Meghan Markle's last-minute career advice helped a young woman get a psychology internship, one of her charities revealed. The Duchess of Sussex made an inspirational video call to Krisi Uzunova shortly before the job candidate had her interview. The intervention was part of her patronage with the charity Smart Works, which provides outfits and support to women looking for work. The organization posted on Twitter: "She got the job. "It is always a special moment when clients let us know they have been successful at interview. "For the past seven weeks we have been offering phone coaching and wardrobe parcels filled with workwear essentials to our clients. This virtual service has allowed us to bring the magic of Smart Works into the safety of our client's homes. "Our patron, The Duchess of Sussex, recently surprised one of our clients during her coaching session. "We are so thrilled that following her virtual appointment, our client got the job and will be starting her … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle’s job advice landed psychology hopeful an internship, her Smart Works charity says
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Meghan and Harry are “venturing into the lion’s den” with U.K. visit
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be "venturing into the lion's den" when they make a brief visit to Britain next month amid increased hostility with the tabloid press and their low popularity levels with the public, a leading royal expert has told Newsweek . Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams cited Harry and Meghan's privacy and libel lawsuits against the press as well as the couple's interviews with Oprah Winfrey and the imminent publication of Harry's memoir as factors that could make the Sussexes first visit to the U.K since the Platinum Jubilee in June "fairly difficult." The comments come as it was announced on Monday that Harry and Meghan would travel to Europe in the first week of September to participate in a number of charity events for organizations with which they have long-standing relationships. A spokesperson for the couple said in a statement that: "Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are delighted to visit with several … [Read more...] about Meghan and Harry are “venturing into the lion’s den” with U.K. visit
As Kanye West disses longtime friend and mentor Jay Z, here’s a look back at their bromance
Last night Kanye West launched into a spectacular rant about his friend and mentor Jay Z, shocking fans of the pair. Kanye called out Jay for not visiting following his wife Kim Kardashian's burglary ordeal in Paris earlier this month. "Don't call me, after the robbery, and say 'how you feelin?' You wanna know how I'm feelin? Come by the house. Bring the kids by the house. Like we're brothers. Let's sit down." He continues: "I can't take this s*** bro. Our kids have never even played together." Jay Z and Kanye, before he slagged him off ( Image: Getty) They've been friends for years, but what's led to the bad blood, which Kanye ranted about on stage in Seattle on his Saint Pablo tour? Now reports are claiming Jay 'can't stand' his former collaborator, so it looks like it could be the beginning of a big old feud between the pair. Here's a look back at the boys' rollercoaster friendship: Meeting: BFFs from back in the day ( Image: Getty) … [Read more...] about As Kanye West disses longtime friend and mentor Jay Z, here’s a look back at their bromance
Pet owner sparks fury for demanding people stop “adopting” friendly cats
A post urging people to stop " adopting random cats " on the street that appear to be "perfectly fine" has gone viral on Reddit . In a post in the online forum, where it got 14,100 upvotes at the time of this writing, Redditor Mystisc said : "Stop 'adopting' random cats who obviously look fine and try to find the owner. It's not your cat just because he's outside and coming for hugs to you." Mystisc added, "I can't believe people are condoning stealing cats." Speaking to Newsweek , Francien (the original poster) said a lot of people have been "sharing photos of cats they found on the street and people commenting that they should keep the cat." The user said: "Personally I live in the Netherlands where people leave cats on the street alone because we don't really have strays. But I noticed that a lot of Americans and other countries just take cats from the street who look perfectly fine. They don't check if the cats are chipped or spayed." The original poster said … [Read more...] about Pet owner sparks fury for demanding people stop “adopting” friendly cats
Prince Harry’s reaction to Kate Middleton at royal wedding goes viral
The "cute" moment where Prince Harry saw Kate Middleton walking down the aisle on the day of her royal wedding from 11 years ago has gone viral after being shared on social media. The clip showing Harry as he stood beside brother William at the altar of Westminster Abbey in 2011 has gained over 1 million views since it was uploaded to video-sharing platform TikTok, receiving in excess of 180,000 likes. The video's upload by the TikTok user danideeeee1 with the caption "cute moment" comes as news that Harry, alongside his wife Meghan Markle , will travel to Britain in early September to take part in a number of charity events. A spokesperson for the Sussexes announced on Monday: "Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are delighted to visit with several charities close to their hearts in early September." Royal watchers hoping to see a reunion between Harry and brother William may be disappointed, as royal commentators have ruled out a meeting as … [Read more...] about Prince Harry’s reaction to Kate Middleton at royal wedding goes viral
