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{{Infobox musical artist {{Infobox person
| name = Simon Fuller
| image = | name = Simon Fuller
| caption = | birth_name = Simon Robert Fuller
| image_size = | image = sifuller.jpg
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1960|5|17}} | image caption = Simon Fuller in 2022
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1960|5|17}}
| birth_place = ]
| origin = ], ], England | birth_place = ]
| occupation = ], ], ], ] | occupation = ], ], ], ]
| years_active = 1981–present | years_active = 1981–present
| label = ] (1985–2010)<br>] (2010–) | employer = ] (1985–2010)<br />] (2010–)
⚫ | website = {{URL|xixentertainment.com}}
| associated_acts = ] and ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and others.
⚫ | website = {{URL|xixentertainment.com}}
| networth = {{gain}}£375 million (2018)
}} }}


'''Simon Fuller''' (born 17 May 1960) is a British ], ], ] and ]. He is best known for being the creator of the ], which was first seen in the UK under the name '']'', and includes '']'' in the U.S. Fuller is also creator and executive producer of hit shows including ''Serengeti'', a wildlife drama made by BBC and Discovery Channel, <ref>"[https://www.standard.co.uk/stayingin/tvfilm/serengeti-new-nature-documentary-from-simon-fuller-is-a-dramatic-savannah-soap-a4182586.html Serengeti on BBC One/emmys-first-time-nominees-cate-blanchett-lupita-nyongo-octavia-spencer-anna-kendrick-zendaya-full-list-1202996978/ </ref> '''Simon Robert Fuller''' (born 17 May 1960) is a British entrepreneur, ], and film and television producer.<ref>{{cite web |title=Simon Fuller |url=https://variety.com/exec/simon-fuller/ |date=16 December 2013 }}</ref> He is the creator of the ] ], including the UK series '']'' and the American series '']''.
'']'' and '']''. In August 2020 BBC News announced that Fuller had signed an exclusive agreement with tech firm ] to create a new TikTok supergroup <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-53695911|title=American Idol creator Simon Fuller turns to TikTok talent|work=BBC News|date=7 August 2020}}</ref> and later that year he concluded an agreement with ] to develop ] content. <ref>{{cite news |title=Simon Fuller, Verizon Form Pact to Develop 5G Music and Entertainment Experiences (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2020/digital/news/simon-fuller-verizon-5g-music-entertainment-1234848401/|access-date=17 December 2020 |magazine=Variety}}</ref>


Fuller first came to prominence in the 1990s for managing the all-girl pop group the ].<ref> ''The Guardian''. Retrieved 30 May 2012</ref> He has managed a wide range of talent that includes ] and ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and others.<ref>{{cite news |title=Annie Lennox behind the Spice Girls' success, says Simon Fuller |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/jan/14/spice-girls-annie-lennox-simon-fuller |access-date=8 October 2019 |work=The Guardian}}</ref> He is in partnership with the duo ] and ]. Fuller came to prominence in the 1990s for managing the British girl group the ], and he has since managed acts in various fields of entertainment, from sports stars ] and ] to other musicians such as ] and ].<ref> ''The Guardian''. Retrieved 12 May 2024</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Annie Lennox behind the Spice Girls' success, says Simon Fuller |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/jan/14/spice-girls-annie-lennox-simon-fuller |access-date=12 May 2024 |work=The Guardian}}</ref>


Since 2020, Fuller has been working with tech firm ] to aid development of new TikTok creatives<ref>{{Cite news|date=7 August 2020|title=American Idol creator Simon Fuller turns to TikTok talent|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-53695911}}</ref> and in the same year he announced a partnership with ] to develop ] content.<ref>{{cite news|title=Simon Fuller, Verizon Form Pact to Develop 5G Music and Entertainment Experiences (EXCLUSIVE)|magazine=Variety|url=https://variety.com/2020/digital/news/simon-fuller-verizon-5g-music-entertainment-1234848401/|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> In 2021, ] announced a partnership with Fuller to create a new global education business in Performing Arts.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-10-15 |title=Pearson and Simon Fuller join forces to set up Academy of Pop |url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/oct/15/pearson-and-simon-fuller-join-forces-to-set-up-academy-of-pop-spice-girls |access-date=2022-11-25 |website=the Guardian |language=en}}</ref> In 2016, Fuller persuaded Swedish quartet ] to reunite to explore working in virtual reality,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/abba-back-together-for-simon-fuller-project-35163890.html|title = ABBA back together for Simon Fuller project| date=26 October 2016 }}</ref> which led to the ] project.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-58339627|title=ABBA tease major announcement ahead of new music|work=BBC News|date=26 August 2021}}</ref>
⚫ In 2007, '']'' magazine named Fuller one of the 100 most influential people in the world.<ref>, ]. Retrieved 3 May 2007</ref> In 2008, Fuller was certified as the most successful British music manager of all time by '']'' magazine.<ref name="Billboard08"/> Fuller received the 2,441st star on the ] on 23 May 2011.<ref> WalkofFame.com. Retrieved 15 June 2011</ref> In 2014 he was awarded an honorary degree by the ] in his home county ] in recognition for his "contribution to business, entrepreneurship and philanthropy". The 2019 '']'' values Fuller at ]455 million.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.kentlive.news/news/kent-news/10-wealthiest-people-kent-sussex-2860029 |title=The 10 wealthiest people in Kent and Sussex according to the Sunday Times Rich List 2019 |publisher=Kent Live |access-date=10 January 2020}}</ref>


⚫ '']'' has named Fuller one of the ] in the world.<ref>, ]. Retrieved 3 May 2007</ref> He has been certified as the most successful British music manager of all time by '']''.<ref name="Billboard08" /> Fuller received the 2,441st star on the ] on 23 May 2011.<ref> WalkofFame.com. Retrieved 15 June 2011</ref> In 2014 he was awarded an honorary degree by the ] in his home county ] in recognition for his "contribution to business, entrepreneurship and philanthropy". The 2020 '']'' estimated Fuller's wealth at £445 million.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/18455350.sussexs-richest-people---made-money/|title=Sussex's richest people – and how they made their money|date=17 May 2020|access-date=15 March 2022|work=The Argus}}</ref>
⚫ ==Biography==
⚫ Fuller was born on 17 May 1960 in ],<ref>{{cite news|title=This man wants to rule the world|author=Geoffrey Wansell|date=18 April 2002|newspaper=London Evening Standard|url=http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/arts/music/this-man-wants-to-rule-the-world-6320518.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130505063135/http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/arts/music/this-man-wants-to-rule-the-world-6320518.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 May 2013|access-date=4 May 2012}}</ref> where his father, a ] pilot, had established a school, though later the family moved to ] where his father was the headmaster of the British Military School, Burma Camp. The family moved back to ], East Sussex, where Simon's father became headmaster of the school he attended.<ref name=guar>Marre, Oliver , guardian.co.uk, 14 January 2007.</ref> He has two brothers, ] and Mark.


