Meghan Markle reveals ‘mentor’ Oprah Winfrey played major role in her lifestyle brand

Meghan Markle speaks with the co-founder of IT Cosmetics Jamie Kern Lima in a brand-new episode of her podcast Confessions of a Female Founder, and shares business advice she received from “mentor and friend” Oprah Winfrey.

Meghan in New York last week (Image: Getty Images for TIME)

Oprah Winfrey, Meghan Markle’s “mentor and friend,” gave her business advice as she was considering launching her lifestyle brand, according to Meghan Markle. The Duchess of Sussex revealed this in the most recent episode of Confessions of a Female Founder, in which she chats with Jamie Kern Lima, co-founder of IT Cosmetics.

Meghan describes how chat show host Oprah, who she gave a dazzling interview to in 2021, told her to “encapsulate your essence” when she was deciding whether to launch her brand As Ever, which has so far sold fruit spreads, honey, and tea, and how she plans to launch their business.

Harry and Meghan with Oprah during their infamous interview with her in 2021
Harry and Meghan with Oprah during their infamous interview with her in 2021(Image: HARPO PRODUCTIONS/AFP via Getty)

I just liked making jam at first, Meghan says. I merely enjoyed making preserves and jam. And it changed from the initials “OK, I’m gonna share this jam with a lot of friends and family” to “People really like it and bring me joy.” so that I can spread it more widely.

I was afraid of failing or losing my opinion at first, so I thought, “I’ll just do small batch jam from home.” And I had to take a step back and consider what I was doing, asking, “Am I playing small because I want to play small?” Or am I just playing small out of fear? “

And she continued, “Oprah, who I know as a mentor and friend to you, was the one who said, “There are tons of things you could put your name on. However, once you figure out how to encapsulate your essence, you’ll know’, depending on how you like to appear to others.

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After creating products for people with rosacea and hyperpigmentation, Jamie, Meghan’s guest this week, established her business IT Cosmetics in 2008. She sold the company to L’Oreal under a billion-dollar deal, but she claims to have been turned down for “three years straight” because of her unsuccessful attempts to sell her goods in stores.

Jamie Kern Lima and Meghan, co-founder of IT Cosmetics
Jamie Kern Lima and Meghan, co-founder of IT Cosmetics

Meghan also reveals how, due to her freckles, she was told not to audition for beauty roles when she was an actress. When I was an actor auditioning for commercials, Meghan says, “That would have been.” And I can recall that my commercial agent refused to work with me because of my freckles in the beauty and skincare ads.

She praised Jamie for using skin-to-nes and women of all ages as her models, adding, “That was such new thinking then. That was so unheard of when you brought it to market. It might now seem more typical. Meghan and her husband have a new “honeymoon” feeling since they have “a little breathing space” after returning from their royal duties, according to the new podcast, which was released the day after Meghan made her appearance on Jamie’s show.

Meghan made a lot of teas on Jamie's podcast when she first appeared.
Meghan made a lot of teas on Jamie’s podcast when she first appeared.

Meghan claimed that the couple struggled to fully enjoy one another’s company at the beginning of their relationship because the media quickly focused on them in “the trenches.” Harry and the King and the Prince of Wales had strained relations before the pair started dating in 2016 and got married in 2018. They initially took on royal duties before deciding to step down in their current roles in 2020.

She said, “You have to imagine that everyone has, say, butterflies at first. Then, together, we immediately entered the trenches. Yes, almost immediately after six months of dating. So now, seven years later, when you have a little bit of breathing room, you can just enjoy each other in a completely new way, which is why I think it’s more of a honeymoon for us now. The duchess praised her husband’s “safety” while praising the family.

Meghan revealed that she emails her children Archie and Lilibet to secret email addresses she has set up for them to read as they get older, and that she also became emotional when she mentioned Archie and Lilibet.

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“At night before going to bed, I email them, “Here’s your report card from today,” or, oh my gosh, wasn’t that the funniest thing this morning? Or you two are seen having breakfast in this picture, or playing. The things you won’t be able to frame, the things you won’t be able to put pen to paper in a journal, but which they will eventually see at some point in their lives, perhaps when they’re 16 or 18?

