SIMON COWELL: Lawyers Up
Written by KingCnote on December 9, 2019
Gabrielle Union complained. NBC listened. And Simon Cowell hired a defense attorney. He appears to be the focus of an investigation. (Variety)
Cowell created the America’s Got Talent series. There’s a new movement to smooth Simon’s rough edges. An insider said (quote) “Simon runs the show. Everything goes by him but he’s rubbed a lot of people the wrong way.” (People)
This America’s Got Talent scandal is unlikely to die down before the show returns after the New Year. Former judge Gabrielle Union said behind the scenes there was a toxic culture at the show.
The professional actors’ union, SAG-AFTRA, launched an investigation. NBC said they intend to probe deeper into Gabrielle Union’s complaints. She sat down last week with executives for five hours to discuss the problems she had while judging on America’s Got Talent. (Variety)