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Daily Mail
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jennifer Aniston finds love again as she's seen in intimate photos with hot new lover
Jennifer Aniston has officially found love again as she confirmed her passionate new romance with hunky hypnotist Jim Curtis this week. After exclusively revealed the Friends actress, 56, spent Fourth of July weekend with the life coach, Aniston packed on the PDA with Curtis on a romantic yacht break in Mallorca on Thursday. A relaxed Aniston was seen resting her hand on Curtis' thigh as they chatted with friends in an intimate moment - with an insider dishing on the twice divorced star's newfound happiness. The Horrible Bosses star held hands with an affectionate Curtis - who is believed to be 49 - as they whiled away the day with her superstar pals Courteney Cox, Olivia Wilde, Amy Schumer and Jason Bateman. Guru Curtis doted on the actress as he was seen giving her a back massage before they leaned into one another to look at her phone. A further affectionate moment saw Curtis stroke Aniston's hair as they relaxed together on deck, and, at one point, an onlooker believed to see the couple kissing. Jennifer Aniston has officially found love again as she confirmed her passionate new romance with hunky hypnotist Jim Curtis this week A relaxed Aniston was seen resting her hand on Curtis' thigh as they chatted with friends in an intimate moment - with an insider dishing on the twice divorced star's newfound happiness Curtis regularly posts inspirational quotes and 'manifestations' to help people 'break free from their past and patterns' to find love - and Aniston has been following him on the social media platform for almost two years A source tells 'Jennifer is dating Jim and is very happy, but she's still taking things slowly for now. 'Her friends have been buzzing with excitement over the new romance, and those who have met him think they are a perfect match. 'They both share a deep love of doing "inner work" and Jen thinks that Jim is quite remarkable in that respect. 'Jen has read just about every self-help book worth reading and Jim coming into her life has felt like fate. 'It's been a meeting of minds. Jen feels very connected to Jim as they have the same level of emotional intelligence, unlike some of her previous suitors.' has contacted representatives for Aniston for comment and has yet to hear back. The loved-up sighting shows the pair's romance is heating up even more - weeks after they holidayed in Big Sur in June. learned Aniston and Curtis stayed at five-star eco-friendly resort Ventana Big Sur - where they put on a 'cozy' display. Curtis stroked Aniston's locks as she rested her hand on his leg The hunk doted on the actress as he was seen giving her an apparent back massage At one point an onlooker believed to see the couple kissing aboard the yacht The hot new couple held hands aboard the yacht Curtis wrapped an arm around Aniston as they chatted with director Judd Apatow A source tells DailyMail: 'Jennifer is dating Jim and is very happy, but she's still taking things slowly for now' Aniston was enjoying a sunsoaked vacation with Curtis The new couple were seen leaning into one another at sea An affectionate Curtis rested his hand on Aniston's shoulder The pair exchanged loving PDA during the day The pair were hanging out with Aniston's Friends BFF Courteney Cox (right) Aniston showed off her toned arms as she chatted with Jason Bateman's wife Amanda Anka Aniston placed a hand on Curtis' leg during an intimate chat The star looked animated as she chatted with her friends Aniston looked sensational during her day at sea The insider added: 'Jen has read just about every self-help book worth reading and Jim coming into her life has felt like fate' The new couple looked close as they relaxed on their European break A trim Amy Schumer looked delighted to be aboard the love boat Jason Bateman showed off his muscles during the day The pair were seen 'cuddling up' at the hotel's restaurant. Ventana is a favorite among superstars, with celebrities including Taylor Swift, Anne Hathaway and Ivanka Trump among fans. The resort touts itself as a mix of 'indulgence and enrichment' with a $3000 a night stay including 'all-inclusive meals, non-alcoholic beverages, transformative wellbeing programming, exclusive amenities, and a captivating collection of curated experiences with bespoke itineraries.' Back in April, Curtis hinted at romance between the pair as he commented a heart emoji on a video