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Herald Sun
09-05-2025
- General
- Herald Sun
Common household item banned from royal homes
An ex-Buckingham Palace cleaner has revealed the common item banned from all royal bathrooms. Anne Simmons, 57, from Berkshire told Plumbworld that disposable wet wipes have been removed from royal homes because they cause 'significant plumbing issues'. While wet wipes may seem convenient for quick clean-ups, it appears they generate more harm than many realise, especially when flushed down the toilet, The US Sun reports. 'At the palace, wet wipes caused significant plumbing issues,' the former royal maid said. 'Despite being advertised as 'flushable,' they don't break down in the system like toilet paper does. 'This led to repeated blockages and costly plumbing repairs. 'It became clear that they simply weren't worth the trouble.' Ms Simmons said the palace avoids using wipes and has switched to reusable cleaning cloths. 'Not only did this prevent plumbing issues, but it also saved money in the long term by reducing the need for frequent repairs,' she said. RELATED: Staggering fortune Harry, Meghan lost exposed 'Lonely': Insiders lift lid on Harry's sad life Prince Harry's $200m UK secret revealed The real damage wet wipes do to plumbing Wet wipes have become one of the top causes of plumbing blockages in households and businesses alike. The product also poses some other very serious risks. Non-biodegradable wipes take hundreds of years to break down, contributing to landfill waste and water pollution. They can also harm marine life when flushed into rivers and oceans. As well as this, wet wipes combine with grease and debris to form fatbergs, causing severe blockages in sewer systems and costly repairs. Additionally, wet wipes can lead to increased water treatment costs, as they put strain on sewage treatment plants. They also pose a threat to wildlife, as animals can mistake wet wipes for food, leading to ingestion and potential harm or death. Plumber's perspective on wet wipes James Clarkson, a professional UK plumber with over 15 years of experience, shared his expert perspective on the damage caused by wet wipes. 'In many homes, wet wipes have become a major cause of plumbing issues,' he said. 'Even though they may say 'flushable,' these wipes don't break down like toilet paper, and over time, they accumulate and cause severe blockages. 'I've had to clear fatbergs created by wipes on multiple occasions, and the cost of repairs can be substantial.' Mr Clarkson advised: 'The key is to avoid flushing them. Wet wipes should never be disposed of in the toilet, even if they claim to be 'flushable.' 'Always throw them in the bin. And, if you need to use wipes, consider biodegradable alternatives that won't cause the same problems.' Protect your home's plumbing A spokesperson from Plumbworld commented: 'Making small changes, like disposing of wet wipes properly, can prevent plumbing issues and save you money in the long run.' In Australia, it's advised not to flush wet wipes, especially those labelled 'flushable' as they may cause blockages in plumbing systems. According to all types of wet wipes belong in the bin. The website states that 'if they're labelled as flushable, the risk they pose to plumbing and sewer systems is too significant to ignore.' Parts of this story first appeared in The US Sun and was republished with permission. Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. Click here to get the latest Victorian property market news delivered direct to your inbox. RELATED: King Charles' quiet $80m move amid health scare Revealed: Charles, Camilla unusual living arrangement 'Messy': Charles, Camilla 'time apart' exposed
Global News
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Global News
Benny Blanco Talks Working with Justin Bieber Before Meeting Fiancée Selena Gomez
Many know Benny Blanco as Selena Gomez's sweet, devoted fiancé and new musical partner. But before all of that came a long list of songwriting and production credits with some of the biggest and best artists: Sia, Britney Spears, The Weeknd, Wiz Khalifa, Kanye West, and Justin Bieber. Here, we look back to when we spoke to Blanco in an interview with @NIGHT host Mr. D about their then-recent release, Lonely. The song was featured as a single on both Bieber's album Justice and Blanco's debut Friends Keep Secrets, co-written by FINNEAS. Blanco said, 'We all wanted to work with each other. Like Justin loves Finneas. I love Finneas. I love Justin. Finneas loves me. Yeah, we got a whole little thing!' Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Recording this song felt vulnerable for Bieber in a way he had never experienced before. 'It was one of those songs that was like a rocky road,' Blanco says. 'He's like, 'man, do I put this song out? I'm just so happy that he was brave enough to put it out because I think it's so important to people.' Story continues below advertisement The song went two times platinum in Canada.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Thunderbolts Director Jake Schreier on making Marvel's most emotional film: 'Depression, isolation, or emptiness are no longer niche, they're universal'
