 3. Matt Giraud Then, Simon Cowell made the surprise announcement. “We decided [...]

Paula's Next Act
Now that she’s walked away from American Idol , will Paula Abdul dance with the stars—or come waltzing back to Simon Cowell? Kim Masters reports on TV’s biggest guessing game.

Sister act: Dannii Minogue reveals all: PHOTO
When she quit her role as a judge on The X Factor, Sharon Osbourne was pretty clear about her reasons. Well, just one reason, actually: Dannii Minogue. Dannii, she said, had no sense of humour and, unforgivably, bad plastic surgery. Even with Simon Cowell there to separate them, Osbourne couldn't bear to spend another six months in her company. Well, I can't speak for the rest of her, but Dannii's doll-like features are, in person, perfectly plausible – surgery or not (I can't tell,...

Posh Spice - Was Idle In America, Now In American Idol
Victoria Beckham is set to replace Paula Abdul as a judge on hit show American Idol. The one-time Spice Girl is in talks with pop svengali Simon Fuller to join other judges Simon Cowell,

Saturday night's TV wars
In a climate of concern about exploitation and mental illness, The X Factor is back on our screens again. The hopes of dozens of would-be stars rest on Simon Cowell and his panel of judges -- but so too do those of ITV. Within weeks it will be joined on the Saturday night schedules by Strictly Come Dancing, the BBC's own ratings banker. Although the corporation does not face the same financial pressures, it is still relying on the talent show to bolster its status. The huge X Factor audiences...

Katharine McPhee Shows Off Bright Blonde Hairdo: PHOTO
Showing off her new blonde hairdo, Katharine McPhee was spotted arriving at Hollywood’s Rossevelt Hotel with her two tiny pooches on Wednesday (September 2). The “American Idol” alum made the dramatic change of image just ahead of the upcoming release of her latest album, “Unbroken”.

Photos: TV Guide Magazine's Fall Preview 2009
Here's a sneak peek at the fall's hot new shows! For more on your favorites, check out TV Guide Magazine's Fall Preview issue, on stands now! RSS Post your own comment: Name: Email address: Comment (maximum: 500 characters) Security code: [ Generate another ] All fields are required. Your email address will not be published.   TV Guide Magazine's Fall Preview 2009 2009 Daytime Emmy Awards A History of Jim and Pam's Office Romance Paula Abdul: Her Time on American Idol Mad Men 's Rat Pack...

Jason Castro Falls in Love Again
Jason Castro films his new music video in Downtown Los Angeles. The former American Idol finalist was showered with photographs while singing to his new single 'Let's Just Fall in Love Again'. Between takes, the dread-locked heart-throb could be seen assisting crew picking up the pictures off the street.

Paula Abdul's Diet Of Sour Skittles, SkatKat Scaries, And Gravity About To Go Terribly Wrong [Gossip Roundup]
The former American Idol judge's job offer, Jessica Simpson's training for Hell Week. Bloomberg likes Shiksas, Gerard Butler likes dumb chicks. Paris Jackson's biological father? Lady GaGa: still ridiculous, no word on her penis. Presenting your Sunday Morning Gossip Roundup: