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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bride reveals bizarre reason she arrived at her wedding in a hearse — and it's not because she thinks marriage kills joy
'Til death do us part. A bride who arrived at her own wedding in a hearse has revealed the reason she was chauffeured to the church in the unorthodox vehicle. Daniela Signor, 33, sparked social media chatter with the morbid stunt when she wed her partner Apollo Scariot, 31, earlier this month near Sao Paulo, Brazil. The newlywed's reason for the hearse hijinks: her new hubby is an undertaker. 'Everyone at the wedding was shocked, but during our vows we explained everything — we read out our story,' Signor told Jam Press. 'Then people understood why I arrived in the hearse.' Signor explained that she first laid eyes on Scariot at a service for a deceased acquaintance back in April 2023. Signor was so infatuated with Scariot that she subsequently started attending other burials organized by the funeral director in the hope of catching his eye. It took more than a year for Scariot to notice the frequent funeral attendee, but the two began dating last summer and are now wed. 'I used to think, 'I'll give the [grieving] family a hug just so I can see him,' you know? But he wasn't always there,' Signor stated. 'He had no idea — I only told him later, when we finally started talking. Then he was like, 'Wait, how did I never notice you before?' He was always so focused on work.' Scariot says he's shocked by the huge amount of publicity his new bride's wedding hearse stunt has generated, saying funerals are simply a part of their love story. 'We never expected it,' the undertaker uttered. 'We decided to arrive in the hearse from my company because it's part of our story — how we met. So, we were really surprised by the attention it got.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
NJ couple celebrate 70 years of marriage: 'We hit it off immediately'
The Brief An Atlantic County couple are marking a milestone anniversary, celebrating 70 years of wedded bliss. After seven decades of marriage, they say it seems like just yesterday they tied the knot. BRIGANTINE, N.J. - An Atlantic County couple is marking a huge milestone as they celebrate 70 years of marriage. He's 96. She's 93. They look great, they feel great. They are mentally sharp and they say it seems like yesterday that they were married. The backstory Will and Jane Laverghetta, of Brigantine, walked down memory lane, recalling how they met in 1953 at Cooper Hospital where Jane was working as a nurse. "We hit it off immediately," Jane said. Will said, "My sister was a patient and I had just gotten out of the service and I needed a date and she told me there's a very cute nurse working along here." Will says Jane was very attractive and nice, "I got her phone number and I called her. And, that was the beginning." "Was it love at first sight?" asked FOX 29's Dawn Timmeney. "I don't know about that," Will laughed. Love story It didn't take the two long to figure out they were made for each other. They married on a Sunday, on May 29th, 1955, at a small Catholic church in Tuckerton, New Jersey. Jane said, "Normally, they didn't do weddings on a Sunday, but my father had a grocery store, and they couldn't close it on a Saturday. So, we did it on Sunday mass." The couple went on to have three children – two daughters and a son. They have six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The whole family gathered to celebrate their lifetime of love, the best gift they could ever receive. "It's a great feeling to see that," Will commented. "Really feel like you accomplished something, all together like that." Big picture view So, what is their secret to a successful marriage? They say it's simple, as Jane jokes, "I'm easy to get along with." Will said, "She always keeps an eye out on me. What I'm wearing. She sees a spot from a mile away. Just happened the other day. I'm 96 and she's telling me what to wear and how to wear it. 'You better change that shirt.'" All kidding aside, Will and Jane say they truly enjoy each other's company and doing things together. "We're still planting plants and everything else, working in the garden. Try to talk her out of that kind of stuff to no avail," Will joked. They also say the key to being together so long is lots of give and take. Jane explained, "Compromising and just being friends. He's my best friend. Let me put it that way. You don't fight with your best friend." Happy 70th anniversary to Will and Jane!
The Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
The Ballad of Wallis Island review: This touching film is littered with hilarious dialogue & powerful performances
THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND (12A) 100mins ★★★★☆ THERE'S beautiful harmony in this story of love, grief and folk music. Written by the two leading men, Tim Key and Tom Basden, it's set on a remote British island where the boats are few and far between and most calls have to take place in a phone box. 4 4 It's where the wealthy and wonderfully eccentric Charles (Key) has chosen to make his home after losing the love of his life. Charles passes the time listening to the LPs of his favourite folk duo, McGwyer Mortimer. He decides to offer the pair — who have long since split up, both romantically and musically — a load of cash to play a gig on the island. The problem is, he doesn't tell Herb McGwyer (Basden) that ex-love Nell Mortimer (Carey Mulligan), is also invited. She turns up with her new husband in tow. Oh, and the pair also don't know this big-money gig is to be for an audience of just one: Charles. These little white lies involve a bit of amusing toy throwing by Herb, but soon the pair knuckle down to rehearsing and we get to see the magic in their music that Charles sees. The songs, written by Basden, give an insight into their powerful and delicate love affair — one that we learn was not handled with care. Once Nell's husband goes on a trip around the island, the duo start to reacquaint themselves — sharing food, wine and songs in Charles' crumbling kitchen. They reminisce about gigs and visit the windswept beach to share their hopes and dreams, while watching the sunset. This might sound lightweight, but it's all littered with hilarious dialogue and heartwarming performances that make you unsure if your tears are through laughter or heartache. There's also a potential love interest for the shy and clumsy Charles in the form of the local shopkeeper (Sian Clifford, from Fleabag) and you want nothing but good things for this big- hearted superfan. Watching him watch his favourite duo sing is unbelievably moving — Key deserves huge credit for giving the character so many layers. And the friendship that grows between him and Herb is refreshing to watch. All the performances are powerful yet understated, making this gently touching and life-affirming film a very sweet song indeed. THE SALT PATH (12A) 115mins ★★★★☆ HAVING played an immaculately crimped Margaret Thatcher and Emily Maitlis, this time Gillian Anderson has dispensed with hair and make-up. Her locks appear windswept before she's begun a 630-mile trek along the southwest coastline in this movie adapted from the book of the same name. 4 Based on a true story, Gillian plays Raynor Winn who finds herself homeless with husband Moth (Jason Isaacs) after they're evicted from their house. With nowhere to go, the pair buy a tent and take the scenic route from Minehead in Somerset to Poole, Dorset. To make matters more difficult, Moth has been diagnosed with an incurable and fatal condition, making it difficult for him to walk. Along the way, they meet both generous locals and obnoxious old men. What could have been a long, depressing slog turns out to be a life-affirming experience for the couple. Raynor and Moth find joy in nature and in each other's company. The Salt Path is both beautiful and emotional, while avoiding being syrupy sweet. And England's rugged coast couldn't have asked for a better advert. Grant Rollings ★★★★☆ THE 'Wax on, wax off' spirit of Mr Miyagi lives on in this sixth big-screen instalment of the martial arts franchise. Young fighting talent Li Fong, (Ben Wang, impressively performing his own stunts) takes to the mat under the mentorship of Mr Han, (Jackie Chan). 4 After his brother dies in a street brawl Li moves from Beijing to New York with his Mum (Ming-Na Wen) where a meet-cute with Mia (Sadie Stanley) sees him begin training her Dad, Victor, (Joshua Jackson) for combat. But when that bout doesn't go to plan Li instead attempts to win a renowned tournament himself, coming up against Mia's ex in the process. No new ground is being broken and there are cliches galore in a predictable script but being formulaic doesn't prevent this martial arts caper from being plenty of fun. The cast all get stuck in, there's great choreography, and some good gags. Cameos from legends including the original Kid himself, Ralph Macchio, provide dollops of pleasing nostalgia. A feelgood black belter to make you smile. Laura Stott
Vogue
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vogue
What Getting Divorced in My 20s Taught Me About Love
