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Daily Mail
6 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Ever heard the one about the pop star and the former PM? How Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau suffered a remarkably similar fall from grace before unlikely friends were spotted dining out in Canada
Ever heard the one about the famous pop star walking into a bar with a former Prime Minister? You'd be forgiven for thinking it's the punchline to a joke, but on Tuesday night in the heart of Montreal it really happened - and there's video to prove it. Indeed, singer and sometime astronaut Katy Perry left staff-members at upscale restaurant Le Violon speechless after arriving in the company of their former Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau. Perry, recently single following an abrupt separation from fiancé Orlando Bloom in June, was filmed enjoying a relaxed and apparently uninhibited conversation with Trudeau, 53, over a two hour dinner date at the fine dining eatery. And there would have been no shortage of things to talk about given their colourful careers, their shared history of occasionally controversial headlines, inappropriate gaffes and - of late - an alarmingly similar decline in popularity. Perry, 40, may well have wanted to talk about her recent journey to space aboard the Blue Origin NS-31 rocket, an 11-minute flight that whisked the singer and her all-female crew some 62 miles about the Earth. She might have been less keen to elaborate on the public fallout that ensued, with Perry and her well-heeled fellow space-wanderers subsequently accused of participating in a costly, and completely pointless, vanity project. The singer no doubt had good intentions when she claimed to be putting the 'ass' into astronaut and pulled on her jumpsuit before joining the likes of TV presenter Gayle King, film producer Kerianne Flynn, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen and Lauren Sanchez - the wife of billionaire Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos - aboard the controversial capsule. It would transpire to be the first all-female space flight since Russian astronaut Valentina Tereshkova's solo trip in 1963, but any historical relevance was quickly lost within hours of their return to Earth as a bemused general public rounded on the beleaguered crew. Perry didn't exactly help her cause by emerging from the capsule holding a daisy to the sky - an apparent reference to young daughter Daisy Dove, who she shares with Bloom - before dropping to her knees and kissing the ground. 'It's not about singing my songs,' she said breathlessly after greeting the media. 'It's about a collective energy in there. It's about us. It's about making space for future women and taking up space and belonging.' Maybe, maybe not, but it was no coincidence that Blue Origin happened to be owned by Bezos, with many critics dismissing the 11-minute flight as 'Amazon PR.' Other accused the celebrity astronauts of 'gluttonous' and 'planet destroying' behaviour, while questioning what the trio even contributed to society. An inside source called the criticism unexpected for the former American Idol judge and 'disheartening' for the rest of the all-female crew. 'Katy doesn't regret going to space. It was life changing. What she does regret is making a public spectacle out of it,' the insider exclusively revealed to Daily Mail. Perry recently split from longtime partner Bloom and is currently on tour, with stops including Ottawa on Tuesday, Montreal on Wednesday, Quebec City on Friday, and two dates in Toronto next week. With that in mind, Trudeau would be the perfect sounding board for Perry to discuss her latest album, 143, released last September, and her future plans as a recording artist. She'd be forgiven, of course, for omitting the disastrous reviews it received upon release and the savaging she was forced to take for collaborating with controversial producer Dr. Luke on album that appears to promote themes of female empowerment, independence and positivity. The American producer, real name Łukasz Sebastian Gottwald, worked with Perry after settling a decade long legal dispute with pop star Kesha, who he initially sued in 2014 when she accused him of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse - an allegation he strenuously denied. With that in mind, an album loaded with songs titles like Women's World, I'm His, He's Mine, Gimme Gimme and All The Love was always going to be a hard sell for Perry - and a red rag for critics. Referencing the controversy during an appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast, she sais: 'I understand that it started a lot of conversations. And he was one of many collaborators that I collaborated with. 'But the reality is it comes from me. The truth is I wrote these songs from my experience of my whole life going through this metamorphosis, and he was one of the people to help facilitate all that—one of the writers, one of the producers. 'I am speaking from my own experience. When I speak about Woman's World, I speak about feeling so empowered now as a mother, as a woman, giving birth creating life, creating another set of organs, a brain, a heart. 