Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell scoffed at claims that he should be held responsible for One Direction singer Liam Payne's October 2024 death and shared insight into their last meeting.

November 26, 2025

'America’s Got Talent' judge Simon Cowell and fiancée Lauren Silverman caused fans to question if the pair had quietly tied the knot due to her new Instagram handle.

October 24, 2025

America’s Got Talent judge Simon Cowell’s fiancée Lauren Silverman caused fans to question if the pair had quietly tied the knot due to her new Instagram handle.

October 24, 2025

After Simon Cowell hit his buzzer midway through Tom Sandoval’s performance on the Aug. 19 episode of America’s Got Talent, the Vanderpump Rules alum reacted to the judge’s harsh response.

August 21, 2025

America's Got Talent premieres May 27 on NBC. Before the competitors perform in front of judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Mel B and Sofía Vergara, learn more about what it's like to be on the show.

May 27, 2025

Simon Cowell recently reflected on the most “bizarre” fan interaction he ever had, when a couple approached him at a restaurant with a strange request.

May 8, 2025

Simon Cowell recently reflected on the most “bizarre” fan interaction he ever had, when a couple approached him at a restaurant with a strange request. 

May 8, 2025

American Idol season two finalist Clay Aiken exclusively spoke to E! News about how the show has evolved into a gentler judging strategy.

November 22, 2024

Nicole Scherzinger, the former X Factor judge who formed One Direction, is sharing a tribute to Liam Payne after his fatal fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.

October 25, 2024

Simon Cowell broke his silence after Liam Payne’s sudden death, mourning the loss of the former One Direction member whose rise to fame on The X Factor he helped orchestrate.

October 18, 2024

Simon Cowell halted production on his show Britain’s Got Talent in the wake of One Direction alum Liam Payne’s Oct. 16 death at age 31.

October 17, 2024

Following America’s Got Talent contestant Emily Gold’s death by suicide Sept. 13, the teen’s family pays tribute to their beloved daughter and sister.

September 17, 2024

One month after it was revealed Carrie Underwood will be replacing Katy Perry on the singing competition series, the music mogul tells E! News in an exclusive interview what he really thinks of the "Before He Cheats" singer joining the judges' table nearly 20 years after her win.

September 4, 2024

Former American Idol judge Simon Cowell shared his advice for former winner Carrie Underwood after it was revealed the country star is returning to her roots as a judge for season 25.

September 4, 2024

Grace VanderWaal, who won 'America's Got TalenT' in 2016 at the age of 12 is sharing her surprising advice to her younger self.

August 27, 2024

America's Got Talent season 19 contestant Pranysqa Mishra received a Golden Buzzer tap from judge Heidi Klum after a stunning performance.

July 3, 2024

Katy Perry announces that the upcoming 22nd season of ‘American Idol’ will be her last as a judge.

February 13, 2024

‘America’s Got Talent’ judge Simon Cowell recently welcomed a puppy named Pebbles into his family, sharing sweet photos of his new addition on social media.

January 12, 2024

Simon Cowell recently welcomed a puppy into his family, sharing sweet photos of his new addition on social media.

January 12, 2024

E! News caught up with the judges of 'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League' - and they tell us what we can expect from the extraordinary talent!

December 21, 2023

Simon Cowell brought his son Eric and partner Lauren Silverman to the season 18 finale of America's Got Talent, telling E! News whether he thinks the 9-year-old has a future in entertainment

September 28, 2023

September 28, 2023