Simon Cowell Gets a Hit

Download Simon Cowell's 'Everybody Hurts' Help For Haiti now
Music lovers can now download Simon Cowell’s Help For Haiti single,, the proceeds of which will go to the victims of the recent Haiti earthquake. Twenty-one top current music stars have added their vocals to the single, which is a cover of REM’s Everybody Hurts. Vocalists include Take That stars Robbie Williams, Gary Barlow and Mark Owen as well as X Factor stars Cheryl Cole, JLS, Leona Lewis, Joe McElderry and Alexandra Burke. Susan Boyle from Britain’s Got Talent, Rod...

Stars' single for Haiti survivors goes on sale
Under the guidance of X Factor supremo Simon Cowell, some 21 acts united to record the single, including Leona Lewis, Susan Boyle and Kylie Minogue. The moving ballad went on sale yesterday, with those behind it hoping it will top the charts and provide much-needed funds in the process. Originally a hit in 1993, the song has been reworked with vocalists including X Factor winner Joe McElderry, Rod Stewart and JLS. The recording also reunites Robbie Williams with his former Take That bandmates...

Offical Helping Haiti "Everybody Hurts" music video . . .
Entry tags: charity , music / musician Offical Helping Haiti "Everybody Hurts" music video . . . The version of REM's Everybody Hurts, a single in 1993, went on sale yesterday at outlets including Marks & Spencer, BHS and BP garages. The Helping Haiti record has been masterminded by Simon Cowell, the pop impresario, and features artists including Leona Lewis, Mariah Carey, Robbie Williams and Kylie Minogue. It is almost certain to top the singles chart and could be the biggest-seller of...

Simon Cowell Does REM
Simon Cowell did a mighty fine job organizing and finding artists to sing on the cover of REM's hit 'Everybody Hurts'. The cover features some of the biggest artists on the UK and US music scenes.

Simon Cowell Hopes His Haiti Charity Single Outsells "We Are The World" Remake
Not even charity can kill Simon Cowell's drive to crush the competition. The exiting American Idol judge recently coordinated an all-star lineup of vocalists — Susan Boyle, Mariah Carey and Rod Stewart, to name a few — to lend their voices to a remake of R.E.M.’s 1992 single “Everybody Hurts,” with all proceeds benefitting Haitian earthquake victims. Although the pre-orders for the song suggests the new “Everybody Hurts” will be Britain’s...

Simon Cowell's Haiti Tribute Song Is Better Than Yours
The "American Idol" judge and music exec recently coordinated an all-star single to benefit Haitian earthquake victims. Now he's ready to take on his next challenge: ensuring that his production of R.E.M.'s "Everybody Hurts," featuring Susan Boyle, Mariah Carey, Miley Cyrus and many others, outsells Quincy Jones' new star-studded rendition of "We Are the World." Re-he-he-eally?

Simon Cowell`s brother to make documentary on Haiti charity single
Simon Cowell's brother Tony is to make a Documentary on the making of his sibling's Haiti charity single. Simon Cowell, The Hoff and Sharon Osbourne talk about the new series of America's Got Talent in Los Angeles. Also joining them on stage was ex tabloid editor Piers Morgan and a new host Nick Cannon, husband of Mariah Carey. All of the cast seemed to be enjoying themselves and agreed that the recent singing sensation Susan Boyle who was discovered on the British show has probably...

Alexandra Burke Heads to Haiti
“Watching the news was like a disaster film, but this was real.” Alexandra is also one of a number of stars to contribute to Simon Cowell's Helping Haiti charity single, a cover of R.E.M. song 'Everybody Hurts', to raise money for the nation. The track also features Take That, Susan Boyle, Robbie Williams, James Morrison and Cheryl Cole.

Alexandra Burke Heads To Haiti
"Watching the news was like a disaster film, but this was real." Alexandra is also one of a number of stars to contribute to Simon Cowell's Helping Haiti charity single, a cover of R.E.M. song 'Everybody Hurts', to raise money for the nation. The track also features Take That, Susan Boyle, Robbie Williams, James Morrison and Cheryl Cole.

American Idol, Howard Stern, Simon Cowell: Howard Stern In Talks To Replace Simon Cowell On American Idol
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Sinitta says 'Simon Cowell and Phillip Green are the new Rat Pack'
Sinitta has called Simon Cowell and Sir Phillip Green the new Rat Pack. The entrepreneurs have confirmed that they are working on a global venture with Sony. The new project will cover music, TV, film and digital content. Talking about the time she has spent with the moguls, Sinitta told Boyz: "The new Rat Pack? I love it. "I can be the black Marilyn! She was in the Rat Pack. "It's a good scene. When you're with those guys, you do feel like you're in a great set-up the way they roll." The `So...

Simon Cowell Pulls Out Of "Britain's Got Talent" Auditions
Simon Cowell was forced to pull out of the audition stages for the next season of ITV's "Britain's Got Talent" due to the flu. His fellow "X-Factor" judge Louis Walsh stepped in to fill his place on the panel with regulars Amanda Holden and Piers Morgan.

