I'm not a fan of "American Idol" because I don't like...

...what it's done to the general perception of what good singing is (i.e., you're only good now if you are able to perform a myriad of vocal pyrotechnics -- Damn the melody! Full speed ahead! -- instead of able to perform simply and tunefully a well-written song).

But the little I do watch of it only emphasizes to me repeatedly how much Simon will be missed when he leaves after this season -- since he's the only one who is willing to tell the truth.

That said, doesn't the man own any shirts?

I, meanwhile, probably couldn't get Frank, Jr. to return a phone call!

Frank Sinatra's hologram to sing at Simon Cowell's 50th