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After kicking off a pub with his husband following his HIV diagnosis, Gareth Thomas has revealed the heartbreaking remarks he has received.

Former rugby player Gareth Thomas invited his family to share his debut garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, admitting his HIV diagnosis is “hard for my whole family”. Husband Stephen Williams-Thomas finds he is praised as a “great man” for marrying the star.

Gareth says unflinchingly, “You’re a faulty good.” Gareth, 50, endures negative comments, including about him helping in the kitchen, despite the fact that the couple own a pub called Ty-risha in Bridgend.

In the event Gareth peels the chips, someone said, “I’m not going there for food.” And I thought, “Well, why wouldn’t he come here?” in the event that he cuts his finger.

That is a discriminatory statement, but it is merely due to his ignorance and lack of knowledge. Gareth, whose flower show features the Tackle HIV Challenging Stigma garden, claims to remain “behind the bar.”

“I’m fully hands on,” he says. “There’s interaction with society, the bar is almost like a security. “I can pull the perfect pint, though some people actually said to me that it looked like a map of the world when I tried to do a shamrock.”

The Welsh rugby union star was diagnosed with HIV in 2012, and revealed to the Sunday Mirror that he had contracted the virus in an emotional interview in 2019.

But he discovers that whenever he talks about the problem, he is subject to more discrimination. Gareth has received death threats for his efforts to end HIV stigma, but he still believes in his campaigning role.

People scream in my face, he says, but I see it as an opportunity for them to learn. It’s never solved if someone approaches you with hatred and you turn around with it.

Hatred can lead to more hostility, the saying goes. If someone approaches me with hatred and I return with love, the person’s hatred is almost gone.

“And I don’t want to be the person who returns with hatred,” she said. I want to stand up for the neighborhood. He continues, “Sadly, we live in a world where I must constantly evaluate my surroundings.” I can now count on my family to support me.

“But I put everything into playing rugby. So I put everything into being a campaigner as I did through my rugby. I have that mentality. If you make me the underdog, then I’ll come back until you make me the favourite. I want to be an example.”

Last week, his parents and his partner, Stephen, made a VIP visit to his garden. Gareth claimed that running water was crucial for him in order to replicate the impact that nature had had on him when he was struggling with his diagnosis.

When I was suicidal, he said, “nature saved me.”

* Manoj Malde’s design for the Tackle HIV Challenging Stigma Garden was featured at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2025.

Tackle HIV is a campaign led by Gareth Thomas in partnership with ViiV Healthcare, with Terrence Higgins Trust as the charity partner, which aims to tackle the stigma and misunderstanding around HIV. For more information visit tacklehiv.org and follow @tacklehiv

Pixie Lott has revealed that she is expecting her second child. The chart-topping performer made the big announcement while performing at Brockwell Park, London’s Mighty Hoopla Festival.

The singer, who already has a two-year-old son Albert, said, “I’m having another baby”! When the 34-year-old dropped the significant news, thousands of fans were gathered close to the stage to watch her performance on the Hayu Arena stage. The singer appeared sensational on stage while sporting a bold red blazer and matching tie and toned legs.

One post read, “Pixie Lott announcing she is pregnant at Hoopla was so mother, was so shock and joy. I’m unable to handle it. A second phrase, “I believe Pixie Lott just announced her pregnancy in the middle of her song at Hoopla,” is similar to Beyoncé’s confirmation of pregnancy at the VMAs.

However, Pixie’s second pregnancy, which she kept secret until she was 31 weeks pregnant, is completely different. She showed off her enormous baby bump on Instagram in June of 2023 while sharing a tender kiss with Oliver while sporting a black bra and leggings.

We are “overjoyed” to learn that we are expecting our first child, and we are looking forward to starting our own families, she said. On the day’s lineup, she joined JADE, Ciara, Mutya Buena, Jamelia, and The Vengaboys.

Pixie, who is married to model Oliver Cheshire, has recently performed at various festivals across the country. The blonde pop singer chose to wear an oversized white t-shirt as she belted out some of her biggest hits at the London Foodies Festival, and her blossoming baby bump proudly stood out.

Pixie and Oliver first met at a Select Model catwalk event in 2010, and they eventually got married in 2022. The couple gave birth to Albert in October of that year.

