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Wales Online
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Gabby Logan 'fuming' on wedding day after first dance calamity with 'clueless' husband
Gabby Logan 'fuming' on wedding day after first dance calamity with 'clueless' husband The new presenter of Match of the Day was left "fuming" on her wedding day after something went wrong during the first dance, her husband Gabby Logan has now revealed Their first dance did not go as planned (Image:) The husband of broadcasting powerhouse Gabby Logan revealed his wife was left 'fuming' on their wedding day - after a first dance disaster he had no clue about. Kenny Logan, 53, is a former Rugby player who represented Scotland 70 times. His last cap for his country came in 2003 but two years before that he had a wedding with Gabby, 52, where one thing did not go to plan. They had met in 1999 at a bar in Fulham, London, and Kenny recognised the former international gymnast from the TV. And conversing with Vernon Kay on BBC's Tracks Of My Years, he spoke about the song Lovely Day by Bill Withers. He said it was a 'very nice track' but added: 'It wasn't meant to be our wedding song.' Gabby and Kenny have two children together (Image: Karwai Tang/WireImage via Getty Images ) Their first dance was supposed to be a George Michael hit and the night before the wedding, Kenny and Gabby practised dancing to it in their bedroom. Article continues below He joked that he was not yet a "Strictly star' and needed a move to sway to. However, as for the big moment the following day, he recalled: 'I am tone deaf on the music front and this is going to show you why. Next day, the first dance, what comes up, Lovely Day, Bill Withers, played the wrong track… 'Gabby's went, 'It is the wrong track.' She is in my ear going, 'It is the wrong track, it is the wrong track.' We had such a lovely day and we are just dancing and I had no clue. Gabby was fuming.' Gabby is now famed for her sports journalism career (Image: Getty Images ) Laughing, Vernon replied: 'I bet she was.' Continuing, Kenny said: 'And everyone is going, 'that is a lovely song', but it was the wrong song!' New Match of the Day presenter Gabby was 25 when she met Kenny and she once said she told herself 'not to screw this up' after falling for him right away. Four years after their wedding, they became parents to twins, Reuben and Lois, after IVF treatment. Reuben, inspired by his dad's career, now plays for Northampton Saints while Lois is a showjumper who is about to study at Loughborough University. The family went through a turbulent time in 2022 when Kenny was diagnosed with prostate cancer after a routine wellness check. Article continues below He got checked after listening to his wife's Mid•Point podcast and he eventually underwent successful surgery to remove his prostate. The former sportsman now raises awareness about what he calls a 'silent cancer' and encourages men to have PSA tests.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Guinness, Ireland's Favorite Stout, Wants to be American Too
The Guinness ad chronicles a journey across all 50 U.S. states. - Guinness, Uncommon Guinness traversed all 50 U.S. states for an ad campaign attempting to win over American drinkers to the Irish stout. Today, the Diageo brand is debuting its first campaign developed by Uncommon Creative Studio New York after hiring the agency last year. "A Lovely Day" is a modern interpretation of the stout brand's long-running tagline, "Lovely Day for a Guinness," which began appearing in ads during the 1930s. The new film, running on TV, digital, and social media, is a celebration of community. It chronicles a 5,057-mile journey across the nation, capturing snapshots of real people and diverse groups from every state. The 50 communities featured in the campaign include a brass band in New Orleans, an ice-fishing competition in Minnesota, a rugby team in New Mexico, and a plumbers union in Chicago. "We met real people and witnessed real moments. All we did was bring the Guinness and let the cameras roll," Joyce He, vice president of Guinness, said in a statement. "It's a refreshing reminder that we all thrive the most when coming together as communities." The work will be the centerpiece of Guinness's Lovely Day Project, which