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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE 'Spicy' new love affair for Harriet Williams' ex after their sudden split... Plus, dramatic auction day twist for Dina and Max after they slashed the price of their Darling Point love shack: THE GROUP CHAT WITH LUCY MANLY
Welcome to The Group Chat with Lucy Manly, where Australia's most-trusted society insider shares the hottest gossip BEFORE it makes the news. Andy's new love after 'sudden' marriage split
Extra.ie
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Richard Chambers shares hilarious chance encounter with cardinal at Pope Francis' lying in state
Virgin Media's Richard Chambers has shared the hilarious story of his chance encounter with a cardinal at Pope Francis' lying in state. The Virgin Media News correspondent was in Rome for the pontiff's lying-in-state following his passing on Easter Monday, being one of tens of thousands of people who have been lining the streets of Rome to pay their respects. While sitting down in the shade in St Peter's Square, Richard was joined by whom he initially thought was a priest, who immediately began chatting to him by joking that this was the waiting room to see the Pope. Virgin Media's Richard Chambers has shared a hilarious story of his chance encounter with a cardinal at Pope Francis' lying in state. Pic: Virgin Media Television Richard said that the 'priest' identified himself as being from Portugal — leading some to believe that he may have been chatting to Cardinal Américo Aguiar — and once Richard told him that he was Irish, the cardinal asked was he 'God Save the King Irish or St Patrick Irish.' After eliciting an awkward laugh from his Group Chat co-hosts Zara King and Gavan Reilly when the cardinal said that Richard was from 'the good Ireland,' something Richard stressed was said in jest, Richard then believed he was talking to someone in an apostolic college. 'I was like, 'How long have you been in Rome, father?'' Richard explained, before being shown a gold ring signifying that he was a cardinal, before having to leg it after his cover was nearly blown by the journalist. @virginmedianews 🇻🇦 This week on #TheGroupChat, ♬ original sound – VirginMediaNews 'I was like, 'Oh wow, you're a cardinal?' [before] he starts loudly shushing me, because cardinals have been chased up and down the street and the square here by packs of journalists,' Richard said. 'So I'd blown his cover in many ways before he very hurriedly scampered off, telling me to be a 'good lad' in the process.' Pope Francis' funeral will take place on Saturday morning in Rome, with RTÉ providing extensive coverage from Saturday morning. 10-15 days after the funeral of Pope Francis will be the Papal Conclave, which will see cardinals elect a new pope.
Buzz Feed
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
This Viral 'Group Chat' Skit About A Boyfriend Invited To A Girls Dinner Has Fascinated Millions
What happens when you eschew the politics of female friendship and invite a boyfriend to a girls dinner? Millions found out in the viral TiKTok series, " Group Chat." The saga starts when a group chat member enters her roommate's room and urges her to read the latest text in the chat. All characters (except for one, but more on that later) are portrayed by the creator, Sydney Robinson. Their friend Haley had just sent a message asking if her boyfriend Justin could join their girls dinner. He had "such a rough day," and she didn't want to leave him alone. To no one's surprise, the girls didn't want Justin at their dinner and were not happy with the request. An exchange of polite-seeming, but really passive-aggressive charged texts are exchanged between Haley and another friend Jessica in the group chat. The drama escalates with mysterious reservation changes and more friends weighing in on the ethics of Justin joining their dinner. But through the power of numbers, Justin is barred from dinner once and for all! Haley then dramatically leaves the group chat. Eventually, Haley rejoins the chat and apologizes, and through her suggestion, the group finds a new restaurant. But the drama is far from over because at the new restaurant — guess who's there? That's right, Justin. But with another girl! It turns out, Haley and Justin's relationship might be a tad bit more complicated than we all thought. The season finale ends with the assumption that Haley might actually be the other woman in Justin's life and that this whole dinner fiasco was an attempt to catch Justin in the act or to threaten him. Very messy, but a saga, for reals. On the immense viral buzz, Sydney told Today, 'I've been gaining around 100,000 [followers] every day, steady.' Sydney had about 260,000 followers at the start of the "Group Chat" Series, and not even a week later she'd hit 1 million. The series was written a year ago inspired by none other than the chaotic reality TV gold that is Jersey Shore: Family Vacation. Specifically, the moment when Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino gets out of jail and hits up the cast's group chat. 'It revives the entire group. Everyone's like, waking up, looking at it, and just the very idea of his name popping up on their home screen sent shock waves through the house," Sydney said. 'I was like, 'That. That feeling.'' While the inception of the series was Jersey Shore, what resonated with fans was how relatable the portrayal was of female friendship dynamics, especially in a big group. 