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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Luann de Lesseps Reacts to RHONY Pause
fans were dealt a blow when they learned the show was paused. In 2022, RHONY debuted an all-new cast, but the fan consensus seemed to be that the new co-stars didn't gel. Meanwhile, New York Housewives fans were left wondering what was going on with the series. Now, RHONY alum has weighed in on the pause situation. When Bravo announced its renewals for existing shows, both RHONY and Real Housewives of New Jersey were missing from the list. While the show hasn't been canceled, it is being paused until Bravo can decide how to handle the once fan-favorite franchise. Page Six's Virtual Reali-Tea Instagram showed memes of the castmate's faces along with the caption, 'RHONY is cancelled.' Naturally, Luann took to the comments to share her opinion. And if you expected a bittersweet post about her history on RHONY, you were bound for disappointment. 'How could you do this to me. Question Mark,' she wrote. Of course, this is one of Luann's iconic catchphrases from the show. During Season 8, Luann created the phrase while leaving a text-to-speak message for Tom D'Agostino, her fiancé at the time. Fans were quick to praise Luann's hilarious comment. 'I love that you have the best sense of humor!' one user wrote. Another fan commented, 'The queen on rhony.' Meanwhile, RHONY alum Dorinda Medley is no stranger to pauses. She shared her ideas to save the show just before news of the show's pause broke. 'People miss New York and the nostalgia of the old Housewives,' Dorinda stated. She suggested bringing back some of the original faces to interact with the new cast as a win-win for viewers. Hopefully, this is just a pause for RHONY, and Bravo will come up with a winning formula to bring the franchise back to its glory days. Real Housewives of New York is streaming on Peacock and Hayu in the UK and Ireland. TELL US – WHAT DID YOU THINK OF LUANN'S COMMENT? DO YOU THINK THAT BRAVO WILL CANCEL RHONY? The post Luann de Lesseps Reacts to RHONY Pause appeared first on Reality Tea.
New York Times
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Reebok returns to golf with The Pump and Allen Iverson's The Question
Reebok recently announced the launch of a new golf footwear and apparel collection that marks its return to the sport with a throwback to two classic basketball shoes: The Pump and The Question. Tal Short, Director of Product, Performance at Reebok says the return to golf shoes was something the company had been considering seriously since golfers began getting back to courses in big numbers during the pandemic. Advertisement '(Reebok) had John Daly, which obviously was quite the figure to have. Greg Norman was a part of Reebok,' Short said. 'We've got history in the sport. We had a good run there for a while and it was fun just to kind of study it. We have an archive here, and looking at all the old shoes, we just felt like it was the right space. So we started thinking about what we wanted to do.' Headlining Reebok Golf's new era are the two aforementioned basketball-inspired shoes, plus a third:the Nano Golf (retail: $130), which are currently being worn by Bryson DeChambeau and his LIV Golf team Crushers GC (featuring Paul Casey, Charles Howell III and Anirban Lahiri). The Nano Golf shoe is described as 'designed specifically for the performance and style needs of the next generation golfer.' The other two in this initial release would probably best be described as a blast from the past. The Question Golf shoe (retail: $180) pays homage to NBA Hall of Famer and former Philadelphia 76ers star guard Allen Iverson. While crossing someone over on the golf course is highly unlikely, these shoes bear an undeniable Iverson/basketball sneaker influence. Iverson announced the arrival of the Question Golf shoe on Instagram on Feb. 4. A post shared by Allen Iverson (@theofficialai3) Short says basketball brands, such as the Jordan Brand, are a growing trend in the golf marketplace and that Reebok wanted to capitalize on using some of its most well-known star power. 'The key (to the Question golf shoe) is the look. This kind of preppy toe. That works great. It stands out. Automatically you know what it is. So for us it was a no-brainer,' Short said. 'We're very protective of our retro basketball space. So we worked hand and hand with them, our CEO (Todd Krinsky) was big on pushing this shoe. He's good friends with Iverson. We obviously checked in with (Iverson). He's picking up golf now a days. He wasn't a traditional former athlete/golfer but as you've seen (on social media) he's out there hacking around like the rest of us. It just made sense. I think we can have some fun with this shoe. If you didn't know it was an Iverson shoe, it's still a great golf shoe. That age of golfer right now that was (a fan) when Iverson was popular (during his playing days) is really that golfing age right now. I think it's an easy win for us from a story standpoint but also the performance of the shoe.' The Question Golf shoe isn't the only retro style in the collection. You'll also be able to pump yourself up in the tee box. The most expensive offering among Reebok Golf's new trio of shoes is the OG Pump Golf (retail: $200). Designed to look like a classic saddle golf shoe, Reebok's 'The Pump' feature isn't on the tongue like it was for their classic basketball and cross training shoes of the late '80s and early '90s, but instead it's placed on the side. The location and the decision to not place it on the tongue of the shoe pays homage to Daly's original Reebok Pumps, but it is also backed by performance research according to Short. 'That was the best place for it to get the best performance out of it. The tongue (of the shoe) is obviously the normal spot (for the Pump). We really felt like when you looked at the performance of it … they did a ton of tests (on) where to put it for a golf shoe. They felt that (the side) was a great spot. Also, it makes it a little more visual as well when it's on the side. For us, this year, when we brought it back, we wanted to try to keep it tried and true to what it was. We definitely brought in a few with the tongue, just to see, but we felt like we better keep it correct and make sure that it had matched what we had done before.' Advertisement It's not just those who grew up watching Daly on the course who are into the return of The Pumps, though. Short says Reebok is surprised to see excitement from younger golfers too. 