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Daily Telegraph
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Telegraph
Lindsay Lohan opens up about home in Dubai
Lindsay Lohan has lifted the lid on why she decided to quit the US and relocated to Dubai. In an interview with Elle, the 'Parent Trap' star revealed she has no plans to make a full-time return to Los Angeles anytime soon. The 38-year-old actress explained relocating to Dubai would help to protect her privacy, Realtor reports. 'It's hard in L.A. Even taking my son to the park in L.A., I get stressed. I'm like, 'Are there cameras?'' she said. MORE:'Misfit': Neighbours unleash on Meghan 'Unreal': Who got what in Hugh, Furness split Late Shining star's untouched pad revealed Although Lohan conceded that New York — where she was born and raised — affords her much more privacy than she finds in L.A., Dubai gives her the best of both worlds. 'In New York, there's no worry; no one bothers us. Everyone has their own thing going on,' she said. 'There's a different kind of energy in New York. I'd rather have downtime in New York than I would in L.A. 'But the nice thing about L.A. is, I like space [and you get that here]. 'But I'm thinking as I'm saying this, the funny thing is, in Dubai I get all of those things. 'I get the privacy, I get the peace, I get the space. I don't have to worry there; I feel safe.' Although Lohan lives primarily in Dubai with her husband, Bader Shammas, and their son, Luai, she admits that they have spent less than half of the past year in their home country because of work commitments in the US. The 'Mean Girls' star noted that she 'wants' to find more time to be there. However, the actress concedes that Dubai may not end up as their permanent home in the future. Lohan explained that she and Shammas, 38, need to make a decision about where they want their son, who will be 2 in July, to attend school — a choice that may take them away from the country they currently call home. The 'Freaky Friday' star has fiercely protected the privacy of her Dubai residence, sharing images of the property in a bid to safeguard its location. While she was living in Los Angeles, the actress — who was raised on Long Island — spent several years residing in hotel rooms, including the iconic Chateau Marmont, where she is understood to have stayed for multiple months while filming the movie 'Liz & Dick.' She also rented a sprawling Beverly Hills property for $US8,000 a month, before she relocated to Dubai full-time. However, before Lohan hit the big time, she lived on Long Island with her mother, Dina Lohan, and her siblings Ali, Michael Jr., and Dakota. In 2018, the property in which the actress was raised was auctioned off after it was foreclosed upon, when her mum, Dina, defaulted on a $US1.3 million loan she had taken out on the property, which was purchased in 2004 for $US650,000. JPMorgan Chase Bank sued Dina for defaulting on the loan in 2014, but she was able to hold off foreclosure and keep the home until the bank went back to court in February 2016 to restart foreclosure proceedings. In 2013, while LiLo was filming her docuseries for OWN network, Oprah herself drove to the Merrick home to confront the starlet about not showing up to work. 'You need to cut the bulls**t,' Winfrey told Lindsay. 'Keep your commitments.' The home was also featured in the opening scenes of Dina's own reality-show star turn in 'Living Lohan.' Parts of this story first appeared in Realtor 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. MORE: Ed Sheeran's secret $18.5m deal exposed Dad's response to son's $177m inheritance Emma Stone ditches dream in huge $41m call
7NEWS
6 hours ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Nathan Cleary spills on changed relationship with Jarome Luai ahead of Panthers-Tigers clash
There was a time when playing against Nathan Cleary brought Jarome Luai to tears, such was the beating Cleary's team gave him. Fast forward 15-odd years, and Cleary predicts it'll be all love and respect — and possibly a little sledging — when the four-time premiership winning teammates square off at NRL level for the first time. Wests Tigers recruit Luai hosts Cleary's Penrith at CommBank Stadium on Sunday, some eight months after leaving the Panthers for a regular job as an NRL game manager. Luai won a remarkable 78 of 89 matches playing as Cleary's co-pilot in the halves at the Panthers, the pair presiding over a dynasty the likes of which had never been seen in salary cap-era rugby league. But the shared history goes way back to their early adolescence, when Cleary moved with his family from Auckland and began turning out for local club Penrith Brothers — rivals of Luai's St Marys Saints. As professionals, the duo played against one another in the 2022 World Cup final as Cleary's Australia beat Luai and Samoa. But Cleary's mind goes to those park footy days, half a lifetime ago, when he's asked what it will be like to face Luai on Sunday. 'We had a few duels back then but obviously it's been a long time,' the Panthers halfback said. 'I'm looking forward to it. 'I do remember probably the biggest upset in junior footy history. We beat them one day and they were stacked. They were so good. 'They used to beat us just about 50-nil every time they faced us and one day we got them. 'He (Luai) might have cried. I'm not sure that'll happen again.' Cleary admits 'it will be weird' to think of Luai as a rival again this week, with the pair having begun their journey through the Panthers' junior system not long after those days with Brothers and St Marys. This year, Cleary has taken a keen interest in the Tigers, who appear to finally be turning the corner under Luai's guidance following three consecutive wooden spoons. 'It's been good to see them playing some good footy, particularly when they've got momentum, they're one of the best teams in the comp, I reckon,' he said. 'Just his energy alone has lifted a lot of players around him. That's probably his greatest asset.' It's one of the many qualities Cleary admires in Tigers halfback Luai. 'There's just always that mutual respect there. We don't talk all the time but whenever we do or whenever we see each other, it's always love,' he said. 'You'll never be able to take away what we've been able to achieve together. It's always respect and love whenever we see each other.' But if Luai tries to get under Cleary's skin the way the Panthers co-captain did to him all those years ago, Cleary says he may have to consider biting back at his good mate. 'I don't really start the chirp but if he starts it then we'll see,' Cleary said with a smile.
