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Bride sparks feud for banning her niece from her big day

<p dir="ltr">A bride-to-be has sparked a feud for deciding to ban her sister’s “loud and distracting” toddler from her wedding ceremony, with the bride asking social media users for advice. </p> <p dir="ltr">The bride was only weeks away from her intimate destination wedding, which included a guest list of only a few friends and close family. </p> <p dir="ltr">After being met with a difficult decision, the bride took to Reddit to share how a massive family feud had erupted in the weeks before the big day.</p> <p dir="ltr">“My sister is bringing her one-year-old toddler. The child is more than welcome — she’s part of the family and we want her there as part of the day,” she began.</p> <p dir="ltr">“However, as she’s still very young (and very loud at times), I’ve asked that somebody takes her out during the ceremony if she’s being distracting, shouting and babbling loudly.”</p> <p dir="ltr">“I know that this will probably happen as she’s constantly chatting loudly and is never quiet.”</p> <p dir="ltr">“But it’s only for half an hour and she can be as loud as she likes for the rest of the day.”</p> <p dir="ltr">“I just want everybody to be able to focus on the ceremony and I don’t want the distraction.”</p> <p dir="ltr">The bride said she was worried about sounding selfish, but then admitted that she was allowed to be selfish on her big day, and wanted all eyes on her and the groom.</p> <p dir="ltr">“We want everyone to be able to enjoy them and, to be honest, we want the guests’ attention focused on us,” she said.</p> <p dir="ltr">However, after the bride told her sister of the plans, things didn’t go down well. </p> <p dir="ltr">“My sister has told me I’m being an a****** for ‘excluding’ my niece from the ceremony and therefore by default ‘excluding’ my brother-in-law who will be the one to take her out,” the bride said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“She says that I’m asking him and the one-year-old to go all that way just for the evening meal as they will miss the ceremony and that the toddler will most likely miss that too as it will be after bedtime.”</p> <p dir="ltr">“I’ve told her that there’s a whole afternoon of relaxing things going on — photos, cake, a little walk outside and late lunch that they will be part of but apparently she’s still really annoyed with me.”</p> <p dir="ltr">The bride says her sister is now “threatening” to attend the wedding alone, leaving her partner and their daughter at home.</p> <p dir="ltr">“We’ve called her bluff and said if that’s what she wants to do then we understand,” she said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“To be honest, she’s p***ing us off so much that we’d be fine with all three of them not coming at this point.”</p> <p dir="ltr">“I don’t think that I’m asking anything unreasonable.”</p> <p dir="ltr">“All I want is a peaceful, relaxed ceremony where we can all focus on what’s going on without a toddler babbling away.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Also, to be honest, even if this WAS an unreasonable ask, surely as it’s my wedding day then it’s up to me? Isn’t it the one day of my life when I can do literally anything I want?”</p> <p dir="ltr">The post was quickly met with hundreds of comments, with most people flocking to the bride’s defence. </p> <p dir="ltr">One person wrote, “This is basic event etiquette, but it seems like sis cannot be relied on to follow basic etiquette - or even asked to do so without herself acting like a toddler.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Another suggested: “Removing a disruptive baby from a formal event would be normal etiquette, but if you specifically had to ask in advance, I’ll guess she’s got a history of not doing so.”</p> <p dir="ltr">“Your wedding, your rules. You could have gone completely child-free, all you asked was for the common courtesy of taking her outside if she got noisy.”</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image credits: Shutterstock</em></p>

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Victoria Beckham's birthday snaps squash feud rumour

<p dir="ltr">Victoria Beckham continues to squash feud rumours between her and daughter-in-law Nicola, as she shared intimate snaps from her 49th birthday dinner.</p> <p dir="ltr">The star celebrated her birthday with a fancy dinner accompanied by her husband, David Beckham, her four children, and her daughter-in-law, Nicola.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I love you,” she captioned one of her photos tagging Brooklyn and Nicola.</p> <p dir="ltr">In the picture, Nicola can be seen sitting in the middle of Brooklyn and Harper with her arms around them, fitting right into the Beckham family.</p> <p dir="ltr">The former Spice Girl also posted a picture showing a lit up birthday cake and Brooklyn and Nicola sitting across from her smiling from ear to ear.</p> <p dir="ltr">Rumours about the feud had started during Brooklyn and Nicola’s wedding last year, where it was reported that the two women had argued over Nicola’s dress.</p> <p dir="ltr">In an interview for the <em>Cosmopolitan</em>, Nicola had briefly mentioned the rumours surrounding her wedding.</p> <p dir="ltr">"I've said this so many times: There's no feud. I don't know. No one ever wants to write the nice things," she said.</p> <p dir="ltr">"It's really weird, actually, whether it's my life or someone else's life or whatever, when you know the truth and then you read something totally wrong,” she added.</p> <p dir="ltr">In recent months, it seems that the pair had gotten closer and Victoria’s photos appear to have squashed the rumours once and for all.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Instagram</em></p> <p dir="ltr">Take a look for yourself:</p>

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Family Feud contestant charged with wife’s murder

<p dir="ltr">A former contestant on Family Feud has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and home invasion over the death of his estranged wife.</p> <p dir="ltr">Timothy W. Bliefnick, 39, was charged on March 13 in relation to the suspicious death of his former spouse, Rebecca Bliefnick, 41, who was found dead in her home on February 23, according to court documents.</p> <p dir="ltr">Bliefnick appeared on the game show in January 2020, and host Steve Harvey asked him, “What’s the biggest mistake you made at your wedding?”</p> <p dir="ltr">“Honey, I love you, but, ‘said I do,’” he responded, prompting a mixed reaction from the audience. </p> <p dir="ltr">“Not my mistake, not my mistake," he continued.</p> <p dir="ltr">”I love my wife. I'm gonna get in trouble for that, aren't I?"</p> <p dir="ltr">After <em>Fox News Digital</em> discovered the clip, Bliefnick’s attorney said, "It's a game show. A silly answer to a silly question on a silly show doesn't make one a murderer.”</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>KHQA-TV</em> reported that Bliefnick and his wife were married in 2009, but at the time of her death the pair were undergoing divorce proceedings after having been separated for “several years”. After the couple separated they filed restraining orders against each other. </p> <p dir="ltr">Bliefnick’s attorney Casey Schnack told<em> E! News</em> that he plans to plead not guilty at his next court hearing. </p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image credit: YouTube</em></p>

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Actors who didn’t get along with their directors

