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Simon Cowell

  1. cancellations
    The X-Factor Voted Off ITV in the U.K. After 15 SeasonsThe series that brought the world Little Mix, Leona Lewis, and One Direction will not return.
    By Justin Curto
  2. conflict
    Simon Cowell Pulls Out of X Factor IsraelCowell had signed on late last year to be a member of the judging panel.
    By Rebecca Alter
  3. american idol
    Paula Abdul Wishes ‘STD’ Simon Cowell Could Have Joined Her American Idol ReturnAbdul joked about missing her “super, talented, debonair” former co-star while filling in for current host Luke Bryan.
    By Halle Kiefer
  4. accept some substitutions
    America’s Got Kenan Thompson Filling In for Simon CowellHe’s taking over AGT judging as Cowell recovers from spinal surgery.
    By Halle Kiefer
  5. accept some substitutions
    Kelly Clarkson Steps Into Simon Cowell’s America’s Got Talent Shoes After InjuryShe’s filling in as guest judge after Cowell broke his back in an electric-bike accident.
    By Halle Kiefer
  6. i want to ride my
    Simon Cowell Breaks His Back From Electric Bike CrashHe’s now joking that he should’ve “read the manual.”
    By Devon Ivie
  7. a different direction
    Louis Tomlinson Parts Ways With Simon Cowell’s Record LabelTomlinson signed a solo deal with Syco, Cowell’s label, in 2017.
    By Charu Sinha
  8. tv
    Gabrielle Union Says Simon Cowell’s On-Set Smoking Gave Her Bronchitis“I ended up staying sick for two months straight.”
    By Zoe Haylock
  9. justice for gabrielle
    NBC Meets With Gabrielle Union, Agrees to Investigation of America’s Got TalentThe network sat down with Union for five hours.
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  10. the last laugh
    Gabrielle Union ‘Up Off The Ground’ After America’s Got Talent DepartureUnion was let go from the program on Friday after being labeled “difficult” by Simon Cowell and the producers.
    By Chris Murphy
  11. grenfell tower fire
    Simon Cowell Recruits the Who, 1D, and More for Grenfell Tower Benefit CoverAll proceeds will go to the victims of Britain’s deadliest fire in a century.
    By Dee Lockett
  12. the industry
    Simon Cowell, Diablo Cody Making Swimming ComedyOn Fox.
    By Karen Brill
  13. Simon Cowell Said This Girl Is the Next Taylor Swift (It Was a Compliment)This ukulele-strumming 12-year-old blew away all the judges on America’s Got Talent.
    By Adam Banicki and Cait Munro
  14. backstories
    Why American Idol Was Never the Same After Simon Cowell LeftLosing Cowell resulted in a series of unfortunate events for Idol.
    By Josef Adalian
  15. twitter beef
    Clay Aiken Goes HAM on ‘Boring’ American IdolSimon Cowell forever.
    By Halle Kiefer
  16. pitchy
    Ryan Seacrest Says Every Idol Judge Will ReturnWhat’s good, Mariah?
    By Ira Madison III
  17. america’s got talent
    Simon Cowell Will Judge America’s Got TalentHe’ll join the show for season 11.
    By Dee Lockett
  18. in production
    Simon Cowell Is Making a Betty Boop MovieOr, at least, his production company is.
    By Lindsey Weber
  19. reality rumble
    The 8 Worst American Idol MomentsKara DioGuardi in a bikini. The bizarre sponsored engagement. Randy Jackson.
    By Dave Holmes
  20. American Idol vs. America’s Next Top ModelAI season two vs. ANTM cycle two. Simon vs. Tyra. Two heavyweights enter, one heavyweight leaves.
    By Roxane Gay
  21. reality rumble
    Reality Battle: American Idol vs. Jersey ShoreA cuddly rivalry vs. an angry gorilla juicehead.
    By Dave Holmes
  22. bye!
    The X Factor Has Been CanceledMore like the “ex”-Factor, amirite?
    By Josef Adalian
  23. the national interest
    Report: Simon Cowell Might Become a JewWe’ll have to see your SAT scores, Mr. Cowell.
    By Jonathan Chait
  24. lists
    The 50 Most Controversial T-Shirts of All TimeIncluding, but not limited to, Abercrombie & Fitch.
    By Brian Moylan
  25. vulture lists
    A Completely Judgmental Ranking of TV Talent Shows by Their Judges’ PanelsWe have your Cee Los, your Sharon Osbournes, and your Simon Cowells, right here.
