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The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Simon Cowell makes emotional confession as he opens up about the loss of his parents
SIMON Cowell made an emotional confession as he opened up about the loss of his parents. The Britain's Got Talent judge opened up about the realities of fatherhood to son Eric, 11. 9 9 9 Simon, 65, mourned the loss of both his parents as he became more successful in showbiz. His father Eric Philip Cowell passed away at the age of 81, before his mother Julie later died in July 2015 aged 90. It was only the year before that he welcomed his son Eric in February 2014 with his partner, Lauren Silverman. This was before the famous couple officially announced their engagement in 2022. Now, Simon made a heartbreaking admission as he claimed his son 'saved him' after he became "lost" following the death of both his parents. He told PEOPLE: "[Fatherhood has] had a huge impact on me because I loved my parents so much, and once they left, I was kind of lost for a while, and then Eric kind of saved me. "Because that love comes back a hundred times more powerful. I mean, it's extraordinary and it never goes. "So I didn't expect that, and when it happened, it was like, 'Wow.' I mean, it's incredible." The former music mogul and X Factor judge also admitted that his role as a father made his TV jobs 'easier'. This was because he says that he thought about his son more whilst conducting his judging roles on-screen. Most shocking moments of Britain's Got Talent's final - from Simon Cowell egging to horror injury He told the outlet: "[Being a judge on AGT] got easier since I became a dad, because as Eric got a little bit older... I suddenly started to watch acts through his eyes thinking, 'Would he like that?' "Because you want your kids and their friends to love the show. So when he comes down with his friends, they're having the best time. "And that's a great feeling." He also admitted his priorities in life changed once he became a father, because he became less career-focused. I loved my parents so much, and once they left, I was kind of lost for a while, and then Eric kind of saved me Simon CowellPEOPLE Simon added: "You realise that there are other things more important actually than your career. "I know it sounds corny, but I mean, it is the truth. If I wasn't where I am in my life today, I think it would feel quite empty." 9 9 9 9 9 9
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Post Malone Gets Emotional After Jelly Roll Delivers Touching Speech During Live Show
Post Malone Gets Emotional After Jelly Roll Delivers Touching Speech During Live Show originally appeared on Parade. American singer and rapper Post Malone has a true friend in artist Jelly Roll, and the internet is swooning over their heartfelt stage interaction that proves it. In April 2025 Malone, who's real name is Austin Post, kicked off his eighth concert tour for his sixth studio album, "F-1 Trillion," inviting Jelly Roll along for the 25-city tour. During the tour run, Jelly Roll spoke directly to Malone onstage in front of a sold-out audience with a truly heartfelt speech. "I tell you where you're supposed to be, you're supposed to be on your first sold out stadium tour, because you are one of the most humble humans I've ever met," began Jelly Roll. "You are one of the most gracious people I've ever met, you are one of the best songwriters I've ever met, one of the best fathers I've ever met, you're a great [redacted] son, you are the [redacted] man, you earned this and you deserve this Austin. Turn around and look at what you've done..." In the clip, Malone is seen smiling from ear to ear and bending over repeatedly at the stream of compliments, he even posted the above video with the caption:"The world needs more Jelly Rolls. Love you bubba." Fans were totally smitten with the interaction, both in attendance at the show and in the comments. "The two most humble men are best friends and I love this," wrote one fan. "Jelly pouring into that cup . You did it Austin," cheered his Country era, Malone collaborated with Jelly Roll in 2024 on the hit single "Losers" where the two paid homage to their "outcast" followers. Catch the act across the U.S. all summer long until their tour deports across the pond to London come September. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Post Malone Gets Emotional After Jelly Roll Delivers Touching Speech During Live Show first appeared on Parade on May 30, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
CNN
3 days ago
- Climate
- CNN
‘Cherish life': HBO actor shares emotional message after son injured by tornado
'Cherish life': HBO actor shares emotional message after son injured by tornado Actor Tray Chaney, best known for his role on the hit HBO series 'The Wire,' shared a video from outside his suburban Atlanta home after it was destroyed by a tornado. 00:56 - Source: CNN Elephant seal in Cape Town wanders into suburbia, stops traffic and wins the hearts of locals A Southern elephant seal makes a surprise visit to the residential neighborhood of Gordon's Bay in Cape Town, South Africa, and triggers an almost nine-hour rescue effort to return him to the coast. 00:57 - Source: CNN Why e.l.f. just bought Hailey Bieber's beauty brand for $1 billion e.l.f. Beauty is buying Hailey Bieber's makeup brand, Rhode, for $1 billion. Founded in 2022, Bieber's brand racked up $212 million in net sales in its last fiscal year. 01:11 - Source: CNN Contestants risk injury in cheese wheel competition An annual race held in England has attracted thousands around the world. It's been described as the world's most dangerous race: a 200-yard dash after a wheel of Gloucester cheese. 01:15 - Source: CNN Should Sean 'Diddy' Combs testify? CNN's Laura Coates speaks with Benjamin Chew, co-lead counsel for Johnny Depp in his defamation trial, about whether Sean "Diddy" Combs should testify in his high stakes criminal trial. 01:55 - Source: CNN SpaceX Starship outperforms previous missions this year Regrouping after two consecutive explosions, SpaceX launched the 9th test flight of Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built. The mission marks the first time the company reused a Super Heavy booster from a previous flight. 01:55 - Source: CNN Two birds found onboard Delta flight A flight from Minneapolis to Madison, Wisconsin, was delayed for about an hour after two birds tried to stow away on a Delta Air Lines flight. 