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New York Post
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- New York Post
Desi Arnaz went behind Lucille Ball's back and changed their firstborn child's name
Devious Desi. A new book about the late Desi Arnaz revealed that the actor allegedly went behind wife Lucille Ball's back and changed their firstborn child's name in 1951. In 'Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television,' biographer Todd S. Purdum wrote that Ball picked out the names Susan and Desi Jr. for the couple's future children many years before they bore kids, per People. 10 Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz with their daughter Lucie in 1954. Getty Images Ball, according to the book, even wrote letters to Arnaz that she signed, 'Susan and Desi Jr.' After suffering multiple miscarriages, Ball gave birth to the couple's first child, a daughter, via C-section in July 1951. 10 Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball hold hands outside their home in 1953. Getty Images 10 Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz with their two children in 1953. Getty Images 'Thrilled to be a mother at last, Lucy asked to see the newborn the moment her anesthesia wore off,' Purdum wrote. 'I want to see Susan!' she told the nurse, using the name she believed that she and Desi had agreed on if the baby was a girl, after Lucy's good friend, the young actress Susan Peters, who had been paralyzed from the waist down in a duck-shooting accident.' But after Ball asked to see her daughter, the nurse allegedly replied: 'You mean Lucie?' 10 Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball at the Emmy Awards in 1955. Getty Images 10 Desi Arnaz, Lucille Ball in the 1950s. Getty Images 'Without consulting her, Desi had already written Lucie Desiree on the birth certificate, naming the little girl for her mother and maternal grandmother,' Purdum claimed. 'Lucy was surprised but didn't make a fuss. The name was, after all, a compliment she could hardly resist.' 10 Lucille Ball with her two children in the 1950s. Getty Images The 'I Love Lucy' star later gave birth to her son, Desi Jr., in Jan. 1953. Unlike his sister, Desi Jr. got the name his mom always intended for him. 10 Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball with their son Desi Jr. at his baptism in 1953. Getty Images 10 Lucille Ball kisses her son Desi Jr. in the backyard of their home in Los Angeles in the late 1950s. Getty Images Lucie, now 73, and Desi Jr., now 72, both spoke to Purdum about their famous parents, including their decision to divorce in 1960 after 20 years of marriage. 'It wasn't good for anyone,' Desi Jr. told the author about Ball and Arnaz's relationship. 'And we'll always remember when they sat us down and said, 'Look, you know, things aren't working.' I mean, I remember word for word.' 10 Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz arrive at London Airport with their children in 1959. Getty Images After the divorce, Ball tied the knot with stand-up comedian Gary Morton in 1961. They were introduced by Paula Stewart, Ball's co-star in the Broadway musical 'Wildcat.' 10 Lucie Arnaz, Lucille Ball, Gary Morton and Desi Arnaz Jr. in January 1961. CBS via Getty Images Ball and Morton were still married when the actress died at age 77 in 1989. Arnaz, for his part, got remarried to Edith Mack Hirsch in 1963. Hirsch later died of cancer in March 1985, while Arnaz passed away the following year at age 69.
Daily Mail
29-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
The simple airport mistake costing Brits up to £274 before their flight has even taken off
British tourists have been warned to watch out for a simple mistake that could see them lose more than £200 before they've even set foot on their plane. New research from eurochange has found that Britons could lose hundreds if they buy their travel money at the airport. Airport exchange rates can be as much as 13 per cent higher than those on the high street or online. Laura Evans-Fisk, head of digital and engagement at eurochange, warned: 'It's surprising to see the vast difference in rates across UK airports and the huge amount of money Brits could be losing out on if they wait until they get to the airport before exchanging their cash. 'Changing money at the airport is absolutely the least cost-effective way of picking up your holiday money, as rates can be up to 13 per cent higher than they are on the high street or online. 'As it's often a last-minute necessity, customers are forced to convert their cash at whatever rate is offered to them in the airport, whereas on the high street, they have more options.' Laura said that the best time to buy travel money is on a weekday, as prices tend to fluctuate less then. She warned: 'Typically, Monday through to Thursday is the best time to buy your euros, as these are the least busy days for transfers, so you might see a little less fluctuation in the mid-market rate over these days.' The research found that Gatwick was the most expensive UK airport to purchase travel money at. Brits exchanging €1,000/£850 could lose out on £274 at the London Airport. Looking to save money on a holiday? A new study has revealed the cheapest destination to fly to from each of the UK's major airports. And an expert has revealed how to visit Disney on a budget, sharing plenty of tips to save hundreds of pounds at the theme parks.
Forbes
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The Beatles Score Several New Hit Singles — But Are They Actually ‘Singles'?
The Beatles debut two new EPs on the Official Physical Singles chart, adding to their long history ... [+] of hits in the U.K. as the rockers secure multiple placements this week. English rock band the Beatles arrive at London Airport (later Heathrow) in the UK, after a trip to Paris, France, 5th February 1964. From left to right, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr and John Lennon, with their manager Brian Epstein at the back. (Photo by Evening Standard/) This week has turned out to be a very special one for The Beatles on the band's home turf in the United Kingdom. The rockers appear on multiple albums rankings, as well as a tally dedicated to bestselling songs. That's not unusual for one of the top-performing acts of all time, but what is notable about the group's showing this time around is that it includes two brand new releases – from a band that hasn't been properly together in more than half a century. The Beatles collect not one, but two new hit singles this week. The titles are not actually individual tracks, but rather very short collections that the Official Charts Company classifies as singles instead of EPs – which many fans would argue they are. A pair of closely related projects, Saturday Club 31st March 1964 Part 1 and Part 2, both manage to debut on the Official Physical Singles chart. The projects enter right next to one another, coming in at No. 81 and No. 82, respectively. Those two 'singles' are actually EPs, and they both feature five songs apiece. Saturday Club 31st March 1964 Part 1 is made up of The Beatles covering tracks by American acts such as Carl Perkins and Chan Romero, paying homage to the rock and country tunes the musicians were loving at the time. The second part of the series is much more focused on the band's own hits. Saturday Club 31st March 1964 Part 2 opens with "You Can't Do That" and also includes "I Call Your Name," "Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby," and 'Can't Buy Me Love.' Both EPs also feature interviews with the musicians. Saturday Club was a show on the BBC that was popular around when The Beatles became huge, and the rockers spent time performing tracks specifically for the radio program and also conducting conversations, which have now been shared on these special decades-late offerings. The Beatles have now scored 21 hits on the Official Physical Singles chart. The group's two new launches are not even the band's only wins this time around. In fact, they make up just half of the act's total placements. "Now and Then" ranks highest on the Official Physical Singles chart, the U.K.'s list of the bestselling tracks made available on any format that fans can actually hold in their hands. The latest cut from the group rockets from No. 57 to No. 30. Closer to the bottom of the list comes "I Want to Hold Your Hand," which dips more than 30 spaces from No. 61 to No. 94.
