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The Sun
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
James Argent's ex Nicoline Artursson returns to social media after 800 word statement slamming Towie star
NICOLINE Artursson has returned to social media with a heartfelt tribute to her father days after breaking her silence on ex-boyfriend James Argent's brutal assault. The post comes shortly after Nicoline released a bombshell statement revealing shocking details about Argent's attack on her. 3 3 The former Miss Sweden shared a photo of her parents who have been supporting her since the attack. She celebrated dad Stephan's birthday with a sweet tribute, thanking her mum and dad for being her "role models". Stephan beamed in the photo, wearing a crisp white suit with a printed shirt underneath, as her mum Pernille looked glamorous in a multi-coloured dress. The couple each held a glass of wine and flashed bright smiles, looking every bit the picture of love. Nicoline appeared to make a dig at Argent, 37, as she showered praise on her dad, saying he has been an incredible partner to her mum. Nicoline wrote over the photo: "My biggest role models. Married for 28 years. "Not only are you a heck of a businessman, a 9-times Iron Man, World Tour Swim-Runner, an incredible husband to mom etc etc… Yes the list goes on. "You are truly the best dad anyone could ever dream of and we are so blessed to have you, our Super-Hero! "Happy Birthday daddy cool, we love you." The warm tribute to her father comes after the emotional turmoil Nicoline revealed days earlier. James Argent Receives Suspended Sentence After Assault on Girlfriend in Spain Former Towie star Argent turned on model Nicoline, 32, while they were at their home in Spain last month. He was arrested and spent several hours in police cells before admitting a charge of domestic violence in court. Now Nicoline has spoken out in a statement - confessing: 'My fractures on my body have finally healed but I'm wounded inside.' Recalling the traumatic experience, she said: 'I was brutally thrown out of our new home in the middle of the night wearing only my pyjamas. Domestic abuse - how to get help DOMESTIC abuse can affect anyone - including men - and does not always involve physical violence. Here are some signs that you could be in an abusive relationship: Emotional abuse - Including being belittled, blamed for the abuse - gaslighting - being isolated from family and friends, having no control over your finances, what you wear and who you speak to Threats and intimidation - Some partners might threaten to kill or hurt you, destroy your belongings, stalk or harass you Physical abuse - This can range from slapping or hitting to being shoved over, choked or bitten. Sexual abuse - Being touched in a way you do not want to be touched, hurt during sex, pressured into sex or forced to have sex when you do not consent. If any of the above apply to you or a friend, you can call these numbers: The Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge on 0808 2000 247 for free at any time, day or night Men who are being abused can call Respect Men's Advice Line on 0808 8010 327 or ManKind on 0182 3334 244 Those who identify as LGBT+ can ring Galop on 0800 999 5428 If you are in immediate danger or fear for your life, always ring 999 Remember, you are not alone. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience domestic abuse over the course of their lifetime. Every 30 seconds the police receive a call for help relating to domestic abuse. 'I opened the door to let him in and only minutes after I found myself laying down on the stairs outside our house. My clothes and belongings were being thrown out from the balcony down on me. I was injured.' Nicoline also placed the blame for Argent's violence with constant clashes over his ex-girlfriend Lydia Bright. Shortly before the attack, she posted a story questioning whether it was acceptable for someone to remain close to their ex while in a new relationship. And Nicoline claimed she and Argent often clashed over Lydia's involvement in their romance. She said: "I felt there were too many people in our relationship: me, my boyfriend and his ex. 'Three's a crowd', they say. "I asked so many times if we could be just the two of us, but the answer was a strong NO. "I experienced what I can only describe as targeted emotional distress which he allowed to continue.' Nicoline continued: "After being together for one year my boyfriend finally promised me that he would have boundaries. "He would put a stop to all that had been going on for months. "But he didn't. Instead he broke the promise and her controlling behaviour continued. The rest is history." Nicoline went on to thank the people who came to her aid and added: " have tried to understand why. "I have cried so many tears thinking about the way he chose to hurt me. He said he loved me and I believed him and here we are. "There is now a legal record of what happened. Violence has no excuse - no matter how much love preceded it." Argent was handed a six month suspended sentence and a two-year restraining order banning him from contacting Nicoline. He has only spoken once since The Sun revealed the attack on Nicoline and said: "I haven't relapsed. "I am still three years and four months clean and sober. "I am devastated by what's happened." Nicoline Artursson's statement in full It's now been a month. I still can't believe it. My fractures on my body have finally healed but I'm wounded inside. I've been quiet long enough. Silence protects no one - and it almost destroyed me. What started as a love story sadly turned into something else. Behind the pictures, promises and the plans for a life together - the beautiful days - changed into something into sadness with emotional manipulation and eventually physical harm. I loved deeply, believed in our future and stood by someone I thought would protect me and instead I was left alone and harmed in ways I never imagined. I was not only failed by him but deeply affected by the presence of unresolved ties to his past. Yes I posted an Instagram story with a simple yes or no question about if your ex should be a part of your present relationship. I felt there were too many people in our relationship: me, my boyfriend and his ex. 