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Simon Cowell feels no 'guilt' about Liam Payne's death

Simon Cowell doesn't feel "guilt" about Liam Payne's death. The One Direction star died at the age of 31 last year after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina and Cowell has defended himself against those who criticised his TV talent shows in the wake of the tragedy.

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Simon Cowell told Liam Payne 'music is not everything'

Simon Cowell encouraged Liam Payne to find a new passion in life before he passed away. The 66-year-old music mogul oversaw Liam's rise to fame as a member of One Direction, and Simon has now shared details of a conversation that he had with the pop star before he died in October 2024, aged 31.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / November 21

Liam Payne's sister shares heart-breaking tribute on anniversary of late star's funeral

Liam Payne's sister says missing her late brother is "now part of breathing". Ruth Gibbins took to social media to pay tribute to the One Direction star on the anniversary of his funeral, after he tragically died in October 2024, aged 31, when he fell from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Entertainment News / Music Times / November 19

Taylor Swift's Emotional Letter to Late Liam Payne Set to Fetch $13,000 at Auction

Taylor Swift's emotional handwritten letter to Liam Payne is expected to draw significant attention when it goes up for auction next month. The note, sent in December 2017, is projected to sell for as much as $13,000 due to its deeply personal and historic nature.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / November 14

Taylor Swift's letter to Liam Payne set to sell for thousands at auction

Taylor Swift's heartfelt letter to the late Liam Payne is expected to sell for thousands at auction. The 35-year-old pop star expressed her support for the singer, who passed away aged 31 last year after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina, in a note that could fetch up to $13,000 when Omega Auctions begin accepting bids next month.

Entertainment News / Music Times / November 14

Taylor Swift's 2017 Handwritten Letter to Liam Payne Hits Auction: 'I'm Always Cheering You On'

A heartfelt note from Taylor Swift to late One Direction star Liam Payne is set to go under the hammer, offering fans a rare glimpse into the pop star's private support for her fellow musician.

Entertainment News / Contact Music / November 7

Interview: Wheatus frontman Brendan B. Brown on plotting a collab with Ed Sheeran, being inspired by Liam Payne and Teenage Dirtbag at 25

As Wheatus mark the 25th anniversary of their cult hit Teenage Dirtbag, frontman Brendan B. Brown reflects on the song’s enduring appeal, the changing landscape of pop music, and what’s next for the band.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 27

Liam Payne's second solo album release remains uncertain

Liam Payne's second solo album remains in limbo. The former One Direction singer – who tragically passed away last year aged 31 after falling from a hotel

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 18

Louis Tomlinson to 'never accept' Liam Payne's death

Louis Tomlinson will "never accept" Liam Payne's death. The former One Direction singer tragically died aged 31 after he plunged from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 16, 2024, and a toxicology report revealed that Liam had traces of alcohol, cocaine and a prescription antidepressant in his system.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 17

Liam Payne's sister 'paralysed' by grief as she remembers star on 1-year anniversary of his death

Liam Payne's sister is "paralyzed" by grief daily following his death. Ruth Gibbins took to social media to pay tribute to her late brother, a year after he tragically died in October 2024, aged 31, when he fell from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Entertainment News / Music Times / October 16

Liam Payne's Last Moments Exposed As Cleaner Speaks From Jail Claiming Hotel 'Failed To Protect Him'

One year after Liam Payne's death, a hotel cleaner who was accused of supplying the singer with drugs is saying that the singer may still be alive if the hotel staff had intervened immediately.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 14

Kate Cassidy recalls 'heartfelt' final moments with Liam Payne

Kate Cassidy has recalled her "long, heartfelt" final goodbye to Liam Payne. The 26-year-old influencer had left the former One Direction singer in Argentina

Entertainment News / Contact Music / October 14

Liam Payne’s family raises £250,000 for children's cancer unit in his memory

Liam Payne’s legacy continues to shine through a powerful act of generosity. Nearly a year after the tragic passing of the One Direction star, his family and close friends have raised an extraordinary £250,000 to support the creation of a new Children’s Cancer Centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 11

Kate Cassidy 'didn't want to live' after Liam Payne's death

Liam Payne's girlfriend Kate Cassidy "didn't want to live" following his death. The former One Direction singer tragically died at the age of 31 in October 2024 after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina and the influencer has revealed that she fell into a deep depression in the aftermath.

Entertainment News / Contact Music / October 9

Liam Payne's death 'completely put a pin in' a One Direction reunion, says Louis Tomlinson

Liam Payne's death has "completely put a pin in" a potential One Direction reunion. Louis Tomlinson has told how his late bandmate - who tragically died

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 8

Louis Tomlinson still finds Liam Payne death 'unjust and frustrating'

Louis Tomlinson has described Liam Payne's death as "unjust and frustrating". The 33-year-old singer has reflected on the death of his late One Direction

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 5

Nicole Scherzinger texted Liam Payne on the day he died

Nicole Scherzinger exchanged text messages with Liam Payne on the day of his death. The One Direction star died aged 31 in October 2024 after falling from

Entertainment News / TV Insider / October 4

Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik Reuniting for Netflix Road Trip Series After Liam Payne’s Death

A year after the tragic death of former bandmate Liam Payne, One Direction alumni Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik are set to star in a road trip documentary series for Netflix.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 27

Cheryl ‘wants to focus her attention solely to her son Bear after stalking terror

Cheryl reportedly wants to turn her attention solely to her son Bear after being subjected to renewed stalking by convicted killer Daniel Bannister. The singer, 42, who had eight-year-old Bear with the late One Direction star Liam Payne, 32, was left terrified after Bannister, 50, was jailed for breaching a restraining order.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 20

Kate Cassidy posts AI images of herself with Liam Payne

Kate Cassidy has posted artificial intelligence-generated images of herself with Liam Payne as she gets set to mark the one-year anniversary of the former One Direction star’s death.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 17

Kate Cassidy stores items given to her by Liam Payne in a memory box

Kate Cassidy has stored precious items given to her by her late boyfriend Liam Payne in a memory box. The 26-year-old influencer shared a poignant video

Entertainment News / TV Insider / July 7

‘Building the Band’: AJ McLean Promises Liam Payne’s Final Project Shows the ‘Best Version’ of Him

Just months before Liam Payne died at the age of 31 in October 2024, he filmed what would become his final project. The One Direction singer served as a mentor and guest judge on Netflix’s new series Building the Band alongside Nicole Scherzinger and Kelly Rowland.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / June 11

‘Building the Band’: Premiere Date, Liam Payne’s Involvement & Everything Else We Know

Just months before Liam Payne died in October 2024, he filmed a new project called Building the Band for Netflix. Nearly a year later, the show has a premiere date, and the streamer confirmed that Payne will still be part of the show.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / March 3

See Liam Payne’s Moving Tribute at 2025 BRIT Awards (Video)

Late One Direction member Liam Payne got a posthumous tribute at the 2025 BRIT Awards on Saturday, March 1, three and a half months after his death. Host

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / March 1

Liam Payne tribute for BRIT Awards

The BRIT Awards will pay tribute to Liam Payne with an emotional video montage. The 31-year-old singer - who died in October 2024 after plunging from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires - will be remembered at the awards in London on Saturday (03.01.25), with a video introduced by host Jack Whitehall.