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Daily Mail
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Christian Wilkins looks unrecognisable as he gets cosy with A-list fashion designer at glamorous party in the US
Aspiring actor Christian Wilkins has taken to social media after meeting American fashion designer Jeremy Scott at an upscale party in the US. Known for his long list of A-list clients, including Madonna, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga, Scott, 49, posed alongside the Aussie for a selfie, which Wilkins, 30, shared with followers on the weekend. In the photo, Wilkins, the son of entertainment reporter Richard Wilkins, looked almost unrecognisable in a long black feminine gown which was left open at the front to reveal his deep tan and buff chest. Wearing his long, flaxen locks in a part, Wilkins sported nude coloured lipstick and a light rouge, as well as foundation. Scott, seen with his arm around the influencer, sported a pink designer hoodie. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Wilkins also posted a photo of himself lying on a blanket, and a large number of guests could be seen in the background. 'Got disappointing news, looked hot, and met Jeremy Scott. The duality of a night,' Wilkins said in the caption. Followers were quick to compliment Wilkins on his look. 'Gorgeous, my future husband,' gushed one fan, while another added, 'You look fabulous. I'm so jealous of your hair. It's amazing.' Another fan wrote, 'It's how you bounce back from disappointment that shows who you are. You are amazing!' Christian has in the past addressed the criticism surrounding his bold red carpet looks. The social media star often likes to express himself at events in dramatic frocks, corsets, skirts and high heels. 'It honestly does not really bother me at all,' he told Daily Mail Australia. 'People will say whatever they want to say. And there are far more people saying nice things than there are saying negative things. 'I've always been a very big believer that if you have an opportunity to create visibility for minorities, that you should take that opportunity. 'And I think any potential positives that I'm doing greatly outweigh any negatives.' Late last year, Christian informed his followers that he has been dealing with some 'pretty intense hormonal health issues' that have changed his appearance. 'The effects of this have been rapid weight gain and water retention in the face and abdomen,' he wrote. 'Off the back of this I've made the decision to finally address one of my contributing factors to the issue, my relationship with food and diet.' Christian explained he had gained over 23kgs in 18 months, but added that his health has since improved.
Daily Mail
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Paris Hilton parties with Machine Gun Kelly at Jeremy Scott's birthday bash
made sure she was the center of attention as she attended fashion designer Jeremy Scott's 50th birthday party at Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles, California. The reality TV star looked in her element as she posed for snaps with Machine Gun Kelly and the birthday boy at the glitzy event which was also attended by Farrah Brittany, Diplo, and Mia Moretti. Sharing a carousel of snaps of the club-themed bash, Paris wrote: 'Leave it to @JeremyScott to throw the most iconic birthday party. Felt like we were at a house party in the early 2000s. Loves it.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paris Hilton (@parishilton) Jeremy also shared a slideshow of photos from the bash highlighting his Adidas collab, writing, 'CELEBRATING THE SUPERSTAR WITH SUPERSTARS @adidasoriginals. THANK YOU TO MY HOT ASS FRIENDS FOR SHOWING UP FOR ME AND TURNING THE PARTY,' while tagging Paris and his pals. Meanwhile, MGK is living his best single life following his split from former fiancee Megan Fox. He and Paris were romantically linked in 2019 when they were often seen together in public. While attending the Elton John Oscar viewing party together, eye witnesses were convinced the duo had a close connection after they spent the whole evening chatting. Days before that they were seen 'getting cozy' at an event for Tings magazine in Los Angeles. At the time she denied there was a romance. 'Oh, we're just friends,' she told UsWeekly. 'I'm happy to be single right now.'
