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Amber Rose said Kanye did to her and Kim what he’s now doing to Bianca

KANYE West’s ex-girlfriend Amber Rose has recalled the time she cried when he made her wear a see-through dress, with her also revealing why the rapper likes his women to wear very little.

The controversial rapper has made a multitude of headlines with Bianca Censori in recent years due to the way in which she dresses when out and about with him.

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Kanye West and Amber Rose dated for two yearsCredit: Reuters

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Amber has now recalled the time she wore a see-through dress because Kanye wanted her to, despite her being in floods of tearsCredit: Getty

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Amber has spoken out about Bianca Censori’s Grammys attireCredit: Getty
Getting hitched in December 2022, just mere weeks after his divorce from Kim Kardashian was finalized – Kanye and Bianca have turned heads due to their racy and NSFW displays.

Bianca often steps out with very little clothing on, or rocking garments that are incredibly revealing, see-through or sheer.

Before the couple split on Valentine’s Day, they caused a stir when they attended the Grammys together earlier this year.

Bianca, 30, left onlookers with their jaws on the floor when she arrived in a fur coat that she dropped to the ground before revealing her completely naked body.

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Bianca Censori famously dropped her black fur coat at the Grammys to reveal her naked bodyCredit: Getty

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The stunning Australian model left onlookers completely taken aback at the timeCredit: Getty

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Kanye stood beside Bianca at the event and was fully clothes beside his naked wifeCredit: Mega

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Kanye was seen beaming as his wife kept her composureCredit: Getty
Showing off her hourglass curves, Bianca stood in front of photographers with only a see-through dress on which was made from mesh, as Kanye, 47, stood beside her.

Every inch of Bianca’s body was on display for the world to see, with her breasts and private parts in full view of the cameras.

And now Kanye’s ex Amber Rose has revealed the twisted reason that he “forces” his wives and girlfriends to go nearly naked in public.

‘HE DID THE SAME THING TO ME’

Kanye and Amber dated from 2008 until 2010.

The stunning 41-year-old model was recently asked what she thought about Bianca’s NSFW nude display at the Grammys.

Speaking to Shannon Sharpe for his Club Shay Shay podcast, Amber said: “Kanye is for sure dressing her like that.
Kanye West’s ex Julia Fox goes NAKED on Vanity Fair Oscars party red carpet
“Yeah, he did the same thing to me and Kim. It’s just who he is.”

She then revealed the twisted reason as to why Kanye dresses his women in racy ensembles.

“He wants other men to want his woman,” she said.

“That’s what he’s into, he likes that. He likes that men are drooling over his woman. That’s what he’s into.

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Amber Rose opened up about Kanye West on Club Shay ShayCredit: YouTube/Club Shay Shay

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The model got candid about her exCredit: YouTube/Club Shay Shay

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She even recalled the time she cried after she was made to wear a see-through dressCredit: YouTube/Club Shay Shay
“He wants all his friends to want to f*** his girlfriend.

“He wants everybody that when you walk in a room, that his girlfriend or wife is the most desirable.”

‘I WAS YOUNG’

Shannon then asked Amber: “And you dressed like that because that’s what he wanted, you wanted to please your man?”

Amber then admitted: “I was young and I’m gonna tell Kanye now, when I’m that young it’s like okay, you’re buying me this stuff, I do look pretty and cool.

“But if you look at old pictures of me when I’m dating Kanye but I’m out by myself, I have all his clothes on.

“I have baggy jeans on, a T-shirt, a big jacket. I raided his closet when he wasn’t home. I would wear all his stuff because I used to hate to dress like a w****.

Bianca Censori and Kanye West’s relationship

Bianca Censori was born on January 5, 1995, in Melbourne, Australia

Before her current full-time job, the 30-year-old started a jewelry company called Nylons after leaving high school.

After working as a student architect for three years, she completed a master’s degree between 2019 and 2020 ahead of moving to Los Angeles.

In a radio interview, a childhood friend of Bianca’s claimed that Kanye slid into her DMs on Instagram.

The rapper reportedly said, “Come and work for me.”

At which point she says the designer moved to LA to join his company Yeezy as the “head of architecture” – and has been since November 2020.

WEDDING BELLS

On Friday, October 6, 2023, The Daily Mail reported Kanye and Bianca wed on December 20, 2022.

The couple tied the knot under a “confidential marriage license” in the state of California.

The two wed in Palo Alto, California, according to the document.

The wedding came just one month after Kanye and Kim Kardashian finalized their divorce.

“I used to hate it so I used to rebel when he wasn’t home and go in his closet. I’m in sweatpants usually with some Jordans on, maybe a little dad hat or something.

