Britney Spears 'upset & dejected' after reaching settlement with dad who controlled her life for 13 years | 93Z955M | 2024-04-30 13:08:01
SINGER Britney Spears said she felt "hurt" after failing in a bid to hold her father accountable for controlling her life and cash for 13 years.
Lawyers last week reached a settlement over her conservatorship and she must foot Jamie's £2million legal bills.
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Britney Spears 'upset & dejected' after reaching settlement with dad who controlled her life for 13 yearsBritney's dad Jamie managed her financial and personal affairs after she was put under a conservatorship in 2008Refer to Caption
Yesterday she wrote on Instagram: "My family hurt me! There has been no justice and probably never will be!"
The Sun can reveal the reason it didn't go to court was over fears that Britney, 42, would be put on the stand and forced to re-live her most embarrassing moments.
Amid concerns for her mental health in 2008, she was put under a conservatorship, with her dad managing her financial and personal affairs.
It was in place until 2021.
A source said: "Her legal team decided the focus should be on protecting her from reliving the traumas of her conservatorship."
"[But] her legal team decided the focus should be on protecting her from reliving the traumas of her conservatorship."
In a statement in court in 2021 before the conservatorship was revoked, she said: "My dad and anyone involved in this conservatorship, including my management… they should be in jail."
Britney and Jamie are yet to comment on the legal settlement.
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BRITNEY Spears concerned fans after she uploaded a photo of Justin Bieber crying.
The 42-year-old uploaded a carousel of images on Monday night with little context and fans thought she could be hinting Justin is in trouble.
Britney Spears shares photo of Justin Bieber crying as 'scared' fans think she's hinting he's 'in trouble'Instagram/ britneyspearsBritney Spears concerned fans after she uploaded a photo of Justin Bieber crying[/caption]
Britney Spears shares photo of Justin Bieber crying as 'scared' fans think she's hinting he's 'in trouble'Instagram/Justin BieberFans thought Britney was hinting that Justin was in trouble[/caption]
Britney's post included ten photos in her Instagram collection, including her lying on top of a horse in a bikini.
In the middle of the post, she featured a close-up selfie of Justin as he cried.
In it, he wore a green hat and his facial hair looked unkempt.
"A wonderful dump of photos and videos as Sara my dog s**ts on us all!!! Have a nice day folks," Britney captioned the post.
The photo came from a recent post of Justin, where he posted the selfie after his friend and rapper Chris King was killed in a shooting.
While her comments were turned off, Britney's fans flocked to Reddit to discuss the post and theorize what it could mean.
"Britney Spears posts this photo of Justin crying in her last post. Why does this scare me more now?" someone captioned the discussion thread with a screenshot of Justin crying.
"Woah that's very weird/telling even for usual posts," added another.
"Britney is trying to spread awareness, showing us that JB is in trouble," wrote a third.
A few days before the photo, Britney also shared a video of herself dancing raunchily in the living room of her Los Angeles home.
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She donned a skin-tight nude dress which was cut short to expose her long legs.
She pulled her straps down and posed at the camera while Daddy Yankee and Luis Fonsi's track Despacito played.
Justin famously featured on this track in 2017 and reached huge chart success.
Britney's fan concern came after she appeared to have a turbulent week after a two-year court battle was settled.
Since her conservatorship was terminated in 2021, Jamie, 71, and Britney, 42, have still butted heads.
The dad-daughter duo was still in a fight regarding his legal fees and his management of her finances during the conservatorship.
Jamie was seeking approval from the court for more than $2 million for hiring lawyers during the 13-year conservatorship as well as his current lawyer's hefty bills.
In the end, Britney was ordered to pay her father's legal bills of more than $2 million, according to TMZ.
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Britney shared a video of her raunchily dancing to Despacito[/caption]
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Justin appeared to be struggling following the death of his friend[/caption]
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Britney recently settled a legal matter with her father[/caption]
Some social media users have pointed out that while the timing may seem suspicious, Buckingham Palace's strawberry preserve has been sold by the Palace gift shop for some time now. Meanwhile, others are convinced the post is a subtle jab at Markle and American Riviera Orchard.
Royal beef (or jam, perhaps) aside, below, discover everything we know so far about Markle's new lifestyle brand.
On March 15, 2024, a verified Instagram account went live for a brand called American Riviera Orchard. Its first nine posts formed a grid image with a monogram, the brand name and the word "MONTECITO," which is where Meghan and her husband, Prince Harry currently reside with their two children. The account's bio didn't explain what exactly the brand is, but did note that it was, "by Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex," and "Established [in] 2024."
