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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘The Real Housewives of London,' NBCU Reality Streamer Hayu's First Original, Unveils Cast
The Real Housewives of London, the first-ever original series of Hayu, the reality TV streamer of Comcast's NBCUniversal that is available in 45 markets outside the U.S., has unveiled its cast. The cast members for the 30th installment in the popular franchise are: Juliet Angus – a Chicago native who is a lifestyle blogger, stylist, social media influencer, former fashion publicist and founding cast member of Ladies of London; Amanda Cronin – a former model turned entrepreneur who founded Amanda Caroline Beauty skincare and runs The Secret Door, an aesthetics and wellness clinic in Belgravia; Karen Loderick-Peace – a former cast member of The Real Housewives of Jersey (not, New Jersey!) and native of Jamaica who came to the U.K. in her twenties and is preparing to launch her own fashion label; Juliet Mayhew – an Australian native and former Miss Galaxy Universe who runs an event planning company catering to elite clients; Panthea Parker – a native of Iran who came to the U.K. as a child and is now a mother of four who is known for her high-society lifestyle, having been on the Mayfair scene since the 1990s; and Nessie Welschinger – a former global head of equity at Schroders who runs the Chelsea Cake Company and showcased her skills on Bake Off: The Professionals. More from The Hollywood Reporter Andrew Tate and Brother Tristan Charged With 21 U.K. Crimes, Including Rape and Human Trafficking Susie Wolff Is Putting the F(emale) in F1 Guillermo del Toro to Host Canadian Horror Film Festival (Exclusive) Produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio U.K. Productions (UTAS UK Productions) (Made in Chelsea), The Real Housewives of London is set to premiere later this year. 'Following an extremely popular casting process, we're excited to confirm the group of dynamic women who make up The Real Housewives of London – Hayu's first-ever commission of an original series,' said Hendrik McDermott, managing director, Hayu, EMEA networks & international direct-to-consumer, NBCUniversal. 'As we continue evolving our strategy to super-serve loyal Hayu fans, we look forward to amplifying the unrivaled reality content offering that attracts and retains our subscribers; Hayu will be the exclusive home to this latest installment in the world-renowned The Real Housewives franchise – brought to life through these six leading ladies.' 'Our fabulous new cast delivers everything fans could wish for – glamour, drama, and friendship with a unique London edge,' said Helen Kruger Bratt, managing director, UTAS U.K. Productions. 'The Real Housewives of London embodies all that makes this global franchise so iconic. It's been fantastic to create this new chapter of The Real Housewives with our brilliant partners at Hayu.' The Real Housewives of London went into production in March, with Hayu promising the series will see the socialites 'showcasing the luxury of living in the U.K.'s iconic capital. Whether hosting lavish dinners, escaping to a Scottish castle, or rebuilding bonds over bottles of champagne – they're all navigating life, legacy, and loyalty.' Concluded Hayu: 'With big personalities, deep histories, and no shortage of designer drama, the path to connection is never simple – but it's always captivating. London's calling… and these six ladies have answered.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
Axios
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Axios
Weekender: 30 things to do in Charlotte this weekend, including concerts and a light show
This weekend is filled with live music events, from Metallica's tour stop at Bank of America Stadium to various other outdoor concerts. Friday, May 30 🎱 Play bingo at Sugar Creek Brewing for a chance to win a prize. | Free | 8pm | Details 🕹️ Play in a Mario Kart Tournament at The Chamber by Wooden Robot for a cash prize. | Free | 6-9pm | Details 🌟 Bring a yoga mat to experience a glow-rave dance party at PINE with yoga, local vendors, a cash bar, a photo booth and more. | $35 | 7am | Details 📺 Step into a Bravo-themed speakeasy at Great Wagon Road Distilling NoDa with The Real Housewives trivia, inspired decor, themed cocktails and a confessional. | Free | 7pm | Details 🤣 Laugh the night away to jokes from stand-up comedians at Protagonist Beer: LoSo. | Donation based | 7pm | Details 🎶 See Keith Urban live in concert at PNC Music Pavilion. | $30+ | 7pm | Details 🎵 Vibe to live music outdoors at the Whitewater Center after an evening of adventure. | Free. $12 parking. | 7pm | Details 🎊 Join BLKMRKTCLT in the Boileryard at Camp North End for an after-work party session. | Free | 6-9pm | Details 💨 Kick back and enjoy premium cigars and cold beers at Suffolk Punch South End, and stick around for a chance to get Metallica tickets. | $19.14 | 5-8pm | Details 🎶 Vibe to smooth jazz bassist Julian Vaughn at Middle C Jazz. | $37.25+ | Show times vary | Details 🎭 Take the kids to see Hare and Tortoise at Children's Theatre of Charlotte. | $15+ | Runs through June 8 | Details 🤩 Admire thousands of lights at the Tianyu Lights Festival, with live performances, lantern displays, the Illuminated Playground and more at Concord Mills. | $20+ | Runs through June 22 | Details 🎭 See the comedic musical "Shucked" at Belk Theater at Blumenthal Arts Center. | $40.23 | Times vary | Details 🎲 Gather your team to play in a life-sized Monopoly game at Blume Studios. | Prices vary | Times vary | Details Saturday, May 31 🪴 Bring a healthy plant, cutting, or plant-related item to trade at Sugar Creek Brewing — or just browse, grab a drink and enjoy the afternoon with fellow plant lovers. | Free | 12pm | Details 🎬 Join an audience for a live taping of "Late Night Regrets" with comedians and live music at B Sinima Studios. | Free | 8pm | Details 😆 Laugh at jokes in an old-school comedy improv session at Charlotte Comedy Theater in the VAPA Center. | $15 | 8pm | Details 🎸 See Metallica make their M72 World Tour stop at Bank of America Stadium. | Prices vary | 6pm | Details ⚽️ Watch Charlotte Independence play Lexington SC at American Legion Memorial Stadium. | $13-$66 | 7pm | Details 🐶 Find a new adoptable pup from SPCA at Triple C Brewing Company. | Free | 12-3pm | Details 🍽️ Eat your way through a low country boil at Triple C Brewing Company. | $45 | 4-10pm | Details 🧘 Start your morning with an outdoor yoga session at Big Moon Green. Yoga mat not provided. | Free | 9-10:30am | Details 🚶 Meet at Truist Field to join the Carolinas' largest HIV fundraising walk. | Price varies | 9am-12pm | Details 💘 Meet your match during a speed dating session (ages 45 - 65) at The Auto Pour. | $23.17 | 5-6:30pm | Details Sunday, June 1 📚 Explore Charlotte's hidden history with entrepreneur C.C. Coddington at the Duke Mansion and stick around for a book signing and wine session. | Free | 5:30pm | Details 🎉 Pull up to Noda Company Store for Prism Social's "Dolla Day Party" with live musicians and local DJs. | $1-$10 | 3pm | Details 🏒 Cheer on the Charlotte Checkers in their playoff game at Bojangles Coliseum against the Laval Rocket. | $29+ | 4pm | Details 🍿 Watch Moonlight at Resident Culture Brewing while you enjoy popcorn, candy and cocktails. | Free | 7pm | Details ☕️ Check out a morning coffee shop party with a rotating DJ set at Not Just Coffee. | $29-$39 | 10am-1pm | Details 👑 Enjoy a Buff Faye's BRIDEZILLAS drag show performance over brunch at Dilworth Neighborhood Grille. | 11am-2pm | $28.52 | Details
Refinery29
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Refinery29
‘It Was A Clean Slate': The Unexpected Freedom Of Making New Friends As An Adult
'It was kind of like when you've just started dating someone,' Laura, 33, says. 'I sometimes freaked out that I was bombarding her with texts and plans but we could really talk for hours on end.' It was during a work presentation she didn't really need to be at that Laura met Georgie, 31. The two were sat next to each other and during an intermission, got to talking about what lie they could come up with to get out of sitting through the rest. 'We couldn't stop laughing the whole time and followed each other on Instagram on the spot.' It wasn't the first time that Laura had made a friend quickly, but what ensued was comparable to a friendship honeymoon period. Morning coffees turned to work lunches which turned to after-work drinks which stumbled into hungover mornings eating McMuffins in bed and watching reruns of The Real Housewives. ''You guys are like obsessed with each other' — that's what my boyfriend would say. I think it was weird for him since I wasn't like that with even some of my closest friends.' Three years later, and Laura laughs as she recalls a drunken dinner where she and Georgie sat on the floor eating takeaway, planning their latest imaginary side hustle, that they realised they were best friends. 'It kind of slipped out,' she says about the label. 'It was weird because I felt like I had just said 'I love you' to a partner or something, but hey, we've been best friends ever since.' When asked if she thought they would've been friends in high school though, her answer was a firm no. 'We grew up so differently and when I was going through my extended 'scene' phase, she was very much a Horse Girl,' she jokes. 'That said, I think we met at the right time. It's the same with romantic relationships, you really find your people when you know yourself better.' ' I knew that the glass had kind of shattered and that these people, who I really did love, were no longer the kind of people I was happy to be around ' Particularly when we're younger, friendships play an immeasurable part in our wellbeing. While we're going through change, grappling with our sense of the world and our place in it, having an open ear and shoulder to cry on is crucial. Friends help us to navigate the turbulence of adolescence and young adulthood, in many ways, help shape our identity. And it's the years of shared experiences and all the context they establish, that can bind us to these people. But what if these binds are just that: binds? Something restrictive and stagnant? The thing with Georgie was that she didn't know about the time Laura spread a rumour about her friend in high school, nor about those times she'd sing along to the 'n' word as an ignorant teen. She also didn't have to endure the endless frustration some of her other friends experienced during a particularly volatile young romance. 