Royal couple ENGAGED as prince pops question on trip abroad for another wedding

A 27-year-old prince is getting married to his girlfriend while visiting Japan for a second wedding. His adoring father has revealed the lovely news.

Congratulations are in order for a prince and his new fiancée after he popped the question on a trip abroad.

Prince Johannes Oettingen-Wallerstein, an heir to one of the most established aristocratic houses in Germany, asked his girlfriend Luisa Textor to marry him while attending a family wedding in Japan.

In a stunning selfie shared as part of the announcement, Johannes, 27, gave Luisa, 25, a stunning triple sapphire ring and they couldn’t look happier. In the photo, the pair are all smiles together against a backdrop of stunning scenery.

Prince Carl Eugen zu Oettingen-Wallerstein, Johannes’ father, shared the happy news on social media. She suddenly says yes, the chuffed father wrote on Instagram. Our sons @johannesow and @luisatxt tied the knot in Kyoto.

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He continued, “We are so incredibly happy for them both for their bravery, shared “yes,” and everything that lies ahead. Best wishes to both you. May life fulfill your wishes, and perhaps even make more. Hugs”!.

Although not a widely recognised royal, Johannes is a member of the House of Oettingen, a high-ranking noble family from Franconia and Swabia that governed various estates between the 12th century and the early 19th century, according to Tatler. He is the grandson of the current head of the dynasty, the Express reports.

The couple has not yet confirmed their wedding date. Prince Carl Eugen zu Oettingen-Wallerstein posted his son’s exciting engagement news on his own Instagram account, but it’s not clear whether the couple used it to their advantage on private social media.

“Congratulations to the entire family,” one wrote in one of the comments on Johannes dad’s post. “Congratulations to the lovely couple,” added a second.

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Johannes and his new fiancée were in Japan for the wedding of the Prince’s maternal uncle, Prince Peter of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn, who wed Yurina Hattori-Roche in a Shinto ceremony after also marrying at Schloss Sayn, Hello! Magazine reports.

The Prince’s doting father Carl got married to Princess Alexandra of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn from 1994, but they separated in 2006. They have two children, Johannes and his older sister, Princess Helena, 30.

Wicked star Ariana Grande confirms last major tour in seven years before quitting music

After receiving praise for her performance as Glinda in Wicked, the music star and actress Ariana Grande has revealed her plans for her Hollywood career and her summer tour of the United States.

Ariana Grande has revealed her upcoming Eternal Sunshine arena tour – as she plans to take a break from music. The singer, 32, admitted that her pop career has “taken over” her life and that she is finally learning to prioritise other passions.

Ariana reflected on the tour, claiming it would be a chance to put everything into her performances before ceasing from international touring.

She expressed her excitement about the small tour. But I believe it won’t happen again in a very long time. I’m going to give it my all, and I’m so grateful for it. It will be beautiful. I believe that’s the justification for my actions. Because I’m having one last good time. For now”.

The pop superstar, who released her chart-topping album Eternal Sunshine in March 2024, is set to embark on her first major tour in seven years next summer, performing across the US and Canada before concluding with 10 nights at London’s O2 Arena.

The singer acknowledged that once she realized how difficult her musical career had become, she made the decision to halt her tour. She explained that “that’s something that is learned over time.” I didn’t have that at all when I started all of this and my pop career kind of took over my life.

She continued, “I just feel a lot more connected to my art and myself now that I’ve started doing different things.” Although I spent a lot of time only performing pop music, I grew up as a girl who enjoyed musical theater and comedy. I believe that pursuing things that feel very right in the moment, even if it’s something completely different and spontaneous, will do the best for my soul and my art.

In recent years, Ariana has focused on acting, most notably in Wicked, where she starred alongside Cynthia Erivo and Jonathan Bailey. Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro are also on the set of Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller for her next film, Fockers In-Law.

Ariana explained what she hoped to accomplish with her on-screen career, saying, “I’m going to do a small stint of shows next year because that really sounded good to me.”

Following those authentic impulses feels like a really good idea, like a good thing, and there are then other things that are different.

The singer-actress first rose to fame on Nickelodeon as Cat Valentine in Victorious and Sam & Cat before becoming one of the world’s biggest pop stars, with seven UK No.1 singles, seven studio albums, multiple streaming records, and two Grammy Awards.

