Simon Cowell has reportedly invited transgender men to apply for his search to find the nation’s next big boyband.

The music mogul recently set out on a quest to find the next incarnation of the boy band after admitting there had not been a group as successful since One Direction, with plans for the search to appear in a Netflix documentary called The Midas Touch.

However, the first round of auditions in Liverpool failed to draw a crowd, with onlookers saying that just 40 pe

It’s now been reported that bosses have widened their search, and have placed an ad on the showbiz job site StarNow in a bid to attract more applicants.

A source told The Sun: ‘Simon knows he has to change with the times and loves being a trailblazer.

Simon finally kicked off his nationwide search to find the UK’s next big boyband last week, but saw just a handful of hopefuls turn up to auditions in Liverpool.

An onlooker told The Sun: ‘They started arriving slowly from about 9am on Saturday but the biggest number in the queue never amounted to more than about 40.

‘By early afternoon, the number arriving had virtually dried up and it was the same story on the Sunday audition.

‘The amount of railings they put up suggested they were expecting hundreds or thousands of people to arrive and pack out the queues but they had a fraction of those kinds of numbers.’

However, it’s thought that other auditions have proven to be more popular, and there are plans for more days in London and Dublin in the coming weeks.

It was also reported that in a bid to build interest, bosses were enlisting TikTok stars and influencers to promote the call-out for auditions itself, and were reaching out to a number of content creators.

 

However, after the first round of auditions in Liverpool failed to draw a crowd, sources said that bosses have widened their search, and have placed an ad on the showbiz job site StarNow

Doubts had previously cast on Simon’s grand new talent search last week, when a singer issued a savage message to the Britain’s Got Talent judge after he was approached by a casting director to audition for the ‘next One Direction.’

In his search for his newest stars, Simon has been seen taking to the streets of London with a sign that read: ‘Simon needs you. Future megastars wanted for new boyband.’

Meanwhile, his team of casting directors have been reaching out to potential candidates online, but one was not impressed.

Fin Power from Liverpudlian band STONE, claimed he had received a message from someone on behalf of Simon and shared his brutal response.

He explained: ‘I got this message from someone on behalf of Simon Cowell. ‘Hello, Fin. I’m contacting you on behalf of Simon Cowell!’

‘The company following Simon Cowell is BTBSC Series Ltd, trading as Box-to-Box Films. I’d like to provide you with further information about how you would like to audition for this, if you are interested.”

A source revealed to The Sun that Simon is in the end stages of finalising the deal with the streamer.

They said: ‘Netflix is the perfect place for his new show and Box To Box, who are producing the series, have worked with them before.

‘Simon and his team have been working so hard on getting the show off the ground and a final deal is so close now.’

The name of the show has amused people behind the scenes, it has been said.

The source added: ‘Simon knows he is the best at what he does and calling his show Midas Touch gives a new meaning to blowing your own trumpet.’

It was revealed on Saturday that Simon fears the UK is not finding enough breakthrough talent, saying record labels are not signing enough new stars, who face too much competition online.

Simon, who had global success with One Direction and Westlife, is determined to change that with a new project in which he holds auditions for a new band.

He told The Daily Mail: ‘Right now record labels aren’t signing enough new talent.

‘So the amount of UK artists who are breaking worldwide has literally fallen off a cliff because I think there is too much competition online.

‘People don’t knock on your door saying, ‘I’ve got a new band’. It doesn’t happen. You’ve got to go out there yourself and do it. So that’s what we are doing.’

The marital woes of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are public knowledge now but some personalized jewelry that JLo has been wearing has got people talking.

The couple have been spending less and less time together with their marriage on the rocks and they did not even spend the Fourth of July together.

They have both still been wearing their wedding rings for the majority of the time, but a recent outfit and piece of jewelry worn by JLo has caught the eye.

In photos obtained by Page Six, the singer had on a bracelet that had a “B” charm, most likely representing the first letter of Ben‘s name.

Her charm bracelet was on her left wrist when she was out on July 5. Some fans think that her wearing this charm shows that all is not lost when it comes to their marriage and they could soon put their problems behind them for a second time.

Both spotted on opposite sides of the country

The 54-year-old singer was seen in New York City on Thursday, shopping for rose bushes with her manager, Benny Medina.

