Archive August 30, 2025

When Rihanna shared a heartfelt post about her 20-year career in the music industry, Rihanna’s fans were left furious, but she avoided making one significant announcement.

Pregnant star Rihanna has marked a major milestone in her career by celebrating 20 years since the release of her debut album Music Of The Sun.

However, many fans were disappointed after reading her protracted post, which described the transition from a simple life in Barbados to international fame, anticipating a new release that never came.

The 37-year-old Fenty Beauty mogul took to Instagram and X, formerly known as Twitter, to thank supporters for standing by her since 2005, when she left her home in Barbados to pursue her dream of being a singer.

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Rihanna wrote, “I left my country, my culture, my food, and family to start a journey that began with the release of my first body of music.”

“Some of you have joined the adventure while others have been a part of my life and career since the beginning. I’ll be forever grateful to everyone involved. You each played a significant part in getting here and where I’ve been so far.

Her debut single Pon de Replay was an instant hit, reaching number two on both the Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart after she was signed to Def Jam Recordings by then-president Jay-Z.

Since then, Rihanna has created a multi-billion-dollar beauty and fashion empire and released eight studio albums. She formally thanked fans for their support during the anniversary, saying, “Thank you for the best first 20 years ever!” 20 years of my family being my number one support system, 20 years of my most devoted, die-hard fans who never play any part in my life, 20 years of hard work and hardworking teammates around me, 20 years of lessons, 20 years of unforgettable experiences and accomplishments, etc.

Additionally, she revealed a vinyl album box set and special anniversary merchandise. However, many fans were disappointed that no one had received a notification about her waited ninth album, which had been dubbed R9.

One fan joked, “Scrolled all the way to the bottom of the tweet to see if she was gone mention something about new music.” “Played my own.”

Another person expressed surprise that the music would be added at the end. Another sneer produced by “Girl, I’m happy for you but I read all that without making an announcement at the end”? GTFO”.

Although Rihanna briefly appeared on Lift Me Up for the soundtrack to Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, it has been nine years since her last album, Anti.

Away from music, Rihanna is also preparing to welcome her third child with rapper A$AP Rocky. The pair, who are already parents to two boys called RZA and Riot, hinted they may be expecting a baby girl when Rocky appeared to let the news slip on the Smurfs movie red carpet, where Rihanna voices Smurfette.

Despite her busy family life and booming business ventures, Rihanna has insisted that R9 is still on the horizon. Earlier this year when she was asked if her new pregnancy would further delay the album, she responded: “No, maybe a couple of videos. I can sing!”

The Long Walk, Stephen King’s upcoming American dystopian thriller, premieres on September 12 in theaters in the US with a jaw-dropping screening.

Fans hoping to see Stephen’s King’s new flick have a tough task ahead of them next month. Dystopian horror, The Long Walk, is out on September 12 in America, and producers are doing all they can to make its launch as epic as possible.

The film is set in a totalitarian ruled-regime in the US in which a group of young men entering an annual walking contest in which they must maintain a speed of at least three miles per hour or risk execution. The contest ends when only one walker remains alive.

The film’s special screening will feature a treadmill that the audience must walk on for more than 3 mph for the duration of the movie in order to be kicked out of the theater.

Lionsgate shared a screengrab of the movie with an unsettling treadmill after announcing the strict instructions.

According to the captions in the post, “Lionsgate is holding a screening of “THE LONG WALK,” where attendees must walk on a treadmill at a speed of 3MPH for the entire film. You’ll be led out of the movie theater if you stop.

One fan joked, “You’ll be escorted out the movie theater and you’ll be shot.” That’s what they don’t tell you, exactly”!

Another teased that “you’ll be grateful you were shot after 70-80 minutes of holding in your bladder.”

Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson are the stars of the movie, whose UK release has yet to be confirmed.

One hundred boys are chosen to enter an annual contest where the winner will receive whatever he wants for the rest of his life, according to the blurb from King’s 1979 book of the same name. Maintain a steady four-mile per hour walking pace without stopping, which is the game. Three warnings, and you’re permanently expelled.

The new adaptation, which will be released in theaters next month, has been so intense that it’s been making people’s heart rates go up to ‘hazard’ levels.

A “biometrics screening” of the movie was recently conducted in a different special preview, and the outcomes were jaw-dropping.

The heart rates of viewers more than doubled within the first 20 minutes of the movie despite the average human heart rate being between 70 and 80 beats per minute.

Rates exceeding 200 beats per minute, which is considered “hazardous” when used outside of intense exercise, were at their highest.

Cinemagoers’ heart rates were comparable to those of a fighter pilot’s body under 9 grams of force, according to a screening promotional video.

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Emma Heming Willis has defended her decision to live separately from her A-list husband Bruce Willis, hitting back at critics online who she says are “quick to judge”

Bruce Willis’ wife, Emma Heming Willis, has spoken out against the criticism she has faced after revealing she made the heartbreaking decision to move the actor into a separate home following his dementia diagnosis.

The 47-year-old model and entrepreneur has been caring for the Die Hard star since his family announced in 2022 that he was stepping away from acting due to health issues.

Bruce, 70, was initially diagnosed with aphasia, a condition that affects speech and comprehension, before doctors later confirmed he had frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2023.

