Simon Cowell is apparently very keen to sign up Noel Gallagher to replace him as a judge on American Idol. The ex-Oasis star, however, would be in contention with US radio host Howard Stern and Piers Morgan for the role. "I know Noelquite well," Cowell claimed. "I like him. He is very funny and a brilliant songwriter - it's a possibility"

As if Noel would ever do it! He will elevate himself above this nonsense. Lol.

30 bizarre facts about the Brit Awards:

http://www.nme.com/photos/30-bizarre-facts-about-the-brit-awards/165151/1/1

Some of the facts: There have been a number of confrontations at the Brits, but one of the best was when Westlife's Brian McFadden tried to start a fight with members of So Solid Crew by throwing water at them. They returned fire with a hailstorm of glasses and bottles.

Prescott isn't the only politician to have had a hard time at the awards. When Tony Blair stood up to speak in 1996 he was jeered – by members of the Conservative Party.

The Brit School in Croydon, which is funded by the government and the British Record Industry Trust, has given the world a whole host of pop acts, from Amy Winehouse to Leona Lewis and The Kooks.

Jamiroquai and Radiohead haven't been so lucky. They've both received 15 nominations at the awards but have never won any.

In 2008 Jason Orange was refused re-entry to the event because one of his friends swore at the security guard. They were only allowed back in once Orange contacted the guard's superior.

Before the 2009 Brit Awards, Lady Gaga went for three spray tans in one day.