• 'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell lands $2,000,000 book deal

  July 16, 2003
  When you're hot, you're hot, and right now Simon Cowell is on fire. Reuters reports that Cowell has just signed a $2 million deal with Random House for a book about the hit TV talent show.

• 'For Love Or Money' finale ranks #1 overall for week ended July 13, 2003

  July 15, 2003
  The ratings were great, as we previously told you. But now we know how great.

• 'Cupid' premiere to be rebroadcast on Tuesday, July 15

  July 13, 2003
  CBS has announced that it will rebroadcast Wednesday's premiere of "Cupid", the network's new relationship reality series from "American Idol's" Simon Cowell, on Tuesday, July 15 (9-10 PM, ET/PT), following "Big Brother 4".

• Simon Cowell commits to judging 'American Idol' until 2006

  July 8, 2003
  At the end of the finale of Fox's American Idol in May, acid-tongued judge Simon Cowell discussed his possible departure from the show. Was it merely a negotiating ploy, or was he really burning out from the demands of Idol, its British version Pop Idol, and his new CBS show Cupid? Now we know -- it was merely a negotiating ploy.

• Station refuses to air Simon Cowell's new "demeaning" CBS 'Cupid' reality TV show

  July 8, 2003
  "Cupid" will be premiering Wednesday, July 9 on CBS...unless you live in Raleigh, North Carolina. Capital Broadcasting, the parent company of CBS affiliate WRAL-TV, has decided not to air "Cupid", calling the show "demeaning to marriage". The station will air reruns on "The Andy Griffith Show" during the Wednesday ay 10pm timeslot instead.

• Paula Abdul turned down role as 'American Juniors' host

  June 9, 2003
  Looks like Simon Cowell isn't the only American Idol judge feeling burned out right now. Prior to the launch of Fox's American Juniors, a spin-off from Idol, no one was certain who the host was going to be, which is highly unusual in TV-land. FInally, the day before Juniors debuted, Fox announced that Ryan Seacrist would host. Now we know the cause of that delay.

• 'American Idol' Judges' Chairs to be Auctioned

  June 9, 2003
  The American Idol publicity machine cranks on. The Washington Post reports that Idol is going to donate the chairs used by the three judges -- Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell, each autographed by the respective judge -- to various charity auctions.

• CBS' new 'Cupid' relationship reality series to premiere Wednesday, July 9th

  May 27, 2003
  CBS has annoucned that "Cupid", a new relationship reality series from “American Idol’s” Simon Cowell, will premiere Wednesday, July 9th at 10PM ET.

• Did Clay Aiken know 'American Idol' winner in advance?

  May 23, 2003
  Did he or didn't he?

• Fox sued by man claiming credit for 'American Idol' concept

  May 16, 2003
  Harry Keane, ovner of an entertainment company specializing in televised talent competitions, has filed a lawsuit against Fox, claiming misappropriation of his work and trademark and copyright infringement. Also named in the suit are Simon Fuller, American Idol creator; 19TV and Freemantle Media, the production companies for Idol; and judge Simon Cowell.

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