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Daily Mail
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Pregnant Tiger Lily Hutchence displays her baby bump and flashes gold band on her wedding finger as she steps out weeks after 'secretly marrying partner Ben Archer'
Pregnant Tiger Lily Hutchence showed off her growing baby bump as she stepped out for a casual stroll in London on Wednesday. The singer, 28, who is expecting her first child with Ben Archer, also flashed a gold band on her wedding finger weeks after they reportedly got married. The couple 'tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in East London' in April, two years after they met in 2023. And amid her alleged wedded bliss, Tiger Lily looked every inch the glowing mother-to-be as she enjoyed a walk with pal Lily Gutierrez. Tiger Lily donned a white lace-trimmed slip dress for the outing, which highlighted her burgeoning stomach. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. She added a dark brown sweater to her look, which she later wrapped around her waist, as well as a pair of Birkenstock sandals. Tiger is the daughter of the late Paula Yates, who died in 2000, and Michael Hutchence, who died in 1997. She was adopted by Bob Geldof after the death of her father. Bob married TV presenter Paula in 1986, and together the couple had three daughters, Fifi, Pixie, 34, and Peaches before divorcing in 1996. According to The Sun, the couple were 'keen to marry' ahead of the birth of their first child. The newlyweds reportedly hired out a restaurant on Columbia Road and invited their closest family and friends. A source said: 'Tiger Lily and Ben had a very chic, very low-key wedding on Saturday. They hired out a restaurant on Columbia Road for about 30 guests. 'Tiger Lily's sisters, Pixie and Fifi, were there, as well as Bob. The guest list was very rock 'n' roll, with Tiger Lily's godfather, Nick Cave, invited, too.
Irish Independent
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Bob Geldof says there is one thing he is more ‘proud' of than Live Aid 40 years on from benefit concert
©UK Independent Today at 21:30 Bob Geldof has spoken about why he is not 'proud' of the Live Aid concert, stating that it is what came afterwards that he is most 'glad' about. The Dublin rock star, 73, conceived the 1985 major benefit concert together with fellow musician Midge Ure.
Irish Times
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
I would love to track down my 1980s English teacher and thank her for saving me
It was late 1984. George Michael was gorgeous, everyone wanted a Gremlin for Christmas and Bob Geldof was the hero of the hour. I was in first year of secondary school, 12 years old and going to bed at night with a wish that I wouldn't wake up in the morning. In August, 1980, I'd been through a fire. It was, literally, a blazing inferno at the Central Hotel in Bundoran, Co Donegal . My dad climbed up a drainpipe to get to the room where me and my younger sister were sound asleep. What I remember is a booming sound and the burn of the floor on my bare feet. I recall my sister shrieking, the air feeling hot and men below the window holding up their hands to catch me. I remember worrying they'd see up my nightie and Daddy shouting 'jump!'. And then, standing with strangers, sparks raining and sirens. Waiting so, so long for my dad to come out. He'd gone deeper into it, trying to rescue the little girl we'd been playing with on the beach. He couldn't get to her. READ MORE My childish faith in God's protection went up with the smoke. If it happened now, a GP, or somebody, would recommend counselling, but that wasn't the way of things then. I remember the long drive home in clothes that weren't my own and Granny standing at her open door, waiting. That's all. Not one person spoke of it again. Well, they didn't speak of it to me. My parents' marriage was fractured. Four chaotic years later, my father and sister left. I was close to silent. My English teacher was a student, a young woman with long, dark hair that was always a bit messy. In my mind's eye, I'm probably blending the memory of her with an image of Kate Bush. She wore bangles that jangled and fringed skirts with little mirrors stitched into the fabric. She began with Walter de la Mare and moved on to Ezra Pound. She spoke about similes and metaphors, alliteration and onomatopoeia – words with potential. Hoping we might write something real, I suppose, she set an unusual homework assignment. For one week, we were to keep a diary. We were to resist the temptation to simply describe what had happened; it wasn't to be our 'News of the Day'. We were to write out our feelings. The deal was that she would never see this homework. She trusted us. I'd like her to know that all those feelings got poured into a novel This girl took to it like the proverbial duck. Mostly, I wrote how I felt about Remington Steele and Madonna, and the status of the spot on my chin. But when I needed it, I had a release valve, a way to scream. Writing slowed my mind, cooled it, gave me a chance to parse my feelings. Writing quelled that ever-present panic. I kept my diary for 20 years, until my eldest child learned to read. I pivoted towards writing letters then, sending those excavated feelings out of the house, through the post to gentle friends. [ Manchán Magan: The deeper you dive into Icelandic culture, the more of Ireland you find Opens in new window ] [ Author Paul Perry: 'The myth of the starving genius is harmful nonsense' Opens in new window ] Undoubtedly, I overshared. I still do. It's the habit of a lifetime now. If I pick up a pen, my emotions pour out. Eventually, I wrote a novel, full of my feelings but avoiding my childhood. And then, I got brave and wrote another one. I believe in my heart that my English teacher saved me, not only in the sense of keeping me alive in a bad moment, but in gifting me a method to make my life better. To my shame, I can't remember her name. A friendly secretary at my old school interrogated the staffroom, but my story rang no bells. My best guess is that she graduated with a degree in English, probably from UCC, in 1984, and was completing her teaching qualification at Presentation Convent, Bandon, in 1984/85. She would be in her early to mid-60s now, approaching retirement. I'd like her to know that way back then, by accident or design, she did a very good thing. I'd like her to know that all those feelings got poured into a novel, and I'd like her to know that my new book is dedicated to her. Fifty-three-year-old me, on behalf of 12-year-old me, would like to say 'thank you'. Lynda Marron is a writer who lives in Cork. Her novel, The Bridge to Always, is published by Eriu.
