Simon Cowell

Author Tom Bower's biography of the Ex American Idol Judge 'Sweet Revenge:  The Intimate Life of Simon Cowell' hits bookstores tomorrow, and it just may serve up a bit more than we really care to know about Cowell.

Simon Cowell is a media mogul, which makes him a media magnet, as well. He sees no less than 500 tabloid items printed about him and his entertainment properties in a single year. His ‘X Factor‘ show antics and his love life are often the topics of the press and publicity surrounding the acid-tongued judge. Simon Cowell, Inc. is a well-oiled machine, a brand and a corporation, and as the saying go

The Twitterverse got a lil saltier. ‘X Factor‘ judge Simon Cowell has joined Twitter, which he announced last night on the performance episode. Cowell is a bit behind the digital times, creating his account on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Hey, better late than never to the social networking party, right?

Simon Cowell predicts "X Factor" will be better than "American Idol" and "The Voice." He also revealed to the Hollywood Reporter the five songs he never ever wants hopefuls to sing when they're auditioning:

Simon Cowell has announced that Island Def Jam Chairman L.A. Reid will be one of the judges on 'X Factor.' It makes sense for Simon to choose a music executive who has the experience. Simon plans on announcing the other two judges in the next few weeks...

I am the self-proclaimed biggest American Idol fan in the country.  I watch the show every week, I vote for my favorites not just once, but up to 100 times if I really like contestant.  I Google the contestants, host and judges just to find out as much information as I can about them.  All that being said, I am concerned about what my show will be like without Simon Cowell.