Parting Gifts

Simon Cowell gave the American Idol staff gifts before he left. The men got expensive Italian leather wallets, while the women were presented with designer handbags. Each wallet and bag contained $500 in cash.

Smells Like Success

Simon Cowell is launching his own line of aftershave. He has received a $375,000 advance for his scent.

Happy Birthday... Nevermind!

Simon Cowell's agent, Jonathan Shalit, attended his 50th birthday party on Saturday where he gifted him with the famous Nirvana 'Nevermind' CD cover. It had been digitally altered to feature Cowell’s image. Shalit says, "It’s fair to say Simon likes to look at himself,’ said Shalit. ‘So I’ve put him on the cover of one of the most famous albums of all time."

Happy Birthday!

Simon Cowell celebrated his 50th birthday party this weekend with a $1.5 million bash. He flew 3 Frank Sinatra impersonators to London to perform. Guests dined on prawn and lobster martini, shepherd’s pie, fish fingers and chips, apple pie and rice pudding. A chicken soup with alphabet spaghetti, that spelled the word ‘Simon, was also served. Kevin Spacey, David ‘The Hoff’ Hasselhoff, Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, Gordon Ramsay and his wife Tana, Olivia Newton-John and Terri Seymour all attended. Meanwhile, Simon’s brother Nicholas, presented him with a $50,000 white gold watch made by Dent.

Dream or Nightmare?

17 of Simon Cowell's ex-girlfriends are expected to attend his 50th birthday bash this weekend. A source tells the Daily Mirror that ex-girlfriend Jackie St Claire planned the party. The champagne will be flowing and judging by the guest list, Simon will need it. Incredibly, 17 of his ex-girlfriends, dates and former flings will be there. For most men this would be an utter nightmare, but if anyone can pull it off, Simon can. If truth be told, he's actually on exceptionally good terms with nearly all of them so there shouldn't be any crying or embarrassing tantrums - either from the girls or Simon."