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Watch Rosé blend Lana Del Rey and Paul Simon tracks in medley on 'The Howard Stern Show'
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Watch Rosé blend Lana Del Rey and Paul Simon tracks in medley on ‘The Howard Stern Show’

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BLACKPINK‘s Rosé blended covers of Lana Del Rey and Paul Simon tracks while on The Howard Stern Show – check it out below.

  • READ MORE: Rosé and Bruno Mars’ ‘APT.’ is an addictively flirty and fun intro to the BLACKPINK star’s solo era

As well as her own hit single, the Bruno Mars-assisted ‘APT.’, the New Zealand artist also combined Lana Del Rey‘s ‘Norman Fucking Rockwell’ with Paul Simon‘s ‘50 Ways to Leave Your Lover’ during her stop on the show.

The full footage of her appearance was shared on YouTube on Friday (September 26), with the ’50 Ways to Leave Your Norman’ medley seeing Rosé alter Del Rey’s track slightly so its lyrics were less explicit.

“You talk to the walls when the party gets bored of you/But I don’t get bored, I just see it through/Why wait for the best when I could have you?” she sang, before transitioning into Simon’s 1975 track.

“You just slip out the back, Jack/Make a new plan, Stan/You don’t need to be coy, Roy/Just get yourself free,” Rosé sings in the clip. “Hop on the bus, Gus/You don’t need to discuss much/Just drop off the key, Lee/And get yourself free.”

Earlier this month, the K-pop star and BLACKPINK member hit yet another landmark achievement, with ‘APT.’ garnering over 2billion views on YouTube, the first of her solo material to do so.

That news came shortly after she became the first-ever Korean act to win Song of the Year at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). ‘APT.’ broke numerous records and topped charts following its release in October – also becoming the fastest K-pop song to surpass one billion streams on Spotify.

The track was also named one of NME’s best 50 songs of 2024 and clinched the second spot on NME’s list of the best 25 K-pop songs of the year, with Sara Delgado saying that with “a genius interpolation of Toni Basil’s ‘Mickey’ and an infectiously funky chanted chorus, ‘APT.’ will go down in history as the perfect case study on how to launch a solo career.

“The cherry on top of a great package? The assist (vocally, but also creatively) from the ever-charismatic Bruno Mars.”

The song also scored a glowing five-star review, with NME’s Rhian Daly writing: “There’s a power and confidence in her voice that far surpasses her past performances, and the vintage pop-rock riffs and attitude – which echo with elements of Toni Basil, Blondie and Joan Jett – feel sublimely suited to her as an artist.

“Addictive, flirty and a whole lot of fun, ‘APT.’ is the perfect introduction to Rosé’s new chapter.”

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Rose Covers Lana Del Rey, Paul Simon on 'The Howard Stern Show'
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Rose Covers Lana Del Rey, Paul Simon on ‘The Howard Stern Show’

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The singer pulled from Lana Del Rey’s “Norman Fucking Rockwell” and Paul Simon’s “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover” to create the bluesy “50 Ways to Leave Your Norman”

Rosé stopped by the Howard Stern Show for a solo showcase. The Blackpink singer brought her own hit single, the Bruno Mars-assisted “APT.,” but also whipped up a fusion of two songs from two distinct artists. In a medley performance, Rosé pulled from Lana Del Rey‘s “Norman Fucking Rockwell” and Paul Simon‘s “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover” to create the bluesy cover record “50 Ways to Leave Your Norman.”

The two songs share a loose narrative thread. Rosé started off singing about a pretentious poet in her less explicit version of “Norman Fucking Rockwell,” crooning, “You talk to the walls when the party gets bored of you/But I don’t get bored, I just see it through/Why wait for the best when I could have you?” As she transitioned into “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover,” a sudden realization comes to light thanks to some much needed advice.

“You just slip out the back, Jack/Make a new plan, Stan/You don’t need to be coy, Roy/Just get yourself free,” Rosé sang with an edge of funk from her band in the studio. “Hop on the bus, Gus/You don’t need to discuss much/Just drop off the key, Lee/And get yourself free.”