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The TV star continued, “I feel very fortunate and grateful to have discovered that there can be room for various creative endeavors,” referring to the upcoming phase of her life. It will, in my opinion, change a lot. I believe that the ten or fifteen years to come will be very different from those that will follow.

Fans will soon be able to see her on screen because Ariana and Cynthia Erivo’s Wicked for Good is scheduled to release in UK theaters this week.

Wicked star Ariana Grande confirms last major tour in seven years before quitting music

After receiving praise for her performance as Glinda in Wicked, the music star and actress Ariana Grande has revealed her plans for her Hollywood career and her summer tour of the United States.

Ariana Grande has revealed her upcoming Eternal Sunshine arena tour – as she plans to take a break from music. The singer, 32, admitted that her pop career has “taken over” her life and that she is finally learning to prioritise other passions.

Ariana reflected on the tour, claiming it would be a chance to put everything into her performances before ceasing from international touring.

She expressed her excitement about the small tour. But I believe it won’t happen again in a very long time. I’m going to give it my all, and I’m so grateful for it. It will be beautiful. I believe that’s the justification for my actions. Because I’m having one last good time. For now”.

The pop superstar, who released her chart-topping album Eternal Sunshine in March 2024, is set to embark on her first major tour in seven years next summer, performing across the US and Canada before concluding with 10 nights at London’s O2 Arena.

The singer acknowledged that once she realized how difficult her musical career had become, she made the decision to halt her tour. She explained that “that’s something that is learned over time.” I didn’t have that at all when I started all of this and my pop career kind of took over my life.

She continued, “I just feel a lot more connected to my art and myself now that I’ve started doing different things.” Although I spent a lot of time only performing pop music, I grew up as a girl who enjoyed musical theater and comedy. I believe that pursuing things that feel very right in the moment, even if it’s something completely different and spontaneous, will do the best for my soul and my art.

In recent years, Ariana has focused on acting, most notably in Wicked, where she starred alongside Cynthia Erivo and Jonathan Bailey. Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro are also on the set of Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller for her next film, Fockers In-Law.

Ariana explained what she hoped to accomplish with her on-screen career, saying, “I’m going to do a small stint of shows next year because that really sounded good to me.”

Following those authentic impulses feels like a really good idea, like a good thing, and there are then other things that are different.

The singer-actress first rose to fame on Nickelodeon as Cat Valentine in Victorious and Sam & Cat before becoming one of the world’s biggest pop stars, with seven UK No.1 singles, seven studio albums, multiple streaming records, and two Grammy Awards.

Continue reading the article.

The TV star continued, “I feel very fortunate and grateful to have discovered that there can be room for various creative endeavors,” referring to the upcoming phase of her life. It will, in my opinion, change a lot. I believe that the ten or fifteen years to come will be very different from those that will follow.

Fans will soon be able to see her on screen because Ariana and Cynthia Erivo’s Wicked for Good is scheduled to release in UK theaters this week.

Tom Grennan shares sweet photo of baby after keeping her secret months after wife gave birth

After declaring his fatherhood to his wife Danniella Carraturo, singer Tom Grennan has a sweet snapshot of his life as a father.

Tom Grennan sweetly introduced his new child to the world months after his wife gave birth. The singer and his wife Danniella Carraturo kept their new addition’s arrival firmly under wraps.

But Tom, 30, has now publicly shared a photo of their bundle of joy. The couple tied the knot last year with the help of the singer’s Pilates instructor.

Later, in a message from August, he made their daughter’s name known. He’s now taken to social media to express his young tot in his arms.

On Instagram, he wrote: “I’ve missed you my little love.” In the image, Tom is seen wearing a black hoody as his daughter sleeps in his arms in a cosy blanket.

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Tom acknowledged in September that raising a family was difficult. After Dorothy’s arrival earlier in the year, he claimed that he had a difficult time finding his place in the family.

He has since settled into the routine and benefits of having a family. He later said, “The baby actually doesn’t need me at all, this baby needs mum,” which is what he said.

But then, my mother needs me, and I must just support her and help her out. More importantly, you don’t want to feel jealous that the baby wants what she wants; all you want to do is say, “I’m useless right now.”

