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As celebrities and influential people travel to the desert for a weekend filled with music in the desert each year, Coachella is flooded with them, but a woman has cautioned that it is not what social media claims.

A British woman has shared the reality of going to Coachella as a “normal person” that is wildly different from what the celebrities and influencers make it out to be. The iconic music event is back for another year as thousands of fans flock to the Californian desert.

Split across two weekends in April, some of the world’s biggest names in music take to the famous stages. This year the likes of Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone, Charli XCX, Missy Elliott and Megan Thee Stallion are on the bill.

For many Brits used to muddy fields and rainy weather, the allure of a sun soaked festival in the Californian sun is strong. However, one woman has shared the harsh reality of what she faced when heading over to the United States for the festival.

Unlike posts shared by countless celebrities and influencers of pristine outfits and picture-perfect moments, TikTok user Maddie at @ophisudios has revealed things are clearly omitted from their social media pages.

In 2022, she arrived at the event and was met by unexpected events. Maddie acknowledged that it was “undoubtedly a bucket list moment” and described it as “surreal and amazing.”

She continued, “We had a great time, but it’s not as glamorous as all of these influencers make it seem.” The experience is pretty humble unless you’re a VIP.

There are things you wouldn’t know about unless you trek into the desert to find out, including chilly nights, a long hike, and a lot of dust, according to Maddie.

On day one of the festival, she posed in a photo wearing a white mini dress and cowboy boots. One cowboy boot, a cute outfit, and this is what I wore on the day, according to Maddie.

“And because I’d seen a lot of other people wearing uncomfortable clothing.” I pondered, “Yes, I’ll be fine.” Little did I realize that you have to walk for an hour through the desert to enter Coachella once you arrive at the festival.

As thousands of people made their way to the event, the TikTok user explained that some of them were even wearing masks. She didn’t bring any face coverings, which turned out to be a big mistake because she wasn’t prepared.

Maddie reportedly spent about a week spitting up black stuff while blowing her nose. She stayed off the site in an AirBnB that was only ten minutes away from the drop-off location. Due to the volume of traffic, it took “way over an hour” to complete.

She acknowledged that being accepted at the festival was “one of the biggest challenges” and that she had 16 blisters on her feet. Maddie had to purchase Crocs for the rest of the festival, which ended up being covered in dirt because of her foot injury.

The social media user urged viewers to “don’t believe the influencers when you see them in these perfect outfits.” Just be aware that they will be covered in dust and dirt by the day’s end.

Not to mention, by the evening, it can get absolutely freezing outside, so I ended up getting a blanket and bringing it with me.

Unfortunately, Maddie’s experience after each day of performances was “even worse” for her. When the last act concludes at midnight, “thousands and thousands” of people with general admission tickets leave the site, calling it a “horrendous ordeal.”

Since there were so many people trying to enter the cabs, Maddie had no signal to call a taxi. She ended up “crying her eyes out” before getting into a taxi, which was delayed due to the traffic.

Maddie and her friend had to decide whether to drive to the festival for the final days, which she said was much simpler due to the horrific night. Despite her experiences, she resisted going, saying she would “save up” for a VIP ticket or camp there.

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After rushing her son to A&amp, E, Mrs. Hinch revealed his diagnosis of health, but thanks to medical experts, parents don’t need to worry about it.

Sophie Hinchliffe, known as Mrs Hinch, has revealed the scare she experienced when she rushed her newborn son Vinnie to the hospital earlier this week. It was there that he received a diagnosis for several conditions.

The cleaning influencer has not shied away from discussing Vinnie’s reflux challenges and made it public that an emergency visit took place recently. After thorough checks at A&E, Vinnie was finally diagnosed with reflux, cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA), and Laryngomalacia, which means he has a ‘floppy’ larynx that leads to noisy breathing.

According to the NHS, Laryngomalacia “affects the tissue in the voice box (larynx).” “Whereas this is usually firm (like the end of your nose) and helps gives the voice box its shape and produces sound, having this condition means tissue is soft and floppy.”

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The floppy tissue in a baby’s breath causes a “stridor” of loud breathing because it folds inward. The most prevalent cause of infants’ loud breathing is aryngomalacia.

While it’s now known what causes the condition, experts at the NHS believe it’s likely connected to how the muscles in this area have formed during pregnancy and need extra time to grow and become strong. Laryngomalacia can sound alarming because of the noisy breathing but generally does not cause harm or put your baby at risk.

When taking quick, longer breaths, crying, feeding, or lying flat, loud breathing can sound worse. No medical treatment is required, and the majority of infants are two years old.

On social media, Sophie shared poignant images of Vinnie during his hospital stay including a heartfelt photo where she is seen holding her little boy, who came into the world in February. Additional pictures show him resting in a hospital cot while hooked up with a monitor on his foot, and a cheery video catches him in a happy mood during his time in the ward.

Sophie and Vinnie, along with Ronnie and Lennie, his older siblings, who are clearly overjoyed to be back in their baby brother’s company, shared a video update back at home. After visiting Vinnie in hospital, the loving mother expressed her relief by saying, “Hello Everyone, a little update from us.”