The mysterious Instagram page linked to an equally mysterious website, which includes no additional information about the brand. However, it does have a section where users can enter their email to join the waitlist for information.
In a video posted to the brand's Instagram Story (below), Meghan can be seen baking alongside clips of flowers and a well-dressed woman in a corridor. The video is set to Nancy Wilson's "I Wish You Love."
What does American Riviera Orchard sell?
We finally know American Riviera Orchard's debut product — and it's pretty sweet. Meghan Markle's friends, including Argentine socialite and interior designer Delfina Blaquie, have been sharing to their social media pictures of a particularly posh looking strawberry jam.
Blaquier, whose husband Nacho Figueras also plays polo with Prince Harry, posted two Instagram Stories on April 15 which showcase American Riviera Orchard's opulent logo set across a jar of jam. One picture sees Blaquier enjoying the strawberry preserve on toast, alongside some strawberries and green juice; whereas another shows the product. It was numbered "10 of 50," suggesting the number of lucky recipients of Meghan's first small batch of her new business. "Strawberry jam makes me happy," Blaquier captioned the Story, which also tagged American Riviera Orchard's Instagram.
While it's unclear what else American Riviera Orchard might sell and whether it might be limited releases only, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) website says the brand's trademark filing application includes tableware, decanters, napkin rings and cookbooks.
The site will also offer plenty of healthy edible options: "Jellies, jams; marmalades; fruit preserves; edible oils and fats, and preserves; Vegetable-based spreads; Legume-based spreads; Nut-based spreads; Garlic-based spreads; Sesame-based spreads; Dairy-based spreads; Nut butters; Fruit butters."
A second international registration application also includes stationery, greeting cards, calendars, party ornaments, yoga mats and leashes and collars for pets.
Last year, there were whispers that Meghan had her sights set on relaunching her lifestyle blog The Tig — which she shut down around the time of her engagement to Prince Harry — with a Goop-inspired angle.
However, a source toldHarper'sBAZAAR's royal editor-at-large Omid Scobie at the time that the Duchess' new business would be "something more accessible … something rooted in her love of details, curating, hosting, life's simple pleasures, and family."
The source, a friend of Meghan's, added that she, "Is busy working on creating something safe and timeless. And something that won't be accused of riding on the back of anything royal."
The name of Meghan Markle's new brand appears to be a nod to her home with Prince Harry. The couple live in Montecito, which is in the Californian region of Santa Barabara.
Santa Barbara is commonly referred to as the "American Riviera," thanks to its temperate climate, lush landscapes, and thriving food-and-wine culture.
Blue Ivy will make her film debut alongside mother Beyoncé | V0A9GS9 | 2024-04-30 14:08:01
What is Mufasa about?
Mufasa: The Lion King is a prequel to 2019's The Lion King, which itself was a "live action" photorealistic animated remake of the iconic 1994 Disney film of the same name.
Mufasa is a prequel, but also in some ways it's also a sequel — it tells the story of how King Mufasa, the father of Simba, came to rule the Pride Lands. The story is told by the wise old baboon Rafiki (with added commentary by Pumbaa and Timon) to Kiara, who is the daughter of Simba and Nala and granddaughter of Mufasa.
The official description from Disney explains: "Mufasa: The Lion King enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka — the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny — their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe."
Directed by Barry Jenkins, the musical film will feature original songs written by Hamilton creator Lin Manuel Miranda.
Blue Ivy will make her film debut alongside mother BeyoncéBlue Ivy and Beyoncé at the 2019 Lion King premiere | GETTY IMAGES
Who is Blue Ivy playing in Mufasa?
Blue Ivy is voicing the character of Princess Kiara, the eldest daughter of King Simba and Queen Nala.
Who else stars in Mufasa?
Reprising their roles from the 2019 film, Blue Ivy's mother Beyoncé plays Queen Nala and Donald Glover (AKA Childish Gambino) plays King Simba. Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner return as Pumbaa and Timon respectively; and John Kani is back as Rafiki.
Alongside Blue Ivy, additional newcomers to the Pride Lands include Aaron Pierre as Mufasa (replacing the original iconic voice actor, James Earl Jones), Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Taka, Tiffany Boone as Sarabi, Preston Nyman as Zazu, Mads Mikkelsen as Kiros, and Thandiwe Newton as Eshe.
While this is their first feature film together, Blue Ivy and Beyoncé have already worked together a number of times. Following the release of The Lion King in 2019, Beyoncé released an album of songs inspired by the film titled The Lion King: The Gift, including the song "Brown Skin Girl," on which Blue Ivy featured and earned a songwriting credit. The music video for that song went on to win a Grammy Award for Best Music Video, which made Blue Ivy, who was then aged nine, the second-youngest-ever Grammy winner.
