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Sky News AU
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
‘Excuse me': Brooke Shields unleashes on ‘precious' Meghan Markle after ‘rude' encounter on South by Southwest panel
Model and actress Brooke Shields has spoken out about the viral moment she dared to interrupt Meghan Markle during an awkward onstage encounter. The Duchess of Sussex and the Blue Lagoon star were both tapped to sit on a panel marking International Woman's Day at the prestigious South by Southwest Festival last year. During the appearance, Markle referenced the time she wrote a letter to Procter and Gamble as a child asking them to gender-neutralise a dishwashing soap commercial. The story has been repeated multiple times, including during Meghan Markle's Vanity Fair cover story she negotiated after she began dating Prince Harry. In a twist, Vanity Fair later deleted the anecdote from their piece after the magazine's fact checkers were unable to substantiate Markle's version of events. Shields, 60, opened up about her decision to cut off Markle's favourite story during a podcast interview hosted by King Charles' goddaughter India Hicks. 'Meghan said, 'I didn't think only women wash dishes,'' Shields recalled. 'It wasn't fair. So I wrote to the company. And when I was 11, I wrote my first letter and when I was 11...' and she kept saying she was 11!" The entertainment industry veteran sensed that Markle's oft-repeated story about writing letters to a detergent company was hardly riveting for the audience. "It was just too precious," Shields explained to as to why she decided to chime in. "And I was like, they're not going to want to sit here for 45 minutes and listen to anybody be precious or serious.' The Endless Love star explained that she did not intend to be 'rude' to the ex-working royal but wanted to lighten the mood after Markle's earnest story. "Excuse me, I'm so sorry. I've got to interrupt you there for one minute,' she said. "I was trying not to be rude, but I wanted to be funny because it was so serious. "I just want to give everybody here a context as to how we're different," she told the crowd.' The actress then pointed out to Markle how when she was the same age she was playing a prostitute - referring to her controversial role in the 1978 film, Pretty Baby - which drew immediate laughter from the audience. "The place went insane. And then luckily, it was more relaxed after that," Shields said.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Italian actor Michele Morrone shares his experience working with Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick
Italian actor Michele Morrone, best known for his role in 365 Days, will be seen in a key role alongside Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick in 'Another Simple Favor'. Italian actor Michele Morrone , best known for his role in 365 Days, will be seen in a key role alongside Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick in 'Another Simple Favor'. Morrone plays the role of Dante Versano, a mysterious man from Blake Lively's character Emily's past, who is now set to marry him in a dreamy setting in Italy's Capri, as per a press note. As the release date of 'Another Simple Favor' is around the corner, Michele opened up about his experience working with Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick. Extending his admiration for Anna Kendrick, Michele said, "She's so focused on her work. She is so talented. I don't think that there could be any other actress playing the role of Stephanie." For Blake, he added, "Blake is one of the most polite, gentle, and truly professional co-stars that I've ever had in my career." The official synopsis of the project read, "Stephanie Smothers (Anna Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Blake Lively) reunite on the beautiful island of Capri, Italy, for Emily's extravagant wedding to a rich Italian businessman. Along with the glamorous guests, expect murder and betrayal to RSVP for a wedding with more twists and turns than the road from the Marina Grande to the Capri town square." Directed by Paul Feig, the film premiered at the South by Southwest Festival on March 7, 2025, and is set to be released on Amazon Prime Video on May 1.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Comedians Tom Segura, Bert Kreischer try NADC Burger at SXSW. Watch their reaction
NADC Burger left comedians Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer nearly speechless — for all the right reasons. The pair were spotted devouring the burgers, born from a collaboration between professional skateboarder Neen Williams and Michelin-starred chef Phillip Frankland Lee, at a Por Osos vodka party in south Austin during the South by Southwest Festival. "This is so good," Kreischer says as he closes his eyes in what appears to be pure bliss. "This is so good. "It's good with the vodka, too," Frankland Lee agrees. "Actually, we've been talking about doing, like, a secret menu. Yeah! We could have a little secret — like, 'Yo, wanna turn this thing into two bears one burger?' We could spike it with a little Por Osos. Should we do that?" "Perfect, I love secret menus," Segura says. "Yeah, you should," Kreischer says around a mouthful. "We should do it," Frankland Lee confirms. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Tom Segura, Bert Kreischer speechless after trying NADC Burger at SXSW
NBC News
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
What to know about Alix Earle, Alex Cooper and their reported professional fallout
A rumored professional split between two popular online personalities has fans speculating about whether a personal feud is to blame. 'Call Her Daddy' podcast host Alex Cooper's company Unwell Network reportedly dropped popular lifestyle influencer Alix Earle's podcast 'Hot Mess' from its line-up, according to Variety. The outlet, which cited unnamed sources in its report, also said SiriusXM will also no longer sell ads for the show. SiriusXM and the Unwell Network, as well as a representative for Earle and Cooper, did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Cooper, whose podcast is among the most listened to shows globally on Spotify, has continued to build her brand with Unwell Network, a subsidiary of the media company Trending, which she founded with her now-husband Matt Kaplan. Her millions of listeners, nicknamed the 'Daddy Gang,' consider her the go-to voice on relationships, dating and life in your 20s and 30s. Earle exploded in popularity in 2023 while a student at the University of Miami and making viral 'get ready with me' videos. She now has 7.3 million followers on TikTok and 4 million on Instagram. Last year, she became one of the first influencers