Simon Cowell pays emotional tribute to ex America's Got Talent singer who died after cancer battle

Carrie Underwood is now a well-known name in the music industry, with more than 100 major awards to her name and a plethora of top country hits. Before her meteoric rise to fame, however, Carrie got her start by auditioning for season four of American Idol in 2005.

Jennifer Love Hewitt felt an extra bit emotional on International Women's Day as she paid tribute to her late mother on social media.MORE: 9-1-1 star Jennifer Love Hewitt shares realities of breastfeeding with fansRevealing that her birthday fell on the same day, she took to Instagram with an adorable picture of a young Jennifer playing with her mother.WATCH: Jennifer Love Hewitt makes a pregnancy confessionShe paired it with an emotional message, writing: "Today you are 77 in heaven! And it's international women's day! "The little girl in this pic knew from the moment we met, that you would be the greatest woman in her life. And you were! You were a single mom, great business woman, greatest friend, shined even when your heart was breaking, stared cancer in the face with grace and fight."MORE: Jennifer Love Hewitt posts beautiful beach selfie with her husband alongside heartfelt messageShe continued: "And made everyone who ever met you, not be able to forget it.

Shirley Halperin Executive Editor, Music“Care is a weird word in the music industry,” says Kara DioGuardi, who, in addition to being a Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer, also runs her own music publishing house and record label, Arthouse Entertainment. As a former artist herself, she’s seen the business from all sides, and as an advocate for creators, she’s incensed that streaming giants like Spotify are under-compensating songwriters.

Emily Longeretta “American Idol” debuted 20 years ago and has since launched the careers of many budding singers. The series premiered on Fox in 2002 with judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson.

The César Awards ceremony held tonight in Paris included a poignant tribute by Canadian filmmaker Xavier Dolan to late actor Gaspard Ulliel who died in January at age 37 following a skiing accident.

Simon Cowell has judged a lot of things and people – from American Idol to many versions of America’s Got Talent.

Simon Cowell made headlines after crashing on his e-bike (again!), an accident that resulted in him breaking his arm and getting knocked out. Now, Simon has revealed that he was hit with another one-two punch that very same week. "In one week, I broke my wrist, tooth fell out because I was eating peanut brittle, [and then] a day after that, I tested positive for COVID," he told Extra. According to a report about the crash at the time, the newly-engaged music mogul attempted to turn a sharp corner on his e-bike, but wet roads caused his tires to go out from under him.

Ed Sheeran has paid tribute to SBTV founder Jamal Edwards, revealing in a heartbreaking social media post he 'would not be here without him.'

Golden Buzzer from Simon Cowell on the US variety show after sharing her emotional story and delivering a stunning audition performance. She was forced to withdraw from AGT mid series in order to focus on her health full-time. @_nightbirde was such a bright inspirational light in all our lives.

Brookside, Bread and The Responder fans have paid tribute to actress Sylvie Gatrill, who has died after a battle with cancer.

Sylvie Gatrill has died following a battle with cancer.The actress, who is most well known for her work on comedy series Bread and soap Brookside, passed away on Thursday 17 February. Sylvie started her on-screen career in the 1989 TV series Bread, where she played the role of Mrs Gullen. Two years later, she took on the 1991 TV series Fiddlers Three, where she played the role of Sharon.

has died after a years-long battle with cancer. She was 31.«We, her family, are devastated by her passing and unimaginable loss,» Marczewski's family shared in a statement to . «Those who knew her enjoyed her larger-than-life personality and sense of humor.

America's Got Talent singer Jane Marczewski, known as Nightbirde, has passed away aged 31. The star passed away Sunday after months of receiving treatment for cancer which had spread to her lungs, spine and liver, TMZ reported. Howie Mandel, a judge for the talent show, led the tributes to the inspirational singer on Twitter.

In very sad news, America’s Got Talent star Nightbirde passed away on Sunday after a very tough public battle with cancer. She was 31.