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Forbes
a day ago
- Business
- Forbes
Prince Harry And Meghan Markle's Communications Team Expands As Sussex Team Hires Method Communications To Assist In Efforts
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex seen during the Duke and Duchess of ... More Sussex's Colombia visit on August 15, 2024. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Archewell Foundation via Getty Images) As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's business and philanthropic efforts continue to expand, Forbes has learned that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's communications team is growing, adding Method Communications as an extension of the already established Sussex communications team, a source close to the matter tells me. The team from Method was retained by Meredith Maines, who serves as the couple's first chief communications officer following her appointment in February of this year. The source says that Method will help support Harry and Meghan's growing business portfolio and philanthropic interests and that the Sussex team is strategically building out communications efforts surrounding Harry and Meghan. In addition to the hiring of Maines earlier this year, Emily Robinson was recently brought on board as the Duke and Duchess's Director of Communications. Robinson has 20 years' experience in entertainment publicity, brand development and strategic communications and previously spent a decade at Netflix—a company with which Harry and Meghan have a close business relationship, inking a deal with the streaming service in 2020. Prior to Netflix, Robinson held communication roles at A&E Networks, Discovery/TLC, VH1 and Bravo, leading campaigns across both scripted and unscripted programming. Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend the 2024 ESPY Awards at Dolby ... More Theatre on July 11, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo byfor W+P) 'The expanded comms support for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex comes at a time of tremendous growth and success in various business and philanthropic endeavors,' the insider shares, pointing specifically to Meghan's lifestyle brand As Ever's April launch, which sold out the brand's first eight product offerings in 45 minutes. With Love, Meghan—the Duchess's most recent Netflix offering—released its first season in March with a second season 'greenlit and coming soon,' the source shares. Confessions of a Female Founder, Meghan's podcast with Lemonada Media, wrapped up its first season earlier this week (with a bonus episode featuring Tina Knowles to be released on June 3). Harry, for his part, is continuing to 'focus on the intersection of business and philanthropy' and, as Meghan has done with aplomb throughout 2025, appears to have developments on this front up his sleeve, as there will be 'more announcements on that front coming soon.' Harry continues to support the Invictus Games—which he founded in 2014 as a multisport event for injured, sick and wounded servicemen and servicewomen, both veterans and those still serving—and Travalyst, which Harry founded in 2019 to come up with sustainable solutions to travel and which he traveled this week to Shanghai, China to advance the organization's mission of supporting sustainable tourism. Harry gave the keynote address at Envision 2025 Conference in the city on May 26, where he rallied industry leaders in the Asia-Pacific market, valued at $490 billion, to adopt practices aligning with critical 2030 climate goals. Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex on October 17, 2018 in Dubbo, Australia. ... More (Photo by Chris Jackson - Pool/Getty Images) 'Chief Communications Officer Meredith Maines has retained the global firm Method Communications to bolster her team overseeing the growing business portfolio and philanthropic efforts of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex,' a spokesperson for the couple says. 'Method is an integrated PR and marketing agency specializing in high-growth tech and consumer brands. The Sussex team also recently welcomed Emily Robinson as Director of Communications. Method is serving an an extension of that team." In addition to Maines and Robinson, the Sussex communications team also includes senior level communications executives Kyle Boulia and Charlie Gipson, who are based in Los Angeles and London, respectively. According to Axios—which broke the news of the hiring of Maines ahead of her March start date—Maines said she was excited to help Harry and Meghan 'tell their story as entrepreneurs, builders and philanthropists while overseeing all communications for the couple and their ventures.' Other recent staffing changes for the Sussexes include the hiring of Sarah Fosmo as Chief of Staff to Meghan and the promotion of Miranda Barbot to Chief of Staff for Harry.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Offset demands spousal support from Cardi B as divorce war turns ugly