Last year, Blue Ivy also accompanied Beyoncé on her Renaissance world tour, appearing onstage alongside her mother's backup dancers.
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Rejoice! Amy Poehler is headlining Vivid Sydney | V0A9GS9 | 2024-04-30 14:08:01
Rejoice! Amy Poehler is headlining Vivid SydneyBudjerah is one of Vivid Music's 2024 headliners
Vivid Sydney 2024 program
Vivid's holistic and immersive program is packed full of a huge mix of experiences, performances and installations this year, taking place everywhere from Circular Quay to Carriageworks. You can discover the entire program here, or below, we break down the highlights of each segment of the festival.
Amy Poehler is offering a talk
Last year Vivid hosted Jennifer Coolidge, and this year they've got Amy Poehler on board. The Golden Globe and Emmy award-winning actor and comedian is headlining this year's Vivid Ideas line-up for an exclusive in-conversation event sure to offer plenty of laughs and girlboss inspiration.
The Saturday Night Live star and actor behind the iconic and uber bubbly, Galentine's obsessed Parks and Recreation character Leslie Knopewill chronicle her iconic comedy career to moderator Zan Rowe — while also showing a sneak peek at Disney and Pixar's Inside Out 2. Poehler voices the character of Joy in the film franchise, which won the Oscar for Best Animated Picture in 2016.
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"I'm really looking forward to taking part in Vivid Sydney this year, a place that welcomes Joy in every way," Poehler said.
"I can't wait to share a little of Inside Out 2: a movie that lets Joy and Sadness, Anxiety and Envy — all try to work together in hilarious and touching ways."
The one-off event will take place at the Joan Sutherland Theatre at the Sydney Opera House, on Monday May 27 from 7pm with red carpet arrivals to take place from 6pm.
This year's Vivid Ideas program seeks to expand its own boundaries, offering panels, conferences and talks as well as more interactive formats — like walking tours, meditations and other immersive experiences to encourage meaningful connections between strangers.
"Sex Work: A legal and social history" is a deep-dive into Kings Cross and Darlinghurst's red-light stories that challenges stereotypes; while "Say My Name: The Humanity of Names" is a storytelling session and panel discussion unpacking how and why certain names are categorised are "tricky" or "foreign".
"Golden Age of Humanity" will spotlight nine influential Australians (including chef and restaurateur Kylie Kwong and journalist Kate McClymont) across nine nights at the Golden Age Cinema in Surry Hills. And for a more quirky spin, Liesel Badorrek's "Window Dressing" engages our natural human fascination with privacy, allowing viewers to peer through illuminated windows to watch ordinary people living ordinary lives across eight windows of a Frank Gehry building on The Goods Line.
You can even put yourself in the centre of the action at "A Thousand Ways: An Encounter" from New York company 600 Highwaymen, which places you and a stranger at the centre of a private "performance" encouraging you to see each other in a new light.
Rejoice! Amy Poehler is headlining Vivid SydneyThe Huxleys
Vivid Music 2024 program
A curated program of live performances, concerts and DJ sets across a number of venues — including Tumbalong Park, Machine Hall Precinct, Sydney Opera House and Carriageworks — will bring a huge group of local and international musicians to Sydney.
12 nights of free performances at Tumbalong Nights is sure to be a highlight, featuring the likes of Brisbane's pop princess Mallrat, Western Sydney's rising indie star grentperez and Coodjinburra crooner Budjerah, who opened Ed Sheeran's Australian tour last year.
At the Sydney Opera House, prepare to be transported by artists including American singer-songwriter Sky Ferreira, returning to Australia for her first time in 10 years; the genre-defying Queensland star Tia Gostelow; Meanjin-born Gamilaraay singer-songwriter Thelma Plum; and Swedish-born, Los Angeles-based R&B singer Snoh Aalegra, in her Australian debut.
Rejoice! Amy Poehler is headlining Vivid SydneySnoh Aalegra will make her Australian debut
Machine Hall Precinct will play host to Vivid Music for the first time, with its program spotlighting international headliners Deerhoof, Underscores and Jen Cloher. And Mary's Underground will transform again into the Vivid Sydney Supper Club, with a lineup of music, theatre and television talents from Montaigne and Mo'Ju to Annabel Crabb and Julia Zemiro.
This year's Vivid Light program promises to be as spectacular as ever — or perhaps more than ever before. US artist Yvette Mattern brings "Global Rainbow" to the Sydney Tower, with its 40-kilometre beams of vibrant lights shining over the city. The signature Sydney Opera House Lighting of the Sails will spotlight talented 2023 Archibald Prize Winner and Sydney-based textiles artist Julia Gutman, with her patchworks brought to life for "Echo".
