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Scottish Sun
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Liam Payne's team bring in pro- footballer turned top lawyer to run his music firms after tragic death at 31
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LIAM Payne's team has bought in a pro-footballer turned top lawyer to run his music firms after his tragic death. The late One Director star, 31, died after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires on October 16 last year. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Liam Payne sadly died in October 2024 Credit: Getty 4 He was just 31 years of age Credit: Getty 4 The former One Direction star's team is bringing in Udo Onwere, a pro- footballer turned top lawyer to run his music firms Credit: Bray & Krais Now, nine months on from his passing, Liam's management have brought in ex-Fulham player-turned-lawyer Udo Onwere to look after his music empire. Udo has been made a director of three of his firms, Hampton Music, Hampton Recording and Hampton Publishing. The former footballer is now a tax, estate and probate expert. His usual area is advising high profile sports stars especially footballers, according to his bio. Not only this, but Udo is a partner in a top London law firm. Updated documents on Companies House revealed the move today. Liam's rep has been approached by The Sun. Udo, who was born in Hammersmith, is 53-years-old. He has played for football clubs such as: Fulham, Lincoln City, Dover Athletic, Blackpool, Barnet, Aylesbury United, Hayes and Maidenhead United. After retiring as a player in 2000, Udo qualified as a lawyer. Liam Gallagher's heartwarming tribute during Oasis gig revealed - but did you spot it? As of November 2024, he was a Partner at City firm Bray & Krais, working in sports law. This comes after an executive for Netflix branded late pop star Liam's new documentary as "amazing". Building The Band's first four episodes drop today on the streamer. Showrunner Cat Lawson said: "The show is dedicated to Liam. We all loved him and he was amazing in the show." She added that Liam's death in October deeply affected the team, adding: "You get to know people really quickly [on these shows] and he was a glorious person." The show is a blend of The Voice and Love Is Blind, with singers auditioning in closed containers so they're selected on talent alone. Last month, The Sun revealed that the show kicked off with a special dedication to the memory of Liam and his family. Before the competition started, host AJ appeared on screen to pay tribute to the star. AJ says: 'When we came together to film Building The Band, we never imagined we'd soon be saying goodbye to our friend, Liam Payne. 'Liam is a guest judge in later episodes and through his presence we see his deep love for music and his unwavering commitment to helping others find their voice. 'It is through that spirit that we dedicate this series to Liam and his family.'
The Irish Sun
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Liam Payne's team bring in pro- footballer turned top lawyer to run his music firms after tragic death at 31
LIAM Payne's team has bought in a pro-footballer turned top lawyer to run his music firms after his tragic death. The late One Director star, 31, in Buenos Aires on October 16 last year. Advertisement 4 Liam Payne sadly died in October 2024 Credit: Getty 4 He was just 31 years of age Credit: Getty 4 The former One Direction star's team is bringing in Udo Onwere, a pro- footballer turned top lawyer to run his music firms Credit: Bray & Krais Now, nine months on from his passing, Liam's management have brought in ex-Fulham player-turned-lawyer Udo Onwere to look after his music empire. Udo has been made a director of three of his firms, Hampton Music, Hampton Recording and Hampton Publishing. The former footballer is now a tax, estate and probate expert. His usual area is advising high profile sports stars especially footballers, according to his bio. Advertisement Read More about Liam Payne Not only this, but Udo is a partner in a top London law firm. Updated documents on Companies House revealed the move today. Liam's rep has been approached by The Sun. Udo, who was born in Hammersmith, is 53-years-old. