Simon Cowell Injures Back While Testing Electric Bicycle

Simon Cowell broke his back Saturday while testing his new electric bicycle at his home in California.

• Aug 9, 2020

Simon Cowell Welcomes Baby Son

A spokeswoman for Simon Cowell says he and socialite Lauren Silverman welcomed their baby son early Friday evening, Valentine's Day, in New York.

• Feb 14, 2014

Randy Jackson Announces He's Leaving 'American Idol'

Randy Jackson out.

• May 9, 2013

Does Judging 'Idol' or 'The Voice' Help or Hurt Artists' Careers?

• Jan 22, 2013

Britney Spears Leaving 'X Factor' After 1 Season

Britney Spears said Friday she has made the "difficult decision" to leave Fox's "The X Factor" after one season.

• Jan 11, 2013

Britney Spears Is No Longer A 'Factor' On Panel

Britney Spears is out of "The X Factor" after a season in which the pop star failed to deliver a ratings boost for the singing contest, a person familiar with the show's plans said Thursday.

• Jan 10, 2013

12-Year-Old Boy Arrested In Celebrity 'Swatting' Incidents

A young boy was arrested for allegedly making bogus reports of violence at the homes of celebrities Justin Bieber and Ashton Kutcher.

• Dec 18, 2012

Simon Cowell's Beverly Hills Home Becomes Latest Target Of 'Swatting'

Simon Cowell has become the latest victim of what officials call "swatting" after a prankster reported a false crime at his home over the weekend.

• Nov 26, 2012

Khloe Kardashian Odom, Mario Lopez To Join 'X Factor'

After weeks of speculation, Fox announced Tuesday that the "Extra" host and the "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" co-star will indeed host the second season of the talent competition.

• Oct 16, 2012

4-Legged Winner Of 'Britain's Got Talent' Visits KCAL9

He flew to America on Simon Cowell's private jet because he's just too precious to fly in cargo. The newest winner of "Britain's Got Talent" stopped by KCAL9 Friday, four legs and all.

• Jul 13, 2012

Paula Abdul Rejoins Simon Cowell As 'X Factor' Judge

A person familiar with negotiations for "The X Factor" says Paula Abdul will be the fourth judge on the new Fox singing competition.

• May 7, 2011

'X Factor' Auditions Underway At LA Memorial Sports Arena

Auditions for a new singing competition series hosted by former "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell got underway Sunday at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena.

• Mar 27, 2011

LA Set To Host 'X Factor' Auditions

So you think you can sing? Simon says it's your shot at stardom is here.

• Mar 24, 2011

LA Auditions Start Next Month For Simon Cowell's 'X Factor'

Auditions for Simon Cowell's "The X Factor" are set to kick off next month in Los Angeles, with tryouts following in five other cities.

• Feb 24, 2011

Simon Cowell And Paula Abdul Could Be Teaming Up Again

The judging panel for Simon Cowell's U.S. version of "The X Factor" has yet to be set and he suggested Paula Abdul is in the running.

• Feb 7, 2011

Kara DioGuardi Makes Her 'Idol' Swan Song

Kara DioGuardi is officially out at "American Idol."

• Sep 3, 2010