⚫ == Biography ==
⚫ Fuller began his career in 1981 at ] in ] (Chrysalis Records) in the UK,<ref>, losangeles.cbslocal.com; retrieved 23 May 2012</ref> where he signed ]'s first hit ] to the company. He started his own management company in London in 1985, ],<ref>Jamie Doward (27 July 2003). , ''The Guardian'', 27 July 2003; retrieved 23 May 2012.</ref> eventually selling the business to ] in a cash and stock deal worth over $200&nbsp;million in March 2005.<ref> Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 11 April 2012</ref> In 2008 the company delivered a profit of $92.5&nbsp;million (£66m) into the parent company.<ref>Sweney, Mark (3 March 2009) ''The Guardian''. Retrieved 11 April 2012</ref> Fuller became a director of CKX, a position which gave him creative control over all of CKX's assets including the ], ]'s business interests, and other rights properties, until January 2010 when he started a new firm, ], while continuing to work with CKX/19 as a consultant and executive producer.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/american-idol-creator-simon-fuller-184131|work=]|author=Georg Szalai|title='American Idol' Creator Simon Fuller's 2010 CKX Compensation: $14.2 Million|date=2 May 2011|access-date=12 May 2012}}</ref> XIX Entertainment was given a valuation of $100&nbsp;million and is run from offices in London and Los Angeles.<ref name=FT2>{{cite news|url=http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/44f0b088-4e7a-11e0-98eb-00144feab49a.html#axzz1uf4tquGev|title=Fuller's XIX now valued at $100m|date=14 March 2011|access-date=11 May 2012|newspaper=]|author=Matthew Garrahan}}</ref><ref name=CIUK>{{cite web|url=http://www.companiesintheuk.co.uk/ltd/xix-entertainment|title=XIX Entertainment Ltd profile|access-date=11 May 2012|publisher=Companies in the UK}}</ref>
⚫ Fuller was born on 17 May 1960 in ],<ref>{{cite news|title=This man wants to rule the world|author=Geoffrey Wansell|date=18 April 2002|newspaper=London Evening Standard|url=http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/arts/music/this-man-wants-to-rule-the-world-6320518.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130505063135/http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/arts/music/this-man-wants-to-rule-the-world-6320518.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 May 2013|access-date=4 May 2012}}</ref> though later the family moved to ] where his father was the headmaster of the British Military School, Burma Camp. The family moved back to ], East Sussex, where Simon's father became headmaster of the school he attended.<ref name=guar>Marre, Oliver , guardian.co.uk, 14 January 2007.</ref> He has two brothers, ] and Mark.


⚫ Fuller began his career in 1981 at Chrysalis Music Limited in the UK,<ref>, losangeles.cbslocal.com; retrieved 23 May 2012</ref> where he signed ]'s first hit ] to the company. He started his own management company in 1985, ],<ref>Jamie Doward (27 July 2003). , ''The Guardian'', 27 July 2003; retrieved 23 May 2012.</ref> eventually selling the business to ] in a cash and stock deal worth over $200&nbsp;million in March 2005.<ref> Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 11 April 2012</ref> In 2008 the company delivered a profit of $92.5&nbsp;million (£66m) into the parent company.<ref>Sweney, Mark (3 March 2009) ''The Guardian''. Retrieved 11 April 2012</ref> Fuller became a director of CKX, a position which gave him creative control over all of CKX's assets including the ], ]'s business interests, and other rights properties, until January 2010 when he started a new firm, ], while continuing to work with CKX/19 as a consultant and executive producer.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/american-idol-creator-simon-fuller-184131|work=]|author=Georg Szalai|title='American Idol' Creator Simon Fuller's 2010 CKX Compensation: $14.2 Million|date=2 May 2011|access-date=12 May 2012}}</ref> XIX Entertainment was given a valuation of $100&nbsp;million and is run from offices in London and Los Angeles.<ref name=FT2>{{cite news|url=http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/44f0b088-4e7a-11e0-98eb-00144feab49a.html#axzz1uf4tquGev|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221210201206/https://www.ft.com/content/44f0b088-4e7a-11e0-98eb-00144feab49a#axzz1uf4tquGev|archive-date=10 December 2022|url-access=subscription|title=Fuller's XIX now valued at $100m|date=14 March 2011|access-date=11 May 2012|newspaper=]|author=Matthew Garrahan|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=CIUK>{{cite web|url=http://www.companiesintheuk.co.uk/ltd/xix-entertainment|title=XIX Entertainment Ltd profile|access-date=11 May 2012|publisher=Companies in the UK}}</ref>
⚫ In February 2008 Fuller was presented with the PGA Award by the ] in Hollywood. At the event he was praised for his creativity, entrepreneurship, and charity work by ] ] and ] who also thanked Fuller for his support of the Prince's charity ].


⚫ In February 2008, Fuller was presented with the PGA Award by the ] in Hollywood. At the event he was praised for his creativity, entrepreneurship, and charity work by ] ] and current ] ], who was still the ] at the time, who also thanked Fuller for his support of the Prince's charity ].
⚫ ===TV production, formats, technology===
⚫ Fuller's first broadcast venture was '']'', a scripted teen TV drama starring the British pop group ] screened by ]/] in 100+ territories around the world.<ref name=Reach>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/796258.stm|title=S Club reach for the top|access-date=19 May 2012|date=18 June 2000|work=BBC News|publisher=BBC}}</ref> ''Miami 7'' launched the careers of several stars including ], ], ], ], ], and ], and the show created a blueprint for the teen-orientated television musicals that followed, including '']'' and '']''.<ref name=RT1>{{cite magazine |url=http://in.reuters.com/article/us-idol-fuller-idINN1642797120080518|title=New shows in the works from "Idol" creator |author=Catherine Applefeld Olson |date=18 May 2008 |access-date=19 May 2012 |magazine=]}}</ref>


