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Daily Record
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Meghan Markle's difficult week as she is told to lean into being a 'hot wife'
'You're hot. You married a prince. Give us the tea. That's all we need from her," a journalist said of the Duchess of Sussex. The Duchess of Sussex has been slammed this week, since an alleged list of 'outrageous demands', which lost her the chance to appear on the front cover of Vogue, was leaked. Meghan had allegedly pressured the then-editor of Vogue UK Edward Enninful ahead of her potential appearance in the UK Vogue September 2022 issue, which caused the former friends to have a falling out. The Duchess had been working with Edward on a collaboration for the prestigious fashion issue that would include her keynote appearance at the One Young World Summit in Manchester, along with "involved extensive features across the magazine and its digital editions", reported the Mirror. Allegedly, Meghan demanded to have the global cover of Vogue - appearing on the front covers of both the US and UK versions at the same time - and even appealed to US editor Anna Wintour in a bid to persuade her. She then reportedly badgered Enninful with a list of six demands, a source told Page Six. "Meghan asked for control over [the] photographer, writer, final edit, photos, cover lines, and wanted a global issue," they revealed. "Nobody gets that. Not even Beyoncé." But Enninful already had supermodel Linda Evangelista booked for the September 2022 cover, and is said to have been unwavering in his decision to keep her. His stance reportedly led to Meghan pulling the plug on their scheduled feature and sparked their falling out, the outlet claims. She is then said to have demanded a call with US Vogue editor Anna, attempting to persuade the magazine boss to listen to her ideas. But Anna had already signed up Serena Williams - one of Meghan's closest A-list friends, who was at her 2018 wedding to Prince Harry - to be US Vogue's cover star for that issue, and apparently politely declined Meghan's offer. "Anna wasn't interested," the source added. "Meghan asked for a Zoom with her to reconsider, and Anna did it to be polite." According to the Daily Mail, Enninful was "furious" when Meghan pulled the plug after learning she would not be on the front page of British Vogue. "The duchess and her team had high expectations and were expecting she might get a print cover or at least a digital cover out of it, but Enninful was not able to meet those expectations," said an insider. "He already had a magazine cover in the bag for that month. Edward was furious to have lost the project, as were the powers that be at Condé Nast." The source added: "The whole process became very difficult. Edward could only promise her a big showy feature inside the magazine and online — but she turned it down." Elsewhere, journalist and commentator Esther Krakue hit out at the mum of two, harshly suggesting that Meghan should lean into her status as a 'hot' woman who married a prince, rather than trying to frame herself as a thought leader with a 'particularly niche view of the world. ' Speaking on The Sun's Royal Exclusive show, Krakue commented on Meghan's recent appearance on The Jamie Kern Lima Show podcast, in which the Duchess of Sussex admitted she wouldn't know what to put on a resume. 'She's also never had to write a resume, let's be honest,' Krakue said bluntly. Krakue went on to critique Meghan's attempts to champion complex social issues. 'The lens through which she views the world is very peculiar,' she said. 'She's trying to position herself as a champion of women, but she shoehorns a very narrow, niche perspective into issues that are far more nuanced.' Krakue's main point was that Meghan, given her fame and wealth, doesn't need to complicate her public persona. 'You're hot. You married a prince. Give us the tea. That's all we need from her,' she said. Referencing Meghan's recent projects - including her podcast Archetypes and her Netflix series With Love - Krakue suggested that many of the duchess's ventures have not been especially well-received. And that her millions mean that her business offerings are 'low risk'. However, she made clear that her criticisms weren't rooted in personal animosity, adding that she wishes her 'every success'. Still, Krakue concluded that Meghan may be trying too hard to project an image that doesn't quite align with her reality. 'She's not a chemist. She's not a physicist. And that's fine,' she said. 'Sometimes it's OK to just be pretty and to have good fortune in life - and to ride that wave.' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! 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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Meghan's tough week - 'hot wife' claims, Vogue 'demands' and jam mystery
