Simon Cowell

Mar 25, 2004

'Idol' Gets the Finger, Dumps Matt

Simon's extended digit was unintentional and unintended, the judge claims, and the field is narrowed to 10 with Matthew Rogers ousted.

Feb 11, 2004

'Idol' Has Something to Sing About

Simon Cowell and a new batch of performers once again push the talent show to the top of the TV heap, while Ryan Seacrest gets even busier.

Jan 21, 2004

Daily Insider for January 22, 2004

PEOPLE's roving reporters bring you the latest online-only celeb dish, sightings, scoops and more.

Jul 16, 2003

Cowell Set to Pen $2 Million Memoir

The "American Idol" judge, 43, signs a $2 million contract with Random House for a book about himself and the birth of the hit TV talent show.

Jun 30, 2003

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Who Is Bachelor #1?

Did Prince William or Ashton Kutcher top PEOPLE's 25 Hottest Bachelors List?

May 01, 2003

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Life in the Fast Lane

Late-Night Fridge Raids, Girl-Talk Jacuzzi Dips and Round-the-Clock Rehearsals: Welcome to La Vida Idol

May 01, 2003

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Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?

Sugar (Paula) and Spice (Randy), Snarky (Ryan) and Not-So-Nice (Simon), That's What Idol's Fab Four Are Made of

Feb 03, 2003

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Getting Simonized

Did You Miss His Diss? The American Idol Judge, Back for Season 2, Lets Rip

Jan 24, 2003

Simon Soars, Trista Sinks, Ozzy Stinks

In the ratings game, "American Idol" is attracting viewers away from "The Bachelorette," while "The Osbournes" is facing sinking numbers.

Jul 23, 2002

'American Idol' Winner Won't Be Idle

Three weeks after the Fox series' Sept. 4 finale, the winner's song will hit stores, insists Simon Cowell, the judge who will produce the CD.

Jul 08, 2002

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Judge Dread

On the Summer TV Hit American Idol, Simon Cowell Has the Power to Make Would-Be Pop Stars Cower