“I’m very casual.”

‘I CRIED, I REMEMBER CRYING’

Amber then spoke to Shannon about the time she wore a see-through dress while out with Kanye.

Admitting that she “cried”, Amber explained how she didn’t want to wear it but did because Kanye wanted her to.

Speaking about the time she wore a see-through dress while with Kanye, Amber said: “I cried. I remember crying.

“I was in like Italy or Paris or something and I remember crying and arguing with him and being like I don’t f****** want to wear this s***, I don’t wanna wear it.”

She then explained how he said to her: “You don’t understand, it’s fashion, I’m a genius.”

Amber then said: “It’s like, okay, I still don’t wanna wear it but I went in wearing it, they ate me up on the internet.”

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Kanye and Amber were often seen out and about with one another when they datedCredit: Getty

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The couple dated before Kanye married Kim KardashianCredit: Getty

BREAKING NEWS : Stunning Announcement: Whoopi Goldberg, Megan Rapinoe & Taylor Swift Declare They’re Leaving the U.S.!

Iп a sυrprisiпg tυrп of eveпts, three of America’s most iпflυeпtial womeп—Whoopi Goldberg, Megaп Rapiпoe, aпd Taylor Swift—have igпited a пatioпwide coпversatioп after hiпtiпg at plaпs to leave the Uпited States.

Their shared seпtimeпt aboυt seekiпg refυge iп places with greater social progress has drawп both admiratioп aпd criticism, υпderscoriпg the deep cυltυral aпd political divides iп the пatioп.

Whoopi Goldberg’s Caпdid Reflectioпs

Dυriпg a press coпfereпce, Goldberg, famed for her υпfiltered opiпioпs oп The View, shared her motivatioпs.

She reflected oп the growiпg societal challeпges iп the U.S., expressiпg her desire for a more iпclυsive aпd progressive eпviroпmeпt.

“I waпt to live iп a place where jυstice aпd eqυality are пot jυst ideals, bυt realities,” Goldberg remarked, highlightiпg her admiratioп for coυпtries like Caпada that champioп progressive policies.

Megaп Rapiпoe’s Visioп of Progress

Decorated soccer star aпd social jυstice advocate Megaп Rapiпoe echoed similar seпtimeпts.

Haviпg loпg beeп a vocal champioп for eqυality, Rapiпoe remarked iп a receпt iпterview, “It feels like we’re fightiпg eпdless battles here.

I waпt to be iп a place where progress isп’t jυst a dream bυt aп achievable goal.”

Rapiпoe, who has experieпce playiпg for iпterпatioпal football clυbs, is rυmored to be coпsideriпg a move to Swedeп, a пatioп celebrated for its progressive policies aпd geпder eqυality.

Taylor Swift Joiпs the Coпversatioп

Perhaps most υпexpectedly, pop icoп Taylor Swift has stepped iпto the discυssioп.

Kпowп for iпcreasiпgly leveragiпg her platform to address political aпd social issυes, Swift shared her frυstratioпs: “I’ve always believed iп υsiпg my voice for good, bυt it’s exhaυstiпg to keep advocatiпg iп a place where it feels like пo oпe is listeпiпg.” Swift, who has speпt coпsiderable time iп Eпglaпd over the past few years, is reportedly drawп to the coυпtry for its cυltυral richпess aпd progressive attitυdes.

The Global Debate Their Decisioпs Have Sparked

The collective coпtemplatioп of relocatioп by Goldberg, Rapiпoe, aпd Swift has set social media ablaze. Sυpporters have hailed their coυrage, applaυdiпg their decisioп to prioritize persoпal well-beiпg aпd their commitmeпt to liviпg by their valυes. Critics, however, have accυsed them of “abaпdoпiпg the fight,” argυiпg that their iпflυeпce is пeeded more thaп ever iп America’s polarized cυltυral laпdscape.

Dr. Kareп Yates, a cυltυral aпalyst, weighed iп oп the matter: “Pυblic figυres like Whoopi, Megaп, aпd Taylor carry immeпse iпflυeпce. Their decisioп to leave, whether we agree with it or пot, seпds a powerfυl message aboυt the cυrreпt state of affairs iп the U.S.”

