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Simon Cowell Faces Backlash For Attending Liam Payne’s Funeral: “No One Is Holding Him Accountable”
Binitha Jacob
November 21, 2024 at 4:36 PM
Simon Cowell, the music mogul who played a pivotal role in catapulting One Direction to global fame, faced criticism for attending the funeral of former band member Liam Payne.
The private ceremony, held in Buckinghamshire, England, gathered the deceased singer’s closest friends and family to mourn the tragic loss of the 31-year-old singer.
Liam’s untimely death occurred following a fall from a third-floor balcony at the Casa Sur hotel in Argentina.
Liam Payne’s death, caused by a fall from a third-floor balcony in Argentina, sent shockwaves through his family, friends, and fans
Image credits: Liam Payne
Image credits: Liam Payne
The fatal incident left his family and fans reeling, with investigations into the circumstances delaying the return of his body to the UK.
Once back home, a heartfelt farewell and funeral was arranged for the late star.
Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik attended the funeral of their former band member and close friend.
Simon, 65, arrived at the ceremony accompanied by his partner and the mother of his child, Lauren Silverman.
Simon Cowell attended the private funeral in Buckinghamshire, which also brought together One Direction members Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik
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Despite the America’s Got Talent judge’s long-standing connection to Liam and having mentored One Direction during their meteoric rise to stardom, his presence was met with fury online.
Fans took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to express their outrage, with one user bluntly stating, “Simon Cowell shouldn’t be at Liam Payne’s funeral js.”
“Why is he there?” another questioned.
“Simon Cowell shouldn’t be at Liam Payne’s funeral,” said another.
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Despite his connection to Liam, the America’s Got Talent judge’s presence was met with harsh criticism online
Image credits: Simon Cowell
Image credits: Simon Cowell
One labeled his attendance “audacious.”
Using harsher words, another said, “He shouldn’t be there that f—— disgusting rat.”
“Simon Cowell didn’t comfort Liam’s family, he put them through this,” another said.
One went as far as saying: “Simon Cowell at Liam Payne’s funeral. No one is holding him accountable for how little he does to safeguard the young musicians he thrusts into the industry to line his pockets.”
Fans labeled his presence “audacious” and accused him of exploiting young musicians
“Simon Cowell, you are so disgusting! Seeing you been comforted by Liam’s parents made me sick to my stomach. F— off Simon, you were and are part of Liam’s pain,” another wrote. “I feel so frustrated. Will this ever end? Keep fighting for Liam. #JusticeForLiam.”
Others came to Simon’s defense, with one saying, “You have to stop bullying Simon Cowell. You know nothing about his relationship with Liam and his parents. Is disgusting to read all this hateful posts. Have some respect. #LiamPayne.”
“Why do people hate simon? wasn’t he the manager of 1d? which made liam’s career?” another asked.
Following Liam’s passing, Simon shared an emotional statement expressing his heartbreak and reflecting on Liam’s legacy
Image credits: Simon Cowell
Image credits: Simon Cowell
Image credits: Simon Cowell
“Why are you all being nasty about Simon Cowell being as a funeral, The funeral isn’t open to all , these people are invited, so your now saying Liam’s family are terrible for inviting Simon,” said another. “You people are a disgrace.”
This wasn’t the first time Simon was criticized after Liam’s tragic death. Fans accused him of using young artists for his personal gain and prioritizing profits over their mental well-being. Last month, the #JusticeForLiam hashtag was trending on social media, with some netizens pointing fingers at Simon for contributing to Liam’s addiction.
Following the singer’s passing, Simon broke his silence last month by saying, “Liam, I am truly devastated. Heartbroken. And I feel empty. And I want you to know how much love and respect I have for you. Every tear I have shed is a memory of you.”
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Here’s what $1 million buys in today’s housing marketWe scoured listings in 9 large and mid-size cities to see how much house seven figures can snag.
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Rebecca Chen · Reporter
April 20, 2024 8 min read946
There was a time when the term “million-dollar home” conjured images of mansions in Beverly Hills or penthouses in Manhattan.
But in a housing market where the median price of a US home has jumped 30% since 2020 and nearly doubled since 2010, what does a cool million command these days?
A six-bedroom home? Sure, but it’s in Cleveland.
A luxury penthouse? Sort of. Think closer to the ground.
We scoured real estate listings in cities around the country to see what kind of digs you can get for $1 million. Here’s a sample.
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New York City: Single-bedroom co-op for $1,035,000
This artsy one-bedroom, one-bath apartment is in a 1925 building on the island of Manhattan. It has an elevator and a live-in superintendent. In addition to the price tag, the building charges $1,700 monthly for building maintenance fees that could include hot water, taxes, and doorman service.
