VIDEO: Has Fatherhood Turned Simon Cowell Into A Big Softie?

Known for his often blunt critiques on “American Idol,” Simon Cowell is now joining the judges’ panel on another reality competition show: “America’s Got Talent.” But has fatherhood turned the much-feared Simon into a big softie? TODAY’s Natalie Morales sits down with him – and gets an exciting taste of what it’s like to be an “AGT” judge.

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TODAY is renowned for providing its audience with a “window on the world,” bringing viewers breaking news as it happens and often broadcasting from locations around the globe.  TODAY’s longtime home at New York’s Rockefeller Plaza attracts thousands of visitors each year to peer into its windows and become part of TODAY’s broadcast.  The Emmy Award winning program is anchored by Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker and Natalie Morales.  Don Nash is the executive producer.  

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