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Jerusalem Youth Chorus wows Simon Cowell on ‘America’s Got Talent’

The Jerusalem Youth Chorus, with Israeli and Palestinian singers, received a standing ovation on America's Got Talent, promoting peace and inclusion.

|ByDAVID BRINN
Simon Cowell attends the "America's Got Talent" Season 19 Red Carpet at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on March 26, 2024 in Pasadena, California.
2018 Billboard Music Awards - Show - Las Vegas, Nevada, US, 20/05/2018 - Simon Cowell speaks on stage.

Simon Cowell pulls out as judge on Israeli 'X Factor'

“Simon won’t be going to Israel after all,” reads a Jewish News of London report. The report did not indicate whether it was related to the recent escalations between Israel and Hamas.

|ByCNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA
Israel’s Netta reacts after winning the Grand Final of Eurovision Song Contest 2018 at the Altice Arena hall in Lisbon, Portugal, last May.

Netta Barzilai, Simon Cowell to judge 'The X Factor' in Israel

For this year's X Factor, Barzilai will be joined by British television personality Simon Cowell, who will also judge the fourth season of the X Factor in Israel.

|ByZACHARY KEYSER
Howie Mandel, Melanie Brown, Heidi Klum and Simon Cowell attend a panel for the television show "America's Got Talent"

The X Factor Israel set to be judged by show-creator Simon Cowell

"Over the years The X Factor format discovered amazing talents from all over the world, I can’t wait to see what Israel have to offer," Cowell said, according to Yahoo.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Simon Cowell sacks James Arthur over 'terrorist' lyric

Simon Cowell will be dropping the 2012 contest winner from his record label, SyCo, although Arthur denies allegations of glorifying terrorism.

APRIL 6, 2014
James Arthur

In Pictures: Simon Cowell's Jewish baby

Music-man Simon Cowell has shared three pictures of his newborn son Eric, two days after the little ray of sunshine arrived.

FEBRUARY 17, 2014
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Simon Cowell

Report: Simon Cowell plans to embrace Jewish faith, visit Israel

X Factor boss, whose father was Jewish, is interested in girlfriend's religion as they expect their first child early 2014.

NOVEMBER 15, 2013
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Star quality

Simon Cowell’s latest creation ‘The X Factor’ hits the spot when it comes to sheer entertainment.

OCTOBER 7, 2011
ByRUTH BELOFF
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