Rihanna Says Simon Cowell Isn't So Bad
NOV 29, 2009 AT 08:21 AM
For aspiring singers who think Simon Cowell is a big old meaning, Rihanna has news for you: toughen up. She's in London to perform on the 'X-Factor' (the British precursor to 'American Idol') and had some advice for the contestants.
"In this industry, if they can't take the comments that the judges are giving them, then they won't be prepared for this world.
"This world is a lot more intense and the comments can be a lot worse."
I've wondered about this. People loved Paula Abdul because she was nurturing and supportive, but who are people more like behind the scenes of the music industry: Paula or Simon? Unfortunately, I suspect they're more like Simon.
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wow. simon cowell, yeh. wow. fuck.
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Yeah I bet there are more like Simon too.
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Musicians and actors are always saying how mean and difficult agents, producers, etc are. I think in general people believe comments are just "don't call us, we'll call you".
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If you look at some of the auditions, you should be glad there are people like Simon.
What is a "big old meaning?"
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Just from dabbling in high school choirs, plays, and drama I don't doubt Hollywood is mean. They know what they're looking for and if you're not it they'll let you know.
What's "bad" about Cowell are his man boobs.
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"big old meaning" heh... think you meant meanie here. LOL
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simon just tells them the truth.
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