Simon Cowell's New Boy Band: December 10 Debuts with NSYNC Cover and EMI Record Deal
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Simon Cowell's New Boy Band: December 10 Debuts with NSYNC Cover and EMI Record Deal
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**Recent Simon Cowell Developments:**
Simon Cowell has announced the formation of a new boyband called December 10 through his Netflix docuseries "Simon Cowell: The Next Act."[2] The music producer conducted open auditions across London, Dublin, and Liverpool, reviewing over a thousand hopefuls aged 15 to 19.[2] From this pool, he selected seven members: Cruz, Danny, Hendrik, John, Josh, Nicolas, and Sean.[2]
The band is already generating buzz with their debut release—a cover of NSYNC's "Bye, Bye, Bye" on YouTube.[2] December 10 has secured a recording deal with EMI/Universal.[3]
The docuseries itself represents a significant shift in Cowell's approach to talent discovery. Rather than the traditional public voting format associated with his previous hit shows like "X Factor," sources suggest the series emphasizes long-term development and creative collaboration.[4] This marks a notable evolution from his earlier methodology.
One standout member is Nicolas, a Portuguese singer who already boasted an impressive resume before joining December 10. In 2022, at age 13, Nicolas reached the finals of The Voice Kids Portugal, ultimately placing second.[1] That same year, he represented Portugal at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Yerevan, Armenia, where he finished eighth overall while earning 121 points.[1] During his December 10 audition, Cowell notably compared Nicolas to a young George Michael.[1]
The formation of December 10 carries particular weight given Cowell's track record—he famously created One Direction in 2010, which became one of the world's biggest boy bands with massive hits like "What Makes You Beautiful" and "One Thing."[2]
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