signed by Cooper for her Unwell Network, which has been marketed as a media and production company catered to Gen Z audiences. At first, the partnership appeared to be a fruitful one — Earle was among the many social media stars who celebrated the launch of the Unwell Network with a massive multi-day event at the South by Southwest Festival in Austin in March 2024. Videos of the two partying together were all over social media, with fans lining up for hours to get into the events held at the 'Unwell House.' But by February, many fans online had noticed a shift. Earle was notably absent from an Unwell Super Bowl party in New Orleans, despite being in town at the time. Instead, Earle posted vlogs of herself exploring the city with her friends and boyfriend the night of the event. It was enough to further fuel speculation in Reddit threads dedicated to 'influencer snark,' or drama. Onlookers pointed out that Earle had also not been spotted at other Unwell events in recent months. The network also appeared to be promoting Earle's podcast less frequently, fans said, despite having once frequently marketed "Hot Mess" across all its social media platforms. This is also not the first time Cooper has been scrutinized over a business relationship. The 30-year-old created "Call Her Daddy" with former co-host Sofia Franklyn. The two shot to viral fame in 2018, when the podcast was still under Barstool Sports. It became known for candid conversations about commonly taboo topics. But the duo professionally split up in 2020. Cooper went on to host the podcast solo, and Franklyn launched her own podcast titled 'Sofia with an F.' Cooper has since interviewed a slew of celebrities and influencers, including Miley Cyrus, Paris Hilton and Zayn, Madison Beer and John Legend. Last year, she signed a new multiyear deal with SiriusXM, dropping Spotify as the show's exclusive distributor. Terms of SiriusXM's deal were not disclosed. However, numerous reports have suggested it was valued at more than $100 million. Unwell Network's talent signings include influencer Madeline Argy, reality star Harry Jowsey and actor Owen Thiele. In the immediate aftermath of their rumored business split Tuesday, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy posted on social media a screenshot of what appears to be a 22-minute call log with Earle, captioning it: 'You can stop tagging me. I know what needs to be done' The cryptic post soon stirred speculation that Barstool would pick up Earle's "Hot Mess" podcast — rumors that Portnoy quickly shut down, writing in a comment: 'Update — I didn't call her. I just thought it was funny.' His post was a near-exact replica of one of Cooper's posts from December, which she shared just before comedian Grace O'Malley left Barstool Sports for Unwell Network. Earle has not publicly addressed any news about her podcast's alleged break with its host network. But in a social media post on Wednesday, she announced a new business venture: She's investing in a new alcohol company in March. 'I guess the other part of this is it could completely fail,' Earle said in an Instagram video. 'No, but what I'm trying to say is, like, it's scary. I'm scared. I don't know, you know, it's a lot that goes into it, and having something start up is scary, but I believe in it and I believe in the team and the product.'
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Williams Executives to Speak at CERAWeek 2025
Williams will join global energy leaders at the world's preeminent energy conference, March 10-14 in Houston TULSA, Okla., February 19, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Williams (NYSE: WMB) President and Chief Executive Officer Alan Armstrong and members of the Williams leadership team will join the world's energy industry leaders, experts, government officials and policymakers, as well as leaders from the technology, financial and industrial communities at the 43rd annual CERAWeek presented by S&P Global, to be held March 10-14 in Houston. Mr. Armstrong will participate in a plenary session with other esteemed energy industry leaders to discuss Global Gas: New Business Models and Evolving Infrastructure on Wednesday, March 12 at 10:10 a.m. CDT. The session will focus on how energy security, the ongoing rise of U.S. LNG and the growth of data center demand are driving change in global natural gas markets. Chad Zamarin, Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategic Development, is scheduled to speak in a plenary session, Infrastructure: Scaling Up or Bottled Up, on Tuesday, March 11 at 4:15 p.m. CDT. The session will discuss pathways to overcome regulatory, funding and technological constraints to expansion of infrastructure projects. Jaclyn Presnal, Vice President of New Energy Ventures, will participate in a panel entitled Fuel Sources Competing to Meet Data Center Demand, scheduled for Monday, March 10 at 3:30 p.m. CDT. The session will evaluate the role of fossil fuels, renewables and nuclear in powering AI, digital technologies and data centers, as well as supply chain challenges and grid constraints. Mark Gebbia, Vice President of Environmental, Regulatory & Permitting, will participate in a panel entitled Collaboration Spotlight: Real-World Impacts Driven by the University of Texas with EQT, Williams and Cheniere on Tuesday, March 11 at 3:30 p.m. CDT. It will explore how academia and industry have partnered to produce insights and tools to solve complex emissions challenges in the energy sector. In addition to its participation at CERAWeek, Williams will be represented by Chad Zamarin at the South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas on Monday, March 10. Chad will join other leaders for a panel, "Next Gen Leadership for an Evolving World," at the Fast Company Grill, to discuss how innovative leadership fuels productivity, boosts growth and creates positive impact across organizations at every level. About WilliamsWilliams (NYSE: WMB) is a trusted energy industry leader committed to safely, reliably, and responsibly meeting growing energy demand. We use our 33,000-mile pipeline infrastructure to move a third of the nation's natural gas to where it's needed most, supplying the energy used to heat our homes, cook our food and generate low-carbon electricity. For over a century, we've been driven by a passion for doing things the right way. Today, our team of problem solvers is leading the charge into the clean energy future – by powering the global economy while delivering immediate emissions reductions within our natural gas network and investing in new energy technologies. Learn more at View source version on Contacts MEDIA:media@ (800) 945-8723 INVESTOR CONTACT:Danilo Juvane(918) 573-5075 Caroline Sardella(918) 230-9992
