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ABC News
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
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AJ McLean is sharing how Liam Payne will be honored on their upcoming show months after the One Direction alum's tragic death. Payne as well as Kelly Rowland and Nicole Scherzinger worked as judges alongside McLean as host on the new singing competition series Building the Band and got to know each other more on a personal level while filming the show. At 90s Con in March, the Backstreet Boys singer remembered his late co-worker and how they bonded over similar struggles they each faced throughout their lives, per People . "The very last thing Liam did was work on this amazing TV show for Netflix called Building the Band , which will be out this summer. And we're dedicating the show to him," he said at the time, adding, "I got to really know him on a personal level and we had a lot of very similar life experiences, both in sobriety and out of sobriety." Payne died October 16, 2024, after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, while under the influence. After his death, it was unclear how Building the Band would move forward in Payne's absence. However, Netflix confirmed last week that he will still appear as a judge when the show airs later this summer, People reports. A source told the outlet that Payne was "fulfilled" by his time on Building the Band and was looking forward to working with the bands after the show ended. A premiere date for Building the Band has not been announced.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Building The Band OTT release: When and where to watch Liam Payne's last show
Building The Band OTT release: Liam Payne, the singer who rose to fame as a member of the band One Direction, tragically passed away last year, leaving the industry and fans in shock. Since his passing, he has been remembered for his music and contributions to the industry. After much anticipation, the singer's final show, Building the Band, is set to be released on OTT. If you're planning to watch it, here's everything you need to know. Building The Band OTT release As reported by Deadline, Netflix's Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria revealed at the company's recent upfront presentation that Building the Band is set to premiere this summer. She expressed confidence in the show's appeal, saying audiences will be "obsessed" with it. The series will be hosted by AJ McLean, with contestants receiving guidance and mentorship from Nicole Scherzinger, Kelly Rowland, and the late Liam Payne. Did Liam's passing affect the show's release? The streaming platform engaged in multiple conversations with Liam Payne's family to decide how to proceed with the show. While Building the Band was listed as part of Netflix's 2025 lineup, a confirmed release date had not been provided. Liam Payne's death Liam Payne passed away on October 16 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. He had been staying at the upscale Casa Sur hotel for three days prior to the incident. Police arrived within minutes after hotel staff reported hearing a loud noise in the courtyard, where his body was found. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene, stating that there was "no chance of resuscitation."
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Liam Payne to Still Appear on Singing Competition Series 'Building the Band' After His Tragic Death, Confirms Netflix
Liam Payne will appear on Netflix's Building the Band following his tragic death at age 31 in October 2024, the streaming platform confirmed on May 14 Sources previously told PEOPLE the singing competition show's fate was unclear The series will premiere later this summerThe late Liam Payne will remain on Building the Band. After the "Strip That Down" singer's tragic death at age 31 in October 2024, sources told PEOPLE the fate of Netflix's Building the Band — which features Payne as a judge — was unclear. Now, the streaming platform has confirmed he will still appear on the singing competition series. According to an article published May 14 on Netflix's Tudum platform, footage of the One Direction alum serving as a judge will remain in the upcoming show, which premieres later this summer. The judging panel also includes Nicole Scherzinger and Kelly Rowland, while AJ McLean will host the program. Building the Band will follow contestants as they attempt to form a music group without ever meeting face-to-face. Prior to Payne's death, Rowland told PEOPLE he was "absolutely hilarious" during their time working on the show. "I didn't know how funny he was, so I'm getting to know him, and he is so cool," she said in August 2024. The "For You" artist died in October 2024 after falling from the CasaSur Palermo Hotel's balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A preliminary autopsy revealed that he died of multiple injuries and 'internal and external' hemorrhages. According to his toxicology report, which was released in November, Payne had "alcohol, cocaine and prescription antidepressants" in his body. Earlier this year, Payne's cause of death was confirmed by an inquest in the UK as "polytrauma," according to a hearing in December at Buckinghamshire Coroner's Court, per the BBC. Following his death, Scherzinger — who is credited alongside Simon Cowell with creating One Direction when Payne was a contestant on The X Factor in 2010 — paid tribute to him on Instagram. 'Dear Liam, I will forever cherish and treasure the time we shared together, from fifteen years ago when One Direction was born, right up until just a few weeks ago,' she wrote. 'It was such a blessing to get to work with you recently. We shared the same love and passion for music and I will forever remember the meaningful and joyful conversations we had.' 'It's been so hard to process that you're no longer here, but I am grateful to have known your kind heart, sweet soul and character,' the former Pussycat Dolls star continued. 'You brought so much joy, light, and laughter to the lives of those that truly knew you,' she wrote before concluding with, "I will 'miss you' my friend and carry you in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. 🙏🏽♥️.' Read the original article on People
Daily Mail
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Liam Payne's heartbroken family 'give blessing' for his last TV appearance to air months after tragic death
