Syco is a global music, television, and film production company jointly owned by Simon Cowell and Sony Music Entertainment. Syco operates offices in London and Los Angeles and is best known for producing popular televised talent competitions like "The X Factor" and "Got Talent." As a record label, Syco has found success representing a diverse range of musical artists including One Direction, Leona Lewis, and Il Divo, helping artists under its label sell over 200 million albums and score more than 180 number-one records.