Posted by: Chatterbug 
Filled in: If you thought that the great music mogul didn’t have a heart… you might have been right, but still, Simon Cowell is trying to show everyone that it’s not like that. It seems he is getting quite serious with make-up artist Mezhgan Hussainy as a source relates: “Simon is ready to let everyone know. Things between them are moving along very nicely indeed. Their relationship has been conducted under a cloak of secrecy but the situation has now changed.” If there’s anybody that’s an expert at secrecy, then it’s Simon Cowell. Just think how long he has been going out with his new love interest. Maybe she’ll get special privileges now, working with him on the American version of the X Factor and so on.
9
Feb
11
Jan
Television mogul Nigel Lythgoe already has plans for Jonathan Ross, who quit his 13-year tenure with the BBC week, amid reported pressure from senior brass there.
Lythgoe, a British TV producer of American Idol who Simon Cowell said made fame and fortune in the US as a “British man bitch”, believes there is work for him stateside.
“I think he’s smart, quick witted and very, very talented. I would have thought he just wants some time out,” Lythgoe said of Ross, 49.
He added:”I would have thought that quite a few stations would want him to go and join them.”
Ross announced the decision to quit following two weeks of careful consideration. His BBC contract will end in July.
Lythgoe admitted he did not know if Ross wanted to cross the Atlantic. “I don’t know if he wants to go and crack new territories.”
15
Sep
Television heavyweight Nigel Lythgoe claims American Idol has stolen Ellen DeGeneres.
Lythgoe, himself a reality TV judge on So You Think You Can Dance, said he will now be forced to “steal” Paula Abdul as a guest judge for his Fox show in the future.
Speaking at the Creative Arts Emmys in Los Angeles, Lythgoe said that while he loved having DeGeneres on the dance show: “I’d prefer Paula. I think it is a great idea to put her on.”
He said of Ellen: “We hope she will still be able to come and help us out from time to time.”
Lythgoe, a former Idol judge, said DeGeneres will be valued at Idol. “What it does is give the public, who are the people who decide in the end who is crowned the victor, a voice on the judges panel and they have never had that before.
“They already have industry experts, musicians and producers and songwriters represented and Ellen will be that judge who comes at it from a fan perspective. She loves music and she will be able to speak about what people will like and what would sound good on the radio. And she’s funny.”
Lythgoe said DeGeneres will be a good counterbalance to Simon Cowell. “I also think she is strong enough to keep Simon in his place, which I am always worried about.”
Source: Splash News
17
Jun
Terri Seymour has been granted a restraining order against a woman who choked her after the final of American Idol.
Seymour, an ex-girlfriend of Idol star judge Simon Cowell, requested a three-year order be imposed on Janice Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux reportedly pleaded guilty recently to a charge of misdemeanour battery over the incident and was sentenced to three years’ probation. Police also witnessed the woman’s attack on Seymour.
Thibodeaux, who works as a correspondent for the show Extra, reportedly said she choked Seymour in retaliation for Cowell playfully choking fellow judge Paula Abdul on the show a week earlier.
Source: Splash News
29
May
Simon Cowell’s ex-girlfriend Terri Seymour has gone to court – to obtain a restraining order against the 200lb-woman who allegedly attacked her.
Seymour has filed a request for a restraining order against Janice Thibodeaux – who reportedly attacked her as she left the American Idol finale in Los Angeles last week.
In the document, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, Terri claims the woman “has sought publicity for her wrongful act and stated… that she does not regret [it]“.
Seymour also says she fears that Thibodeaux “will again assault and further harass” her.
The Extra TV host, who split from Cowell last year, goes on to describe the attack, saying Thibodeaux “attacked [her] from behind, putting her into a headlock, wrenching her neck and choking her with the full force of her 200lb-frame”.
The papers also claim that Seymour could have been injured or killed if Thibodeaux hadn’t been restrained by nearby cops.
Source: Splash News
1
Jan
Here is Kelly Clarkson’s just released cover for her upcoming single, “My Life Would Suck Without You.” Looks like she’s all set for Valentine’s Day with that heart lollipop!
The song, which was written by Max Martin and Dr. Luke, will hit radio on January 19. Kelly who is now 26-year-old and THE original American Idol champ will release her fourth studio album on March 17, 2009.
21
May
American Idol pumped out 100 million votes for this season’s crowning episode. If you were wondering which David became the new American Idol it was David Cook. At first I was rooting for Archuleta but then his songs started getting sappier and sappier. I can see why he didn’t win, just for the fact I don’t think I would buy his record, and I am definitely in his target audience. David Cook on the other hand I would think about downloading his album, and I can actually see his songs getting played on mainstream radio.
10
May
David Archuleta’s dad has reportedly been banned from being backstage. He is only allowed to sit in the audience and watch his kid from afar. There have been numerous reports that he has made David cry, changed his lyrics.. etc.. This man needs to be stopped, or put on “I know my kids a star”!. I really love David especially since his eyes always sparkle, now I know that they are just tears.
David’s latest song was “Stand By Me.” Jeff wanted David to throw in a verse from Sean Kingston’s “Beautiful Girls.”
12
Apr
Michael Johns was booted off American Idol this week, and I have to say I have never seen everyone look so shocked.
All the candidates, the judges, and a lot of the staff were all shocked that Michael had the lowest number of votes. I personally didn’t really like Johns but there was worse out there. Personally I don’t think any of the girls are good this season, I am rooting for David the young one and that rocker guy who is slightly going bald.
8
Mar
Rosie has offered a job to Danny one of the latest cast offs from American Idol. Rosie wants Danny to perform Tainted Love on her family cruise boat. He won’t be alone Cindi Lauper will also being performing from and Rosie tells Danny he can do a duet with her.
“I think you’re fantastic. And I think you’re a bold and brave and beautiful young man. And I admire you, Danny Noriega. You have an amazing voice. And your hair looks good straight.”
