A Dutch filmmaker shares the painful story of his family, whose brother was adopted from Indonesia in the 1970s.
Huibert van Wijk, a filmmaker, examines the difficulties of international adoption from the perspective of his own family. Due to conflict surrounding Tim’s adoption, his adopted brother, Tim, and their father, Lex, have been separated for years.
Tim was left with significant psychological scars after Lex accepted her as a good deed. Both men feel regret as they reflect on their past as the Netherlands decides to phase out international adoption.
Johnny Vaughan, the presenter, shared a heartfelt tribute to his “lovely dad” on Sunday on Instagram that revealed his father, Randall, had sadly passed away at the age of 91.
Johnny Vaughan’s father, who passed away suddenly at the age of 91, has passed away.
Johnny Vaughan’s father, who passed away suddenly at the age of 91, has passed away., with the presenter announcing the sad news on Instagram today. Sharing a photo of himself and father, Randall, 91, Johnny, 59, paid tribute to his “dearest dad” in a touching post.
Captioning a heartwarming photo of Randall in which a dog can be seen playfully peaking out from under his cardigan, Johnny wrote: “My Dearest Dad has gone and I’m so very sad.”
The presenter then shared a quote which read: “I will find you in the morning sun and when the night is new: I’ll be looking at the moon but I’ll be seeing you.”
Johnny Vaughan has revealed that his father Randall has sadly passed away at the age of 91.
Fans and friends flocked to the comments section to send their condolences to Johnny, with the host’s former Big Breakfast co-host, Denise Van Outen, leading the tributes.
She responded, “Thinking of you Johnny,” when she told her friend. I’m extending you the best hug.
Another Big Breakfast star offering their condolences was Kelly Brook, who wrote: “So sorry to hear this sending you all the love in the world.”
Meanwhile, presenter Lizzie Cundy responded: “So very sorry” as former X Factor host, Kate Thornton added: “So sorry for your loss x.”
One of Johnny’s devoted listeners also paid their respects, expressing, “Sorry for your loss Johnny.
I lost my father almost a year ago. I messaged you and asked if you could give him a posthumous honorary salute, which you did. Also, my father, and all of the listeners, should I say that. You deserve our respect. Rest in tranquility.
Most people will agree that although we never had the pleasure of meeting him, we all felt connected to him through your amazing stories, which is sad to hear about.
Denise Van Outen emailed her support for her Big Breakfast co-host.
Johnny, a radio presenter, typically avoids publicizing his family life, but he did give a sneak peek at his life back in May. Johnny shared a number of sweet snaps with his partner Vanessa and their young son, giving a sneak peek into a family vacation in sunny Marrakech.
The former Capital Breakfast host took to Instagram to share some heartwarming holiday photos from the bustling city of in Morocco, as he enjoyed quality time with his loved ones.
Johnny, who now fronts The 4til7 Thang on Radio X, isn’t known for flaunting his personal life – but fans were delighted to see the usually private presenter sharing a handful of personal moments from the trip.
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He wrote, “Marrakech is located just over three hours away. It’s crazy how close to something so different is London. It offers unbeatable value for your money if you want to feel like you’ve “travelled” abroad.
In a major concession to those who take part in anti-government protests that have resulted in the deaths of at least five people, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto claims political parties have agreed to revoke a number of benefits and privileges for parliamentarians.
After one person was killed by a police officer at a protest site, protests began on Monday and turned into riots on Thursday over what the demonstrators have criticized as excessive pay and housing allowances for parliamentarians.
As a result of protests that erupted in major cities in Southeast Asia’s largest economy, rioters burned or set up some of the political party’s leaders’ homes or set on fire some of their own.
At a press conference held by the leaders of the various political parties, Prabowo said, “Leaders in parliament have stated that they will revoke a number of parliament policies, including the size of the allowances for members of parliament and a moratorium on overseas work trips.”
