Host Jennifer Hudson noted that Cowell “wasn’t too nice” during the first few seasons of American Idol, after which Abdul quipped, “Welcome to my world for a decade.” When asked if Cowell was as tough ...

John Waters’s original 1988 film Hairspray (which was developed under the title White Lipstick) slowly and quietly became a cult classic. It introduced us to teen Tracy Turnblad, who dreams of ...

Paula Abdul opens up about her decade with Simon Cowell on ‘American Idol,’ revealing the playful digs fans never saw on TV.