News.com.au
01-06-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Aussie couple's viral biz idea solves common beach problem
When Jeremy Scott and Elizabeth Afrakoff went on a beach date in 2021, they struggled with a cumbersome beach umbrella. The beach date disaster however inspired Scott, who grew up on the iconic beaches of Sydney and has a background in sports, and his fiancee Afrakoff, who has a background in finance – to create a compact, portable, and more stylish shade solution. Unlike the popular cabanas that have soared in popularity in recent years, they aimed to design a beach cover explicitly for solo beachgoers, addressing a clear gap in the market. 'We wanted something that not only saves space but also ensures an unobstructed view and flexibility, allowing users to set up anywhere on the beach,' the pair told 'Our research showed that a considerable number of people still weren't bringing any shade to the beach at all because they couldn't find a suitable option, and we wanted to change that.' They began to explore their idea further, spending countless hours sketching and prototyping in their backyard until they found a design that stuck. Then, they took one of their samples on holiday to Hawaii, where they put it to the ultimate test. After ensuring it was windproof and finetuning the measurements, colours, and materials, they were prepared to launch their business idea. In December 2024, their brand Swim Shady was founded. The Swim Shadys come in five unique prints and weigh just 1.8 kilos, making them ideal for travel and for fitting into your beach bag. Their UPF 50+ diamond-shaped canopies are designed to mirror the natural shape of the body, while the pole at one end ensures that other beachgoers can still see out to the ocean. It's also equipped with a rotating hinge that allows people to adjust the shade's direction and angle throughout the day as the sun moves. The brand also sells other products, including reversible, water and sand-resistant swim bags, towels, and quick-dry swim shorts, but it's their hero product that has propelled them into the mainstream in recent months. The co-founders had the idea to start posting on TikTok, and their first video openly addressed the beach cabana debate that reignites every summer. Over footage of Balmoral Beach in Sydney, bustling with the giant shades, the brand captioned the post, 'not everyone needs a cabana' – highlighting the fact that many couples or small groups use cabanas, despite them being large enough to accommodate a large family. Their account quickly gained traction, and one of their more recent videos, showcasing the day they launched on Aussie beaches, has just reached over 2.2 million views. 'I have been searching so long for something like this,' said one commenter. 'Genius,' said another, as someone else declared the idea as just 'making sense'. 'The entire construction of this is BRILLIANT. Not blocking anyone's view and is functional,' said another new fan. The couple say the response has been 'incredible,' and the number of views are climbing by the second. 'The viral moment has connected us with a global audience and validated our mission,' the entrepreneurs shared. 'The reach has also translated to sales and introduced Swim Shady to new markets worldwide. It's now been sold in over 20 countries. 'The excitement and interest from customers have been incredibly encouraging.' Whenever something like this goes viral, users are quick to suggest new product iterations. 'Any chance you'll be looking to do a double Swim Shady for two people?' one commenter asked on TikTok. While the business is less than six months old, the founders say they will 'consider everything' in the future, and exploring new products is definitely on the radar. But for the time being, their focus is on the growing international demand. 'We'd love for Swim Shady to become a must-have accessory for European travellers,' they shared. 'With new laws across Europe requiring 50 per cent of beaches to remain open for public use, travellers are increasingly choosing portable shade to avoid the hefty fees charged by beach clubs.' With summer on the horizon Down Under, we think it'll soon be a cult accessory on Aussie beaches too. Watch this space.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Man who served 36 years for wife's murder forgives confessed killer in rare reconciliation
Leo Schofield served 36 years in prison for his wife's murder – and he forgave the man who confessed to the killing. It was January 2025 when Schofield and his daughter Ashley were involved in a serious motorcycle accident. Schofield had been released on parole in April 2024 and had always maintained his innocence. Gilbert King, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author who had been investigating Schofield's case for his podcast, "Bone Valley," visited Schofield after the crash. He received a call from Jeremy Scott, a convicted murderer who testified in 2017 that he had killed Michelle Schofield. He's serving prison time for an unrelated crime. Former Mob Boss Finds God In Prison, Walks Away From 'Evil Lifestyle': 'My Faith Is Rock Solid' Schofield agreed to speak with Scott. After some awkward small talk, King was stunned by what he heard. "I was shocked by the fact that here I was with Leo, and Jeremy called me at the same time," King recalled