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USA Today
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Teddi Mellencamp reveals she is pausing immunotherapy amid cancer battle
Teddi Mellencamp is sharing yet another revelation amid her cancer journey. "Essentially, I haven't been feeling good for about a month, which was kind of shocking to me, and I think, mentally did a lot to me," Mellencamp told Tamra Judge during a July 23 episode of "Two Ts In A Pod," the popular podcast she co-hosts alongside her fellow "Real Housewives" alum. Mellencamp, 44, shared earlier this year that she had been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in her brain and lungs. The reality star, who is daughter to rocker John Cougar Mellencamp, revealed in April on social media that after undergoing treatment, several of her tumors had "shrunk or disappeared." Now, she says, the immunotherapy may be causing more harm than good. The side effects, she told Judge, have been debilitating, even resulting in days where she struggles to keep her eyes open or speak clearly. "We're going to take a little break on the immunotherapy to get my body back feeling stronger," she said. Immunotherapy uses certain parts of a patient's immune system to fight tumors, according to the American Cancer Society. Mellencamp, who shares three children with husband Edwin Arroyave, also revealed that her diagnosis is making going the extra mile for her kids difficult. "I've never in my adult life been in a situation where I'm like, 'Gosh, I can't do this right now.' I can't stay up that extra hour and put my kid to bed tonight, I can't go to my daughter's horse show, or oh my gosh, I'm going to have to miss Cruz's practice," she said. "I've never once felt that way until recently, and it's heartbreaking." She and Arroyave are also in the midst of divorce proceedings, which they paused while she undergoes treatment. Mellencamp has been very open throughout her cancer journey with fans, sharing updates on her treatment, the success of immunotherapy and the hard conversations she's needed to have with family along the way. Mellencamp previously told USA TODAY that a positive mindset has been key to her journey. "I'm feeling positive, but I also would say that my mood and my overall energy level shifts by the hour," she said in May. "There's moments of fear and there's moments of whatever, but as long as I'm moving my body and taking action, then I seem to be in a more positive mindset."
Daily Mirror
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Stylish on-sale handbag from hidden gem accessory brand looks like Dior for £2k less
We've spotted a Dior-alternative tote bag for over £2k less from a little-known accessories brand loved by Kris Jenner and the Real Housewives, and it's currently on sale If you've been wanting to get your hands on a designer handbag without paying the hefty price tag, you're in luck, as we've found a luxe-looking tote bag from a hidden gem brand, Lily & Bean. Loved by TV icons like Kris Jenner, Paris Hilton, and even the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, the British accessories brand has created a chic tote that gives serious Dior vibes, for more than £2,000 less. And the best part? It's even on sale. The bag in question is the Medium Lily Canvas in tropical beige. Normally priced at £145, it's now £90, knocking almost £50 off the original price. It's the kind of handbag you can carry everywhere, whether you're heading to brunch, the office, or a weekend getaway. Large enough to hold all your essentials yet lightweight and comfortable to carry, it combines style with practicality. Inside, it is fully lined, and a zipped inner pocket provides secure storage for your must-haves, from your phone to your lipstick. Not to mention, it can be personalised with your initials. Its timeless silhouette, soft fawn body, and contrasting tan stripe and handles give it that designer look, but for thousands less. No wonder the tote bags are a favourite among the Real Housewives. If you're not after the medium size, both small and large sizes are available on sale. Now that your handbag is sorted, if you're after a watch to match, we've found a Abbott Lyon one that looks just like Cartier without the £8k+ price tag. The watch we've spotted is the Essence Gold Sunray 19 Watch from Abbott Lyon, which is priced at £149, making it roughly £7,851 less than the standard Panthère de Cartier watch. Abbott Lyon's Essence watch features a square pink champagne dial set against an 18k gold-plated five-link strap. Finished with Quartz Seiko movement, water resistance and a two-year quality guarantee, it's a thoughtful gift for a loved one or the GV2 Milan Swiss Quartz Diamonds Silver Dial IPYG and Stainless Steel Watch is currently £189.75 down from £2,995. Similar to the Cartier watch and the Abbott Lyon, this is a mixed metals timepiece featuring a square face, but with a little extra galm from the diamonds around the dial.
