• Simon Cowell Disses Zayn Malik for One Direction Comments, Says He's "Rude"

    Zayn Malik's Fader Magazine cover and his comments about his former band One Direction in it caused quite a stir. Malik's solo career after leaving the band seemed to be off to a slow start, but then the former boy-bander surprised everyone when he announced dual deals with Turn First Artists management and RCA Records in the span of one week back in July. Simon Cowell, who was the band's mentor during their early days on the 'X-Factor,' wasn't pleased with the interview, and even dissed Malik, referring to him as "rude."

  • Simon Cowell Home Invasion: House Robbed as Family Slept Inside!

    The thought of having your home broken into is a frightening experience to consider, but imagine a home invasion with your family still in the house! Simon Cowell recently experienced that horror after his mansion was robbed by an intruder while he and his family slept inside.

  • Simon Cowell Makes Awkward Zayn Malik Joke to One Direction

    Simon Cowell was honored on Monday night (Nov. 2) at the Music Industry Trusts Award gala in London for all of his contributions to the music and entertainment industry. But, when the X Factor founder and Syco Records boss was handed his award by his (arguably) most successful group to date, One Direction, he drunkenly made a joke that made both the boys and the audience feel a little uncomfortable.

  • Simon Cowell's 'Ultimate DJ' Competition Show Dropped By Yahoo

    Simon Cowell has had remarkable success with his music reality television shows, but his latest attempt to branch out has fallen flat before it even got on the air. Yahoo has axed Cowell's latest Ultimate DJ competition, which was billed as an American Idol-styled program, where EDM DJs would compete against each other live to try and win over fans and judges and win a contract with Sony Music Entertainment.

  • Ellen DeGeneres Calls Out Caitlyn Jenner, Admits She Hated Being on 'American Idol'

    It's not every day fans see Ellen DeGeneres get upset with someone, but one woman in particular has rubbed her the wrong way after visiting her show. The comedian and actress debuted the first episode of her new season on Tuesday, Sept. 8, guest starring none other than Caitlyn Jenner. Discussing life as a new woman, the two touched on transgender issues, gay marriage and more. On that same day, DeGeneres sat down with Howard Stern and revealed how she really felt about Jenner's thoughts on gay marriage and explained why she hated being on American Idol.

  • Simon Cowell to One Direction's Louis Tomlinson: Man Up About Pregnancy

    Last week, One Direction fans were shocked when it was revealed that Louis Tomlinson had gotten his friend Briana Jungwirth pregnant. Now, the news is all but 100 percent confirmed, and 1D's manager Simon Cowell has opened up about the surprising news, saying that it's "a plus, not a negative."

  • 'X Factor' 2013 Contestant Sues, Alleging Stage Rigged for Failure

    Former 'X Factor' "contestant" Sally Hessnice has filed a lawsuit against the producers, alleging that they both set her up for failure and later edited video of her audition to make her appear less enticing as a performer. As a professional vocalist away from television, Hessnice has alleged that the embarrassment that was her 2013 audition has resulted in her "reputation as a professional singer has been irreparably tarnished." And it's not just because Simon Cowell was more cutting than usual.

  • Yahoo Officially Announces Simon Cowell 'Ultimate DJ' Competition: Renews 365-Day Concert Program

    Yahoo is plotting major moves for the music industry. The tech giant announced at a presentation for advertisers this week that they will officially be going ahead with the Simon Cowell-led "Ultimate DJ" talent competition to find the next big DJ. It has also doubled down on its 365-day live-stream concert series with Live Nation. The digital content unveiling did not stop there as Yahoo expanded its partnership with iHeartMedia for live events and renewed its Live Nation deal that includes five festivals.
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