<p dir="ltr">When it comes to making a Hollywood blockbuster movie, there are always a lot of big personalities involved, both on and off screen. </p><p dir="ltr">While actors and directors mostly collaborate in harmony to create movie magic (think Robert de Niro and Martin Scorsese), sometimes those on screen can’t stand the ones behind the camera. </p><p dir="ltr">While a lot of the time these feuds can go unnoticed, there have been several times where the stars of a movie have come out swinging against their directors, despite the success of a film. </p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Keira Knightley and John Carney</strong></p><p dir="ltr">Working together in the 2007 musical drama <em>Begin Again</em>, director John Carney dubbed actress Keira Knightley a “supermodel” and criticised her acting while speaking to <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/john-carney-i-ll-never-make-a-film-with-supermodels-again-once-sing-street-interview-keira-knightley-a7053076.html">The Independent</a>. </p><p dir="ltr">He said, “Being a film actor requires a certain level of honesty and self-analysis that I don’t think she’s ready for yet.”</p><p dir="ltr">He has since apologised for his comments, but despite accepting his apology, Knightley said working on Begin Again was “very difficult” and the pair just “didn’t get on”.</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>The cast of <em>Steel Magnolias</em> and Herbert Ross</strong></p><p dir="ltr">Despite the 1989 film being a beloved classic, the tense production between director Herbert Ross and actresses Julia Roberts, Sally Field, Shirley Maclaine and Dolly Parton became an issue for the cast. </p><p dir="ltr">“My deepest memories of the film were how we bonded together after he told one of us or all of us we couldn’t act,” Sally Field said in 2013. “He went after Julia with a vengeance. This was pretty much her first big film.”</p><p dir="ltr">In  1993, Ross commented on Julia Roberts’ acting, saying she “looked bad and gave a very bad performance,” prompting her to respond, “If he thinks he can talk about me in such a condescending way and not have me say something about it, then he’s nuts”.</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>George Clooney and David O Russell</strong></p><p dir="ltr">On the set of the 1999 film <em>Three Kings</em>, actor George Clooney said he confronted director David O Russell after he “went nuts on an extra”. </p><p dir="ltr">“I would not stand for him humiliating and yelling and screaming at crew members, who weren’t allowed to defend themselves,” Clooney said in 2003.</p><p dir="ltr">He went on to say that working on the film was “the worst experience of my life.”</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Faye Dunaway and Roman Polanski</strong></p><p dir="ltr">The feud between Dunaway and Polanski on the set of the 1974 film <em>Chinatown</em> went down in Hollywood lore, with the director dubbing the actress as “difficult” and a “gigantic pain”.</p><p dir="ltr">In response to his accusations, Dunaway claimed that Polanski was “incessantly cruel” and has a “never-ending need to humiliate her”.</p><p dir="ltr">In her autobioghraphy, she said his disgusting behaviour “bordered on sexual harrassment”.</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Bill Murray and Harold Ramis</strong></p><p dir="ltr">After collaborating together on classic films such as <em>Groundhog Day</em>, <em>Caddyshack</em> and <em>Ghostbusters</em>, Murray and Ramis had a seemingly unbreakable comedic bond. </p><p dir="ltr">However, on the set of <em>Groundhog Day</em>, the relationship between the pair escalated until Ramis ended up grabbing Murray by the shirt collar and throwing him against a wall, according to a 2018 biography of Ramis by his daughter Violet. </p><p dir="ltr">According to the biography, Ramis was left “heartbroken, confused and yet unsurprised by the rejection”. </p><p dir="ltr">More than 20 years later, Murray appeared at Ramis’ side when he was on his deathbed and proceeded to mend the relationship with his collaborator at the very last minute. </p><p dir="ltr"><em>Image credits: Getty Images</em></p>

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Naomi Osaka's feud with Piers Morgan heats up

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A Twitter feud has started between Naomi Osaka, conservative commentator Megan Kelly, and Piers Morgan, after Kelly and Morgan hit out at the tennis star over her recent magazine feature.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Osaka recently appeared on the front cover of </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sports Illustrated </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">in a swimsuit photoshoot, making history as the first Japanese and Haitian woman to do so.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">After sharing the cover on her social media pages, Osaka attracted criticism for appearing in the media after her recent break from the spotlight.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Since taking time away from the tennis court on mental health grounds, Osaka has announced a collaboration with Barbie for her ‘Role Model’ doll, a Netflix mini-series about her, and made appearances in </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Vogue</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Time Magazine</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sports Illustrated</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">All of these media engagements would have been in the works for months, but sports pundit Clay Travis called Osaka out for her latest media appearances during her break.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kelly and Morgan echoed their support for his criticisms.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Since saying she’s too introverted to talk to the media after tennis matches, Naomi Osaka has launched a reality show, a Barbie, and now is on the cover of the SI swimsuit issue,” Travis said on Twitter.</span></p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">Let’s not forget the cover of (&amp; interview in) Vogue Japan and Time Mag! <a href="https://t.co/PAAUEwAVi0">https://t.co/PAAUEwAVi0</a></p> — Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly) <a href="https://twitter.com/megynkelly/status/1417154841898622977?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">ANOTHER magazine cover for brave inspiring Naomi! <br />No wonder she had no time for beastly media press conferences! 🤣 <a href="https://t.co/ckrKodKBc5">https://t.co/ckrKodKBc5</a></p> — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) <a href="https://twitter.com/piersmorgan/status/1417186968472072194?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In a now-deleted tweet, Osaka hit back at Kelly and criticised her for not doing her ‘research’ and for ‘spewing negativity’.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Seeing as you’re a journalist I would’ve assumed you would take the time to research what the lead times are for magazines, if you did that you would’ve found out I shot all of my covers last year,” Osaka wrote.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">But, after appearing to block Kelly, the commentator continued the attack on the tennis star. </span></p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">Poor <a href="https://twitter.com/naomiosaka?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@naomiosaka</a> blocked me while taking a shot at me (guess she’s only tough on the courts). She is apparently arguing that she shot her many covers b/4 publicly claiming she was too socially anxious to deal w/press. Truth is she just doesn’t like Qs she can’t control. Admit it. <a href="https://t.co/izyRzOrUVm">pic.twitter.com/izyRzOrUVm</a></p> — Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly) <a href="https://twitter.com/megynkelly/status/1417193630671032320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Morgan also weighed-in, saying he has been blocked by Osaka as well.</span></p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">Yep, and she just blocked me too. The only media Ms Osaka wants to tolerate are sycophantic magazine editors telling her how perfect she is. <a href="https://t.co/oLcyJviR4v">https://t.co/oLcyJviR4v</a></p> — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) <a href="https://twitter.com/piersmorgan/status/1417194272886038534?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">However, others were quick to jump to Osaka’s defence, including tennis great Martina Navratilova.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“A**hole much, Megyn?!? You have no idea what you are talking about. But go ahead and take your shot. It missed badly!!!” Navratilova tweeted.</span></p>

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Bindi's back! Wildlife Warrior mum returns after personal hiatus