Here’s an email I’ve been keeping for you, I’ll say. I wanted to tell you how much I love you and how proud I am of you in every way that comes to mind.

EastEnders’ Jags Panesar star shares adorable first snap of newborn as he welcomes baby

A former EastEnders star has given birth to a child. Amar Adatia, a famous actor who appeared in Jags Panesar on the BBC One soap opera, announced on social media that he and his wife have welcomed a second child. He and his wife welcomed their first child in December of this year, but he has rarely provided fans with information about his private life.

He and his wife were expecting, but he and his wife did not make the announcement until Monday night when he shared a picture of their son, who was wearing a sweet baby grow. He continued, “Welcome to the world Arella Adatia,” with “Full Heart.”

After confirming the news, the actor received numerous congratulations messages. Big Brother celebrity Jess Impiazzi yelled out, “Congrats you guys,” along with five red heart emojis. Along with a white heart, Rukku Nahar’s EastEnders co-star, who played Habiba Ahmed, added: “Congratulations.”

Amar Adatia welcomed a second child.

Congratulations to you all, one fan gushed. I’m hoping for good health for Mummy. We all have a lot of love to share. “Welcome to the world, precious little one,” added a second. While a third drew the phrase “Such a lovely name, congratulations.”

Amar, 39, was a guest on the BBC programme between October 2019 and October 2020 when his mother Suki sent him to prison. Despite the fact that her other son Vinny was the victim of the attack, she had framed Jags for assaulting Martin Fowler.

Suki claimed that Jags was wearing his bloodied jeans the day Martin was assaulted, and that she was angry with him because of his relationship with Habiba.

Jags was killed off from EastEnders after being sent to prison
After being imprisoned (BBC / Jack Barnes), Jags was killed off from EastEnders.

Fans raged that Suki could betray her son in such a way after he was eventually carted off in a police car and imprisoned. However, it was later revealed that Jags had passed away in prison, leaving the Panesar family heartbroken.

Amar has only played two roles since leaving the soap, including Jack 2 in Override and a football supporter in The Devil Went Down To Islington, and he has kept a relatively low profile. However, he previously acknowledged that his work had been slowed by the coronavirus pandemic.

Suki Panesar falsely framed Jags for attacking Martin Fowler
Martin Fowler (BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron) was falsely framed by Suki Panesar (BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron).

Amar previously stated to Digital Spy that he had held back on making his newest film because it was difficult to promote it while filming simultaneously and because the pandemic had caused the timing to be pushed back.

He stated when he left EastEnders that he had always known that he would only be a part of the show for a certain amount of time. I had just finished shooting a movie and had made commitments to promote it, but the pandemic struck and it was understandably put off.

He has appeared in films like Doctors, Day of the Falcon, Four Hours, The Tower, and the short film UK Residents Only, aside from EastEnders.

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Shane Warne’s son details terrifying moment plane forced to make emergency landing

Jackson Warne’s son, Shane Warne, was on a shocking incident that occurred on the flight from Singapore to India, causing an emergency landing.

Shane Warne’s son details terrifying moment plane forced to make emergency landing(Image: Getty Images)

Shane Warne’s son Jackson revealed his flight to India was forced to make an emergency landing after one of the passengers died. Jackson, his partner Kiah and a few friends were on an Air India flight from Singapore when a passenger three rows behind him died, resulting in the emergency situation.

He described his flight to India as “we managed to get on an Air India flight that night.” However, on the way there, a situation occurred that I’ve never experienced on a flight before ever. You’ve heard about it, and someone had a heart attack three rows back of us, who had not been confirmed to have had a heart attack, but they continued to perform CPR for more than an hour.

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Jackson Warne shared details of his horror flight(Image: jacksonwarne18/Instagram)

“We traveled to (our destination in) India after arriving at emergency land in Calcutta and staying there for about 2-3 hours. “His friend, Gabriel Chenkov-Shaw, shared details of the horrifying situation on his own page.

