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15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Miley Cyrus reflects on family: how Billy Ray's love life changed their bond
Miley Cyrus discusses growth and challenges in her relationship with her dad, Billy Ray Cyrus. The singer also shared her thoughts on her father's new relationship. Image: Instagram/Miley Cyrus US singer Miley Cyrus opened up about her relationship with her parents' relationship while sharing her thoughts about her father, Billy Ray Cyrus' romance with Elizabeth Hurley. Hurley and Cyrus went public with their relationship early this year, in April during the Easter weekend. In an interview with the 'New York Times', Miley shared that as much as Billy Ray is her father, he is also a person who deserves happiness too. 'At first it's hard, because the little kid in you reacts before the adult in you can go, 'Yes, that's your dad, but that's just another person that deserves to be in his bliss and to be happy',' the 'Hannah Montana' star said. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading Before dating Hurley, Billy Ray was married to Firerose, an Australian singer, in 2023. However, seven months later, in May 2024, the pair divorced after Billy Ray filed for divorce. Miley also added that she no longer has an estranged relationship with her father and shared insights into what led to it: her parents' divorce. 'I think timing is everything. As I've gotten older, I'm respecting my parents as individuals instead of as parents - because my mom really loved my dad for her whole life, and I think being married to someone in the music industry and not being a part of it is obviously really hard,' the 38-year-old singer said. The pop singer continued and shared that after her mother and father divorced, she took on some of her mother's pain as her own, revealing that 'I owned a lot of her pain". Ray and Tish Cyrus-Purcell tied the knot in 1993, and after three decades of marriage, Cyrus-Purcell filed for divorce. In 2023, Tish married Dominic Purcell, whom Miley has expressed that she adores. 'Now that my mom is so in love with my stepdad, who I completely adore, and now that my dad, I see him finding happiness, too - I can love them both as individuals instead of as a parental pairing,' she shared. Just a few weeks ago, Miley shut down rumours that she is feuding with her family after fans noticed that her mother unfollowed her.
IOL News
3 days ago
- Politics
- IOL News
Remembering Douglas Gibson: Tributes at the memorial service
Former DA chief whip and ambassador to Thailand, Douglas Gibson, has been described as a 'loyal soldier of the party'. Image: Leon Muller / Independent Newspapers DA leader John Steenhuisen described the party's former chief whip and ambassador to Thailand, Douglas Gibson, as a 'loyal soldier of the party' whose relentless commitment set a benchmark as a chief whip. 'He lived and slept politics and determination and drive to make sure that his party prevailed is something that never lost me,' Steenhuisen said at the memorial service held in Parliament on Friday. Gibson passed away recently at the age of 82. He served as South Africa's ambassador to Thailand between 2008 and 2012. Gibson, who served as an MP from 1994 until 2008, was a lawyer by profession. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. 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'It was evident at the time that he spent here and walked these hallowed halls, and he played a big role in asserting the role of the opposition in a democratic Parliament, and as much as those who seek to play the role in shaping Parliament what an opposition should look like,' he said. Steenhuisen said Gibson was a loyal soldier of the party and he did not stop working for DA. 'We will miss Douglas, but his contribution here in this House and to our politics will be remembered.' The deep respect held for Gibson was echoed by former DA leader Tony Leon, who acknowledged him as one of the great builders of South African politics. 'He will be well remembered. Go well, our dear, distinguished, and noble friend. You have served our country so well,' Leon said. John Jeffrey, ANC member and former deputy minister for Justice, fondly recalled Gibson as a quintessential gentleman. 'He was never outright rude and didn't raise his voice. He was always polite. It was wonderful to have him as opposition chief whip, because he was hardworking and reliable and didn't play games,' Jeffrey said. He recalled interacting for a considerable time with Gibson when he was a parliamentary counselor to the then-deputy president Jacob Zuma. 'He was also primarily committed to South Africa and the impact of his actions on the bigger picture, rather than narrow, immediate party games. He was also a very eloquent speaker, and would often stand up at his seat to raise some or other point of order.' Jeffrey added that Gibson played an important role in building the democratic parliamentary democracy. 'He greatly enriched the functioning of Parliament in the early years of democracy. On behalf of the African National Congress, I wish to express our condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and the Democratic Alliance. He ran a great race, and we will miss him,' he said. Sandra Botha, former opposition leader in Parliament, said Gibson was such an 'authentic personality, an original, cunning, ruthless and compassionate at the same time, super bright, steadfast and liberal'. 'He cherished democracy and the rule of law, an excellent manager of caucus, strategist, and timekeeper, only once deeply appreciated by me,' Botha said. She said Gibson was rarely wrong and could rely on his legal training, which he put to valuable use in terms of legal forums involving the party. 'He tutored and he led. He was keen to engage and all times there to cover where his leader needed, not that that was easy. If you wish to measure Douglas at his true worth, you just need to see the relationship between him and Tony. They were equals, taking on quite different responsibilities. It was not a competition. It was a relationship built on mutual, deep understanding of what was needed,' Botha said.
