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Daily Mail
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Harry and Meghan appear to pour cold water on 'Beckxit' alliance: Insiders say Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz were 'not directly invited'... after claims of 'deep and meaningful' conversations
Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz were not 'directly invited' by Meghan and Harry to a VIP soiree at their Montecito mansion, a pro-Sussex source claimed today. The two women are said to have had a 'deep and meaningful' chat and formed a bond after being accused by critics of being 'homewreckers' and wives who 'tear apart their husbands' families'. They also reportedly clicked over their 'similar family feuds', insiders have said. But the timing of the so-called Beckxit summit amid the younger couple's falling out with David and Victoria Beckham has been described by an insider as 'pure coincidence'. People, Harry and Meghan's preferred publication in the US, has spoken to lukewarm sources that appear to distance the royal couple from the Peltz Beckhams. It has reported that 'Brooklyn and Nicola were not directly invited by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex ', suggesting the couple were asked to be there by a mutual friend or intermediary. The meal was for a larger group of VIPs including TV and media executives. 'Brooklyn and Nicola were invited prior to David's numerous global birthday galas, so the timing is pure coincidence,' an insider told MailOnline. 'While it was an intimate gathering, there were several additional guests, including VIPs and film executives. Brooklyn and Nicola had a wonderful time and found Harry and Meghan to be particularly kind, caring and generous'. The Montecito dinner would likely infuriate David and Victoria Beckham who are said to have fallen out with the Sussexes in a row over allegations of leaking stories to the press. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who enjoyed a date night at a James Taylor concert in Santa Barbara last night after going to a Beyonce gig on the weekend, had the couple over for dinner at their mansion in Montecito, California in recent weeks. Brooklyn, 26, and Nicola, 30, who live 90 minutes away in LA, have received 'unwavering support' from Harry and Meghan who reportedly feel 'empathetic' towards them. 'Brooklyn and Nicola had a wonderful time and found Harry and Meghan to be particularly kind, caring and generous', one source said today. The Duchess of Sussex 'has a lot of sympathy for her' because both women have been branded 'homewreckers', another source familiar with the dinner claimed. 'There was shared common ground', the insider claimed. 'Nicola and Meghan also had a bit of a 'deep n' meaningful' as obviously both women have been positioned in the media as homewreckers - the women to tear apart their husbands' families. 'Harry and Meghan were very empathetic and very kind to them both. Harry was fully aware of the situation and offered Brooklyn his unwavering support as someone who has been through similar'. The Sussexes have apparently swapped mobile numbers with the couple amid the fallout with Brooklyn's family being dubbed Beckxit after Harry and Meghan's own messy feud with the prince's British family. The Montecito dinner could infuriate David and Victoria Beckham who are said to have fallen out with the Sussexes in a row over allegations of leaking stories to the press. There was also footage of them on Instagram showing Harry kissing his wife at the gig, where she danced with his hat on The Mail's Katie Hind revealed this week that Brooklyn has ditched his old pals in the UK and has followed Nicola's lead when it comes to mixing in new LA circles. David and Victoria, 51, are currently 'heartbroken' over the family feud after Brooklyn and Nicola were a noticeable no-show at the footballer's 50th birthday celebrations earlier this month. Meanwhile, Harry launched a series of scathing attacks on the Royal Family earlier this month, saying he has been cut off from King Charles who 'won't speak to him'. And according to The Sun, Harry, Meghan, Brooklyn and Nicola found 'common ground' as they continue to be at the forefront of their family riffs. A source told the publication: 'They didn't meet in relation to recent developments and headlines, but it was an honest but very welcome coincidence'. People, the Sussexes' preferred publication in the US, has suggested that Brooklyn and Nicola were not directly invited by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex - although the royal couple enjoyed their company. The dinner was for a large group of VIPs and TV and media executives. 'Brooklyn and Nicola were invited prior to David's numerous global birthday galas, so the timing is pure coincidence,' People's source said. 