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2 days ago

Has Simon Cowell lost his mojo? Seven things you need to know about the music mogul's new direction

1. Cowell is chasing a new direction Simon Cowell: The Next Act, which hit Netflix on Wednesday, follows Cowell in his bid to put together the next One Direction, and do his bit to reassert western dominance in the only sphere that matters: the pop charts! There hasn't been a boyband from the UK or America who I think is as exciting as these K-pop artists, Cowell declares. But while he's convinced of the ginormous opportunity for a male version of the Spice Girls, the six-part docuseries has been widely panned, with reviews describing it as anachronistic and even bleak.
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7 months ago

If Jesus and Buddha had our work schedule, they'd have fallen out too': boyband Five on bullying, Britney and their blockbuster return

Five band members took a necessary break from their hectic schedule in 1998, highlighting the pressures of fame and mental health.
The band's struggles with mental health and internal conflicts defined their early career and eventual breakup.
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