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  • Music tycoon Simon Cowell sued by prominent City lawyer

    Lawsuit

    City lawyer Ian Rosenblatt has launched legal action in London’s High Court against music mogul Simon Cowell over alleged withheld fees. The lawsuit stems from the lawyer stepping down as director of Syco Entertainment, Cowell’s production company, and as an adviser to the talent show judge. Quinn Emanuel’s partner Gregory Pantlin and senior associate Emma [...]

    Simon Cowell smiling brightly during a press event, dressed in a classic tailored suit, showcasing his signature confident...
  • Losses continue at Simon Cowell’s talent agency YMU amid high-profile departures

    Business

    Losses continued at the London talent agency which represents the likes of Simon Cowell, Graham Norton and Ant and Dec in the period it was sold for £60m, it has been revealed. YMU, whose clients also include Stacey Solomon and Davina McCall, was taken over by Permira Credit in March 2024. The deal, which saw [...]

    Simon Cowell is a client of YMU. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)
  • Simon Cowell denied huge pay after profit slashed at Britain’s Got Talent owner

    Media

    Simon Cowell has not repeated the huge £50m pay day he awarded himself after profit was slashed at his TV empire behind Britain’s Got Talent. Syco Holdings did not issue a dividend to the TV mogul in the year to 31 March, 2024, after its pre-tax profit was cut from £21.1m to £11.9m. Newly-filed accounts [...]

    Simon Cowell is the only shareholder in Syco. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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