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17/06/2024

Joe Alwyn breaks his silence on split from Taylor Swift more than a year after the breakup Joe Alwyn has broken his silence on his breakup from Taylor Swift.The couple dated for six years, with news of their breakup shocking Swifties worldwide in April 2023.Alwyn is known to enjoy his privacy, speaking little about Swift during their relationship. And now, more than a year after their separation, he has spoken about their split for the first time.READ MORE: Inside Lara Worthington's 'dreamy' holiday. In a new interview with The Sunday Times Style, Alwyn was asked if he had heard Swift's newest album The Tortured Poets Department, which fans have speculated has a handful of songs written about their relationship.While Alwyn didn't directly answer the question, he did comment on his relationship with the superstar."In thinking on what I was going to say, I would think and hope that anyone and everyone can empathise. … This isn't a direct answer to your question, but just thinking about what I want to talk about," he said."I would hope that anyone and everyone can empathise and understand the difficulties that come with the end of a long, loving, fully committed relationship of over six and a half years."That is a hard thing to navigate," the actor added.For a daily dose of 9honey, subscribe to our newsletter here.Swift and Alwyn have not previously addressed their breakup publicly.The singer is now dating Kansas City Chiefs tight end, Travis Kelce.In his interview, Alwyn spoke about his decision to keep the breakup private, saying that he and Swift had always kept their relationship out of the spotlight as it "was never something to commodify," adding that he sees no use in changing that now."What is unusual and abnormal in this situation is that, one week later, it's suddenly in the public domain and the outside world is able to weigh in," Alwyn said."So you have something very real suddenly thrown into a very unreal space: tabloids, social media, press, where it is then dissected, speculated on, pulled out of shape beyond recognition."And the truth is, to that last point, there is always going to be a gap between what is known and what is said. I have made my peace with that."READ MORE: Kate makes long-awaited public return at Trooping the Colour.And while the actor took the opportunity to open up about his past relationship for the first time, he refused to discuss whether or not he was still in contact with Swift."I'm sure you can appreciate, given the level of noise and scrutiny about my past relationship, why I wouldn't want to just open the door to things like that right now," he told the publication.FOLLOW US ON WHATSAPP HERE: Stay across all the latest in celebrity, lifestyle and opinion via our WhatsApp channel. No comments, no algorithm and nobody can see your private details. https://celebrity.nine.com.au/latest/joe-alwyn-addresses-taylor-swift-breakup-for-the-first-time/dd1adc17-fbc2-488e-809f-097be6f7ee2c

17/06/2024

Heidi Klum gets into the patriotic spirit as Euro 2024 kicks off Germany's football team had some famous faces cheering them on from the stands as they kicked off Euro 2024 with a resounding victory.Heidi Klum, her daughter Leni and their respective partners attended the first game of the tournament in Munich overnight.The German-American model made her allegiance clear, with her face painted in the colours of her homeland and a matching lei around her neck.READ MORE: Lara Worthington takes fans inside 'dreamiest' Morocco holidayThey had plenty of cause for celebration, with Germany – the Euro 24 hosts – decisively beating Scotland 5-1.Klum shared several photos and videos throughout the event, showing her and husband Tom Kaulitz – a German musician – getting in the spirit before and during the game.Before taking their seats in at Allianz Arena, the couple joined Leni and her boyfriend Ari Rachevsky for some steins and a classic German meal, with plenty of meat and pretzels.READ MORE: 'Real life princess': Keith Urban recalls first meeting with NicoleREAD MORE: What happened to Perfect Match host Kerrie Friend?Leni, who has followed in her mother's footsteps with a career in modelling, also rocked the face paint.Her Instagram followers noticed she kept the war paint well clear of her eyebrows."Never f--- up the brows pls and thx," one commented.For a daily dose of 9honey, subscribe to our newsletter here.Klum now lives in Los Angeles, but was she born in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany.The mum of four became an American citizen in 2008 while maintaining her German citizenship.Klum was the first German model to become a Victoria's Secret model, and in addition to modelling has hosted Project Runway and Germany's Next Top Model and, currently, is a judge on America's Got Talent.FOLLOW US ON WHATSAPP HERE: Stay across all the latest in celebrity, lifestyle and opinion via our WhatsApp channel. No comments, no algorithm and nobody can see your private details. https://celebrity.nine.com.au/latest/euro-2024-heidi-klum-daughter-leni-support-germany-vs-scotland/f02dadcc-a2bb-429a-a9ad-030719dac90b

Heidi Klum gets into the patriotic spirit as Euro 2024 kicks offBy Kahla Preston| 2 days agoGermany's football team had some famous faces cheering them on from the stands as they kicked off Euro 2024 with a resounding victory.Heidi Klum, her daughter Leni and their respective partners attended the f...