it introduced last month ahead of St. Patrick's Day, inviting people across the U.S. to share celebrations and stories. Along with the new ads, Guinness will release a limited edition draught stout can, designed by Los Angeles graphic artist Sebastian Curi. A lovely time for stout With its new campaign, Guinness is looking to carry its popularity from its home base of Ireland and the U.K. across the Atlantic. Guinness brought on Uncommon, the hot shop that expanded to the U.S. from London in late 2023, amid a surge of stout sales worldwide. While overall beer, wine, and spirits sales fell by 1.6% in the U.K. last year, demand for stout in supermarkets increased by 13%, per NielsenIQ. Guinness is helping influence this trend and driving momentum at owner Diageo, delivering double-digit growth for an eighth consecutive half-year, according to Diageo chief executive Debra Crew in the company's latest earnings report. Recently, the Irish stout brand has been focused on widening its consumer base, particularly among younger people and women, and changing its reputation as an "old man's drink." Guinness's marketing has helped boost its popularity among Gen Z, inspiring TikTok challenges like "splitting the G." Some U.K. pubs even reported a shortage of the drink earlier this year. MAHA and DEI discussions shared the spotlight with natural products at 2025 6 Sizzling Food Trends Marketers Need to Know
The Irish Sun
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Meghan made a sly dig at Kate in her new podcast – it obviously hit a nerve, royal expert claims
A ROYAL expert has claimed Meghan Markle made a sly dig at her sister-in-law Kate Middleton that ''clearly hit a nerve''. Earlier this month, the Duchess of Sussex launched her brand-new podcast, 3 Meghan Markle, 43, launched her brand new podcast earlier this month - and has already made a sly dig at sister-in-law Kate Middleton Credit: PA 3 Expert Bronte Coy explained how Meghan's recent comment could 'hit a nerve' Credit: Reuters 3 Meghan Markle said Archie and Lilibet call her friend Kadi Lee (pictured centre) 'auntie Kadi' when she visits Credit: Getty This week, the mum-of-two, 43, sat down with pal Kadi Lee, co-founder of Highbrow Hippie, to discuss ''what it means to grow something from the ground up, how to lead with your values, and why staying connected to your community is the ultimate marker of success''. But perhaps ''the only interesting thing'' mentioned in the podcast, The Sun's Matt Wilkinson said, was the way California-based duchess referred to Kadi. In the episode, titled Building Your Brand Brick by Brick, Meghan said that when Kadi turns up at their Entrepreneur Kadi candidly shared on the podcast: 'Maybe I'll try a stint in Europe. read more on royals 'I'm just a really naturally curious person, and I was not blessed with kids. 'I'm still holding out hope I might be a step mum or, you know, one day, but for right now, I'm just super aunt.' Meghan cut in: 'I mean, our kids love Auntie Kadi. 'It's our favourite when they run out to the car saying 'Kadi'.' Most read in Royals Kadi laughed: 'I know I feel like I look for them first!' The two siblings also call Meghan's close pal and tennis legend The secret 'auntie' Prince Harry & Meghan Markle's kids Archie & Lilibet adore - as Duchess reveals she's their 'favourite' The duchess previously posted footage of her daughter with "auntie" Serena Williams as they played a game of Candy Land. The clip also featured Bill Withers' Lovely Day, with the caption: "When the aunties come to celebrate... and to play! Love you @serenawilliams." Royal Reporter Bronte Coy told Matt Wilkinson: ''Yes, she did say that on there. ''It was, for context, off the back of Katie saying that she was sad not to have been blessed with children herself - so she thought that was obviously a personal spot for her, and she said 'I'll just be the cool auntie'.'' But while it may seem like an innocent comment, Bronte explained how the remark was a sly dig at Catherine, the Princess of Wales, 43. She said: ''[Meghan] calling her aunt Katie is obviously going to hit a nerve because the kids do have aunties and Aunt Catherine over in Britain that I don't think that they have any sort of relationship with. Meghan Markle's ventures after stepping down as a working royal