Gabriele explained in a video that “I don’t know if this is the strangest and saddest thing to happen while catching a flight.” At about 2 a.m., I’m tapped on the shoulder to report that someone who is literally dead three rows behind me.

“I was just awakened and thought, “What the f**k? ” Before, I’ve never been on the same plane as someone who was passing or in close proximity to death.

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Shane’s son is in India to visit the Rajasthan Royals(Image: jacksonwarne18/Instagram)

The plane was “out of a movie,” the airliner declared in utter hysterics. They begin to inquire about the doctors on the plane who made an emergency landing in an unfamiliar location in India…

He continued, “They have no (in-flight) entertainment whatsover; my phone was flat, so I was just staring at the next person’s seat straight for 16 hours.”

Shane’s son is traveling to India to see the Rajasthan Royal, which his late father helped win the 2008 IPL title with.

As soon as Jackson and his friends shared photos of themselves wearing Rajasthan Royal shirts, it appeared as though they were on their way to making sense of their plans.

He died of a heart attack in 2022, at the age of just 52. While cricket was the sport in which he enjoyed a fruitful career for Australia, the leg spinner was also a keen golfer.

With 7808 dismissals, Shane Warne now holds the record for the most test wickets in history, just behind Muttiah Muralitharan in Sri Lanka.

After he passed away on the Thai island of Koh Samui, he was a multiple Ashes champion and 1999 World Cup champion with his country.

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Khloe Kardashian shows off jaw-dropping new figure in bikini snaps – but fans hit out

Khloe Kardashian, the star of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, has sparked both praise and controversy on Instagram by sharing new bikini photos with her kids.

Khloe Kardashian shows off jaw-dropping body in bikini snaps – but fans hit out(Image: Instagram)

Khloe Kardashian set social media abuzz this week after unveiling a fresh set of bikini photos that left fans both applauding and divided. The reality star, who recently turned 40, uploaded the images to Instagram, where her 303 million followers were quick to weigh in.

Khloe posed poolside with her son Tatum, 2, and daughter True, 7, who is 7 years old.

Her youthful glow, sculpted silhouette, and chiseled abs immediately sparked a ferocious response from the audience. The cheeky-cut bottoms left little room for imagination while the matching bikini top made her chest more prominent.

One swooned: “OMG, she looks amazing in a bikini at 40 years old. That’s a lot of work, to be sure. Another phrase was repeated, “This woman ages like a fine wine.” She appears incredible. Everyone said, “This is Khloe’s best appearance ever.” My God”.

Khloe's latest bikini snaps have sparked major debate among fans
Khloe’s latest bikini snaps have sparked major debate among fans(Image: Instagram)

Some of Khloe’s longtime fans, however, expressed nostalgia for her earlier appearance, and others were not as impressed. One person lamented Khloe’s slimmer appearance, writing, “Make her thick again.” Another person expressed her admiration for her beautiful curves. That is what made her so relatable to us all.

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She has given in to the pressure and lost a lot of weight because of the pressure she and her sisters used to exert on to get thick curves. Another person criticized, “It really seems like their bodies are trends.”

Another person said, “I wish she would just stick to one way of looking.”

As she let the visuals speak for themselves, Khloe simply captioned the post with a playful selection of emojis.

Her children also appeared in the photos in a stylish manner. Her long braids cascading down her shoulders caused her to wear a white cherry-printed dress with fringed edges and white sandals. Tatum wore sandals and a white tee and a pair of pale swim shorts.

Khloe captioned the post simply with a playful selection of emojis
Khloe captioned the post simply with a playful selection of emojis(Image: Instagram)

Tristan Thompson and the Good American founder have two children together. The pair continue to co-parent amicably despite their romantic relationship ending abruptly in 2021 after a turbulent on-and-off relationship. Khloe revealed in a recent Call Her Daddy interview that she has completely abandoned dating basketball players.

Khloe’s current physique required work. She is known for beginning her day with exercises in the morning and frequently working out at 6 am. Her approach to health is consistent and holistic, including choosing to follow a balanced diet, mindful eating habits, and a variety of exercise regimens, including weight-circuit training and cardio.