of Aniston flaunting her toned frame while working out. Curtis regularly posts inspirational quotes and 'manifestations' to help people 'break free from their past and patterns' to find love - and Aniston has been following him on the social media platform for almost two years. It's perhaps notable that the actress also liked one of Curtis's posts just last week which read: 'Repeat these affirmations to heal and recover from a divorce, breakup or difficult romance and begin to call in the new empowered, healthy and divine love.' Aniston has been actively engaging with Curtis's content for quite some time. He boasts 550,000 Instagram followers. Back in November 2023, she showed her appreciation for a post which read: 'Is it better to settle or stay alone? The answer lies in nurturing meaningful relationships. Research shows that connections with others are crucial for happiness. So, don't settle in your love life, and don't isolate yourself either.' Curtis is also the author of 'Shift: Quantum Manifestation Guide: A Workbook for Coding a New Consciousness' - which, in an Instagram post of her own, Aniston told her followers she was reading in May this year. has learned Aniston and Curtis stayed at five-star eco-friendly resort Ventana Big Sur in June - where they put on a 'cozy' display Back in April, Curtis hinted at romance between the pair as he commented a heart emoji on a video of Aniston flaunting her toned frame while working out Further evidence of their growing bond may have been evidenced in April, when Aniston revealed that she had turned to hypnosis to get over her fear of flying. She said: 'But I have been doing some hypnosis lately... it's shockingly good!' Curtis practices a therapy that he calls 'hypno-realization' which he says helps people 'break free from their past to create an entirely new reality of powerful loving connection.' Curtis's own backstory saw him overcome years of debilitating nerve pain, which first struck the summer after his freshman year at the University of New Hampshire in 1995. When an MRI revealed lesions on his spinal cord, he decided to change his story from 'frat guy athlete to something else' and pursue alternative methods of healing. Curtis credits his university professor for sowing the seeds of his philosophy. 'He taught me to meditate and introduced me to the idea of mindfulness: focusing on just being present,' he said in a 2017 interview. He also calls this professor his 'Stimulati' and 'thought igniter'. For her part, Aniston was wed to actor Brad Pitt from 2000-2005 before the Hollywood golden couple famously imploded when he met actress Angelina Jolie on the set of Mr. & Mrs. Smith. It wasn't until 2015 that Aniston would settle down again, marrying Justin Theroux in 2015. But theirs wasn't to be a lasting romance. They divorced just three years later. In 2022, Aniston tragically revealed she had unsuccessfully tried IVF - and wished she had frozen her eggs years earlier. Aniston was famously wed to Pitt from 2000-2005 but their Hollywood golden couple era imploded when he met Angelina Jolie on the set of Mr. & Mrs. Smith (pictured 2004) The Troy actor and Jolie were then together for 11 years and welcomed three children together before their marriage came to its own explosive end in 2016; seen in 2009 Aniston was 'one of the first to congratulate' her ex-husband Justin Theroux after he tied the knot with his new wife Nicole Brydon Bloom 'It was a challenging road for me, the baby-making road,' Aniston said at the time. 'All the years and years and years of speculation... It was really hard. I was going through IVF, drinking Chinese teas, you name it. I was throwing everything at it,' she added. 'I would've given anything if someone had said to me, 'Freeze your eggs. Do yourself a favor.' You just don't think it. So here I am today. The ship has sailed.' But, she added: 'I have zero regrets.' Theroux, 53, recently remarried - in a secret ceremony - to new love Nicole Brydon Bloom, 30. It is also understood that Aniston was taken by surprise when she learned of the wedding, but was nonetheless among the first to offer her best wishes to the happy couple. 'Jennifer was one of the first to congratulate Justin on getting married,' an insider exclusively told the Daily Mail in March. 'Yes, it took her by surprise but they have maintained a close friendship, and she is happy for him that he has found true love.' The source added that the news was somewhat bittersweet for Aniston, despite the fact she approves of Theroux's much-younger new spouse.