Meghan Markle has had a difficult week, with claims about her 'outrageous' Vogue demands and a take down from a commentator who urged the Duchess of Sussex to 'give us the tea' Meghan Markle has found herself hitting headlines this week - and for all the wrong reasons. First, the Duchess of Sussex was rocked when an alleged list of outrageous demands - which lost her the chance to appear on the front cover of fashion bible Vogue - was leaked. According to claims, Meghan piled so much pressure on the then-editor of Vogue UK Edward Enninful ahead of a potential appearance in the UK Vogue September 2022 issue that the pair fell out. Meghan, 43, had been working with Edward on a collaboration for the prestigious fashion issue that would include her keynote appearance at the One Young World Summit in Manchester, along with "involved extensive features across the magazine and its digital editions". But the duchess, nicknamed 'Duchess Difficult' by her US staff, allegedly demanded to have the global cover of Vogue - appearing on the front covers of both the US and UK versions at the same time - and even appealed to Anna Wintour in a bid to persuade her. She then badgered Enninful with a list of six demands, a source tells Page Six. "Meghan asked for control over [the] photographer, writer, final edit, photos, cover lines, and wanted a global issue," they revealed. "Nobody gets that. Not even Beyoncé." But Enninful already had supermodel Linda Evangelista booked for the September 2022 cover, and is said to have been unwavering in his decision to keep her. His stance reportedly led to Meghan pulling the plug on their scheduled feature and sparked their falling out, the outlet claims. She is then said to have demanded a call with US Vogue editor Anna and in a scheduled Zoom call, attempted to persuade Anna to listen to her ideas. But Anna had already signed up Serena Williams - one of Meghan's closest A-list friends, who was at her 2018 wedding to Prince Harry - to be US Vogue's cover star for that issue, and apparently politely declined Meghan's offer. "Anna wasn't interested," the source added. "Meghan asked for a Zoom with her to reconsider, and Anna did it to be polite." According to the Daily Mail, Enninful was "furious" when Meghan pulled the plug after learning she would not be on the front page of British Vogue. "The duchess and her team had high expectations and were expecting she might get a print cover or at least a digital cover out of it, but Enninful was not able to meet those expectations," said an insider. "He already had a magazine cover in the bag for that month. Edward was furious to have lost the project, as were the powers that be at Condé Nast." The source added: "The whole process became very difficult. Edward could only promise her a big showy feature inside the magazine and online — but she turned it down." Elsewhere, journalist and commentator Esther Krakue hit out at the mum of two, harshly suggesting that Meghan should lean into her status as a 'hot' woman who married a prince, rather than trying to frame herself as a thought leader with a 'particularly niche view of the world.' Speaking on The Sun's Royal Exclusive show, Krakue commented on Meghan's recent appearance on The Jamie Kern Lima Show podcast, in which the Duchess of Sussex admitted she wouldn't know what to put on a resume. 'She's also never had to write a resume, let's be honest,' Krakue said bluntly. Krakue went on to critique Meghan's attempts to champion complex social issues. 'The lens through which she views the world is very peculiar,' she said. 'She's trying to position herself as a champion of women, but she shoehorns a very narrow, niche perspective into issues that are far more nuanced.' Krakue's main point was that Meghan, given her fame and wealth, doesn't need to complicate her public persona. 'You're hot. You married a prince. Give us the tea. That's all we need from her,' she said. Referencing Meghan's recent projects - including her podcast Archetypes and her Netflix series With Love - Krakue suggested that many of the duchess's ventures have not been especially well-received. And that her millions mean that her business offerings are 'low risk'. However, she made clear that her criticisms weren't rooted in personal animosity, adding that she wishes her 'every success'. Still, Krakue concluded that Meghan may be trying too hard to project an image that doesn't quite align with her reality. 'She's not a chemist. She's not a physicist. And that's fine,' she said. 'Sometimes it's OK to just be pretty and to have good fortune in life - and to ride that wave.' Meghan also this week gave an update on her sold-out As Ever products, hinting that they might not be restocked straight away. When the Duchess of Sussex launched her products, including her jam, honey and flower sprinkles earlier this year as part of her As Ever range, they sold out in just over 30 minutes. Since then those who were unable to get their hands on the items have been patiently waiting for the As Ever website to be restocked. However, in a new interview, Meghan told of how instead of simply restocking, she wants to "take a step back, gather data and figure out what As Ever could be." Speaking to Fast Company, she revealed that new products were expected in the first quarter of next year. And teasing what they could be, she explained: "I want to really focus on the hospitality angle of As Ever, but as we take the learnings, we can understand what the customer's needs are seasonally." A trademark application for As Ever showed that her brand may one day intend to sell the likes of cookbooks, tableware and cutlery. But she added that fashion is also something she wants to dabble in too. She added: "The category of fashion is something I will explore at a later date because I do think that's an interesting space for me."