17/06/2024

NCIS: What happened between Pauley Perrette and Mark Harmon? In its 20 years on air, the cast of NCIS has changed over many times, with one change more noticeable than others.When actress Pauley Perrette left NCIS in 2018 after 15 years of playing beloved Abby Sciuto, it seemed to be on good terms.But it has since been revealed that her departure was fuelled by a nasty falling out with cast member Mark Harmon, who plays Gibbs.However, it wasn't just a normal actor-fight over salaries or trailer size: this one all started with a dog bite.READ MORE: 'A real-life princess': Keith Urban's tribute to NicoleHere's everything we know about what went down between Perrette and Harmon.What happened between Pauley Perrette and Mark Harmon?The pair filmed together for 10 seasons without any issues, but things fell apart in 2016. One day, Harmon brought his dog to set with him, and the dog ended up biting a crew member who needed 15 stitches.After that, Harmon continued to bring the dog on set, which a number of the cast and crew felt uncomfortable with. Harmon's lawyers say the dog was always kept in his trailer or on a leash, but some sources claim otherwise.Because Harmon also served as NCIS' producer, it was reported many were too scared to ask him to stop bringing the dog to work. Perrette decided to confront him about the situation, and that's where the rift started.READ MORE: Reese Witherspoon's rise from child star to powerhouseA source told The Wrap that from this point onward, the two actors were never in the same room together. Scripts were written deliberately so they didn't have to film together. In Perrette's final scene of NCIS before she left the show in 2018, they appeared side by side – but it was just editing magic."She did her scenes on one day and he did his work on other days, and they still produced a great show," the source told the outlet. "It was simply scheduled that they did not work the same days."When Perrette announced she was leaving the show, rumours swirled that it was due to her falling-out with Harmon, though some sources say she was planning to leave even before the dog incident.For a daily dose of 9Honey, subscribe to our newsletter here.Why did Pauley Perrette leave NCIS?The week after her final episode aired, Perrette shared some information on Twitter that made it seem like there was more to her departure. She stated that there was a "machine" keeping her "silent"."I refused to go low, that's why I've never told publicly what happened," she said."But there are tabloid articles out there that are telling total lies about me."READ MORE: Tennis star's joy over hand-written note from Taylor Swifthttps://twitter.com/PauleyP/status/995615443061649409https://twitter.com/PauleyP/status/995620832486424576"I feel I have to protect my crew, jobs and so many people. But at what cost? I don't know. Just know, I'm trying to do the right thing, but maybe silence isn't the right thing about crime," she tweeted."There is a 'machine' keeping me silent, and feeding FALSE stories about me. A very rich, very powerful publicity 'machine'. No morals, no obligation to truth, and I'm just left here, reading the lies, trying to protect my crew. Trying to remain calm. He did it."Her choice to end her message with "He did it" made fans think it was something to do with Harmon. She didn't share specifics, but implied that she was bullied.In response, CBS claimed that they addressed Perrette's concerns about Harmon's dog, and it had nothing to do with her departure."Pauley Perrette had a terrific run on NCIS and we are all going to miss her. Over a year ago, Pauley came to us with a workplace concern. We took the matter seriously and worked with her to find a resolution. We are committed to a safe work environment on all our shows," said the spokesperson.READ MORE: The Elvis photo that broke millions of heartsWhat is Pauley Perrette doing now in 2023?Perrette starred as Abby Sciuto on NCIS for 15 seasons, until her departure in 2018. In 2020, she starred in the short-lived CBS show Broke, which was cancelled after one season. Perrette said the show "changed her life".In July 2020, Perrette retired from acting. She is very active on Twitter.What is Mark Harmon doing now?In 2021, in the fourth episode of the NCIS' 19th season, Harmon's Gibbs left the series as a series regular. https://celebrity.nine.com.au/tv/ncis-pauley-perrette-mark-harmon-feud-what-happened-explained/ebdfe135-f5d3-48ad-9219-abbde9cb6d40

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17/06/2024

Two Queensland MPs Found In Contempt Over Clash With Pro-Palestine Protestors On March 7, Katter's Australian MPs, Robbie Katter and Nick Dametto, confronted pro-Palestine protestors outside Queensland Parliament with a poster that read "condemn Hamas." https://www.ibtimes.com.au/two-queensland-mps-found-contempt-over-clash-pro-palestine-protestors-1848640

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On March 7, Katter's Australian MPs, Robbie Katter and Nick Dametto, confronted pro-Palestine protestors outside Queensland Parliament with a poster that read "condemn Hamas."

