Magician wows judges with epic Golden Buzzer winning set at Britain’s Got Talent 2024
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
Image credits: Jonathan Brady/PA Images via Getty Images
Image credits: Karwai Tang / WireImage via Getty Images
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.
Advertisement
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.”
The post Simon Cowell Faces Backlash For Attending Liam Payne’s Funeral: “No One Is Holding Him Accountable” first appeared on Bored Panda
Crazy ways to spend the $900M Mega Millions jackpot if you win
- Updated: Oct. 17, 2018, 6:33 p.m.
- |Published: Oct. 17, 2018, 6:33 p.m.
By
AP Photo/Amy Sancetta
One of the nicest things about playing the lottery when jackpots are so large is daydreaming and talking with co-workers about what you would do with the money. And while nearly everyone talks about vacationing across the globe and helping their friends and family with money, when jackpots are as large as the Mega Millions will be on Friday, you would be able to do all that and still have plenty of money to blow.
Friday’s jackpot is for an estimated $900 million, with a cash option of $513 million. Meaning that if you win Friday, a check for $513 million could be in your bank account next week.
So what do you do once you have that much money on hand? Simply buying a new home or fancy cars is small potatoes when you have more than half a billion in the bank.
Luckily, we, too, have put some thought into a few of the more creative ways to spend those millions. If you have any suggestions or crazy ways you would spend your millions, please feel free to add your suggestions in the comments.
AP Photo/Mary Altaffer
New York City penthouse
It’s one thing to own a luxury home worth millions of dollars. It’s quite another to own a penthouse apartment that overlooks Central Park in the heart of New York City.
Known as the “Castle in the Sky” Sotheby’s currently lists a $50 million penthouse that does just that. With stunning views of both Central Park and Fifth Avenue, this penthouse recently underwent a $20 million renovation.
The four-bedroom, four-bathroom apartment covers just over 6,000 square feet and is one of the priciest homes in the city. But even with a price tag of $50 million, that would barely make a dent in your Mega Millions winnings.
AP Photo/Vincent Yu
Private plane
Now that you have a home fit for your newfound wealth, you must travel in style. Especially when you go on one of those now oh-so-affordable, extravagant vacations you’ve always wanted to take.
Sure, first class always seemed like the dream, but why fly with other people when you can simply purchase your own luxury plane? Earlier this year, Business Insider published a list of the most luxurious private planes available for purchase. Each one on this list is within your price range and most of them can be custom fit to include features that you desire.
The biggest question is how many seats do you need in order to bring all your new friends along for the ride?
AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa
Buy your own island
Maybe the idea of paying large sums of money just to stay in paradise for a week isn’t something you’re fond of, even with millions in the bank.
What about buying your own island in the Bahamas?
This listing for a private, 222-acre island can be yours for $60 million! That means you can actually own a Caribbean paradise and vacation there whenever you want. The island is powered by diesel gasoline, but can also be converted to use solar energy.
Even better? Turn the property into a vacation resort for others and make money off your private island.