⚫ === TV production, formats, technology ===
⚫ In 2001, Fuller created '']'', a Saturday night prime time TV show on British television that Maggie Brown in ''The Guardian'' states "became a seminal reality/entertainment format".<ref name="Brown">{{cite news |title=The scribbled note that changed TV |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2009/oct/26/x-factor-cowell-fuller |access-date=3 October 2019 |work=The Guardian}}</ref> After a meeting with Alan Boyd (then head of ]), Fuller and ] successfully pitched the show to ], the Controller of Entertainment for ].<ref name="Brown"/> Cowell as a judge on ''Pop Idol'' became a major public figure in entertainment, and the show produced instant No 1 chart hits, including for ], whose single "Evergreen" was named by '']'' magazine in 2012 as the "biggest selling single of the century" in the UK.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/news/will-young/63667 |title=Will Young's 'Evergreen' revealed as biggest selling single of 21st century |date=8 May 2012 |access-date=19 May 2012 |publisher=NME}}</ref> Fuller sold ''Pop Idol'' around the world, and he has been credited with creating the world's most valuable TV format with a value of over $8&nbsp;billion made up of revenue from sponsors, merchandising, telephone, music sales, broadcast, and advertising sources. In the US, '']'' quickly became a No.1 rated show. Cowell also became a judge on the US version, and the show made stars of its presenter ] as well as Cowell's co-judges ] and ] as well as many of its performers including ], ] and others.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,624955,00.html |title='American Idol' Judges Set to Return |author=Stephen M. Silverman |author-link=Stephen M. Silverman |date=18 October 2002 |access-date=19 May 2012 |magazine=]}}</ref> Over 30 million viewers saw ] win the seventh season of ''American Idol'' in May 2008 and when Fuller re-launched the show in 2011 for its 10th season ratings climbed 20% for the finale event. 122.4&nbsp;million votes were cast, a record for a reality TV show.<ref> The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 23 August 2011</ref>
⚫ Fuller's first broadcast venture was '']'', a scripted TV drama starring the British pop group ] screened by ]/] in 100+ territories around the world.<ref name=Reach>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/796258.stm|title=S Club reach for the top|access-date=19 May 2012|date=18 June 2000|work=BBC News|publisher=BBC}}</ref> ''Miami 7'' launched the careers of several stars including ], ], ], and ], and the show created a blueprint for the teen-oriented television musicals that followed, including '']'' and '']''.<ref name=RT1>{{cite magazine |url=http://in.reuters.com/article/us-idol-fuller-idINN1642797120080518|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307055036/http://in.reuters.com/article/us-idol-fuller-idINN1642797120080518|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 March 2016|title=New shows in the works from "Idol" creator |author=Catherine Applefeld Olson |date=18 May 2008 |access-date=19 May 2012 |magazine=]}}</ref>


⚫ In 2001, Fuller created '']'', a prime time TV show on British television that ] in ''The Guardian'' states "became a seminal reality/entertainment format".<ref name="Brown">{{cite news |title=The scribbled note that changed TV |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2009/oct/26/x-factor-cowell-fuller |access-date=3 October 2019 |work=The Guardian}}</ref> The show produced instant No 1 chart hits, including for ], whose single "]" was named by '']'' magazine in 2012 as the "biggest selling single of the century" in the UK.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/news/will-young/63667 |title=Will Young's 'Evergreen' revealed as biggest selling single of 21st century |date=8 May 2012 |access-date=19 May 2012 |publisher=NME}}</ref> Fuller sold '']'' around the world, and he has been credited with creating the world's most valuable TV format with a value of over $8&nbsp;billion made up of revenue from sponsors, merchandising, telephone, music sales, broadcast and advertising sources. In the US, '']'' became a No.1 rated show. The show made stars of its presenter ] as well as ], ] and ] as well as many of its performers including ], ] and others.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,624955,00.html |title='American Idol' Judges Set to Return |author=Stephen M. Silverman |author-link=Stephen M. Silverman |date=18 October 2002 |access-date=19 May 2012 |magazine=] |archive-date=1 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151001010033/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,624955,00.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> Over 30 million viewers saw ] win the seventh season of ''American Idol'' in May 2008 and when Fuller re-launched the show in 2011 for its 10th season ratings climbed 20% for the finale event. 122.4&nbsp;million votes were cast, a record for a reality TV show.<ref> ''The Hollywood Reporter''. Retrieved 23 August 2011</ref>
⚫ In 2005, Fuller, along with co-creator ], launched '']'' on the Fox network in the US. The show grew over 16 seasons to become a regular summer hit.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tvinsider.com/801495/so-you-think-you-can-dance-season-16-top-10-photo/|title = Meet 'So You Think You Can Dance' Season 16's Top 10 Dancers (PHOTO)}}</ref> In 2012, Simon Fuller's XIX Entertainment created a new international format with ], ], and ] named Q'Viva! The Chosen, and described as a celebration of Latin culture that screened in 21 territories reaching over 30 million Spanish speaking TV viewers.<ref> Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 23 August 2011</ref>


⚫ In 2005, Fuller, along with co-creator ], launched '']'' on the Fox network in the US. The show grew over 16 seasons to become a regular summer hit.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tvinsider.com/801495/so-you-think-you-can-dance-season-16-top-10-photo/|title = Meet 'So You Think You Can Dance' Season 16's Top 10 Dancers (PHOTO)| date=5 August 2019 }}</ref> In 2012, Simon Fuller's ] created a new international format with ], ], and ] named Q'Viva! The Chosen, and described as a celebration of Latin culture that screened in 21 territories reaching over 30 million Spanish-speaking TV viewers.<ref> ''Deadline Hollywood''. Retrieved 23 August 2011</ref>
⚫ In December 2016, Norwegian state broadcaster ] announced that it had concluded a deal with Simon Fuller to produce the English language version of '']''; Fuller later announced a deal with Facebook to launch award winning drama format ] North America in 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://variety.com/2017/digital/global/facebook-orders-skam-1202593108/|title=Facebook Orders Online Teen Drama 'Skam'|last=Clarke|first=Stewart|date=2017-10-18|work=Variety|access-date=2018-06-11|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://variety.com/2016/tv/global/skam-norway-simon-fuller-american-1201937213/|title=Simon Fuller to Bring 'Shame' to American, Canadian Audiences|last=Schwindt|first=Oriana|date=2016-12-09|work=Variety|access-date=2018-06-11|language=en-US}}</ref>


⚫ In December 2016, Norwegian state broadcaster ] announced that it had concluded a deal with Simon Fuller to produce the English language version of '']''; Fuller later announced a deal with Facebook to launch award-winning drama format ] in the US in 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://variety.com/2017/digital/global/facebook-orders-skam-1202593108/|title=Facebook Orders Online Teen Drama 'Skam'|last=Clarke|first=Stewart|date=2017-10-18|work=Variety|access-date=2018-06-11|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://variety.com/2016/tv/global/skam-norway-simon-fuller-american-1201937213/|title=Simon Fuller to Bring 'Shame' to American, Canadian Audiences|last=Schwindt|first=Oriana|date=2016-12-09|work=Variety|access-date=2018-06-11|language=en-US}}</ref>
⚫ In 2017, international news media reported on auditions being staged by Fuller's business XIX for ], a real time access global pop group being cast in 14 cities around the world.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://urbanasian.com/whats-happenin/2016/12/popgroup-simon-fuller-talks-now-united-and-his-search-inside-mumbai/|title=#PopGroup: Simon Fuller talks 'Now United' and his search inside Mumbai! {{!}} Urban Asian|date=2016-12-21|work=Urban Asian|access-date=2018-06-11|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://musica.uol.com.br/noticias/redacao/2016/12/10/sem-glamour-de-reality-dono-da-franquia-idol-busca-estrela-pop-no-brasil.htm|title=Sem glamour de reality, dono da franquia "Idol" busca estrela pop no Brasil|access-date=2018-06-11|language=pt-BR}}</ref> In 2019 the ''London Evening Standard'' confirmed that ] would broadcast ''Serengeti'', a wildlife drama created by Fuller.<ref>"", London Evening Standard. Retrieved 8 October 2019</ref> In July 2020 American media reported that "Serengeti", voiced by ], created by Simon Fuller, was nominated for a Primetime EMMY Award <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/07/emmys-first-time-nominees-cate-blanchett-lupita-nyongo-octavia-spencer-anna-kendrick-zendaya-full-list-1202996978/|title=Emmys: Cate Blanchett, Lupita Nyong'o, Octavia Spencer, Anna Kendrick, Zendaya Among 42 First-Time Nominees|date=28 July 2020}}</ref>