It’s located in the swanky Chelsea neighborhood and is just a couple of blocks or a subway ride away from everything New York City is known for: the Empire State Building, Times Square, Central Park, and more.
“[The] generalization is going to be close to a million dollars for a really nice, beautiful one-bedroom in a good neighborhood,” David Palmieri, a real estate agent based in New York City, told Yahoo Finance.
The estimated monthly payment, including mortgage and maintenance, is nearly $7,000 with 25% down and a 30-year mortgage rate at 7%. The median list price in New York City is $820,000.
Tampa, Florida: New construction near the water for $1,039,000
Less than two miles from the water, this 3,000-square-foot south Tampa home comes with five bedrooms and 4.5 bedrooms. The new construction is finished with high ceilings, modern appliances, and luxury details throughout.
Neighborhood amenities include community parks with sports facilities, a golf course, and beachfront dining, but homeowners have to brave the summer: The average high temperature in August is 90 degrees, and the average humidity is 80%.
“It feels like you opened the dryer, but the clothes are still wet outside 95% of the year,” Reddit user @md28usmc posted in a local Reddit group.
The estimated monthly payment, including property taxes and home insurance, is around $6,700 with 20% down and a 30-year mortgage rate at 7.2%. The median list price in Tampa is $429,933.
Birmingham, Alabama: Historic home in a vibrant neighborhood for $1,030,000
This Georgian-style home sits in the heart of historic Forest Park, a rolling hill community lined with charming homes and vibrant shops. At nearly 4,000 square feet, the brick-walled property has five bedrooms and features a formal living room, formal dining room, breakfast room, and sunroom.Story ContinuesView Comments (946)
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- As he targets the CFPB, Elon Musk looks to dismantle his own potential regulatorThe consumer watchdog would have oversight of X if it becomes a platform for processing digital payments.https://s.yimg.com/rx/ev/builds/1.10.22/pframe.htmlJordan WeissmannUpdated Tue, February 11, 2025 at 6:10 AM GMT+7 5 min read78Elon Musk has spent years laying the groundwork to transform X into a digital payments platform. Now he appears to be helping dismantle the agency that would oversee it.Over the weekend, the Trump administration ordered a halt to effectively all work at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the regulator that ensures companies like large banks, mortgage lenders, student loan servicers, and online payment apps don’t bilk their customers. It also barred employees from showing up to the agency’s Washington, D.C., headquarters this week, apparently following the playbook it used to rapidly shut down USAID earlier this month.Musk seemed to signal those moves were imminent on Friday afternoon, tweeting “CFPB RIP” just hours after members of his Department of Government Efficiency — aka DOGE — set up shop at the agency. “They did above zero good things, but still need to go,” he added later.Many Republicans have opposed the CFPB since its creation as part of 2010’s Dodd-Frank financial reforms and have often called for its closure, arguing that Washington has too many redundant regulators. The agency has also clashed with Silicon Valley in recent years, such as when it forced LendUp, an online payday lender, to stop doing new business. Musk first tweeted that it was time to “delete CFPB” in November, after one of LendUp’s backers, the billionaire venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, harshly criticized the agency on a podcast.But critics have noted that if the CFPB is mothballed, Musk also may stand to personally benefit.“He’s not just looking at government efficiency,” said Adam Rust, director of financial services at the Consumer Federation of America, a conglomerate of nonprofits supporting strong regulations. “He’s clearing the way for his company to avoid regulation.”The billionaire has long talked about his desire to elevate X from a social media platform into an all-encompassing “everything app,” where consumers can also hold their cash, make payments, and shop, similar to China’s Weibo. The company made major strides toward that goal by acquiring money-transmitter licenses in 40 states plus the District of Columbia, and last month announced a new deal with Visa that will eventually allow it to offer a digital wallet.As a result, X would likely come under the CFPB’s oversight. Late last year, the agency finalized rules establishing its authority to supervise digital payment apps that handle more than 50 million transactions. It has also brought enforcement actions against payment platforms like CashApp and the group that runs Zelle for failing to adequately deal with fraud on their networks.Story ContinuesView Comments (78)Terms and Privacy PolicyPrivacy Dashboard
- Some advertisements and offers on this page are from advertisers who pay us. That may influence which products we write about, but it does not affect what we write about them. Here’s an explanation of how we make money and our Advertiser Disclosure.Introducing TruVision: A new tool that uses your banking data to generate a credit scoreThose who have limited experience with borrowing money now have the opportunity to build their credit — no debt required.
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