Eυrope aпd Beyoпd: Their Next Poteпtial Homes

Thoυgh details remaiп vagυe, iпsiders aпd observers have specυlated oп their poteпtial destiпatioпs:

Whoopi Goldberg: With her previoυsly expressed admiratioп for Caпada’s iпclυsivity aпd progressive social policies, it’s likely she might coпsider relocatiпg there.
Megaп Rapiпoe: Giveп her ties to iпterпatioпal soccer, Swedeп—a coυпtry that aligпs with her advocacy for geпder eqυality—seems a probable choice.
Taylor Swift: Eпglaпd, a coυпtry she freqυeпtly visits aпd has persoпal ties to, coυld provide the artistic aпd cυltυral eпviroпmeпt she seeks.

A Reflectioп of Broader Cυltυral Treпds

This high-profile coпsideratioп of emigratioп sheds light oп a growiпg treпd amoпg Americaпs disillυsioпed by divisive politics aпd social challeпges. For celebrities, who ofteп face heighteпed scrυtiпy, the decisioп to step away caп be as mυch aboυt preserviпg persoпal peace as makiпg a statemeпt.

Their poteпtial departυre raises importaпt qυestioпs: Will their actioпs iпspire others to follow, or will their abseпce prompt chaпges withiп the U.S.? While some view their decisioпs as a loss, others see them as a call to actioп.

A Powerfυl Statemeпt, Whether at Home or Abroad

As the world reacts to this пews, oпe thiпg is clear: Whoopi Goldberg, Megaп Rapiпoe, aпd Taylor Swift are пot retreatiпg qυietly. Their voices, whether amplified from abroad or withiп the U.S., will coпtiпυe shapiпg critical coпversatioпs aboυt eqυality, jυstice, aпd social progress.

As Dr. Yates aptly pυt it, “Sometimes, distaпce amplifies a message rather thaп sileпces it.” Oпly time will tell whether their decisioпs lead to widespread iпspiratioп or provoke chaпge from withiп the пatioп they leave behiпd.

Coпclυsioп: A Natioп Grapples with Cυltυral Icoпs Coпsideriпg Departυre

The poteпtial departυre of Goldberg, Rapiпoe, aпd Swift marks a pivotal momeпt iп Americaп cυltυral history. As the U.S. faces the abseпce of three iпflυeпtial powerhoυses, their choice to seek greeпer pastυres abroad υпderscores the challeпges aпd teпsioпs shapiпg the пatioп.

Whether this serves as a wake-υp call for progress or a broader treпd amoпg pυblic figυres, oпe thiпg remaiпs certaiп: these three womeп will coпtiпυe to spark dialogυe aпd drive chaпge, wherever they may b

Brooklyn Beckham has shared an insight into his day-to-day life when he’s not busy working as he aims to make a name for himself in the world of motorsport

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham has revealed what a typical day looks like for him amid his latest career change.

The eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham has become a recognisable name in his own right over recent years, thanks to the 26-year-old’s love of changing jobs and his lavish 2022 wedding to actress and billionaire heiress Nicola Peltz Beckham

Brooklyn, who has now entered the world of motorsport, has faced criticism from some for driving expensive cars while struggling to hold a job down – with many branding him a nepo baby and wondering what he does day to day.

But now the former aspiring chef, 26, has revealed what a normal day looks like for him when he’s not on the track. During his stint at Formula E’s Evo Sessions at Miami International Autodrome, where celebrities get behind the wheel of the blistering GEN3 Evo race car, Brooklyn opened up about his daily routine.

Brooklyn Beckham makes a grilled cheese sandwich

“I wake up at 6am because my four dogs wake me up. I feed them, I go to the gym, I do an ice bath,” Brooklyn shared with the Mirror and other press on Wednesday night. “Sometimes, if I’m into a show – I’ll watch my show on a weekend if I’m not working – and then just hang out with with my wife and my dogs really. Sit by the fire and watch a movie or TV show.”

MIAMI, FLORIDA – MARCH 04: Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, entrepreneur, Jaguar TCS Racing walks the track with Mitch Evans of New Zealand and Jaguar TCS Racing ahead of the Formula E Evo Sessions at Miami International Autodrome on March 04, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Malcolm Griffiths/LAT Images for Formula E)
Brooklyn was speaking during a break from training as he hits pause on his culinary endeavours to dip his toes into motorsports. The star – who celebrated his birthday on the tracks – spilled the beans on the advice his football legend dad gave him and the cheeky reason his wife Nicola wouldn’t mind him racing full-time.

“Obviously, my dad was just like, ‘just be careful’,” Brooklyn recalled. “But it’s something that me and my dad have definitely bonded over, over the years. You know, we’re both into cars, both into racing – he’s really excited, and just said: ‘Be careful. You be careful and have fun’.”

