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Time of India
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- Time of India
Building the Band OTT Release Date: When and where to watch musical show ft. Liam Payne's final appearance
Building the Band OTT Release Date: This is a new musical reality series that asks a simple question: Can you form a successful band without ever seeing your bandmates? Building the Band is set to release on Netflix starting July 9, 2025, with 10 episodes rolling out across three weeks. Here's all you need to know! What is the show about? In Building the Band, a group of singers enters a competition to form the next great music group. The twist? They won't see each other until after the bands are formed. Contestants perform alone in sound booths and choose potential bandmates based only on their voices and musical compatibility. The goal is to create groups built purely on talent and connection, not on visuals or image. Once the bands are formed, the real test begins. The singers meet face-to-face for the first time, rehearse, choreograph, and prepare for performances. The show follows them through every stage, from blind auditions to rehearsals to final showcases, as they try to prove that chemistry in music can come before appearances. Building the Band starts with solo performances in isolation booths, like that of 24-year-old Donzell from Arkansas, who sings Labrinth's 'Jealous.' Their identities remain hidden until the groups are formed, making the process focused purely on sound and potential. The release is structured over three weeks: July 9 – Episodes 1 to 4 July 16 – Episodes 5 to 7 July 23 – Episodes 8 to 10 The host, judge and mentors Building the Band is hosted by AJ McLean, known for being part of the Backstreet Boys. Nicole Scherzinger leads as judge and mentor, drawing on her own experience in a pop group. Guest appearances include Kelly Rowland, offering her perspective from her time in Destiny's Child. The show also features the late Liam Payne as a guest judge. His segments were filmed before his passing and have been included with the approval of his family. This marks his final on-screen appearance.
Daily Record
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Simon Cowell admits to money fears as he claims he 'doesn't earn as much as people think'
Britain's Got Talent's Simon Cowell has confessed he is 'always worrying about money' on Elizabeth Day's How To Fail podcast. Simon Cowell claims to not be as wealthy as people think and claims he is always 'worrying about money'. The 65-year-old music mogul, known for his successful talent shows, The X-Factor, Britain's Got Talent and American Idol, has shut down claims of his alleged £500m net worth, insisting that his fortune is 'not even close to that'. Simon is a globally renowned record producer, talent agent and consultant in the UK music industry, which he has been doing since the 1980s. He became a household name in 2001 after making an appearance as a judge on Pop Idol. The dad-of-one is also credited for signing and launching the careers of huge superstars including Little Mix, James Arthur, Labrinth, Leona Lewis, Fifth Harmony, Olly Murs, Noah Cyrus, and One Direction. Despite all this and having been in the public eye for decades, Cowell has confessed that money still remains a concern for him. Speaking on the How To Fail podcast with Elizabeth Day, he admitted: "I always worry about money." He went on to discuss the unpredictability of events like Covid, which affected his finances, recalling how he had read about it on a website and immediately called his partner to express his concerns, likening it to the movie Contagion. He explained: "I always worry about money because I think you have to in a way. You think about Covid as an example. No one could have predicted Covid. "I remember reading it for the first time on a website, and I don't read a lot of stuff on social media, but I'd heard about it, so I was curious. "Second day, the story got bigger to a point where I actually phoned my partner and I said 'I don't like the look of this, I have a horrible feeling it's going to be like that movie Contagion, and I think we need to get all of our shows into production around the world quicker this year'. And we did. "And when it happened, it was obviously worse than I could have imagined. "When you think about that, the wars, and everything else, the instability, what is safe? Is it gold, cash, stocks? I don't think anything's safe any longer. I guess your house is." He added: "Someone did actually say to me once – thank god – 'live in your money'. And it was really good advice, i.e, enjoy it, and be happy with it, but understand that the world is precarious." When podcast host Elizabeth mentioned that Simon's net worth was rumoured to be around £500m, the dad-of-one rubbished these claims. He said: "Oh God, it's not that. I'm not even close to that. I'm being serious. I'm not." He added: "I've made a lot, I'm not going to lie. I've made a bit of money, yes, but not that much, no." When asked directly if he thought he was rich, Simon hesitated, then said: "Probably yes, I've definitely got enough, I don't need anymore. I don't yearn for what I thought I wanted a few years ago." He recalled that in his early 40s, he envied those with yachts, thinking that was the extreme wealth he desired. However, he soon realised he disliked the 'obnoxious and snobby' crowd and learned that money didn't make them happier. Simon downsized his company SyCo in 2022 to 'focus on his family' ending The X Factor and some of his other major shows. Simon continues to feature on Britain's Got Talent, however, his search for the next big boyband with the forthcoming Netflix series, The Midas Touch, continues. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Metro
