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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Renée Zellweger Living Solo Again As Ant Anstead's Life Spirals Into Legal And Financial Chaos
Renée Zellweger and Ant Anstead's once-blossoming romance appears to be entering turbulent waters. The couple, who have been together since 2021, are now reportedly living apart, while rumors of financial ruin and new associations cast shadows on their future. With Ant's car business crumbling and Zellweger focused on work in New York, insiders say the situation is far from stable. Zellweger and Anstead, who began dating four years ago, are reportedly no longer sharing a home. According to insiders, the couple hasn't lived under the same roof for over a year. Anstead had been renting a modest two-bedroom property in Laguna Beach for $4,250 a month, while Zellweger continued residing in a $30,000-a-month clifftop rental nearby. A spokesperson for Anstead confirmed to the Daily Mail that the small home 'was rented solely by Mr. Anstead,' and the landlord clarified that Zellweger was not on the lease. Meanwhile, Zellweger has been in New York filming the hit Hulu series "Only Murders in the Building." Despite the physical distance and ongoing speculation, a source close to the "Bridget Jones's Diary" star maintains that 'they are still dating.' As Anstead's personal life becomes more complicated, his living arrangements have sparked more questions. He's been repeatedly seen spending the night at the upscale home of Julia French, a glamorous 36-year-old divorcée in Laguna Beach who is currently in the process of divorcing her hedge fund founder husband, James Hanna III. Anstead and French reportedly share a connection through their children, as one of her kids attends the same school as Anstead's son, Hudson. A source revealed to the outlet, 'When Ant's working late or needs childcare, Hudson goes back with Jules' kids. Then in the evening, Ant picks Hudson up.' The source also hinted at a 'flirtatious friendship' between Anstead and French, adding, 'When he moved out of his rental, he moved into the apartment above the garage at Jules' place.' Even after four years of dating, Zellweger seems hesitant to take the next step with Anstead. When Anstead lost his rental, it was assumed that he would move in with Zellweger again. However, that didn't happen. A source close to the Oscar-winning actress said, 'Renée currently has a rental in Laguna. When Ant lost his rental, the obvious thing would have been for him to move into the rental with Renée. But she doesn't want them cohabiting, so he has to find his own place to stay.' The insider explained that Zellweger's reluctance may stem from wanting to keep some personal space amid Anstead's growing troubles. 'That's kind of how the relationship works,' the source added, suggesting Zellweger may be trying to maintain boundaries while still being supportive from a distance. Anstead is facing a wave of legal and financial issues that have significantly impacted his lifestyle. His company, Radford Motors, recently filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Delaware, a move that often leads to liquidation. Additionally, the British TV presenter is facing lawsuits from customers who allege fraud and breach of contract. One lawsuit claims that a customer paid a deposit for a $1 million custom Lotus race car, only for the car never to materialize and the money to remain unrecovered. Anstead or his company is being sued for over $3 million. Adding to the mess, the landlord of his Costa Mesa workshop reportedly filed for eviction. Although Anstead's spokesperson later claimed the filing was 'made in error' and withdrawn, sources say staff haven't been seen at the workshop in over a week. While Anstead deals with his personal and professional woes, Zellweger is staying focused on her acting career. She has been filming in New York and keeping a relatively low profile. Her publicist declined to comment on the current state of her relationship, but those close to her insist that she's still in a relationship with Anstead, though it is complicated by distance and logistics. Meanwhile, Anstead continues to maintain that his relationship is private. 'He continues to remain private about his cherished personal relationship,' his representative stated. Zellweger's silence on the matter is noteworthy and could be reflective of her preference to avoid drama and stay focused on work while things settle down.
