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Sunday World
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Paul Mescal sparks engagement rumours with singer girlfriend Gracie Abrams
The couple have been dating for a year Engagement rumours are flying around Paul Mescal and his girlfriend Gracie Abrams. It comes after the singer was spotted numerous times wearing a diamond ring on her left ring finger. The 25-year-old has been dating the Irish actor since last summer, and fans are wondering if the pair are set to tie the knot. Gracie Abrams attends the 2025 Billboard Women in Music at YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by) The eye-catching ring adorned her finger at the Billboard Women in Music awards red carpet in March. Abrams was keen to show off the ring, posing with her left hand under her chin in one snap, and waving with it in another. The ring appeared on her finger once again this week while performing a show in Melbourne, Australia. A snap of the ring was sent into celebrity gossip page Deux Moi along with a message that read 'ENGAGED: Gracie Abrams rocking a huge diamond on her [engagement] finger at tonight's Melbourne show.' Sharing their two cents on the rumours, the page added: 'Gracie Abrams arriving in Melbourne…always THAT ring and never just A ring.' Taking to the comments, fans didn't seem convinced by the rumours. 'Would bet a million dollars she's not engaged', one wrote. ''I think she just likes the ring,' another added. A third chimed in with: 'If you look at pictures of her she legit always has a ring on either her left middle or left ring finger. Not sure why this picture would mean something different.' Earlier this year the couple sparked rumours that their romance was over after they were reportedly spotted having a tearful row during date night at a London restaurant, during which Gracie appeared to storm out. An onlooker told MailOnline that the pair were sat opposite one another, while Paul had his head in his hands, and Gracie 'sat there crying.' 'She was crying so much that he then started to cry too. 'She eventually got up and walked out of the restaurant while they were halfway through their meal and he was left to pay the bill before leaving shortly afterwards,' they continued. 'Everyone saw it all go down, it looked like a break-up, we were just shocked at how public it all was.' The couple spent time together in Co Cork last Christmas. Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams (Getty Images) News in 90 Seconds - May 13th They were snapped posing with fans when they dropped into Scally's Supervalu in Clonakilty to pick up some groceries. Taking to TikTok, one of the workers shared 'Tryna act cool but Gracie Abrams and Paul Mescal walked into the shop and asked me where the eggs were.' The couple, who kept a low profile, visited the supermarket to stock up on some food, and posed for pics with the staff. It's believed that the couple are staying at Paul's holiday home in Schull. The Kildare actor was rumoured to be engaged to his previous girlfriend Phoebe Bridgers before their split in December 2022. Gracie also ended a serious relationship in 2022, when she split from her singer-songwriter boyfriend of five years Blake Slatkin.
IOL News
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Meghan Trainor: from 'All About That Bass' to 'all about that weight loss meds'
American singer Meghan Trainor at the Billboard Women in Music blue carpet. Image: Instagram Singer Meghan Trainor is no longer about that 'bass', at least, not in the same way. From championing body acceptance with her breakthrough hit 'All About That Bas' to candidly discussing weight loss medication, Meghan Trainor's relationship with body image has evolved in the public eye. The singer-songwriter, known for promoting body positivity and self-acceptance, has recently revealed a slimmer figure at the Billboard Women in Music event, leaving fans shocked and sparking speculation about her weight loss methods. She admits to using a weight loss drug in an Instagram post. Trainor attended the awards, held at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles on March 29, where the singer turned heads on the red carpet in a stunning little black lacy number that showcased her more rounded silhouette. However, the moment was met with questions and speculations about her weight loss methods, which she addressed following the event, where she took to Instagram to share her thoughts on the experience. In the post, she opened up about the changes in her appearance, sharing her journey towards a healthier lifestyle and emphasising the importance of celebrating talent, growth, and self-care. She posted a series of photos of herself on the red carpet, captioning it: 'Feeling so honoured to be recognised by @billboard Women in Music as a Hitmaker - what a dream! 'But it's a little disheartening that so many of the questions (and comments) were focused on my body instead of my music, my passion, or the decade of hard work that got me here. This is what it's like to be a woman in the music industry.' Trainor went on to address the changes in her appearance, emphasising that she does not look the same way she did 10 years ago because of the health journey she has been on. 'I've been on a journey to be the healthiest, strongest version of myself for my kids and me. I've worked with a dietician, made huge lifestyle changes, started exercising with a trainer, and yes, I used science and support (shoutout to Mounjaro!) to help me after my 2nd pregnancy. "And I'm so glad I did because I feel great,' she added. The 31-year-old mother of two admitted to using 'Mounjaro', a drug used for type 2 diabetes that triggers drastic weight loss. The comments the singer speaks of are those that were made by fans, who speculated that she has been using a weight loss drug due to how she's been looking from 2024 until her recent appearance. The comments the singer speaks of were made by fans from 2024 until her recent appearance, who speculated that she had been using a weight-loss drug because of how slim she looked. She concluded her post by emphasising the importance of celebrating talent, growth, and self-care, saying, 'Here's to celebrating talent, growth, and the power of putting yourself first. Let's keep shifting the convo to what really matters.' With that candid moment, she has shut down all the previous rumours about her using 'the big O' (Ozempic).
