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Meghan Markle was left taken aback by an unexpected nod to Princess Diana as she appeared on Drew Barrymore’s chat show.

The Duchess of Sussex dropped into the show, hosted by former child actress Drew, as part of a publicity blitz for her Netflix show With Love, Meghan that landed just days ago. It has since been panned by critics.

During the show, Meghan did a segment where she showed Drew how to make thumbprint cookies. And during the demonstration, the duchess was caught off guard by an unexpected moment prompted by an emotional Drew.

As Meghan showed her baking technique, Drew presented her guest with a framed black and white picture of her as a little girl meeting Diana – Meghan’s late mother-in-law.

The picture was taken around the time Drew starred in the blockbuster movie E. T. and shows her presenting the late princess with a doll of the alien character.

Drew gushed: “It means so much to me to have met such an incredible human being that transcended everything. It was the honour of my life”. And an off-guard Meghan replied: “Oh, my gosh, look at your little face. Oh, that’s so sweet. That’s really special. I will tell H]Harry] that, for sure”.

Elsewhere in another telling moment from the interview, when Drew welcomed viewers, she told them she had been joined by Meghan Sussex – rather than Meghan Markle. It is believed to be the first time that Meghan has been introduced in public by her new surname.

The change in Meghan’s name first came to light in an interview published earlier this week in PEOPLE magazine. In her With Love, Meghan, the change is also mentioned in an episode featuring actress Mindy Kaling.

As the pair discuss fast food in the second episode, Mindy says: “People wouldn’t believe that Meghan Markle ate at Jack in the Box”. To which Meghan replies: “It’s so funny, too, that you keep saying Meghan Markle. You know I’m Sussex now. You have kids, and you go, ‘ now I share my name with my children’…I didn’t know how meaningful it would be to me, but it just means so much to go ‘ this is our family name, our little family name'”.

In another moment, as Meghan chatted with Drew, she had an exciting surprise for everyone in the audience – announcing she had made homemade cookies for every single person in the room to try.

Meghan revealed that she worked tirelessly in the kitchen to make enough cookies to bring for the cast, crew, and audience of The Drew Barrymore Show. And as it was more than a one-person job, Meghan says she also put Harry, Archie and one of her close friends to work to help her – showing a snap of Archie helping with the baking process.

After unveiling the surprise, Drew was over the moon as she admitted that she had never had a guest cook for the entire live audience before.

Meghan’s Netflix show is being viewed as a make-or-break moment for the Sussexes, who signed a multimillion-pound deal with Netflix in 2020, with their most successful output being their controversial Harry &amp, Meghan documentary, which features accusations against the royal family.

The duchess renamed her lifestyle brand As Ever, switching from the name American Riviera Orchard just weeks before the launch after facing trademarking setbacks, with Netflix now a new partner in her business.

As Ever trademark applications include a vast range of products from shower gels, incense, pet shampoo and gardening trowels to cutlery, stationery, diaries, paper party decorations, wrapping paper, ornamental non-precious stones, bird houses, honey stirrers, jams, marmalades and tea sets.

Pamela Bach, the ex wife of Baywatch legend David Hasselhoff, previously shared the emotional and painful reasons behind their divorce.

The actress was found dead at her home after family “hadn’t heard from her in days”. She was discovered to have passed away in her Los Angeles home on Wednesday. It’s reported that family members went to check on her after not hearing from her and called police around 10pm. TMZ reports Pamela died by suicide but did not leave a note.

Pamela previously revealed how alcohol played a central role in the breakdown of her marriage to David. “Everybody thought (David) was the golden star in swimming trunks on the beach with Pamela Anderson, but the drink was taking over his life”, she told the Daily Mail. Pamela described her husband as a man whose battle with alcohol had begun to take a devastating toll. “To me, he was the man who fell over on the bedroom floor”, she said, painting a heartbreaking picture of the private struggles they faced.

Pamela also spoke about how she viewed David’s addiction. “He has a disease, just like cancer”, she said. “And just like cancer, it ate away at our family from the inside”. Despite her deep love for David, the toll his addiction took on their relationship was undeniable. Pamela confessed: “I always believed in happy Hollywood endings, but our story doesn’t have one”.

She admitted that both of them had been living a lie, but the most painful truth of all was that David’s love for alcohol had overshadowed everything else. “We were both living a lie, but the biggest tragedy was that David loved the bottle more than me”, she shared, reflecting on the emotional pain of their divorce and the devastating impact it had on their family life.

David is an American actor, singer, and producer best known for his roles in the iconic TV shows Knight Rider and Baywatch. In Knight Rider, he played Michael Knight, a crime-fighter who teams up with a high-tech, talking car named KITT, which became a staple of 80s pop culture. He later gained worldwide fame as Mitch Buchannon, the lifeguard in Baywatch, a series that became a global phenomenon. David filed for divorce from Pamela in 2006. The couple had been married for 16 years before their separation.

