Simon Cowell Second Highest-Paid Star On TV, ‘Idol’ Judge Earns $44 Million

‘American Idol’ boss Simon Cowell has been named as the second highest-paid star on US TV. The 47-year-old with his $44 million earning stood second in the TV Guide Magazine’s rich list. Sim came in right behind Oprah Winfrey, who earned a whopping $260 million last year.
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