⚫ In 2017, international news media reported on auditions being staged by Fuller's business XIX for ], a real time access global pop group being cast in 14 cities around the world.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://urbanasian.com/whats-happenin/2016/12/popgroup-simon-fuller-talks-now-united-and-his-search-inside-mumbai/|title=#PopGroup: Simon Fuller talks 'Now United' and his search inside Mumbai!|date=2016-12-21|work=Urban Asian|access-date=2018-06-11|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://musica.uol.com.br/noticias/redacao/2016/12/10/sem-glamour-de-reality-dono-da-franquia-idol-busca-estrela-pop-no-brasil.htm|title=Sem glamour de reality, dono da franquia "Idol" busca estrela pop no Brasil|access-date=2018-06-11|language=pt-BR}}</ref> In 2019, the ''London Evening Standard'' confirmed that ] would broadcast ''Serengeti'', a wildlife drama created by Fuller.<ref>"", ''London Evening Standard''. Retrieved 8 October 2019</ref> In July 2020, US media reported that "Serengeti", voiced by ], created by Simon Fuller, was nominated for a ]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/07/emmys-first-time-nominees-cate-blanchett-lupita-nyongo-octavia-spencer-anna-kendrick-zendaya-full-list-1202996978/|title=Emmys: Cate Blanchett, Lupita Nyong'o, Octavia Spencer, Anna Kendrick, Zendaya Among 42 First-Time Nominees|date=28 July 2020}}</ref>
⚫ ==Impact on music culture==
⚫ Simon Fuller has been certified as the most successful British music manager of all time by '']'' magazine.<ref name="Billboard08">{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/1987250/Pop-Idol-creator-Simon-Fuller-is-most-successful-British-manager-.html|location=London, UK|work=The Daily Telegraph|title=Pop Idol creator Simon Fuller is 'most successful British manager'|date=19 May 2008}}</ref> He has managed the career of ] since the release of her multi platinum album ''Diva'' in 1991.<ref name="management"/> He has managed hit songwriters and producers, most notably ], who first met Fuller as the singer of ] in the 1980s. Under Fuller's guidance, Dennis became the UK's No. 1 female songwriter with a string of hits for artists including ], ], ], ], ], and others.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/2541216/Forgotten-pop-star-Cathy-Dennis-scores-Transatlantic-number-one-as-songwriter.html|location=London, UK|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|first=Anita|last=Singh|title=Forgotten pop star Cathy Dennis scores Transatlantic number one as songwriter|date=11 August 2008}}</ref>


In February 2023, Fuller created a fictional anthropomorphic animal band/dance troupe, The Meeps, whose debut single is "Love Louder".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animationmagazine.net/2023/03/meet-the-meeps-an-animated-animal-band-from-the-creator-of-american-idol/|title=Meet The Meeps, an Animated Animal Band from the Creator of 'American Idol'|last=Milligan|first=Mercedes|website=]|date=14 March 2023|accessdate=14 March 2023}}</ref>
⚫ Fuller managed the ] through the peak of their 1990s success and he remains in partnership with the five girls today.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=uw0EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA78|magazine=]|author=Domenic Pride|title=19 Records' 21st Century Girls|date=12 June 1999|access-date=12 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/showbiz/pop-svengalis-100m-windfall-7175359.html|title=Pop svengali's £100m windfall|newspaper=]|date=18 March 2005|author=Jim Armitae|access-date=12 May 2012}}</ref> Under Fuller's guidance, the Spice Girls became a marketing phenomenon, rose to chart topper status worldwide and went on to sell over 85&nbsp;million records.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/leeds/hi/people_and_places/newsid_9377000/9377923.stm |work=BBC News |location=London |title=Spice Girls collection mission for Liz West |date=27 January 2011 |access-date=28 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.marieclaire.com/celebrity/a21505/geri-halliwell-spice-girls-story/ |work=] |title=My Life as a Spice Girl: Geri "Ginger Spice" Halliwell (Now Horner) Looks Back at the Beginnings of a Pop Culture Phenomenon |date=12 July 2016 |access-date=17 February 2017}}</ref> In 2002 Fuller's company discovered 19-year-old ], produced her first award-winning album and signed her to Universal Music.<ref name="management">{{cite news |title=Simon Fuller thanks Simon Cowell and the Beckhams |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/entertainment-arts-13521596/simon-fuller-thanks-simon-cowell-and-the-beckhams |access-date=31 January 2020 |agency=BBC}}</ref>


⚫ == Impact on music culture ==
⚫ In 2005, 2006, and 2007, the biggest selling music acts in North America (Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, and Daughtry) were all managed by Fuller.<ref>Andreeva, Nellie. (13 June 2011) , Deadline.com; retrieved on 22 May 2014.</ref> In October 2016, Fuller announced a joint venture with the 4 original members of the Swedish supergroup ABBA to create a new digital ABBA;<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/artists/abba-reunion-on-the-cards-thanks-to-simon-fuller-project|location=London, UK|work=The Daily Telegraph|title=Abba reunion on the cards thanks to Simon Fuller}}</ref> in August 2020 BBC News announced that Fuller had signed an exclusive agreement with tech firm ] to create a new TikTok supergroup.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-53695911|title=American Idol creator Simon Fuller turns to TikTok talent|work=BBC News|date=7 August 2020}}</ref>
Fuller came to prominence in the 1990s for managing the pop group the ].<ref> ''The Guardian''. Retrieved 30 May 2012</ref> He has managed acts including ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and many more in addition to sports icons ] and ].<ref>{{cite news |title=Annie Lennox behind the Spice Girls' success, says Simon Fuller |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/jan/14/spice-girls-annie-lennox-simon-fuller |access-date=8 October 2019 |work=]}}</ref>


⚫ In 2008, Fuller was certified as the most successful British music manager of all time by '']'' magazine.<ref name="Billboard08">{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/1987250/Pop-Idol-creator-Simon-Fuller-is-most-successful-British-manager-.html|location=London, UK|work=] |title=Pop Idol creator Simon Fuller is 'most successful British manager'|date=19 May 2008}}</ref> He has managed the career of ] since the release of her multi-platinum album '']'' in 1991.<ref name="management" /> He has managed hit songwriters and producers, including ], who first met Fuller as the singer of ] in the 1980s. Under Fuller's guidance, Dennis became the UK's No. 1 female songwriter with a string of hits for artists including ], ], ], ], ], and others.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/2541216/Forgotten-pop-star-Cathy-Dennis-scores-Transatlantic-number-one-as-songwriter.html|location=London, UK|newspaper=]|first=Anita|last=Singh|title=Forgotten pop star Cathy Dennis scores Transatlantic number one as songwriter|date=11 August 2008}}</ref>
==Expansion into fashion==
Simon Fuller owns significant stakes in British fashion businesses Victoria Beckham Ltd and the Roland Mouret brand. In 2006 Fuller brokered the deal for 19 Entertainment to purchase a majority share in ].