Daily Mail
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Tiger Lily Hutchence shows off her growing baby bump and flashes gold band on her wedding finger as she steps out in London - after 'secretly marrying her partner Ben Archer'
Pregnant Tiger Lily Hutchence showed off her growing baby bump as she stepped out in London on Tuesday. The singer, 28, who is expecting her first child with Ben Archer, also flashed a gold band on her wedding finger after they reportedly wed last month. The couple 'tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in East London' in April, two years after they met in 2023. Days later, the newly-weds appeared to confirm their marriage as they wore matching gold rings on their wedding fingers in London. Showing off her blossoming bump on her recent outing, Tiger Lily looked radiant and glowing as she enjoyed the sunshine. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The brunette beauty flashed a hint of her cleavage in the plunging white satin dress, complemented with brown Birkenstocks. She added a pop of colour to her casual ensemble with a bright pink and red cardigan which sat above her stomach. According to The Sun, the couple were 'keen to marry' ahead of the birth of their first child. The newlyweds reportedly hired out a restaurant on Columbia Road and invited their closest family and friends. Tiger Lily is the daughter of the late Paula Yates, who died in 2000, and Michael Hutchence. She was adopted by Bob Geldof after the death of her father Michael in 1997. Bob married TV presenter Paula in 1986, and together the couple had three daughters, Fifi, Pixie, 34, and Peaches before divorcing in 1996. A source said: 'Tiger Lily and Ben had a very chic, very low-key wedding on Saturday. They hired out a restaurant on Columbia Road for about 30 guests. 'Tiger Lily's sisters, Pixie and Fifi, were there, as well as Bob. The guest list was very rock 'n' roll, with Tiger Lily's godfather, Nick Cave, invited, too. She added a pop of colour to her casual ensemble with a bright pink and red cardigan which sat above her stomach She even rocked a pair of fluffy green socks with her sandals 'Tiger Lily and Ben are so happy together and this ceremony was just for their closest friends and family. It was a beautiful day and, after the service, they all sat down to have a meal together.' Tiger Lily's husband revealed the news of her pregnancy last month when he shared an art flyer on Instagram which showed her showing off a large baby bump. 'My love @heavenlytiger is doing a show,' he commented. Tiger then confirmed the exciting news by responding with a hatching chicken emoji. 'Wahooo love you,' she wrote alongside the post. Followers expressed their excitement, with one person commenting: 'The joint exhibition!! the pregnancy!! I can't take it!!' 'Is T having a baby?' another questioned while a third wrote: 'YES!! THIS IS HUGE.' According to Woman's Day magazine, Tiger Lily and Ben have been 'inseparable'. Bob married TV presenter Paula in 1986, and together the couple had three daughters, Fifi, Pixie, 34, and Peaches before divorcing in 1996 (pictured together in 1985) 'His family adore her and she loves that they're so normal compared to hers,' a source told the publication last year. 'Things are getting very serious between them. Everyone's expecting an engagement announcement any day now.' In July, Tiger Lily made her feelings clear when she declared 'I love you' on an affectionate birthday post Ben made for her on Instagram. Another photo saw Tiger Lily leaving flirty comments underneath his modelling photos. 'Fit. I love you naked,' she wrote, to which he cheekily replied: 'Make out with me?'. Tiger Lily then quickly replied: 'Yes!' According to the insider, Ben has 'completely swept her off her feet' and he's 'everything she wants in a man'. Tiger was previously romantically linked to Aussie musician Nick Allbrook, but the pair called it quits after six years in April 2023. Tiger Lily's husband revealed the news of her pregnancy last month when he shared an art flyer on Instagram which showed her showing off a large baby bump In July, Tiger Lily made her feelings clear when she declared 'I love you' on an affectionate birthday post Ben made for her on Instagram According to reports in 2020, Tiger Lily and her former partner were engaged after she was seen sporting a ring on her wedding finger. Tiger Lily's father Bob meanwhile met French actress Jeanne Marine at a dinner party in 1996, where he had fled in a fit of depression over his divorce from his first wife. They quickly became inseparable, though remained tight-lipped about their romance, moving in together in London. Bob has credited Jeanne with helping him to raise his daughters, Fifi, Pixie, Peaches, as well as his adoptive daughter, Tiger-Lilly - and previously said his children 'wouldn't have survived' without her. Tiger Lily was