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The Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Towie star suffers terrifying panic attack at the airport and pulls out of surgery last minute
EX-TOWIE star Chloe Brockett revealed she suffered a panic attack at the airport as she pulled out of surgery last minute. Chloe, 24, previously told fans she was preparing for corrective surgery on her boobs and had planned to fly to Turkey for the procedure. 3 3 But when she got to the airport, she quickly did a U-turn - saying "I freaked myself out". Chloe told fans on an Instagram Q&A: "Guys you will not believe this... I got all the way to the airport and turned around. "I freaked myself out. "I was going alone as all my friends are busy/working etc and I was saying 'oh I'll be brave and independent' and had a panic attack at the airport. "It was nothing to do with the company, just sometimes things don't feel right and you have to go with your gut." During the same catch-up, Chloe was asked if she was happy with her new home after her recent move. She replied: "I am genuinely so happy. I feel at peace there and it's so pretty. "It's smaller than my previous place but I just love it." The Essex star is making a fresh start away from ex Jack Fincham, 33, after they split for the sixth time. Chloe was living with the former Love Island star before they called time on their romance in April. But now, she is embracing a new chapter in her life. In a recent Instagram Post, Chloe shared a picture of herself turning a key in the lock of her new home. The reality star wrote next to the post: "Today's a good day.. got the keys to my new place." Fans rushed to praise her on marking her next step, with one saying: "Good luck in your new home! A fresh start." While another one added: "Congrats beauty." This one said: "Congratulations on your beautiful new home! I hope it brings you joy and happiness." SIXTH BREAK UP It is the sixth time the couple have split during their tumultuous romance, which has spanned six years. Chloe confirmed their latest break-up in a Q&A with fans last month. When asked by one follower on Instagram if she is in a relationship, Chloe replied: "No I'm not in a relationship anymore... just want to focus on myself and the things that make me happy." Chloe was also asked if she was moving in with Jack, but she added: "No I am moving to Brentwood on my own... I can't wait to show you all my little place it's so pretty." One fan even questioned: "What advice would you give 18 year-old Chloe ? Xx' Appearing to throw shade on her ex, Chloe wrote back: 'To stay away from a********, and you don't need to shout in every conversation (crying laughing emoji)' 'NARCISSIT' CLAIMS In a series of now-deleted posts, Chloe later spoke about "living with a narcissist", although she did not name anyone specifically. "I wasn't going to say anything but I'm going to say something," Chloe wrote. "I think the scariest part about living with a narcissist is that they genuinely believe their own lies. "So they genuinely believe the things they are saying and this version of themselves that they are presenting to the world is the true version because they see them day in and day out. "I wasn't going to say anything but when you see this person just repeatedly projecting this absolute false version of themselves to the world." Her rant has now been removed without trace from social media. Chloe and Jack first got together in May 2019 and are no strangers to slating each other online during their rocky patches. Last year, Chloe hit out at Jack following a series of "jealous rows". Then later in 2024 she dumped Jack in a public Instagram post. Chloe said in November: "Me and Jack are no longer in a relationship, carrying the weight of a 32 year old who refuses to pay any bills has become somewhat tiresome." She proceeded to remove all photos of herself and Jack from her Instagram page.
The Independent
6 days ago
- General
- The Independent
Dear Vix: Are these worrying symptoms a sign of dementia?