Speaking on the BBC podcast titled You About? he continued to tell co-host Roman Kemp: “I’m third wheeling big time. I can’t feed her, I can’t do anything really, apart from just be really supportive with Danniella.”

“Daniella was all I was concerned about when I was in the labor ward.” But she shattered it. And I believe that watching a woman give birth is on a different level, man. You’re like, “Wow, you’re super human,” you think just after seeing it. But, to be honest, it was very emotional.

He initially waited until he learned the news of his child. Tom shared a photo of Dottie with his chart award on social media shortly after her birth.

Words will never be enough to express the gratitude I feel from the child who never thought he’d make it to three consecutive number one albums, joining an regarded club like The Beatles and, Oasis,

The best gift I could ever have is to be stepping into fatherhood at the same time.

Being a father gives me everything, but music gave me a purpose. The past gave me strength, the present gave me strength, and the future I aspires to.

Continue reading the article.

Tom Grennan shares sweet photo of baby after keeping her secret months after wife gave birth

After declaring his fatherhood to his wife Danniella Carraturo, singer Tom Grennan has a sweet snapshot of his life as a father.

Tom Grennan sweetly introduced his new child to the world months after his wife gave birth. The singer and his wife Danniella Carraturo kept their new addition’s arrival firmly under wraps.

But Tom, 30, has now publicly shared a photo of their bundle of joy. The couple tied the knot last year with the help of the singer’s Pilates instructor.

Later, in a message from August, he made their daughter’s name known. He’s now taken to social media to express his young tot in his arms.

On Instagram, he wrote: “I’ve missed you my little love.” In the image, Tom is seen wearing a black hoody as his daughter sleeps in his arms in a cosy blanket.

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Tom acknowledged in September that raising a family was difficult. After Dorothy’s arrival earlier in the year, he claimed that he had a difficult time finding his place in the family.

He has since settled into the routine and benefits of having a family. He later said, “The baby actually doesn’t need me at all, this baby needs mum,” which is what he said.

But then, my mother needs me, and I must just support her and help her out. More importantly, you don’t want to feel jealous that the baby wants what she wants; all you want to do is say, “I’m useless right now.”

Speaking on the BBC podcast titled You About? he continued to tell co-host Roman Kemp: “I’m third wheeling big time. I can’t feed her, I can’t do anything really, apart from just be really supportive with Danniella.”

“Daniella was all I was concerned about when I was in the labor ward.” But she shattered it. And I believe that watching a woman give birth is on a different level, man. You’re like, “Wow, you’re super human,” you think just after seeing it. But, to be honest, it was very emotional.

He initially waited until he learned the news of his child. Tom shared a photo of Dottie with his chart award on social media shortly after her birth.

Words will never be enough to express the gratitude I feel from the child who never thought he’d make it to three consecutive number one albums, joining an regarded club like The Beatles and, Oasis,

The best gift I could ever have is to be stepping into fatherhood at the same time.

Being a father gives me everything, but music gave me a purpose. The past gave me strength, the present gave me strength, and the future I aspires to.

Continue reading the article.

GB women beat Norway in EuroBasket 2027 qualifier

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Great Britain’s women got their EuroBasket 2027 qualification campaign back on track with a comfortable 91-48 victory against Norway in Bergen.

Britain had begun their qualifiers with a win against Switzerland in Manchester but fell to a narrow defeat by Austria in Vienna in their second outing last weekend.

But they took command against the Norwegians early, with Savannah Wilkinson dropping 12 points in the first quarter alone as the visitors surged to a 26-16 lead.

They did not let their advantage slip, stretching the gap to 53-25 by half-time and eventually cruising to victory to seal a dominant performance on the road.

Wilkinson led the way for Britain with 20 points followed by Hannah Jump and Temi Fagbenle with 13 apiece, while Stine Austgulen topped Norway’s scoring charts with 18 points.

The women’s team, who participated in the qualifiers despite Fiba’s suspension of the British Basketball Federation, will play their remaining three fixtures of the first round in March 2026.

The top two sides from each group will progress to the second round of qualifying, along with the three best-performing third-placed teams from the seven groups.

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