to Fox News Digital. "It was not planned, but I found it sincere. Jeremy Scott is … trying to come clean. Read On The Fox News App "When we spoke to him in 2021, he said it was torture for him, because as the years have gone by, he goes to bed seeing the faces of the people he's killed," said King. "He says, 'That's my punishment.' And he said it's gotten worse over the years living with this." Neither King nor Scott was prepared for what Schofield had to say. The conversation between the men can be heard in episode 6 of Season 2. "Jeremy, I want to tell you something," Schofield began. "And this is coming from a long time of prayer and a lot of thought. And I'm grateful for the opportunity to thank you for telling the truth. I want you to know that I forgive you with all my heart. You have a lot of people who care about you now because you did the right thing [in confessing]. It means a lot to me. And it means a lot to my family. I thank you for that. And I thank you with all my heart, bud." "… You gained a lot of respect from the people out here, because you were brave enough to tell the truth," he shared. "It was a big deal, Jeremy. That was a really big deal, because it changed my life. And I definitely appreciate you for it." Follow The Fox True Crime Team On X There was silence. Then Scott replied, "I just hated that this happened, bro." "I'm sorry that it happened," Schofield replied. "… But now it's your turn to start doing right. You hear me? You just keep doing your part." "Keep praying for me," said Scott. King told Fox News Digital that over the years, Schofield turned to God to cope with the loss of his beloved spouse and the struggle he faced in getting a new trial to prove his innocence. "I think it began to just tear away at his soul," King explained. "He was just consumed by this anger, bitterness and confusion. Leo said, '… This was going to destroy me, and I had to rely on my faith in God to carry me through this. The only way I could stop this anger and bitterness was to let it go and find some way to forgive Jeremy.'" Sign Up To Get The True Crime Newsletter During his time behind bars, Schofield became "a spiritual person." He found solace as a pastor in prison. "He just said, 'I hope that it's my prayer to God that Jeremy finally finds love because I am supported out here,'" said King. "'I have a loving family and friends who believe in me. Jeremy has nothing.'" "I think it's a testimony to who Leo is as a person," King added. WATCH: FATHER OF MURDERED TEXAS TEEN OFFERS A MESSAGE OF FAITH, FORGIVENESS IN TRAGEDY On February 24, 1987, Michelle had left her job at a restaurant in Lakeland, Florida. The 18-year-old called her husband of six months and said she would be home soon. They had been planning to go out together. Michelle was never seen alive again. "A search went on for three days. All friends and family members were just searching for Michelle," King explained. "On the second day of searching, they found her car, which was broken down on the side of the road just outside Lakeland, Florida." On February 27, Michelle's body was found with 26 stab wounds in a drainage canal, The New York Times reported. According to the outlet, Schofield was charged with her murder, but there was never any physical evidence linking him to the crime. It was later proven that a set of fingerprints found in Michelle's car didn't belong to him. "Leo had been out there searching," said King. "He'd been constantly calling the police, showing up at the police station and asking whether they had found her. He filed a missing persons report. They didn't really consider Leo a suspect right away. But … they started to build a case around him." "Some of the neighbors had said they'd seen Leo and Michelle fighting a few times," King continued. "There was a neighbor who said she had seen Leo emerge from the house carrying something heavy, putting it into the back of his car and driving off. But the problem is that Leo was accounted for at that time. I think even the police didn't really believe her. But … I think they had a really strong prosector and a very weak defense attorney." "That was Leo's downfall," King added. During Schofield's trial in 1989, the prosecution insisted that Schofield had been violent toward Michelle. Despite the lack of forensic evidence, Schofield was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison. GET REAL-TIME UPDATES DIRECTLY ON THE True Crime Hub Scott lived less than two miles from where Michelle's body was found. "He was off the radar, but he shouldn't have been," said King. "… When they found those fingerprints in the car that didn't match anybody like Leo or Michelle, they should have gone to known suspects in the area, and they never did that. These fingerprints remained mysterious for 17 years until they finally came back to Jeremy." Due to a lack of forensic technology at the time, the fingerprints couldn't be matched until 2004. They belonged to Scott. King said that initially, Scott denied having anything to do with Michelle's murder, claiming he had only stolen the stereo speakers from her car. "Six years after he denied killing Michelle, he came out and wrote a letter to Leo's lawyer, saying, 'I'm the one that did this. You got the wrong guy in prison,'" said King. "That's when he started talking about it in 2016." "He said to me, 'That man never belonged