07-05-2025
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- Metro
Simon Cowell reveals he ‘hasn't earned anywhere near what people think'
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Simon Cowell has revealed that he is a lot less well off than people assume, as he rubbished his estimated net worth. Simon, 65, has been in the public eye for decades after making an appearance as a judge on Pop Idol in 2001, working in the 1980s and 1990s as a record producer, talent agent and consultant in the UK music industry. The mogul has gone from success to success with the shows The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent, and American Idol. He is also credited for signing and launching the careers of: Little Mix, James Arthur, Labrinth, Leona Lewis, Fifth Harmony, Olly Murs, Noah Cyrus, and One Direction. Despite his extraordinary success, the mogul has opened up about his wealth and revealed that money is still a concern for him. Speaking on the How To Fail podcast with Elizabeth Day, he said: 'I always worry about money'. 'I always worry about money because I think you have to in a way. You think about Covid as an example. No one could have predicted Covid. 'I remember reading it for the first time on a website, and I don't read a lot of stuff on social media, but I'd heard about it, so I was curious. 'Second day, the story got bigger to a point where I actually phoned my partner and I said 'I don't like the look of this, I have a horrible feeling it's going to be like that movie Contagion, and I think we need to get all of our shows into production around the world quicker this year'. And we did. 'And when it happened, it was obviously worse than I could have imagined. 'When you think about that, the wars, and everything else, the instability, what is safe? Is it gold, cash, stocks? I don't think anything's safe any longer. I guess your house. 'Someone did actually say to me once – thank god – 'live in your money'. And it was really good advice, i.e, enjoy it, and be happy with it, but understand that the world is precarious.' When told by Elizabeth that his estimated net worth was around £500 million, he denied this figure and said that in reality, he was 'not even close' to that figure. 'Oh God, it's not that. I'm not even close to that. I'm being serious. I'm not. 'I've made a lot, I'm not going to lie. I've made a bit of money, yes, but not that much, no.' She then asked him pointedly: 'Do you think you're rich?' To this, Simon reflected and said: 'Probably yes, I've definitely got enough, I don't need anymore. I don't yearn for what I thought I wanted a few years ago.' More Trending He explained that in his early 40s, he envied those who had yachts and thought maybe that was the extreme wealth that he was after. He then concluded that he hated the 'obnoxious and snobby' crowd and concluded that he learned that money didn't make any of them happier. Simon downsized his company SyCo in 2022 to 'focus on family', calling it quits on The X Factor and some of his other huge shows. Simon is still appearing on Britain's Got Talent, but his hunt for the next big boyband with the upcoming Netflix series, The Midas Touch, which was ultimately scrapped. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: 'Knockout brilliant' Britain's Got Talent child star is unrecognisable 16 years later MORE: Who is in Britain's Got Talent 2025 final? Two more finalists confirmed MORE: Britain's Got Talent reveals first two finalists after truly chaotic semi-final launch
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Labrinth Turns Madness Into Magic in ‘S.W.M.F.' Video
Labrinth locks in on his latest single 'S.W.M.F.' The record arrives alongside an intense music video directed by Brendan Walter. The visual, which finds the musician coated in glitter in some scenes and slipping into madness in others, captures him in moments of inner turmoil that give way to bolstered resilience and personal victory. 'S.W.M.F. is about being the protagonist of your own misery and coming out alive and better for it,' Labrinth shared in a statement. 'I've been down that lonely road/I've been there and back for sure/Better give me my flowers for it/And I've been walking that tightrope/Pray I keep my head screwed on when the world decapitate,' he raps on the record. 'Yeah, I've been feelin' sorry for myself/Yeah, I've been too sorry for myself/Pity got me locked in/I've been way too hard on myself/I've been way too hard/Time to spring back on some king shit.' More from Rolling Stone Zendaya Says She Would Consider Releasing New Music: 'Maybe One Day' Sia Collaborates With Labrinth on Uplifting Single 'Incredible' Billie Eilish Brings Out Boygenius, Labrinth at London Show Fitting to its release date, 'S.W.M.F.' is an acronym for 'Star Wars, motherfucker,' the refrain Labrinth chants during the outro of the song. In the first verse, he spits: 'I'm a sinner, I'm a martyr/But I own it like a god, here we go/Watch me Luke Skywalker/Tell them bitches I'm alive, here we go.' 'S.W.M.F.' marks the first solo release from Labrinth since his third studio album, Ends & Begins, arrived in 2023. In the lead-up to the single, the musician shared a series of Instagram posts teasing his conceptual approach to this new era, all of which end in the reveal of an orange logo and the term 'Cosmic Opera.' 'I don't know shit about classical,' he says in one clip. 'I just know how to copy it. It's like Rolling Stones fucking with Muddy Waters. They didn't know nothing about the blues. But they fuck with the sound.' In other, he states: 'I'm coming home. I know it. I'm coming home. I'll be home soon.' Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
