Jade Thirlwall Takes Aim at Simon Cowell in Debut Solo Single

Jade Thirlwall, a member of the renowned girl group Little Mix, has made headlines with her debut solo single, "Angel of My Dreams," which features pointed criticisms of former manager Simon Cowell. Following the band's disbandment in December 2021, each member has embarked on solo careers, with Thirlwall now joining the ranks of her successful peers. The music video, filmed in London, portrays a young Jade navigating the music industry, symbolized by a mysterious figure reminiscent of Cowell. Fans have quickly drawn parallels between the video's narrative and Thirlwall's real-life experiences with Cowell, who played a pivotal role in forming Little Mix in 2011. However, tensions escalated when the group confronted Cowell regarding their writing credits, leading to a significant fallout. In 2018, Cowell severed ties with their management company, Modest, prompting Little Mix to transfer their rights to RCA Records, which released their fifth studio album. In an interview with The Sun, Thirlwall expressed her frustrations regarding the label change, stating it "really f***ed us over." She emphasized the challenges the group faced in expressing their creativity, particularly with the LM5 album, which focused heavily on themes of women's rights and their personal experiences in the industry. Thirlwall's solo debut not only marks a new chapter in her career but also sheds light on the complexities of her past with Cowell and the music industry.