Simon Cowell is now a doting dad – but he has made a tough decision about his son that stirs up emotions

Simon Cowell rose from a modest start in the music industry to become one of entertainment’s most influential figures.   After leaving school, he worked at EMI Records, struggled through failed label ventures, and regrouped by refining his talent-spotting instincts—setbacks that ultimately shaped his success. His breakthrough came with Pop Idol in 2001, followed by American…