The Herald Scotland
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Anne-Marie to perform at Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Opening Show
Fans can grab their tickets right now via for the opportunity to witness the unmissable performance and the start of the tournament first-hand. Anne-Marie, known for hits such as '2002', 'Friends', and 'Rockabye', is one of the UK's most exciting and dynamic pop talents. With multiple BRIT Award nominations and a truly global fanbase, Anne-Marie will bring her vibrant energy and empowering anthems to light up the stadium and kickstart England's biggest-ever celebration of women's rugby. World Rugby has announced that global pop superstar, Anne-Marie, will play the Opening Show presented by O2 during the first match of Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on Friday 22 August, where England will take on USA. (Image: World Rugby) In addition to hosting the performance by Anne-Marie, Priority - O2's award-winning customer rewards programme - will be giving a small number of lucky customers the chance to meet the singer before the match, giving them exclusive access to a truly memorable, once-in-a-lifetime fan experience. Fans can enter a ballot via the Priority app, which is available for free to all O2 and Virgin Media broadband customers. The ballot is open from today until 4 August. With more than 330,000 tickets already sold, and prices starting at just £5 for children and £10 for adults, hype for the opening match continues to build. Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets now via Anne-Marie shared her excitement, saying: 'I'm so excited to perform at the Opening Show presented by O2 and be part of this massive moment for women's sport. Now that I've got a daughter of my own, it means even more to be involved in something that shows the next generation that they can do anything. I know Sunderland is going to be going crazy, and I can't wait to be part of it!' Sarah Massey, Managing Director of Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, said: 'Anne-Marie is an exciting British singer-songwriter celebrated for her powerful vocals, dynamic performances, and genre-blending pop hits, and we are thrilled that she will be opening Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 on 22 August in Sunderland. Her music often delves into themes of empowerment, love, and personal growth, resonating with what rugby brings to its communities around the world.' Gareth Griffiths, Director, Partnerships and Sponsorship, Virgin Media O2, said: 'It's impossible to overstate the importance of this tournament for women's rugby, and the opening match is a landmark moment for sports fans everywhere. O2 is proud to play its part as an Official Partner of the Women's Rugby World Cup, and to celebrate the opening match the best way we know how – bringing the worlds of music and sport together. Anne-Marie is one of the UK's most exciting music talents and the perfect artist to kick off the proceedings.' James Massing, Senior Vice President of Special Operations, Live Nation, said: 'Working alongside World Rugby and O2 to highlight the incredible talent in the women's game is a great opportunity for Live Nation. 'This partnership allows us to bring our creativity and experience to a sports environment, promoting and supporting the tournament's growth. Anne-Marie is the perfect act for the opening show, and we're excited to be part of delivering this unforgettable experience.' Running from 22 August to 27 September, Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 will take place across eight venues throughout England, making it the biggest celebration of women's rugby ever staged.
