Paula Abdul is back with Simon Cowell for his U.S. version of the British hit The X-Factor.

Cowell had one last judges seat to fill and Abdul (who is finally confirmed) will take her place at the table with Cowell, music producer Antonio “LA” Reid and singer Cheryl Cole.

Former Pussycat Dolls lead Nicole Scherzinger and Steve Jones are co-hosting the new reality singing competition and at stake for the winner is a $5 million contract, among other prizes.

With all the judging/hosting talent in place, the first taping took place on Sunday, May 8th in downtown Los Angeles.

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One more seat has been filled.

Simon Cowell has chosen the beautiful Cheryl Cole to join him stateside on the American version of The X-Factor.

Cole, 27, will join Cowell and Antonio “LA“ Reid for the talent competition.

The Girls Aloud singer 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.”

Cowell praised Cole and welcomed her to the judges table.

“I’m thrilled for Cheryl. She is massively excited about this show, and has been fantastic to work with,” said Cowell. “She is also a complete brat. Most importantly, this girl can spot talent.”

The FOX TV show begins production on Friday with one judges’ seat left to be filled. One more announcement to go…

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So I’ve got to admit I’m writing this mostly because it’s kind of a novelty story… Simon Cowell‘s ex-girlfriend Sinitta has posed stark naked in the UK’s Now magazine.

Who is this chick?  She was a big pop star in the 1980s in the UK.  She was the first act Simon ever signed.   She’s also pretty hot.  Now his fiance, Mezhgan Hussainy, is also quite a dish, but I thought he was able to get girls like that currently because he is, you know, rich and famous.  Back then, he wasn’t either, really, so I guess he had it going on.  That, or Sinitta was grateful that Simon made her a star.

The other noteworthy thing about this photo is that it recreates a famous photo from the 1960s.  Christine Keeler was a model and showgirl at the center of the Profumo Affair.  She carried on simultaneous affairs with a British cabinet member, John Profumo, and a Russian military muckety-muck.  This scandal apparently brought down the current Prime Minister’s administration.

So see, you came here for a naked picture and you got a history lesson.  Who says celebrity gossip is all fluff?

Photo Source:  The Daily Mail

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Simon Cowell always wore those tight v-neck Ts on American Idol, and you could tell he was pretty fit.  But, hello!  Did you know he was this hot?

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Simon and his fiance, Mezhgan Hussainy were spotted  in the port of Nice with some friends enjoying a nice holiday.  Simon was shirtless and… hot!   The sexy couple made their way off the ‘Slipstream’ for their new boat the ‘Siren.’

Rough life, eh?

Looking goooooood Simon.

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American Idol’s Simon Cowell got the stars together to sing R.E.M.’s 80’s hit “Everybody Hurts” to raise money to help Haiti.  Leona Lewis, Mariah Carey, Jon Bon Jovi, Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue, Rod Stewart, Alexandra Burke, Miley Cyrus, Take That, Joe McElderry, Cheryl Cole, Mika, Michael Bublé, James Blunt, James Morrison, Susan Boyle, Westlife and MORE are all featured in this amazing rendition.

You can get the song and help Haiti on February 16th.  Purchase “Everybody Hurts” at Amazon.com

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Simon Cowell is organizing a celebrity-filled song to benefit those affected by the January 12 earthquake in Haiti. So far Simon has gotten Susan Boyle and Leona Lewis committed to the project.

“We are going to do a single. I want to do something for Haiti, and we had a request from the Prime Minister to put a record together,” says Simon. “I’ve got to get it together in 48 hours. It’s not the best timing, but I will make it happen.”

That is such a great idea and I think it’s going to be a hit.  Everyone wants to help Haiti in any possible way they can.  Way to go Simon!  Can’t wait to hear the song!

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As I posted before, Simon Cowell will be leaving American Idol after this season to get his X Factor over here in the States.  This leaves everyone asking, who will be his replacement?  Paula Abdul has already been replaced by Ellen Degeneres.  So who be a good match for her?

Bookmaker.com has already posted a line for those who want to wager on Simon’s replacement judge.  Piers Morgan is the favorite at odds of 2-1 (bet $1, win $2), followed by Sean “Diddy” Combs at 3-1, Quincy Jones at 3½-1, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds at 4-1, Simon Fuller at 6-1, Rob Stevenson at 6-1 and Russell Simmons at 6½-1.

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Tell me who you would like to see replace Simon or will you quit watching once he’s gone?  I vote Piers Morgan, he’s the closet thing to matching Simon Cowell.

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Simon Cowell got to see something new on his X-Factor show when a 50 year old contestant, Steve nervously took the stage and sang his heart out while the crowd and judges laughed at his bulging pants.  Yes, the guy had an erection while singing on stage.

How does that happen?  Isn’t your ‘stuff’ supposed to run away when you’re nervous or scared?  Too funny.

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American Idol’s Simon Cowell won’t be turning the big 5-0 until October 7th, but that didn’t stop one of his ex-girlfriends, Jackie St Claire from throwing him a huge surprise party in Holland Park, London.

There was quite a guest list to surprise our favorite Idol judge including 17 of his ex-girlfriends!  Haha!  I think that’s hilarious.  What was Jackie thinking?  Was she trying to give Simon a look back at all the women he’s gone through and still not settled down?  Love it!  I am sure he did too.

Piers Morgan, Dani Behr, Caprice Bourret, Stavros Flatley and his son, Myleene Klass, Amanda Holden, and Louis Walsh were among the party-goers.  I’m sure this was one night for Simon to remember…..

Happy (early) Birthday Simon!!

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Simon Cowell has always intrigued me. He looks like he is arrogant on the outside but we all know that he is just a huge teddy bear inside. Guys like that make me want to know more about them. Simon says though in the midst of all his success he finds it hard to be happy.

“If I went to a psychiatrist, it would be a long session. I’ve 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. Nothing in particular brings it on. You can be having the best time of your life and yet you’re utterly and totally miserable. I get very anti-social, depressed and irritable with people. I don’t have time for them. I can’t make phone calls and stuff. I just sit on my own for days. I’m not sitting in a darkened room rocking.

“My loneliness is self-imposed. I can go through a few weeks where every single text or phone call starts with the word ‘why’ – ‘Why haven’t you called me?’ ‘Why aren’t you speaking to me?’. It’s because I just want to be on my own for a while. Things might have gone really well and then I torture myself. I cannot believe it. I have to find something to make me miserable.”

I guess that proves the theory that all the money in the world can’t make you happy sometimes. I’m sure Simon there would be lots of girls that could help console you and make you feel better.

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