The president argued that the state must intervene if protests are peaceful and that “the state must protect its citizens” if people loot private homes or destroy public facilities. He claimed that he had mandated strict measures against rioters and looters on behalf of the military and police.
“Respectful and protected should be the right to peaceful assembly. But “we cannot ignore the signs of acts committed against the law, even those that lean toward treason and terrorism,” he said.
Widespread protests
After a video of a motorcycle taxi driver being run over by a police vehicle at a rally against perks for lawmakers went viral, the protests spread throughout Indonesia, including Jakarta, the country’s capital.
Affan Kurniawan’s death was the subject of an investigation, and the president promised to assist his family. For investigation, seven officers were taken into custody in the armored van.
Numerous protesters’ grievances are raised, but this week’s rallies focused on the revelation that Jakarta’s lawmakers were receiving a housing allowance nearly ten times the minimum wage.
Other cities, including Yogyakarta, Bandung, Semarang, Surabaya in Java and Medan in North Sumatra, saw demonstrations in other cities.
In the eastern city of Makassar, protesters set fire to a council building on Saturday, killing at least three people.
Nick Woltemade, a record signing, and what the striker might bring to the club, are discussed by Match of the Day contributors Mark Chapman, Steph Houghton, and Danny Murphy.
Woltemade is signed by Newcastle for a club record sum of $69 million.
According to Olivia Attwood, her marriage to football player Bradley Dack is in jeopardy.
After leaving Bradley at home, the ITV1 is reportedly “in the doghouse” after she took a vacation in Ibiza with close friend Pete Wicks. Before kicking off their Kiss FM show with stonking hangovers, Olivia, 34, and Pete, 36, were seen partying and back to basics at the notorious Ocean Beach club.
Fans began to question Olivia’s bikini-clad husband’s reactions to the photos of her enjoying some downtime with Pete on a boat. Bradley’s Gillingham FC teammates reportedly teased him in the dressing room by images of his wife cuddling the reality star, causing him to become ‘livid’.
Olivia has been furious over rumors that her marriage is in trouble. Olivia responded, “Don’t be, I’m afraid for your marriage,” after being told by a fan, “I’m afraid for your marriage.” Concern your own; worry about it.
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Bradley is receiving a lot of criticism for his teammates’ photos, an insider told The Sun on Friday. They are aware that Brad and Liv are happily married, but they couldn’t stop talking about what Liv has been up to over the holidays.
Bradley tried to laugh it off, but he is inside fuming.
Bradley Dack and Olivia Attwood tied the knot in June 2023 (Photo: Olivia Attwood/Instagram).
After meeting at an awards ceremony ten years ago, Pete and Olivia have since forged a friendship. They affectionately refer to one another as “work wife” and “work husband” when they begin a joint radio show on Kiss FM this year.
Olivia and Pete are both known for making fun of each other, with Pete making fun of Olivia about her cosmetic surgery while Olivia makes fun of the former TOWIE star’s unlucky relationship.
We might disagree on some issues, Pete said when describing their new collaborative endeavor this year. And I find everyone obnoxious.
Olivia cautioned fans against worrying about their own romantic relationships.
Olivia continued, “He’s the only straight man I can tolerate for a long time, besides my husband.”
“I believe that our perceptions are remarkably similar. Although they might assume that Pete isn’t very deep, he is one of the most sincere people I know. He has your back if he’s your friend. Additionally, he works incredibly hard. She continued, “We take it really seriously when it comes to our work, even though we take the mick and we both love a party.”
Pete joked that Sam Thompson, Pete’s other best friend, is “petrified” of Olivia.
Marisha Wallace, a famous Big Brother star, has admitted that putting together just two weeks of therapy for her to appear on the ITV show was like putting on ten years of therapy.
Marisha Wallace has revealed what appearing on Celebrity Big Brother was really like(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Uni)
There’s no doubt Broadway and West End powerhouse Marisha Wallace’s professional life is going great guns right now.
