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Daily Mirror
19 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Five disturbing details missing from Netflix's Chris Watts murder documentary
Netflix documentary American Murder: The Family Next Door tells the real-life story of how one man brutally murdered his wife and children, before dumping their bodies in the most callous way. However, some key details were omitted Netflix is known for its regularly updated stream of gripping and shocking true crime content, but one documentary remains one of the most horrifying. Viewers were left so deeply disturbed by Netflix documentary American Murder: The Family Next Door, they were 'sick to their stomach' when it was first added to the streaming platform. The show told the story of a father who brutally murdered his pregnant wife and children. On August 13, 2018, Chris Watts, 35, strangled his pregnant wife, Shanann Watts, 34, to death and then killed his two daughters, Bella, four, and Celeste, three, in Colorado, where the family lived. Shanann's body was found on property owned by Anadarko Petroleum, one of the US's largest oil and gas drillers in Colorado, where Watts worked as an operator. Investigators found the bodies of Bella and Celeste nearby in an oil tank. Watts pleaded guilty to nine charges, including murder and the unlawful termination of a pregnancy. He is currently serving a life sentence without parole in Wisconsin. The Netflix documentary, which was aired in 2020, followed the tragic turn of events. From showing how Chris and Shannan met and began their romance to the aftermath of her and their daughters' murder, the documentary also used real-life footage to bring Watts' crimes to life. As seen on the doc, he eventually confessed to the triple murder, but some details from the story were omitted. Here, the Mirror looks at the five chilling details that were missing from the documentary, as reported by US news site 1. 'Evil' mother-in-law Shannan isn't thought to have had a good relationship with Chris Watts' parents and branded her mother-in-law, Cindy Watts, "evil". She believed Cindy endangered their youngest daughter, Celeste, by serving her ice cream with peanut chips, despite her severe nut allergy, Daily Mail reported. 'You should call your dad and tell him you did not appreciate your mom putting your daughter at risk today,' she told her husband in a furious message. 'She's evil and willing to risk your daughter's life just to get under my skin.' Tensions escalated to the point where Watts' parents reportedly blocked Shanann on Facebook and skipped Celeste's birthday party entirely. They hadn't even attended their son's wedding. As the doc showed, devastated Cindy vowed in court to continue to support her son despite his despicable crimes, which included the deaths of his young daughters. 2. Marriage obsession American Murder: The Family Next Door depicted Watts as having an affair with coworker Nichol Kessinger, but it didn't reveal that the illicit romance was a full-blown relationship and Kessinger had hopes of marrying Watts, reports Daily Mail. Just nine days before the murders, on August 4, 2018, Kessinger searched Google for over two hours, looking at wedding dresses. She also browsed topics related to 'marrying your mistress,' according to Business Insider. After discovering Watts had lied to her, Kessinger is said to have later filed to change her name in Jefferson County, Colorado. 3. Alleged affairs Amanda McMahon claimed she had a one-night stand with Watts in March 2018 after meeting him on Tinder. 'It got really fast and aggressive,' she said of the encounter. She told the police that she had to physically fight Watts off her after he turned violent, putting his hands around her throat and trying to initiate anal sex despite her reluctance. He also reportedly revealed details of his "rape fantasy" to her in extreme detail. And a few months after the murders, The Mirror spoke to the gay escort Trent Bolte, who claimed he had a 10-month affair with Watts in 2018. However, Watts denied any involvement. 'I've never been with a guy,' he told police. 4. Female prison visitor According to an 'Inmate Visitation History' document dated January 6, 2020, a woman named Anna Nowak was approved to see Watts and made 31 visits between March and December 2019. The document shows that she was once turned away after exceeding the maximum visits for a single day. 5. Plans for romantic getaway The documentary hinted at marriage troubles - using Shanann's own text messages, but she also made serious efforts to save the relationship - because she loved her husband and she didn't want a broken home for her two daughters who doted on their father, The Daily Mail reported that the unsuspecting spouse was looking for travel deals on Groupon and had also arranged childcare for Bella and Celeste so she and her future killer could holiday together. To the outside world, the Watts looked like any family next door - a loving couple and two adorable children living a happy, normal life together. But behind closed doors, it was a very different and horrifying story.
