Simon Fuller's American Idol Season 10 Premieres at the Top of the Charts

LONDON, January 20, 2011 - Last night Simon Fuller's American Idol, the cult music show which has
defined our pop entertainment generation, premiered with its 10th season. The
show has gained a string of successes, including colossal viewing figures and
international fame, and has catapulted the search for raw musical talent into
the worldwide arena. In its 10th anniversary year, American Idol is showing
all the signs of a continuing success story. Early reports indicate that
audience figures shot through the roof, a reflection on the show's
long-awaited return to screen and its phenomenal popularity. Last night Simon
Fuller, creator and producer of American Idol commented,

       "...everyone involved has put their heart and soul into making
    this the best season of American idol. We have never worked better
                   together as a team and I am very proud."

With season 10 kick-starting idol fever again, the race is on to discover
2011's American Idol.

Creator Simon Fuller is one of the most dynamic and influential people in
the entertainment business. Creator of the TV shows that define our
generation and sculpt the future of our entertainment industry, Simon
Fuller's XIX Entertainment (www.xixentertainment.com/) has made him
the most successful British manager of all time. With figures in the media,
music and sport spheres and with big names like The Spice Girls, David
Beckham, Andy Murray, Annie Lennox, Simon Cowell and Cathy Dennis in his
arsenal, it's no wonder iTunes have hailed Simon Fuller as the king of the
digital revolution.

Fuller is a man whose reputation precedes him. Creator of the world
famous Idol franchise, which has over 100 versions worldwide and is
considered by many to be the basis of our current and future pop culture, he
is also the co-creator and executive producer of the Fox TV reality show, So
you think you can dance, as well as successfully introducing Little Britain
to the United States. In 2010 Simon Fuller was announced as Executive
Producer of Bel Ami, a new movie starring Robert Pattinson, Uma Thurman,
Christina Ricca and Kristen Scott Thomas, which is set for release this year.

Contacts: XIX Entertainment +44-207-801-1919, info at xixentertainment.com