American Idol

'American Idol's' Simon Cowell and Simon Fuller Moving on to Formula 1?

Filed under: Sports

Between the two of them, Simon Cowell and Simon Fuller have no shortage of successes to claim their own. Many of those accomplishments revolve around reality television programs like "American Idol," "X Factor," "So You Think You Can Dance?" and "America's Got Talent." Bernie Ecclestone apparently thinks quite highly of their show business acumen, and is now reportedly recruiting their talents to bring an added dose of showmanship to Formula One racing.

One idea Cowell and Fuller have reportedly put forward to the billionaire F1 chief is to cut the three-day grand prix weekend to two, and to replace the customary Friday practice sessions with a second preview race.

Cowell is a known racing fan and automotive enthusiast, while Fuller has been actively involved in the sport previously. The producer/promoter headed up the Honda F1 Team's branding initiative several years ago, and recently signed former world champion Lewis Hamilton to his talent agency alongside the likes of David Beckham, Sir Michael Caine and Jennifer Lopez.

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Simon Cowell Plays Second Fiddle to Sean "Diddy" Combs in St. Barths

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Filed under: Gadgets, Yachts & Sailing, Wealth

American Idol bigwig Simon Cowell got one-upped by Sean "P. Diddy" Combs in St. Barths over the New Year's holiday where his superyacht played second fiddle to the rap mogul's state-of-the-art iPad-controlled craft. Cowell chartered his favorite yacht, the 196-ft. Slipstream (above) built by France's CMN Shipyard, for $450,000 plus expenses. With luxe accommodation for 12 guests plus a crew of 14, Slipstream features mirrors above a giant waterbed, a Jacuzzi, an observation lounge with panoramic views, gym and a sky lounge with a retractable roof. Diddy's yacht Solemates runs to $600,000 per week plus expenses and is a critical 12 inches longer than Cowell's. In addition to the iPad concierge Solemates accommodates 12 guests in six luxurious cabins and features a sun lounge wrapped around a Jacuzzi forward; a discotheque sound and lighting system turns it into an al fresco nightclub. Cowell's cruise was also somewhat hampered by the fact that he had several warring females aboard. While Diddy's yacht is blandly luxurious, Cowell's yacht has a bit more style; take a look at the images of both below and tell us what you think.

Gallery: 'Solemates' iPad Superyacht Charter

Gallery: Simon Cowell Superyacht 'Slipstream'

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Simon Cowell Superyacht 'Slipstream' Available for Charter

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Yachts & Sailing, Celebrity Shopping

Want to cruise in style like Simon Cowell? Slipstream (above), the superyacht the American Idol creator spent his summer lounging around on is now available for charter with rates starting at about $450,000 per week – though if you want the full luxury package including private chef that Cowell splashed out for be prepared to pay around twice that amount. The sleek 196-ft. craft can accommodate 12 guests plus a crew of 14 and features mirrors above a giant waterbed, a Jacuzzi, an observation lounge with panoramic views, gym and a sky lounge with a retractable roof.

Launched last year by France's CMN Shipyard, their largest yacht to date, Slipstream's decor is a stylish mix of modern and nautical, taking full advantage of the yacht's panoramic windows. The interiors are finished in a neo-Art Deco style combining dark ebony woodwork and red leather paneling. The sundeck is kitted out with a spa, sun-pads, bar with BBQ and al-fresco dining area, and the yacht comes equipped with a cutting edge home entertainment system and satellite communications center.

[via JustLuxe]

Gallery: Simon Cowell Superyacht 'Slipstream'

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Lee DeWyze Rocks A Raymond Weil Watch

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Timepieces / Watches, Celebrity Shopping

You probably weren't watching Lee DeWyze's wrist on Wednesday night but if you were you might have spotted a Raymond Weil watch. As Lee DeWyze and Crystal Bowersox fought to become this year's American Idol, DeWyze wore a style from the Raymond Weil Freelancer series, which is also featured in the brand's advertising campaign. The stainless steel watch measures 42 mm in diameter. The automatic chronograph on a brown leather strap retails for $2,750. It's nice product placement for Raymond Weil, which has also sponsored the 2010 Brit Awards and has been looking for ways to tie the brand with the music industry, especially in the U.S. market.

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Adam Lambert's Pricey Jeans

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Celebrity Shopping

The "American Idol" finale is tonight and the battle of "guy next door versus the guy-liner" will be resolved. Glam rock-styled singer Adam Lambert has captivated America with his flashy fashions. Newsday reports that Lambert and other Idol finalists have been wearing Robin's jeans, the expensive brand created by Robin Chretien. Chretien started the company in 2004 and designs for both men and women, creating rock-ready styles embellished with zippers, crystals and studs. Prices start above $250 and Lambert wore a pair costing over $500 in one of his performances. The jeans company says that Lambert and other Idols past and present may be wearing new customized pairs of Robin's Jeans in the finale tonight. You can pick up Robin's Jeans at at Saks Fifth Avenue as well as online.

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Simon Cowell Moves Into New $22 Million Mansion

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Filed under: Estates, Celebrity Shopping

Back in March we reported that American Idol star Simon Cowell was installing a private tanning salon in his new $22 million mansion in Beverly Hills. Now the London Daily Mail reports Cowell is finally ready to occupy the lavish 11,550-sq.-ft. estate. Cowell bought the property for $12 million nearly two years ago but razed the original structure. The new modern mansion has 24-ft. tall windows in the living rooms with sweeping views over Los Angeles. Neighbors include Tom Cruise, Madonna, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne and Victoria and David Beckham.

