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Selena Gomez’s wedding planning drama as fiancé Benny Blanco called ‘lazy’

After making an engagement announcement toward the end of last year, Selena Gomez and her partner Benny Blanco are rumored to be getting married later this month.

There’s been speculation that Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are getting married this month(Image: @selenagomez/Instagram)

Bride-to-be Selena Gomez’s wedding planning was reportedly not “smooth sailing” at one point. The singer-songwriter is said to have taken on much of the preparations for the nuptials ahead of marrying her fiancé Benny Blanco.

Selena, 33, and music producer Benny, 37, announced that they had got engagement in December last year. Then, last month, she had a hen do in Mexico ahead of the couple’s wedding, which is rumoured to be taking place this month.

It’s now suggested Selena’s wedding planning process wasn’t “smooth sailing” in the lead-up to the nuptials. Both have a propensity to procrastinate, according to a report from Benny telling her to “make” “most” of the decisions.

Selena Gomez, in a black shirt and trousers, being hugged from behind by Benny Blanco, in a denim shirt and trousers, whilst stood in a grass area in front of a lake.
Selena Gomez (left) and Benny Blanco (right) are rumoured to be getting married later this month(Image: @selenagomez/Instagram)

A source suggested to the Daily Mail that Selena has been doing a lot of the preparations on her own. They said that Benny has told her that it is her wedding first and foremost, with it considered the couple’s wedding secondly.

However, they claimed Benny is “ecstatic” that Selena and he will be getting married. The pair collaborated on the album I Said I Love You First, which was released in March. He is said to be forever appreciative of her union.

The source claims that Benny wants her to take the majority of the decisions. They continued, noting that the initial planning process “wasn’t smooth sailing,” in part due to a common propensity to delay. They claimed that Benny’s friends had accused him of being “bit lazy.”

The source claimed that Selena’s decision to allow her to do “whatever she wants” for the wedding has caused some tension despite what the source claimed to have seen as a “nice gesture.” They claimed that she believes her fiancé “could step up and make some decisions” himself.

They added that the marriage is not in trouble, but that the couple’s inner circle believes the dynamic “won’t change” and might turn into a “quirk” in the future. The source came to the conclusion that “it’s now smooth sailing because everything has been planned and calculated.”

Selena Gomez, in a black shirt, holding up a lemon slice and kissing Benny Blanco, in a denim shirt, whilst sat beside each other.
Benny is said to have told Selena to make ‘most’ of the decisions when it came to wedding planning(Image: @selenagomez/Instagram)

It comes after Selena shared a series of loved-up photos of herself and Benny on Instagram this evening. They showed the bride-to-be and her partner at a lakehouse with loved ones, with her writing in the post: “Lake life.”

In a garden by the lake, Benny and his fiancee were seen hugging as he stood behind her, and a jetty was visible behind the couple. When the groom-to-be appeared to kiss her cheek, Selena raised her hand over his.

Another image showed them seated next to each other on the jetty, with Benny gazing at his partner. While a third of their photo, which was included in the photo tonight, showed the couple kissing one another while the other photo showed them together.

The Daily Mail previously reported that their wedding is due to be a two-day event in Montecito, California, this month. It’s been suggested that the guestlist includes celebrity pals like Taylor Swift as well as Selena’s Only Murders In The Building co-stars Steve Martin and Martin Short.

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Olivia Attwood downplays her Ibiza antics as fans fear for marriage with Bradley Dack

According to reports, Olivia Attwood is in the “doghouse” with husband Bradley Dack after her recent drunken drinking with a pal Pete Wicks.

Olivia Attwood played down the situation(Image: @olivia_attwood/Instagram)

Olivia Attwood has tried to downplay her Ibiza antics with a joke post despite husband Bradley Dack’s fume. The reality TV star, 34, took to Instagram to try to relieve some of the tension after her time with Pete Wicks on the party island came in for scrutiny.