Time Out
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Mighty Hoopla 2025 in Brockwell Park: set times, full lineup, tickets and everything you need to know
Following a barnstorming few days of festivals over the bank holiday weekend (May 23-26), up next among the music festivals in south London's Brockwell Park is Mighty Hoopla. The two-day pop fest will return this weekend (May 31-June 1) headlined by superstars Ke$ha and Ciara. Mighty Hoopla bills itself as the UK's biggest pop festival, and the day festival double-header is famed for its inclusivity, freedom and fun. Beyond the headliners, this year's Hoopla lineup is stacked as ever, featuring the likes of Jade, Jojo, Loreen, Erika Jayne and many, many more. Heading to one (or both) days of Mighty Hoopla 2025? Here's everything you need to know about the festival, from the full lineup and set times to the weather forecast. When and where is Mighty Hoopla? Mighty Hoopla 2025 will take place at Brockwell Park in south London, on Saturday May 31 and Sunday June 1. Timings On both days, doors will open at midday, and last entry is 8pm. On Saturday the music will end at 10.30pm, while on Sunday it'll stop at 10pm. What's the full Mighty Hoopla 2025 lineup and set times? Saturday May 31 Main Stage 2pm-2.30pm – Daphne and Celeste 3.15pm-4pm – Omar Rudberg 4.45pm-5.30pm – Jamelia 6.15pm-7pm – Jojo 7.45pm-8.30pm – Jade 9.15pm-10.15pm – Ciara Hayu Arena 1.30pm-2pm – Booty Luv 2.30pm-3pm – Tom Aspaul 3.30pm-4pm – Amy Studt 5.40pm-5pm – Vincint 5.45pm-6.25pm – A*Teens 7.10pm-7.40pm – Mutya Buena 8.20pm-9.05pm – Daniel Bedingfield The Bump Midday-1.15pm – Gig Buddies Presents: Club Soda 1.15pm-2.55pm – UOKHUN? 3pm-3.40pm – Tsatsamis 4pm-4.40pm – Tom Rasmussen 6pm-6.40pm – Allie X 6.50pm-8pm – Kiddy Smile 8pm-9.15pm – CC:DISCO 9.15pm-10.30pm – Artwork The Pleasure Palace 12.15pm-1pm – Move Your Frame 1pm-2pm – A Grand Cabaret Show feat Herr & Me, Slaystation and Gallifrey Cabaret 2pm-3pm – The London Gay Big Band 3pm-4pm – The George Michael Disco 4pm-5pm – Bop to the Top The Disney Hour 5pm-6pm – Hot To Go Pink Pop Party 6pm-6.45pm – Una Healy 6.45pm-7.45pm – The Drag Hour feat Jimbo Drag Clown, Ginger Johnson and Miss Leigh Ding 7.45pm-8.45pm – Bongo's Bingo The Rave Round 8.45pm-9.45pm – The Artful Dodger The Birdcage 12.15pm-12.50pm – Queerly Come Dancing 1.15pm-1.45pm – Alice, Alan and The Shroom 2pm-2.45pm – Pecs Drag Kings 2.50pm-3pm – SAY 3pm-3.50pm – Paradise 3.50pm-4.30pm – Haus of Fatale 4.30-4.45pm – Black Peppa 5pm-6pm – The Cocoa Butter Club 6.05pm-7pm – Vula & Friends 7pm-9pm – Slicc N Thicc Queertopia 1.15pm-1.35pm – T Priestly 2pm-2.25pm – Sans Soucis 2.45pm-3.10pm – James Indigo 3.35pm-3.55pm – Rom 1 4.20-4.45pm – Majur 5.15pm-5.45pm – Crystal Murray 6.15pm-6.40pm – Jude York 7.05pm-7.45pm – Hannah Diamond Working Them's Club 1.30pm-2pm – Crayola the Queen 2pm-2.30pm – The Rodeo Queens 3pm-3.30pm – Barbs Bingo 3.30pm-4pm – Magic Dyke 4pm-5pm – Sue Veneers 5pm-5.30pm – Séayoncé 5.30pm-6pm – PMBC Musicals 6pm-6.30pm – Margo Is Charli 6.30pm-8.30pm – Oli Keens Hay Girl Hay 12.30pm-2pm – Queer Line Dancing 2pm-6.30pm – Queer Cxntry 6.30pm-7.30pm – Taylor Trash Red Bull Dance Your Style 1pm-2.30pm – Ivicore 3pm-4pm – Nadine Noor 4.30pm-5.45pm – Almass Badat 6.15pm-7.45pm – Donnie Sunshine House of Schuh 12.30pm-3.25pm – House of Schuh 4pm-7.05pm – Get Busy Sunday June 1 Main Stage 2.25pm-3.05pm – Vengaboys 3.35pm-4.05pm – Alice Chater 4.35pm-5.05pm – Samantha Mumba 5.30pm-5.45pm – Heidi Montag 6.05pm-6.35pm – Erika Jayne 7pm-7.20pm – Lulu 7.55pm-8.35pm – Loreen 9.15pm-10.15pm – Ke$ha Hayu Arena 1.45pm-2.15pm – Supersister 3pm-3.30pm – Queen Priyanka 4.10pm-4.30pm – Wicked 5.10pm-5.40pm – Lemar 6.20pm-6.50pm – Pixie Lott 7.20pm-7.50pm – G Flip 8.25pm-9.15pm – Kate Nash & RPCO The Bump 12.30pm-2.30pm – Polyglamourous 2.45pm-3.25pm – Sarah Nimmo 3.45pm-4.25pm – Anna Prior 4.45pm-5.20pm – Elkka 5.45pm-6.30pm – Lion Babe 6.35pm-7.45pm – The Illustrious Blacks 7.45pm-9pm – Girls Don't Sync 9pm-10.15pm – Jayda G The Pleasure Palace 12.30pm-1.15pm – Move Your Frame 1.15pm-2pm – The Groove Chorus 2pm-3pm – Kinky Cabaret 3pm-3.45pm – Barrioke 3.45pm-4.45pm – We Are Still Young – Emo Hour 4.45pm-5.45pm – Blackstage feat Gal Pals – The Pole Dancing Hour 5.45pm-6.45pm – Sweat – The Brat Hour 6.45pm-7.45pm – The Drag Hour feat Danny Beard, Bimini, Kyran Thrax and Miss Leigh Ding 7.45pm-8.45pm – Beefmince 8.45pm-9.45pm – The End of the World Party – Alien Invasion The Birdcage 1pm-1.45pm – Bollyqueer 2pm-2.45pm – Lycra '80s Party 3pm-3.15pm – Mimi Chanel 3.20-4.05pm – Kunst Kabaret 4.10pm-5.05pm – House of Pantha 5.20pm-6.05pm – Smooch 6.05pm-7.05pm – Seasoned 7.05pm-8.30pm – Queer Bruk Queertopia 12.45pm-1pm – Ciel at Centre 1.25pm-1.45pm – Justin Peng 2.10pm-2.30pm – Griffin 3.05pm-3.30pm – Charlieeeee 3.55pm-4.20pm – Sounds Queer 4.45pm-5.10pm – Bentley Robles 5.40pm-6.10pm – Beks 6.40pm-7.05pm – Inji 7.30pm-8.15pm – Moonchild Sanelly Working Them's Club 1pm-1.30pm – Boudior Burlesque 2pm-2.30pm – Miss Ellaneous 3pm-3.30pm – UKG-Spot 4pm-4.45pm – Slav 4 U 5.30pm-6pm – La Grand Karaoke 6pm-7pm – Girl, Dance 7pm-9pm – Hard Cock Life Hay Girl Hay 12.30pm-2pm – Queer Line Dancing 2pm-6.30pm – Queer Cxntry 6.30pm-7.30pm – Taylor Trash Red Bull Dance Your Style 1.30pm-3.10pm – Muva T 3.35pm-5.05pm – Lagoon Femshayma 5.35pm-6.35pm – Sippin' T 7pm-8pm – Melle Brown House of Schuh 12.30pm-4.05pm – House of Schuh 4.30pm-7.15pm – Get Busy All timings from the Mighty Hoopla app, and subject to change. How to get to Mighty Hoopla festival Punters are advised not to drive to the fest, as there is no parking. Instead Hoopla attendees are being asked to take public transport. The nearest tube is Brixton (10 min walk) and the closest train is Herne Hill (2 min walk). What's the weather looking like? On Saturday London will still be in the throes of a 'mini heatwave', with sunny skies and temperatures hitting a scorching 25C. Sunday won't be quite so balmy, with more clouds and highs of only 21C. There's a slightly higher chance of rain but not exactly a high chance – with 10 percent chance of precipitation. Are there any tickets left for Mighty Hoopla? Mighty Hoopla 2025 is officially sold out. However, you can pick up Saturday, Sunday and weekend tickets through official resale partner Tixel here. Afterparties There are several unofficial Mighty Hoopla afterparties that'll keep the party going into the early hours. There'll be Sweat at the Clapham Grand (Saturday, tickets here) and parties at Clapham's The Bridge (Saturday, find out more), The Duke of Edinburgh pub (Saturday, find out more) and Effra Social (Sunday, find out more). Are Brockwell Park's day festivals definitely still going ahead? They certainly are! For 2025, anyway. The last month or so has put Brockwell Park's day festivals in the spotlight, with anti-festival campaigners Protect Brockwell Park on the one side and Lambeth Council and festival promoters Brockwell Live (supported by community group SayYesLambeth) on the other. Following a court decision that ruled the festivals didn't have the correct planning permission, Brockwell Live released a statement saying the events will go ahead.
Business Mayor
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Mayor
‘People in the scene would sometimes be mean to us. They'd forget we were teenagers': Daphne and Celeste look back
