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Lauren Silverman showcases her lithe legs and svelte frame as she frolics during Barbados break 

The stunner, 40, looked incredible while putting on an animated display on the shores alongside her son before she pulled on a tropical kaftan




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Simon Cowell's son Eric walks puppy dogs on Barbados beach

Eric Cowell, five, could not contain his smiles as he held onto a lead and ran along the sand in Barbados with the excited canines on Thursday.




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Simon Cowell strolls along the beach with pet dogs during Barbados trip

The media mogul, 60, appeared in great spirits as he enjoyed a scenic stroll along the beach with his pet dogs Squiddly, Diddly, Freddy and Daisy during trip to Barbados on Monday.




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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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Amanda Holden displays her sensational physique in skintight pink workout gear

Styling her blonde locks into a ponytail, Amanda, 48, looked in high spirits as she took part in filming a hilarious sketch with her co-stars




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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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America's Got Talent: The Champions: Simon Cowell raves over 11-year-old Alexa Lauenberger's dog act

Simon Cowell gave his imaginary Golden Buzzer to eleven-year-old Alexa Lauenberger on Monday's semifinals episode of America's Got Talent: The Champions.




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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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Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly arrive on the red carpet ahead of BGT auditions in Manchester

Ant McPartlin looked sea-sick as he grimaced during a bumpy speedboat ride to The Lowry in Manchester for Britain's Got Talent auditions on Wednesday.




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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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Britain's Got Talent escapologist nearly drowns on stage leaving Simon Cowell 'shaken'

The music mogul had to halt filming for Britain's Got Talent after a escapologist nearly drowned on stage as his stunt went horribly wrong.




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Simon Cowell and son Eric team up to create a children's picture book series about 'inclusivity' 

On Monday, the X Factor mogul, 60, unveiled the project at the annual Hachette Global Showcase, revealing the collaboration with Hachette will see a portion profits go to charity




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Heidi Klum had to leave America's Got Talent filming after 'faling ill' right before going on stage

Heidi Klum looked fine when she arrived for an America's Got Talent taping, but she had to leave before going on stage and feeling sick, though it's unlikely she's suffering from COVID-19.




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Simon Cowell and glam girlfriend Lauren Silverman head out in their Rolls-Royce

The music mogul, 60, and his partner Lauren Silverman were seen living it up stateside on Thursday, as they headed out for groceries in their flashy black Rolls-Royce.




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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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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 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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Billie Eilish, Simon Cowell, Olivia Colman and Tom Hiddleston lead the stars thanking the NHS

Celebrities shared their appreciation to key workers for their tireless efforts to keep the nation running in the third week of the lockdown during the crisis ahead of the weekly Clap for the Carers.




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Britain's Got Talent EXC: The judges can't bear to look at VERY bendy contortionist 

In a new clip released ahead of the series' debut, at the Manchester auditions the panel could not bring themselves to look at the contestant




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BGT EXCLUSIVE: Amanda Holden reveals there are translators for CATS AND DOGS

In an exclusive clip from the new online spin-off series Unseen, Amanda gives Simon some insight into translators that are available for their furry friends, leading him to say they've 'got to get one.'




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Sinitta reveals she got coronavirus after a 'sweaty' night out and ex Simon Cowell 'knew'

The So Macho singer has revealed she contracted coronavirus nine days before the country went into lockdown when performing at a gig in London.




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Britain's Got Talent FIRST LOOK: Simon SWEARS at David during hilarious James Bond-style opener

Saturday's BGT opening skit sees David greet Simon with a Union Jack car-boat causing the music mogul to swear, while the comedian later makes a remark about his recent weight loss.




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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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Britain's Got Talent SPOILER: Kevin Quantum's fiery audition leaves the judges GOBSMACKED

Contestant, Kevin Quantum, leaves the judging panel made up of David Walliams, Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon gobsmacked with his fiery stunt.




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Simon Cowell wears inflatable shellsuits on planes to avoid germs, reveals close friend Sinitta

Friend and on/off lover Sinitta said she bought the blow-up contraptions for herself and the X Factor boss long before the coronavirus pandemic took hold.