'I created a whole whole heart and I did it. I'm still doing it. And I'm still a matriarch. And feeling really grounded in that, that's where I'm speaking from.' If Perry's music career is off the cards, Trudeau might be keen to elaborate on his time in office as Canada's 23rd Prime Minister, a role he occupied for ten years before resigning in January. But you wouldn't blame him for wanting to skirt around his youth, notably the notorious 'Arabian Nights' party he attended in 2001. It will forever be a testy subject for the liberal-minded Trudeau, whose popularity plummeted in 2021 after an unearthed photo from the bash captured him in full blackface. Canada's future Prime Minister had inadvertantly added more fuel to the fire by completing the look with flowing robes and raffish turban. Trudeau had a hard time talking his way out of the gaffe, and the self-proclaiming feminist who once took a knee during a Black Lives Matters protest following the death of George Floyd was promptly labelled a 'fake.' Others were quick to point out that the famously woke Trudeau was not a naive teenager but 29-years old and a responsible teacher when he attended the Arabian Nights party. Photos of the notorious event first emerged in 2019 - prompting outrage and a swift apology from Trudeau - but 2021 was the first time a colour image from the party had been released. The gaffe, coupled with his handling of the thousands of First Nations unmarked graves at former residential school sites subsequently triggered a powerful backlash against the then Prime Minister. Trudeau originally announced the separation on Instagram in matching posts written in both English (pictured) and French Water under the bridge one might say, and anyway, who cares when Trudeau already shares plenty of common ground with Perry? Much like his recent dinner date, the former PM is single - some two years after confirming his separation from wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau after 18-years of marriage. Lots to discuss over an intimate dinner then, but Trudeau may well be reluctant to delve into the circumstances surrounding their unexpected separation, and the acrimony that followed. Trudeau originally announced the separation on Instagram in matching posts written in both English and French. His office also released a statement to confirm they had reached a legal agreement and would remain amicable for the sake of their three children. But commentators were quick to assess how the announcement would affect his career and carefully curated image in the lead-up to the 2025 election. Columnist Jamie Sarkonak observed in the National Post at the time: 'The timing doesn't bode well for the prime minister - especially since much of his personal marketing has to do with image. 'Trudeau can no longer play the loving husband, the family man. He can't live by example on the family file, because he can't claim personal success on that front.' In 2014, Trudeau was able to settle rumors about infidelity after a line in his autobiography, Common Ground, was deemed ambiguous. He wrote: 'Our marriage isn't perfect, and we have had difficult ups and downs, yet Sophie remains my best friend, my partner, my love. 'We are honest with each other, even when it hurts.' The separation coincided with a downturn in popularity for Trudeau and a dramatic reversal of fortune for Canadian liberals, with poll numbers declining across the country even before his separation was made public. After ten years in office, Trudeau confirmed his resignation in January. A communications consultant for the restaurant Le Violon confirmed Tuesday that the former prime minister and the singer spent about two hours at the fine-dining spot Monday evening. Photos of the unexpected meet-up, originally published by TMZ, sparked speculation of a budding romance. Samantha Jin said the pair kept to themselves and neither the staff nor other patrons approached them for a photo. 'We kind of got the vibe that they were a little more chill,' she said. Jin added that there was no indication of romance in the air, noting: 'visual signs of PDA or anything.' The report about the dinner first appeared on TMZ, which posted video of Trudeau and Perry in animated conversation at the eatery. During the meal, Jin said security watched from the bar as the pair noshed on a menu featuring a range of appetisers including tuna, beef tartare, lobster and asparagus, with lamb as their main course. Jin said Chef Danny Smiles stopped by their table to say hello, and before heading out, they came into the kitchen to thank the team. Born and raised in California, Perry is a 13-time Grammy Award nominee. She helped usher in the sound of ´00s pop, quickly becoming one of the best-selling artists of all time for her campy, big, belting anthems. She has released seven studio albums, most notably 2010´s sugar-sweet Teenage Dream. The album produced five number one singles, matching a record set by Michael Jackson with the release of his 1987 album Bad.
