A Saudi city known for its ultra-conservatism has created its own version of the "Arabs Got Talent" television reality show, but with no music and women banned from taking part.

Simon Cowell has asserted in an upcoming biography that he's not gay. Simon Cowell has asserted in an upcoming biography that he's not gay. The 52-year-old talent judge known for his blunt criticism about contestants on the TV shows American Idol, The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and Pop Idol is quoted in a new book as saying that he wouldn't hide his sexual orientation if he was gay. ?If I was gay, why wouldn't I admit it,? BBC journalist Tom Bower quotes Cowell as saying in his upcoming biography of the music mogul's life. ?It wouldn't harm me and my mother wouldn't freak out.? The book also details Cowell's sordid love life. On Thursday, Cowell broke his silence on the book, telling TMZ Live that ?I've been very embarrassed actually this week.? ?It's not my habit to kiss and tell. I've never done it. I've always tried to keep my private life private, and it is unfortunate. So I was feeling very embarrassed and not gentlemanly at all this week because it's just not my style,? he sa

A woman will appear in court on Monday charged with breaking into the London home of British music mogul Simon Cowell.

A woman will appear in court on Monday charged with breaking into the London home of music mogul Simon Cowell.

(Reuters) - Price comparison website Moneysupermarket.com Group PLC said its full-year profit more than doubled as more consumers used its online services, boosting performance particularly in the company's insurance and money segments.

"Baywatch" and "Knight Rider" star David Hasselhoff on Tuesday proposed to girlfriend Hayley Roberts, 28 years his junior, on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

"Baywatch" and "Knight Rider" star David Hasselhoff on Tuesday proposed to girlfriend Hayley Roberts, 28 years his junior, on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

"Baywatch" and "Knight Rider" star David Hasselhoff on Tuesday proposed to girlfriend Hayley Roberts, 28 years his junior, on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Television star Amanda Holden is in a "stable" condition following the birth of her second child which left her fighting for her life, her spokeswoman said Thursday.

LONDON (Reuters) - TV personality and music producer Simon Cowell is launching a new talent competition to find the world's best DJs.

Hollywood embraces hopeful tales with Oscar nominations

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Teen sensation Justin Bieber received a sweet kiss from fans on Wednesday when his album "Under the Mistletoe" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, edging out new entries from rapper Wale and country singer Miranda Lambert.

SEOUL (Reuters) - Sung-Bong Choi, South Korea's manual worker-turned-international singing sensation, ended his months-long reality show journey on Sunday with a second-place finish to a female dancing competitor in the final round of the "Korea's Got Talent" TV audition show.

Commercial broadcaster ITV said on Wednesday that first-half net profits leapt 90 percent on rising revenues and lower costs, and declared its first shareholder dividend since 2009.

LONDON (Reuters) - Scottish singer Susan Boyle, who shot to stardom in 2009 when her performance on a television singing contest became an internet hit, will see her life portrayed on stage in a new musical.

Scottish singer Jai McDowall triumphed in the final of TV show 'Britain's Got Talent' on Saturday, in an upset that saw favourite Ronan Parke pushed into second place.

Scottish singer Jai McDowall triumphed in the final of TV show "Britain's Got Talent" on Saturday, in an upset that saw favourite Ronan Parke pushed into second place.

Pop mogul Simon Cowell has called in police over Internet allegations that his firm groomed a contestant on "Britain's Got Talent" and that the popular TV show is therefore fixed, police said Friday.

British actress Amanda Holden was said to be "devastated" on Monday after losing the baby she was expecting in her second miscarriage in nine months.

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney revealed on Friday that he is planning to go into management when he calls time on his playing career.