Simon Cowell recalls his first thoughts after learning of Liam Payne’s death at 31

Simon Cowell recalls his first thoughts after learning of Liam Payne’s death at 31

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 works with me very closely came into my room,” Cowell, 66, shared with The New York Times in an interview published Saturday. … Read more

Simon Cowell responds to claims he’s responsible for Liam Payne’s tragic death

Simon Cowell responds to claims he’s responsible for Liam Payne’s tragic death

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 after falling off a hotel balcony in Argentina. Some critics have accused Cowell of putting too much pressure on … Read more

Simon & Schuster seeks $1.275 million from famed mystery writer Nelson DeMille’s estate

Simon & Schuster seeks .275 million from famed mystery writer Nelson DeMille’s estate

Publisher Simon & Schuster wants to recoup $1.275 million it claims to have paid out to famed mystery writer Nelson DeMille for a planned novel he never got to finish. DeMille signed an $11.5 million, three book deal with Simon & Schuster in December 2014, and delivered the first two before his death in September … Read more

‘Saturday Night Live’ photographer on snapping Paul Simon, Lily Tomlin and Steve Martin back in the day

‘Saturday Night Live’ photographer on snapping Paul Simon, Lily Tomlin and Steve Martin back in the day

In 1974, photographer Edie Baskin met Lorne Michaels at a poker game at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles. The two became fast friends, and, not long after, they started talking about working together on a project Michaels had cooking. “He had seen my photography work, so he knew what I was capable of, and, … Read more

Carly Simon defends Sabrina Carpenter’s controversial album cover, says it’s not ‘outrageous’

Carly Simon defends Sabrina Carpenter’s controversial album cover, says it’s not ‘outrageous’

Carly Simon is coming to Sabrina Carpenter’s defense.  During a recent interview, Simon reacted to Carpenter’s album cover that caused quite a stir.  Carpenter’s album artwork for “Man’s Best Friend” showed a photo of the singer on her hands and knees, as a man appeared to be grabbing her by the hair. The “Busy Woman” singer wore … Read more

The sound of silence: Paul Simon soaks in the ‘Quiet’ on comeback tour at sold-out NYC show

The sound of silence: Paul Simon soaks in the ‘Quiet’ on comeback tour at sold-out NYC show

Only Paul Simon could command the sound of silence like this. In the opening act of the first of five sold-out shows of his comeback tour at NYC’s Beacon Theatre, the music legend played the entirety of “Seven Psalms,” his 2023 album that was conceived to be listened to in its entirety as a seven-part … Read more

What do tickets cost to see Paul Simon at NYC’s Beacon Theatre?

What do tickets cost to see Paul Simon at NYC’s Beacon Theatre?

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. One of New York City’s favorite sons is returning home. This June, Paul Simon will play not one, not two, not three, … Read more

How much did Simon Cowell get offered to judge a couple having sex?

How much did Simon Cowell get offered to judge a couple having sex?

Forget judging “America’s Got Talent.” Simon Cowell once got offered $150K to judge a random couple having sex — but the outspoken TV personality turned it down. Cowell, 65, reminisced about the bizarre ordeal on Wednesday’s episode of the “How to Fail” podcast while addressing other odd offers he’s been presented with over the years. “People used … Read more

Former ‘American Idol’ judge Paula Abdul jokes that Simon Cowell left her ‘permanently damaged’

Former ‘American Idol’ judge Paula Abdul jokes that Simon Cowell left her ‘permanently damaged’

Paula Abdul’s “American Idol” days are still very much with her.  During an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, the 62-year-old singer, dancer and choreographer opened up about the challenges she had to overcome, being the only female judge on the singing competition show alongside Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson from 2002 to 2009.  “Being the only woman on … Read more

‘Harry Potter’ actor Simon Fisher-Becker dead at 63

‘Harry Potter’ actor Simon Fisher-Becker dead at 63

Actor Simon Fisher-Becker, best known for his roles in “Harry Potter” and “Doctor Who,” has died at age 63. Fisher-Becker’s death was confirmed by his manager, Kim Barry of Jaffrey Management, as well as his husband, Tony. “Today I lost not only a client in Simon Fisher-Becker, but a close personal friend of 15 years … Read more

Jennifer Tilly boasts she got ‘Simpsons’ money in divorce from co-creator Sam Simon