"I look out over the Hollywood Hills into my neighbors' gardens," Cowell said in an interview last year. "It's an amazing view." Not good enough to "see into their homes," he noted, "so you can't see them in the shower - but you can see into their gardens. It's great fun. I just like to keep an eye on what is happening." Cowell has described the modern mansion as his "dream home" and has said he's been involved in the design "right down to the doorknobs."

The five-bedroom mansion features a state-of-the-art gym in the basement, a luxury spa complete with wet steam room, a custom-made media room with a marble bar area and plush leather seating for 20, a gallery for Cowell's gold and platinum records and awards, and an indoor lap pool. The property has a separate staff quarters containing a servants' kitchen for Cowell's live-in butler and maid. The pool cabana has a retractable roof, wet bar and changing rooms and there's a putting green at the rear of the property.

Tags: American Idol, AmericanIdol, Beverly Hills, BeverlyHills, celebrity, Hollywood Hills, HollywoodHills, mansion, Simon Cowell, SimonCowell, TV

Win the Through the Keyhole Necklace from Pennyroyal Silver

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Jewelry

Today's giveaway is your chance to have something in common with this year's crop of American Idol finalists, a Pennyroyal Silver necklace. The Idol contestants met with Tim Foster of Pennyroyal Silver and each singer designed their own custom piece which was turned into a unique necklace. You can check out the designs on the Pennyroyal Silver website.

Pennyroyal has a deep connection with music. The founder, Tim Foster is a music industry dropout-turned jewelry designer. He specializes in limited edition and custom designs created in pure silver and draws inspiration from his passion for music and the seven years he spent working in the marketing department at a major record company. Small wonder then that the names of Tim's designs are loosely drawn from song titles. The limited edition pieces have a rough and handcrafted feel, jewelry with a rock and roll edge.

Today we are giving away the Through The Keyhole Necklace. The pendant is a limited, numbered edition of 1,000 and is made of pure silver. The pendant is two discs and the keyhole disc slides back and forth across the inscribed disc offering a unique window that changes with movement. It is on a 18 inch sterling silver ball chain with sterling silver findings. In honor of Pennyroyal Silver's music affiliation, leave a comment answering the following question: If your bio were a song title, what would it be?

Some other important details:

* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below.
* The comment must be left and confirmed before Friday, May,1, 2009 at 5:00PM Eastern Time.
* You may only enter once.
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
* One winner will receive the Through the Keyhole necklace valued at $115.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.

See complete contest rules here.

This contest is now closed. Thank you for your participation.

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Love Our Children Auctions off American Idol Tickets, Charity Of The Day

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Filed under: Auctions, Events, Charity, Charity of the Day, Big Givers

For almost a decade Love Our Children USA has been committed to stopping all forms of violence and neglect against children. Their goal is to keep children safe and strengthen families. Programs range from education and advocacy, to raising awareness and financial support for at risk children. One of the fun ways you can help is by supporting their exciting online auctions. This week they are selling 2 front row tickets to the April 14th taping of American Idol ! Bidding starts at $3,750, and proceeds go directly to the Love Our Children programs. Check out all their upcoming auctions here, what a great way to give back and score entry to some A list events!

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American Idol In The Valley, Estate of the Day

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Estates, Celebrity Shopping

Randy Jackson from American Idol could take some decorating tips from another music man, Tony Kiedis, whose Beverly Hills home is an absolute showplace (I know, I told you earlier but seriously, sit through the tour of his house). Jackson has a large home in Tarzana that he has put on the market. It's a space to work with but as the sassy Mama over at the Real Estalker pointed out, Jackson hasn't really done a lot with the decor. It can't be that he is afraid of color, the home has turquoise and orange walls after all and check out the rainbow dishes in the kitchen. I would think that perhaps Jackson has already moved out and taken the good stuff with him but there are computers and musical instruments and other sign of habitation. The home has five bedrooms including a master suite with hers and hers bathrooms. It is listed at $3.199 million. After the jump, you've got to put paintings on the walls, dawg.

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Ventura Backless Stool

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Filed under: Decor

The Ventura Backless Stool is sleek and modern, outfitted with a metallic colored fiberglass seat and stainless steel swivel base. It is available in twelve colors, so it can easily blend in to most contemporary homes. The shape is meant to cradle your body weight and, despite the fact that it is backless, comfortably support you in the same way as an ergonomic chair. The key selling point of the chair design, aside from its flashy look, is that this design was used for interviews on American Idol. Whether you want a chair because Ryan Seacrest sat in it is up to you, but a more appealing thought is that all your favorite contestants sat there, too. It's too bad that you don't get an Idol with the chair, but it's probably best that it hasn't been branded with the show's name or anything. Price: $79.

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Kelly Clarkson's Texas Home For Sale

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Filed under: Estates

This modest home in Mansfield, Texas is the home of American Idol Kelly Clarkson. The four-bedroom home has a central vac system, butler's pantry, three fireplaces, three car garage and two covered patios. It sits on a quarter acre and is 3200 sq. ft. The home is listed at a very reasonable $358,000.

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