00:44 - Source: CNN Trump pardons reality TV couple Todd and Julie Chrisley President Donald Trump has signed full pardons for imprisoned reality show couple Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were sentenced to lengthy prison terms in 2022 for a conspiracy to defraud banks out of more than $30 million, according to a White House official. CNN's Kaitlan Collins reports. 01:07 - Source: CNN Former 'Diddy' employee describes alleged abuse Former employee for Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Capricorn Clark, took the stand to testify in the federal trial against her long-time boss, seemingly corroborating accounts from witnesses Cassie Ventura and rapper Kid Cudi. Capricorn alleges Combs made threats and carried out acts of violence against her, including forced lie-detector tests Capricorn claims to have been administered by Combs' security guard while she was held. 02:37 - Source: CNN All-American Rejects singer talks house party tour The All-American Rejects lead singer Tyson Ritter joined CNN News Central to talk about his band's house party tour that started as a protest against pricey arena shows. 01:34 - Source: CNN 'Duck Dynasty' star dies at 79 Phil Robertson, patriarch of the reality show 'Duck Dynasty,' has died at 79, according to a family statement. Robertson founded Duck Commander, a business making duck hunting supplies, which later became the center of A&E's hit show. 01:06 - Source: CNN Truck explodes after possible propane leak A home security camera caught the moment when a box truck driving through a residential neighborhood exploded in Addison, Illinois. The driver walked away with only minor injuries, CNN affiliate WLS reports. 00:36 - Source: CNN Teens help rescue family from garage fire CNN's Fredricka Whitfield speaks with Aiden Kane and Tyler Sojda, who helped rescue a family in Marcy, New York from a garage fire after spotting the flames while driving home from junior prom. 01:16 - Source: CNN Where Kermit the Frog's tea meme came from Kermit the Frog tells CNN's Sara Sidner his thoughts on being an infamous part of meme culture. 00:41 - Source: CNN Verdict reached in Paris robbery of Kim Kardashian After a weekslong trial, eight people behind the multimillion-dollar armed robbery of Kim Kardashian in Paris were found guilty. Most of them received prison sentences, portions of which were suspended, but all will walk free due to time already served. 00:43 - Source: CNN Anderson catches up with man sailing around the world Anderson Cooper speaks with Oliver Widger for an update on his viral adventures sailing across the world. Widger quit his job, liquidated his 401(k) and bought a sailboat to see the world with his rescue cat, Phoenix. 01:55 - Source: CNN See moment OceanGate team noticed something wrong Newly released video shows OceanGate founder and CEO Stockton Rush's wife, Wendy Rush, who was working on the communications and tracking team, notice the sound of a 'bang' while monitoring the submersible. The Titan submersible imploded on June 18, 2023, killing all five passengers on board. 00:49 - Source: CNN 'The Points Guy' on the best deals for summer travel Brian Kelly, founder of breaks down the best deals for summer travel and how to make the most of your frequent flyer miles. 01:00 - Source: CNN
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ellie Simmonds breaks down in tears over her birth mother's confession as her moving documentary leaves viewers 'broken-hearted'
Ellie Simmonds left viewers 'broken-hearted' with her emotional documentary on Tuesday, as she broke down in tears during a moving conversation with her birth mother. In the film, titled Should I Have Children?, the Paralympian explores her fears around becoming a parent, and what it would mean if she were to have a child who inherits the genes for dwarfism. Whilst on this journey of whether or not to become a mother, Ellie decided to contact her birth mother, and ask her why she decided to give her up for adoption. Ellie's mother, whose identity has been protected by the swimmer, shared the abrupt way her condition was first revealed. She said: 'We went to a geneticist and she was very abrupt, said ''There you go, that's what your baby is going to look like.'' I remember coming back thinking, I can't cope with this.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Detailing the turmoil she suffered while giving birth to her daughter, Ellie's mother added: 'You're physically not right, you're mentally not right, it's a hard time to make a decision about anything. 'There was a lot in the background going on. I'd given birth on my own.' Ellie's mother then shared that her daughter's disability became 'all she should see,' and said: 'I grieved the child that I thought you should have been. It was absolutely horrendous. I left you and you were my baby. I just handed you over.' Breaking down in tears on the phone, she confessed: 'You really could never get over the guilt. The guilt was horrendous. So you live with it all the time. 'It's something that you'll have that you'll never forget. I thought about you every day. I think sometimes it was quite cowardly, to be honest.' While Ellie was noticeably quiet during the exchange, she could be seen wiping away tears during the call. The entire conversation left many viewers moved, with some praising Ellie for her work on the show. Posts on X included: 'This documentary is breaking me! @EllieSimmonds1 is so brave to speak out, and find out how things have changed. The conversation left many viewers moved, with some praising Ellie for her work on the emotional documentary 'Such an inspirational woman, who has achieved so much - 'there is ability in every disability' Having a year 3 class at our school named after you is a privilege;' 'There are so many superlatives I could use to describe #EllieSimonds. She is such a beautiful soul, both inside and out. Her documentary is so informative and poignant. #ShouldIHaveChildren;' 'I LOVE @EllieSimmonds1! What a woman ����❤️ your documentary is something to be incredibly proud of, as is all of your work for people with disabilities #ShouldIHaveChildren;' 'Ellie Simmonds is breaking my heart #elliesimmonds;' '#ShouldIHaveChildren amazing documentary well done #elliesimmonds �� so informative.' Following the call, Ellie seemed overcome with emotion, but later reflected on the exchange in a voiceover. She said: 'It seems like she held that guilt for a long time. That's sad isn't it? We put a lot of pressure on the mum in society. 'It's amazing that she's so honest and open talking about what she went through.' Ellie was adopted by Steve and Val Simmonds when she was three months old, and grew up with four older siblings.