Wife Nicola, 30, initially shared David’s safety concerns but had a swift change of tune seeing her beau in his racing gear. “[Nicola] was a little bit worried [about me doing this] but then she saw me in my race outfit and was like ‘You should do this as a job. You look really good’,” Brooklyn revealed amidst training sessions. “She was a little bit worried. But after she saw me, after I got out of the car, she was like: ‘You look really sexy!’ So I might be changing careers,” he quipped with a chuckle

Brooklyn joins the likes of football ace Sergio Agüero, Harry Potter star Tom Felton, and auto aficionado Supercar Blondie, all geared up to tackle the world of professional racing. The celebs will join elite squads and take to the tracks after intense training, simulator runs, and technical briefings.

Each celeb has been matched with a Formula E outfit and will be mentored by pro drivers from the electric street racing series. Fans can stay tuned for updates on all the thrills throughout this week across Formula E’s social media platforms and look forward to an exclusive documentary slated for release in 2025.

Regarding his participation in Evo Sessions with Formula E, Brooklyn expressed his enthusiasm: “I’ve loved motorsport all my life, so when the opportunity came to be a part of Evo Sessions with Formula E, I jumped at the chance. I love it as a sport, but it’s an incredible opportunity to actually get behind the wheel and experience what it takes to compete at the top level of motorsport. The performance of the cars is insane, so I’m pleased I’ll be learning from the best in how to get the most out of them.”

The Evo Sessions initiative offers a rare glimpse behind the scenes of the demanding Formula E circuit. It’s an innovative programme that slots celebrities into professional racing teams, illuminating the sheer talent, dedication, and herculean efforts required to excel in premier-level motorsport.

Brooklyn Beckham is taking part in the Formula E’s Evo Sessions at the Miami International Autodrome, which sees 11 celebs strapping into the lightning fast GEN3 Evo race cars

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham has revealed the reaction his famous family had to his latest career venture.

The eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, 26, is no stranger to trying his hand at new things but he’s now putting his culinary passions on pause as he enters the world of motorsport for a new adventure.

Speaking as he takes part in the Formula E’s Evo Sessions at the Miami International Autodrome, which sees 11 famous faces strapping into the lightning fast GEN3 Evo race ca, Brooklyn revealed dad David’s warning to his new challenge and the saucy reason why wife Nicola Peltz Beckham wants him to turn racing into a full-time job.

“Obviously, my dad was just like, ‘just be careful’,” Brooklyn shared when speaking to the Mirror and other press on Wednesday night. “But it’s something that me and my dad have definitely bonded over, over the years. You know, we’re both into cars, both into racing – he’s really excited, and just said: ‘Be careful. You be careful and have fun’.”

Wife Nicola, 30, had similar concerns but had a change of heart when she saw her husband ready to hit the track. “[Nicola] was a little bit worried [about me doing this] but then she saw me in my race outfit and was like ‘You should do this as a job. You look really good’,” Brooklyn shared during a break from training.

“She was a little bit worried. But after she saw me, after I got out of the car, she was like: ‘You look really sexy!’ So I might be changing careers,” he then joked.

Brooklyn Beckham is one of the many stars taking part in Formula E’s Evo Sessions

The aspiring chef has ‘loved motorsport’ all his life and ‘jumped at the chance’ to take part
Brooklyn joins the likes football superstar Sergio Agüero, Harry Potter actor Tom Felton and car enthusiast Supercar Blondie in training like professional racers, joining top teams, and hitting the track after rigorous coaching, simulator sessions, and engineering briefings.

Each participant has been teamed up with a Formula E team for their training and will be coached by a professional Formula E driver. Fans can keep up with all the action this week on Formula E’s social media channels and can anticipate a special one-off documentary due to air later in 2025.

Speaking about his involvement in the campaign, Brooklyn said: “I’ve loved motorsport all my life, so when the opportunity came to be a part of Evo Sessions with Formula E, I jumped at the chance. I love it as a sport, but it’s an incredible opportunity to actually get behind the wheel and experience what it takes to compete at the top level of motorsport. The performance of the cars is insane, so I’m pleased I’ll be learning from the best in how to get the most out of them.”

Evo Sessions provides an exclusive, backstage pass into the gruelling world of Formula E racing. This pioneering project places well-known figures within professional teams to highlight the immense skill, commitment, and colossal challenge involved in competing at the top tier of motorsport.

Little Britain star Matt Lucas has defended himself following criticism by Nihal Arthanayake over his behaviour towards a sign language interpreter at last year’s British Book Awards

Matt Lucas was slammed by a BBC radio presenter over his behaviour towards a sign language interpreter – but has hit back at the criticism.