<p><span>Bindi Irwin has returned to Instagram after almost a month of silence.</span><br /><br /><span>The 22-year-old took to social media on Thursday to share some new adorable photos of her three-month-old daughter, Grace Warrior, and her husband, Chandler Powell.</span><br /><br /><span>"Our beautiful angel has started giggling all the time and absolutely loves nature walks, looking for wildlife with us," she captioned the photo set on Instagram.</span><br /><br /><span>"Can you believe she'll be four months old soon?! Infinite love and gratitude in my heart."</span><br /><br /><span>Last month, Irwin revealed she'd be stepping back from social media after a major family scandal involving her paternal grandfather, Bob Irwin was brought to light.</span></p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CRU_-7gB_4t/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CRU_-7gB_4t/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Bindi Irwin (@bindisueirwin)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p><br /><span>"Hi guys, Just a note to say thank you for your support. I'm taking a break from social media and most of my work in the public eye for a month to be with my beautiful daughter and my wonderful family," she wrote on the social media platform.</span><br /><br /><span>"I feel tremendously grateful to share our life and conservation work with you but I need some time to focus on the happiness that is my family (both human and animal). You can keep up with our adventures by following my family and Australia Zoo on social media. 💙"</span><br /><br /><span>"Recently, I've had many people reaching out to share their own stories of working hard to protect their mental health," the post went on to say.</span><br /><br /><span>"Thank you for sharing and speaking your truth. To my friends who are dealing with depression, anxiety and other battles every day — I see you. These issues are very real and deserve to be discussed and addressed.”</span><br /><br /><span>She added: "Surround yourself with the light of people who genuinely care about you and will support you during the good times and the hard times.</span><br /><br /><span>“Remember there are helplines available. Mental health deserves understanding and support instead of being dismissed or patronised. You are absolutely worthy of love and kindness."</span></p> <p><span>The post has since been deleted, but it followed just a few days after she revealed the strained relationship she has with her grandfather in a comment on Facebook.</span><br /><br /><span>Bindi had shared a tribute to the men in her life on Father's Day in the US, but left Bob out of the post.</span><br /><br /><span>"What about your grandfather you know your fathers, father!!! He [too] was a good man, who I assume got the shaft," a user wrote.</span><br /><br /><span>"Thank you very much for your comment," Bindi responded.</span><br /><br /><span>"I really wish that my entire family could spend time with Grace. Unfortunately my grandfather Bob has shown no interest in spending time with me or my family. Publicly he continues to claim that he wants to spend time with us while privately my entire life has been psychological abuse from him.</span></p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7841925/bindi-irwin-1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/caccff06b61d488cb4a855233711402f" /><br /><span>"He has returned gifts I've sent after he opened them, he has ignored my correspondence and from the time I was a little girl he has ignored me, preferring to spend time doing anything else rather than being with me. He has never said a single kind word to me personally."</span><br /><br /><span>"It breaks my heart but it is not healthy to engage in an abusive relationship. My mum still writes to him and sends birthday and Christmas gifts to him with no response," Bindi continued, adding that the family have been Bob's "financial support since 1992 when he retired from Australia Zoo, sending him funds every week."</span></p> <p><span>"We built him a house on a beautiful property and will always do our best to ensure his well-being. I want Bob's happiness in life but I cannot be a victim to his mental abuse anymore," she went on to add.</span><br /><br /><span>"I hope everyone remembers to be kind to one another but most of all care for your own mental health. I have struggled with this relationship my entire life and it brings me enormous pain. I have to choose to care for my own mental health now."</span><br /><br /><span>Author Amanda French, who co-wrote Bob's 2016 memoir, The Last Crocodile Hunter, later came forward in defence of Bob.</span></p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7841917/bob-irwin-family-1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/44f9f932a55748b6a0ce4bc6df1ef9c4" /><br /><br /><span>"He is nothing but kind," she said on Bindi's Facebook post.</span><br /><br /><span>"He hasn't seen you since you were 10. He has done all he knows how to do and that is bury his head in the sand because that's how he copes."</span><br /><br /><span>"He loves your Dad, and you guys more than you know," French added.</span><br /><br /><span>"This should be a private matter not written about on Facebook. I'm so disappointed to read this. It's immature to write such words."</span></p> <p><em>Images: Supplied</em></p>

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Prince Charles sparks new family feud rumours

<p dir="ltr">Prince Charles is allegedly refusing to give his younger brother Edward the title of Duke of Edinburgh after Prince Philip’s death.</p> <p dir="ltr">The Earl of Wessex has been waiting for his father’s title for over twenty years, however rumours are swirling that Charles is not so keen on fulfilling his brother’s wishes.</p> <p dir="ltr"><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7842383/charles-edward-1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/29c686a3981c470dbf6d9740e42df3c4" /></p> <p dir="ltr">The title of the Duke of Edinburgh was passed down to Philip’s eldest son, Charles following his death in April.</p> <p dir="ltr">However, the title has long been expected to be passed down to Edward.</p> <p dir="ltr">In 1999, Buckingham Palace announced to the world that Edward would succeed his father in the dukedom “in due course”.</p> <p dir="ltr">At the time, he had the blessing of the Queen and Prince Philip.</p> <p dir="ltr">After his marriage to Sophie Rhys-Jones in 1999, the Queen gifted him a title of his choosing, the earldom of Wessex.</p> <p dir="ltr"><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7842385/charles-edward-3.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/d3cac757b26e4cc39c8e368e7878650b" /></p> <p dir="ltr">However, Charlie may not hand the title to his younger brother, with the <em>Sunday Times</em> reporting he is reassessing his future.</p> <p dir="ltr">A source close to Charles told the newspaper: “The prince is the Duke of Edinburgh as it stands, and it is up to him what happens to the title. It will not go to Edward.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Another revealed: “Edinburgh won’t go to them (the Wessexes) as far as the prince is concerned.”</p> <p dir="ltr">When Charles becomes king, the title of the Duke of Edinburgh will merge with the crown, meaning the new patriarch will be able to grant Edward the title of Duke of Edinburgh.</p> <p dir="ltr"><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7842384/charles-edward-2.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/5e81c807737b470686dc12dba2efd3ec" /></p> <p dir="ltr">In an interview with the BBC last month, Edward made it clear the new title was a decision completely in his older brother’s hands.</p> <p dir="ltr">The royal was asked: “You will be the next Duke of Edinburgh, when the Prince of Wales becomes king, that is quite something to take on?”</p> <p dir="ltr">Edward responded: “It was fine in theory, ages ago when it was sort of a pipe dream of my father’s … and of course it will depend on whether or not the Prince of Wales, when he becomes king, whether he’ll do that, so we’ll wait and see. So yes, it will be quite a challenge taking that on.”</p> <p dir="ltr">The Earl of Wessex admitted that the granting of the title is “bittersweet” for him as it only happens “after both my parents have actually passed away”.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Getty Images</em></p>

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Harry and William’s brotherly feud set aside for Princess Diana’s big unveiling

