From: TMZ on AOL on Mon, Dec 06 2010 1:09 PM

The cast of "Glee' performed on "The X Factor" this weekend — without the help of auto-tune!

From: TMZ on AOL on Tue, Nov 23 2010 12:42 PM

Simon Cowell got right back to his roots last night — finally weighing in on the new Michael Jackson song ... right before he totally took a shot at new "Idol" judge Jennifer Lopez ... we think.

From: TMZ on AOL on Sat, May 29 2010 1:03 PM

Bret Michaels returned to the stage last night in Biloxi, MS where Bret dropped a huge piece of info on the crowd — he might be taking Simon Cowell’s seat on "American Idol."

From: TMZ on AOL on Sat, May 29 2010 4:02 AM

There is only one person who could replace Simon Cowell on "American Idol" ... someone famous, someone critical, and someone with a penchant for tight clothing ... someone like Ryan Seacrest.

From: TMZ on AOL on Fri, May 28 2010 12:56 PM

Former "American Idol" exec Nigel Lythgoe doesn’t think Ryan Seacrest has what it takes to take over for Simon Cowell next season — but to be fair, he doesn't think Simon could replace Ryan either.

From: TMZ on AOL on Thu, Apr 22 2010 2:03 PM

Howard Stern won’t take Simon Cowell's spot on "American Idol" — and it's not because they won't cough up that $100,000,000 he wanted for the gig.

From: TMZ on AOL on Thu, Mar 11 2010 3:29 AM

Simon Cowell talked to a photog all day - as they drove alongside each other in L.A.!

From: TMZ on AOL on Fri, Mar 05 2010 3:33 AM

As seen on TMZ TV — March 4, 2010

From: TMZ on AOL on Thu, Mar 04 2010 9:31 AM

Simon Cowell got a little touchy-feely with someone on the "American Idol" judge’s panel last night — himself!

From: TMZ on AOL on Tue, Mar 02 2010 7:32 PM

TMZ Live: Stun gun laws and how they affect the Jacksons, Simon Cowell vs. Ellen DeGeneres, and Child Services' investigation.

From: TMZ on AOL on Mon, Mar 01 2010 6:56 PM

TMZ Live: Simon Cowell pre-nup, Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller, Olympic finishes, Dr. Murray anesthesiologist.

From: TMZ on AOL on Mon, Jan 11 2010 6:41 PM

TMZ Live: Simon Cowell’s leaving "American Idol" for "X-Factor," Conan O'Brien's position at NBC and Dr. Conrad Murray's new lawyer knows Propofol.

From: TMZ on AOL on Mon, Jan 04 2010 11:39 AM

Simon Cowell is rumored to be voting himself off "American Idol" after this season — but according to fellow judge Randy Jackson, he may not be going anywhere just yet.

From: TMZ on AOL on Wed, Dec 23 2009 3:20 AM

As seen on TMZ TV — December 22, 2009

From: TMZ on AOL on Fri, Jul 31 2009 8:45 AM

Nigel challenged TMZ to uncover video of the "Idol" judge singing — and did we ever.

From: TMZ on AOL on Thu, Jul 30 2009 9:00 PM

That guy in the blue dog suit is Simon Cowell — and this is the video buddy Nigel Lythgoe didn’t think we'd ever find.

From: TMZ on AOL on Wed, Mar 25 2009 2:27 PM

After Kellie Pickler busted out a brand new look on American Idol last week, her brand new pair of shOOs were on everyone’s mind, including Simon Cowell's.

From: TMZ on AOL on Wed, Mar 25 2009 2:21 PM

TMZ cameras caught up with sinister Simon last night at Ago’s — and found out his favorite thing about "American Idol."

From: TMZ on AOL on Wed, Mar 25 2009 2:21 PM

Last night, Simon Cowell lashed out at someone after David Archuleta’s performance, and we know who.

From: TMZ on AOL on Wed, Mar 25 2009 2:20 PM

Simon Cowell admitted his incident with a Beverly Hills cop last week was "slightly embarrassing" — but we already knew that, 'cause when we brought it up last night, his face turned bright red.