She gave more information about Vinnie’s health issues and said she was grateful that she had spent the past week with her and that her intuition wouldn’t allow her to accept his symptoms as passing reflux. My gut wouldn’t settle on the phrase “it’s just reflux this will pass,” as Violet’s “reflux” journey is something I’ve never experienced before. After going to A&amp, E, I decided to take Vinnie, who had reflux and CMPA but also laryngomalacia.

The mother-of-three described the condition as “a common congenital condition, present at birth, where the soft tissues of the voice box collapse inward during feeding. It feels more comforting and nerve-wracking to finally have answers and to know as parents that we aren’t going crazy. If everything goes according to plan, I feel relieved that we have been given a chance and that a care plan has been put in place for Vinnie.

“We just need to start ensuring Vinnie’s weight increases over the course of the next month,” she said. She continued, explaining the complex emotions of relief and concern they are feeling. “One feed at a time.”

“(Don’t get me wrong… I know just how blessed we are as a family, but it really seems to be one thing after another knocking us down this last year, and my nerves feel broken to say the least). But we keep going, we all do, we have to, because things will surely start to look up again soon.”

In her heartfelt Instagram message, Mrs Hinch offered words of support to her followers: “So Just a gentle reminder today …. Never give up on your instinct. You’re not silly, your gut knows Have a beautiful Easter weekend everyone”, and reached out to other mums dealing with similar challenges: “(Ps For those also facing any of these cases, Laryngomalacia especially, It would be so reassuring hearing your story, thank you) xx”.

For less than £300, you can purchase Aspinal’s cross body bag, which Kara Tindall is known for.

Few people can compete with Zara Tindall for handbags. The royal is a master at accessorizing, and she frequently identifies herself with a bag that is both timeless, fashionable, and practical.

Aspinal of London, a brand known for its affordable, luxury handbags, is one of her go-to brands. Aspinal’s Camera Crossbody Bag, which she’s most recently spotted wearing on several occasions this spring, is her most recent addition to her collection.

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Given Zara’s royal budget, the Camera Crossbody Bag is a very affordable option. She chose the tan pebble version of the bag for the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain last week, which was most recently seen at Bahrain International Circuit.

However, she’s also seen carrying the bag that was spotted at Wimbledon in 2023, including the one with the tan and raffia color. It’s surprising Zara keeps coming back to these bags because of their timeless elegance and practical design.

It is a handy size for days out where you don’t want to carry a big bag around and also don’t want to carry a clutch because it measures 5.2 inches high, 7.5 inches wide, and 2.5 inches deep. The zip-top keeps things safe and secure, and it’s the right size for a small purse and phone.

Its back has an open slip pocket and the inside has an open slip pocket, which makes it simple to organize and store your belongings. The crossbody strap on the Camera Crossbody Bag is also useful for wearing it comfortably and comfortably.

The Camera Crossbody Bag by Zara is available in a variety of colors, patterns, and textures, including gingham, bright orange, and woven leather. Zara’s brown leather bag costs £295, while her raffia bag costs £350.

The Barbour Tan Brown Isla Leather Cross-Body Bag, which is a minimalist, timeless choice, is available in a variety of price ranges, including £119. The Small Pimlico Satchel Bright Oak Super Lux Calf from Mulberry is currently on sale for £895 or £595, while Kate Spade’s Lena Double Compartment Crossbody is currently priced at £169 from £329.

Victoria Beckham, the aspiring chef’s mother, celebrated her 51st birthday this week, but Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham were nowhere to be found on social media.

Brooklyn Beckham was noticeably absent from the family’s birthday wishes to mother Victoria Beckham on her 51st birthday. While her husband, David, 50, and her son, Cruz, 20, used social media to celebrate her special day, Brooklyn, 26, and his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham, 30, were nowhere to be seen.

It comes as Kim Kardashian’s relationship with Brooklyn’s girlfriend, according to reports. This may explain why Brooklyn’s absence from his father David’s celebration for his 50th birthday in Miami and other family gatherings may be a result. The rumor of a family feud was further fueled by Brooklyn’s inability to send his mother any messages.

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While Posh was celebrating her special day, Brooklyn and Nicola were busy partying at the annual Coachella Festival. The pair were spotted looking loved-up at the Californian festival while watching artist Benson Boone’s set on stage.

Brooklyn, 26, completed his look with a green and white leaf print shirt and casual baseball cap. While Nicola, 30, was seen sporting a pair of jeans and a black crochet top.

The couple took time out of their busy schedule to attend the music festival to celebrate their third wedding anniversary. Brooklyn and Nicola tied the knot with an extravagant wedding, believed to cost an estimated £3million.

Nicola has always been sharing a series of snaps taken with her hubby and friends as they enjoyed the festival. “So much fun so much love,” she wrote on Instagram.

She shared a few photos of herself embracing Brooklyn and a stunning photo of herself posing in bikini next to him. The actress put the phrase “I love these people so much” in the caption of her post.

