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2/14/2014 4:45 AM PST BY TMZ STAFF
Breaking Water
Simon Cowell's first baby is on the way -- his girlfriend Lauren Silverman is in labor, and has checked into a New York City hospital ... and Simon is racing to get there before the kid arrives.
Sources close to Lauren tell TMZ she went to Lenox Hill hospital in Manhattan (Upper East Side, of course) within the last few hours -- and immediately sent up the baby signal ... alerting Simon to get on a private jet bound for NYC.
He's been in London shooting one of his competition TV shows.
If Lauren has the baby today -- they're expecting a boy -- we're told she'd be a about a week and a half early, but it's nothing to worry about.
Happy Valentine's day, Simon.
Read more: http://www.tmz.com#ixzz2tIzGgrz2
2/14/2014 4:45 AM PST BY TMZ STAFF
Breaking Water
Simon Cowell's first baby is on the way -- his girlfriend Lauren Silverman is in labor, and has checked into a New York City hospital ... and Simon is racing to get there before the kid arrives.
Sources close to Lauren tell TMZ she went to Lenox Hill hospital in Manhattan (Upper East Side, of course) within the last few hours -- and immediately sent up the baby signal ... alerting Simon to get on a private jet bound for NYC.
He's been in London shooting one of his competition TV shows.
If Lauren has the baby today -- they're expecting a boy -- we're told she'd be a about a week and a half early, but it's nothing to worry about.
Happy Valentine's day, Simon.
Read more: http://www.tmz.com#ixzz2tIzGgrz2
Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman welcome their baby son on Valentine's Day... as he reveals the child will be called ERIC
Simon Cowell has become a father for the first time after Lauren Silverman welcomed a baby boy into the world on Valentine's Day.
The 54-year-old music mogul's girlfriend gave birth to the couple's first son in New York City at 17.45 EST, weighing 6lbs 7oz.
Simon revealed on Twitter hours after the birth that he had named the child after his own deceased father Eric Cowell.
Baby day: Lauren Silverman gave birth to a baby boy, weighing 6lbs 7oz, at 17.45 EST
A source told MailOnline: 'Lauren's mother and sister were in the delivery room with them when she gave birth. Simon's mother, Julie, is looking forward to meeting the baby in the UK.'
Cowell tweeted just hours later, giving away the infant's name: 'Very happy to say Eric was born at 17.45pm. Healthy and handsome.'
Adding an explanatory note: 'Named after my dad'.
One last push, we mean puff: Cowell, pictured taking a drag on his cigarette as he arrived at Lenox Hill hospital in Manhattan, has become a father for the first time
Daddy cool: Simon Cowell looked utterly delighted as he arrived at Lennox Hill Hospital in New York City on Friday amid the imminent arrival of his first born child
Simon was spotted just hours after Lauren gave birth catching some fresh air outside of the hospital.
The television personality looked in high spirits as he wore a trench coat, blue jeans, and leather boots.
The X Factor judge previously said of his father Eric, who passed away in 1999 of a heart attack at the age of 81, 'My dad was a brilliant mentor.
Eric Selig Phillip Cowell worked in the music industry as an executive, paving the way for Simon's own illustrious career.
The namesake: Simon pictured celebrating with his father Eric Cowell (far right) and other family members at his mother Julie's 70th birthday party
Big reveal: Cowell named his son after his own father Eric, who passed in 1999
In 2011 Simon spoke about the devastating impact of his father's death, admitting it was the worst day of his life.
Speaking to Piers Morgan on his Tonight Show on CNN, the mogul spoke in detail about the day 12 years ago that Eric died.
The former EMI executive succumbed to a heart attack in 1999 aged 81, while he was at home with Cowell's mother Julie.
'I can't lie, it was the worst day of my life,' Cowell said, 'a horrible horrible time.'
He also credited his father with giving him a unique ability to use his charms to be able to reach out and connect with anybody regardless of their background.