Meanwhile, Affleck was on the opposite coast in Los Angeles. The 51-year-old actor spent time with two of his children, Violet and Seraphina, from his previous marriage to Jennifer Garner. They dined at Kaz The Soba Place with a couple of their friends.

Affleck was photographed smiling with Violet’s arm affectionately around him. He also shares a 12-year-old son, Samuel, with Garner.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck caused a stir at the Grammy Awards when they experienced some uncomfortable situations, making them the center of attention.

During the gala, Lopez appeared cheerful and glowing, while the actor seemed disinterested and uninspired.

The renowned actor was present at the biggest music industry event alongside his wife Jennifer Lopez, who was in charge of presenting the award for Best Pop Vocal Album.

Concerning his behavior, it was revealed that JLo had actually urged her husband to show more enthusiasm.

Following the chaos stirred up by Bennifer at the Grammys, the actor from Batman was recently seen with his former spouse, Jennifer Garner, and two out of their three kids.

Even though JLo has been seen joining Ben and his former partner during other events, she was not with him this time.

As per OK! magazine’s website, paparazzi captured Affleck and Garner’s reunion on Thursday 16 February.

The actor and his former wife gathered in Los Angeles to “hang out” with their kids Violet and Samuel, their daughter Seraphine was not there.

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The gathering was said to be for the purpose of going to a baseball game for the youngest offspring. Both Affleck and Garner were dressed casually, with him holding their son’s hand and her holding Violet’s hand.

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck were married for 13 years until 2018, facing challenges due to his alcoholism. Despite this, they now have a friendly co-parenting relationship while spending time with their kids.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are a well-known power couple in Hollywood and their lasting marriage has always appeared rock solid. A fixture in the entertainment industry for decades, they’re not only known for their individual work as successful actors and filmmakers, but for their wonderful love story that really does appear as if it’s straight out of a Hollywood movie.

Both show business veterans, the couple has four children together, including two sons from their union — Chet Hanks and Truman Hanks — while Tom has two children from a previous relationship, Colin Hanks and Elizabeth Hanks. Of their four children, Colin and Chet have both followed their famous parents into show business.

Chet is known for acting as well as his music career, where he raps under the name Chet Hanx. Now 33 years old, Chet has been open about his struggles in life including addiction. In fact, he’s spoken openly about how his daughter Michaiah helped him get sober and turn his life around. Michaiah is biracial, with her mom being Chet’s ex-girlfriend Tiffany Miles.

In fact, Chet’s parents aren’t just grandparents to his daughter, but they have three grandkids in total, and they appear to absolutely love the role. Proclaiming themselves the “coolest grandparents,” the couple joke that they know their grandchildren don’t share the same sentiment about them.

In a video interview with Entertainment Tonight from 2018, Chet opened up about his addiction struggles and how his daughter saved his life. He also spoke about the way his parents treat Michaiah.

Tom Hanks (2013), (Fred Duval/FilmMagic/Getty images)

Tom Hanks, 68, and Rita Wilson, 67, have been married since 1988, which means they celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary earlier this year in April. Known for their incredibly strong marriage, the couple has been known to open up about what makes their long-running relationship work.

When appearing on Kelly Clarkson’s daytime talk show in April 2020, Wilson revealed that Tom’s talkative character was “one of the things, when we met, that we just got along instantly,” as reported by PEOPLE. She added that she “love[s] a good storyteller” and that Tom is one. The couple has also managed to raise their blended family of four wonderful kids including Colin Hanks and Chet Hanks.

Of their four kids, Colin has two kids of his own — two daughters named Olivia and Charlotte — while Chet has a daughter, Michaiah, with his ex-girlfriend. Despite self-describing themselves as the “coolest grandparents,” Tom joked in the same interview with ET, “I think they just put up with us.” Meanwhile, Wilson added, “Sometimes they just look at us like, ‘what?'”

On top of the clear love that the three grandchildren in the Hank family tree clearly have for their parents and grandparents, Michaiah, Chet’s daughter, who is 7 years old, is even responsible for helping to save her dad’s life. After struggling with cocaine addiction, Chet became a changed man when he learned he would be a dad. He spoke candidly to Entertainment Tonight in 2018, where he stated:

“I don’t know if I would’ve made the changes necessary, she saved my life, and when she gets older, she’ll know that.”

