Create account

Coverage dated October 16, 2024 to October 17, 2024

Simon Cowell, Who First Formed and Signed One Direction, on Liam Payne’s Death: “I Feel Empty”

Headline from The Hollywood Reporter

Simon Cowell, co-creator of One Direction and the first music producer to sign the boy band, has said the death of Liam Payne has left him 'empty.

The Hollywood Reporter's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Read the reports

Reports & sources

10 articles, oldest first.

  1. Forbes

    Simon Cowell Says He Is ‘Heartbroken’ After Liam Payne’s Death—As ‘X Factor’ Faces Scrutiny From Former Contestants (opens Forbes)

    Published

    Forbes's feed description

    Cowell created and judged “The X Factor,” the show on which he and fellow judges put together Payne’s band, One Direction, in 2010.

  2. The Hollywood Reporter

    Simon Cowell, Who First Formed and Signed One Direction, on Liam Payne’s Death: “I Feel Empty” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

    Published

    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Simon Cowell, co-creator of One Direction and the first music producer to sign the boy band, has said the death of Liam Payne has left him 'empty.

  3. The Guardian

    Simon Cowell says he is ‘heartbroken’ over death of Liam Payne (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Former X Factor judge says he feels ‘empty’ in Instagram post after death of ex-One Direction singer in Argentina

  4. Deadline

    Simon Cowell “Heartbroken” & “Empty” After Liam Payne’s Death; Says Son Bear “Will Be So Proud Of Everything You Achieved” (opens Deadline)

    Published

    Deadline's feed description

    Simon Cowell is mourning the loss of Liam Payne as tributes to the late One Direction singer continue to pour in.

  5. Variety

    Simon Cowell Pays Tribute to Liam Payne: ‘I Feel Empty’ and Son Bear ‘Will Be So Proud of Everything You Achieved’ (opens Variety)

    Published

    Variety's feed description

    Simon Cowell, who signed One Direction to his Syco imprint back in 2010, has expressed condolences regarding Liam Payne's death.

  6. Rolling Stone

    Simon Cowell, Who Formed One Direction, Honors Liam Payne: 'I Feel Empty' (opens Rolling Stone)

    Published

    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Simon Cowell revealed that he and Liam Payne had met 'just to talk' last year, as he shared he felt 'empty' following the news of his death.

  7. Entertainment Weekly

    Simon Cowell 'truly devastated' by death of Liam Payne (opens Entertainment Weekly)

    Published

    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    Simon Cowell is paying tribute to Liam Payne after his unexpected death at 31: 'I am truly devastated… Every tear I have shed is a memory of you.'

  8. Fox News

    Liam Payne’s death has One Direction creator Simon Cowell feeling ‘empty’ (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Simon Cowell paid tribute to Liam Payne after his tragic death Oct. 16. Cowell helped form One Direction, the band Payne was a part of.

  9. New York Post

    One Direction mastermind Simon Cowell breaks his silence on Liam Payne’s death: ‘I feel empty’ (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    Simon Cowell, who formed One Direction in 2010, has broken his silence after the sudden death of former band member Liam Payne.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

Simon Cowell, Who First Formed and Signed One Direction, on Liam Payne’s Death: “I Feel Empty” | Since Then