is the latest filmmaker to step into the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe , helming Thunderbolts — a film that doesn't just entertain but leaves a lingering emotional imprint. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It wounds, it heals, and it haunts long after the credits roll. 'Forgive us for the haunting — we'll take the other ones,' Schreier laughs, acknowledging the film's emotional impact in an interview with ETimes. Hitting theatres on Thursday, May 1, Thunderbolts is set to be one of Marvel's most emotionally resonant projects to date. Schreier, best known for his acclaimed work on the Emmy-winning series Beef, brings a distinct sensitivity to the superhero ensemble. Under his direction, this isn't just another mission — it's a deep dive into the fractured psyches of some of Marvel's most morally complex characters. Thunderbolts Director Jake Schreier Hails Sebastian Stan, Florence Pugh; Talks Dark MCU Storyline When asked about the challenges of balancing weighty themes within the superhero genre, Schreier says, "Anytime you're trying to do something difficult like that — just like in the movie — you're very reliant on the people around you that you're working with. I was very lucky to have a lot of collaborators from Beef, which deals with a lot of similar themes. Lee Sung Jin, who created it, wrote multiple drafts of the script; Grace Yoon, our production designer; and Harry Yoon, our editor." Also known for his work on 's music video 'Lonely' and Kendrick Lamar's 'We Cry Together', Jake now brings that same sensitivity to a team of Marvel's most bruised and broken heroes. Emphasizing the importance of collaboration in making emotionally honest stories work, he explains, "I think, if you're trying to make a movie about things that feel real and human, then you just want everyone that you're working with to bring their best and also bring something personal of themselves to the work. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now On this movie, we just felt very lucky to have an incredible crew but also this incredible group of actors who really care deeply about these characters that they've already portrayed and want to make sure that there's honesty in where you take them going forward and kind of was very collaborative in that way of working together on where we were going to take the story." With films like Joker: Folie à Deux drawing mixed reactions for diving deep into darker character studies, Schreier was asked whether audiences are ready for this kind of storytelling in the MCU. "Yeah, I think people are," Schreier affirmed. "We're in a world where these ideas aren't niche anymore. When we were working on Beef, that was Sonny's main idea — that themes like depression, isolation, or emptiness aren't small ideas. They're universal ones." He added that while Thunderbolts doesn't shy away from these emotional depths, it doesn't sacrifice Marvel's signature fun either. "There's plenty of humour to be found in this movie, and there's certainly plenty of action. Even Julia Louis-Dreyfus punches someone," he quipped. "So it never felt like we were giving up the things that make a Marvel movie a Marvel movie — we just wanted all of it to go together into something that feels very different but still lives up to the legacy of the MCU." In Thunderbolts, Marvel Studios brings together an unlikely group of antiheroes — Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster, and John Walker. Trapped in a deadly conspiracy orchestrated by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, this fractured group of misfits is thrust into a high-stakes mission that forces them to confront the demons of their past. The ensemble cast includes , , , Olga Kurylenko, Lewis Pullman, Geraldine Viswanathan, Chris Bauer, and Wendell Pierce, with , Hannah John-Kamen, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus rounding out the star-studded lineup.
News.com.au
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
‘Can't wait to see you again soon in heaven': Justin Bieber mourns death of his grandfather
Justin Bieber is mourning the death of his grandfather Bruce Dale. The Sorry singer penned a touching tribute via Instagram to the late patriarch, who died on Thursday, according to an online obituary. 'Papa, I always took all ur money lol. I remember u specifically telling me, gramma gave u an allowance of 20 dollars for the WEEK!' Bieber recalled in his post Saturday. 'I would always convince you to spend on snacks at the hockey game on Friday nights. Reluctantly you always gave it to me,' he added alongside a throwback photo of the duo taken in 2009. 'Corn nuts, skittles, gum balls, chuck a puck, slush puppies.' Bieber, 31, continued, 'Shout out to the jr b referees Beatty, Fagon, Flanagan lmfao. For enduring all of my grandpa's heckling for all of your horrible referee calls lmfao. My grandpa wasn't shy in letting them know that they were being pieces of sh**s.' The Lonely singer, whose mental health has sparked concern in recent months, also noted, 'I can't wait to see u again soon in heaven.' He added, 'Until then I know ur watching down probly still heckling Beatty or Fagon for missing that cross check call in the corner there lmfao.' 'I will miss u. I will ache. And I'll sit and let myself remember all of the wonderful times we've had,' Bieber concluded the heartfelt post. Dale's obituary states he died 'peacefully' at the Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth. He's survived by his four children: Candie Toper, Chris Mallette, Chris Dale and Pattie Mallette — Bieber's mother. The Grammy winner and his wife, Hailey Bieber, are listed among Dale's three grandchildren. Their son, Jack Blues Bieber, whom they welcomed in August 2024, was also named with Dale's great grandchildren. Dale spoke about his relationship with his famous grandson in an emotional February 2018 interview at the Steps to Stardom Exhibition at Stratford Perth Museum in Bieber's hometown where he recalled going to the singer's first show. 'I don't know,' he answered when asked what makes him emotional about Bieber. 'It just happens. I can sit and talk with anybody about anything, but when it comes to talking about him, I just get emotional.' Dale's death comes just days after the Beauty and a Beat singer, who made headlines after lashing out at paparazzi in recent weeks, declared he won't be bullied out of Hollywood. 'Everyone telling me to move from La,' he said. 'U think I'm gonna get bullied to leave where my influence is most needed? How can we make a change if we run away from the darkness?' Bieber shared that he's 'been caught up in the transactional nature of Hollywood,' describing the vague admission as 'embarrassing.'