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Exclusive He has played for football clubs such as: After retiring as a player in 2000, Udo qualified as a lawyer. Liam Gallagher's heartwarming tribute during Oasis gig revealed - but did you spot it? As of November 2024, he was a Partner at City firm Bray & Krais, working in sports law. This comes after an executive for Netflix branded late pop star Liam's new documentary as "amazing". Advertisement Building The Band's first four episodes drop today on the streamer. Showrunner Cat Lawson said: "The show is dedicated to Liam. We all loved him and he was amazing in the show." Liam Payne's sad death On October 16, 2024, Liam Payne sadly died, leaving family, friends and fans devastated. Here we take you through the biggest stories to unfold since his tragic passing: The star's family The singer's One Direction bandmates pay tribute. Liam's girlfriend Liam's She added that The show is a blend of The Voice and Love Is Blind, with singers auditioning in closed containers so they're selected on talent alone. Advertisement Before the competition started, host AJ appeared on screen to pay tribute to the star. AJ says: 'When we came together to film 'Liam is a guest judge in later episodes and through his presence we see his deep love for music and his unwavering commitment to helping others find their voice. Advertisement 'It is through that spirit that we dedicate this series to Liam and his family.' 4 Liam was a judge in Building The Band - his final project before his death Credit: TNI Press
USA Today
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Liam Payne's former girlfriend Cheryl named administrator of $32M estate: Reports
Liam Payne's former girlfriend Cheryl named administrator of $32M estate: Reports Show Caption Hide Caption One Direction's Liam Payne laid to rest at private funeral One Direction bandmates Harry, Zayn, Niall and Louis attended the private funeral for Liam Payne. Seven months after the tragic death of One Direction star Liam Payne, the late singer's multimillion-dollar estate is being finalized, according to reports. Payne's former girlfriend, British pop singer Cheryl, and attorney Richard Bray have been named the administrators of his estate, according to People magazine and Rolling Stone. The British pop star and former teen idol, who died at age 31 after falling off a hotel balcony, reportedly did not have a will. Payne and Cheryl dated from 2016-2018, and the former couple shared 8-year-old son Bear. Meanwhile, Bray is a British attorney who works for the entertainment law firm Bray & Krais. Bray has represented "many high-profile artists, performers, managers, record labels, publishers and senior executives" throughout his career, according to the Bray & Krais website. USA TODAY has reached out to representatives for Payne, Cheryl and Bray for comment. The gross, or total, value of Payne's estate is approximately $38 million, People and Rolling Stone report, while the estate's net value — the total after all charges have been deducted — is about $32 million. Per the BBC, Cheryl and Bray will manage the estate's money as administrators, but they "currently have limited authority and cannot distribute it." The British outlet also noted that children of a deceased person in the U.K. typically inherit the estate if there is no living spouse or civil partner. Payne died in October 2024 after the singer fell from his third-floor balcony of the Casa Sur hotel in Buenos Aires. Local police said Payne's fall resulted in "extremely serious injuries," and he was confirmed dead at the scene, according to The Associated Press. In an emotional Instagram post at the time, Cheryl called Payne's death an "earth-shattering event," writing, "Liam was not only a pop star and celebrity, he was a son, a brother, an uncle, a dear friend and a father" to their son. 'Lasting damage': Liam Payne's family speaks out on 'media attention' of death investigation How did Liam Payne die? The day after Payne's death, the National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor's Office No. 16 in Argentina announced in a press release that Payne died from "polytrauma" and "internal and external hemorrhage." Prosecutors said that minutes before the death, hotel workers "called the 911 emergency line to ask for help for a guest who was under the influence of drugs and alcohol and who had destroyed some objects in the room." Toxicology testing later found Payne had traces of alcohol, cocaine and a prescription antidepressant in his system in the 72 hours before his death. Liam Payne dies: Former One Direction member was 31 A February 2025 report from Argentina's Public Prosecutor's Office revealed the singer's blood alcohol level at the time of his death was 2.7 grams per liter, or 0.27% BAC, which is considered dangerously high. In the majority of the United States, the legal limit is 0.08%. The singer also had cocaine metabolites, methylecgonine, benzoylecgonine, cocaethylene and sertraline, an antidepressant medication, in his system, according to the report. Contributing: Taijuan Moorman, KiMi Robinson and Jay Stahl, USA TODAY
