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The Star
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Pamela Anderson: 'Yes, Sylvester Stallone tried to seduce me with a Porsche'
Canadian-US actress Pamela Anderson revealed Stallone's offer in her 2023 Netflix documentary, 'Pamela, A Love Story'. Photo: AFP Pamela Anderson has hit back at Sylvester Stallone for denying her claim that he once tried to woo her and make her his 'No. 1 girl' by offering to buy her a condo and a Porsche. Anderson stuck to her story about Stallone while appearing on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen Sunday. Seated next to her new boyfriend, Liam Neeson, her co-star in the cop-drama spoof The Naked Gun , Anderson played along with Cohen's game in which the host asked her to respond to media reports about her. Cohen explained that Anderson, 58, revealed Stallone's offer in her 2023 Netflix documentary, Pamela, A Love Story . As Anderson nodded, Cohen then said Stallone, 79, allegedly asked the former Baywatch star to be his 'No. 1 girl' in exchange for buying her a condo and a luxury sports car. In her documentary, Anderson also had said she rejected Stallone's offer by quipping: 'Does that mean there's a No. 2 girl?' Stallone allegedly replied to her rejection by saying: 'That's the best offer you're gonna get, honey. You're in Hollywood now.' Cohen then asked Anderson: 'What was your reaction to Stallone coming out after the doc was released and saying this was a falsehood?' Anderson laughed, shook her head, rolled her eyes said, 'Well, how could you make that up? You know?' 'Right!' Cohen replied, as Anderson looked to Neeson, then laughed again and said, 'That was pretty specific.' Cohen then asked Anderson whether there was a 'different car' that might have changed her mind about dating the Rocky legend. 'Maybe, like, a Shelby Cobra,' Anderson joked, before repeating 'no' several times. Neeson, meanwhile, laughed along before admitting to Cohen that he was yet to offer his new girlfriend a car. And while Anderson said she turned down action-star Stallone's affair offer, it was reported last week that she and Neeson, a late-career action star with the Taken movies, are dating. Indeed, their affection for each other was pretty evident on Cohen's show as the Irish actor reached out to touch Anderson's shoulder, and she sweetly patted his hand. A source told Us Weekly that Anderson and Neeson 'always had chemistry while they were filming The Naked Gun , and their friendship naturally developed into more.' This source also said the new couple are 'learning how to navigate (a romance) together' as they continue their whirlwind publicity tour for The Naked Gun , a reboot of the hit comedy franchise from the late 1980s and early 1990s. 'They are both shy and have tried to stay private, but the spark between them is obvious,' the source added. It was reported last week that Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson are dating. Photo: Reuters Meanwhile, Stallone's representative was adamant in denying Anderson's claims that he tried to buy her love and attention. 'The statement from Pamela Anderson attributed to my client is false and fabricated,' the rep said in a statement in 2023. 'Mr Stallone confirms that he never made any portion of that statement.' – Mercury News/Tribune News Service
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
‘My £19,000 family holiday is in jeopardy because of the Home Office's ETA shambles'
I live in California and have dual UK-US nationality, as do my three teenagers. Me and my husband (who has dual Canadian-US citizenship) have been planning a month-long trip to see family in England for the first time since 2019. Our UK passports expired in 2017, so we booked the flights – and planned to travel – using our US passports (as required under US law). After doing so a few weeks ago, United Airlines informed us that we would need to apply for the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to visit the UK. No problem, we thought. One of the questions on the online ETA form asks applicants whether they hold dual nationality, however, and nowhere in the drop-down menu can you select 'British', nor is there anywhere to type it in. Therefore, unless I falsely claim to have only US citizenship, I cannot obtain one. Having booked the flights within a month of travel – we were awaiting confirmation of work commitments – we have no time to apply for new UK passports (it takes at least four weeks, we have been advised) or a Certificate of Entitlement (which takes up to eight weeks and costs £589 per person). I have spent around 30 hours calling the British Consulate and Embassy in the US, I've called the UK Visas and Immigration agency and used its ETA web chat multiple times, and I've spoken to United Airlines on several occasions. Yet all I'm getting is conflicting advice. While the Home Office website advises dual nationals that we should be allowed to board a plane to the UK without an ETA, I don't want to risk being turned away at Heathrow for either travelling without an ETA, withholding information on my ETA form, or possessing an expired passport. We feel devastated and defeated, with no choice but to cancel our travel to the UK. This is a once-in-a-lifetime trip and we are faced with losing $26,000 (£19,200) in flights, car rental and accommodation and are left wondering why entry for British dual citizens is so much harder than for tourists. I also worry for myself – and