'While it was an intimate gathering, there were several additional guests, including VIPs and film executives. Brooklyn and Nicola had a wonderful time and found Harry and Meghan to be particularly kind, caring and generous'. MailOnline has contacted Brooklyn, Nicola and The Duke and Duchess of Sussex' representatives for comment. Victoria and David's eldest son Brooklyn first met Prince Harry at just 13-years-old at The Sun's Millies awards in 2011. Posh and Becks also attended Harry, 40, and Meghan's, 43, wedding in 2018. However, years later Meghan and Harry fell out with Victoria and David after the couple allegedly had a suspicion the Beckhams leaked stories about Meghan's help from Victoria to the press - a claim the former Spice Girl denied and left David reportedly feeling 'absolutely bloody furious'. Posh and Becks also attended Harry and Meghan's wedding in 2018 (pictured) The Duke and Duchess of Sussex allegedly invited the couple over for dinner at their mansion in Montecito, California in recent weeks (pictured in 2017) David is allegedly 'desperate to make amends with his son Brooklyn as he fears history is repeating itself' following his bitter fall out with his father Ted in 2005. In the latest evidence of this, David included Brooklyn in a post about Mother's Day in the U.S. as he dedicated a post to the mother of his children, Victoria. Over the weekend, David reached out to his son on social media as rumours of their family feud continue to bubble. A sweet black and white photo showed Victoria cuddled up with her four kids, soon after welcoming their daughter Harper, now 13. They also shared sons Romeo, 22, and Cruz, 20. Alongside the photo, David wrote: 'Happy Mother's Day to the best mommy. To all our friends in the U.S. Happy Mother's Day.' Meanwhile, Victoria shared a photograph of a beautiful bouquet of flowers she had been sent by Cruz and his girlfriend Jackie Apostel, 29. While David and his dad Ted, 77, now share a close-knit relationship, the father-son duo were once not even on speaking terms. After Ted suffered a near-death health scare in 2007, it sparked the pair to make amends and get back in touch - and they have been close ever since. And now David is reportedly worried 'history is repeating itself' amid his rift with his and Victoria's eldest son Brooklyn. A close friend of David reportedly told The Sun: 'David and the family genuinely fear Brooklyn could be lost to them forever. 'The word 'lost', here, is especially poignant as it was the exact sentiment used when David fell out with his dad. 'Ted believed his son would never speak to him again, and he was heartbroken. It was an extremely tense few years, and devastated the whole family.' David previously revealed he had to wait 'over two decades' before getting any approval from his father over his successful football career. Chatting to James Corden on his podcast series This Life of Mine in 2024, David admitted his ambitious drive came from the desire to please his father Ted - earning a 'you've made it boy' only after he won 100 caps. 'My dad never told me I'd done well really until my hundredth cap. That was the first time my dad turned around to me and said, 'you've made it boy'. He said he didn't get the same recognition at any other point in his career despite six Premier League titles, two FA cups, four Community Shields and a Champions League title. David added: 'It was the moment that we sat at dinner after I'd won my hundredth cap in Paris and he put his arm around me, and said, 'you made it, boy.' The Mail's Katie Hind revealed that Brooklyn has ditched his old pals in the UK and has followed Nicola's lead when it comes to mixing in new LA circles. They were certainly in good company on Saturday as they joined Hollywood actors Gerard Butler and Lewis Tan at Oliver Trevena's bash. A source told the publication: 'The wider Beckham family and Brooklyn's friends – many of whom he no longer sees – take the view that he does what Nicola wants. From Beckhams' point of view, it's not nice to watch.' Their trip to the U.S. comes following a slew of lavish celebrations to honour David's 50th birthday, all of which were not attended by his son Brooklyn and his wife. David hosted an early birthday party in Miami in April, as well as a fishing trip with his sons in Scotland, an intimate dinner at his Cotswolds mansion, a trip to France for a vineyard tour and finally a big bash in London to round off the week. The couple's absence at the events is said to have cemented the divide between them, with The Mail revealing that Romeo's girlfriend Kim Turnbull has been made the 'scapegoat' in the feud. A Mail Plus report also revealed Victoria's heartbroken verdict on the row, claiming that she feels 'betrayed' by Brooklyn and thinks Nicola is a viper. Read the full story here. A source said: 'Victoria is fairly open among her close friends about what a viper Nicola is and how she feels betrayed by Brooklyn, so the mask has fully dropped.' The Beckhams have been hit by fears they won't be able to heal their rift with Brooklyn as Victoria has been having 'sleepless nights' over the feud. The fashion designer and her husband David are said to have been left heartbroken at the distance that has grown between them and their eldest son. A source told The Sun: 'This is Victoria's worst nightmare. The thought of any of her children falling out gives her sleepless nights. 