<div class="page" id="readability-page-1"><div dir="auto"><p><span>Watching the first episode of the new season of </span><em><span>Ted Lasso</span></em><span>, which dropped on Apple TV on Wednesday, is a little like running into your ex at the mall. There you are, minding your own business, when suddenly you see this person you haven’t thought of in years. First comes a burst of involuntary excitement—remember all those wonderful biscuits your ex used to bake? Remember all the gosh darn fun you used to have together? But then you take one close look at the person standing before you, and one thought alone prevails: </span><em><span>Oh, NOW I remember why we broke up</span></em><span>.</span></p><p><span>For the few who do not know: </span><em><span>Ted Lasso</span></em><span> centers on a whimsical American football coach—named, if it needs to be clarified, Ted Lasso—from Kansas City, who flies across the pond to take over an English soccer team. When we last saw Lasso (Jason Sudeikis), it was sometime in the spring of 2023, and he was reclining on board a flight back home. His team, AFC Richmond, had nearly won the championship, yet he turned down a lucrative contract extension to return and be with his son, Henry.</span></p><p><span>Because it’s been three years now, and because spoiler alerts have very short shelf lives these days, we can safely say that the previous season’s finale was, for us Lasso enthusiasts, a delight. Sure, it was thick with borderline idiotic set pieces—gruff players staging a perfect rendition of “So Long, Farewell” on the pitch, say, or a magical penalty kick that somehow tore through the net, curved upward, and ascended to the heavens—but only a dead-eyed cynic would mind the whimsy too much. And dead-eyed cynics, presumably, never made it very far with </span><em><span>Ted Lasso</span></em><span>, a show that, like its titular hero, wrestled you down to the ground and overwhelmed you with boundless kindness and folksy charm.</span></p></div><div><div><p>Continue Reading The Free Press</p><p>To support our journalism, and unlock all of our investigative stories and provocative commentary about the world as it actually is, subscribe below.</p><div><div><p>Annual</p><p>$8.33/month</p><p>Billed as $100 yearly</p></div><div><p>Monthly</p><p>$10/month</p><p>Billed as $10 monthly</p></div></div></div><div><p>Already have an account?</p><a href="https://www.thefp.com/subscribe?isSignInAttempt=true&amp;next=%2Fp%2Fthe-joyless-return-of-ted-lasso"><p>Sign In</p></a></div></div></div>

The show’s newest season replaces real character complexity, depth, and heart with big, sweeping political statements that stir progressive pundits and academics and precisely no one else, writes Liel Leibovitz.

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<div><p>AAA General Manger Rey Mysterio has announced a new tournament to determine who will challenge World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns.&nbsp;</p><p>The tournament features eight of the best luchadors from Raw, SmackDown and AAA, and the winner will challenge The OTC for the title on the Sept. 14 episode of Raw, live from Mexico City.</p>
<p>Here are the matches:</p><p>First Round:<br>Raw, Aug. 10: Penta vs. Laredo Kid<br>AAA, Aug. 15: Psycho Clown vs. La Parka<br>Raw, Aug. 17: Dragon Lee vs. El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr.<br>Raw, Aug. 17: Rey Fenix vs. El Fiscal</p><p>Second Round:<br>Raw, Aug. 24: Penta or Laredo Kid vs. Psycho Clown or La Parka<br>Raw, Aug. 24: Dragon Lee or El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. vs. Rey Fenix or El Fiscal</p><p>Final:<br>Raw, Aug. 31: Tournament Final</p><p>Raw, Sept. 14: Winner vs. World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns<br>&nbsp;</p></div>

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                                                            <p>The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you have a good sense of smell.</p><p><em>Connections</em> is the one of the most popular <a title="(opens in a new window)" data-ga-module="content_body" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-click="1" href="https://www.nytimes.com/games/connections"><em>New York Times </em>word games</a> that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like <em>Wordle</em>, <em>Connections</em> resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.</p><p>If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's <em>Connections</em> solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.</p>
<h2>What is Connections?</h2><p>The <em>NYT</em>'s latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The <em>Times</em> credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. <em>Connections</em> can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.</p><blockquote>
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<p>Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.</p><p>If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.</p><blockquote>
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<p>Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like <em>Wordle, </em>you can share the results with your friends on social media.</p>
<h2>Here's a hint for today's Connections categories</h2><p>Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:</p><section aria-label="Newsletter Sign-Up">
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<ul><li><p>Yellow: <strong>Happy sounds</strong></p></li><li><p>Green: <strong>Communication</strong></p></li><li><p>Blue: <strong>Eye rhymes </strong></p></li><li><p>Purple: <strong>Same first words</strong></p></li></ul><p><em>Want more tech and digital culture news delivered to your inbox daily or sent straight to your device? Sign up for Mashable's<a data-ga-module="content_body" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-click="1" href="https://mashable.com/newsletters"> <u>Top Stories newsletter</u></a></em><em> or <a data-ga-module="content_body" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-click="1" href="https://mashable.com/life/how-to-set-up-mashable-push-notifications"><u>get Mashable push alerts</u></a></em><em> today.</em></p><h2>Here are today's Connections categories</h2><p>Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:</p><ul><li><p>Yellow: <strong>Quaint expressions of excitement</strong></p></li><li><p>Green: <strong>Convey</strong></p></li><li><p>Blue:<em> </em><strong>Words abbreviated with letters as homophones</strong></p></li><li><p>Purple: <strong>Safety ____</strong></p></li></ul><p><em>Looking for Wordle today? <a data-ga-module="content_body" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-click="1" href="https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-August-8-2026">Here's the answer to today's Wordle.</a></em></p><p>Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.</p><p>Drumroll, please!</p><p>The solution to today's <em>Connections </em>#1154 is...</p><h2>What is the answer to Connections today</h2><ul><li><p><strong>Quaint expressions of excitement: </strong>HOT DOG, HURRAH, WHOOPEE, YAHOO</p></li><li><p><strong>Convey: </strong>COUCH, EXPRESS, FRAME, PHRASE</p></li><li><p><strong>Words abbreviated with letters as homophones: </strong>CUTIE, EASY, EFFECTS, I OWE YOU</p></li><li><p><strong>Safety ____: </strong>BELT, GOGGLES, PIN, RAZOR</p></li></ul>
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NYT Connections hints and answers for August 8. Tips to solve 'Connections' #1154.

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DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS:I recently went back to my hometown in central Manitoba to visit with my deceased parents’ extended families. My unmarried uncle — a successful businessman — lives in a nice new house there he just bought. I wanted to check it out, so I went over alone.

He was very interested to hear about my business, which is doing well, and he joked I must have gotten some of his genes! Then he left the room, and came back with an envelope. He said he’d never had any children of his own, so he wanted to give me a little something to help with my business, no strings attached. He told me I was not to open it until I got back to the city. Miss L., it was a lot of money — at least to me! Should I accept it?

— Shocked Nephew, south Winnipeg

Dear Shocked:Your uncle said “no strings attached” and he’s a successful business guy who wishes you well. Why not apply that gift to your enterprise, and do your best with it? If something positive happens with that financial boost, share the good news with your uncle. Whatever you do, send him a thank you note right now — that he’ll treasure.

Dear Miss Lonelyhearts:My brother’s wife has been coming on to me at the lake — wearing bikinis and taking her top off. She’s been making comments that could be taken in very different ways.

Our husbands are close brothers who go back to town to work, on weekdays. We have rental cabins, side-by-side with our pre-school kids, for all of August. The little cousins love each other, and play together like siblings. I would not want to interrupt their holiday for anything, so I need a solution fast!

I’ve told my sister-in-law I’m not bisexual, and her reply was a smile and, “Don’t you find me attractive?” I said awkwardly, “You’re OK, but I’m not attracted to you, or any woman.” She just smiled and said, “You’re missing out! But if you ever change your mind…” Then she laughed, and went back into her cabin.

I told my husband on the phone, and he said, “Oh, she’s a very friendly girl alright, but I’m not interested either. She came on to me, just once.” What? Should I pack the kids up and go home early, or would that be an overreaction?

— Uncomfortable Sister-In-Law, Gimli

Dear Uncomfortable:Don’t pack! Your husband rejected her, too, and she hasn’t been a problem for him since. It seems she has accepted your refusal as well, and she was just trolling. At this point, there’s no reason to call a halt to this memorable holiday with the two young sets of cousins playing so happily together in the sun.

However, if she repeats this sort of behaviour with either of you, it’s time for a real chat.

Dear Miss Lonelyhearts: My new girlfriend has been talking in her sleep and making strange sounds. Last night she called out a guy’s name, and it wasn’t mine. I woke her up, and she said, “Shut up! Get out of my face!” Then she started crying, and apologized.

It turns out she has an old boyfriend who died in a car crash and she dreams about him, or so she says! I don’t know if I even believe that. I also caught her in a small lie last week.

I can feel she’s trouble, but I’ve never had a sex life like this before, and I’m turning 26. Please advise.

— Feeling Nervous, West Kildonan

Dear Nervous:Your brain is telling you to get out now, so do that! You can learn about great sex somewhere less troublesome. The last thing you need is to get tangled up with someone who’s causing you to constantly worry about the relationship’s footing. You don’t need absolute proof to heed your wise inner voice.

Please send your questions and comments to lovecoach@hotmail.com or Miss Lonelyhearts c/o the Winnipeg Free Press, 1355 Mountain Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R2X 3B6.

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WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) — The sky was dark from smoke and were flames racing through the historic Hawaiian town of Lahaina when Kamuela Kawaakoa got back to his apartment after a quick dash to the supermarket for water. He, his girlfriend and their 6-year-old son grabbed a change of clothes and ran as the bushes around them caught fire.

At least six people were killed when wildfires, whipped by strong winds from Hurricane Dora passing far to the south, took the island of Maui by surprise, leaving behind burned-out cars on once busy streets and smoking piles of rubble where historic buildings had stood. Flames roared throughout the night, forcing adults and children to dive into the ocean for safety.

Officials said 271 structures were damaged or destroyed and dozens of people injured. They feared the death toll could rise.

This combination of satellite images provided by Maxar Technologies shows an overview of Lahaina on Maui, Hawaii, on June 25, 2023, left, and an overview of the same area on Wednesday, Aug. 9, following a wildfire that tore through the heart of the Hawaiian island. (Maxar Technologies via AP)

As Kawaakoa and his family fled, a senior center erupted in flames. They called 911, but don’t know if the people got out. Fire alarms blared. As they drove away Tuesday afternoon, downed utility poles and fleeing cars slowed their progress.

“We barely made it out in time,” Kawaakoa said at an evacuation shelter on Wednesday, still unsure if anything was left of their apartment.

Kawaakoa, 34, grew up in the apartment building, called Lahaina Surf, where his dad and grandmother also lived. Lahaina Town dates back to the 1700s and has long been a favorite destination for tourists.

“It was so hard to sit there and just watch my town burn to ashes and not be able to do anything,” Kawaakoa said. “I was helpless.”

On Wednesday, crews were continuing to battle blazes in several places on the island. Authorities urged visitors to stay away.

The fires were the latest in a series of problems caused by extreme weather around the globe this summer. Experts say climate change is increasing the likelihood of such events.

As winds eased somewhat on Maui, some flights resumed Wednesday, allowing pilots to view the full scope of the devastation. Aerial video from Lahaina showed dozens of homes and businesses razed, including on Front Street, where tourists once gathered to shop and dine. Smoking heaps of rubble lay piled high next to the waterfront, boats in the harbor were scorched, and gray smoke hovered over the leafless skeletons of charred trees.

“It’s horrifying. I’ve flown here 52 years and I’ve never seen anything come close to that,” said Richard Olsten, a helicopter pilot for a tour company. “We had tears in our eyes.”

State Department of Education Superintendent Keith Hayashi said in a statement Wednesday that a team is working on contingency plans and preparing for the possible loss of an elementary school that had been in Lahaina for more than a century.

“Unofficial aerial photos show the King Kamehameha III Elementary campus — on Front Street in Lahaina — sustained extensive fire and structural damage,” he said. “The Department is striving to maintain regular school schedules to provide a sense of normalcy but will keep most Maui schools closed for the remainder of this week,” he said.

The Coast Guard said it rescued 14 people who jumped into the water to escape flames and smoke, including two children.

Among those injured were three people with critical burns who were flown to Straub Medical Center’s burn unit on the island of Oahu, officials said. At least 20 patients were taken to Maui Memorial Medical Center, officials said, and a firefighter was hospitalized in stable condition after inhaling smoke.

Richard Bissen Jr., the mayor of Maui County, said at a Wednesday morning news conference that he didn’t have details on how or where on the island the six deaths occurred. He said officials hadn’t yet begun investigating the immediate cause of the fires, but officials did point to the combination of dry conditions, low humidity and high winds.

More than 2,100 people spent Tuesday night in evacuation centers. Another 2,000 travelers sheltered at Kahului Airport after many flights were canceled. Officials were preparing the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu to take in thousands of displaced tourists and locals.

Mauro Farinelli said the winds had started blowing hard on Tuesday, and then somehow a fire had started up on a hillside.

“It just ripped through everything with amazing speed,” he said, adding it was “like a blowtorch.”

The winds were so strong they blew his garage door off its hinges and trapped his car in the garage, Farinelli said. So a friend drove him, along with his wife Judit and dog Susi, to an evacuation shelter. He had no idea what had happened to their home.

“We’re hoping for the best,” he said, “but we’re pretty sure it’s gone.”

President Joe Biden said he’d ordered all available federal assets to help with the response. He said the Hawaii National Guard had mobilized Chinook helicopters to help with fire suppression as well as search and rescue efforts on Maui.

“Our prayers are with those who have seen their homes, businesses, and communities destroyed,” Biden said in a statement.

Kamuela Kawaakoa and Iiulia Yasso and their son Kama, all of Lahaina, rest at an evacuation shelter in Wailuku, Hawaii on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023. Wildfires have devastated parts of the Hawaiian island of Maui, killing multiple people, damaging or destroying over 270 structures and reducing most of a historic town to ash. (AP Photo/Audrey McAvoy)

Former President Barack Obama, who was born in Hawaii, said on social media that it’s tough to see some of the images coming out of a place that is so special to many.

Alan Dickar, who owns a poster gallery and three houses in Lahaina, said tourists who come to Maui all tend to visit Front Street.

“The central two blocks is the economic heart of this island, and I don’t know what’s left,” he said.

Dickar took video of flames engulfing the main strip before escaping with three friends and two cats.

“Every significant thing I owned burned down today,” he said. “I’ll be OK. I got out safely.”

Wildfires were also burning on Hawaii’s Big Island, Mayor Mitch Roth said, although there had been no reports of injuries or destroyed homes there. Roth said firefighters had needed to extinguish some roof fires and there were continuing flareups of one fire near the Mauna Kea Resorts.

The National Weather Service said Hurricane Dora, which was passing to the south of the island chain, was partly to blame for the strong winds.

About 14,500 customers in Maui were without power early Wednesday. With cell service and phone lines down in some areas, many people were struggling to check in with friends and family members living near the wildfires. Some were posting messages on social media.

Tiare Lawrence was frantically trying to reach her siblings who live near where a gas station exploded in Lahaina.

“There’s no service so we can’t get ahold of anyone,” she said from the Maui community of Pukalani.

Acting Gov. Sylvia Luke said the flames had wiped out communities and urged travelers to stay away.

“This is not a safe place to be,” she said.

Luke issued an emergency proclamation on behalf of Gov. Josh Green, who was traveling. Green’s office said he’d cut short his trip and was returning Wednesday evening.

Fires in Hawaii are unlike many of those burning in the U.S. West. They tend to break out in large grasslands on the dry sides of the islands and are generally much smaller than mainland fires. A major fire on the Big Island in 2021 burned homes and forced thousands to evacuate.

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Sinco Kelleher reported from Honolulu and Perry from Wellington, New Zealand. Associated Press writers Christopher Weber in Los Angeles and Beatrice Dupuy in New York contributed to this report.

Wildfires take Maui by surprise, burning through a historic town and killing at least 6 people

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Toyota finally officially launched the GR Corolla in South Africa.



The GR Corolla is the fourth GR performance model currently available in the local line-up from the brand.



Pricing for the most exciting Corolla yet starts from R841 000.



It uses the same engine as the GR Yaris, just with improved internals and more boost.

The Corolla was once the ultimate sedan, offering spectacular performance in its time. Now, Toyota has officially launched its new GR Corolla in South Africa. It's safe to say the automaker has gone back to its roots, bringing back the ultimate performance car.



The Corolla nameplate has a long-standing heritage dating back to 1966 when it was first introduced. It became the best-selling car worldwide by 1974 while simultaneously carving out its reputation as a model of reliability, whether in hatch or sedan guise. It never lacked in the performance department either, with TwinCam and RSI/RXI models still iconic to this day.

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Almost six decades later, Toyota has ushered in a fresh line of performance offerings from its Gazoo Racing stable (formerly Toyota Racing Development or TRD). Alongside the GR86 (priced from R755 500), GR Yaris (priced from R840 200), and Supra (priced from R1.4 million), the GR Corolla is the latest entrant into the fray, and one that local petrolheads have been asking for ever since it was touted online – and Toyota South Africa obliged.

READ | 3 reasons why Toyota's 221kW GR Corolla will be special when it arrives in SA



The GR Corolla is available in two derivatives – Core and Circuit – with pricing starting from R841 000. The derivative we drove at launch was the Circuit.

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With the GR Corolla, Toyota used its expert knowledge of building high-performance, small-displacement engines entwined with its racing heritage to potent effect. At the heart of the GR Corolla is a turbocharged 1.6-litre three-cylinder petrol engine – the same one used in the GR Yaris – that has been tweaked and delivers increased outputs of 221kW and 360Nm.

Sending power to the configurable GR-Four all-wheel system is a six-speed manual transmission that allows it to run from 0 – 100km/h in 5.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 230km/h.



With great power comes great stopping power, and bringing the hot hatch to a stop is 356mm ventilated two-piece disc brakes in front and 297mm ventilated discs at the rear. The red brake callipers are emblazoned with the GR logo. The Zwartkops Raceway in Pretoria – also the Gazoo Racing headquarters - was the venue and, honestly, the best place to launch such a special vehicle.

ALSO READ | Toyota, you beauty! GR Corolla headed for South Africa

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The Corolla is back!



The GR Corolla is based on the current generation hatch, but various aesthetic cues set it apart from its "softer" self. Starting at the front, it features the aggressive functional matrix gloss black grille complete with a "GR" badge. Circuit models have air vents on the bonnet and a full carbon fibre roof. Both derivatives come standard with LED headlights, including daytime running lights.



The Core derivative is considered the base model and doesn't come with a few features like the dual limited-slip differential and heads-up display, which the Circuit has. Other standard features include emergency steering assist, active cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, a reverse camera, seven airbags, USB-C and 12V ports and a wireless charger.

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Making contact with the ground is 18-inch Enkei gloss black cast aluminium wheels, and a neat touch is "GR-FOUR" engraved into the sheet moulding. Thanks to the sports suspension, the hatch is also 10mm lower to the ground. The rear bumper is wider with built-in air ducts and a unique triple-exit exhaust system that helps to reduce exhaust backpressure and also gives the idle a deep burble from the exhaust.



Regarding dimensions, the GR Corolla measures 35mm longer than the Corolla hatch, with a 10mm increase at the front and 25mm at the rear. Fierce Red, Raven Black, White Glacier and Midnight Grey (exclusive to Circuit models) are the available body colours to choose from.

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The interior is nothing fancy and over the top with the GR emblem found on the steering wheel, floor mats, gear knob and suede and leather sports seats - as less is definitely more here for purist fans. A seven-inch touchscreen display offers compatibility with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Behind the steering wheel is a 12.3-inch instrument cluster display showing everything from fuel economy to oil pressure and boost pressure.



The focus is not on grandiloquent screens or functionality but on providing a purist driving experience, which is precisely what I got from my stint behind the wheel.

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Driving impression



The track is where this car performs for the intention it was built. Thanks to the genius all-wheel-drive system and the Advan tyres, the grip is phenomenal. The more you drive the vehicle, the more you get a feel for what it can do. The manual transmission is brilliant and works so well with the three-pot engine.



The drive is very engaging and has an almost analogue feel where you know exactly what the car is doing. You often need to reassure yourself that what's under the bonnet is a mere three-cylinder engine because the performance is akin to something higher in displacement.



With an optimal weight distribution bias and revs higher than 4 000rpm, the GR Corolla rockets off the line. The ideal spec to get is the Circuit which comes with everything and just looks better.



The Core doesn't come with the gloss-black lower grille. In addition, it's cheaper than the Golf 8 R, which is priced from R912 800.

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Golf 8 R competitor?



Petrolheads will inevitably size the two models up against each other because they are largely similar in the power department. For the sake of comparison, the Golf uses a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine that generates 235kW and 400Nm with power sent to all four wheels.



The most significant difference between the two models is that the Corolla has a manual transmission, as opposed to the R's DSG, which gives it the edge on paper, at least. If you negate automatic transmissions, the Hyundai i30 N (priced from R811 900) and GR Yaris become the GR Corolla's closest opponents.



Toyota SA says only five GR Corollas will be brought in every month. Basically, all of them have found new homes – similar to the GR Yaris that sold out its local allocation, and more had to be brought in.



The success of GR performance products in the country shows that people not only have money to spend, but many want something exciting and special to drive. With the GR Corolla, Toyota has gone back to its roots of the 1980s and 90s to deliver a product that can bring so much pride and joy to whoever is driving it.

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Both derivatives come standard with a three-year or 100 000km mechanical warranty and a 90 000km (nine services) service plan. Customers can also extend their service plans via their Toyota dealer.





The Corolla was once the ultimate sedan, offering spectacular performance in its time. Now, Toyota officially launched its new GR Corolla in South Africa. It's safe to say the automaker has gone back to its roots, bringing back the ultimate performance car.

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Actor Ananya Panday on Wednesday shared a glimpse of the first song "Dil Ka Telephone" from the comedy film Dream Girl 2. Taking to Instagram, Ananya treated fans with a teaser of the song "Dil Ka Telephone" featuring Ayushmann Khurrana. Sharing the video, she wrote, “@pooja___dreamgirl ke aashiqon, phir se bajega sabke #DilKaTelephone. Song Out Tomorrow!” In the video, Ayushmann and Ananya can be seen showing their moves on the beat of the song. As soon as the news was announced, the actor’s fans and followers flooded the comment section with heart and fire emojis. Dream Girl 2 Song 'Dil Ka Telephone 2.0' Teaser: Ayushmann Khurrana and Ananya Panday's Track To Release on August 10 (Watch Video).

Recently, the makers on Monday unveiled a new poster. Taking to Insta, Ayushmann treated fans with a new poster and captioned it, “@pooja___dreamgirl ek tyohaar hai, uske aashiq hazaar hai!” The latest poster of Dream Girl 2 showcased Ayushmann Khurrana a.k.a Pooja’s enchanting charm, captivating Aashiqs everywhere. Ayushmana presents a glamorous avatar in an enticing lehenga and dazzles as Pooja. The beautiful Pooja, poses like a princess with a flowing lehenga, while her lovesick army of boys is seen smiling from ear to ear. The poster also features Paresh Rawal, Abhishek Banerjee, Rajpal Yadav, Vijay Raaz, and Manjot - they've all joined the celebration to compose a musical melody of laughter that'll resonate through the ages and across the nation. Dream Girl 2: Ayushmann Khurrana Calls His Film Laugh Riot, Says ‘There Was Never a Dull Moment On The Set'.

Check Out Ananya Panday's Post:

Ayushmana also dropped the film's trailer and it turned out to be a laugh riot. In the film, Ayushmann will be seen pretending to be a woman named Pooja.

The trailer also gives a glimpse of the characters of Ananya Panday, Manjot Singh, Rajpal Yadav, Paresh Rawal, Asrani, Manoj Joshi, Seema Pahwa and Vijay Raaz. Dream Girl 2 is the sequel to the highly successful film, Dream Girl, which was released in 2019. The first instalment was a big hit at the box office.Raaj Shaandilyaa has directed the film and Ektaa R Kapoor has produced it. The film will hit the theatres on August 25.

Dream Girl 2 is the sequel to the highly successful film, Dream Girl, which was released in 2019. The first instalment was a big hit at the box office. Raaj Shaandilyaa has directed the film and Ektaa R Kapoor has produced it. The film will hit the theatres on August 25. Dream Girl 2 Song ‘Dil Ka Telephone 2.0’: Teaser of Ayushmann Khurrana and Ananya Panday’s New Track to Release Today (Watch Video).

Dream Girl 2 Song ‘Dil Ka Telephone 2.0’: Teaser of Ayushmann Khurrana and Ananya Panday’s New Track to Release Today (Watch Video)

Paris Hilton revealed her 'superpower' in a wide-ranging cover interview with Us Weekly for its The Entrepreneurs Issue.

The 42-year-old socialite wore a light pink sweater along with sparkling jewelry while gracing the cover of the magazine that featured the headline 'Fame, Family & Doing It All.'

The DJ and reality star who rose to fame in the early 2000s was asked how she's been able maintain her pop culture status over all the years.

'I can see into the future!,' Paris answered with a laugh.

'I've always been ahead of my time, whether it’s been reality TV, social media, fashion, music. Maybe it’s being an Aquarius — I don’t know! It’s just part of my superpower,' added Paris, who recently shared 'Barbie pink' bikini pics on Instagram.

Cover girl: Paris Hilton revealed her 'superpower' in an wide-ranging cover interview with Us Weekly for its Entrepreneurs Issue

Paris also shared details about her reality show Paris In Love being renewed for a second season after season one followed her wedding planning.

'It’s launching later this year on Peacock! Season 1 was all about the wedding, and now it’s just [more] about this next phase in my life — being a new mom and Phoenix coming into this world. I’m really excited,' Paris said.

Carter Reum, 42, and Paris got married in Los Angeles in November 2021 and in January announced the birth of their son Phoenix born via surrogacy.

'I can't wait to have a sister for [Phoenix],' Paris also admitted.

Paris recently launched 11:11 Media, a global entertainment company focused on producing fashion and lifestyle content across multiple platforms, including film, TV, music, books, consumer products and more.

'It’s about telling stories that matter and uplifting voices that need to be heard,' Paris said of 11:11 media.

Paris also revealed that she did not grow up wanting to become a media mogul.

'When I was a little girl, I dreamed about becoming a veterinarian. As I grew up, my dreams evolved, and I became more interested in fashion and music, and later business. But my love of animals always stayed with me. That’s why I have so many doggies,' she said.

Top DJ; The 42-year-old socialite is shown last month in England performing at a rooftop party

Pop icon: The DJ and reality star, shown in June in New York City, was asked how she's been able maintain her pop culture status over all the years.

Going strong: Carter Reum, 42, and Parisz, shown in February in Los Angeles, got married in November 2021 and in January announced the birth of their son Phoenix born via surrogacy

New mom: 'I can't wait to have a sister for [Phoenix],' admitted Paris, shown with her son last month on Instagram

She also shared a valuable lesson that she learned while starting her own business.

'When I was a little girl, I dreamed about becoming a veterinarian. As I grew up, my dreams evolved, and I became more interested in fashion and music, and later business. But my love of animals always stayed with me. That’s why I have so many doggies,' Paris said.

Paris also explained her approach to her music career and how she got into DJing.

'I’ve always been about pushing boundaries and exploring different sides of myself. Music has just been so healing for me and one of the best ways for me to express who I am. I just focused on doing what I love and being on stage,' Paris said.

Paris said she enjoyed seeing the happiness she brought people when she played recently at Tomorrowland and said it was an 'indescribable experience.'

'It makes me so proud to really have proved everyone wrong and become such a success in this world,' she said.

