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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-06T10:56:00.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Former X Factor boss Simon Cowell has opened up about the death of One Direction star Liam Payne and admitted he was 'in pieces' when he learnt of his passing in 2024",
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