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The Irish Sun
8 hours ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Meghan Markle couldn't get Beyonce so settled for her mum… but even a global star couldn't save As Ever, expert slams
MEGHAN Markle couldn't bag Beyonce for her podcast so she settled for her mum instead, an expert claimed. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, sat down with Tina Knowles for the latest episode of Confessions of a Female Founder this week. 6 Meghan Markle couldn't bag Beyonce for her podcast so she settled for her mum instead, an expert claimed. Credit: Getty 6 The Duke and Duchess of Sussex meeting Beyonce and Jay-Z at the European Premiere of Disney's The Lion King at the Odeon Leicester Square, London Credit: PA 6 Meghan spoke to Tina Knowles on this week's episode of her podcast Credit: PA But marketing expert Nick Ede told The Sun how chats with famous celebs won't be enough to save her brand. This comes as the Duchess decided to Meg said she wants to wait until it is "completely stable and we have everything we need" as to not annoy customers. Mr Ede said: "Meghan obviously is trying really hard to establish herself in a big way, and associating herself with other female founders, was kind of a good idea, because it went well with the As Ever brand, and how that was developing. Read More "But the issue is that actually the "And so when she's been interviewing some of these brilliant people like Sarah Blakely, for instance, who who came up with "And unfortunately, as ever isn't." Mr Ede dubbed it more of a "PR spin" than a proper brand. Most read in Royals He also compared it to "Meghan is great at piggybacking off other people's success," the expert added. But, despite chatting to popular celebs on the podcast, Mr Ede didn't think it would be of much benefit. "I think one of the biggest problems with this is that unfortunately, Meghan hasn't had the people who are going to get the bums on seats who are going to get the listeners who are going to get the downloaders," he said. "And also the conversations aren't particularly interesting. "They're only interesting to people who want to be female founders, and if they're not, then it doesn't really give them much to talk about." Mr Ede also highlighted how the Duchess "isn't particularly relatable". He said there's a "massive disconnect" as "really she's not a female founder". The expert suggested the mum-of-two's best bet would be venturing into the fashion world. "I don't think she'll do another podcast. I just don't think it's working," he continued. "I would really sit back and go, 'how front facing do I need to be? Do I actually need to be right at the forefront of it? Or can I just use my name to influence and drive sales, make money and feel much more protected?' "I think that would be the best strategy for her in the long run." Meghan has previously told of the She chatted about The Duchess has suffered a myriad of problems with the business, from branding rows to claims she is "out of touch" with reality with her pricey jams. The 43-year-old has previously admitted As Ever "overwhelms" her and she stays up stressing about it until 3am. On the podcast, she also expressed her dream of launching a future business with daughter "I wonder if one day I'll be in Meghan spoke about the April launch of her She said that the "scarcity mentality at the beginning might be a hook for people", comparing it to "a sneaker drop". But she feared it might be "annoying" for customers, adding: "I don't want you to eat that jam once every six months. I want that to be on your shelf all the time." Meghan said: "So for me at the moment, with As Ever, it was great. We planned for a year we get and then everything sells out in 45 minutes. "Yes, amazing, great news. Then what do you do? And then you say 'Ok, we planned as best as we could. Are we going to replenish and sell out again in an hour? Or is that annoying as a customer? "I'm looking at it saying 'Just pause. That happened. Let's wait until we are completely stable and we have everything we need'." She added how people "see all the flashy stuff and they see the product. But that end game... those behind the scenes moments, how many tears I've shed". But experts claimed she used a When Meghan, 43, finally launched her highly anticipated As Ever items, from £11 jars of jam to £22 limited edition honey, it was swiftly out of stock. But a source said: "This is simply a marketing ploy. "You make a relatively small amount available so it all gets bought and then you can say it's so popular it sold out." Meg's chat with Tina comes she shared snaps with Prince Harry as the couple enjoyed watching The pair were seen dancing in a luxury suite worth thousands of dollars at the singer's Harry, 40, was standing and bopping his head awkwardly while the Duchess repeatedly threw her hands in the air as Beyonce belted out Texas Hold'Em. A separate official photo posted onto Beyonce's official tour website showed the couple smiling with their arms around each other. 6 An expert claimed chats with celebrities won't save Meg's brand Credit: Getty 6 Meghan and Harry pictured together at a Beyonce concert last month Credit: instagram 6 The mum-of-two shared a collection of loved-up snaps
CBS News
