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Daily Mirror
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Lorraine Kelly left baffled after very awkward Mariah Carey moment
Lorriane Kelly has revealed Mariah Carey has been one of the more 'difficult' A-listers she has come to face with as she reflected on her self-titled talk show Lorraine Kelly was left scratching her head after working with Mariah Carey. The telly star has fronted her self-titled ITV programme since 2010 having also appeared on the likes of Good Morning Britain, GMTV, Daybreak and This Morning. But while she's come face-to-face with some of the biggest names in entertainment, the 65-year-old has also had her fair share of awkward run-ins. And one encounter with music icon Mariah Carey will remain at the top of the list when it comes to odd experiences. But it wasn't because Mariah was "horrible," instead, Lorraine simply for the All I Want For Christmas hitmaker to be very confusing. Speaking at the Hay Festival of Literature and Arts, the broadcaster opened up to fans who had been eagerly waiting to grill her on her impressive career. She said: "The one that was difficult, not because she was horrible... but Mariah Carey was 'refreshed'. It's good we were [pre-recording] it because her first answer was 10 minutes long, and did not make any sense. But I always give people the benefit of the doubt." However, another interview with a major star left Lorraine utterly perplexed as the celebrity didn't arrive for the interview. Recalling the time she was scheduled to interview Lady Gaga, Lorraine told the crowd: "They kept saying 'she's getting in the car, she's getting in the car', and of course my crew have all been up since God knows when... They need to go home to bed! "She never turned up; I don't know what happened there." The comments come after the Mirror revealed that Lorraine is fighting to secure the future of her show. Sources claim that the Scottish star will have to "pull out all the stops" for it to survive. It was announced last week that the programme had been affected by the major shake-up at ITV. It will now air for 30 weeks of the year, rather than all year round. And the duration of the programme has been cut from an hour to just half an hour. A source said: "Lorraine was not happy about what is happening and also had concern for the production team which will be cut back too. But the truth is she has to roll her sleeves up and work harder on her own show than she has in recent years, otherwise the long-term future does not look good." They went on to add: "She has been an icon of ITV but serious cuts need to be made and her show has been cut to just 30 minutes, which after ad breaks will be a very short chunk of time. She needs to show bosses it is worth keeping on air. You can expect her to be pulling hard to get big name celebrities on her show instead of GMB or This Morning." The star was made aware of the cuts in a private meeting with bosses and she will now work five days per week in order to give the programme the best chance of staying on screens. Staff at ITV were told last Tuesday that half of the 440 members of the production team would lose their jobs. Meanwhile, Good Morning Britain will be extended by 30 minutes every day, eating into Lorraine's soon-to-be former airtime. This Morning, despite plunging viewing figures remains unaffected. But Loose Women has also had its on-air time slashed and will also air for just half an hour for 30 weeks of the year. Many on the show are said to be feeling anxious about their future, with some of the older members of the panel allegedly feeling they may be replaced by younger stars, including Frankie Bridge, GK Barry and Olivia Attwood.