<p>The Duke of Cambridge and the Duke of Sussex set aside their rumoured long-standing feud to pay homage to their late mother, Princess Diana, for what would have been her 60th birthday.</p> <p>In a joint tribute, the royal brothers said: "Today, on what would have been our mother's 60th birthday, we remember her love, strength and character – qualities that made her a force for good around the world, changing countless lives for the better.</p> <p>"Every day, we wish she were still with us, and our hope is that this statue will be seen forever as a symbol of her life and her legacy.</p> <p>"Thank you to Ian Rank-Broadley, Pip Morrison and their teams for their outstanding work, to the friends and donors who helped make this happen, and to all those around the world who keep our mother’s memory alive."</p> <p>The event marked the first time both the Duke of Cambridge and Sussex have been pictured together since the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral in April.</p> <p>Prince Harry travelled all the way to the UK from Los Angeles last Friday in order to undergo a period of isolation before attending the event.</p> <p>William and Harry, who looked dapper in dark suits with ties, and first greeted the chairman of the statue committee Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton.</p> <p>The royal brothers looked at ease as they shared a laugh with the ex-Army officer.</p> <p>Harry was also able to reunite with his mother's siblings, Lady Sarah McCorquodale, Lady Jane Fellowes and Earl Spencer.</p> <p>The royal statue of Princess Di proved to be a remarkable gesture, and is engraved with the royal's name and the date of the unveiling.</p> <p>A paving stone in front is engraved with an extract after the poem <em>The Measure of A Man</em>, which was in the programme for the 2007 memorial service for the Princess.</p> <p>It reads: "These are the units to measure the worth<br />"Of this woman as a woman regardless of birth.<br />"Not what was her station?<br />"But had she a heart?<br />"How did she play her God-given part?"</p> <p>The stunning bronze statue shows Diana in her later years, surrounded by three children.</p> <p>In a statement, Kensington Palace said: "The statue aims to reflect the warmth, elegance and energy of Diana, Princess of Wales, in addition to her work and the impact she had on so many people.</p> <p>"The figure of Diana, Princess of Wales is surrounded by three children who represent the universality and generational impact of the Princess' work.</p> <p>"The portrait and style of dress was based on the final period of her life as she gained confidence in her role as an ambassador for humanitarian causes and aims to convey her character and compassion."</p> <p>William could be heard saying "ready?" to his little brother before they both pulled off the cloth and the guests applauded.</p> <p>The brothers were seen speaking to the Sunken Garden's designer, Pip Morrison, who said the garden was a “calming place”.</p> <p>"We have worked carefully to ensure that the new layout and planting scheme complements the statue, providing a calming place for people who visit Kensington Palace to remember the Princess.”</p> <p>Sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley also honoured the late royal, saying: "Diana, Princess of Wales was an icon who touched the lives of people right around the world, so it has been a privilege to work alongside Prince William and Prince Harry on this statue which commemorates her life.</p> <p>"We wanted to capture her warmth and humanity while showcasing the impact she had across generations. I hope that people will enjoy visiting the statue and the Sunken Garden, and taking a moment to remember the Princess."</p> <p>Princess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, was also spotted at Kensington Palace for the emotional unveiling, and called the brief ceremony “intimate, moving and peaceful.”</p> <p>"To have had a lovely summer's day today with the roses and geranium in full bloom was just perfect.</p> <p>“We were standing here in February up to our knees in mud, at that point we didn't think we would ever get to this day."</p> <p><em>Images: Getty</em></p>

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The devastating reality behind Steve Irwin’s unearthed letter

<p>A bitter family feud has taken centre stage after Bindi Irwin accused her grandfather of psychologically abusing her.</p> <p>The embattled family’s long standing issues are a far cry from the heartbreaking letter uncovered in 2016.</p> <p>It was a note Steve wrote when he was 32, and in it he detailed his gratitude for his parents and their strength.</p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7842052/irwin-family.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/3be7bdc1b37f42dc91d44a7ead0d05aa" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Image: Supplied</em></p> <p>“At 32, I am finally starting to figure it out. In good times and in bad, you were there. Your strength and endurance to raise me will not go unrewarded. My love for you is my strength,” the legendary croc hunter penned.</p> <p>“For the rest of my life I will reflect on the unbelievably GREAT times we’ve shared and will continue to share. You’re my best friends!”</p> <p>Irwin’s letter would not be found for almost a decade, but four years after writing it, the conservationist would give birth to his daughter Bindi with Robert closely following behind.</p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7842049/irwin-family-1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/cf7fcf216cc34686aee648fff4d38625" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Image: Supplied</em></p> <p>Today’s bitter feud is nothing short of devastating, with Bindi insisting her grandfather has never had a kind word to say about her.</p> <p>The star made the unsettling allegations against Bob in her Father’s Day post (Father’s Day outside of Australia was June 20), which she dedicated to her own father, her husband, Chandler Powell, and her father-in-law.</p> <p>When Bindi was asked why she left Bob out of the tribute, the new mum did not hold back in her reply.</p> <p>“Unfortunately my grandfather Bob has shown no interest in spending time with me or my family,” she wrote.</p> <p>“He has returned gifts I’ve sent him after he opened them, he has ignored my correspondence and from the time I was a little girl he has ignored me, preferring to spend time doing anything else rather than being with me.</p> <p>“He has never said a single kind word to me personally. It breaks my heart but it is not healthy to engage in an abusive relationship.</p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7842050/irwin-family-2.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/513951de9115451b9cc3fdcb442a965d" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Image: Supplied</em></p> <p>“I hope everyone remembers to be kind to one another but most of all care for your own mental health,” she added.</p> <p>“I have struggled with this relationship my entire life and it brings me enormous pain.”</p> <p>Close friends and family members of Bob Irwin quickly rebutted the claims, including his biographer Amanda French.</p> <p>French, who co-wrote Bob’s 2016 autobiography <em>The Last Crocodile Hunter</em>, spoke to Brisbane radio show <em>Stav, Abby and Matt</em> to express her immense grief over Bindi’s comments.</p> <p>According to Amanda, Bob resigned from Australia Zoo in 2008 and hasn’t seen his grandkids since.</p> <p>“It’s a surprise with what Bindi came out and said. There were some pretty weighty terms that were thrown around, psychological abuse and all that stuff. You’d have to have some pretty big evidence to back that. It’s a pretty big call to make,” she said.</p> <p>Another member of the Irwin family, Bethany Wheeler, went on to angrily dispute Bindi’s claims in a Facebook post.</p> <p>Bethany revealed that she is the “the granddaughter of Bob Irwin via marriage of my father and my Stepmother Mandy as a very young child.”</p> <p>She went on to call Bob “the most genuinely beautiful human on this planet and has NEVER spoken out or put down anybody! He is a man who sits silently and battles his demons alone, in what is great sadness. He doesn’t retaliate, only prays for his grandchildren’s safety and good lives.”</p> <p>Wheeler wrote that her “sisters and brothers will happily back me up when I say that Bob Irwin is a passive and beautiful human and these lies need to stop”.</p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7842051/irwin-family-3.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/2024a076e4824511b6200e29893899ff" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Image: Supplied</em></p> <p>Amanda revealed Bob and Terri Irwin’s relationship suffered after the death of Steve, as the conservationist’s father did not agree with how management quickly began to change.</p> <p>“He’s maintained a very neutral position about it [resigning] even when he published his autobiography.</p> <p>“The reason why he did that is because he knew there would be consequences for Australia Zoo. He didn’t see eye-to-eye on issues to do with Australia Zoo at the time and some of the animals.”</p> <p>In the wake of the international media storm, Bindi announced she would be “taking a break” from social media as a means to protect her mental health.</p> <p>“I’m taking a break from social media and most of my work in the public eye for a month to be with my beautiful daughter and my wonderful family,” she wrote on Instagram.</p> <p>“I feel tremendously grateful to share our life and conservation work with you but I need some time to focus on the happiness that is my family (both human and animal).”</p> <p>Terri Irwin also posted a cryptic yet seemingly pointed message on her own social media.</p> <p>Taking to Twitter, she shared a post about “avoiding certain people” just days after the family’s feud made headlines.</p> <p>The full quote was penned by author and military veteran Steve Maraboli, and reads: “Avoiding certain people to protect your mental health is not a weakness … It’s wisdom.”</p> <p>She captioned the snap, “Thank you @SteveMaraboli. Another jewel. Caring for others seems to be easier than caring for ourselves.</p> <p>“It takes courage to follow through on what we know is the right thing to do. Wishing everyone the best to be brave and wise. It’s worth it!”</p>

