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Daily Mail
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Pia Whitesell shares major news - four years after marrying multimillionaire Patrick Whitesell: 'I'm excited'
Pia Whitesell has announced her first paid TV and modelling gig in seven years. The Home and Away star, 41, took to Instagram on Thursday to reveal she is the face of beauty giant Olay's 'Hello Better Me' campaign in Australia and New Zealand. 'I'm so humbled to be announced as the Australian Ambassador for Olay,' she wrote alongside a glowing campaign image of herself. 'As Olay moves into its next evolution, one that embraces progress over perfection and confidence that's built from lived experience - I find myself so ready and excited to share in that philosophy and be a part of a much needed conversation,' she added. Pia has not worked since she first began seeing her now-husband, Hollywood power broker Patrick Whitesell, in 2019. 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 announcement was quickly praised by her 18-year-old Lennox, who she shares with former AFL star Brad Miller. 'I love my mother,' the dutiful teenager commented on the post. Pia's last acting role was in the 2019 live-action movie Dora and the Lost City of Gold. The small screen star retired from acting shortly after that, around the time she met her now-husband, who Bloomberg reports has a net worth of AU$733million. In June, Pia gave her followers a sneak peek inside the jaw-dropping $57million Bel Air mansion where the couple live. The photo showed a luxurious outdoor living space complete with a pool and several umbrella-covered lounge chairs. The scene also showed some Mediterranean-style archways and a perimeter of lush greenery. 'How's the serenity?' Pia captioned the envy-inducing photo in a subtle nod to the 1997 Aussie movie The Castle. In June, Pia gave her followers a sneak peek inside the jaw-dropping $57million Bel Air mansion where the couple reside Pia accepted Patrick's proposal in late 2020 after he presented her with a spectacular diamond ring. The solitaire oval diamond sparkler is estimated to be worth between AUD$1.10million and AUD$1.9million. The couple tied the knot in May 2021. Patrick is the boss of Hollywood talent and media agency Endeavor, formerly known as WME. His client list includes the likes of Jude Law, Denzel Washington, Hugh Jackman, Kate Beckinsale, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and Jake Gyllenhaal, with whom he shares both professional and personal ties.
BBC News
12-06-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Newcastle United rumoured St James' Park stadium plans attract petition
A petition to prevent a new football stadium for Newcastle United being built on the city's oldest park has been presented to than 28,000 people have opposed rumoured plans that would see the club build on Leazes Park, next to St James', despite NUFC not announcing the Newcastle Wildlife campaigner Rachel Locke called on the council to hold a public referendum on the speculated proposals, and said it would be "scandalous" to sacrifice the city's oldest public park for a "Saudi super stadium".The Labour-led authority refused to agree to the request and said a referendum could not be held on plans which have not been submitted. The club has been asked for a comment. Reports have suggested the Magpies could move to a larger 65,000-seater stadium close to their existing grounds in Newcastle city James' Park has been the home of the club since 1892 and currently has a capacity of 52, has not formally announced any plans but in December the club's chief operations officer Brad Miller said a new stadium could more than double the revenue of their current alternative, expanding the club's current home at St James' Park, could prove problematic because the Leazes Terrace housing block located behind the East Stand is a listed building and protected against structural alterations. Grade II listed Leazes Park opened in 1873 after nearly 3,000 people signed a petition calling for working people to be granted "ready access to some open ground for the purpose of health and recreation".Speaking to the council as she presented the petition on Wednesday, Ms Locke said since then "millions of pounds of taxpayers' money" has been spent on the park to make it pleasant for people and wildlife."There are more than 1,000 trees in the park, as well as shrubs and hedgerows, which provide food and shelter for insects and other wildlife including bats, birds and hedgehogs," she said. Labour councillor Dan Greenhough said the council had not received a planning application from Newcastle United to build a new stadium or redevelop their existing grounds, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service."The speculation around Leazes Park is exactly that - speculation," he said. "The coverage on the subject in the international media and wherever else is beyond our control."Greenhough said any application submitted by the club would be treated "no differently to anyone else". Colin Ferguson, who leads the city's Liberal Democrat opposition, said the sooner there was clarity on the club's plans the said there would need to be "crystal clear" public engagement and consultation on any future stadium development that comes forward. Follow BBC Newcastle on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and Instagram.