The Advertiser
6 hours ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
'It will be weird': Cleary eyes first clash with Luai
There was a time when playing against Nathan Cleary brought Jarome Luai to tears, such was the beating Cleary's team gave him. Fast forward 15-odd years, and Cleary predicts it'll be all love and respect - and possibly a little sledging - when the four-time premiership winning teammates square off at NRL level for the first time. Wests Tigers recruit Luai hosts Cleary's Penrith at CommBank Stadium on Sunday, some eight months after leaving the Panthers for a regular job as an NRL game manager. Luai won a remarkable 78 of 89 matches playing as Cleary's co-pilot in the halves at the Panthers, the pair presiding over a dynasty the likes of which had never been seen in salary cap-era rugby league. But the shared history goes way back to their early adolescence, when Cleary moved with his family from Auckland and began turning out for local club Penrith Brothers - rivals of Luai's St Marys Saints. As professionals, the duo played against one another in the 2022 World Cup final as Cleary's Australia beat Luai and Samoa. But Cleary's mind goes to those park footy days - half a lifetime ago - when he's asked what it will be like to face Luai on Sunday. "We had a few duels back then but obviously it's been a long time," the Panthers halfback said. "I'm looking forward to it. "I do remember probably the biggest upset in junior footy history. We beat them one day and they were stacked. They were so good. "They used to beat us just about 50-nil every time they versed us and one day we got them. "He (Luai) might have cried. I'm not sure that'll happen again." Cleary admits "it will be weird" to think of Luai as a rival again this week, with the pair having begun their journey through the Panthers' junior system not long after those days with Brothers and St Marys. This year, Cleary has taken a keen interest in the Tigers, who appear to finally be turning the corner under Luai's guidance following three consecutive wooden spoons. "It's been good to see them playing some good footy, particularly when they've got momentum, they're one of the best teams in the comp, I reckon," he said. "Just his energy alone has lifted a lot of players around him. That's probably his greatest asset." It's one of the many qualities Cleary admires in Tigers halfback Luai. "There's just always that mutual respect there. We don't talk all the time but whenever we do or whenever we see each other, it's always love," he said. "You'll never be able to take away what we've been able to achieve together. It's always respect and love whenever we see each other." But if Luai tries to get under Cleary's skin the way the Panthers co-captain did to him all those years ago, Cleary says he may have to consider biting back at his good mate. "I don't really start the chirp but if he starts it then we'll see," Cleary said with a smile. There was a time when playing against Nathan Cleary brought Jarome Luai to tears, such was the beating Cleary's team gave him. Fast forward 15-odd years, and Cleary predicts it'll be all love and respect - and possibly a little sledging - when the four-time premiership winning teammates square off at NRL level for the first time. Wests Tigers recruit Luai hosts Cleary's Penrith at CommBank Stadium on Sunday, some eight months after leaving the Panthers for a regular job as an NRL game manager. Luai won a remarkable 78 of 89 matches playing as Cleary's co-pilot in the halves at the Panthers, the pair presiding over a dynasty the likes of which had never been seen in salary cap-era rugby league. But the shared history goes way back to their early adolescence, when Cleary moved with his family from Auckland and began turning out for local club Penrith Brothers - rivals of Luai's St Marys Saints. As professionals, the duo played against one another in the 2022 World Cup final as Cleary's Australia beat Luai and Samoa. But Cleary's mind goes to those park footy days - half a lifetime ago - when he's asked what it will be like to face Luai on Sunday. "We had a few duels back then but obviously it's been a long time," the Panthers halfback said. "I'm looking forward to it. "I do remember probably the biggest upset in junior footy history. We