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The Irish Sun
5 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Liam Payne is ‘amazing' in Building The Band, says Netflix exec as they share update on tragic 1D star's final project
TRAGIC pop star Liam Payne is 'amazing' on Netflix talent show Building The Band, according to a series exec. The late One Direction star's final project sees Liam as a judge alongside Nicole Scherzinger and Kelly Rowland with Backstreet Boys' AJ McClean as host. Advertisement 2 Liam Payne is 'amazing' on Netflix talent show Building The Band, says a show insider 2 Liam is a judge on Netflix's new talent contest, his last project before his passing in October last year Credit: Getty The first four episodes drop today. Showrunner Cat Lawson said: 'The show is dedicated to Liam. We all loved him and he was amazing in the show.' She added that The show is a blend of The Voice and Love Is Blind, with singers auditioning in closed containers so they're selected on talent alone. Advertisement READ MORE ON LIAM PAYNE Before the competition started, host AJ appeared on screen to pay tribute to the star. AJ says: 'When we came together to film 'Liam is a guest judge in later episodes and through his presence we see his deep love for music and his unwavering commitment to helping others find their voice. Advertisement Most read in News TV 'It is through that spirit that we dedicate this series to Liam and his family.' It was a bittersweet moment for fans of Liam and One Direction last week when Building the Band: First Look, Netflix
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Liam Payne's heartbroken sister pays tribute to late star with poignant visit to One Direction video location
LIAM Payne's sister has paid an emotional tribute to the late star by visiting the site of a One Direction video. Ruth Gibbins made her way to heritage site Clevedon Pier where the group filmed the video for You & I in 2014. 7 Liam Payne's sister Ruth visited the location of One Direction's You & I video 7 The boys filmed on Clevedon Pier in 2014 Credit: Vevo 7 The siblings shared a close bond Credit: Roo0900/Instagram A small plaque commemorates the recording while another remembers Liam, who Argentina last October. Ruth shared two pictures from the location in Somerset , alongside poignant lyrics from the song which read: "I figured it out, nothing can come between you and I." Last month Ruth paid another tribute to her brother after watching his new Netflix show, Building The Band. features a host of music stars including Kelly Rowland and AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys. READ MORE ON LIAM PAYNE It was filmed just months before Liam fatal fall and his family was given the final sign-off on how he appeared in the show. Liam appears from episode seven, and the series will be released this Wednesday. She said: "I didn't know whether to share this but it felt weird when I've raved about Liam's work and achievements for the last 15 years. Most read in Celebrity "I'm heartbroken he never got to see how great he is in this show. "He knew he had done a good job, we all told him this when we were at filming, but watching it back, wow! Continuing the emotional message, Ruth said: "You're a star Liam, you always were and always will be. Building the Band: First Look, Netflix "There are a range of emotions I felt watching this, but one of the main ones is immeasurable pride , always. "Miss you more every day." LIAM'S LAST SHOW In the trailer, Liam tells one act: 'You've got a lot of work to do vocally — I need to feel that connection between you guys.' In another scene he is seen seemingly referring to his own One Direction past when he says: 'How these bands are put together is not normal — we were not put together that way.' The show brings together 50 musicians who have to form six bands, without ever seeing each other in person. They perform in individual booths and have to pick one another based on singing ability and compatibility alone. It shares similarities to how Liam's band One Direction was formed on The X Factor in 2010. 7 A plaque remembering Liam is on the pier Credit: Vevo 7 Ruth penned this emotional message after watching Building The Band Credit: Instagram 7 Liam appears on the show as a judge alongside Kelly Rowland and Nicole Scherzinger Credit: TNI Press 7 Liam filmed the show just months before his tragic death Credit: TNI Press
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Liam Payne's heartbroken sister pays tribute to late star with poignant visit to One Direction video location
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LIAM Payne's sister has paid an emotional tribute to the late star by visiting the site of a One Direction video. Ruth Gibbins made her way to heritage site Clevedon Pier where the group filmed the video for You & I in 2014. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 7 Liam Payne's sister Ruth visited the location of One Direction's You & I video 7 The boys filmed on Clevedon Pier in 2014 Credit: Vevo 7 The siblings shared a close bond Credit: Roo0900/Instagram A small plaque commemorates the recording while another remembers Liam, who died after falling from his hotel balcony in Argentina last October. Ruth shared two pictures from the location in Somerset, alongside poignant lyrics from the song which read: "I figured it out, nothing can come between you and I." Last month Ruth paid another tribute to her brother after watching his new Netflix show, Building The Band. Liam's final TV project, which sees him working as a talent show judge, features a host of music stars including Kelly Rowland and AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys. It was filmed just months before Liam fatal fall and his family was given the final sign-off on how he appeared in the show. Liam appears from episode seven, and the series will be released this Wednesday. Ruth, 33, watched Building The Band ahead of its release, and took to Instagram to share how "proud" she is