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The Irish Sun
26 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
EastEnders' Adam Woodyatt pulls the plug on failed booze brand with ex wife amid mounting debts
EASTENDERS star Adam Woodyatt has pulled the plug on the failed booze brand he launched with his ex-wife. Adam, 56, set up Neat Distillery Ltd in August 2017 and introduced a range of trendy gins. Advertisement 4 Adam Woodyatt has pulled the plug on his failed booze brand Credit: Getty But just a couple of years later, production stopped and the brand's website was taken offline in a bid to cut costs. Now, official documents have been submitted to Companies House confirming that Adam and his former partner Beverley are applying to have the company struck off the register. The brand's digital presence has long been dormant - the website is no longer active, and its Facebook and Twitter accounts haven't been updated since 2019. Neat Distillery Ltd's last set of accounts revealed it was running a £13,000 deficit. Advertisement read more on Adam Woodyatt Adam and Beverley had joint control of the business, even while navigating what was described as a 'toxic split'. It was reported that he initially refused to offer her a fair settlement, although they eventually reached an amicable agreement. He had spent months perfecting the gin recipe, with a source saying at the time: 'This is something Adam really passionate about. 'He is planning to sell it online, along with merchandise he has lined up with the branding and recipes." Advertisement Most read in Soaps In a past interview, Adam also revealed: 'I had quite a diverse list of outlets and distribution from entertainment, bars, fine dining to music clubs,' naming chef Adam took a break from EastEnders in 2020 but returned in August 2023. EastEnders legend Michelle Collins opens up on fiery on set rows with Adam Woodyatt He has reportedly made big money for his TV gigs, including roughly £500,000 for his 2021 appearance on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here. The actor also earns a reported £250,000 per year for his EastEnders gig. Advertisement Adam, who officially divorced his wife Beverly in 2022 after 22 years of marriage put £245,763 into a new firm shortly after they first split in 2020. He had earned the cash through acting gigs and funnelled it into his company Caledfwlch — which is Welsh for King Arthur's sword Excalibur. He set it up ahead of his This week, Adam was spotted looking loved up with a mystery woman after hitting the gym in London. Advertisement He shared a kiss with the red-haired woman after a sweaty workout before driving off together. He played a major role in the BBC soap's 40th anniversary episodes when his wife Cindy's Christmas Day attacker was revealed. The Sun has contacted Adam's representatives for comment. Advertisement 4 He ran the company with his former partner Beverley Credit: Instagram 4 They set up Neat Distillery Ltd in August 2017 and introduced a range of trendy gins Credit: Instagram 4 Adam took a break from EastEnders in 2020 but returned in August 2023 Credit: BBC
Belfast Telegraph
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
‘Emma's such a bitch and yet you love her': 250 years since her birth, Jane Austen's books still resonate with modern audiences
On Christmas Day 2020, Laura Molloy, then 17 years old, received a set of Jane Austen novels from her brother. Stuck at home in Bray with little else to do, she started with Emma and was instantly hooked.
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Rakyat Post
4 hours ago
- General
- Rakyat Post
[Watch] Love Beyond Time: The Penang Uncle Who Never Stopped Saying Good Morning To His Late Wife
Subscribe to our FREE The sun hasn't yet touched the peaks of Penang's hills when Loo Khai Oon begins his daily pilgrimage of love. At 65, he moves with purposeful steps through the morning mist, embarking on a 15-km journey he's made nearly 3,000 times before – all to say good morning to the woman who captured his heart over three decades ago. For nine years, while the rest of the world swipes right and left searching for connection, this retired tower crane operator has been writing his own love story, one footstep at a time. His destination: the United Hokkien Cemeteries in Paya Terubong, where his heart has resided since 2015. What began as a widower's morning ritual has bloomed into Malaysia's most touching testament to unconditional love. Each dawn, as the clock strikes 7 AM, Loo arrives with arms full of devotion – a portable speaker softly playing morning prayers, gardening tools gleaming with purpose, and a tumbler of his wife's favourite coffee, maintaining their breakfast tradition that even death couldn't sever. A Christmas Promise, An Eternal Devotion 'If it's raining, I will wait for the rain to stop. She is a very lovely girl and simple person. She's very kind,' Loo shares, his eyes reflecting memories of 34 shared years. I miss her a lot, I wish I can talk to her. Their love story reads like a classic romance novel – young hearts finding each other when he was 22 and she was just 18, becoming each other's first and only love. Their journey together lasted until leukaemia claimed her at 52, leaving behind five children and a husband whose devotion would become legendary in their community. Life's poetic twists weren't lost on the couple – they exchanged vows on Christmas Day, 1988, and in a bittersweet turn of fate, she was laid to rest on the same date years later. But where others might have been broken by such symmetry, Loo transformed his grief into a beautiful daily homage. For two hours each morning, he tends to her resting place, trimming the grass, wiping the tombstone, and sharing breakfast just as they did for over three decades. To all the people, time don't wait for people. If your partner isn't with you anymore, then you will regret. So cherish the time you had together. True Love Is New Every Morning The depth of his commitment is permanently etched not just in his daily routine but on his body itself. Loo carries his wife's portrait tattooed over his heart, ensuring that even when he's away from the cemetery, she remains close. 'No one understood me like she did,' he reflects, his hand unconsciously moving to the tattoo that keeps her memory alive. After his morning visit, Loo heads to the gym and then home, though sometimes the pull of love brings him back for a second visit, jogging the distance if Malaysia's tropical weather permits. 