Morocco World
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Morocco World
From Basel to Fez: Swiss Ambassador's Ode to Cultural Kinship Through Sacred Music
Fez – In the historic city of Fez, where ancient medina walls whisper centuries of cultural exchange, Swiss Ambassador to Morocco Valentin Zellweger found himself particularly moved during the 28th edition of the Fez World Sacred Music Festival. As the crystalline harmonies of Renaissance polyphony filled the air, the ambassador saw more than just a musical performance – he witnessed the living embodiment of cultural diplomacy. In an exclusive interview at the 28th edition of the Fez World Sacred Music Festival, Ambassador Zellweger reflected on the deep historical ties between the two countries. 'Well, first of all, it's an old relationship, if I may say,' he began. 'It's more than 100 years old and it's getting better and better. I would say today it's a very close friendship. We have a lot of exchanges and a lot of common interests. So it's a very positive view of our bilateral relations.' The ambassador noted the unique role of cultural exchange in strengthening international connections. 'Well, you know, culture is a very important ingredient. Of course, our relations are commercial, economic, they are political, they are social. There are many Moroccans living in Switzerland and culture is the one thing that glues everything together,' Zellweger explained. He elaborated on the power of cultural expression: 'And in culture, you can bring things to. You can express things that I think are difficult to be said or expressed in other ways. So culture is a very important ingredient for our relationship.' Of Switzerland's participation in the festival, Zellweger shared: 'I give you the example of this evening's concert. The topic or the theme of this festival is the Renaissance. And there will be a Swiss group from a very prestigious musical school singing songs from the Renaissance. So it will be the Swiss perspective on the topic chosen by the organizers of this festival.' Drawing parallels between the two countries, the ambassador noted: 'I see a fundamental similarity between Morocco and Switzerland. Morocco is at the crossroads of cultures, of religions, also geographically speaking. And the same goes for Switzerland. Although we're at the heart of Europe, we are composed of a German part of our culture, a French part, an Italian part. And I think what unites Morocco and Switzerland is this sense of finding an equilibrium.' With visible enthusiasm, Zellweger shared his personal connection to the event. 'Am I excited?' he asked. 'Of course I'm excited. No, this is a fantastic opportunity and for me it's a particular pleasure. The musicians, the school that will be present this evening since it is my hometown represented tonight.' The ambassador's personal connection to the performance added a special dimension to the evening. The performing ensemble, Zenaida, hails from Basel's prestigious Schola Cantorum Basiliensis – Zellweger's hometown. The young but accomplished group, formed just last year by international students in the Advanced Vocal Ensemble Studies (AVES) program, brought a carefully curated selection of Franco-Flemish sacred music to Moroccan audiences. Zenaida's program featured masterworks by Renaissance composers Josquin Desprez and Pierre de la Rue, including Desprez's contemplative 'Gaude virgo' and La Rue's majestic 'Credo (Missa cum jocunditate).' The ensemble's innovative approach to these centuries-old compositions – blending traditional Gregorian influences with fresh polyphonic interpretations – created a musical dialogue that transcended time and geography. From Swiss concert halls to Moroccan nights Though newly formed, Zenaida has already established itself as a rising star in early music circles. Their emotional debut performance of 'Lamentation' at the Erasmus Klingt Festival under Björn Schmelzer's direction showcased their ability to breathe new life into ancient musical forms. The ambassador's remarks at the Fez World Sacred Music Festival point to the bond between Morocco and Switzerland. As the two countries celebrate over a century of diplomatic relations, cultural exchanges like this festival performance prove that their partnership is evolving beyond traditional political and economic ties into something deeper and more resonant. The presence of Swiss musicians in Fez, interpreting Renaissance melodies for Moroccan audiences, demonstrates how culture serves as a dynamic bridge between the two countries. Just as Morocco thrives at the crossroads of civilizations and Switzerland harmonizes its multilingual heritage, their collaboration at this festival reflects a shared commitment to dialogue, understanding, and mutual appreciation. Initiatives like the Fez Sacred Music Festival reinforce this connection with each passing year, ensuring that the relationship between Morocco and Switzerland does not merely endure, but flourishes.