Pink bikini: Paris recently shared sizzling bikini pics on social media

Reality show: Carter and Paris are shown in a still from season one of Paris In Love

Paris said she got into DJing after hosting club appearances in Las Vegas and realizing she would rather be the 'conductor of the party'.

'So basically, from inventing to getting paid to party, I turned it into DJing. I [hired] the best people in the business to teach me everything there is to know about it — because it is actually very technical. I’ve worked really hard to really prove myself and it’s just been amazing to be able to play at the biggest music festivals around the world and best nightclubs and just bring my love of music all around the world,' she said.

She also reflected on becoming an advocate against youth abuse after documenting her boarding school experience in her memoir and 2020 documentary This Is Paris.

'I’m so proud of all of the impact work I’ve been doing that already changed laws in 10 states to protect children from abuse. This has just been the most empowering time in my life. The work I’m doing in Washington, D.C., with my federal legislation, is really my legacy, and I’m just so proud of everything I’ve been through and the woman I’ve become today. I’ve turned my pain into a purpose,' Paris said.

Paris also is a producer of the new podcast 'The History of the World's Greatest Nightclubs'.

Paris Hilton, 42, revealed her 'superpower' in a wide-ranging cover interview with Us Weekly for its The Entrepreneurs Issue.

Paris Hilton reveals her 'superpower' in wide-ranging Us Weekly cover interview as new mom opens up about coping with fame and family

Cameron Diaz may have spent time away from acting, but she proved her comedic skills are still strong in a new video on social media.

The Charlie's Angels star, 50, who partied the night away at Taylor Swift's Eras concert in LA Tuesday, looked pretty perky when she 'broke in' to Whole Foods in a video uploaded to social media Wednesday.

The My Best Friend's Wedding star, looked comfortable in a white sweatshirt and matching sweat pants as she squeezed through the doors of a locked store at 5:24 in the morning.

Her blonde hair was styled in a long bob with a side part and she wore brown Birkenstock sandals.

'Follow me,' she told her accomplice who followed her through the grocery story as she explained, 'So, we're launching in Whole Foods market this month, like, every store, which is such a huge moment, so I came in to make sure that the Rosé looks good for the people.'

Tight squeeze: Cameron Diaz, 50, showed off her comedic skills as she squeezed through the doors of a Whole Foods market in a video announcing the high end grocery store was now carrying her Avaline wine

The actress turned winemaker launched Avaline in 2020, and has now secured placement for her product in several venues, including the upscale grocery store.

She approached a large set up at the top of of liquor aisles, telling the camera 'now this is what I am talking about,' before asking the camera, 'you think they knew I was coming, maybe?'

The Annie actress straightened few bottles before moving on to the next set up placed boldly in the wine section.

'This is where you need to pay attention,' she admonished, this is the one that's going to be everywhere.'

'It might be in the bakery,' she continued, 'it might be in the wine aisle... see this position? This is a good position,' she explained before offering some ideas up to potential customers.

'Say you're enjoying an Avaline hour with a friend, grab a bottle. If you're on your weekly grocery trip, a bottle or two. If you're going to a bar-b-que, why not three?'

The Other Woman star drove home the quality of the ingredients by pointing out it was made from organic grapes, while some of bottles were nestled with some organic grapes in the produce department.

Cameron opened up her black tummy pack to grab her phone to remind fans that locating a bottle of their favorite vino was just an app away.

Comfortable: Cameron looked comfortable in a white sweatshirt and matching sweat pants. Her blonde hair was styled in a long bob with a side part and she wore brown Birkenstock sandals as she adjusted a display

Tummy bag: Cameron opened up her black tummy pack to grab her phone to remind fans that locating a bottle of their favorite vino was just an app away. 'If you still need help finding a bottle in a store near you, just go to drinkavaline.com and use our bottle locator'

'If you still need help finding a bottle in a store near you, just go to drinkavaline.com and use our bottle locator.'

She finished her mission telling fan's 'Cheers, happy Avaline,' before a graphic with other stores carrying the brand came up on the screen.

Pals Paris Hilton and Zoe Saldaña expressed their approval of the video and its message.

Writing on Instagram, Cameron announced, 'AVALINE IS NOW IN ALL WHOLE FOODS MARKET STORES and of course I had to make sure everything looked *perfect* for our launch!'

'And as of today we’re now in over 10,000 stores across the country including @walmart, @krogerco, @pavilions,@heb, @sprouts, @harristeeter, @totalwine and more! Thank you so much to all of you who have supported us along the way.'

'We couldn’t have done it without you. Cheers, and Happy Avaline'

The blonde recently finished working on the new Jamie Foxx movie called Back In Action after the actor had a mystery health scare.

Cameron Diaz may have spent time away from acting, but she proved her comedic skills are still strong in a new video on social media.

Cameron Diaz shows off her comedic skills as she 'breaks in' to Whole Foods to promote her Aveline wine brand

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos couldn't help but joke about their sex life while cohosting a segment about Chinese reflexology on Wednesday.

While giving her spouse a sensual foot massage, the 52-year-old daytime talk show host mused to touch therapist Michelle Ebbin that this foot rub must be 'hard for him' to experience as 'he's never done any foot work without expecting some sort of sexual encounter on the flip side.'

'I like this,' he confessed after learning about the erogenous zones of his feet.

The father-of-three went on to rave that the massage felt 'amazing' and told his partner that they should 'do this every Friday.'

Always learning: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos couldn't help but joke about their sex life while cohosting a segment about Chinese reflexology on Wednesday

Adventurous: While giving her spouse a sensual foot massage, the 52-year-old daytime talk show host mused to touch therapist Michelle Ebbin that this foot rub must be 'hard for him' to experience as 'he's never done any foot work without expecting some sort of sexual encounter on the flip side'

'This is so, like, in his mind, it's the greatest day of his life,' the All My Children alum remarked.

Ripa made sure to ask Ebbin for more pointers on how to 'improve blood flow' by stimulating the erogenous zones.

Once the women began massaging his feet, Consuelos voiced his approval by telling them 'Help!' and 'Bingo!'

'My eyes are tearing up. I'm getting emotional,' he admitted.

The episode came amid a slew of salacious revelations Ripa has made about her sex life with Consuelos, 52, over the years.

She has previously said she and Mark get so 'freaky' on vacation, they always have to stay in hotels rather than someone else's home.

Then there was another outrageous anecdote in Kelly's 2022 book, Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories, in which she recalled a time when she 'passed out' after having sex with her husband while suffering from ovarian cysts.

Over on Instagram, Kelly and Mark regularly post gushing tributes to one another - as well as rather risque images that have raised more than one eyebrow thanks to their overtly-sexual nature.

'I like this,' he confessed after learning about the erogenous zones of his feet

Enjoying it: The father-of-three went on to rave that the massage felt 'amazing' and told his partner that they should 'do this every Friday'

One particularly scandalous post captured the duo on a sun-soaked vacation - but rather than focusing on their stunning surroundings, the image saw a bathing suit-clad Kelly bending over towards the camera, while her husband happily admired her derriere.

In September 2022, the Live With Kelly and Ryan host confessed that she and Mark have been intimate with each other in the Any Cohen's Fire Island home.

Speaking to Cohen, she said: 'That was a day trip! It was a rental!

'I figured I wasn’t desecrating anything that you own,' she added, leaving viewers jaw-dropped.

In addition to Cohen's rental, Kelly admitted she and her beau had also had sex on boat, in a public bathroom and even on the set of All My Children.

In 2020, the TV personality previously told Cohen that she had Mark had such a healthy sex life because they 'found each other at the right time in our lives.'

She added that both her and Mark believe that 'experimentation is fun.'

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos couldn't help but joke about their sex life while cohosting a segment about Chinese reflexology on Wednesday.

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos learn how to improve their sex life through their feet as a touch therapist instructs her on how to give him a foot massage

Swifties are going to great lengths to get tickets to a series of Taylor Swift concerts in Toronto next year. While those who snagged seats on the first day of sales Wednesday can now breathe a sigh of relief, others are still on a nail-biting journey. Here’s a look:

REGISTERING MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS

Holly Mounsteven enlisted friends and family over the weekend to enrol more than a dozen different Ticketmaster accounts in the Swift “verified fan” registration to get a presale code, a necessary prerequisite to buying a ticket Wednesday.

Holly Mounsteven is seen at a Taylor Swift concert in Detroit in an undated handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Rachael Cameron, *MANDATORY CREDIT*

“Unfortunately, we were unsuccessful on all 16 (accounts). And so we’ve been wait-listed for every single show,” she said Wednesday afternoon.

“It’s definitely frustrating.”

But the Toronto resident doesn’t want to sound too sour — she’s already attended a show in Detroit and will head to Paris next summer for a second show on the singer’s “Eras Tour.”

Mounsteven has launched a TikTok account to offer advice to other Swifties who hope to score tickets for a Toronto date. She says that despite some disappointment, the Ticketmaster lottery is still better than the process used for U.S. stops when they first went on sale last year and resulted in technical nightmares for fans.

FROM HUNGER GAMES TO VIP

Armed with a presale code, Anastasia Kountouris and her best friend Helen Patriarche waited in virtual lineups Wednesday, eventually securing two VIP tickets, costing $750 dollars a piece.

“It’s kind of like ‘The Hunger Games,'” said Patriarche, 23, who is from Toronto.

“Once we got the email saying we got the tickets, both of us just sat there with a sigh of relief on FaceTime…There was nothing to be said it was just, ‘I can’t believe it’s over,'” added Hamilton native Kountouris, 24.

WINNING THE LOTTERY

Fallon Hewitt from Hamilton was thrilled to get a presale code for the show on Nov. 16 — she feels incredibly lucky, though she acknowledges that some of her friends are bigger “Swifties” than she is.

“I feel like I like won the lottery. I feel like I should buy a lottery ticket,” said Hewitt, who posted her code success on Instagram on Tuesday night.

Presale codes give fans a chance to buy tickets for specific show dates, but do not guarantee access to seats as they’re sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. Hewitt will be able to try her luck on Thursday.

“I had several people reach out to me being like, ‘Can you buy me tickets? Can you buy me tickets? I’ll buy your tickets from you.'”

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She credits Swift’s artistry and marketing prowess for the massive fan base she’s developed throughout her career.

“It’s hard to describe the mania around Taylor Swift. I think it has a lot to do with the storytelling and the relatability of her music. People see her as a very calculated artist — the way she releases music, the way she sneakily drops Easter eggs into different situations about when she’ll put out an album and when she’s doing a re-release,” the 26-year-old said.

“She’s been around for such a long time. A lot of people have grown up beside, alongside her career. So that’s been, I think, pivotal for people.”

— With files from David Friend, Noel Ransome and Nairah Ahmed

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 9, 2023.

‘It’s kind of like the Hunger Games’: Swift fans on the battle for tickets

As the first European gateway to China, Macau became the center of Portugal’s massive maritime empire in the East. You can still taste the resulting mix of flavors.

Egg-custard tarts, salt cod with garlic, and baked duck rice often are on the menu, though so are galinha à Africana (African chicken), Chinese steamed pork buns and Indian coconut curry.

Now imagine that kind of cultural convergence all in one dish - minchi, a minced-meat hash for which every family has its own throw-it-together recipe. It usually includes potatoes and tomato paste brought by the Portuguese, common Chinese ingredients like rice vinegar and soy sauce, and even Worcestershire sauce from the British, who also used Macau as a base before founding Hong Kong across the Pearl River Estuary in 1841.

Stir-fried together with ground pork and a little brown sugar, the hash tastes savory and slightly sweet, and altogether comforting.

For the weeknight-friendly version in our book “Milk Street Tuesday Nights,” which limits recipes to 45 minutes or less, we shorten the cooking time by jumpstarting cubed potatoes in the microwave. After cooking the pork with most of the seasonings, we remove it from the pan to finish cooking the potatoes until they’re crispy.

We lighten what could be a heavy dish by adding grated ginger, which isn’t typically involved. Sometimes served with rice, minchi, like any hash, begs to be topped with a fried egg and a squeeze of Sriracha.

Most recipes with potatoes require turning on the oven or long cooking times, but we often jumpstart potatoes in the microwave for weeknight cooking.

Macanese minchi meat and potato hash

Start to finish: 35 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1¾ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes

Kosher salt and ground black pepper

12 ounces ground pork

3 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger

2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar

2 tablespoons tomato paste

6 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts reserved separately

3 tablespoons grapeseed or other neutral oil, divided

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar

½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

Directions:

In a large microwafe-safe bowl, combine the potatoes, ¾ teaspoon salt and ¼ cup water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high until almost tender, about 5 minutes, stirring halfway through. Drain the potatoes.

In a medium bowl, stir together the pork, ginger, sugar, tomato paste, scallion whites and ¾ teaspoon pepper. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium, heat 1 tablespoon of oil until shimmering. Add the pork mixture and, using a wooden spoon, break into small pieces. Cook, stirring once or twice, until lightly browned, 5 minutes. Transfer to a clean bowl and wipe out skillet.

Set the skillet over medium-high, add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and heat until shimmering. Add the potatoes and cook, stirring and adjusting heat as needed, until browned and crisped, about 15 minutes. Return the pork to the skillet and add the soy and Worcestershire sauces and vinegar. Toss, then stir in half each of the scallion greens and cilantro. Taste, season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with the remaining scallions and cilantro.

Get more recipes and dinner ideas from The Washington Times food section.

As the first European gateway to China, Macau became the center of Portugal's massive maritime empire in the East. You can still taste the resulting mix of flavors.

Minchi: Macau's savory meat-potato hash feels foreign and familiar

And for the readers like myself, who are going to power through this collection, Megan pointed out, "My freedom lives in these pages, and I hope that my words can inspire others to take back their happiness and their identity by using their voice to illuminate what's been buried, but not forgotten, in the darkness."

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On social media, a rumour is spreading claiming popular content creator and influencer Dreamybull has been detained. Is this true? The nature of Dreamybull’s claimed offense has sparked discussion on social networking sites, pushing netizens to seek clarification. The audience has posed numerous questions. We created this column by compiling information from numerous reports.

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He began his career on social media platforms such as YouTube and TikTok, and boy, did he amass a sizable following! People adored his videos, particularly his skits and comic sketches. What’s the funniest thing? His memes frequently include his O-face and exaggerated reactions, as well as amusing sound effects and captions.

His expressions became famous, and he went viral as a result. Following his success on TikTok, he established himself on other networks such as Funny and 4chan. But remember one thing: the report regarding Dreambull’s recent arrest is completely false.

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Dreamybull is a 30-year-old American internet star whose true name is Perrell Laquarius Brown. He is well-known for his explicit and mature videos, which he publishes on his personal website as well as on subscription-based sites. Dreamybull’s videos have inspired numerous memes, particularly on TikTok.

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The family of Jason Tian has revealed that he has also died at 21-years-old along with his social media star rapper sister Lil Tay who died at age 14.

The news of the social media star's - real name Claire Hope - 'sudden and tragic' passing was confirmed by an unnamed family member in a statement shared on the teen's Instagram account today - when it was revealed that her older brother Jason had also died.

Aspiring rapper Jason was once described as the 'genius behind the curtain' who helped his younger sister create her voice and attitude which helped her find viral success.

'It is with a heavy heart that we share the devastating news of our beloved Claire's sudden and tragic passing,' the post - which did not reveal the cause of death - began.

'We have no words to express the unbearable loss and indescribable pain.'

Sad: The family of Jason Tian has revealed that he has also died at 21-years-old along with his social media star rapper sister Lil Tay who was aged 14; the siblings are pictured with rapper Lil Pump

The news of the social media star's - real name Claire Hope - 'sudden and tragic' passing was confirmed by an unnamed family member in a statement shared on the teen's Instagram account today - when it was revealed that her older brother Jason had also died

The news of her 'sudden and tragic' passing was confirmed by an unnamed family member in a statement shared on the teen's Instagram account today

The family went on to reveal that Jason - who rapped under the name Rycie - had also passed away.

The statement continued: 'This outcome was entirely unexpected, and has left us all in shock. Her brother's passing adds an even more unimaginable depth to our grief.

'During this time of immense sorrow, we kindly ask for privacy as we grieve this overwhelming loss, as the circumstances surrounding Claire and her brother's passing are still under investigation.'

It concluded: 'Claire will forever remain in our hearts, her absence leaving an irreplaceable void that will be felt by all who knew and loved her.'

Back in 2019, during the peak of Lil Tay's viral success, Tian was credited as being very influential for her burgeoning career.

An article by The Cut read: 'Lil Tay is the face and the attitude, but if this is a case study in the creation of social-media fame, then Jason, Lil Tay’s half-brother, is the genius behind the curtain.'

The article stated that before Lil Tay's career was launched, it was Tian who posted his raps on YouTube but did not find much success until developing a plan to put his younger sister on the forefront.

The article read: 'Jason had his own past on the internet. Going by Rycie on YouTube, he primarily posted diss raps in hopes of igniting online fights with YouTubers who had more followers. But his act was derivative and redundant and never gained much traction.

'So Jason, who’s reportedly obsessed with the internet and its star-making power, hatched a different plan. A little girl saying all of the things he thought — that was something new, much more outrageous, and clickable. And he had just the little girl.'

Tian helped his younger sister develop her entire flow and character even scripting what she was going to say for their viral videos.

The publication continued by writing: 'Jason wrote Lil Tay’s lines and coached her on how to say them; Tay was a natural actress and an eager participant.'

Meanwhile, Lil Tay and Tian's lawyer father, Christopher Hope, declined to comment when contacted by DailyMail.com.

He and the social media star seemingly had a strained relationship - with Lil Tay herself claiming she 'did not have' a father figure in a tribute to rapper XXXTentacion following his death in 2018.

Her brother Jason had previously set up a GoFundMe page to raise $19,000 for Lil Tay after both levelled allegations of physical and mental abuse against Hope and his wife, Hanee.

At that time, a series of Instagram posts from Lil Tay's account claimed that Hope had filed a court motion which called his daughter back to Vancouver and prompted her sudden disappearance.

Lil Tay was not the only rapper in the family as Jason (pictured) also had aspirations for a career in music

Following a series of allegations, Harry Tsang, a spokesperson for Hope, told The Daily Beast in 2018 that the father did not want any money from his daughter - despite trademarking 'Lil Tay,' arguing 'it was obvious that her mom hadn't taken any steps to do things in a business-like manner.'

'There are only three things he wants to see,' Tsang said. 'First, no more crazy videos of cursing from Tay. Second, 25 percent of the gross earnings going to a trust fund dedicated to Tay. The third thing is, there has to be structure in her operation, in her public image.'

In an interview with the publication about her online presence, Lil Tay said: 'Right now I'm in a bad situation and I don't want to talk about these things.'

When prompted for further clarification about the situation, she simply responded: 'With Chris Hope.'

Lil Tay has been noticeably absent from social media in the past five years with her last post on the platform being in honor of rapper XXXTentacion, real name Jahseh Onfroy, who was shot dead aged 20.

It read: 'X you truly changed me. You were there for me when everyone wanted me to fail, you were there to give me advice, you were there.

'As a father figure, when I don't have one, you were here, FaceTiming me and calling me for hours when I'm down...

'I can't believe this, the evil in the world, This isn't good Bye. I love you Bro.'

Lil Tay had previously sparked serious concern among her fanbase after she deleted all of her social media posts and wrote the words 'help me' on her Instagram Story.

In May 2018, it was claimed that the young girl was actually being exploited by older brother Jason after a series of videos came out that showed him coaching her on what to say in her controversial posts and clips - with one capturing him giving her an instruction to 'be more ignorant.'

Lil Tay, who was originally from Canada but moved to Los Angeles, garnered viral fame on YouTube and social media after she began posting videos in 2017 aged just nine

Lil Tay she claimed to be the 'youngest flexer in the century' and 'above the haters'

She had previously posted videos of her using language like n****, p****, and c*** to spark interest in her content

After the videos emerged online, Lil Tay's Instagram and YouTube accounts were quickly scrubbed - prompting speculation that the pressures of the spotlight had become too much her and her family to handle.

A spokesperson for the family told Buzzfeed News at the time that Lil Tay's brother was 'rebranding' her, and urged fans to stay tuned for future updates on the young star.

Lil Tay, who was originally from Canada but moved to Los Angeles, garnered viral fame after she began posting videos in 2017 aged just nine.

Her controversial videos showed her cussing, insulting passersby, flashing stacks of cash and even starting fights as she claimed to be the 'youngest flexer in the century' and 'above the haters.'

She had previously posted videos using language like n****, p****, and c*** to spark interest in her content and had later appeared on Good Morning America with mother Angela Tian to defend her image.

It was then that it was revealed Angela had worked as a real estate agent in Vancouver, Canada, before she lost her job because she let her daughter 'flex' in some of the homes she was supposed to be showing to other clients.

But, despite the critics, Lil Tay quickly racked up more than 3.3 million followers on Instagram alone and had been pegged as one of the internet's biggest rising stars.

The news of the social media star's - real name Claire Hope - 'sudden and tragic' passing was confirmed by an unnamed family member in a statement shared on the teen's Instagram account.

Who was Lil Tay's brother Jason Tian? Family reveals 21-year-old brother of 14-year-old social media star rapper has also died

Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons were seen heading to dinner at the Italian restaurant Ca Del Sole in the Toluca Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles this week.

The couple tied the knot last year in Jamaica after a six-year romance that saw them welcome two sons, Ennis, five, and James, two.

Jesse, 35, who first shot to prominence on Friday Night Lights and Breaking Bad, could be seen cradling one of his little boys as he emerged from his car.

Meanwhile Kirsten cut a summery figure in a flowy sundress and flip flops, rounding off the look with a pair of shades.

Wearing her signature blonde hair in a sleek little bob, the Marie Antoinette actress beamed while soaking up the California sunshine.

Out and about: Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons were seen heading to dinner at the Italian restaurant Ca Del Sole in the Toluca Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles this week

A fine romance: The couple tied the knot last year in Jamaica after a six-year relationship that saw them welcome two sons, Ennis, five, and James, two

Kirsten and Jesse were also spotted this week picketing for SAG-AFTRA amid their union's ongoing strike, which broke out last month.

The SAG-AFTRA strike began on July 14 against the backdrop of the ongoing Hollywood writers' strike, which has been rumbling on since May.

On the actors' side, some of the sticking points include the pay structure of the streaming era and the looming specter of AI.

Jesse and Kirsten first struck up their romance in 2016 while acting on the FX series Fargo, inspired by the classic Coen Brothers movie of the same name.

In 2017 the couple embarked on a long engagement, during which they welcomed their two little sons into the world.

Near the end of 2021, a few months after their youngest was born, Kirsten shed some light on why she had yet to marry Jesse.

'I would marry him tomorrow. We want a proper wedding, we just haven’t had the time,' she explained in an interview with the Sunday Times.

'And I wanted to have fun at my wedding and not pay for everyone else to celebrate while I am pregnant and waddling down the aisle,' she added.

Doing their bit: Kirsten and Jesse were also spotted this week picketing for SAG-AFTRA amid their union's ongoing strike, which broke out last month

Details: The SAG-AFTRA strike began on July 14 against the backdrop of the ongoing Hollywood writers' strike, which has been rumbling on since May

Side by side: In 2021 Jesse and Kirsten co-starred in Jane Campion's acclaimed gay western The Power Of The Dog as a troubled married couple

That year, Jesse and Kirsten co-starred in Jane Campion's acclaimed gay western The Power Of The Dog as a troubled married couple.

Both of them received their first Oscar nominations for the picture, which also starred Benedict Cumberbatch and Kodi Smit-McPhee.

Kirsten and Jesse finally made their way down the aisle last July in Jamaica, choosing as their venue the GoldenEye resort built on the site of Ian Fleming's old home where he famously wrote the James Bond books.

In an Entertainment Tonight interview marking their first wedding anniversary, Jesse gushed about the artistic compatibility that fired up their attraction.

'We connected first creatively and as friends and I just enjoy her instincts and her opinions so much,' said Kirsten's husband. 'She has such great taste and [she's] very honest, which I appreciate.'

He confessed he 'wasn't sure how different [marriage] was gonna feel because we've been together for a while and two kids later, it's pretty solid, you know?'

Said he: 'But there was something really nice about [a wedding] and actually setting aside time to celebrate it and it does feel different, in a good way.'

Jesse and Kirsten first struck up their romance in 2016 while acting on the FX series Fargo, inspired by the classic Coen Brothers movie of the same name. They went down the aisle last July.

Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons are seen heading to an Italian dinner in Los Angeles with their son... one year after their wedding in Jamaica

Stacey Solomon looked radiant as ever as she slipped into a bikini while enjoying a family holiday abroad on Wednesday.

The Loose Women star, 33, displayed her incredible figure as she donned a beige bikini top with a polka dot print.

The former X Factor star also wore a white crochet skirt with an s-symmetric hemline as she enjoyed a day out with her children.

Letting her locks fall loose down her shoulders, Stacey completed her look with a simple gold necklace.

Alongside the snap, she wrote: 'Happy Tuesday everyone. Everyone was so sleepy this morning we missed the breakfast so we got ready and went to the beach cafe.'

Looking good: Stacey Solomon looked radiant as ever as she slipped into a bikini while enjoying a family holiday abroad on Wednesday

Fun in the sun: Stacey also shared a photo of herself lounging at the beach as she worked on her tan while sporting a stylish pair of sunglasses

Stacey also shared a photo of herself lounging at the beach as she worked on her tan while sporting a stylish pair of sunglasses.

She captioned the shot: 'Currently googling " how far down do I need to dig a hole in my garden to build a sunken net bed" '.

It comes after Stacey wore a black short sleeved open shirt over the ensemble as she 'got ready to shade bathe' during an outing on Tuesday.

The media personality left her long wet blonde tresses loose as she described the trip as a 'dream holiday'.

In another video, Stacey relaxed on a sun lounger while her clan had a nap following a busy day at a waterpark.

Stacey wrote: 'We've spent the day at the waterpark in the hotel and now everyone is having a nap so I'm changing into some dry clothes and getting ready to share bathe and do absolutely nothing for five minutes. Dream holiday afternoon.'

The mother-of-five, who is currently on holiday at an unknown location, shared a glimpse of her jam-packed family fun day with her 5.7million followers.

It looked like there was something for all her children as she and husband Joe Swash, 41, joined in on the fun.

Looking good: Stacey showcased her incredible post-baby figure in a black bikini as she soaked up the sun on Monday

The couple spent quality time with their children Rex, four, Rose, 22 months, and Belle who was born in February.

Stacey's 'big boys' Zachary, 15, and Leighton, 11, from her previous relationships also couldn't contain their smiles at the park.

The former X Factor star was seen sliding down a large slide with daughter Rose in her arms while the older kids headed to the bigger slides.

Stacey couldn't contain her smile as she admitted she preferred the 'baby slides'.

Being a good sport, the former singer later rocked a helmet and yellow life jacket as she took son Rex kayaking in the rapids.

All smiles: The Loose Women panellist left her long wet blonde tresses loose as she described the trip as a 'dream holiday'

Relaxing: In another video, Stacey relaxed on a sun lounger while her family had a nap following a busy day at a waterpark

Having fun: The mother-of-five, who is currently on holiday at an unknown location, shared a glimpse of her jam-packed family fun day with her 5.7million followers

Making memories: Stacey was seen sliding down a large slide with daughter Rose in her arms while the older kids headed to the bigger attractions

Amazing: Being a good sport, the former X Factor star later rocked a helmet and yellow life jacket as she took son Rex kayaking in the rapids

Stacey looked nothing short of sensational in a strapless white dress as she posed with Joe and the kids earlier in the day.

She and the former EastEnders star, 41, looked happier than ever to be spending some quality time together with their broad as they smiled for adorable photos shared on Instagram.

Stacey looked amazing as she slipped into a fitted ruched dress with a plunging neckline for the occasion.