'He said to me - because he was successful, my dad, when he ran his company - he said, 'everybody around you has an invisible sign on their head which says 'make me important', Cowell revealed.
'What I understood from that is that you've got to recognise that everyone around you wants to be recognised, wants to be appreciated.
'What I try and remember is that when I make a show, everyone has played a part in it. The show is created, truthfully, by 500 people every week.'
Earlier that afternoon, the music mogul was pictured taking one final drag on his cigarette as he arrived in New York City with a huge grin on his face while preparing for the imminent arrival of his baby son.
The X Factor supremo, who had pledged to give up smoking ahead of his son's arrival, flew into New York on Friday after Lauren went into labour two weeks early.
His mentor: A young Simon pictured with parents Eric Cowell and Julie Cowell
He took the first commercial flight from London available on Friday morning and by early afternoon was at Lauren's side at Lenox Hill Hospital.
Speaking to photographers outside the hospital, the music millionaire, who missed the last day of taping auditions for his show Britain's Got Talent, said his baby was due 'any second now' and that Lauren is 'doing great'.
Perhaps to quell his nerves, Cowell took a puff on one of his favourite menthol Kool cigarettes before heading into the hospital. It remains to be seen whether he will exchange a Kool for a cigar to celebrate the baby's birth.
With a baby on the way, Cowell had declared that he was quitting smoking, but in November he admitted 'I lied.'
Claiming electronic cigarettes "don't work," the mogul said: 'There are a lot of boring things that happen when you have a baby
'You have to get rid of] sharp edges, cigarettes, alcohol then there's [baby-proofing] the toilet. But I'll have a smoking room!'
Lauren, 37, said she wanted to have the baby at home in Manhattan, where her mother could help out and so she could be near her eldest son Adam.
Her mother Carole Sandland is thought to be traveling from her home in Florida to be on hand when the newborn arrives.
Once their bundle of joy is ready to leave hospital, the couple will bring him home to the $26-000-a-month apartment they are renting in Manhattan.
The news has come as surprise to Simon as Lauren was due to give birth on February 28 in one of Manhattan's most exclusive hospitals.
Simon Cowell is all smiles and says baby is due 'any second'
Welcome to the world, Simon Junior: Upon his arrival at the hospital, Simon told photographers his baby was due 'any second now'
Keeping his cool: The music mogul looked typically cool, calm and collected self as he arrived at the hospital
The hospital is where Beyoncé gave birth to Blue Ivy in January 2012 and reportedly hired out an entire floor.
Affluent mothers can pay up to $1,700-a-night for private full-service rooms where there is one nurse to every mother and baby.
Earlier this week Cowell said: 'I am keeping my phone on during auditions 100 per cent. If it happens I have to go and dash on a plane.
Big moment: The star had some form of briefcase tucked under his arm as he trudged through the snow at Lennox Hill
Big city life: Once their bundle of joy arrives the couple will bring him home to the $26-000-a-month apartment they are renting in Manhattan
Glowing: Simon attended Lauren's baby shower back in December of last year
'I probably will be nervous when it all happens. I am going to watch (movie) Father of the Bride tonight to get used to that. I have got a feeling my child is going to be really naughty.'
Cowell is currently overseeing BGT auditions in London's Hammersmith with fellow judges Amanda Holden, comedian David Walliams and singer Alesha Dixon.
The Britain's Got Talent boss revealed that expectant girlfriend Lauren has given him carte blanche to carry on with his hectic workload after the baby arrives.
Doting: Simon had kept a plane on standby so he could get to Lauren in Manhattan as quickly as possible
A squeamish Cowell revealed this week: 'I haven't changed a nappy before and I won't. I just can't do it. I'd like to be at the birth but a little but far away.'
The pop supremo, who notoriously doesn't wake before midday, maintains Lauren is understanding of his workload and has vowed not to make demands of him.
'Lauren knows what my work schedule is like and everything else so she's cool with that.'
Last month the MailOnline revealed that Simon and Lauren had decided to call their son Simon Cowell Junior However, today, a close source said: 'They're 50/50 right now, so we have to wait and see.'