17/06/2024

Southeast Australia Faces Extended Wintry Weather Following Melbourne's Coldest Day In Half A Decade Find out about the latest wintry weather conditions in southeast Australia as Melbourne has its coldest day in five years. Here, stay informed! https://www.ibtimes.com.au/southeast-australia-faces-extended-wintry-weather-following-melbournes-coldest-day-half-decade-1848639

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Find out about the latest wintry weather conditions in southeast Australia as Melbourne has its coldest day in five years. Here, stay informed!

17/06/2024

Frustrated Voters Bet On Far Right Saving France 'In Tatters' Standing outside the Catholic school where he teaches in eastern France, Charles Lauvergne said he was unsurprised the far right did so well in last week's European elections. https://www.ibtimes.com.au/frustrated-voters-bet-far-right-saving-france-tatters-1848658

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Standing outside the Catholic school where he teaches in eastern France, Charles Lauvergne said he was unsurprised the far right did so well in last week's European elections.

17/06/2024

Think living in Australia is unaffordable? It's not as bad for this group, a new report says Australian cities are "impossibly unaffordable" for residents but global ranking finds they're relatively inexpensive for expats who move here https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/think-living-in-australia-is-unaffordable-its-not-as-bad-for-this-group-a-new-report-says/4vd2o0udq

Australian cities are "impossibly unaffordable" for residents but global ranking finds they're relatively inexpensive for expats who move here

16/06/2024

Dana White weighs in on Conor McGregor pulling out of UFC 303 Conor McGregor drove a dagger through the heart of fans after he was forced out of the UFC 303 main event. Days after the unfortunate announcement, Dana White has broken his silence on the situation.The Irishman has spent several years building hype for his eventual return to the cage, but fans will have to wait even longer to see him in action. It has been almost three years since 'The Notorious' suffered the injury that threatened to end his career.Conor McGregor was originally scheduled to compete at UFC 303, but an injury got in the way of his comeback. Surprisingly, this wasn't the only high profile fight that fell through this week.For the first time since the news broke, Dana White has discussed the recent bad luck surrounding UFC events."It’s been interesting because we had to switch the Saudi main event, which is next weekend," White said during an interview with the Sports Business Journal. "You know what I mean? It’s f***ing days away.""So for us to put in this guy who is 15-1, he’s Muslim and his only loss is to Khamzat Chimaev, and everyone in the division said no to fighting him except Robert Whittaker."Moving on from the Saudi Arabia card, Dana White then gave his thoughts on Conor McGregor being forced out of UFC 303.Related: Conor McGregor releases first statement since UFC 303 withdrawal"It’s the business, man. This is the way it goes. And from here on I’m not going to talk about it until when he’s healed and he’s right. Then we’ll look at the landscape and see what we can figure out."The rematch between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka will now take center stage as the new main event of UFC 303. While it's not a Conor McGregor fight, the light heavyweight title matchup has been well received by fans. https://www.mmaweekly.com/news/dana-white-weighs-in-on-conor-mcgregor-pulling-out-of-ufc-303