Scotsman
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Anne-Marie: Pop sensation to perform at Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 opening show
World Rugby and O2 have announced that global pop superstar, Anne-Marie, will play the opening show presented by O2 during the first match of Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on Friday 22 August, where England will take on USA. Free weekly newsletter Join our weekly YourWorld newsletter for updates, behind-the-scenes insights from our editors and your chance to shape what's next. Free weekly newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The performance, produced by Live Nation, will set the tone for an action-packed six weeks of women's rugby, featuring 16 of the world's best teams competing at stadiums around the country. Fans can grab their tickets right now via for the opportunity to witness the unmissable performance and the start of the tournament first-hand. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Anne-Marie, known for hits such as 2002, Friends, and Rockabye, is one of the UK's most exciting and dynamic pop talents. With multiple Brit Award nominations and a global fanbase, Anne-Marie will bring her vibrant energy and empowering anthems to light up the stadium and kickstart England's biggest-ever celebration of women's rugby. In addition to hosting the performance by Anne-Marie, Priority - O2's award-winning customer rewards programme - will be giving a small number of lucky customers the chance to meet the singer before the match, giving them exclusive access to a truly memorable, once-in-a-lifetime fan experience. Fans can enter a ballot via the Priority app, which is available for free to all O2 and Virgin Media broadband customers. The ballot is open from today until 4 August. Anne-Marie shared her excitement, saying: 'I'm so excited to perform at the Opening Show presented by O2 and be part of this massive moment for women's sport. Now that I've got a daughter of my own, it means even more to be involved in something that shows the next generation that they can do anything. I know Sunderland is going to be going crazy, and I can't wait to be part of it!' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sarah Massey, managing director of Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, said: 'Anne-Marie is an exciting British singer-songwriter celebrated for her powerful vocals, dynamic performances, and genre-blending pop hits, and we are thrilled that she will be opening Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 on August 22 in Sunderland. Her music often delves into themes of empowerment, love, and personal growth, resonating with what rugby brings to its communities around the world.' Gareth Griffiths, director of partnerships and sponsorship at Virgin Media O2, said: 'It's impossible to overstate the importance of this tournament for women's rugby, and the opening match is a landmark moment for sports fans everywhere. O2 is proud to play its part as an official partner of the Women's Rugby World Cup, and to celebrate the opening match the best way we know how – bringing the worlds of music and sport together. Anne-Marie is one of the UK's most exciting music talents and the perfect artist to kick off the proceedings.' James Massing, senior vice president of special operations at Live Nation, said: 'Working alongside World Rugby and O2 to highlight the incredible talent in the women's game is a great opportunity for Live Nation. 'This partnership allows us to bring our creativity and experience to a sports environment, promoting and supporting the tournament's growth. Anne-Marie is the perfect act for the opening show, and we're excited to be part of delivering this unforgettable experience.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Running from 22 August to 27 September, Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 will take place across eight venues throughout England, making it the biggest celebration of women's rugby ever staged. With more than 330,000 tickets already sold, and prices starting at just £5 for children and £10 for adults, hype for the opening match continues to build. Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets now via Who is Anne-Marie? Anne-Marie - born Anne-Marie Rose Nicholson - is a 34-year-old singer and songwriter from east London. She appeared on Clean Bandit's Rockabye, which reached number one in 2016. Her first album Speak Your Mind reached number three on the UK Albums Chart in 2018, and her next two, Therapy in 2021 and Unhealthy two years later, both reached number two. Anne-Marie was nominated for four awards at the 2019 Brit Awards, including Best British Female Solo Artist, and has been nominated for 10 in total. She has also appeared as a coach on The Voice UK.
Buzz Feed
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
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You Exist! Welcome to BuzzFeed! Have 100 points. That is a lot of points. Earned Jul 12, 2025 First Post You made your first post! Is it glorious? Is it terrible? Who cares, you made one! Great job. Earned 5 minutes ago Homepage Hero Your post got promoted to the homepage of BuzzFeed Dot Com, the website! Our team of writers loved it so much that with a little spit and polish, they put it right up on the fridge. Right where everyone can see it! Not yet earned Challenge Winner Your creativity and hard work shone through and you won a freakin' Community Challenge! Congratulations, pard'ner. Not yet earned List Legend When everyone else zigged, you zagged. When everyone took the low road, you took the high road. When everyone posted nothing but quizzes, you're out here posting lists. Hero. Here's your trophy. Not