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CBC
26-05-2025
- CBC
P.E.I. man gets 5 months on voyeurism charge; Crown says incidents on the rise
An Island man who committed an act of voyeurism against a couple engaged in sexual activity will spend five months in jail. It happened while he was awaiting sentencing on an unrelated sexual assault. CBC's Nicola MacLeod reports.
Daily Mirror
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Christine Lampard uses a £15 setting spray to keep makeup in place on Lorraine
Christine Lampard's makeup artist has shared the setting spray she uses to keep the TV presenter's makeup in place all day - and it's perfect for the heatwave Whether she's joining the Loose Women panel or stepping in as the host of Lorraine, Christine Lampard is no stranger to the camera's glare. This means her makeup game has to be spot-on, capable of withstanding the hot studio lights and long hours on set. Luckily, her makeup artist Helen Hand, who does Christine's makeup on Lorraine, has shared the details via Instagram. She revealed that the finishing touch to Christine's look is a spritz of ONE/SIZE On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray, promising up to 16 hours of makeup staying power. One satisfied shopper even claimed their makeup "lasted through 30 degree Island heat and an all day affair" thanks to the setting spray. This certainly caught our attention, suggesting it's not only perfect for a full workday or a day out, but also an ideal travel buddy to prevent makeup meltdown in hot climates. While you can grab the full-sized 143ml bottle for £30, there's also a handy travel-sized mini version available. The 46ml bottle costs just £15 and is perfect for popping into your hand luggage, saving space in your beauty bag, or simply giving it a whirl before committing to the larger size. You can also currently bag the 30ml travel-sized Urban Decay's All Nighter Setting Spray at a steal. Normally priced at £16.50, it's now only £13.20 on LookFantastic - so popular that over 100 units have been snapped up in just the last 48 hours. Or, if you fancy something different, Huda Beauty's Easy Bake Setting Spray is also getting a price chop, from £28 down to a tempting £22.40. The ONE/SIZE On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray offers an all-day flawless matte finish (claiming to last a minimum of 16 hours) and comes with a classic aerosol delivery system for a light and non-greasy feel. It's more than just a setting spray - it also contains green tea extract and witch hazel to tighten pores and absorb oil for that elusive matte and blurred skin effect, reports OK!. Sephora customers are also raving about its effectiveness. One review says: "The only thing that will keep my makeup on my skin! Even after 10 hours my makeup still looked pretty much perfect without any fading / smudging / creasing. And I have extremely oily skin so this is unheard of for me. It can be a little drying so I always use a hydrating mist before. I really recommend if you're looking for something to help your makeup stay all day!" While another reviewer raved: "I love this setting spray, I tried one for myself and then purchased one for friend's wedding day right after. It's got the most amazing mist applicator too." However, one customer was less enthused, stating: "Hate the strong scent and it irritates my skin. If you're looking for a setting spray that smells like and work like hairspray, this may be the product for you. The only good thing about it is that your makeup will stay on." Someone else concurred, saying: "While I will say that this is a great product for making sure your makeup really lasts, I think it's just too heavy and feels like hairspray. Something that I would only reach for if I'm going to an event, not for everyday!" On the other hand, some reviewers adored it, with one commenting: "I bought this for holiday and didn't have much expectation as I knew it was going to be very hot but this lasted all day, my makeup was in place, at times it felt like I was sweating but there was nothing completely flawless."