Fans were enthralled by the caption, who asked why she didn’t send Victoria a birthday message in person. No comments or stories from you about Victoria? a question was asked.

Another expression was, “Love spreads when you can’t even love your husband’s family.” Additionally, Nicola re-shared a photo of herself and her pal, which she captioned “Happiest Moments.”

David wished Victoria a happy birthday on his page on her birthday. The footballer’s tribute to them was capped by an old photo of them kissing in the pool. In a 1999 photo of the two embracing on a yacht at a picturesque location, he also shared a photo of them smiling for the camera.

A photo of the fashion designer and her four children, Brooklyn, 26, Romeo, 22, Cruz, 20, and Harper Seven, 13, was not included in the tribute. Posh Spice as a young child was the subject of his final post.

Cruz also expressed his gratitude to his famous mother on Instagram. He wrote, “Happy Birthday to the most inspirational mum,” in addition to a picture of a young Victoria reading a story to Cruz and his older brother. You have provided for us in every way.

Due to his decision to refrain from posting a photo with Brooklyn in it, David and Victoria’s youngest son has added drama to the ongoing rumors. He instead chose to share a photo of Romeo and himself alone with his mother.

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Emma Corrin and Olivia Colman, who have just been cast in Netflix’s new Pride and Prejudice series, will finally be back together after being cast in the series on the Netflix network.

Pride and Prejudice is probably one of the most renowned pieces of British literature. The novel was Jane Austen’s second book, written in 1813, and since then, it has been the subject of thousands of remakes and adaptations, including stage shows, musicals, TV series, movies, and everything in between.

Now, streaming platform Netflix has started developing a new adaptation of the novel in a six-part miniseries with a star-studded cast and creative team. The series is written by Dolly Alderton, a British author known for her memoir-turned-series, Everything I Know About Love.

Netflix took to Instagram to announce the cast members and that filming is set to take place later this year in the UK. The main character, Elizabeth Bennet, will be portrayed by 29-year-old Emma Corrin, who is known for their role in The Crown.

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Olivia Colman, who won an Oscar, will play Miss Bennet’s mother. While Mr. Darcy will be played by Jack Lowden, who is best known for his performance in Dunkirk.

Pride and Prejudice will be a reunion for Corrin and Colman. The pair already appeared onscreen together for season four of The Crown, which saw Colman portray Queen Elizabeth II and Corrin play Princess Diana. Both actors won Emmys for their performances in the series.

Many fans predict the new Pride and Prejudice adaptation will be released in 2025 despite the fact that there is no current release date for it. However, later this year filming is expected to begin.

Dolly stated on the project that “Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is the blueprint for romantic comedy — it has been a joy to delve back into its pages to find both familiar and innovative ways of bringing this beloved book to life.”

Many fans have taken to Reddit to share their excitement. One user commented, “I know nothing about this production, but just seeing Dolly Alderton, the cast, and Netflix—I feel like I know where this is going …” Another eager fan shared, “I’ll take as many adaptations as I can get, and the cast looks solid to me. Looking forward to it.”

After failing to find love with his boss on the BBC detective drama Beyond Paradise, PC Kelby Hartford, who is portrayed by Dylan Llewellyn, is considering dating apps.

A Beyond Paradise star is struggling in the new episode of the Death In Paradise spin-off. The fourth episode of the BBC detective drama airs this evening, as the team tackle a brand new case.

This week, DI Humphrey Goodman (Kris Marshall) faces a dilemma as his wife-to-be Martha (Sally Bretton) becomes caught up in the case. On the final day of the local regatta, there is rivalry between young sailors Francine and Polly.

Although the pair’s daughters are former sailing rivals, Polly collides and plunges into the water while the pair is competing. When she is removed from the water, it is soon revealed that Polly’s smoothie was altered, and Martha is the only person who could have done it. This makes her even more vulnerable to being investigated for her involvement in the poisoning.

Elsewhere, PC Kelby Hartford is desperate to find love and has turned to dating apps in the hope. In a first look shared exclusively with The Mirror, Kelby admits he’s struggling with dating apps to his colleague Margo.

Speaking about his hope for romance, Dylan said of his character: “Kelby is on the dating apps now – he’s looking for love, his soulmate. He sees all these people around him in relationships and yearns for that kind of connection.

“But he’s definitely struggling with the dating world. It’s pretty funny because he messes up some conversations which shows just how nervous and panicked he gets. He turns to Margo for help navigating the apps and, while he stumbles at first, once he gets comfortable, I think he’ll find someone who’s lucky to have him.”

Kelby has evolved, especially in terms of his confidence, and it’s fun to watch him progress in that area. He’s always appreciated the praise of luminaries like Humphrey and Margo, but in this season, we really see him pushing himself to the limit. Whether it’s with the team or flying solo, he’s determined to handle the cases.

“Kelby’s growth is palpable; he’s growing more confident in himself and acting up, even in challenging circumstances. Although there are times when he takes the lead, I believe viewers should anticipate that. It’s been exciting to watch him develop into a more confident, independent character because of it.

*Beyond Paradise airs on BBC One this evening (Friday) at 8 p.m.