beat them one day and they were stacked. They were so good. "They used to beat us just about 50-nil every time they versed us and one day we got them. "He (Luai) might have cried. I'm not sure that'll happen again." Cleary admits "it will be weird" to think of Luai as a rival again this week, with the pair having begun their journey through the Panthers' junior system not long after those days with Brothers and St Marys. This year, Cleary has taken a keen interest in the Tigers, who appear to finally be turning the corner under Luai's guidance following three consecutive wooden spoons. "It's been good to see them playing some good footy, particularly when they've got momentum, they're one of the best teams in the comp, I reckon," he said. "Just his energy alone has lifted a lot of players around him. That's probably his greatest asset." It's one of the many qualities Cleary admires in Tigers halfback Luai. "There's just always that mutual respect there. We don't talk all the time but whenever we do or whenever we see each other, it's always love," he said. "You'll never be able to take away what we've been able to achieve together. It's always respect and love whenever we see each other." But if Luai tries to get under Cleary's skin the way the Panthers co-captain did to him all those years ago, Cleary says he may have to consider biting back at his good mate. "I don't really start the chirp but if he starts it then we'll see," Cleary said with a smile. There was a time when playing against Nathan Cleary brought Jarome Luai to tears, such was the beating Cleary's team gave him. Fast forward 15-odd years, and Cleary predicts it'll be all love and respect - and possibly a little sledging - when the four-time premiership winning teammates square off at NRL level for the first time. Wests Tigers recruit Luai hosts Cleary's Penrith at CommBank Stadium on Sunday, some eight months after leaving the Panthers for a regular job as an NRL game manager. Luai won a remarkable 78 of 89 matches playing as Cleary's co-pilot in the halves at the Panthers, the pair presiding over a dynasty the likes of which had never been seen in salary cap-era rugby league. But the shared history goes way back to their early adolescence, when Cleary moved with his family from Auckland and began turning out for local club Penrith Brothers - rivals of Luai's St Marys Saints. As professionals, the duo played against one another in the 2022 World Cup final as Cleary's Australia beat Luai and Samoa. But Cleary's mind goes to those park footy days - half a lifetime ago - when he's asked what it will be like to face Luai on Sunday. "We had a few duels back then but obviously it's been a long time," the Panthers halfback said. "I'm looking forward to it. "I do remember probably the biggest upset in junior footy history. We beat them one day and they were stacked. They were so good. "They used to beat us just about 50-nil every time they versed us and one day we got them. "He (Luai) might have cried. I'm not sure that'll happen again." Cleary admits "it will be weird" to think of Luai as a rival again this week, with the pair having begun their journey through the Panthers' junior system not long after those days with Brothers and St Marys. This year, Cleary has taken a keen interest in the Tigers, who appear to finally be turning the corner under Luai's guidance following three consecutive wooden spoons. "It's been good to see them playing some good footy, particularly when they've got momentum, they're one of the best teams in the comp, I reckon," he said. "Just his energy alone has lifted a lot of players around him. That's probably his greatest asset." It's one of the many qualities Cleary admires in Tigers halfback Luai. "There's just always that mutual respect there. We don't talk all the time but whenever we do or whenever we see each other, it's always love," he said. "You'll never be able to take away what we've been able to achieve together. It's always respect and love whenever we see each other." But if Luai tries to get under Cleary's skin the way the Panthers co-captain did to him all those years ago, Cleary says he may have to consider biting back at his good mate. "I don't really start the chirp but if he starts it then we'll see," Cleary said with a smile.