Daphne and Celeste posing for a promotion shoot in 2000 and 2025. Daphne (left) and Celeste posing for a promotion shoot in 2000 and 2025. Later photograph: Chris Buck/The Guardian. Styling: Stephanie Tricola. Hair and makeup: Taisha Paquiot. Archive photograph:New Yorkers Celeste Cruz and Karen 'Daphne' DiConcetto auditioned to become a pop duo in 1998. Their career was short-lived but memorable – releasing Ooh Stick You, U.G.L.Y. and a cover version of Alice Cooper's School's Out!; they were also bottled off stage at the 2000 Reading festival. After getting dropped in 2001, Celeste pursued a career in acting, and Karen in screenwriting. They reunited in 2015, with the album Daphne & Celeste Save the World following in 2018. Karen lives in Brooklyn, and Celeste in New Jersey. They perform at the Mighty Hoopla festival in London on 31 May. Daphne Based on Celeste's T-shirt, I would say this was taken during the promotion of U.G.L.Y. – her frosted blue eyeshadow is a clear indicator, too, as it was very much a thing back then. Someone should have told me to paint my nails. I also think we were getting bored with all of our normal poses. Boredom is the only reasonable explanation for that hand-to-mouth expression. One of the first things Celeste said to me was: 'Hey, so, like, I've got pinkeye [conjunctivitis].' She wanted to get it out of the way at the start of the audition, so I wouldn't think she had an eye that always looked like that, which I found endearing. My other memory is of us dancing to the instrumental to Ooh Stick You and us both saying: 'What is this strange song?' Read More Woman donates her womb to sister in first-ever U.K. transplant When we arrived in England, I had just seen the movie Notting Hill, and, based on that alone, we decided we should live there. It was the 90s and labels had a lot of money, so they said: 'Sure!' There was a deep sense of irony about everything we did, and the people who got the joke knew we were just having fun Before Daphne and Celeste, my ambition was to do Broadway. Pop wasn't taking off as much in America as it was in the UK – the kind of music I liked was Lauryn Hill and Radiohead – but I soon became fully immersed. As well as British pop, we loved British TV. Once we saw Sid Owen from EastEnders and reacted as if he was the biggest star in the world. The same thing happened with Darren from the first season of Big Brother. Who knew some guy chasing chickens around a garden could ignite that kind of response? There was always a deep sense of irony about everything we did in Daphne and Celeste, and the people who got the joke knew we were just having fun. Richard and Judy were not those people. When we left the set after our interview the producers said: 'Never come back.' I don't even think they said please. What did we do? We were just being ourselves and maybe talking too much. They wanted us to be cheeky but not too cheeky, which we were. They took themselves very seriously and, while we didn't want to be rude, we also thought: 'This is really not that deep. Our lyrics are literally 'Up your butt with a coconut.'' Read More Perishers - 7th September 2023 Being a pop band in that era was a whirlwind. We'd often be told we were doing something, such as an Asda supermarket tour, and we'd just agree to it. It never occurred to us to ask more questions about why the next three months of our lives would be spent in different Asda supermarkets. It was one of the weirder experiences we had, but actually pretty convenient as we could pick up food after the signings. Throughout those years, Celeste and I were stuck with each other. There were occasional moments when we needed space, but we had no other option but to figure it out. Learning how to work through problems like that in real time was an incredible skill to acquire at such a young age. Once the group got dropped, we went back to the States and took some time out from each other. A year later, we became roommates again, and we've been close ever since. As for the future, I'm not sure. We still have so much fun performing together. Mostly, I am just grateful to have Celeste as my friend. Celeste