She teamed her dress with a pair of white heels and a simple gold necklace, telling her fans she got dressed up because she's 'on holiday'.

The presenter also posed with baby Belle and toddler Rose in separate snaps before heading to dinner and a disco with her loved ones.

Captioning her post, she penned: 'so grateful to be spending some time making memories with my people.

'P.S we are literally off to the buffet, the kids disco, and then possibly bingo if me and Joe can stay awake, but I thought I’d dress up just because we’re on holiday.'

Family: Stacey is currently on holiday with husband Joe Swash and their three children Rex, Rose and Belle. Her two older sons Zac and Leighton also joined her on the holiday

The Loose Women star, 33, displayed her incredible figure as she donned a beige bikini top with a polka dot print.

Stacey Solomon displays her toned figure in polka dot bikini as she soaks up the sun during family holiday

Amber Petty, Princess Mary's bridesmaid and best friend for over 20 years, has weighed in on Aesha Scott's Below Deck Down Under drama.

Earlier this week, viewers were left stunned after chief steward Scott, 31, intervened and saved Margot Sisson from Bosun Luke Jones' advances.

Elsewhere in the episode, Laura Bileskalnehad made drunken advances towards a male crew member, who made it clear he wasn't interested.

Ms Petty was quick to throw her support behind Aesha's brave actions and showered her with praise on Instagram.

'That episode with Luke and Laura's predatory behaviour was so upsetting but thank God for people like you and [Captain] Jason,' she began.

Amber Petty, Princess Mary's bridesmaid and best friend for over 20 years, has weighed in on Aesha Scott's Below Deck Down Under drama. Pictured: Ms Petty

Earlier this week, viewers were left stunned after chief steward Aesha Scott (pictured) intervened when an intoxicated male cast member harassed a female colleague

Ms Petty is often by Princess Mary's side when she visits Australia. Here she is pictured in pink lifting Princess Mary's train at her wedding in 2004

'Incredible and very healing for the millions of women and men who have been abused like that and left questioning themselves.

'Or not questioning themselves but living with the trauma of what went on. Thank you Aesha, you're a real hero,' Ms Petty continued.

Her kind words come after Aesha Scott broke her silence on the 'horrifying' incident which saw two crew members sacked for misconduct.

Scott took to social media after Bosun Luke Jones and stew Laura Bileskalnehad were kicked off set after they misbehaved under the influence of alcohol, and Jones drunkenly came onto a female crew member.

Scott issued a statement following the most recent episode and said the drunken behaviour she witnessed went against the values of the show.

'I wanted to take the opportunity to remind everyone of the main message that was shown on the episode, which is that women, and actually everyone, have the right to go out and have fun and feel safe and that is just the f***ing end of it,' she began.

Aesha stepped in to ensure a female crew member was safe after one of her drunken colleagues kept bothering her

Scott bravely intervened and saved Margot Sisson from Bosun Luke Jones' (pictured) advances

Elsewhere in the episode, Laura Bileskalnehad made drunken advances towards a male crew member, who made it clear he wasn't interested

On the show's latest episode, bosun Luke Jones was terminated after climbing into the bed of Margot Sisson (pictured above), who was naked and asleep, 'without consent'

Aesha later took to Instagram to post a photo of her having a celebratory drink with Margot

'There's no questions or if's or but's, that is the end of it. So please keep an eye on your friends and each other.'

'We don't actually know what would have happened, but being in her bed naked — and she's got no idea - it actually makes my skin crawl. You have no right to put someone unconscious into that position,' she added.

The episode in question sees Scott intervene after a drunken Jones became overly flirty with female stew Margot Sisson, much to her displeasure.

'I don't want any drunkenness to be taken advantage of. I'd just like to see you get into bed safely. I'll get you water,' a worried Scott told Sisson.

Elsewhere in the episode, Laura Bileskalnehad made drunken advances towards a male crew member, who made it clear he wasn't interested.

During the shocking episode, bosun Luke Jones was terminated after climbing into the bed of Margot Sisson, who was naked and asleep, 'without consent.'

Amber Petty, Princess Mary's bridesmaid and best friend for over 20 years, has weighed in on Aesha Scott's Below Deck Down Under drama.

Princess Mary's bridesmaid and best friend Amber Petty weighs in on 'disgusting and predatory' Below Deck Down Under drama as she praises 'real hero' Aesha Scott

Sophie Turner has been hard at work shooting for her latest starring role.

And on Tuesday the Game Of Thrones star, 27, was back in action on the Birmingham set of ITVX drama Joan.

Sophie was dressed the part for her lead role in the drama which depicts the life of notorious British jewel thief Joan Hannington.

The actress wore a royal blue and turquoise midi dress, layered under a brown blazer and teamed with matching blue shoes.

A stunt double for the star was dressed in an exact replica of the costume, ready to jump into action.

Action! Sophie Turner has been hard at work shooting for her latest starring role. And on Tuesday the actress, 27, was back in action on the Birmingham set of ITVX drama Joan

Sophie was dressed the part for her lead role in the story of notorious 1980s British jewel thief Joan Hannington and was joined by her stunt double (right) who wore an identical costume

The day's scenes were taking place on a Birmingham street, which had been dressed as Croxford Street in London with prop road signs.

A shop front had diamonds in the window, with Sophie seen staring inside for one scene.

Back in November, it was announced that Sophie is set to star as Joan - one of the most notorious figures in the London's criminal underworld.

In a statement at the time, Sophie said she's 'so excited' to bring the 'fascinating' story of Joan - known as 'The Godmother - to life.

'I'm so excited to be bringing Joan Hannington's fascinating life story to screen in Joan,' Sophie said.

'She is one of the most notorious figures in the criminal underworld of London, earning her the nickname ''The Godmother''.

'A woman who goes between her thriving and daring career as a jewel thief, all whilst trying to get her daughter back from social services, we see a mother in despair swept up in the exhilarating world of crime,' she added.

Joan, who was married to professional thief Boisie Hannington, was introduced to a life of crime and the pair became Britain's most successful diamond thieves.

Diamond thief: A shop front had diamonds in the window, with Sophie, who plays a notorious diamond thief, seen staring inside for one scene

Ready for her close-up:The actress wore a royal blue and turquoise midi dress, layered under a brown blazer

Break time: In between scenes the star kept busy on her phone and swapped her heels for comfy slippers

Glam: The actress was looking chic with her red lippie and flawless makeup for the scene

Co-star: Other cast members were spotted on set for the day's filming which saw Sophie's character, Joan, visiting a jeweler's shop in London

Thief: Back in November, it was announced that Sophie is set to star as Joan - one of the most notorious figures in the London's criminal underworld

Millions of pounds passed through their hands and the new series has been described as a 'rags-to-riches rollercoaster'.

Anna Symon is the screenwriter for the project and worked closely with Joan while working on the scripts.

While a release date hasn't been set yet, it is inspired by Joan's memoir, I am What I am: The True Story of Britain's Most Notorious Jewel Thief.

A Synopsis of the new show reads: 'We're first introduced to Joan in her twenties, a fiery, uncompromising, and intoxicating character, who is not without her own deep scars and vulnerability, as a doting and loving young mother to four-year-old Debbie.

'She's in a disastrous marriage to a violent thug, and when he goes on the run, Joan seizes the moment to leave her old life.

Transformed: The day's scenes were taking place in Birmingham, which had been dressed asa London street

New role: In a statement at the time, Sophie said she's 'so excited' to bring the 'fascinating' story of Joan - known as 'The Godmother - to life

Rea life: Joan, who was married to professional thief Boisie Hannington, was introduced to a life of crime and the pair became Britain's most successful diamond thieves

Anticipated: Millions of pounds passed through their hands and the new series has been described as a 'rags-to-riches rollercoaster'

London calling: A London cab was seen parked up on set as the Birmingham street was transformed

Notorious:While a release date hasn't been set yet, it is inspired by Joan's memoir, I am What I am: The True Story of Britain's Most Notorious Jewel Thief

'Inspired by her desire to care for Debbie and create a secure home for her daughter, Joan makes some heart-breaking decisions as she sets her sights on a better life.'

In an Amazon blurb for her book, Joan is described as a 'true survivor'.

'Joan married professional bad boy Boisie Hannington, and embarked on a journey to become one of Britain's most successful diamond thieves,' it reads.

'Literally millions of pounds passed through their hands and Joan and Boisie became members of the criminal elite, but tragedy was soon to strike at the heart of their outrageous lifestyle.

'In turns funny, shocking and violent, this is a remarkable raw debut from a true survivor.'

On Tuesday the Game Of Thrones star, 27, was back in action on the Birmingham set of ITVX drama Joan.

Sophie Turner transforms into 'the Godmother' of the crime world in a 1980s costume as she joins her stunt double on the set of ITV drama Joan

Reclaiming Our Time: Genealogy and DNA 'Big Reveal" for nine families in Richmond, Virginia's historic Jackson Ward Gilpin Court Community

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia: The Center for African American Genealogical Research, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization that specializes in reclaiming the historical personal narratives of the African diaspora has announced its 'Big Reveal' signature program, Reclaiming Our Time, in Richmond, Virginia. Reclaiming Our Time first launched in the City of Fredericksburg in 2022 and revealed a network of abolitionists and DNA ancestry traceable to Senegal, Egypt, Ethiopia, Jamaica, and Italy among other nations.The Virginia Museum of History & Culture will host this historic event on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 2:00 pm. Reclaiming Our Time will reveal the genealogy and DNA research results for the following Gilpin Court families: Bryant, Barbour, Anderson, Brown, Gilbert, Clay, Rodwell, Jeffries, and Cotman. The research covers everything from abolitionists to the Revolutionary War. "Africans who served in the fight to liberate American colonists from their oppressors are mere post-scripts in the annals of history. One participant will learn that they had such a person in their family", said Dr. Paula D. Royster the founder and CEO of CAAGRI.Immediately following the 'Big Reveal', descendants will participate in a ceremonial wedding to honor the love and commitment their ancestors shared when the laws of Virginia either forbade such marriages or made it too expensive for "free" people to wed. In 1840, an African man had to pay $150 bond if he wanted to marry the woman he loved-the equivalent of $5,260.50 today. Many bonds were never paid, but couples spiritually tied the knot as husband and wife even if they did not live in the same neighborhood. Participants will receive ceremonial vows, exchange symbols, and jump the iconic broom to complete the ritual. Copies of the ceremonial marriage certificates will be presented to the Clerk of the Court for recording in a separate index created specifically for this program.Reclaiming Our Time fits in with the broader city goals to reconnect Gilpin Court with Jackson Ward whose economies and social cohesion was disrupted by interstates 95 and 64 more than 70 years ago. According to Royster, "it is important that we recognize the relationship between mental health trauma and not knowing your family story. It is also important to acknowledge the 1950s dislocations that compounded existing trauma in Jackson Ward. Jackson Ward was built on the ideas of family, community, and self-determination, and it is time to reclaim that history hidden in plain view."The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is located at 428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA.###CAAGRI3102 Plank Road, #4111422404The Center for African American Genealogical Research, Inc. (CAAGRI) - founded in 2004, to assist genealogists and histories with viewing history from a different perspective.

Press release - CAAGRI - Reclaiming Our Time: Genealogy and DNA 'Big Reveal

Reclaiming Our Time: Genealogy and DNA 'Big Reveal" for nine families in Richmond, Virginia's historic Jackson Ward Gilpin Court Community

Conor McGregor went all out to celebrate his fiancée Dee Devlin's 36th birthday on Wednesday.

The MMA fighter, 35, treated his pregnant partner to several designer gifts costing several thousands of dollars each.

The athlete took to Instagram and shared a photo of Dee surrounded by pink and gold balloons in a room on their yacht.

Dee grinned from ear to ear in the snap where she was dressed in pink pyjamas and carried a white handbag on her shoulder.

Conor gifted her with handbags from Chanel and Louis Vuitton along with Chanel trainers and sandals.

Surprise: Conor McGregor went all out to celebrate his fiancée Dee Devlin's 36th birthday on Wednesday

Couple: The MMA fighter, 35, treated his pregnant partner to several designer gifts costing several thousands of dollars each

Conor wrote: 'Baby my love for you is as deep as the ocean! Here is the limited edition ocean @chanelofficial bag, among other things you love! I love you baby, happy birthday'

Alongside the post, he wrote: 'Baby my love for you is as deep as the ocean! Here is the limited edition ocean @chanelofficial bag, among other things you love! I love you baby, happy birthday'.

Conor and Dee, who have been together since 2008, are parents to Conor Jr., Croia Mairhead and Rian - aged six, four and two.

The fighter confirmed Dee was pregnant with the couple's fourth child in July, saying: 'Things are going well. We've also got another on the way.'

The gushing post comes after the sexual allegation storm Conor faced earlier this year.

The fighter was accused in June of forcing a woman to perform oral sex on him and attempting to sodomize her after Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The investigation is ongoing.

In a statement in June, a spokesman for Miami Police Department told DailyMail.com: 'MPD’s Special Victims Unit is investigating a report that was filed Sunday, June 11, 2023.

'This is an open investigation so no additional information can be released at this time.'

Through representatives, Conor has denied the allegation. A source close to McGregor said they would cooperate fully with the investigation. He insisted the woman's claims are false and that she is only interested in money.

Birthday: Conor treated his longterm partner to a white Louis Vuitton handbag

Luxury: He also splurged on a navy shimmering Chanel clutch bag

Gift: The fighter also treated his partner to pink Chanel sandals

Following the woman's initial allegations, video emerged later in June of the moment Conor led his sexual assault accuser into the bathroom at the NBA Finals in Miami, and showed his entourage of security guarding the door while they were inside.

The footage shows Conor emerging from the bathroom then approaching the woman, taking her by the hand, and walking back towards the bathroom.

She follows him and they disappear behind the door.

Conor's entourage of security guards is then shown blocking the entrance to the door.

His attorneys said the footage undermines the woman's original allegation that he and his security guards forced her into the restroom.

In early 2019, reports emerged that Conor was under investigation by Irish law enforcement for an alleged sexual assault of a woman in a Dublin hotel the previous December.

In October 2019, police received another complaint against Conor from a woman who said he had sexually assaulted her in a car outside a Dublin pub.

The UFC fighter denied both claims, but was at one point arrested and questioned before being released.

Overjoyed: Dee, who was dressed in pink pyjamas, looked on cloud nine in the snaps

Family: Conor and Dee, who have been together since 2008, are parents to Conor Jr., Croia Mairhead and Rian - aged six, four and two

In 2021, prosecutors indicated they would not be charging Conor in connection with the alleged 2018 assault - neither have they pursued legal action over the 2019 complaint.

The woman whose accusations sparked the initial investigation sued McGregor for personal injuries after the criminal case ended without charges, again alleging that he raped her in a Dublin hotel.

Those civil proceedings are ongoing, while the plaintiff granted wide discovery of materials the police obtained in working on the case. Conor continues to deny the accusation.

In September 2020, Conor was detained and questioned by authorities on the French island of Corsica in September 2020 for alleged indecent exposure and sexual assault in a bar, spending two days in custody.

Eight months later, they declared a lack of sufficient evidence to justify a criminal prosecution. The investigation is said to have included DNA collection that corroborated his version of events.

The MMA fighter, 35, treated his pregnant partner to several designer gifts costing several thousands of dollars each.

Conor McGregor goes all out for pregnant fiancée Dee Devlin's 36th birthday as he treats her to several designer gifts

August 09, 2023 12:51 pm | Updated 01:20 pm IST

Four years ago, when the first season of Made in Heaven released on Amazon Prime Video India, it was largely a shot in the dark. Despite the young cast, hip language and glittery trappings, its makers were unsure how a series that looks introspectively at Indian weddings will play in a society that gives undue centrality to the institution of marriage.

“We as Indians are too attached to the idea of a beautiful wedding,” says Alankrita Shrivastava, co-writer and co-director on both seasons of Made in Heaven. “It’s too momentous an occasion in every family and here we were using the wedding as a prism to look at life and society.” They were assured in their vision when the first reactions to the show started pouring in. “We were encouraged by how seen and heard people felt.”

Created by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti — also behind the critical hit Dahaad earlier this year — Made in Heaven tracks two upstart Delhi wedding planners, Tara (Sobhita Dhulipala) and Karan (Arjun Mathur), as they arrange grand bespoke weddings for their wealthy clientele. The series examines class, patriarchy, identity, and social pretense, hingeing entirely on Sobhita’s and Arjun’s affable dual act. As Tara and Karan put out last-minute fires in the wings, their worldviews clash with an offensively rich, innately parochial social order.

“Our characters are caught between their own complex realities and the political undercurrents of a wedding,” Sobhita says. “Somewhere between the hustle and their loud beating hearts, they find their dance.”

Arjun, who was nominated for an International Emmy for his performance as Karan, a gay man living independently in pre-2018 India, remembers the day the Supreme Court read down Section 377 and decriminalised homosexuality. “Uncannily, I was shooting the scene where Karan is on television speaking for his rights when the news arrived,” Arjun says.

“The fact that the queer community in India felt represented by our show is something that I feel honoured about,” says Sobhita, who remembers meeting a young boy who said he could come out to his family after watching the show.

Karan’s conflicts, Arjun says, are more ‘inward’ in the new season. “The fact that a law was revoked does not mean it has necessarily changed anything for your lived experience. Maybe it’s worse.”

The shoot of the second season was interrupted several times due to the pandemic. The show has evidently ‘scaled up’, with a huge guest cast — Mrunal Thakur, Radhika Apte, Dia Mirza, Sanjay Kapoor, Anurag Kashyap, Sabyasachi ­— and an interlude in France. There is also encouraging inclusivity in evidence. Trinetra Haldar Gummaraju, a trans doctor-turned-actor, has joined the cast as a recurring trans character. And Neeraj Ghaywan — known for acclaimed films like Masaan and the short Geeli Pucchi in Ajeeb Daastaans ­— has directed two episodes including one centred on a Dalit character. “Made in Heaven dispels the idea of marriage as an endogamous monolith,” Neeraj says of the show’s appeal. “It celebrates all kinds of love and it does not have to fit into anyone’s idea of what is perfect.”

It is hard to describe Made in Heaven as a humourous piece, yet it has unexpected comedic beats. Jim Sarbh, as Tara’s ultra-rich husband Adil (they are suing each other in the new season), is the uncontested captain of that ship. “In my head, a scene and its parody are always running simultaneously,” the actor grins. Another fun aspect of the show is the mini-reunions going on in the background: Pulkit Samrat and Manjot Singh from Fukrey; Shashank Arora and Shivani Raghuvanshi from Titli; Jim and Ishwak Singh (joining in Season 2) from Rocket Boys. “Unfortunately, Ishwak and I didn’t do a scene together,” Jim says. “But there’s definitely tension between our characters.”

Neeraj sums up Made in Heaven as a show about unlikely ‘companionships’. In fact, one of its most fascinating arcs—between nouveau riche Tara and young ingenue ‘Jazz’ (Shivani Raghuvanshi), two Delhi girls on different ends of the social ladder—is left beautifully unstressed. “I feel sisterhood and female friendship are heavily underrepresented,” says Sobhita, adding that she bonded the most with Shivani over the course of the series.

“I am going to cry,” Shivani chimes in.

The second season of Made in Heaven is streaming from August 10 on Amazon Prime Video

Sobhita Dhulipala, Arjun Mathur, Jim Sarbh and team talk about the returning season of ‘Made in Heaven’, marriages in India and their bondings on set

Team ‘Made in Heaven’ on marriages: Not an endogamous monolith

Adipurush beauty, Kriti Sanon is on a roll. After establishing her base in Bollywood, Sanon is now focussing on her entrepreneurial journey. Kriti has announced her production house and a skincare brand, Hyphen and this only proves that she wants to expand her horizon beyond acting. And while she's juggling between her different roles, let's not ignore that she is also a fashionista who's always eager to win your heart. With her thigh-high slits, Sanon makes you fall in love with her all over again. Fashion Faceoff: Deepika Padukone or Kriti Sanon, Whose White Ruffle Saree Did You Like?

One look at Kriti's previous fashion shenanigans and you are convinced that she's a lover of outfits with thigh-high slits. And with legs like that, there's no reason why she shouldn't flaunt them. With the help of her favourite stylist, Sukriti Grover, she has registered some of the most stunning looks under her name and the duo is only getting better with time. Putting Kriti's tall and lean frame on display, Sukriti conceptualises different looks that all look charming as hell. To elaborate more on her outfits with thigh-high slits, let's check out a few of her pics, shall we? Anushka Sharma, Sara Ali Khan & Kriti Sanon's Bold Necklines That Set the Temperature Soaring!

Barbiecore

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Bond Girl-esque

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Traditional But With Modern Cuts

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Ooh La La

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That's Sexy!

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Making Pink Look Hot

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Hot Ms Sanon

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So, are you drooling over her pictures already?

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With legs like that, there's no reason why she shouldn't flaunt them! 👗 Kriti Sanon's Thigh-High Slit Dresses That Will Make Your Jaw Drop!.

Kriti Sanon's Thigh-High Slit Dresses That Will Make Your Jaw Drop!

Gal Gadot always manages to turn heads with her eye-catching fashion choices. The Wonder Woman actress recently shared pics of her latest look on Instagram, and her fans can’t get over it. Gal Gadot is seen wearing a yellow turtleneck dress adorned with feathers on its sleeves. She did not wear many accessories besides her wedding ring and bracelet. This made the overall ensemble more attractive. Gal Gadot flaunted her shoulder-length hair as she posed for some pictures. Wonder Woman 3 Update: Gal Gadot Confirms Film Back in Development Under James Gunn and Peter Safran.

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Disha Patani is one of the fittest Bollywood actors. She always managed to capture the internet with her well-toned figure. In her latest Instagram post, Disha Patani is wearing a red bikini set from Calvin Klein, matching it with a sheer white shirt. The picture is from the latest ad campaign for Calvin Klein, as Disha is its Indian brand ambassador. Disha looks sensuous as she leans on the floor, drenched. Disha Patani Sensuously Flaunts Her Toned Bod in Red Lingerie in These New Sexy Pics on Insta!

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Disha Patani is one of the fittest Bollywood actors. She always managed to capture the internet with her well-toned figure. In her latest Instagram post, Disha Patani is wearing a red bikini set from Calvin Klein, matching it with a sheer white shirt. 👗 Disha Patani Is Too Hot to Handle In Red Calvin Klein Lingerie; Check Out Her Sensuous Pic!.

Disha Patani Is Too Hot to Handle In Red Calvin Klein Lingerie; Check Out Her Sensuous Pic!

Whitney Port showed off her casual summer style in a baggy ensemble as she stepped out to run a few errands in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

The Hills alum, 38, who was seen for the first time with husband Tim Rosenman after he voiced concern over her health, sparked worry from fans last month in July after posting bikini snaps that showed off her drastic weight loss.

The mother of one was seen stepping out under the hot sunshine wearing an oversized lavender T-shirt along with a pair of baggy jeans.

She slipped into a pair of white sneakers that were tightly secured with laces to stay comfortable during the daytime outing.

The TV personality threw her locks into a simple up do and added a pair of stylish shades to protect her eyes from the sun's rays.

Keeping it casual: Whitney Port, 38, showed off her casual summer style in a baggy ensemble as she stepped out to run a few errands in Los Angeles on Tuesday

Baggy style: The mother of one was seen stepping out under the hot sunshine wearing an oversized lavender T-shirt along with a pair of baggy jeans

Whitney accessorized her outfit with a pair of gold-hooped earrings as well as a gold-chained necklace.

She opted to not carry a heavy purse or handbag with her and instead was seen easily holding her smartphone and keys in her hand.

The star strolled along a sidewalk in the city, and later quickly crossed a busy intersection as she ran a few errands.

Port also took to her main Instagram page on Tuesday as she sported a figure-hugging, orange strapless vintage dress with pink patterns throughout the fabric.

The material clung to her thin figure as she took a quick video selfie to flaunt the ensemble while standing inside a bathroom.

Her locks were parted in the middle, and effortlessly flowed down naturally past her shoulders. She added a pair of dangly earrings as well as a gold-chained necklace with a purple, floral pendant on the front.

The media personality filmed the clip in the reflection of a large mirror as she slung an eye-catching purple purse over her shoulder.

A separate reel added into the Instagram carousel showed Whitney filming another video selfie as she made her way down a long hallway inside what appeared to be an office building.

Opting for comfort: She slipped into a pair of white sneakers that were tightly secured with laces to stay comfortable during the daytime outing.

Flashy details: Whitney accessorized her outfit with a pair of gold-hooped earrings as well as a gold-chained necklace

Recent weight loss: The Hills alum sparked worry from fans last month in July after posting bikini snaps that showed off her drastic weight loss

Going vintage: Port also took to her main Instagram page on Tuesday as she sported a figure-hugging, orange strapless vintage dress with pink patterns throughout the fabric

Selfie time: The material clung to her thin frame as she took a quick video selfie to flaunt the ensemble while standing inside a bathroom

The star also shared a selfie that she had snapped while sitting in the driver's seat of her vehicle. She tossed her locks into an up do and also threw on a pair of fashionable, black shades.

Port concluded the post by uploading an image of an assortment of makeup and beauty products that were sprawled out on her bathroom floor as she attempted to organize the products.

In the caption, the reality star penned, 'Rewearing a vintage favorite and doing my thaaaaaanggg.'

Her solo outing on Tuesday also comes shortly after she was spotted with her husband and television producer, Tim Rosenman, for the first time since he voiced his concern over his wife's weight loss.

The couple, who share son Sonny, six, were seen enjoying a bit of fresh air as they were later joined by a close pal in Los Angeles on Monday. Their outing together comes shortly after Port's drastic weight loss came to light last month in July.

The star soon addressed comments regarding her weight on her Instagram stories, and admitted that after her husband's concern and 'stepping on a scale,' Port realized that she needed to prioritize her health.

Over a snap of herself with her son, she typed out in a lengthy statement, 'I also want to address my weight real quick. I've gotten a lot of comments about looking too thin. At first, it didn't bother me.'

She added, 'But Timmy brought it to my attention, as a good husband should, and said it's not just something strangers are spewing. He has been worried about me.'

Fashionable: She added a pair of dangly earrings as well as a gold-chained necklace with a purple, floral pendant on the front

Pop of color: The media personality filmed the clip in the reflection of a large mirror as she slung an eye-catching purple purse over her shoulder

Strutting: A separate reel added into the Instagram carousel showed Whitney filming another video selfie as she made her way down a long hallway

Keeping busy: The TV personality once again showed off her ensemble during her outing while sporting a vibrant orange dress

Striking a pose: The star also shared a selfie that she had snapped while sitting in the driver's seat of her vehicle

Getting organized: Port concluded the post by uploaded an image of an assortment of makeup and beauty products that were sprawled out on her bathroom floor

Sparking concern: The star initially sparked concern from fans last month in July when she shared bikini photos on Instagram that showed her drastic weight loss

'I had to think about it and try to figure out what has been happening because it's not something I'm consciously thinking about! I eat to live, not the other way around. But after stepping on the scale, it hit me.'

Whitney later expressed that she doesn't 'want to set an unhealthy example so I promised Timmy and I'll promise you that my health will be a priority.'

Earlier this month, she also opened up about the subject on her With Whit podcast where she promised to 'eat thoughtfully and build muscle.'

'When I think about what I look like, I think about just being attractive and I think that I need to define what attractive means to me and then if those things are actually healthy,' she explained.

The star added, 'So the moral of the story is that there's a lot of self-reflection going on and I am aware of it, and that's the first step.'

Whitney later revealed, 'I want to put the right things in my body, and I also want to work out in a way that will build muscle. So, I'm on it, guys.'

She then admitted to her listeners, 'I'm clearly not eating enough and that how I look right now does not look healthy. It's not how I want to look.'