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
The Duchess aims to be that go-to community spot, and it's working
One of Hampden's newest restaurants has a chef putting her heritage on a plate. The Duchess opened on The Avenue in December, and it's quickly become a neighborhood favorite. The restaurant showcases Pacific Islander cuisine in a pub setting. Highlighting her roots As their dishes were brought to their table, Blaise DePaolo and her husband exclaimed how good it looked. DePaolo wanted to take her husband somewhere special for his birthday, and she learned through word-of-mouth that The Duchess is that place. "Everybody said we had to try it," DePaolo said. "Then, of course, we know that Foreman has great restaurants." The Foreman she is referring to is Tony Foreman, the man behind some of the area's best restaurants. For The Duchess, he wanted vibes akin to an English pub. For the food, well, he handed that over to Chef Kiko Fejarang. The two have worked together for a while. Fejarang is the executive chef and partner at The Duchess. "I asked her, 'Hey, so I wanna build this space. I want it to feel this way, but I just want the food to be excellent, so you're gonna be here,'" Foreman said. When it comes to the food, Fejarang puts herself on the plate. When WJZ was in the kitchen during prep time, she was making tatiyas -- a mix between a tortilla and bread. "This is actually my auntie's recipe," Fejarang said. "This is something that we eat with like pretty much anything." Fejarang highlights Chamorro cuisine, which is from her home of Guam. The cuisine and menu have a lot of different Asian flavors -- pancit bihon, for example, is Filipino. There's also spam musubi on the menu, which is a popular Pacific Islander snack. There are some other dishes with a Chamorro twist, like the fish 'n chips. It is a pub, after all. "[I cook to] share a part of what I grew up with everybody. That's like what pub houses are, you are to share stories and stuff. I have little bits of stuff that I grew up on that inspired me throughout my entire career," Fejarang said. A community hub It's not all about the food, though. The Duchess aims to be a gathering spot, both Fejarang and Foreman just want people to share a moment and a plate. The cuisine has been a big draw for people. "We've had people who actually are from Guam. Then people who were stationed on Guam come back and say, 'Oh, this reminds me of a time that I lived there,'" Fejarang said. "That's really touching to hear that from them." While the hype is growing locally, its draw knows no bounds. Foreman said many patrons have come from out of state because they heard about The Duchess. "People from like, Virginia, Washington, D.C., New York, have come in," Fejarang said. "That's very, very touching."
Scottish Sun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Maya Jama lands huge new role in ‘sexy' smash hit Netflix series in career change leaving her ‘over the moon'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LOVE Island host Maya Jama has landed a role as a gangster's moll in Guy Ritchie's hit Netflix series The Gentlemen. The 30-year-old presenter began filming her scenes this week and will be officially announced as part of series two's cast soon. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Maya Jama has landed a role as a gangster's moll in Guy Ritchie's hit Netflix series The Gentlemen Credit: Getty 4 Maya on ITV dating show Love Island, which she hosts Credit: ITV STUDIOS 4 Maya had a small role in Katherine Ryan's comedy-drama The Duchess in 2020 Credit: Netflix She plays the wife of an acquaintance of the programme's lead character Eddie Horniman, played by Theo James. A source said: 'Maya is over the moon to land a role in such a massive show with Guy Ritchie at the helm. The Gentlemen was one of 2024's biggest series and it's such a glossy, sexy show. It's a perfect fit.' Maya has been filming at Badminton House in Gloucestershire. The Grade I-listed home doubles as Eddie's Halstead Manor in the gangster series. Earlier this year, Maya said she had been having screen tests for an unspecified role. She said: 'My dream role, I would want to be like a villain or something that's completely not like me, so then it shows that I can actually act. 'And then people would be like, wow, two different people.' She has also hinted at the career change online, sharing a peek at a Netflix script and later posing with actress Kaya Scodelario, who plays mob leader Susie Glass in the series. The show, created, written and executive produced by Ritchie, follows former Army officer Eddie, who unexpectedly inherits his father's country estate. But he gets a lot more than he bargained for after discovering the manor is home to a huge cannabis farm — which is part of a much bigger crime empire. Around 3.5million watched the eight-part first series in its first seven days on streaming service Netflix, with a total of 77million views worldwide in six months. Maya Jama with her boyfriend Ruben Dias who plays for Manchester City Maya has always wanted to be an actor. She first auditioned for a TV role when she was 14. She tried out for E4 teen drama Skins — the show that launched Kaya's career in the noughties. She had a small role in Katherine Ryan's comedy-drama The Duchess in 2020.