Customs House and the Museum of Contemporary Art will have their façades reimagined by Australian artist Reg Mombassa and Chinese-Australian artist Guan Wei, respectively. Elsewhere, "Hika Rakuyo" brings the Japanese concept of the same name to Cockle Bay, using flowers and falling leaves as a metaphor for life's transient beauty — shown through spectacular Australian native flora that will bloom over the bay.
NSW artist Sinclair Park's work "Stateless" will feature 4000 solar-powered LED candles burning along Barangaroo Reserve, representing the increasing number of stateless people around the globe; while Leila Jeffreys and Melvin J. Montalban's "Nest" projection at the Stargazer Lawn showcases humanity's connection to nature through the mating dance of the native brolga.
Rejoice! Amy Poehler is headlining Vivid SydneyJulia Gutman's "Echo"
Vivid Food 2024 program
Vivid's Food program returns for its second year in 2024, celebrating Sydney's rich and diverse culinary scene. "Vivid Fire" Kitchen returns with the universal appeal of a communal barbecue at The Goods Line; while "A Culinary Canvas by Danielle Alvarez" welcomes guests to the Opera House's Yallamundi Rooms to celebrate women in Australian gastronomy and winemaking.
"Our Shared Humanity" sees some of NSW's best chefs plate up a three-course vegetarian menu using rescued local produce, while a 10-course degustation at Kyiv Social highlights the authenticity and abundance of a Ukrainian family table for "Plates With Purpose: A Taste of Ukraine".
And for those who love to meander and sample, VividPlace Food Trail will take over Sydney Place and Bulletin Place laneways — featuring over 20 of Australia's top chefs, restaurateurs and bartenders in a night food market style experience.
This year, Vivid Sydney will run for 23 nights from May 24 to June 15, 2024. Each night, the lights will flicker on at 6pm — offering you plenty of time to explore all the incredible installations scattered throughout the city.
See a first look at Chanel Cruise 2024/25 in Marseille | V0A9GS9 | 2024-04-30 14:08:01
The post See a first look at Chanel Cruise 2024/25 in Marseille appeared first on Harper's Bazaar Australia.
See a first look at the Chanel Cruise 2024/25 show in Marseille
Chanel is returning to its motherland for the Maison's Cruise 2024/25 collection, following its La La Land set (and inspired) Cruise show last year. This time Chanel takes over seaside Marseille, the oldest city in France — which vibrantly contrasts both ancient history and modern architecture, with a buzzing art, fashion and food scene to boot.
Ahead of the much-anticipated show this Thursday, 7.30pm CMT (Friday, 2.30am AEST), creative director Virginie Viard has revealed a stunning visual film directed by French film director and screenwriter, Ladj Ly. The almost two-minute teaser features evocative choreography by (LA)HORDE, with dancers of the Ballet National de Marseille — including dancer and brand ambassador Marion Barbeau — running amok through the Phocaean City, from the Vieux Port to the Cité radieuse. Decked out in the Maison's latest, the collection is seemingly fit for a Chanel warrior.
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Barbra commented under Melissa's most recent Instagram post where she attended a gala held by the Center Theatre Group.
Proceeds from the annual fundraiser will help "the theatre company further its mission to serve the diverse audiences of Los Angeles."
The Bridesmaids star attended the gala which honored the renowned director/choreographer Sir Matthew Bourne, 64.
She uploaded two photos from the event.
In the first photo, she and Matthew stood on a street in front of huge white buildings in Los Angeles.
Melissa donned a form-fitting light blue dress with a ruffled skirt.
The comedian carried a rainbow handbag and dressed in a matching blazer.
The Mike & Molly alum posed for the cameras with Hairspray director Adam Shankman, 59, who wore a pink suit.
Melissa reportedly lost around 75 pounds.
Fans flooded the comments with admiration for the star's looks, but Barbra asked Melissa a question about how she lost the weight.
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"Give him my regards did you take Ozempic?" Barbra asked in a now-deleted comment.
Fans replied under Barbra's comment and slammed her for supposedly being rude to Melissa.
Many branded her as rude, and one asked how she had "the audacity."
"That's a rude question," wrote one follower
"Wtf Barbra ? None your biz," added another.
"Rude, Barbra," noted a third.
"Did she really just post that comment?" asked a fourth incredulous fan.
WEIGHT LOSS SECRETS
Since March, the Bridesmaids star displayed her weight loss transformation in Instagram videos and photos.
