Much has been made of Meghan Markle’s new lifestyle series on Netflix. The eight-part show has received brutal reviews following its release – but those who worked on With Love, Meghan have nothing but praise for Meghan and her husband Harry.
A number of crew members have opened up about their experiences working on the show. And one gave a trolling insight into Prince Harry’s behaviour behind the scenes.
The insider told People magazine: “Whenever Harry visited set, he was always super polite and friendly. But it was clear he wanted this to be Meghan’s moment to shine”.
And as for the couple’s kids, Archie and Lilibet, the crew member added: “She]Meghan] was super attentive and doting on them. We would give them headphones so they could listen to audio”.
Harry only made a brief blink-and-you’ll-miss it appearance in With Love, Meghan.
Fans wanting to catch a glimpse of the Duke had to wait until the last 10 minutes of the final episode, when he finally appeared at a garden brunch Meghan threw for her family, including mum Doria, and some friends.
Shane Watson, a columnist for The Times, has since voiced concerns about Harry following his brief appearance, describing the 40-year-old as appearing “diminished” and “like a spare part” in Meghan’s new lifestyle venture.
She wrote: “The second series of With Love, Meghan has just been confirmed and, like it or hate it, there is no denying that Meghan’s whole life has been working towards this point.
” Harry is already looking like a spare part in her new incarnation as a lifestyle icon. “
Commenting on his fleeting visibility, she added:” Blink and you’ll miss him. Not only that, he’s wedged at the back of the crowd of well-wishers at her signing off party. He seems diminished, unsure of what’s expected of him. “
Certainly, it seems fans like to see Harry and Meghan on screen together.
With Love, Meghan debuted on Netflix on 4 March and – while it had fairly solid figures – the audience was nowhere near the big turnout who tuned in for the couple’s tell-all series, Harry &, Meghan in 2022, Forbes reports.
With Love, Meghan drew 526, 000 households, according to data culled by Samba TV, a TV tech company that measures audience data. Those numbers include live plus an extra five-day viewership of the series since its premiere.
By comparison, that was barely a quarter of the viewership that Harry &, Meghan drew in a smaller window (live plus just three days). That show drew in a massive 2.1 million households.
Netflix bosses, meanwhile, are said to be ‘ concerned ‘ by the negative reviews of Meghan’s new show, with an insider further stating that her own excited announcement of season two does not mean the Sussexes ‘ $100million deal has been renewed.
With Love, Meghan dropped out of the top ten most watched shows globally, as well as in the US and UK, just six days after its release.
” It’s not a runaway success, “an insider told MailOnline, adding:” I know they filmed the shows back-to-back so in theory there is no second season. It’s like with lots of Netflix shows, it is already in the bag at the same time as the first one.
“What this does is allow edits to be made to the show from feedback from press and Netflix viewers. It’s clever and cost effective. So no, the overall contract hasn’t been renewed yet”.
Manchester United have announced ambitious plans to build a new £2bn 100, 000-capacity stadium close to their current home at Old Trafford.
Red Devils co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe said he wanted to build the “world’s greatest football stadium”.
But when? And how can they afford it? What does it look like? And what happens to the current stadium?
How long will it take to build?
Manchester United believe the new stadium can be completed in five years.
A project of this size would normally take about 10 years to complete.
However, the club think they can halve the building time by making full use of the Manchester ship canal.
How will the new stadium be built?
The club plan to build large parts of the stadium off-site before shipping it to the Old Trafford site via the Manchester ship canal.
“It will be a modular build – that means it can be built far more quickly”, said Ratcliffe.
“There are yards which specialise in building very large structures, which are then shipped to locations around the world”.
When does building work start?
There is no confirmed starting date.
Ratcliffe says the project will depend on how ‘ quickly ‘ the government are with kick-starting their regeneration project of the area.
“On the timeline for this, it starts with a discussion”, said Ratcliffe.
“It depends how quickly the government get going with their regeneration programme. I think they want to get going quite quickly, because they want to see progress in this parliament.
What will happen to Old Trafford?
It is unclear what will happen to United’s existing home – but it looks unlikely the current Old Trafford will be kept.
Architects Forster and Partners had suggested Old Trafford would be demolished – and there is no sign of the current stadium in the new artists impressions.
Given the proximity of the new stadium to the current site, this option looks likely.
” By building next to the existing site, we will be able to preserve the essence of Old Trafford, “Ratcliffe said.
It had been suggested in 2024 that the current stadium could be scaled back and used as a home for United’s women and youth teams.
How much does the new stadium cost?
Manchester United say the new stadium will cost about £2bn.
How can United afford it?
The club have not said how the stadium will be financed.
There are several options on the table, such as loans, private investment or investment from co-owner Ratcliffe.
However, the proposal to build a new £2bn stadium runs alongside the cost-cutting measures being made by Ratcliffe since his investment in the club.