Liam Payne 's family have 'given their blessing' for his final TV show to go ahead - allowing fans one last glimpse of the singing star. The former One Direction singer, who died in a horrific balcony fall aged 31 last October, had secretly filmed a Netflix talent show before his passing. The series titled Building The Band, was shot earlier last year and saw Liam join a star-studded judging panel including Pussycat Dolls ' Nicole Scherzinger and Destiny's Child legend Kelly Rowland. Insiders feared the show might be scrapped, or that Liam's scenes would be cut, out of respect for the late star. But producers have now confirmed it will go ahead - with the full support of Liam's loved ones. A source told The Sun that his family were shown the entire series in advance and have 'given it their blessing' before adding that Netflix worked 'very closely' with Liam's family to ensure the tone of the final cut was right. They said: 'Liam was on great form at filming so everyone's pleased fans will get to see the 'real' him one last time. It will be bittersweet when the show is released. 'Netflix have gone out of their way to make sure his family are happy. Producers sent them the footage so they are fully aware of what to expect and they have given it their blessing.' MailOnline have contacted Netflix for comment. Building The Band follows a similar format to The X Factor, where Liam was first discovered, with solo performers brought together to form a new music group. It was filmed in Manchester, just months before Liam tragically lost his life while staying at the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires. Backstreet Boys star AJ McLean, who hosts the show, opened up about bonding with Liam during filming, describing him as 'a light' and revealing that the show will be dedicated to Liam's memory. He told The Sun: 'We spent pretty much six weeks, 14-hour days locked in a sound stage together, sharing stories. We talked about music, about life, about sobriety.' Building The Band aims to find groups of talented singers from across the nation. Each performer will enter the competition to find their perfect bandmates solely based on musical compatibility, connection, and merit. The contestants will in complete control every step of the way but the judges are eager to see how well each singer performs under the pressure of lights, cameras, choreographs and audiences. According to Netflix, viewers can expect 'plenty of drama, next-level artistry, and unforgettable performances'. Executive producer, Cat Lawson said last year: 'Building The Band is a brave and bold undertaking for all involved as we hand over power to the singers themselves to form their own band based on chemistry first.' She added: 'With looks out of the equation, can they create a deeper connection with their bandmates? 'With limited bands, there are difficult decisions and heart-stopping moments along the way, but ultimately the outcome is truly amazing, with bands forming who in my opinion are worthy of the very biggest stage!' Liam was seen filming scenes in August last year, just two months before he fell to his death from his hotel balcony in Argentina on October 16. His cause of death was confirmed to be the result of 'polytrauma' which occurs when an individual suffers multiple traumatic injuries to their body. Following his shock death, there was questions over whether the show would continue, with fans begging he streaming site not to get rid of the show. Building The Band was Liam's final project before his death.
Daily Mirror
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Liam Payne's family 'give blessing' to his final TV show as its future confirmed
One Direction's Liam Payne worked with Kelly Rowland and Nicole Scherzinger on Netflix's Building The Band prior to his death last year and the show is set to be released this year The late Liam Payne 's family are said to have given their blessing for his "final" TV show to be released this year. It comes following the news that Netflix will launch Building the Band, which features him as a judge, over the summer. Liam filmed the reality TV show just months before he died, aged 31, in October last year. He was on the judging panel alongside Nicole Scherzinger and Kelly Rowland, with all three of the judges having been in bands themselves. There had been some speculation about the show's future following Liam's death, and it was announced by Netflix earlier this month that Building The Band will air later this year. The show is now set to launch "later this summer". It has since been reported that Liam's family have backed plans to air the show, which he's said to have finished filming just two months before his death. Producers reportedly provided footage to some of his loved ones in advance. A source told the Sun: "Liam was on great form at filming so everyone's pleased fans will get to see the 'real' him one last time." They added that it will be "bittersweet" when Building the Band is released by the streaming platform. The source continued: "Netflix have gone out of their way to make sure his family are happy." They concluded by saying: "Producers sent them the footage so they are fully aware of what to expect and they have given it their blessing." Building the Band was announced last year. It was revealed that Liam, who was a member of One Direction, would be joined by the Pussycat Dolls ' Nicole and Destiny's Child member Kelly on the judging panel for the TV project. They aren't the only cast members with experience of being in the group, though, as the host comes from a similar career background. The show will be hosted by AJ McLean, who is best known as a member of the Backstreet Boys. Netflix has teased that the show aims to put together a musical group "without any of the members ever seeing each other". It's said that the judges bring their "unparalleled expertise" and "personal band experience" to the competition. The streaming platform said earlier this month that the show gives a group of "talented singers" the "opportunity of a lifetime". It teases that they are given the chance to "find their perfect bandmates solely based on musical compatibility, connection, and, most importantly, merit". Last year, executive producer Cat Lawson described the show as "brave" and "bold". They said: "Building the Band is a brave and bold undertaking for all involved as we hand over power to the singers themselves to form their own band based on chemistry first." Cat added: "With looks out of the equation, can they create a deeper connection with their bandmates? With limited bands, there are difficult decisions and heart-stopping moments along the way, but ultimately the outcome is truly amazing, with bands forming who, in my opinion, are worthy of the very biggest stage!"