others – what would happen if I needed to travel if a family member was sick or dying. - Mary, California I can well understand your frustration. The ETA scheme has been phased in since early January and it appears you are not the only ones to be baffled by the rules – many other dual British nationals are experiencing the same problem. Currently, the UK Home Office seems unable to provide a solution beyond the advice on its ETA Factsheet which states: 'We recommend that all British citizens travel on a valid British passport to avoid unnecessary delays at the border… As an alternative, British dual citizens can evidence their citizenship in another passport by obtaining a certificate of entitlement on However, with just 10 days to go before you travel, obtaining either a valid UK passport or a certificate of entitlement is, as you say, not an option. I spoke to the Home Office on your behalf and was advised verbally that you should be allowed to board a plane with an expired passport but there was no confirmation that your family would be allowed to enter the UK when you arrived at Heathrow. Of course, without an ETA, you are unable to simply use your US passport upon arriving in Britain as you did the last time you came here in 2019. The ETA factsheet goes on to state: 'We recognise that the introduction of the ETA is a substantial change for British dual citizens of ETA eligible nationalities. In the current transition period, we do not expect carriers to deny boarding to passengers who cannot produce a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement.' This would suggest you can enter the UK with your US passport and an expired UK passport, but the Home Office is unwilling to say so on record. Your airline, United, would not confirm to me that you will be allowed to board, and simply referred me back to when I contacted them on your behalf. Scouring blogs, social media forums and media coverage for expatriates in ETA-eligible countries, the situation is being described as 'a shambles' but it appears people facing this quandary are coming to the UK on expired passports or using an ETA and the valid passport they hold for the country where they now live, falsely claiming on the ETA form that they do not have dual citizenship. The latter option – lying on an immigration form – is risky and understandably not one we would condone nor that you wish to pursue, especially with teenagers in tow. There is one last option, and that is to apply for an Emergency Travel Document (ETD) for yourself and your three children. While ETDs are not designed for leisure travel, the Home Office told me verbally that if you have held valid UK passports since 2006 (and yours only expired in 2017), then there is no requirement to prove the reason for emergency travel. Applying for an ETD takes 48 hours and may involve an interview with the nearest embassy, but could provide the peace of mind you need to proceed with your desperately longed-for holiday. 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.
The Advertiser
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Neil Young invites Trump to one of his shows amid feud
Neil Young has invited Donald Trump to attend one of his concerts after showing his support for Bruce Springsteen amid his feud with the US president. Trump, 78, was left furious after Springsteen hit out at the "corruption" and "incompetence" of the president's administration during a recent concert in Manchester. Trump blasted Springsteen as a "pushy, obnoxious JERK" via his social media platform Truth Social. Young spoke out in support of Springsteen, who insisted he wasn't "scared" of Trump. He penned on his Neil Young Archives site: "Bruce and thousands of musicians think you are ruining America. You worry about that instead of the dyin' kids in Gaza. That's your problem. I am not scared of you. Neither are the rest of us. You shut down FEMA when we needed it most. That's your problem Trump. STOP THINKING ABOUT WHAT ROCKERS ARE SAYING. Think about saving America from the mess you made." In his latest blog entry, Young said: "When I tour the USA this summer, if there is not martial law by then which would make it impossible, let's all come together and stand for American values. "We will not be doing a political show. We will be playing the music we love for all of us to enjoy together. "President Trump, you are invited. Come and hear our music just as you did for decades." Young recently admitted he's worried Trump will stop him entering the US as he's been so critical of the president. Young became a dual Canadian-US citizen in 2020. Neil Young has invited Donald Trump to attend one of his concerts after showing his support for Bruce Springsteen amid his feud with the US president. Trump, 78, was left furious after Springsteen hit out at the "corruption" and "incompetence" of the president's administration during a recent concert in Manchester. Trump blasted Springsteen as a "pushy, obnoxious JERK" via his social media platform Truth Social. Young spoke out in support of Springsteen, who insisted he wasn't "scared" of Trump. He penned on his Neil Young Archives site: "Bruce and thousands of musicians think you are ruining America. You worry about that instead of the dyin' kids in Gaza. That's your problem. I am not scared of you. Neither are the rest of us. You shut down FEMA when we needed it most. That's your problem Trump. STOP THINKING ABOUT WHAT ROCKERS ARE SAYING. Think about saving America from the mess you made." In