She favors a low-carb lifestyle that includes regular exercise and personal training, and steers clear of crash diets.

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Donald Trump mocks Taylor Swift in White House speech to huge laughter

When it comes to his feud with Taylor Swift, Donald Trump has to be disciplined, and he couldn’t help but criticize the singer in a speech to the Philadelphia Eagles, the team’s champion quarterback, for the Super Bowl.

Donald Trump took aim at Taylor Swift(Image: Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Donald Trump has seized his opportunity to mock Taylor Swift after the singer openly endorsed his rival in the 2024 election. The 47th US president, 78, couldn’t help but take aim at the 35-year-old icon in his latest White House speech after welcoming the Super Bowl winners, Philadelphia Eagles.

The Eagles defeated Kansas City Chiefs in the huge NFL fixture on February 9, with Swift in attendance cheering on her boyfriend, Travis Kelce. However, her appearance on the jumbo screen at the time was met with a mixture of boos – and Trump couldn’t wait to mock her once again.

Speaking to the team in his speech, Trump said: “I was there along with Taylor Swift.”

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Donald Trump mocked Taylor Swift(Image: Getty Images)

The crowd was then rhetorically asked, “How did that work out?” He repeated, “How did that one work out?,” to the delight of his audience.

It’s not the first time Trump has took aim at the Shake It Off star. Taking to Truth Social following the Eagles’ victory in February, Trump ruthlessly blasted her by sharing contrasting clips of his applause versus boos which emanated from the crowd when she was projected on stadium screens at New Orleans’ Caesar’s Superdome.

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Taylor Swift was the only person who had a tougher night than the Kansas City Chiefs, according to a different user’s post with the caption “Trump gets massive cheers at the Super Bowl while booed.” She exited the stadium with a BOOOO. “MAGA is very unforgiving”!

Swift was not forced to leave the stadium due to the jeers, contrary to what he claimed.

The pair’s most recent public outburst was just the latest example of how they have never hidden their animosity. On his Truth Social platform, Trump previously said, “I HATE Taylor Swift.”

After Swift publicly backing Kamala Harris in the lead-up to the last US election, he made an unexpected outburst in September of last year.

Trump had publicly questioned her political allegiances after he had praised her for being “beautiful” but had publicly questioned her. He declared in June 2024, “I think she’s very beautiful! She is very lovely, in my opinion.

She appears to be liberal, I believe. She presumably dislikes Trump. She is, in my opinion, very talented. She is incredibly beautiful, in my opinion, which is unusually beautiful!

However, Trump continued to e-mail Ramin Setoodah, the co-editor-in-chief of Variety, asking, “But she is liberal, or is that just an act. She is genuinely liberal, right? It’s not a performance, is it? It surprises me how a liberal country star can succeed.

As well as backing against Trump in 2024, the singer also endorsed Democrat Phil Bredesen in the Tennessee mid-terms in 2018, as well as previously backing Joe Biden and Harris in 2020.

Swift also publicly criticised the then-President for his comments about Black Lives Matter protesters, accusing him of “igniting the flames of white supremacy your entire presidency.”

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Gwyneth Paltrow ditches the ‘hardcore’ Paleo diet as pasta back on the menu

Gwyneth Paltrow, the actress who turned wellness guru, discusses being “obsessed” with her diet in a recent Goop podcast, revealing that she is now eating pasta once more after years on the restrictive paleo diet.

Gwyneth Paltrow has released several cookbooks and the Goop website features hundreds of recipes, including pasta dishes and baked goods (Image: Gwyneth Paltrow/Instagram)

After years on a strict paleo diet, Gwyneth Paltrow says she’s once again incorporating carbs and fat-heavy foods into her diet again. The CEO and founder of the wellness and lifestyle company, Goop, has long been known for her restrictive diet, even making headlines in 2023 when she shared her daily diet of bone broth and coffee. But now pasta, cheese and sourdough bread are back on the menu.

