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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Carrie Underwood Overwhelmed by Taking Care of Sprawling Tennessee Farm: ‘There's Too Much to Do'
Country superstar Carrie Underwood's Tennessee farm isn't the rustic paradise she envisioned as the songbird finds herself overwhelmed and exhausted by the property's costs and demands on her limited time, sources say. 'It was total folly to have these 400 acres of land, chickens, horses, fruit trees, vegetable garden and greenhouse — and she's realizing that now,' an insider confides to Globe. A source who spoke with Star recently shared the same sentiment. 'It's become too much for her to maintain, and she's getting no sleep because she's up at the crack of dawn taking care of all these animals,' the source shared. 'She's shoveling hay, weeding, fertilizing, harvesting, and then she's in the kitchen making jams and pickling cucumbers,' the source told the outlet, noting the 'Cry Pretty' singer is also encountering 'repairs that never end.' 'The hours she spends over a hot stove are enough to singe her hair,' the Globe insider says. 'Something is always breaking down — from farming equipment to appliances.' According to the insider, Carrie, 42, has enlisted people to help but staffing is a 'nightmare' and still requires her oversight. Meanwhile, her ex–hockey player husband, Mike Fisher, is busy being a hands-on dad to their two sons, Isaiah, 10, and Jacob, 6. The American Idol winner turned judge bought the rural property in 2011 for $3 million with the former NHL jock, 45, and built the dream home where they're raising their family. The insider explains, 'She once loved the idea of having a farm and had this romantic picture of how it would be — and it's not that.' Carrie wouldn't dream of selling the place, says the insider, but 'she's tired of getting dirty and running from bee hives and other unforeseen occurrences.' 'When she's on a break from touring, she wants to come home and relax, but she can't do that,' adds the insider. 'There's too much to do.' Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Amanda Owen shocks fans as she opens up about new career move away from Ravenseat Farm
Amanda Owen has shocked fans as she opened up about her new career move away from Ravenseat Farm. The 50-year-old and her ex-husband Clive, 69, who she split with in 2022 after 22 years of marriage, shot to fame in 2018 alongside their nine kids with their show Our Yorkshire Farm. The clan welcomed cameras into their home to share what it's like living on a farm in Swaledale, North Yorkshire, and it soon became a huge fan favourite. Just three years after the programme wrapped in 2022, the clan starred in the second series spin-off Our Farm Next Door - which has followed them renovating a derelict farm next to theirs. However now Amanda has revealed a big career change as she took to Instagram on Thursday to share she is going to be on stage taking part in her own theatre tour. She captioned the post: 'There are some exciting things afoot. Here goes….in no particular order. 'Firstly it's the school holidays!!!! 'Secondly Our Farm Next Door Series 2 is being shown on Channel 4 on Saturday's at 6.30pm. 'Thirdly is that I'm going to be out and about and on theatre tour. 'You can buy tickets for the theatre tour via the No Third Entertainments website or the link in my bio. 'There's a bit of time and work to put in before then but I do so look forward to a look out. We have a lot to talk about.' Meanwhile in the video she began: 'Hello. I'm absolutely up to my eyes in these things. 'Yes, it's clipping time, and it's hay time, and you've got to do all those things while the sun is shining. "But I'm here to tell you, actually, about something that's going on in the winter when all these jobs are done. She added: 'There's a bit of time and work to put in before then but I do so look forward to a look out. We have a lot to talk about' 'I'm heading out on the open road again. 'Yes, it's theatre tour time, and I'm coming to Lancaster, Lincoln, Chesterfield, Scarborough, Ilkley, Scunthorpe, and Middlesbrough. 'And if you want to join me for the evening, then you will find that there is a link in my bio as to how to get tickets to come for a night of fun and frolics, farming, feuding, and friendships, and course, television, books... 'An evening that puts a smile on your face, answer some questions, probably go away with more than you came with, but just a really lovely evening. 'So I'm looking forward to it!' Many fans rushed to the comments section to share their excitement. '❤️Go Amanda!'; 'Fabulous news.. theatre tour! Can't wait'; 'Wow u r a amazing woman.'; 'Fabulous all booked looking forward to seeing you at.' Earlier this month Our Yorkshire Farm's Reuben Owen suffered a 'disastrous setback' in the most recent episode of Reuben Owen: Life In The Dales after sharing a major relationship update with fans. A recent episode of the Channel 5 show saw the young farmer celebrate his 21st birthday with a trip to Whitby. Reuben, his girlfriend Jessica Ellwood and a group of his pals hopped on their tractors for a 100-mile trip to the seaside for his big day, however it didn't really go to plan. On the first day Reuben's vintage tractor started leaking, followed by a massive problem the next day of the trek as his vehicle broke down on the way as they travelled up a hill. However they managed to make it and celebrate his special day. Reuben and Jess have also hinted at moving in together after a year of dating. He told The Mirror: 'We're just waiting for something to come up.