his latest blog entry, Young said: "When I tour the USA this summer, if there is not martial law by then which would make it impossible, let's all come together and stand for American values. "We will not be doing a political show. We will be playing the music we love for all of us to enjoy together. "President Trump, you are invited. Come and hear our music just as you did for decades." Young recently admitted he's worried Trump will stop him entering the US as he's been so critical of the president. Young became a dual Canadian-US citizen in 2020. Neil Young has invited Donald Trump to attend one of his concerts after showing his support for Bruce Springsteen amid his feud with the US president. Trump, 78, was left furious after Springsteen hit out at the "corruption" and "incompetence" of the president's administration during a recent concert in Manchester. Trump blasted Springsteen as a "pushy, obnoxious JERK" via his social media platform Truth Social. Young spoke out in support of Springsteen, who insisted he wasn't "scared" of Trump. He penned on his Neil Young Archives site: "Bruce and thousands of musicians think you are ruining America. You worry about that instead of the dyin' kids in Gaza. That's your problem. I am not scared of you. Neither are the rest of us. You shut down FEMA when we needed it most. That's your problem Trump. STOP THINKING ABOUT WHAT ROCKERS ARE SAYING. Think about saving America from the mess you made." In his latest blog entry, Young said: "When I tour the USA this summer, if there is not martial law by then which would make it impossible, let's all come together and stand for American values. "We will not be doing a political show. We will be playing the music we love for all of us to enjoy together. "President Trump, you are invited. Come and hear our music just as you did for decades." Young recently admitted he's worried Trump will stop him entering the US as he's been so critical of the president. Young became a dual Canadian-US citizen in 2020. Neil Young has invited Donald Trump to attend one of his concerts after showing his support for Bruce Springsteen amid his feud with the US president. Trump, 78, was left furious after Springsteen hit out at the "corruption" and "incompetence" of the president's administration during a recent concert in Manchester. Trump blasted Springsteen as a "pushy, obnoxious JERK" via his social media platform Truth Social. Young spoke out in support of Springsteen, who insisted he wasn't "scared" of Trump. He penned on his Neil Young Archives site: "Bruce and thousands of musicians think you are ruining America. You worry about that instead of the dyin' kids in Gaza. That's your problem. I am not scared of you. Neither are the rest of us. You shut down FEMA when we needed it most. That's your problem Trump. STOP THINKING ABOUT WHAT ROCKERS ARE SAYING. Think about saving America from the mess you made." In his latest blog entry, Young said: "When I tour the USA this summer, if there is not martial law by then which would make it impossible, let's all come together and stand for American values. "We will not be doing a political show. We will be playing the music we love for all of us to enjoy together. "President Trump, you are invited. Come and hear our music just as you did for decades." Young recently admitted he's worried Trump will stop him entering the US as he's been so critical of the president. Young became a dual Canadian-US citizen in 2020.
The Irish Sun
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
King Charles lands in Canada in first visit since Coronation amid Trump's call for nation to become 51st US state
KING Charles yesterday took his initial steps on a 'diplomatic tightrope' on his first trip to Canada since his crowning. Charles — also the giant nation's monarch — and Queen Camilla landed in Ottawa, where the couple were saluted by the military and given a Guard of Honour. 7 King Charles took his first trip to Canada since his crowning Credit: EPA 7 Charles and Queen Camilla were saluted by the military and given a Guard of Honour Credit: AP 7 Charles and Camilla were also greeted by an indigenous tribe elder Credit: PA Their trip, on which Charles will be the first monarch to open the country's Parliament since 1957, follows Experts hailed the packed two-day trip as a 'clever' move designed to signal to the US President that Britain stands by its Commonwealth ally. Charles, 76, has praised the realm since its dispute with Mr Trump, 78, but has also invited the US leader for a second State visit. Royal commentator READ MORE ON CHARLES 'He is walking a tightrope, but he has so far found the right words and actions to navigate it. I think he will stay away from saying anything inflammatory, but he will handle whatever is thrown at him.' Charles and Camilla, who were also greeted by an indigenous tribe elder, were taken from the airport to meet locals at a party on the city's Lansdowne Park. Some made trips of up to eight hours to get there. Charles dropped a puck to start a street hockey game as royal fans waved Canadian and Union flags and cheered 'God save the King'. Most read in Royals The royals also participated in a tree planting at Government House. King Charles is Canada's secret weapon against Trump - his visit will be complex & fraught Charles, still having cancer treatment, will give a speech today in English and French, Canada's official languages, as he opens parliament. Dr Dexter Govan, director of research for the Constitution Society, said it is 'certainly no coincidence' that Charles is doing so. He said: 'The King must balance his role as Head of State of both the UK and Canada, while also refraining from commenting directly on politics. 