I'm at a crossroads in my life and in need of some guidance. I've been married to my wife for 50 years. We met at a party in 1971 and have been inseparable, ever since. We've raised three tremendous kids together. My wife is a former nurse. She's compassionate, caring and tirelessly selfless, but over the last year she's been experiencing some disturbing changes and I'm now very worried about her. We moved to a new home a little over a year ago and it wasn't too long afterwards that these changes started. At first, she couldn't read the headlines of newspapers, which was strange as she could read the smaller text just fine. She said the words looked 'jumbled up'. She went to the optician ,but they couldn't say what the problem was. A few months later, she reversed the car into the garage wall. She's lost her confidence – so now either stays at home or asks for me to give her a lift. She's also suffered with depression for a while now too, but the medications or talking therapies aren't making a difference. She's finding it increasingly hard to read. She can't do any household admin, like paying the bills, because she can't read them anymore. She's never been dyslexic and has always been an avid book reader, so I'm worried that if there's nothing wrong with her eyes, then perhaps there could be something going on in her brain instead? My sister-in-law said she heard of a type of dementia that starts with problems with vision and has urged me to persuade my wife to go and see her GP. She's terrified of what they might say and together with her depression, she's having real trouble making the appointment. She keeps saying she'll do it tomorrow, but then tomorrow comes and goes and nothing happens. I certainly don't want to cause my wife more distress but we can't go on like this. We need answers. How do I make my wife see that going to the GP will help to provide answers and get her any support she might need? Worried Dear Worried, Firstly, let me say I hear you loud and clear. You've raised a family and been side-by-side with your wife for over 50 years, so to see her experiencing these changes without an obvious explanation must be incredibly difficult and stressful. It is understandable that your wife might be fearful of what the doctors may find. It's very common to want to pretend, at least for a while, that everything is fine. However, if her condition continues to get worse then at some point she will have no choice but to face it – and the sooner this happens, the quicker she can get any treatment or support that might be available. It's really important to say that until your wife gets a proper assessment and diagnosis, we don't know what might be causing her symptoms. Problems with vision and low mood are very common, particularly as people get older. However, in answer to your question about dementia, there is indeed a type that mostly causes problems with vision during its early stages. It doesn't tend to cause problems with memory and thinking at first, which means that it's rarely picked up early as a type of dementia and is often diagnosed as something else for several years before the person eventually gets a correct diagnosis. It's called posterior cortical atrophy, or PCA. The most important thing though is that your wife takes the next step and sees her GP. Until she gets a diagnosis, neither of you will know what's happening or how you're supposed to cope with these changes. If it does turn out to be a problem with the brain, such as PCA, then most people with this condition say that they wish they'd been able to get a diagnosis earlier. Obviously, it's not a diagnosis that anyone would ever choose to have. However, if someone does have the condition then getting an early and accurate diagnosis can help her get the support she needs, rather than continuing to live in fear of the unknown and waiting for an inevitable crisis to happen. If you want to know more about PCA or other rarer types of dementia, you can call a support line such as the Alzheimer's Society, which has dedicated dementia advisors who can listen to your situation and provide advice on the best course of action for both of you. You can also use a symptoms checklist to help you know how to talk to your family GP – or to help your wife talk to them about how she's been feeling. Facing the unknown is never easy, but remember – you are doing the right thing in supporting your wife and seeking advice. It may be the first step in this journey, but it is the most crucial one and I wish you all the best for whatever the future may hold. Tom (standing in for Vix)
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Artem Chigvintsev buys $915k house in Napa Valley after ex Nikki Bella is awarded marital property in divorce settlement
