Simon Could Get $3 Million In ‘American Idol’ Deal

Star magazine reports a snitch at Fox tells them that ‘American Idol’ judge Simon Cowell is “guaranteed $1 million” for part two of the series next year. The source adds, “But he can triple that with a string of bonuses that increase with the ratings. They want him to be even more outrageous than this year. Let’s face it: Simon was the real star.”