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Susan Boyle gets own US TV special as album sales rocket...debut album I Dreamed A Dream shapes up to become the year's fastest seller. Susan Boyle pictured at her first audition for Britain's Got Talent Photo: REUTERS The Britain's Got Talent sensation will be the star of a one hour documentary... In this article: Susan Boyle, Madonna, The X Factor, US, You'll See, Reuters, Simon Cowell, TV Guide Channel, and HMV |
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ITN Headline News - Index | November 15, 2009
Simon Cowell crowned Britain's best TV judge
Simon Cowell crowned Britain's best TV judge X Factor's Simon Cowell has been crowned Britain's best TV judge at a star-studded ceremony for the best in showbusiness. He joined Kevin Spacey, Sir Ian McKellen, Michael Sheen and Michael...
In this article: Simon Cowell, Kevin Spacey, Britain, New Wave, Pixie Lott, The Saturdays, Michael Sheen, and Justin Lee Collins
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Independent.ie | November 11, 2009
Cowell tops Trump as US television's best paid man
HIS PANTOMIME villain on-screen persona, ability to create celebrities out of ordinary people and ruthless eye for a business deal have made him the grand master of reality TV and one of Britain's most recognisable personalities. Now,...
In this article: Simon Cowell, Donald Trump, Forbes, American Idol, The X Factor, US, Syco, Alexandra Burke, Tax, and Lord Sugar
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The Hollywood Reporter - Music | 1 day ago
Leona Lewis tops U.K. charts
...sold 161,000 copies LONDON -- ITV's "The X Factor" series tightened its stranglehold on the U.K. sales charts, securing a double victory for creator/judge Simon Cowell's Sony Music-distributed Syco Music label. The 2007 "X Factor"...
In this article: The X Factor, Leona Lewis, U.K., Simon Cowell, Michael Jackson, Sony Music Entertainment, Black Eyed Peas, Queen, Reality Killed the Video Star, and JLS
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OK! Magazine | October 27, 2009
Gordon Ramsay Took Simon Cowell's Advice, Got Chin Surgery
...show, "I could deal with that at 21, but not at 42. " So he took advice of fellow straight-talking Brit, American Idol judge Simon, reports the UK's Daily Mail newspaper. "Simon Cowell suggested that now I'm a success in America, I...
In this article: Simon Cowell, Gordon Ramsay, Surgery, Daily Mail, Radio Times, and American Idol
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Metro | November 15, 2009
Cowell 'Britain's best TV judge'
Cowell 'Britain's best TV judge' X Factor judge Simon Cowell has been crowned Britain's best TV judge X Factor judge Simon Cowell has been crowned Britain's best TV judge at a star-studded ceremony for the best in showbusiness. He joined...
In this article: Simon Cowell, Britain, Ian McKellen, X Factor, New Wave, and Pixie Lott
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Sunday Mirror | November 09, 2009
John and Edward... the story so far
...in the bottom two with Welsh singer Lucie Jones. In a surprising twist, Simon - who claimed he'd leave the country if they won - voted to save Jedward which triggered deadlock. The boys were then saved by the public vote. Sarah...
In this article: Louis Walsh, Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Rock DJ, Ronan Keating, Backstreet Boys, and JLS
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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK, or as Britain) is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe. It is an island country, spanning an archipelago including Great Britain, the northeastern part of Ireland, and many small islands. Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK with a land border, sharing it with the Republic of Ireland. Apart from this land border, the UK is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel and the Irish Sea. The largest island, Great Britain, is linked to France by the Channel Tunnel.
- Name:
- the United Kingdom
- Conventional Long Name:
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Capital:
- London
- Language:
- English (de facto)
- Largest City:
- London
- Government type:
- Parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy
- Legislature:
- Parliament
- Upper House:
- House of Lords
- Lower House:
- House of Commons
- Founding Date:
- May 01, 1707
- Formations:
- Acts of Union 1707
- Area:
- 244820
- GDP (per capita PPP):
- $2.228 trillion
- GDP (per capita PPP) Rank:
- 18th
- GDP (nominal):
- $2.680 trillion
- GDP (nominal per capita) Rank:
- 20th
- GPD (nominal) Rank:
- 6th
- GDP (nominal per capita):
- $43,733
- Time Zone:
- GMT
- Currency:
- Pound sterling
- Demonym:
- British, Briton
- Drives On:
- left
- Currency (code):
- GBP
- Country Calling Code:
- 44
- ccTLD:
- .uk
- EU Accession:
- January 01, 1973
- Anthem:
- "God Save the Queen"
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