Although many thought Cowell was joking when he said that Simon was his favourite name, a friend of the couple said: Simon and Lauren have decided that their favorite name for the baby is actually Simon.'
For a while it was between Simon and Eric- Simons dads name, but now it looks like Eric will be the middle name.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2559324/Simon-Cowells-baby-way.html#ixzz2tQ61xMgj
- Pop supremo's girlfriend Lauren Silverman has given birth to a baby son
- Baby boy weighed 6lbs 7oz and was born at 17.45 EST on February 14
- Lauren went into labour at Lenox Hill Hospital, where Beyonce gave birth and rooms can cost up $1,700-a-night
- The baby boy is named after Cowell's father Eric
- Simon missed Friday's Britain's Got Talent auditions in London to catch a commercial flight to New York City
- Lauren, 37, was not expected to give birth for another two weeks
- Cowell had pledged to quit smoking ahead of baby's birth - but then said he would instead have a 'smoking room' at home
Simon Cowell has become a father for the first time after Lauren Silverman welcomed a baby boy into the world on Valentine's Day.
The 54-year-old music mogul's girlfriend gave birth to the couple's first son in New York City at 17.45 EST, weighing 6lbs 7oz.
Simon revealed on Twitter hours after the birth that he had named the child after his own deceased father Eric Cowell.
Baby day: Lauren Silverman gave birth to a baby boy, weighing 6lbs 7oz, at 17.45 EST
A source told MailOnline: 'Lauren's mother and sister were in the delivery room with them when she gave birth. Simon's mother, Julie, is looking forward to meeting the baby in the UK.'
Cowell tweeted just hours later, giving away the infant's name: 'Very happy to say Eric was born at 17.45pm. Healthy and handsome.'
Adding an explanatory note: 'Named after my dad'.
One last push, we mean puff: Cowell, pictured taking a drag on his cigarette as he arrived at Lenox Hill hospital in Manhattan, has become a father for the first time
Daddy cool: Simon Cowell looked utterly delighted as he arrived at Lennox Hill Hospital in New York City on Friday amid the imminent arrival of his first born child
Simon was spotted just hours after Lauren gave birth catching some fresh air outside of the hospital.
The television personality looked in high spirits as he wore a trench coat, blue jeans, and leather boots.
The X Factor judge previously said of his father Eric, who passed away in 1999 of a heart attack at the age of 81, 'My dad was a brilliant mentor.
Eric Selig Phillip Cowell worked in the music industry as an executive, paving the way for Simon's own illustrious career.
The namesake: Simon pictured celebrating with his father Eric Cowell (far right) and other family members at his mother Julie's 70th birthday party
Big reveal: Cowell named his son after his own father Eric, who passed in 1999
In 2011 Simon spoke about the devastating impact of his father's death, admitting it was the worst day of his life.
Speaking to Piers Morgan on his Tonight Show on CNN, the mogul spoke in detail about the day 12 years ago that Eric died.
The former EMI executive succumbed to a heart attack in 1999 aged 81, while he was at home with Cowell's mother Julie.
'I can't lie, it was the worst day of my life,' Cowell said, 'a horrible horrible time.'
He also credited his father with giving him a unique ability to use his charms to be able to reach out and connect with anybody regardless of their background.
'He said to me - because he was successful, my dad, when he ran his company - he said, 'everybody around you has an invisible sign on their head which says 'make me important', Cowell revealed.
'What I understood from that is that you've got to recognise that everyone around you wants to be recognised, wants to be appreciated.
'What I try and remember is that when I make a show, everyone has played a part in it. The show is created, truthfully, by 500 people every week.'
Earlier that afternoon, the music mogul was pictured taking one final drag on his cigarette as he arrived in New York City with a huge grin on his face while preparing for the imminent arrival of his baby son.
The X Factor supremo, who had pledged to give up smoking ahead of his son's arrival, flew into New York on Friday after Lauren went into labour two weeks early.