HBO’s Diana documentary defends use of Panorama clips condemned by William
The team behind the feature-length HBO documentary of Princess Diana's life story as told through the lens of the media has defended using clips from her polarizing 1995 Panorama interview as " a moment of historical record," despite Prince William saying it should "never be aired again." The documentary titled The Princess, currently available to stream on HBO Max, has been released to coincide with the 25th anniversary of Diana's death on August 31, 1997 in a high-speed Paris car crash. A chronological assessment of the media's love/hate relationship with the royal, the documentary provoked a wave of discussion among viewers, many of whom drew comparisons between the treatment of Diana and that of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Included in among the reproduced contemporary news and interview footage are large segments from Diana's 1995 interview with Martin Bashir for BBC 's Panorama news show. The interview delivered many royal bombshells including the … [Read more...] about HBO’s Diana documentary defends use of Panorama clips condemned by William
Princess Diana was “a mother at odds with the crown”—James Patterson
Princess Diana has been described as a "mother at odds with the crown" who wanted Prince William and Prince Harry to grow up as "normal kids," according to bestselling U.S. author James Patterson. Speaking to Fox News Digital ahead of the release of his new book, Diana, William, and Harry , co-authored with Chris Mooney, Patterson said the princess "tried to control" and was "troubled by" the feeling that Harry would grow up labeled as "the spare" while William was destined to become king. The release of the book, which focuses on Diana's life as a mother, comes with the 25th anniversary on August 31 of her death at the age of 36 in a Paris car crash. "I think she tried to control it as much as she could," Patterson told Fox News Digital while speaking about Harry's and William's different positions in the line to the British throne. "I think she was troubled about it. That's a standard thing for families. One of the kids who do better in school or become a better … [Read more...] about Princess Diana was “a mother at odds with the crown”—James Patterson
Single mums move in together to raise their children amid cost of living crisis
When Samantha Best's five-year relationship broke down, she found herself struggling. Despite a supportive family and an ambicable ex-partner, it was a struggle to adapt. Living in an expensive city after moving to be closer to work opportunities, left her with little income at first, and the loneliness didn't help. But a chat with close friend Lauren transformed her situation - with the pair deciding to live together and raise their children under one roof. Samantha, 24, from New Plymouth, New Zealand, and son Kaelin, now share a home in Auckland, with best friend Lauren Robinson, 26, and her daughter Haidyn, five. L-R Hayden and Kaelin together ( Image: @samanthaleighbestt / CATERS NEWS) Hayden, Kaelin, Samantha and Lauren ( Image: @samanthaleighbestt / CATERS NEWS) Get the news you want straight to your inbox. Sign up for a Mirror newsletter here The pair who met four years ago through Instagram moved in together last year and find the … [Read more...] about Single mums move in together to raise their children amid cost of living crisis
Fury over aunt’s “spiteful” fertility comments to pregnant sister-in-law
Whether it's snooping around your house or questioning your parenting decisions, we've all heard stories of nightmare mother-in-laws . As it turns out, sisters-in-law can also fight dirty, as one Mumsnet user showed. Sharing her story with the AIBU (Am I Being Unreasonable?) sub-forum on 15 August, user MissEDashwood19 said she was unsure if she was being oversensitive or if her sister-in-law was "deliberately spiteful" about her fertility issues. A common problem According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ), infertility is diagnosed when a couple has been unable to conceive after one year of unprotected sex. Unfortunately, infertility isn't uncommon, with one in five heterosexual women aged 15 to 49 unable to conceive after a year of trying. One in four women who struggle to conceive also suffer from impaired fecundity, which is difficulty carrying a pregnancy to term. It is recommended that couples who have not gotten pregnant within a year, … [Read more...] about Fury over aunt’s “spiteful” fertility comments to pregnant sister-in-law
‘She-Hulk’ Star Tatiana Maslany Reveals How Late Musician Sophie Inspired the Superhero Role
Click here to read the full article. “ She-Hulk: Attorney at Law ” star Tatiana Maslany says late experimental pop musician Sophie inspired her work as the green-skinned superhero. “Musically, Sophie just lives in this place that I always want to live in, but there’s a poppiness and femininity combined with these clashing industrial sounds,” Maslany tells Variety about the parallels between Sophie’s music and playing the dual role of Jennifer Walters and She-Hulk. “Her music video ‘Faceshopping’ was all about skin, commodification of body and being separated into different parts, and that all felt thematically and spiritually connected.” More from Variety 'She-Hulk' Head Writer on Reshaping the Pilot, Cutting CGI, and Steve Rogers' Virginity Mark Ruffalo Defends Marvel Output: 'You Get the Same Version' of 'Star Wars' Every Time, But Not the MCU Tatiana Maslany to Star in AMC's 'Invitation to a Bonfire' The Grammy-nominated producer and musician … [Read more...] about ‘She-Hulk’ Star Tatiana Maslany Reveals How Late Musician Sophie Inspired the Superhero Role