SHOULD HOWARD STERN REPLACE SIMON COWELL ON AMERICAN IDOL?
reported Friday, Idol producers are keen for the shaggy-haired legend of the airwaves — America’s highest-paid radio personality — to take over from the tough-talking music mogul when he leaves at the end of the talent show’s current season. “It’s one of the few shows that could compete with Stern’s $100 million-a-year Sirius contract, and Idol bosses think he’d be even nastier than Simon,” a source told the New York Post newspaper....

Flu-stricken Simon Cowell forced to miss another day of Birmingham auditions
Louis Walsh has been drafted into the Britain’s Got Talent judging panel – after Simon Cowell was forced to pull out due to a bad bout of flu.

Simon Cowell returns to Britain's Got Talent 2010
February 6th, 2010 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Britain's Got Talent , Britains Got Talent 2010 , itv , Louis Walsh , Simon Cowell Simon Cowell has risen from his sick bed and ousted Louis Walsh from the Britain’s Got Talent judging panel. Having been struck down with the flu this week, Louis was asked to step in for two days of BGT Birmingham auditions as Simon recuperated at home. However yesterday Louis’ reign ended as Simon appeared on the stage telling the crowd:...

CAN HOWARD STERN BE "SIRIUS" ABOUT REPLACING SIMON COWELL?
Page Six is ‘reporting’ that American Idol producers are hoping to replace judge Simon Cowell with Sirius Radio personality Howard Stern. The paper is suggesting that Stern is a strong contender for the job and has been hinting on-air that he’s ready to make some changes. Hit the link for the full scoop: via-PAGE-SIX

TV news: Simon Cowell stuns Britain's Got Talent judges as he auditions on show
Feb 7 2010 Sunday Mail Talent show supremo Simon Cowell stunned his fellow Britain's Got Talent judges when he pitched up on stage for an audition. His surprise appearance on the last day of the TV show's Birmingham auditions came after he had missed the first two days because of flu. Cowell, 50, had been replaced by Louis Walsh, whom he works alongside on The X Factor. He joined Piers Morgan and Amanda Holden on the panel. A fan revealed Cowell appeared on stage and said: "My name is Simon...

Healthy Simon Cowell Steps Out In London With A Mystery Woman
Having missed a few days of filming for Britain's Got Talent while recovering from flu, Simon Cowell seemed to be back in form last night as he stepped out to have dinner at his favorite restaurant Mr Chow along with a mystery woman. But while Simon was stuck in bed with a temperature he enlisted the services of his pal Louis Walsh to fill in for him as a judge on BGT. And now, having worked on the show for a mere three days, Louis has deiced to take a swipe at the judging skills of fellow BGT...

Simon Cowell: rumor control
Since every other day there seems to be a new rumor about who might potentially replace Simon Cowell on the future "American Idol," we thought we'd gather them all in one place, just to see how long this list could get. The latest name bandied about? Howard Stern, who recently hinted on his Sirius radio program that he had been contacted by the producers of a major television show, though he wasn't too jazzed about the prospect. More on that from our Ministry of Gossip ...

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WILL HOWARD STERN REPLACE SIMON COWELL ON
Idol was one of the few venues that could afford to pay Stern the kind of money he currently receives from Sirius Radio -- a reported $100 million a year. However, the Post 's source said, "We believe this is a ploy to make Sirius pay up and keep him on his huge contract." Nevertheless, it would appear that appearing on Idol might not be an either-or deal. Host Ryan Seacrest broadcasts a daily radio show while performing Idol duties. But some question Stern's ability to comment...

Tidbits: Simon hopes to beat 'We Are the World'
Not even a good cause can quell Simon Cowell's competitive drive. The "American Idol" judge and music exec recently coordinated an all-star single to benefit Haitian earthquake victims. Now he's ready to take on his next challenge: ensuring that his production of R.E.M.'s "Everybody Hurts," featuring Susan Boyle, Mariah Carey, Miley Cyrus and many others, outsells Quincy Jones' new star-studded rendition of "We Are the World."

Tidbits: Simon hopes to top 'We Are the World'
Not even a good cause can quell Simon Cowell's competitive drive. The "American Idol" judge and music exec recently coordinated an all-star single to benefit Haitian earthquake victims. Now he's ready to take on his next challenge: ensuring that his production of R.E.M.'s "Everybody Hurts," featuring Susan Boyle, Mariah Carey, Miley Cyrus and many others, outsells Quincy Jones' new star-studded rendition of "We Are the World." "Simon is competitive about everything he...

Howard Stern to replace Simon Cowell on American Idol
Comments 0 Reports have emerged that Simon Fullert has had talks with Howard Stern to replace Simon Cowell on American Idol. The controversial radio star appears on Sirius XM, an uncensored satellite radio service. It is believed that the show wants Stern, because he would clash with the other judges and be suitably nasty; however his nastiness could be over the top and not sit well with many American's. Stern's $100m a year deal is up at the end of the year with Sirius/XM. So this rumor...

Today In 'Idol': Simon Cowell To Be Replaced By Shock Jock?
:: Howard Stern was allegedly propositioned by Idol producers to take over for Simon Cowell. He then made them take their tops off and fake an orgasm. What a great choice for a judge on a family-friendly, primetime show! [ New York Post ] :: One last look at the most memorable auditions before we head into Hollywood week. (Yes, there were other people who auditioned besides the “Pants on the Ground” guy.) [ MTV ] :: Somebody bought Adam Lambert’s underwear on eBay...