'Three's a crowd', they say. I asked so many times if we could be just the two of us, but the answer was a strong NO. I experienced what I can only describe as targeted emotional distress which he allowed to continue. The ex and her family put us through so much misery and false accusations, I won't go into details. They had no reason whatsoever to do what they did to us, but for some reason they wouldn't let go and let us enjoy our love. Everybody knows that real friends support you and want to see you happy. So I posted a story on Instagram. After being together for one year my boyfriend finally promised me that he would have boundaries. He would put a stop to all that had been going on for months. But he didn't. Instead he broke the promise and her controlling behaviour continued. The rest is history. I was brutally thrown out of our new home in the middle of the night wearing only my pyjamas. I opened the door to let him in and only minutes after I found myself laying down on the stairs outside our house. My clothes and belongings were being thrown out from the balcony down on me. I was injured. Thanks to incredible neighbours who heard and saw what happened and acted, I got help. They called police, brought me to safety and ensured the incident was taken seriously. A gentleman does not abuse you and end up in jail and call you the love of his life. A gentleman does not blame you for his actions. A gentleman will confide in his partner, family and close circle of friends, keeping them close and safe. A gentleman chooses you always and leaves the past in the past - including exes. Life is to be lived together and not to please people who want to take advantage of you. At the end of the day, fame can only do so much - it's all about being strong and growing together. Life is simply not a reality TV show, life is real. I have tried to understand why. I have cried so many tears thinking about the way he chose to hurt me. He said he loved me and I believed him and here we are. There is now a legal record of what happened. Violence has no excuse - no matter how much love preceded it. To those who questioned me for staying as long as I did: I stayed because I believed in love. I believed he and we could grow, could heal, could choose peace. But love doesn't survive in chaos. And it cannot survive where violence lives. To every woman reading this: if you've ever questioned your worth, your safety or your sanity in a relationship - this is your sign. You deserved to be loved with care and integrity. And you are not alone. To the men: real strength is protection. Real love is safe. Be the kind of man who lifts women up - not one who breaks them down, neither by violence or silence. To the future: never say never. I will get the little family I've always dreamed of and have my dream wedding to symbolise and celebrate true love in front of my dear family and friends. I'm healing now. Slowly, bravely and unapologetically. I will rise and I will use my voice - not for vengeance but for truth. For every woman who's been silenced by someone who said 'I love you' and then proved otherwise. This is not just my story. It's a reminder: abuse - whether emotional, psychological or physical - has no place in love.
New York Times
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
‘Pernille' Is a Brilliant Norwegian Dramedy
The Norwegian dramedy 'Pernille' (in Norwegian, with subtitles, or dubbed), on Netflix, is about as lovely as shows get, endearing but mercifully resistant to treacle. Henriette Steenstrup created and stars in the show as Pernille, a single mom to two of the most ungrateful — realistic — teens on TV. She is reeling from her sister's death six months earlier, and she still leaves her sister voice mails, sometimes chatty and sometimes wrenching. Pernille's older daughter, Hanna (Vivild Falk Berg), is histrionic and capricious and suddenly dragging her feet about a long-planned gap year in Argentina. The younger, Sigrid (Ebba Jacobsen Oberg), is a ball of rage, surly beyond measure but still young enough to be read to at night and get tucked in sometimes. Pernille's nephew, Leo (Jon Ranes), is also living with them while his father recovers from the accident that killed his mother. The show kicks off with Pernille's widower dad (Nils Ole Oftebro) announcing that he is gay and ready to live his truth. The show is, in all the good ways, a lot like Pamela Adlon's FX dramedy 'Better Things,' which was also about a single mom, her aging parent and her indulged, difficult daughters. The heroines share a life-animating sense of duty, as well as a prickly, spirited humor and brilliance. They both have drip exes whose intermittent fathering is a grave disappointment, and they both have robust social support and sexually encouraging friends. The biggest difference between the shows is that Adlon's character, Sam, is situated as uniquely, dazzlingly bohemian, a fount of outsider art, sumptuous recipes, dark eyeliner and arty pals. Pernille is more squarely ordinary. She sings in a community choir and spends a lot of time texting, and she gets star-struck just meeting a guy who works on Nick Cave's tour. This isn't to say Pernille isn't special. She is, of course, once you know her, which is exactly what the show accomplishes. We learn a lot about Pernille, her gentle romances and gutting conflict with her ex-husband, whose self-aggrandizing memoir is called 'Father Fell.' Pernille enjoys being in control, so much so that her happy place is the driver's seat in her car. She slinks off to the garage to sit there, and it's where she hangs out with friends, has late-night chats with her dad and hosts the occasional suitor. Pernille works in child welfare, and some of the show's most affecting scenes are with her young clients, victims of abuse and neglect. One child's extended family denies that there could be abuse because of how well-behaved the little girl is. No, says Pernille. 