⚫ Fuller managed the ] through the peak of their 1990s success and he remains in partnership with the five girls today.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=uw0EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA78|magazine=]|author=Domenic Pride|title=19 Records' 21st Century Girls|date=12 June 1999|access-date=12 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/showbiz/pop-svengalis-100m-windfall-7175359.html|title=Pop svengali's £100m windfall|newspaper=]|date=18 March 2005|author=Jim Armitae|access-date=12 May 2012}}</ref> Under Fuller's guidance, the Spice Girls became a marketing phenomenon, rose to chart topper status worldwide and went on to sell over 85&nbsp;million records.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/leeds/hi/people_and_places/newsid_9377000/9377923.stm |work=BBC News |location=London |title=Spice Girls collection mission for Liz West |date=27 January 2011 |access-date=28 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.marieclaire.com/celebrity/a21505/geri-halliwell-spice-girls-story/ |work=] |title=My Life as a Spice Girl: Geri "Ginger Spice" Halliwell (Now Horner) Looks Back at the Beginnings of a Pop Culture Phenomenon |date=12 July 2016 |access-date=17 February 2017}}</ref> In 2002, Fuller's company discovered 19-year-old ], produced her first award-winning album '']'' and signed her to ].<ref name="management">{{cite news |title=Simon Fuller thanks Simon Cowell and the Beckhams |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/entertainment-arts-13521596/simon-fuller-thanks-simon-cowell-and-the-beckhams |access-date=31 January 2020 |agency=BBC}}</ref>
⚫ In 2008 Fuller launched the ] dress collection at ]. Since then Victoria Beckham Limited has grown to become a best selling high-end fashion brand, stocked in 400+ outlets around the world and winning plaudits that include Brand of The Year 2012 and 2014 ]. In 2012 Fuller accompanied ] to launch the business in China.<ref>, Prweb.com (23 April 2012); retrieved 22 May 2014.</ref>


⚫ In 2005, 2006, and 2007, the biggest selling music acts in North America (], ], and ]) were all managed by Fuller.<ref>Andreeva, Nellie. (13 June 2011) , Deadline.com; retrieved on 22 May 2014.</ref> In October 2016, Fuller announced a joint venture with the 4 original members of the Swedish supergroup ] to create a new digital ABBA.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/artists/abba-reunion-on-the-cards-thanks-to-simon-fuller-project|location=London, UK|work=]|title=Abba reunion on the cards thanks to Simon Fuller}}</ref> In August 2020, BBC News announced that Fuller had signed an exclusive agreement with tech firm ] to create a new TikTok supergroup.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-53695911|title=American Idol creator Simon Fuller turns to TikTok talent|work=]|date=7 August 2020}}</ref>
⚫ In February 2012, XIX Entertainment launched a ] bodywear range in 2,500 ] stores around the world.<ref>. Vogue.co.uk (4 April 2012); retrieved 22 May 2014.</ref> This was followed in 2015 when Fuller announced a joint venture with Hong Kong-based Global Brands Group Holding Ltd (787) giving Fuller and Beckham ownership of their own apparel business specifically to develop the David Beckham brand and other consumer products.<ref>, bloomberg.com, 3 December 2014; accessed 31 July 2015.</ref> The first result of this partnership was the Fall 2016 re-launch of the British heritage menswear label Kent & Curwen, which under Beckham, Fuller and 7 Global ownership currently runs 113 stores in 51 cities worldwide.<ref> 16 September 2016;</ref> In 2019 US media reported that Fuller sold 33% share of David Beckham business for $50 million after generating revenue of $72.4 million and a profit of $16 million for fiscal 2017.<ref>. Forbes. Retrieved 8 October 2019</ref>


==Sports activity== == Fashion activity ==
⚫ Fuller owns significant stakes in several British fashion businesses including Victoria Beckham Ltd. In 2006, Fuller brokered the deal for 19 Entertainment to purchase a majority share in ]. In 2008, after assembling a highly qualified creative team Fuller launched the ] dress collection at ]. Since then, Victoria Beckham Limited has grown to become a best-selling high-end fashion brand, stocked in over 400 outlets around the world and winning Brand of The Year at the 2012 and 2014 ]. In 2012, Fuller accompanied ] to launch the business in China.<ref>, Prweb.com (23 April 2012); retrieved 22 May 2014.</ref>
Fuller first ventured into sports management in the mid-1990s, when he negotiated the historic first post ] transfer of ] footballer ] to ].<ref> Retrieved 6 February 2011</ref> In 2003 Fuller formed a joint venture partnership with ], and later masterminded Beckham's $250&nbsp;million move to ]. He remains Beckham's closest advisor.


⚫ In February 2012, XIX Entertainment launched a ] bodywear range in 2,500 ] stores around the world.<ref>. Vogue.co.uk (4 April 2012); retrieved 22 May 2014.</ref> This was followed in 2015 when Fuller announced a joint venture with Hong Kong-based ] Holding Ltd (787) giving Fuller and Beckham ownership of their own apparel business specifically to develop the David Beckham brand and other consumer products.<ref>, bloomberg.com, 3 December 2014; accessed 31 July 2015.</ref> The first result of this partnership was the Fall 2016 re-launch of the British heritage menswear label Kent & Curwen, which under Beckham, Fuller and 7 Global ownership currently runs 113 stores in 51 cities worldwide.<ref> 16 September 2016;</ref> In 2019, US media reported that Fuller sold 33% share of David Beckham business for $50 million after generating revenue of $72.4 million and a profit of $16 million for fiscal 2017.<ref>. Forbes. Retrieved 8 October 2019</ref>
⚫ In 2009, Fuller took on personal representation of tennis player ],<ref>, ''The Daily Telegraph''; retrieved 8 June 2012.</ref> guiding him to Grand Slam and Wimbledon wins and later helping the player to establish his own business. In March 2011, Fuller was announced as the manager of British F1 driver ]<ref>, BBC.co.uk; retrieved 11 April 2012</ref> and surprised many when he moved Hamilton from McLaren and signed him to a long term contract with the MercedesAMG team. Hamilton won the 2014 F1 World Championship and publicly thanked Fuller,<ref>, theguardian.com, 25 July 2014; accessed 31 July 2015.</ref> although Hamilton did not renew his deal with Fuller's ] when it expired at the end of that year.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/nov/02/lewis-hamilton-leaves-management-company |title=Lewis Hamilton to leave management company XIX Entertainment |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=2 November 2014 |website=]|access-date=27 December 2014}}</ref> In 2013 it was announced that Fuller was managing 2012 Tour De France winner ], helping him to set up his own pro-cycling team.


