Simon Cowell's mom wants him to marry his ex-girlfriend. The music mogul - who split from Terri Seymour last year after six years of dating - has been urged by 84-year-old Julie Cowell to reduce his workload and settle down with the TV presenter.

Simon Cowell studies psychology. The 50-year-old year old music mogul is fascinated by boosting his knowledge of people in a bid to ensure his business interests run more smoothly.

Simon Cowell keeps telling Paula Abdul he loves her. Former "American Idol" judge Paula is feeling "disturbed" after the 50-year-old music mogul repeatedly expressed his devotion.

Simon Cowell's mother was left stunned at his 50th birthday party by the sex shows put on for the guests. The music mogul celebrated reaching the landmark age with a star-studded bash at Wrotham Park in Hertfordshire, England, and entertainment included a raunchy cabaret act involving sex toys.

Simon Cowell is "happy" now his million dream mansion in Los Angeles has been completed. The "American Idol" judge is delighted with all the renovations and improvements that have been carried out on his 12,000 sq ft mansion - dubbed "Chateau Cowell."

Simon Cowell has blasted The Beatles, claiming they would have failed auditions on "The X Factor." The music mogul - who once rejected the Spice Girls, the best-selling girl group of all time - says he would have kicked the iconic band off his British TV talent show unless they fired drummer Ringo Starr.

Simon Cowell is planning a lavish £250,000 [2,000] party for his 50th birthday. The music mogul has invited 400 celebrity friends to help him celebrate reaching the landmark age with an exclusive black-tie bash at Hertfordshire's Wrotham Park on October 7.

Simon Cowell jumped a waiting list to get Alexandra Burke's birthday present. The "X Factor" judge was determined to buy Alexandra - who found fame after winning the U.K. TV talent show last year - her dream gift, and knew she had her eyes on a padded black Chanel handbag.

Simon Cowell secretly donates £100,000-a-year [5,000] to dogs. The music mogul gives the massive sum to an animal shelter run by "Exorcist" actress Linda Blair - who played possessed child Regan in the 1973 cult horror movie - in Toluca Lake, California, because he views it as the next best thing to having his own pet.

Simon Cowell partied with lingerie-clad models at the infamous Playboy mansion on Saturday night. The TV mogul attended magazine founder Hugh Hefner's annual Midsummer Night's Dream party, held at the 83-year-old's Los Angeles home.

Simon Cowell's guests sang You're So Vain" to him at his surprise 50th birthday party. The music mogul was treated to a performance from Dannii Minogue, Amanda Holden and his ex-girlfriend Jackie St Claire on Saturday night - before Carly Simon joked he was the inspiration behind her hit 1972 record.

Simon Cowell will come face-to-face with 17 ex-girlfriends at his surprise 50th birthday party. The "X Factor" judge will see his former lovers at a lavish bash in west London this weekend - hosted by his ex-girlfriend Jackie St Claire - to celebrate the landmark birthday, even though Simon doesn't turn 50 until October 7.

'So Macho' singer Sinitti - who dated the 'American Idol' judge on and off for 16 years - wanted to settle down with the music mogul but is now content for them to be friends.

Simon Cowell was a "horrible cheat", according to his ex-girlfriend. Sinitta - who dated the 'American Idol' judge for around 16 years on and off - admits her relationship with him was tough as they were apart so much due to work commitments.

Web sensation Susan Boyle is recording her first album with mega-producer Simon Cowell. The "Britain's Got Talent" runner-up is taking a time from the show's tour to record her first song.

The woman accused of attacking Terri Seymour has pleaded not guilty to charges. Janice Thibodeaux was charged with misdemeanor battery and assault yesterday morning following her altercation with Seymour - the ex-girlfriend of Simon Cowell - and appeared in court to answer the claims.

Simon Cowell's ex-girlfriend has been attacked by a 200lb woman. Terri Seymour was reportedly assaulted outside Los Angeles' Nokia Theatre, where Simon's TV show "American Idol" is filmed, on Tuesday.

Simon Cowell has always been "difficult", says his mother. The music mogul - who is nicknamed 'Mr. Nasty' for his harsh criticisms of contestants on reality TV shows including Britain's 'The X Factor' and 'American Idol' - had an extremely competitive nature and refused to take no for an answer, reveals Julie Cowell.

Simon Cowell asks his gardeners to trim his hedges using spirit levels. The "American Idol" judge has employed a team of horticultural experts for his million Beverly Hills mansion, and is adamant they must be precise when pruning his bushes.

Simon Cowell has been snubbed by one of his proteges. The music mogul has been left stunned by "X Factor" contestant Ruth Lorenzo - one of his favorite performers from the last series of the U.K. TV talent show - who turned down his offer of a record deal to sign a Ł1 million [.5 million] contract with rivals EMI/Virgin.

Britain's Prince Philip has denied calling Simon Cowell a "sponger." The "American Idol" judge claimed the prince made the comment when they met at 2007's Royal Variety Show, but the prince insists he does not know Simon well enough to pass judgment on him.

Simon Cowell has snubbed U.S. President Barack Obama. The music mogul rejected a dinner invitation from Obama because he was too busy with his TV commitments.

Simon Cowell says Bobby Brown tops his list of rudest stars. The "American Idol" judge loves discussing arrogant celebrities with his friends, adding he has a top 10 list of famous people he dislikes.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth has no idea who Simon Cowell is. The 82-year-old monarch was introduced to the reality TV mogul at a Royal Variety Performance in 2007 but didn't recognize him.