'Well-adjusted children are angry, disgusting, gross and don't do what they are told.' She's grateful her children are 'disgusting,' she jokes to a colleague later. The show has five six-episode seasons, with Seasons 1-3 covering only a few months and Seasons 4 and 5 picking up two years later. It stays consistent the whole way through, steadfastly messy and openhearted, aware of the many ways love and pain coexist.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
New on Netflix This Week (May 12–18): From Bad Thoughts to Vini Jr., 14 titles that'll hijack your screen time
Just when you thought your watchlist couldn't get any wilder, Netflix drops a grenade of genres this week. This week brings a global rollercoaster of true crime, historical fiction, anime, rom-coms, dystopian thrillers, and bizarre comedy sketches that are ready to hijack your evenings. Here's a full breakdown of everything new and unmissable on Netflix this week (May 12–18): 1. Untold: The Liver King - May 13 Dive into the raw and engrossing world of Brian Johnson, aka the Liver King. This documentary peels back the layers of the fitness influencer who built a $300 million empire by promoting a primal lifestyle, only to have it all come crashing down amid steroid scandals and legal woes. 2. Welcome, Now Get Lost - May 13 Comedians are dropped into a village where the locals are anything but welcoming. Their mission? Endure relentless insults without losing their cool. Hosted by Koji Higashino, this Japanese variety show is a masterclass in turning hostility into hilarity. Sounds exciting? 3. Bad Thoughts - May 13 Tom Segura brings his dark and twisted humour to this sketch comedy series that explores the intrusive thoughts we all have but rarely admit. Expect the unexpected and maybe a naked Jason Momoa cameo that never was. 4. Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story - May 14 This chilling documentary explores the lives and crimes of Britain's most notorious serial killer couple. Featuring newly unearthed police recordings and emotional interviews with victims' families, it's a haunting look at evil behind closed doors. 5. Bet - May 15 In a boarding school where gambling dictates the social hierarchy, a mysterious transfer student shakes things up. With high stakes and hidden agendas, this series is a thrilling ride through the world of underground bets and teenage drama. 6. Thank You, Next Season 2 - May 15 Leyla is back, navigating love, heartbreak, and the complexities of modern relationships. As she embarks on a new romance, old flames and secrets threaten to reignite. Will she find her happily ever after? 7. Pernille Season 5 - May 15 The final season sees Pernille juggling family drama, work challenges, and personal growth. As a significant wedding approaches, unexpected events test her resilience and redefine her relationships. 8. Love, Death & Robots Volume 4 - May 15 The anthology series returns with ten new shorts that blend animation, sci-fi, and dark humour. From dinosaur gladiators to messianic cats, prepare for a mind-bending experience that's as visually stunning as it is thought-provoking. 9. Secrets We Keep - May 15 When a young au pair disappears from a wealthy Danish suburb, a neighbour's quest for answers uncovers unsettling truths. This thrilling drama explores the dark underbelly of privilege and the lengths people go to keep secrets buried. 10. Vini Jr. - May 15 Follow the inspiring journey of Brazilian soccer sensation Vinícius Júnior. From his early days to becoming a global star, this documentary showcases his talent, resilience, and the challenges he's overcome on and off the pitch. 11. Football Parents - May 16 This Dutch comedy series offers a hilarious look at overzealous parents dealing with their children's amateur football careers. Expect quirky characters, awkward situations, and a whole lot of team spirit. 12. Rotten Legacy - May 16 A media mogul returns from illness to find his empire in disarray, thanks to his ambitious children. This Spanish drama explores family power struggles, legacy, and the lengths one will go to protect their life's work. 13. Dear Hongrang - May 16 Set in the Joseon era, this period romance follows Jae-yi as she searches for her long-lost stepbrother, Hongrang. When he returns with a mysterious past, emotions and secrets intertwine in this emotional tale of love and identity. 14. The Quilters - May 16 In a Missouri maximum-security prison, inmates find purpose and redemption by crafting personalised quilts for foster children. This short documentary is a touching testament to the transformative power of art and compassion. So, there you have it: 14 fresh titles, each more binge-worthy than the last, crashing onto your Netflix dashboard like an avalanche of plot twists, punchlines, and pixel-perfect storytelling. So cancel your weekend plans (sorry, not sorry), dim the lights, grab your snack of shame, and prepare to stream like it's your full-time job. And let's face it, your couch has missed you.