Fox News
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Ellen DeGeneres blames Trump for her US exodus
Print Close By Tracy Wright Published July 20, 2025 Ellen DeGeneres left the United States last year following Donald Trump's successful bid to return to the White House during the 2024 presidential election. DeGeneres, 67, and wife Portia de Rossi sold their Montecito estate in August and purchased a farmhouse in the U.K. The move was initially slated as a part-time adventure where the couple could enjoy a few months of the year across the pond, but the comedian made things more permanent after Trump won the November elections. "We got here the day before the election and woke up to lots of texts from our friends with crying emojis, and I was like, 'He got in'," she told broadcaster Richard Bacon during her first U.K. appearance since moving, per the BBC. "And we're like, 'We're staying here.'" ELLEN DEGENERES BACKS ROSIE O'DONNELL AFTER TRUMP THREATENED TO REVOKE HER U.S. CITIZENSHIP She's remained relatively private about her new life in the English countryside, but keeps fans updated about farm living on social media. "It's absolutely beautiful," she said. "We're just not used to seeing this kind of beauty. The villages and the towns and the architecture – everything you see is charming and it's just a simpler way of life. It's clean. Everything here is just better – the way animals are treated, people are polite. I just love it here." The former talk show host added, "We moved here in November, which was not the ideal time, but I saw snow for the first time in my life. We love it here. Portia flew her horses here, and I have chickens, and we had sheep for about two weeks." APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST DeGeneres recently threw her support toward fellow comedian, Rosie O'Donnell, who also fled the United States following Trump's election. ELLEN DEGENERES SHOWS OFF ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE HOME AS SHEEP INVADE THROUGH OPEN DOOR One day after the president threatened to revoke O'Donnell's U.S. citizenship following her move to Ireland earlier this year, DeGeneres gave Rosie a public shout out. "Good for you," DeGeneres wrote atop a reposed image of Trump's threat and O'Donnell's lengthy response on Instagram. APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST Trump referred to O'Donnell as a "threat to humanity," and wrote that Rosie's "best interests" were not for the United States. "I am giving serious consideration to taking away her Citizenship," Trump wrote in a post to his social media platform Truth Social. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "She is a Threat to Humanity, and should remain in the wonderful Country of Ireland, if they want her. GOD BLESS AMERICA!" he added. O'Donnell quickly responded to Trump's jab in several posts that she shared on her social media pages. The "A League of Their Own" star posted a collage of photos centered around a screenshot of Trump's post on Instagram and blasted the politician in the caption. "The president of the USA has always hated the fact that i see him for who he is - a criminal con man sexual abusing liar out to harm our nation to serve himself," she wrote. "This is why i moved to Ireland - he is a dangerous old soulless man with dementia who lacks empathy compassion and basic humanity." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Earlier this year, O'Donnell admitted she was "shocked" to hear why Ellen left the U.S. "I've never really known Ellen to say anything political in her life, so I was surprised to read that she left because of President Trump. Like, that shocked me, actually," O'Donnell told Us Weekly earlier this year. "I've been a political person my whole life, not better or worse, it's just a different way to be in the world. "I was very clear about the reason why I was leaving, and I don't think it came as a surprise to anyone. We're not really in each other's worlds, and it's been kind of awkward but you know what? I wish her the best. I wish that she has peace and love in her life and that she is OK." While their relationship isn't strong, O'Donnell insisted she harbors no ill will for the comedian. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP "I don't want to fight against another gay woman. It's not like we're tenaciously opposed to each other," O'Donnell said. "We're just very different people. We have had some stuff in the past that we never resolved. And not in any way as, as partners or lovers or anything like that, just as friends and comedians, but I wish her the best. I seriously do." Fox News Digital's Christina Dugan Ramirez contributed to this report. Print Close URL
Fox News
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Ellen DeGeneres blames Trump for her US exodus
Ellen DeGeneres left the United States last year following Donald Trump's successful bid to return to the White House during the 2024 presidential election. DeGeneres, 67, and wife Portia de Rossi sold their Montecito estate in August and purchased a farmhouse in the U.K. The move was initially slated as a part-time adventure where the couple could enjoy a few months of the year across the pond, but the comedian made things more permanent after Trump won the November elections. "We got here the day before the election and woke up to lots of texts from our friends with crying emojis, and I was like, 'He got in'," she told broadcaster Richard Bacon during her first U.K. appearance since moving, per the BBC. "And we're like, 'We're staying here.'" She's remained relatively private about her new life in the English countryside, but keeps fans updated about farm living on social media. "It's absolutely beautiful," she said. "We're just not used to seeing this kind of beauty. The villages and the towns and the architecture – everything you see is charming and it's just a simpler way of life. It's