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While on the show, Rosé also shared the original demo for “APT.” before Bruno Mars contributed his feature. In the original verses, she encouraged a similar exit strategy, only with different motives. “We’ve been talking seven days a week/But you can’t hold my body through a screen/So you should leave your friends back at the bar,” she sang on the recording. “The night is still young, I got what you need/You can go and call yourself a car/Don’t tell anyone that you gon’ meet me at the…”

“APT.” appeared on Rosé’s debut solo album Rosie, which arrived in December. This weekend, she’ll perform the record at Global Citizen Festival in New York City.

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Simon Cowell recalls being 'essentially bankrupt'
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Simon Cowell recalls being ‘essentially bankrupt’

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Simon Cowell was “essentially bankrupt” at one point in time.

Simon Cowell has shared his rags-to-riches story

The 65-year-old star has enjoyed huge success as a TV talent-show judge and as a music executive, but Simon has confessed that he stood on the brink of bankruptcy earlier in his career, when he nearly lost everything amid a business deal.

Speaking to Extra about his rags-to-riches story, the Syco Music founder explained: “We were all basically persuaded to buy shares in that company … so when the big company went bust … I owed the bank personally about a half million pounds. I had to sell literally everything … My house, my car — I was essentially bankrupt.

“And I remember the day I left my house. I had to get a cab … I had about four or five pound, and I remember thinking, ‘S***, I’m not sure I’ve got enough for the cab fare.'”

Meanwhile, Simon is set to star in a new reality show for Netflix.

The music executive has joined forces with the streaming giant to create Simon Cowell: The Next Act, a docu-series that will launch in December.

The logline for the show reads: “What Simon says, goes. And what Simon’s saying right now is that the world is in serious need of its next boy band sensation.

“Music mogul and record executive Simon Cowell has single-handedly created some of the biggest music superstars in the world. In the brand-new docuseries Simon Cowell: The Next Act, launching in Dec. 2025, cameras follow him as he sets out to do it once again. From raw open casting calls to the release of the group’s debut single, this is an all-access pass for viewers to catch every moment of Cowell’s next chapter. Will he strike gold and break industry records once again?”

The docu-series promises to give viewers an “intimate” look at Simon’s approach to business.

The logline continues: “Since 2001, he has appeared as a judge on several music reality competition series including Pop Idol, American Idol, The X Factor and The X Factor UK, Britain’s Got Talent, and America’s Got Talent. On these shows, he became infamous for his snarky remarks and harsh critiques. Now, however, viewers will get an even more intimate look at Cowell’s process and unparalleled ability to identify and foster talent.”




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Porsha Williams Wins Legal Battle As Ex Simon Guobadia's Divorce Appeal Is Denied
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Porsha Williams Wins Legal Battle As Ex Simon Guobadia’s Divorce Appeal Is Denied

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Porsha Williams Wins Legal Battle As Ex Simon Guobadia’s Divorce Appeal Is Denied

We now know what had #PorshaWilliams and her ex-husband, #SimonGuobadia, trading shots the other day.

A Georgia judge has rejected Simon’s appeal to overturn their prenup, upholding the terms of their divorce finalized in June 2025. The ruling grants The #RHOA star $40,000 per month in spousal support for 14 months, half the equity in their home (with housing costs covered by Simon for the next 36 months), several luxury vehicles, and $224,000 in legal fees.

However, despite the ruling, Simon isn’t backing down. The #Nigerian businessman told PEOPLE:

“We intend to continue pursuing this appeal, as we have not yet exhausted all legal remedies. I anticipate a resolution within approximately 12–24 months, depending on how far the opposition chooses to take the matter.”

“In addition, I have a federal defamation case that has yet to be heard, and we are now preparing for the discovery phase at the pace set by the federal court,” he added. “I am a very patient man — patience has served me well for over 40 years in both my personal and professional life — and I am confident that I will ultimately prevail. Stay tuned.”