IOL News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Weekly entertainment roundup: mourning legends Darren Scott and Presley Chweneyagae amidst wedding bells and baby bumps
South Africa mourns the passing of Presley Chweneyagae, who has died at 40. Image: Supplied/DStv Stay up-to-date with the dynamic world of celebrities and entertainment with our weekly round-up which covers everything from lavish celebrity weddings, new music collaborations to touching tributes of legendary icons in the entertainment industry. Here is your weekly catch-up of entertainment news: 1. Heartfelt tributes pour in for radio legend, Darren Scott Tributes have been pouring in on social media following the death of South African veteran radio host Darren Scott. Scott had been diagnosed with stage 4 malignant melanoma. The radio station he was working at, Hot 1027 FM, announced his passing on social media. They wrote: 'It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of a Hot 1027 radio legend. Earlier today, Darren Scott lost his battle to cancer.' Video Player is loading. 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Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ South Africans paid tribute to radio legend, Darren Scott after he lost his battle to cancer Image: X/@NeilFrankl13288 2. Presley Chweneyagae dies at 40 Renowned actor Presley Chweneyagae passed away on Tuesday, May 27. His death was confirmed by Nina Morris Lee, the CEO of talent company Moonyeenn Lee & Associates. "It is with profound sadness that we confirm the untimely passing of one of South Africa's most gifted and beloved actors, Presley Chweneyagae," the statement read. South Africa mourns after learning about the passing of 'Tsotsi' star Presley Chweneyagae. Image: Supplied/DStv 3. Miss World 2025 Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg shines on a global stage Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg, Miss World South Africa 2025, won the World Designer Award for Africa at the global Miss World Top Model Competition. Representing the nation in a custom-made off-the-shoulder dress that paid tribute to the vibrant flora in Mzansi, Jansen van Rensburg strutted the runway at the prestigious contest, which took place recently in India. Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg's custom-made dress that earned her the World Designer Award for Africa. Image: Instagram/Miss World 4. Eben and Anlia Etzebeth announce that they expecting baby number two Springboks star, Eben Etzebeth and his wife, Anlia, have shared the joyous news that they are expanding their family! Taking to social media, they announced that they are expecting a baby girl. 'Can't wait to welcome our little wildflower girl!' the couple excitedly posted, sharing snippets of their family life that resonate deeply with their followers. Eben Etzebeth with his wife and daughter as they announce that they are expecting a second baby, and also confirming that it is a girl. Image: Instagram 5. Viola Davis slams white genocide in SA US actress Viola Davis took to social media to slam the allegations of 'white genocide' in SA. In an Instagram post, Davis shared that she has been to many parts of SA, including Cape Town and Durban, and that she has seen the impacts that apartheid still has in SA. She added that she stands with her brothers and sisters in SA. American actress, Viola Davis has slams the "white genocide" propaganda that is being pushed by Donald Trump and Elon Musk in the US. Image: Viola Davis/Facebook 6. Lindsay Lohan slams plastic surgery rumours US actress Lindsay Lohan has finally addressed the plastic surgery rumours that she has been embroiled in. In a recent interview with 'ELLE' magazine, the 38-year-old revealed that she drinks juice concoctions, a lot of green tea, as well as lemon juice. She admitted that she also does Botox and used to do laser treatments, which she later stopped doing due to her skin's sensitivity. Lindsay Lohan claims she hasn't had any plastic surgery done. Image: Instagram / lindsaylohan 7. DJ Zinhle and Sweet Guluva team up for new single 'Sweet Guluva' DJ Zinhle took to social media to announce her latest collaboration with 'Big Brother Mzansi" season 5 winner, Sweet Guluva. The award-winning DJ shared that the inspiration behind the single 'Sweet Guluva' was sparked by her admiration for him and is also somewhat of a trip down memory lane. The single is set to drop on Friday, June 6. DJ Zinhle has collaborated with 'Big Brother Mzansi' season 5 winner, Sweet Guluva for a new song. Image: Facebook 8. Kelvin Momo's cancellation of three shows raises concerns amongst fans Kelvin Momo has missed three shows yet again, even after he was embroiled in an international lawsuit for missing shows. The amapiano sensation missed three recent gigs this past weekend, citing health issues. Fans, however, are concerned about his 'no-show' stunts as he is headlining the highly anticipated Red Bull Symphonic event, which is set to take place for three days in June. Kelvin Momo's fans are concerned after he missed three performances ahead of the Red Bull Symphonic. Image: Instagram 9. Demi Lovato ties the knot Demi Lovato is officially married! The US singer tied the knot with her partner of three years, Jordan 'Jutes' Lutes. After getting engaged in December 2023, Lovato walked down the aisle in a custom-made Vivienne Westwood wedding dress. In an interview with 'Vogue', Lovato shared that she felt like the dress was made for her and she felt special in it. Demi Lovato in a custom Vivienne Westwood wedding dress. Image: X 10. "Muvhango" bows out as new telenovela 'Pimville Queens' is introduced After years of a massive decline in viewership numbers and potential cancellation, this popular show will no longer be seen on our TV screens. SABC 2 decided to cancel "Muvhango," with final episodes airing until July. A new show, 'Pimville Queens', will be replacing the soapie, which is set to premiere in August.
