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Simon Cowell reveals why he wears red glasses on Britain’s Got Talent
Monday, 10 March 2025 15:23
By Amanda Flannery
Ever wondered by Simon Cowell wears glasses with red-tinted lenses?
Well, there’s a reason behind it and it’s not just a fashion accessory.
It turns out the music mogul suffers from migraines and says wearing them helps.
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Speaking to The Sun, the BGT judge explained: “The red glasses are because I have lights in my eyes all day long.
“It’s like a laser and I get migraines and that’s like a filter.
“And they actually do work.”
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According to the Association of Migraine Disorders, migraine glasses are “designed to filter out or block certain wavelengths of light to help ease photophobia.”
Simon is currently back on TV judging the new series of Britain’s Got Talent, which he’s calling his favourite year to date.
Updating fans on Instagram, the music mogul said: “I think BGT is one of my favourite years this year.
“I’ve been watching the show every week along with you. Let me know which contestants you like and don’t forget to tune in this Saturday.”
Brookfield buys U.S. single-family home portfolio in US$1 billion acquisition
The Canadian Press
January 23, 2025 1 min read
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TORONTO — A Brookfield Asset Management Ltd.’ private real estate fund has bought a U.S. rent-to-own home platform and its portfolio of single family homes for about US$1 billion.
In a joint news release, Maymont Homes, Brookfield’s single-family home rental business, says it will take on management of Divvy Homes’ portfolio on an ongoing basis.
Divvy did not disclose how many homes Brookfield would be acquiring, but says that since it was founded it has rented to over 15,000 residents and sold homes to over 2,000 of them.
Maymont Homes says on a LinkedIn profile that it has over 10,000 homes and describes itself on its website as a “full-service acquisition, renovation, and property management company.”
Brookfield acquired a controlling stake in single-family landlord Conrex Property Management in 2020, according to Bloomberg, before changing its name to Maymont Homes.
Brookfield at the time also raised about US$300 million for a vehicle to acquire houses, while the Divvy deal involves about 3,800 single-family rentals, Bloomberg reported.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 22, 2025.
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