== Sport activity ==
In 2014, Fuller and Beckham discussed plans to buy an MLS football team in Miami<ref>, EspnFc.com, 5 February 2014; retrieved 22 May 2014.</ref> and later the same year Fuller was revealed as the mastermind behind Beckham's involvement in a new global whisky launch with leading British drinks company Diageo.<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140426234304/http://www.diageo.com/en-ie/newsmedia/pages/resource.aspx?resourceid=2203 |date=26 April 2014 }}, Diageo.com, 8 April 2014; retrieved 22 May 2014.</ref>
In 2003, Fuller formed a joint venture partnership with British footballer ] and went onto build a diverse range of business interests in sport, leisure, fashion and entertainment over a period of 16 years that became known as Brand Beckham.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diageo launches David Beckham and Simon Fuller whisky brand Haig Club globally |url=https://www.thedrum.com/news/2014/10/06/diageo-launches-david-beckham-and-simon-fuller-whisky-brand-haig-club-globally |access-date=2022-11-25 |website=The Drum}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://metro.co.uk/2013/05/16/why-david-beckham-owes-much-to-simon-fuller-3766602/ | title=Why Brand Beckham is still a perfect package | date=16 May 2013 }}</ref> In 2006 Fuller took on representation of the England soccer team at Beckham's suggestion<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2006/mar/06/marketingandpr.19entertainment | title=Simon Fuller wins England contract | newspaper=The Guardian | date=6 March 2006 | last1=Day | first1=Julia }}</ref> and the following year Fuller negotiated his five year contract for Beckham to join ].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/london-life/sport-is-where-the-money-is-now-ask-simon-fuller-the-man-behind-the-murray-mint-8697453.html | title=Sport is where the money is now: Ask Simon Fuller, the man behind the | date=9 July 2013 }}</ref> In 2013, Fuller and Beckham discussed plans to buy an MLS football team in Miami <ref>, EspnFc.com, 5 February 2014; retrieved 22 May 2014</ref> with Beckham thanking Fuller in an interview with CNN: “When I signed my contract my manager Simon Fuller actually got a clause in the contract that enabled me to have a franchise at the end of my playing career”.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://edition.cnn.com/2013/10/30/sport/football/football-david-beckham-club-owner/index.html#:~:text=“When%20I%20signed%20my%20contract,stopped%20playing%2C”%20Beckham%20added | title=David Beckham 'passionate' about being club owner | date=30 October 2013 }}</ref>


Fuller's plan to deliver Beckham's ownership of an MLS team was announced in January 2018 when Miami was confirmed as 25th MLS team.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/bobbymcmahon/2018/01/29/miamis-day-finally-comes-for-david-beckham-partners-and-fans-as-mls-name-its-25th-team/#73798d5e4fa6|title=Miami's Day Finally Comes For David Beckham, Partners And Fans As MLS Names 25th Team|last=McMahon|first=Bobby|work=Forbes|access-date=2018-06-11|language=en}}</ref> Later in the same year Fuller and Beckham launched a new global whisky in partnership with British drinks company ].<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140426234304/http://www.diageo.com/en-ie/newsmedia/pages/resource.aspx?resourceid=2203 |date=26 April 2014 }}, Diageo.com, 8 April 2014; retrieved 22 May 2014.</ref> Fuller's plan to deliver Beckham's ownership of an MLS team was announced in January 2018 when Miami was confirmed as 25th MLS team.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/bobbymcmahon/2018/01/29/miamis-day-finally-comes-for-david-beckham-partners-and-fans-as-mls-name-its-25th-team/#73798d5e4fa6|title=Miami's Day Finally Comes For David Beckham, Partners And Fans As MLS Names 25th Team|last=McMahon|first=Bobby|work=Forbes|access-date=2018-06-11|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2007-01-11 |title=Football: Beckham confirms LA Galaxy move |url=http://www.theguardian.com/football/2007/jan/11/newsstory.europeanfootball |access-date=2022-11-25 |website=the Guardian |language=en}}</ref> The Financial Times reported that Fuller sold his interests in David Beckham's business in 2019 for a reported £50m.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2019-05-10 |title=David Beckham pays $50m for full control of his brand business |work=Financial Times |url=https://www.ft.com/content/5d55d1fa-727d-11e9-bbfb-5c68069fbd15 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221210/https://www.ft.com/content/5d55d1fa-727d-11e9-bbfb-5c68069fbd15 |archive-date=10 December 2022 |url-access=subscription |access-date=2022-11-25}}</ref> In 2025, ''The Sunday Times'' published an interview in which Fuller explained how he created "Brand Beckham".<ref>https://www.thetimes.com/life-style/celebrity/article/david-beckham-brand-deals-knighthood-qnhrdrbgq</ref>


⚫ In 2009, Fuller took on personal representation of British No.1 tennis player ],<ref>, ''The Daily Telegraph''; retrieved 8 June 2012.</ref> representing him during his ] and ] wins and later helping the player to establish his own business. In March 2011, Fuller was announced as the manager of British F1 driver ]<ref>, ''BBC Sport''; retrieved 11 April 2012</ref> and surprised many when he moved Hamilton from ] and signed him to a long-term contract with the ] team. Hamilton won the 2014 F1 World Championship and publicly thanked Fuller for his support.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-07-25 |title=How Lewis Hamilton's momentous move to Mercedes began in 2006 |url=http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/jul/25/lewis-hamilton-mercedes-mclaren-formula-one |access-date=2022-11-25 |website=the Guardian |language=en}}</ref>
==Charity work==
Fuller has championed many causes through his working life including ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ]. His idea for a philanthropic TV platform ''Idol Gives Back'' raised well over $185&nbsp;million for US and African charities and led to Fuller being honored by UN Secretary General ] in 2011: "Simon Fuller is an extraordinary leader" he said. "''Idol Gives Back'' is a tremendous initiative in giving Americans a way to save lives around the world".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.unfoundation.org/who-we-are/impact/our-impact/a-stronger-united-nations/joining-forces.html |title=Joining Forces: Historic Alliance Builds Largest Network of American UN Supporters |date=18 November 2010 |publisher=] |access-date=22 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150511163058/http://www.unfoundation.org/who-we-are/impact/our-impact/a-stronger-united-nations/joining-forces.html |archive-date=11 May 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


⚫ == Personal life ==
In 2008 ], thanked Fuller for his support of The Prince's Trust, stating; "He has been one of the most effective and generous ambassadors for my Trust, which I set up 32 years ago to help the most disadvantaged young people in the United Kingdom. There are many young people in the United Kingdom whose lives have been transformed and, in some cases, saved – literally – thanks to the contribution which Simon has made.". In 2009, Fuller founded ] in London, donating resources and funds to allow the charity to lead the fight against ]. Fuller remains a passionate ambassador for the cause and has shared his own experience of malaria with the charity.
Fuller married his long-term partner Natalie Swanston in May 2008, and they have three children.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Simon Fuller |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/author/simon-fuller/ |access-date=2022-11-25 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref>


He has a portfolio of property
⚫ ==Personal life==
⚫ including properties in Europe, North America, and South America. In 2014, Fuller was awarded an honorary degree by the ] in recognition for his "contribution to business, entrepreneurship and philanthropy".<ref>, bbc.co.uk; accessed 31 July 2015.</ref>
Fuller married his long-term girlfriend Natalie Swanston in May 2008, and they have three children.