BBC star Nihal Arthanayake claimed the comedian “took the p***” out of a British sign language interpreter while he was on stage at the 2024 British Book Awards. But, the Little Britain star has urged his followers to make up their own mind on his actions.

Nihal had said earlier on his own Instagram page: “I just wanted to tell a little story from the British Book Awards last year, where Matt Lucas went on stage and decided that it would be funny, in his mind, to take the p*** out of the British sign language interpreter that was on stage. It felt so awkward to be in the audience. Anyway, I was giving the award out afterwards, so I went on stage and the first thing I said was to the British sign language interpreter, ‘how do you sign Matt Lucas is a w***er?’ You can imagine how the audience reacted.”

Nihal Arthanayake criticised Matt Lucas ( 
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Matt Lucas posted his joke ( 
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However, Matt, 51, has seemingly denied any wrongdoing by sharing his speech on his Instagram Stories. In it, people can be heard laughing as Matt said: “So everyone’s talking about books, but I’m not going to do that. I’m going to do something instead that I’ve always wanted to do. So please indulge me for a moment.

He then made people look at the big screen which was split, showing him on one side and the interpreter on another. Matt went on: “If you just look at the screen, I’m going to say hello. I have a confession to make. I’m not actually a British Sign Language interpreter at all. I’m actually a convicted criminal. I know nothing of sign language. I’m literally just standing around here giving my arms around willy nilly.”

He then asked the interpreter to once again sign willy nilly. “Alright, let’s try some more. Armadillo, what’s armadillo?,” he joked. After sharing the clip, Matt posted another Story, saying: “Some stories have appeared today concerning an improvised comedy routine I did at the British Book Awards in May 2024. It was some lighthearted fun. I’m posting the routine here so you can all make your own minds up.

It has been revealed that the Prince and Princess of Wales will join together with King Charles and Queen Camilla for one of the biggest events in the royal calendar next week

The Princess of Wales will join King Charles and Queen Camilla for one of the biggest events in the royal calendar next week.

It has been confirmed that along with Prince William, they will all be attending the annual Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey on Monday. Both Kate and the King missed the major service last year after they were both diagnosed with cancer.

However, the princess has now confirmed she is in remission and is making a gradual return to public duties. Kate was diagnosed with cancer after having abdominal surgery at the start of last year and revealed at the end of March that she was undergoing chemotherapy.

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She has carried out several engagements this year as she continues her return to public life, including visiting Pontypridd ahead of St David’s Day last week. It will be the biggest royal gathering for an event since Christmas Day

William, Kate, Charles and Camilla will also attend the service along with Princess Anne and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Buckingham Palace announced. This year’s Commonwealth Day theme is “Together We Thrive”, which celebrates the “enduring spirit of the Commonwealth family”.

Charles, who is Head of the Commonwealth, gives an annual address each year to the family of 56 nations, but last year pre-recorded a video message after postponing his public-facing duties for around three months.

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In his video message last year, he said: “In recent weeks, I have been most deeply touched by your wonderfully kind and thoughtful good wishes for my health and, in return, can only continue to serve you, to the best of my ability, throughout the Commonwealth.”

He added: “My belief in our shared endeavours and in the potential of our people remains as sure and strong as it has ever been. I have no doubt that we will continue to support one another across the Commonwealth as, together, we continue this vital journey.”

After Monday’s service, the King and Queen will then be the guests of the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Baroness Scotland, at the annual Commonwealth Day Reception at Marlborough House. There they will hear a song by Andrew Lloyd Webber to mark the inaugural Commonwealth Peace Prize.

Also earlier in the day, the King will officially launch the Commonwealth Sport King’s Baton Relay at Buckingham Palace for the Glasgow 2026 Games. The Games had been plunged into crisis when the previous 2026 hosts Victoria in Australia pulled out amid ballooning costs.

Australia has hosted the Commonwealth Games five times, including on the Gold Coast in 2018 and in the Victorian capital of Melbourne in 2006. However, it will now take place in Glasgow next summer after the Scottish city stepped in.

Prince William marked five years since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic by visiting staff and volunteers at the Royal Berkshire Hospital’s Oasis Health and Wellbeing Centre and Garden

Prince William has thanked our NHS heroes for their bravery, as he marked the fifth anniversary of Covid.

During an emotional visit to a hospital that lost two members of beloved staff to coronavirus, the Prince of Wales paid tribute to their tireless efforts on the frontline and beyond. At the Royal Berkshire Hospital, William sat down with a group of nurses to discuss the impact of the pandemic on their work and wellbeing, telling them: “Remember you’re doing a really good job, thank you.”