Cardi B is having a difficult week after her new beau Stefon Diggs was caught flirting with bikini-clad women and now, her ex Offset has made a shock decision in their divorce proceedings, has learned. The 32-year-old rapper filed for divorce from her husband of nearly seven years in August 2024, under grounds of 'irreconcilable differences between the parties,' and 'there is not reasonable prospect of reconciliation' according to the complaint. Offset, 33, initially filed his 'answer and counterclaim' in February this year, but can reveal that he filed an amended response on May 23 requesting she pay him spousal support. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO 'Defendant/Counterclaimant demands judgment requiring Plaintiff to pay to the Defendant spousal maintenance,' the court document reads, where the defendant refers to Offset and the plaintiff is Cardi B. A specific amount has not been given, but this will be determined by the judge once divorce proceedings happen in the coming months. Cardi did not request spousal support in her divorce filing last August. Cardi B's current reported net worth is $101million - making her the second richest female rapper of all time - while Offset's wealth is reported to be $32million. Offset initially filed his answer and counterclaim on February 25, before amending it this month. All other requests, except for spousal support, are the same, including his request that the court determine each parent's child support obligations, distribution of their marital property and other personal property. He's also requesting each party be responsible for their own counsel fees. In addition, he's asking for joint legal custody of their three children, with Cardi B's home being the primary residence for the kids and him being the alternate resident, with a parenting schedule that considers the best interest of the children. Family: The couple share Kulture, six, Wave, three, and a six-month-old daughter whose name has not been revealed to the public The couple share daughter Kulture, six, son Wave, three, and a six-month-old daughter whose name has not been revealed to the public. In Offset's court filing, he did note that the six-month-old's birth father - if it is him or not - would be revealed during a 'pending paternity confirmation.' It was previously reported that the rapper was seeking a DNA test for all of their children, but Cardi B said that she would 'never do a DNA test because all my kids look like their father' and that 'the proof and the receipt is in my kids' face.' She continued, 'When my daughter will be six months, I'll post the picture and y'all will see she looks just like her baby daddy. My baby daddy has never asked me for any DNA tests because he knows when he's hitting.' In Cardi B's complaint for divorce, which was filed in August 2024, she confirmed Offset was the father, writing that 'their third child' would be born later in the year. She gave birth on September 7. Offset, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, also has three children from previous relationships: a son named Jordan Cephus, a son named Kody Cephus, and a daughter named Kalea Marie Cephus. The couple married in September 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia - where Offset is currently residing. Cardi B remains in Tenafly, New Jersey, where they purchased a $5.85million house that has nine bedrooms, and nine bathrooms. She is requesting an equitable distribution of their personal property as well as primary custody of their minor children. She asked the court for Offset to pay child support - although he's requesting the court decide child support matters. Wealth: The wide receiver signed a three-year, $69million contract in late March with the Patriots The exes have already moved on with new love interests. Offset is rumored to be dating an Atlanta-based model named Melanie Jayda, who he was seen cozying up to in Dubai at the end of December. While the pair hasn't been seen out publicly lately - and their relationship has yet to be confirmed - Cardi B has been spotted on multiple occasions with Diggs, 31. They spent Memorial Day weekend together in Florida where they were seen partying on a yacht. The singer nearly suffered a wardrobe malfunction, but her boyfriend came to the rescue as he pulled her one-piece black swimsuit over her chest. The New England Patriots wide receiver - who signed a three-year, $69million contract in late March - was swarmed by bikini-clad women on the yacht as his rapper girlfriend was nearby. The moment was captured on video and has since gone viral, leading fans to raise eyebrows over his antics as he lounged shirtless on the boat and chatted with three women, who called him 'daddy' after he repeatedly asked, 'What's my name?' Toward the end of the clip, he is seen with a plastic bag containing an unknown substance that one of the women took from him. Despite Cardi B also enjoying the party onboard, she was left seething. A source revealed to the that Cardi 'doesn't want her man flirting with any ladies' and that she 'wishes he wouldn't be a scumbag,' and 'flirt' with women who throw themselves at him. 'She is really frustrated with him,' the source added. 'He should know better. The fact that he didn't realize what was going on around him is embarrassing.' The Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel addressed the viral clip of Diggs seen with the bikini-clad women on Wednesday, after Diggs was absent from team practice, despite him currently recovering from a torn ACL. Vrabel claimed that any conversations on the issue would remain in-house. 'And so the message will be the same for all our players, that we're trying to make great decisions,' Vrabel told reporters. 'And any conversations that I've had with Stefon will remain between him and I and the club.'