'It's been difficult with Brooklyn since he met Nicola, and there's no denying that there was a family fallout over their wedding. 'But Victoria and David have worked hard to get things back on track, so this is a real blow. Victoria's social media has been filled with photographs from various parties held to celebrate David's 50th birthday last week, including a bash at their Cotswolds home. The fun-filled celebrations culminated with a massive party held at London's esteemed Michelin-star restaurant Core on Saturday night. It was claimed Brooklyn and Nicola pulled out of attending the Met Gala with the intention of attending David's birthday party, but were no shows at both events. Brooklyn was reportedly planning to attend, but felt too uncomfortable to come after he felt Nicola was being blamed for the rift with his family. Claims that Brooklyn and Nicola were rebuffed when they asked David and Victoria to celebrate David's birthday privately were also said to be untrue. Sources close to Nicola told TMZ they wanted 'to get together privately' to avoid Romeo's girlfriend Kim as the couple are said to 'have a problem' with her. Following the birthday party snub, it was revealed Brooklyn also declined an invitation by his father to join him and his brothers on a 'boys' fishing trip to celebrate his 50th. The Mail revealed David invited Brooklyn on a short break six months ago when he began planning, yet his son failed to go despite arriving in the UK the day he went with Romeo and Cruz. Sources have suggested that Brooklyn's decision was influenced by his wife. 'Brooklyn was asked to join them ages ago,' one claimed. 'Then he came to London in time but he didn't go. Once again David made the best of things and had a great time with Cruz and Romeo.' David still offered an olive branch to his son as he shared snaps from the trip, as he captioned one of his posts: 'You were missed @brooklynbeckham.' The Mail revealed Romeo's girlfriend Kim is being made the 'scapegoat' in the feud between Brooklyn and David - with Nicola 'at the centre' of the rift. Kim and Brooklyn were undeniably close for a brief period – as photographs of them together in 2016 show - but suggestions that they were ever an item are wide of the mark, according to well-informed sources who spoke to The Mail. In fact, younger brother Cruz, personally shut down the gossip recently when he responded to an Instagram post showing a picture of Romeo and Kim together. In a now-deleted message, one user commented: 'It's appropriate to date your brother's ex too? Cool.' Cruz replied: 'Brooklyn and Kim never dated.' One friend told the Mail's Katie Hind: 'This is nothing to do with Kim and is all about Nicola. 'All David and Victoria want is their son back – and they will be there to welcome him any time.' Family friends claim Brooklyn's wife has a pattern of 'starting an argument' before family events and then preventing her husband from attending. Some believe that friends of Nicola have been behind the briefings about Kim being the cause of Brooklyn's rift with his family, some of which went so far to claim that he had told them he refused to come to any event at which Kim was present. A source close to the family told MailOnline: 'Brooklyn was close to Kim because she was dating Rocco and they all hung out in a tightknit friendship group. But that was years ago. Brooklyn and Kim were close, but there was never any romance. 'It seems Nicola doesn't like Brooklyn spending any time with the Beckhams full stop and is using his previous closeness to Kim and her getting in with the family as a reason to not be around them. 'She denies it, but Nicola has been controlling him since the wedding. The family - including the brothers - have had enough of it. 'This is the narrative that's been put out to other news outlets, that Romeo is dating his brother's ex-girlfriend - and that's really weird, so that's why they wouldn't want to be around the family when she is there. 'But none of this is true. And it's really upset Romeo and his parents because Kim is seemingly being used by Nicola as a reason to start the rift. Romeo is furious at the suggestion that he would bring an ex-girlfriend of Brooklyn into the family when there never was any romance.'