His mentor: A young Simon pictured with parents Eric Cowell and Julie Cowell
He took the first commercial flight from London available on Friday morning and by early afternoon was at Lauren's side at Lenox Hill Hospital.
Speaking to photographers outside the hospital, the music millionaire, who missed the last day of taping auditions for his show Britain's Got Talent, said his baby was due 'any second now' and that Lauren is 'doing great'.
Perhaps to quell his nerves, Cowell took a puff on one of his favourite menthol Kool cigarettes before heading into the hospital. It remains to be seen whether he will exchange a Kool for a cigar to celebrate the baby's birth.
With a baby on the way, Cowell had declared that he was quitting smoking, but in November he admitted 'I lied.'
Claiming electronic cigarettes "don't work," the mogul said: 'There are a lot of boring things that happen when you have a baby
'You have to get rid of] sharp edges, cigarettes, alcohol then there's [baby-proofing] the toilet. But I'll have a smoking room!'
Lauren, 37, said she wanted to have the baby at home in Manhattan, where her mother could help out and so she could be near her eldest son Adam.
Her mother Carole Sandland is thought to be traveling from her home in Florida to be on hand when the newborn arrives.
Once their bundle of joy is ready to leave hospital, the couple will bring him home to the $26-000-a-month apartment they are renting in Manhattan.
The news has come as surprise to Simon as Lauren was due to give birth on February 28 in one of Manhattan's most exclusive hospitals.
Simon Cowell is all smiles and says baby is due 'any second'
Welcome to the world, Simon Junior: Upon his arrival at the hospital, Simon told photographers his baby was due 'any second now'
Keeping his cool: The music mogul looked typically cool, calm and collected self as he arrived at the hospital
The hospital is where Beyoncé gave birth to Blue Ivy in January 2012 and reportedly hired out an entire floor.
Affluent mothers can pay up to $1,700-a-night for private full-service rooms where there is one nurse to every mother and baby.
Earlier this week Cowell said: 'I am keeping my phone on during auditions 100 per cent. If it happens I have to go and dash on a plane.
Big moment: The star had some form of briefcase tucked under his arm as he trudged through the snow at Lennox Hill
Big city life: Once their bundle of joy arrives the couple will bring him home to the $26-000-a-month apartment they are renting in Manhattan
Glowing: Simon attended Lauren's baby shower back in December of last year
'I probably will be nervous when it all happens. I am going to watch (movie) Father of the Bride tonight to get used to that. I have got a feeling my child is going to be really naughty.'
Cowell is currently overseeing BGT auditions in London's Hammersmith with fellow judges Amanda Holden, comedian David Walliams and singer Alesha Dixon.
The Britain's Got Talent boss revealed that expectant girlfriend Lauren has given him carte blanche to carry on with his hectic workload after the baby arrives.
Doting: Simon had kept a plane on standby so he could get to Lauren in Manhattan as quickly as possible
A squeamish Cowell revealed this week: 'I haven't changed a nappy before and I won't. I just can't do it. I'd like to be at the birth but a little but far away.'
The pop supremo, who notoriously doesn't wake before midday, maintains Lauren is understanding of his workload and has vowed not to make demands of him.
'Lauren knows what my work schedule is like and everything else so she's cool with that.'
Last month the MailOnline revealed that Simon and Lauren had decided to call their son Simon Cowell Junior However, today, a close source said: 'They're 50/50 right now, so we have to wait and see.'
Although many thought Cowell was joking when he said that Simon was his favourite name, a friend of the couple said: Simon and Lauren have decided that their favorite name for the baby is actually Simon.'
For a while it was between Simon and Eric- Simons dads name, but now it looks like Eric will be the middle name.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2559324/Simon-Cowells-baby-way.html#ixzz2tQ61xMgj
I missed the part that said he missed the birth {?}
These pics are precious.