THE Duchess of Sussex has kept busy since stepping down as a senior working royal in 2020 and relocating to California. Here are some of her business ventures... Archewell Foundation – A nonprofit supporting charitable initiatives. Netflix Deal – Producing content like Harry & Meghan and With Love, Meghan . Archetypes Podcast – Former Spotify show on female stereotypes. Clevr Blends – Investment in a women-owned wellness latte brand. Cesta Collective – Minority stake in a handbag brand supporting Rwandan artisans. As Ever – Previously known as American Riviera Orchard lifestyle brand selling jam. ShopMy Page – Online store featuring her curated fashion and beauty items. New Podcast – Confessions of a Female Founder focusing on entrepreneurship. ''So it would clearly hit a nerve. ''It was an interesting comment, I would say and when I heard it, it was like 'Oh, that's going to hit'.'' Hugo Vickers, who also appeared on this week's Royal Exclusive Show, agreed - and explained how Archie and Lilibet, five and three, will grow to ''resent'' the strained relationship between the royal couples. ''They're suddenly going to realise that their first cousin is a ''You know, they could have been enjoying life at ''I mean, children are not stupid, they're going to realise that at some point and will probably want to have some sort of connection.'' But while Meghan and Prince Harry seem to be drifting further and further away from the Royal Family, the experts believe that things may change in the future. ''Hopefully, that's something that does happen down the line,'' Bronte said about the relationship doing a 180. ''This is a new generation we're talking about in terms of William and Catherine's kids and the Sussexes. Maybe they'll all forge that themselves.'' Family strains During the podcast Meghan made no reference to the kids' real auntie, Princess Kate. The Princess of Wales, 43, first However, it is not known if Kate has met Princess Lilibet, who was born in 2021 in California. It is thought that Archie and Lilibet also have no relationship with women on Meghan's side who could be aunts, including her half-sister
Scottish Sun
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
The secret ‘auntie' Prince Harry & Meghan Markle's kids Archie & Lilibet adore – as Duchess says she's their ‘favourite'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PRINCE Archie and Princess Lilibet have a secret 'auntie' in California, Meghan Markle revealed on her latest podcast episode. On the third episode of Confessions of Female Founder, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, said her two kids refer to one of her friends as 'Auntie Kadi' when she arrives. 8 Meghan Markle said Archie and Lilibet call her friend Kadi Lee (pictured centre) 'auntie Kadi' when she visits Credit: Getty 8 The Duchess of Sussex opened up about their bond on the third episode of Confessions of a Female Founder podcast Credit: Lemonada 8 Meghan has previously posted about how tennis legend Serena Williams is also an 'aunt' in their household Credit: Instagram 8 Meghan said Archie and Lilibet run out the house when Kadi pulls up in the car Credit: Nrtflix On this week's show, Meghan sat down with 'dear friend' and A-list colourist Kadi Lee, co-founder of Highbrow Hippie - which the duchess invested in last year - and said she is a huge hit with the kids. Entrepreneur Kadi candidly shared on the podcast: 'Maybe I'll try a stint in Europe. 'I'm just a really naturally curious person, and I was not blessed with kids. 'I'm still holding out hope I might be a step mum or, you know, one day, but for right now, I'm just super aunt.' Meghan cut in: 'I mean, our kids love Auntie Kadi. 'It's our favourite when they run out to the car saying 'Kadi'.' Kadi laughed: 'I know I feel like I look for them first!' Princess Lilibet, three, and Prince Archie, five, also call Meghan's close pal and tennis legend Serena Williams "auntie." The duchess previously posted footage of her daughter with "auntie" Serena Williams as they played a game of Candy Land. The clip also featured Bill Withers' Lovely Day, with the caption: "When the aunties come to celebrate... and to play! Love you @serenawilliams." Meghan Markle finally addresses As Ever trademark drama & blames 'word salad' for forcing her to rebrand name Former tennis champion Williams is a long-time friend of the duchess' - with the pair having met at a Super Bowl party in 2010. Ahead of Meghan's appearance at Wimbledon in 2017, Serena said: "We have always supported each other, just been there for each other through a lot." Family strains During the podcast Meghan made no reference to the kids' real auntie, Princess Kate. The Princess of Wales, 43, first met Archie a week after his birth in May 2019 with Prince William. However, it is not known if Kate has met Princess Lilibet, who was born in 2021 in California. 