Robert Pattinson Pursued for a Record Deal by Simon Cowell UPDATED

UPDATE:

We can’t help but think The Sun wanted news about Simon Cowell, wanted news about Robert Pattinson, and, when nothing materialized, decided to throw the two together.

Today came a story (picked up everywhere) claiming Cowell has approached Pattinson “to sign a major record deal,” and that Pattinson “can basically write his own cheque.” What’s more, The Sun insists, Cowell’s offer has triggered a bidding war among record labels for Pattinson’s musical talents.
“Twilight fans are such an excitable bunch I’m wary of even letting this out the bag for fear of the hysteria it will unleash,” the item’s author begins, immediately before stirring the pot with no word from Pattinson’s side or Cowell’s. In fact, the only “source” who does speak supplies the story with an easy exit, saying, “Robert is reluctant to be turned into a pop star… He is a bit wary of signing up with Cowell who is, of course, associated with X Factor and pop.”
Gossip Cop is “a bit wary” of the entire premise. While it’s true that Pattinson enjoys playing music, he’s focused on a skyrocketing career in acting. No one whom Gossip Cop asked about the Cowell rumors said anything to the contrary. Claims that Pattinson is in talks with the X Factor impresario are off base.
Gossip Cop via RPLife
 

Rumor has it, Robert Pattinson has been approached by "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell to ink a major record deal. It is also reported that Simon is not the only person who is interested to sign the "Twilight" actor as there are other recording companies which pursue him.
A bidding war reportedly has taken place with the Edward Cullen depicter being reluctant to seal a deal with Simon. "He is a bit wary of signing up with Cowell who is, of course, associated with 'The X Factor' and pop," a source said as quoted by The Sun.
Singing is not something new for Robert Pattinson as he has contributed two songs in the first installment of "Twilight" movie series. Earlier in March 2009, he revealed his desire to release an indie album, saying he is not afraid if the record fails because he "got nothing to lose."

aceshowbiz via ROBsessed
 
 
And it's also up on STV:
 
Simon Cowell has reportedly offered Robert Pattinson a record contract. The Twilight actor is a keen musician who is said to take his music "very seriously".
Pattinson has contributed to the Twilight soundtracks and not only sings but plays the piano and guitar.
After rumours that Cowell was looking to sign Pattinson with a 'blank cheque', other record companies have now come forward and a bidding war has begun.
A source told The Sun: "Robert is reluctant to be turned into a pop star - and takes his music very seriously.
"He is a bit wary of signing up with Cowell who is, of course, associated with The X Factor and pop."
The English actor shot to fame playing vampire Edward Cullen in the Twilight saga.
Robert recently appeared in at `Hope for Haiti' a telethon to raise money for the earthquake hit country.
Pattinson shared the story of a girl in Haiti who had been buried under a flattened university for nearly six days, praying that someone would find her.
Finally, on the sixth day, rescuers discovered her because of a text message sent from underneath the rubble.
The story was just one example of how technology, including Twitter, Facebook and texting, has shaped the response to the earthquake in Haiti.