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Cardi B dealt double blow after Stefon Diggs pictured flirting as ex Offset demands spousal support while divorce war rages on
Cardi B is having a difficult week after her new beau Stefon Diggs was caught flirting with bikini-clad women and now, her ex Offset has made a shock decision in their divorce proceedings, has exclusively learned. The 32-year-old rapper filed for divorce from her husband of nearly seven years in August 2024, under grounds of 'irreconcilable differences between the parties,' according to the complaint. Cardi B is requesting that their marriage be dissolved, per the complaint, since 'there is not reasonable prospect of reconciliation.' Offset, 33, initially filed his 'answer and counterclaim' to the Up hitmaker's divorce petition in February of this year, but can reveal that he has now filed an amended response. The May 23th filing has been updated with a new request... he is now requesting she pay him spousal support. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'Defendant/Counterclaimant demands judgment requiring Plaintiff to pay to the Defendant spousal maintenance,' the court document reads - with the defendant referring to Offset and the Plaintiff referring to Cardi B. A specific amount has not been noted, but will eventually be determined by the judge once divorce proceedings carry out in the coming months. has reached out to Cardi B's attorney for comment. The WAP rapper did not previously request spousal support in her divorce filing from August. Cardi B's current reported net worth is $101 million - making her the second richest female rapper of all time - while Offset's reported net worth is $32 million. Offset initially filed his answer and counterclaim on February 25, before amending it this month. All other requests, except for spousal support, are the same, including his request that the court determine each parent's child support obligations, distribution of their marital property and other personal property. He's also requesting each party be responsible for his or her counsel fees. In addition, he's asking for joint legal custody of their three children, with Cardi B being the primary resident for the kids and him being the alternate resident, with a parenting schedule that considers the best interest of the children. The couple share Kulture, six, Wave, three, and a six-month-old daughter whose name has not been revealed to the public. In Offset's court filing, he did note that the six-month-old's birth father - if it is him or not - would be revealed during a 'pending paternity confirmation.' It was previously reported that the rapper was seeking a DNA test for all of their children, but Cardi B said that she would 'never do a DNA test because all my kids look like their father' and that 'the proof and the receipt is in my kids' face.' She continued, 'When my daughter will be six months, I'll post the picture and y'all will see she looks just like her baby daddy. My baby daddy has never asked me for any DNA tests because he knows when he's hitting.' In Cardi B's complaint for divorce, which was filed in August 2024, she confirmed Offset was the father, writing that 'their third child' would be born later in the year. She gave birth on September 7. Offset also has three children from previous relationships: a son named Jordan Cephus, a son named Kody Cephus, and a daughter named Kalea Marie Cephus. The couple married in September 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia - where Offset is currently residing. Cardi B remains in Tenafly, New Jersey, where they purchased a $5.85 million house that has nine bedrooms, nine bathrooms. She is requesting an equitable distribution of their personal property as well as primary custody of their minor children. She asked the court for Offset to pay child support - although he's requesting the court decide child support matters. The exes have already moved on with new love interests. Offset is rumored to be dating an Atlanta-based model named Melanie Jayda, who he was seen cozying up to in Dubai at the end of December. While the pair hasn't been seen out publicly lately - and their relationship has yet to be confirmed - Cardi B has been spotted on multiple occasions with Diggs, 31. They spent Memorial Day weekend together in Florida where they were seen partying on a yacht. The singer nearly suffered a wardrobe malfunction, but her boyfriend came to the rescue as he pulled her one-piece black swimsuit over her chest. The New England Patriots wide receiver - who signed a three-year, $69 million contract in late March - was swarmed by bikini-clad women on the yacht as his rapper girlfriend was nearby. The moment was captured on video and has since gone viral, leading fans to raise eyebrows over his antics as he lounged shirtless on the boat and chatted with three women, who called him 'daddy' after he repeatedly asked, 'What's my name?' Toward the end of the clip, he is seen with a plastic bag containing an unknown substance that one of the women took from him. Despite Cardi B also enjoying the party onboard, she was left seething. A source revealed to the that the I Like It singer 'doesn't want her man flirting with any ladies' and that she 'wishes he wouldn't be a scumbag,' and 'flirt' with women who throw themselves at him. 'She is really frustrated with him,' the source added. 'He should know better. The fact that he didn't realize what was going on around him is embarrassing.' The Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel addressed the viral clip of Diggs seen with the bikini-clad women on Wednesday, after Diggs was absent from team practice, despite him currently recovering from a torn ACL. Vrabel claimed that any conversations on the issue would remain in-house.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Skydiving star's heartbreaking tribute to wife after she died in a freak accident at 28: 'All I see is agony'