The singer- and actor, 39, just released her new album Live In London, a heartfelt love letter to the city that changed her life. She is currently the first black woman to play Sally Bowles in Cabaret on Broadway.
And her long-term partner Mike Whittaker supports her in the absence of the big notes and standing ovations. She exclaims warmly, “He’s so supportive.” He enjoys seeing me win, he says. That’s the first time I’ve had that. He pushes and believes in me, which I adore.
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Marisha says the first thing she gets in London is a Gregg’s sausage roll(Image: Instagram/@marishawallace)
And when it comes to forming a family? We are aware that we will face it together regardless of what comes our way in the future.
Known for her epic vocals and commanding stage presence, Marisha – who took part in last year’s Celebrity Big Brother – was born in North Carolina in the US. She grew up on a pig farm with big dreams, and eventually made it to Broadway before settling in the UK and receiving British citizenship earlier this year.
She says, “London is where I found myself and my people.” Love was a choice, not an obligation, in that place. They opted to support and love me.
Initially, her time in the UK brought uphill struggles, including going through a divorce and then being tricked out of £60,000 by a man she met on a dating app. But she also achieved career highs such as singing in the Royal Variety Performance and winning Olivier award nominations for her roles in Oklahoma! and Guys And Dolls.
“I went through so much – divorce, being scammed – but also great successes: singing for the royal family, getting a record deal, becoming a West End star,” she says. “I was only supposed to stay three weeks, but nine years later, London became home.”
Her upcoming album was inspired by that connection in London. Marisha claims the video, which was shot during a sold-out West End concert, accurately captures her relationship journey.
She explains that she wanted it to feel more like a musical version of her life than just a concert. “From a North Carolina hog farm to London stardom. And we managed to get 10 standing ovations that night.
She and co-star Billy Porter are the first Black Sally Bowles and Emcees in the new Cabaret production after the show’s departure from London, and she is absolutely thrilled about how much of a change her role has made to Broadway history.
It represents the pinnacle of theater, according to the author. Casting us teaches that it’s acceptable to reimagine these roles, to “add people to the conversation rather than take away from it.”
She appeared on Celebrity Big Brother’s reboot last year(Image: REX/Shutterstock for Big Brother)
And it’s been enjoyed by the audience as well. She exclaims, “The response has been insane.” The Regina King arrived two days ago. Clive Davis gave us two standing ovations on opening night, and I even witnessed one. When we were in London, Angela Bassett and Laurence Fishburne both arrived. I’ve been admired by them for a long time, so that was crazy.
She continues, “Films were my only means of communication with people who looked like me because I was a young black kid in the South.” So they saw me, and I received flowers; it was lovely.
However, her professional journey hasn’t always been a bed of roses. She claims that “this business has a lot of ups and downs.” People will tell you that you are not good enough, too black, too fat, or not fat enough, or whatever else. It can stop you if you internalize that. However, you can change things if you pay attention to those who believe in you and love you.
Marisha also believes in manifestation. She reveals that she “writes things down as if they’ve already occurred.” Before it happened, I wrote “I am Sally Bowles on Broadway.” Say “I’m” rather than “I’ll be.” The reality that your mind changes to becomes your reality.
Marisha is a master at relaxing when she takes a break. Spa days, massages, good food, and “walking around, taking in culture, or sleeping”! she chuckles.
She’s also a fan of comfort foods. “The first thing I do when I land in London? Greggs sausage roll – can’t beat it. And when I land in New York? McDonald’s breakfast. American McDonald’s hits different – I’m sure it’s got something in it they can’t have in the UK!”
Her stint on Celebrity Big Brother last year showed another side to Marisha. “It was like 10 years of therapy in two and a half weeks. No phone, no distractions, just you and your thoughts,” she says. “I learned to stop people-pleasing and just be.”
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However, her personal life is what makes her thriving right now, despite her fame, accolades, and devoted fan base. She claims, “I’ve never had this kind of love before.”
Marisha Wallace ’s album Live In London is out now
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