‘ What we’re doing now is try to put ourselves in the best financial position to be able to finance a stadium and other infrastructure projects”, said Berrada.
“Our aim is to be the most profitable club within three years. We think this will put us in the best financial footing to make this investment and to work with private investors who are willing to work with us”.
The club are more than £1bn in debt.
However, football finance expert Kieran Maguire says the club have more headroom to borrow money.
“The good news for Manchester United is that the club is in a position to borrow substantial sums, despite existing levels of debt”, Maguire told BBC Sport.
“If the club does borrow a substantial amount of the estimated £2bn cost of the new stadium, it is likely to do so with some form of interest only loan.
” When Tottenham took a similar approach to building a new stadium in London a few years ago, they negotiated at very low interest rates. These loans have resulted in Tottenham’s interest costs rising from £12m in the final season at White Hart Lane in 2016-17 to £46m in 2022-23. During that same period matchday income had increased by £72m and commercial income by £155m.
“The increase in commercial income is due to the club having a bigger multi-function stadium, used for a myriad of football and non-football events such as NFL, music concerts and boxing”.
Where is the new stadium’s location?
The new stadium is to be built next to Old Trafford, which Ratcliffe hopes will “preserve the essence” of their current home.
The new stadium will form part of a wider regeneration of the Old Trafford area. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has already given Government backing to the plans.
Will Man Utd fill the new stadium?
Old Trafford’s current capacity is 74, 310, so the new stadium will accommodate more than 25, 000 new spectators.
How will United fill it? And who will they be?
“Those Manchester United fans on the waiting list for season tickets may be disappointed if they thought the additional capacity of the stadium would result in many more season tickets becoming available”, said Maguire.
” Manchester United have a huge global fanbase who are more likely to be willing to pay higher prices than those available to season ticket holders. Liverpool have in recent years increased the capacity of Anfield from 45, 000 to over 61, 000 as owners Fenway Sports Group have made most of the extra tickets available to fans in the membership scheme rather than those who want to have a coveted season ticket”.
In a statement, the Manchester United Supporters ‘ Trust (MUST) said fans “remain anxious” about the plans and whether ticket prices will be driven up, forcing out local supporters.
“We look forward to further consultation with supporters discussing these vital questions with the club. If they are able to produce a new stadium as stunning as the plans suggest without harming the atmosphere, without hiking ticket prices and without harming investment elsewhere, then this could be very exciting.
What does it look like?
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Architects at Foster and Partners, who will design the project, said the new stadium would feature an umbrella design and a new public plaza that is” twice the size of Trafalgar Square”.
The design will feature three masts described as” the trident”, which the architects say will be 200 metres high and visible from 25 miles away.
” As you move away from the stadium, it’s not a fortress surrounded by a sea of cars. Its open, and it’s contained by an umbrella that harvests solar energy, harvests rainwater but it’s protective and it encloses arguably the largest public space in the world, “said architect Norman Foster.
” And then the three masts, the trident, visible from 40kms, 200 metres high. So, this becomes a global destination.
“And then we rebuild the Old Trafford station and that becomes the pivot. The processional way to the stadium, welcoming at the heart of a new sport-led neighbourhood. It’s walkable, it’s well served by public transport. It’s endowed by nature.
Boots has brought back its £10 Tuesday promotion, and today’s deals are better than ever—just in time for spring and summer shopping. As the name suggests, every Tuesday, Boots selects a range of products to offer for just £10. The savings vary depending on the original price, but you can typically expect discounts of 40% to 75% off the usual RRP.
Skincare is often the star of the promotion, but you’ll also find fantastic deals on beauty tech, dental care, grooming, bath and body products, and makeup. Today, we’ve got our eye on the L’Oréal Revitalift Clinical SPF50+ Invisible UV Fluid.
Previously £19.99, you can pick up the hero buy for half price at £10 today. That’s a big saving of £9.99. If you’re reading this after the Tuesday Boots deal has ended, you can also shop it for £10 on Amazon as well while stock lasts.
If you’re after a lightweight, glow-boosting SPF that doesn’t feel heavy or greasy, this SPF50 Daily Anti-UV Fluid might just be your new skincare staple. Packed with vitamin C, it not only shields your skin from harmful UV rays but also helps to prevent sun spots from forming while brightening and evening out your complexion over time. The ultra-light, invisible finish means no white cast—just fresh, radiant skin that feels protected and hydrated all day long. Plus, it sits beautifully under make-up, so no more worrying about your foundation pilling or feeling sticky.
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Previously £19.99, you can pick up the hero L’Oreal SPF50 buy for half price at £10 today (L’Oreal)
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While the overwhelming number of reviews are positive, a couple of people did critique how runny the SPF is. “Quite watery but goes on well and sinks into the skin nicely”, one writes.
