The X Factor Simon Cowell reportedly made $42 million with Sony Music in 2011 12/24/2011 Simon Cowell's venture with Sony Music brought the television impresario $42 million this year, British financial documents revealed. Read More RELATED NEWS Simone Battle's death officially ruled a suicide Simone Battle, former 'The X Factor' finalist, found dead from apparent suicideCheryl Cole suing 'The X Factor' producers for at least $2.3 million TAGS: The X Factor Simon Cowell