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Perth Now
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Sam Asghari scathingly brands Kevin Federline a ‘professional father‘
Sam Asghari has scathingly branded Kevin Federline a 'professional father'. The model, 31, made the biting remark about his former wife Britney Spears' ex, who has two children with the pop star, when asked for his thoughts on the release of DJ Kevin's forthcoming memoir, You Thought You Knew. In a video shared by TMZ, Sam says when asked about the autobiography, which promises to delve into Federline's marriage to Britney and his experiences as a dad: 'Well, he was a professional father.' Sam added: 'It would be the first book that'll tell you how to be a professional father.' The remark was made while Asghari was leaving The Abbey, a popular venue in West Hollywood. Kevin, 47, who was married to Britney, 43, from 2004 to 2007, announced earlier this month his memoir was on its way. He describes the book as 'extremely intimate and transparent,' aiming to provide insight into his rise to fame, the challenges of fatherhood and the emotional toll of public life. In a press release, Kevin stated: 'I achieved my biggest dreams, dealt with crushing heartbreak, and endured constant ridicule, all while becoming the father my children needed as they experienced nonstop emotional turbulence.' The memoir is set for release on October 21, 2025. Kevin has two sons with Spears: Sean Preston, 19, and Jayden James, 18. Following his divorce from Britney, the former back-up dancer gained custody of the children and received $20,000 per month in child support until they turned 18. He later remarried, to Victoria Prince, with whom he has two daughters, Jordan Kay, 12, and Peyton Marie, nine. Kevin also has two older children, Kori Madison, 21, and Kaleb Michael Jackson, 19, from his previous relationship with actress Shar Jackson. Sam and Britney met while filming the music video for her 2016 hit Slumber Party, and began dating shortly after. They got engaged in 2021 and married in June 2022. But their marriage ended in divorce in 2024 following a miscarriage in 2022. Sam is currently in a relationship with realtor Brooke Irvine. Despite their separation, Asghari has expressed support for Spears. In January, he told Page Six: 'I think that the number one factor of a partner is to be there for one another, no matter what.'
News.com.au
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Britney Spears' ex-husband Sam Asghari savagely roasts Kevin Federline over new tell-all book
Britney Spears' ex-husband Sam Asghari took a vicious swipe at Kevin Federline over his upcoming tell-all book, calling the dad of six a 'professional father'. In a clip shared by TMZ on Saturday, a photographer asked the former personal trainer what he thought of Federline's upcoming book, which will 'detail his marriage with Britney.' 'Well, he was a professional father,' he replied while walking outside West Hollywood hotspot The Abbey on Saturday, cheekily adding that the memoir 'would be the first book that'll tell you how to be a professional father'. Federline — who was married to Spears, 43, from 2004 to 2007 — announced his upcoming memoir, You Thought You Knew, earlier this month. Per The Daily Mail, the former back-up dancer — who shares sons Sean Preston, 19, and Jayden James, 18, with Spears — wrote in a press release that the book will uncover personal details about their 'highly publicised marriage'. 'This book is extremely intimate and transparent,' Federline wrote in the release. 'I achieved my biggest dreams, dealt with crushing heartbreak and endured constant ridicule, all while becoming the father my children needed as they experienced non-stop emotional turbulence.' The book is set for release on October 21 in the US. Federline famously took custody of their sons after the marriage ended, and collected $US20,000 ($30,678) a month in child support from the pop princess until November 2024 — when both sons were past the age of 18. Following the ill-fated union, which saw Spears endure a highly publicised meltdown amid the end of her marriage, Federline went on to marry Victoria Prince, with whom he shares two daughters. He also shares two grown children with ex-girlfriend Shar Jackson. Spears was briefly married to childhood friend Jason Alexander in 2004, though the union was quickly annulled. Years after her split from Federline, she went on to date Asghari after filming her Slumber Party music video with him. In May 2022, following their 2021 engagement, the former couple endured a miscarriage. 'It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that we have lost our miracle baby early in the pregnancy,' they said in a joint statement at the time. 'This is a devastating time for any parent. Perhaps we should have waited to announce until we were further along. However we were overly excited to share the good news.' Spears went on to marry Asghari in a star-studded ceremony in June 2022, only to have it end in divorce in 2024. Asghari, 31, who is now dating Brooke Irvine, appears to have residual loyalty for his famous ex-wife. The Traitors personality told Page Six in January that he wishes his ex-wife 'the best,' despite their failed marriage. 'I think that the number one factor of a partner is to be there for one another, no matter what,' he added.