Dublin Live
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Dublin Live
Celebrating Cruinniú na nÓg 2025: Youth creativity takes centre stage with free events across Dublin
Get ready for a burst of imagination and youthful creativity at Cruinniú na nÓg 2025 on Saturday, June 7. Now in its eighth year, this national celebration showcases young people's creative expression through coding, circus, music, dance and much more. There are over 1000 events across the country, with venues across Dublin getting in on the action. Cruinniú na nÓg is an initiative of the Creative Ireland Programme, a culture-based initiative led by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport, and Media. As part of the Government's Shared Island initiative to enhance cooperation and connections across Ireland, Cruinniú na nÓg 2025 will include cross-community events for children and young people from the four corners of the island, featuring strategic partner projects Circus Explored, Youth Theatre Island and RTÉ This is Art! Wonder Walls are also joining as a strategic partner for 2025. Ireland is the first, and only, country in the world to have a national day of free creativity for children and young people under 18, so make sure to explore what's happening in your local area! We've highlighted a few events from around the city, but you can explore the full schedule of over 1000 events at and Young People are invited to take over Swords Castle on June 7. From rising bands and solo acts to fresh new ensembles, this is a day about music, creativity and community. Watch featured acts on the Main Stage, perform on the spot on the Busking stage, step into the Chapel Session for poetry and unplugged sets, or simply craft your festival look at the Creative Village and soak in the vibes. Step right up for a magical day of family fun at the Circus Picnic in the Park! As part of Cruinniú na nÓg, Dublin Circus Project are inviting families of all ages to enjoy a spectacular celebration packed with circus skills workshops, an unforgettable show, and a colourful community procession. Whether you're learning to juggle, enjoying a bite under the trees, or clapping along to amazing performers, there's something for everyone. The Storytelling Through Photography and Presentation Workshop is a collaborative initiative between Dreamers Reality and Photo Ireland. This one-day workshop is designed to empower young people aged 10-17, particularly those from underserved communities in Dublin, by equipping them with essential skills in photography, storytelling and presentation. Following the success of The Night Is Young, a series of workshops for young DJs and bands, this showcase offers an opportunity for these young artists to showcase their talent. This concert will feature the next generation of music makers and performers along with special guests. Head along for a Cruinniú na nÓg late event in collaboration with the Night-Time Economy Advisor and YMCA Dublin. Step into Voyages, a unique exhibition curated by children, for children. Led by artist and collaborator Róisín White, a group of 12 young people took part in six creative workshops to explore The Ark's visual art collection, learn about curation, and shape the final exhibition. Voyages features artworks selected by the young curators for children aged 0–12. Voyages is an inclusive, creative celebration of children's ideas and imagination. Unsung Youth is back and better than ever! This year for Cruinniú na nÓg the vibrant sounds of young musicians from across Ballyfermot and Cherry Orchard will fill the air at an electrifying open-air concert in People's Park, nestled beside the Civic Centre in Ballyfermot. Unsung Youth isn't just a music festival – it's a celebration of community and creativity, giving the talented youth of Dublin 10 a chance to shine on stage. Bands, solo artists, and music ensembles will grace the stage with a captivating mix of cover songs, original compositions, and classical pieces. From rock anthems to soulful ballads, there's something for everyone to enjoy at Unsung Youth. And thats not all: The evening will see theatrical talents on show as the Ballyfermot Youth Theatre take to the FamiliBase theatre stage to present a surprise performance! For more on these and hundreds more events around the country, visit
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lee Jong Suk attends reading for a new drama amidst break-up rumours with IU
The first-ever script reading for the new Korean drama ' Law and the City ' took place recently. The reading was attended by the whole star cast of the show, which included Lee Jong Suk, Moon Ka Young , Kang You Seok, Ryu Hye Young, and Im Seong Jae. The reading provided people a look into the first-ever episode plot. Recently Lee Jong Suk has been the target of breakup rumours with singer IU again. Lee Jong Suk attends script reading with Moon Ka Young Lee Jong Suk is all set to star as the lead of the new drama 'Law and the City'. The actor will be starring opposite popular actress Moon Ka Young, who is well known for her roles in 'True Beauty', 'Island', and 'Shadow in the Palace'. View this post on Instagram A post shared by tvN 드라마 공식 계정 (@tvn_drama) During the official reading, Lee Jong Suk took on the role for the senior-most associate, Ahn Ju Hyeong, and managed to present the calm and collected demeanour needed from the character. On the other hand, female lead Moon Ka Young played the role of a fresh first-year associate character, Kang Hui Ji, who presents qualities of strength and sensitivity as well. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like My Stepdad Demands I Pay Him Rent On My 18th Birthday. He Doesn't Know I Own The House So I Did This Daily Sport X Undo Lee Jong Suk and IU breakup rumours Recently, rumours of Lee Jong Suk and IU breaking up have been making the rounds online. Recently, IU and V were spotted together having lunch with friends for her birthday celebration. The photos that surfaced online, however, ended up causing a lot of rumours to come up about IU's long-time boyfriend, Lee Jong Suk. In a report by news media outlet OSEN, close friends of the couple have shared updates and have also dismissed all rumours. The friend also shared a statement confirming that "the two are still dating", as per the report. More about 'Law and the City' The plot of this new and upcoming drama series revolves around the lives of five associate attorneys who try their level best to survive in Seoul's legal district of Seocho. The story is based on the attorneys' struggles as they attempt to survive in the harsh reality of the legal world.