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The long-awaited trial of medical staff who treated the late Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has started in the capital, Buenos Aires.
Maradona was convalescing when he died of a heart attack at his home in 2020, aged 60. He had been recovering at home from surgery on a brain blood clot earlier that month.
Prosecutors allege that Maradona’s death could have been avoided and accuse the hospital staff of medical negligence.
The defendants say Maradona had refused further treatment and should have stayed in hospital for longer after his operation.
In an opening statement, the prosecution said it intended to submit “solid” evidence that no member of the team “did what they were supposed to do” in the “horror theatre” that was Maradona’s death bed.
“Today, Diego Armando Maradona, his children, his relatives, those closest to him, and the Argentine people, deserve justice”, prosecutor Patricio Ferrari told the court.
Investigators have classified the case as culpable homicide, a crime similar to involuntary manslaughter, because they said the accused were aware of the seriousness of Maradona’s health condition but did not take the necessary measures to save him.
The defendants in the case are a neurosurgeon, a psychiatrist, a psychologist, a medical co-ordinator, a nursing co-ordinator, a doctor and the night nurse.
The night nurse previously said he had seen “warning signs”, but had received orders “not to wake” Maradona.
Diego Maradona is largely considered to be one of the greatest footballers ever to play the game. He was captain when Argentina won the 1986 World Cup, scoring the famous “Hand of God” goal against England in the quarter-finals.
During the second half of his career, Maradona struggled with cocaine addiction and was banned for 15 months after testing positive for the drug in 1991.
Gene Hackman, who died last month at the age of 95, was a fiercely private man who spent his final years as a recluse.
In a 1989 interview with film critic John C. Tibbetts, the Hollywood legend explained that he kept quiet about his personal life as it was important for audiences to regard him as a “common man”. He shared: “I like to keep my personal life fairly common so that in my art, one can let go and one can soar”.
However, over the many decades of his illustrious career, Gene did offer some insight into the complexities of his family life, including the toll his stardom took on the three now grown-up children he shared with his first wife, Faye Maltese. Gene and bank clerk Faye, who were married from 1956 to 1986, welcomed their first child, Christopher Allen Hackman, in 1960, followed by daughters Elizabeth Jean and Leslie Anne in 1962 and 1966, respectively.
In their early years of family life, times were tough – with the Hackmans living in a New York City apartment. Then, in his late thirties, Gene had his big breakthrough with films such as Bonnie &, Clyde (1967) and I Never Sang For My Father (1970), catapulting him to critical and commercial acclaim.
Even though the family was suddenly enjoying the comforts they could never before have imagined, Gene’s newfound success brought with it plenty of additional challenges. At his star soared, The French Connection thespian often found himself far from home on shoots, which meant he often missed out on quality time with his kids.
The Hollywood legend shared three children with his first wife Faye Maltese (Getty Images)
Opening up in a candid 2000 interview with The Irish Independent, Gene confessed: “It’s tough being the son or daughter of a celebrity. I couldn’t always be home with them when they were growing up and then, living in California, they’ve had my success always hanging over their heads”.
Christopher
According to Gene, son Christopher had once wanted to follow in his footsteps (AP)
In a 2011 interview with GQ, Gene spoke specifically about how his stellar career had impacted his relationship with his only son Christopher, now 65. He admitted: “I lost touch with my son in terms of advice early on. Maybe it had to do with being gone so much, doing location films when he was at an age where he needed support and guidance.
” It was very tough for me to be gone for three months and then come home and start bossing him around. “However, it was clear that Gene placed value on being an affectionate father to Christopher, as evidenced in a 1984 interview with journalist Leta Powell, who asked him if he’d swapped hugs for handshakes with his then-twenty-something son.
Gene replied:” No, we still hug to this day, and I thank God that we are able to do that. I don’t think we’ll ever have a point where we have to shake hands. “
It was also evident that Christopher admired his father’s work, and, in his younger years, had hoped to follow in his footsteps as an aspiring actor. Speaking with Empire magazine in 2020, Gene revealed:” My son thought he wanted to be an actor at one time and was in New York, and I wrote him a couple of little monologues. “
A filmmaker, Christopher ended up working behind the scenes on projects such as Best Shot (1986), Made in U. S. A. (1987), and Chris &, Don: A Love Story (2007).
Elizabeth
Gene’s eldest daughter Elizabeth, now 62, keeps a low profile, and not much is known about her personal or professional life. As previously reported by the Mail Online the middle child was spotted grabbing breakfast with younger sister Elizabeth at a Burbank branch of Denny’s in the days after news of their father’s death broke.
Gene, who had suffered from advanced Alzheimer’s disease, was found dead at his home on Sunset Trail, New Mexico, alongside his devoted wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, and one of their beloved dogs, Zinna. Tragically, it’s believed classical pianist Betsy died from hantavirus, pulmonary syndrome on February 11, with Gene passing away a week later from” hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with Alzheimer’s disease as a significant contributory factor”.
