Cowell sings American Idol praises - Dec 3 2007
The next series of American Idol will be the best ever, according to Simon Cowell.

"The talent is fresher," he told Extra. "This year, for me was about identities. It wasn't enough to say you were a good singer. It was 'you're different, you've got your own identity, you're unique. And it'll be the strongest 12 we've ever had and I've never said that before. This year, genuinely, it's the strongest we've got."

This year's TV talent contest was won by 17-year-old Jordin Sparks. Other Idol successes include Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood.

"The talent this year is as strong as Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood - all of them are very very strong," added Simon. "It's equal between the guys and the girls."

And Simon's fellow judge Paul Abdul was equally enthusiastic about next year's contest.

"I've been telling people that this is a season that no-one's going to want to miss," she said. "There are so many stars that, I think, when you get down to 12 possible contenders for record deals, it's going to be unbelievable."


Simon planning ultimate talent show? - Nov 27 2007
Simon Cowell is reportedly putting together the biggest TV show in history.

The World’s Got Talent will see 25 talent show winners from around the globe battle it out for the title of "most talented person on the planet", reports The Sun.

To be broadcast next autumn and fronted by Ant and Dec, Simon - whose shows include X Factor - thinks the show could attract an audience of more than 200 million.

"We have been thinking about doing this for a long time," he told the paper.

"The planet has been crying out for a world talent competition."

Judges will include Simon and Piers Morgan on a panel of five who will offer their expert opinions on the contestants.

Britain’s Got Talent winner Paul Potts will compete for the UK - who triumphed this year with his performance of Nessun Dorma.

Cowell’s mum wants him to marry? - Oct 20 2007
Simon Cowell has built up a showbiz empire worth millions - but it seems all his mum wants is for him to settle down and have children.

Octogenarian Julie reportedly told the Daily Mail she hopes her 48-year-old son will marry his long-term girlfriend Terri Seymour.

"I wish he would settle down with Terri," the mother-of-five apparently admitted. "She’s a wonderful girl. She’s talented and she’s good for him.

"They’ve been together for five years and I can’t think of anyone who would suit him more."

But at least Mrs Cowell, who accompanied Simon to the launch of Michael Winner’s Fat Pig Diet book, has other grandkids.

"I’ve got five sons - Simon is the second youngest - and all the others are married with children," she said.

"It’s only natural to want the same for Simon, But you can only nag up to a point."

Simon will be appearing on our screens on ITV1’s X Factor on Sunday, cheering on the groups he’s been mentoring.



Simon offers to help Britney? - Sept 14 2007
Earlier this week Simon Cowell apparently declared Britney Spears’ career over after her performance at the VMAs, but now it seems he’s offered her a chance to star on American Idol - as a contestant.

"We have decided we can bring Britney back," Fox News reported Mr Nasty saying.

"We are serious. We plan to buy her underpants, get her bigger shorts to perform in and get her away from her stupid friends."