Chet Hanks (2017), (Bennett Raglin/Getty Images/BET)

In the moving video interview, Chet talks about the music he makes with his band FTRZ and how being open about his struggles with addiction and getting sober is integral to their message. He explains that he knew he had to get sober for a while but struggled to make the changes needed to get him onto the next chapter of his life. Thankfully for him, Michaiah came along and proved to be the right motivation for him to clean up his act. He states in the interview:

“If my daughter hadn’t been born there’s no telling that I would have [made the decision to get sober]. I could easily be dead or in jail right now if I hadn’t made that decision.”

He says that speaking candidly about his addiction struggles could help somebody else on their journey, which he described as the “most rewarding and the most fulfilling” part of making his music.

He also described his parents as being fully supportive of him as he got sober and stated that he’s “really lucky.” On a lighter note, he explained that they absolutely adore Michaiah and love being grandparents. Since he was close to his own grandparents, Chet loves that his daughter gets to have the same experience with his parents. He also added that the famous couple offers to babysit “all the time.”

However, there is one thing that his daughter is missing — her own doll of Woody from “Toy Story,” which Tom famously voiced. Once he realized, Chet added that it absolutely needs to happen. We can’t agree more!

This year’s Oscars saw Sally Field, celebrated for her roles in timeless classics such as “Mrs. Doubtfire” and “Places in the Heart,” take the stage in an elegant white gown, complemented by a stylish curly bob hairstyle.

Teaming up with fellow actresses Jessica Lange, Charlize Theron, Jennifer Lawrence, and Michelle Yeoh, they united to present the award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, a category each of them had triumphed in previously.

When the spotlight illuminated Emma Stone as the winner for her portrayal in “Poor Things,” Sally, aged 77, warmly embraced her, delighting viewers worldwide with their touching moment.

Emma Stone herself expressed admiration for Sally, stating: “Sally Field, I’ve had the privilege to work with three times. We share the same birthday. I just adore her and what she stands for — all those women I deeply admire and look up to, so it was truly special.”

Sally’s illustrious career spans over six decades, commencing with minor roles in films like “Moon Pilot” in 1962 and blossoming into television prominence with series like “Gidget,” “The Flying Nun,” and “The Girl with Something Extra” in the ’70s. Along her journey, she has garnered numerous awards, including two Academy Awards, multiple Emmy Awards, and two Golden Globes.

Reflecting on her journey after receiving the SAG Lifetime Achievement award last year, Sally shared insights into her resilient spirit in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. “I wasn’t out to prove anything… The more complex roles I could tackle, the more facets of myself I could discover,” she disclosed.

Growing up in a working-class show business family, Sally gained firsthand knowledge that the entertainment industry is far from glamorous. “It’s not glamorous, it’s not easy,” she admitted, emphasizing the dedication and perseverance essential for success in showbiz.

Camilla Parker Bowles, now the Duchess of Cornwall, did indeed transform a diamond and emerald necklace that once belonged to Princess Diana into a brooch. This was seen as a significant gesture in the royal family, repurposing the jewelry in a different form while still acknowledging its historical significance.

The Royal Family heirloom is more than 150 years old and was passed down to Princess Diana by the Queen Mother in 1981 to mark her marriage to Prince Charles.

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Diana famously wore the dazzling emerald and diamond pendant as a necklace for a gala performance at the Vienna Burgh Theatre in April 1986.

The late Princess paired the stunning necklace with matching emerald earrings and a sequined green dress by one of her favourite designers Catherine Walker.

But as the pendant technically belongs to The Queen, it has since been added to the Duchess of Cornwall’s collection.

Camilla, 71, has since designed Diana’s necklace into a brooch and recently wore it to a Buckingham Palace reception celebrating Prince Charles’ 50th anniversary as the Prince of Wales.

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However royal fans said Camilla’s choice of jewellery was in “poor taste”.

Shortly after the event, one unhappy fan wrote on social media: “Not really too comfortable with that… to be honest!”

Another fumed: “Has she no shame?”

But Camilla isn’t the only one to have altered Diana’s jewellery to suit her own tastes.