However, the couple only made the announcement after his christening. The Boy and Girls hitmaker posted the photo on social media as “Albert Charles Cheshire.” We consider you to be the most amazing person of our lives, and you have given us the best of luck.

She is pleased to learn that Pixie recently revealed that she was getting ready to work and was working on more music. That’s not all, though. I adore music documentaries because they are so fascinating. She said, “I love when you can actually see the behind-the-scenes stuff,” so I think that would be really fun to do it.

ten years after Pixie released her self-titled record, Encino was released last year, making this her fifth studio album. And it seems as though she has kept her promise to release music for a while.

The Mama Do singer, who previously appeared in the Mirror, said: “I’m so happy to be back with an album and music as my main focus.” Pixie is now in full control and acknowledges that, given this background, she is not working at her own pace and is operating at her own speed.

Although it may seem as though Pixie’s debut single Mama Do was an overnight hit, the singer had been quietly working since the age of 14 after initially working for L. A. Reid’s record label before moving over to Mercury Records in the UK. She wrote songs for Selena Gomez and Alexandra Burke here. She exclaimed, “I was ready to go years before [the first release],” adding, “I was very impatient, hungry, and ready to go.” It burned really slowly when it finally came out, before moving really quickly.

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After spending 30 years together, Billy Ray Cyrus and Tish, who were both living together for 30 years, opened up about being caught in the middle of their union and relationship.

Miley Cyrus has explained why she left her parents’ challenging relationship, which Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus, for good. The 32-year-old singer and actress has stated that she now understands her parents’ lives and actions differently.

After two years of marriage, Miley claims she experienced some of the pain her mother experienced as Tish and Billy Ray struggled in their marriage. In 2020, she divorced her husband, Australian actor Liam Hemsworth, 35. Billy Ray, the achy Breaky Heart singer, and Tish, the manager, tied the knot in 1993.

However, Miley believes the music industry may have contributed to the romance’s demise. The marriage ended in 2023. Miley’s family allegedly became distant from her father after the marriage ended, according to records.

After years of separation, the Flowers singer now feels like she can examine her father’s actions in a new light because he has since reconnected with her after years of separation. The actress revealed in a recent interview how her thoughts are evolving.

She told the New York Times, “I respect my parents as individuals rather than as parents because my mom really loved my dad her entire life, and I think it’s really difficult to be married to someone in the music industry and not to be a part of it.”

Miley continued to explain how her mother’s sympathy for her caused her to “take on” some of her feelings. She said, “I owned a lot of my mom’s pain because it hurt her more than it hurt me as an adult, and I took on some of her pain.”

The actress from Hannah Montana continued to say she is happy to see her father moving on as well as that she has a strong bond with her mother’s new husband, Dominic Purcell. In April, Billy Ray made headlines when he revealed that he had started dating Elizabeth Hurley.

Miley also explained that she isn’t fazed by the fact that her family drama can lead to headlines. She said: “The thing I like about the new way that the world works is that everything is so fast. In the ’90s, when something happened in a tabloid, remember how it would happen for a year? Now it’s just gone.”

She explained she has “gotten so used to it that I’m like, ‘ If this is the symptom — that sometimes we deal with these embarrassing or difficult public opinions — then that’s something I’m willing to take to have the life that we have. ‘”

Billy Ray and Tish divorced after 30 years in 2023 and went on to find new love, with Tish marrying Dominic that same year. While Billy Ray is said to be happy with British acting icon Elizabeth, he did endure a difficult relationship in the intervening years.

He was married to Australian singer Johanna Rose Hodges, who performs under the name Firerose. The pair tied the knot in October 2023 after a year of dating, and had also reportedly known each other for 10 years.

Firerose had worked on the set of Hannah Montana, with Billy Ray meeting her through the fact that his daughter was the star of the show. But the marriage collapsed last year, and they filed for divorce in May 2024. The divorce was finalised in August last year.

Love Island star Georgia Steel has been slammed on her latest social media post after sharing her ‘risky’ outfit for bestie Dani Dyers countryside wedding to Jarrod Bowen

Former Love Island star Georgia Steel has been slammed online by fans after she attended Dani Dyer’s wedding in a ‘white’ lace dress. Dani tied the knot with West Ham United footballer Jarrod Bowen in an intimate wedding in the picturesque English countryside at the weekend, surrounded by her close friends and family.