New focus: The star soon addressed the comments on her Instagram stories, and admitted that after her husband's concern and 'stepping on a scale,' Port realized that she needed to prioritize her health

Other venture: Both Whitney and her husband, Tim, partnered with Amazon Home to allow consumers to look and shop for items that the star herself used to decorate and renovate her Spanish-style home office

Port took to Instagram Stories on Tuesday documenting a visit she took to the Los Angeles area restaurant Bottega Louie.

'Solo visit to Bottega Louie before recording,' Port captioned the shot, in which she wore an off-white collared shirt.

Port shared a shot of trays of multicolored macarons and pastries available at the establishment. Among the macaron flavors available included vanilla, pistachio, raspberry, salted caramel, lemon, strawberry and mango.

Another frame showed images of fruit tarts, Limoncello tarts and coffee caramel cake.

For dinner, she shared an image of the meat sauce her spouse Rosenman was preparing, with the caption, 'Timmy's meat sauce.'

Rosenman sat in a chair as he described the recipe he used for the late summer night meal.

'Alright, I took the meat, seasoned it with garlic, salt, fennel, oregano, pepper, paprika, whatever; cooked it in a pan; took the meat out and then I cooked the veggies in the meat grease,' he said.

He continued: 'And then I added the meat back in, the tomato paste, the crushed tomatoes, bay leaf, parmesan cheese, red wine ... then let it all cook down for two hours. And then finish it with cheese.'

Out and about: Port took to Instagram Stories on Tuesday documenting a visit she took to the Los Angeles area restaurant Bottega Louie

Appetizing: Port shared a shot of trays of multicolored macarons and pastries available at the establishment

Yes please: Another frame showed images of fruit tarts, Limoncello tarts and coffee caramel cake

Main course: For dinner, she shared an image of the meat sauce her spouse Rosenman was preparing, with the caption, 'Timmy's meat sauce'

What's cooking: Rosenman sat in a chair as he described the recipe he used for the late summer night meal

Along with prioritizing her health, Port recently launched an Amazon Storefront this month, per People.

Both Whitney and her husband, Tim, partnered with Amazon Home to allow consumers to look and shop for items that the star herself used to decorate and renovate her Spanish-style home office.

'I wanted to show how you can create a beautiful, calming, and curated aesthetic within your home by shopping only on Amazon,' The Hills star explained to the outlet.

Some pieces that appear on the storefront include a $208 faux leather desk chair as well as a Hommoo Mid-Century Modern Boucle sofa for $839.

The Hills alum, Whitney Port, showed off her summer style in a baggy ensemble as she ran a few errands in L.A. after vowing to her fans that she would 'eat thoughtfully' amid drastic weight loss.

Whitney Port shows off her casual summer style in baggy jeans and a lavender shirt in LA...after vowing to 'eat thoughtfully' following drastic weight loss

Anushka Sen is a social media star. People are constantly looking forward to her fashion choices. Recently the "Baal Veer" actress shared pictures from her New York trip on Instagram. Anushka is seen wearing an olive-green crop top paired with low-waist grey trousers as she poses in front of the majestic Statue of Liberty. She strikes a perfect balance of chic and casual with these latest pics. She complemented her look with a mid-parted ponytail, an orange minibag and a smartwatch. Baal Veer Actress Anushka Sen Plays a Rape Victim in ‘Am I Next’.

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The second in a series of five Retropolis stories looking back at moments in hip-hop history during the week of the music genre’s 50th anniversary. In 1979, the Billboard charts were awash in disco grooves and New Wave when a single from a newly formed hip-hop group emerged with a bouncing bass line, infectious rhymes and indefatigable run time.

In hindsight, almost every aspect of “Rapper’s Delight” by the Sugarhill Gang appeared miscalibrated: Most members of the hastily formed group hailed from New Jersey rather than hip-hop’s home base of the Bronx, and they weren’t well-known in the local rap scene.

Driving them was a producer whose earlier label had been known for turning out trend-chasing novelty songs. The bass line was cribbed from a charting disco hit, while many of the song’s lyrics were lifted from another MC. The full-length version of the song clocked in at a whopping 14-plus minutes. The track was laid down in a single take.

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When “Rapper’s Delight” by the Sugarhill Gang hit the airwaves in the summer of 1979, the mastermind producer behind it was merely expecting to cash in on a fad she saw bubbling up from the club scene in New York. Few expected the song to have real staying power. Instead, “Rapper’s Delight” become the massive hit, selling 14 million records and announcing hip-hop’s arrival to the mainstream.

“That was a monumental song, for everyone,” rap superstar Kurtis Blow told The Washington Post this summer. “I remember that summer of ’79, every car driving up the block, every bus, every train, every boombox, every radio station was playing that song.”

For Sugarhill Gang members Big Bank Hank, Wonder Mike and Master Gee, their whirlwind origin story started outside a New Jersey pizza parlor after Jersey-based producer Sylvia Robinson was struck by inspiration at a Harlem disco.

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In 1979, the 43-year-old Robinson and her husband, Joe, were facing bankruptcy after the collapse of their label, All Platinum Records. But when her niece threw her a birthday party at the Harlem World nightclub, Robinson spotted an opportunity when she heard the DJ, Lovebug Starski, laying down rhymes and catchphrases as he spun dance tracks.

“As I was sitting there, the dee jay was playing music and talking over the music, and the kids were going crazy,” Robinson said in a 1997 interview with the Star-Ledger. “All of a sudden, something said to me, ‘Put something like that on a record, and it will be the biggest thing.’ I didn’t even know you called it rap.”

Before becoming one of the few female record producers and label owners at the time, Robinson had been a hitmaker in her own right, beginning in the 1950s as half of the duo Mickey and Sylvia. (Their hit single “Love Is Strange” was recognized by a new generation after being used in films such as “Dirty Dancing” and “Casino.”) She recruited her teenage son to help her tap into the rap talent in the area.

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On a tip from her son, Robinson discovered Henry “Big Bank Hank” Jackson when he was rapping over tapes while working at the Crispy Crust pizza joint in Englewood. Robinson, who died in 2011, and Jackson, who died in 2014, recalled in past interviews how Jackson walked out of the restaurant in his flour-covered apron and auditioned for Robinson in the back of her son’s Oldsmobile 98.

As Robinson recalled to the Star-Ledger, Guy “Master Gee” O’Brien was walking by during Jackson’s audition and asked to try out as well. Later that day, an associate of Robinson and her son turned them on to Michael “Wonder Mike” Wright, an Englewood teenager who was teetering on the verge of homelessness. Wright auditioned at Robinson’s home that evening.

Before gathering the group and christening them the Sugarhill Gang — named after a wealthy neighborhood in Harlem — Robinson had recent signees to her nascent Sugarhill Records label, the funk group Positive Force, lay down a backing track. Realizing that rappers were used to laying down verses over familiar songs, she chose the riff from Chic’s “Good Times,” which had been in heavy rotation in the clubs and the airwaves that year.

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There were chemistry, smooth vocals and an infectious beat, and it was laid down in a single take. Robinson recalls resisting the initial urge to trim the near-15-minute song down to a more radio-friendly length, and on Sept. 16, “Rapper’s Delight” was released.

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The song soon began burning up the charts, hitting No. 4 on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles in December, and eventually peaking in January of 1980 at No. 36 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was the first time a rap song had crossed over to major mainstream success.

While the song ushered in a fervor for hip-hop, it was soon followed by other hits for Sugarhill Records, such as “The Message” by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. It also served as a cautionary tale for the legal battles, exploitation by labels and questions over credit that have long loomed over hip-hop.

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Nile Rodgers, the guitarist and co-founder of Chic has both praised and criticized “Rapper’s Delight,” which sampled his song “Good Times.” In a 2007 interview from Canadian Music Week, he recalled playing a show with the Clash and Blondie when an MC named Fab 5 Freddie ran onstage and started rapping as they played.

“It felt like poets doing what they did, in the same way if I jumped onstage with Prince and started playing guitar,” Rodgers said. “These guys jumped onstage with their rhymes and their styles and their stories … when we laid down that groove, it started going crazy.”

But months later while at a club, Rodgers heard a familiar bass line and Wonder Mike’s now-iconic opening.

I said-a hip, hop, the hippie, the hippie to the hip hip hop-a you don’t stop the rock-it t to the bang-bang boogie, say up jump the boogie to the rhythm of the boogie, the beat …

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“I heard the strings from my record — which was an exact sample, before they had sampling,” Rodgers said. “I certainly didn’t mind people jamming to us onstage live, but to record it and not put our names on it and make a lot of money? I think the record ended up being even bigger than ‘Good Times.’ At least it was more exciting, because it felt like a new art form.”

Rodgers and Chic bassist Bernard Edwards threatened to sue, eventually settling and receiving songwriting credits on “Rapper’s Delight.”

Curtis Brown, better known as Grandmaster Caz or Casanova Fly, wasn’t so lucky. When “Rapper’s Delight” became a hit, Brown was working at Crispy Crust with Henry “Big Bank Hank” Jackson as his manager. Jackson asked Caz to write some rhymes for him, Brown told The Washington Post in 2016.

Those rhymes are featured prominently in “Rapper’s Delight,” for which Brown is not credited. Jackson even raps Brown’s name: “I’m the C-A-S-A-N, the O-V-A, and the rest is F-L-Y.”

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The Sugarhill Gang went on to achieve modest success with “Apache” in 1982, but it only notched No. 53 on the Billboard Hot 100 and sold a fraction of what “Rapper’s Delight” had achieved.

In 2011, “Rapper’s Delight” was added to the Library of Congress for its cultural significance. The entry noted, “Although, it became famous on the back of serious claims of intellectual theft, ‘Rapper’s Delight’ has stood its ground and never crumbled over time. It is an invaluable requirement in the world of hip-hop, propelling rap music into what it is today.”

The Sugarhill Gang song remains one of rap's most beloved. But it took serendipity, a book of rhymes, and an agreement to settle a lawsuit for it to survive.

The unlikely origins of ‘Rapper’s Delight,’ hip-hop’s first mainstream hit

Filmmaker Siddique. (Credit: Twitter/@letscinema)

The filmmaker suffered a cardiac arrest at a hospital in Kochi on Tuesday evening.

Kochi, Aug 8 (PTI) Noted Malayalam director and screenwriter Siddique died at a private hospital here, his family said on Tuesday.

Siddique (63), who was undergoing treatment at the Amrita Hospital in Kochi for over a month for various ailments, suffered a heart attack on Monday, hospital sources said on Tuesday.

His end came at 9.13 PM today, the sources said.

The filmmaker, who had helmed numerous superhit Malayalam movies, was in a critical condition and was on ECMO (Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation), which provides respiratory support when a person’s lungs and heart are not performing adequately.

Siddique delivered several hit movies along with his friend Lal — who is also an actor who played leading roles in various hit films himself such as ‘Thenkasipattanam’, ‘Thommanum Makkalum’, and ‘Salt and Pepper’ among others — and the filmmaker duo was popularly known as ‘Siddique-Lal’.

‘Siddique-Lal’ movies such as ‘Ramji Rao Speaking’, ‘In Harihar Nagar’, ‘Godfather’, ‘Vietnam Colony’ and ‘Kabooliwala’ were massive hits.

Siddique is also the director of blockbuster movies including ‘Hitler’, ‘Friends’, ‘Chronic Bachelor’, and ‘Bodyguard’, among others.

He directed the remake of his movie ‘Bodyguard’ starring Salman Khan in Hindi, which also became a superhit. In Tamil, it was titled ‘Kavalan’ starring Vijay and did well at the box office.

The filmmaker suffered a cardiac arrest at a hospital in Kochi on Tuesday evening.

Noted Malayalam filmmaker Siddique dies

There are speculations that King Charles III may abdicate for his son Prince William as he's preparing Prince George ( William's son and Charles grandson) who's second in line to the throne to take the big role.



Some fortune tellers and royal expert think that the 74-year-old monarch, who ascended to the British throne after the Queen's death, will possibly abdicate the throne due to his advanced age.

The newly crowned King, who shares a close bond with his grandson Prince George, is reportedly preparing William's son as future monarch.

However, in the line of succession, William is the next in line. But there are rumours and speculations that the Prince of Wales won't take the throne due to some mysterious reason. If the rumours are to be believed William won't succeed his father as monarch.

Meanwhile, fortune teller Jemima Packington, who predicted the Queen’s death, claimed Charles will hand over the reign to his eldest son in his life.

Author and history writer Hilary Mantel previously claimed in an interview that William could be the last ruling British monarch and his son Prince George will never be a king. She told The Times that William will be crowned monarch after Charles - but that line will end there, adding "I think it’s a fair prediction, but let’s say I wouldn’t put money on it.

She continued: "It’s very hard to understand the thinking behind the monarchy in the modern world when people are just seen as celebrities."

Now, royal expert Robert Jobson shared his knowledge about King Charles and Prince George’s relations, saying Kate's son has an "important relationship" with his grandfather.



"So I think it's important, I think that relationship between the king and George is gonna be very important, as was the relationship between the Queen and William, in guiding him about the next stages of what what is expected," he told Express US.

The expert added: "Those plans are not happening in a formal way. You know, he's a very loving guy. I think when you see the king publicly, he can look a bit austere and a bit distant.

"And it's an amazing experience to have cups of tea and little, you know, take tea parties in the end the tree has, so I think it's gonna be a subtle management in terms of George, but the king knows, you know, the next 10 years is going to be here. Have to groom this guy readiness, readiness in case it's his time comes."

William and Kate's son is seemingly aware of his royal duties and future role. In 2021, royal biographer Robert Lacey wrote in his book "Battle of Brothers" that George allegedly learned about his future role in the summer of 2020, around his seventh birthday, per the Daily Mail.

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King Charles mulls abdicating?

OTTAWA – Newly appointed Health Minister Mark Holland says advocating for health research and preventive medicine gave him a sense of purpose during the darkest time in his life.

Holland was in politics for most of his career, except for a four-year break after he lost his seat in 2011.

He spoke candidly last fall about the mental-health struggle he endured at that time, revealing during a committee appearance that he had tried to take his own life.

Mark Holland arrives for a cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Newly appointed Health Minister Holland says advocating for health research and preventive medicine gave him a sense of purpose during the darkest time in his life. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

He started working for Heart & Stroke after his election loss and he says that his work for the foundation in health promotion gave him a much-needed sense of professional purpose after politics.

He says he developed a passion for the power of preventive medicine, which helped him improve his mental well-being before his successful return to federal politics in 2015.

The return of Parliament will bring the new health minister an exceptionally busy fall, as he’s expected to complete negotiations on new health-funding accords, launch a massive federal dental-care program and introduce legislation to define the government’s approach to pharmacare.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 8, 2023.

Health advocacy work helped to heal Mark Holland during mental health crisis

An anti-abortion activist made headlines last spring for storing five fetuses in the refrigerator of her Washington, D.C., apartment . She now faces felony charges for blockading an abortion clinic on a separate occasion , and her trial — where she hoped to be allowed to present lurid photos of said fetal remains to the jury—begins Wednesday. She and the other defendants also sought to argue that their clinic invasion was justified because they believe embryos and fetuses are people and that by blocking the entrance and chaining themselves to waiting room chairs, they were preventing murder.

Lauren Handy, 29, claims to have obtained the fetuses from a medical waste truck outside the same Washington, D.C., abortion clinic she blockaded more than a year earlier, though no one can prove that. Conveniently, she and her anti-abortion group tipped off police about the fetal remains the day after the government indicted her for storming the clinic, and Handy’s supporters painted her as a hero whistleblower rather than an alleged felon facing prison time. This is the backdrop for what is sure to be a wild trial.

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Handy and her co-defendants attempted to argue in the lead-up to the trial that it was OK for them to break the law because they think fetuses are people— something no federal court has ever agreed with. U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly wrote in an order on Thursday that Handy cannot show the fetus photos as evidence, in part because she claims to have obtained the remains about 15 months after the clinic blockade for which she is on trial . “The Court will not permit Defendants to show photos of expired fetuses (or, in their telling, dead babies) and the containers in which the fetal remains were purportedly placed,” she wrote. “Such photos are particularly incendiary and entirely distracting from the events at issue. The truth of the procedures related to the fetal remains are not, as Defendant concedes, relevant to this case.”

Handy faces up to 11 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $350,000 for violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, or FACE Act, when she and others blockaded a D.C. abortion clinic on October 22, 2020. Handy has already been tried and sentenced on state charges, including 30 days in jail for trespassing at a Virginia clinic in 2021 and 45 days in jail for invading a Michigan clinic in 2019. She even planned two more clinic invasions while on pretrial release in this case, prosecutors say.

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According to the indictment and trial brief, Handy and her co-defendants conspired to block the clinic. The first step was calling to make an abortion appointment under the fake name “Hazel Jenkins.” On the day of the appointment, an employee opened the door and Handy and eight others forced their way in, knocking over a nurse in the process. Once inside, prosecutors say five of them moved waiting room chairs to block access to the treatment area, then sat in the chairs and tied themselves together using ropes and chains. Two others guarded the employee entrance and blocked a patient from entering the treatment area that way. Another activist stood outside the building to livestream the blockade on Facebook. The blockade lasted more than two hours. Police had to use power tools to remove the locks and chains from some of the defendants and had to carry them out of the building.

In March 2022, t he day after the Department of Justice announced its indictment of Handy for the clinic invasion, D.C. police responded to a tip about biohazard material in a residence. Police said they found five fetuses in Handy’s apartment. The group Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising (PAAU) later held a press conference where they said they were actually in possession of 115 sets of fetal remains, obtained from a medical waste truck outside the same clinic. (The medical waste provider in question said it doesn’t transport fetal remains, and no one can prove where these fetuses came from.) Handy is PAAU’s director of activism.

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PAAU said they called in the tip themselves because they believed five of the fetuses to be of later gestational age and wanted an investigation into whether the clinic doctor violated a ban on a specific abortion procedure. D. C. police questioned Handy about the remains in March 2022, but haven’t charged Handy with a crime for that incident.

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In an exhibit list filed on July 7, Handy’s attorneys said they wanted to submit as evidence photos of five sets of fetal remains, identified as “Baby 1” and so on. In proposed jury instructions filed the same day, her attorneys said a jury could find Handy not guilty of otherwise criminal conduct if “she was faced with a choice of evils and chose the lesser evil; she acted to prevent imminent harm; she reasonably anticipated a direct causal relationship between her conduct and the harm to be averted; and she had no legal alternatives to violating the law.” It’s what’s known as a necessity defense—in other words, Handy is arguing she had to break the law because she believed it was necessary to do so. Lawyers for co-defendant Heather Idoni submitted proposed jury instructions claiming that she was acting in defense of another person because Idoni believes “the unborn children of the mothers going into the clinic on the day in question were legal persons.”



Invoking fetal personhood at trial is as much about capitalizing on media attention as it is about trying to get a judge’s approval, said Mary Ziegler, a law professor at the University of California, Davis, and the author of Roe: The History of a National Obsession. “You would use the trial as a media opportunity to put on these arguments about personhood,” Ziegler told Jezebel.

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Ziegler said this case gave her deja vu: B lockading clinics and raising a necessity defense was the “go-to strategy” of the now-defunct clinic harassment group Operation Rescue. The group’s founder, Randall Terry, spoke at the April 2022 press conference where we learned Handy had 115 fetuses. And Handy appeared to reference OR in a text message to a co-defendant on October 16, 2020, saying “I really think this Rescue is going to be huge—something that we’ve haven’t seen for 25 years.”

But when anti-abortion activists were last using the necessity defense in the 19 80s and ’ 90s, Roe v. Wade was still the law and, under Roe, fetuses were not people. “I think what they’re doing in part is seeing if, in a post-Dobbs world, these arguments about personhood and necessity have any more traction than they did when Roe was the law,” Ziegler said. But she doesn’t think it will work at the Supreme Court—yet.

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“As much as Sam Alito or Clarence Thomas may agree with you [that a fetus is a person], they’re not in the business of diminishing their own power,” she said. “They don’t want you to decide, they want to decide themselves.” Ziegler predicts that during the now-active campaign to push for fetal personhood, we will “see some of the more radical groups getting frustrated about the wait and breaking the law and raising personhood.” She also notes that groups will focus on abortions later in pregnancy in support of a national ban after the first trimester, or even state criminal charges for abortion providers.

Ziegler doesn’t suspect Handy’s case will impact the law in the short term, but said it could affect the anti-abortion movement internally, and abortion access more generally: If Handy is sentenced to prison, she could become a “kind of radicalizing figure for people who are already radical.” She said, “T hat’s important in the sense of the radical wing of the movement being more inclined to take even more extreme steps because they’re convinced that the justice system is illegitimate.”

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Handy also wants to submit as evidence a 2012 video from the group Live Action where an activist secretly recorded a conversation with the abortion provider at the D.C. clinic in question. Kollar-Kotelly wrote that Handy not only mischaracterizes statements from the video, but can’t cite something so old at trial. “At no time in the video is there any indication that the doctor would, as Defendant characterizes it, either ensure a born-alive fetus’s death or affirmatively perform a post-birth abortion,” the judge wrote, continuing, “A video from 2012 predates the charged conduct by eight years, and any reliance on such stale evidence could be so misplaced as to render its probative value substantially outweighed by its prejudicial effect on the jury.”

Kollar-Kotelly issued a separate order on Monday, less than 48 hours before jury selection was set to begin, saying the defendants can’t argue necessity or defense of another. “It is unclear how Defendants’ decision to travel to the District of Columbia, forcefully push through the Clinic’s front door, and physically block the entrance to the Clinic’s treatment area was beyond their control,” she wrote. “A defendant may not don a vigilante’s hood to insert themself into a situation of their own making and subsequently claim defense of a third person to justify their actions.”

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We’ll follow the case as it unfolds, as it’s sure to bring much more anti-abortion nonsense.

The photos are "incendiary and entirely distracting from the events at issue," a judge told Lauren Handy, who faces prison time for blocking a clinic entrance.

Anti-Abortion Activist Facing Trial Won't Be Allowed to Show the 5 Fetuses She Stole

Vanderpump Rules veteran Stassi Schroeder celebrated her baby shower on Monday evening.

The 35-year-old pregnant star was wearing all white as she held onto gifts while exiting celebrity hot spot Olivetta in West Hollywood.

And she had some of her costars from her old show Vanderpump Rules with her. Also seen leaving the venue were Lala Kent and Katie Maloney.

The ladies even posed outside the venue as they showed off their matching party looks.

This will be Stassi's second child with husband of three years, Beau Clark.

Baby shower: Stassi Shroeder, who used to star on Vanderpump Rules, was seen exiting her baby shower in West Hollywood on Monday

Guest of Honor: She is expecting her second child with her husband Beau Clark

Kent, 32, showed off her slender figure in a white, long sleeve bodysuit and a black mini skirt. She completed her look with a pair of black shoes and a white mini purse.

Lala, who shares a two-year-old daughter with ex-fiancé Randall Emmett, had her hair up in a bun.

As for Maloney, 36, she donned a white top, a cropped black jacket that featured shiny silver buttons, and a black mini skirt.

Maloney completed her outfit with a pair of black studded ballet flat that had two buckled straps, a white purse, a set of hopped earrings, and a silver pendant necklace.

Meanwhile, the guest of honor Schroeder showed off her growing baby bump in a floor-length white dress and a matching long white coat.

The soon-to-be mother of two completed her look with a pair of gold-colored, wrapped, open-toed sandals, her wedding ring, a gold bracelet, and a gold watch.

The looker wore her highlighted hair, which was slightly styled down as she opted for a minimal makeup look.

Vanderpump Rules Cast Night Out: Cast members of the Bravo Reality TV series Vanderpump Rules, including current stars Lala Kent (left) and Katie Maloney (right) were spotted departing from Schroeder's baby shower

She was also seen departing Olivetta carrying a few brown bags full of gifts she received from her baby shower.

Olivetta is a restaurant situated along West Hollywood's restaurant row and specializes in Italian, Greek, and Spanish cuisine.

Since it opened in January 2020, Olivetta has become a favorite among celebrities for restaurants to dine at while in Los Angeles.

In addition to the Vanderpump Rules cast, the likes of Sofia Richie and her husband Elliot Grainge, Cher, Rihanna, and Adele, to name a few, are among the well-known names who have been spotted grabbing dinner at Olivetta.

In March Schroeder and her husband Clark announced that they were expecting their second child.

Bumpy babe: She recently shared this photo where she was in a top and undies

Baby Number Two: Schroeder's (left) baby shower comes after she and her husband Beau Clark (right) announced that they were expecting their second child (a boy) this part March. The couple are already parents to a two-year-old daughter named Hartford

Nine days later, the couple who are parents to two-year-old daughter Hartford, revealed they were expecting a baby boy.

Although the couple have not publicly revealed the due date of their son, they did state on their podcast The Good, The Bad, The Baby, that their second child was conceived during a trip to Las Vegas in December 2022, which would put the little one's arrival sometime in September or October.

Schroeder was part of Vanderpump Rules's main cast for the show's first eight seasons until she and fellow co-star Kristen Doute (who was also part of the show's main cast for its first eight seasons) were fired from the show on June 9, 2020 after they reported former co-star Faith Stowers to the police for a crime that she did not commit.

Her baby shower also comes a month after she and Clark rushed their two-year-old daughter to the emergency room due to 'breathing issues'.

Once Hartford was released from the hospital, Schroeder shared an update of her daughter's condition on her Instagram stories, where she posted a video of Clark taking care of Hartford, who she called a 'little solider' for handling the entire situation at the hospital, and utilizing a breathing device.

Vanderpump Rules veteran Stassi Schroeder celebrated her baby shower on Monday evening. The 35-year-old pregnant star was wearing all white as she held onto gifts/

Stassi Schroeder wears all white as she celebrates her baby shower with Vanderpump Rules costars Lala Kent and Katie Maloney in Hollywood

"I was always somebody that said it needs to be NXT Europe," Gunther said.

Before he was setting records as WWE Intercontinental Champion, Gunther was dominating NXT UK. The Ring General made his WWE debut in the now-extinct NXT UK brand, confronting then-NXT UK Champion Pete Dunne in the final moments of the inaugural NXT UK Takeover. Wrestling as Walter at the time, Gunther went on to beat Dunne for the championship at NXT Takeover: New York in April 2019. He went on to have one of the longest reigns of the modern era, holding the NXT UK Championship for an unprecedented 870 days before losing it to Ilja Dragunov in August 2021.

NXT UK closed its doors in Summer 2022, unifying all of its championships with the US-based NXT brand. While NXT UK is currently abandoned, WWE has plans to relaunch it at some point down the line as NXT Europe.

Speaking to ComicBook.com at the WWE SummerSlam press junket, Gunther praised the upcoming NXT Europe reboot, noting the overseas scene has always been much bigger than just the United Kingdom.

"I was always somebody that said it needs to be NXT Europe," Gunther said. "It can't be just the UK because there are so many fans all over Europe, Germany, France. These are huge markets too and there's a lot of talent all over Europe. When I heard about the change that it's going to be Europe, I was happy about that and I hope it all plays out how they want it to be.

"I can't really say much about where it's at, in terms of when it's getting started and stuff like that. I think the idea behind NXT UK was very good at the end of the day. Obviously, with COVID and everything, it fell apart because it was hard to maintain from the distance."

Aside from some cameos on the Florida-based NXT, Gunther spent the bulk of his first three years in WWE in the NXT UK brand. Not only did he retain his ring name from the independent circuit, but Gunther also had the opportunity to lead his indie stable Ring Kampf (rebranded as Imperium) within a WWE ring.

"For me personally, I think it was good for me because I could just go and take the ball and be myself and see what I can do," Gunther said of his NXT UK run. "And then I outgrew it a little bit and I had to make the move before it eventually closed down."

Regarding possibly competing in an NXT Europe ring one day, Gunther added that he's open to the idea.

