Simon Cowell opens up on playdates with Cheryl as X Factor judges 'end feud'

It’s hard to believe American Idol first premiered more than two decades ago!

J. Kim Murphy Paramount’s family comedy “IF” is leading domestic charts in its opening after earning $10.3 million from more than 4,041 locations across Friday and preview screenings. But the John Krasinski-directed fantasy feature has decidedly fallen behind its projections heading into the weekend, which had originally forecast a debut around $40 million.

Britain's Got Talent is well underway and the much-loved talent show, which has catapulted acts like Susan Boyle and Diversity to fame, is offering another batch of talented hopefuls the chance to win a whopping £250,000 and perform at the prestigious Royal Variety Performance. New judge Bruno Tonioli is back for his second season, after taking over from David Walliams last year. He sits on the panel alongside Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon.

Britain's Got Talent think they have 'rumbled' the secretion to one of the show's latest auditioning magicians. The ITV talent show's auditions continued on Sunday night (May 12).

Some Britain's Got Talent fans were left issuing a complaint as the latest episode of the show kicked off with Simon Cowell and Bruno Tonioli. The hit ITV talent show returned to screens on Sunday night (May 12) after being bumped from its usual Saturday night slot.

Britain's Got Talent winner Jai McDowall has finally spoken out about his long-standing feud with Simon Cowell, which lasted a whopping eight years. After winning the talent show in 2011, Jai was catapulted to stardom overnight, leaving him stunned as fans across the country clamoured for his autographs and screamed his name. However, fame is not without its pitfalls, and after losing his record contract, an innocent comment about BGT boss Simon Cowell sparked an uncomfortable eight-year feud.

Flo Milli walked off stage during her opening show on tour with Gunna this weekend after items were allegedly thrown at her on stage.The US rapper is currently performing as support on Gunna’s ‘The Bittersweet Tour’ across North America this May and June.This Saturday (May 4) marked the first stop of the tour at The Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio.However, fan-shot footage from the show revealed that Flo Milli walked off stage during ‘Beef FloMix’ after complaining about things being thrown at her during the performance.“Bitch, when I fuckin’ catch you ho, I swear to fuckin’ God…,” she said as she exited the stage.On her first night on tour with Gunna, Flo Milli cuts her set short after having things thrown at her pic.twitter.com/51euTP6svk— Female Rap Room (@FemaleRapRoom) May 5, 2024Gunna has since posted on X/Twitter in support of his support act, writing: “No disrespect in any form @_FloMilli will be tolerated on tour .

Dannii Minogue quit the UK after X Factor rumours of a fling with Simon Cowell left her 'broken'.The now 52-year-old star joined the judging panel alongside show originals Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh, and Sharon Osbourne in 2007. But her four years on The X Factor left her suffering 'anxiety, depression, and stress' as she quit to return to her native homeland of Australia. After news of an alleged affair with her head judge began to circulate, her aptitude for her job was questioned by everyone from Graham Norton to Noel Gallagher.

Four weeks into the latest series of Britain's Got Talent, and judge Simon Cowell has already named his favourite to win this year's competition, and it's not who you might expect. Despite the series still airing the nail biting auditions on screen, Simon is confident about his favourite act and didn't hold back as he tipped them to win.

During her glamorous stint as an X Factor judge in the 2000s, Dannii Minogue seemed to be living a life of glamour. However, the reality behind closed doors was brutally different.

Bruno Tonioli has returned for a second season of Britain's Got Talent, receiving mixed reviews from viewers after already provoking some criticism with his judging skills.

Simon Cowell recently reunited with his ex-girlfriend Terri Seymour, whom he previously dated for six years, showing that despite their failed romance, the pair have remained on good terms in the years since their split. The music mogul, 64, invited Terri to a recent Easter celebration, alongside his fiancée Lauren Silverman and their son Eric.Terri attended the event with her partner Clark Mallon and their daughter, Coco.

Britain's Got Talent judges and viewers were stunned after dance troupe CyberAgent Legit performed a jaw-dropping dance routine.

Ant McPartlin and his pregnant wife Anne-Marie were spotted on a double date with Jamie Redknapp last week, ahead of Ant becoming a first-time dad later this year.

Ant McPartlin spent a day out with his pregnant wife alongside his friend Jamie Redknapp last week.

Coronation Street star Alex Bain has been seen celebrating his 15 years on the cobbles ahead of his on-screen exit as Simon Barlow. Just last week the actor declared 'that's a wrap' as he officially finished his stint on the show after more than a decade.

Simon Cowell has addressed comments made by fellow former X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne, after she criticised him on Celebrity Big Brother.When appearing on the ITV reality show alongside fellow former talent show judge, Louis Walsh, Osbourne referred to Cowell as someone who “doesn’t know how to keep friends”.Following this, Britain’s Got Talent judge and TV personality Amanda Holden, shared her thoughts on the comments in a recent Daily Mail interview (via The Independent), saying that she “hated seeing certain people in a reality show dissing Simon”.She continued: “He’s the person who’s given them all the chances, given them a lot of money and a lifestyle they probably wouldn’t have had.”She added: “It’s bitter and pathetic.”This began somewhat of an online feud between Osbourne and Holden, with the former providing a lengthy response to Holden’s comments.“The truth is, you don’t know me, Amanda,” said Osbourne. “You know nothing about my history in the music industry, my achievements, the artists I have worked with, the shows that I’ve produced, and my global celebrity.”She added: “Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed doing them [TV talent competitions] at the time as they were great fun.

Britain's Got Talent boss Simon Cowell has weighed in on the rift between Sharon Osbourne and Amanda Holden, confirming that he is good friends with both women.

Simon Cowell began his career sorting mail in the offices of a record company, rising through the entertainment ranks to become known worldwide as TV's Mr Nasty. He's become known for his brutal honesty as a judge on America's Got Talent, The X Factor and American Idol.

Simon Cowell has vowed to mend his relationship with Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh after their swipes at him during Celebrity Big Brother launched a feud between Sharon and Amanda Holden. The music mogul has broken his silence after Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda branded the two former X Factor judges "bitter and pathetic" over what they had said about Simon. Sharon accused Simon of ‘cutting people off’, claiming he did not know how to keep friends.