Global News
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Global News
Justin Bieber asks for ‘change' after being ‘bullied' by paparazzi
Justin Bieber has been harassed by the paparazzi since the start of his lengthy career — and he's had many run-ins with photographers over the years — but now he's asking for 'a change.' On Friday, Bieber shared a statement on Instagram, saying that he will not be 'bullied to leave' Los Angeles. 'Everyone telling me to move from La. U think I'm gonna get bullied to leave where my influence is most needed?' Bieber wrote. 'How can we make a change if we run away from the darkness?' The Sorry singer said that he's been caught up in the 'transactional nature of Hollywood.' 'It's embarrassing but with that said I want nothing to do with that as a grown adult with a wife and son,' Bieber wrote. 'I just want to be submerged in the culture learning from any and everyone And be a proponent and advocate for LOVE AND EQUALITY.' Story continues below advertisement In a follow-up post, Bieber posted a photo of a lion, writing, 'THE LION. I BELIEVE GOD IS MY LION MY STRONG LEADER! ABLE TO FIGHT FOR ME ON MY BEHALF. I BELIEVE WHEREVER I AM, HE IS.' The Lonely singer said he is currently asking god to 'help me with patience because it can be really hard to not rip these f—in guys heads off.' 'Today I'm forgiving myself for my own selfishness, AND forgiving THOSE WHO SEEK TO USE AND ABUSE ME SIMPLY BECAUSE THEY WANT TO CAPITaLIze off of me, Or Their jealousy makes them want to make me feel small like how they feel,' he wrote. 'However u slice it I'm getting hit from all angles And I'm no victim.' Story continues below advertisement Bieber said that he moved to Los Angeles 'KNOWING ITS F—ED OUT HERE.' 'But can we as a unit align with how f—ed it is out here and change this s— or are we gonna let these f— boys keep treating me like s— and not change laws of anything because People have had to die cuz of this s— princess Diana is the first that comes to mind smh [shake my head],' Bieber wrote. 'We gotta do better please can we make a change?' he ended his post. 4:18 Justin Bieber stirs up social media with latest post The posts come after Bieber pleaded with paparazzi on Thursday to stop swarming him when he's out in public. He shared a video from his perspective as he walked to his car, which showed multiple photographers and flashing cameras consistently going off; the video was Bieber's attempt to give fans a glimpse of what he has to deal with on a daily basis. Story continues below advertisement 'This has to stop,' Bieber captioned a video of the paparazzi surrounding him and his wife Hailey. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'Look at these guys, man!' Bieber can be heard saying multiple times in the video as several camera flashes went off. His bodyguard can be seen shining a flashlight on the paparazzi and asking them if they are done taking photos of Bieber. 'You got your shot. Go!' his bodyguard says to the multiple men taking photos. The video came after Bieber had multiple run-ins with photographers in Palm Springs, Calif., while he was there attending Coachella. Story continues below advertisement On the same day, Bieber shared a post hitting back at what he considers to be 'gossip' and 'lies' spread about him and his marriage online. Concern for Bieber started to grow after he shared a vulnerable message about his self-worth and imposter syndrome in a statement on social media last month. But fans continued to share their concerns after videos of Bieber at Coachella surfaced online, where he was filmed smoking next to his 15-year-old brother Jaxon. Bieber addressed the rumours in a post on Instagram, writing, 'They treat me like ass out here, but if I remember that I am flawed too and god forgave me, It helps me to stop feeling better than those people who are mean and hurtful.' 'Because when I'm really honest I can be mean and hurtful too. My instinct is to be like damn I wouldnt gossip and spread lies about someone on the internet but there's other shit I do I'm not proud of that god is gracious with,' Bieber added. 'Hurt people hurt people and honestly if I was u it would be hard not to be jealous if I saw me and Hailey going so brazzzzyy. 'It's really up for us and that's understandable why people can't stand it. I don't blame em,' he wrote. Story continues below advertisement Bieber's posts come after his representatives addressed 'unnecessary stories and inaccurate assumptions' circulating about the Canadian pop star are untrue. On April 16, The Hollywood Reporter published an article titled 'Justin Bieber's Crisis of Faith? Why Fans, Insiders Are Concerned,' in which a former team member claimed the 31-year-old singer was left with millions of dollars in debt after cancelling his Justice World Tour in 2022. In a statement, Bieber's team called the article 'clickbait stupidity based on unnamed — and clearly ill-informed — 'sources,' disappointed that they no longer work with Justin.' 'As Justin forges his own way forward, these unnecessary stories and inaccurate assumptions will continue. But they won't deter him from staying committed to following the right path,' his team added. Story continues below advertisement The THR article also included a statement from Bieber's representatives, denying the claims of massive financial debt. 'Any source that is trying to sell you a story about alleged financial distress … either doesn't understand the entertainment industry or, more likely, is trying to paint an unflattering portrait of Justin, which bears no resemblance to reality,' his team told the outlet. The THR article also went on to allege that Bieber owned a 'large debt' to tour promoter AEG, which insiders claimed was an estimated $20 million. The article also alleged that Bieber was given a $40-million advance for the tour. 'To date, Bieber has only returned a portion of what he borrowed,' the outlet claimed. Aside from money troubles, the article also noted the concern fans have had over the star's mental health.