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gracie Abrams Thanks Taylor Swift in Billboard Women in Music 2025 Speech
Gracie Abrams recently gave a shout-out to during her acceptance speech at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 award show. On March 29, the singer received the Songwriter of the Year award at the prestigious event that took place at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles. Besides Swift, Abrams also went on to thank songwriter Sarah Aarons and Audrey Hobert. While accepting the Songwriter of the Year trophy at the 2025 Billboard Women in Music award show, Gracie Abrams expressed her heartwarming gratitude toward her mentor, Taylor Swift. She said, 'I've been lucky to learn from and write with some of the most wonderful and talented people — the incomparable Miss Taylor Swift.' Abrams continued, 'I will never stop thanking her for the gift of her pen,' which she believes 'very much raised' her. The singer further expressed her gratefulness towards songwriter Sarah Aarons. She said, 'I looked up to Sarah's writing for ages before I ever met her.' The artist revealed that she was 19 when she first began working with Aarons. Abrams explained, 'She didn't need to be as kind to me as she was. But she was, and I will cherish that forever.' Gracie Abrams then went on to mention her best friend and writer, Audrey Hobert, who co-wrote some songs for Abrams' album 'The Secret of Us.' The rising sensation expressed while addressing Hobert, 'For every single reason, I am me because of you.' She also added, 'Our album is what it is because of you.' Besides these prominent ladies, Abrams also praised the presenter of the Songwriter of the Year award, Victoria Monét. Referring to Monét as a 'a quadruple threat,' the singer said, 'She's an insane writer, unparalleled vocalist, inventive producer and amazing dancer. I'm just in awe of you every day.' Originally reported by Nikita Nath on Reality Tea. The post Gracie Abrams Thanks Taylor Swift in Billboard Women in Music 2025 Speech appeared first on Mandatory.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Meghan Trainor's Weight Loss Drug Comments Really Bum Me Out
Note: This post is an Op-Ed and shares the author's personal views. Let's talk about Meghan Trainor's recent comments on her appearance. This weekend, Meghan was asked about her "health journey" and looking "fantastic" (safe to assume "thinner" here) at the 2025 Billboard Women in Music event. "Science is the secret. I love it," she replied. "I learned a lot of tricks that I had no idea [about]. I was working out so incorrectly for so long. I was running and doing cardio and my body was inflamed, always." "I'm trying to biohack my body. So anything that will help me age backwards, I'm into it," she said, noting that she takes "NAD" supplements. "Make me Hailey Bieber, I'll do it, I'll take it." Fast forward to yesterday, and Meghan wrote on Instagram, "It's a little disheartening that so many of the questions (and comments) were focused on my body instead of my music, my passion, or the decade of hard work that got me here. This is what it's like to be a woman in the music industry." "No, I don't look like I did 10 years ago. I've been on a journey to be the healthiest, strongest version of myself for my kids and for me. I've worked with a dietician, made huge lifestyle changes, started exercising with a trainer, and yes, I used science and support (shoutout to Mounjaro!) to help me after my 2nd pregnancy. And I'm so glad I did because I feel great," she added. Look, I don't want to shame a woman for changing her body. I recently spoke to Heather Widdows, a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Warwick and expert on beauty ideals, who told me that it is "completely rational to care about one's looks in such a dominant and demanding beauty ideal." As for what that ideal is, globally, she summed it up as "thinness, firmness, smoothness, and youth." But I still feel compelled to discuss the harm that can come from taking Meghan's rhetoric at face value. She's using the language of "science" and "biohacking" while simultaneously talking about things like NAD+ supplements, which are both expensive and lacking medical evidence that supplementing NAD+ has anti-ageing effects (there is some concern that supplementing NAD+ can actually mess with your body's ability to produce it naturally). At 31, Meghan is only two years older than me, yet she's already talking about the need to "age backwards." Indeed, she's spoken about previously using Botox to the point where she couldn't