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Britain's Got Talent: Amanda Holden in TEARS before awarding golden buzzer to mum and daughter duo

Saturday's Britain's Got Talent was an emotional one as Amanda Holden broke down in tears before awarding her golden buzzer to a mum and daughter duo amid the mum's cancer battle.




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ALISON BOSHOFF: Six years after becoming a father, why is Simon Cowell so scared to tie the knot?

Friends say it's just that Simon 'can't bear' the idea of matrimony, monogamy or losing his freedom. This is no secret. But why is the X Factor judge so scared to become Lauren Silverman's husband?




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Simon Cowell moved to tears by 'miracle' dog that performs magic tricks on BGT 

The animal lover, 60, was close to breaking down as Miracle the dog stole the show with a magic trick on an episode of Britain's Got Talent.




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Take a look inside some of the lavish mansions in the French Riviera enclave where homes cost $13 million and the ultrawealthy residents have access to private coronavirus testing




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Therapists for the 1% say they're seeing a boom in business from clients worried about finding the perfect Hamptons vacation rental and learning to cook for the first time

Therapists for the 1% are seeing a surge in business during the pandemic, Mark Ellwood reported for Bloomberg.Some of their wealthy clients are worried about finding the perfect Hamptons vacation rental.Others are anxious about not being able to see their personal trainers five days a week and gaining weight during quarantine.Meanwhile, more than 30 million people lost their jobs during the pandemic, many of whom are low earners struggling to pay rent.The coronavirus outbreak is shining a light on the disparities between the rich and poor in the US.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Therapists that cater to the 1% are seeing a surge in business during the coronavirus outbreak, Mark Ellwood reported for Bloomberg.While many people are experiencing heightened anxiety because




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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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Zoom funerals are a new reality in quarantine. This is what they're like.

Many mourning families and friends are having to lay their loved ones to rest through Zoom, as they're unable to convene in person due to COVID-19 lockdown laws.David Kessler, a grief expert, says it's important to maintain rituals during this time of mass grieving.Zoom funeral attendees are finding both comfort and difficulties in having to participate in a ceremony of grief while also being socially distant.Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.Few words mark the bleakness of the COVID-19 era more than "Zoom Funeral."In another time, the words "Zoom" and "funeral" together might have been just a dark mad-lib, but with over 258,000+ COVID-19-related deaths (on top of deaths from other causes) to date and a ban on large gatherings in many states, digital funerals are a reality for many




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American billionaire hedge-fund manager Julian Robertson took $800,000 in COVID-19 aid from New Zealand's government to pay the staff at his luxury resorts

Hedge-fund billionaire Julian Robertson received a total of $1.2 million NZ ($800,000 USD) from the New Zealand government to pay employees at his luxury resorts.Not unlike the Paycheck Protection Program that helps American businesses affected by the coronavirus crisis, New Zealand's wage subsidy has been hit by allegations of fraud and favoring large businesses. Robertson has amassed a $4.4 billion fortune running hedge fund Tiger Management.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.A billionaire former hedge-fund manager took hundreds of thousands of dollars from New Zealand's government to pay the staff at the luxury resorts he owns there, data from New Zealand's Ministry of Social Development shows.Julian Robertson's luxury resorts and golf courses received more than $1.2 million




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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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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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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: African Plume heatwave could make this Britain's hottest July ever

Warm sunshine is predicted for much of England and Wales from today, with the mercury hitting 84F (29C) in south eastern areas. Further north, it could reach 79F (26C).




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UK heatwave: How to keep cool this summer including a Makita Fan Jacket

Antonia Hoyle explores the best ways to stay cool throughout this year's heatwave. She revealed gadgets such as the battery-powered Makita Fan Jacket can help to keep cool on the go.




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UK weather: Twitter in meltdown with Tube memes over temperature in London

Twitter across the UK went into meltdown this morning as commuters suffered scorching temperatures inside packed train carriages after a sleepless night tossing and turning in the heat.




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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: Travel chaos with flights cancelled and trains delayed after storms

Flights were grounded or delayed at four London airports, passengers were stranded at Folkestone as Eurostar hit by delays and thunderstorms caused chaos.




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UK weather: Britain is set to record its hottest day on record

The Met Office announced today that it was checking a provisional figure recorded at Cambridge University Botanic Garden on Thursday but that it would require 'quality control and analysis'.