Cowell: Quitting Idol 'Feels Right'

Says his plan is no negotiating trick

By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 21, 2009 9:38 AM CDT

(Newser) – Simon Cowell has three hit shows worldwide, including America’s most popular; he pulls in $36 million a year from Fox; and the success of Susan Boyle is raising the talent guru’s profile even higher. But, he tells the New York Times, he’s... Read full story »

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