in prison. I took his life away from him,'" said King. "He felt bad about that. … I think he's one of those people who is trying to do something right with what little time he has left on Earth. He's never going to be outside the prison walls." The New York Times reported that Scott had confessed to the murder "a number of times." "[Scott] spoke out before and nobody believed him," said King. "They just beat him up on the stand and said he was a liar and unreliable. . . . I think that stayed with him. He's thinking, 'I'm trying to do the right thing here. I'm confessing to a murder.' And the state instead just decided to attack his credibility." "But I reached out to him," said King. "I said, 'I'm willing to listen. I believe that you're telling the truth.' We spoke many times, and I've continued to stay in touch with him. He's never wavered from what he's told me. He's never wavered from his confession." During his time in prison, Schofield immersed himself in faith. He mentored fellow inmates. He also found love again. He married Crissie Carter, a social worker he met while serving time, in 1995. According to The New York Times, the state hasn't moved forward on additional murder charges against Scott. In a statement sent to Fox News Digital, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd wrote: "The jury found Leo Schofield guilty of murdering Michelle Schofield. Multiple courts have upheld that verdict." The outlet shared that Schofield is currently working to overturn his conviction. If denied, he could be on parole for another four to six years. "Being on the outside, you're reminded that you're not free – that's what Leo's life is like," said King. "… He was offered two deals that would've had him out of prison in the early '90s if he would've just taken them. He refused. He said, 'It's much easier for me to serve time than it is for me to admit something I didn't do.'" "Leo is trying to get that exoneration – that's his life today," said King. "Fortunately, there are some very powerful people in Florida who also believe him and are fighting for him, too. I have hope for him. I really think something is going to happen."Original article source: Man who served 36 years for wife's murder forgives confessed killer in rare reconciliation
Fox News
01-06-2025
- General
- Fox News
Man who served 36 years for wife's murder forgives confessed killer in rare reconciliation
Leo Schofield served 36 years in prison for his wife's murder – and he forgave the man who confessed to the killing. It was January 2025 when Schofield and his daughter Ashley were involved in a serious motorcycle accident. Schofield had been released on parole in April 2024 and had always maintained his innocence. Gilbert King, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author who had been investigating Schofield's case for his podcast, "Bone Valley," visited Schofield after the crash. He received a call from Jeremy Scott, a convicted murderer who testified in 2017 that he had killed Michelle Schofield. He's serving prison time for an unrelated crime. Schofield agreed to speak with Scott. After some awkward small talk, King was stunned by what he heard. "I was shocked by the fact that here I was with Leo, and Jeremy called me at the same time," King recalled to Fox News Digital. "It was not planned, but I found it sincere. Jeremy Scott is … trying to come clean. "When we spoke to him in 2021, he said it was torture for him, because as the years have gone by, he goes to bed seeing the faces of the people he's killed," said King. "He says, 'That's my punishment.' And he said it's gotten worse over the years living with this." Neither King nor Scott was prepared for what Schofield had to say. The conversation between the men can be heard in episode 6 of Season 2. "Jeremy, I want to tell you something," Schofield began. "And this is coming from a long time of prayer and a lot of thought. And I'm grateful for the opportunity to thank you for telling the truth. I want you to know that I forgive you with all my heart. You have a lot of people who care about you now because you did the right thing [in confessing]. It means a lot to me. And it means a lot to my family. I thank you for that. And I thank you with all my heart, bud." "… You gained a lot of respect from the people out here, because you were brave enough to tell the truth," he shared. "It was a big deal, Jeremy. That was a really big deal, because it changed my life. And I definitely appreciate you for it." There was silence. Then Scott replied, "I just hated that this happened, bro." "I'm sorry that it happened," Schofield replied. "… But now it's your turn to start doing right. You hear me? You just keep doing your part." "Keep praying for me," said Scott. King told Fox News Digital that over the years, Schofield turned to God to cope with the loss of his beloved spouse and the struggle he faced in getting a new trial to prove his innocence. "I think it began to just tear away at his soul," King explained. "He was just consumed by this anger, bitterness and confusion. Leo said, '… This was going to destroy me, and I had to rely on my faith in God to carry me through this. The only way I could stop this anger and bitterness was to let it go and find some way to forgive Jeremy.'" During his time behind bars, Schofield became "a spiritual person." He found solace as a