Simon Cowell pays heartbreaking tribute as 'inspiration' dies aged 31

Simon Cowell, who is either adored or despised for his harsh criticism of contestants. MORE: Simon Cowell left in tears as he watches Nightbirde's heartbreaking audition for the first time since her deathHowever, it appears that the judge has warmed somewhat over time, establishing his talent shows worldwide. The British-born leading entrepreneur delivered the wildly popular U.S. versions of the X Factor and Got Talent franchises - American Idol and America’s Got Talent - after the admired British X Factor and Got Talent shows gained momentum.WATCH: The star was overcome with emotionThe entrepreneur and record executive - who is 62 years old - founded Syco Entertainment, a British media entertainment firm.

YMU has snapped up Simon Cowell.

Simon Cowell’s marriage. The singer, who previously dated Simon on and off for 20 years after they first met in 1980, is a trained minister and is willing to put her skills to the test as the Syco boss prepares to wed Lauren Silverman. ‘I am ordained so I could actually officiate if Simona and Lauren would like me to,’ Sinitta told Good Morning Britain presenters Charlotte Hawkins and Ben Shephard on Thursday’s programme.

Follow your Hart! The trio of talented songstresses that make up the musical group Chapel Hart saw their dreams come one step closer to reality on Tuesday’s new “America’s Got Talent”.

Another Golden Buzzer was given out on America’s Got Talent!

Despite each of the judges, and host Terry Crews, having already given out their Golden Buzzers throughout the course of the audition rounds, the judges did something special and very rare to honor the trio's incredible performance — a collective Golden Buzzer!The group — who grew up in a small town in Mississippi called Harts Chapel, hence the group's name — came out and immediately won over the judges with their enthusiasm and energy.As for what they performed, the ladies explained that their original song, a tune called «You Can Have Him, Jolene,» is inspired by and an ode to Dolly Parton, and her iconic 1973 tune «Jolene.»«We were so inspired by the song 'Jolene,' and we just love the storyline. And we figured, though, from 1973 to 2022, we could not still be fighting over the same man,» singer Danica Hart explained. «So we decided to tell her, 'You can just have him, Jolene.'»The high-energy, raucous country anthem brought down the house, earning a standing ovation from all four judges and a booming chant of «Golden Buzzer» from the entire audience.«I mean, that was fantastic!» Simon Cowell marveled in a stunned tone.

America's Got Talent wind down with only two more remaining till the live shows, tragedy strikes the family as one of the show's more memorable contestants passes away.MORE: Sofia Vergara takes to the stage as she participates in risky AGT auditionAccording to People, singer-songwriter Nolan Neal, a former contestant on the show, died on Monday at the age of 41.VIDEO: Sofia Vergara teases AGT in new TV promoHis cousin, Dylan Seals, an audio engineer, confirmed the news, stating that while the cause of death was uncertain, he had lost his "battle with substance abuse."Nolan appeared on season 15 of AGT back in 2020, performing his original song Lost to the judges and even receiving a standing ovation from Howie Mandel.MORE: AGT's Jackie Evancho says anorexia battle has left her with 'bones of an 80-year-old'He even opened up about his substance abuse issues and dealing with his father's suicide, being put through to the next round but ultimately getting cut in the Judges' Choice. He was also a contestant on season 15 of The Voice, being a part of Team Adam Levine but getting cut there as well.Nolan auditioned on season 15 of AGTThe local county's medical examiner confirmed the news to TMZ earlier in the week, while his cousin said in a statement to People: "He was a natural-born entertainer and it was obvious to all of us from an early age. "He blew us all away with his incredibly powerful vocal delivery and songwriting.

Singer Nolan Neal has died age 41. Nolan rose to fame after starring on both America's Got Talent (AGT) in 2020, and The Voice in 2016.The late 41 year old was said to have been found in his Nashville-based apartment on Monday 18 July. As per TMZ, no official cause of death has been revealed.

Cotswolds, according to OK! It said that the Britain’s Got Talent judge was aiming to tie the knot in the UK in September. A source told the magazine: “They are trying to have the wedding in September, but that’s dependent on whether Lauren can have their new Cotswolds house completed in time - as this is where she wants to hold the wedding. “This is why Lauren is currently here in the UK while Simon is in LA.

They’ve kept everyone guessing about their upcoming wedding and until recently they hadn’t even set a date. But we can exclusively reveal that Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman are aiming to tie the knot at home in September. However, their planning is based on work on their new house being finished in time – and a source claims Lauren, 44, is stressing about getting everything ready, while 62-year-old Simon “isn’t in any rush” to tie the knot.

Sinitta thinks lockdown changed Simon Cowell's attitude towards marriage. The 62-year-old music mogul is engaged to Lauren Silverman - his long-time partner and the mother of his eight-year-old son Eric - and Sinitta believes lockdown has proven to be a turning point for Simon. The singer - who previously had an on-off romance with the TV star - said: "I think having a child, being a father, lockdown - it's the first time in his life he's actually been alone with his partner and in that dedicated, devoted family situation.

Connor Johnson, a 23-year-old street performer and surfer, was stopped midway during his “America’s Got Talent” audition.

Graham Skidmore, known to viewers as Blind Date’s “Our Graham”, has been remembered as a “fantastic father and husband” by his son, Neil, following his death aged 90. He became known as “Our Graham” thanks to the show’s host Cilla Black who gave him the nickname while he established himself as the voice of the show for 17 years between 1985 and 2002. He died in December 2021 on Boxing Day, Neil told the PA News Agency, with the news only reported on now after it was mentioned in the In Memoriam section in the Spring/Summer 2022 journal from actors’ union Equity.

Graham Skidmore has died aged 90, his family have confirmed. Graham – lovingly known as ‘Our Graham’ to Blind Date fans – voiced the popular dating show hosted by Cilla Black between the years of 1985 to 2002. Between 1993 and 2002, he was also a regular fixture on Vic and Bob’s Shooting Stars.

X Factor star Tom Mann has taken to Instagram with a heart-rending update following a memorial for his late fiancée, Dani Hampson.MORE: Tom Mann's friends hold emotional memorial for fiancé Danielle days after tragic deathOn Sunday, Tom took to Instagram to share a snapshot from the event, which showed 18 friends gathered in a park with picnic blankets, some with children and dogs, to remember Dani. WATCH: Olly Murs shares sweet Caroline Flack video from X Factor daysA few hours later, he once again returned to his Stories to share a new photo with his followers.READ: Simon Cowell expresses heartache after X Factor star Tom Mann's fiancée dies on wedding dayMORE: X Factor's Tom Mann's family share new details about fiancée's tragic deathThe image shows the couple sharing a kiss as they stand by the water, and Tom admitted: “There are no words to describe how much I miss you Dan.

telling The Sun: ‘He might not have wanted to be seen on screen, but he had a celebrity voice – a known voice. ‘He loved it. I do event organising and had a show in London and got Dad to do the voice over.