8 Meghan didn't mention Princess Kate, who is officially an 'aunt' to her kids Credit: Paul Edwards - The Sun 8 It is not known if the Wales family have met Princess Lilibet, who was born in California in 2021 Credit: PA Shortly after the birth, Kate said: 'I can't wait to meet her. We haven't met her yet. I hope that will be soon.' It is thought that Archie and Lilibet also have no relationship with women on Meghan's side who could be aunts, including her half-sister Samantha Markle. Trademark woes Also on the podcast, Meghan broke her silence on the drama surrounding her As Ever trademark. The duchess revealed she "secured" the trademark back in 2022. The 43-year-old has been embroiled in copycat drama over her brand since its launch. Meghan told her podcast: "I had secured As Ever as a name in 2022, and then as everything started to evolve last year, and bringing in a partner the size that it was, it was just so interesting. 8 Meghan opened up about securing the trademark As Ever back in 2022 Credit: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex/Instagram 8 Her podcast features eight episodes and focuses on Meghan's journey as an entrepreneur Credit: Getty "You remember, I said, 'I like American Riviera as an umbrella,' and then be able to have verticals beneath it. And maybe have the 'Orchard' really small. But when that's not feasible … suddenly it became this word salad. I didn't love that so much. "I was like, 'OK, let's go back to the thing that I've always loved. Let's use the name that I protected for a reason that had sort of been under wraps'. "And then we were able to focus in the quiet and put our heads down and build on something that no one was sniffing around to even see about. It was really just helpful to have that quiet period." Meghan Markle's ventures after stepping down as a working royal THE Duchess of Sussex has kept busy since stepping down as a senior working royal in 2020 and relocating to California. Here are some of her business ventures... Archewell Foundation – A nonprofit supporting charitable initiatives. – A nonprofit supporting charitable initiatives. Netflix Deal – Producing content like Harry & Meghan and With Love, Meghan. – Producing content like Harry & Meghan and With Love, Meghan. Archetypes Podcast – Former Spotify show on female stereotypes. – Former Spotify show on female stereotypes. Clevr Blends – Investment in a women-owned wellness latte brand. – Investment in a women-owned wellness latte brand. Cesta Collective – Minority stake in a handbag brand supporting Rwandan artisans. – Minority stake in a handbag brand supporting Rwandan artisans. As Ever – Previously known as American Riviera Orchard lifestyle brand selling jam. – Previously known as American Riviera Orchard lifestyle brand selling jam. ShopMy Page – Online store featuring her curated fashion and beauty items. – Online store featuring her curated fashion and beauty items. New Podcast – Confessions of a Female Founder focusing on entrepreneurship. Her original name for the business was American Riviera Orchard, but the Duchess said she was forced to change it because the term "limited" her to ingredients that are made in the area. It later emerged that American Riviera is a nickname for Santa Barbara, and the patent office refused Meghan's application because businesses can't trademark places. Her podcast will feature eight episodes and focuses on Meghan's journey as an entrepreneur. Her guest stars have so far included Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd and American lawyer and politician Reshma Saujani. Meghan's podcast follows her eight-part Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, which saw her making meals and crafting with Hollywood pals.
