As fans question the stunt’s environmental impact and how legitimate the journey was, a PR expert has given her opinion on Katy Perry’s 11-minute spacewalk.
A PR expert has weighed in on Katy Perry’s space stunt(Image: INSTAGRAM)
Katy Perry has never been one to avoid a spectacle. She has built her career off of being bold, bright, and unapologetically out-there, dressing in candy-colored outfits and performing on cartoon stage shows.
But this week, Katy took “out of this world” literally – with a headline-grabbing trip to space. Only, the response wasn’t as positive as she might’ve expected. Instead, the pop icon found herself in a media storm as fans questioned the legitimacy of her stunt.
The pop megastar, 40, was one of six women to fly in the Blue Origin NS-31 from Texas on Monday in a mission funded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezo’s space exploration company. The 11-minute journey has been criticised for its questionable environmental impact, and for the bizarre and dramatic antics of the crew, including Katy.
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Other celebrities have called out the stunt for its environmental damage(Image: BLUE ORIGIN/AFP via Getty Images)
What should have been a powerful moment of female empowerment, in the opinion of PR and personal branding expert Mayah Riaz, has turned into what she refers to as “a PR black hole.”
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“Katy didn’t just shoot for the stars – she launched herself into a PR black hole,” Mayah tells the Mirror.
It appeared to be a slam dunk on paper. A woman in space inspires the next generation while pushing boundaries. However, it simply didn’t land for many.
“The big question is why she did it,” Mayah says. “In my opinion, this was a calculated brand move. Katy’s always been known for her eccentric image – she thrives on reinvention. A space flight fits with her whole ‘out of this world’ vibe.”
The gamble didn’t work out this time, though.
She got eye rolls, according to Mayah, rather than applause. Even some of the other celebs weren’t impressed. Everything has a tone and timing. Flying off in a billionaire’s rocket feels completely tone-deaf because of people’s financial difficulties and planet-related concerns.
Katy Perry was seen kissing the ground upon return to Earth(Image: BLUE ORIGIN/AFP via Getty Images)
And the attempt to incorporate a message promoting “femin empowerment”?
Mayah claims that “it felt forced.” You don’t buy empowerment with a space flight or a selfie in zero gravity, they say.
Katy also made her daughter known for the first time during the trip, adding an additional layer to the backlash, which ended up being overshadowed by the controversy.
According to Mayah, “that was a very personal reveal meant to humanize her.” Even that heartfelt moment felt out of sync or, worse, misjudged because of the incorrect backdrop.
Reports have since suggested Katy regrets introducing her daughter to the world. Mayah believes there is a way to recover, despite the possibility that the decision may have backfired.
That regret is “real and actually quite relatable.” Katie has the ability to completely revert to the overexposure and reshape those boundaries. That is wisdom, not weakness.
Mayah claims that Katy must remain calm in the wake of the criticism. She ought to address it. Fans want to know why she did it, what it meant, and, most importantly, how she is incorporating this feedback.
A sincere interview or open post on social media could be very helpful. Mayah claims Katy needs to follow up her empowerment message with action if she really wants to double down.
“Fund female STEM scholarships. collaborate with female aerospace engineers. That’s how you make the message meaningful.
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Mayah believes that this incident doesn’t need to change Katy’s character in spite of the criticism.
“Cancell culture is a topic that we frequently discuss. However, no one is fired for a single PR error. When they reject it, they are terminated. She can make this mistake a breakthrough if Katy is humble and genuine.
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As villagers complain about the “eyesore,” Russell Brand’s disused village pub, which he purchased for £850,000 in 2021, is abandoned and rotting.
Locals complain that the village pub, which Russell Brand purchased in 2021, has turned into an “eyesore” and is now overgrown and abandoned.
The Grade II-listed Crown Inn in Pishill, Oxfordshire, has fallen into a state of disrepair after being left to rot by the comedian turned conspiracy theorist, who is currently facing rape and sexual assault charges – which he denies.
The 600-year-old structure, which was first constructed in the 15th century as a coaching inn and served weary travelers with ale, food, and beds, is dotted around the grounds.
Its thatched roof and historical details have recently allowed it to host wedding receptions, but since Brand bought the plot in December 2021, it hasn’t yet opened its doors.
Russell Brand’s 15th-century pub stands in a state of disrepair after he abandoned it to the elements(Image: thisischriswhite.com)
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The building’s condition is in poor shape, with weeds occupying the pathways and tape holding some of the windows together.
A wooden shed appears to be erecting one side, some of its planks missing, while the log fires no longer burn.
The Crown was once Oxfordshire’s hottest nightclub, becoming the first place to serve drinks and music after midnight. Ringo Starr and George Harrison, as well as Dusty Springfield, were among the celebrities and fans who flocked to the venue.