March 11 will mark 5 years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. What followed were months of lockdowns, social distancing and fear about this fast-spreading virus. Medical staff were rocked when the hospital became the epicentre of the disease with Britain’s first ever reported death from the disease in March 2020.

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The prince said today he wanted to also “pay tribute” to nurse Julie Edward, who worked in the hospital’s complex orthopaedic and trauma unit and Dr Peter Tun, a consultant in neurorehabilitation, who both lost their lives while treating patients at the hospital. At the time, Julie’s daughter Ashley said she put her life “selflessly on the line for others”.

She said it was the perfect profession for someone so caring and friendly and that her mother was “always the star of the party”. Julie trained to be a nurse in her fifties and worked at the Royal Berkshire for many years.

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Dr Tun, who came to the UK from Burma in 1994 and had worked at the hospital for more than 21 years before he was admitted to intensive care and died ages 62. In a statement after his sons they were “immensely proud” of his sacrifice, calling him “our superhero Dad”.

They added: “He used to say, ‘treat all your patients like they are your own family’ and this speaks to the type of character that he had. To us, he was simply the best human we know and we will miss him every day.”

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A senior royal source said: “Today’s visit was of immense importance for the Prince of Wales to celebrate our NHS heroes and remember the sacrifices made by so many during the coronavirus crisis.”

The Prince of Wales returned to the hospital without his wife, Kate, having both visited in December 2020. After jointly becoming royal patrons for NHS Charities Together that year, the couple made the trip to Reading as part of their Whistlestop Royal Train Tour.

They embarked on a train tour of the UK to thank frontline workers ahead of Christmas and they greeted NHS staff at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, where Kate was born. During the crisis as the world was told to stay at home and isolate to stop the spread of the virus, the couple took to using video calls to reach our to charities and frontline workers as the nation came together to thank the NHS.

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Getty Images)In April 2020, William was struck down with Covid just days after the King, then Prince of Wales, announced he had been diagnosed with the disease. William’s diagnosis was not reported until November, with the prince keeping his condition a secret as he “did not want to alarm the nation”.

Sources said the virus left him struggling to breathe, although he did continue with work and video engagements around the period. The dad of three had a seven day break from calls and video messages after April 9.

But on April 16 he opened Nightingale Hospital Birmingham at the NEC via video link. He told them it was a “wonderful example” of the “pulling together” happening across the country to fight the pandemic.

Both William and Kate were later pictured having their Covid jabs in a drive to get people to take up the vaccine. Listening intently to the collective experiences of the hospital staff, William listened as one senior nurse became emotional when he described not visiting his elderly parents in Italy for two years to protect them during the outbreak.

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The prince visited the Trust’s centre in his role as royal patron of NHS Charities Together which provided some of the £3million needed to renovate the resource that has a gym, yoga classes and a garden providing spaces for recreation, reflection and vegetable growing. He also spoke about his own experiences working on the emergency services during his time as an air ambulance pilot for the East Anglian Air Ambulance between March 2015 and July 2017.

Sitting with staff and volunteers at the hospital’s Oasis Health and Wellbeing Centre and Garden, which was set up with funding from NHS Charities Together in the aftermath of the pandemic, William said more needed to be done to help them with the mental health impact of their jobs.

He said: “Everyone in the NHS is there to care for others, so the last person who gets looked after is the individual. And I’ve seen when I’ve worked with doctors and nurses, when I’ve worked with paramedics, they always put it down the line because they don’t want to put their workload on someone else.

“For me, looking into the nation’s mental health over the last few years, unless there’s almost enforced breaks in someone’s career, as part of your career development, we’re never going to get to that point where you can look after their mental health, because you always rely on the individual to put their hand up.”

Sergio Tammelleo, 33, a lead nurse who worked on a Covid ward during the pandemic, had told William about not seeing his family in Italy for a number of years and after the visit talked about his harrowing pandemic experiences.

He said: “I remember there were days when we had 15, 20 deaths in a day and that still affects me. If you think about somebody who comes to the ward and within four or five hours will pass away, die, that is something that will never go away, it will stay in my mind forever.”

NHS Charities Together launched its Covid-19 Urgent Appeal in 2020 and raised £162 million to support NHS staff, patients and communities, working with a network of 235 NHS charities based in every Trust and Health Board around the UK.

Legendary actor Robert De Niro made headlines after his recent appearance on The View , where he trounced host Joy Behar and criticized billionaire tech mogul Eloise Musk.

Known for his outspoken political views, De Niro didn’t hold back and criticized Musk’s influence, stating, “He doesn’t deserve people’s trust.”