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Bella Hadid says it should be illegal to work during period, calls for 2-week menstrual leave
Supermodel Bella Hadid has made a statement, and not for a runway or pap look, but for a strong and honest take on menstrual health, calling it illegal to work on periods. In an interview with Vogue UK, Bella opened up about living with a range of menstrual conditions like endometriosis, PMDD, and PCOS. As a supermodel with hectic shoots and demanding schedules, she stays busy. But since she has chronic conditions like endometriosis and PMDD, it means that she often needs to push through excruciating pain and emotional distress. Bella reflected on her early modelling days, recalling how challenging they were. She also opened up about walking the runway while dealing with debilitating period pain and pushing through despite the struggle. She said, "I was like 17, 18 years old, not knowing or loving myself a hundred percent yet. I had just moved out of my parents' house and gone straight into a world where you have to stare in the mirror every single day. And we get our periods. You're shooting Victoria's Secret on your period, with endo. That should be illegal. I'm going to talk to the White House about it, because we should literally ban women working on the week of their period. And the week before, to be honest." Menstrual leave is already an ongoing and important discussion, with many advocating for workplace policies to accommodate leaves or work from home (WFH). A post shared by Bella 🦋 (@bellahadid) While two weeks may sound unusual to some, for Bella, who has been diagnosed with prominent menstrual health conditions like endometriosis, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), and PCOS, period pain and related symptoms can be much more intense and debilitating, not only during menstruation week but also in the week leading up to it. Not just Bella, many women go through the same. For the uninitiated, endometriosis is a chronic condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside of the uterus. This causes overwhelmingly acute period cramps, much worse than regular pain. Meanwhile, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder is a much more severe form of PMS, or premenstrual syndrome. It typically involves extreme depression, anxiety, and mood swings in the weeks before the period. Both of these conditions intensify the menstrual experience as endometriosis causes intense physical pain during menstruation, while PMDD contributes to emotional distress in the week before. This explains why Bella, diagnosed with both conditions, strongly emphasised the need for taking two weeks off, not just during menstruation but also the week before. Bella's statement shows how period pain exists on a spectrum. The severity can also be influenced by chronic menstrual conditions, affecting not only the period week but the week before as well. When menstrual leave policies are discussed, it's important to understand that menstrual pain is not uniform for all, and conditions, including endometriosis and several others, also need to be taken into consideration. ALSO READ: Is it more than just menstrual cramps? 5 signs of endometriosis you can't ignore
Sydney Morning Herald
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
How this TikTok star enlisted Charli XCX for his debut TV show
But it was COVID lockdowns that saw him gain millions of followers with his pop-culture-skewering skits and exaggerated celebrity impressions. Vogue UK called him 'the only funny thing to happen in 2020' – all helpful pushes, as he had already been shopping Overcompensating around, built off his first stand-up show in 2018. 'I feel so privileged that I got so much time [to develop the show] because I think when all the things were in place, I knew everything I wanted. Everyone who joined knew the tone and the world that we wanted.' There's also a steady stream of TikTok-famous faces cameoing, including comedians Tommy Do, Caleb Hearon and Boman Martinez-Reid. While hits such as Abbott Elementary and English Teacher have cast from social media and proven it works, it was still something Skinner had to fight for. Loading 'I don't think there is as much of a difference any more between someone who can entertain us on our phones or with TV,' he says. 'I feel so lucky to give those people a chance to show their talents.' There's a simple reason why Overcompensating has attracted so many names, online or otherwise – and it's not just margaritas. It's very funny; a raucous American campus romp of drinking games, hazing rituals and study-break sobs. Set in the mid-2010s, it's a period of max zillennial cross-appeal, allowing for punchlines about both Alison Roman and Amanda Knox, as well as needle drops of obnoxious EDM and Charli-approved alt-pop (Like A G6, Uffie, Sky Ferreira). Overcompensating leans into the chaos with frenzied storylines that capture the messiness of being an undergraduate, ready to do anything – and anyone – to be liked. 'I hope that there is this communal laugh that everyone can have watching it being like, 'God, I can't believe we did this shit',' says Skinner. 'Everything felt so big, and the stakes felt so high! And they were, to a degree.' At Overcompensating' s heart is Benny – a closeted teen compelled to keep up the jock persona he cultivated as high school valedictorian and gridiron star, all true to Skinner's experiences. Benny can walk and talk 'bro' with ease, dropping his voice and vocabulary to the ground to fit in. While immediately embraced by frat leader Peter (DiMarco) as a protégé and quickly landing potential beard Carmen (Wally Baram), Benny's constantly on edge as he worries any little movement could give the game away. But sometimes, the mask slips up in a moment of fun, as Benny reveals he loves Glee or raps Nicki Minaj's Super Bass to a baffled room of pre-gamers, only to straighten up, completely mortified. These moments are played for laughs, but the pain underneath resonates. Loading 'I had so much fun making this show, and I don't know if I could have said that five years ago,' he says. 'I think it would've felt a little too raw. 'Going back, I think it allowed me to forgive myself for not coming out sooner. I've been so hard on myself the past 10 years, thinking … 'I missed out on so much'.' It's funny to consider your early 20s as a late coming out. But that's reflected in the last decade's coming-of-age comedies, such as Sex Education, Never Have I Ever, Booksmart, PEN15 and Big Mouth. While all offering diverse takes on the sexual conquest comedy – a genre once held firmly in the hands of Seann William Scott – they're all centred on high schoolers. University life remains largely untouched, save for under-watched sitcom The Sex Lives of College Girls – a world away from Overcompensating 's jock-run campus. As with his online impressions, Skinner's show skewers bros with love – and Benny is far from the only guy whose hyper-sexualised boasting or wolf cries feel forced. 'Performative masculinity is something I was around so much, and I participated in,' Skinner says of his college days. 'I would see guys where I thought, 'This doesn't feel that normal on you either – and you're not gay!''