News.com.au
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau set to spend more time with each other after dinner date: ‘On the cards for a while'
Justin Trudeau is looking forward to spending more time with Katy Perry after 'really clicking' during a Montreal dinner date, two sources close to the former Canadian Prime Minister have told The U.S. Sun. Fireworks singer Perry, who recently split from fiance Orlando Bloom, took time out from her tour in Canada to grab dinner with divorced Trudeau on Monday night. The pair were snapped deep in conversation at swish eaterie Le Violon. And The U.S. Sun has been told by two of Trudeau's close associates that he wants to see the singer, who has been described as a 'breath of fresh air,' again. Trudeau separated from Sophie, his wife of 18 years, in 2023 and, according to our insiders, loved talking about a variety of topics with the 40 year-old star. The U.S. Sun understands the pair have been in contact for weeks after meeting at an event, and both share a common interest in trying to make the world a better place. Trudeau had hoped a quiet night in Montreal would have helped make the night more private. But with pics of the pair appearing on TMZ, their secret is out. 'Justin always enjoys nice company, and Katy is the kind of woman that really caught his attention,' the first source who worked with Trudeau while he was in office, told The U.S. Sun. 'Justin has been single for a while and has enjoyed getting to know her. He likes her personality, and they are two people who really enjoy chatting about different topics, and they click very well so far, as they are going to see each other again very soon.' Trudeau reportedly picked up the tab, which included lobster and cocktails, before showing their gratitude to the kitchen staff. The source says that although any hopes of keeping the dinner date under wraps were dashed, the 53-year-old politician doesn't regret anything. There are plans in the works for the pair to connect again in the United States, where he will be spending large amounts of time in the coming months. 'Whatever happens, happens. He is a single man, so is on the market and ready to start something new with a woman after a few rough moments after splitting from his wife,' continued the well-placed source. 'He is feeling that talking to her and getting to know her is very refreshing, like a breath of fresh air in his life. He was happy to connect with her so well, and that she appreciates him being a normal, respectful person who was very understanding of her recent separation with Orlando Bloom. 'He isn't the kind of guy that would rush things, and she seems to enjoy that a lot. It's a gentlemanly way to behave.' The second source, who also worked closely with Trudeau while he was the Canadian PM, claimed the pair had been waiting to meet up 'for a while' and that Perry agreed 'very quickly.' 'Justin isn't shy about his romantic life, and he took her on a date, and he was very, very excited to do so and kept talking about it in the last few days,' added the friend. 'He feels like a young adult again, he is very excited about the process so far, and he really enjoys to get to know her and to talk about many, many topics with her. Justin isn't a guy who is easy to 'catch' and he has been having a lot of women trying to date him since he separated from his wife.'
Daily Mail
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sia, 49, sparks romance rumours with reality star, 28, as the unlikely pair are spotted hand-in-hand on LA dinner date
Sia has sparked romance rumours with a very unlikely reality star as the pair were seen grabbing dinner together in Los Angeles. The Australian singer, 49, stepped out with Too Hot To Handle star, and fellow Aussie, Harry Jowsey on Saturday. The pair looked very cosy as they walked hand-in-hand after leaving Ca Del Sole Restaurant in LA, where they enjoyed a dinner date. Sia, whose last name is Furler, opted for a moody ensemble consisting of a baggy black high-necked tiered maxi dress, paired with a black longline coat. She finished the look with eccentric leopard print slouch boots. Meanwhile Harry looked stylish in an olive green overcoat with matching chino trousers and a white t-shirt, as well as green and white trainers. Their linking comes just days after Sia appeared to fuel romance rumours with a different man as she was joined by the same bearded guy she was pictured strolling in LA with on March 21 Sia sparked romance rumours with a very unlikely reality star as the pair were seen grabbing dinner together in Los Angeles on Saturday Sia made a rare appearance at Katy Perry 's Lifetimes Tour concert, which was held at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, CA on Tuesday night. She was seen with the bearded man just two days after filing for divorce from her second husband Dan Bernad. The Beautiful People hitmaker has been enjoying the single life after ending her two-year marriage to the Modern Medicine Services CEO. During their marriage, they secretly welcomed 15-month-old son Somersault Wonder Bernad. In divorce docs obtained by Sia requested primary legal and physical custody of little Somersault. But she will consider 'visitation rights' for Dan whom she originally began dating in 2021. Back in 2019, the Dance Alone singer legally adopted two 18-year-old men who aged out of the foster care system. One of her adopted sons has since fathered twins - making her a grandmother-of-two. Meanwhile Harry looked stylish in an olive green overcoat with matching chino trousers and a white t-shirt, as well as green and white trainers Elsewhere it was confirmed earlier this year that Harry was in a 'super casual' relationship with Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale. A source confirmed the two TV stars' romance at the time, adding that they had been dating for an unknown amount of time. 