Despite the backlash from the snaps, which are thought to have left her footballer husband fuming, Olivia decided to share a lighthearted joke as she returned to Blighty. Taking to her Stories, the former Love Island star shared a clip of herself walking in the door wearing a spotted red at white outfit.

The video’s title read, “When your mates thought you died in Ibiza,” as she strolled through the entrance. However, you then “rock up” the occasion.

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Olivia took to social media to mock the situation(Image: @olivia_attwood/Instagram)

Then Olivia twirled two pals, and the camera then panned onto her as she reacted furiously. As she posed in a pose that resembled an angel, she added her glasses.

The upload comes hours after best pal Pete also addressed the outcry from their time in the Balearic island. In the latest episode of his Staying Relevant podcast, ladies’ man Pete Wicks admitted to Sam Thompson that he knew the trip to Ibiza with Olivia Attwood would be messy.

The two were seen taking pictures of themselves and their friends taking advantage of the sunshine while they were sailing to Ibiza.

Due to her escapades, Olivia is said to have been left in the “doghouse” with husband Bradley. Olivia has been furious about the rumors that her marriage is in trouble, though. 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.

Friends say there is 'absolutely nothing' going on between the long-term friends
Friends say there is ‘absolutely nothing’ going on between the long-term friends(Image: Instagram/olivia_attwood)

According to reports, Bradley, 31, was reportedly angry after his teammates posted the photos on Gillingham FC’s WhatsApp group. While he was away for the team’s recent game, the football ace reportedly made fun of her trip.

Olivia and Bradley have an unspoken agreement regarding her partying ways, according to an insider, but Bradley is now “fuming” about the most recent images.

“Olivia will never change, she’s a party girl at heart and has been working so hard this year, she needed some time to blow off steam. The issue now is her public flaunting of her flirty ways. She has a very public profile now so for Bradley her wild partying in Ibiza did irritate and anger him,” the source told Mail Online.

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Since then, Pete has stated that, “On work trips, what typically happens is we get to the airport and it’s an early flight, and by the time we step onto the flight, we’re intoxicated.” which I have no control over, including when we land.

Olivia was later described as “one of the most independent people I know” by the former TOWIE star. He continued, saying that she “kind of gets bogged down in not having to think about things while I’m there, so I’m the airport dad, making sure we know where we’re going.”

Osaka Crushes Gauff At US Open As Sinner, Swiatek Roll Into Quarters

As Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek advanced to the quarter-finals on Monday, Naomi Osaka claimed a stunning victory at the US Open by defeating home favorite Coco Gauff in the final 16.

On the occasion of the Labor Day holiday in New York, the Japanese star defeated third seed Gauff 6-3, 6-2 in a highly anticipated but uneven fourth-round showdown between former US Open champions.

In the first game, Osaka broke in front of a frightened Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd, and the result was a brutal display of unforced serve in a failed attempt to stop a misfiring Gauff.

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On Day Nine of the 2025 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 1, 2025, Naomi Osaka of Japan plays a shot against Coco Gauff of the United States in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens borough of New York City. Clive Brunskill/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by CLIVE BRUNSKILL/GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/Getty Images via AFP)

Osaka, who is preparing to play in a fifth Grand Slam, said, “This is my favorite court in the world and it means so much to me to be back today.”

At this stage of my career, Osaka remarked, “This is kind of uncharted territory.” Simply put, I’m enjoying it. I’m enjoying myself.

The 27-year-old, a two-time US Open champion, is enjoying her most recent major success since 2021 when she won her second Australian Open championship.

Osaka, who returned to tennis last year after giving birth to her daughter in 2023, has endured a difficult climb back to the top of the game.

Osaka also defeated a 15-year-old Gauff in their first meeting in 2019 by beating her at the US Open. “I just really wanted to come out here and play,” said Osaka, who was in the stands two months after giving birth.

Gauff acknowledged that her efforts to change her faltering serve had had had a significant impact on her after a difficult first week.

She said, “I think emotionally how intense this week was, and I believe I just stepped in today and perhaps felt a little empty.”