News24
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News24
RHOD Jojo and Nonku Williams rekindle their friendship
After a dramatic fallout, Nonku Williams and Jojo Robinson have finally put their differences aside and made amends - and the dynamic 'Joku' duo is back! The duo has been a fan favourite since Jojo's entry in season 2 of Real Housewives of Durban. Viewers were immediately drawn to their bond, and the two quickly became one of the show's most beloved friendships. However, their friendship hasn't been without its challenges. Over the years, they've experienced their fair share of dark and bright moments, with some seasons and episodes showcasing a deep and abiding friendship, while others highlighted the cracks in their bond. Read more | Jojo Robinson pens heartfelt farewell to friendship with Nonku Williams: 'I forgive you' Despite Jojo's efforts to keep their friendship afloat, social media users often insinuated that the love in the friendship was one-sided. Fellow cast members like Sorisha Naidoo even referred to Jojo as Nonku's 'back-up singer,' implying that Jojo was always the one making an effort to maintain their relationship, while Nonku seemed less invested. This perception was further fuelled by Nonku's seemingly casual attitude towards their friendship - one particular incident was during their Mauritius trip when they had an altercation and instead of fixing things together, she went and locked herself in the room while Jojo exhausted all options to try and fix things. Read more | Londie London demands public apology from Minnie Ntuli by 17:00 Things took a turn for the worse during the reunion show, specifically episode 2, when Jojo discovered that Nonku had described their friendship as 'surface level' in unseen footage. This revelation left Jojo heartbroken and led to a tearful and emotional reunion. Jojo explained that she felt that Nonku's words diminished the deep bond they shared, which she likened to a sisterly relationship. The aftermath was intense, with Jojo taking to Instagram to express her pain and ultimately posting an emotional farewell message to their friendship, while Nonku seemed to move on quickly, embracing a new friendship with Beverly Steyn from Real Housewives of Cape Town, citing their shared faith as a foundation for their bond. However, recently, Nonku took to Instagram to address the controversy surrounding her 'surface-level' comment, claiming it was taken out of context. She further expressed her 'commitment' to reconciling with Jojo, and it appears that her efforts paid off. In a heartwarming turn of events, Jojo posted a video on Instagram showing the two friends reuniting, hugging, and laughing together. The video, set to Eminem's 'Without me,' featured the lyrics 'guess who's back? Back again?' perfectly capturing the essence of their reunion. Jojo captioned the post, 'When you just ended a friendship publicly 7 days ago.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by JoJo Robinson (@
Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What is 'pocketing' & are LGBTQ+ daters more likely to be victims? Relationship experts weigh in
Telling your friends about the new person you're dating, introducing them to your family (found or biological), and going Instagram official are huge milestones in modern dating. But what if you start noticing that your new paramour isn't introducing you to anyone in their life, keeping you completely separate from their friend group, and refuses to post about you? That is the newest toxic dating trend: pocketing. Dating in 2025 is complicated. People are getting more and more fed up with dating app culture, situationships and hookups are the norm — which can be fun unless you're looking for something long-term — and toxic dating trends like ghosting, floodlighting, love bombing, and banksying have become a dating epidemic. Pocketing can be equally toxic as these other cruel trends, but it can also be done for legitimate reasons within the LGBTQ+ community, making things even more complicated than they were before. But what exactly is pocketing, why would someone do it, how are queer people impacted, and what should you do if it happens to you? We reached out to sex and dating experts to break it all down. So, what exactly is 'pocketing?' fizkes/Shutterstock So, you've been out dancing, watched a Real Housewives marathon together, are having epic sex, and have stayed up all night talking. Everything is going perfectly, except for one thing: They haven't introduced you to anyone in their life. This is 'pocketing.' Pocketing is a new dating term to describe when one partner avoids introducing the other to their friends, family, or co-workers. 'It can cause many difficult feelings and that you're being hidden. Add our queerness to that and the layers become more complicated,' Anne-Marie Zanzal, who teaches an online course called "Maybe I Am Not Straight" to help people find clarity and understanding in their coming out journey, tells PRIDE. Is pocketing common in LGBTQ+ relationships? While someone in a straight relationship might wall their partner off from the rest of their life, pocketing is more common in LGBTQ+ relationships. 