16/06/2024

The lip-syncing scandal that almost derailed Ashlee Simpson's career She could be considered a poster child for anyone who's ever felt overshadowed by a sibling. But Ashlee Simpson's huge moment came not too long after her sister's.Ashlee burst onto the music charts in 2004, five years after her older sister Jessica Simpson solidified herself as one of the teen pop icons of the late '90s.When Jessica's star rose in 1999, Ashlee worked as her backup dancer, and also appeared in TV ads.READ MORE: Billie Piper's path from teen pop queen to acclaimed actressShe also picked up acting roles in Seventh Heaven, Malcolm in the Middle and the movie The Hot Chick.Things really picked up for Ashley when she landed her own reality show, a spin-off from Jessica's series with then-husband Nick Lachey, Newlyweds, and used it as a vehicle to launch her debut album Autobiography.While Jessica gave us Celine Dion-style ballads and poppy bops, Ashlee set herself apart with a grungier aesthetic (read: black hair and lots of eyeliner) and sound.Autobiography was a major success, producing hits like Pieces of Me and Shadow that quickly embedded themselves in the canvas of mid-2000s pop culture.READ MORE: Alexis Bledel was a '00s It girl - here's what her life looks like nowLed by the lyrics "living in the shadow/of someone else's dream", the latter track was assumed to be about Ashlee feeling overshadowed by her sister. But she confirmed that wasn't the case at all."It's really about dealing with myself ... finding my identity and saying, 'OK, you know, this is who I am, you know, imperfections and all, and I love myself for me'," she later revealed.Although 2004 brought her huge success, it also saw Ashlee face humiliation and public scrutiny on a global scale.During an episode of Saturday Night Live, her performance hit a hurdle when pre-recorded vocals began to play over the wrong backing music.Ashlee resorted to dancing an awkward jig to fill the uncomfortable 30-second silence before the show cut to commercials.Watch the video at the top of the page.The incident left viewers convinced she'd lip synced the first song of her set, Pieces of Me, as the pre-recorded vocals of that song had then begun playing over the music for her second song, Autobiography.Later in the episode, a clearly mortified Ashlee said her band has 'started playing the wrong song' and she 'didn't know what to do'.Then, weeks after the episode aired, she blamed the incident on "severe acid reflux", claiming this had led her dad to suggest she use a backing track just in case.It was several years before Ashlee publicly addressed her infamous SNL performance. In 2018, she claimed it had made her "a better person"."Things in life happen to you and they make you stronger and they make you a better performer, a better person. I think things like that build your character and your strength and it's how you handle them," she told E!Though many believed the flubbed performance would mark the end of Ashlee's career, that wasn't the case at all.She released a second album, I Am Me, in 2005, with her third coming in 2008. Ashlee also continued to land acting roles, including in the TV reboot of Melrose Place.She also branched out into theatre, portraying Roxie Hart in productions of Chicago in the West End and Broadway.As far as her personal life is concerned, Ashlee has been married twice and has three children.Her first husband was Fall Out Boy frontman Pete Wentz.The pair announced their engagement in April 2008, married in May, and welcomed a son, Bronx, in November that same year. Ashlee filed for divorce from the musician in 2011.She began dating Evan Ross, the son of iconic musician Diana Ross, in 2013, and they married the following year. They share a daughter, Jagger, and son, Ziggy.In the great Simpson sister tradition, Ashlee and Ross also had a reality show of their own, titled Ashlee + Evan, in 2018, with six episodes in total. https://celebrity.nine.com.au/latest/ashlee-simpson-what-happened-to-her-what-is-she-doing-now-explainer/ccc9a4a1-83cc-4d91-a350-e8a12646f867

16/06/2024

Celebrity feuds: The co-stars who didn't get along Not all is as it seems on screens. https://celebrity.nine.com.au/latest/celebrity-costar-feuds-actors-didnt-like-each-other/358b854a-4fc8-444d-b4d6-b3e406157051

The pair starred in the controversial coming-of-age movie in 2003, and years later Reed shared her thoughts about what transpired on set.