Artem Chigvintsev has purchased a new house in Napa Valley, California, after ex Nikki Bella was awarded their marital property in the divorce settlement. The Dancing with the Stars alum and the two-time WWE Divas Champion settled their divorce on April 30 and the settlement terms both parties agreed on have since been revealed. Nikki, 41, was awarded the former couple's marital home in Yountville, California, which she purchased in 2020 for $1,500,000, and he moved into shortly after. In the judgment of divorce, Artem, 42, listed his address as a rental in Napa where he had been living from October 2024 until the time of filing the child custody document last month. He was paying $4,995 per month for rent, per real estate records. He moved out of the marital home he shared with Nikki after his arrest, which took place in August, when he was arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence. Charges were dropped a month later due to lack of sufficient evidence, according to the Napa County District Attorney's Office. . Nikki was awarded their marital home (pictured) in Yountville, California, which she purchased in 2020 for $1.5 million, and he moved into shortly after The pro dancer has since purchased a new home in Napa Valley as of May 13. According to the deed exclusively obtained by Artem is now the owner of a three-bedroom, three-bathroom property on a secluded street. The 2,395 square-foot house is located on nearly five acres of land that is shielded by a ton of trees and gives way to views of the nearby mountains. The home is less than 11 miles away, or a 20-minute drive, from his former marital home, which is now solely owned by Nikki and also has three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Artem purchased the home two weeks ago for $915,000, but per real estate records, he took out a $640,500 loan, which he's expected to pay off by June 2026. He has two other properties, which are in Los Angeles County. In the divorce settlement, obtained by Artem was awarded his condo in Van Nuys, California, which he purchased in December 2022 for $323,000, and townhouse in Pacoima, California, which he purchased in February 2021 for $400,000. Nikki was awarded their marital home - with the exes keeping their own furniture and furnishings - but Nikki had to return her leased 2023 Mercedes to Artem by February 2025 because it was in his business' name. She also had to pay Artem an equalization payment in the sum of $200,000 to satisfy any claims related to the division of assets, debts, and reimbursements as a complete buyout of any and all spousal support obligations - which they both have waived. The first $100,000 of that was due by April 30, the date the judgment was executed. And $50,000 is due by June 1, followed by the other $50,000 due by December 31. In addition, she was ordered to pay Artem $3,500 per month for child support for their son Matteo. The parents share joint legal and physical custody of the four year old. Nikki spoke candidly on the latest episode of The Nikki & Brie Show podcast about their divorce settlement and her reaction to the $200,000 'steal.' 'Our settlement is what everyone saw. Yes, I had to give him $200,000. Spousal support, alimony,' she said, as twin sister Brie Bella chimed in, 'That's what happens when you're the breadwinner.' But according to Nikki, the $200,000 payout didn't leave her bitter - in fact, she shocked listeners by admitting she 'got a steal' in the deal. The Total Bellas star also revealed a jaw-dropping comment from the judge who oversaw their private mediation. 'Our judge said at the end of it, "This is the first time in all the years I've done this where a woman had to pay a man,"' Nikki recalled. '"You should be so damn proud that you built such an empire that someone wants a piece of it."' The couple got married in August 2022 in Paris. Their two-year marriage came to an end in September 2024 when the Total Bella stars filed for divorce She added, 'It was nice to hear that… even though it hurts because I broke my neck for that money. That money, all that is my hard-earned money.' Last fall, a judge in the case ruled that the exes would share custody of their only child, more than a month after Nikki filed for divorce. She had initially petitioned the court for sole custody of their son and also asked for the court to appoint a supervisor for Matteo's visits with the Russia native and asked that her former spouse be ordered to attend anger management courses - all requests that have since been denied by the court. Chigvintsev told the court at the time that he doesn't have anger-related issues. However, both parents were ordered by the court to enroll in parenting classes to help them remain cordial as they raise their child following their split. The Nikki & Brie Show co-host and Chigvintsev both had restraining orders against each other, which were dropped in November 2024. Nikki was granted a restraining order last year against Chigvintsev after accusing him of physical abuse. She said in legal docs that he had 'tackled [her] multiple times and pinned [her] to the ground while our child was present' during an argument over breakfast. She also claimed that Chigvintsev had become 'increasingly angry, snapping at me and yelling' after not being asked to return to Dancing With The Stars for season 33. Chigvintsev responded to the court that Garcia 'grew increasingly angry' with him on multiple occasions and had played the role of 'aggressor.' The So You Think You Can Dance alum previously broke his silence over his shock DV arrest as he reacted to prosecutors declining to file charges against him over the incident. 