New York Times
14-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
How Ducks' Jackson LaCombe leapfrogged others to become their No. 1 defenseman
ANAHEIM, Calif. — It made sense to think Pavel Mintyukov would become The One on the Ducks' blue line. He burst onto the scene in 2023-24 as a rookie, with lots of quality ice time, moments of physical one-on-one defensive play and scratching the surface of his offensive upside. It also made sense to think Olen Zellweger would become The One. He skates beautifully, with the ability to carry the puck out of his zone and move along the blue line to find shooting lanes. He's got a knack for getting his shot through to the net and has the puck-moving skills to run a power play. Advertisement Each player also won the best defenseman award in his respective junior leagues in 2023, with Zellweger edging out Mintyukov and Tristan Luneau — another highly talented projected Ducks blueliner — for the top defenseman award in Canadian major junior hockey. As training camp commenced last fall, it was easy to see a future in which Mintyukov or Zellweger started to nudge aside longtime veteran Cam Fowler as the one the Ducks rode in important situations. Someone did force the Ducks' hand. But that No. 1 position, and all the responsibility that comes with it, now belongs to Jackson LaCombe. LaCombe's rise has been meteoric in his second season. He has 14 goals — the most by an Anaheim blueliner since Lubomir Visnovsky had a team-record 18 in 2010-11 — and 43 points, which would be higher if the Ducks didn't ice the NHL's worst power play. After ranking fourth among their defensemen in ice time as a rookie (19:23), LaCombe plays more than any other skater on the team (22:09). 'Jacks always had it,' said fellow defenseman Drew Helleson, who has known his fellow Minnesota native since they were grade-school age. 'It was just a matter of time until he kind of grew into his own and was able to showcase what he could do. All our buddies back home, we always knew it was going to happen. 'You watch him in college and before he got here, even a little bit last year, you just could see he had it. Just waiting for him to get the confidence to make some plays. Now he's got it and now you can see what it's doing for him and what it does for us. It's been fun to watch.' Jackson LaCombe, who has emerged on the @AnaheimDucks blue line this season, is a candidate to join Team USA at the upcoming Men's Worlds. His skating would be an asset on the big sheet. Our @NHLNetwork coverage of the tournament starts May 9! 🇺🇸@GopherHockey @SiriusXMNHL — Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) April 10, 2025 The flight upward for LaCombe, 23, hasn't always been smooth. It was particularly bumpy last season. In 71 games, he showed flashes of his potential as a smooth-skating offensive contributor, but many more instances of tentative playmaking while also learning how to defend at the NHL level and overcoming mistakes made after skipping past the minor leagues. Advertisement With the Ducks firmly in a rebuild, LaCombe also had to deal with losing regularly on a 27-50-5 club after four successful years at the University of Minnesota, capped by a berth in the NCAA title game. And confidence — along with the lack of it — can be more important than ability for a young player in development mode. 'Last year, I was kind of a little bit standoffish and a little bit afraid in some moments,' LaCombe said. 'And I think now I'm just kind of just being myself. Just me being the player that I am is just contributing to my confidence. They're allowing me to play like that, which helps me out a ton. And I think my game is obviously evolved a lot from college. It's a lot different now. Just being able to kind of contribute in all areas of the ice has been huge for me, and it's just been helping me build my confidence.' On April 1, LaCombe played a personal-best 31:04 in a shootout win over the San Jose Sharks. It isn't uncommon for him to log between 23 and 28 minutes, and he hasn't played fewer than 20 in a game since early January. His effectiveness with regular partner Radko Gudas has been on the wane, as he's been on the ice for 20 goals against in all situations over the last 10 games. But LaCombe's play driving and offense generation in five-on-five play is markedly better year over year (43.6 to 48.9 CF%; 45.51 to 48.86 xGF%). There are the numbers that measure his improvement. It goes beyond that for LaCombe. He's had veterans to learn from. Gudas. Brian Dumoulin (before he was traded). And Fowler, the big-minute defenseman he replaced. 'He just allows me to play my game and be myself,' LaCombe said of Gudas, the Ducks' captain. 