The Citizen
3 days ago
- Business
- The Citizen
Chicken farm funded by PIC fails to reverse court order against inhumane practices
The Public Investment Corporation gave Daybreak Foods R74 million to rectify conditions at the farm but the NSPCA were not satisfied. Daybreak Foods and the Public Investment Corporation have failed to prove that they should be allowed to continue their chicken breeding operation unsupervised. The Gauteng High Court on Friday confirmed that the National Council of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) will have the authority to monitor Daybreak's business until further notice. The respondents, Daybreak and the PIC, were given the opportunity to reverse an interdict handed down earlier this month ordering the cessation of the inhumane treatment of their chickens. R74 million given by PIC The court had earlier granted an interdict against Daybreak due to the inhumane culling of the breeder birds, as well as the lack of appropriate food for the chickens. Breeder birds were being culled by wringing their necks and financial problems at Daybreak left the operation without food for the animals or staff to tend them. Daybreak denied any wrongdoing, but stated in their answering affidavit that the company was in a 'state of disrepair due to financial mismanagement'. Failure to pay staff led to casual workers being employed, with Daybreak stating that there were no resources to adequately train the casual workers which may have been responsible for the improper slaughter. The company argued that any injuries present on the chickens were due to the animals pecking each other, allegedly natural chicken behaviour. The PIC had given Daybreak R74 million to rectify the situation but it was not enough for the court to rule the situation had been remedied. Respondents to pay costs The PIC had confirmed earlier in the week that Daybreak had been placed under business rescue and that the company's board had been reconstituted. On Friday, the chicken farm and the PIC were required to address an action plan for cooperation with the NSPCA and their adherence to health and safety protocols. Daybreak and the PIC will be liable for the NSPCA's legal costs and must provide a remedial timeline to the animal welfare organisation within five days. Until the NSPCA is satisfied or the parties agree, Daybreak will not be allowed to breed chickens or place hatchlings at any affiliated facilities, and must properly care for their existing chickens. 'Our teams were on the ground on the Daybreak Farms in Bela-Bela and Mookgopong, Limpopo for 12 days, confronting the grim realities these animals endure,' stated NSPCA spokesperson Jacques Peacock. 'We will remain vigilant in ensuring Daybreak's full compliance with the Court's order and will continue to monitor the situation closely,' Peacock concluded. NOW READ: Business rescue for stricken chicken producer Daybreak Foods
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
GRDHD on how to monitor one's blood pressure
HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – May marks Blood Pressure Education Month. Merritt Bates-Thomas with the Green River District Health Department joined Gretchen Ross and Joe Bird on Daybreak to discuss how to monitor blood pressure so it doesn't get too high. You can watch the full interview in the attached media player. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Korea Herald
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Daybreak's Summer Madness is back
Daybreak will hold a two-day concert in Seoul on July 5-6, said agency Mystic Story on Thursday. This year's show, titled 'Blue,' will be the 11th edition of its annual Summer Madness shows, which began in 2013. The 17-year-old band is hosting "Blue" about six months after its 'Semicolon' concert in December last year. After the two-day performance, Daybreak participated in a series of music festivals and teamed up with the band Lucy in March for their joint show, 'The Player Season 1.' The bands collaborated in 2022 when they dropped singles 'The Answer' and 'Oh-eh.' Last month, the Daybreak released a cover of 'Reminiscence,' the 80s hit song from Sanullim, as part of a project celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Korean rock band.
The Citizen
7 days ago
- Business
- The Citizen
Business rescue for stricken chicken producer Daybreak Foods
Move backed by the PIC, which has appointed a new board at the company to bring stability. The PIC says it has taken measures to help stabilise Daybreak Foods, including providing working capital to address immediate liquidity needs. Picture: iStock The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has reconstituted the board of directors at Daybreak Foods, which was placed into business rescue earlier on Tuesday (20 May). In a statement issued on Tuesday afternoon, the PIC, a major shareholder in Daybreak, notes that business rescue is the best path to preserve the company's value and potential and save the jobs of approximately 3 000 employees. The PIC notes it has already undertaken several measures to contribute towards stabilising Daybreak Foods, including the injection of R74 million in working capital intended to address the company's immediate liquidity needs. The PIC bought Delmas-based Daybreak, a major player in the poultry industry, in 2015. The company started facing financial difficulties in 2017, which have worsened over the years. By the end of 2024, the company faced severe liquidity issues and failed to pay suppliers and staff salaries, which continued into 2025. ALSO READ: Bird flu brings foul times: Chicken shortage and price hike loom in South Africa Board members The board of directors was reconstituted before the company was placed into business rescue to stabilise governance and operations, the PIC notes. Dr Charlotte Nkuna, a veterinary specialist, has been appointed interim chair, while Lehlohonolo Makenete, an agricultural economist, has been appointed interim deputy chair. The other board appointees are Tshokolo Nchocho, former CEO of the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC); Brian Mavuka, former acting finance chief at the PIC; and Martinus de Jonge, who previously served as interim CEO of Daybreak Farms. The PIC notes that the successful application to place Daybreak in business rescue 'paves the way' to appoint a business rescue practitioner who will develop a turnaround strategy for the business. 'In this regard, the business rescue practitioner will work closely with the Daybreak board of directors.' ALSO READ: Here's why chicken prices might increase soon This article was republished from Moneyweb. Read the original here.