On day nine of the US Open tennis competition, which took place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on September 1, 2025, Japan’s Naomi Osaka (L) and the USA’s Coco Gauff congratulate each other on the net following their victory. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP)

In Wednesday’s quarter-finale, Osaka will face Czech 11th seed Karolina Muchova. With a 6-3, 6-7 (0/14), 6-3 win over Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk, Mehrova will now face her third straight semi-finale at Flushing Meadows.

In just 81 minutes, reigning men’s champion Sinner completely wiped out Alexander Bublik, who had to start the night session 6-1, 6-1, and 6-1.

Bublik, who was the only player to defeat Sinner this year, did not drop serve all tournament but had already seen eight broken by the world number one.

He had a very difficult match the previous match, and I broke him early because he didn’t serve as well as he usually does. “Overall, I’m very happy,” he said.

After the defeat, Bublik grinned as he waved to Sinner at the net and said, “You’re so good, this is insane.”

Since Roger Federer won the final of his five successive titles in 2008, Sinner is attempting to become the first man to defend the US Open.

In order to reach his first US Open quarter-final, he advances to an all-Italian matchup with 10th seed Lorenzo Musetti, who defeated unseeded Spaniard Jaume Munar 6-3, 6-0, 6-1.

Swiatek is “in the zone.”

On day nine of the US Open tennis competition, which takes place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, on September 1, 2025, Russia’s Ekaterina Alexandrova plays a forehand return to Poland’s Iga Swiatek. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP)

In just under an hour, Swiatek defeated Russian 13th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-3, 6-1 to extend her Grand Slam winning streak to 11 matches as she fights for the title in the US Open.

She initially seemed to play quickly, but later on I felt trapped inside her and in the zone, Swiatek said.

In a repeat of the Wimbledon final, which Swiatek won 6-0, 6-0, Amanda Anisimova. Beatriz Haddad, the American, defeated the Brazilian 18th seed 6-0, 6-3.

Alex de Minaur, the eighth-seeded man, defeated Swiss qualifier Leandro Riedi 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 to advance to the quarter-finals.

De Minaur made it to the sixth Grand Slam quarter-final by taking eight breaks to put the world number 435 to the test. However, he has never made it past the final eight.

The Australian next faces Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime, who defeated Andrey Rublev 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 to reach his first Grand Slam quarter-final in three years.

The best Grand Slam win for Auger-Aliassime came in 2021 when he advanced to the semi-finals of the US Open.

Returning to the final eight of New York feels “even better than the first time,” according to Auger-Aliassime, 25.

“I believe that when I was 21 years old, I was sort of on my way up.” It feels much better to come back for a second time to the quarter-finals here after a few setbacks, injuries, and struggles with confidence.

Ex-AGF Malami’s Convoy Attacked In Kebbi, APC Denies Involvement

Abubakar Malami’s convoy was attacked on Monday by alleged thugs.

The African Democratic Congress’s head in the state is currently led by Malami.

One of the victims confirmed to Channels Television that the attack involved the destruction of roughly 10 vehicles, and that several former minister’s supporters suffered various injuries.

Malami responded to the incident by saying that he was only there to express his condolences to well-known people who had passed away while he was away and not to engage in political activism.

It’s a painful action that has a direct connection to politics. According to Malami, some thugs allegedly attacked and demolished our convoy after leaving the APC state headquarters, loaded with dangerous weapons and stones.

“There is no retreat, no surrender in Kebbi State politics,” the truth is.

Isa Assalafy, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Kebbi State Publicity Secretary, disputed the party’s involvement in the attack and vehemently condemned the incident.

“Kebbi is a peaceful state.” No government would want the state’s peace to be stifled, according to Assalafy, who has a sizable support base and is confident in its victory in 2027.

Striker Vardy joins Italian Serie A side Cremonese

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Jamie Vardy, a former Leicester City and England striker, has signed for Cremonese in Italy on a free transfer.

Should the newly promoted club avoid relegation, the 38-year-old has agreed to a one-year contract with a further year on offer.

Vardy, who signed for Leicester in 2012, hasn’t played for a club since his June contract expired.