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“Disbelief and disgust”: Serena Williams' feud deepens

<p><span>Serena Williams' husband has copped a lashing online after he came for a tennis star on Tuesday night.</span><br /><br /><span>Williams' has fought tooth and nail to get into the Australian Open semi-finals with a sensational straight sets win over Simona Halep.</span><br /><br /><span>Alexis Ohanian — who co-founded popular online forum Reddit — took to Twitter to call out Romanian Olympic tennis star, tournament organised and billionaire businessman Ion Tirac.</span><br /><br /><span>After he said Williams' should quit because of her age and weight, Ohanian wrote: “Good thing no one listens to that racist sexist (clown emoji) Ion Tiriac.”</span><br /><br /><span>“This is my wife. I have a platform. I have privilege. If I can use my platform + privilege to make a billionaire even a little uncomfortable about racist + sexist statements he’s made, it’s a win. Bonus is that other people will see it and reflect on it.”</span></p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7839938/serena-williams-1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/d44c55689fda4b37bffd1b7cec59e5b8" /><br /><br /><span>Earlier this year Tiriac said of Williams: “At this age and the weight she is now, she does not move as easily as she did 15 years ago.</span><br /><br /><span>“Serena was a sensational player. If she had a little decency, she would retire.”</span><br /><br /><span>Tiriac has attacked Williams multiple times, including in 2018 when he was asked about her, saying: “With all due respect, 36 years old and 90kg …”</span><br /><br /><span>At the time, the 23-time grand slam champion hit back saying: “It’s an ignorant comment and it’s a sexist comment. Maybe he’s an ignorant man.”</span><br /><br /><span>But Tiriac’s son Alexandru didn’t take kindly to Ohanian’s insult on Tuesday night.</span><br /><br /><span>He took to social media to share an open letter he wrote to the tech guru.</span><br /><br /><span>“To Mrs Williams’ husband, I read your tweet with a mix of disbelief and disgust,” Alexandru wrote.</span><br /><br /><span>“The name Tiriac has a 70-year tradition in the world of sports and the gentleman you are referring to has written a few important chapters that have contributed to the book of tennis along these decades.</span><br /><br /><span>“From the player, to the coach, to the manager, to the tournament promoter, the respected person you are bad wording in these derogatory terms has (been) and still is, at the age of 82, one of the strongest advocates of this sport.</span><br /><br /><span>“The respect he has (Ion Tiriac) for Mrs. Williams is tremendous, as it should be.</span></p> <p><span>Alexandru Tiriac continued by saying: “She is and will remain in history as one of the best 20-25 players who have highly contributed to this sport.</span><br /><br /><span>“She has a personality that has opened many doors for young generations of athletes, in all fields of sports and in all social walks of life. For that, we are very grateful to her.</span><br /><br /><span>“Mr Williams', the only reason I reply to your unnecessary tweet is that words are misused and misinterpreted in today’s world through the various platforms in existence.</span><br /><br /><span>“Free speech should not be wrongly replaced with inappropriate slander.</span><br /><br /><span>“As Mrs Williams’ husband, you can no longer only represent your own views when you talk about sports, but also the voice of an icon.</span><br /><br /><span>“It would be a real shame to cast an erroneous image on her legacy through emotional baseless tweets.”</span></p>

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"Very real, very ugly" feud between Prince Harry and William confirmed

<div class="post_body_wrapper"> <div class="post_body"> <div class="body_text redactor-styles redactor-in"> <p>Prince Harry and Prince William are reportedly working on repairing their relationship as brothers after an intense year.</p> <p>An insider confirmed to<span> </span><em>Us Weekly</em><span> </span>that the British brothers have made strides to repair the relationship, but have a long way to go.</p> <p>“William and Harry’s fallout was very real, very ugly and incredibly intense,” the insider told the outlet.</p> <p>“They’d reached an impasse, there was so much mud under the bridge and a lot of people felt their feud was beyond repair.”</p> <p>Things allegedly escalated after Prince Harry confirmed that himself and his brother were on "different paths" back in 2019, but the height of the fallout was when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped away as senior members from the British royal family.</p> <p>“Part of this role and part of this job, this family, being under the pressure that it’s under, inevitably stuff happens,” Prince Harry said at the time in ITV's 2019 documentary<span> </span><em>Harry &amp; Meghan: An African Journey</em>.</p> <p>“But look, we’re brothers, we’ll always be brothers. We’re certainly on different paths at the moment but I’ll always be there for him and I know he’ll always be there for me.”</p> <p>The insider claims it has been a "rollercoaster".</p> <p>“It’s certainly been a roller coaster for everyone involved, especially the brothers, who are vowing not to let things get this out of hand in the future and have learned a lot from this difficult experience,” the insider said.</p> <p>The insider also alleged that the pair, once border restrictions are lifted, are planning to reunite in England.</p> <p>“(William and Harry) are looking forward to spending time together in person the moment it’s safe to travel,” confirmed the insider.</p> <p>Royal historian and biographer Robert Lacey agreed that the brothers had a fight as "royals are expected to know their place".</p> <p>“Royals are expected to know their place,” Lacey continued.</p> <p>“And Harry, of course, was expected to marry a nice girl named Henrietta or Gabriella who lived in the provinces of Britain in the countryside and settle down. But Meghan and Harry both made it clear they wanted to do so much more than that. And let’s just say there are things that you can and cannot do when it comes to running the royal family and what it stands for.”</p> <p>He also agreed that their relationship would take some time to heal.</p> <p>“I think it would always have happened that Meghan and Harry would live on the other side of the world,” he said. ”I think Meghan and Harry will remain based in North America. Unless the brothers can find a way to reconcile, they will have to go their separate ways and keep mutual respect for each other.”</p> <p>“We do know that in July 2021, both brothers have committed to being in Kensington Gardens for the unveiling of the statue dedicated to their late mother, Princess Diana,” he pointed out.</p> <p>“The world will judge then. But there is a lot of work to be done.”</p> <p>It is currently unknown whether the statue unveiling will go ahead due to the coronavirus pandemic and current travel restrictions.</p> </div> </div> </div>

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"Nasty and ungracious”: Elton John exposes feud with Madonna in new book

