Simon Cowell Talks Idol Departure
Jan 14, 2010 American Idol, Simon Cowell
It was recently announced that Simon Cowell will be leaving American Idol after this season and moving on to his next project, X Factor. Now, the snarky judge is speaking out about the kind of shocking, kind of not announcement saying “I’ve been doing this for nine years and it’s been a blast” but he felt that it was time to move on and focus his attention on one main show. Simon even got a little bit emotional as he said “It did feel a little bit emotional when I [made the announcement] because then it’s real… and then you remember all the good times you had.”
Tags: American Idol, Announcement, Judge, Simon Cowell, X Factor
Eminem gets X Factor offer
Nov 30, 2009 Eminem, Simon Cowell
After the rapper’s outburst about how his complex musical experience would make him a key judge on the “talent show”, The X Factor, it seems Simon Cowell has taken a liking to the young candidate and is ready to take him under his wing. This is what the Earl of Exigence said on the matter: “It would be great to have him on as a guest judge. Em – I can call him that because we are on first name terms – the job is yours.” First name basis, eh? It looks like Eminem is really off to a head start. The guest judge is probably just a cover, Simon Cowell will most likely dispose of someone when the time is right. And now Eminem’s character development will take the most important step there is: the step into the dark side.
Tags: Eminem, Hip Hop, Judge, Simon Cowell, The X Factor
X Factor judge Cheryl Cole has said Simon Cowell is “annoying”
Oct 28, 2009 Simon Cowell
X Factor judge Cheryl Cole has said Simon Cowell is “annoying” and can be “so rude sometimes”.
The 26-year-old is a judge on the hit ITV show along with Simon, 50, and she said that there is tension between the two of them on the live Saturday night shows.
Asked about the friction, she said to BBC News: “There is on the actual Saturday night, when he starts getting annoying and saying nasty things. It gets quite heated backstage, and quite competitive.
“I don’t feel like I’m a competitive person. I feel like the best person should win The X Factor, whether they’re in my category or not.
“But he’s so competitive and so rude sometimes that I find myself getting caught up in it.”
Tags: annoying, cheryl cole, Judge, nasty, rude, Simon Cowell, tension., X Factor
Jermaine Jackson Judges Michael Jackson Dance Competition
Oct 8, 2009 Michael Jackson
Jermaine Jackson has signed up to appear as a judge on the upcoming BBC3 show ‘Move like Michael Jackson’ which will air as a 6-part series at the end of the year. The show will travel the UK in search of the best Jackson-style dancer, including mastering the Moonwalk as well as coming up with their own choreography. Jermaine said “Michael was a superb dancer who inspired people across the world to master his moves and create their own unique routines. I’m really excited and delighted to be part of this show and look forward to finding the most talented and inspiring dancers.”
Tags: BBC3, Choreography, Dancer, Jermaine Jackson, Judge, Michael Jackson, Moonwalk, Series, UK
LaToya Jackson Wants American Idol
Aug 17, 2009 American Idol, Simon Cowell
Though she confirms that she was asked to perform on the show, LaToya Jackson won’t be appearing on Dancing with the Stars this season as the former singer says that she isn’t quite ready yet. LaToya said “I can’t see myself putting myself into there right now, dancing every single day when I’m still trying to find out what exactly happened to my brother. That’s the most important thing for me at this moment.” Though she doesn’t see dancing in her near future, LaToya does hope to be asked to be a judge on the upcoming season of American Idol. She said “I would love to be a judge on that show. I think I would do well with [Simon].”
Tags: American Idol, Dancing with the Stars, Judge, LaToya Jackson, Simon Cowell, Singer