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According to the latest edition of Forbes magazine, Cowell is the highest earner in American prime-time television, taking home a cool $75m (£45m) in the year to 1 June

Simon Cowell: Idol rich

Ian Burrell: The money's rolling in for the talent-show impresario whose hold over audiences and the industry borders on the terrifying.

Inside Profiles

Blumenthal outside his award-winning Fat Duck restaurant in Berkshire

My Secret Life: Heston Blumenthal, chef, 43

Saturday, 14 November 2009

My parents were ... eccentric. My mum's not shy in speaking her mind. My old man prefers an easy life – like me. Dad had a leasing company but retired over 15 years ago. Mum helped with the business and brought up me and my sister, Alexis.

'It's been a long fight,' says Agustin Pichot of the battles within Argentine rugby, 'but it's been worth it'

Agustin Pichot: How the Pumas learnt to roar

Saturday, 14 November 2009

Once he provided flair on the field. Now Agustin Pichot is driving Argentina's success behind the scenes, leading them into the Tri-Nations. He tells Chris Hewett about his dream to equal Australia's success.

Dwight Yorke is renowned for enjoying himself during his playing career. But, he says, 'if you're going to do that, make sure you play well'

Dwight Yorke: Southgate got a huge break – why didn't I?

Friday, 13 November 2009

The Brian Viner Interview: After single-handedly turning Sir Alex Ferguson's hair grey, the former Manchester United striker thinks he's ready to run a big club. He speaks about race, women and his drinking adventures with Brian Lara.

James Smith: We need a worldwide carbon trade

Thursday, 12 November 2009

The Business Interview: Shell may seem an unlikely climate campaigner, but their UK chairman is crossing his fingers for an international deal on CO2 emissions at Copenhagen

'Dutch coaches have a lot of baggage,' says Steve McClaren. 'Because they are Dutch everyone knows their life story. With me they know a bit'

Steve McClaren: I survived ultimate failure. Now I fear nothing

Thursday, 12 November 2009

Two years since he left England under a raincloud, the former national manager is enjoying his day in the sun, topping the Dutch league with FC Twente. In an exclusive interview, he tells Sam Wallace how he rebuilt his life, and why he won't rush back to the Premier League.

McEvedy says: 'I'm not really a businesswoman as such'

Passed/Failed: An education in the life of Allegra McEvedy, chef, writer, broadcaster and restaurateur

Thursday, 12 November 2009

'School was a golden time – until I was 17'

Speaking out: Sara Payne, photographed in London this week

A mother in Whitehall

Thursday, 12 November 2009

Joanna Moorhead: Sara Payne's campaign for a sex offenders' register divided Britain. Now she is making waves again.

Near death experiences caught on film

Wednesday, 11 November 2009

Ever had one of those heart stopping moments when you come so close to death that your life flashes before your eyes?

Hanging out with Mr Hefner: Attended to by six bunnies who featured as Playmate of the Month in the Playboy Club, Chicago, 1960

Meet Hugh Hefner: he's a Bunny Guy

Tuesday, 10 November 2009

Jaci Stephen talks to the man behind Playboy and asks why does he describe himself as a romantic?

Big Think: Richard Dawkins on morality in a world without faith

Tuesday, 10 November 2009

What would the world be like without faith? Many religious figures argue that it would become morally bankrupt. Richard Dawkins, world-famous evolutionary biologist and noted public champion of atheism, disagrees.

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