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pop legends Elton John and Madonna have had an ongoing feud for years as they battled against each other in the music charts.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">However, things have come to a head as John has revealed in his latest autobiography, as he said that Madonna is “nasty and ungracious”.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> After Madonna said that one of Lady Gaga’s hits </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Born This Way</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> was “reductive”, John went in to defend his close friend.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He said: “Her tour is a disaster and it couldn’t happen to a bigger ****.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“If Madonna had any common sense, she would have made a record like Ray of Light, stayed away from the dance stuff and just been a great pop singer and made pop records, which she does brilliantly.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“But no, she had to prove that she was like…</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“And she looks like a f****** fairground stripper.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He revealed what really happened in his autobiography ‘</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Me: Elton John’</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B2zX0BQjDfE/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B2zX0BQjDfE/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn)</a> on Sep 24, 2019 at 10:44am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He said: “I got that Gaga’s single ‘Born This Way’ definitely sounded similar to ‘Express Yourself’, but I couldn’t see why she was so ungracious and nasty about it, rather than taking it as a compliment when a new generation of artists was influenced by her, particularly when she claims to be a champion for women.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He also said that due to his years-long friendship with interviewer Molly Meldrum, he did not expect the footage to be aired.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Still, I shouldn’t have said it. I apologised afterwards when I bumped into her in a restaurant in France and she was very gracious about it.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">However, John ran his mouth later on, calling out Madonna for lip-syncing.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Madonna, best live act? F*** off. Since when has lip-syncing been live?” John said in 2004 after accepting an award for classic songwriter at the 2004 Q Awards.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Sorry about that, but I think everyone who lip-syncs on stage in public when you pay like 75 quid to see them should be shot. Thank you very much. That’s me off her Christmas card list, but do I give a toss? No.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Madonna addressed the matter in 2012 backstage at the Golden Globes, after she won Best Original Song.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">She said: “I hope he speaks to me for the next couple of years. He’s known to get mad at me… He’ll win another award. I don’t feel bad.”</span></p>

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William Shatner hits out at millennials in Twitter feud

<p>William Shatner has hit out at millennials after being called a “boomer” on Twitter.</p> <p>The <em>Star Trek </em>actor waded into a intergenerational row after one Twitter user replied to his post with “OK Boomer”.</p> <p>According to the <em><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-07/how-the-phrase-ok-boomer-suddenly-went-all-over-the-internet/11680868">ABC</a></em>, the popular catchphrase is generally used to respond to “what’s perceived to be some older people’s sense of entitlement, outdated ways of thinking, or condescending attitudes towards younger generations”.</p> <p>The 88-year-old actor does not fall into the baby boomer generation, which includes people being born between 1946 and 1964.</p> <p>Shatner responded to the “Boomer” comment: “Sweetheart, that’s a compliment for me.”</p> <p>“I’m not really into pejoratives, but what’s the term for people when they can’t interpret a joke?” the user replied.</p> <p>“Millennial?” Shatner hit back.</p> <p>Shatner wrote on another post, “I feel it’s like one of those childish insults in fandom that seem to affect the delicate types to the point they meltdown and go over the rest of our heads as something ridiculous.”</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr">Sweetheart, that’s a compliment for me. 😘 <a href="https://t.co/djCtjiGBwr">https://t.co/djCtjiGBwr</a></p> — William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) <a href="https://twitter.com/WilliamShatner/status/1192087298877247488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2019</a></blockquote> <p>One user explained that the line was directed at “boomers who don’t realise that the hardships that the millennials inherited are not their fault”, and that the younger generation “are trying to survive a world that has all but been destroyed and that doesn’t make them lazy”.</p> <p>Shatner replied, “And the meek shall inherit... is that all your generation does is point fingers and blame others for their pity parties? You don’t get a participation trophy for life; you take what you get and play your best hand. It’s been that way since forever.”</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr">🤣👇🏻 And the meek shall inherit... is that all your generation does is point fingers and blame others for their pity parties? You don’t get a participation trophy for life; you take what you get and play your best hand. It’s been that way since forever. 🙄 <a href="https://t.co/aUyVVUIfTK">https://t.co/aUyVVUIfTK</a></p> — William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) <a href="https://twitter.com/WilliamShatner/status/1192115660131713025?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2019</a></blockquote> <p>The phrase “OK Boomer”, which has been widely used on the internet, gained greater public recognition after 25-year-old MP Chloe Swarbick used the line in New Zealand parliament when speaking in support of the Jacinda Ardern government’s Zero Carbon Bill.</p> <p>"In the year 2050, I will be 56 years old. Yet, right now, the average age of this 52nd Parliament is 49 years old,” she said.</p> <p>"Mr Speaker, how many world leaders, for how many decades have seen and known what is coming but have decided that it is more politically expedient to keep it behind closed doors. My generation and the generations after me do not have that luxury.”</p>

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Did Novak Djokovic just reignite his feud with Nick Kyrgios? His subtle swipe

<p>Novak Djokovic has kept a cool head as he’s ignored Nick Kyrgios’ podcast taunts. However, as Wimbledon is now over, it appears all bets are off.</p> <p>The back-to-back Wimbledon champion has shown a hint of his true feelings towards the Australian tennis player.</p> <p>Vocal tennis legend John McEnroe was quoted from a BBC Radio interview, where he declared that Kyrgios would be a top five player on the planet if he was able to keep his efforts consistent and honest.</p> <p>“Is he good for the game? Yes he’s good for the game,” McEnroe told <em>BBC Radio 5</em>.</p> <p>“Does he sell tickets? Yes. I can’t handle the fact that he only tries half the time. We can’t support that anymore. I don’t think he should be out there anymore unless he gives an honest effort — that’s my personal opinion.</p> <p>“The guy would be top five in the world for sure if he was able to do it [give honest effort]. He’s got an incredible – this is my opinion – fear of failure. He doesn’t even allow himself to train hard enough to give himself a chance.</p> <p>“You saw what he is capable of, he was driving Nadal crazy, it was the best second-round match, one of the best matches of the whole tournament. But when he plays guys he’s supposed to beat, he doesn’t even show up.”</p> <p>UK tennis site tennissportwalkin republished his comments on their Instagram and Djokovic liked the post.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B0BCHp6glAm/" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B0BCHp6glAm/" target="_blank">🗣🎾 @johnmcenroeofficial felt @k1ngkyrg1os could make himself a fortune if he changed his mentality. . . . . Photo by Getty | #NickKyrgios #kyrgios #johnmcenroe #atp #atpworldtour #wimbledon #wimbledon2019 #usopen #usopentennis #usopen2019 #Tennis #Sportwalk</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/tennissportwalkin/" target="_blank"> Tennis Sportwalk</a> (@tennissportwalkin) on Jul 17, 2019 at 4:26am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>It’s doubtful that Kyrgios noticed, let alone let the subtle aggression bother him, as he’s made his feelings about Djokovic well known.</p> <p>He told well-known tennis journalist Ben Rothenberg earlier this year that Djokovic “just wants to be liked.”</p> <p>“I just feel like he has a sick obsession with wanting to be liked,” Kyrgios told the <a rel="noopener" href="https://nochallengesremaining.podbean.com/" target="_blank">No Challenges Remaining Podcast</a>.</p> <p>“He just wants to be like Roger. For me personally — I don’t care right now, I’ve come this far — I feel like he just wants to be liked so much that I just can’t stand him.”</p>

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Gallagher brothers clash again: Siblings feud over new documentary