'I feel uneasy if I don't see her at least once every day,' he admits, his dedication unwavering through storms and sunshine alike. Faith, Hope and Love Remains In a world where love often seems as ephemeral as morning dew, Loo's steadfast devotion stands as a lighthouse of hope. Nine years into his daily pilgrimage, while others might have let their grief fade into occasional visits, Loo's love remains as fresh as the morning dew on the flowers he brings. His story reminds us that true love isn't measured in viral moments or grand gestures, but in the quiet persistence of a heart that refuses to stop saying good morning to its other half. In an age of disposable relationships, Loo's unwavering dedication proves that some loves really do last forever, extending beyond the boundaries of life itself. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
CNBC
6 hours ago
- Business
- CNBC
Evercore ISI hikes Netflix price target, says stock can march to new heights thanks to live events
Netflix can continue to march higher even as the stock already trades at record levels, according to Evercore ISI. Analyst Mark Mahaney maintained his outperform rating on the streaming giant and raised his price target by $200 to $1,350, which suggests nearly 14% potential upside ahead. Shares hit an all-time high this week, bringing their year-to-date gains to nearly 32%. Mahaney's bullish sentiment on Netflix comes after Evercore ISI ran its 54th quarterly U.S. survey and 15th annual UK survey, which received roughly 1,300 respondents in each market. From the survey results, Mahaney observed live events to be a key driver for Netflix. A record high of 53% of U.S. respondents said they have watched live events on Netflix, and 50% said they would be likelier to keep their subscription if more live events were included. "Increasing adoption and attraction of Live Events is providing early evidence of 'Bundle Power,'" Mahaney wrote in a Thursday note to clients. "Remember how much you paid for your cable bundle? We don't either, but we guarantee it was a lot more than the $24.99 Netflix currently offers for its Premium Plan. And as Netflix continues to enlarge its content offering – adding in Live Events for e.g. – its ability to raise prices will increase." NFLX 1Y mountain Netflix stock performance. Mahaney added that the survey results pointed to greater satisfaction levels from Netflix subscribers, and flat viewing trends for the second quarter while other streaming peers saw modest decline. Netflix was also a favorite for its content among the respondents. It ranked the best in terms of content quality according to more than 40% of U.S. respondents and 67% of UK respondents, keeping its competitive leadership over Amazon Prime Video and Disney's Hulu, Mahaney noted. Netflix's bet on live events has so far paid off. The company added a record 19 million subscribers globally in the fourth quarter, aided by its streaming of a highly-anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson —which became the most-streamed sporting event in history — as well as two NFL games on Christmas Day. Netflix boasted strong revenue growth during the first quarter of 2025, even after hiking its subscription prices for its three plans. The company is targeting a $1 trillion market capitalization and doubling its revenue by 2030. Evercore ISI is one of several Wall Street firms that remain bullish on the stock. Of the 55 analysts covering Netflix, 37 rate it a strong buy or buy, according to LSEG.
Belfast Telegraph
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
Carrickfergus reporter leaves Sky Sports News after 16 years: ‘My highlight was when Kyle Lafferty soaked me in beer'
Gilmour is the latest high-profile figure to leave the station following the departures of Melissa Reddy, Rob Wotton, Teddy Draper and Jasper Taylor. The 39 year-old cut his teeth commentating on Irish League games on BBC Radio Ulster's flagship Sports Sound show. During that time he served as Sky Sports News' Northern Ireland correspondent, where one of his first assignments was reporting on the Steel and Sons Cup Final on Christmas Day. He joined the staff of the popular station in 2012, where he soon became a familiar face, interviewing the likes of Antonie Conte and Jose Mourinho. He also commentated on Premier League, international and Irish League football for Sky Sports. The Carrick Rangers supporter now intends to work as a freelance sports reporter and commentator. One of his career highlights was an infamous interview with Kyle Lafferty, after Northern Ireland qualified for Euro 2016. He said: 'After 16 unforgettable years at Sky Sports News, it's time to say goodbye and look ahead to a new challenge. 'I've been fortunate to cover major tournaments, Champions League finals, and Premier League heavyweight clashes as well as interview some of the biggest names in world football. 'A personal highlight was following Northern Ireland, reaching a peak when Kyle Lafferty soaked me in beer and mocked my shoes on air after they qualified for Euro 2016. 'In that same interview, he (jokingly) said he wanted Northern Ireland to be drawn against either Argentina or Brazil…in the European Championships. Never a dull moment. A special group of players and staff, and the current side is shaping up nicely too.' Other highlights for Gilmour including interviewing England captain Harry Kane and a parrot that sang football songs. 'There were plenty of other standouts: sitting down with England captain Harry Kane multiple times over the course of his career, a quickfire 1 minute 37 second interview with Erling Haaland, and stepping into the world of Premier League commentary, something I'm keen to continue. 'And then there were the lighter moments… a feature about a dog that went viral for balancing things on its head, and a parrot that sang football songs. We waited three hours in the owner's house before it finally delivered. 'Growing up watching Sky Sports News, I'm incredibly proud to have played a small part in our history. I'll be forever grateful to my SSN colleagues and friends for their guidance, passion and humour over the years. 'Now, I'm stepping into the freelance world to see what's next. I'm open to opportunities'
