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Simon Cowell showcases his slimline figure and puffs on a cigarette while leaving the BGT auditions

The music mogul, 60, showcased his slimline figure and deep holiday tan as he was spotted leaving the first day of the Britain's Got Talent auditions at the London Palladium on Saturday.




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Simon Cowell continues to flaunt his lithe frame in a navy sweater as he leaves London Palladium

Simon Cowell is back to work on Britain's Got Talent after his month-long jaunt in the tropics - and was seen leaving auditions on Sunday evening in London.




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David Walliams looks unrecognisable as he dresses up as BGT co-judges for NTAs

The comedian, 48, is set to inject his trademark humour into the ceremony as he filmed the opening sequence for the upcoming show, taking inspiration from his Britain's Got Talent judges.




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David Walliams makes 'nasty' joke about embattled Love Island host Caroline Flack at the NTAs

David Walliams made a joke about embattled Love Island host Caroline Flack while presenting the National Television Awards at London 's O2 Arena on Tuesday night - and it didn't go down well.




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Fleur East given 'reality check' after Syco axe and friend's suicide

Fleur East has said she was given a much-needed reality check after a friend tragically committed suicide and she was dropped from Simon Cowell 's record label, Syco.




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Simon Cowell gives peace a chance as he steps out with wife Lauren Silverman at London's Annabel's

The X Factor judge showed off his impressive weight loss in a tailored blue suit while Lauren looks chic in a polka-dot dress.




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Amanda Holden dazzles in a vibrant midi as she joins Alesha Dixon at Britain's Got Talent auditions 

Amanda, 48, looked sensational as she stepped out in a vibrant jewel style gown that sheathed her lithe figure, while Alesha, 41, oozed sartorial chic in a loose blue suit.




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Simon Cowell displays his trim figure as he joins Amanda Holden en-route to BGT auditions

The Britain's Got Talent judges showed off their fun sides as they rode mini-motorbikes to the show's Manchester auditions on Thursday.




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The X Factor won't return in 2020 as Simon Cowell decides to 'rest show for a year'

The X Factor is contracted for one more series, but head boss Simon feels it's the 'right time' to put the show on a one-year break, so future series can benefit. 




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Simon Cowell showcases his slimmed down physique in buttoned down white shirt

The music mogul, 60, looked svelte as ever as he showcased his slimmed down frame in a crisp white shirt and a pair of black trousers.




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Megan McKenna takes no chances with the coronavirus as she returns to London in a mask

She stormed to victory on X Factor: Celebrity last year, landing a record deal with Simon Cowell and heading stateside to record new music with him.




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I was the worst kind of person: Oscar winner Richard Dreyfuss on his drug-addled past

San Diego-based actor Richard Dreyfuss, who became the youngest person to win a Best Actor Oscar in 1978, says he became the worst kind of person at the height of his fame




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Amanda Holden stuns as she joins Simon Cowell and fellow judges in new Britain's Got Talent trailer

The first trailer for the new season of Britain's Got Talent was released on Saturday, revealing that the show will return in April.




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Lauren Silverman nails casual chic as she grabs a takeout meal in Malibu

The socialite, 42, made sure to keep her distance from others on the trip as California residents are encouraged to stay at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.




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Lauren Silverman nails casual chic as she runs errands with sons Adam, 14, and Eric, six

The socialite, 42, was joined by a male and female friend friend for the outing but made sure to keep her distance from others amid the coronavirus pandemic.




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BGT: First look at wild and wacky auditions ahead of Easter air date

The preview features a montage of some of the show's wackiest auditions yet, as the nation sets out to wow judges Simon Cowell, David Walliams, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden.




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Simon Cowell's girlfriend Lauren Silverman dons a protective face mask and gloves to do a food shop

The socialite, 42, donned a white face mask and plastic gloves when she headed out to do her food shop in Malibu on Friday.




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Simon Cowell continues to display his slimline physique as he walks his beloved dogs

Opting for a  casual grey T-shirt and shorts, Cowell, 60, looked relaxed as they prepared fro a coastal stroll through the upmarket suburb.




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Amanda Holden admits she hopes Simon Cowell's weight loss will help him return to Mr Nasty

The music and TV mogul lost the impressive amount of weight after adopting a healthier vegan lifestyle last year, and Amanda is hoping for other big changes in her pal too.   




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Simon Cowell reveals he was forced to get tested for coronavirus after AGT judge Heidi Klum fell ill

The music mogul, 60, has revealed he was forced to test for coronavirus after his fellow America's Got Talent judge Heidi Klum experienced symptoms on set.




