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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Rihanna's father dead at 70: Ronald Fenty 'passes in LA following illness'
Rihanna 's father Ronald Fenty has reportedly passed away at age 70. TMZ has reported that Fenty died in Los Angeles following an illness. Starcomm Network, a radio station in Rihanna's native Barbados, has also reported Ronald's death, adding that family members are now in California. has contacted representatives for Rihanna for comment. Rihanna has had a tumultuous relationship with her father which saw them become embroiled in legal woes at one point. Ronald has battled addiction to crack cocaine in the past and has long been a heavy drinker. Rihanna told Oprah that as a child she witnessed her father physically abuse her mother, once breaking her nose. Then in 2008 Ronald was sent home from her North American tour following his drunken behavior on her tour bus. Ronald has said that Rihanna then froze him out for two years before they reconciled. In 2013 the singer quietly put Ronald through a $58,000 Malibu rehab program to save him from jail after he was arrested during a visit to California. But in in 2014 Ronald was thrown out of her Diamond Ball after embarrassing his daughter by getting drunk and falling over on the red carpet. He left California without seeing his daughter on that trip, although the two later reconciled once more.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Suze Orman's 5 Best Tips for Saving Money Even When Living Paycheck to Paycheck
With around half Americans reportedly living paycheck to paycheck, saving money might seem impossible. But financial guru Suze Orman has some surprisingly doable advice for squeezing savings out of even the tightest budget. Read Next: Learn More: Here are Orman's five best tips for how to save even when living paycheck to paycheck. 'You have to strike the word 'can't' out of your vocabulary,' Orman told CNBC. Instead of saying you can't save, start looking for places where money is slipping through the cracks. That $10 lunch out? It could be going into your retirement account instead. Try This: Think you're too broke to save? Orman said to look closer at your spending. According to she challenges everyone to cut utility bills by 10% (hello, lower electric bill!) and examine those credit card statements. There's usually some 'hidden money' in there you could redirect to savings. Here's a trick that actually works: Have money whisked away before you can spend it. 'You will find that you do not miss it,' Orman explained to CNBC. Even $50 a month adds up — especially if you put it in a Roth IRA, where you can access your contributions if you really need them. Every time you're about to buy something, Orman suggests asking one simple question: 'Is this a want or is this a need?' Medicine and groceries? Needs. That new phone case? Probably a want. Being ruthless about this distinction can free up surprising amounts of cash. While it might seem impossible, Orman insists everyone needs an emergency fund covering eight to 12 months of expenses. Start small — even $20 a week adds up. 'The most important thing is that you have got to live a life below your means, but within your needs,' Orman said. You don't need to make six figures to start saving — you just need to be strategic about it. Start with what you can, automate it and slowly increase your savings as you find more 'hidden money' in your budget. More From GOBankingRates Surprising Items People Are Stocking Up On Before Tariff Pains Hit: Is It Smart? 10 Unreliable SUVs To Stay Away From Buying This article originally appeared on Suze Orman's 5 Best Tips for Saving Money Even When Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
James Blunt says dark backstory behind hit song is all about 'stalking' a woman
To mark 20 years since the release of his breakout single You're Beautiful, James Blunt took a tongue-in-cheek trip down memory lane as he revealed what actually inspired the song James Blunt is raising a glass to 20 years of You're Beautiful, the chart-topping ballad that catapulted him to global fame and, as he puts it, paid for his Ibiza villa. In a tongue-in-cheek Instagram post on Friday, the 51-year-old singer walked through his lavish home while the iconic 2005 track played in the background. Stopping to face the camera, he quipped: '20 years ago today, I put out this song that bought me this house. I mean, who would've thought? A song about being high as a kite on drugs and stalking someone else's girlfriend would resonate quite so much. You guys... are beautiful.' The video, full of his signature deadpan humour, quickly drew applause from fans and celebrity friends alike. 