'I am incredibly relieved and grateful that the domestic violence charges against me have been dropped,' he said in a statement. 'This has been an extremely difficult time for me. I am thankful that the truth has prevailed. My focus has always been and will always be, our son Matteo.' According to his social media, the choreographer has been teaching master classes at local dance studios in Napa Valley. There is no word yet on whether he'll be returning to Dancing With the Stars this fall after he was not asked to return last season, which was a decision reportedly made before his DV arrest. DWTS pro Alan Bersten told in a recent interview that he also is uncertain of Artem's future, and which pros will be back. 'Honestly, I haven't spoken to him in a while. I hope he's doing okay again. I don't know,' Bersten, who's dating his costar Emma Slater, spilled. 'Again, don't know if anyone else is back, so I hope the best for everyone...I haven't been in touch with him.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Love Island's Laura Anderson gives first look at HUGE new house and garden as she gushes over new chapter with boyfriend
LOVE Island star Laura Anderson shared a first look at her HUGE new house - with a garden the size of a park. The Scottish beauty, 36, placed runner-up in the ITV2 dating show's fourth series. 6 6 6 Taking to Instagram, the TV personality shared a first look at her stunning new property. The massive home features a sizeable garden with stunning sea views. Laura penned: "Busy and booked, The Man of my dreams and a daughter to die for. "I never ever thought I'd have all 3. Here's to the next chapter." A third chimed in: "The view from the garden wow." While a fourth remarked: "You so deserve this!! "What a stunning home, wishing you all the love and luck in the world x." Laura is currently in a relationship with Scottish footballer Clark Robertson. Love Island's Laura Anderson gives tour of her HUGE new mansion with en-suite rooms and garden so big it could be a park Speaking exclusively to The Sun last year, the star revealed the surprise way she met her beau, who plays for Dundee. She said: 'It's not very romantic, he messaged me online and I saw it about three years later and replied and here we are.' Laura also revealed: 'I didn't make it public for a little bit, but we've been together for a little bit. "It's nice, it's chilled, no drama, just simple. A good Scottish boy, I can't complain." Meanwhile, Laura shares young daughter Bonnie with former Hollyoaks actor Gary Lucy. The reality TV favourite and Gary met and fell in love on Celebs Go Dating. After a whirlwind romance, the pair announced they were expecting. However they called time on things shortly after sharing the news, reunited and then split again. Laura was also previously in a relationship with nineties popstar Dane Bowers before that romance fizzled out. 6 6 6
Digital Trends
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
You Asked: Best 98-inch TVs, Apple CarPlay just leveled up
On today's episode of You Asked… What's the best 98-inch TV for sports? What can we expect from Apple CarPlay Ultra… and… How long should you expect a TV to last? Best 98-inch TV for sports & streaming Logan asks: We're currently building a new home and I'm looking to upgrade my current television to a 98-inch or larger. We will mainly use our television for watching sports on YouTube tv or ESPN app and occasionally other streaming services for movies or series. So the questions are: With sports being the main priority, which tvs would you recommend for watching sports? And of these tvs, would you recommend utilizing an apple tv or another external source to better upscale the standard resolution. Thanks for the question Logan. I think when addressing your first question, which TV would we recommend, coupled with the need for 98, the first thing we need to address is budget… because when we're talking TVs that large, the price range from one brand and model to the next can be several thousand dollars. If you're willing to spare no expense, the Samsung QN90D – the 2024 model – goes $10,000. And the updated and recently released QN90F goes for $15,000. I feel ridiculous even listing those, but hey, spend it if you got it, I guess. Coming down a little bit from that, you've got Sony's 98-inch Bravia 5, a new Mini LED model offered in 2025. It retails for $6,500, so less than Samsung's QN90D but still a bit steep given what other brands offer for considerably less. Based off what I have seen and