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Simon Cowell is used to heaping abuse on strangers, not taking it from them. The former American Idol judge made a fortune by mocking the singing abilities of the Fox show's contestants. Now, Cowell is getting nasty messages from strangers, but the stakes are far higher. Cowell gave $150,000 to the Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces last year, but the donation is only now hitting the news cycle, according to YNET News. As a result, Cowell began receiving images of dead Palestinian children on Twitter and has been accused of helping Israel invade Gaza. One of the tweets said...

(clip) Suddenly he discussed the sexiness of Margaret Thatcher. The way he described Thatcher and how the press treated the "Iron Lady," you'd think he was talking about Sarah Palin. Even the radio host thought so. However, Hitchens said Palin was contrary to his description of Thatcher. He said Palin has no charisma. I find that hard to believe. I don't get his anti-Palin sentiment. Personally, I find Thatcher and Palin to be quite similar. See and hear for yourself what Hitchens said:

He talks with Brian Kilmeade.

Most celebrities in the entertainment world (the vocal ones, anyway) on both sides of the Atlantic tend to support the most far-left political candidates at election time. But ever the contrarian, American Idol’s Simon Cowell (who is, of course, a UK citizen even though he spends a lot of time in Hollywood) has announced his support for David Cameron, the leader of Britain’s Conservative Party, in tomorrow’s general election. Cowell told The Sun, “I like [Cameron], I trust him. He has substance and the stomach to navigate us through difficult times.” Like many of us, Cowell said he is no...

Writing for The Sun, he signals that the country he deeply loves needs a new government to pull it out of crisis. Cowell, 50, talks of the need to inspire young people and unlock talent, promote family values, stimulate business and reduce knife crime. He says: "I have always hated celebrities lecturing people on politics. So forgive me. But I am passionate about this country. "I am equally passionate about the potential of the people who live here." Cowell describes Labour's Gordon Brown as a "sincere man" but says the PM is "tired". He warns of the dangers of a...

Simon Cowell’s vision for a New Britain By TOM NEWTON DUNN, Political Editor TV mogul Simon Cowell says tomorrow's General Election MUST bring change to Britain. Writing for The Sun, he signals that the country he deeply loves needs a new government to pull it out of crisis. Cowell, 50, talks of the need to inspire young people and unlock talent, promote family values, stimulate business and reduce knife crime. He says: "I have always hated celebrities lecturing people on politics. So forgive me. But I am passionate about this country. "I am equally passionate about the potential of the...

Mezhgan Hussainy's family wants music mogul Simon Cowell to convert to Islam before he marries her, says a report. The 'American Idol' judge had proposed to Hussainy last week. 'They're very westernised, but no one in their family has ever married a non-Muslim - and they're not willing for their youngest daughter to become the first,' digitalspy.co.uk quoted a source as saying about Hussainy's parents Mary and Sayed. Hussainy's sister-in-law Erlene Garcia was also asked to convert before marrying her brother Wahid. According to Hussainy's friend, 'Mezhgan is very reluctant about asking Simon to convert...and she knows how controversial it...

3 mins ago PASADENA, Calif. – Simon Cowell says that this will be his last season on "American Idol."

As Barack Obama marks his 100th day in office, it's hard to think of anything of real substance the president has achieved. On the domestic front there's yet more reckless government spending, endless bailouts, stimulus packages, tax rises, threatened nationalizations, ominous talk of socialized healthcare, and no sign at all of an economic recovery. In terms of national security the Obama administration has already succeeded in demoralizing the intelligence services and deeply dividing the country with the selective release of interrogation memos and threats of prosecution, and is trying to force a series of defence cuts through Congress at a...

Exclusive: Susan Boyle's first ever song release revealed - listen to it here

Simon Cowell, the British-accented and sometimes condescending talent judge of television's mega-hit program "American Idol," was stunned by the singing of a 47-year-old church volunteer who claims she's never been kissed but whose amazing performance has catapulted her to sudden celebrity.

Two years ago, Paul Potts, a chubby mobile phone salesman, wowed the British TV public with his performance of Puccini's "Nessum Dorma" to win "Brtiain's Got Talent", The British equivalent to "America's Got Talent". While good, I didn't think Potts to be that fantastic. However last weekend, the third season of "Britain's Got Talent" opened and another diamond in the rough emerged. This one is quite fantastic. Susan Boyle, a frumpy looking 47 year old Scottish spinster, who lives with her cat "Pebbles" and admits she's never been kissed, came out on stage and told the audience she wanted to...

Video Here: http://www.butasforme.com/2009/03/24/busy-simon-cowell-tells-jay-leno-he-turned-down-obamas-invitation/Busy Simon Cowell Tells Jay Leno He Turned Down Obama’s Invitation to Have Dinner in LA — Says Washington Finally Getting Smarter for Criticizing Obama the Simon Cowell Way

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Bucky Covington, the latest contestant voted off "America Idol," says the comments of judge Simon Cowell are no longer helpful. "It seems like he used to give advice, but now he doesn't give advice as he does try to put you down," said Covington, 28, a country singer from Rockingham. On Tuesday, Covington sang a version of rock band Queen's "Fat Bottomed Girls." Cowell called his performance "mediocre." The following night, Covington was booted off the Fox network show. Covington said Cowell will never like singers like himself or contestant Taylor Hicks. "For him to like someone...