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Alesha Dixon shares why the return of Britain's Got Talent has come at the right time

Britain's Got Talent will return to our TV screens on Saturday night for its highly anticipated 14 series.




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BGT fans emotional as Simon Cowell kisses son Eric after being wowed by father and son magic act

Britain's Got Talent fans were left emotional on Saturday as Simon Cowell sweetly kissed son Eric, 6, after being blown away by a father and son magic act.




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Sharon Osbourne, 67, says there's 'nothing wrong' with getting plastic surgery

The former X Factor judge, 67, recently underwent a 'painful' fourth facelift and has had several procedures over the past 20 years.




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Lauren Silverman looks effortlessly chic in khaki shorts as she enjoys a bike ride with son Eric

She has been isolating in her Malibu home with Simon Cowell during lockdown. Yet Lauren ensured their son Eric, six, got some fresh air on Tuesday, as they headed out on a bike ride together.




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Sinitta suggests her on-off romance with Simon Cowell was 'never really over' until mogul had son

Sinitta has suggested her on-off romance with Simon Cowell was 'never really over' until he had son Eric with girlfriend Lauren Silverman in 2014.




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Lauren Silverman looks cheery as she cycles with son Eric in Malibu

Lauren Silverman has been making sure she and her son Eric, six, have been getting plenty of fresh air and exercise amid COVID-19's lockdown.




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Lauren Silverman looks stylish in all-white ensemble as she enjoys bike ride with son, Eric, 6

The mother-of-two, 42, enjoyed a bike ride around the neighbourhood with her son Eric, six, who she shares with her music mogul beau.




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Simon Cowell and Heidi Klum don matching PYJAMAS

Sure to solicit some laughs from their loyal fans was the show's head honcho, 60, and the German supermodel, 46, who donned matching pyjamas during the chat




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Lauren Silverman showcases her pins in denim shorts as she and son Eric take their dogs for a walk

Simon Cowell's girlfriend, 42, appeared in good spirits as she took a break from COVID-19 lockdown to walk her pet pooches alongside six-year-old son Eric on Friday.




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Lauren Silverman looks effortlessly cool as she enjoys a bike ride with son Eric, 6, in Malibu

Simon Cowell 's girlfriend, 42, and their young son cycled to a newsstand, where they stopped to check out the latest magazines and grab a cold drink, on Saturday




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People are painting tiny noses and mouths on their faces as part of a hilarious new TikTok trend

The tiny face challenge is the latest viral craze to hit the internet.People are painting miniature mouths and noses above face masks and scarves to make it seem like they have tiny faces.TikToks of people giving themselves tiny faces highlight how funny and strange the challenge can be. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.TikTok has been the starting point of countless internet crazes, with everything from the "Savage Challenge" to the "Don't Rush Challenge" getting their starts in the app.One of the most recent trends to become popular on the app was born out of people wearing masks and scarves amid the coronavirus pandemic, covering the lower half of their faces.Because their mouths are hidden, people have started painting small noses and mouths to make it look like they have tiny




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The coronavirus pandemic has taken a huge toll on marginalized groups. Here's how employers can use it as an opportunity to create a diverse and inclusive workplace.

75628596Julia Taylor Kennedy and Pooja Jain-Link are executive vice presidents and lead researchers at the Center for Talent Innovation.They write that COVID-19 has had greater consequences for marginalized populations.But employers can consciously create a more diverse and inclusive workplace in the midst of the pandemic.Employers should put in place sponsorship programs and flexible workplaces — and acknowledge any fears workers have right now.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.We've all seen the headlines: instead of being the "great equalizer," this pandemic has revealed that if you are lower-income, black, Latinx, Asian, or a woman, you are likely to face deeper consequences from the coronavirus and the attendant economic downturn.In its spread, COVID-19 has revealed much




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'Avatar: The Last Airbender' comes to Netflix on May 15. Revisit some the series' iconic moments through GIFs and memes.




