Simon Cowell’s west London home has been burgled while he and his family slept inside, according to reports.

Forget the Queen and move over Mary Berry, you are not the most popular people in the UK.

The former 'X Factor' contestant was booted from Simon Cowell's Syco label in 2014 but has started a new chapter, having put pen to paper on an international contract.

The 'X Factor' host has revealed the 55-year-old music mogul and show boss has been misbehaving more since he and his former 'Xtra Factor' colleague Caroline Flack joined the main show earlier this year

Simon Cowell, plus his new beard, said 1D have made the best album ever as a foursome at the premiere of the first X Factor show in London.

A 24-year-old Australian man has been jailed for nine years for the one-punch attack that killed Irishman Thomas Keaney; The brother of a man murdered eight years ago was sentenced to two weeks in prison for contempt of court; Noel Gallagher reveals how marijuana ended his GAA career. Here’s today’s lunchtime irishexaminer.com round-up.

Simon Cowell is planning a budget holiday to Greece.

Rotted wooden beams are the likely cause of the Berkeley balcony collapse that killed six students, a white man opened fire during a prayer meeting inside a historic black church in the US, New Rangers manager - Mark Warburton - has signed former Ireland Under 21 captain Rob Kiernan, and Simon Cowell is being honoured with the 24th Music Industry Trusts Award. These are some of the latest and most read news stories on irishexaminer.com this morning.

"If Grimshaw is in, I'm out"

The filming changes have allowed new judge Rita Ora to be able to commit to the show as she can fit it around her own recording schedule, The Sun newspaper reports.

Simon Cowell has admitted he “felt like a bit of an idiot” after learning Britain’s Got Talent winner Jules O’Dwyer used a stunt double dog during the final.

Simon Cowell wants to pick the UK's 'Eurovision Song Contest' entry.

Pete Waterman thinks Simon Cowell knows "very little" about music.

It looks as though Louis Walsh won't be returning to the X Factor after 11 years as a judge on the show.

Amanda Holden will be a judge on 'Britain's Got Talent' for "as long as it keeps running".

Louis Tomlinson is to have his own record label.

Louis Walsh doesn't think he'll be back for the new series of 'The X Factor'.

"They haven't signed a deal yet but Simon, Cheryl and ITV are all on the same page."

Zayn Malik will release new music through Syco record label.

'Britain’s Got Talent' judge Amanda Holden says show supremo Simon Cowell will tie the knot with his partner Lauren Silverman and predicts the pair will have more children.

David Walliams had to apologise after wrestling Simon Cowell on 'Britain's Got Talent'.

Simon Cowell said attending the world premiere of Harry Hill’s ‘X Factor’ spoof musical ‘I Can’t Sing!’ was like seeing his second baby born this year.

Simon Cowell has asked Cheryl Cole to perform on 'Britain's Got Talent'.

Simon Cowell has bought his baby an Aston Martin pram.

Less than a month after becoming a dad, Simon Cowell says he was "born to be a dad" and is already thinking about having more kids.

Simon Cowell and girlfriend Lauren Silverman have welcomed a baby boy.

Sinitta insists Simon Cowell's ex-girlfriends aren't "sleeping with him".

Lauren Silverman isn't putting Simon Cowell under pressure to get married.

Simon Cowell will marry Lauren Silverman if it "feels right".

Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman will live together and raise their baby as a family.

Simon Cowell spent $16,000 (€12,000) on a special present for his pregnant lover.

Simon Cowell’s relationship with ITV has become increasingly strained by their lack of “respect” for the 'X Factor' boss, it has been claimed.

Simon Cowell, the blunt-spoken Briton who has become a star in the US through his role as judge on the two series of the hit television show American Idol, has said he will not be returning for a third edition.