Sydney Morning Herald
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
After four titles, tears and 303 tries, Batman and Robin finally face off
Especially when statistics compiled from NRL records, dating right back to their earliest junior days in 2015, tally up no less than 303 try involvements in Harold Matthews, SG Ball, under 20s, NRL and State of Origin - either scored by Luai or Cleary, or set up for their teammates. In all, their 128 games together at every level yielded an 80 per cent win rate. And once they partnered together in first-grade for Penrith, statistically the greatest halves pairing in rugby league history - with a win percentage of 87.6 - emerged, ahead of fellow four-time title winners Kevin Walters and Allan Langer (70 per cent), and Brett Kenny and Peter Sterling (67 per cent). 'It will be weird, the last time I remember [playing] him was the (2002) World Cup final and before that, we would've been about 16,' Cleary said after Penrith's gritty win over Parramatta. 'He was playing for St Marys, I was playing for (Penrith) Brothers. We had a few duels back then but obviously it's been a long time. 'I do remember probably the biggest upset in junior footy history, we beat them one day and they were stacked. They were so good. They used to beat us just about 50-0 every time they played us and one day we got them. 'He might have cried. I'm not sure that'll happen again [but] he's an outstanding player and you want to test yourself against the best. It will be a bit weird at NRL level but I'm looking forward to it.' The Tigers will be firm outsiders on Sunday afternoon, with Cleary's kicking game well and truly back after an off-colour Origin, if his match-winning 40-20 and sideline conversions against the Eels are anything to go by. Luai's game-management of a building Tigers side remains his steepest learning curve as a top-line halfback. 'But just his energy alone has lifted a lot of players around him,' Cleary says. 'That's probably his greatest asset. Last year [when Luai spent more time than ever in Cleary's No.7 jersey while he was out injured] really prepped him well for this year. 'His hands are on the ball a lot for the Tigers at the moment. Why wouldn't you, he's such a great player. I tune in for the Tigers boys I know well, obviously 'Tito' (Sunia Turuva), Terrell May and Romey in particular. 'I always enjoy watching them and keeping an eye out on them. It's been good to see them playing some good footy, particularly when they've got momentum, they're one of the best teams in the comp, I reckon.' Loading Again, Cleary can only grin when asked what that famed boom-box blaring, glaring and yapping energy looks like come scrum time, when he finds himself at close quarters with Luai, arguably the game's most combative playmaker. 'I don't really start the chirp but if he starts it then we'll see how it is,' Cleary says. 'I think there's just always that mutual respect there. We don't talk all the time but whenever we do or whenever we see each other, it's always love.
Perth Now
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
'It will be weird': Cleary eyes first clash with Luai
There was a time when playing against Nathan Cleary brought Jarome Luai to tears, such was the beating Cleary's team gave him. Fast forward 15-odd years, and Cleary predicts it'll be all love and respect - and possibly a little sledging - when the four-time premiership winning teammates square off at NRL level for the first time. Wests Tigers recruit Luai hosts Cleary's Penrith at CommBank Stadium on Sunday, some eight months after leaving the Panthers for a regular job as an NRL game manager. Luai won a remarkable 78 of 89 matches playing as Cleary's co-pilot in the halves at the Panthers, the pair presiding over a dynasty the likes of which had never been seen in salary cap-era rugby league. But the shared history goes way back to their early adolescence, when Cleary moved with his family from Auckland and began turning out for local club Penrith Brothers - rivals of Luai's St Marys Saints. As professionals, the duo played against one another in the 2022 World Cup final as Cleary's Australia beat Luai and Samoa. But Cleary's mind goes to those park footy days - half a lifetime ago - when he's asked what it will be like to face Luai on Sunday. "We had a few duels back then but obviously it's been a long time," the Panthers halfback said. "I'm looking forward to it. "I do remember probably the biggest upset in junior footy history. We beat them one day and they were stacked. They were so good. "They used to beat us just about 50-nil every time they versed us and one day we got them. "He (Luai) might have cried. I'm not sure that'll happen again." Cleary admits "it will be weird" to think of Luai as a rival again this week, with the pair having begun their journey through the Panthers' junior system not long after those days with Brothers and St Marys. This year, Cleary has taken a keen interest in the Tigers, who appear to finally be turning the corner under Luai's guidance following three consecutive wooden spoons. "It's been good to see them playing some good footy, particularly when they've got momentum, they're one of the best teams in the comp, I reckon," he said. "Just his energy alone has lifted a lot of players around him. That's probably his greatest asset." It's one of the many qualities Cleary admires in Tigers halfback Luai. "There's just always that mutual respect there. We don't talk all the time but whenever we do or whenever we see each other, it's always love," he said. "You'll never be able to take away what we've been able to achieve together. It's always respect and love whenever we see each other." But if Luai tries to get under Cleary's skin the way the Panthers co-captain did to him all those years ago, Cleary says he may have to consider biting back at his good mate. "I don't really start the chirp but if he starts it then we'll see," Cleary said with a smile.