The Irish Sun
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
The secret ‘auntie' Prince Harry & Meghan Markle's kids Archie & Lilibet adore – as Duchess says she's their ‘favourite'
PRINCE Archie and Princess Lilibet have a secret 'auntie' in California, Meghan Markle revealed on her latest podcast episode. On the Sussex , 43, said her two kids refer to one of her friends as 'Auntie Kadi' when she arrives. 8 Meghan Markle said Archie and Lilibet call her friend Kadi Lee (pictured centre) 'auntie Kadi' when she visits Credit: Getty 8 The Duchess of Sussex opened up about their bond on the third episode of Confessions of a Female Founder podcast Credit: Lemonada 8 Meghan has previously posted about how tennis legend Serena Williams is also an 'aunt' in their household Credit: Instagram 8 Meghan said Archie and Lilibet run out the house when Kadi pulls up in the car Credit: Nrtflix On this week's show, Meghan sat down with 'dear friend' and A-list colourist Kadi Lee, co-founder of Highbrow Hippie - which the duchess invested in last year - and said she is a huge hit with the kids. Entrepreneur Kadi candidly shared on the podcast: 'Maybe I'll try a stint in Europe . 'I'm just a really naturally curious person, and I was not blessed with kids. 'I'm still holding out hope I might be a step mum or, you know, one day, but for right now, I'm just super aunt.' More on Meghan Markle Meghan cut in: 'I mean, our kids love Auntie Kadi. 'It's our favourite when they run out to the car saying 'Kadi'.' Kadi laughed: 'I know I feel like I look for them first!' Prince Archie, five, also call Meghan's close pal and tennis legend Most read in Royals The duchess previously posted footage of her daughter with "auntie" Serena Williams as they played a game of Candy Land. The clip also featured Bill Withers' Lovely Day, with the caption: "When the aunties come to celebrate... and to play! Love you @serenawilliams." Meghan Markle finally addresses As Ever trademark drama & blames 'word salad' for forcing her to rebrand name Former tennis champion Williams is Ahead of Meghan's appearance at Wimbledon in 2017, Serena said: "We have always supported each other, just been there for each other through a lot." Family strains During the podcast Meghan made no reference to the kids' real auntie, Princess Kate. The Princess of Wales , 43, first However, it is not known if Kate has met Princess Lilibet, who was born in 2021 in California . 8 Meghan didn't mention Princess Kate, who is officially an 'aunt' to her kids Credit: Paul Edwards - The Sun 8 It is not known if the Wales family have met Princess Lilibet, who was born in California in 2021 Credit: PA It is thought that Archie and Lilibet also have no relationship with women on Meghan's side who could be aunts, including her half-sister Trademark woes Also on the podcast, Meghan broke her silence on the The duchess revealed she "secured" the trademark back in 2022. The 43-year-old has been Meghan 8 Meghan opened up about securing the trademark As Ever back in 2022 Credit: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex/Instagram 8 Her podcast features eight episodes and focuses on Meghan's journey as an entrepreneur Credit: Getty "You remember, I said, 'I like American Riviera as an umbrella,' and then be able to have verticals beneath it. And maybe have the 'Orchard' really small. But when that's not feasible … suddenly it became this word salad. I didn't love that so much. "I was like, 'OK, let's go back to the thing that I've always loved. Let's use the name that I protected for a reason that had sort of been under wraps'. "And then we were able to focus in the quiet and put our heads down and build on something that no one was sniffing around to even see about. It was really just helpful to have that quiet period." Meghan Markle's ventures after stepping down as a working royal THE Duchess of Sussex has kept busy since stepping down as a senior working royal in 2020 and relocating to California. Here are some of her business ventures... Archewell Foundation – A nonprofit supporting charitable initiatives. Netflix Deal – Producing content like Harry & Meghan and With Love, Meghan . Archetypes Podcast – Former Spotify show on female stereotypes. Clevr Blends – Investment in a women-owned wellness latte brand. Cesta Collective – Minority stake in a handbag brand supporting Rwandan artisans. As Ever – Previously known as American Riviera Orchard lifestyle brand selling jam. ShopMy Page – Online store featuring her curated fashion and beauty items. New Podcast – Confessions of a Female Founder focusing on entrepreneurship. Her It later emerged that American Riviera is a nickname for Santa Barbara, and the patent office refused Meghan's application because businesses can't trademark places. Her Her guest stars have so far included Bumble founder Meghan's podcast follows her eight-part Netflix series,