of her beloved brother. She said: "I didn't know whether to share this but it felt weird when I've raved about Liam's work and achievements for the last 15 years. "I'm heartbroken he never got to see how great he is in this show. "He knew he had done a good job, we all told him this when we were at filming, but watching it back, wow! Continuing the emotional message, Ruth said: "You're a star Liam, you always were and always will be. Building the Band: First Look, Netflix "There are a range of emotions I felt watching this, but one of the main ones is immeasurable pride, always. "Miss you more every day." LIAM'S LAST SHOW In the trailer, Liam tells one act: 'You've got a lot of work to do vocally — I need to feel that connection between you guys.' In another scene he is seen seemingly referring to his own One Direction past when he says: 'How these bands are put together is not normal — we were not put together that way.' The show brings together 50 musicians who have to form six bands, without ever seeing each other in person. They perform in individual booths and have to pick one another based on singing ability and compatibility alone. It shares similarities to how Liam's band One Direction was formed on The X Factor in 2010. 7 A plaque remembering Liam is on the pier Credit: Vevo 7 Ruth penned this emotional message after watching Building The Band Credit: Instagram 7 Liam appears on the show as a judge alongside Kelly Rowland and Nicole Scherzinger Credit: TNI Press
The Irish Sun
30-06-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Tragic Liam Payne given heartbreaking tribute at start of Netflix's Building the Band – but there's bad news for fans
NETFLIX talent contest Building The Band kicks off with a special dedication to the memory of the late Liam Payne and his family. Before the competition starts, show host and Backstreet Boys singer AJ McLean, appears on screen to pay tribute to the One Direction star. 8 Netflix talent contest Building The Band kicks off with a special dedication to the memory of the late Liam Payne Credit: BackGrid Featuring as a guest judge on the programme was one of Liam's final projects before AJ says: 'When we came together to film 'Liam is a guest judge in later episodes and through his presence we see his deep love for music and his unwavering commitment to helping others find their voice. 'It is through that spirit that we dedicate this series to Liam and his family.' READ MORE ON LIAM PAYNE Building The Band, which features Nicole Scherzinger as the main judge and mentor, will begin to drop on the streaming giant next Wednesday after Liam's loved ones signed off on his scenes in the show. But fans hoping to see him straight away in the ten-part season will be disappointed as he will only appear from episode seven onwards alongside fellow guest judge Kelly Rowland. The first batch of four, hour-long episodes will land next week, followed by another three on July 16. The remaining three episodes will go out on July 23. It was a bittersweet moment for fans of Liam and One Direction last week when Most read in News TV Filmed last August, he is seen coaching a wannabe band, telling them: 'You've got a lot of work to do vocally — I need to feel that connection between you guys.' In another moment, he seemingly refers to his own One Direction past when he comments on the show's selection process. Building the Band: First Look, Netflix It sees 50 musicians having to form six pop groups — choosing their bandmates through voice and compatibility alone, without seeing them. One Direction were formed on The X Factor in 2010, although the five bandmates got to meet each other before the group was put together. On Building The Band, Liam says: 'How these bands are put together is not normal — we were not put together that way.' Toff love with Downton back LADY Mary finds herself firmly in the spotlight in the final outing of Downton Abbey – only this time she's a figure of scandal. The toff, played by Michelle Dockery, is seen increasingly taking over the reins of the estate from her father, Earl of Grantham ( 8 Lady Mary is a figure of scandal in the final outing of Downton Abbey 8 As a divorcee Lady Mary first has to navigate the prejudices of polite society But as divorcee she first has to navigate the prejudices of polite society, particularly a fellow aristocrat played by Joely Richardson. The action in the third and final film, out in September and subtitled The Grand Finale, takes us from the stately home to London's West End and a day out at the races. As the Downton estate faces an uncertain future, the Earl is seen in the trailer asking his wife what his dearly departed mother would have done in his situation. And he's heard saying: 'It's hard to accept that it's time to go.' I think we can all agree on that. 8 The toff, played by Michelle Dockery, is seen increasingly taking over the reins of the estate from her father, Earl of Grantham (Hugh Bonneville) A good Cause for gags WHEN Alan Carr and But they need not stress, because I can reveal that Strictly Come Dancing funnyman 8 Chris McCausland has filled the void on ITV's Password Credit: PA Chris, who last year took home the glitterball trophy on the BBC One contest, will be one of the panel of celebrities that try to help out contestants. Just like his time on the Strictly dancefloor, Chris is guaranteed to combine being competitive with delivering plenty of giggles along the way. And contestants will be hoping that some of Chris's success will rub off on them. After all, the last final of Password had a jackpot of £10,000 up for grabs. In for a Laing one DISNEY+ is making a reality show with Made In Chelsea's Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo – who is expecting their first child – as they tackle parenthood. It says Jamie and Sophie: Raising Chelsea will take viewers on 'a no-holds-barred whirlwind journey of the next chapter in their lives.' Heatwave the pits for Luke LUKE HAMNETT, the TikToker pal of former And now he has launched a podcast with his mum, Jan. 8 Luke Hamnett has launched a podcast with his mum Credit: Getty But it doesn't sound like the showbiz world has gone to his head yet. On the first episode of Live, Laugh, Luke, he said: 'I went to the TV Baftas and I wore this brown suit and a vest and it was so f***ing hot. At points I was getting a napkin and dabbing my pits.' On this week's episode, he told his powerful coming-out story to mark Pride month. Luke was horrifically bullied for his sexuality at school. He said: 'People's stories are very different. But it was the best thing that happened to me because it made me be my true self.' Traitors feel the tension LOTS of whispers are leaking out about the upcoming series of The Apparently emotions run surprisingly high on the show, hosted once more by Claudia Winkleman, even though many of the stars are no strangers to taking part in telly contests. 