Jennifer Tilly boasts she got ‘Simpsons’ money in divorce from co-creator Sam Simon

Jennifer Tilly is opening up about her divorce. On the Tuesday episode of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” the actress got candid on her split from ex-husband Sam Simon while the other ladies discussed their own separations from their former spouses. “It takes a really long time to get over a divorce,” Tilly, 66, recounted. … Read more

Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel reunion lunch left one singer in tears: ‘I was a fool’

Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel reunion lunch left one singer in tears: ‘I was a fool’

Simon & Garfunkel’s famously contentious relationship may have healed slightly, potentially opening the door for a reunion. In a new interview with The Sunday Times, Art Garfunkel revealed he and Paul Simon recently shared a lunch where they spoke honestly with each other about their bad blood. “I actually had lunch with Paul a couple of weeks back, … Read more

One Direction mastermind Simon Cowell breaks his silence on Liam Payne’s death: ‘I feel empty’

One Direction mastermind Simon Cowell breaks his silence on Liam Payne’s death: ‘I feel empty’

Simon Cowell, who formed One Direction in 2010, has broken his silence after the sudden death of former band member Liam Payne. “You never really know how you feel about someone until a moment like this happens,” Cowell wrote on Instagram Friday. “Liam, I am devastated. Heartbroken. And I feel empty. And I want you … Read more

Simon Cowell cancels Britain’s Got Talent auditions following shock of Liam Payne’s death

Simon Cowell cancels Britain’s Got Talent auditions following shock of Liam Payne’s death

Simon Cowell canceled auditions for “Britain’s Got Talent” on Thursday following the sudden death of Liam Payne — a member of the boyband, One Direction, which Cowell notably put together over a decade ago. Payne skyrocketed to global fame as a teen after Cowell placed him and four other young singers — Niall Horan, Louis … Read more

‘MasterChef’ winner Simon Wood blasts rude diners who ghosted reservation at his restaurant

‘MasterChef’ winner Simon Wood blasts rude diners who ghosted reservation at his restaurant

It was dinner and a no-show. British celebrity chef Simon Wood had no reservations about spit-roasting a group of diners online for allegedly neglecting to show up for their reserved table at his fine-dining restaurant, WOOD, over the weekend. He grilled them in an X post catching fire online. Wood, who won the hit cooking … Read more

The sound of Simon: Music legend Paul Simon plays private, star-studded show at New York loft

The sound of Simon: Music legend Paul Simon plays private, star-studded show at New York loft

He’s still driving them crazy after all these years. Paul Simon retired from touring in 2018, ending his farewell tour with a concert at Flushing Meadow Park in the New York borough of Queens, where he grew up. Since then, the legendary singer-songwriter has rarely performed while coping with hearing loss in his left ear. … Read more

Simon Biles has ‘plenty’ of Bears gear following Packers jacket debacle: ‘Don’t you worry’

Simon Biles has ‘plenty’ of Bears gear following Packers jacket debacle: ‘Don’t you worry’

Simone Biles is out with the old and in with the new. The seven-time Olympic gold medalist confirmed that her closet no longer features Packers attire and has been refreshed with Bears gear to support her husband, Chicago safety Jonathan Owens. Owens, who spent only one season with the Packers after four with the Texans, … Read more

Simon Cowell’s ex Sinitta claims he secretly married partner Lauren Silverman

Simon Cowell’s ex Sinitta claims he secretly married partner Lauren Silverman

This ex factor has entered the chat. Simon Cowell’s former partner, Sinitta, has alleged that the former “American Idol” judge has secretly married his fiancé, Lauren Silverman. The 60-year-old, who dated Cowell from 1982-1984, has remained friends with the music mogul over the past 20 years. During a recent interview with Woman’s Magazine, Sinitta was … Read more

Top chef Simon Kim to make US Open debut with cult hit Copodaq as all-star roster revealed

Top chef Simon Kim to make US Open debut with cult hit Copodaq as all-star roster revealed

A roster of top chefs will join the tennis world’s biggest stars at the US Open in Queens next month – headed by the debut of Simon Kim and his cult hit Coqodaq, Side Dish can reveal exclusively.  The Flatiron District hotspot – which  featured Mayor Eric Adams, Gossip Girl 2.0’s Evan Mock, designer Phillip … Read more