'That's kind of what I needed to hear and needed to do. For him just to be there has been huge for me. Obviously, he's a tremendous guy and such a good player. Just being able to learn from him every day and have a leader like that to play with has been great.' Advertisement The presence of Helleson has also had a positive effect. LaCombe and Helleson played on summer teams as youths in Minnesota and were united at prep power Shattuck St. Mary's for two years before Helleson left to play in the United States National Team Development Program. But after Helleson went to play at Boston College and LaCombe stayed home at Minnesota, they were back together with Trevor Zegras for the United States' gold medal-winning 2021 World Juniors squad. They reunited when the Ducks acquired Helleson from the Colorado Avalanche in a 2022 trade that sent away longtime defenseman Josh Manson. Now they're roommates, and Zegras said that's enhanced the comfort level that LaCombe now feels. 'Because it's hard,' Zegras said. 'Playing 82 games versus the best players in the world, it's tough. I guess when you have that comfortability on the days in between, I think it helps a lot.' 'I don't know if me being here has anything to do with that,' Helleson said. 'Like I said, we always knew he had it. It was just a matter of time for him to show it.' Last summer, coach Greg Cronin sought out Golden Gophers coach Bob Motzko to get a feel for how LaCombe might advance as a player after going through the peaks and valleys of his first season. Through a couple lengthy conversations, Motzko convinced Cronin that it takes LaCombe a bit of time to be secure and assured with his game and the atmosphere he's in. It requires a coach to be patient and, as Cronin put it, wait 'for all that talent to bust through.' If a coach can do that, the wait will be worth it. 'He had the same experience with Jackson his freshmen year at Minnesota,' Cronin said. 'And he said, 'You will see a different player this year.'' Adjustments were also made off the ice. LaCombe attacked the weight room and strengthened his 6-foot-2, 205-pound frame. He also spent a week training with Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor Jeremy Clark to build more combative instincts into his game. Motzko gave Cronin glowing reports. Advertisement 'He did some things that were kind of out-of-the-box stuff, which I had talked to Jackson about in terms of exploring boxing or some mixed martial arts to get a real intimate view of a human's response to competitiveness,' Cronin said. 'And he did it. He wasn't broadcasting it. He was very humble about it.' LaCombe's on-ice transformation began with a terrific training camp. But an illness at the start of the season sapped his momentum. LaCombe didn't play until the season's fifth game but even as he made up ground in the first two months, he was still scratched three times. One of those was a Dec. 11 game at Ottawa, as the Ducks had Fowler returning from injury and needed him in the lineup to showcase for a trade. After that, LaCombe was back in the lineup for good, and he had a goal and assist in consecutive contests to start a 16-game stretch in which he scored four goals and had 14 points. Fowler was traded to St. Louis on Dec. 14, opening the door for LaCombe to rush through. 'His biggest thing was the trust in his own abilities,' Gudas said. 'And I thought this year he showed up in the camp, he showed all his potential where it is right now. The start of the season, he was playing and trying to do his things. He got on the wrong end of it a few times and I think he learned from his mistakes. He got healthy scratched a few times early in the season, but he never looked back. 'He tried to get better. Worked on the confidence and worked on the things that he's great at.' 'I'm thrilled for Jacks,' Fowler said. 'He's a great kid. I've still been checking in on the guys and watching some of their games and I know he's had a great season. I think there's a lot more to come from Jacks. I think he's destined for great things and I'm happy that he's having some success there.' When the Ducks drafted LaCombe in the second round in 2019, they knew he'd be a bit of a long-term project, as a forward who converted to defense while at Shattuck. As they saw him stand out on the talent-laden Golden Gophers, where he played above Brock Faber and had Matthew Knies, Logan Cooley and Jimmy Snuggerud as teammates, they remained convinced that he'd find success in the NHL. Advertisement The Ducks now have a clear No. 1 defenseman, and that's a piece they'll need in their build-up toward being a playoff team. They've had players such as Fowler and Hampus Lindholm capably perform in that role — at a very high level during their most recent contention period — but they haven't had a dominant blueliner since Scott Niedermayer and Chris Pronger. That is still uncharted territory for LaCombe and he must fend off competition within his own team to be The One. But he is opening eyes across the league by the day. 'I always knew he was going to be this good,' Helleson said. 'It was just a matter of time. And I think he can get even better. It's a start. Who knows how high his ceiling is?'