Fast Company
6 days ago
- Business
- Fast Company
How AI is making the invisible visible in branding
In an era where artificial intelligence is rapidly redefining creative industries, branding stands at a pivotal crossroads. Tools like Midjourney and DALL-E are often portrayed as threats to traditional visual branding, but their true value may lie elsewhere—not in replacing human creativity, but in expanding the sensory dimensions of brand expression. At the bread and butter, a global brand consultancy, we believe branding should never be superficial. It should touch. Move. Resonate. That's why we built our practice around 'Betterment Branding'—a philosophy that connects long-term brand growth to emotional, sensory, and social resonance. Today, the intersection of AI and human sensation is where we see branding's next great leap. The limits of sensory branding—and why AI matters Tactile and sonic brand assets—like the velvet-soft finish of a skincare package or the fizz of a signature sonic logo—are among the most emotionally powerful tools a brand can use. Yet they have traditionally been difficult to describe, prototype, or communicate, especially in early development stages. High-cost testing and abstract metaphors were often the only ways to translate these invisible experiences. Now, AI offers a powerful alternative. Through carefully trained prompts, generative models can simulate not just visuals but feelings: a feathery softness, a glassy chill, or the echo of footsteps in an ancient hall. We are moving from imagination to interactive sketch—enabling faster, richer, and more immersive brand ideation without sacrificing emotional depth. Visualize the senses: A new aesthetic language At the bread and butter, we recently explored this frontier by creating a conceptual series of digital artworks visualizing the five human senses—touch, hearing, taste, smell, and sight. Each piece was crafted using AI assistance (via DALL-E) while carefully preserving emotional nuance and contemporary aesthetics. Against pristine white backgrounds, minimalist organic forms bring the intangible into focus: Touch: A dense, fur-like sphere evokes warmth and intimacy. Hearing: A cloudlike bloom suggests sound diffusion. Taste: A flowing droplet reflects flavor complexity. Smell: Fine radiating lines capture scent dispersion. Sight: A glowing orb of rainbow gradient embodies visual diversity. This project demonstrates how AI can serve as an aesthetic translator—turning previously hard-to-articulate sensations into vivid, communicable design assets. Why humans still lead Despite these technological advances, AI cannot feel. It lacks context, culture, and emotional intuition. While AI can generate visual shortcuts, human consultants must embed them with meaning, strategy, and symbolism. At the bread and butter, we use AI not to automate identity, but to amplify insight—making design both faster and more human-centric. Design the invisible future Imagine sketching a brand's signature scent in a mood board or transmitting tactile sensations through AI-informed 3D renderings. These are not distant dreams—they are rapidly approaching realities. As branding becomes more sensory-driven, new roles will emerge: sensory strategists, emotion engineers, multisensory modelers—experts who blend computational tools with human empathy. AI is making the invisible visible, and it's democratizing the ability to design with emotion for everyone from startups to heritage brands. From efficiency to empathy For consultancies like the bread and butter, this evolution isn't just about saving time—it's about elevating meaning. By translating the nuances of touch, sound, and even intuition into design-ready assets, we make brand experience more accessible, more agile, and more authentic. Importantly, we believe that the use of AI in branding must remain ethical and human-centered. Technology should not strip away emotional richness; it should help brands deepen it. By using AI thoughtfully—as a collaborator, not a creator—we ensure that human intuition, empathy, and context continue to lead brand development. This is not the end of branding as we know it. It's the beginning of something more dimensional. More human. More felt. Authentic, human-centric branding is essential. Understanding and reflecting genuine emotions and experiences is fundamental to building deeper connections with consumers.