'It's not brand new,' the insider told Peopl e. It has not yet been revealed how the Aussie Netflix star met Lucy — who recently marked three years of sobriety after previously admitting that starring in Pretty Little Liars 'fuelled' her alcohol addiction. But in the past, the Too Hot to Handle star has been marred with controversy, labelled a f*** boy on the last reality show he appeared in and previously cancelled for using a homophobic slur. Previously, Harry was linked to Jessica Vestal, his costar in Perfect Match's season two which premiered last summer. Harry and Jessica appeared to be a couple on the show but broke up shortly after the show ended. Going back even further, he has also been linked to several other reality stars and influencers including ex-fiancé Francesca Farago and Georgia Hassarati. He was also
Daily Mail
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Megan Thee Stallion confirms romance with hunky NBA star Klay Thompson on romantic night out in NYC
Megan Thee Stallion confirmed her relationship with NBA star Klay Thompson as the pair stepped out for the first time since teasing their romance on social media. The 30-year-old rapper was seen holding hands with the hunky basketball player, 35, while heading out of a New York City restaurant after their dinner date. They put on a very romantic public display of affection just shortly after the pair dropped clues that they were dating each other in their recent social posts this week. Earlier this week, the Savage hitmaker shared sizzling bikini photos with her new beau in the background while they were enjoying a tropical couple's getaway together in the Bahamas. For their date night in the early morning hours at celebrity hotspot Carbone in the city, the bombshell slipped into a skintight, semi-sheer dress to show off her toned figure. She paired the colorful, sleeveless midi dress with sky-high, metallic silver stilettos and a rose gold, leather purse for her effortlessly chic and glamorous outfit. She wore dainty gold jewelry and showed off an eye-catching, crimson red and stiletto-shaped manicure for their night out on the town. To match, she rocked a glossy, deep red lip gloss as the highlight of her soft and otherwise monochromatic makeup look. Her lush, dark waves cascaded around her shoulders and down her back. As for the basketball player, who is currently playing for the Dallas Mavericks following 13 seasons with the Golden State Warriors, he looked effortlessly stylish and handsome in a white polo shirt and sheeny, blue track pants. They kept their hands intertwined even while getting into their car at the end of their date night just shortly after sparking romance rumors and exciting their eagle-eyed fans with their not-so-subtle clues. This comes after fans noticed Thompson in the background on a sun lounger in photos that the rapper had posted of herself while on holiday over the weekend, sparking rumors that they are now an item. Their romance comes just three months after her relationship with another basketball player, Boston Celtics small forward Torrey Craig, seemingly came to an end. She used palm tree and airplane emojis for her caption on the post, which brought in over 400,000 likes within the space of a few hours. They put on a very romantic public display of affection just shortly after the pair dropped clues that they were dating each other in their recent social posts this week They put on a very romantic public display of affection just shortly after the pair dropped clues that they were dating each other in their recent social posts this week Over the years, the 30-year-old has been romantically linked with a number of high-profile names, including Chelsea soccer star Romelu Lukaku. She also previously dated fellow rappers Tory Lanez — who is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence after shooting her in the foot nearly five years ago — and Moneybagg Yo, as well as songwriter Pardison 'Pardi' Fontaine. In August of last year, the musician confirmed she was dating Craig after accidentally sharing a video of them together on TikTok. She posted a clip of her and Craig, who was playing for the Chicago Bulls at the time, carrying out a couple's challenge while laying in bed together. In the video, the loved-up pair fielded a series of questions on their relationship while shutting their eyes and pointing to the person. At one stage, they were even asked who said the words 'I love you' first, with both of them pointing to the other in a video that was quickly deleted.