what I feel like is a much better price to performance ratio, and given some of the drawbacks mentioned in our review of the 98-inch Samsung QN90D last year, I think you're much better off checking out the Mini LED options from Hisense and TCL. At time of writing, TCL's 98-inch QM7K quantum dot Mini LED TV is at 44% off, bringing it down to $2,800. That, my friends, is a steal for a TV at this size with its capabilities. It's got the features you look for in a premium TV from top to bottom, supporting all the video and audio formats you could ask for like Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and DTS. And notably for sports, it has excellent SDR brightness and does a great job upscaling low bitrate content, like sports. If you want to save a little more money, the TCL QM6K goes for a little bit less, but you will lose out a bit on performance and brightness. But having seen the 65-inch QM6K earlier this year, it is excellent, and seems to have improved off-angle viewing from previous years. I'm not sure if that carries over into all of TCL's Mini LED offerings this year, but I think both of those 98-inch models would serve you very well. I'd also point you toward the 100-inch Hisense U7QG which, spec-wise, is pretty much stride for stride with the QM7K, just a little bit more expensive at $3,000, though you also get two more inches. Bottom line, I think TCL and Hisense make perfect TVs for sports, given how much they've been able to pump up the brightness over the years. And as you mentioned, when it's time for movies and shows, you'll be even more impressed with them being able to stream in Dolby Vision or a number of other HDR formats. And that's where we'll answer the next part of your question: Do we recommend utilizing an Apple TV or another external source to better upscale the standard resolution? No, at least not for the purposes of better upscaling standard resolution. Your TV's upscaling is always going to do the best job because its processor is built to do the best clean-up job specifically for that TV. I don't think adding an external device is going to hurt the picture quality, but I also don't think you're going to see any benefit over just using the apps within the TV operating system. And side note before the next question I've seen the comments about how we frequently recommend Hisense and TCL. I'm just trying to think at least a little bit practically about a purchase of this magnitude. For a 65-inch TV, sure, the best of the best running you three to four thousand dollars is a little easier to stomach. It's not nothing but it's also a lot different than $6,000 or $8,000 or $10,000 or more, where some of these 98-inch TVs can go. And objectively, if you look at how they perform, it's hard to say if it's triple or quadruple the price for a particular brand. By all means do your own research as well. Check the forums. See what others who own the TV have to say about their experience. But if you can save several thousand dollars, I don't know take the kids to Disney World, take your significant other to Europe, buy some sick speakers to go with your TV. Just my two cents. Also, right now, Memorial Day deals weekend, there are some huge TV sales going down… I'm talking Panasonic, Sony, Hisense, TCL, Samsung, LG… all of them. Best TV for dark rooms? Doug asks: My question is which TV is best for dark rooms , I currently have the U8 Hisense 55-inch but it's giving me bad eye strains with brightness at 0 and all features turned off or on low. Doug, the first thing I would suggest is, if you haven't done so, dive just a little deeper into the settings. Check to see if you're in a Standard or Vivid mode that tends to be a little more on the blue or cool side of color temperature. If you are, try changing to one of the theater modes or filmmaker mode. These tend to be a little warmer. There should be a Theater Night mode available on your U8 that makes dark room viewing a little more comfortable. If that's still too much for you, I'd suggest a budget friendly OLED, something like the LG B4 or B5. Maybe Samsung's S85D or S85F, depending on what's available and your budget. You'll have gorgeous picture quality, and those models don't tend to be as bright as their more expensive, flagship siblings. How long should a TV last? @THOMMGB asks: My question is: how long will a TV last? If I'm going to go to all this trouble and expense, I want a TV that's going to last for years. This is always a relevant question, especially in this economy, so thanks for sending it in. A lot of estimates from my research says five to 10 years… but there are other factors at play here. First, what's it worth to you? If you drop several grand on a flagship OLED or Mini-LED TV, yeah, you're gonna want it to last at least five years, and hopefully beyond that. But like I said in a previous episode, these are electronics with lots of components and points of potential failure. So if it really bothers you that there's a risk, there