16/06/2024

Freeze Frame: The Elvis Presley photo that broke the world's heart When the King of Rock n' Roll Elvis Presley was 23, he was in the midst of the biggest rise of his legendary music career.The young crooner had hit the big time in the late 1950s and had taken emergency leave from a stint in the US army after learning his mother, Gladys, was gravely ill.Elvis was unusually devoted to his parents Vernon and Gladys, who humbly raised their son in Memphis before he became a worldwide phenomenon. As their only child after his twin was born still, Elvis was truly the apple of his mother's eye.READ MORE: Elvis' shock move months into Priscilla's pregnancyREAD MORE: Just 18 months after this wedding snap, Sharon Tate was deadThe mother-son duo were so close that Elvis even shared a bed with her until he was in his teens. "She was the number-one girl in his life, and he was dedicating his career to her," a reporter for the Memphis Press Scimitar once wrote.During his long stretches away on tour or recording music, Elvis' mother had "neglected" her health. Reports at the time claimed she began drinking heavily and was diagnosed with serious liver problems.However Elvis biographer Sally Hoedel, who wrote Elvis: Destined to Die Young, said Gladys had underlying health issues that contributed to her early death."Gladys has always been painted as this woman whose son became famous, bought her a big house and she just struggled to deal with it all and essentially died of a broken heart," Hoedel wrote."But that's not how it works. I think Elvis and Vernon [Elvis' father] both knew who knew how sick she was before he left for the army."Gladys' ill health meant the singer was allowed to return home on an emergency furlough from the army on August 12, 1958 to visit.Just two days later, Gladys died at age 46 in a Memphis hospital from a reported heart attack. Elvis was described as "sobbing and crying hysterically" in the hours and days following his beloved mother's death.On the day of Gladys' death, Elvis and his father Vernon addressed the waiting press on the steps of their now-famous Graceland home.An iconic photo of a grief-stricken Elvis was snapped as he sat next to his heartbroken father.Few could forget the look of devastation in the music legend's eyes as he grappled with the loss of his number one fan and supporter. The photo, even 64 years on, is still remembered as one of Elvis' toughest personal moments.The moment was also memorably immortalised in film in Baz Luhrmann's 2022 movie Elvis.Elvis' public display of grief was bittersweet for the Jailhouse Rock hitmaker. The black-and-white images of Elvis and Vernon were plastered across newspapers around the country.READ MORE: The tragedy which tore apart River and Joaquin PhoenixThe coverage softened the harsh critique of Elvis and his "controversial" music and dance moves in the press. The AP reported that Elvis was in "near hysteria" at his mother's funeral on August 16.The publication also shared Elvis' "grief-stricken" words at his mother's graveside. "Goodbye, darling. We loved you," he said. "Oh God, everything I have is gone. I lived my life for you. I loved you so much."Following Gladys' death, The Evening News reported the King of Rock and Roll had always put his parents' first following his meteoric rise to fame.For a daily dose of 9Honey, subscribe to our newsletter here."Unlike so many sons, when fortune smiled, Elvis Presley thought first of his parents' welfare. He provided generously for them," the report read."It was gratifying to note he saw his mother just a few hours before she died, having arrived home on emergency leave from the armed forces."It is said that Elvis never truly got over his mother's premature death – even until the day he died 19 years later to the exact day at age 42."It broke my heart," Elvis said before his own death in 1977. "She was always my best girl." https://celebrity.nine.com.au/music/freeze-frame-elvis-presley-with-father-vernon-graceland-after-mother-gladys-death/428dd182-0df5-4dce-a832-0acd66fe1c3d

16/06/2024

Jennifer Garner's heartfelt note to kids' teachers: 'Thank you for caring about my children' Jennifer Garner is getting emotional as she says goodbye to her children's teachers.The actress took to Instagram to share a heartfelt note she'd written to all those who have taken the time over the past 13 years to help educate her children."A little gratitude for our wonderful family elementary school at the end of 13 years together applies to all educators: thank you for doing what you do," she wrote alongside a screenshot of her Notes app.READ MORE: No one was meant to see this clip of Matildas star Mackenzie ArnoldShe also made sure to congratulate all the other mums who are watching their kids move onto the next phase of life.The note was addressed to "dearest teachers" and thanked all educators for caring about her kids, disciplining them when necessary, and giving them a hug when needed."Thank you for all of the hard work that goes into having high expectation, for buckling down and teaching them the discomfort and joy of tolerating frustration toward a greater good," she wrote.For a daily dose of 9honey, subscribe to our newsletter here.Garner continued to express her gratitude, thanking teachers for choosing to study and follow the career path."I'm sure that the demands and frustrations of the classroom can obfuscate the mission behind your place in it, but what's more noble than teaching children - not a whole lot as far as I can tell," she continued. READ MORE: TV star and model marry in stunning Italian weddingWhile her children have been privileged enough to grow up in a safe and stable home, Garner shared that she recognised that, but still wanted her three kids to have a safe and normal education."What I didn't know to want: teachers who were willing to dress up on theme for Halloweed," she added. "To choose the perfect book/science project/Spanish song, to travel with forty kids, to play hockey at lunch, to spend months working toward an art fair or performance or the incredible feat of filling in a globe with its countries and capitols."Thank you for a beautiful thirteen years," Garner wrote to close her letter. "I cannot imagine our family landing anywhere better."FOLLOW US ON WHATSAPP HERE: Stay across all the latest in celebrity, lifestyle and opinion via our WhatsApp channel. No comments, no algorithm and nobody can see your private details. https://celebrity.nine.com.au/latest/jennifer-garner-thank-you-note-to-her-kids-teachers/d1c239ab-55b1-4099-9597-65040bf9d71a