David and Pamela have two daughters together, Taylor-Ann, 34, and Hayley, 32. Following their divorce, they both got custody of one daughter. In response to the tragic death of his ex-wife, David shared with TMZ: “Our family is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Pamela Hasselhoff. We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time but we kindly request privacy as we grieve and navigate through this challenging time”.

Pamela had appeared on hit series Baywatch for 10 years as cafe owner Kaye Morgan. She also featured on shows such as Knight Rider, Cheers, The Fall Guy, TJ Hooker and the Young and the Restless. It was on the set of Knight Rider that Pamela met David.

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Marks and Spencer’s linen trousers are the talk of the town as they become a shopper favourite, flying off the virtual shelves with the arrival of the spring sunshine.

The Linen Blend Wide-Leg Trousers, £27, which come in an array of colours, including grey, red, white, and navy, cater to all styles and sizes. They are also available in short/petite, regular, and long, a difficult find when shopping for trousers.

The lightweight material makes them ideal for sunny holidays, as you can easily roll them up in your suitcase or carry-on. Although pretty informal looking due to the casual material, you could easily dress them up with a blazer or button-up shirt for relaxed office days.

These high-waisted trousers with a trendy wide leg and drawstring fastening have earned a stellar 4.4 out of 5 rating from online reviews, with many customers hailing them as a ‘ wardrobe staple’.

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The M&amp, S website describes them as perfect for warm-weather days, featuring a breezy wide-leg shape, comfortable high rise waist with drawstring, handy side pockets, and patch pockets at the back.

One satisfied customer gushed, “Great trousers! Will do well for spring into summer”! Another added, “Just perfect for summer. Everyone needs a pair of these. Bought these in black last year and have worn them loads. So comfortable long enough work with so many other clothing items. Will probably buy the brown stripped ones too”!

A third chimed in with praise, saying, “Nice trousers, bought for summer months, the length is perfect, and drawstring waist ideal”!.

A fourth reviewer raved: “I’ve bought these in two colours for holidays and they are perfect. If you’re like me and you tend to be between sizes (8 and 10) I suggest going for the smaller one as there is a little give in the material when wearing”.

However, some customers warned that the trousers tend to run long, suggesting that petite women may want to opt for a smaller size for the best fit, reports the Liverpool Echo.

If these aren’t really your style or your size is sold out, you could try New Look’s Khaki Green Linen Blend Drawstring Waist Trousers for an affordable £26.99.

Harpreet Kaur Thakrar won the Apprentice three years ago but it turned out to be more than a business opportunity as she’s now married to one of her co-stars.

The entrepreneur, now 33, competed on the BBC show in 2022 and she secured a £250, 000 investment from Lord Sugar for her desserts brand Oh So Yum! in the final. She later bought back his shares and last year announced that she had left the business to pursue other opportunities.

Whilst a candidate on the Apprentice, Harpreet met her future husband Akshay Thakrar, now 32. They began their romance after appearing on the show and tied the knot last year following the news of their engagement in 2023.

As they approach their first wedding anniversary, Harpreet spoke to the Mirror about having unexpectedly fallen for her co-star. She teased: “I don’t think anybody goes into the Apprentice expecting to find a husband. I definitely didn’t. I wasn’t looking for love”. She added in our recent interview: “But then Akshay came along and swept me off my feet”.

Recalling being in the process together, Harpreet suggested that they were “both very focused” and “serious” about the opportunity. She said: “We almost didn’t interact that much while we were in the house. But we had a really nice friendly connection and had that respect for each other”.

She continued: “Funnily enough we were never on the same team until the final]where the finalists pick teammates to help them]. I picked Akshay because I just felt like I could trust him. And then, yeah, we almost didn’t speak and sort of didn’t have contact for months after the filming”.

The BBC Asian Network radio host said that the candidates “start talking again” when the show finally airs to discuss the episodes. She said: “We really started to connect and give time to each other. And then it all blossomed very, very quickly and within three months y’know we’re in a full blown relationship”. Harpreet commented: “We definitely built our relationship based on a foundation of friendship”.

Asked if he caught her eye during filming, Harpreet said: “I think I just had respect for him”. She however went on to tease that it was whilst watching Akshay be project manager in the very first task that she saw him in a different light.

She told us last week: “He actually caught my eye when I watched the show back with everyone else]when it aired]. When it was episode one, he was project manager and because I’d never worked on tasks with him, and because I’m such an ambitious driven person, when I saw him in]that role] on the first task, I was like ‘ hey, he’s my sort of guy'”.

Harpreet shared that it was “really strange” because her mother asked her at the time what she thought of Akshay. She said: “I completely dismissed it, even though, yeah, he did catch my eye. I just dismissed it because I didn’t just think anything too deep about it because I was so invested in the kind of professional aspect, but maybe it was there lingering in me somewhere and it just took some time to come out”. She later added: “I like the assertive side. He’s an assertive guy and I definitely respect that”.

