Popstars 3 in the pipeline
TV bosses are reportedly planning a third series of Popstars to create a boy-girl duo, though it is unlikely to air before spring next year given Simon Cowell's new ITV show.…
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Christian pop idol in the pipeline
US management company Wright Entertainment and broadcaster Trinity plan a Christian version of Pop Idol, with auditions across America next month for singers aged 18 to 24.…
Kate Thornton to front new reality pop show
Kate Thornton has been named presenter of ITV's X Factor, produced by Simon Cowell, with Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh on the judging panel.…
Cowell embarrassed by Scary Movie cameo
Simon Cowell says he regrets his cameo in the third Scary Movie film, in which he played himself in a spoof of Eminem's '8 Mile'.…
Mrs Osbourne signed up for new reality show
Sharon Osbourne has been booked as a judge on the new reality music show 'The X Factor', alongside Simon Cowell.…
But Foxy says yes to Pop Idol 3
Neil Fox says he, Simon Cowell, Nikki Chapman and Pete Waterman are all booked for a third series of Pop Idol, though no air date or hosts have been confirmed.…
Cowell tells Posh to concentrate on fashion
Simon Cowell tells the Sun he advised Victoria Beckham to drop her pop ambitions and focus on fashion, and says he hopes to work with her on TV.…
Cowell on the platform at Edinburgh TV Fest
Simon Cowell will give this year's Richard Dunn Memorial Interview at the Edinburgh International Television Festival, conducted by ITV's Jim Hytner.…
Pop Idol reject records anti-Cowell track
Pop Idol contestant Daniel Cairns is reportedly recording a track criticising Simon Cowell, with half the profits going to the League Against Cruel Sports.…
Simon Cowell says Pete Waterman was his biggest influence
Simon Cowell has told the Daily Mirror that fellow Pop Idol judge Pete Waterman was his biggest influence early in his career.…
Madame Tussauds unveils talking Simon Cowell model
Madame Tussauds has unveiled a talking model of Simon Cowell on the Pop Idol set that judges whether singers are in tune.…
Simon Cowell to quit Pop Idol after current series
Simon Cowell has said he will not return to Pop Idol if there is another UK series, arguing the public will tire of him after the current run.…