Prince William, Kate Middleton's Friends Have Nickname for As Ever
According to sources in Bella Magazine (via the Daily Mail), friends of the couple call the brand "As If." One insider said, "It's caused quite a bit of laughter within the group. WhatsApp messages have been going back and forth. It's all very budget and rushed. Embarrassing, really."
The Duchess of Sussex's brand has actually been immensely popular and shows no signs of slowing down. Like, As Ever's first collection launched on April 2 and sold out in less than an hour. As Meghan put it on Instagram, "Our shelves may be empty, but my heart is full! We sold out in less than one hour and I can't thank you enough…for celebrating, purchasing, sharing, and believing. It's just the start."
They sold out again in June, and Meghan wrote on Instagram Stories "We spent so much time making sure we had so much more inventory. That's why we took the time, and you guys are doing it again. We're nearly sold out on everything, and I can't believe it."
And while the Sussexes' Netflix deal has reportedly ended, Meghan will still partner with the streamer on As Ever. As a source put it to Page Six, "They're NOT done, they have plenty coming up together. I cannot imagine that Meghan and Netflix went into business together just for a year or two."
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
20 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Are cheap TVs any good? I bought a budget TV from Amazon that's currently on sale for under $300 — the value is unbeatable
This "unbeatable" budget TV is on sale for $280 right now. I was recently in the market for a new smart TV and given that I've never actually been in charge of selecting a device on my own, I was pretty stumped. All I knew was that I didn't want to spend a fortune and that the TV needed to have the ability to stream apps like Disney+, Prime Video, Netflix and other favourites. Other than that, I wanted something that was fairly light and with decent visuals After doing some research, I settled on a relatively inexpensive TCL Smart TV from Amazon Canada that seemed to fit all my criteria. However, given that it's regularly only $350 — and currently on sale for $280 — I was skeptical about whether it would actually be decent quality. I've been using it for a few months now, and I'm happy to report that I shouldn't have been skeptical — this cost-effective TV is fantastic and has seriously improved our leisure time. Scroll onwards to read my full review of the TCL 43-Inch Class S4 4K LED Smart TV and see if it's the right fit for your home. Amazon deal: Save $70 on a TCL 43-Inch Class S4 4K LED Smart TV The details The TV has 4K Ultra HD Resolution, Motion Rate 120 and HDR PRO that provides exceptional visual detail, improved motion clarity and enhanced contrast. It also has Dolby Atmos which provides an immersive, cinematic audio experience. For streaming, it has Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Spotify and dozens of other popular services as well as the ability to search and download less popular apps. It has three HDMI inputs for gaming and other needs, and has Alexa technology that let's you hold down the voice button and ask her to find and launch content. In terms of appearance, the TV has an edge-to-edge glass design that would look perfect in any setting. What I like about it The interface: As mentioned, I'm not very tech-savvy, so I anticipated that I'd struggle — but I truly had no issues. It's extremely user-friendly to find what your looking for and to start watching right way. It also has voice control technology, so you can ask it to launch programs for you when you don't feel like typing. The interface is also customizable and you can change the audio-visual options tor the different streaming apps. Streaming options: The TV comes loaded with all of the most popular apps like Netflix, YouTube and more — and you can search and download more niche apps. For instance, my partner downloaded the Kanopy app so he can watch library-sourced documentaries and Armenian animations. As well, we found it easy to stream from our phones and laptops and cast it to the TV. The visuals: One of the first things we did was watch The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and the difference in visual quality between the TCL and our old TV was immediately noticeable. A few quotes from my fiancé: "Shit, that's crisp!" "I'm getting lost in Elijah Woods's blue eyes." "There's even enough brightness settings to make The Rings of Power watchable." The set up: From taking the TV out of the box to getting it mounted on our wall and watching Netflix, the entire process took maybe 10 minutes. It likely would have taken us less than that but it took us a a bit to figure out how to attach it to our wall mount (entirely our own fault, not a negative to the TV at all). The weight: I was genuinely shocked at how light this TV is! Our old, non-smart TV weighs about 30 pounds. The TCL weighs under five pounds, which made it extremely easy to carry up the stairs to our apartment and subsequently hang on the mount we already owned. Not for you? 5 other TV deals on Amazon What I dislike about it The size: The only thing I dislike about this TV is the size, and that's entirely my own fault for choosing a 43" instead of a 50." When doing the measurements, I made the error of measuring the width of the wall we would mount it on. From that I surmised I needed a 43" TV, but the way TVs are measured is across the diagonal. Because of my error, the television is a little too small for the area we have it in, but it's not the worst problem to have! What others are saying The TV has a 4.0-star rating on Amazon Canada and has been bought more than 300 times in the last month. "The best budget TV I've ever owned," says one customer. "I would recommend it all day." Another notes that they're "impressed with what this TV offers," particularly "at such an affordable price point." Others write that "the colours are rich and vibrant," it's "very easy to set up" and offers "unbeatable value." However, a few people say "the sound isn't the best" — I would agree that it's not exactly cinematic or comparable to what you'd get out of a sound bar, but the sound quality is not a concern at all for me. The verdict I am extremely pleased with the TCL 43-Inch Class S4 4K LED Smart TV, and would 100 per cent recommend buying it. In fact, I'm likely going to repurchase this TV in a bigger size when it's on sale. I've been using it for a few months now and I'm impressed with the quality of this device, its weight and how easy it is to set up — and at just $280, it doesn't break the bank, which is always a bonus. If you're on the hunt for an affordable TV that gives excellent performance, I'd definitely check it out.
Buzz Feed
21 minutes ago
- Buzz Feed
Anna Delvey Bunny Photoshoot Controversy Explained
Last week, Anna 'Delvey' Sorokin shared a series of now-viral photos from an outdoor shoot with live bunnies. Anna — who was found guilty in 2019 of multiple fraud charges, including second-degree grand larceny and theft of services, after pretending to be a wealthy German heiress — held the two rabbits on a leash as she posed around New York and flaunted her ankle monitor. This sparked a heap of backlash under Anna's post, with several internet users calling her out for using the animals as 'photo props' and allegedly 'dumping' them right afterwards. Now, Anna has addressed the uproar in a lengthy Instagram statement. 'As many of you are aware, I recently did a shoot with Jasper Soloff involving live rabbits. Christian Batty, a member of the hair team I briefly met during a fashion week event last year, responded that he knew someone who could lend us bunnies for a few hours,' she wrote. 'I later discovered that, instead of borrowing animals from a legitimate source like he claimed, he had obtained them via Facebook Marketplace and intended to release them into Prospect Park, a plan of which I had no knowledge. The idea that someone would compromise the well-being of innocent animals for personal networking opportunities is deeply disturbing to me,' Anna claimed. Anna later shared a series of alleged screenshots of texts between herself, Christian, Jasper, and publicist Kelly Cutrone. In the alleged messages, Jasper appeared to ask Christian if the rabbits they used were the same animals that were abandoned, to which Christian seemingly admitted that he had 'dumped' the bunnies. 'I was panicking with bunnies. That's the reason I dumped them,' he allegedly wrote after claiming that the original owners of the rabbits had 'blocked' him when he attempted to contact them to return them after the shoot. We'll keep you posted if anything else unfolds. Let us know what you think in the comments.