Gunther is set to defend his WWE Intercontinental Championship against Chad Gable in the near future.

'I was always somebody that said it needs to be NXT Europe,' Gunther said.

WWE Intercontinental Champion Gunther Addresses NXT UK's Upcoming Rebrand to NXT Europe (Exclusive)

Kartik Aaryan is basking in the success of his recent release Satyaprem Ki Katha. The actor has won audiences' hearts with his character of Sattu as it resonates with everyone effortlessly. Now, he is all set to be honoured with 'The Rising Global Superstar of Indian Cinema' award at the 14th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. Taking to his Instagram, Kartik shared a selfie video from his way to Australia and informed that he is going to attend a screening of ‘Satyaprem Ki Katha’ with the fans there. Sharing the video, he wrote, “See you Austraaaaliaaa 🇦🇺@iffmelbourne.” Kartik Aaryan Box Office: SatyaPrem Ki Katha is Actor's Second-Highest Opening Weekend, Check Out His Top 5 First Weekend Collections.

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Recently, the actor was spotted at the airport on his way to the Australia Film Festival, where he will be honoured by the Governor of Victoria for his accomplishments. It’s the first time, Kartik has visited Australia. IFFM will also showcase multiple screenings of Kartik's films including Satyaprem Ki Katha and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, which emerged as one of the biggest hits of 2022.

Earlier, speaking about the same, Kartik said in a statement, "I am deeply honoured and grateful to the Victorian Government and the festival for this prestigious award and humbled to be celebrated at the 14th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. It is a tremendous privilege to receive this recognition for my work in Indian cinema. I have always believed in the power of storytelling and the ability of films to touch hearts and inspire minds. I look forward to celebrating the magic of cinema together." SatyaPrem Ki Katha Movie Review: Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani's 'Marriage Story' is More Problematic Than Romantic (LatestLY Exclusive).

The 14th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne will take place from August 11 to August 20. Meanwhile, Kartik will be seen in Kabir Khan’s directorial Chandu Champion. The film is all set to hit the theatres on June 14, 2024. Chandu Champion marks Kartik’s first collaboration with director Kabir Khan.

He will also be seen in director Hansal Mehta’s upcoming film Captain India and in director Anurag Basu’s next Aashiqui 3.

Kartik Aaryan is basking in the success of his recent release Satyaprem Ki Katha, the actor has won the audiences hearts with his character of Sattu as it resonates with everyone effortlessly.  Kartik Aaryan Heads To Australia For IFFM 2023, Shares Video - Watch.

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Disney+ has released a new trailer for season two of I Am Groot, a prequel to their hit Guardians of the Galaxy movies.

Action star Vin Diesel, 56, reprises his role as Baby Groot, the tree-like humanoid who is a member of the GOTG superhero team.

The trailer promises a strong mixture of action and laughter, as the adorable Groot finds himself exploring the universe aboard the Guardians' spaceship.

Along the way, Groot comes across a variety of strange characters and environments and meets the challenges head on with his famous 'I am Groot' catchphrase.

GOTG co-star Bradley Cooper, 48, is also set to cameo on the show as his Marvel character Rocket Raccoon.

Disney+ has released a new trailer for season two of I Am Groot, a prequel to their hit Guardians of the Galaxy movies

Meanwhile, GOTG director James Gunn, 57, is set to make a voice cameo as a speaking wrist watch.

The show will be a five part miniseries, with each episode running for about six minutes.

The animated tree is a key part of the Guardians Of The Galaxy trilogy and has been a beloved Marvel character since his debut in 1960.

Action star Vin Diesel (pictured) reprises his role as Baby Groot, the tree-like humanoid who is a member of the GOTG superhero team

Diesel voiced the character in all three movies as well as in Avengers: Endgame and Thor: Love and Thunder.

Groot was last seen on the big screen earlier this year in the blockbuster Guardians of the Galaxy 3.

The box office smash made over $1billion worldwide and it is rumoured a fourth installment will happen in the near future.

I Am Groot will be available to stream from Wednesday, September 6 on Disney+

The trailer promises a strong mixture of action and laughter, as the adorable Groot finds himself exploring the universe aboard the Guardians' spaceship

Disney+ has released a new trailer for season two of I Am Groot, a prequel to their hit Guardians of the Galaxy movies.

Disney+ releases trailer for season two of hit Marvel animated series I Am Groot starring Vin Diesel

Model Joy Corrigan pulled out all the stops when she was pictured out in Hollywood on Monday night.

She stepped out wearing a bust-enhancing black semi-sheer corset which she teamed with a green satin skirt.

Holding her hair up as she pouted for the camera, the model, 35, carried a Prada bag in her hand and wore a pair of chunky heeled boots.

Joy and her girl pals headed to Madeo in LA for a bite to eat.

The model was recently seen holding onto the railing of the stairs as she exited the Alo Headquarters.

On her way: Joy Corrigan amped up the glamour in a bust-enhancing corset top and green satin skirt for a girls' night out at Madeo in Hollywood on Monday night

She's got it going on: Holding her hair up as she pouted for the camera, the model, 35, carried a Prada bag in her hand and wore a pair of chunky heeled boots

Corrigan has been a brand ambassador for Alo for a few years and has promoted herself donning clothing items from the brand on her Instagram account. Alo has featured her in several posts as well.

Most recently, Alo shared a series of pictures on its Instagram account of Corrigan wearing matching pink sports bra and shorts ensemble on July 21 to celebrate the release of the Barbie movie.

'Come on barbie, let's go party,' Alo wrote in the caption of the Instagram post featuring Corrigan.

Alo is an athletic leisure brand that primarily focuses on selling clothing products and other essentials pertaining to yoga.

The company was founded in 2007 and also offers products to both men and women.

Over the years, Alo has emerged as a popular brand and a favorite among not just the general public, but among celebrities as well.

The likes of Jennifer Garner, Rita Ora, Taylor Swift, Olivia Wilde, and Ariana Grande are among the long list of celebrities who have been seen out and about wearing clothing items from Alo.

The pretty blonde, who grew up on a North Carolina farm, counts Jimmy Choo, Vivienne Westwood, Roberto Cavalli, Guess and more on her modeling resumé.

She has also appeared in Sports Illustrated and Playboy, and was crowned Playmate of the Month in February 2017.

Her star status was cemented with approval from acclaimed photographer John Rankin Waddell early in her career.

Corrigan's talents extend to acting and she appeared in the 2017 film Aftermath, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Model Joy Corrigan pulled out all the stops when she was pictured out in Hollywood on Monday night.

Joy Corrigan amps up the glamour in a bust-enhancing corset top and green satin skirt for girls' night out in Hollywood

Danielle Lloyd showcased her jaw-dropping figure as she stepped out in Central London on Tuesday.

The former reality star, 39, slipped into a skin-tight nude illusion dress which hugged every inch of her gorgeous curves.

Danielle oozed confidence in the colourful and saucy outfit as she appeared to be putting on a brave face following her recent health woes.

She strutted her stuff in clear perspex heels and styled her tresses poker straight opting to go without a necklace and letting the dress do all the talking.

Last month the Celebrity CBB star revealed she had been rushed to hospital with heavy bleeding, which she feared was a miscarriage yet turned into a cancer scare.

Sensational: Danielle Lloyd, 39, showcased her jaw-dropping figure as she stepped out in Central London on Tuesday

Cheeky: The former reality star slipped into a skin-tight nude illusion dress which hugged every inch of her gorgeous curves

The mother-of-five revealed that doctors discovered cysts on her ovaries - one the size of a tennis ball - which has left her fearful she cannot have a sixth child.

Speaking to New Magazine, Danielle, who is married to electrician Michael O'Neill, detailed how she may have to have a hysterectomy.

She said: 'When you wear the word cancer you just think, 'oh my God, I'm going to die.' 'I just can't stop crying and have said to Michael, 'I don't want to leave my kids.''

Danielle, who tragically suffered a miscarriage in 2019, spoke about the 'horrendous' wait for results, saying: ''I'll be driving down the road and then burst into tears. I feel like an emotional wreck and it's exhausting.'

Danielle is mother to Autumn, eight months and Ronnie, four with Michael and has Archie, 11, Harry, 10, and George, eight from her previous marriage to Jamie O'Hara.

The star suffers with endometriosis and has been candid about her fertility and health struggles in the past. In 2020, she revealed she underwent surgery for endometriosis after she was diagnosed with the painful disorder earlier that year.

The former glamour model, shared a candid selfie in a hospital gown and revealed she was 'nervous but happy' to be undergoing surgery.

Danielle revealed she had put her plans to use controversial gender selection treatment on hold after being diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis.

Pained: The mother-of-five revealed that doctors discovered cysts on her ovaries - one the size of a tennis ball - which has left her fearful she cannot have a sixth child

My boys: Danielle is mother to Autumn, eight months and Ronnie, four with Michael and has Archie, 11, Harry, 10, and George, eight from her previous marriage to Jamie O'Hara

She previously revealed she was determined to have a daughter and would not stop trying until she had a little girl, prior to the arrival of Autumn.

At the time, she told Loose Women she's have to delay her hopes of having a daughter to undergo an operation to treat her conditions, which can affect a woman's fertility.

She said: 'I’ve just found out that I’ve got PCOS and endometriosis so I have to have an operation for that so can’t think about having another baby at the moment anyway.

'I’m in two minds, I’ve just got a puppy who is a little girl so she’s my baby at the moment. I would love a little girl but four boys is a lot.'

Endometriosis is an often painful disorder in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus - the endometrium - grows outside the uterus, while PCOS is a common condition that affects how a woman's ovaries work.

In love: She said: 'When you wear the word cancer you just think, 'oh my God, I'm going to die.' 'I just can't stop crying and have said to Michael, 'I don't want to leave my kids'"

Danielle previously revealed her sons were also keen to have a little sister and said she had been to Dubai's gender selection clinic, the Fakih IVF centre.

The practice has been condemned by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and is illegal in Britain.

The WHO says that sex selection raises ‘serious moral, legal, and social issues’ and can lead to the devaluation of women and gender imbalance.

Danielle has learnt that the treatment is accurate in 99% of the cases in which a baby is successfully born and also started to investigate the possibility of arranging for a girl in Northern Cyprus, another state where it is legal.

After further questioning, however, the TV star and electrician Michael had previously settled on America, where they felt the overall safeguards would be stronger.

Once there, a number of her eggs would be harvested and fertilised, and then one or two of the resulting female embryos will be reimplanted in the mother’s womb. The rest will be stored for possible use in the future.

For support with the loss of a child contact The Miscarriage Association on 01924 200 799 or www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk

The former reality star, 39, slipped into a skin-tight nude illusion dress which hugged her gorgeous curves.

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Flyers are being warned against packing a healthy fruit in their luggage on their next trip.

It's normal to pack snacks to tide you over on the long commute between the airport to your destination, but there is one food that is completely forbidden to take on a plane as it could "spontaneously combust".

If you're planning on bringing food in your hand luggage or as a gift for friends overseas, make sure not to bring back dried coconut. The nutritious snack is named on the The International Air Transport Association's Dangerous Goods Register (IATA), which regularly updates its list of forbidden items to take onboard.

However, it is perfectly safe to pack a whole coconut in your luggage or in the hold. What poses a danger is its dried flesh, also known as copra, which carries a high oil content which makes the coconut meat extremely flammable.

Because of this, it is banned by most airlines as a fire risk. The only exception to this, is for retail-packaged coconut products, reports Chronicle Live.

The IATA classifies dried coconut as a Class 4 Dangerous Good, meaning it is branded a flammable solid. Copra is categorised as liable to spontaneous heating under normal conditions encountered in air transport.

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Dried coconut is so flammable it is joined by the likes of matches, firelighters, metal powders and sodium batteries on IATA's Dangerous Goods list. In the UK, there are restrictions on what you can bring into the country.

If you're arriving from the EU, Switzerland or Liechtenstein, you can bring in fruit (minus non-retail coconut flesh), vegetables and nuts and seeds for personal use. However, for those arriving from other nations, they have to follow other rules and must get a 'phytosanitary' (plant health) certificate for fruit and veg.

Highly flammable coconut meat is not the only substance forbidden from being taken onboard. According to the Civil Aviation Authority, the following items and substances are banned from hand luggage:

Liquid oxygen

Stunning devices

Ammunition

Guns, firearms and all other devices that discharge projectiles, including replicas

Camping stoves

Mercury thermometers

Explosives including fireworks

Blunt instruments including baseball bats and fishing rods

Chemical or toxic substances

Tools including drills and crowbars

Sharp objects including knives and razor blades - though disposable razors are allowed

Hoverboards

"Smart Luggage" (a bag or suitcase with a battery)

Party poppers

Print and toner cartridges that weigh more than 500g

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The healthy snack is considered to be dangerous goods while up in the air.

The fruit banned by airlines that passengers are 'forbidden' to bring on planes

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Just days after it emerged that singer Akothee was denied a chance to speak at a girls' high school, the entertainer has come out to speak against societal expectations.

Taking to social media, the mother of five addressed the immense pressure placed on her to fulfil a mentorship role.

Akothee addressed concerns that had been raised following her recent surge in popularity across social media platforms.

In an attempt to showcase the recognition of her potential as a positive influence, she highlighted a collection of pending guest invitations she has received but is yet to accept.

“Esther Akoth Kokeyo steps into a church a quick fundraising is organized. You should see how many invitations for fundraising for churches are on my desk. When the kanungo queen Hits the stage, no artist wants to perform after her. When schools opens and students are stranded with school fees, the entire Kenya will tag her on those various posts, they know my strength. Given a microphone to speak, Oooh Ooh,my motivational speaker will pump wisdom into your veins,” she wrote.

Acknowledging the perspectives of others, Akothee reiterated her regard for differing opinions while still painting a picture of all the expectations society has on her.

“Come to parenting and children's morals , President of Single mothers has the crown , .see 3 degrees in a row not birth certificates, Oyoo kende ema odagi Luok…When it comes to investments, The entrepreneur stops at nothing until she gets it right" she added that she is the epitome of a strong woman."

This comes days after it emerged that her invitation to give a motivational talk to students at Ng’iya Girls High School was rescinded.

According to a screenshot seen by Standard Entertainment, her invitation was revoked after a member of the clergy in the area expressed his reservations about her presence.

Akothee, however, thanked the school principal for inviting her, promising to fully support the school in future projects.

She also had something to tell the Archbishop, saying she understood where he was coming from.

“Continue praying for us sinners, so we could all meet in heaven on that day…” she wrote.

Akothee addressed concerns that had been raised after her invitation to give a motivational talk to high school students was rescinded.

Akothee speaks on societal expectations after rescinded school invitation

Versatile actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who is all geared up for the release of Dream Girl 2, called it a 'laugh riot', saying there was never a dull moment on the set of the movie. It was a challenging role for Ayushmann considering he constantly had to switch between the two roles of Karam and Pooja, while all along ensuring the punches and comic timing hit the right note. The movie boasts an ensemble cast including -- Ananya Panday, Paresh Rawal, Annu Kapoor, Rajpal Yadav, Vijay Raaz, Asrani, Abhishek Banerjee, Manjot Singh and Seema Pahwa. Talking about the same, Ayushmann said: "Our director, Raaj Shandilya, who is also one of the most talented directors of comedy, has managed to get this eclectic bunch of fantastic actors under one roof, and kudos to him for this casting coup." Dream Girl 2: Mumbai Police Uses Ayushmann Khurrana’s ‘Dil Ka Telephone’ Song to Promote Traffic Safety (Watch Video).

"Our producer Ekta Kapoor had the vision that she wanted to create a disruptive comedy like no other and I couldn’t be happier to have creatively collaborated with one of the best minds in the business in Dream Girl and Dream Girl 2. Together, I think we have created a comedy like no other," he said. The Dream Girl franchise film is very different from Ayushmann’s staple genre of films. He called the entire shoot schedule a joy ride. Ayushmann said: "There was never a dull moment on set. It was a laugh riot, and I think this will get translated on screen when people will watch Dream Girl 2 in theatres. I want people to laugh their hearts out when they watch our film."

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The 38-year-old actor said he is fortunate to have the opportunity to work with the best comic geniuses of the country like Paresh Rawal, Asrani, Annu Kapoor, Rajpal Yadav, Vijay Raaz, Seema Pahwa, Abhishek Banerjee and Manjot Singh in Dream Girl 2. “To me, we have the best exponents of the comedy genre in our film, the best of the best talents who have excelled in humour in cinema. This is one of the biggest USP’s of Dream Girl 2 because it promises a super entertaining film to the audiences,” he added. The comedy drama will be released on August 25.

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Noel Gallagher has faced backlash from fans after announcing former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan is to join him on his arena tour.

Singer Tom, 42, was sacked from his band after he was convicted of attacking his now wife Vikki Ager in 2020.

And High Flying Birds frontman Noel, 56, has come under fire from ticket-holders to his upcoming gigs, with some devotees insisting they would no longer be going to the concerts if Tom was the support act.

Taking to Twitter, one person wrote: 'Put my ticket up for sale! Tom Meighan is absolutely despicable & disappointed Noel would have someone like him as his support.'

Another shocked fan remarked: 'What on earth is he doing having Tom Meighan as his support?'

Controversial? Noel Gallagher, 56, has faced backlash from fans after announcing former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan, 42, is to join him on his arena tour (Noel pictured last week)

Troubles: Singer Tom was sacked from his band after he was convicted of attacking his now wife Vikki Ager in 2020 (Tom pictured last week)

Someone else posted: 'Noel Gallagher loves picking problematic supports. Primal Scream and now Tom Meighan.'

'That scumbag Tom Meighan being able to just walk straight back into being a pretty successful musician after what he did is f***ing sick,' exclaimed another person, while someone else tweeted: 'Tom Meighan… Noel really is a k**b. Boring tunes as well.'

Despite troubles in his personal life, Tom has achieved success in the music industry having had six number one albums and four top 10 singles with Kasabian.

A source told The Sun: 'Noel taking on Tom is a big deal and it has got a lot of people talking.

'Liam is incredibly close pals with Serge, who openly dismissed his relationship with Tom after he assaulted Vicki.

'Some have said it feels like Noel's decision to get Tom on board could be taken as a slight towards Liam.

'It's not gone down well with a lot of fans but there are people out there who have forgiven Tom and want to move on.

'Noel would have known there would be a backlash but he's clearly standing his ground.'

The end: Prior to his court appearance, Kasabian put out a statement on their Facebook page saying Tom was leaving due to 'personal issues' (L-R band members Ian Matthews, Sergio Pizzorno, Tom Meighan and Chris Edwards pictured in 2019)

Views: Some of Noel's devotees insisted they would no longer be going to the concerts if Tom was the support act

MailOnline has contacted representatives for Noel and Tom for comment.

Tom pleaded guilty to beating Vikki in their back garden on April 9 2020. A judge sentenced him to 200 hours unpaid work, after hearing his then 'girlfriend wanted him back'.

Tom married his partner Vikki in 2021, one year after pleading guilty to attacking her.

The couple tied the knot at Harbourgh Registry Office in Leicester in July 2021 and released a statement reading: 'Tom has worked so hard on himself, his health, family unit and his relationship with Vicki over the past year.'

Prior to his court appearance, Kasabian put out a statement on their Facebook page saying Tom was leaving due to 'personal issues' and saying they would 'not be commenting further'.

They later said they had 'no choice' but to ask him to leave and branded the incident 'totally unacceptable'. They also accused him of 'misleading fans' in his statement.

Proving to have worked on their relationship, the couple tied the knot with the full statement reading: 'We are pleased to share the news that on Tuesday the 13th July 2021, Tom Meighan and Vikki Ager were married at Market Harbourgh Registry Office, Leicester.

'It was an intimate affair, in accordance with the latest Covid-19 guidelines, with the couple becoming husband and wife surrounded by their children, family and a few close friends.

Forgiven: In 2021, Tom married his partner Vikki Ager, one year after pleading guilty to attacking her

'Tom has worked so hard on himself, his health, family unit and his relationship with Vicki over the past year. They are very much in love and looking forward to sharing the rest of their lives together'.

Noel has previously spoken out about the abuse he suffered as a child at the hands of his violent, alcoholic father.

The star developed a stammer as a result of the beatings he got from his Irish father Thomas, and said he doesn't want to repeat the mistakes which scarred his 'horrific' childhood.

The pair have reportedly not spoken in more than two decades.

Noel Gallagher has faced backlash from fans after announcing former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan is to join him on his arena tour.

Noel Gallagher faces backlash from fans for announcing former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan as his High Flying Birds tour support act

Adaa Khan has shared some gorgeous pictures of her on social media where she is seen in an embellished yellow saree paired with a sleeveless white sequin blouse. The TV actor accessorised the look with golden jhumkas and golden bangles. She styled her hair in a top bun adorned with a white gajra. The Naagin actress opted for a subtle makeup look with a mauve lipstick shade and a bindi. "Can this be counted as a part of #WhatJhumka trend? [sic]," Adaa Khan added in the caption of the stunning Instagram post. Naagin: Adaa Khan aka Shesha Talks About Reprising Her Role in the 6th Season Of The Supernatural Show.

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TV actor Adaa Khan has shared some gorgeous pictures of her on social media where she is seen in an embellished yellow saree paired with a sleeveless white sequin blouse.  👗 Adaa Khan Serves Ethnic Style Goals in Embellished Yellow Saree and Golden Jhumkas (See Pics).

Adaa Khan Serves Ethnic Style Goals in Embellished Yellow Saree and Golden Jhumkas (See Pics)

Indian filmmaker and media personality Karan Johar’s “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani” is one of the few local films that has withstood the “Barbenheimer” juggernaut and emerged triumphant.

The film had a lot going for it. Johar is a hitmaker whose credits include “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” (1998), “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham…” (2001), “Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna” (2006), “My Name is Khan” (2010) and “Student of the Year” (2012). And, the cast is bursting with A-listers including Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt.

Produced by Johar’s Dharma Productions and Viacom18 Studios, “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani” opened July 28 in the wake of the twin releases of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer.” After its second weekend of release, the film has grossed $25.6 million worldwide, including $15 million in India, and is going strong. “Oppenheimer” has grossed $16 million in India and “Barbie” $5.8 million.

“The ‘Barbenheimer’ hype was real. Both have been tremendously loved and appreciated and I was really nervous because we were coming in the midst of a storm. It’s been one of the biggest Hollywood weekends in I don’t know how long and both have performed exceedingly well,” Johar told Variety. “At first I had apprehension and fear and then there was deep-rooted anxiety because both these films also performed very well in India. We are already fighting with each other – week after week there are releases – there are huge regional successes, then there are the OTT [streaming] platforms that you’re combating with. And now we have to deal with the success of Hollywood. I’m like, ‘It all is too much.’ But I’m glad that we could shine even though there was a storm.”

Written by Shashank Khaitan, Ishita Moitra and Sumit Roy, the Delhi-set “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani” is a culture clash family comedy-melodrama that examines the differences between the intellectual Bengali Chatterjee family and the wealthy Punjabi Randhawa clan. En route it tackles several hot button subjects including patriarchy, gender stereotyping, body shaming and cancel culture, within the entertaining parameters of a mainstream Bollywood film.

“I believe that the quintessential family entertainer, you’ve seen a gazillion times in mainstream Bollywood. If you had to make that in 2023, if you don’t update the syntax, and don’t put in elements that are relatable, then the film will just flatline,” Johar said, adding that films in the genre are constantly playing on streaming platforms and satellite television.

“If I had to take a mainstream family film with a large cast, if I didn’t bring in some new elements, some subversive politics, my take on patriarchy, entitlement, fat shaming, gender role reversal, if I didn’t do that in an organic fashion, and it’s not in a way that’s on the surface and on the nose, it’s very much embedded in the fabric of entertainment – it was very critical for me to do that,” Johar added. “Because otherwise you lose an audience when you try and be extra preachy and try and give a sermon that doesn’t actually connect to you in an emotional way because you’ve got to love the people, then love what they say.”

“There was a conscious effort to update, it’s like, in a sense, ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham…’ 2.0, you update the syntax and make it for an audience of today. So even the Gen X, Gen Z kids, the millennials and the boomers, who’ve grown up watching the old Hindi film music, all of them collectively love the film for various and different reasons,” Johar said.

“Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani” Dharma Productions

Johar is associated with creating glittering on-screen worlds and “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani” is no different.

“The world is, of course, far from real. If you see the homes, they’re exaggerated versions of what could be. In Delhi I know, I’ve seen ostentatious homes but the house of the Chatterjees – there’s no such size of house in Delhi. The tone is also lifted quite a few notches,” Johar said. “I think what is working for the film are the characters, within the world of melodrama, and notched up level of everything, dialed up to 11, the characters are still empathetic, they’re still saying things that are relatable. They still have an arc. They go through a journey. And you see that happen upfront. And that’s what I think is moving an audience because while they’re surrounded by an inauthentic but aesthetic world, the characters are still coming across real because they all are feeling, saying and experiencing very real emotions of life.”

“Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani” is the latest film to bring cheer to the Bollywood box office, which is experiencing a revival in 2023 after a dismal 2022, when films from southern India ruled. Johar said that the success of the mass-oriented films from the south blindsided Bollywood for some time, adding that the industry needs to utilize the huge amount of writing and acting talent unearthed during the pandemic streaming boom and that both mediums can coexist.

“Everybody had gotten a little confused about what tonality to do, forgetting that we have our own strengths, and we have to constantly leverage them,” Johar said. “Take that strength in the writing, put in cinema and just make good films. And we won’t need to fight with anyone. We will go back to being an individualistic force that we’ve always been. We went through a phase where we were a bit lost. We’re finding our paths out of this jungle.”

“Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani” is Johar’s first feature film since 2016’s “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.” He is set to make his streaming show-running and directing debut with a global giant.

“One thing I promised myself that next year, no matter what, I’ll be on a film set, even if I stand alone on it. This was a seven-year gap, seven years too much, too many. I don’t know what I’m making, I’m shuttling between a couple of ideas. But I’m working towards getting back on that set ASAP because this kind of gap is not healthy for any filmmaker,” Johar said. “I promised myself that I would make many more movies. Before I start losing the plot, I think I need like, 10 more movies out there in the world.”

Indian filmmaker Karan Johar's 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' is one of the few local films that has withstood the 'Barbenheimer' juggernaut.

Karan Johar Unpacks Success of ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani,’ Reveals ‘Apprehension, Fear and Deep-Rooted Anxiety’ About ‘Barbenheimer’

Jonnie Irwin revealed that he took his son for their 'last ever' ride to nursery on Monday in an emotional post on Instagram.

The A Place In The Sun host, 49, who is battling terminal cancer after being diagnosed in 2020, has remained positive and uplifted throughout his journey.

The father-of-three shares Rex, three, and twins Rafa and Cormac, two with his wife Jessica Holmes.

In the snap, Jonnie was pictured cycling around with Rex heading to nursery for the last time.

His son Rafa made an appearance in the sweet snap to cheer Rex on for his last day before he starts primary school.

Milestone: Jonnie Irwin revealed that he took his son for their 'last ever' ride to nursery on Monday in an emotional post on Instagram (Rex pictured on the bike, Rafa pictured standing)

Emotional: The A Place In The Sun host, 49, who is bravely battling terminal cancer after being diagnosed in 2020, has remained positive and uplifted throughout his journey

Sweet: He captioned the post: 'Last EVER ride to nursery with Rex, suitably waved off by Rafa and his spade and Rex with his game face on'

He captioned the post: 'Last EVER ride to nursery with Rex. Suitably waved off by Rafa and his spade and Rex with his game face on!

Some of his 186K followers gushed to the comment to praise Jonnie for his strength and resilience that he has for his children through his tremendously hard times.

Fans wrote: 'Johnny, your a credit and an inspiration.'

'Awww, I hope you all enjoyed yourselves. Those boys are growing. You are looking really well and happy Jonnie.'