'Maybe your partner isn't out to their family yet. Maybe they're afraid of rejection—or even real harm—if they reveal they're in a queer relationship. So instead of including you in their world, they keep things quiet, Zanzal explains, saying this can be painful even if they are only doing it because of "fear or safety.' Anthony Canapi, an LGBTQ+ dating expert and the founder and CEO of Best Man Matchmaking, says that some queer people 'pocket' a new partner because although it's 2025, the world hasn't changed that much. 'We sadly live in a world where people do view LGBTQ+ people and the community as inferior. Because of this, a person who has invited those close to them in to their sexual identity, orientation, or expression may face potential backlash,' he explains. Someone might also engage in this toxic dating trend if they are dealing with internalized homophobia, are dealing with their family's conservative cultural or religious viewpoints, or are concerned that being open could put them both at risk because of 'prejudice and discrimination,' which can 'turn physical and deadly, Canapi says. What does it say about how someone feels about you? Pocketing says way more about the person engaging in the toxic behavior than it does about you. Is it possible that you're kind of a jerk or a little embarrassing, and they don't want you to meet their friends? Sure. But then why are they dating you in the first place? It's more likely that although they may be telling you they want to be in a long-term committed relationship, they don't actually have any plans to make that type of commitment. In short, they're being selfish instead of owning up to what they want out of dating you. 'For the person doing the pocketing, it often just fills one specific need, whether that's sex, companionship, or simply a placeholder until they find someone they see as a better long-term match,' explains Tammy Shaklee, a relationship expert, certified matchmaker, and the founder of gay and lesbian matchmaking service H4M Matchmaking. But while that may be hard to hear, you're probably better off moving on if those are the reasons they refuse to include you in their life. And if you're queer, it's also important to remember that they may not want to introduce you to folks because of issues surrounding their sexuality, and you shouldn't internalize that. 'Those who are more private or do not acknowledge their sexuality publicly, pocketing might reflect fear of being outed, rejection, or even display and reveal internalized shame; more importantly, these deeply personal reflections are upon oneself, and not necessarily about you,' Canapi says. Is it wrong to do to someone you're dating? beast01/Shutterstock Stringing someone along without ever having the intention of fully integrating them into your life, is cruel. No one should have to feel like your dirty little secret or that they aren't 'good enough' or important enough to you for you to introduce them to people in your life. 'It's really not fair to string someone along if you have no intention of taking the relationship further,' Shaklee cautions. 'The only time pocketing might make sense is if both people are on the same page and have openly agreed that this setup works for them, whether it's just for now or something longer term.' Under most circumstances, pocketing is unkind and almost always hurtful, but it is a trap that can be easy to fall into, Zanzal admits. 'I remember being out with a woman I cared deeply about, and when we bumped into someone I knew, I was very uncomfortable introducing her,' she recalls. 'I realized that it was about my own internalized homophobia and — it was about me. I wasn't ready to be seen because I hadn't fully accepted myself yet. I practiced 'fake til you make it.' I continued to show up with her and proudly introduce her to the world, my own internal world had to catch up. Yes, it was uncomfortable, but so worth doing.' Pocketing vs keeping your private life private Some people lead very private lives and don't share anything about their personal life on social media and don't talk about their love life with coworkers, but it goes beyond privacy when you're getting serious with someone and they refuse to share their life with you or introduce you to people they are close with that are important to them. 'The difference between privacy and pocketing is the purposes and motives behind it,' Canapi explains. 