Daily Mail
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Conor McGregor is spotted with mystery woman he was caught kissing AGAIN at cosy birthday dinner - after 'liking' post condemning his antics
Conor McGregor was spotted on a cosy dinner date on his birthday with the same mystery woman he was pictured kissing on the beach earlier this week. The Irish MMA fighter, who was turning 37, was seen at an intimate table at Padrino's Cuban Restaurant on July 13 days after their first PDA-packed appearance. Conor has also been spotted 'liking' an Instagram post condemning him for playing away behind his fiancee Dee Devlin's back. The post which has bizarrely been supported by the controversial star, claimed Conor's partner is 'so much better' as he questioned 'what the f*** is he doing'. It read: 'Bro his wife is so much better than these b****s what the f*** is Conor doing bruh. Fr got a smoking hot wife who has stuck with him through all the allegations and bulls*** and multiple children and he's out here with a 4/10.' Dee, who has been engaged to Conor since 2020, seemingly also brushed off the kiss when she publicly wished him happy birthday after the pictures emerged. She shared a post from a fan account which read: 'Happy Birthday to the person who always keeps Dee entertained and makes her smile.' The same day as Dee's loving post, Conor, who was wearing a turquoise top and shorts, met up with the unknown woman again during his time in Florida this week. In pictures obtained by the Sun, Conor and his mystery woman were seen in the restaurant together before leaving moments apart. The woman who was flashing a beaming smile was wearing a form-fitting blue top and jeans with a pair of gold sandals. Conor's partner of 16 years has consistently stood by his side throughout several scandals., even when he was accused of 'raping and battering' a woman. Conor batted away the drama as he re-shared messages from his friends on his 37th birthday, posted a photograph of himself from the day of the PDA drama and made a telling comment about 'loyalty' - brazenly ignoring the scandal. His string of posts came hours before rapper Azealia Banks then took to X - formerly known as Twitter - to double down after accusing Conor of sexual harassment. On Monday, Azealia, 34, shared alleged nude photos of Conor, which she claimed he sent to her unprompted, as the disgraced fighter was already caught up in a cheating scandal. Amid the cheating scandal, Conor took to his Instagram Stories to document his 37th birthday, remaining silent on the pictures of him kissing a woman in Florida. In one photograph, seemingly taken during a recent trip to Ibiza, Conor beamed from ear-to-ear and fist-pumped the air as he threw his arm around his friend's shoulders. Re-sharing the birthday tribute, the Irish star added his own caption, simply writing: 'Jocks,' not referencing the allegations he punched a man in a nightclub during that trip - before his most recent scandal. Conor also made a telling comment about there being 'no one more loyal' as one of his female friends shared a snap of them together to mark his birthday. 'No cooler than us! No more loyal than us. Family,' Conor added alongside the picture. Conor also posted a photograph taken of him at the beach in Florida, going shirtless in green board shorts, which was taken on the same day as the shock PDA pictures, but failed to mention the scandal. Amongst the string of posts, he also shared a picture with heavyweight boxer Tommy Welch as they posed from inside a very lavish private jet. The Irish star made no reference to the fresh scandal after he was caught sharing a kiss and a cuddle with a bikini-clad mystery woman over the weekend. The Irish star made no reference to the fresh scandal after he was caught sharing a kiss and a cuddle with a bikini-clad mystery woman over the weekend His string of posts came hours before rapper Azealia Banks then took to X - formerly known as Twitter - to double down after accusing Conor of sexual harassment After accusing him of sending her unsolicited nude photographs, Azealia doubled down as she responded to backlash following her claims They were spotted smooching in full view of other beachgoers during his Fort Lauderdale holiday, before he was seen Facetiming his sons. His partner Dee - who he shares children, daughter Croia, five, and sons Conor Jr, eight, Rian, three and Mack, 19 months, with - was nowhere in sight. Just hours later, Azealia also set the internet ablaze after sharing alleged nude photos of Conor that she claims the disgraced UFC legend sent unprompted. She