Daily Mail
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Holy smokes! Son of glamorous Aussie actress Pia Whitesell puffs on a cigar with his friends while celebrating high school graduation
Pia Whitesell 's son has been pictured smoking a cigar at his graduation ceremony. Lennox, 18, whom the Home and Away star shares with former AFL star Brad Miller, celebrated his last day of high school with a smoke in hand alongside his fellow graduating pals. Pia, 41, posted a snap on Thursday of her son blowing out a cloud of smoke while posing for a picture with his brother Isaiah, 22. Another picture showed Lennox with his friends who also puffed on cigars to mark the end of their high school journey. It comes after Pia revealed her close bond with her stepson Evan Whitesell in a photo proudly showing off her blended family at Lennox's graduation. 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 milestone moment was a family affair, with Pia's eldest son Isaiah also in attendance, as well as Pia's Hollywood agent husband Patrick Whitesell, 60. Notably present at the event was Patrick's son Evan, 19, whom he shares with ex-wife Lauren Sanchez. Lauren, 55, who is engaged to billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, 61, shares two children with Patrick - Evan and Ella - and has son Nikko with NFL star Tony Gonzalez. 'Best day ever! Congratulations sweetheart,' Pia captioned the happy post, showing the family with big smiles on their faces. The Home and Away star looked stunning in a floor-length white dress emblazoned with large sunflowers paired with a white blazer. Her son Lennox was suited up in his graduation robe and hat, repping the class of 2025. Last year, Pia took to social media to share her joy that Lennox had been drafted into a competitive US college football team. Lennox posted a precious photo to Instagram which captured him posing up a storm with some NFL talent scouts at UCLA in Los Angeles, California. The youngster could not wipe the smile off his face as he posed with the UCLA Bruins football coach and two of its players. 'Grateful & humbled to receive an offer from @uclafootball #gobruins.' Pia quickly took to the comment section to congratulate her son on the milestone achievement. 'ALL you Lenny! So incredibly proud!' Pia wrote, adding a love heart emoji. Meanwhile, Nova radio star Lauren Phillips added: 'Wooohooo!!! Congratulations Lenny, you legend.' Pia's two sons moved to the US with the soap star after she tied the knot with multimillionaire Patrick. Patrick is a businessman and executive chairman of Endeavor, an entertainment and media agency in the US. The family have fully immersed themselves in the American way of life, with Lennox playing American football and Isaiah attending college. Pia and Patrick were secretly wed in 2021, prompting Pia to move from her home in Australia to Patrick's mansion in Los Angeles.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Trip Elementary School parents feel betrayed by teacher's arrest
The Brief Brad Miller feels betrayed by the teacher and school administration, accusing them of downplaying the situation after Brian Hill's arrest for inappropriate behavior with students. Surveillance video allegedly shows Hill fondling Miller's daughter for over 5 minutes, contradicting the school's initial minimization of the incident. Miller urges other parents to come forward if they suspect their children were victims, with his attorney providing an email address for reporting concerns. GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - A Gwinnett County father is speaking out after his daughter's kindergarten teacher at Trip Elementary School was arrested earlier this month, accused of inappropriately touching students in his class. What we know Brad Miller said he feels betrayed by both the teacher and the school administration, which he believes tried to downplay the situation after 29-year-old Brian Hill was arrested May 5. Hill is charged with first-degree cruelty to children and simple battery. "It's…I don't even have words. There's no words," Miller said. What they're saying Miller's attorney, Mitch Skandalakis, said they believe Hill engaged in inappropriate behavior with Miller's daughter and other female kindergarten students since the beginning of the school year. "He was stroking her hair. He drew her close to him in an embrace. And again, this is bizarre behavior," Skandalakis said. Miller said the school first notified families in a March 31 email titled "Staffing Update," which simply stated that Hill had resigned and was being replaced. Days later, Miller said the school principal called and minimized the situation. "Oh, she just got patted on the head," Miller recalled being told. But police later contacted Miller and showed him surveillance video of the alleged incident. "He goes, grabs a chair, pulls the chair up right up on my daughter, and then proceeds to fondle her for over 5 minutes," Miller said. "Something like this should not get downplayed. An adult male touches kindergarten kids…it's just shattered. You know, all my belief and trust in the system." "The damage has been done and there's a fork in the road," Miller said. "Either you protect kids or you protect your image and the optics of all of this. And unfortunately, it feels like they took the wrong path." The other side Gwinnett County Public Schools declined to comment on specifics, citing the ongoing investigation, but said in a statement that Hill was "promptly removed from the classroom and did not return to the school" once the allegations were discovered. Police were also notified immediately, the district said. Timeline March 31 - Miller receives an email from school officials titled "staffing update." April 1 - He gets a call from the principal. May 5 - Hill was arrested. What's next Miller is urging other parents who suspect their children may have been victims to come forward. His attorney has created an email address for families seeking to report concerns. What you can do Those who believe their child may have been a victim can email justicefortripkindergarten@ The Source FOX 5's Eric Mock spoke with parents and guardians at Trip Elementary School for this article.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pinellas County could bring Cross Bay Ferry service back by buying two of their own boats
The Brief Pinellas County leaders are hoping to bring back the Cross Bay Ferry service – with their own boats. Instead of leasing vessels from an outside vendor, officials hope to buy at least one — possibly two — ferries. The executive board is now recommending accepting a nearly $5 million federal grant – money currently sitting with HART – to fund the purchase. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - After the Cross Bay Ferry wrapped up its final voyage last week, some riders were left wondering whether the popular Tampa Bay area commuter service would ever return. Now, Pinellas County leaders are working to do just that, and this time, they want to own the boats. Big picture view The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) is charting a new course for the future of the ferry. Instead of leasing vessels from an outside vendor, officials hope to buy at least one — possibly two — ferries outright. Their plan: Purchase the boats, then hire a contractor to operate the service. RELATED: Cross Bay Ferry makes final voyage with future possibilities still afloat "The goal would be to increase ridership and lower subsidies," said PSTA CEO Brad Miller during an executive leadership meeting this week. Dig deeper That meeting marked the first major step in the effort. The executive board is now recommending accepting a nearly $5 million federal grant – money currently sitting with Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) – to fund the purchase. HART still has to vote to transfer the unused grant to Pinellas. If they don't, Miller said, the funds will revert back to the federal government and could end up benefiting another city entirely. Follow FOX 13 on YouTube "If we could take advantage of this federal grant and purchase the boats, that would reduce the costs," Miller explained. What's next Should the grant fall through, PSTA said it would still move forward, but would likely issue a request for a ferry operator who can supply their own boat, similar to the old model. HART's vote is scheduled for June 1. For now, ferry supporters remain hopeful the scenic ride across Tampa Bay isn't gone for good and that a more permanent solution is just on the horizon. The Source The information in this story was gathered by FOX 13's Genevieve Curtis. WATCH FOX 13 NEWS: STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app:Apple |Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