'Legend,' wrote Poppy Delevingne. Hugo Taylor kept it simple: 'It's a nice house.' The house in question - a £1.7 million, six-bedroom villa nestled in an Ibizan pine forest - was purchased in 2006, just a year after You're Beautiful became a worldwide hit, topping charts from the UK to Italy. But while the song has become a wedding staple, its origins are less romantic than many realise. In 2022, Blunt told The John Bishop Show: 'It's about me stalking somebody else's girlfriend on the underground while I'm high. But people play it at their weddings, which is nice.' Even on Oprah, Blunt admitted it wasn't exactly a feel-good anthem: 'It's kind of miserable,' he told her, recalling a fleeting encounter with an ex and her new partner on the London Underground: "She and I caught eyes and lived a lifetime in that moment, but didn't do anything about it and haven't seen each other since.' James has been busy writing, singing and recording over the past two years, all the while raising two kids and travelling between Ibiza and London with his wife. James is married to Sofia Wellesley, an Edinburgh University-educated legal consultant with aristocratic roots. The daughter of Lord and Lady John Henry Wellesley, and granddaughter of the eighth Duke of Wellington, it was perhaps no surprise that James and Sofia received an exclusive invite to the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in May 2018. The couple began dating in 2012 and, on September 5, 2014, tied the knot in a private ceremony held at a London registry office, the morning after attending music legend Elton John's annual End of Summer party in Windsor. As reported by the Mail Online, socialite Sofia joked with pals at the time that she "was almost too hungover to get married". No sooner had they said, 'I do', the lovebirds jetted off to Majorca for a second ceremony with family and friends, held at Sofia's mother's breathtaking Marsana estate. Reflecting on his choice of partner with the Mail Online ahead of the big day, James explained: "It takes a strong person to be able to deal with somebody working in music. "It's hard when you're with somebody and you become embroiled in something just because you were seen standing next to someone else." He added: "It takes a tough person to deal with that and I'm lucky to have her."
Fast Company
3 days ago
- Business
- Fast Company
Menopause is having a 'moment'
For many generations, menopause was a taboo topic. Despite 6,000 women reaching menopause in the U.S. each day, this pivotal stage in a woman's life has been sidelined and neglected in the broader healthcare landscape. While symptoms can be debilitating for many women, a lack of research and medical training on menopause often results in these issues being misdiagnosed or dismissed. Unfortunately, this can translate to reduced insurance coverage and higher out-of-pocket costs for millions of women trying to manage their symptoms through prescribed medications and treatments. Today, the tide is turning on menopause, due in part to celebrities including Oprah, Halle Berry, and Drew Barrymore speaking publicly about their experiences. They are advocating for greater resources for women, and there is increased acceptance among the current generation in discussing menopause openly. A growing number of startups, like Elektra Health and Midi Health, are offering women more education, access to care, and a virtual community to help them face their menopause journeys. Even legislators are taking note, proposing changes to improve affordability and increase education for medical professionals across several states. But there's much more to be done, especially when it comes to education and affordability. Last month, our GoodRx team released findings from a new survey exploring the financial difficulties women face when navigating menopause. The data illustrated a greater need to address access and affordability gaps in menopause care, and underscored the importance of evolving our healthcare system to support women at every stage of life. Affordability challenges in menopause care Even as the conversation around menopause grows, women are routinely priced out of the treatments they need to manage their symptoms. Our survey, conducted in February 2025, found that 21% of women have put off or avoided menopause treatment due to financial concerns. And 12% reported having to make financial trade-offs, such as cutting back on other essential expenses, just to afford their care. It's not surprising that women are struggling to afford menopause care, as list prices for menopause medications have risen almost 60% over the last decade, and these costs trickle down to the consumer. Unfortunately, insurance coverage isn't always a reliable solution. Only 26% of women have their menopause-related prescriptions fully covered by insurance, and 8% don't have their prescriptions covered at all. The link is clear: Lower costs are crucial in helping more women access the menopause care they need. Improve the care gap in menopause Beyond cost itself, there is an unmet need to improve access to menopause care. The issue starts in medical schools, where most programs offer limited education on perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. As a result, the majority of primary care physicians don't have the skillset needed to help their patients manage symptoms. Even within OB-GYN training programs, research shows that less than a third of residency programs have any type of menopause curriculum. When unable to get answers from their usual physicians, many women turn to certified menopause specialists to seek help with their symptoms. But, as of now, there is only one menopause-certified specialist available for every 30,000 menopausal women in the U.S. By improving the full spectrum of menopause care and making sure every primary care physician and OB-GYN has the training they need, we can help break down access barriers and help more women address their symptoms. Unlock