Simon Cowell was a little-known British music executive ... That show was "American Idol," which partnered Cowell with pop star Paula Abdul and music producer Randy Jackson. Almost immediately ...

She went on to place ninth in the overall show, but before that happened, she had to sing for judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, and Randy Jackson. Mandisa sang Fallin' by Alicia Keys and received ...

"There's a lot of business that Mr. Mottola does with Simon Cowell and lots of ... to build that former "Idol" judge Paula Abdul has met with Cowell to discuss her participation in the show.

Paula [Abdul] resigned, every singer was out of tune, and I thought, 'Well this is a joke.' It got worse, progressively," Cowell ... around to me and said, 'Simon... Without being rude, I would ...

walking in to audition for judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson. In a new video, Underwood reflected on her nerve-wracking first audition, where she performed I Can't Make You Love ...

A different trio of judges - Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul - helmed the show at the start alongside host Ryan Seacrest - who has shepherded the show through all of its changes.

Paula Abdul is suing producer Nigel Lythgoe and ... Paula was her usual awkwardly endearing self, calling her old castmate Simon Cowell an “STD” and telling the talented contestants that ...

The OG judges of American Idol were Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson, who were eventually joined by stars from Jennifer Lopez to Mariah Carey - and winner Carrie Underwood soared to ...