Fox News
06-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
'This Is Us' star Chrissy Metz left Hollywood after two decades, says she found a 'better quality of life'
After over two decades in Los Angeles, "This is Us" actress Chrissy Metz is embracing life in Nashville, Tennessee. "I moved to Nashville," the 44-year-old actress and singer told People magazine in a new interview. "I was in LA for 21 years, but my family is in Florida, where I'm from, and during the pandemic, I could drive to them from here. It's just a better quality of life here. Everything is 15 minutes away, and it's just so much less stress." "There's a lot going on," she added. "There's obviously great music, great food. I grew up in the South, so I'm used to sort of that hospitality—it feels more communal here. In L.A. it was always like, 'Oh, you have an audition? What's it for? Oh, you have an audition? What for?' It was all very dog-eat-dog." Lately, Metz – who starred alongside Mandy Moore, Justin Hartley, Milo Ventimiglia and Sterling K. Brown in the series from 2016 to 2022 – has been focusing on her career in music and the upcoming release of her new children's book, "When I Talk to God, I Talk About Feelings." "I think we're coming into this age of mental health awareness and just talking about our feelings in real ways," she told the outlet. "And so I wondered, could we preemptively strike and get the kids to name their feelings and then express their feelings and have the confidence to even do that?" Metz isn't the only celeb who has been open about their retreat from Hollywood. Renée Zellweger recently reflected on her six-year hiatus from Los Angeles, Zellweger, who found fame starring in movies like "Jerry Maguire" and "Cold Mountain," was featured on the cover of British Vogue's February 2025 issue and explained that there was one specific reason she decided to leave the spotlight in 2010. "Because I needed to. I was sick of the sound of my own voice." "When I was working, I was like, 'Oh, my gosh, listen to you. Are you sad again, Renée? Oh, is this your mad voice?' It was a regurgitation of the same emotional experiences," she told the outlet. Prior to her return to Hollywood in 2016, Zellweger "wrote music and studied international law." She also "built a house, rescued a pair of older doggies, created a partnership that led to a production company, advocated for and fundraised with a sick friend and spent alot of time with family and godchildren and driving across the country with the dogs." "I got healthy," Zellweger explained. Fox News Digital's Janelle Ash contributed to this post.
See - Sada Elbalad
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
"Only Murders in the Building" Season 5 Adds Renée Zellweger
Yara Sameh Renée Zellweger has joined the cast of 'Only Murders in the Building' Season 5. Zellweger joins fellow new Season 5 cast members Christoph Waltz and Keegan-Michael Key. As is typically the case with 'Only Murders,' character and plot details for the new season are being kept under wraps. Season 5 is currently in production. Zellweger is a two-time Academy Award winner — one for best supporting actress for 'Cold Mountain' and another for best actress for 'Judy.' She was also nominated for her roles in both 'Chicago' and 'Bridget Jones's Diary.' She is also a four-time Golden Globe winner for 'Cold Mountain,' 'Chicago,' 'Nurse Betty,' and 'Judy.' Most recently, Zellweger starred in 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,' the fourth installment in the Bridget Jones film series. The film has grossed over $122 million worldwide. She made her series regular television debut with the Netflix series 'What/If' and recently starred in the true crime limited series 'The Thing About Pam' at NBC. It was announced in 2024 that she also set to lead a series adaptation of the James Patterson and Mike Lupica book '12 Months to Live' in development at Max. 'Only Murders in the Building' aired its fourth season in 2024. Along with leads Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez, the cast for Season 4 included Meryl Streep, Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis, Eva Longoria, Jane Lynch, Richard Kind, Melissa McCarthy, Kumail Nanjiani, and Molly Shannon. The show picked up 21 Emmy nominations for its third season, the most it has received for a single season to date. Martin and John Hoffman co-created the series, with Hoffman also serving as showrunner. Both serve as executive producers along with Short, Gomez, Dan Fogelman and Jess Rosenthal. 20th Television is the studio. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) News Ireland Replaces Former Israeli Embassy with Palestinian Museum News Israeli PM Diagnosed with Stage 3 Prostate Cancer Lifestyle Maguy Farah Reveals 2025 Expectations for Pisces News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