are plenty of less expensive models that are still loaded with features and produce incredible images. The other factor is how hard you drive the TV. In general, if you want it to last, using screensavers or making sure it's turned off when not in use is a good idea, especially if it's an OLED where there's a risk of burn-in. And that leads me to the next point, which is the all-important warranty. With LG in particular, they have a two-part, five year warranty for their G, M and Z level OLED TVs. And that leads me to my final point. That LG warranty covers their most expensive TVs, probably because they're pretty confident in how well they're built. What am I saying here? You get what you pay for. If you want a TV that lasts, I'd shoot for the upper tier models. It doesn't have to be the most expensive, but not all TVs are built equally. I had to talk my parents off of this ledge recently, when they said they didn't want to buy any more Samsung TVs because one failed them. But that TV was certainly not one of their better performing models. Sure enough, they're now in love with the S90D that I recommended. So to sum it all up, there's not much of a guarantee you'll get with any TV. If you search in forums long enough, you'll probably find a cautionary tale against every brand you can think of. But, with research, care and maybe a little good luck, your TV should last you for years, at least long enough to get to the point where you're ready to upgrade again. Apple CarPlay Ultra Q&A @danh9922 asked: So it's not called CarPlay 2? No, Dan. Technically, it's never been called CarPlay 2. That's just what the media was calling the next generation of CarPlay while all the rumors and leaks were swirling around. Apple never officially referred to it that way. It's only ever been called CarPlay Ultra, which is what we now have. Right now, it's only available on the super-expensive new Aston Martins, so there's a pretty high bar in terms of cost if you want to get into a vehicle with CarPlay Ultra today. However, the good news is Apple has confirmed a number of automakers around the world are working on bringing CarPlay Ultra to future vehicles, including Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia. So, hopefully, more affordable options are on the horizon. @King_Jab asked: What makes it Ultra? As someone who doesn't have basic CarPlay, please explain the difference. Great question. Traditional CarPlay acts as a mirror between your iPhone and the central display in your car. It shows key apps like Music, Messages, and Maps, allowing you to interact with them while driving, which is super useful. But it has little to no control over other parts of your vehicle. CarPlay Ultra goes much further. It's far more deeply integrated with your car's operating system. You can control various vehicle features, like radio, climate settings, and even drive modes, all from within the CarPlay Ultra interface. You no longer need to exit CarPlay to access those functions. It even extends to the digital cluster behind the steering wheel, offering customizable views that combine car data with key info from your iPhone. Everything you want, exactly where you want it. It's a pretty special experience, and we're really looking forward to trying it out. But not everyone's sold on it. @bobdylanlovr69 says: Bad foresight by Apple, as many manufacturers are thankfully moving away from digital clusters for A/C and other utilities in favor of buttons and dials again. And you're not wrong. Having to use a touchscreen to change the climate can be fiddly and annoying. But the scope for CarPlay Ultra is so much greater. As the platform develops, we expect even deeper integration and more functionality, not less. So instead of going backward, I think we'll see it evolve further. Now, a couple of you asked about cost. Is Apple really giving something away for free? Yes, the good news is CarPlay Ultra doesn't have a separate cost. There's no subscription or extra charge. The only things you'll need are an iPhone (12 or later) and a compatible vehicle. Once you have those, CarPlay Ultra is ready to use at no additional cost. Some of you are also wondering about Google and whether it has an Android equivalent in the works. Well, it sort of already does and in some ways, it may even surpass CarPlay Ultra. There's Android Auto, which works similarly to CarPlay, mirroring key apps from your phone to the car's display. But then there's Android Automotive, which is a full in-car operating system. It doesn't even need a smartphone to function. It's baked into the vehicle itself and includes Google services like Maps and Assistant. It's already in use in Polestar vehicles, for example. So in that sense, Google may actually be ahead of Apple, at least in some cars. And finally… Mitchell asks: 'When can I get CarPlay Ultra in my 2013 Toyota Camry?' Unfortunately, Mitchell, I don't think CarPlay Ultra is ever going to make its way into your 2013 Camry. Tough break there.
