Simon Cowell 'lands £90 million payday' after securing new franchise deal

Glamour honored Angela Bassett with for her work on stage and screen. Emmy-, Grammy-, and six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, who presented Bassett with her honor, said it best: “An actor, executive producer, a mother, a friend, and on, and on, and on…Were you surprised that she was cast as head of the Bad Bitch Support Group on Black Lady Sketch Show, and as Ramonda in Wakanda Forever, queen of the most powerful nation in the world? I wasn’t!”“Think about the way she sits with strength, and truth, whether it is on the stage, screen, you cannot take her eyes off of her, can you?” McDonald continued. “I can think of no one more deserving of Glamour’s Lifetime Achievement Award than Angela Bassett, a woman who I deeply admire, revere and honor, for all the stories that she weaves, the barriers she has broken, and the inspiration and leadership that she provides in our industry and to the next generation of artists.”When Bassett accepted her award, she bowed to McDonald with gratitude as she received a standing ovation.

ceremony, founder and director Dr. Rebecca Gomperts was honored for her work providing tens of thousands of women with access to medication abortion across America—from her headquarters in Amsterdam. The impact of was perfectly summed up by actor and podcast host Busy Philipps, who presented Gomperts with her award at the Tuesday, November 1 ceremony. “I had this realization a long time ago, but simply existing as a woman in this country and in many, many countries is a political act,”  Philipps said.

(that is, to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony). And on Tuesday, November 1, the talk show host added another honor to her lengthy list of accomplishments: 2022 .She was presented with the award by Kelly Rowland, who praised Hudson as “resilient, talented, and honey that voice!" “In a business filled with competition and scarcity, Jennifer puts family, friendship, sisterhood, and community above all," Rowland continued.

Ziwe is back with the second half of the second season of her namesake talk show and she has declared a “diversity war.”

Not counting the series that are officially ending this season, the oldest scripted series on the air at the CW is flagship All American, currently in its fifth season. All other shows are three-years-old or younger. That is significant as series tend to get more expensive as they age.

2ND UPDATE: David DePape, the suspect arrested in the attack of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband in their San Francisco home, pleaded not guilty to state charges Tuesday.

ceremony in New York City, where they were for their contribution to music, pop culture, and sisterhood.On Tuesday, November 1, actor and known Haim super fan Sophie Turner introduced the trio to a crowd which included other Women of the Year honorees like and “They will always make you feel welcome, loved, important, and in the presence of something truly special,” said Turner of Haim. “Their sisterhood extends beyond each other, outside of the Haim circle.

at the Glamour on Tuesday, November 1. Olympian Sunisa Lee was on hand to present Kim with her award. “Chloe can tell you: your life changes overnight when you win a gold medal,” Lee told the crowd.

Aurora James challenged major retailers to do more than offer empty statements of support. “So many of your businesses are built on Black spending power,” she wrote in an Instagram post that quickly went viral. “So many of your stores are set up in Black communities.”Her ask: Create lasting change by dedicating 15% of shelf space to Black-owned brands.

Glamour honored Watts with a . “This mom is certainly proof that woman can and do change the world,” said , who introduced her at the ceremony held in New York on November 1.

Glamour Women of the Year awards have celebrated women who, as the very first print issue declared, “took charge, spoke out, risked their lives, made a difference.” On Tuesday, November 1, Glamour celebrated another class of game changers, rule breakers, and trailblazers at The Grill & The Pool in New York City. The honorees were: , our lifetime achievement honoree who has always ruled the stage and screen with regal grace; , the woman delivering abortions to women across America—from her headquarters in Amsterdam; , EGOT winner and talk show host; , who founded Moms Demand Action to fight senseless gun violence; , the rock stars who still prize sisterhood above all; and , the designer changing the face of business with the Fifteen Percent Pledge.

Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine and a half years in prison in Russia on drug possession charges, and just last week, her appeal of that sentencing was . Since she was first detained in the country in February, the American government and various human rights organizations have been working round the clock in an effort to bring her home.

