Simon Cowell Weighs In On Today’s Pop Stars

David Hiltbrand of the Philadelphia Inquirer talked with ‘American Idol’ judge Simon Cowell and got his quick thoughts on several pop stars.
Britney Spears: Her songs are better than she is.
Celine Dion: A star, but boring.
Pink: The new Madonna.
Cher: Past it.
Paula Abdul: Next . . .
Shakira: Mad, but interesting.
Barry Manilow: A real star.
Alanis Morissette: Fake.
Jennifer Lopez: Overhyped.
Nelly Furtado: May be cursed by one great record.