⚫ == Awards and nominations ==
⚫ He has a portfolio of real estate including properties in Europe, North America, and South America. In 2014, Fuller was awarded an honorary degree by the ] in recognition for his "contribution to business, entrepreneurship and philanthropy".<ref>, bbc.co.uk; accessed 31 July 2015.</ref>

⚫ ==Awards and nominations==
*2016 Entrepreneur of the Year Britweek Award<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/simon-fuller-to-receive-entrepreneur-of-the-year-award-next-month/|title=Simon Fuller to receive Entrepreneur of the Year Award in L.A next month|date=16 March 2016|work=Music Business Worldwide}}</ref> *2016 Entrepreneur of the Year Britweek Award<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/simon-fuller-to-receive-entrepreneur-of-the-year-award-next-month/|title=Simon Fuller to receive Entrepreneur of the Year Award in L.A next month|date=16 March 2016|work=Music Business Worldwide}}</ref>
* 2016 Governor's Award Creative Arts Emmy<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/emmys-american-idol-tapped-2016-920908|title=Emmys: 'American Idol' Tapped for 2016 Governors Award|work=hollywoodreporter.com|date=19 August 2016}}</ref> * 2016 Governor's Award Creative Arts Emmy<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/emmys-american-idol-tapped-2016-920908|title=Emmys: 'American Idol' Tapped for 2016 Governors Award|work=hollywoodreporter.com|date=19 August 2016}}</ref>
* 2014 Honorary Degree, University of Brighton<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-28591219|title=Simon Fuller receives Brighton University honorary degree|date=31 July 2014|work=BBC News}}</ref> * 2014 Honorary Degree, University of Brighton<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-28591219|title=Simon Fuller receives Brighton University honorary degree|date=31 July 2014|work=BBC News}}</ref>
* 2011 Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/entertainment-arts-13521596|title = Fuller thanks Cowell and Beckham|work = BBC News}}</ref> * 2011 Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/entertainment-arts-13521596|title = Fuller thanks Cowell and Beckham|date=24 May 2011|work = BBC News}}</ref>
* 2007 Top Trend Setter, Forbes Magazine<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.forbes.com/style/2007/08/28/trendsetters-influence-style-forbeslife-trends07-cx_lr_0828cool_slide_6.html?thisSpeed=15000 |title=In Pictures: The Trendsetters |magazine=Forbes |date=28 August 2007 |access-date=2 May 2010 |first=Lacey |last=Rose}}</ref> * 2007 Top Trend Setter, Forbes Magazine<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.forbes.com/style/2007/08/28/trendsetters-influence-style-forbeslife-trends07-cx_lr_0828cool_slide_6.html?thisSpeed=15000 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130123134526/http://www.forbes.com/style/2007/08/28/trendsetters-influence-style-forbeslife-trends07-cx_lr_0828cool_slide_6.html?thisSpeed=15000 |url-status=dead |archive-date=23 January 2013 |title=In Pictures: The Trendsetters |magazine=Forbes |date=28 August 2007 |access-date=2 May 2010 |first=Lacey |last=Rose}}</ref>


==References== == References ==
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==External links== == External links ==
*, timesonline.co.uk, 4 March 2009 *, timesonline.co.uk, 4 March 2009
*, ''The Observer Magazine'', 22 June 2008 *, ''The Observer Magazine'', 22 June 2008
*, musicweek.com, 15 July 2003 *, musicweek.com, 15 July 2003
*, telegraph.co.uk, 28 September 2002 *, telegraph.co.uk, 28 September 2002
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British businessman and producer

Simon Fuller
Simon Fuller in 2022
BornSimon Robert Fuller
(1960-05-17) 17 May 1960 (age 64)
British Cyprus
Occupation(s)Talent manager, television producer, investor, creative consultant
Years active1981–present
Employer(s)19 Entertainment (1985–2010)
XIX Entertainment (2010–)
Websitexixentertainment.com

Simon Robert Fuller (born 17 May 1960) is a British entrepreneur, artist manager, and film and television producer. He is the creator of the Idols TV format, including the UK series Pop Idol and the American series American Idol.

Fuller came to prominence in the 1990s for managing the British girl group the Spice Girls, and he has since managed acts in various fields of entertainment, from sports stars David Beckham and Lewis Hamilton to other musicians such as Amy Winehouse and Annie Lennox.

Since 2020, Fuller has been working with tech firm TikTok to aid development of new TikTok creatives and in the same year he announced a partnership with Verizon Communications to develop 5G content. In 2021, Pearson PLC announced a partnership with Fuller to create a new global education business in Performing Arts. In 2016, Fuller persuaded Swedish quartet ABBA to reunite to explore working in virtual reality, which led to the ABBA Voyage project.

Time has named Fuller one of the 100 most influential people in the world. He has been certified as the most successful British music manager of all time by Billboard. Fuller received the 2,441st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on 23 May 2011. In 2014 he was awarded an honorary degree by the University of Brighton in his home county East Sussex in recognition for his "contribution to business, entrepreneurship and philanthropy". The 2020 Sunday Times Rich List estimated Fuller's wealth at £445 million.

Biography

Fuller was born on 17 May 1960 in British Cyprus, though later the family moved to Accra, Ghana where his father was the headmaster of the British Military School, Burma Camp. The family moved back to Hastings, East Sussex, where Simon's father became headmaster of the school he attended. He has two brothers, Kim and Mark.

Fuller began his career in 1981 at Chrysalis Music Limited in the UK, where he signed Madonna's first hit 'Holiday' to the company. He started his own management company in 1985, 19 Entertainment, eventually selling the business to CKX, Inc. in a cash and stock deal worth over $200 million in March 2005. In 2008 the company delivered a profit of $92.5 million (£66m) into the parent company. Fuller became a director of CKX, a position which gave him creative control over all of CKX's assets including the Elvis Presley Estate, Muhammad Ali's business interests, and other rights properties, until January 2010 when he started a new firm, XIX Entertainment, while continuing to work with CKX/19 as a consultant and executive producer. XIX Entertainment was given a valuation of $100 million and is run from offices in London and Los Angeles.

In February 2008, Fuller was presented with the PGA Award by the Producers Guild of America in Hollywood. At the event he was praised for his creativity, entrepreneurship, and charity work by British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and current King Charles III, who was still the Prince of Wales at the time, who also thanked Fuller for his support of the Prince's charity The Prince's Trust.

TV production, formats, technology

Fuller's first broadcast venture was Miami 7, a scripted TV drama starring the British pop group S Club 7 screened by BBC/Fox Kids in 100+ territories around the world. Miami 7 launched the careers of several stars including Rachel Stevens, Jon Lee, Holly Willoughby, and Ben Barnes, and the show created a blueprint for the teen-oriented television musicals that followed, including Glee and High School Musical.