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A popular OnlyFans creator is receiving backlash after saying that she's lost subscribers amid the economic downturn and can't pay her rent

An influencer and OnlyFans creator, known as Billie Beever to her fans, posted an emotional TikTok video last week.In the video, she said she could no longer pay her bills after losing subscribers amid the pandemic and economic downturn."I've got nothing else going for me," the creator said in the clip, which has racked up 15,000 views. Since posting the video, she has received intense backlash from online trolls who have told her to get "a real job."The content creator, and several online supporters, have pushed back against her critics, saying that sex work is, indeed, real work — requiring planning, marketing, and physical labor. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.Billie Beever, an influencer in Australia who has monetized her online presence by posting adult content on OnlyFans,




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The Hamptons rental market is booming, making the ritzy area more unattainable than ever — even for 'middle-class rich people'

Rental costs in the Hamptons are soaring, pricing out many in the upper-middle class.The demand for rentals in areas like the Hamptons has been steadily rising as people look to escape big cities.Homeowners in these areas are reportedly "price gauging" as people continue to flee to more remote vacation areas.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.The wealthy are clamoring for local escapes in the Hamptons — and the demand is so high that it's actually pricing some of them out.Page Six's Christopher Cameron reported that many "middle-class rich people" are upset over the rising rental prices in the Hamptons. Many are finding themselves completely priced out of the market."Brokers are doubling prices," Betsy Cox from Blackbook Concierge told Cameron. Cox is looking at homes in Palm




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25 vintage photos show how desperate and desolate America looked during the Great Depression, the last time the unemployment rate was as high as it is today




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Nurseries around the world are destroying millions of flowers as demand drops during the coronavirus pandemic




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It might take up to 15 years for the class of 2020 to catch up financially, but a recession expert says there's an upside to graduating right now

Gen Z is graduating into a crippled economy marked by a nearly century-high unemployment rate of 14.7%.Research shows that recession graduates typically see stagnant financial growth that can last for up to 15 years.But the author behind this research told Business Insider there's an upside: These graduates job hop to play financial catch-up, which makes them more flexible and helps them advance their career.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Gen Z is in for a bumpy ride.The class of 2020 is graduating into a grim economy: The unemployment rate surged to 14.7% in April, a number not seen in nearly a century, since the Great Depression of the 1930s. The US lost a record 20.5 million jobs in April. That's roughly 25 times the worst monthly decline seen during the Great Recession,




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Britain bursts into bloom as warm Algerian air sparks heatwave across Europe

Every summer this two-acre field at Combe Cross Farm in Monksilver, near Taunton, Somerset, explodes into a kaleidoscope of colour. It was created after a farmer abandoned the field.




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Sahara Bubble storms lash Britain with lightning as week's worth of rain falls in just ONE hour

Thunderstorms are unleashing downpours across south-east England as a yellow warning covers northern, eastern and central regions today after rain caved in a Tesco roof in Stirling last night.




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Glastonbury 2019: Paraglider captures organisers putting up tents and stages

Aerial pictures give an insight into how much space Glastonbury takes up as well as a sneak peak in to the myriad of stages and events that attendees will be able to enjoy in Somerset.




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Britain on the BOIL: Commuters face muggy slog to work as Saharan Bubble turns up the heat on UK

The Saharan Bubble that has scorched continental Europe in recent days is finally starting to yield some UK sunshine with temperature highs of 75F (24C) in Boscombe near Bournemouth today.




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UK weather: Hay fever warning as Britain is set for sun

The heat and humidity from the weekend will be a distance memory today, Scotland and Ireland will be cloudy with parts of rain today, while south east England and London will have a sunny start.




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Relief after heatwave as temperatures fall to a more comfortable 69F

As thousands of revellers flock to Wireless Festival, Pride and Wimbledon today many are hoping for bright, sunny skies. But spots of rain could dampen spirits, according to the Met Office.




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UK weather: Too hot for shirts as London Tube passengers strip off

Male commuters have been stripping to the waist on the London Underground and train networks around the country as they face arduous journeys home in baking weather.




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WEATHER: Commuter chaos as heatwave sparks trackside FIRES with police called in to rescue people

The second-hottest day in UK history is causing chaos for commuters up and down the country as they face being stranded on sweltering services while they struggle to get home from work. 




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UK weather: Thunderstorms sweep the country as temperatures drop 27 degrees

Storms are sweeping across the East of England, with lightning flashing across the skies of Norfolk and Suffolk as Friday gets off to a thundering start.




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UK weather: Britain on flood alert as heavy rain threatens another deluge

The Met Office said heavy rain will set in on Friday, with flooding expected in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, with the adverse conditions likely to see roads cut off and misery for commuters.




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UK weather: Rain pours through Asda roof and beachgoers flee thunderstorms

Shoppers at the Asda store in Leith, Edinburgh, watched the rain lash down from the lights as they tried to avoid a soaking. Connor Moore was shopping at the time and uploaded a video.




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UK weather: Warnings of heavy rain and gales set to wash out this weekend

The Met Office expects this week to remain 'unsettled and changeable', with low pressure coming in from the Atlantic set to leave this weekend wet and miserable.