The Irish Sun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Maya Jama lands huge new role in ‘sexy' smash hit Netflix series in career change leaving her ‘over the moon'
LOVE Island host Maya Jama has landed a role as a gangster's moll in Guy Ritchie's hit Netflix series The Gentlemen. Advertisement 4 Maya Jama has landed a role as a gangster's moll in Guy Ritchie's hit Netflix series The Gentlemen Credit: Getty 4 Maya on ITV dating show Love Island, which she hosts Credit: ITV STUDIOS 4 Maya had a small role in Katherine Ryan's comedy-drama The Duchess in 2020 Credit: Netflix She plays the wife of an acquaintance of the programme's lead character Eddie Horniman, played by A source said: 'Maya is over the moon to land a role in such a massive show with Guy Ritchie at the helm. The Gentlemen was one of 2024's biggest series and it's such a glossy, sexy show. It's a perfect fit.' Earlier this year, Maya said she had been having screen tests for an unspecified role. Advertisement Read More on Showbiz She said: 'My dream role, I would want to be like a villain or something that's completely not like me, so then it shows that I can actually act. 'And then people would be like, wow, two different people.' She has also hinted at the career change online, sharing a peek at a Netflix script and later posing with actress The show, created, written and executive produced by Advertisement Most read in Celebrity But he gets a lot more than he bargained for after discovering the manor is home to a huge cannabis farm — which is part of a much bigger crime empire. Around 3.5million watched the eight-part first series in its first seven days on streaming service Netflix, with a total of 77million views worldwide in six months. Maya Jama with her boyfriend Ruben Dias who plays for Manchester City Maya has always wanted to be an actor. She first auditioned for a TV role when she was 14. Advertisement She tried out for E4 teen drama Skins — the show that launched Kaya's career in the noughties. She had a small role in 4 Kaya Scodelario as Susie Glass and Theo James as Eddie Halstead in The Gentlemen Credit: PA
The Irish Sun
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Meghan Markle ‘dumped her dad,' first husband AND Royal Family – Harry has no chance, experts slam
PRINCE Harry doesn't stand a chance after Meghan Markle dumped her dad, her first husband, and the Royal Family, experts have slammed. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, is now estranged from her father and has been married twice. Advertisement 9 Experts shared their opinions on Meghan Markle's divorce and estranged father Credit: Getty 9 Hugo Vickers told the Royal Exclusive show they believe Harry doesn't stand a chance Credit: Getty 9 The Sussexes tied the knot in 2018 Credit: AFP Experts Hugo Vickers and Bronte Coy spoke to The Sun's Royal Editor Matt Wilkinson on the Royal Exclusive show. Royal biographer Mr Vickers said: "I think they're always at a crisis point, because they've left the Royal Family. "The Royal Family are working for the United Kingdom commonwealth, whereas they've taken the celebrity route which means they have to completely reinvent themselves the whole time to keep in in front of the public. "They're always changing direction, therefore they must always be at a crisis point. Advertisement Read More "I have a feeling this story is going to end badly certainly for Prince Harry. "I don't see it lasting. I mean I don't wish, but people actually always act in character, I mean I'm a biographer rather than a journalist. "So I look at how people deal with their lives and she's dumped her father, her first husband, Jessica Mulroney, the entire British royal family." Royal commentator Ms Coy also believed Harry was at a "cross roads" with his career and post Royal Family identity. Advertisement Most read in Royals She claimed: "I sort of get the impression that Harry would be really happy to just sort of be surfing and doing some charity duties every once in a while but that's clearly not Megan's focus and this that in itself is a is a relatively relatable issue. The secret 'auntie' Prince Harry & Meghan Markle's kids Archie & Lilibet adore - as Duchess reveals she's their 'favourite' "When couples reach those points where they're branching off with different goals for their long term future. "Megan wants to be a billionaire celebrity. I think Harry appears to to be happy to just do a few charity engagements and focus on those things that he likes." It comes as Meghan continues to build her empire this year after launching several business ventures. Advertisement The Duchess released her latest Netflix series Shortly after came the roll out of her brand Meghan then dropped her second podcast, The busy