Simon Cowell & Paula Abdul On 'X Factor' World Premiere

The X Factor, with judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger, and LA Reid. The singing competition, which premieres Wednesday, Sept. 21, on Fox, will be hosted by British TV personality Steve Jones. After many months of speculation, confirms Simon Cowell that he's picked Paula Abdul to be one of the judges, when "X-Factor" premiered in the U.S this fall.

"Let's face it, is a year long. We all change our attitude and it's another decade. It's not about me anymore. It's about them. I want to make people dream come true. I even have to think about environment, "Simon, who initially seems to have thrown his snarky side, said an early look".


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Simon Cowell And Paula Abdul Attend The Fox Upfronts

Simon Cowell And Paula Abdul Attend The Fox Upfronts

Well we know that David Boreanaz was at the Fox Upfronts today but so were the judges of the new US version of The x Factor!

Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul looked like they missed each other as they posed for pictures together. How cute are they?!  Cheryl Cole and Nicole Scherzinger were also at the upfronts.


Simon certainly has a bevy of beautiful ladies sitting on the judging panel with him! Are you looking forward to watching X-Factor?

 

 

 

 

 

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Simon Cowell Included in Rich List of British Music Millionaires

Simon Cowell Included in Rich List of British Music Millionaires

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The former 'American Idol' judge is among the top 10 of the Sunday Times Rich List for earning 200 million pounds a year.

Simon Cowell is reportedly worth GBP200 million. The 51-year-old music mogul made GBP35 million last year from his various business interests including his SyCo music label and reality TV shows including "The X Factor" and "America's Got Talent", leading to his inclusion at number six on the annual Sunday Times Rich List of Britain's music millionaires, which is due to be published by the newspaper this weekend.

Simon, who owns homes in Beverly Hills, Barbados, Malaga and Dubai, has bypassed music legends including Elton John, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards on the list, but his assets are dwarfed by others including former Zomba Records owner Clive Calder who took the top spot with a GBP1.3 billion fortune and rival Simon Fuller, whose GBP375 million wealth earned him fifth place on the list.

Other musicians who made the list were The Beatles legend Paul McCartney, with a GBP495 million fortune, and Sting with GBP180 million.



Even though Simon, who is engaged to make-up artist Mezhgan Hussainy, can claim to be one of Britain's richest men he admitted he still enjoys playing the National Lottery, but would never tell anyone if he scooped a million pound jackpot. He said, "I still buy lottery tickets. I still play. But I tick the box that says no publicity so no one would know."

However, despite his vast wealth, Simon has recently admitted he often gets in "dark moods for no reason" and has often considered going to see a psychiatrist to deal with "a number of issues" he has. He explained, "If I ever decided to go to a psychiatrist, it would be a long session."

I have always thought that I do have a number of issues that probably need dealing with, because I am quite odd in some ways. I get very dark moods for no reason. I just sit on my own for days."

Top 10 music millionaires:

1.     Clive Calder - GBP1.3 billion
2.     Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber - GBP680 million
3.     Cameron Mackintosh - GBP675 million
4.     Paul McCartney - GBP495 million
5.     Simon Fuller - GBP375 million
6.     Simon Cowell - GBP200 million
7.     Elton John - GBP195 million
8.     Mick Jagger - GBP190 million
9.     Sting - GBP180 million
10.     Keith Richards - GBP175 million

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Cheryl Cole Confirmed for 'The X Factor (US)'

Cheryl Cole Confirmed for 'The X Factor (US)'

Cheryl Cole has been confirmed as a judge for 'The X Factor (US)', joining Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid on the judging panel.

 

Cheryl Cole has officially been confirmed as a judge for "The X Factor (US)".

Following months of speculation, it has now been announced the British singer will join Simon Cowell and record executive L.A. Reid on the judging panel of the show and she says she can't wait to get to work.

The 27-year-old beauty - who has been a judge on "The X Factor" since 2008, mentoring the winning act in her first two series - said, "I'm so excited to be taking part in the American version of 'The X Factor'."

"I absolutely love it here in the UK, and with the talent they have out in America, I'm sure we're going to find someone very special. I can't wait to get started."

"I just can't decide whether I am more excited to find and nurture the talent or for the unbelievable amount of amusement and entertainment I will have watching Simon doing everything and anything he can to beat me."

"He's tried to beat me for three years in the UK, and hasn't even come close. His ego must be so bruised. America is gonna love this."

Simon - who, along with Cheryl, has quit the UK show - said, "I'm thrilled for Cheryl. She is massively excited about this show, and has been fantastic to work with. She is also a complete brat! Most importantly, this girl can spot talent."

Cheryl impressed executives at Fox with her performances on the UK version and they are sure she will be a hit with American audiences.

Mike Darnell, President of Alternative Entertainment and Fox, said, "Cheryl Cole has the whole 'X Factor' package. She's an incredibly talented artist and performer, as well as a style icon, and she has that special charisma that draws in fans around the world."

"Cheryl's charm and chemistry with Simon have been a key part of the overwhelming success of 'The X Factor' in the UK, and we can't wait to welcome her to the US on our air."

Although the fourth member of the judging panel is yet to be confirmed, it is widely predicted it will be Simon's former "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul.

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