'It was like a clean slate,' says Laura. 'We just got to know each other purely based on who we are now, in the present, unencumbered by any deep-rooted issues or stigmas, and there was a freedom to that I didn't have elsewhere.' 'There was one time when I caught up with [Georgie] after a night out with old friends, and seeing her was weirdly like a breath of fresh air. Not because I had had a bad time or anything the night before, but it felt so good to just relax and be who I want to be, who I am instead of the person I fall back into when around my other friends.' And Laura's definitely not alone in experiencing this phenomenon. Some friendships demand that we unintentionally retreat to old versions of ourselves, the versions that others know us by — even if they aren't reflective of the people we are now. Yasmin, 26, agrees. 'I don't know what it is that comes over me but when I get together with a specific group of friends from my high school days, I turn into this gossiping bitch that I'm just not,' she laughs. 'Where it really hit me, how muc h I didn't need to be around them, was when I tried talking to them about the 2020 election… They didn't have anything to say and instead just joked about how it was 'cute' that I was talking about politics. Cute! Here, I was, over a decade later and still being spoken to like I was that girl who failed general maths in year eight.' 'I knew that the glass had kind of shattered and that these people, who I really did love, were no longer the kind of people I was happy to be around,' she explains. 'It's sad, and I didn't cut them out of my life, rather just saw their place in my life differently. I had grown apart from the group. I think we all had, actually.' In many ways, the pressure to remain the same versions of ourselves for other people can be awfully stifling. Even friendships that have seen us through life-altering changes are so soaked in the past that they don't give us the breathing room we need. For Erin, 23, the past is actually a pillar of her greatest relationship. 'Every time I see my best friend, it just feels like home,' she says. 'I know it sounds dramatic but she's closer to me than my own family and has been the one constant in my life. I honestly wouldn't have survived my teens if it weren't for her.' There is, of course, a world of understanding that can come with old friendships. Erin, who also has friends she's met in more recent years, believes that these connections go beyond words. 'We don't have to be speaking every minute of the day, in fact, I probably speak to coworkers and such more, but it's not the same. I don't think I could get to know someone the way I know her.' ' I had grown apart from these people. I think we all had, actually. ' When friendships are anchored by rich histories, they can begin to form roots, helping us feel unconditionally supported. But the reality is, these roots can form at any age, during any life stage. As Laura brings up, 'People always get surprised when they find out we aren't childhood friends… I get the sense that it kind of devalues our friendship in their eyes.' But the thing is, forging these relationships at an age when we know ourselves better has its advantages. 'The friendships I have now, I've established through common ground,' Yasmin tells us. 'Getting to know people without the pressure of say, being in school and needing to bend yourself to maintain the convenience of a group of friends, means you're able to get to know each other from a better starting point.' She adds that new relationships can always become old ones. 'Sure we might not be able to laugh about our old teachers or reminisce over funny childhood stories, but we just get each other, as we are now. And I enjoy my time, and who I am, way more around my current friends — who I've only known for about two years — than I do with friendships I have from my younger days.' Beyond just having things in common, there are a plethora of reasons we become friends with people. And it's easy to get so comfortable with the presence of people that we don't always stop to really think about what they actually bring to our lives and whether or not we actually want to be friends with them. For Laura, she worries that had she rigidly stuck to the friends she grew up with, she never would've given much to Georgie, and she might be stuck in 'the rut of talking about the same old things that I didn't realise I stopped caring about.' Her pondering raises the question: Do we need to meet new people to expand our worlds? Well, it's definitely not a bad idea. Are the friendships we make later in life any less deep than those we've held for years? Certainly not. The reality is that sometimes friendships really can run their course, and it's important to take stock of what is actually serving you and be open to new people.
Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE The truth behind the glamorous stars of The Real Housewives of London - including celebrity exes, a 'painful' wedding night and terrifying designer handbag burglaries
With their modelesque good looks, private jets and millions of pounds in the bank, the stars of new reality series The Real Housewives of London may seem to have it all. But this week MailOnline took a deeper look at the oh so fabulous cast and found celebrity exes, high-value burglaries and one oh so painful wedding night. The full line-up for the highly-anticipated series - a spin off of an American reality series that has covered cities in the US, the Middle East and recently Cheshire and Jersey - includes Aussie-born model Juliet Mayhew. The mum-of-two describes herself as an 'Event & Lifestyle Imaginator' and splits her time between her £6million Kensington townhouse and a sumptuous waterside home in St Mawes, Cornwall. Juliet, 47, who counts former Neighbours star Holly Valance among her friends, has made no secret of her devout religious faith, regularly sharing bible passages with her 25,000 Instagram followers. But she took it one step further in 2020 when she appeared on a Christian talkshow to discuss why she chose to stay a virgin until she married hedge fund manager Anthony Mayhew at age 29. Juliet admitted to being 'horrified' by the 'painful' wedding night following her strict Christian upbringing by parents who refused to discuss sex with her. Despite her uncomfortable experience, Juliet told host Cynthia Garrett she has lectured young women on abstinence. She said: 'I was like 'girls, If you are representing excellence just stop sleeping with your boyfriends', I think people from the pulpit need to start setting some boundaries.' And while she was pleased 'we did it God's way' she also admits her husband, who she nicknames Tiggy 'had an experience before me' . Another of the cast, millionaire model-turned entrepreneur Amanda Cronin, 56, found fame claiming to have the 'longest legs in Belgravia' broke up with former Wham! star Andrew Ridgeley in 2023. In an interview with the Daily Mail in 2023 she cryptically blamed the split on him not being 'relationship material'. 'I'm looking for a monogamous relationship,' she said. 'When the next Mr Right comes along, he will have the same set of values that I have. I'm quite traditional, a sweet, country girl. I'm also discerning and want to be around other people who understand what that means.' By way of acknowledgment that the split may have been by mutual consent, she adds: 'I'm intelligent, demanding. Not for everyone.' The pair met in 2022 after they were seated together at a friend's birthday dinner and while she initially didn't recognise the singer the pair quickly became close and he invited her to join him at Wimbledon 'It's massive — dating Andrew Ridgeley from Wham! — wow,' says Amanda. 'I'm quite proud of it. He's a good person and it was just great, a lot of fun, and will make a fabulous chapter in my memoir.' Amanda, who lives in a £12million Belgravia mansion claims to have a jewellery collection worth £10million and a £200,000 chauffeur-driven Bentley, now runs a luxury beauty company called Amanda Caroline which sells the 'Haute Luxe' skincare package for £380 and Haute Lift serum for £150. The company's latest accounts show debts of £290,000 with less than £3,000 worth of assets held in the company. Most of the debt is in the form of a director's loan from Amanda herself. Amanda has also revealed catching Covid early in 2020 helped her to stop taking Xanax and sleeping pills that she had been taking since the breakdown of her marriage. 'As I started to recover, I realised that I hadn't taken any medication for six weeks and thought, 'Oh, I'll keep going,' ' she says. 'So I dug out all the pills and threw them away.' And Amanda isn't the only cast member with a famous-ex, Chicago-born influencer and mum-of-two Juliet Angus previously appeared in another reality show named 'Ladies of London'. The programme aired on Bravo for three seasons after beginning in 2014 and followed the lives of a group of women, fashionistas, and socialites. Juliet has two kids, Georgina and Truman, with Canadian husband Gregor Angus who co-founded True Royalty TV. In 1997 she dated actor and comedian Bob Saget. Following the How I Met Your Mother star's death in 2022, aged just 65, Juliet paid an emotional tribute to him, saying: 'You can get lucky to have good people come into your life to help shape who you become. 'To make you better, for your next chapter, a better friend, wife, mother. Bob did that. May angels be near you old friend and may they be laughing,' Juliet added. 'My thoughts to his wife, children, friends, family and their broken hearts.' Juliet closed out her salute to the comedian with a punchline: 'RIP Bob, thank you for never being an a**hole to me in my 20's.' The American stylist regularly posts snippets of her wealthy lifestyle, including recent trips to multiple five-star wellness hotels. Juliet also has a slew of snaps showcasing her designer handbag collection, such as a customised Bvlgari bag. But last year the 49-year-old was the victim of a burglary in which her huge collection of handbags, worth tens of thousands of pounds, was stolen. 