'Is your partner more of a private or quiet individual who doesn't showcase your relationship publicly, but values you in other ways that are sincere and genuine or is their evasive behavior of keeping you a secret that is questionable and that can cause harm to your relationship?' Is it a red flag if someone is doing it to you? Roman Samborskyi/Shutterstock While privacy can be a legitimate boundary for some, pocketing is a red flag when it makes you feel unimportant, unacknowledged, and unloved. Being made to feel invisible because of pocketing in a relationship is unacceptable. But what should you do if it's happening to you? What should you do if this is happening in your relationship? If you are the one doing the pocketing, be honest with yourself and your partner about why you are doing it. If you are the one being pocketed ask for clarification about why it is happening, and know that you can leave the relationship if you don't get a real answer or are gaslit about it happening at all. 'If you have open communication in the relationship, it's worth digging a little deeper. Is it that they're not interested in building a transparent, fulfilling relationship? Or is there something unresolved that's holding them back? You can't fix someone else, but you can gently help them become more self-aware by kindly pointing out what you're noticing,' Shaklee says. 'Most of the time, our gut instinct wants to protect us, and ensure confirmation, but sometimes it can be anxiety playing with us. Having a genuine, sincere conversation about this behavior with your partner will acknowledge how you feel, if being pocketed is hurting your self-worth or making you feel undervalued, it's okay to bring it up and set boundaries,' Canapi recommends. If the reason you or your partner are pocketing has to do with still being in the closet, Zanzal recommends seeking out a LGBTQ+-affirming therapist to help you work through the fear and internalized shame. 'Pocketing can stem from fear or survival instincts—but love isn't meant to live in the shadows,' she says. 'We deserve to be loved and love out loud.' Experts cited: Anne-Marie Zanzal, who teaches an online course called "Maybe I Am Not Straight" to help people find clarity and understanding in their coming out journey. Anthony Canapi, an LGBTQ+ dating expert and the founder and CEO of Best Man Matchmaking. Tammy Shaklee, a relationship expert, certified matchmaker, and the founder of gay and lesbian matchmaking service H4M Matchmaking. This article originally appeared on Pride: What is 'pocketing' & are LGBTQ+ daters more likely to be victims? 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The Age
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
The real housewives of Australia: How ‘Red' Bond led the way
On July 2, the news rippled eastwards across the Nullarbor. An extraordinary chapter in social history had ended. Eileen 'Red' Bond, the first wife of Alan Bond, had died in Perth from a stroke at the age of 87. Long before today's mawkish Real Housewives shows, Australia claimed a unique species of social fauna: the Socialitis Animalis Australis, a generation of larger-than-life, socially connected, cashed-up and indomitable women. Primrose 'Pitty Pat' Dunlop, Lady Mary Fairfax, Pixie Skase, Lillian Frank, Diana 'Bubbles' Fisher, Rose Hancock, Lady Sonia McMahon and Susan Renouf became celebrities as they epitomised an era of unmatched excess. Some of them married wealth and power; others worked, accruing their own. They were the apex predators of the society pages at a time when Australia produced audacious billionaires, such as Alan Bond. He and Eileen built their own university, hotels and even launched a fleet of airships. Despite a deluge of noise complaints, 'Red' was all smiles in 1987 as she launched her blimps over Sydney; powered by two roaring Porsche engines, they were bedecked in advertising for her Swan Premium beer and ciggies. Privately, she endured the loss of her daughter, Susanne, of coeliac disease in 2000, but carried on despite the ignominy of her husband's billion-dollar bankruptcy, fraud conviction, infidelity (she famously cut up his expensive suits in revenge) and their ultimate divorce. A devout Catholic and devoted matriarch and philanthropist, she hosted lavish dinner parties as enthusiastically as she once did her infamous sausage sizzles right up to her death. '[These women] handled things with grace,' says Ann Peacock, daughter of the late Andrew Peacock and his first wife, socialite Susan; a political power couple, the Peacocks were once known as Australia's Kennedys. 'Some scandals were ridiculously overblown … In 1970, Dad offered his resignation [as army minister] after Mum's Sheridan sheets ad furore!' (She had appeared in print ads for the brand.) A photo of Flemington's 'Holy Trinity', taken at the Melbourne Cup in 2003, perhaps sums them up best. Red looks like a dazzling toadstool in an enormous hat and sunglasses. At left is Lady Sonia McMahon, who died in 2010. In 1971, she caused a sensation at the White House, which she was visiting with her husband, the then-PM, Billy McMahon, by wearing a cream dress by Victoria Cascajo slit to her thighs. Peacock's mother, Susan Renouf, is on the right. She died in 2016 after living a life of headlines, including the tumultuous end, in 1988, of her marriage to billionaire Sir Frank Renouf. She refused – in front of a salivating media pack – to leave their ironically named Point Piper mansion, Paradis Sur Mer.