New York Post
21 minutes ago
- New York Post
‘Camp Rock' star Alyson Stoner details horrifying sexual assault: ‘I was an inanimate object'
Alyson Stoner is speaking out. The 'Camp Rock' star, who uses they/them pronouns, claimed she was sexually assaulted by a colleague after a work event. Stoner, 32, shared the shocking allegation in their new memoir, 'Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything,' released Tuesday, Aug. 12. Advertisement 8 'Camp Rock' star Alyson Stoner was allegedly sexually assaulted by a colleague after a work event. alysonstoner/Instagram 8 Alyston Stoner shared the shocking allegation in their new memoir, 'Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything.' Amazon 'The world blurred as my mind completely disconnected from my body,' Stoner wrote, per Us Weekly. 'The last image I saw was a poster on the wall of a ravenous feline leaping for its prey. Then I blacked out and he raped me.' Advertisement The 'Cheaper by the Dozen' star added that the alleged incident unfolded after a wellness event when they were transitioning away from content creation and towards a more full-time role as a mental health professional. During one event, Stoner bumped into a man who was 'well-adored in the community' and accepted an invitation to learn more about his products. 8 The 'Cheaper by the Dozen' star said that the alleged incident unfolded after a wellness event. Tiktok/@alysonstoner 'He opened the door to a room on the first floor of an apartment building. Is this his lab or his residence?' Stoner wrote, although they did not reveal their alleged abuser's name in their memoir. Advertisement 'It was common for entrepreneurs and creatives to have live-work spaces, but this looked nothing like the setup from the photos he showed me,' the Disney Channel alum added. Stoner claimed that 'there were no chairs to sit on' in the man's room, and the pair ended up sitting on the floor. 8 Alyson Stoner poses for a portrait to promote 'Phineas and Ferb' during Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 25, 2025. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP They also wrote that the man's 'eyes focused on my crotch,' and they immediately felt 'uncomfortable' as things quickly began to escalate. Advertisement 'His eyes burned a hole in my body as he calculated his next move,' Stoner recalled. 'Suddenly, his hand reached to grab my crotch, and I swatted him away.' 'Still on the floor, he wrestled me toward the back corner of the room as I fought back tears,' they continued. 'With one arm, he lifted my whole body onto his bed, which was tucked into a recessed nook with three walls enclosing it.' 8 The former Disney Channel star at the European premiere of 'Camp Rock' at the Royal Festival Hall in London, UK, on September 10, 2008. Splash News After the alleged assailant tried to 'remove' Stoner's clothes, their 'legs fused together and I didn't move.' 'I briefly exited my body to go into analytical survivor mode: Stay present and list your options,' Stoner detailed. 'You know what might happen. How can you get out of this alive? Your phone is out of reach. If you scream, be might muffle you.' 'If you run for the door, he's massive and will beat you there and maybe make it more painful,' they added. 8 Alyson Stoner visits the Empire State Building to mark the release of their debut memoir on Tuesday, Aug. 12. MediaPunch / BACKGRID Despite feeling a sense of 'dread' and 'more and more trapped and unable to function,' the 'Step Up' star was able to momentarily get their alleged attacker to stop his sexual assault. Advertisement 'Like a child trying to fool his parents, he stopped communicating and pretended to fall asleep instantly, though his body was visibly charged with energy,' they wrote. 'I tried to match his nonchalance and deescalate the situation.' But the 'Suite Life of Zach and Cody' alum claimed the man then continued his alleged assault. 8 Alyson Stoner attends the Hollywood Reporter x GLAAD Pride Party presented by Paramount+ in West Hollywood, California, on June 11, 2025. Getty Images 'There was no reasoning or physically fighting my way out. My defenses waned as his hands pulled my pants to my knees, flipping me to the side where I could momentarily see his bare body in my periphery,' Stoner wrote. Advertisement 'He separated my legs like I was an inanimate object,' they added. Before breaking their silence on the alleged sexual assault in their new memoir, Stoner detailed how they were allegedly fired from a kids' show after first coming out as queer in a 2018 Teen Vogue interview. Although Stoner did not specify which show they were allegedly fired from, the former Disney Channel star said that it was 'definitely discrimination.' 8 Alyson Stoner previously detailed how they were allegedly fired from a kids show after first coming out as queer. Past Your Bedtime/Youtube Advertisement 'I did end up getting fired from a children's show because they felt that I was unsafe, now that they knew I was queer, to be around kids,' they said during the 'I'm Literally Screaming' podcast in June 2023. 'The, like, beauty far outweighs the hate comments and death threats,' Stoner added at the time. 'It was intimating and also liberating.'
