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A Softie Underneath The Harsh Exterior

Filed under: Anglophilia > Inspiration > Simon Cowell

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Simon Cowell isn't as mean as we all think. Or maybe he's just fucking with the media for some good publicity!

The American Idol judge has revealed that he's donating $180 million to charity when he dies.

Cowell wants to leave the bulk of his money to children's and animal causes. "Mum asked, ‘Have you ever made a will?’ I said, ‘Thanks a lot!’. But it got me thinking," he explained.

Why wait ’til then?

Do it now, we say!

[Image via Mavrix Online.]



37 comments to “A Softie Underneath The Harsh Exterior”

  1. sam says – reply to this
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    first!!!

  2. Hay! says – reply to this
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    That cigarette will ensure that his death will be sooner rather than later. Idiot.

  3. Marta Barcelona says – reply to this
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    Good for Javier Bardem!

  4. simon rules says – reply to this
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    Simon is never mean!

    Simon is truthful

    :-)

  5. For Real says – reply to this
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    I'd suck his little dick for a cool mill. Call meh!

  6. hhh says – reply to this
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    I´ve never thought that Simon Cowell is mean. His just honest. Maby too honest, though

  7. SpadeAShovel. says – reply to this
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    After any possible future little Cowell's inheritances, no doubt, or any to other struggling immediate family and their children which ensures continuation of the line? Simon is a very pragmatic guy. Giving to children's and animal's causes would be a wonderful legacy on his part. Given to the right charities, all that dough could do a world of good. I hope it won't happen for a very long time.

  8. Honumom says – reply to this
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    How come he always dresses so… poorly?

  9. Aileen says – reply to this
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    Did anyone notice when that creepy guy was serenading Paula and kept getting closer, Simon was protecting her like an older brother? I adore Simon!

    Aileen

  10. another Brit says – reply to this
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    Does Simon Cowell ONLY have $180 million to give? The Sun says he's worth $200 million (I don't believe that. Does the taxman?) … A few months back he was the second highest paid TV personality after Oprah. Sounds like a publicity stunt, or a stupid remark. Perhaps he realises that the American Idol and X-Factor days are winding down. Or did he buy stock in Northern Rock?

  11. Evan the Exagerator says – reply to this
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    Simon is about as much fun as a wallop in the head at 3:00am with a loaded diaper. I might even go as far as to say Simon is about as much fun as a broke arm. Or a frisky cellmate named Stump. Let's face it, Simon is fun. And funny. Hell, he's the funniest. He's the funniest man in show business today. Maybe of all time. Simon Cowell is the manifestation of genetic perfection. Simon is God! Praise Simon.

  12. ash says – reply to this
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    cool………!!

  13. Edward says – reply to this
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    I spent some time around Simon a few months ago when he visited the SOVA Food Pantry as part of American Idol. I volunteer there on Sunday's. He could not have been nicer to everyone. Very friendly. Had his picture taken with anyone who asked. Honestly,
    I don't watch the show, but he certainly gets my vote.

  14. Whoreanus says – reply to this
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    AI is losing viewership this year, so it's time to whip out the publicity stunts.

  15. Mea says – reply to this
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    Love you Simon! He is the best- I always agree with everything he says!! He's a good guy- But tells it like it is, Nothing wrong with that!

  16. stephanie Hassler says – reply to this
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    Yeh, I'm with you Perez…give it to them now…nah he is gonna wait til HE doesnt need it……..

  17. PJW says – reply to this
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    What the hell is going on with the writing on thi site today? it's atrocious…. doesn't make sense at all.

  18. Babsie says – reply to this
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    That looks like he is standing on the front steps of the Dorchester.

    Hey, if you can afford 50 bucks for a Continental Breakfast, I guess he could give another 20 millinoin…

  19. FunMobility says – reply to this
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    Simon Cowell has children? How horrifying. I wonder if they wear skin tight shirts like their dad. Most likely. Anyway, chances are you are hotter than Simon. If so, submit your fun pics to www.funmobility.com/rufun.html for a $1,000 prize.

  20. richard03 says – reply to this
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    now i know where pamelas titties have gone!!!!!!!!!!

  21. ckc says – reply to this
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    hope the dumb shit dies soon

  22. Drew says – reply to this
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    that's convenient. He announces it now to get the publicity without having to actually write a check. What a wanker.