The public speaker recently moved from West Yorkshire to London with Akshay ahead of some projects in the pipeline. She said: “I’ve got a really exciting business opportunity in the works as we speak. So I’m gonna get my head down for a few months and then hopefully I can reveal all”. She teased: “I’ve got quite a few exciting things coming up”.

The couple will be celebrating their wedding anniversary in June but Harpreet teased that they haven’t yet finalised any plans for the occasion. She told us: “He’s just said that he’s gonna take me to McDonald’s – he’s joking. Well, we had a beautiful, beautiful year last year]including having gone away for our honeymoon]. I’m sure we’ll do something really nice or we might just go on a nice little trip away again”.

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Just look at Charlotte’s Magic Cream, for instance, and how well-known it is when Charlotte Tilbury releases new skincare. And the brand’s most recent release appears to be its most impressive to date.

The Dark Spot Correcting Radiance Recover Serum, which Charlotte Tilbury released today (6 March 2025), is a true powerhouse in addressing a variety of skin issues, including pigmentation, dark under-eye circles, and redness.

This multitasker, available for £70 from the Charlotte Tilbury website, includes Charlotte Tilbury’s own “Precision-Fade EvenskinTM Technology,” as well as hero ingredients vitamin C and tranexamic acid, as well as a skin barrier-strengthening “biomimetic shield,” as well as Charlotte Tilbury’s own “Precision-Fade EvenskinTM Technology.” This results in brighter, more even-looking skin while minimizing the impact on the appearance of pigmentation and dark spots.

Radiance Recover Serum also helps with under-eye dark circles, which is unusual for an anti-pigmentation product, and even helps to reduce redness.

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After six weeks of use, the brand’s testing of this sophisticated new serum revealed some impressive results, including a 53% reduction in post-blemish marks and a 52% reduction in dark spots.

After using this serum, 98% of testers agreed to delay receiving a professional clinic laser treatment, with 91% of them noticing a “glass skin-like” glow. This is what makes this serum truly amazing.

These assertions are supported by early customer reviews as well. One reviewer claims, “This product changed my skin the instant I put it on.” Although I was initially hesitant about trying to purchase it because of the price, it is definitely worth it. The elixir is light, has a good texture, and reduces fine lines, making it extremely effective.

Actually works, huh? another, “agreed.” “I have a few darker spots, and using the serum made them appear to have dramatically lighter. feels and smells wonderful on your skin.

My skin appears to be much brighter in a third review, which is repeated! This is enough to cover the face, and it’s amazing to use two pumps of it each morning and night! Even if I don’t use moisturizer or sunscreen, my skin still feels less dry.

However, not everyone was completely persuaded. This cream feels really nice to apply and absorbs quickly into the skin, according to one review, “Disappointed.” I’m not overly sentimental about the scent, which is a little sour. It’s been working for a while, but I’m still not sure if I’ve seen any results yet, which is disappointing. There are undoubtedly better products available on the market for the price.

Our tester highly recommends the NIVEA Cellular Luminous 630 Anti-Dark Spot Serum, which costs only $11.99 (or £16 with a Boots Advantage card).

The 27-pound Facetheory Glow-C Tranexamic 5% Serum has some positive customer reviews.

This afternoon, Jeremy Vine’s radio show was forced to resumption for about 15 minutes, which caused chaos on BBC Radio 2.

The broadcaster chose to cancel a segment about cremation after the studio’s evacuation of the Broadcasting House building by Oxford Street in central London. The fire alarm’s impact on BBC Radio 6 Music was also brief.

A voice in the studio reportedly urged staff to “leave the building immediately” in the middle of a conversation with a guest. Before playing music, Jeremy apologised for the inconvenience. Before he returned to explain what had happened, the music lasted for almost 20 minutes.

He stated on the radio: “It’s BBC Radio 2.” Jeremy Vine is present. I apologize because there was only a proper fire alarm present. Even though there was no fire, there was a phenomenon that I hadn’t experienced in 20 years: two lights went off instead.

The red light, which indicates a fire, followed by the studio announcement that appeared to be one, and so on. We exited the building. In the sun, we were standing. No fire exists. We entered again. We will halt the cremation project because there is no fire.

Before continuing with his radio show, he made the joke that the BBC had evacuated us, and we had to take it seriously. “Fans who were listening to the radio show quickly shared their shock as they were forced to leave the studio.”

During The Jeremy Vine Show, a user reported on X/Twitter that a fire alarm sounds at BBC Radio 2 studios. Wow.. Actual dead air live on BBC Radio 2 after being evaluated for the first time in 20 years, according to Jeremy Vine.

One enquisitive fan continued, “@BBCRadio2 streaming music while off-air live.” “Fear not, all is safe, Jeremy Vine said. This is peak Jeremy Vine without notes, another user posted.

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