Cowell broke his back after falling off his new electric motorcycle at his home in Malibu, California.

Cowell bought out Sony Music from their joint venture, Syco Entertainment.

Cowell was announced as the replacement for Howard Stern on America's Got Talent.

Lauren Silverman gave birth to Cowell's son, Eric.

Cowell's return to the UK version of The X Factor for series 11 was officially confirmed.

It was reported that Cowell would not be a judge on the UK version of The X Factor but would remain a major presence backstage.

One Direction signed to Cowell's record label after finishing third on The X Factor UK.

Cowell's exit from American Idol was made official.

Simon Phillip Cowell was born in Lambeth, London. He is an English television personality, entrepreneur, and record executive.