  23. jimmyjazz says – reply to this
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    THIS DOESN'T SURPRISE ME. JUST BECAUSE HE TELLS IT LIKE IT IS TO THE CONTESTENTS DOESN'T MAKE HIM MEAN, Y'ALL DAMN! IT'S CALLED DOING YOUR JOB. YOU HAVE TO SING GOOD AND BE HOT TO SELL RECORDS…OR ELSE MAKE UP FOR AN UNFORTUNATE APPEARANCE WITH AN OUTSTANDING PERSONALITY. HE'S MEAN….HE'S MEAN…………WAH WHA WHA…..THAT FUCKING PUSSY SHIT…EVERYBODY IS GREAT SHIT….THAT WHOLE …..PASSING OUT FOURTH AND FIFTH PLACE RIBBONS IN SCHOOLS…AND THE IDEA OF NOT PUBLISHING HONOR ROLLS JUST BECAUSE YOU DON'T WANT TO MAKE PEOPLE FEEL BAD IS B.S.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!THAT ATTITUDE IS WHY THE US IS BEHIND IN EVERYTHING!……………….YOU CAN'T PASS EVERYBODY THRU. AND LOOK AT THE PEOPLE WHO ACTUALLY WIN. BESIDES CARRIE UNDERWOOD…HAS ANYONE HEARD OF THE OTHERS LATELY?

  24. NY says – reply to this
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    SIMON IS SOOO HANDSOME AND SEXY. AND PHILANTHROPIC? IM IN LOVE!!

  25. Jerds says – reply to this
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    he has manboobs.
    Why can't he get some style. We know he has the cash.

  26. magicallydelicious says – reply to this
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    I swear, he wears that outfit all the time! Why must he kill me softly with the v-neck AND the visible man tittays???

  27. Missouri2 says – reply to this
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    Its his Job to be a dick. I Love Simon. Paula probably isn't crazy either. Stop believing scripted "live Tv you dumbasses. Jeez. Randy probably isn't even black, Dawgs. hahahahaaa.

  28. Vinnie says – reply to this
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    yeah SImon, wear a leather jacket every now and then…. mix it up!

  29. Missouri 2 says – reply to this
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    Randy and Rosie are the same person! You cutie Patootie Dawgs! Both equally annoying! Perez, you should do your own poll of the most annoying celebs. Let your people speak PAPI! Loves the hrrr.

  30. FAWNA says – reply to this
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    AWWWWWWWWWWWW! ALWAYS LIKED SIMON, NOW I LIKE HIM MORE, CHILDREN AND ANIMIALS XOX YOU GOTTA LOVE A MAN LIKE THAT.

  31. lucy bowels says – reply to this
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    I wonder if he has a mangina to go with his man-tits?

  32. Why not says – reply to this
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    Why not … who else would get his money maybe some relatives?? If you have no kids why not leave a good portion of your money to charities that will really benefit from it.

  33. Lisa says – reply to this
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    Maybe he should use some of that $180 million to buy some bloody shirts that fit right. He's a good looking, smart guy. Why can't he dress himself decent?

  34. jemms says – reply to this
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    he actually isnt that bad..I saw him on punked and he was pretty cool, didnt swear or yell…unlike some of the others I have seen on there like kelly monaco et al.

  35. lalala says – reply to this
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    i respect anyone who cares for the welfare of animals. animals can't convey their feelings, akin to human babies. they have blood, tissue, habits, yet we see them as unimportant objects that we can do with whatever we please. well, here's two rules: if it ain't broke, don't fix it. The animals aren't doing anything to hurt us, why do back? And secondly, unless you can create it, you have no right to destroy it. make a house of cards, and break it down, you can rebuild it. Kill a deer, you can NEVER make one to replace it. And i mean, take materials and craft it. Therefore, with no rights, you have no right to abuse, mistreat, neglect, cause suffering to, or kill animals. They just don't have a human voice with which to pass an Act which protects them. Only we can do that and be responsible for their welfare.

  36. Jan says – reply to this
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    He also told Britney Spears to "call me, I will help you".

  37. Aleks Pop says – reply to this
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    Re: Aileen

    i prefer the word - lover