'It's so funny the ways in which being a woman is such a universal experience,' she explained. 'And I think having a really close group of girlfriends with very different personalities that are bound to clash, but it doesn't always mean the end of a friendship.' And as for that Justin? In a series full of twists and turns, we can't forget the real life twist that came in the form of singer-songwriter, Charlie Puth, who had supported the series from early on. He ended up voicing a "secret" cameo as none other than Justin. Tommaso Boddi / Getty Images Sydney had woken up from a nap with a flurry of missed calls from her mom. "She's calling me like 100 times, and she's like, 'Charlie Puth commented on your video,'" she recalled. "And I was like, 'No, shut up.'" After exchanging a few messages, Sydney asked if Charlie would voice the character of Justin, and to her surprise, he agreed. Now that Season 1 has wrapped, the question remains: will the series end just as quickly as it began? Fans can fret not. Sydney revealed she's already working on a second season. 'Just because the dinner segment has ended, doesn't mean the group chat is done," she shared. Today / Via "Season 2, you can expect anything you can expect from a real friend group, any of the normal drama," Sydney said. Future storylines are planned for situations like "The Bachelorette" and "The Birthday," plus a dive into the other characters. Today / Via "We are keeping the same characters, but we're going to change the scenario. And it might not always be [Haley] because everyone has their annoying qualities," said Sydney. And with the success of the series, when asked if Sydney had other dream cameos in mind, she shared, " Pedro Pascal from The Last of Us." And then, perhaps, an addition to the friend group. "Alex Cooper from Call Her Daddy," Sydney added, could be fun as a cameo as one of the girlfriends in the group chat. Were you locked into the saga? If not, you can catch the first installment of the series here.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Signalgate 2.0: After Hegseth's leaked Signal chat, watchdog files suit to preserve Trump officials' messages
A nonprofit watchdog group, American Oversight, expanded a lawsuit on Monday aimed at several senior national security officials in the Trump administration, requesting a federal judge to mandate the preservation of all messages sent via the encrypted communications app Signal. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The lawsuit was filed in US District Court in Washington, DC, and focuses on messages related to official business that have been sent using Signal, an app with an auto-delete feature and no apparent record-keeping system for federal records. The amended lawsuit follows a New York Times report revealing that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared details about military strikes in Yemen on March 15 in a private Signal group chat. The chat, which also included Hegseth's wife, brother, and personal lawyer, was part of a broader issue of government officials using Signal for official communications. The suit expands on an earlier version filed by American Oversight in response to the revelation that Hegseth, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and Vice President JD Vance were part of a separate Signal chat where they discussed sensitive matters about military strikes in Yemen against Houthi rebels. The lawsuit contends that the use of Signal by top officials for official government business is widespread and may violate federal records retention requirements. American Oversight's new request asks Judge James Boasberg, who is overseeing the case, to preserve messages sent by or received from Hegseth, Ratcliffe, and other officials, including National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Late last month, Boasberg had already ordered the preservation of messages from the "Houthi PC Small Group Chat," where officials discussed the Yemen strikes. Hegseth's use of Signal for these communications raised further concern when it was revealed that a second chat—dubbed 'Defense 'Team Huddle''—included details of the same Yemen strikes and involved 13 individuals, including Hegseth's family members and other personal associates. The group was not authorized to use Signal for sensitive or classified information, raising questions about the handling of government communication. In response, the White House and Pentagon dismissed concerns, accusing former employees of spreading false information. White House deputy press secretary Anna Kelly argued that "no classified information was shared" in the chats and claimed that disgruntled ex-employees were attempting to undermine the administration. President Donald Trump publicly defended Hegseth, calling any concerns over his actions a "waste of time." Speaking on the South Lawn after the Easter Egg Roll, Trump expressed confidence in Hegseth's handling of military operations. "He's doing a great job – ask the Houthis how he's doing," Trump remarked, referring to the Yemen rebel group targeted in the strikes. Trump's backing of Hegseth is part of a broader pattern of standing by his top officials, despite controversies. Sources close to the president have stated that Trump is determined to resist any pressure to dismiss Hegseth, emphasizing that he does not want to provide satisfaction to "fake news" outlets by firing a key figure in his administration.