Elizabeth and her sister were seen grabbing breakfast together after their father’s death (Snorlax / MEGA)
Given the severe nature of his condition, it’s believed Gene may not have been aware that his wife was lying dead in their bathroom as he spent his final days alone. At the time, the siblings issued the following statement to the PA news agency:” It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy.
He was loved and admired by millions around the world for his brilliant acting career, but to us he was always just Dad and Grandpa. We will miss him sorely and are devastated by the loss. “Prior to the autopsy report, Elizabeth told TMZ of her theory that carbon monoxide poisoning could have been the cause of the initially mysterious deaths.
Although she kept a low profile, Elizabeth attended several glittering events with her famous father, including the 1978 screening of Superman at Washington’s Kennedy Centre. She was also photographed at the 1996 premiere of The Chamber, alongside sister Elizabeth and stepmother Betsy.
Leslie
Youngest child Leslie was particularly moved by one of her father’s films (Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
She praised the ‘ wonderful marriage ‘ of Gene and Betsy after the sad news broke (Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
Youngest child, Leslie, now 58, was also photographed with her dad on a number of occasions, including at the 41st Annual Golden Globe Awards, and the 1990 premiere of The Godfather Part III.
In 1984, Gene spoke with reporter Bobbie Wygant about his 1983 movie Misunderstood, which follows the story of a widowed shipping tycoon as he seeks to bond with his two young sons. It was a film that deeply affected Leslie.
Gene shared:” My youngest daughter has seen the film, and she was very affected by it. But I think she was affected because it was a film, not because I was in it. She liked it as a film, and she recommended it to her girlfriends, and they’re going to see a screening of it this week. She was very taken with it, and I hope the older children are too. “
In the aftermath of the recent deaths, Leslie took a moment to praise Betsy, who, after marrying Gene in 1991, was reportedly keen on encouraging the family members to reconcile their differences. At the time of his death, it’s understood that Gene was close with his children and grandchildren.
Describing Gene and Betsy as having had a” wonderful marriage”, Leslie said:” I give credit to his wife, Betsy, for keeping him alive. She took very, very good care of him and was always looking out for his health. I am appreciative to her for that, and I’m very saddened by her passing. “
Speaking with the MailOnline, Leslie, who recently broke cover after the autopsy report came to light, said that there was” no indication “that anything was wrong with Gene before his death. She said:” Despite his age, he was in very good physical condition, “before adding that her father did not have any major surgeries these last few months. He liked to do Pilates and yoga, and he was continuing to do that several times a week. So he was in good health”.
She went on to explain that, as she lives in California, it had been a few months since she had last seen or heard from her father, who had become reclusive in his later years. Leslie, who shared: “We were close. I hadn’t talked to them for a couple of months, but everything was normal, and everything was good”.
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A former British soldier who used a crossbow and a knife to murder three women at their family home north of London has been sentenced to a whole-life order, meaning that he would never be released from prison.
Kyle Clifford, 26, was imprisoned for life for each of the three “brutal and cowardly” murders of Carol Hunt, 61, the wife of BBC sports commentator John Hunt, and their two daughters Louise Hunt, 25, and Hannah Hunt, 28.
He was convicted of three counts of murder, one of false imprisonment and two counts of possession of offensive weapons.
He was also found guilty of raping Louise Hunt, his ex-partner, during the “carefully planned” attack on the family.
Justice Joel Bennathan handed down the sentence in Clifford’s absence on Tuesday after he refused to attend the hearing at Cambridge Crown Court in east England.
“The evidence I have heard shows you to be a jealous man soaked in self-pity – a man who holds women in utter contempt”, Bennathan said.
Prosecutors said Clifford planned the murders for days after becoming enraged when an increasingly concerned Louise ended their 18-month relationship.
During the case, the jury was shown evidence that Clifford gained access to the family home in the quiet residential neighborhood of Bushey, northeast of the capital, by deceiving Carol Hunt on the pretext he was returning Louise’s belongings, before brutally stabbing her to death.
Clifford “lay in wait” for an hour for Louise to enter the house, before restraining, raping and murdering her with a crossbow. He then fatally shot Hannah Hunt when she returned to the property after work.
Following the murders, police launched a manhunt for the suspect before he was found injured the following day in a cemetery in Enfield, north London.
Clifford had shot himself in the chest with the crossbow. He remains in a wheelchair, having been paralysed from the chest downwards.
Ahead of the sentencing, John Hunt said he had wanted to deliver his victim impact statement “eye to eye with Kyle”.
“When I challenged myself about how you were able to deceive us all, I simply say that you are a psychopath who, for the duration of your time together with Louise, was able to disguise yourself as an ordinary human being”, John Hunt told the court.