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Liam Gallagher’s new documentary </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">As It Was</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> premiered, but it wasn’t without controversy.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Liam said that his ex-bandmate, brother and sworn worst enemy Noel Gallagher wouldn’t let him include </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Oasis</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> music in the film.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The new documentary is set to follow the “emotional story” of Liam and how he went from being at the top of </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Oasis</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> down to “lost in the musical wilderness of boredom, booze and bitter legal battles”.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Liam describes it as, “about my musical comeback – it covers the writing and recording of my first solo album [2017s </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">As We Were</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">, which hit #1 in the UK], right through to playing it live for the very first time in my hometown of Manchester and around the world,” according to </span><em><a href="https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/liam-gallagher-says-noel-gallagher-took-the-oasis-music-out-of-his-new-documentary-as-it-was/#OSRf6HbpWefLYwRR.99"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Music Feeds.</span></a></em></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Liam addressed fans at the premiere and said that Noel wouldn’t give him permission to use their </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Oasis</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> songs in the documentary.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I think he has seen it, him and his little people [have seen] it and took the</span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Oasis </span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">music out of it because that’s all he’s got left for me. Let him get on with it.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“He wouldn’t let me put the tunes in, the <em>Oasis</em> songs, stuff that we did for the [Manchester One] Love thing… So he’s definitely aware of what’s going on. That’s the only last thing he’s got, to stop me singing my <em>Oasis</em> songs,” Liam said.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Director of the documentary Gavin Fitzgerald was surprised as to just how deep the feud went between the brothers. He spoke to </span><em><a href="https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2019/0606/1053687-oasis-feud-shocked-director-of-new-liam-documentary/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">RTE</span></a></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> about the “bitterness and seriousness” of the feud itself. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I was shocked to find out that Noel and Liam haven’t seen each other, haven’t even bumped into each other, since 2009 when they had a fight backstage in Paris and were swinging guitars at each other and didn’t come out to play for fans… The feud is real.”</span></p>

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“We’re not mates”: Rod Stewart speaks out about 50-year feud with Elton John

<p>The long-running feud between Sir Elton John and Rod Stewart has followed the duo as they’ve grown their careers for the last half of a century.</p> <p>Although it was initially tongue-in-cheek, this no longer appears to be the case according to a recent interview in <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/9180298/rod-stewart-penny-lancaster-sex-kids-great/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.</p> <p>When Rod Stewart was asked about his thoughts on Elton John’s 300-date farewell tour, he didn’t hold back.</p> <p>“I certainly won’t do 300 dates and then retire. I’ll just fade away like the old soldier I am,” he admitted. </p> <p><span>When the interviewer inquired as to whether or not Elton and Rod have been in touch, Rod replied bluntly: </span><span>“No, we’re not mates any more. We don’t talk to each other.”</span></p> <p>However, it wasn’t always this way. The pair have bantered on and off for the last 50 years.</p> <p>In many ways, the duo are chalk and cheese. With Elton being extravagant and prone to tantrums, Rod is a bit more laidback and a bit cheap.</p> <p>The pair did share a love of football as well as a competitive streak, which is what kept the feud going for so long.</p> <p>The pair have snipped at each other over a variety of things, including Elton’s weight.</p> <p>"I really seriously think he (Elton) has got to lose a little bit of weight. He's looking really large," quipped Rod</p> <p>"He always has a go about my nose and hair, so we just bitch every now and then," Rod admitted to <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.themorningbulletin.com.au/news/inside-rod-stewart-and-elton-johns-hilarious-50yea/3369998/" target="_blank"><em>The Morning Bulletin</em></a>.</p> <p>The pair used to insist that this was their way of showing affection, especially with Elton explaining that he and Rod were “cut from the same cloth”.</p> <p>"We try and publicise the fact that we always have a go at each other in the papers, but in fact we do that for reasons only known to us, really. We're actually very good friends," said Elton.</p> <p>However, that no longer appears to be the case.</p> <p>It seems though that Rod wouldn’t mind following in the footsteps of Elton and his late close friend Freddie Mercury in the form of a biopic being made about his music and life.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BsYaJudhZ2R/" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BsYaJudhZ2R/" target="_blank">Congratulations to Rami Malek &amp; all those behind Bohemian Rhapsody on their #GoldenGlobe win. You brought the energy, love, and light of the magnetic Freddie Mercury to the big screen in a glorious film worthy of Queen.</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/sirrodstewart/" target="_blank"> Sir Rod Stewart</a> (@sirrodstewart) on Jan 8, 2019 at 9:07am PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>When Rod was asked whether or not he could bear to watch himself on screen, he quickly replied: <span>“Oh, are you kidding? My ego? I’d love it. Me and my two youngest sons went to see <em>Bohemian Rhapsody</em>.</span></p> <p>"My boys were saying, ‘Dad, I can play you when you were eight’ and ‘I’ll play you when you were 13’.”</p>

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What Kate and Meghan's body language says about their supposed "feud"

<div> <div class="replay"> <div class="reply_body body linkify"> <div class="reply_body"> <div class="body_text "> <p>They’ve been dabbed the ‘royal fab four’ but reports at the end of last year alleged there was a strain in the relationship between the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.</p> <p>Although the royal foursome has not attended events often together since then, royal fans have a kept a keen eye on the family, who all appeared together last week to mark the 50-year anniversary of the investiture of Prince Charles becoming the Prince of Wales.</p> <p>More recently, they all came together again for the Commonwealth Day celebrations in London on Monday.</p> <p>The only factors royal fans are able to speculate on from the outside is Duchess Kate’s and Duchess Meghan’s body language. The question arises: What does the fab four’s body language tell us about the supposed feud?</p> <p>Kirsty Milligan, a body language expert, told Yahoo Lifestyle that if there is a "feud", the royal family are good at hiding it from the public and keeping it purely behind closed doors.</p> <p>“The ‘Fab Four’ are definitely well versed in how to maintain a professional/regal presence in public,” she said.</p> <p>“If there is a rift, they’re very practiced in not allowing that to show.</p> <p>“We can usually see this in facial expressions and guarded or protective body movements that show discomfort.”</p> <p>Through analysing the behaviour of the Dukes and Duchesses at Buckingham Palace last week, Milligan added: “What we can see of their facial expressions is very composed. This could certainly be masking many other feelings and emotions.</p> <p>“We do see a very polished and practiced public appearance, but it’s what we don’t see that might be more telling.”</p> <p>Elly Johnson, another body language professional, believed the 37-year-old Duchess of Sussex had other thoughts on her mind that are actually quite far away from the alleged "rift".</p> <p>Speaking on the public appearance last week, Johnson said: “I believe Meghan is more focussed on figuring out exactly what she should do and when they should walk in, she is feeling a bit awkward, not having attended an event exactly like this before.”</p> <p>She also explained the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are both aware of an order that should be “respected” in the royal family and are “conscious not to lead the way into the room".</p> <p>Do you believe the reports that there is a rift between the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex? Let us know in the comments below.</p> </div> </div> <div class="details"><span>Scroll through the gallery above to see Duchess Kate and Duchess Meghan's body language.</span></div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div>

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Fergie opens up about Meghan and Kate ‘feud’ in open letter: “It’s not acceptable”

