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Artist News • 1 min read

Cowell's lawyers warn papers over tracking device

Simon Cowell's lawyers Carter-Ruck have warned UK national newspapers after a tracking device was allegedly found on his car, with publicist Max Clifford saying the journalist involved has been approached.…

CMU Editorial • 02 Dec 2008

Media • 1 min read

Now there will be a TOTP Christmas special

The BBC has reversed its decision and will broadcast a Top Of The Pops Christmas Special and a New Year's Eve Special, both presented by Fearne Cotton.…

CMU Editorial • 21 Nov 2008

Artist News

Cowell says Cheryl may quit X Factor

Simon Cowell has told the Daily Star that Cheryl Cole may not return as an X Factor judge, as she has found the commitment exhausting.…

CMU Editorial • 05 Nov 2008

Deals

Cowell seeks rights to TOTP

Simon Cowell says he would like to buy the rights to Top Of The Pops and broadcast it on ITV after the BBC cancelled this year's Christmas special.…

CMU Editorial • 31 Oct 2008

Artist News

Cowell not receiving a BRIT

The BRIT Awards have denied a tabloid report that Simon Cowell will receive an Outstanding Achievement Award at the 2009 ceremony, saying he has not been approached or confirmed.…

CMU Editorial • 17 Oct 2008

Artist News • 1 min read

Much gossip on Cowell's big Idol fee

Simon Cowell's reported £19 million fee for American Idol has sparked gossip about tensions with fellow judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson, who are paid less.…

CMU Editorial • 15 Oct 2008

Data & Reports • 1 min read

Grainge leads London music power list

Universal Music International boss Lucian Grainge tops the Evening Standard's list of London's most influential music people, ahead of Antonio Pappano and Simon Fuller.…

CMU Editorial • 08 Oct 2008

Releases • 1 min read

Spears single delayed

The release of Britney Spears' comeback single 'Womanizer' has been delayed for reworking after an unfinished version leaked online, with a UK release now set for 24 November.…

CMU Editorial • 26 Sep 2008

Releases • 1 min read

Pre-fame Leona album set for release

Former label UEG Music is set to release an album Leona Lewis recorded before The X Factor, after resolving legal hurdles that blocked it since 2007.…

CMU Editorial • 02 Sep 2008

Media • 1 min read

Pop stars rumoured for Bebo soap opera The Secret World Of Sam King

A number of pop stars are rumoured to feature in a Bebo soap opera, The Secret World Of Sam King, set in Universal Records' offices, with Girls Aloud reportedly starring.…

CMU Editorial • 18 Jul 2008

Gigs & Festivals • 1 min read

Free concert planned for Olympic handover on the Mall

A free concert on The Mall in London will mark the Olympic handover from Beijing on 24 August, featuring music and dance, with acts not yet named.…

CMU Editorial • 17 Jun 2008

Awards • 1 min read

Oyez, oyez, talent shows latest

George Sampson has won ITV's Britain's Got Talent, while Jodie Prenger has won the BBC's I'd Do Anything to play Nancy in Cameron Mackintosh's Oliver!.…

CMU Editorial • 02 Jun 2008