Our schedule during this period would often include 15 shoots in a day, so it's impossible to pinpoint exactly where we were or what we were posing for. My eyebrows are Christina Aguilera levels of thin. It was the era to have almost no eyebrows at all. Someone should have told me to do a little less with my nails, and Daphne a little more. I think the expression we were going for was: 'Gasp! Did you really just say that thing you shouldn't have said?' People liked that type of sass from us. Read More The eco top 12: your year of sustainable travel My first impression of Karen was that she had a striking bob. The audition itself was confusing, as I wasn't entirely sure what it was for – apart from En Vogue, we didn't have girl groups in the US at that time. Once I got to the UK I really started to understand the pop explosion that was happening – so much so that I bought multiple Steps records. skip past newsletter promotion Sign up to Inside Saturday The only way to get a look behind the scenes of the Saturday magazine. Sign up to get the inside story from our top writers as well as all the must-read articles and columns, delivered to your inbox every weekend. Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain info about charities, online ads, and content funded by outside parties. For more information see our Privacy Policy. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. after newsletter promotion From the start our attitude was: 'Just have fun! This probably won't last for ever.' But the pop world was incredibly earnest and people would often forget that we were 16 [Karen] and 18 [Celeste]. For example, when U.G.L.Y. charted at No 18, we were really excited – Top 20 was a huge thing for us – but the other groups we were on tour with responded as if something terrible had happened. In general, the pop scene found us tricky to place, and would sometimes be mean to us. There was very much a 'sit at your own lunch table' vibe in response to us. But not S Club 7. They were so fun. We've been through the major life milestones together: weddings, pregnancies. Our bond is unique When Karen and I lived in London, our nextdoor neighbour was Brian Eno. We bumped into him one day and he said: 'My daughters love you.' I did not know who this person was, which I now feel so embarrassed about. He invited us into his home and I remember looking around at all of his records and saying: 'Wow, you must be such a huge U2 fan.' Thankfully, he was so humble and sweet, and didn't let on he was the legend that he was. Quite quickly, mine and Karen's friendship became like a sisterhood. As we were living and working together for 24 hours a day, there were moments when we would be at each other's throats, but we had no choice but to learn how to take care of each other. When the group ended, we had a bit of space from each other. I definitely needed to gain back a bit of my identity: I was 'on' for so long that I totally forgot who I was and what I really liked. At first I was restless and couldn't stay static – I started following members of the Grateful Dead on tour. Then a year later, Karen and I were back in touch and we started hanging out again. Since then, we've been with each other for all of the major life milestones – we went to each other's weddings, we got pregnant at the same time, and, as we both lived in Brooklyn, our children became besties. It's really cute – they vibe similarly to how Karen and I do. I feel like the universe chooses who you go through life with, whether you intentionally pick someone or if you meet them at an audition. Karen and I love our husbands, but there is a bond between us that's unique. She knows what it's like to be in a pop group, to be a pandemic mum, to work five jobs in New York to get by. She gets me on all levels, and I can't say that about anyone else.
