He is also the owner of the television production and music publishing house Syco. As a judge, Cowell is known for his blunt and often controversial criticisms, insults and wisecracks about contestants and their abilities. His father, Eric Phillip Cowell (1918-1999), was an estate agent developer and music industry executive; his mother, Julie Brett (née Josie Dalglish), is a former ballet dancer and socialite. He worked for Iain Burton, manager of choreographer Arlene Phillips, co-founder of dance group Hot Gossip and of nascent independent record label Fanfare Records. Next in 1984, Cowell and Burton met up with Pete Waterman for the first time. in the USA, he agreed to remain as a judge on American Idol, earning £20 million (US$33 million) per season for another five years.

Simon Cowell leads Whitney tributes Simon Cowell has led tributes to Whitney Houston – who died yesterday (11.02.12) – saying she was “one of the greatest voices of our life time”. Simon… [link]

Michael is the oldest, followed by John, Tony, Simon and Nicholas respectively. He passed in English Language and Literature and then attended Windsor Technical College where he gained another GCE in Sociology. Cowell took a few menial jobs–including, according to Tony, working as a runner on Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining–but did not get along well with colleagues and bosses, until his father who was executive at the recording giant EMI Music Publishing, managed to get him a job in the mail room. He worked for Iain Burton, manager of choreographer Arlene Phillips, co-founder of dance group Hot Gossip and of nascent independent record label Fanfare Records. Next in 1984, Cowell and Burton met up with Pete Waterman for the first time.

Cowell Opposes Travellers’ Site Music mogul Simon Cowell has expressed “concern” over proposals to build a travellers’ site next door to his mother’s home and is preparing to battle… [link]

He is known in the United Kingdom and United States for his role as a talent judge on TV shows such as Pop Idol, The X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent and American Idol. He is also known for combining activities in both the television and music industries, having promoted singles and records for various artists, including television personalities. He was most recently featured on the fifth series of Britain’s Got Talent and the first season of The X Factor USA. Cowell was born in Lambeth, London and brought up in Elstree, Hertfordshire. At the age of 17, he dated model Paula Hamilton. From there onwards, Simon worked his way up and eventually got promoted to a music publishing position but left during the early 1980s to form E&S Music with his boss at EMI, Ellis Rich (later Chairman of the Performing Right Society). The offices were in a converted gentleman’s washroom in the NCP car park on Brewer Street in London’s Soho district.

So Simon Cowell, this is what happens when you axe Cheryl Cole from X Factor SIMON Cowell obviously knew there would be repercussions when he axed Cheryl Cole from X Factor. [link]

For many years to come, fans and critics will be praising the picture shows of Simon Cowell. Among his many credentials, he has made picture shows in many genres. Simon Cowell’s lips always gets the younger girls attention in a scene. His acting skills may even land him with a major award this year. Stay in the loop with new Simon Cowell info on 100 Celebrity Magazine.. 100 Celebrity Magazine is your source for Simon Cowell stories.

EXCLUSIVE! Simon Cowell Gives Nicole A Birthday She’ll Never Forget! Because she wouldn’t let any of them forget about it to begin with!Sources from the X Factor exclusively report to PerezHilton.com that the cast and crew of the show had a lot of fun with Nicole Scherzinger yesterday celebrating her 33rd birthday! The gang was finishing up auditions in Seattle, but Simon Cowell decided to [...] [link]

Simon Phillip Cowell (born 7 October 1959) is an English A&R executive, television producer, entrepreneur, and television personality. He is known in the United Kingdom and United States for his role as a talent judge on TV shows such as Pop Idol, The X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent and American Idol. He is also known for combining activities in the television and music industries, having promoted singles and records for various artists, including television personalities. His father, Eric Philip Cowell (1918-1999), was an estate agent developer and music industry executive; his mother, Julie Brett (née Josie Dalglish), is a former ballet dancer and socialite. Cowell attended Radlett Preparatory School and the independent Dover College as did his brother, but left after taking GCE O levels. From there onwards, Simon worked his way up and eventually got promoted to a music publishing position but left during the early 1980s to form E&S Music with his boss at EMI, Ellis Rich (later Chairman of the Performing Right Society).

Simon Cowell late for X Factor Simon Cowell turned up late to the US ‘X Factor’ auditions today and blamed a helicopter falling on his car. Simon Cowell arrived late to the US ‘X Fa… [link]