Just before attending the wedding as a guest, Georgia took to TikTok where she shared a video showing off her wedding attire. The influencer is seen walking away from the camera, ensuring a full-length view, before spinning around and showing all angles of the dress.

The lacey midi dress featured a cutout feature on her chest and frilly fringe detailed around the top. Georgia, who first met Dani on Love Island, paired the look with white heels and a white clutch bag. While fans agreed the dress was beautiful, there was a dispute over the colour and whether it was wedding-appropriate.

The dress, which can be bought online for £206, had followers claiming that it was a ‘risky’ and ‘too bridal’ for a wedding due to its light colour and lace trim. One follower commented: “Why would you wear a dress that’s too close to white to a wedding? ”

While another added: “Stunning on you! It’s a shame that it’s such a pale yellow it looks cream. maybe it’s brighter off camera but it’s a risky colour for a wedding IMO”.

Other fans jumped to Georgia’s defence and said: “All the colourblind people in the comments, it’s YELLOW”, while another added: “Let the girl wear her YELLOW dress in peace”.

While Georgia looked the epitome of a spring/summer wedding guest, embracing this year’s ‘butter yellow’ trend, bride Dani, of course, stole the show in a beautiful Suzanne Neville dress. The wedding dress was simple and elegant with off-the-shoulder sleeves. Striker Jarrod also cut a smart figure in a classic three-piece black suit.

The newlyweds confirmed they’ve officially tied the knot with a sweet Instagram post. Sharing a loved-up snap of their ceremony, Dani simply wrote: “The Bowen’s.”

On her Instagram, Dani said, “The most perfect, special day,” alongside a video of herself getting married. A purpose-built glass marquee had been erected in the Buckinghamshire countryside for the event, although the ceremony itself took place outside to make the most of the sunny weather.

After the couple cut a giant white cake, a band could be seen in the background poised to begin, so everyone could get the party started with some dancing.

The couple walked the aisle than a year after Jarrod popped the question to Dani. After seeking Dani’s dad’s permission, Jarrod got down on one knee during to boat trip in Ibiza. The proposal came a year after the couple welcomed twins into their family, Summer and Star, who are now two.

Boardwalk Empire and Daredevil star Devin Harjes has died aged 41. The actor reportedly had a brief battle with cancer, having received a diagnosis last year.

He appeared on a number of hit TV shows including Daredevil, Gotham, Manifest, Blue Bloods and Orange Is the New Black. Devin died on May 27 at Mount Sinai West Hospital in New York, according to his obituary.

His cause of death has not yet been made public, however he is said to have been battling cancer before his death according to the Hollywood Reporter. Devin reportedly was diagnosed with cancer last winter.

The actor was born in Lubbock, Texas and launched his career upon moving to New York City. He started off in small roles in student films and off-Broadway shows before landing independent cinema gigs.

Devin went on to have huge success and won several top awards. His biggest role being in The Forest is Red which won him best actor at Italy’s Tolentino International Film Festival.

He other big break came on Boardwalk Empire, which made him a household name. He played the legendary boxing champion Jack Dempsey in the hit TV series.

The actor only starred in two episodes, however left a lasting impression on viewers and the TV industry. Devin went on to land a number of roles in major shows in the 2010s.

Away from acting, Devin was a dedicated martial arts student and a regular gymgoer. He is survived by his parents Randy and Rosanne as well as his sister Tish.

Devin’s obituary said he has left behind his beloved cat Maude.

“His life began with the rhythm of hooves and the open plains — just three days after he was born, his father carried him and his sister on horseback,” his obituary read.

“That early bond with animals and the rodeo spirit stayed with him and later became the unlikely but perfect foundation for a life in the performing arts. ”

“Outside of acting, Devin was a dedicated student of martial arts and a regular at the gym — he often joked it was safer than getting kicked in the face by a horse,” per his obituary.

His family added: “In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to TKC Blessings in Devin’s name. All proceeds will support scholarships for children pursuing the arts—Devin’s true passion in life. “

Director Antonio DiFonzo paid tribute to Devin on social media as he said: “Terribly sad news as we lost Devin Harjes, an amazing actor and friend.

“He was constantly striving to be better and put his heart and soul into everything he did! We will never forget you and your amazing part in The Boyz of Summer and our lives. Rest in peace, Lion Heart! ”

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