'If you're actually on the course and you go to all these country clubs, it's the younger high school, college aged kids that want to wear (The Pumps),' Short said. 'Which is funny to us because this was not how it was originally planned.' Short says the Nano, Question and OG Pump will make up the 'base' of Reebok Golf's offerings, but a shoe for DeChambeau is also in the works in collaboration with him. 'Definitely, those three will stay for a long time,' Short said. A spokesperson for Reebok told The Athletic that all three models of Reebok Golf shoes will be seen on tour, but DeChambeau's team will primarily wear the Nano Golf. Reebok Golf items go on sale online at Reebok's official website and select retailers on March 25. The Athletic maintains full editorial independence in all our coverage. When you click or make purchases through our links, we may earn a commission. (All photos: Reebok)
BBC News
06-03-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Chris Mason: Starmer finds subtle way to deal with Team Trump
Week after week, there used to be a grim but poignant ritual at the start of Prime Minister's Question Time. The prime minister of the day would begin by acknowledging by name and by rank the British servicemen and women killed serving their country. But what happened this week was different. Not different in how it was done or the solemnity of the moment as MPs fell quiet and listened respectfully. But different because this time Sir Keir Starmer was marking the anniversaries of deaths rather than recent ones, which does not happen normally. And he was doing so intentionally to mark in actions, not commentary, what the government thought of the US Vice President JD Vance's remarks about the military sacrifices of America's allies. It is a case study in the dilemma UK ministers face: they are striving to have a close and productive relationship with a White House known for shooting its mouth off. No 10's approach is one of discretion and avoiding the temptation to commentate. Or to put it more crudely, don't get into a slanging match with Team Trump because you are certain to lose. So when European leaders were tapping out various levels of social media opprobrium on Friday evening after President Zelensky's bumpy meeting in Washington, Downing Street were not. The prime minister, we were later told, was on the phone to both President Trump and President Zelensky to try to patch things up. In other words, leveraging the relationship he has with both to try to move things forward: governing, not commentating. Now put yourself in the prime minister's shoes.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Richard Madeley Mocks Chancellor Rachel Reeves With New Job Title After Inflation Rise
Richard Madeley mocked chancellor Rachel Reeves this morning by giving her a new job title after yet another bout of bad news for the UK economy. Inflation, the measure of how prices change over time, unexpectedly rose from 2.5% to 3% in January. That's above the Bank of England's target rate of 2%, and could slow down the economic growth Labour has promised to put at the heart of their government. So on ITV's Good Morning Britain, presenter Madeley put it to the government that the chancellor should have a different job title. While policing minister Diana Johnson claimed the inflation rise was a 'bump in the road', Madeley replied: 'I mean, it's all about perception isn't it? 'Do you feel that the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is rapidly becoming the minister for putting a brave face on things? 'She hasn't really had any good news to bring us since she got in, has she? Let alone her personal predicaments with her CV.' The BBC found the chancellor had exaggerated how long she worked at the Bank of England on her LinkedIn profile by half a year. Reeves' spokesperson says that was an administrative error from her team. Johnson brushed past the comment about Reeves' CV, and said: 'I don't accept that. 'We have inherited a really difficult position and I think the prime minister and the chancellor were clear there were going to be difficult decisions the government were going to have to take. 'As I said, we have seen cuts to interest rates, we have seen wages growing by more over the last three years. So there is some prospect of good news...' Fellow presenter Charlotte Hawkins then replied: 'Well, I don't know, you say a bumpy road, but things do seem to be heading in the wrong direction with inflation going up, Bank of England halving its growth forecast from 1.5% to 0.75 this year. 'That does just mean things are even harder for people aren't they?' The minister replied: 'I fully appreciate we've gone through a cost of living crisis under the previous government, under that disastrous budget from Liz Truss and her chancellor, so things are not easy.' She pointed to forecasts from the IMF which said the UK economy is set to be the fastest growing in Europe in the next few years. 'I'm not decrying or doing down the fact that it is difficult for families and individuals,' Johnson said. 'I fully appreciate that, it is a bumpy road but I think the chancellor is going in the right direction.' She also pointed out that there have been three interest rate cuts since Labour were elected in July, and that wages are going up. Govt minister Diana Johnson is asked about todays inflation figures and says the govt has had to make tough decisions & its a bumpy road but the chancellor is going in the right direction # — Saul Staniforth (@SaulStaniforth) February 19, 2025 Minister Torn Apart For Claiming Brits Will Feel Better About The Economy This Year Blow To Rachel Reeves As Inflation Rises To Highest Level In 10 Months BBC Question Time Guest Says Concerns Around Rachel Reeves' CV Are A 'Distraction'