8 Apparently emotions run surprisingly high on Claudia Winkleman's Celebrity Traitors Credit: PA Things start off friendly, with the contestants comfortable in each other's company having known one another for years. But tensions quickly rise as the competition intensifies. I can reveal that, behind the scenes, one of the celebrities was particularly cross about being voted off. Another actually bursts into tears when they are shown the door. And that person struggles to hold it together as they deliver their departing speech and inform the other contestants whether they are a traitor or not. I can tease that it's not the kind of star who is known for being a fragile soul, either. And the other competitors are rather surprised when they dissolve into tears. Literally counting down the weeks now . . . New job for Dob SHE is fresh from her turn as a ghostly Angie Watts in EastEnders 40th anniversary episode and playing a baddie in the most recent series of Doctor Who. Now 8 Anita Dobson is preparing for Channel 5 drama Play For Today Credit: Getty But it's meant facing something far more spooky than Albert Square or The Tardis – learning lines. Anita, who's been married to Queen legend Brian May for almost 25 years, told me: 'These days it's an absolute nightmare. It never gets better and the older you get the harder it gets. 'But if you've got a gut feeling about something and you've got a good team behind you, then you just have to put the work in.' At 76, hardworking Anita is putting us all to shame.
Scottish Sun
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Liam Payne's heartbroken sister Ruth pays emotional tribute to him after watching his new Netflix show Building The Band
Liam's Netflix show was previously put on hold in the wake of his death SO PROUD Liam Payne's heartbroken sister Ruth pays emotional tribute to him after watching his new Netflix show Building The Band LIAM Payne's heartbroken sister Ruth has paid an emotional tribute to her brother after watching his new Netflix show, Building The Band. Yesterday, the trailer for the late One Direction star's final TV project as a talent show judge was released, after his family gave permission for the series to go ahead. Advertisement 6 Liam Payne's sister has revealed how 'proud' she is of him after watching his new Netflix show Credit: TNI Press 6 The star's older sister Ruth paid an emotional tribute to her late brother Credit: Roo0900/Instagram 6 Ruth penned this emotional message Credit: Instagram 6 Liam filmed Netflix show Building The Band shortly before his sad passing Credit: TNI Press The programme was filmed just months before the singer's death at the age of 31 last October. Liam's family gave Netflix permission to go ahead with the series — which will be available to stream from July 9 — and were given final sign-off on how he appeared in the show. The star's sister Ruth, 33, has watched Building The Band ahead of it's release, and took to Instagram to share how "proud" she is of her beloved brother. Sharing a heartfelt tribute, the star's big sis said: "I didn't know whether to share this but it felt weird when I've raved about Liam's work and achievements for the last 15 years. Advertisement "I'm heartbroken he never got to see how great he is in this show. "He knew he had done a good job, we all told him this when we were at filming, but watching it back, wow! Continuing the emotional message, Ruth said: "You're a star Liam, you always were and always will be. "There are a range of emotions I felt watching this, but one of the main ones is immeasurable pride. always." Advertisement Liam's grieving sister ended the post with: "Miss you more every day." LIAM'S LAST SHOW Liam filmed Netflix's Building The Band last August. In the new trailer for the talent show series, the singer is seen giving tips to young singing hopefuls, much like he had been. Building the Band: First Look, Netflix In one clip he tells them: 'You've got a lot of work to do vocally — I need to feel that connection between you guys.' Advertisement In another scene he is seen seemingly referring to his own One Direction past when he comments on the process they go through on Building The Band. He is heard saying: 'How these bands are put together is not normal — we were not put together that way.' 6 Liam appears on the show as a judge alongside Kelly Rowland and Nicole Scherzinger Credit: TNI Press Liam is one of three judges and mentors on the programme. Advertisement The show also features singers Kelly Rowland and Nicole Scherzinger as judges and Backstreet Boys star AJ McLean as the host. It brings together 50 musicians who have to form six bands, without ever seeing each other in person. They perform in individual booths and have to pick one another based on singing ability and compatibility alone. They have to form groups, who then compete against each other with the three judges watching. Advertisement It shares similarities to how Liam's band One Direction were formed on The X Factor in 2010. Liam filmed his scenes in the show in August just two months before he fell to his death from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
