The 48-year-old music mogul is believed to have walked out on Terri, 34, following a blazing row over Terri's insecurities, and he has now ended their six-year relationship.

A friend of Simon's told Britain's Star magazine: "He told me he is tired of Terri's insecurities. They lead separate lives, and that's how he likes it, but lately she has turned up unannounced at events he is at."

Cheryl Cole was left terrified after a crazed fan grabbed her yesterday.

The Girls Aloud beauty - who is currently filming for hit U.K. TV talent show 'The X Factor', on which she is a judge - was posing for pictures when the man lunged at her and tried to hug her.

Simon Cowell wants Brad Pitt to play him in a film of his life.

The music mogul - who judges hit talent shows 'American Idol', 'Britain's Got Talent' and 'The X Factor' - thinks the Hollywood heartthrob would be the perfect choice for the role.

Simon Cowell has bought a $5 million mansion for his ex-girlfriend Terri Seymour.

Cowell, who recently split from the 33-year-old TV presenter after five years together, has reportedly splashed out on a property for her in Hollywood, California.

Leona Lewis refers to Simon Cowell as her "Uncle". The 'Bleeding Love' singer - who was mentored by the music mogul when she appeared on hit British TV talent show 'The X Factor' in 2006 - is extremely close to Simon and producer Clive Davis and thinks of them as part of her family.

She said: "I wouldn't label them as my godfathers, more like my uncles!"

Simon Cowell is obsessed with teeth. Fearne Cotton - who presented the spin-off to UK TV talent show 'The X Factor', 'The Xtra Factor' - revealed the talent show judge is "jealous" of her gnashers.

She said: "One of the first things Simon said to me was, 'You've got lovely teeth'. He's got a teeth obsession. I've got quite massive front teeth and I think he's quite envious."