then doubled down on her claims with further wild posts as she questioned 'where' Conor was amid the scandal and responded to mocking videos. In one post, shared to X, Azealia questioned: 'Where's Conor a' (sic) before she posted a series of tongue-in-cheek posts about her original allegations. She responded to one person who accused her of 'committing revenge pornography', writing: 'White ppl r so dry.' (sic) Azealia also quipped: 'No me and Conor McGregor have been sending each other unsolicited nudes since 2016. LOL,' in response to backlash from users. Posting on Conor's birthday, she went on: 'I have never met the leprechaun but today is his birthday and he wants everyone to make a wish and blow out the candle …. 'Funny how big of closet maga bait that was… Men are so h*** and obsessed with d*** it's not even funny.' Re-sharing another video mocking her allegations, she added: 'They loved it.' Her string of posts came after Azealia accused Conor of sexual harassment when she shared nude photographs purporting to show the MMA star. 'How you gonna send a b**** a some crooked d*** pics then threaten her not to tell,' she wrote alongside the screenshots. '@TheNotoriousMMA n**** do you know who the f*** I am? This is HARAM.' Azealia continued: 'Like how are you really going to sexually harrass me with the potato farmer d*** then threaten me not to tell???? Honey…… ain't u trying to be the president of Ireland what is it giving fam? Use some f***ing sunscreen damn.' As well as the alleged nude selfies, the screenshots also showed a message from what purported to be Conor's account reading: 'Don't be a rat cos all rats get caught.' Alongside one image which seemingly shows his manhood strapped to a dumbbell, the Irish fighter apparently wrote: 'Lifting weights.' Azealia then shared another screenshot of the alleged pictures suddenly being 'hidden' on X because she does not follow Conor's account. Although it is unclear if he had anything to do with that alleged change, she commented: 'The motherf***er woke up early LOL.' has reached out to the last-known attorneys on record for Conor, his agent and Azealia's agent for comment. It is the latest embarrassment to hit the sportsman's relationship with his partner Dee, who was ever-present by his side throughout his sexual assault court case last year. The pair have been together for 15 years and got engaged in August 2020 after Conor proposed while they were celebrating his birthday. The couple met as teenagers at a nightclub in 2008 and Dee has been a key player in the MMA star's story, supporting him when he was jobless and focused on making it as a professional fighter. Conor previously told VIP magazine: 'I asked her to come over and we just started chatting. She seemed like a nice girl, and I like good girls.' While Dee added: 'He was already training when I met him, so I really admired his dedication to that.' Speaking to MMA Fighting, Conor gushed: 'I love to spoil her. She does not work anymore, I hired her to the business. She works for me now and collects the cheques. 'Dee worked very hard throughout the years and stuck by me when I had essentially absolutely nothing. I only had a dream that I was telling her. 'For me to be able to take her out of work, give her everything she's ever wanted and to travel the world with her fills me with pride. 'It keeps me going. We've been together a long time. She's been through it all with me.' The couple live in a £2.5million home in Kildare, a 40-minute drive from Dublin with their four children. In 2024, Conor lost a civil case as jurors at the High Court in Dublin found him liable of raping Nikita Hand, 35, in a Dublin hotel on December 9, 2018, with the judge awarding Hand €250,000 in damages. But despite the verdict, Dee has emphatically made clear that she intends to back Conor - attacking Nikita in a series of posts on Instagram at the time. In the posts, she wrote: 'Conor and I dealt with these issues privately many years ago, as should be done in a relationship and we have come out stronger than ever. 'We have four beautiful children now whose smiling faces and happy hearts are a testament to who he is and who we are!' In recent weeks, Conor has claimed that he will make his long-awaited return to the UFC at their White House event next year. He said: 'It's looking like I'm headed to the Oval Office again. That's where I'm headed next,' and his statement was met by a round of applause from fans in attendance. He has not stepped foot inside the octagon since July 2021, where he suffered a horror leg break against American fighter Dustin Poirier.
