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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.”

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Real Estate Investing Guide

What Is Real Estate?

Real estate is defined as the land and any permanent structures, like a home, or improvements attached to the land, whether natural or man-made.

Real estate is a form of real property. It differs from personal property, which is not permanently attached to the land, such as vehicles, boats, jewelry, furniture, and farm equipment.

Key Takeaways

• Real estate is considered real property that includes land and anything permanently attached to it or built on it, whether natural or man-made.
• There are five main categories of real estate which include residential, commercial, industrial, raw land, and special use.
• Investing in real estate includes purchasing a home, rental property, or land.
• Indirect investment in real estate can be made via REITs or through pooled real estate investment.

Understanding Real Estate

The terms land, real estate, and real property are often used interchangeably, but there are distinctions.

Land refers to the earth’s surface down to the center of the earth and upward to the airspace above, including the trees, minerals, and water. The physical characteristics of land include its immobility, indestructibility, and uniqueness, where each parcel of land differs geographically.

Real estate encompasses the land, plus any permanent man-made additions, such as houses and other buildings. Any additions or changes to the land that affects the property’s value are called an improvement.

Once land is improved, the total capital and labor used to build the improvement represent a sizable fixed investment. Though a building can be razed, improvements like drainage, electricity, water and sewer systems tend to be permanent.

Real property includes the land and additions to the land plus the rights inherent to its ownership and usage.