'Twenty-five years of collecting stolen by horrible humans, low-life criminals,' she raged. 'Rebuilding my Hermes handbag collection,' she says. '[I] have to start all over. These bags are expensive, and a lot of work goes into being able to afford just one.' Hermes bags can cost anything from £900 for a new one to £90,000 for a rare vintage piece. Also in the new lineup is Panthea Parker, 50. The mum-of-four - who is married to top London lawyer Ed Parker - has already proven her high society status by meeting the King. At a recent Buckingham Palace garden party Pathena documented the encounter for her 380 Instagram followers as she filmed herself in the garden as King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived to greet their guests. 'The King is coming, guys,' she said. 'The King is coming now.' She then proceeded to shout 'God bless the King' and 'God bless Camilla' as the monarchs walked past. She added: 'There you go! That's kind of a selfie with the King, isn't it?' Panthea refers to herself as a 'housewife' on Instagram and regularly flaunts her jet-setting, luxury lifestyle on the site. She's even hung out with mega star Jennifer Lopez after the On The Floor singer was booked to be the guest at the wedding of one of her pals. Pathena went on to reveal that she had told fellow garden party guests about her upcoming role in Real Housewives Of London. 'I've been chatting to my friends over here about, you know, that people will be wanting my autograph soon, right?!' she said. 'I've just shared with them my secret. Ed is dying! He's at the back there, going, 'I'm dying!'' They are joined by Real Housewives veteran Karen Loderick-Peace. The fashion designer and mum-of-three, 49, was previously on Real Housewives of Jersey and Real Housewives of Cheshire. She is married to Jeremy Peace the former owner of West Bromwich Albion Football Club and could often be seen by his side at The Hawthorns. The couple, who met in London, moved from their Knightsbridge home to St Brelade, Jersey, a decade ago. Rounding out the lineup is Nessie Welschinger, who is also not a stranger to the world of TV appearances. Nessie previously showcased her culinary skills in Great British Bake Off: The Professionals after her work saw her make 'cakes and goodies for royalty and celebs all around the world'. The mother-of-three is also a successful business mogul and is the founder of the Chelsea Cake Company and Cooking with Kids & Co. The star splits her time between London and the Cotswolds and is often seen on social media enjoying a very lavish lifestyle including trips to Formula One's Saudi Grand Prix and Wimbledon.
The Irish Sun
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Lizzie Cundy looks incredible as she enjoys boozy lunch with female friends after visiting the Chelsea Flower Show
LIZZIE Cundy looked fabulous as she enjoyed a fun afternoon with some friends after visiting the Chelsea Flower Show. The showed off her incredible figure in an off-the-shoulder white and red floral dress. 3 Lizzie Cundy partied with other London socialites in Chelsea Credit: Instagram @lizziecundy 3 The TV star enjoyed a boozy lunch after attending the Chelsea Flower Show Credit: Instagram @lizziecundy Lizzie, who was married to sports star Jason Cundy from 1994 to 2012, oozed glam as she posed up a storm with her gal group. The group, which included a Lizzie posted plenty of selfies with her socialite friends including, Jacqui Brantjes Pittack, Eva Potel and former supermodel, Christina Estrada. The group enjoyed the bespoke meal at the pizza restaurant and after wrapping up lunch, got up to dance off the calories. lizzie cundy "Chelsea at its best," Lizzie captioned a video of her dancing with Jacqui. The broadcaster was recently spotted in London's Mayfair where she was filming with Juliet and some of the The stylish bunch, who were spotted in swanky Mayfair, will be bringing luxury, fashion, and fireworks to the capital's poshest postcodes in the series this year. Juliet will star in the reality series alongside other famous faces including, socialite Amanda Cronin and former star of The Real Housewives of Jersey, Karen Loderick-Peace , who is the wife of former West Brom chairman Jeremy Peace . Most read in Showbiz Great British Bake Off: The Professionals star Nessie Welschinger and 's pal Panthea Parker will also feature, as well as 's Juliet Angus. The Real Housewives Of London is due to air exclusively on Hayu later this year. Lizzie Cundy shocks Vanessa Feltz with a very saucy surprise on her first day on Channel 5 show Olga Puzanova, SVP of Marketing at Hayu, said during the announcement: 'Our fans have been vocal for London to be featured in the iconic The Real Housewives universe for a long time now and we are thrilled to confirm that the wait is finally over! "We are delighted to give our fans exactly what they've been asking for, so get ready for some of London's most fabulous and fiery personalities to shake things up. "The drama, the glamour, and the unforgettable moments are all coming exclusively to Hayu, and we can't wait for you to dive in." 3 Lizzie enjoyed a luscious lunch and boogie with her fashionable friends Credit: Instagram @lizziecundy Best millionaire housewives to follow on social media Linda Andrade - @lionlindaa Soudi Al Nadak - @soudiofarabia Malaikah Raja - @malaikahraja Sofia Kralow - @sofiakralow