The Age
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
How this TikTok star enlisted Charli XCX for his debut TV show
But it was COVID lockdowns that saw him gain millions of followers with his pop-culture-skewering skits and exaggerated celebrity impressions. Vogue UK called him 'the only funny thing to happen in 2020' – all helpful pushes, as he had already been shopping Overcompensating around, built off his first stand-up show in 2018. 'I feel so privileged that I got so much time [to develop the show] because I think when all the things were in place, I knew everything I wanted. Everyone who joined knew the tone and the world that we wanted.' There's also a steady stream of TikTok-famous faces cameoing, including comedians Tommy Do, Caleb Hearon and Boman Martinez-Reid. While hits such as Abbott Elementary and English Teacher have cast from social media and proven it works, it was still something Skinner had to fight for. Loading 'I don't think there is as much of a difference any more between someone who can entertain us on our phones or with TV,' he says. 'I feel so lucky to give those people a chance to show their talents.' There's a simple reason why Overcompensating has attracted so many names, online or otherwise – and it's not just margaritas. It's very funny; a raucous American campus romp of drinking games, hazing rituals and study-break sobs. Set in the mid-2010s, it's a period of max zillennial cross-appeal, allowing for punchlines about both Alison Roman and Amanda Knox, as well as needle drops of obnoxious EDM and Charli-approved alt-pop (Like A G6, Uffie, Sky Ferreira). Overcompensating leans into the chaos with frenzied storylines that capture the messiness of being an undergraduate, ready to do anything – and anyone – to be liked. 'I hope that there is this communal laugh that everyone can have watching it being like, 'God, I can't believe we did this shit',' says Skinner. 'Everything felt so big, and the stakes felt so high! And they were, to a degree.' At Overcompensating' s heart is Benny – a closeted teen compelled to keep up the jock persona he cultivated as high school valedictorian and gridiron star, all true to Skinner's experiences. Benny can walk and talk 'bro' with ease, dropping his voice and vocabulary to the ground to fit in. While immediately embraced by frat leader Peter (DiMarco) as a protégé and quickly landing potential beard Carmen (Wally Baram), Benny's constantly on edge as he worries any little movement could give the game away. But sometimes, the mask slips up in a moment of fun, as Benny reveals he loves Glee or raps Nicki Minaj's Super Bass to a baffled room of pre-gamers, only to straighten up, completely mortified. These moments are played for laughs, but the pain underneath resonates. Loading 'I had so much fun making this show, and I don't know if I could have said that five years ago,' he says. 'I think it would've felt a little too raw. 'Going back, I think it allowed me to forgive myself for not coming out sooner. I've been so hard on myself the past 10 years, thinking … 'I missed out on so much'.' It's funny to consider your early 20s as a late coming out. But that's reflected in the last decade's coming-of-age comedies, such as Sex Education, Never Have I Ever, Booksmart, PEN15 and Big Mouth. While all offering diverse takes on the sexual conquest comedy – a genre once held firmly in the hands of Seann William Scott – they're all centred on high schoolers. University life remains largely untouched, save for under-watched sitcom The Sex Lives of College Girls – a world away from Overcompensating 's jock-run campus. As with his online impressions, Skinner's show skewers bros with love – and Benny is far from the only guy whose hyper-sexualised boasting or wolf cries feel forced. 'Performative masculinity is something I was around so much, and I participated in,' Skinner says of his college days. 'I would see guys where I thought, 'This doesn't feel that normal on you either – and you're not gay!''
