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Liam Payne's sister beams with pride over his role in 'Building the Band': 'You're a star'
Ruth Gibbins recently expressed her pride on social media after witnessing her brother Liam Payne's talent showcased posthumously in 'Building the Band'. Image: Instagram Ruth Gibbins The music world continues to mourn the untimely passing of former One Direction star Liam Payne, whose impact remains notable even after his tragic death in October 2024. Recently, the release of a trailer for the new Netflix show 'Building the Band', in which he is cast, has sparked an emotional reaction from his sister, Ruth Gibbins, who took to social media to express her pride and sorrow over witnessing her brother's talent displayed posthumously. Earlier this week, Gibbins shared her thoughts on Instagram, reflecting on the complexities of seeing her brother shine in the trailer despite knowing he would never experience this moment himself. '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,' she wrote. Gibbins continued to articulate her emotions, stating, '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 filming, but watching it back, wow!' 'You're a star, Liam, you always were and always will be,' she concluded, reinforcing the idea that his legacy will live on. '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.' Ruth Gibbins recently took to social media to express her pride and sorrow over witnessing her brother Liam Payne's talent displayed posthumously. Image: Instagram Ruth Gibbins Payne had signed on for the reality show only months before his tragic accident, during which he died after a fall from a hotel balcony in Argentina. The father-of-one had completed filming the show just before his death. Netflix has since confirmed that Payne's family supports his involvement in the series, which showcases him as a judge alongside musical legends Kelly Rowland and Nicole Scherzinger, with AJ McLean from the Backstreet Boys taking on hosting duties. The series itself promises an exciting blend of talent with its premise focused on discovering the next great music band, emphasising musical compatibility and connection among contestants. Its synopsis states: 'All they have to go on is musical compatibility, connection, chemistry, and merit ... with incredible performances, compelling drama, and one big goal - to find the next great music band - the stage is set for an unforgettable experience.' While the announcement of "Building the Band" has reignited fond memories of Payne's illustrious career, his family is also facing the grim aftermath of his death. Earlier this year, it was reported that five individuals were charged in connection with the incident that led to his tragic passing. "Finally, after a horrific couple of months, there is a feeling like this could be possible,' a family friend stated. Judge Laura Bruniard revealed critical details surrounding the circumstances leading to Payne's death, identifying negligence among the hotel staff in managing his care. According to the judge, employees failed to keep him safe after he had been drinking heavily and reportedly using drugs. "They created a legally unacceptable risk and Liam Payne's death is the result,' she concluded in her judgment. As the premier of "Building the Band" draws closer, fans and family alike are left to grapple with the bittersweet emotions of remembering a beloved figure who shone brightly but was lost too soon.
Daily Mail
4 hours ago
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Liam Payne's 'heartbroken' sister reveals her 'immeasurable pride' after seeing her late brother in his final TV appearance on Netflix's Building the Band
Liam Payne's 'heartbroken' sister Ruth Gibbins has shared her 'immeasurable pride' after seeing her late brother in his final TV appearance on Netflix's Building the Band. The singer will make a posthumous appearance as a judge in the talent show, filmed before he died aged 31 in October, after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. And ahead of the series launch on July 9, Ruth shared a heartfelt message about his appearance, work and talents. Taking to Instagram Stories, she said: 'I didn't know whether to share this, but it felt odd when I've raved about Liam's work and achievements for the past 15 years. 'I'm heartbroken he never got the chance to see how brilliant 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!. '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. Miss you more every day.' Building The Band debuts on Netflix on July 9 and will be presented AJ McLean. The Backstreet Boys singer stated last month: 'Today's most talented singers in the world will audition for each other and choose their own bandmates before ever seeing them. 'Our judge and mentor Nicole Scherzinger, and guest judges Kelly Rowland and the late Liam Payne, are from some of the biggest bands of all time. This show is all about one word: chemistry. And believe me: in a band, you really need some good chemistry.' Liam, who also has another sister Nicola, had finished filming for the programme several months before his passing last October. A summary for the series says : 'All they [the contestants] have to go on is musical compatibility, connection, chemistry and merit ... with incredible performances, compelling drama, and one big goal - to find the next great music band - the stage is set for an unforgettable experience.' Netflix have recently revealed the first glimpse at Liam 's final ever TV appearance with a new trailer for Building The Band. The 10-part series will see talented singers vie for a chance to form the next great band, unseen in a similar vein to The Voice. Contestants will audition each other to form their own band while all sat in individual Love Is Blind-esque booths so they can't see each other. Netflix have recently revealed the first glimpse at Liam 's final ever TV appearance with a new trailer for Building The Band The latest trailer from the streaming giant showed a deeper look into the show, with glimpses of the auditioning process, contestants breaking down in tears and the judges' mentoring. AJ can be heard introducing a screaming audience to the star-studded judging panel, with Liam beaming and waving to the adoring crowd. The One Direction star is also shown advising the contestants during their rehearsals, urging one group: 'I need to see that connection between you guys.' In other moving clips, the late star can be seen engaging with the audience and standing up to give one aspiring band a standing ovation. Liam was one of five members of hit boyband One Direction alongside Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan. And referencing the group's beginnings of being put together on the X Factor, Liam says: 'How these bands are put together is not normal. We were not put together that way.' Meanwhile, Nicole can be seen telling the nervous contestants: 'If everybody's fighting to be heard then no one's going to shine' and 'We don't have a couple days, this is tonight'. While Kelly gushes over one group, saying: 'When y'all were blending, y'all were blending. We might be looking at the winner right here'. Interspersed are clips of the contestants breaking down, admitting things 'are getting toxic', and practicing impressively choreographed dance routines. The show's first four episodes will launch on July 9, with new episodes set to roll out every Wednesday over the course of 10 episodes. 