Speaking on the most recent episode of the Goop podcast, For The Love of Food, Paltrow spoke about her diet, and how this has recently evolved. Paltrow explained that her and husband, Brad Falchuk, began their paleo diet “a few years ago”, but that she’s grown “a little sick of it”.

The actress acknowledged that “I am] returning to eating some sourdough bread and some cheese.” A little pasta, I said that. after being so long-held about it.

While she considers herself paleo, Paltrow has been a strong advocate of the macrobiotic mindset, saying: “I went into hardcore macrobiotics for a certain time, that was an interesting chapter where I got obsessed with eating very, very healthily,” she said.

While the Paleo diet emphasizes plant-based protein sources and is rooted in a more holistic and balanced approach to wellness, macrobiotic diets emphasize plant-based sources with a more holistic and balanced perspective. Whole foods are both a part of both diets, as are unprocessed foods.

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Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Falchuk have been married since 2018 and both followed a paleo diet(Image: Gwyneth Paltrow/Instagram)
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She believes that her obsession with ‘clean’ eating had a lot to do with the poor health of her late father. She said: “I was really trying to heal my dad by proxy and he just didn’t really want anything to do with it.” Her father, Bruce Paltrow, died in 2002 after a years-long battle with throat cancer.

What began as a way to deal with her father’s health turned into a new interest for Paltrow. She explained that “I really strengthened my connection with food and the macrobiotics philosophy as a whole.” Her new approach to food made fish, vegetables, and rice the focus of her new approach, cutting out sugar and dairy.

Now that she has a new perspective on food, Paltrow admits to being a little too enthusiastic. She said during the podcast, “I think that time period might have been a little didactic about it.”

Paltrow said she still cares about how food can contribute to and promote a healthy lifestyle despite loosening the restrictions on her diet. We had such incredible power that, if we treated ourselves well, hydrated, and consumed whole foods, we might feel so much better. She shared that she was “kind of intoxicated by that idea,” and she still feels that way today.

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Gwyneth Paltrow says she’s grown ‘a little sick’ of her strict paleo diet and has opted for a balanced approach to eating(Image: Anadolu via Getty Images)

For the uninitiated, the paleo diet is based on the notion that eating like our ancient ancestors – during the Palaeolithic era – will reduce the risk of certain diseases and lead to overall healthier bodies. According to the Mayo Clinic, the modern paleo diet typically consists of fruits, vegetables, lean meats and fish, nuts and seeds – foods that early humans could get from hunting and gathering.

Under the diet, everything from wholegrains to dairy products to processed foods are a no-go. Unsurprisingly, the diet became a weight loss fad that gained popularity in the early 2010s. The British Heart Foundation addressed the diet during its height in 2015, advising that: “Cutting out dairy products and starchy foods, particularly wholegrains, means losing key sources of fibre, calcium and energy.” They warn that the diet “could affect your health in the long term.”

But Paleo is just one of many in the long-list of diet fads, though it is bares a similarity to the Atkins diet. The Atkins diet also recommends reducing carbohydrates and encourages high-fat and high-protein intake as a method to lose weight.

Goop offers suggestions on how to “hack the genes that impact weight loss and metabolism,” despite the fact that it doesn’t directly promote restrictive diets to encourage weight loss. Additionally, Goop offers a variety of “detoxes” and meal plans that temporarily impose restrictions on dairy, gluten, sugar, and processed oils. However, Paltrow’s most recent revelation may, at least for the time being, signal that the paleo fad is over.

The NHS has continually promoted well-rounded diets, saying that: “eating a healthy, balanced diet is an important part of maintaining good health”. This includes starchy foods, which the NHS says should make up just over a third of everything you eat as well as dairy products which are a strong source of protein.

The NHS also says the public should avoid diets that recommend fasting or cutting out entire food groups. Their guidance says: “These types of diets do not work, can make you feel ill, and are not sustainable because they do not teach you long-term healthy eating habits.”

According to a 2023 study on the unintended consequences of dieting, restricting one’s diets without medical advice or supervision can lead to major long-term health issues, including elevated cholesterol levels and an increased risk of heart disease.

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