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Simon Curtis Reveals What Audiences Can Expect From Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

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Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale is all set to hit the theatres on September 12. The film follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter a new era of the 1930s, also the one where Lady Mary Talbot (Michelle Dockery) finds herself at the centre of a public scandal. The family faces the concerns of financial trouble, all while the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. 
Directed by Simon Curtis, this edition of Downton Abbey transports viewers to the Crawley family and the household servants enjoying the glittering London Season in the summer of 1930. As the festive elite gather at Lady Petersfield’s Ball – the highlight of the social calendar – a shocking announcement brings Mary to the centre of public scandal: newly divorced, her aristocratic identity redirects her from the position of society darling to shamed outcast. Alongside the family’s financial worries, they are also dealing with the aftermath of this newly minted divorce being publicised.
Talking about the film and what the audience can expect, Curtis shared, “This film is a loving portrait of the characters as they enter the 1930s, and we really dig into the characters’ emotions at the end of the story we’re telling. I was thrilled because, as a director, I simply love working with actors, and this is the greatest ensemble of British actors around. And then you add the amazing guest stars we’ve got, and it’s a dream come true.”

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The central storyline, being Mary’s divorce, which holds dire significance in the 1930s for a family with this social standing, positions Mary as an impressive businesswoman, well-equipped to take on the outrageous controversy. Set against the backdrop of elegance and tradition, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale explores themes of dignity and transformation, eloquently incorporated by writer Julian Fellowes.

The director continued, “I love those little moments of humanity between the different characters, with the added poignancy that, very often, these moments are their final moments together. Julian has such great humanity, and he gives every character, no matter what their class or their sex or their age, dignity, wit and warmth.”

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale opens on screens on 12 September 2025.

Also Read: Movie Review: Downton Abbey

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The Wire's David Simon says he can no longer get a series made
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The Wire’s David Simon says he can no longer get a series made

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The Wire‘s David Simon says he can no longer get a show made, but also reveals details of new projects he would be keen to work on.

He said he “can’t get anything made” at the moment, explaining that he has been struggling to land a show at HBO.

Speaking to The Observer, the screenwriter and producer opened up about the struggle to find a home for shows and projects he would like to make.

“I’ll never write anything that’s going to be a franchise,” Simon told the publication. “I was having lunch with the boss there and I said: ‘You know, I’m not sure you guys are the home for what I do any more. You’re not going to take the David Simon Harry Potter miniseries about a bureaucratic Hogwarts that can’t function.’”

He later said that there are more shows and projects he hopes to be able to work on, including a musical using music by The Pogues. He said:  “You know, I’m 64. I had a good 25-year run. But on my shelf, there is [still] a series about the history of the CIA and American foreign policy since the second world war.

“There’s a miniseries about the first Muslim FBI agent and how he got run out of the bureau. There’s another piece [about] child protective services and the family courts. There’s a punk musical using the music of the Pogues.”

 

Back in 2021, Simon penned a tribute in an open essay to the show’s late actor Michael K Williams.  Simon took to Twitter to post a tribute in the New York Times after the actor was found dead in his home in Brooklyn, New York. He was 54.

“A short remembrance for a talent, a genuine collaborator and a true friend. What I hope never gets lost is the awareness that Mike genuinely wanted his work to matter; not for fame or reward, but for leaving us all better humans in its wake,” The Wire creator wrote in the post.

The essay centres around a conversation Williams had about his character Omar Little, and the HBO series itself, with the writers prior to the acclaimed show’s second season, which the actor felt was straying fundamentally from the acclaimed first season.

Also in 2021, The Wire was named the greatest TV series of the 21st century in a poll. The critically acclaimed drama ranked first in a BBC list ranking the best shows of the last 21 years, based on an aggregate poll of TV critics.

Reacting to the win, The Wire creator David Simon said: “I’m glad the show has a shelf life. We weren’t interested in whether characters were good or bad. The writers had in their heads the idea, ‘If a society is going to have a law enforcement arm, what’s the job of that institution? What are the police doing?’

“If you write a show like that, it will have a shelf life for as long as those systems are in play.”

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