even smile anymore. Again, this isn't just Meghan. We've all been inundated with videos of teenagers taping their faces lest a wrinkle appear overnight. But God, does it bum me out. Ageing is a privilege, but as women we have to pretend it doesn't happen to us. Her shift away from cardio workouts also isn't a new "trick" she's learned — she's been candid for some years about losing weight via strength training. In 2022, she said of her weight loss after the birth of her first baby, "I learned that I do like healthy food and I learned what portions mean. And I learned my brain is so happy when I exercise, so I'm just [feeling] better than ever." Enter GLP-1s. Is this the new bar for "healthy"? Never mind the side effects, or that the total weight loss on them is limited for many people, or that they straight up don't work on some people, or the high price point. Like many people, I constantly see advertisements for weight loss drugs. At some point, you have to we're all just trying to look super thin now? Good for Meghan, if this is what she wants. Just don't count on me to be another person exclaiming, "Yeeees, you go girl!"
Buzz Feed
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Meghan Trainor's Weight Loss Drug Comments Really Bum Me Out
Note: This post is an Op-Ed and shares the author's personal views. Let's talk about Meghan Trainor 's recent comments on her appearance. This weekend, Meghan was asked about her "health journey" and looking "fantastic" (safe to assume "thinner" here) at the 2025 Billboard Women in Music event. "Science is the secret. I love it," she replied. "I learned a lot of tricks that I had no idea [about]. I was working out so incorrectly for so long. I was running and doing cardio and my body was inflamed, always." "I'm trying to biohack my body. So anything that will help me age backwards, I'm into it," she said, noting that she takes "NAD" supplements. "Make me Hailey Bieber, I'll do it, I'll take it." Fast forward to yesterday, and Meghan wrote on Instagram, "It's a little disheartening that so many of the questions (and comments) were focused on my body instead of my music, my passion, or the decade of hard work that got me here. This is what it's like to be a woman in the music industry." "No, I don't look like I did 10 years ago. I've been on a journey to be the healthiest, strongest version of myself for my kids and for me. I've worked with a dietician, made huge lifestyle changes, started exercising with a trainer, and yes, I used science and support (shoutout to Mounjaro!) to help me after my 2nd pregnancy. And I'm so glad I did because I feel great," she added. Look, I don't want to shame a woman for changing her body. I recently spoke to Heather Widdows, a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Warwick and expert on beauty ideals, who told me that it is "completely rational to care about one's looks in such a dominant and demanding beauty ideal." As for what that ideal is, globally, she summed it up as "thinness, firmness, smoothness, and youth." But I still feel compelled to discuss the harm that can come from taking Meghan's rhetoric at face value. She's using the language of "science" and "biohacking" while simultaneously talking about things like NAD+ supplements, which are both expensive and lacking medical evidence that supplementing NAD+ has anti-ageing effects (there is some concern that supplementing NAD+ can actually mess with your body's ability to produce it naturally). At 31, Meghan is only two years older than me, yet she's already talking about the need to "age backwards." Indeed, she's spoken about previously using Botox to the point where she couldn't even smile anymore. Again, this isn't just Meghan. We've all been inundated with videos of teenagers taping their faces lest a wrinkle appear overnight. But God, does it bum me out. Ageing is a privilege, but as women we have to pretend it doesn't happen to us. Her shift away from cardio workouts also isn't a new "trick" she's learned — she's been candid for some years about losing weight via strength training. In 2022, she said of her weight loss after the birth of her first baby, "I learned that I do like healthy food and I learned what portions mean. And I learned my brain is so happy when I exercise, so I'm just [feeling] better than ever." Enter GLP-1s. Is this the new bar for "healthy"? Never mind the side effects, or that the total weight loss on them is limited for many people, or that they straight up don't work on some people, or the high price point. Like many people, I constantly Elyse Jankowski / FilmMagic