Simon Cowell shares touching first family pictures of newborn baby son Eric... as he says 'I never knew how much love and pride you could feel'
He became a proud father for the first time when he welcomed baby son Eric into the world on Valentine's Day.
And doting dad Simon Cowell has now shared a touching first photograph of he and Lauren Silverman's little bundle of joy.
Posting a series of artistic black and white shots on his Twitter page on Sunday evening, the 54-year-old music mogul revealed he was unprepared for how much 'love and pride' he would feel towards his 'handsome' baby son.
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Doting dad: Proud father Simon Cowell has now shared a touching first photograph of he and Lauren Silverman's baby son Eric
One adorable snap showed him and Lauren gazing adoringly at the new addition to their family, with the American socialite tenderly stroking little Eric's head as Simon cradled the tot in his arms.
Alongside the photograph, he wrote: 'Mum, Dad and Eric. Now two days old.'
Another shot showed the X Factor supremo affectionately patting his son's forehead as Eric clasped onto his thumb with a firm grip alongside the text: '…. now you can see how very handsome little Eric is.'
Happy family: One adorable snap showed Simon and Lauren gazing adoringly at the new addition to their family, with the American socialite tenderly stroking little Eric's head as Simon cradled the tot in his arms
Another shot showed the X Factor supremo affectionately patting his son's forehead as Eric clasped onto his thumb with a firm grip alongside the text: '¿. now you can see how very handsome little Eric is.'
A final photograph showed Simon looking every inch the proud father as his newborn son nestled into his chest with his eyes closed.
He wrote: 'I never knew how much love and pride I would feel.'
Lauren gave birth to their healthy baby boy on Friday. And after what must have been some much needed rest, Simon arrived back at the hospital in New York City on Saturday, to see his brand new son Eric experience his second day out in the world.
The 54-year-old music mogul and new father was every bit the proud, radiant parent as he gave onlookers the thumbs up on his way in to see his two loves.
These pics are precious.
Simon Cowell shares touching first family pictures of newborn baby son Eric... as he says 'I never knew how much love and pride you could feel'
He became a proud father for the first time when he welcomed baby son Eric into the world on Valentine's Day.
And doting dad Simon Cowell has now shared a touching first photograph of he and Lauren Silverman's little bundle of joy.
Posting a series of artistic black and white shots on his Twitter page on Sunday evening, the 54-year-old music mogul revealed he was unprepared for how much 'love and pride' he would feel towards his 'handsome' baby son.
Scroll down for video
Doting dad: Proud father Simon Cowell has now shared a touching first photograph of he and Lauren Silverman's baby son Eric
One adorable snap showed him and Lauren gazing adoringly at the new addition to their family, with the American socialite tenderly stroking little Eric's head as Simon cradled the tot in his arms.
Alongside the photograph, he wrote: 'Mum, Dad and Eric. Now two days old.'
Another shot showed the X Factor supremo affectionately patting his son's forehead as Eric clasped onto his thumb with a firm grip alongside the text: '…. now you can see how very handsome little Eric is.'
Happy family: One adorable snap showed Simon and Lauren gazing adoringly at the new addition to their family, with the American socialite tenderly stroking little Eric's head as Simon cradled the tot in his arms
Another shot showed the X Factor supremo affectionately patting his son's forehead as Eric clasped onto his thumb with a firm grip alongside the text: '¿. now you can see how very handsome little Eric is.'
A final photograph showed Simon looking every inch the proud father as his newborn son nestled into his chest with his eyes closed.
He wrote: 'I never knew how much love and pride I would feel.'
Lauren gave birth to their healthy baby boy on Friday. And after what must have been some much needed rest, Simon arrived back at the hospital in New York City on Saturday, to see his brand new son Eric experience his second day out in the world.
The 54-year-old music mogul and new father was every bit the proud, radiant parent as he gave onlookers the thumbs up on his way in to see his two loves.
I wasn't married to Lauren so I'm over the scandal.
I just came in here to see the precious baby. Love babies!
I just came in here to see the precious baby. Love babies!
