Simon Cowell, the famously caustic judge from “American Idol” and “X Factor,” has mellowed. Part of that is age (he’s now 66), but he has also suffered the loss of his parents, become a father, gone ...

Former 'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell has said his son Eric "saved" him after his parents' deaths Contributor, PEOPLE Dave Benett/Getty Simon Cowell and his fiancée, Lauren Silverman, welcomed ...

Like the old saying goes, when the going gets tough, the tough get going. But even the toughest people still need encouragement every now and again. If you’ve encountered setbacks in pursuit of your ...

While mental health has become an increasingly normalized topic in recent years, we have a long way to go on our road to squash stigmas and boost mental health awareness. World Mental Health Day, ...

November 29, 2025 • NPR's Scott Simon explains why The Pogues' "Fairytale of New York" is a holiday song for those who have troubles and heartache.