The husband of a skydiver who died after a parachute jump took a tragic turn has penned a heartbreaking tribute - 300 days after her death. Skydiving instructor Devrey Jane LaRiccia Chase, 28, and her student were on a routine tandem skydive when they collided with dust devils - small, tornado-like whirlwinds made of dust and wind - causing them to crash into a field in California. Both died from severe injuries sustained in the freak accident on August 2, 2024. In an emotional tribute, her grieving husband Freddy Chase - a fellow skydiver famously known for his daredevil content - detailed his struggles after losing his 'love, my guardian angel, my world, my everything.' 'Falling for Angels. It's been 300 days… 300 days of not hearing your soft voice, not kissing your addictive lips, not losing track of time in your gorgeous eyes,' Freddy said in an Instagram post. Almost 10 months after her death, Freddy said he returned to the restaurant where they had their first date to reflect on their relationship. 'Trying to find the words to express what it's been like with you gone all this time and the pain it's caused me. I don't think words like that even exist yet,' he explained. 'Life itself has lost its colour. Food has lost its taste. Even family and friendships have lost connection. Hurt fills most of the seconds in my days. Pain and sorrow build with every passing week. 'Looking to the future, all I see is agony and torment - because that's what life has become without you. The simplest reason for this suffering is how much I love and miss you. And it's a price I will gladly pay for the rest of my life just to say: "I fell for an angel".' Freddy said he felt like the 'luckiest man who ever lived' when he was with Devrey. 'The love you had for me was the purest form of love I'll ever know. The richest man on earth couldn't buy it. The world's smartest philosophers or professors couldn't explain it,' he said. 'The love we shared went beyond human understanding, something eternal, something truly God-given. Pure love. As much as it hurts to go on without you, I know you'd want me to bear this life, even without you, and keep moving forward. 'You know I was never one for sentimental things, but for you, there isn't a price on this earth I wouldn't pay. A million times over.' The devastated man went on to say that his 'biggest dream' is the day he'll get to 'walk hand-in-hand' with Devrey again. 'To this day, I love you more than I love myself, more than anything I've ever had in my life. As I raise my glass in a toast, remembering the night I first brought you here - I honor you, your presence, your spirit,' he added. His tribute comes nearly 10 months after Devrey unexpectedly died on her 'final jump of the day'. 'Devrey went to work happy as ever. It was a beautiful day and she was a tandem instructor that day, on her last jump she took a student on a regular day to day skydive,' Freddy said at the time. 'There was no malfunction, there was no plane incident, she was turning her canopy on final to come land safely on the grass, like she has done hundreds of times. 'She noticed what we call in the industry 'dust devils' small little tornados that are dangerous in the sport. 'At about 40ft Devrey avoided one of them, but caught a second one, with dust devils going over grass they become invisible because you can't see any dust in the direction there going.' He said that his wife was sent into 'an uncontrolled spin', hitting the ground with force. She was found alive but later died in hospital at the age of 28. 'My soul, my love, my other half, my baby my ride or die, my everything, my wife. You were too perfect for this world and God just wanted to bring you home, you were an angel amongst us and just was called back to heaven,' Freddy said. 'Having to say goodbye to you for now will forever be the hardest thing I will ever do in my life. I love you so much my now and forever angel.'
Medscape
5 days ago
- Health
- Medscape
Food Ladders Safe for High-Risk Children With Food Allergies
TOPLINE: New research showed that the five-step cow's milk ladder and the four-step egg ladder were safe and effective methods of reintroducing milk and egg in high-risk children with immunoglobulin E (IgE)–mediated cow's milk allergy (CMA) and/or hen's egg allergy (HEA). METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a closely monitored study between January 2022 and August 2024 and recruited 29 high-risk children with IgE-mediated CMA and/or HEA (mean age, 36.14 months; 62% boys). IgE-mediated food allergy was confirmed by positive results for milk and/or egg on either an oral food challenge (OFC), a milk-/egg-specific IgE test, and/or a skin prick test. To see if children develop tolerance to baked counterparts of the raw allergen, researchers introduced baked milk or egg in the form of muffins during OFCs in hospital settings. Subsequent steps of the food ladders were carried out at home in most cases, using gradual reintroduction of more allergic forms. The primary outcome was the number of children having a negative result on an OFC, with successful tolerance of 120-240 mL of raw pasteurized or modified cow's milk or one soft-boiled or lightly scrambled egg. TAKEAWAY: Overall, 33% of the evaluated children developed tolerance to unheated cow's milk within 6-34 months after the first OFC — with 80% developing tolerance within 18 months — while 13% developed tolerance to soft-boiled or lightly scrambled egg 11-17 months after the first OFC. Inconsistent reintroduction led to loss of tolerance in two cases. Parental concerns led to temporary withdrawal in one case, but tolerance was reconfirmed. None of the children developed an anaphylactic reaction during the OFC in hospital settings. IN PRACTICE: 'We suggest that regular monitoring of these children is essential to avoid prolonging the break period between…the steps of the food ladder and to monitor the regular daily introduction of tolerated forms of milk/egg,' the authors wrote. SOURCE: Agata Stróżyk, PhD, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland, was the corresponding author of the study, which was published online on May 22 in Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. LIMITATIONS: This study was retrospective in nature, had a small sample size, lacked established regular follow-up periods, and included children with a wide age range. DISCLOSURES: This study was fully funded by the Medical University of Warsaw. One author reported being a clinical investigator, an advisory board member, and a speaker for several pharmaceutical companies. Another author reported being a clinical investigator and a speaker for Nestle and receiving research support from Nutricia. This article was created using several editorial tools, including AI, as part of the process. Human editors reviewed this content before publication.
