Simon Cowell is setting the record straight. The “American Idol” alum, 66, responded to claims that some people think he is to blame for Liam Payne’s death in October 2024. The singer died at age 31 ...

Simon Cowell recounted the moment he learned of Liam Payne’s “awful” October 2024 death, sharing that he learned the news while working with a new boy band for his six-part docuseries, “Simon Cowell: ...

Simon Cowell is reflecting on finding out that Liam Payne had passed away. The former One Direction singer died at age 31 after falling off a hotel balcony in Argentina in October 2024. “Somebody who ...

Cowell signed Payne and the rest of One Direction to their first record deal Rachel DeSantis is a senior writer on the music team at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2019, and her work has ...

In his first public comments addressing the death of Liam Payne, music mogul Simon Cowell is responding to those who have pointed fingers at him, while also sharing poignant memories of his final ...

Simon Cowell is opening up about what the public says regarding his relationship with Liam Payne. On the Nov. 24 episode of the "Rolling Stone Music Now" podcast, the former "X Factor UK" creator and ...

Payne unexpectedly passed away after fatally falling from his hotel balcony during a trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 16, 2024. He was 31. "Somebody who works with me very closely came into ...

The British singer died on Oct. 16, 2024, after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina Desiree Anello is a Writer/Reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2025. Her work has ...

Simon Cowell is responding to those who think he played a part in the untimely death of Liam Payne. During a recent appearance on the Rolling Stone Music Now podcast, Cowell was asked how he felt ...

Simon Cowell is speaking out after being blamed by some fans for the tragic death of former One Direction member Liam Payne. In a new interview on the Rolling Stone Music Now podcast, Cowell firmly ...