Buzz Feed
21-05-2025
- Business
- Buzz Feed
BuzzFeed, Inc. Reports Q1 2025 Results And Continues To Advance High-Margin Revenue Lines And Strategy For Long-Term Growth
NEW YORK – (May 7, 2025) – BuzzFeed, Inc. ('BuzzFeed' or the 'Company') (Nasdaq: BZFD) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The Company continued to execute on its strategy to improve profitability, expand scalable, high-margin revenue streams, and invest in future-oriented innovation. 'This quarter reflects the strength of our core publishing business and the momentum we're building with AI-assisted tools,' said Jonah Peretti, BuzzFeed Founder and CEO. 'Editorial output increased this quarter, and a new AI tool we're piloting improved pageviews per article by an average of 25%. We're also seeing new user behaviors emerge as audiences engage with AI-powered creation formats on BuzzFeed, and we're excited to build on that with the development of BF Island.' 'We started 2025 with strong execution and continued margin improvement,' said Matt Omer, BuzzFeed CFO. 'Affiliate commerce and programmatic advertising remain our most efficient revenue streams, both growing again this quarter. Importantly, both net loss from continuing operations and Adjusted EBITDA (1) improved relative to the year-ago period, above and beyond the cost savings from the Q1 2024 restructuring. We're confident in our roadmap for disciplined investment in innovation, while strengthening our foundation for long-term, sustainable growth.' First Quarter 2025 Financial and Operational Highlights for Continuing Operations (2) Total revenue was $36.0 million, compared to $37.0 million in Q1 2024, which includes the expected decline in our lower-margin, direct-sold business. Advertising revenue grew to $21.4 million, compared to $20.9 million in Q1 2024. This was driven by a $2.5 million increase in programmatic revenue, which offset a $2.1 million decline in direct-sold ads. Content revenue declined to $4.4 million, from $6.7 million in Q1 2024. This was driven by a $3.2 million decline in direct-sold content deals, partially offset by a $0.9 million increase in studio (reflecting variability based on project timing). Commerce and other revenue increased to $10.2 million, compared to $9.3 million in Q1 2024. This was supported by a $1.0 million increase in organic affiliate commerce. Net loss from continuing operations improved to $12.5 million, from $27.0 million in Q1 2024, largely reflecting benefits from the Company's 2024 restructuring. Adjusted EBITDA loss improved to $5.9 million, from $14.4 million in Q1 2024, a year-over-year improvement of $8.5 million. Time Spent (3) across BuzzFeed's properties modestly increased to 67.9 million hours, compared to 67.3 million hours in Q1 2024, demonstrating consistent audience engagement. ranks as the #1 individual media brand in the US for time spent — surpassing every individual competitor from any major digital or legacy media group. This holds true for both total Time Spent as well as Time Spent by Gen Z and Millennial audiences. reached 32.9 million hours in Q1 2025, a 7% year-over-year increase. Business and Content Highlights Both programmatic advertising and affiliate commerce delivered year-over-year growth for the fourth consecutive quarter. Organic affiliate commerce continues to be a growth engine, powered by strong product discovery experiences and contextual integration across BuzzFeed's owned and operated properties. BuzzFeed continues to shift toward direct audience relationships: the majority (62%) of US traffic now comes from direct visits, internal referrals, and app activity — reducing reliance on social platforms and increasing resilience to algorithm changes. Confirming Full Year 2025 Financial Outlook Revenue expected in the range of $195 million to $210 million, representing 3–10% growth year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA expected in the range of $10 million to $20 million, an improvement of approximately $10 million year-over-year at the midpoint. These statements are forward-looking and actual results may differ materially as a result of many factors. Refer to 'Forward-Looking Statements' below for information on factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements. Refer to 'Non-GAAP Financial Measures' below for a description of how Adjusted EBITDA is calculated. While Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure, we have not provided guidance for the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure — net income (loss) from continuing operations — due to the inherent difficulty in forecasting and quantifying certain amounts that are necessary to forecast such a measure. Accordingly, a reconciliation of non-GAAP guidance for Adjusted EBITDA to the corresponding GAAP measure is not available. Quarterly Conference Call BuzzFeed's management team will hold a conference call to discuss our first quarter 2025 results today, May 7, at 2:00 PM ET. The call will be available via webcast at under the heading News and Events, and parties interested in participating must register at the same location. While it is not required, it is recommended you join 5 minutes prior to the event start time. A replay of the call will be made available at the same URL. We have used, and intend to continue to use, the Investor Relations section of our website at as a means of disclosing material nonpublic information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Definitions BuzzFeed reports revenues across three primary business lines: Advertising, Content, and Commerce and other. The definition of ' Time Spent ' is also set forth below. Advertising revenues are primarily generated from advertisers, both programmatically and directly, for ads distributed against our editorial and news content, including display, pre-roll, and mid-roll video products. We distribute these ad products across our owned and operated sites as well as third-party platforms, primarily YouTube and Apple News. Content revenues are primarily generated from clients for custom assets, including both long-form and short-form content, from branded quizzes to Instagram takeovers to sponsored content. Studio generally includes revenue from films, content licensing, TV projects, and other projects inspired by BuzzFeed IP. Commerce and other revenues consist primarily of affiliate commissions earned on transactions initiated from our editorial shopping content. Revenues from our product licensing businesses are also included here. Time Spent captures the time audiences spend engaging with our content across our owned and operated sites, as well as YouTube and Apple News, as measured by