IOL News
5 days ago
- Sport
- IOL News
Man Utd booed off after friendly loss to ASEAN All-Stars in Malaysia
UNPOPULAR LOSS Manchester United faced fan backlash after 1-0 defeat to ASEAN All-Stars in Kuala Lumpur during post-season tour in Malaysia on Wednesday. Picture: Mohd Rasfan/AFP Image: Mohd Rasfan/AFP Manchester United suffered fresh embarrassment and were booed off as they lost 1-0 to a Southeast Asian XI in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday in front of 72,550. Ruben Amorim's side, who finished 15th in the Premier League for their worst season since 1974, looked lethargic and devoid of ideas in the gruelling heat. Some fans at Bukit Jalil National Stadium left before the end and there were boos at the final whistle. United have struggled for goals all year and it was more evidence why they are reportedly prepared to shell out £62.5 million ($85 million) on Brazilian international attacker Matheus Cunha from Wolves. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Amorim Reflects on Frustrating Match and Manchester United's Post-Season Tour in Asia Amorim, who was clearly frustrated during the match and shook his head at times, refused to confirm the Cunha deal. The Portuguese coach was happy though to leave the Malaysian capital and head to Hong Kong with no new injuries and had no issue with fans booing his team off. "We were slow and we still don't have it in us to win every exercise in training, every game," he said. "The boos from the fans, it's something that we need." He added: "These people believe in Manchester United no matter what the context. "It's our duty to improve the team and to improve the team next season. "For me, we need to have that belief, that hunger to win every game, that is important." In their first of two post-season games in Asia, United started with several regulars including Harry Maguire, Rasmus Hojlund, Casemiro, Diogo Dalot, Manuel Ugarte, Kobbie Mainoo and Andre Onana.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Who is Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. interim attorney for Washington, D.C., whom Trump heaped praise on?
Jeanine Pirro , a former Fox News host and long-time lawyer, is now the acting U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C. Her sudden switch from TV to public service has gotten a lot of attention. Why was Jeanine Pirro appointed now? At a ceremony held in the Oval Office on Wednesday, Jeanine Pirro sworn in as the interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C. after Ed Martin stepped down. Alongside President Donald Trump, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi administered the oath. She made bold statements about being tough on crime. Known for her legal and media careers, Pirro pledged zero tolerance for criminals after a deadly antisemitic attack in D.C. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo The co-host of "The Five" was appointed to her new position by Donald Trump earlier this month. President Trump said that her appointment was a good thing and that she would be a strong voice for safety and justice. Prior to Pirro's swearing-in, the president praised her career in the legal and media fields. ALSO READ: France's first couple Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte in an apparent marital dispute, claims report Live Events What's her background in law and media? Jeanine Pirro worked as the assistant district attorney and district attorney in Westchester County, New York, and made history as the first woman to serve as a judge in Westchester County Court. She became part of Fox News Channel in 2006 and hosted "Justice with Judge Jeanine" for 11 years before moving on to "The Five," which has become the most-watched show on cable news. What did she say during her swearing-in? Following the oath, Pirro stated, "We need to send a message that justice will be honored in the District of Columbia." "My voice should be heard loud and clear: No more. No more tolerance of hatred. No more mercy for criminals." "Violence will be addressed directly with the appropriate punishment, and this city will again become a shining city on a hill in an America that President Trump has promised to make great again and will make safe again," Pirro stated, as quoted in a report by Fox News. Pirro commented on the recent tragic incident involving the murder of two Israeli embassy staffers on the streets of Washington during her address. She promised that justice would be served for the "cold blooded murderer" who was responsible. At a press conference on Thursday, Jeanine Pirro, the interim U.S. attorney for the District of Washington, announced charges against a man who is suspected of shooting two Israeli embassy employees in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night. FAQs Who is Jeanine Pirro? ? She is a former judge, prosecutor, and Fox News host who is now the interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia. Why did Donald Trump praise Pirro? Donald Trump admires her tough stance on crime and strong media presence, referring to her as a "voice for justice."