Simon Cowell wants to be frozen when he dies - so he can be brought back to life.

Neil Tennant thinks Simon Cowell is narrow-minded. The Pet Shop Boys singer lashed out at the music mogul's safe pop blueprint, claiming his British talent show "The X Factor" ignores most musical genres.

Simon Cowell uses special make-up to appear flawless on TV. The music mogul - who recently split from his long-term girlfriend Terri Seymour - reportedly insists his make-up artist uses cosmetics which hide his imperfections on high definition TV.

Simon Cowell is not gay. The music mogul, who recently split from his long-term girlfriend Terri Seymour, has laughed off rumors about his sexuality - claiming he is single because he keeps "crazy hours."

Simon Cowell has hired a team of top lawyers to help get Cheryl Cole a U.S. working visa. The music mogul - who hired the Girls Aloud singer as a judge on U.K. TV talent show "The X Factor" - is so keen to kick start the star's career in America he is doing everything he can to convince authorities to allow her to sing in the country.

Simon Cowell is more famous than Britain's Queen Elizabeth or God. The "American Idol" presenter beat the 82-year-old monarch and the creator of the universe to take the top spot in a poll of 1,600 British school children under 10 taken for National Kids' Day.

Simon Cowell is spending Christmas with his ex-girlfriend and her family. The music mogul has asked former pop star Sinitta - who he dated 18 years ago - her children Magdalena, three, and two-year-old Zac, and her mother to join him at his holiday home in Barbados.

Simon Cowell is over 11 out of 10 in bed, says his ex-girlfriend. Former pop star Sinitta - who works with the music mogul on his hit U.K. reality TV show "The X Factor" - claims Simon does not disappoint when it comes to sex.

Simon Cowell has been seen enjoying a night out with his ex-girlfriend. The music mogul - who confirmed last month his six-year relationship with Terri Seymour had come to an end - took former lover Jackie St Claire to a party at London nightspot The Electric Birdcage this week.

Simon Cowell says he is "married to his job." The music mogul, who recently announced he has split from girlfriend of six years Terri Seymour, admits the relationship failed as he is too obsessed with work and didn't want to commit.

Simon Cowell says he's "off women." The music mogul has vowed to stay away from the opposite sex after splitting with girlfriend Terri Seymour after six years together.

Simon Cowell is being supported by ex-girlfriend Sinitta following the demise of his six-year relationship with Terri Seymour.

Simon Cowell and Terri Seymour are not splitting up. The music mogul's brother Tony - who made the revelation in a new interview to promote his spoof book "The Secret Diary of Simon Cowell" - claims the couple have learnt to compromise over Simon's reluctance to start a family.

Simon Cowell has shaved off all his graying chest hair. The media mogul, who has just turned 49 last week, believes that his body hair doesn't hold the same appeal anymore now that it had lost its color.

The 48-year-old music mogul is believed to have walked out on Terri, 34, following a blazing row over Terri's insecurities, and he has now ended their six-year relationship.

Simon Cowell wants Brad Pitt to play him in a film of his life.

Simon Cowell has bought a million mansion for his ex-girlfriend Terri Seymour.

Simon Cowell is obsessed with teeth. Fearne Cotton - who presented the spin-off to UK TV talent show 'The X Factor', 'The Xtra Factor' - revealed the talent show judge is "jealous" of her gnashers.

Simon Cowell hates watching himself on TV.

Simon Cowell is set to attend this year's Glastonbury festival to watch his good friend Shakin' Stevens perform.

Simon Cowell contemplated suicide in his teens. The 'American Idol' judge hated the strict rules in school and couldn't find anything to spark his interest or inspire him.

Simon Cowell's first kiss was at the bottom of his garden. Tara McDonald-Smith left the music mogul flustered after talking to him via telephone on hit TV show 'American Idol' on Wednesday, claiming she was the first girl to canoodle with the music mogul when he was just nine.

Simon Cowell is considering starting a family with girlfriend Terri Seymour.

Simon Cowell and Donald Trump were voted the best bosses in a new survey by Parade.com.

Simon Cowell hasn't bought a house for Leona Lewis, because he would be "broke" if he celebrated all his artists' successes.

Simon Cowell finds 'American Idol' "mind-numbingly boring".

Leona Lewis is a "great role model" for young people, Simon Cowell says. The music mogul, who had discovered the 23-year-old singer while she was just a contestant on "The X-Factor," says his protégé hasn't let fame go to her head.

Simon Cowell is buying Leona Lewis a million Beverly Hills mansion. The frugal "American Idol" judge is said to be so proud of "The X Factor" winner that he is willing to shell out that much cash for her to help her on her American invasion.

Simon Cowell has paid off the mortgage of the parents of a cancer-stricken girl.

Simon Cowell turned down a million offer to be the face of Viagra.

Outspoken Simon Cowell holds nothing back in talking about just about anything. The 'American Idol' host shares who he thinks will win the popular talent show, the presidential race, and of course, what he thinks of Britney Spears.

He is known to be candid and outspoken with just about anyone and Oscar was no exception. The music mogul has lashed out at the Academy Awards for "reeking of snobbery."

Simon Cowell is proud to be vain. The pop svengali, who is famous for his preened appearance, insists it is natural for TV personalities to be obsessed with grooming.

He used to have compassion with her plight but now Simon Cowell doubts if Britney Spears really had a breakdown.