Comscore. This metric excludes time spent with our content on platforms for which we have minimal advertising capabilities that contribute to our advertising revenues, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, and X (formerly Twitter). There are inherent challenges in measuring the total actual number of hours spent with our content across all platforms; however, we consider the data reported by Comscore to represent industry-standard estimates of the time actually spent on our largest distribution platforms with our most significant monetization opportunities. About BuzzFeed, Inc. BuzzFeed, Inc. is home to the best of the Internet. Across entertainment, news, food, pop culture, and commerce, our brands drive conversation and inspire what audiences watch, read, and buy now—and into the future. Born on the Internet in 2006, BuzzFeed is committed to making it better: providing trusted, quality, brand-safe news and entertainment to hundreds of millions of people; making content on the Internet more inclusive, empathetic, and creative; and inspiring our audience to live better lives. Non-GAAP Financial Measures Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are non-GAAP financial measures and represent key metrics used by management and our board of directors to measure the operational strength and performance of our business, to establish budgets, and to develop operational goals for managing our business. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net loss from continuing operations, excluding the impact of net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, income tax provision, interest expense, net, other (income) expense, net, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, change in fair value of warrant liabilities, restructuring costs, and other non-cash and non-recurring items that management believes are not indicative of ongoing operations. Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated by dividing Adjusted EBITDA by revenue for the same period. We believe Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are relevant and useful information for investors because they allow investors to view performance in a manner similar to the method used by our management. There are limitations to the use of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin, and our Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate non-GAAP financial measures differently than we do, limiting the usefulness of those measures for comparative purposes. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin should not be considered a substitute for measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial results as determined in accordance with GAAP are included at the end of this press release following the accompanying financial data. Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our management team's expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions, or strategies regarding the future. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts (including our outlook for 2025), or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words 'affect,' 'anticipate,' 'believe,' 'can,' 'contemplate,' 'continue,' 'could,' 'estimate,' 'expect,' 'forecast,' 'intend,' 'may,' 'might,' 'plan,' 'possible,' 'potential,' 'predict,' 'project,' 'seek,' 'should,' 'target,' 'will,' 'would,' and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on us. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those that we have anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: (1) macroeconomic factors including: adverse economic conditions in the United States and globally, including the potential onset of recession; potential government shutdowns or failure to raise the U.S. federal debt ceiling; current global supply chain disruptions; the ongoing conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and between Israel and Hamas and any related sanctions and geopolitical tensions, and further escalation of trade tensions between the U.S. and its trading partners; tariffs; the inflationary environment; and the competitive labor market; (2) developments relating to our competitors and the digital media industry, including overall demand of advertising in the markets in which we operate; (3) demand for our products and services or changes in traffic or engagement with our brands and content; (4) changes in the business and competitive environment in which we and our current and prospective partners and advertisers operate; (5) our future capital requirements, including, but not limited to, our ability to obtain additional capital in the future, to repurchase our $29.7 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured convertible notes due 2026 (i.e., the 'Notes') upon a fundamental change such as the delisting of our Class A common stock, at their maturity, or upon the holders of the Notes requiring repayment of their Notes on or after May 31, 2025, any restrictions imposed by, or commitments under, the indenture governing the Notes or agreements governing any future indebtedness, and any restrictions on our ability to access our cash and cash equivalents; (6) developments in the law and government regulation, including, but not limited to, revised foreign content and ownership regulations, and the outcomes of legal proceedings, regulatory disputes, or governmental investigations to which we are subject; (7) the benefits of our restructuring; (8) our success divesting of companies, assets, or brands we sell, or in integrating and supporting the companies we acquire; (9) our success in launching new products or platforms, including any new social media platform; (10) technological developments including artificial intelligence; (11) our success in retaining or recruiting, or changes required in, officers, other key employees or directors; (12) use of content creators and on-camera talent and relationships with third parties managing certain of our branded operations outside of the United States; (13) the security of our information technology systems or data; (14) disruption in our service, or by our failure to timely and effectively scale and adapt our existing technology and infrastructure; (15) our ability to maintain the listing of our Class A common stock and warrants on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC; and (16) those factors described under the sections entitled 'Risk Factors' in the Company's annual and quarterly filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that we consider immaterial or which are unknown. It is not possible to predict or identify all such risks. We do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.