Miami Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
This famous salsa star just got dragged into the Beckham family drama
We're learning more and more about what is causing the supposed rift within Miami's royal family. After David and Victoria Beckham's oldest son, Brooklyn, was missing from all pictures at his dad's 50th birthday parties in April, the rumor mill began to churn. Where was the aspiring chef and his actress wife Nicola Peltz? Because all the other children — Harper and her brothers Romeo, Cruz— were on hand at the various celebrations. We initially heard that Brooklyn was unhappy that Romeo was dating his ex fling from years ago, Kim Turnbull, and didn't want to be around that dynamic. But now People magazine is reporting something much more intense is going on that has nothing to do with the two brothers. As per the mag, tensions have been building for years between Peltz and Victoria, who had a well documented BTS feud over ... fashion. Talk of problems started when the 'Airbender' star chose not to wear a dress designed by the former Spice Girl for her 2022 Palm Beach wedding to Brooklyn. Peltz later cleared up the matter to Variety saying the reason she didn't wear one of her mother in law's designs was that there was an issue with Victoria's atelier. The dress apparently wasn't the only issue at the nuptials, though. An insider tells People that Peltz is still resentful toward Posh, whom she believes stole the spotlight. Sources say the drama began when celebrity performer Marc Anthony took the stage for what was supposed to be one of the newlyweds' first dances. Before singing an undisclosed track, the salsa icon reportedly called Brooklyn to take the floor — not with his bride, but his mother. 'The most beautiful woman in the room tonight, come on up,' Anthony said, according to People. 'Victoria Beckham!' A second guest who witnessed the scene reported that Peltz ran from the room in tears. 'Nicola felt like Victoria did this on purpose, when she knew it was a pre-planned romantic dance meant for Brooklyn and Nicola. What she couldn't understand was why,' the source added. 'It was such a jaw-dropping moment that it left the whole room in absolute shock — you could hear a pin drop.' Yet another individual blabbed to Page Six that the incident was 'deeply hurtful.' 'Unfortunately, this wasn't a one-off,' the individual said. 'It's a pattern that still happens to this day.' The soccer legend and style icon have yet to comment, but UK outlet Metro reports that the power couple is 'heartbroken' over the situation.
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
How the Beckham family feud really began
A rumoured rift between Victoria Beckham and her eldest son Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz reportedly came to a climax at the couple's wedding in 2022. A source told People that actress Peltz, 30, had felt wronged by her mother-in-law when Posh stole the couple's first dance on their big day. 'Marc Anthony, who is a friend of the Beckhams, offered to perform as a gift at the wedding,' the source explained. 'Before the song began, Marc Anthony asked Brooklyn to come to the stage, and then announced, 'The most beautiful woman in the room tonight, come on Beckham!'' Beckham family unites for Christmas 2024. Credit: Brooklyn Beckham/IG / IG Peltz was reportedly confounded by the act, feeling 'Victoria ruined her wedding, and couldn't understand why'. The Bates Motel star and Brooklyn, 26, married in Florida's Palm Beach at the Peltz ocean-front family estate — owned by the actress' billionaire businessman father Nelson Peltz. While the location might have been picturesque, a second source has revealed the reception was far from tranquil following the supposed act. 'It was such a jaw-dropping moment that it left the whole room in absolute shock — you could hear a pin drop,' they told the publication. Peltz was said to have 'run from the room crying' after seeing Victoria share a slow-dance with her son. 'Nicola felt like Victoria did this on purpose, when she knew it was a pre-planned romantic dance meant for Brooklyn and Nicola. What she couldn't understand was why,' the source added. Brooklyn Beckham married Nicola Peltz in 2022. Credit: Brooklyn Beckham/IG / IG Other insiders have claimed the rift between the two generations has been ongoing, despite attempts from Brooklyn and Peltz to remain amicable. The young pair have even shared in family gatherings, including Christmas last year, posing amicably for photos and posting them online. Celebrating their third wedding anniversary in April, Brooklyn publicly re-affirmed his love for his wife in a sweet Instagram post. 'Happy 3 year anniversary baby x I love you with all my heart x I'm so lucky I get to spend everyday with you and wake up to your beautiful face everyday you are my world x I love you so much Nicola xxxxxxx ❤️,' he wrote to the platform.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Jolt's Latest Doc ‘Can't Look Away' Examines the Dark Side of Social Media and Its Impact On Adolescents
