Simon isn't leaving American Idol! Whatever would I have done without my weekly dose of cute snarky English guy??
Let me tell you right now, lest anyone worry: Simon will be back. How do I know this? He's a part owner of the show!Just three weeks ago a little-seen press release was issued by the very tony, white-shoe Boston law firm of Hale and Dorr. To whit: they advised Bertelsmann Music Group UK on its "acquisition of Simon Cowell's 50 percent stake in Ronagold Limited, their joint venture record company." Ronagold had been set up in 2000 so Cowell and BMG could put out records by their original UK Pop Idol stars Will Young and Gareth Gates.
Cowell, thanks to the firm, also set up a new company through BMG called SimCow, for new music, TV and film ventures. Of course, Cowell is still partnered in Simon Fuller's firm, 19 Entertainment and 19 Management, which controls all things American Idol. And I mean, all things.
There's also a great deal of information in the article that attempts to explain the intricacies and machinations of the music business. Interesting stuff if you're so inclined.
Posted by Ith at May 27, 2003 5:27 PMhi simon fuller can you tell me how i can contact s club 8 im there biggest fan.
Posted by: martyn on October 24, 2003 6:21 PM