'Jonnie those boys will learn so much about your strength & tenacity, memories to last them their lifetime. You're truly inspirational and what a Daddy you have shown them to be.'

'Incredible!!! You look better all the time.'

'One amazing Daddy great pics x'

'They know their daddy they will always feel the love.'

Getting older: In the snap, Jonnie pictured Rex cycling around while they headed to nursery for the last time

Support: Some of his 186K followers gushed to the comment to praise Jonnie for his strength and resilience that he has for his children through his tremendously hard times

Family: The father-of-three, who shares Rex, three, and twins Rafa and Cormac, two with his wife Jessica Holmes, have chosen not to tell their boys about Jonnie's illness

Health update: Jonnie recently revealed he is 'a lot weaker' as he took to Instagram to share a health update with his fans last month

'Jonnie you are truly inspiring.'

The television personality is bravely battling the terminal disease after he was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2020, which has since spread to his brain.

Jonnie appeared on BBC Morning Live earlier this month to give fans a health update and talk about the importance of palliative care.

Jonnie previously admitted that the pain can get so bad that he seeks solace at a hospice, unwilling to let his family see him suffer.

Speaking to Hello! magazine, he explained: 'I remove myself on a number of occasions because I'm not good to be around when I'm in pain.

'I'm like a bear with a sore head and I don't want them to be around that.'

Discussing his death, the dad-of-three added: 'It can happen at any time. I’m here to stop it for as long as possible.'

The presenter also discussed his decision to keep the cancer battle a secret from his children.

'I keep being asked, 'Are you going to tell them?' but tell them what? It would be horrible news that they'd have to get their heads around,' he said.

'And it would confuse the hell out of Rex – he's got a shocking enough day coming. Let's bury our heads in the sand for as long as possible.'

The A Place In The Sun host, 49, revealed that he took his son for their 'last ever' ride to nursery on Monday in an emotional post on Instagram.

Jonnie Irwin shares emotional post and marks milestone with his son Rex, 3, as he takes him on 'last ever' ride to nursery amid terminal cancer battle

Ariana Madix was casual chic in a monochromatic ensemble as she stepped out for a coffee run in West Hollywood on Monday.

The Vanderpump Rules star, 38, who recently suffered a wardrobe malfunction ahead of her latest meet and greet, was spotted relaxing in the shade after grabbing an iced coffee to cool down in the summer heat.

The blonde beauty opted to wear a plain white tank top along with a pair of fitted black leggings.

She layered the ensemble with a black blazer that was left unfastened and slipped into stylish sneakers that were tightly secured with laces.

The TV personality parted her locks in the middle, and pulled back the strands into a simple up do.

Coffee break: Ariana Madix, 38, was casual chic in a monochromatic ensemble as she stepped out for a coffee run in West Hollywood on Monday

Madix threw on a pair of brown-rimmed shades and carried a mini purse in her hand to hold a few items she needed during the errand run.

The reality star was seen sitting at a table placed outside as she sipped on a refreshing iced coffee while sharing a laugh and conversing with a close friend.

Ariana was later joined by her Vanderpump Rules co-star and business partner, Katie Maloney, who also dressed down for the outing.

She was seen sporting a short-sleeved, Iron Maiden shirt that mostly covered a pair of black shorts she also donned.

The media personality, who was previously married to Tom Schwartz, slipped into a pair of fashionable, black flats with belted straps and easily slung a white purse over her right shoulder.

Madix later took to her Instagram stories as she was joined by Katie and celebrity stylist, Brad Goreski, who paid a visit to their sandwich shop, Something About Her. Both reality stars have yet to reveal the official grand opening date of the restaurant.

However, earlier on Saturday, Ariana and Katie hosted some of their Vanderpump Rules co-stars for a special tasting at the eatery.

The blonde beauty, who split with Tom Sandoval after discovering his months-long affair with Raquel Leviss in March, was joined by stars such as Scheana Shay, Brock Davies, and also Tom Schwartz.

Monochromatic: The blonde beauty opted to wear a plain white tank top along with a pair of fitted black leggings and layered the look with a black blazer

Joining the errand run: Ariana was later joined by her Vanderpump Rules co-star and business partner, Katie Maloney, who also dressed down for the outing

Special visit: Madix later took to her Instagram stories as she was joined by Katie and celebrity stylist, Brad Goreski, who paid a visit to their sandwich shop, Something About Her

Ariana notably ended her friendship with Schwartz during the show's season 10 reunion due to him secretly knowing about the affair and also still being friends with her ex, Sandoval.

However, social media users and fans were quick to point out that Schwartz was seen sitting across from Madix in a group photo shared to the restaurant's Instagram stories.

The Instagram page called, Queens of Bravo, also shared the photo on its main page, which prompted one follower to write in the comments, 'whole cast is missing sandoval. and i thought ariana said we cant be friends with schwartz?'

The TV personality and businesswoman responded to the comment and shut down the speculation by simply penning, 'I'm not friends with Tom Schwartz,' per People.

Her outing on Monday comes shortly after the star attended a meet and greet with fans in Los Angeles on Sunday to celebrate her lipstick collaboration with Lip Lab Meet.

She dressed for the occasion in a white and blue floral maxi skirt and a matching, strapless cropped top. However, Ariana faced a wardrobe malfunction when the zipper to the stylish skirt broke.

Shutting down speculation: However, social media users and fans were quick to point out that Schwartz was seen sitting across from Madix in a group photo shared to the restaurant's Instagram stories

Meet and greet: Her outing on Monday comes shortly after the star attended a meet and greet with fans in Los Angeles on Sunday to celebrated her lipstick collaboration with Lip Lab Meet

Oh no! Ariana faced a wardrobe malfunction when the zipper to the stylish skirt broke and had to sew the skirt together to fix the problem

Madix uploaded behind-the-scenes content to show that the skirt ended up being sewn shortly before the event and the star gave a shoutout to 'the best agents in the game.'

Along with filtering through a busy schedule of her own, the media personality has also been spotted filming scenes for the anticipated 11th season of Bravo's hit series, Vanderpump Rules.

The upcoming season comes after the explosive 10th season that saw Sandoval and Raquel's affair come to light on the screen - resulting in the end of his nine-year relationship to Ariana.

The exes currently still reside in the same home, and Tom recently told TMZ that they both, 'don't really look at each other.'

Shortly before revealing that he and Madix avoid eye contact, both Tom and Ariana were seen keeping their distance away from each other while filming scenes with the VPR cast at Belmont Bar in L.A. last month in July.

Other cast members, such as Katie Maloney and James Kennedy, were also seen joining in on the scenes at the venue.

No eye contact: The exes currently still reside in the same home, and Tom recently told TMZ that they both, 'don't really look at each other'; former couple seen in February

Scandoval: The upcoming season comes after the explosive 10th season that saw Sandoval and Raquel's affair come to light on the screen - resulting in the end of his nine-year relationship to Ariana

Also last month, a source told Entertainment Tonight that Madix has been 'laying into' her ex Tom amidst shooting. 'Filming is underway for Vanderpump Rules and Tom and Ariana have filmed together.'

'She has been laying into him while filming and doesn’t have time for any of his nonsense. She's becoming more and more detached and isn't affected by him as much,' the insider continued.

Following the split, Madix is feeling, 'empowered and confident.' But despite those feelings, the reality star still refuses to film one-on-one with Sandoval for the series.

A separate source also told the outlet, 'Tom and Ariana haven’t filmed 1-on-1 and she’s telling her friends she won’t. She’s made it clear she doesn’t want to film with Tom and is in a good place mentally, and filming with him will only cause disruption.'

Vanderpump Rules star, Ariana Madix, showed off her chic sense of style wearing a pair of black leggings and a blazer as she stepped out for a coffee run in West Hollywood on Monday.

Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix is casual chic in black leggings and a blazer as she enjoys a coffee run in West Hollywood

If you follow any authors on social media, you may have recently seen them railing against a platform called Prosecraft, a website that creator Benji Smith claimed was “dedicated to the linguistic analysis of literature, including more than 25,000 books by thousands of different authors.” What that basically meant was that Smith had created a database of book that could tell you all sorts of information based on the “vividness” of its language and the total amount of words in it. What that meant was that Smith had apparently fed 25,000 books into a database without the knowledge or consent of the original authors, allowing the text to be cataloged and analyzed and broken down into parts, treating the work less like art and more like… carburetors. (No offense to carburetors.)

A version of Prosecraft has been around for years, but this week an enormous backlash swelled up against the site after authors began to notice the staggering amount of data—their data—that Smith had fed into it, seemingly training an algorithm to recognize their work and they kind of language they use so it could pick out the “most vivid” passages and compare them other books. Little Fires Everywhere author Celeste Ng went through it earlier today and counted 20 Stephen King Books, 20 Jodi Picoult books, and plenty of other things, and author Hari Kunzru noticed that Prosecraft was not only taking books without permission but framing it as a service, asking for authors or publishers to get in touch to have their books included (as if the site wasn’t doing that already anyway).

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But it only took one day of pissing off the entire literary community for Benji Smith to back down and take Prosecraft offline, but a blog post announcing that decision seems to have raised a lot more red flags than it lowered. In it, Smith explained that he launched Prosecraft to help him write a memoir, figuring that the first step to writing a book was determining how many words are in most books. So he started making a spreadsheet, making a point to say how “precious” it was to him, and from there he expanded to tracking the kinds of words in a book to chart the “emotional ups and downs of any story,” and when he ran out of books he owned, he “used web crawlers to find more books” on the internet.

Smith doesn’t really elaborate on that, but 25,000 books is a lot of books, and most books aren’t uploaded in the entirety on the internet by the author or publisher for free, but Smith said that he figured he was “honoring the spirit of the Fair Use doctrine” by only including “snippets” of the text” and his statistics. And since he wasn’t sharing the text of these books with anyone, just his Prosecraft system, he “believed” he was “in compliance with the relevant laws.”

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Finally, the last few paragraphs of a post with dozens of paragraphs, Smith says “I hear your objections” to “the community of authors,” adding, “I hope you’ll accept my sincerest apologies.” He closes his post by saying that he wants to someday “rebuild this library with the consent of authors and publishers,” which writers on social media have taken as an implication that he has not actually deleted his database of books, meaning the data could still be used to hypothetically train A.I. programs to churn out phony books with the same number of words and “vividness” of real writers.

This may seem like a niche situation that impacts one community, but it’s just going to get worse until we as a society stop people and companies from doing stupid shit like this to art and culture. If not, it’s just a matter of time before every movie is a regurgitated series of “vivid” scenes from other movies written by an A.I. “writer” and starring A.I. “actors,” every book is just a repeat of the same plot points from other book, and every news article is just based around a list of words that people like to click on.

People in 2023 just aren't going to be cool with someone feeding all of their work into a computer without permission

Explaining the Prosecraft drama: This is why every author is mad at a website that counted words

Emily Ratajkowski took to Instagram on Monday to share new content with her 30 million followers.

The bombshell High/Low With Emrata podcaster, 32, was joined by her 2-year-old son Sly as she posted scenes from a rural location filled with lush grass and cows.

Included in the slideshow of images were stunning selfies, sweet moments with Sly, and a close look at her red manicure.

Ratajkowski wrote in the caption, 'blackberries cows serpent nails and sly.'

The My Body author did not geotag the area but in the photos her tot wore a green hat that read 'Ireland,' giving a hint at her possible location.

New post: Emily Ratajkowski took to Instagram on Monday to share new content with her 30 million followers

Mom and son: The bombshell High/Low With Emrata podcaster, 32, was joined by her 2-year-old son Sly as she posted scenes from a rural location filled with lush grass and cows

Roundup: Included in the slideshow of images were stunning selfies, sweet moments with Sly, and a close look at her red manicure

The solo snapshots of the distinguished supermodel showed her rocking her newly tinted ginger locks.

While relaxing on a couch in a denim jacket, she held her hands up near her face to show off her manicure.

The stylish display featured a red base along with ornate black designs to take them up a notch.

Ratajkowski, who filed for divorce from ex-husband Sebastian Bear-McClard nearly one year ago, looked effortlessly beautiful as she showed off a patch of freckles across her nose and cheeks.

Her dark eyebrows framed her doe eyes, her cheeks were rosy with blush, and she wore a nude matte shade on her famously plump pout.

The outdoor captures showed the fashionista in a pair of jeans that matched her jacket.

In addition to the co-ord, the iNAMORATA swimwear designer rocked a pair of purple and black Salomon sneakers.

For his part, her son Sylvester - who she mostly refers to by his abbreviated nickname - enjoyed quality time with his mom in navy blue sweatpants.

Note: Ratajkowski wrote in the caption, 'blackberries cows serpent nails and sly'

Precious: The little boy showed no fear while frolicking with multiple cows

Stunner: The supermodel also took to her Instagram Stories to share a pair of striking selfies

Nature: Emily included a snapshot of a handful berries

Scenic: Ratajkowski showed her appreciation for nature as she shared a snap of a field of cows

Earlier in the day the runway regular also took to her Instagram Stories to share a pair of striking selfies.

In them she wore a cow print jacket buttoned all the way up as she flirtily posed for the camera.

Ratajkowski often discusses single motherhood on her popular podcast series, and sometimes dishes about her dating life.

Since ending her marriage after rumors of infidelity on her ex-husband's part, she's been linked to a host of celebrities including Eric Andre, Pete Davidson, and Harry Styles.

Emily Ratajkowski took to Instagram on Monday to share new content with her  followers. She was joined by her 2-year-old son Sly as she posted scenes from a rural location filled with lush grass and cows.

Emily Ratajkowski enjoys idyllic countryside getaway with her son Sly, two

A mum-to-be has shared her 'birth plan' filled with demands for when she goes into labour - including the desire to 'pull the baby out' herself and a request to not see the epidural needle.

Veruca Salt, from the Gold Coast, is expecting her first child and shared 15 non-negotiables on her Instagram Stories on Monday.

The 24-year-old OnlyFans star, whose real name is Kimberley Summer Hartley, doesn't want to be annoyed by anyone, will require 'an epidural or two' and 'the gas', snacks as well as her own clothes.

In addition to this, Veruca wants her hair to be braided and encourages midwives to do 'everything possible to avoid a C-section'.

Influencer Veruca Salt, 24, is expecting her first child and has revealed a list of 15 specific non-negotiables for when she goes into labour

The 24-year-old shared her 'birth plan' (pictured) with her 153,000 followers on her Instagram Stories. She says doesn't want to be annoyed, will require 'an epidural or two' and 'the gas', snacks as well as her own clothes

Following the birth she wants the baby to be cleaned 'within five minutes' because the after birth 'grosses her out'.

But she wants to delay cord clamping, which is believed to be beneficial for term and preterm infants.

According to Mayo Clinic, delayed cord clamping for 30-60 seconds after birth allows for 'higher distribution of blood to the infant rather than leaving this precious blood in the placenta.'

For premature babies it can help decreases 'serious complications'.

Veruca concluded the list by writing: 'I would like to leave the hospital still alive with a health and alive baby.'

Following the birth she wants the baby to be cleaned 'within five minutes' because the after birth 'grosses her out'

Veruca announced her pregnancy in June by sharing an image of herself enjoying a cake with blue in the centre

During childbirth she's open to have students watch but not helping with the delivery.

Veruca announced her pregnancy in June by sharing a photo of herself enjoying a cake with blue in the centre.

Earlier this month she also announced that she will continue making X-rated content while pregnant.

She replied to a fan on Instagram Stories who asked her is she would continue to star in videos on adult platform OnlyFans while pregnant.

'Yes, just because I'm pregnant, doesn't mean I'm ugly,' she replied.

Influencer Veruca Salt, 24, is expecting her first child and has revealed a list of 15 specific non-negotiables for when she goes into labour.

Pregnant Gold Coast OnlyFans star Veruca Salt shares her specific birth plan ahead of her first child

After the news surfaced that legendary filmmaker William Friedkin passed away at 87, tributes started pouring in from some of Hollywood's greatest.

Friedkin - who directed classics such as The Exorcist and Best Picture winner The French Connection - passed from pneumonia, it was confirmed by his wife of more than 30 years, former Paramount Pictures studio head Sherry Lansing.

Movie luminaries such as Halloween director John Carpenter, author Stephen King and The Wire creator David Simon, among many others, took to social media on Monday to offer touching tributes and amazing stories about the director.

'Bill Friedkin was a brilliant director and a friend. I'll miss him as both. Rest in peace, Bill,' Carpenter said in a tweet on Monday.

King also tweeted, 'Very sorry to hear of the passing of William Friedkin, a deeply talented filmmaker. THE EXORCIST is great, but for me the real classic was SORCERER.'

Tribute: After the news surfaced that legendary filmmaker William Friedkin passed away at 87, tributes started pouring in from some of Hollywood's greatest

John's tribute: 'Bill Friedkin was a brilliant director and a friend. I'll miss him as both. Rest in peace, Bill,' Carpenter said in a tweet on Monday

Stephen: King also tweeted, 'Very sorry to hear of the passing of William Friedkin, a deeply talented filmmaker. THE EXORCIST is great, but for me the real classic was SORCERER'

The Wire creator David Simon also shared a thread about how Friedkin had read his book that became the basis for his groundbreaking NBC series Homicide: Life on the Street... before it was published.

'Thread: Very sad to learn that Bill Friedkin, one of the finest directors of the 1970s American film insurgency is no longer with us. He was a master. And while others are better equipped to assess his life and legacy, I have a small, personal anecdote to contribute. It will sound at points like a humble-brag and maybe it is, but I promise, in the end, the joke is on me. In any event: It is April of 1991 and I am working a weekend rewrite shift at the Baltimore Sun and trapped in the doldrums of a slow night,' Simon began.

He added that he was toiling away when Friedkin called him in the newsroom, saying he had read his book, though Simon thought it was someone pulling a prank, as he responded, 'Fuck you, Alvarez. Don't you have anything better to do on a Sunday night?'

Simon said that his agents had sent the manuscript around to 'some LA people,' though he had no hopes of it getting any traction, and he thought Friedkin's call was a prank... though he was wrong.

'Mister Friedkin. I am so sorry, I thought, oh man, I am such, such a fan...' Simon said, as Friedkin replied, 'I didn't know if I'd get you on a Sunday night, but I thought I'd call as I just finished reading Homicide,' as he told a co-worker that he thought Friedkin was going to buy his book and turn it into a movie... but that wasn't the case.

'I spend the next forty minutes talking to William fucking Friedkin about my book. The cases. The detectives. The structure.... He's read it. He's really read it. His embrace of so much detail has me convinced. I begin wondering if he'll keep the book title or if this will soon be in theaters as the "The Baltimore Connection." With each passing moment on the phone, I am certain of what is happening here. Until, as the conversation finally lags for just a moment, Friedkin sighs and says, "Well, that was an enjoyable read and I just thought I should let you know. A pleasure talking with you." He says goodbye and hangs up. And that is the last I hear of William Friedkin for maybe three decades until I am on the stairs of building in New Orleans that is largely occupied by various production companies shooting in that city. I'm making a television show, having wheedled my way into the industry without Bill Friedkin's help. And coming up the stairs toward me is none other than Friedkin himself. He's shooting a film in town and his offices are above ours. I recognize him right away. Bill Motherf***ing Friedkin,' Simon recalls

'I introduce myself, remind him of the long-ago call to the Metro Desk, our long, engaged talk. "I thought you were calling because you were going to buy the book and make a movie...,"' Simon recalled

Friedkin raises an eyebrow and responded, 'No, no. I just enjoyed the book. It wouldn't have made for good movie. Better for television. But hey, good to meet you finally." And he was, once again, gone,' Simon concluded.

David's thread: The Wire creator David Simon also shared a thread about how Friedkin had read his book that became the basis for his groundbreaking NBC series Homicide: Life on the Street... before it was published

Writer Don Winslow tweeted, '#WilliamFriedkin. RIP to a genius. I became a writer because of The French Connection. A brilliant man who I was fortunate enough to spend a little time with.'

Director Guillermo del Toro added in a tweet, 'The world has lost one of the Gods of Cinema. Cinema has lost a true Scholar and I have lost a dear, loyal and true friend. William Friedkin has left us. We were blessed to have him.'

Elijah Wood added, 'Aww man…a true cinematic master whose influence will continue to extend forever. So long, William Friedkin.'

Screenwriter Larry Karaszewski (The People Vs. Larry Flynt, Man on the Moon), shared a story about how he, a self-professed, 'chubby kid,' took desperate measures to see Friedkin's The Exorcist when he was just 12 years old.

While he said his mom 'usually let me see R-rated films,' she 'drew the line' at The Exorcist, adding he had his older sister, 'take an audio cassette recorder to the drive-in and tape the whole movie for me.'

His mom would not budge on letting him see it, until he, 'blurted out, "What if I lose 35 pounds in one month?"'

'My mom said sure, never believing her chubby little son could do it. So I went on an insane diet and lost 35 pounds in 31 days. Madness. And I finally got to see The Exorcist and I was not disappointed. A masterpiece and still the greatest horror film of all time,' the writer concluded.

Horror filmmaker Eli Roth took to Instagram, sharing a snap of him with Friedkin, adding, 'RIP to the legend William Friedkin. One of the most impactful directors of all time and certainly set the course of my life in a different direction with “The Exorcist.” He was so incredibly nice and supportive the few times I was lucky enough to meet him. Watch “Sorcerer” and “Cruising” if you’ve never seen them. He was one of a kind. Legend.'

Guillermo: Director Guillermo del Toro added in a tweet, 'The world has lost one of the Gods of Cinema. Cinema has lost a true Scholar and I have lost a dear, loyal and true friend. William Friedkin has left us. We were blessed to have him'

Elijah: Elijah Wood added, 'Aww man…a true cinematic master whose influence will continue to extend forever. So long, William Friedkin'

Larry: Screenwriter Larry Karaszewski (The People Vs. Larry Flynt, Man on the Moon), shared a story about how he, a self-professed, 'chubby kid,' took desperate measures to see Friedkin's The Exorcist when he was just 12 years old

Eli: Horror filmmaker Eli Roth took to Instagram, sharing a snap of him with Friedkin, adding, 'RIP to the legend William Friedkin. One of the most impactful directors of all time and certainly set the course of my life in a different direction with “The Exorcist.” He was so incredibly nice and supportive the few times I was lucky enough to meet him. Watch “Sorcerer” and “Cruising” if you’ve never seen them. He was one of a kind. Legend'

Mike: The Simpsons writer Mike Reiss shared a story from the long-running animated series' Mister Plow episode, which featured a tribute to Friedkin

Mark: Comic book writer Mark Millar (The Kingsman), added, 'William Friedkin, the director of the greatest horror ever made, has passed away and such is the power of his work I'm a little nervous having this image on my desktop, deleting it out of nothing more than pure superstition. That's how powerful this is 50 years on'

Influence: Movie producer Jason Blum, best known for his low-budget horror movies and thrillers, tweeted how much Friedkin had influenced his own work

Christopher: Director Chris Miller (21 Jump Street) added, 'RIP William Friedkin, one of the best to ever do it. I got to meet him at his house this year, & told him what an influence SORCERER was on Phil & me. If you haven’t seen it, it’s not about a wizard, it’s about transporting TNT thru the jungle, and is a master class in tension'

Marc: Actor and podcaster Marc Maron added, 'RIP William Friedkin. Ballsy director. Made some of the greatest movies ever. One of the best conversations I’ve had on the show.

Matt: Director Matt Reeves (Rise of the Planet of the Apes) added, 'What a towering artist... I was so deeply affected by his incredible work, on screen, and in opera too... His staging of Puccini's "Suor Angelica" was one of the most moving things I have ever seen. A legend. My heart goes out to Sherry and his sons. RIP William Friedkin'

The Simpsons writer Mike Reiss shared a story from the long-running animated series' Mister Plow episode, which featured a tribute to Friedkin.

'When working on the Mr. Plow show, we heard that William Friedkin was a fan of @TheSimpsons. So we put in a parody of his film SORCERER just for him. Years later he visited the show, charmed everyone, and even wound up as a guest star. RIP a great guy,' Reiss said.

Comic book writer Mark Millar (The Kingsman), added, 'William Friedkin, the director of the greatest horror ever made, has passed away and such is the power of his work I'm a little nervous having this image on my desktop, deleting it out of nothing more than pure superstition. That's how powerful this is 50 years on.'

Movie producer Jason Blum, best known for his low-budget horror movies and thrillers, tweeted how much Friedkin had influenced his own work.

'I am personally indebted to William Friedkin and saddened by his loss. More than any other filmmaker, he changed both the way directors approached horror films and also the perception of horror films in the broader culture. We are deeply saddened to hear of his passing and intensely grateful for the body of work he has left behind,' Blum said.

Director Chris Miller (21 Jump Street) added, 'RIP William Friedkin, one of the best to ever do it. I got to meet him at his house this year, & told him what an influence SORCERER was on Phil & me. If you haven’t seen it, it’s not about a wizard, it’s about transporting TNT thru the jungle, and is a master class in tension.'

Actor and podcaster Marc Maron added, 'RIP William Friedkin. Ballsy director. Made some of the greatest movies ever. One of the best conversations I’ve had on the show.'

Director Matt Reeves (Rise of the Planet of the Apes) added, 'What a towering artist... I was so deeply affected by his incredible work, on screen, and in opera too... His staging of Puccini's "Suor Angelica" was one of the most moving things I have ever seen. A legend. My heart goes out to Sherry and his sons. RIP William Friedkin.'

After the news surfaced that legendary filmmaker William Friedkin passed away at 87, tributes started pouring in from some of Hollywood's greatest.

Halloween director John Carpenter, Stephen King and The Wire creator David Simon pay tribute to filmmaker William Friedkin after he passes away from pneumonia at 87

Lily Allen cut a glamorous figure as she left The Duke of York's Theatre in London on Monday after her performance in The Pillowman.

The singer, 38, looked elegant in a pink satin dress which was cinched in at the waist.

Actress Lily's garment featured a square neckline and short pleated sleeves which finished at her elbows.

The skirt section of the garment finished at her knee and she wore a tan pair of heels, and carried a white handbag to complete her look.

Former pop star Lily sported a much more casual look on Sunday when she stepped out in London's Notting Hill to meet friends for a coffee while wearing slippers.

Glamour puss: Lily Allen, 38, cut a glamorous figure as she left The Duke of York's Theatre in London on Monday after her performance in The Pillowman

Keeping it casual: Former pop star Lily sported a much more casual look on Sunday when she stepped out in London's Notting Hill to meet friends for a coffee while wearing slippers

Low key: Lily made comfort a priority as she stepped out, wearing some brown indoor footwear as she walked

She was seen wearing a lightweight white jumper which she teamed with a pair of black denim jeans and her indoor brown footwear.

The Pillowman is Lily's latest acting role after she appeared as Jenny in 2:22 A Ghost Story last year.

She has taken on the role of Katurian, a writer of disturbingly violent stories who is imprisoned by a totalitarian state.

However, the star admits her work schedule has disrupted her relationship with her children - who she hasn't spoken to in weeks.

She shares a home in New York City with husband David Harbour and her daughters, Ethel, 11, and Marnie, 10, from her former marriage to builder Sam Cooper.

But her starring role in a revival of Martin McDonagh's The Pillowman at London's Duke Of York Theatre has kept her away from her loved ones during its ongoing three-month run.

Taking to Instagram on Monday, Lily admitted she was battling loneliness as a result, exacerbated by her children's attendance at a summer camp in the United States.

She wrote: 'Hello Monday. 1 month to go of The Pillowman. Missing home, missing my bubbas who are both at summer camp, haven't even spoken to them for 2 weeks! tired and lonely but the Banya always manages to get my blood going and lift my spirits.'