clean. Everything here is just better – the way animals are treated, people are polite. I just love it here." The former talk show host added, "We moved here in November, which was not the ideal time, but I saw snow for the first time in my life. We love it here. Portia flew her horses here, and I have chickens, and we had sheep for about two weeks." DeGeneres recently threw her support toward fellow comedian, Rosie O'Donnell, who also fled the United States following Trump's election. One day after the president threatened to revoke O'Donnell's U.S. citizenship following her move to Ireland earlier this year, DeGeneres gave Rosie a public shout out. "Good for you," DeGeneres wrote atop a reposed image of Trump's threat and O'Donnell's lengthy response on Instagram. Trump referred to O'Donnell as a "threat to humanity," and wrote that Rosie's "best interests" were not for the United States. "I am giving serious consideration to taking away her Citizenship," Trump wrote in a post to his social media platform Truth Social. "She is a Threat to Humanity, and should remain in the wonderful Country of Ireland, if they want her. GOD BLESS AMERICA!" he added. O'Donnell quickly responded to Trump's jab in several posts that she shared on her social media pages. The "A League of Their Own" star posted a collage of photos centered around a screenshot of Trump's post on Instagram and blasted the politician in the caption. "The president of the USA has always hated the fact that i see him for who he is - a criminal con man sexual abusing liar out to harm our nation to serve himself," she wrote. "This is why i moved to Ireland - he is a dangerous old soulless man with dementia who lacks empathy compassion and basic humanity." Earlier this year, O'Donnell admitted she was "shocked" to hear why Ellen left the U.S. "I've never really known Ellen to say anything political in her life, so I was surprised to read that she left because of President Trump. Like, that shocked me, actually," O'Donnell told Us Weekly earlier this year. "I've been a political person my whole life, not better or worse, it's just a different way to be in the world. "I was very clear about the reason why I was leaving, and I don't think it came as a surprise to anyone. We're not really in each other's worlds, and it's been kind of awkward but you know what? I wish her the best. I wish that she has peace and love in her life and that she is OK." While their relationship isn't strong, O'Donnell insisted she harbors no ill will for the comedian. "I don't want to fight against another gay woman. It's not like we're tenaciously opposed to each other," O'Donnell said. "We're just very different people. We have had some stuff in the past that we never resolved. And not in any way as, as partners or lovers or anything like that, just as friends and comedians, but I wish her the best. I seriously do."
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
London leaver: 'we swapped a Battersea townhouse for 25 acres near the Devon coast'
Until quite recently Jenny and Ed Henderson's only pet-owning experience was with a couple of gerbils and rats when they were students. Today the couple and their two sons care for a menagerie including four cows, four pigs, four goats, two peacocks, and 19 chickens at their Exmoor smallholding. Once Loki, seven, and Bodhi, three, are up and ready for school and nursery Jenny turns her attention to the animals, distributing breakfasts, letting the hens out, and making sure all is well. 'The goats are the worst,' she says. 'You never know when one of them will get its head stuck in the fence, and they are real escape artists.' Life was very different back in London, where Jenny, 40 was getting increasingly burned out working as a primary school teacher, and Ed, also 40, was a freelance photographer and videographer. The couple had met at boarding school in Dorset and they got an early start on the property ladder, buying their four-bedroom Victorian house in Battersea back in 2003 when they were both students and taking in lodgers to help pay the mortgage. But London was never their lifelong plan. 'It had always been in our heads that we wanted to live by the sea, and to be out of London once kids came along,' says Jenny. They made their first escape attempt early in the pandemic in the hopes of being able to move before Loki started school, but they found the great race for space when half of the city appeared to be moving to the coast too hot to handle. 'Everything in the South West was going for crazy money and nobody wanted to buy our London house so after about a year we took it off the market again,' says Jenny. They made their second attempt in 2023. This time they were able to sell their Battersea home for just over £1 million. The family then spent several months staying with a series of family and friends before, in October 2023, they spent £1.35 million on Heale Farm – a traditional Devon farmhouse with around 25 acres of land, and three holiday cottages near the village of Parracombe, about four miles from the coast ( 'After getting burnt out with the stress and demands of the education system I decided to leave teaching, so our focus was to find somewhere that would bring me some income,' explains Jenny. The family has found locals friendly and welcoming – their neighbours are farmers who have helped teach them how to care for their livestock, the boys are happy at the tiny village school and with the fact they can go to the beach after school, and Parracombe has a shop and a pub. 'We were a bit nervous before we moved about what people would think of these London blow-ins,' says Jenny. 'But everyone has been friendly and welcoming. We have really thrown ourselves into the community – I am a parent governor at the school and we shop locally and use the local pubs – but I still feel really lucky in that respect. 'Do we have any regrets about leaving London? None at all.'