just 16 months old when her father Michael killed himself in a Sydney hotel room at the age of 37. Her mother Paula overdosed on heroin at her home in Notting Hill, London, less than three years later. She was 41. The devastating circumstances that left Tiger Lily an orphan led to Paula's ex-husband Bob stepping in. He adopted Tiger Lily, and raised her as his daughter alongside his three daughters from his marriage to Paula; Peaches, who sadly passed away in 2014, Pixie and Fifi Trixibelle. Tiger Lily was last seen performing on stage in Perth at two separate venues in 2020, where she sang and played piano with a guitarist. Her life is a paradise of surfing, meditation and yoga – a world away from the gritty celebrity scene enjoyed by her late parents. Born Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily, she was always known as Tiger Lily but today prefers to use the name Heavenly.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Keir Starmer has re-opened the wounds of Brexit
One of the defining moments of the EU referendum, which occurred in the closing days of the campaign, was when pop star Bob Geldof was seen goading fishermen who had arrived on the Thames to demand a Leave vote in order to protect their industry. The sight of a very wealthy Remain-supporting celebrity mocking working people for their entirely legitimate concerns about the future of their livelihoods did not go down well with the voters, as was demonstrated a week later when the results came through. And now, displaying his acute political skills for which he is rightly famed, Keir Starmer has reopened the whole issue of fishing in his much-anticipated 'reset' of relations with the EU. French trawlers are to be given unlimited access to British waters once again, not for the next year, but for the next 12. That other pariah of Europe, Norway, which remains outside the EU but is part of the single market, gets to negotiate foreign fleets' access to its waters every single year. But Britain will have to deal with Starmer's new deal for more than a decade before the deal comes up for another renegotiation. To most people, none of this really matters. Despite the short-term outrage at Geldof's politically disastrous intervention in 2016, fishing rights don't occupy much head room for UK voters, so long as sufficient fish are available on supermarket shelves. And it appears that such apathy is well represented among our political leaders. For what is the UK to get in return for our beleaguered fishing communities? Quicker progress through passport control when you pop over to mainland Europe, apparently. Complaints from fishing organisations about Boris Johnson's trade deal back in 2020 centred on a reduction of access to EU markets for UK fish; none of that seems to have been addressed by this deal. Instead, the priorities of the people to whom Starmer listens most will be addressed: Remainers who constantly complain of young people's futures being 'stolen' by the end of freedom of movement will be somewhat placated if this reset results in Britain rejoining the Erasmus scheme for international students. And, of course, nothing irritates them more than having to wait a bit longer at the airport when visiting Tuscany. So if those issues can be sorted, or at least improved, what does it matter that a few thousand people living along the coast and who we never encounter at our local Waitrose anyway get the sharp end of the stick? The wider problem for Starmer isn't just that his reset threatens to reopen a national debate that was endlessly toxic and divisive, but one in which he personally helped make it even more so. A man who is already struggling to convince voters that he has hard and unshakeable principles, even if he can't quite identify them at the moment, should not want to remind those same voters, however they voted in the referendum, of his cynical manoeuvrings at the time. This is a man who, in direct disobedience to his then friend and leader, Jeremy Corbyn, promised Labour conference that he would ensure a rerun referendum giving the country a chance to overturn Brexit before it was finalised. My, how the conference hall cheered their saviour. Starmer had, in one fell swoop, guaranteed that he would succeed Corbyn as leader as soon as the next electoral calamity was out of the way. This was after Starmer's party had repeatedly promised to honour the result of the referendum, whether Remain or Leave triumphed. And here we are, back talking about issues we had all hoped had been put to bed. The scars on a country from the unnecessary divisions of Brexit have only just begun to heal and now they are re-opening – and just at the time when Nigel Farage's new party is running amok through council chambers and opinion polls. Great timing, Keir. No, really. Well done. What could possibly go wrong? Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