<p>The Duchess of York has penned an open letter, saying that much of social media, such as Twitter and Instagram, “terrifies” her.</p> <p>Writing in <em><a href="https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/health-and-fitness/2019021167679/sarah-ferguson-online-bullying-hello-to-kindness-exclusive/">Hello!</a> </em>in support of their #HelloToKindness campaign, Sarah Ferguson, 59, explained:</p> <p>“We need to pay more attention than ever to what we're all being exposed to online. It's time to confront head on the fact that much of social media has become a sewer.</p> <p>“I'm on Twitter and Instagram, and I'm grateful for the fact that they allow me to communicate directly with people who are interested, promote my charitable causes and let people read my own words rather than someone else's slant on them.”</p> <p>She then goes onto say:</p> <p>“But the truth is, a lot about these sites terrifies me. I rarely if ever go 'below the line' on social media or news websites and read people's comments.”</p> <p>Fergie was not immune to media comparisons back in the day, with many people pitting her and Princess Diana against each other.</p> <p>“Women, in particular, are constantly pitted against and compared with each other in a way that reminds me of how people tried to portray Diana and I all the time as rivals, which is something neither of us ever really felt.</p> <p>“People feel licensed to say things online that they would never dream of saying to someone's face, and that encourages others to pile in. It's so ubiquitous that we've all become numb to what's going on.”</p> <p><img style="width: 0px; height: 0px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7820686/meghan-markle-kate-middleton.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/c84b2dd301234839bf81377290f6eefa" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Duchess Meghan and Duchess Kate</em></p> <p>Fergie was previously married to Prince Andrew, and has said that the online harassment has to stop.</p> <p>“I believe that it’s time to take a stand. This isn’t about freedom of speech. The truth is, it’s not acceptable to post abuse or threats on social media or news sites, and it’s not acceptable to harangue other users simply because they disagree with you,” she wrote.</p> <p>“It’s not acceptable to pit women against one another all the time.”</p> <p>The letter and campaign from <em>Hello! </em>comes after reports that Kensington Palace staff have dedicated hours a day to monitoring negative and hateful comments on the Palace Instagram and Twitter pages about Duchess Kate and Duchess Meghan.</p>

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The do's and don'ts of settling family feuds

<p>How should you juggle the minefield that is a family dispute?<span> </span><a rel="noopener" href="http://gadkrebs.com.au/" target="_blank" title="" data-original-title="">Gad Krebs</a>, psychologist and positive relationship expert, believes you should consider the following three options.</p> <div id="section"><strong>Don’t listen to advice on how to have a successful relationship</strong></div> <div class="view view-article-slider view-id-article_slider view-display-id-article_slider_block view-dom-id-85adea07031a70539a8ca76689d1dc2b"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="views-field views-field-field-slides"> <div class="field-content"> <div class="field-collection-view clearfix view-mode-full field-collection-view-final"> <div class="entity entity-field-collection-item field-collection-item-field-slides clearfix"> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-name-field-slide-content field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"> <p>Well-intentioned people can dispense relationship advice, often unsolicited.</p> <p>Accept this advice and then ignore it. On the one hand it’s the case that those offering a sip from the holy grail of marital bliss are themselves struggling with dysfunction.</p> <p>And even where they do enjoy harmony at home, just because the advice works for them is not indicative that it’ll work for you.</p> <p>Each relationship operates according to its own norms and its own assumptions. This is a result of the unique personalities of the couple and how they engage with one another. What works for one couple<span> </span>may be disastrous for another.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="views-field views-field-field-slides"> <div class="field-content"> <div class="field-collection-view clearfix view-mode-full field-collection-view-final"> <div class="entity entity-field-collection-item field-collection-item-field-slides clearfix"> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-name-field-slide-title field-type-text field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><strong>Never say “You never” or “You always”</strong></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-name-field-slide-content field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"> <p>In the heat of an argument people can shift their focus from specific, technical complaints - “You are 10 minutes late”- to broad all encompassing statements - “You’re always late!”</p> <p>Criticism can turn toxic when a specific issue becomes an identity; it not only who they are, but who they always are.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="views-field views-field-field-slides"> <div class="field-content"> <div class="field-collection-view clearfix view-mode-full field-collection-view-final"> <div class="entity entity-field-collection-item field-collection-item-field-slides clearfix"> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-name-field-slide-title field-type-text field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><strong>Ask for directions</strong></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-name-field-slide-content field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"> <p>Most people when they find themselves lost ask for help; businesses engage consultants and the sick visit doctors. Relationships should be no different.</p> <p>Living as a couple will lead to conflict; this is inevitable. Although some disagreements can be negotiated by the couple alone, others cannot. It is at this point where a couple need to be mature enough to recognise their predicament and seek external professional help.</p> <p>Engaging a competent therapist during a crisis can allow the couple to gain a new perspective on the issue, as well as give them an opportunity to up skill themselves and learn how to address their own issues.</p> <p>Proud couples, like proud people, suffer unnecessarily due to their inability to ask for help.</p> <p><em>This article first appeared in </em><span><em><a href="http://www.readersdigest.com.au/true-stories-lifestyle/dos-and-donts-settling-family-feuds">Reader’s Digest</a></em></span><em>. For more of what you love from the world’s best-loved magazine, </em><span><em><a href="http://readersdigest.innovations.co.nz/c/readersdigestemailsubscribe?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_medium=articles&amp;utm_campaign=RDSUB&amp;keycode=WRN87V">here’s our best subscription offer.</a></em></span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p><img style="width: 100px !important; height: 100px !important;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7820640/1.png" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/f30947086c8e47b89cb076eb5bb9b3e2" /></p>

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Palace sets the record straight on Duchess Kate and Duchess Meghan’s “alleged” feud

<p class="p1"><span class="s1">With news circulating about an alleged feud between Duchess Kate and Duchess Meghan in recent days, in a rare move, the palace has broken its silence and issued a statement to set the record straight.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">British newspaper, <em><a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/"><span class="s2">The Sun</span></a></em> reported on Saturday that the Duchess of Cambridge had a falling out with Meghan over her attitude towards her staff members, but a spokesman from Kensington Palace has since refuted that claim.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">“This never happened,” said the royal spokesman.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">According to <em><a href="https://people.com/"><span class="s2">People</span></a></em> magazine, the palace is not one to respond to petty rumours, which is why it is yet to comment on other allegations that surfaced in recent weeks, such as how Kate was “left in tears” after a dress fitting for Princess Charlotte for Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan’s wedding day.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">“Kate had only just given birth to Prince Louis and was feeling quite emotional – though just what upset her is unclear,” a source told royals reporter Camilla Tominey of <em><a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/"><span class="s2">The Telegraph</span></a>.</em></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">The US magazine also claimed that during the lead up to Harry and Meghan’s wedding, those close to the bride and groom were under a fair amount of “stress”.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Only last month Kensington Palace announced that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were moving out of their Kensington Palace estate and into Frogmore Cottage early next year, as they prepare to welcome their first child.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">“Windsor is a very special place for their royal highnesses and they are grateful that their official residence will be on the estate,” said the palace in a statement.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Despite Harry and Meghan moving out, the parents-to-be will still keep their offices in Kensington Palace.</span></p>

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