Tony Cowell
Encyclopedia
Tony Cowell is a British radio broadcaster and television showbiz correspondent who co-wrote his younger brother Simon Cowell
's autobiography, I Don't Mean to be Rude, but...
.
commentating on the showbiz gossip making the news. He is also a regular celebrity pundit in the US, contributing to the CBS Radio Network
. In the United Kingdom, he has reported on The X Factor (UK)
and Britain's Got Talent
for Heart London and GMG Radio
stations under his Cowell Confidential banner.
Cowell was a judge on the writing competition Lit Idol.
by The Beatles
, because his older brother had recently bought that same album.
Simon Cowell
Simon Phillip Cowell is an English A&R executive, television producer, entrepreneur, and television personality. He is known in the United Kingdom and United States for his role as a talent judge on TV shows such as Pop Idol, The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and American Idol...
's autobiography, I Don't Mean to be Rude, but...
I Don't Mean to be Rude, but...
I Don't Mean to be Rude, but... is a 2003 autobiography book from popular television personality and music critic Simon Cowell. The book gives an insight into Simon Cowell's life as well as backstage gossip and tips on how to be successful....
.
Work
Cowell is a weekly contributor to Sky News Sunrise Breakfast Show with Eamonn HolmesEamonn Holmes
Eamonn Holmes is an Northern Irish journalist and broadcaster. He is known for his work on UK and Irish television, notably presenting GMTV and This Morning. He is married to TV presenter Ruth Langsford.-Education:...
commentating on the showbiz gossip making the news. He is also a regular celebrity pundit in the US, contributing to the CBS Radio Network
CBS Radio Network
The CBS Radio Network provides news, sports and other programming to more than 1,000 radio stations throughout the United States. The network is owned by CBS Corporation, and operated by CBS Radio ....
. In the United Kingdom, he has reported on The X Factor (UK)
The X Factor (UK)
The X Factor is a British television music competition to find new singing talent. Created by Simon Cowell, it began in September 2004 and is contested by aspiring singers drawn from public auditions. It is the originator of the international X Factor franchise. The seven series of the show to date...
and Britain's Got Talent
Britain's Got Talent
Britain's Got Talent is a British television talent show competition which started in June 2007 and originated from the Got Talent series. The show is produced by FremantleMedia's TalkbackThames and Simon Cowell's production company SYCOtv. The show is broadcast on ITV in Britain and TV3 in Ireland...
for Heart London and GMG Radio
GMG Radio
GMG Radio is the radio division of the Guardian Media Group. The group is based in Laser House, Salford Quays in Greater Manchester. The advertising division is in Old Trafford, Manchester. John Myers was the Chief Executive Officer, his deputy replaced him in April 2009...
stations under his Cowell Confidential banner.
Cowell was a judge on the writing competition Lit Idol.
Personal life
Cowell claims to have been idolised from an early age by his younger brother Simon, who bought his first album, She Loves YouShe Loves You
"She Loves You" is a song written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney based on an idea by McCartney, originally recorded by The Beatles for release as a single in 1963. The single set and surpassed several records in the United Kingdom charts, and set a record in the United States by being one of the...
by The Beatles
The Beatles
The Beatles were an English rock band, active throughout the 1960s and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Formed in Liverpool, by 1962 the group consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr...
, because his older brother had recently bought that same album.
Books
- I Hate to Be Rude, But . . .: The Simon Cowell Book of Nasty Comments (2006)
- Is It Just Me or Is Everyone Famous?: From A-List to Z-List and How to Make it Yourself (2006)
- The Secret Diary of Simon Cowell (2008)