Liam Payne's Lost Albums: A Posthumous Musical Treasure
SHOCKING TWIST IN LILY-PAD OF FAME: Liam Payne's Tragic Legacy Haunted by Unanswered Questions
In a shocking turn of events, the entertainment world was left reeling when former One Direction heartthrob Liam Payne tragically passed away in October 2023. The news sent shockwaves through the music industry, with fans and colleagues alike left to pick up the pieces. But as we delve deeper into the story, it becomes clear that there's more to this tragic tale than meets the eye.
When Building The Band, a Netflix talent show where Payne was one of the judges, finally premiered on Wednesday, almost nine months after his untimely demise, fans were left with more questions than answers. But what they didn't know is that Payne had been secretly working on two brand-new albums in the months leading up to his death. Yes, you read that right – two complete albums' worth of music!
According to sources close to the project, Payne had shared unreleased material with former Backstreet Boys star A.J. McLean during filming for Building The Band. "It was a great body of work," McLean revealed in an interview last week. And what's even more astonishing is that one of these albums was co-written with renowned songwriter and producer Jamie Scott, who had previously worked on One Direction's hit single Night Changes.
This news has left fans salivating for more – will we finally get to hear the music that Payne poured his heart and soul into? The answer remains unclear, but insiders suggest that there were "serious discussions" about releasing some tracks in conjunction with the show. However, it seems that no final decision has been made – yet.
Payne's battle with addiction had been well-documented, and his family and friends were thrilled when he managed to stay sober for four months last year. But tragically, he relapsed into old habits during filming for Building The Band in Manchester, just weeks before his death.
But Payne's family isn't the only ones facing scrutiny – two men, Braian Paiz and Ezequiel Pereyra, have been accused of supplying Payne with class A drugs on the night of his tragic demise. Both men are currently languishing in prison in Argentina, awaiting trial for their alleged role in Payne's death.
Their defense team claims that they've been unfairly scapegoated by the Argentine judicial system – and it seems they may be right. After all, it was revealed earlier this year that head of security Gilda Martin and chief receptionist Esteban Grassi were acquitted of charges related to Payne's death in February, despite a global outcry.
Meanwhile, Payne's ex-girlfriend Kate Cassidy is still reeling from the loss of her beloved partner. The 26-year-old influencer posted a heartfelt tribute on Instagram eight months ago, but what fans didn't know was that she will not inherit any of Payne's estimated £24.3 million fortune – he didn't leave a will.
Instead, his son Bear, whose mother is former Girls Aloud star Cheryl Tweedy, will be the sole beneficiary of his estate. And as if things couldn't get any more complicated, it's been revealed that Cheryl will make her first major TV appearance since Payne's death on BBC hit music show The Voice – a direct rival to Building The Band.
As the world waits with bated breath for new music from Payne and justice for those accused of his murder, one thing is certain: this is far from over. In fact, as Payne's sister Nicola so eloquently put it, "This is how we want everyone to remember Liam" – through the music he left behind.
But will Building The Band do him justice? Only time (and Netflix) will tell.