mum-of-two is also promoting her Advertisement DIVORCED DUCHESS But before Meghan shot to fame through her ties with Prince Harry, Meghan was married to her first husband The couple began dating in 2004 and later became engaged in 2010. They tied the knot in September 2011, in a ceremony held in The Duchess divorced the Hollywood producer just two years before being introduced to Harry through mutual friends. Advertisement 9 Trevor Engelson was Meghan Markle's first husband Credit: Getty - Contributor 9 Thomas Markle said he believed Trevor was unaware of why Meghan divorced him Credit: Channel 5 / Thomas Markle: My Story 9 Meghan and her father became estranged in 2018 before the royal wedding Credit: AP:Associated Press They split citing 'irreconcilable differences'. Advertisement Meghan's former husband is a film producer and literary manager, who is most famous for the 9/11 romance movie Remember Me, starring Engelson's work has also included producing the TV shows Snowfall and Heathers. Meghan's father, Thomas claimed he didn't think the producer "ever understood" why she ended the marriage and how he "really liked" Trevor. Advertisement ESTRANGED FATHER Meanwhile, Thomas has been estranged from his daughter since suffering two heart attacks on the eve of her The pensioner, 80, was unable to walk her down the aisle, and they've not been in contact since. Further turmoil between the pair erupted after Thomas However, Meghan has previously shared the hurt and "betrayal she felt" by her father. Advertisement She opened up about her In her sensational interview with Oprah in 2021, Meghan said: "I'm trying to decide if I'm comfortable even talking about that. 'It was... if we were going to use the word betrayal.' Thomas most recently revealed this year to spend his time with "kinder people", possibly in Advertisement Thinking ahead, the father-of-three confessed he has resigned himself to the fact he will most likely never meet The Duchess' estranged father also admitted while he doesn't like some of Meghan's behaviour, his "door is always open". ROYAL FAMILY FALL OUT Meghan has fallen out with both her family, and Prince Harry's. The Sussexes have both been accused of cashing in on shamelessly trashing the Royal Family since quitting the UK in 2020. Advertisement Harry came under fire when he and Meghan accused the Firm of serious allegations in their The pair claimed Meghan's mental health had significantly suffered amid large-scale bullying and the Royal Family had not offered satisfactory support. In more shocking claims, the couple then alleged certain royals had Harry sparked fierce backlash again when opened up in their Advertisement How the Royal drama gripped UK and beyond JAN 8, 2020 : The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announce they are to "step back as senior members" of the Royal Family and divide their time between the UK and North America. JAN 18: Buckingham Palace announces an agreement has been reached for Harry "to step back from royal duties, including official military appointments". JAN 20: The Palace announces Harry and Meghan will no longer use their HRH titles and will not receive public funds for royal duties. The couple say they intend to repay £2.4million of taxpayer money for the refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage, which will remain their UK family home. MAR 3: Harry and the Queen meet for a four-hour conversation about Megxit. MAR 9: Meghan and Harry attend the Commonwealth Day service – alongside William and Kate –their final royal event before giving up royal duties. MAR 27: The couple move to Los Angeles after a brief stay in Canada. JUNE: They buy an £11million mansion in Montecito, California. SEPT: Netflix announces a huge $100million deal with the couple. NOV: In an article in the New York Times, Meghan reveals she suffered a miscarriage four months earlier. MAR 7, 2021: The couple give a US TV interview with Oprah Winfrey, in which the Duchess reveals her suicidal thoughts and accuses a member of the Royal Family of racism. MAR 8: The Palace responds, saying the race issues raised are "concerning" and "while some recollections may vary" the matters will be "taken very seriously". APR 17: Harry attends the funeral of his grandfather the Duke of Edinburgh. JUNE 4: Daughter Lilibet is born in a hospital in Santa Barbara, California. JULY 1: Harry and William unite to unveil a statue of Diana at Kensington Palace. JUNE 2022: The brothers come together for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, and again two months later for her funeral. The state occasion is Meghan's final visit to the UK. DEC: Netflix series Harry & Meghan airs. The Duke says in one episode it had been "terrifying" to have his brother "scream and shout" at him about their future. JAN 8, 2023: Harry is interviewed by ITV to publicise his controversial book Spare – published two days later – claiming it was "Meghan versus Kate". APR: Harry has a "heart-to-heart" talk with dad Charles before agreeing to attend the King's Coronation in London. MAY 6: Arriving alone for the ceremony, he sits two rows behind his brother and leaves soon after the service. JUNE: Harry becomes the first senior royal in more than 130 years to give evidence in court, when he appears at the High Court for his case against Mirror Group Newspapers. JULY: Streaming giant Spotify announces it is parting ways with the Suss-exes' Archewell Audio brand, above, in a "mutual decision". SEPT: Harry rejects an offer to spend the anniversary of the Queen's death with his father at Balmoral. FEB 2024: Harry flies to the UK to be with his father. They meet for half an hour before Harry flies home. He does not meet William. MAR: Meghan launches lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard, which posts just nine times on Instagram. APR: A judge brands Harry's legal appeal for taxpayer-funded security following his move abroad "frankly hopeless". MAY: Harry pays a brief visit to London for an event held two miles from where Charles was staying. They do not meet. JAN 1, 2025: Meghan relaunches her Instagram account with a video shot by Harry on a beach near their US home. MAR: Meghan releases her Netflix show With Love, Meghan and launches As Ever APR: Harry flies back to the UK for his security battle appeal and appears at London High Court - but fails to meet with his father. Meghan accused the Royal Family of having a serious negative impact on her mental health in their docuseries. This was followed by yet more attacks in Harry's The duke ripped into his brother, Prince William, claiming the dad-of-three physically attacked him and made insulting comments about Meghan. Meanwhile the Firm have not been able to publicly hit back at the vile allegations. Advertisement Harry claimed in his 2023 book Spare that Prince William physically pushed him to the ground. Feuding brothers Harry and William are understood not to have spoken since the Growing up, Wills and Harry were known to be incredibly close, and often hung out with the same group of childhood pals. But they've have limited contact with each other since Megxit, when Harry and wife Advertisement SECRETS TO SPILL This comes as an expert warned Prince Harry could be The Duke of Sussex, 40, was in In February 2020, Ravec decided that his level of protection should be decided on a case-by-case basis when he visits the UK. Part of the Advertisement He stated that his "worst fears" had been confirmed by what he heard in the secret session. Harry added: "People would be shocked by what's being held back." Royal Correspondent for GB News Cameron Walker appeared on The Sun's Royal Exclusive Show to discuss Harry's comments. Royal Editor Matt Wilkinson asked: "Can we raise this idea that possibly Harry could be plotting a second book or a podcast?" Advertisement Walker replied: "Yeah, well, the reason that some of those details are not read out in court was because it was a national part of national security issues. "That's why. But perhaps it was a bit of a veiled threat from Harry. "I think there will be people asking the question that if he loses this case, is he going to throw his toys out the pram and publish or speak to a publication about some of that private stuff that we heard in court?" He continued: "And as you say, Matt, he says it would shock people. So that would be one in one sense. Advertisement "Is that going to be enough material for a book? "He also said in the promotional interviews following the publication of Spare, his bombshell autobiography, that he had enough material for a second memoir. "So is this going to come to fruition? I think palace sources, you know, the palace are going to be slightly concerned about that one. "I think they are probably hoping just going back to whether he's going to write a book or not, that Harry and Meghan's Californian dream is going to work out. Advertisement "Because if it doesn't, the only thing they've got to fall back on is selling more royal secrets. And I think that is a genuine concern." Prince Harry has hinted previously that he has more to say about how he felt he has been treated by his family. When "And the hard bit was taking things out." Advertisement 9 Meghan has been busy building her business empire this year Credit: As Ever 9 Experts claimed they believe Meghan could leave Harry as she has her first husband and father Credit: Getty 9 Prince Harry has been feuding with his family since quitting the UK with Meg in 2020 Credit: Getty