Forbes
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The GIST Expands Beyond Sports With Launch Of New Lifestyle Newsletter
The GIST is launching a new lifestyle newsletter focused on topics that exist at the intersection of ... More sports and culture, like fashion, entertainment, health & wellness, beauty, and leisure. (Photo byof Paige Bueckers on the "Orange Carpet" at 2025 WNBA Draft) Last fall, The GIST – a female-founded sports media brand that provides equal coverage to women's and men's sports – celebrated a major milestone: surpassing one million newsletter subscribers. That achievement underscored the brand's commitment to championing gender equity in sports media and its success in building a loyal, engaged audience. Now, The GIST is poised to broaden its horizons with the launch of its new lifestyle newsletter: The Group Chat. 'The GIST has always been fan-first; we're constantly asking for information about what [our audience] likes, what they don't like, and we're looking at their behavior across our ecosystem,' said Ellen Hyslop, co-founder of The GIST. 'Then at the same time, we're always looking at macro trends, data, and what we're seeing more broadly in terms of consumption.' What The GIST has gathered by listening to consumer feedback and following the trends is that content intersecting sports and culture – such as entertainment and fashion – has consistently garnered high engagement and attracted new followers. The Group Chat will dive into entertainment, health & wellness, fashion, beauty, and leisure – all areas that have naturally resonated with The GIST's audience. 'Leagues, teams, and a lot of niche properties do really well speaking to an avid fan and an existing fan, but the only way that the industry is actually going to grow is if we're speaking to this next-generation fan and this different type of fan that a lot of people have forgotten,' said Hyslop. 'A lot of the ways that they want to consume content is actually through this lifestyle lens.' This expansion aligns with The GIST's mission to redefine sports fandom. At the core of The GIST brand has always been a push to make sports media more inclusive, particularly for women and underrepresented audiences. Hyslop co-founded The GIST with college friends Jacie deHoop and Roslyn McLarty back in 2017 after recognizing that the sports media landscape was male-dominated in almost every facet. At the time, women's sports and female athletes received less than 4% of sports media coverage, and less than 14% of sports journalists were women. The co-founders set out to create a sports media company that centered women – one built for sports fans who don't fit the 'traditional' avid sports fan mold. Now, by venturing into lifestyle content, The GIST hopes to continue challenging traditional notions of sports media, offering diverse entry points for fans – especially for women. By examining media consumption trends of Gen Z and Millennial women, Hyslop and her team were particularly surprised to learn that: After learning these insights, Hyslop and the team knew there was an opportunity to meet women where they are when it comes to the types of content they're actively seeking. 'Women are so multidimensional, and we need to make sure that the content we provide them is also multidimensional and touching on their other hobbies,' said Hyslop. 'The next generation is consuming content and wanting sports content in such a different way than we've ever seen before.' The inaugural issue of The Group Chat is set to launch this Sunday to coincide with the Boston Marathon, focusing on the rise of run clubs and their significance in female independence. Future editions will cover topics like athletes at The Met Gala and the intersection of sports and fashion. As The GIST continues to grow, lifestyle content and this redefinition of fandom will remain central to the brand's strategy. 'Sports drive culture and sports influence culture, whether we even recognize it or not. Whether it's in an everyday hobby like pickleball or running, or whether it's in the clothes that we wear,' said Hyslop. 'When we celebrate that, I feel like that provides even more space for people to feel like they are a sports fan.' "The Group Chat" is The GIST's newest venture, a weekly lifestyle newsletter that will launch on ... More Sunday, April 20, 2025.