De Niro backs Behar amid controversy

During the heated discussion, Joy Behar, an outspoken critic of Musk and his support for social media platform X (formerly Twitter), expressed doubts about the billionaire’s impact on public discourse.

Behar has previously called Musk’s leadership “ reckless” and “dangerous to democracy.”

De Niro was quick to come to Musk’s defense, reinforcing his stance and doubling down on his disapproval of Musk’s actions.

“Joy is right. We are talking about someone who manipulates public opinion, spreads misinformation and plays with real people’s lives,” he said.

A direct criticism of Musk

De Niro’s comments come at a time when Musk is facing scrutiny for his business practices, political statements and controversial decisions regarding free speech at X.

The Taxi Driver and Goodfellas star made it clear that he views Musk as a trustworthy figure.

“He’s not a genius. He’s a businessman who got lucky and now thinks he can control everything,” De Niro said bluntly.

“People need to wake up and stop treating him like some kind of savior.”

The Ådieпce reacts

The View audience responded with loud applause, showing their support for De Niro’s bold comments.

Many viewers took to social media to praise the actor for standing up to Musk’s growing influence.

One X user wrote: “Robert De Niro speaking the truth about Musk on national television. This is something we need more of!”

Others, however, dismissed Musk, arguing that his contributions to technology and space exploration outweigh all the controversies.

What’s next?

De Niro has always shied away from political or social debates, and his criticism of Musk is just the latest example of his unwillingness to speak his mind.

As tensions over social media, free speech and corporate influence begin to rise, it’s clear that figures like De Niro and Behar will continue to challenge the status quo.

It remains to be seen whether Musk will respond to De Niro’s comments, but one thing is certain: the debate over his leadership and influence is far from over.

In a fiery appearance on The View, legendary actor Robert De Niro took center stage to defend co-host Joy Behar against recent attacks and launched a scathing critique of tech mogul Elon Musk.

The moment quickly became the talk of the entertainment world as De Niro, known for his outspoken political views, made no attempt to hold back.

The controversy started when Behar, who is no stranger to criticism for her views on politics and social issues, was targeted by Musk’s supporters. Without hesitation, De Niro stepped in, passionately defending Behar, praising her intelligence and integrity.

“Joy has been a voice of reason for years, and she doesn’t deserve the attacks being thrown her way,” De Niro declared, garnering applause from the studio audience.

The actor’s remarks didn’t stop there. De Niro shifted gears and turned his attention to Elon Musk, a frequent subject of controversy due to his outspoken and often polarizing actions.

“Elon Musk doesn’t deserve your trust,” De Niro said pointedly, calling out Musk’s behavior and business decisions, including his management of Twitter.

“He’s not someone who should be in charge of anything that affects millions of people,” De Niro added, further criticizing Musk’s influence on social media platforms and his public persona.

The actor’s strong words resonated with many viewers who have criticized Musk’s recent actions and leadership style. De Niro’s defense of Behar and his attack on Musk only intensified the already heated debate surrounding the billionaire’s role in tech and media.

As the interview continued, De Niro maintained his firm stance, signaling that he isn’t afraid to speak out on issues that matter to him.

The conversation on The View showcased De Niro’s unwavering commitment to voicing his opinions, especially when it comes to matters of trust and accountability in public figures.

Meghan Markle has sent another personal message to those subscribing to her lifestyle brand – advertising her new As Ever products with a mysterious nod to her old royal life

Meghan Markle makes a cryptic nod to her “time in England” as she ramps up promotion for new lifestyle brand As Ever.

Just a day after her Netflix show With Love, Meghan dropped on the streaming platform to brutal reviews, the Duchess of Sussex is now turning attention to the launch of As Ever and its first line of products.

In a second newsletter in less than 24 hours for subscribers of her As Ever site, Meghan talks about her new products – of which no prices are yet available – and how they can help “find the magic in the moment”. Among the products she is selling are a raspberry spread, limited edition wildflower honey with honeycomb and herbal teas.

Meghan’s latest newsletter to subscribers

Meghan references her time in England
And when it comes to shortbread cookie mix with flower sprinkles, she makes a nod to her old royal life by promoting the product by saying: “Crunchy and delicious shortbread cookies that remind me of my time in England, with tiny flower sprinkles to add extra beauty and charm to enjoy each delicate bite.”

Of course, Meghan’s time in England came after she became engaged to Prince Harry before the pair married and she became a working royal. However, after less than two years, the couple dramatically quit the UK for the US, stepping down from their roles. In interviews since then, Meghan has railed against her time in the UK – and she is now estranged from most of her husband’s relatives.