    By Lindsey Weber
  26. swaps
    Why Dating a Friend’s Ex, Simon Cowell Style, Can WorkSometimes it works out for the best!
    By Charlotte Cowles
  27. other countries’ embarrassments
    Simon Cowell Got Egg on His Face During the Britain’s Got Talent FinaleLiterally.
    By Delia Paunescu
  28. reality tv judges
    Kelly Rowland Joins The X Factor, Simon Is the Only Male Judge NowPaulina Rubio is also a new judge.
    By Zach Dionne
  29. Celebrity Settings
    Jessica Simpson Dresses Down Her Dad at Cafe Med; Jack Black Wines and Dines TimThe pregnant former pop star has a bumpy family reunion with her estranged dad.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  30. lawsuits
    Ex-Judge Cheryl Cole Sues X Factor She wants $2.3 million. 
    By Andre Tartar
  31. britney watch
    Simon Cowell Would Like a Britney Spears Performance on The X FactorHe thinks “she’ll probably do it.”
    By Zach Dionne
  32. season renewals
    Fox Bets on a Third Season of The X FactorAnd more Britney?
    By Andre Tartar
  33. first person
    How Reality TV Is Like Dating in Your TwentiesGordon Ramsay “negged” me, and I think I liked it.
    By Soo Youn
  34. last night on late night
    Last Night on Late Night: Mindy Kaling Politely Schooled David LettermanPlus: The kookiest banter among Simon Cowell, Demi Lovato, and Conan, and more, on our daily late-night roundup.
    By Caroline Shin
  35. tv ratings
    Ratings: Britney and Demi Didn’t Help The X FactorGoing against The Voice, Simon’s show actually drew its smallest audience ever.
    By Josef Adalian
  36. last night on late night
    Britney Spears Likes Being a ‘Loony’ ‘Tyrant’Plus: An NYC taxi driver wouldn’t take Amy Adams to Queens, so she got back at him, kinda, and more, on our daily late-night roundup.
    By Caroline Shin
  37. beef
    The Voice Riled Simon Cowell Exactly As PlannedHe’s “pissed off” about NBC going head-to-head with X Factor’s premiere.
    By Zach Dionne
  38. i’m a slave 4 u
    Simon Cowell’s Pre-X Factor Advice for Britney Spears: Put on a BraWise words.
    By Hilary Moss
  39. it’s britney bitch
    Simon Cowell Tries to Convince Us That Britney Is Just As Mean As He IsHe swears she’s not that innocent.
    By Denise Martin
  40. upfronts 2012
    Britney Spears Seemed Less Than Enthused to Be an X Factor JudgeAt the handshake event of the year, hands were not shaken.
    By Denise Martin
  41. britney spears
    See New X Factor Judges Britney and DemiSimon traded out his Pussycat Doll!
    By Eliot Glazer
  42. tell-alls
    Simon Cowell Prefers Black Toilet Paper And other fun facts from his unauthorized biography. 
    By Andre Tartar
  43. reality bites
    The X Factor Bloodbath Indicates Simon Doesn’t See the Real ProblemBy making the firings public a week before last year’s winner airs her Super Bowl ad, it makes it clear this show is not about the singers.
    By Josef Adalian
  44. reality tv
    Simon Cowell, Jada Pinkett-Smith Producing D.J. ShowNothing more telegenic than D.J.’ing!
    By Margaret Lyons
  45. judge not lest ye be
    Why Did Reality Judges Decide to Never, Ever Say Anything Critical Again?Vulture investigates why criticism became verboten on musical competition shows like American Idol.
    By Josef Adalian
  46. what the hell
    Ten Things That Still Make No Sense About The X FactorWhat was in it for the judges? And shouldn’t there be separate judges and mentors? And what was the deal with Steve Jones?
    By Dave Holmes
  47. last night on late night
    Paula Abdul Walked Off Stage, Then Sat on Simon Cowell’s LapPlus: Scarlett Johansson believes her nude photo leak is part of a global media conspiracy, and more, on our daily late-night roundup.
    By Caroline Shin
  48. the end (of the year)
    Vulture’s Bests and Worsts in this Year’s EntertainmentIn movies, TV, and pop, what were the most overrated and underrated projects? What was the instrument of the year? Who had the best moves?
    By Amanda Dobbins, David Edelstein, and Margaret Lyons
  49. pickup lines
    The X Factor Will Be Back Next SeasonCongrats, Mr. Cowell.
    By Willa Paskin
  50. people who use the word ‘bum’
    Vogue Releases Hamish Bowles’s X-Factor Tryout VideoThis calls for some discussion.
    By Charlotte Cowles
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