Sir Philip Green has joined forces with Simon Cowell to form a global entertainment company to create TV programmes on both sides of the Atlantic.
It is understood this will involve the creation of a holding company for all of the X-Factor star’s entertainment interests and provide a springboard for new programmes devised or produced by Mr Cowell, with Sir Philip providing business advice.
The new company, as yet unnamed, will provide a potentially lucrative merchandising opportunity, for Sir Philip, according to the Financial Times.
The pair, close friends for years, both declined to comment on the new venture. But a source close to the talks said it would be key to a new deal for Cowell as he renegotiates terms for the TV hit show, American Idol.
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