Retail Billionaire Sir Philip Green, a close friend of Cowell, served as an advisor to the company until 2018. Through its through divisions: Music, Film and TV, Syco has produced the "Got Talent" and "The X Factor" franchises which now encompass local versions in 41 and 52 countries respectively and have launched the careers of One Direction, Leona Lewis, Little Mix, Susan Boyle and Fifth Harmony amongst others. Syco has also been instrumental in the careers of artists not originating from its franchises including Il Divo and Westlife. It has also produced films such as "" (2013) and "The X Factor" parody musical, "I Can't Sing!" (2014). In July 2020, Cowell bought Sony Music's stake in Syco Entertainment with exception for Syco Music. The record label and its current artists and back catalogue will transfer ownership over to Sony Music as a wholly subsidiary. TV rights and assets were transferred over to the newly created Syco Entertainment Ltd which is owned 100% by Cowell.