The flower sprinkles Meghan uses in the show are also part of the product line ( 
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JAKE ROSENBERG/NETFLIX)Also in the latest newsletter to subscribers, Meghan talks about the unexpected, thoughtful acts that show people you care – saying that is what her brand is about. She adds: “Showing up for someone can make them feel a little more loved, and definitely more seen – and As Ever is a reminder that these gestures do not have to be grand. In fact, it is often the small moments that can have the largest impact.

“They say ‘it’s the thought that counts’ but I would go a step further – it’s the thought that counts the most.” In her first newsletter to subscribers yesterday, Meghan addressed them as friends and explained how much has changed since she last sent newsletters for her previous lifestyle blog The Tig.

She said: “I am so happy to have you join me on this adventure. Some of you will remember receiving newsletters similar to this one back in 2014, when I founded The Tig.” “Though much has changed since then, so much has stayed the same,” she continued.

“I still dance in my kitchen, experiment with recipes, get my hands dirty in the garden, laugh with friends over way too many glasses of wine, and pivot from going out in a date night-worthy dress to being cosy at home in sweats and a baseball cap.”

She explained that her product line so far is designed to “make your everyday moments memories, to turn a basic breakfast into a beautiful snapshot of your life”

Meghan’s Markle’s eight-part Netflix series, titled With Love, Meghan, has received mixed responses since its release yesterday, with some viewers branding it ‘out of touch’ – and we want to know what you think

Meghan Markle’s new cooking and lifestyle series landed on Netflix yesterday, offering viewers a glimpse into her Montecito life with Prince Harry and their two children – and we want to hear your thoughts on her latest venture.

The eight-part series, titled With Love, Meghan, sees the Duchess of Sussex welcome celebrity friends to a California estate, where she shares cooking, gardening and hosting advice, while also delving into her life and upbringing. According to the Netflix description, the series aimed to embrace “playfulness over perfection” and highlight “how easy it can be to create beauty, even in the unexpected”.

It comes as part of the Sussexes’ staggering £100m deal with Netflix, which follows the self-titled documentary ‘Harry & Meghan’, Heart of Invictus, and Polo. However, Meghan’s latest project has been slammed by some viewers, who have accused the Suits star of trying to look like a ‘housewife’ and copy ‘Martha Stewart’ by selling herself as a homemaker.

Discussing the new show during an appearance on GB News, broadcaster Carole Malone said: “I’m not interested in it – she’s not a housewife, she’s not Martha Stewart. Martha is obsessed with and always has been obsessed with housekeeping, gardening, cooking – Meghan hasn’t.”

Former Conservative MP Sir Jake Berry argued that the show depicts an ‘unreal world’ and an unrealistic standard of parenthood. He insisted: “There was a behind the scenes shot where Meghan saying, this is what it’s like to be a normal mum, and she’d sort of lined up freshly cut fruit on a plate in a rainbow with all the same coloured fruits.

“I’ve got three kids, that’s not my experience of feeding the Berry tribe. It’s just, get it on a plate, put it in front of them, eat your dinner. We don’t have music in the background, we’re not all wearing matching beige outfits. It is not the real world.”

Parents have also slammed Meghan’s cooking tips following the show’s release, with many branding her suggestions ‘out of touch’ and ‘time consuming’. It comes as the Duchess recommended sprinkling flower petals on cut-up fruit as a way for working mums like her to “find the fun” at breakfast time.

She also shared her recipe for microwaved truffle popcorn and re-packaged pretzels, as well as made children’s party bag suggestions, which included filling them with seeds, sugar snap peas, and sweet basil.

Taking to Mumsnet to share their thoughts on the series, one user fumed: “The whole thing is inauthentic to the point where she’s not even hosting people in her own property. It’s also disgustingly over-privileged. Her advice to people who are not fortunate enough to be able to pick produce from their own garden is to ‘go to a Farmer’s Market’.”

Another echoed that her series is “not anyway relatable”, before adding: “Everything is extremely time consuming, over the top. It’s literally giving yourself a tonne of work, in order for you to laud it over others with how thoughtful and talented you are.”

However, others enjoyed the show, as one person gushed: “I am loving the show so far. It is just the perfect lifestyle/comfort show (I’m really into this type of content lately). The beautiful kitchen, scenery (God, I hope I lived in Montecito).”

“I think I am also going to try some of those recipes (home made focaccia) as well trying to make my own candles at home (it doesn’t seem to be a very difficult task). Definitely loving the children party theme/ recipes,” shared another.

Following the release of Meghan’s Netflix series, we want to know if you find the Duchess more relatable. Vote in our poll HERE to have your say.