'Building the Band brings together talented singers for a truly unique competition show where building the perfect band is all about chemistry,' the show's official synopsis reads. 'The singers are in complete control as they seek to form their very own bands in individual 'booths' without ever seeing each other. 'All they have to go on is musical compatibility, connection, chemistry and merit. What will happen when the bands finally meet, and looks, choreography, and style come into play? 'With incredible performances, compelling drama, and one big goal — to find the next great music band —t he stage is set for an unforgettable experience.' The celebrity mentors will bring their 'unparalleled expertise and personal band experience to the competition'. Netflix finished filming the show prior to Liam's sudden death and has since confirmed that his family reviewed the series and is supportive of his inclusion. Last month, 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.' In January, Liam's cause of death was officially ruled as 'polytrauma' - a term used to describe multiple traumatic injuries sustained by the body. He had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 'up to 2.7 grams per liter in his blood', according to the National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor's Office No. 14. This is more than three times the legal driving limit in England and Wales, which is 0.08, meaning he would have been severely impaired in the moments before his fatal fall. A BAC of 2.7 grams per liter (0.27%) is extremely high, with medical experts warning that such levels can lead to confusion, disorientation, and dizziness. According to a BAC above 0.3% can result in alcohol poisoning, and anything above 0.4% could be fatal. In addition to alcohol, the toxicology report found traces of several substances in Liam's system, including 'cocaine metabolites, methylecgonine, benzoylecgomine, cocaethylene, and the antidepressant sertraline,' which is often prescribed for anxiety and depression.
Yahoo
9 hours ago
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Liam Payne's Sister Praises His Performance in ‘Building the Band': ‘You're a Star'
Liam Payne's sister Ruth Gibbins shared her reaction after seeing her brother in the trailer for Netflix's musical competition series, Building the Band. In an Instagram Stories post, Gibbins shared the clip, which debuted on Tuesday, for the upcoming series and her reaction in a heartfelt caption. '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,' she wrote. 'Im 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.' More from Rolling Stone 'Building the Band' to Premiere This Summer After Liam Payne Family Approves Footage Liam Payne, Who Died Without a Will, Left $32 Million Estate Liam Payne's Sister Pens Tribute 6 Months After Singer's Death: 'Living Without You Is Impossible' 'You're a star Liam, you always were and always will be,' Gibbins continued. '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.' The new show is set to release the first four episodes on July 9, then three more on July 16, and the final batch on July 23. Netflix previously paused production on the series following the death of Payne, who was one of the judges on the project. At 17 years old, Payne reached worldwide fame as part of the five-piece group One Direction alongside members Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, and Louis Tomlinson. After the release of their debut LP Up All Night in 2011, the band went on hiatus in 2016 and Payne released his first solo album LP1 three years later. Payne spoke openly about his struggles with alcohol and addiction in the past, and said that he spent 100 days in rehab in 2023. The singer died on Oct. 16, 2024 after falling from the balcony of a hotel room in Buenos Aires. In April, half a year after his death, Gibbins remembered her brother in a tribute. 'I miss you loudly, quietly and in all the moments inbetween,' she wrote in a social media post. 'Love you so much more than these words or my tears are capable of expressing but I know you know this. For now I'll meet you in my dreams Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked
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9 hours ago
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Liam Payne's sister speaks of her 'immeasurable pride' at his Building the Band appearance
Liam Payne's sister felt "immeasurable pride" after seeing her late brother in Building the Band. The One Direction singer - who tragically died aged 31 last year after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina - features as a judge in the upcoming Netflix series and his sibling Ruth Gibbins is "heartbroken" that he won't get the chance to see himself on the programme. Ruth posted on her Instagram Stories: "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 the chance to see how great he 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!" Gibbins continued: "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. Miss you more every day." Building the Band premieres on Netflix on July 9 and host AJ McLean has promised that the series is "unlike anything you have ever seen before". The Backstreet Boys singer said last month: "Today's most talented singers in the world will audition for each other and choose their own bandmates before ever seeing them. "Our judge and mentor Nicole Scherzinger, and guest judges Kelly Rowland and the late Liam Payne, are from some of the biggest bands of all time. This show is all about one word: chemistry. And believe me: in a band, you really need some good chemistry." Liam had completed filming for the show - which features singers looking to build a band despite being kept in separate booths so they can't see each other - several months before his passing last October. A synopsis for the series explains: "All they [the contestants] have to go on is musical compatibility, connection, chemistry and merit ... with incredible performances, compelling drama, and one big goal - to find the next great music band - the stage is set for an unforgettable experience." Meanwhile, Liam's friend DJ Fat Tony revealed recently that he tried to "help" the star with his addiction "demons". The 59-year-old musician - a recovering addict who has been sober for 18 years - told The Times Magazine: "I tried to help Liam Payne with his demons. He was incredible — a really close friend. "There were so many amazing times where he got clean and sober. Not everyone makes it. It's a real shame what happened, falling off the balcony. I'm devastated by it. "Addiction is a big part of our industry. People see being sober and clean as more problematic than being drunk and high. They'll help you on that drink and drug journey, but not on the sober journey."