In the documentary 'Can't Look Away,' directors Matthew O'Neill and Perri Peltz expose the dark side of social media and the tragic impact Big Tech company algorithms can have on children and teens. Based on extensive investigative reporting by Bloomberg News reporter Olivia Carville, the doc follows a team of lawyers at Seattle's Social Media Victims Law Center who are battling several tech companies for families who have lost children due to suicide, drug overdose, or exploitation linked to social media use. O'Neill and Peltz ('Axios,' 'Surveilled') capture the lawyers' fight against Section 230 of the Federal Communications Act. Created in 1996 before the birth of social media, Section 230, known as the Communications Decency Act, states that internet service providers cannot be held responsible for what third parties are doing. More from Variety Netflix's 'Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders' Investigates Who Was Responsible for Seven Deaths: A Psychopath or a Drug Company? Judas Priest Documentary, Co-Directed by Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello, Coming From Sony Music Vision (EXCLUSIVE) Millennium Docs Against Gravity Festival in Poland Crowns 'Yintah' With Grand Prize 'The fact that this group of really incredible lawyers came together with this mission in mind to get around Section 230 through product liability, we just thought it was such a fascinating approach,' says Peltz. 'Can't Look Away' is currently streaming on Jolt, an AI-driven streaming platform that connects independent films with audiences. Recent Jolt titles include 'Hollywoodgate,' 'Zurawsksi v Texas,' and 'The Bibi Files,' a documentary from Oscar-winners Alex Gibney and Alexis Bloom that investigates corruption in Israeli politics. O'Neill says that he and Petlz decided to put 'Can't Look Away' on Jolt, in part, because the company could 'move quickly and decisively reach an audience now, with a message that audiences are hungry for.' 'What was also appealing to us is this sense of Jolt as a technology company,' he says. 'They are using these tools to identify and draw in new audiences that might not be the quote unquote documentary audience. We are documentary filmmakers, and we want our films to speak to everyone.' Jolt uses AI to power its Interest Delivery Networks, enabling films to connect with their target audiences. The platform's Chief Executive Officer, Tara Hein-Phillip, would not disclose Jolt viewership numbers for 'Can't Look Away,' making it difficult to determine how well the new distribution service is performing. However, Hein-Phillip did reveal that since the platform's launch in March 2024, the company's most-viewed film is the documentary 'Your Fat Friend,' which charts the rise of writer, activist, and influencer Aubrey Gordon. Hein-Phillip attributed part of the film's success on Jolt to Gordon's niche but significant online following. 'We are still learning along the way what builds audience and where to find them and how long it takes to build them,' Hein-Phillip says. 'It's slightly different for every film. We really focus on trying to find unique audiences for each individual film. In a way, that is problematic because it's not a reliable audience to say, 'Oh, we have built however many for this particular film, now we can turn them onto (this other) film and they'll all go there.' They won't.' The company utilizes advanced data analytics and machine learning to develop performance marketing plans that target specific audiences for each film and increase awareness. All collected data is shared with each respective Jolt filmmaker, who receives 70% of their Jolt earnings and retains complete ownership of their work and all future rights. 'Initially, we thought Jolt would just be an opportunity to put a film up there,' says Hein-Phillip. 'We would put some marketing against it, and we would push the film out into the world and give it our best push, and we definitely still do that, but now we realize that to build an audience, you actually have to do a handful of things. Some films come to us and they have already done that work, and some films come to us and they haven't. If they haven't, it's in our best interest and their best interest for us to help facilitate that.' That 'work' can include a theatrical release, an impact campaign, or a festival run. In addition to being a 'great, impactful film,' Hein-Phillip says that Jolt partnered with O'Neill and Peltz on 'Can't Look Away' because of the doc's audience potential. 'There are so many audiences for this film – parents, teenagers, lawyers, educators, etc,' said Hein-Philip. To attract those audiences, Jolt and 'Can't Look Away' directors have, ironically, relied on social media to help get the word out about the film. 'We aren't anti-social media,' says Petlz. 'What we are trying to say in the film is – put the responsibility where it rightly belongs.' 'Can't Look Away' will be released on Bloomberg Media Platforms in July. Best of Variety What's Coming to Netflix in June 2025 New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Nelson Peltz's Strategic Moves: A Closer Look at Ferguson Enterprises Inc.