He is regarded as one of Leicester’s greatest players ever after winning the 2015-16 Premier League.

Vardy won the FA Cup in 2021 and scored 200 goals for the club in 500 games, while he also made 26 England appearances and made seven.

After returning to the top flight of Italy this summer, Cremonese have won both of their opening Serie A matches against Sassuolo and AC Milan.

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Inside Zendaya and Tom Holland’s wedding plans as her stylist teases date of the big day

According to reports that Zendaya and Tom Holland, who have been partners on Spider-Man: Brand New Day, got engaged last year after a mutual relationship through the television show.

Zendaya and Tom Holland are thought to have got engaged last year(Image: Yui Mok/PA Wire)

Spider-Man co-stars Zendaya and Tom Holland are thought to have got engaged last year. The couple are expected to have a private wedding and potential details about the nuptials have been teased by her stylist in recent months.

Zendaya, now 29, sparked engagement rumours after being spotted wearing a diamond ring at the Golden Globes in January. The Euphoria star and Tom, 29, have yet to confirm their engagement, though people close to them have.

It includes Zendaya’s stylist Law Roach, 47, who has teased what to expect in recent months. The Project Runway judge previously dismissed the prospect of the couple getting married this year and has suggested that they will have a private wedding.

Zendaya, in a pink jacket, stood beside Tom Holland, in a black shirt.
Tom Holland (left) and Zendaya (right) are understood to be engaged(Image: Getty Images for SiriusXM)

E! speaking! According to Law, the wedding is “far away,” adding that Zendaya and Tom are both filmmaking this year and have premieres coming up next year. Law, who claimed that he would “of course” be involved with the gown, stated to the media that he is “resting up” for the coming year.

Then he told E! “The process hasn’t even begun yet,” said a news release from the Las Culturistas Culture Awards in July. According to Law, Zendaya is engaged in “so many” movies, including a Dune sequel. He once more suggested that any engagements wouldn’t take place for a while on the red carpet: “We have a lot of time.”

Both Zendaya and Tom, a fellow actor, have previously discussed keeping their romantic details private. Due to the couple’s private wedding, Law once made a joke that fans shouldn’t expect to see the wedding dress.

Law Roach, in a khaki shirt and matching jacket, on a red carpet.
Zendaya’s stylist Law Roach has teased over the couple’s future wedding in recent months(Image: Randy Shropshire/BRAVO via Getty)

Law said in a May interview on Complex’s Please Explain that “they make every effort to be as private as possible.” He continued, “I don’t believe there won’t be a Vogue spread or any y’know pictures of the wedding, and the people she will invite will be really respectful of their privacy, so it will be a really beautiful dress that nobody gets to see.”

Alongside their families, it’s expected that some of their celebrity pals could be invited to the wedding. They include Timothée Chalamet, 29, who worked alongside Zendaya in Dune (2021) and its sequel Dune: Part Two (2024).

Zendaya told People in 2021 that they had become “great friends”. Speaking about her, Timothée told Variety the following year: “She’s really become a sister. I’m so grateful to count her as a partner and a sister and a friend.”

Timothee Chalamet in a yellow shirt and a jacket.
It’s thought that the guestlist could include celebrity pals like Timothée Chalamet(Image: AFP via Getty Images)

Other potential guests include fellow actors Bella Thorne and Hunter Schafer, whom she worked with on Shake It Up and Euphoria respectively. Jacob Batalon, who stars alongside the couple in the Spider-Man films and who’s said to be “best friends” with Tom, could also be invited.

Storm Reid, 22, who plays Zendaya’s on-screen sister in Euphoria, has stated that she wants to get involved. She stated earlier this year to People, “I would love to be the flower girl or something.” I’m so happy for her whenever it occurs and will support her.

Whilst Benson Boone, 23, has shared that he would love to attend. After discussing having a friendship with Tom, the singer-songwriter told E! News whilst at the American Music Awards in May that he would give an “immediate yes” if asked to perform at the couple’s wedding.

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