From: iVillage on Sat, Jul 17 2010 3:05 AM

July 15 - The first auditions for season 10 of 'American Idol' started in Nashville with the usual mix of talent and fame seekers — but no Simon Cowell.

From: iVillage on Sat, Feb 20 2010 9:22 PM

Feb. 19 - Judge praises Chris Brown’s probation progress; Simon Cowell thinks a woman will win 'Idol;' Tina Fey may return as Sarah Palin to 'SNL.'

From: iVillage on Thu, Feb 11 2010 5:21 AM

The shock jock could replace Simon Cowell as a judge. Plus, Angelina Jolie visits victims of the earthquake in Haiti. And, Levi Johnston’s Playgirl cover is revealed.

From: iVillage on Thu, Feb 04 2010 5:21 AM

The music mogul gathered stars together for a re-record of "Everbody Hurts". Plus, Jennifer Aniston is helping again in the Haiti relief effort. And, Gisele says her birth didn’t hurt at all!

From: iVillage on Mon, Feb 01 2010 5:24 AM

Jan. 13 - With Simon Cowell’s days numbered and Paula Abdul already gone, this season is shaping up to be the end of an era for the nation's most-popular show, Fox's "American Idol."

From: iVillage on Mon, Feb 01 2010 5:24 AM

Jan. 11 - Simon Cowell, the acerbic Brit who has helped give 'American Idol' some of its sharpest - and nastiest - moments, will leave the popular singing show after this season.

From: iVillage on Mon, Feb 01 2010 5:24 AM

Jan. 20 - Randy Jackson says he wants the focus of 'American Idol' to be on the talent, not the judges. The 53-year-old also talks about possibly joining Simon Cowell on 'The X Factor.'

From: iVillage on Tue, May 12 2009 4:46 AM

On this day in history: American Bandstand debuted in 1952, Broadway musical 'Cats' opened in 1982, Fox News Channel hit airwaves in 1996. Born: Joy Behar, Simon Cowell, Rachel McAdams.

From: iVillage on Mon, May 11 2009 3:31 PM

Simon Cowell offers to save the pop star’s career. Plus, Madonna celebrates Rosh Hashanah, Heath Ledger makes out with a supermodel, and Meredith Vieira returns to 'The View'.

From: iVillage on Tue, Apr 07 2009 6:18 PM

Simon Cowell offers to save the pop star’s career. Plus, Madonna celebrates Rosh Hashanah, Heath Ledger makes out with a supermodel, and Meredith Vieira returns to 'The View'.

From: iVillage on Tue, Apr 07 2009 5:25 PM

Simon Cowell offers to save the pop star’s career. Plus, Madonna celebrates Rosh Hashanah, Heath Ledger makes out with a supermodel, and Meredith Vieira returns to 'The View'.