One day after the arrest of a suspect for the murders of Liberty “Libby” German and Abigail “Abby” Williams was announced, Libby’s mom is speaking out.

The person responsible for shooting and killing Takeoff is still on the loose, and the Houston Police Department is asking for the public’s help in solving the crime.

UPDATED with latest: A Los Angeles Superior Court judge on Tuesday ruled that Rust script supervisor Mamie Mitchell can pursue her negligence and other claims against Alec Baldwin, who fired a loaded gun on the New Mexico set of the indie Western last year that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounded director Joel Souza.

Lisa Rinna was prepared to showcase her “receipts” during The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 12 reunion, but the content of her manila envelopes was never revealed on air.

DAME Judi Dench fought back tears tonight during what fans have dubbed an "utterly enchanting" interview with Louis Theroux. The Oscar winning actress became emotional while talking about her late husband Michael Williams, who died in 2001. They were watching an advert for spreads which they starred in together, when Judi said: "Thank you, Clover butter." Louis, 52, asked: "Are you OK talking about how it came to an end, how he came to die?" Judi, 87, replied: "Well he wasn't well..." before pausing.

SIMON Cowell's son Eric is helping the music mogul quit smoking AGAIN with a very clever trick. Popstar and godmother to eight-year-old Eric, Sinitta has revealed that the youngster is trying to help the Britain's Got Talent boss, 63, pack in the habit for good. The So Macho singer - who has already given up smoking but is supporting the Stoptober campaign this year encouraging others to give up too - said that Simon's "mini-me" has become the "cigarette police", only allowing his dad one puff per cigarette.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have pulled out of work engagements after falling ill. The pair, who are gearing up to host another series of I’m A Celebrity, reportedly have a ‘sudden’ illness, which has forced them to scrap an appearance on a Britain’s Got Talent special. They will be replaced on BGT by former Britain’s Got More Talent host Stephen Mulhern, an ITV spokesperson said.

AMANDA Holden revealed the first look at the brand new Britain's Got Talent's spin-off. The special themed show will focus entirely on the many spectacular magicians spawned by the format across the world.

Shawn Mendes has new songs on the Lyle, Lyle Crocodile soundtrack! – Just Jared Jr Kate Middleton was heckled during a visit in Ireland – Celebitchy Cheryl Burke is heading to court – DListed Get the scoop on Simon Cowell‘s new competition series – Just Jared Jr

BRITAIN'S Got Talent star Paul Potts has been seen 15 years after his historic Britain’s Got Talent win. The star has released a new album, named Musica Non Proibita, and plans to tour in February and March 2023 with his new music. The English tenor, 51, became a global sensation after winning first place back in 2007.

NBC has greenlit America’s Got Talent: All-Stars from creator Simon Cowell who will serve as a judge alongside Heidi Klum and Howie Mandell. Terry Crews has been tapped to host.

Simon Cowell has reportedly received a £90million cash deal to keep his global ‘Got Talent’ franchise on worldwide TV. The X Factor mogul, 62, is said to have landed the deal weeks after he promised to “announce something soon” after he eased up on work following health scares. The Sun reported on Tuesday (04.

WITH a net worth of £390million, Simon Cowell was already living an A-list lifestyle with sprawling pads on both sides of the Atlantic and a fleet of supercars. But I can reveal the record exec has pocketed another £90million cash in a deal to secure the future of his hugely successful television Got Talent franchise worldwide.

Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment has struck a deal worth $125M for the securitization of the Got Talent franchise.

K.J. Yossman Simon Cowell has securitized the Got Talent franchise in what’s been described as a “groundbreaking” $125 million deal. The securitization relates to the intellectual property behind the franchise, including both the U.S. and British versions of the show, “America’s Got Talent” and “Britain’s Got Talent.” As part of the deal, the assets to the franchise and its spin-offs have been pooled, including “production margins and fees, digital income, franchise and original content sales and sponsorship income.” The Got Talent franchise has been commissioned across 72 global territories, including Armenia, Chile and Egypt. As of 2017, it holds the Guinness world record title for “Most international versions for a reality television format.”