pastor in prison. "He just said, 'I hope that it's my prayer to God that Jeremy finally finds love because I am supported out here,'" said King. "'I have a loving family and friends who believe in me. Jeremy has nothing.'" "I think it's a testimony to who Leo is as a person," King added. WATCH: FATHER OF MURDERED TEXAS TEEN OFFERS A MESSAGE OF FAITH, FORGIVENESS IN TRAGEDY On February 24, 1987, Michelle had left her job at a restaurant in Lakeland, Florida. The 18-year-old called her husband of six months and said she would be home soon. They had been planning to go out together. Michelle was never seen alive again. "A search went on for three days. All friends and family members were just searching for Michelle," King explained. "On the second day of searching, they found her car, which was broken down on the side of the road just outside Lakeland, Florida." On February 27, Michelle's body was found with 26 stab wounds in a drainage canal, The New York Times reported. According to the outlet, Schofield was charged with her murder, but there was never any physical evidence linking him to the crime. It was later proven that a set of fingerprints found in Michelle's car didn't belong to him. "Leo had been out there searching," said King. "He'd been constantly calling the police, showing up at the police station and asking whether they had found her. He filed a missing persons report. They didn't really consider Leo a suspect right away. But … they started to build a case around him." "Some of the neighbors had said they'd seen Leo and Michelle fighting a few times," King continued. "There was a neighbor who said she had seen Leo emerge from the house carrying something heavy, putting it into the back of his car and driving off. But the problem is that Leo was accounted for at that time. I think even the police didn't really believe her. But … I think they had a really strong prosector and a very weak defense attorney." "That was Leo's downfall," King added. During Schofield's trial in 1989, the prosecution insisted that Schofield had been violent toward Michelle. Despite the lack of forensic evidence, Schofield was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison. GET REAL-TIME UPDATES DIRECTLY ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB Scott lived less than two miles from where Michelle's body was found. "He was off the radar, but he shouldn't have been," said King. "… When they found those fingerprints in the car that didn't match anybody like Leo or Michelle, they should have gone to known suspects in the area, and they never did that. These fingerprints remained mysterious for 17 years until they finally came back to Jeremy." Due to a lack of forensic technology at the time, the fingerprints couldn't be matched until 2004. They belonged to Scott. King said that initially, Scott denied having anything to do with Michelle's murder, claiming he had only stolen the stereo speakers from her car. "Six years after he denied killing Michelle, he came out and wrote a letter to Leo's lawyer, saying, 'I'm the one that did this. You got the wrong guy in prison,'" said King. "That's when he started talking about it in 2016." "He said to me, 'That man never belonged in prison. I took his life away from him,'" said King. "He felt bad about that. … I think he's one of those people who is trying to do something right with what little time he has left on Earth. He's never going to be outside the prison walls." The New York Times reported that Scott had confessed to the murder "a number of times." "[Scott] spoke out before and nobody believed him," said King. "They just beat him up on the stand and said he was a liar and unreliable. . . . I think that stayed with him. He's thinking, 'I'm trying to do the right thing here. I'm confessing to a murder.' And the state instead just decided to attack his credibility." "But I reached out to him," said King. "I said, 'I'm willing to listen. I believe that you're telling the truth.' We spoke many times, and I've continued to stay in touch with him. He's never wavered from what he's told me. He's never wavered from his confession." During his time in prison, Schofield immersed himself in faith. He mentored fellow inmates. He also found love again. He married Crissie Carter, a social worker he met while serving time, in 1995. According to The New York Times, the state hasn't moved forward on additional murder charges against Scott. In a statement sent to Fox News Digital, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd wrote: "The jury found Leo Schofield guilty of murdering Michelle Schofield. Multiple courts have upheld that verdict." The outlet shared that Schofield is currently working to overturn his conviction. If denied, he could be on parole for another four to six years. "Being on the outside, you're reminded that you're not free – that's what Leo's life is like," said King. "… He was offered two deals that would've had him out of prison in the early '90s if he would've just taken them. He refused. He said, 'It's much easier for me to serve time than it is for me to admit something I didn't do.'" "Leo is trying to get that exoneration – that's his life today," said King. "Fortunately, there are some very powerful people in Florida who also believe him and are fighting for him, too. I have hope for him. I really think something is going to happen."