Glitterati: The singer looked elegant in a pink satin dress which was cinched in at the waist this week

Relaxed and happy: She was seen wearing a lightweight white jumper which she teamed with a pair of black denim jeans and her indoor brown footwear on Sunday

In style: Actress Lily's garment featured a square neckline and short pleated sleeves which finished at her elbows

Fashion focus: The skirt section of the garment finished at her knee and she wore a tan pair of heels, and carried a white handbag to complete her look.

Greeting her public: Lily appeared in good spirits as she stopped to have a picture taken with a fan after leaving the theatre

Born to perform: The Pillowman is Lily's latest acting role after she appeared as Jenny in 2:22 A Ghost Story last year

Dramatic: Lily takes on the role of Katurian in The Pillowman, a writer of disturbingly violent stories who is imprisoned by a totalitarian state

The songstress recently appeared on This Morning alongside her co-star Steve Pemberton to discuss the production.

She said: 'There's a bit of violence in it. She's an artist and writer and that's something I relate to. She definitely pushes boundaries. There was a lot for me to tap into.'

Lily, who is used to performing as a singer, told how she likes the settled nature of starring in a theatrical production.

She said: 'I really like the routine of it all. I love being in one place. It's nice not to get on a bus and move to the next destination.'

The role is a serious undertaking for Lily as she doesn't leave the stage throughout the play's duration.

Family: The singer and actress shares a home in New York City with husband David Harbour and her daughters, Ethel and Marnie, from a former marriage to builder Sam Cooper

Distance: She says her starring role in Martin McDonagh's The Pillowman at London's Duke Of York Theatre has kept her away from her loved ones

She said: 'There are so many lines. I started learning them in February. She reads out her stories. Five or six of her stories, I have to know off by heart.'

Steve also sang Lily's praises, saying: 'She's absolutely smashing it. She carries the whole play because she never leaves the stage.'

Although she is enjoying her work, Lily said she has no desire for the play to receive an extended run as her children Ethel and Marnie are returning to school in September.

The Pillowman will run for a limited time only, finishing in early September.

Lily Allen, 38, cut a glamorous figure as she left The Duke of York's Theatre in London on Monday after her performance in The Pillowman.

Lily Allen switches to glamorous pink satin dress with elegant pleated sleeves after opting for a more casual look and donning slippers to meet pals

Kylie Minogue will grace the stage later this year as the Voltaire headliner in a months-long Venetian Resort Las Vegas residency.

Kylie Minogue will take center stage in new Voltaire at Venetian Resort.

LOS ANGELES -- Kylie Minogue has taken the world by storm with her smash hit "Padam Padam" and will soon be headlining an exclusive U.S. residency in Las Vegas, NV.

Part intimate club and part non-stop entertainment venue, the Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas will debut as a new nightlife destination, where audiences will experience an intimate and luxurious space.

In an interview provided by The Venetian, Minogue described Voltaire as "a couture venue. It's all brand new. It's all done with a lot of intention for the experience of us as performers, but for everyone who comes to experience the night."

"My friends and my family, they're so excited about this show as an excuse to come to Vegas. I think a lot of Vegas stories begin with an excuse. 'We're going for a wedding, or we're going for this, or we're going for that show!' And inevitably, that leads to many other things," she grinned.

She compared the venue to "a two-way road," where she could "deliver fun" in the "dreamlike space" for her fans, while also being able to experience that herself.

Minogue has sold over 80 million records worldwide, and fans eagerly await the release of her much-anticipated album "Tension" in September.

Minogue will perform at the Voltaire on select dates between November 2023 and January 2024.

General admission and reserved tables for the show go on sale Wednesday, August 9.

Kylie Minogue will grace the stage later this year as the Voltaire headliner in a months-long Venetian Resort Las Vegas residency.

Kylie Minogue promises a 'fun and dreamlike space' at her upcoming Las Vegas residency

Influencer Kai Cenat announced a giveaway in New York. Chaos ensued

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The influencer era has given us a direct view into the lives of the young, rich and famous. And it's given them huge sway over their millions of followers.

Who is he? Kai Cenat is an internet celebrity, with one of the highest follower and subscriber counts on the live-streaming platform Twitch (6.5 million followers, in case you were wondering) as well as several million followers across YouTube, TikTok and Instagram.

Cenat, a 21-year-old Bronx native, is known for content geared towards younger people. He streams himself playing video games, hanging out with friends, and participating in the general kooky antics of an Ultra-Influential Internet Guy.

That includes a 30-day record breaking stream in February, making music, and a cameo in a recent Lil Uzi Vert music video.

What's the big deal? Cenat has been charged with inciting a riot in New York City after an online promo went wildly out of hand.

Last week, Cenat shared that he would be hosting a meetup in Union Square in New York City on Friday, which would include him giving away gift cards, gaming consoles, webcams, microphones and more.

In a testament to the conversion of online followers into real-life bodies, a massive crowd came.

NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey later said in a press conference that it "went from 300 kids to a couple of thousands of kids in minutes."

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And those thousands of people are accused of trashing local businesses, harassing passersby, destroying property, lighting fireworks and walking around with weapons.

Maddrey said 65 people had been arrested in the events, including 30 juveniles, and said that both attendees and police officers were injured in the ordeal.

He said that he felt there was a larger responsibility for parents to intervene over authorities: "We don't want to do this. We want our young people to be able to gather and have fun. But when it gets to the point where they're disorderly, we want the parents to come and take control. And let us take a step back."

Cenat live-streamed some of the event, and posted on Friday afternoon thanking fans for their support and urging them to "stay safe."

What are people saying?

NPR spoke with Megan Moreno, an adolescent medicine physician and researcher at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, about the unique impact that content creators can have on young people, and how it can lead to events like Cenat's meetup. Here's what she told us:

On the unique nature of internet celebrity with fans:

For some followers, the connection to that content creator can feel so strong and so personal that they'll start to develop what is sometimes called a parasocial relationship. They will perceive that they are in some sort of personal relationship with that content creator, because they perceive that as the content creator is creating content and delivering it to them [and] when they engage with the content, they're actually reciprocating the relationship, even though they're not really at that personal level that they think they are.

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And how it applies to this meet-up:

It does speak to how much investment people can place within these parasocial relationships. And it gets at the responsibility of these content creators to realize that they're not choosing to put themselves out there as a distant celebrity. They're choosing to put themselves out there in this way that they're engaging with people and building relationships and expectations. A lot of content creators and influencers are not that far outside the adolescent and young adult age range also. And I think that that brings up another set of challenges because some of those folks are probably navigating their own expectations about those relationships and what they mean. You think about 50 years ago, everybody loved watching celebrity gossip for how the adolescent and young adult movie stars, celebrities, would go off the deep end. And we would say, "Oh, my gosh, they were so young. They had so much pressure on them, nobody trained them to be a celebrity." And it seems like to some extent we're seeing some of that today. But with influencers being the ones that are kind of struggling to figure out how to be famous, how to nurture these relationships and how to grow up, too.

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And here is a statement that Cenat's representation, AMP, obtained by Variety, put out in response to the event:

We are deeply disheartened by the outbreak of disorderly conduct that affected innocent people and businesses, and do not condone that behavior. We apologize to all of those impacted. We are fully cooperating with local authorities. We recognize that our audience and influence are growing, and with that comes greater responsibility. Yesterday members of AMP hoped to create a positive experience for fans and give back as a show of appreciation for their support. We've hosted fan meetups and video shoots in the past, but we've never experienced anything at the scale of what took place yesterday.

So, what now?

Cenat was charged with riot, inciting to riot and unlawful assembly, police said.

A court date has been set for Aug.18th, according to a police spokesperson.

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Fae Johnstone was busy when I asked for her opinion on Montreal's 2023 Trans March, her meticulously drawn eyebrows moving with a combination of excitement and stress. But she still granted me a brief, characteristically precise comment when I asked why Montreal's 2023 Trans March was so important for the city.

Montreal's Trans March 2023 Was Absolutely Massive — From The Crowds To The Colossal Flag

Sandra Bullock's longtime partner Bryan Randall has died aged 57, it has been confirmed.

The photographer is said to have privately battled with ALS for the past three years.

Sandra first met Bryan - a model-turned-photographer - in 2015, after he photographed her son Louis's birthday.

'It is with great sadness that we share that on Aug. 5, Bryan Randall passed away peacefully after a three-year battle with ALS,' his family shared to PEOPLE.

'Bryan chose early to keep his journey with ALS private and those of us who cared for him did our best to honor his request.'

Sandra Bullock's longtime partner Bryan Randall dead at 57: Photographer passes away following private three-year battle with ALS

The couple pictured at the world premiere of Oceans 8

"We are immensely grateful to the tireless doctors who navigated the landscape of this illness with us and to the astounding nurses who became our roommates, often sacrificing their own families to be with ours," the family statement continued.

'At this time we ask for privacy to grieve and to come to terms with the impossibility of saying goodbye to Bryan.'

The statement was signed off by 'His Loving Family.'

Randall's family have asked for donations to the ALS Association and the Massachusetts General Hospital in lieu of flowers, according to People.

There is no cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - ALS - and the disease is fatal, but it progresses at different speeds in patients.

People with ALS are expected to live two to five years after the symptoms first manifest, although 10 percent of sufferers live at least 10 years. It is also known in some countries as motor-neurone disease.

The couple do not have any children together, but Bullock has two adopted children — son Louis, 13, and daughter Laila, 11 — and Bryan has an adult daughter named Skylar from a previous relationship.

Sandra and Bryan began dating several months after first meeting, and even attended Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux's wedding that same year, according to People.

The actress was in the process of adopting her second child when things got serious with Bryan.

Bullock pictured March 2022

Bullock and Randall pictured embracing in 2017

The actress seen with Bryan in 2019

Though Sandra and Bryan have kept their romance very private, the silver screen star gushed about her beau in 2021 on Jada Pinkett Smith's Red Table Talk, where she also discussed her divorce from ex-husband Jesse James in 2010.

During the appearance Bullock said: 'I am someone who went through the divorce process.'

'I found the love of my life,' she continued. 'We share two beautiful children — three children, his older daughter. It's the best thing ever.'

Sandra met Bryan when she hired him as a photographer to take pictures at her son's birthday, and described him as a 'saint' after she informed him she was adopting a second child when they 'hadn't been together that long.'

Bullock and her partner pictured in 2018

Bullock pictured with her children Louis and Laila and partner in 2018

'I said, "Remember that NDA you signed when you photographed my son?" I said, "You know, that still holds." He said "Why?" I said, "I'm bringing a child home when I come back from Toronto,'" Sandra explained.

'He was so happy, but he was scared. I'm a bulldozer. My life was already on the track and here's this beautiful human being who doesn't want anything to do with my life, but the right human being to be there.'

She also described her partner as being 'very Christian' and a great example to the children. 'I don't always agree with him and he doesn't always agree with me,' she said, adding: 'But if they can take away from that and that is where they feel drawn to, he's the exact right parent to be in this position.'

Sandra Bullock's longtime partner Bryan Randall has died aged 57, it has been confirmed.

Sandra Bullock's longtime partner Bryan Randall dead at 57: Photographer passes away following private three-year battle with ALS

Victoria Beckham enjoyed a water-skiing session during a family trip to Canada this week as she showed off her sporty side.

The fashion designer, 49, took on the adrenaline-filled activity in Muskoka as she took to the waters with confidence.

While she was known for being Posh Spice in the Spice Girls she could have easily taken on bandmate Mel C's role of Sporty Spice.

She looked in control as she kept her balance and showed off her toned figure in a flattering black swimsuit.

Another snap saw her cosy up to former footballer husband David, 48, as they spent quality time together as she looked summery in a large cap and shades.

Wow! Victoria Beckham enjoyed a water-skiing session during a family trip to Canada this week as she showed off her sporty side

Love: Another snap saw her cosy up to former footballer husband David, 48, as they spent quality time together as she looked summery in a large cap and shades

The Instagram album also showed a lovely snap of David and daughter Harper, 12, in a sweet embrace.

Their son Cruz, 18, also joined them on the trip and took on some waterskiing as well surfing.

They holidayed with their pals Jamie and Sheryl Salter who they had a group snap with while posing on a boat on the water.

Victoria penned under her album: 'The most perfect few days in Muskoka with beautiful friends.@jamiesalter @sherylsalter Xkisses @davidbeckham @cruzbeckham #harperseven (and yes that is me water skiing!)

It comes after earlier this week David and Cruz joined Elvis actor Austin Butler in lifting a fallen tree blocking their path on a road in Canada.

Victoria revealed she became stuck when a tree fell - meaning her husband David Cruz and Butler, 31, had to lift the tree to allow cars to pass.

The incident happened before the group travelled to Texas to watch David's football team Inter Miami - which he co-owns – play FC Dallas in a Leagues Cup match.

Victoria posted a video of the moment on Instagram and also tagged Austin's girlfriend Kaia Gerber on Instagram Stories, but she was not seen in the clip.

Family: The Instagram album also showed a lovely snap of David and daughter Harper, 12, in a sweet embrace

Fun: Their son Cruz, 18, also joined them on the trip and took on some waterskiing as well as surfing

The incident happened in Muskoka, a regional municipality in Central Ontario, where Beckham went on holiday in August last year and spent time with his old neighbour Mark Wahlberg – but Victoria did not reveal the family's connection with Austin.

In a caption, Victoria wrote: 'Did u ever think u would see Elvis and Beckham lifting a tree? Helping the community in Muskoka. I'm impressed gentleman! Kisses VB.'

Victoria also narrated the clip, saying: 'There's a tree that has fallen down and look how manly my husband is. David looking very manly. Push harder, come on guys.'

The Spice Girl also filmed the group's first stop in Dallas, in which they visited Lou's Barbeque where David stunned an employee with his appearance.

The man serving David revealed he was shaking during the meeting and stated: 'I'm a huge, huge fan. That's the only reason I came to America, to meet him.

David was given a foil wrapper filled with beef brisket, which he displayed to Victoria, who was filming, and stated it was his first taste of Dallas.

He posted a picture of Cruz, in front of a sign for Blu's Barbeque & BBQ Catering, which sits just over a 15-minute drive away from Toyota Stadium.

'When in Rome, go big or go home...BBQ,' Beckham wrote alongside the photo.

David had travelled with his club from the family's temporary Fort Lauderdale home to Toyota Stadium for the Leagues Cup game.

After sharing the clip and reaching the match, David was on hand to bask in another triumph on Sunday evening as Inter Miami won their first away game since the historic signing of Argentinian legend Lionel Messi.

The resurgent MLS side clawed their way back from 4-2 down to beat east coast rivals FC Dallas on penalties, a comeback owed in no small part to the mercurial talents of their new signing.

The win takes Inter Miami into the quarter-finals of the competition, and the former Manchester United and England midfielder shared a handful of triumphant snaps shortly after their latest victory.

Taking to Instagram, Beckham shared photos of himself alongside supportive wife Victoria, 49, youngest son Cruz, 18, and 12-year old daughter Harper.

Captioning the post, he wrote: 'WOW what a night in Dallas... thank you for the Love... what a game.'

Footage posted after the game appeared to show Beckham greeting fans while leaving Toyota Stadium following the penalty shootout.

Crew: They holidayed with their pals Jamie and Sheryl Salter who they had a group snap with while posing on a boat on the water

Oops! It comes after earlier this week David and Cruz joined Elvis actor Austin Butler in lifting a fallen tree blocking their path on a road in Canada

A mass of supporters and camera phones greeted the former footballer, who shook hands with fans as they shouted for the former England captain and patted him on the shoulder.

It was a similarly chaotic scene as they drove away from the stadium, with fans lining the streets and rushing for high-fives as Beckham dangled his arm out of his car window.

Fans ignored warnings to stay off the road - instead the screaming masses raced along the sidewalk and on to the street, forcing Beckham's car towards the middle lane.

He was joined in Texas by his co-owners Jorge and Jose Mas.

Victoria Beckham enjoyed a water-skiing session during a family trip to Canada this week as she showed off her sporty side.

Sporty spice! Victoria Beckham enjoys water-skiing session during family trip to Canada where she also poses for loved-up snaps with husband David

On the final day of the show, Suga removed his jacket and showed fans his '7' friendship tattoo. This was the first time he displayed it after getting it tattooed over a year ago. Suga, in keeping with tradition, held a live session on Weverse shortly after his concert.

Suga, a member of BTS, performed his final D-Day concert in Seoul’s KSPO Dome on Sunday. There was a large throng, as BTS supporters rode the tube home after the event, an incident occurred near one of the stations. It was allegedly prompted by Suga’s tattoo unveiling during a live session on Weverse.

On the final day of the show, Suga removed his jacket and showed fans his ‘7’ friendship tattoo. This was the first time he displayed it after getting it tattooed over a year ago. Suga, in keeping with tradition, held a live session on Weverse shortly after his concert. Some admirers asked him to show off his tattoo.

The BTS member smiled and removed his jacket, revealing that he had it on his injured shoulder.Many admirers were on their way home from the concert on the tube at the time. According to multiple Korean media accounts, BTS ARMY began shouting inside the metro after seeing Suga’s tattoo, setting off an alarm that sent others fleeing in fear and causing mayhem. According to SBS News, officers and firefighters arrived at Sinnonhyeon Station at 8.36 p.m. on Sunday. They got about 20 reports of hectic circumstances on the Seoul Subway Line 9 to Gimpo Airport.

According to the report, they noticed passengers sprinting around Sinnonhyeon Station in an attempt to get off the train and out of the station. Seven of them were injured when they fell on the floor and stairs. The passengers were evacuated and the train and station were investigated by police and firefighters. They did not, however, discover a gas leak, a weapon, or an act of terror, as they had been promised.

On the final day of the show, Suga removed his jacket and showed fans his '7' friendship tattoo. This was the first time he displayed it after getting it tattooed over a year ago. Suga, in keeping with tradition, held a live session on Weverse shortly after his concert.

Suga’s tattoo revelation causes frenzy at Seoul subway station

Barbie. (Picture Credits: Twitter)

Barbie the movie has entered the one billion club. Greta Gerwig's directorial broke another record at the box office. Read more for the full details.

Greta Gerwig should be feeling closer to fine these days. In just three weeks in theatres, Barbie is set to sail past $1 billion in global ticket sales, breaking a record for female directors that was previously held by Patty Jenkins, who helmed Wonder Woman.

Barbie, which Gerwig directed and co-wrote, added another $53 million from 4,178 North American locations this weekend and $74 million internationally, bringing its global total to $1.03 billion, according to studio estimates on Sunday. The Margot Robbie-led and produced film has been comfortably seated in first place for three weeks and it’s hardly finished yet. It crossed $400 million domestically and $500 million internationally faster than any other movie at the studio, including the Harry Potter films.

“As distribution chiefs, we’re not often rendered speechless by a film’s performance, but Barbillion has blown even our most optimistic predictions out of the water,” said Jeff Goldstein and Andrew Cripps, who oversee domestic and international distribution for the studio, in a joint statement.

In modern box office history, just 53 movies have made over $1 billion, not accounting for inflation, and “Barbie” is now the biggest to be directed by one woman, supplanting “Wonder Woman’s” $821.8 million global total. Three movies that were co-directed by women are still ahead of “Barbie,” including “Frozen” ($1.3 billion) and “Frozen 2” ($1.45 billion) both co-directed by Jennifer Lee and “Captain Marvel” ($1.1 billion), co-directed by Anna Boden. But, “Barbie” has passed “Captain Marvel” domestically with $459.4 million (versus $426.8 million), thereby claiming the North American record for live-action movies directed by women.

Warner Bros. co-chairs and CEOs Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy also praised Gerwig in a statement and said the milestone, “is a testament to her brilliance and to her commitment to deliver a movie that Barbie fans of every age want to see on the big screen.”

New competition came this weekend in the form of the animated, PG-rated “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” and the Jason Statham shark sequel, “Meg 2: The Trench,” both of which were neck-in-neck with Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” also in its third weekend, for the second-place spot.

“Meg 2” managed to sneak ahead and land in second place. It overcame its abysmal reviews to score a $30 million opening weekend from 3,503 locations. The Warner Bros. release, directed by Ben Wheatley, currently has a 29% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes and a B- CinemaScore from audiences. The thriller was released in 3D, which accounted for 22% of its first-weekend business.

Third place went to “Oppenheimer,” which added $28.7 million from 3,612 locations in North America, bringing its domestic total to $228.6 million. In just three weeks, the J. Robert Oppenheimer biopic starring Cillian Murphy has become the highest-grossing R-rated film of the year (ahead of “John Wick Chapter 4”) and the sixth-biggest of the year overall, surpassing “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.”

“Oppenheimer” also celebrated a landmark, crossing $500 million globally in three weeks. Its worldwide tally is currently $552.9 million, which puts it ahead of “Dunkirk,” which clocked out with $527 million in 2017 and has become Nolan’s fifth-biggest movie ever. It’s also now among the four top-grossing biographies ever (the company includes “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “The Passion of the Christ” and “American Sniper”) and the biggest World War II movie of all time.

Paramount’s “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” was close behind in fourth place with an estimated $28 million from 3,858 theatres in North America. Since opening on Wednesday, the film, which is riding on excellent reviews (96% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audience scores, has earned $43.1 million.

“This is one of those movies that is a multigenerational joy,” said Chris Aronson, Paramount’s president of domestic distribution. “I think the enduring popularity of ‘Turtles’ is showing its true colours. And there hasn’t been an animated film in eight weeks and there won’t be another for eight weeks which is great for us.”

Turtles cost $70 million to produce and features a starry voice cast that includes Jackie Chan, Ice Cube, Paul Rudd, Ayo Edebiri and Seth Rogen, who produced and co-wrote the film, which leads into the “teenage” aspect of the turtles.

“Barbie,” “Oppenheimer” and even the surprise, anti-trafficking hit “Sound of Freedom” (now at $163.5 million and ahead of “Mission: Impossible 7”) have helped fuel a boom at the box office, bringing in many millions more than was expected and helping to offset pains caused by some summer disappointments.

“After ‘The Flash,’ ‘Indiana Jones’ and, to a certain extent, ‘Mission: Impossible,’ people were saying the summer was a disappointment. But it’s not over yet,” said Paul Dergarabedian, the senior media analyst for Comscore. “We’re going to have a summer that is going to go out on a high note.”

But the moment of triumph for the industry will likely be short-lived if the studios can’t reach an agreement with striking actors and writers soon. The fall release calendar has already gotten slimmer, with some studios pushing films into 2024 instead of trying to promote them without movie stars.

Sony had planned to release its PlayStation-inspired true story “Gran Turismo” in theatres nationwide next Friday, but will now be rolling it out slowly for two weeks before going wide on Aug. 25. The thinking? If movie stars can’t promote the film, maybe audiences can.

“We have to be realistic,” Dergarabedian said. “We’re on this emotional high of movies doing so well, but we have to temper our enthusiasm and optimism with the fact that the strike is creating a lot of uncertainty. The longer it goes on the more profound the issues become. But the audience has spoken and they love going to the movie theater.”

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theatres, according to Comscore. Final domestic figures will be released on Monday.

1. “Barbie,” $53 million.

2. “Meg 2: The Trench,” $30 million.

3. “Oppenheimer,” $28.7 million.

4. “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,” $28 million.

5. “Haunted Mansion,” $9 million.

6. “Sound of Freedom,” $7 million.

7. “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part I,” $6.5 million.

8. “Talk to Me,” $6.3 million.

9. “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani,” $1.5 million.

10. “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” $1.5 million.

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She is famed for her surgically-enhanced figure and face.

And Chloe Ferry showed off her curves once again as she stepped out on Saturday, having intended to attend LooseFest, before the Newcastle-based music festival was axed due to the unseasonably bad weather.

The Geordie Shore star, 27, left very little to the imagination as she emerged in a festival-worthy, boho babe look comprising patterned trousers and a nude bikini top, while adding in plaits to perfect the hippy look.

Leaving practically nothing to the imagination, the colour of Chloe's bikini top gave the illusion she was wearing nothing on her top half.

Her patterned trousers clung to her figure, while she opted for comfort in a pair of trainers and added a chic black handbag with a gold chain strap.

Stunner: Chloe Ferry showed off her curves once again as she stepped out on Saturday, having intended to attend LooseFest, before the Newcastle-based music festival was axed due to the unseasonably bad weather

Hot stuff: The Geordie Shore star, 27, left very little to the imagination as she emerged in a festival-worthy, boho babe look comprising patterned trousers and a nude bikini top, while adding in plaits to perfect the hippy look

Ahem: Leaving practically nothing to the imagination, the colour of Chloe's bikini top gave the illusion she was wearing nothing on her top half

Sizzling: Her patterned trousers clung to her figure, while she opted for comfort in a pair of trainers and added a chic black handbag with a gold chain strap

Transformed: Chloe has made no secret of her love of surgery and previously admitted that she has spent in the realm of £50k to completely change her image, with work including three nose jobs, chin filler, Botox, two boob jobs and a Brazilian butt lift

Funky look: Her pal was showing off her lingerie beneath a bold sheer ensemble

Chloe had perfected the festival look in her ensemble, although she faced the disappointment of the cancellation shortly before the date.

Her polished look was undoubtedly achieved with the help of her own salon.

She launched her new beauty salon, called Beauté Lounge Salon, in Newcastle late last month and was throwing an opening party for the public before a more private launch ceremony for friends and family.

The venture is not her first venue of its kind, as she is also the owner of Chloe Ferry Cosmetics and Hair Repair Club, offering 'hair replacements' to men.

She previously said that she 'thrives on' helping others, and is clearly enjoying transforming the barnets of those struggling with hair loss.

The TV personality revealed last year she'd thrown herself into work and the gym in a bid to mend after her father's death in December 2021.

She lost her dad to cancer but finds it such a challenge to accept that he's gone that she often texted him afterwards, forgetting he was no longer alive.

'It's kind of a situation where it still doesn't feel real,' she told The Sun. 'It's the worst thing that's ever happened in my life... I think that's why I'm focusing so much on the gym because it's taking my mind off it.'

Stunner: Chloe had perfected the festival look in her ensemble, although she faced the disappointment of the cancellation shortly before the event

Hot stuff: Her polished look was undoubtedly achieved with the help of her own salon

Pain: Last year, she revealed her bitter regrets over undergoing a 'fox eye' treatment, which left her permanently scarred in a horrific aftermath

Ouch: Speaking on Instagram last year in the wake of Big Brother star, Ryan Ruckledge discussing the same experience, she said: 'Hi guys I've been putting this off for a bit now but after seeing Ryan going on This morning to speak about the fox eye trend'

Adjusting: She was careful not to let her top slip out of place

Chloe has made no secret of her love of surgery and previously admitted that she has spent in the realm of £50k to completely change her image, with work including three nose jobs, chin filler, Botox, two boob jobs and a Brazilian butt lift.

Last year, she revealed her bitter regrets over undergoing a 'fox eye' treatment, which left her permanently scarred in a horrific aftermath.

Speaking on Instagram last year in the wake of Big Brother star, Ryan Ruckledge discussing the same experience, she said: 'Hi guys I've been putting this off for a bit now but after seeing Ryan going on This morning to speak about the fox eye trend...

'I feel like I need to tell everyone about my experience and what has happened to myself. I had the same procedure as Ryan done seven months ago and still to this day I'm left with terrible scars on my face which may never go away....

'I'm seeing this procedure becoming increasingly more and more popular. This may not happen to everyone but as I'm left with scars seven months later I just wanted to take to social media just to let everyone know what had happened to myself.'

In 2016, Chloe sadly revealed she found herself 'ugly' prior to her cosmetic procedures which she began at a tender age.

Wow: The venture is not her first venue of its kind, as she is also the owner of Chloe Ferry Cosmetics and Hair Repair Club, offering 'hair replacements' to men

Stunner: In 2016, Chloe sadly revealed she found herself 'ugly' prior to her cosmetic procedures which she began at a tender age

She said: 'I don't have any regrets. I feel like I look a lot better now. I don't like natural. When I see before and after pictures I think I've changed so much...