Arabian Business
23-05-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Dubai real estate developer launches Al Jaddaf Waterfront project with 44 homes
Dubai real estate firm HRE Development has launched Celeste, an exclusive waterfront residence in Al Jaddaf. Celeste is limited to just 44 exclusive residences and is positioned between Downtown Dubai and the Al Jaddaf Waterfront, while offering views of Dubai Creek. Beyond the residences, curated wellness amenities include: A waterfront pool Modern fitness and yoga spaces Landscaped courtyards Dedicated children's play zone Celeste in Al Jaddaf, Dubai Wissam Breidy, CEO of HRE Development, said: 'Celeste isn't just another project – it's a limited collection for those who move early, think differently, and value meaning over mass. It is for those who see their home as an extension of their values – calm, elevated, and timeless.' Celeste is set for completion in Q2 2027.
Mid East Info
22-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
HRE Development unveils Celeste – a rare waterfront sanctuary of only 44 Residences in Al Jaddaf - Middle East Business News and Information
Celeste offers early buyers a rare chance to own a serene, well-designed home between Downtown Dubai's energy and Dubai Creek's tranquility Dubai, UAE: HRE Development has launched Celeste – an exclusive waterfront residence in the heart of picturesque Al Jaddaf. Designed for privacy and understated elegance, Celeste merges nature, architecture, and lifestyle in a way few developments can. Perfectly positioned between the energy of Downtown Dubai and the tranquility of the Al Jaddaf Waterfront, it offers premium luxury living with uninterrupted views of Dubai Creek. Celeste is limited to just 44 exclusive residences, offering a rare opportunity for early buyers to own a piece of thoughtfully designed tranquility. Panoramic windows bathe each home in natural light, open layouts promote balance and flow, and every space reflects modern simplicity through warm materials and clean lines. Every element has been thoughtfully crafted to embody a seamless blend of sophistication and serenity. Beyond the residences, curated wellness amenities transform daily living into a holistic experience. A stunning waterfront pool, modern fitness and yoga spaces, landscaped courtyards, and a dedicated children's play zone encourage movement, relaxation, and a lifestyle of balance. The development integrates indoor and outdoor spaces effortlessly, ensuring residents can escape the city's energy while remaining connected to its vibrancy. Celeste's architecture embraces modern simplicity, where clean lines and warm materials complement its unrivaled water-facing position. Coupled with concierge services and smart entry systems, the development offers a harmonious blend of security and convenience. 'Celeste isn't just another project – it's a limited collection for those who move early, think differently, and value meaning over mass,' said Wissam Breidy, CEO of HRE Development. 'It is for those who see their home as an extension of their values – calm, elevated, and timeless.' Set for completion in Q2 2027, Celeste is positioned at the heart of Al Jaddaf, a district quietly evolving into one of Dubai's most connected and culturally rich destinations. More than just a place to live, it's a chance to belong to something rare.