Last month, Fabulous Digital revealed that Kate Middleton had actually REMOVED diamonds from Princess Diana’s iconic sapphire earrings.

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Although the Duchess of Cambridge has kept the design of Diana’s engagement ring the same, Kate Middleton has altered the clasp detail of her late mother-in-law’s stunning sapphire earrings.

When the late Princess owned them, the dangly earrings had a stud fastening which featuring its own circular saphire diamond detail.

However, Kate Middleton has removed the stud fastening and diamonds, opting to wear the jewels as delicate teardrop earrings.

In contrast, Meghan Markle “blinged up” her engagement ring – which included two of Diana’s diamonds – with a much thinner, diamond-studded micro-pave gold band.

In a special “letter of wishes” included in her will, Princess Diana wrote: “I would like to allocate all my jewellery to the share to be held by my sons, so that their wives may, in due course, have it or use it. I leave the exact division of the jewellery to your discretion.”

Celine Dion is ready to pull back the curtain and provide an honest behind-the-scenes look at her life with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) in her forthcoming documentary, I Am: Celine Dion.

In the movie’s first trailer, released on Thursday (23 May), Dion is seen sitting in a chair, looking into the camera as she says: “I have been diagnosed with a very rare neurological disorder.

“And I wasn’t ready to say anything before. But I’m ready now,” she adds, letting out a big sigh.

The trailer continues with a montage of snippets showing her performances during past tours and singing in the recording booth.

“When you record, it sounds great,” Dion says. “But when you go on stage, it will be greater.”

In between clips of her in physical therapy, she says: “I’m working hard every day. But I have to admit, it’s been a struggle.”

Breaking down into tears, she continues: “I miss it so much. The people. I miss them. If I can’t run, I’ll walk. If I can’t walk, I’ll crawl. And I won’t stop.”

Dion was diagnosed with SPS in December 2022. SPS is a rare and incurable autoimmune neurological disorder that typically causes muscle stiffness in a person’s torso. Over time, they can develop rigidity and spasms in their legs and other muscles, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

“It’s not hard to do a show,” Dion says. “It’s hard to cancel a show.”

The “It’s All Coming Back to Me” singer, 56, was forced to reschedule the European leg of her world tour following her diagnosis. She later announced the cancellation of the entire world tour in May 2023.

“I want you all to know I’m not giving up,” she wrote on Instagram at the time.

When asked by Vogue in an interview last month if fans could expect to see her on tour again, Dion said: “I can’t answer that… Because for four years I’ve been saying to myself that I’m not going back, that I’m ready, that I’m not ready.

“As things stand, I can’t stand here and say to you: ‘Yes, in four months.’ I don’t know… My body will tell me,” she said. “On the other hand, I don’t just want to wait. It’s morally hard to live from day to day. It’s hard, I’m working very hard and tomorrow will be even harder. Tomorrow is another day. But there’s one thing that will never stop, and that’s the will. It’s the passion. It’s the dream. It’s the determination.”

An official logline for the documentary reads: “Serving as a love letter to her fans, this inspirational documentary highlights the music that has guided her life while also showcasing the resilience of the human spirit.”

Helmed by Oscar-nominated director Irene Taylor, I Am: Celine Dion will be available to stream on Prime Video from 25 June.

Ella Bleu Travolta, born on April 3, 2000, is the only daughter of John Travolta and Kelly Preston. She has been occasionally in the spotlight due to her family’s fame, but she has generally kept a lower profile compared to her parents.

Ella Bleu has shown interest in following her parents’ footsteps into the entertainment industry. She made her acting debut alongside her father in the 2009 film “Old Dogs,” where she played Emily, the daughter of John Travolta’s character. This role allowed her to showcase her acting talent at a young age.

Apart from her acting aspirations, Ella Bleu has been involved in charitable activities with her family. She has attended events and red carpet appearances with her parents over the years, showcasing a close family bond despite the challenges they’ve faced.

It’s clear that Ella is very close to her family and takes after Kelly not only in her gorgeous looks but also in her kind spirit. We look forward to seeing her acting career blossom as she grows up even more beautiful, inside and out.

Do you think John Travolta and Kelly Preston’s daughter is a gorgeous mix of the two of them? Let us know your thoughts in the comments, and pass this story on to anyone you know who is a fan of theirs!