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Born – October 7, 1959
Lambeth, London, UK
Worked his way up in the music business, signed a bunch of huge acts, became a judge on the UK version of “American Idol” called “Pop Idol.”
Became a judge on "American Idol," made a career out of crushing people's dreams.
Left “American Idol” in 2010, became a judge on “The X Factor,” continued explaining to people why they suck and should just give up.
Also created “America's Got Talent” and “American Inventor,” where contestants create products we all use every day. Kidding, no one's ever used anything invented on that show.
Has more money than some small countries, possibly swims around in a pool full of cash. And if he doesn't -- he totally should.
Simon Cowell's baby mama, Lauren Silverman, signed a divorce settlement agreement which has a shocking penalty -- if Simon goes near her 7-year-old son, she has to pay her ex a $50,000 PENALTY!TMZ… READ MORE >
Simon Cowell's baby mama Lauren Silverman and her ex won't be settling any future disputes through overpaid lawyers -- they've enlisted a trusted mutual friend to hash out their differences ... a… READ MORE >
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Simon Cowell's dignity has a price -- $1 million -- because that's how much someone paid to get him to sing the "Power Rangers" theme song ... in front of a giant crowd of rich people ... and TMZ… READ MORE >
It's Simon Cowell's 54th bday today ... and he's marking the occasion by cleaning the TOILET PAPER off his Beverly Hills mansion. So, who would have the balls to TP Simon's pad? How 'bout a group… READ MORE >
Simon Cowell is a cold-blooded killer ... of music, at least according to Sinead O'Connor.O'Connor appeared on The Late Late Show in Ireland, and went off on the "X Factor" judge, as well as Louis… READ MORE >
Two interesting things about this video with Simon Cowell and the woman carrying his fetus, Lauren Silverman. And it's all about who is responsible for what in their relationship. Lauren's… READ MORE >
Simon Cowell might be over the shock of becoming a father, at 53, but his reaction to possibly getting married on top of that is down right hysterical -- as in ... "HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!"Simon called… READ MORE >
Simon Cowell tells TMZ ... he knows he's going to be a "good dad" -- but there's just one problem, SC admits he's clueless when it comes to shopping for a kid. Simon hit up Planet Dailies LA at… READ MORE >
Simon Cowell was being smothered by his pregnant baby mama Lauren Silverman in public during a beach trip in St. Tropez this week ... which means one of two things. 1) Simon has finally come to… READ MORE >
Simon Cowell, Lauren Silverman and their unborn spawn are making it official ... stepping out together for the first time IN PUBLIC since news of their relationship broke. The pic was snapped in… READ MORE >