Nelson Peltz (Trades, Portfolio) recently submitted the 13F filing for the first quarter of 2025, providing insights into his investment moves during this period. Nelson Peltz (Trades, Portfolio) has been CEO and a Founding Partner of Trian since November 2005. Mr. Peltz serves as the non-executive Chairman of The Wendys Company. Peltz is also a director of The Procter & Gamble Company, Invesco Ltd., and Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (f/k/a The Madison Square Garden Company). Trian invests in a concentrated portfolio of undervalued and underperforming public companies, typically within the Consumer, Industrial, and Financial Services sectors, where it aims to enhance long-term shareholder value through operational and strategic initiatives. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 3 Warning Signs with JHG. Trian aims to bring an ownership mentality to public market investing through the following pillars: Asymmetric Risk/Reward: Trian's focus on high-quality, mid-to-large cap companies with time-tested business models offers a favorable risk/reward dynamic and less competition among peers given barriers to entry. Long-Term, Operational Focus: Trian's private equity-like, operations-centric investment process is designed to generate income statement initiatives focused on driving earnings growth over the long term. Collaborative Engagement: Trian's approach as a highly engaged shareowner with significant reputational capital allows Trian to build trust with management teams, boards, and other stakeholders. ESG: Trian promotes and supports, particularly through board representation, the implementation of ESG initiatives that it believes will lead to improved company culture and drive long-term financial performance. Nelson Peltz (Trades, Portfolio) also increased stakes in a total of 1 stock, among them: The most notable increase was Allstate Corp (NYSE:ALL), with an additional 10,928 shares, bringing the total to 317,650 shares. This adjustment represents a significant 3.56% increase in share count, a 0.06% impact on the current portfolio, with a total value of $65,775,790. Nelson Peltz (Trades, Portfolio) also reduced positions in 2 stocks. The most significant changes include: Reduced Ferguson Enterprises Inc (NYSE:FERG) by 228,509 shares, resulting in an -18.47% decrease in shares and a -1.02% impact on the portfolio. The stock traded at an average price of $173.36 during the quarter and has returned -0.88% over the past 3 months and 5.22% year-to-date. Reduced The Wendy's Co (NASDAQ:WEN) by 101,346 shares, resulting in a -0.33% reduction in shares and a -0.04% impact on the portfolio. The stock traded at an average price of $15.04 during the quarter and has returned -14.99% over the past 3 months and -25.42% year-to-date. At the first quarter of 2025, Nelson Peltz (Trades, Portfolio)'s portfolio included 10 stocks, with top holdings including 30.84% in Janus Henderson Group PLC (NYSE:JHG), 21.59% in GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE), 17.23% in Solventum Corp (NYSE:SOLV), 11.91% in The Wendy's Co (NASDAQ:WEN), and 9.41% in Invesco Ltd (NYSE:IVZ). The holdings are mainly concentrated in 4 of all the 11 industries: Financial Services, Industrials, Healthcare, and Consumer Cyclical. This article, generated by GuruFocus, is designed to provide general insights and is not tailored financial advice. Our commentary is rooted in historical data and analyst projections, utilizing an impartial methodology, and is not intended to serve as specific investment guidance. It does not formulate a recommendation to purchase or divest any stock and does not consider individual investment objectives or financial circumstances. Our objective is to deliver long-term, fundamental data-driven analysis. Be aware that our analysis might not incorporate the most recent, price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative information. GuruFocus holds no position in the stocks mentioned herein. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