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Emma has since become one of his primary caregivers, while raising their daughters, Mabel, 13, and Evelyn, 11, at the same time. During the ABC special Emma and Bruce Willis: The Unexpected Journey with Diane Sawyer, she revealed that Bruce no longer lives in their main family home.

He is currently staying in a house nearby with a full-time care team. Emma admitted: ““It was one of the hardest decisions that I’ve had to make so far. But I knew, first and foremost, Bruce would want that for our daughters. You know, he would want them to be in a home that was more tailored to their needs, not his needs.”

She made the decision after realising that the noise and disruption of everyday life with the kids could make Bruce agitated, which meant the girls were not able to have friends over for play dates and had to constantly monitor their noise levels.

Emma added: “When we go over, either we’re outside, or we’re watching a movie… it’s just really about being able to be there, and connect with Bruce.

“It is a house that is filled with love, and warmth, and care, and laughter. And it’s been beautiful to see that, to see how many of Bruce’s friends continue to show up for him, and they bring in life, and fun.”

After the documentary came out, Emma faced criticism online from people who questioned why she and Bruce were living apart. She has addressed the backlash in an emotional video on Instagram.

“I think that they did a beautiful job with amplifying FTD awareness, as well as shining a spotlight onto caregivers,” she said. “What I knew is that by sharing some of our intimate information that we would see these two camps. It would be people with an opinion versus people with an actual experience.

“And it’s been a perfect example to see, in the comment section, I knew would happen, is that people with an opinion and how quick they are to judge the caregiver, and that is what caregivers are up against. Judgement from others and criticism from others. Nothing changes an opinion quite as powerfully as when you have an experience.”

She continued: “Even if someone is closely familiar with dementia or the condition you are caring for, they aren’t in your home, so they don’t know how your person is behaving or your family dynamics. The truth is that the opinions are so loud and they’re so noisy. But if they don’t have the experience of this, they don’t get a say, and they definitely don’t get a vote.”

In her caption for the video, Emma stressed that she talks about her family’s ways of dealing with Bruce’s dementia diagnosis to connect with other caregivers, rather than to give her critics more fodder.

After being filmed dancing on the White Island, Jack Kay quickly gained the nickname “Ibiza Final Boss,” and his stock is still rising in the UK.

He’s a phenomenon that has taken the internet by storm. He is the Ibiza Final Boss. But what does the White Island actually think of their latest craze?

Due to his distinctive appearance, Jack Kay quickly became an overnight internet sensation after a video of him dancing in the party island club Zero Six West went viral earlier in the month. He quickly gained the reputation of the Ibiza Final Boss.

With travel companies and Lego immediately jumping on board with the craze, as well as celebrities quickly commenting on the 26-year-old’s style, he has since been swooped up by big talent agency Neon Management. The savvy experts have also represented other TV personalities and reality show stars, such as Joey Essex and Gogglebox’s Stephen Webb.

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And as he continues to tour the UK’s bars and party venues, living off of his distinctive appearance, we can’t wait to see what delights he can offer. Additionally, it’s believed that the agency sees potential in him for pursuing a variety of opportunities, including podcasts and TV shows.

Some say he has hit the jackpot, with rumours suggesting he could be about to bag a six-figure income if he is to play his cards right. But after being snapped in Ibiza with the likes of Wayne Lineker after being flown back to the island in a private jet, it’s unclear if his notoriety is quite as big as back in Blighty.

Was he just a fad after almost a month, or is he still here? It seems as though the North East native is still making money off of his instant fame in the UK. He was living his best life at Creamfields just the weekend, mixing it with performances from some of the biggest names.

Additionally, he has made hints about several significant appearances since his initial emergence. Locals on the island where he rose to fame may not be as excited or bothered by his partying outings.

Prior to my whistle-stop journey, there were several holidaymakers sharing the iconic bowl cut, with one muscly man also sporting a BOSS top. Hugo, a designer brand, clearly had a hand in the decision-making process, which he did have a sneaky edge on.

It appeared as though the locals weren’t quite as enthusiastic about living up to the role of the moment’s star. I anticipated dropping in his moniker as I approached my hotel, but I was met with a “who?” response .

I’m not sure if this was a language barrier or just someone who wasn’t distracted at the time; therefore, I can’t say for sure if that was intentional. Similar responses came up in stores when I was looking for souvenirs. Again, I was met with a confused look when I joked about any Final Boss memorabilia.

I’m not sure if I would have gotten a warmer reception in San Antonio if I had walked closer to his typical party scene, but sadly I wasn’t in town long enough to find out. When I asked if he had been inside one bar in Ibiza Town, the British partiers responded with an ‘legend’s eye roll and a shrug.

Needless to say, Ibiza needs to be a doff of the hat for profiting as much as they can from the situation, regardless of whether Ibiza likes it or even knows much about it. He was greeted warmly on the island’s DJ decks and appeared on exclusive guest lists at some of the hottest venues. And he might be just beginning to prepare for a wealthier future by luxuriating on a vacation with his pals.

Not many people would decline such a life-changing opportunity. And I don’t think he should be at fault for living the life he can. Watch out for what he does next!