'When I see pictures from when I first went to Geordie Shore, I think: "Woah. Was I that ugly?" I wasn't gorgeous!'

Another stand-out feature of Chloe's public profile is her adoration of lip filler lover Kylie Jenner - who the Geordie beauty often reveals she bases herself on.

In a shocking message to her impressionable fans, the brunette beauty insisted that if somebody is unhappy with their looks and have financial backing they should go for whatever surgery they like.

She said: 'I want to know the number of Kylie Jenner's surgeon. Every single girl wants to look like her but I just get the backlash because I'm in the public eye.

'It doesn't bother me what people say. I think if you don't like something and you've got the money just do it. If you can afford it just do it if its gonna make you happy.'

Woah mama: Another stand-out feature of Chloe's public profile is her adoration of lip filler lover Kylie Jenner - who the Geordie beauty often reveals she bases herself on

Here come the girls: She seemed to be in crisis mode as her pal chatted on the phone

She is famed for her surgically-enhanced figure and face.

Chloe Ferry leaves VERY little to the imagination in a nude bikini top and boho-inspired trousers as she nails the hippy look for cancelled festival

His beloved Manchester United are a week away from kickstarting their season, but Stormzy proved his love of football extends far beyond the Premier League on Sunday.

The grime star was in the stands as Combined Counties League side Croydon Athletic beat London rivals Sutton Athletic in the Emirates FA Cup.

Stormzy, 30, was joined by close friend Danny Dyer at Mayfield Stadium as the home side beat Sutton 3-1, a result that takes them through to the next round and an away game at Horley Town on August 15.

Taking to Instagram, the Croydon born rapper shared a triumphant video of the game's aftermath as he celebrated with former EastEnders star Dyer, 46.

Dyer - typically a West Ham United supporter - later showed off his dance moves as they partied well into the evening.

Grass roots: His beloved Manchester United are a week away from kickstarting their season, but Stormzy proved his love of football extends far beyond the Premier League on Sunday

Say cheese: The grime star posed with a group of young Croydon Athletic fans after the game at Mayfield Stadium

Football mad Stormzy previously cheered on England as they played Denmark during the FIFA Women's World Cup on August 28.

The rapper was enthralled as he watched the Lionesses win 1-0 in their second group game at a special screening in London's Kings Cross, and insisted he is 'backing them all the way.'

He said: 'They brought it home during the Euros and they really took their opportunity to shine. The country will go nuts if they win it - we'd have to have one big party to celebrate.'

Asked about the Lionesses' performance against Denmark, Stormzy added: 'It was fun to watch it alongside the fans.

'You could really feel the energy and support for the team and you can see they have really have the fire in them.

'Lauren James was absolutely cooking and it was a top-quality finish for her goal.'

Away from football Stormzy and Calvin Harris are reportedly set to collaborate after hitting it off in Ibiza.

The pair are said to be planning on a track together when they are both next on the Belaeric party island.

In good company: The Croydon-born rapper was joined by close friend Danny Dyer

Here we go: Dyer - typically a West Ham United supporter - later showed off his dance moves as they partied well into the evening

Well done: Stormzy filmed the local side as they applauded fans at Mayfield Stadium following their win on Sunday

Stormzy jetted out to Ibiza with friends last month and the two stars are said to have bonded during Calvin's warm-up celebrations at nightclub Ushuaia.

A source told the Sunday Mirror: 'Stormzy’s admired Calvin for a long time. Both are huge fans of the dance capital, with Stormzy previously holding his #MerkyFestival at Ibiza Rocks.

'Stormzy’s been surprising everyone by dropping songs on almost a weekly basis. But so far, he hasn’t made it to the top spot with his collaborators.

Ibiza is the perfect setting to let their creative juices come together. They’ll work on a project next time he’s there.'

There he is: The rapper also featured on the club program alongside Crystal Palace legend Wilfried Zaha

The grime star was in the stands as local side Croydon Athletic beat London rivals  Sutton Athletic in the Emirates FA Cup.

Stormzy cheers his local club Croydon Athletic to a 3-1 victory in the Emirates Cup before partying with close friend Danny Dyer

The following is from Ben Purkert's debut novel The Men Can’t Be Saved. Purkert is the author of the poetry collection For the Love of Endings. His work appears in The New Yorker, the Nation, and the Kenyon Review, among others. He is the founder of Back Draft, a Guernica interview series focused on revision and the creative process. He holds degrees from Harvard and New York University, and he currently teaches at Rutgers.

I’m tempted to lie, of course. I’m tempted to tell you that I fully anticipated it would go viral. Or at least had an intuition. An inkling that what I’d written was destined for—and surely deserving of— what would follow.

In case you don’t remember the ad, I’ll refresh your memory. A shirtless old guy is holding an ax. And he’s walking through a forest, stepping over rocks and ferns, until he arrives at a particular tree. It’s not the tallest one around, but there’s something about it. He draws close, then touches his hand to the bark like it’s the face of a long-lost friend. A tender scene. Romantic, almost. But he’s got a job to do. Simple as that.

We never actually see chopping. We only see him, with his surprisingly firm pecs and glistening torso, loading his haul into his pickup, then heading home to his adoring wife. When she greets him on the front porch with a flirty smile and an ice-cold beer, he sighs with total contentment. He’s truly living the life.

And you figure that’s it, that’s the ad. It’s another beer commercial, big deal. But you’ve been set up. This old guy, with his perfect body and his perfect beverage and his perfect wife, is sitting on a dirty secret: there’s a steaming hot dump in his pants. Thankfully, with Smackdale All-Absorb Incontinence Men’s Underwear, no need to sweat it. Heavy-duty protection—day in, day out! Go bigger. Go bolder. (Pause.) Everyday Briefs for the Everyday Hero.

People initially took it for parody. It was a skit, they figured, not a real ad for a real product. How thrillingly disorienting when they learned otherwise, as if the bounds of their reality had been stretched.

The ad hit a million views in one week, seven million the next. The spike in sales was similarly exponential. In one fiscal quarter, Smackdale moved more adult diapers than the entire year prior, more than the company’s puny offshore manufacturing arm could sustain. And while it’s true that I didn’t write the whole ad—just the tagline in fact—those six words were the campaign’s crown jewel. I dare say that, without my tagline, the ad would’ve fizzled out in obscurity. Inspired, the client called it.

I brushed aside the praise, more or less. After all, the client was an authority on underwear, not the creative arts. Then advertising award season rolled around. I wasn’t invited to the ceremonies— seating was reserved for executives, no junior copywriters permitted on the premises—but one week later, I tore through my office mail to discover a four-pound glimmering rhombus of Swarovski crystal. And there I was—SETH TARANOFF, italics and all caps—engraved along the base. I couldn’t brush aside this recognition as easily. When I ran my index finger back and forth along the engraving, it felt deep.

My colleagues took notice. Who was this prodigy spinning shit accounts into gold? The other copywriters grew especially clingy. Seth, can we bounce ideas off you? Rather than dignify their pleading with a reply, I’d turn and motion for them to follow me down the corridor, dragging them breathless as I carried out tasks. Had they managed to keep up, I might’ve offered a few pearls of wisdom as a consolation prize. I always lost them after a lap.

Along the way, I’d drop in on the designers, specifically Josie. Just a year or so over thirty, she was already considered an industry veteran. Her desk was perpetually in disarray, piled high with papers. Buy shelves, I’d say. Buy them for me, she’d hit back. Her voice had an alluring elasticity that snapped my ears to attention. Whenever I’d find her hunched before the glare of her monitor, I’d sneak up from behind to deliver a playful jolt to her chair. It was our little game, and an easy one at that; her eyes tended to lock on her screen, so I could approach undetected. But there was no winning with her, or at least no concession of victory. Even when her shoulders jumped and an audible gasp escaped her lips, she’d claim I failed in my attempt to surprise. Next time, she’d say, and nothing more.

As I’d stroll back toward my desk, I’d pass the partners’ offices and hear my name summoned from behind frosted glass. Less clingy, perhaps, than my fellow writers, though supplicants all the same: Hey, can I get your eyes on this? or I’d love to pick your brain! They’d only ever request use of my component parts—my eyes, my brain—as if they implicitly understood themselves unworthy of the whole.

Diego, our chief creative director, invited me daily into his expansive office. It had the look of a well-curated art museum’s gift shop: framed charcoal sketches and loose onyx bookends and a hand- carved teak figurine sliced out of some rain forest’s heart. (A dozen rhombuses along his window, most of which, I never failed to note, had collected a decade’s worth of dust.) Sitting opposite him, I’d curl up in his egg-shaped chair like an unborn hatchling and, in fits of boredom, fantasize about punching through its fiberglass shell. It wasn’t that Diego was boring but that he strained so hard to appear not boring. He often referenced working as an apprentice to a famous East Village sculptor—But that, he’d say with a wistful air, stroking his bald and imperfectly round head, was in a prior life. I never asked him about it, never permitted him any life but this one.

Seth, he’d begin, where are we going?

I got what he meant. He was asking about the future of our industry, or maybe our agency specifically. Founded as an advertising shop, RazorBeat was undergoing a big transition: our focus was turning to brands now, not ads. But what might tomorrow hold? And the day after? Oracle that I was, I offered some sincere guesses, but mostly I stirred random nouns and verbs into the air. He’d nod, stare out his window, and rub his temples raw from deep contemplation.

Diego freaking loved—I’m borrowing his phrasing—my confidence. It didn’t matter if a meeting went well or bombed; it was critical to maintain one’s swagger. He’d staffed me on all his accounts, so he had a front-row seat when my presentations weren’t well received. Sometimes he’d lose his nerve. He’d deploy one of his trusty clichés in a panicked fit. Perhaps we could find common ground? Perhaps we could meet in the middle? I refused to be displaced. And really, I held firm for his sake. I had to set an example for him to follow. He was my boss in name only. He had, by nature, an apprentice’s disposition.

It was obvious from the moment I started working at RazorBeat that Diego had feelings for me. It was all right there in plain sight: when he paid compliments on my new haircut; when he urged me to invest in a pair of pants that hugged the thigh; when he begged that I give him the name of my personal trainer and then, upon learning I didn’t have one, erupted in a shrill pip of disbelief. I let all this go, of course. He saw me, in his words, as The Future of RazorBeat. It needed to stay that way.

Then one morning he called me into his office and explained he had a proposal. Specialization, he said. He was outfitted in his typical fashion of subtraction: clear rimless glasses, wristwatch sans numerals, black V-neck tee with no overshirt. He kept both elbows high at his sides, hands knotted under his chin. Ordinarily he was given to fidgeting, but not now. Even his eyes sat stiff in their sockets.

Specialize? But I already was a specialist! Taglines were my domain. My copywriting colleagues possessed other so-called expertise. They spent their days toiling on dense blocks of web content, an impenetrable architecture of product details and disclaimers. I did the blueprint; they did the bricklaying.

He said I was thinking too horizontally. Recalling the breakout success of Smackdale, he suggested I concentrate on the men’s health sector, a booming vertical with untapped potential. And, if I was agreeable, he had the perfect client. Though technically this new account wasn’t his. Another RazorBeat partner was managing it.

I stared at Diego as if from an arctic distance. A booming vertical with untapped potential? Who was he kidding? It wasn’t just the offensiveness of the suggestion itself, but that he was so blatantly straining to sell me on it. It seemed foolish from a business perspective. Diego and I, while not ideally suited to each other, had good chemistry in presentations. We were an effective duo, recent hiccups aside. So why pair me with someone else?

I popped out of his egg and left without a word, slamming the door shut behind me. I vowed the silent treatment for days, weeks possibly. That same afternoon I blocked him on RazorChat, deleted our standing catch-up from my calendar, and swore to myself I’d never set foot in his office again. Or at least not with him in it—only with Josie, and only late at night, long after everyone else had left, cleaning crew included, so there was nobody but us.

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From The Men Can’t Be Saved by Ben Purkert. Used with permission of the publisher, The Overlook Press. Copyright © 2023 by Ben Purkert.

I’m tempted to lie, of course. I’m tempted to tell you that I fully anticipated it would go viral. Or at least had an intuition. An inkling that what I’d written was destined for—and surely deserving of— what would follow. In case you don’t remember the ad, I’ll refresh your memory. A shirtless old guy […]

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Home Gym Market to Witness Revolutionary Growth by 2029 | Best Fitness, Marcy, Bowflex, Body Champ, LifeSpan Fitness 08-07-2023 11:55 AM CET | Fashion, Lifestyle, Trends Press release from: The Market Insights Home Gym Market 2023 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Home Gym Market 2023 Forecast: Unveiling Opportunities and Growth The Home Gym market report provides an extensive overview of the market, including key parameters such as market size, revenue, sales analysis, and key drivers. The global Home Gym market is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period (2023-2029). The report aims to offer users a comprehensive viewpoint of the market by presenting both quantitative and qualitative data through tables, figures, bar graphs, and pie charts. It discusses key drivers and challenges faced by the market and provides an in-depth analysis of current and future trends. 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National Handloom Day is celebrated on August 7 every year to promote and honour the rich heritage of traditional handloom weaving in India. Bollywood celebrities have been seen wearing handloom sarees at public events, award functions, and even in their daily lives, adding to the allure and charm of these traditional weaves. National Handloom Day 2023 Celebrations: Around 500 Women To Take Part in the London Saree Walkathon To Promote Indian Handloom.

Bollywood divas who were known for their admiration for handloom sarees:

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja

Sonam Kapoor is renowned for her fashion-forward choices. She frequently embraced handloom sarees in her wardrobe and made numerous public appearances wearing them, setting trends for her fans to follow.

Kangana Ranaut

Kangana Ranaut has always expressed her love for handloom sarees. She has been seen donning handwoven sarees on various occasions, adding a touch of elegance and grace to her looks.

Dia Mirza

The former Miss Asia Pacific Dia Mirza is known for her eco-friendly and sustainable choices. She often chooses handloom sarees for red-carpet events and social gatherings, promoting ethical fashion. National Handloom Day 2020 Photos: From Muga Silk to Kanjeevaram, Twitterati Celebrate the Handloom Weavers in India and Their Amazing Artistry Skills.

Kriti Sanon

Actor Kriti Sanon always gathers all the eyeballs with her beautiful outfits. She has been spotted in exquisite handloom sarees on several occasions.

Vidya Balan

Talking about Handloom sarees, how can we forget about Vidya Balan? She has always been a vocal advocate of Indian handloom sarees. She often graces events and promotions in handwoven sarees, promotional traditional weaves from different regions of India

Bollywood divas who were known for their admiration for handloom sarees. Check out these Bollywood star's saree collection  National Handloom Day 2023: From Sonam Kapoor to Vidya Balan, 5 Bollywood Divas Who Make Us Fall in Love with Handloom Sarees!.

National Handloom Day 2023: From Sonam Kapoor to Vidya Balan, 5 Bollywood Divas Who Make Us Fall in Love with Handloom Sarees!

Você tem consumindo conteúdo nacional nos streamings ? Vamos ser sinceros: conteúdo é o que não falta. Seja na ficção, como a série do momento Os Outros, que ganhou o boca a boca do público para enaltecer a genialidade da produção que tem Adriana Esteves entre as protagonistas; quanto nas produções que narram fatos históricos, tendo como exemplo os documentários da rainha dos baixinhos Xuxa e o quarteto do Balão Mágico, que além de dar um toque de nostalgia à tela, expõe a veracidade biográfica e bastidores desses ídolos nacionais. Portanto, para apreciar ainda mais o conteúdo audiovisual nacional, Vogue lista quatro produções nacionais que você pode assistir no streaming o quanto antes. Confira a seguir e corre no play.

A Superfantástica História do Balão, Star+

Simony, Tob, Mike e Jairzinho. Quatros nomes que cresceram em meio aos holofotes e nos palcos durante a década de 1980. A formação original do Balão Mágico se reencontra nesta produção do Star, que revela o surgimento do grupo musical, como cada criança foi selecionada para o que viria ser o quarteto infantil mais famoso do Brasil, e claro, os bastidores repleto de altos e baixos entre os empresários, gravadora, artistas, familiares e o público. A série apresenta o pioneirismo que o Balão Mágico na cultura popular brasileira em relação ao conteúdo, principalmente as músicas, voltadas às crianças. O doc conta com depoimentos especiais de grandes nomes da MPB como Roberto Carlos, Baby do Brasil, Luciana Mello, entre outros.

Além do Guarda-Roupa, HBO Max

Primeira série brasileira da plataforma inspirada nos dramas coreanos, apresenta em dez episódios a história de Carol (Sharon Cho), uma adolescente de 17 anos, filha de uma bailarina brasileira e um sul-coreano, que vive uma desafiadora jornada de superação, aceitação e autoconhecimento após a morte de sua mãe e o abandono de seu pai, que decide voltar à Coreia do Sul. Em uma relação conflituosa com sua ascendência, ela nega conhecer melhor qualquer tema que remeta à cultura sul-coreana, mas sua vida muda após uma descoberta única: seu guarda-roupa é na verdade um portal mágico que conecta seu quarto ao apartamento de um grupo de K-pop de grande sucesso do momento, o ACT. Por meio de muitas aventuras, a personagem enfrenta desafios no amor, nas amizades e em suas raízes.

Os Outros, Globoplay

Como uma briga de vizinhos adolescentes na quadra do prédio pode desencadear mais discórdia? Este é o pontapé inicial de Os Outros, série criada por Lucas Paraizo, e conta com Fernanda Torres no time de roteiristas e direção artística de Luisa Lima. A briga protagonizada por Marcinho (Antonio Haddad) e Rogério (Paulo Mendes) ultrapassa as quatro linhas da quadra, até porque o jovem Marcinho é espancado pelo vizinho. A mãe do rapaz, Cibele, papel da majestosa Adriana Esteves, não deixa o assunto de lado e decide denunciar Rogério. O que era um desafeto entre os adolescentes, se torna um conflito entre os pais, que ressoa em todo o condomínio Barra Diamond.

Os Outros explora as questões de intolerância e dificuldade de diálogo e mostra os limites de até onde uma pessoa pode chegar, seja para defender a própria honra ou moral, quanto para tentar manter o mínimo de civilidade e aparência em suas relações da porta para fora. Cada episódio te leva a um lugar inesperado e o final cheio de suspense já garantiu que a série tenha sua continuação. O elenco conta com as atuações impecáveis de Thomás Aquino, Milhem Cortaz, Maeve Jinkings, Eduardo Sterblitch e Drica Moraes.

Xuxa, O Documentário, Globoplay

Em 1987, Pedro Bial entrevistou pela primeira vez a apresentadora Xuxa, recém-contratada da Rede Globo na época, para o Globo Repórter. 36 anos depois, Pedro assume a direção geral do documentário da rainha dos baixinhos, que em 2023 completa 40 anos de carreira na televisão. No docu-série, Xuxa revisita o passado desde os tempos da infância em Santa Rosa, no Rio Grande do Sul, ao início da carreira como modelo, sua estreia na TV no Clube da Criança na extinta TV Manchete e depois, sua ida à TV Globo, onde conquistou o estrelato, dentro e fora do Brasil.

Das revelações da eterna rainha dos baixinhos à série cheia de drama e suspense que aborda diversas questões de intolerância e convívio, confira quatro produções brasileiras disponíveis no streaming

De Xuxa a Os Outros: 4 produções nacionais no streaming para assistir já

Melinda Messenger has confirmed her engagement to survival expert Dr. Raj Joshi following a whirlwind romance after he proposed during their current stay in New Zealand.

The former Page 3 girl, 52, broke the unexpected news in an Instagram post on Monday morning and revealed wedding plans are already well underway.

She wrote: 'We've got some very happy news to share. @raj.joshi.expedition and I got engaged in beautiful New Zealand at Matariki, the Māori New year, and we are getting married next year!'

Melinda revealed her engagement alongside a picture of the couple arm-in-arm before a sweeping, mountainous view of the New Zealand countryside.

The ex-glamour model, a mother-of-three, is thought to have met Joshi, 47, while preparing for a 48-mile hike across Nepal in a bid to finance the construction of a residential school for deaf children.

Happy news: Melinda Messenger has confirmed her engagement to survivalist Dr. Raj Joshi after he proposed during their current stay in New Zealand

Here's to us: The happy couple are pictured enjoying a glass of celebratory wine after confirming their engagement on Monday

The pair climbed Welsh landmark Mount Snowdon together as part of her preparations for the expedition through Nepal's Langtang Valley, close to the border with Tibet, which has altitudes of up to 12,600ft.

In an interview with The Mirror, she said: 'Being in your 50s is such an important and powerful stage in life. And the challenge is to keep on growing and developing.

'You shouldn't stop when you get to a certain age. It's good to keep challenging yourself. As I have got older, I am much happier and I don't care what I look like if I fail.'

Melinda chose Nepal for her trek because she fell in love with the country 10-years ago when she visited her brother - who lives there.

Joshi, an exhibition leader, organised the trip through his own travel company The Adventure Boutique, a London-based business that offers 'tailor-made trips, embedded with taste, that are a little out of the ordinary.'

The survivalist has previously worked with David Beckham on one-off documentary Into The Unknown, in which the former footballer journeys across rural Brazil with two friends.

Additionally, he has worked alongside a host of celebrities for BBC show Kilimanjaro: The Big Red Nose Climb - among them Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Love Island winner Dani Dyer and former BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker.

In June he shared a photo of his new fiancée as she attended a special Hindu and Buddhist ceremony during her charity trip to South Asia.

Old times: Melinda divorced husband of 14-years Wayne Roberts, with whom she shares three children, in 2012 and admitted last year that she wanted to start dating again

Previously: In June, Joshi shared a photo of his new fiancée as she attended a special ceremony during her charity trip to Nepal in South Asia, where she raised money for the construction of a local school for the deaf

There she is: Melinda also appears in a recent post added to the official Instagram account for his London-based travel company, The Adventure Boutique

Captioning the post, he wrote: 'Here’s a quick shot of Melinda Messenger and some of the group at the Puja for their blessing during our trekking challenge to the Langtang region of Nepal…

'Puja is a special ceremony that is performed to avert and clear the three types of obstacles (worldly obstacles, inner obstacles and secret obstacles), these prevent us from achieving our worldly and spiritual goals.

'Removing these obstacles will help us to achieve happiness and good fortune in all our activities.

'We are so blessed to have been a part of this special ceremony.'

Responding to the post, Melinda wrote: 'This was such a special experience in so many different ways, we were very lucky.'

Melinda is a mother to sons Morgan, 22, Flynn, 20, and 18-year old daughter Evie with ex-husband Wayne Roberts, and she admitted last year that she wanted to start dating again.

Previously: Melinda embarked on a relationship with ski instructor Warren Smith after meeting on the set of reality show The Jump, but later admitted the romance was a 'whirlwind'

Don't mind me: Following her split with Smith she attended The Float Like a Butterfly Ball with hunky lawyer Joel Mason in 2017

The couple divorced in 2012 after 14-years of marriage, with Melinda later embarking on a relationship with ski instructor Warren Smith after meeting on the set of Channel 4 reality show The Jump.

She later admitted the relationship was a 'whirlwind' and went from 'zero to a hundred' with the pair sharing a room and all the contestants knowing they were together.

Melinda and Warren eventually sold their separate homes and bought a six bedroom Berkshire property together in July 2014.

But the former glamour model said within days of moving in she began to have doubts over their long-term future.

'I just said, ‘Right, that’s it, I can’t do this any more,' she told The Sun. 'It’s a real shame that I had to end it. But we both had very different lives and they weren’t compatible.

'I would be happy at home in between work but Warren has had a much different lifestyle, he travels constantly.'

All over: Her last known relationship, with photographer Chris Harding - who she met after signing up for Celebrity First Dates - ended in 2019

Unexpected: In a bizarre twist of fate, Harding later admitted he had served as wedding photographer for Melinda and ex-husband Roberts during their 1998 marriage ceremony

Following their separation, a spokesperson told MailOnline: 'It’s been a very tough time for Melinda but now she is looking forward to a happy 2018 with her children and pursuing her career in TV.

'She has been studying psychotherapy for the past few years and hopes to merge this into her TV career and use it moving forward to help with producing programmes about mental health issues which affect all of us at one time or another.'

Her last known relationship, with photographer Chris Harding - who she met after signing up for Celebrity First Dates - ended in 2019.

In a bizarre twist of fate, Harding later admitted he had served as wedding photographer for Melinda and ex-husband Roberts during their 1998 marriage ceremony in Bali.

The former Page 3 girl announced the news in an Instagram post on Monday and revealed wedding plans are already well underway.

Melinda Messenger is engaged! Former glamour model, 52, confirms she will marry survival expert Dr. Raj Joshi after accepting his romantic proposal in New Zealand

Catherine Zeta Jones put on a very leggy display on Monday in a blue maxi dress as she relaxed on a yacht in Capri.

The Welsh superstar, 53, took to Instagram as she relaxed on a sofa in the patterned cover-up which boasted a daring waist high split.

She looked effortlessly stylish in the dress, which she threw over a black swimsuit and accessorised with a matching headband.

Catherine turned up the holiday glamour by wearing a dazzling necklace and a pair of large hoop earrings.

The beauty kept comfy in a pair of flip flops and shielded from the bright sun behind a pair of rounded sunglasses as she moved around the Amalfi Coast.

Catherine Zeta Jones put on a very leggy display on Instagram on Monday as she posed in a blue maxi dress while soaking up the sun on a lavish yacht in Capri

The Welsh superstar, 53, also shared a stunning selfie as she put on a busty display in a plunging halterneck khaki swimsuit

In another photo shared to her 5.4million followers, Catherine put on a busty display in a plunging halterneck khaki swimsuit.

She pouted to the camera while hiding beneath a huge beige woven sun hat and rocked a pair of black sunglasses.

The stunner showed off her glowing bronzed tan in the one-piece as she posed up a storm for a second selfie.

Catherine has been enjoying the lavish sun-soaked Italian getaway with husband Michael Douglas, 78.

It comes as the famous couple took a boat to Conca del Sogno, a high-end beach club in the picturesque seaside village of in Nerano.

The Fatal Attraction star and the Wednesday actress, who is 25 years his junior, have been married since 2000.

The couple tied the knot at the Plaza Hotel in NYC after they began dating two years earlier, and have grown into one of Hollywood's most enduring couples.

In 2001, Catherine told Larry King of how their relationship began: 'We met in 1996 at the Deauville Film Festival...I think it was 1996!'

Showing off her bronzed tan in the one-piece, the beauty pouted to the camera while hiding beneath a huge beige woven sun hat and rocked a pair of black sunglasses

'I had been told Michael Douglas wanted to meet me. I was a little nervous because I didn't quite know what he wanted to meet me about.'

Douglas was promoting A Perfect Murder and Zeta-Jones was promoting The Mask of Zorro.

Their friends Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith - who used to be married - introduced the actors at a private dinner.

Michael asked Catherine if he could sit next to her.

He famously told her he was going to be the father of her children which shocked her, and he sent flowers soon after to apologize. They started a friendship.

'Nine months later, I'm still having long conversations with him on the phone, having great dinner dates, constantly wondering, "Why are we not together?"' she told King.

'We looked at each other one day and said, "We're having a lot of fun together,"' she said.

Michael proposed at his Aspen home on New Year's Eve in 1999 with a $1 million diamond ring.

'Both of us were sick as dogs because we had [the] flu,' the actor told ITV's Ross King in 2016.

Together, Catherine and Michael have son Dylan, 22, and daughter Carys, 20. Michael also has son Cameron Douglas, 43, from his first marriage with Diandra Luker.

Catherine Zeta Jones put on a very leggy display on Monday in a blue maxi dress as she soaked up the sun on a lavish yacht in Capri.