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“The secret of my success is that I make other people money,” he said. “And, never ever, ever, ever be ashamed about trying to earn as much as possible for yourself, if the person you’re working with is also making money. That’s life! The more they’re making, the more money I want.”

For his American Inventor winner, who will take home $1 million, Simon has certain expectations – they must make a product that he thinks is worthwhile. “You’ve got to relate to the product,” he said. “Something where you go: ‘God! I wish I’d invented that.’”

Last year’s winner invented a baby car seat which spins in a crash, lowering the impact on an infant.

“Its gonna take a long time to get it manufactured because you’ve got to go through obviously, tons of safety checks, and the government gets involved, but it will go on the market,” Cowell said. “And I believe when it goes on the market it will save thousands and thousands of lives. So, it’s fantastic!”

He is not as enthusiastic about some of the other submissions he has seen. “We even had a guy who had to be escorted out by security this year, who came in with the best invention in the world and when we asked him what it was: it was the wheel,” he said.

One of the show’s four judges is boxing legend George Foreman, who didn’t invent the famous grill that bears his name. But his heavyweight endorsement earned him a reported $150 million.

If Simon were a contestant on this show, he knows what he’d bring in as his invention. “I’ve invented good shows, and I think that when you invent TV shows, it’s a very similar process,” he said. “You’ve got to get it financed, then you’ve got to get it made. Then you’ve got to make it popular. They’re all inventions, aren’t they?”

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So, Lindsay Lohan, who recently was found passed out in her car and is in rehab again gets the cover of People magazine this week, while American Idol winner Jordin Sparks, gets a teeny tiny little corner. Is there no justice in the world? Well, before anyone starts feeling sorry for Jordin, I should remind you that, although she has appeared in magazines as a model in the past, she’s never been on the cover of one. Congrats Jordin! The article is good so if you haven’t picked up a copy, buy one – now!

Incidentally, I have absolutely nothing against LiLo or rehab (I’m happy that she’s getting help, actually), so please don’t go crazy on me!

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NBC will celebrate America’s 231st birthday with a live broadcast of the “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular.” Of the performers, country music star (and American Idol guest) Martina McBride will open the event and Jordin Sparks, Blake Lewis and Melinda Doolittle will perform a song together to tribute the Nation’s birthday.

The event is America’s largest 4th of July fireworks extravaganza and will feature 35,000 shells which will be set off over New York City.

Cool. Wish I could be there but I’ll just have to watch it on television!

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Entertainment Weekly was able to get a quick interview in with Idol’s golden girl:

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: So what is it like to follow in Kelly Clarkson’s footsteps?

JORDIN SPARKS: Oh my God… really amazing. I hope I can be as successful as she is. Her being here tonight was so cool.

EW: Have you been thinking back to when you were 12 and watching Kelly win in the first Idol finale?

Jordin: Yeah, and I got a little choked up when I started singing the song because it’s what I’ve always wanted to do. When I was 12, I remember the show was just starting out. We were actually watching the finale and I was just like, ”I want to do that, Mom.” I said I wanted to do it, and now I’ve done it. It couldn’t have been more perfect.

EW: Did you first audition in Seattle?

Jordin: I auditioned in L.A. and didn’t make it past the first round. They told me no, so I was like, Okay, something obviously has to happen. Something else is in the works. So I went home and I did an ”Arizona Idol” competition. I won that and they sent me to Seattle.

EW: What did they tell you in L.A.?

Jordin: A producer made me sing a couple songs. And she was like, ”I really like your voice, but there’s something missing.” And I was like, ”Are you sure?!” [Giggles] And they were like, Yeah, sorry, sweetheart, maybe try out in another city. And I was like, ”Well, I’d love to try out in another city, but the next city is kinda far away.” So when I went back home and I did the ”Arizona Idol” thing, when they said they were going to send me to Seattle, it was just this blessing in disguise.

EW: What was going through your head after you sang ”A Broken Wing” and Simon said it was the first time he could see you winning the competition?

Jordin: Oh, during country week! It was one of those moments where I was just like, Did he really just say that? I mean, seriously, you never think he will say that to you.

EW:We spoke during the Top 12 party, and you told me you wanted to win because you’re young and you want someone young to win this year. So how does it feel to be the youngest American Idol ever?

Jordin: [Covers mouth, eyes water] OH MY GOD! Oh my gosh, I totally forgot about that. [Pause] Oh my gosh, really? I am?! I’m the youngest one? [Closes eyes, pumps arms] Yes! Yes! Yes! Yesssss! That’s so cool. I LOVE it.

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JORDIN SPARKS WINS AMERICAN IDOL!!!!!

Wow. Congratulations, Jordin!!!! This was a tough season and it is great to have it come to an end. We’ll be looking for your single on the charts!

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