new frontiers in menopause care With healthcare industry leaders understanding the need to better support women transitioning into menopause, promising new treatments are emerging. For example, elinzanetant is currently in late-stage clinical development to address hot flashes associated with menopause—one of the most common symptoms. As new medications continue to undergo trials and enter the market, ensuring widespread availability is crucial. By better addressing hot flashes, women can improve their quality of life during menopause. This doesn't just benefit individuals, but improves the healthcare sector as a whole. A more supportive future for women There's no silver bullet that can help lower costs and make menopause treatments more accessible. For healthcare leaders, menopause's growing economic burden is not just a health concern, but a call for systemic change. There are several levers we can pull to create a better, more supportive system for women. First, manufacturers of the most effective treatments for menopause, like menopausal hormone therapy, can look beyond insurance coverage and find ways to support women who are forced to pay out of pocket for these medications. While copay cards can be incredibly helpful for many high-cost prescriptions, these types of discount programs have low awareness. Pharmaceutical manufacturers can turn to trusted consumer resources, like GoodRx, to offer exclusive patient pay programs for those without adequate coverage on these medications. We launched this exact type of partnership with Pfizer's portfolio of menopause hormone therapies last year and are seeing high uptake. We can further broaden access by working with other manufacturers in this space. Of course we still need to evolve our existing health insurance benefit structures to ensure they adequately support the diverse needs of women going through menopause. This includes providing comprehensive coverage for hormone replacement therapies and other menopausal treatments without prohibitive costs. Employers play a role here, too, and can advocate for health plans that respect women's specific medical needs, which can in turn improve overall job satisfaction, productivity, and tenure. As both a leader and a woman navigating these same healthcare challenges, I'm optimistic about the future. By making menopause management easier, we not only enhance the quality of life for individual women, but generate positive impacts on families and the larger healthcare system.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
Crystals That Improve Peace in the Home
For when the group chat's too loud, the vibes are too weird, and silence deserves a comeback tour. If your home feels more like the season finale of a drama series than a peaceful, sacred sanctuary, it might be time to call in the glittery, silent therapists of the mineral world: crystals. No need for sage burning or chanting (unless that's totally your thing). Here's the lineup of A-list crystals that could make your home feel less like chaos and more like Oprah's famous meditation room. 1. Amethyst – The Chill Producer This crystal acts like a spiritual air freshener. It's fantastic for clearing out negativity, anxiety, and general tension—especially helpful for those "I'm not mad, just deeply disappointed" moments. If you place it in your living room, it acts like an instant emotional diffuser. 2. Rose Quartz – The Therapist Who Hugs First, Talks Later Rose Quartz is the ultimate heart healer. It bathes your space in unconditional love and compassion, and it can stop petty arguments faster than you can mute the family WhatsApp group. It's best placed in the bedroom or any other shared spaces. 3. Black Tourmaline – The Bouncer of Bad Vibes This crystal doesn't just protect; it actively blocks negativity like a well-trained bodyguard wearing sunglasses and holding a clipboard. It's excellent for placing near doorways and windows. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Got guests with bad energy? Consider them denied entry. 4. Selenite – The Vibe Vacuum Selenite is that clean-freak friend everyone secretly admires. It effortlessly purifies energy, recharges other crystals, and keeps the energy flowing smoothly, like a perfectly organized pantry. Place it on shelves or near your tech zones to prevent that digital drain. 5. Blue Lace Agate – The Calm-Down Coach This is for those rooms where arguments seem to sprout up faster than your indoor plants. Blue Lace Agate has a super soothing effect on communication and helps keep voices soft—even during those intense "who left the lights on again ?" interrogations. 6. Clear Quartz – The Peace Amplifier Think of Clear Quartz as the Wi-Fi booster for good vibes. It supercharges the properties of any other crystals it's near and brings amazing mental clarity, focus, and overall harmony. It makes a perfect centerpiece for crystal bowls. Placement Hack: You can create a "peace grid" in your home by placing these crystals in the corners of your most important rooms. Or, if you prefer, just casually sprinkle them around like spiritual confetti—whatever feels most dramatically you. Discover everything about astrology at the Times of India , including daily horoscopes for Aries , Taurus , Gemini , Cancer , Leo , Virgo , Libra , Scorpio , Sagittarius , Capricorn , Aquarius , and Pisces .