BBC News
22-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Locals shocked by pub's sudden closure
A pub in Derby has abruptly closed with a handwritten note placed on the door saying the brewery owner was unhappy about photos of it being shared Abbey, in Darley Abbey, dates back to the 15th Century and is one of the last surviving buildings from an extensive sources told the BBC the current landlords were informed by Samuel Smith's Brewery, which owns the pub, they had broken policies and were dismissed with immediate effect. The brewery has refused to comment on the closure. Samuel Smith's operates about 200 pubs across the UK and is famous for its strict rules laid down by owner Humphrey include a no-swearing policy, no televisions or jukeboxes and a ban on the use of mobile phones or laptops in its public Abbey's closure comes after another pub owned by the brewery in Bradford shut unexpectedly in September brewery also shut down another historic pub in north-west London in Repton, a councillor at Derby City Council, posted on Facebook: "All the brewery have said so far is that the managers did not follow company policies, which the couple deny emphatically.""We're all really sad and sorry for the landlords, who have now lost their home and livelihood." The Abbey had been closed for five years before re-opening in September who was part of the campaign to get it reopened, told the BBC the fresh closure had come as a shock to the local community."I went in for a quick pint on Tuesday and everything seemed to be OK, although I know that the landlords have come under a certain amount of pressure in recent months," he said."I was rung and told the pub was to close immediately."People are absolutely appalled and shocked by the immediate closure."We were starting to build up the trade again. It's a good pub with great atmosphere, in the village centre."It's an important and integral part of the village and village life."
RTÉ News
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Behind the Music - Clare O'Malley
Irish singer-songwriter and actress Clare O'Malley has released a double A-side single, New Heights and Little Weirdo, from her upcoming debut EP. We asked her the BIG questions . . . Clare has appeared in theatrical productions in New York City and The Abbey in Dublin and starred in films such as Creed. She was also a backing vocalist for Jedward at Eurovision in Azerbaijan in 2012. Her grandmother, Mary O'Malley, founded the Lyric Theatre in Belfast, and her grandfather was renowned Irish poet Thomas Kinsella. Tell us three things about yourself . . . It was only in the pandemic I turned to writing my own music; until then I had spent my career as an actor in either New York or Dublin, telling other people's stories. The first movie I acted in was Creed. I was Jedward's backing vocalist when they went to Eurovision in Azerbaijan. How would you describe your music? Nuggets of wisdom and gold on the right ears. Who are your musical inspirations? Sinéad O'Connor, Eva Cassidy, Carole King, Kacey Musgraves. What was the first gig you ever went to? Britney Spears. I remember being deeply upset when I could see she was chewing gum and singing. What was the first record you ever bought? Truly Madly Deeply by Savage Garden - had it on repeat! What's your favourite song right now? I'm loving belting along to some Chappell Roan, especially Pink Pony Club. It's great for a road trip, or some Teddy Swims. Favourite lyric of all time? "I have often asked myself the reason for the sadness in a world where tears are just a lullaby." - Carole King. If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be? Somewhere Over The Rainbow by Judy Garland. Where can people find your music/more information? Subscribe to YouTube @ClareOMalley. Follow on Insta @clare_o_malley and the usual -Spotify, iTunes.
Daily Mail
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Dwyane Wade's transgender daughter, 17, enjoys Beyonce concert with stepmom Gabrielle Union
Gabrielle Union treated her transgender stepdaughter Zaya Wade to Beyonce 's Inglewood show for her Cowboy Carter Tour on Monday. The teenage daughter of retired NBA star Dwyane Wade matched her stepmom in cowboy boots as they posed at the concert together. Zaya, 17, completed her look with a white minidress and a cropped jean jacket, while Gabrielle sizzled in a leather miniskirt, a tasseled tank, and a matching Stetson. Last summer, Zaya and Dwyane co-founded the non-profit organization Translatable - a digital arts initiative designed to empower trans youth of color and their families. 'My dad tries to scare any person I have interest in,' Zaya confessed to Seventeen in February. 'He's kind of intimidating. The people I've dated have all been afraid of him in the first interaction. He's gigantic and he has this deep, booming voice. But the facade only lasts for so long and you actually see his real personality. He's a teddy bear.' Dwyane welcomed Zaya and his 23-year-old son Zaire during his five-year marriage to high school sweetheart Siohvaughn Funches, which ended in 2007. Gabrielle publicly announced Zaya's gender affirmation at age 12, and said that she's 'instilled such a confidence in my femininity'. Zaya recalled to Who What Wear earlier this month: 'I tried to compensate in every single way, and it was so draining. '[Gabrielle] was so adamant about telling me that I don't have to look or act a certain way - I can just be me. And, oh my god, I thank her every day for it.' Turning heads: Gabrielle wore $375 Tecovas 'The Abbey' boots selected by stylist Thomas Christos Kikis