'When President Trump suggests Canada should become the 51st state, that becomes even more challenging. By opening Parliament, the King's continuing a long constitutional tradition where a monarch uses a symbolic gesture to make their point.' He takes his obligations as King of Canada and Head of the Commonwealth very seriously Royal commentator Ingrid Seward Prof Damien Claude Bélanger, expert in Canadian-US relations, added: 'The visit is designed to show that Canada has close, intimate ties, with one of the world's great powers, and that we're not alone in the face of the US or American power.' Prof Robert Hazell, expert in Government and the Constitution at University College London, said: 'Undoubtedly King Charles's visit has political significance. 'The Canadians are a proud, independent nation, and they're anxious to stress their difference from the United States. And one important difference — of which they've long been proud — is that they are a monarchy, not a republic.' 7 'He takes his obligations as King of Canada and Head of the Commonwealth very seriously', say Royal experts Credit: PA 7 Charles greets school children as he arrives in Ottawa Credit: AP 7 Experts hailed the packed two-day trip as a 'clever' move designed to signal to the US President that Britain stands by its Commonwealth ally Credit: Reuters 7 Charles puts down a puck for the start of a game of hockey Credit: PA
Scottish Sun
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
King Charles lands in Canada in first visit since Coronation amid Trump's call for nation to become 51st US state
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) KING Charles yesterday took his initial steps on a 'diplomatic tightrope' on his first trip to Canada since his crowning. Charles — also the giant nation's monarch — and Queen Camilla landed in Ottawa, where the couple were saluted by the military and given a Guard of Honour. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 King Charles took his first trip to Canada since his crowning Credit: EPA 7 Charles and Queen Camilla were saluted by the military and given a Guard of Honour Credit: AP 7 Charles and Camilla were also greeted by an indigenous tribe elder Credit: PA Their trip, on which Charles will be the first monarch to open the country's Parliament since 1957, follows Donald Trump's call for Canada to become the US's 51st state. Experts hailed the packed two-day trip as a 'clever' move designed to signal to the US President that Britain stands by its Commonwealth ally. Charles, 76, has praised the realm since its dispute with Mr Trump, 78, but has also invited the US leader for a second State visit. Royal commentator Ingrid Seward said: 'This is a diplomatic challenge for Charles. He takes his obligations as King of Canada and Head of the Commonwealth very seriously. 'He is walking a tightrope, but he has so far found the right words and actions to navigate it. I think he will stay away from saying anything inflammatory, but he will handle whatever is thrown at him.' Charles and Camilla, who were also greeted by an indigenous tribe elder, were taken from the airport to meet locals at a party on the city's Lansdowne Park. Some made trips of up to eight hours to get there. Charles dropped a puck to start a street hockey game as royal fans waved Canadian and Union flags and cheered 'God save the King'. The royals also participated in a tree planting at Government House. King Charles is Canada's secret weapon against Trump - his visit will be complex & fraught Charles, still having cancer treatment, will give a speech today in English and French, Canada's official languages, as he opens parliament. Dr Dexter Govan, director of research for the Constitution Society, said it is 'certainly no coincidence' that Charles is doing so. He said: 'The King must balance his role as Head of State of both the UK and Canada, while also refraining from commenting directly on politics. 'When President Trump suggests Canada should become the 51st state, that becomes even more challenging. By opening Parliament, the King's continuing a long constitutional tradition where a monarch uses a symbolic gesture to make their point.' He takes his obligations as King of Canada and Head of the Commonwealth very seriously Royal commentator Ingrid Seward Prof Damien Claude Bélanger, expert in Canadian-US relations, added: 'The visit is designed to show that Canada has close, intimate ties, with one of the world's great powers, and that we're not alone in the face of the US or American power.' Prof Robert Hazell, expert in Government and the Constitution at University College London, said: 'Undoubtedly King Charles's visit has political significance. 'The Canadians are a proud, independent nation, and they're anxious to stress their difference from the United States. And one important difference — of which they've long been proud — is that they are a monarchy, not a republic.' 7 'He takes his obligations as King of Canada and Head of the Commonwealth very seriously', say Royal experts Credit: PA 7 Charles greets school children as he arrives in Ottawa Credit: AP 7 Experts hailed the packed two-day trip as a 'clever' move designed to signal to the US President that Britain stands by its Commonwealth ally Credit: Reuters