In 2001, Fuller created Pop Idol, a prime time TV show on British television that Maggie Brown in The Guardian states "became a seminal reality/entertainment format". The show produced instant No 1 chart hits, including for Will Young, whose single "Evergreen" was named by NME magazine in 2012 as the "biggest selling single of the century" in the UK. Fuller sold Pop Idol around the world, and he has been credited with creating the world's most valuable TV format with a value of over $8 billion made up of revenue from sponsors, merchandising, telephone, music sales, broadcast and advertising sources. In the US, American Idol became a No.1 rated show. The show made stars of its presenter Ryan Seacrest as well as Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul as well as many of its performers including Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and others. Over 30 million viewers saw David Cook win the seventh season of American Idol in May 2008 and when Fuller re-launched the show in 2011 for its 10th season ratings climbed 20% for the finale event. 122.4 million votes were cast, a record for a reality TV show.

In 2005, Fuller, along with co-creator Nigel Lythgoe, launched So You Think You Can Dance on the Fox network in the US. The show grew over 16 seasons to become a regular summer hit. In 2012, Simon Fuller's XIX Entertainment created a new international format with Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, and Jamie King named Q'Viva! The Chosen, and described as a celebration of Latin culture that screened in 21 territories reaching over 30 million Spanish-speaking TV viewers.

In December 2016, Norwegian state broadcaster NRK announced that it had concluded a deal with Simon Fuller to produce the English language version of Skam; Fuller later announced a deal with Facebook to launch award-winning drama format SKAM Austin in the US in 2018.

In 2017, international news media reported on auditions being staged by Fuller's business XIX for Now United, a real time access global pop group being cast in 14 cities around the world. In 2019, the London Evening Standard confirmed that BBC One would broadcast Serengeti, a wildlife drama created by Fuller. In July 2020, US media reported that "Serengeti", voiced by Lupita Nyong'o, created by Simon Fuller, was nominated for a Primetime EMMY Award

In February 2023, Fuller created a fictional anthropomorphic animal band/dance troupe, The Meeps, whose debut single is "Love Louder".

Impact on music culture

Fuller came to prominence in the 1990s for managing the pop group the Spice Girls. He has managed acts including Victoria Beckham, Annie Lennox, S Club 7, Now United, Steven Tyler, Amy Winehouse, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Will Young, Emma Bunton, Any Gabrielly, The Future X, Lisa Marie Presley and many more in addition to sports icons Lewis Hamilton and Andy Murray.

In 2008, Fuller was certified as the most successful British music manager of all time by Billboard magazine. He has managed the career of Annie Lennox since the release of her multi-platinum album Diva in 1991. He has managed hit songwriters and producers, including Cathy Dennis, who first met Fuller as the singer of D Mob in the 1980s. Under Fuller's guidance, Dennis became the UK's No. 1 female songwriter with a string of hits for artists including Kylie Minogue, Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Pink, Will Young, and others.

Fuller managed the Spice Girls through the peak of their 1990s success and he remains in partnership with the five girls today. Under Fuller's guidance, the Spice Girls became a marketing phenomenon, rose to chart topper status worldwide and went on to sell over 85 million records. In 2002, Fuller's company discovered 19-year-old Amy Winehouse, produced her first award-winning album Frank and signed her to Universal Music.

In 2005, 2006, and 2007, the biggest selling music acts in North America (Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, and Daughtry) were all managed by Fuller. In October 2016, Fuller announced a joint venture with the 4 original members of the Swedish supergroup ABBA to create a new digital ABBA. In August 2020, BBC News announced that Fuller had signed an exclusive agreement with tech firm TikTok to create a new TikTok supergroup.

Fashion activity

Fuller owns significant stakes in several British fashion businesses including Victoria Beckham Ltd. In 2006, Fuller brokered the deal for 19 Entertainment to purchase a majority share in Storm Model Management. In 2008, after assembling a highly qualified creative team Fuller launched the Victoria Beckham dress collection at New York Fashion Week. Since then, Victoria Beckham Limited has grown to become a best-selling high-end fashion brand, stocked in over 400 outlets around the world and winning Brand of The Year at the 2012 and 2014 British Fashion Awards. In 2012, Fuller accompanied Victoria Beckham to launch the business in China.

In February 2012, XIX Entertainment launched a David Beckham bodywear range in 2,500 H&M stores around the world. This was followed in 2015 when Fuller announced a joint venture with Hong Kong-based Global Brands Group Holding Ltd (787) giving Fuller and Beckham ownership of their own apparel business specifically to develop the David Beckham brand and other consumer products. The first result of this partnership was the Fall 2016 re-launch of the British heritage menswear label Kent & Curwen, which under Beckham, Fuller and 7 Global ownership currently runs 113 stores in 51 cities worldwide. In 2019, US media reported that Fuller sold 33% share of David Beckham business for $50 million after generating revenue of $72.4 million and a profit of $16 million for fiscal 2017.

Sport activity

In 2003, Fuller formed a joint venture partnership with British footballer David Beckham and went onto build a diverse range of business interests in sport, leisure, fashion and entertainment over a period of 16 years that became known as Brand Beckham. In 2006 Fuller took on representation of the England soccer team at Beckham's suggestion and the following year Fuller negotiated his five year contract for Beckham to join LA Galaxy. In 2013, Fuller and Beckham discussed plans to buy an MLS football team in Miami with Beckham thanking Fuller in an interview with CNN: “When I signed my contract my manager Simon Fuller actually got a clause in the contract that enabled me to have a franchise at the end of my playing career”.

Later in the same year Fuller and Beckham launched a new global whisky in partnership with British drinks company Diageo. Fuller's plan to deliver Beckham's ownership of an MLS team was announced in January 2018 when Miami was confirmed as 25th MLS team. The Financial Times reported that Fuller sold his interests in David Beckham's business in 2019 for a reported £50m. In 2025, The Sunday Times published an interview in which Fuller explained how he created "Brand Beckham".

In 2009, Fuller took on personal representation of British No.1 tennis player Andy Murray, representing him during his US Open and Wimbledon wins and later helping the player to establish his own business. In March 2011, Fuller was announced as the manager of British F1 driver Lewis Hamilton and surprised many when he moved Hamilton from McLaren and signed him to a long-term contract with the MercedesAMG team. Hamilton won the 2014 F1 World Championship and publicly thanked Fuller for his support.

Personal life

Fuller married his long-term partner Natalie Swanston in May 2008, and they have three children.

He has a portfolio of property including properties in Europe, North America, and South America. In 2014, Fuller was awarded an honorary degree by the University of Brighton in recognition for his "contribution to business, entrepreneurship and philanthropy".

Awards and nominations

  • 2016 Entrepreneur of the Year Britweek Award
  • 2016 Governor's Award Creative Arts Emmy
  • 2014 Honorary Degree, University of Brighton
  • 2011 Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • 2007 Top Trend Setter, Forbes Magazine

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