When I was growing up in the 1990s, getting married wasn't an 'if' in the Midwest, but a 'when'—and 'divorce' was practically a curse word. Despite the statistics even then, I felt wildly entitled to a love story, and blissfully ignorant that it could one day end. Now, the #DivorceTok hashtag has racked up some 1.4 billion views on TikTok, while the likes of Sarah Manguso and Miranda July have written best-selling novels about the same subject. It's also become more common to split up sooner: 'People are more financially independent and having kids later in life,' divorce attorney Shana Vitek tells me. 'Nowadays, it's just more acceptable to get out of a bad relationship.' As a 45-year-old woman who survived the dirty d-word in my 20s, I'm amazed at the cultural shift; we've moved from hushed tones to viral conversation. I fell in love with my first husband at age 26. Although had recently emerged as an edgy new way to meet people, I was thrilled to be fixed up, the good old-fashioned way, by my best friend. He was her husband's cousin: a sweet, broke, 28-year-old office-supply worker. Sure, our connection wasn't entirely intellectual, and he hated that I didn't find him especially funny, but he was there and I was restless to get to the altar. Days filled with bridesmaids duties and baby showers made me feel like I was already lagging behind. Two and a half years later, for our wedding in downtown Chicago, I hand-made table numbers to correspond with 18 meaningful locations from our courtship, and the two of us did a choreographed dance routine. But if I felt magic in the air that day, a suffocating fog quickly settled over the marriage that followed, as I goaded him into sex during my ovulation windows and we bickered in the car after every couples' game night. Then, six months in, on an otherwise uneventful spring weeknight, he came home and said, 'I don't actually want to have kids. Getting married was a huge mistake.' I asked him if there was someone else. He denied it, but eventually I discovered that he had reconnected with an ex. I stood at the stove, over a robin's egg blue Le Creuset dutch oven I'd just taken out of the box—a gift from my cousin—and stewed. At 29, I felt I'd been uprooted before I'd even settled down.
Vogue Arabia
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vogue Arabia
Cristiano & Georgina: A Timeline of Their Love Story
Skip to main content From a chance meeting in Madrid to raising a family in Saudi Arabia, Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez have built a life shaped by love, loss, and reinvention — all under the world's gaze May 29, 2025 From a Madrid shop floor to building a life in Saudi Arabia, the romance between Georgina Rodríguez and Cristiano Ronaldo has unfolded across cities, cultures, and continents. This is their story — in their own words. Photo: Anadolu (Getty Images) 2016 — A chance encounter in Madrid It all began in a Gucci store. Georgina Rodríguez was working as a sales assistant when she first met Cristiano Ronaldo. 'It was love at first sight,' they've both said. But for Georgina, it went even deeper: 'I remember that when we held hands for the first time, I felt inexplicable peace and energy,' she told Ronaldo in their Vogue Arabia cover conversation. 'It felt like we had known each other all our lives.' Photo: Nicolò Campo (Getty Images) 2017 — A relationship goes public, a family expands They made their first public appearance in January 2017 at The Best FIFA Football Awards, sealing speculation that they were a couple. By November, they welcomed their first child together, Alana Martina. Georgina also embraced a maternal role to Cristiano's three older children. Photo: Valeriano Di Domenico - FIFA (Getty Images) 2018–2020 — Life in Turin, foundations of fame As Ronaldo moved to Juventus in Italy, Georgina quietly built her own identity. From brand appearances to family life, she became an anchor in the footballer's world — and something more. 'Even though some people label me as 'the girlfriend of', I am very proud to be your wife,' she said. 'I have shown through my personality and my strength that I have my own light.' Photo: Europa Press Entertainment (Getty Images) Photo: Tullio M. Puglia (Getty Images) Photo: Daniele Venturelli (Getty Images) 2022 — Love, loss, and legacy In April, the couple shared the devastating news that one of their newborn twins had passed away. Their daughter Bella Esmeralda survived, and the moment marked a turning point in how the world saw them — not just as celebrities, but as humans. That same year, Georgina released her Netflix documentary I Am Georgina , opening up her world to fans: 'It gave me the opportunity to show the real 'me',' she said. 'It's been the most important and large-scale project that I've done so far.' Photo: Yasser Bakhsh (Getty Images) Photo: FAYEZ NURELDINE (Getty Images) Photo: Khalid Alhaj/MB Media (Getty Images) 2023 — A new life in Saudi Arabia Following Ronaldo's move to Al Nassr FC, the couple relocated to Riyadh, ushering in a new chapter personally and professionally. 'Saudi Arabia is a country that has welcomed us with much love,' Georgina said. 'It's also a very family-oriented country, and I only have good words and gratitude.'