yet earned Lord of Lists We knew you were a whiz at making lists before, but now you've made THREE lists?! You're truly everything we aspire to be, and one day we hope to be half the genius you are. Not yet earned 100k Views A hundo thow views. Nice. Not yet earned 250k Views A quarter of a million views! You really have the posts with the mosts. Views, that is. Not yet earned 500k Views Five hundred thousand views on your posts. That's incredible! Statistically, you're excelling yourself. We asked a data scientist and he said it's true! Not yet earned 1m Views A cool milzo. These are rare. Like a beautiful statue which isn't covered in bird poo. Not yet earned Could You BE Making Any More Posts? We can't seem to 'PIVOT' away from your incredible posts, and we never want you to 'go on a break' from creating these posts we love so much. Anyway, congrats on getting 5 Friends posts promoted! Not yet earned You Don't Need To Calm Down We promise that we'll never find another like you. Ya know, someone else who has gotten 5 Taylor Swift posts promoted to the homepage. 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Scotsman
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Anne-Marie: Pop sensation to perform at Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 opening show
World Rugby and O2 have announced that global pop superstar, Anne-Marie, will play the opening show presented by O2 during the first match of Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on Friday 22 August, where England will take on USA. Free weekly newsletter Join our weekly YourWorld newsletter for updates, behind-the-scenes insights from our editors and your chance to shape what's next. Free weekly newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The performance, produced by Live Nation, will set the tone for an action-packed six weeks of women's rugby, featuring 16 of the world's best teams competing at stadiums around the country. Fans can grab their tickets right now via for the opportunity to witness the unmissable performance and the start of the tournament first-hand. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Anne-Marie, known for hits such as 2002, Friends, and Rockabye, is one of the UK's most exciting and dynamic pop talents. With multiple Brit Award nominations and a global fanbase, Anne-Marie will bring her vibrant energy and empowering anthems to light up the stadium and kickstart England's biggest-ever celebration of women's rugby. In addition to hosting the performance by Anne-Marie, Priority - O2's award-winning customer rewards programme - will be giving a small number of lucky customers the chance to meet the singer before the match, giving them exclusive access to a truly memorable, once-in-a-lifetime fan experience. Fans can enter a ballot via the Priority app, which is available for free to all O2 and Virgin Media broadband customers. The ballot is open from today until 4 August. Anne-Marie shared her excitement, saying: 'I'm so excited to perform at the Opening Show presented by O2 and be part of this massive moment for women's sport. Now that I've got a daughter of my own, it means even more to be involved in something that shows the next generation that they can do anything. I know Sunderland is going to be going crazy, and I can't wait to be part of it!' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sarah Massey, managing director of Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, said: 'Anne-Marie is an exciting British singer-songwriter celebrated for her powerful vocals, dynamic performances, and genre-blending pop hits, and we are thrilled that she will be opening Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 on August 22 in Sunderland. Her music often delves into themes of empowerment, love, and personal growth, resonating with what rugby brings to its communities around the world.' Gareth Griffiths, director of partnerships and sponsorship at Virgin Media O2, said: 'It's impossible to overstate the importance of this tournament for women's rugby, and the opening match is a landmark moment for sports fans everywhere. O2 is proud to play its part as an official partner of the Women's Rugby World Cup, and to celebrate the opening match the best way we know how – bringing the worlds of music and sport together. Anne-Marie is one of the UK's most exciting music talents and the perfect artist to kick off the proceedings.' James Massing, senior vice president of special operations at Live Nation, said: 'Working alongside World Rugby and O2 to highlight the incredible talent in the women's game is a great opportunity for Live Nation. 'This partnership allows us to bring our creativity and experience to a sports environment, promoting and supporting the tournament's growth. Anne-Marie is the perfect act for the opening show, and we're excited to be part of delivering this unforgettable experience.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Running from 22 August to 27 September, Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 will take place across eight venues throughout England, making it the biggest celebration of women's rugby ever staged. With more than 330,000 tickets already sold, and prices starting at just £5 for children and £10 for adults, hype for the opening match continues to build. Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets now via Who is Anne-Marie? Anne-Marie - born Anne-Marie Rose Nicholson - is a 34-year-old singer and songwriter from east London. She appeared on Clean Bandit's Rockabye, which reached number one in 2016. Her first album Speak Your Mind reached number three on the UK Albums Chart in 2018, and her next two, Therapy in 2021 and Unhealthy two years later, both reached number two.