A tree sags behind a crumbling stone wall outside the historic pub(Image: thisischriswhite.com)
Instead of loud revelers, the paint is now silence and decay, with crumbling brickwork and rusted iron railings stains the paint orange.
After avoiding meat and dairy since 2019, Brand, 49, and his wife Laura, who is the younger sister of TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher, originally intended to open the restaurant.
Locals, however, expressed outrage and one resident wrote: “We’ve heard he plans to turn the pub into a vegan restaurant.” Who would want that, anyway? He obviously had no intention of utilizing the pub as a bar. He doesn’t consume any alcohol. If you don’t like to drink, why buy a pub?
Tape can be seen inside the panes of glass holding the windows together(Image: thisischriswhite.com)
Brand also obtained planning permission to convert the pub to a recording studio and gathering place for his Rumble podcast and meet other alt-right commentators.
However, after receiving 53 objections from neighbors, South Oxfordshire District Council decided to reject the application.
The Campaign for Real Ale’s South Oxfordshire branch’s David Cooper, the pub preservation officer, claimed Brand’s suggestions were “ill-defined” and would “in no way” make up for the village’s final pub.
Jeremy Tweddle, a resident of Berrick Salome, added that he had “enjoyed numerous visits to the Crown.”
The walkways are being choked by weeds(Image: thisischriswhite.com)
According to him, it appears that the current owners bought a public house, made no effort to maintain it, and now say they are no longer able to support it.
Some neighbors now worry Brand, who is currently residing in Florida and has established an alt-right media hub in Miami, may shut down the bar.
Any modifications to the property would need to be carefully planned, and it might be challenging to get a change of use.
The pub’s owner, Caroline Dempsey, told the Sun that Brand could wait until the building is completely destroyed before selling the land to developers and double his profit, according to Caroline Dempsey, who lives right next door to the Crown.
A tattered blue tarp and building materials can be seen abandoned on the site of the historic boozer(Image: thisischriswhite.com)
She said, “This may take years, while it all turns into a sad, neglected, overgrown eyesore in the interim.”
Brand will return to the UK on Friday, May 2, for his first hearing.
According to Brand, who claimed the incidents occurred between 1999 and 2005, when he was at the height of his fame, he has been charged with two counts of rape, indecent assault, and two counts of sexual assault relating to four women.
The initial hearing will take place at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
A shabby wooden structure is missing some slats(Image: thisischriswhite.com)
The Metropolitan Police’s Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy stated, “The women who have made reports continue to receive support from specially trained officers.
The Met’s investigation is still ongoing, and detectives want anyone with information to contact police who may be affected by this case to come forward.
Brand completely refuted all of the allegations in a video posted on X. I’ve always told you guys that I was a fool when I was young and single, and before I had my wife and family, “he said.
I had sex, drug, and impure tendencies. But I’ve never committed rape. I’ve never engaged in non-consensual behavior; I’m hoping you can spot it by looking in my eyes.
Since 2016, fashion designer John Playfair has started bringing the limelight to her after they appeared in Cotswold Kitchen, the Great British Bake Off star.
Prue Leith has revealed her husband, John Playfair, is overshadowing her(Image: ITV)
After their cookery show, Prue Leith claims that her husband has become a bigger TV star than her. Great British Bake Off favorite Prue, 85, claims he is being stopped by fans and not her when she opens up about sharing the spotlight with John Playfair.
The pair’s home was opened for John, the subject of the ITV series Cotswold Kitchen, who became a household name overnight. Prue laughed, “People keep saying that we’re like Johnny Craddock and Fanny and Johnny Craddock in the 21st century.” I’m not sure if I’m entirely relieved that he has succeeded. I’m supposed to be the family’s “tv star”!
Prue recalled a recent encounter with a fan, saying, “The girl at the till recognized John. Oh you’re the man on Cotswold Kitchen, she said. That show is my favorite. You are wonderful! You are so funny! and blah, blah, and blah. And she doesn’t even know who I am as I’m standing there, packing the bags. “
In 2016, Prue and retired fashion designer John wed. After her 80th birthday, Prue’s first marriage ended in 2002 with her second husband, Rayne Kruger. Prue stated this week that she wanted to make the most of their time together and made the most of it.
On Holly Rubenstein’s episode of The Travel Diaries podcast, she said, “I want to spend as much time with him as I can because I’m 85.” The pair’s ideal collaboration on their series has been.
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The couple have been starring on ITV’s Cotswold Kitchen(Image: Channel 4)
He “is always willing to help out,” Prue exclaims. “I was very aware that filming takes place at our home, and how disruptive that is,” I said. “I was very aware that it typically takes longer than it should, and it occupies much more space than just the kitchen. Cables can be found everywhere! Why not involve him since I anticipated how much of a pain that would ensue? He seemed to be drawn in by it.
We have different activities, with John taking care of the outside. He frequently uses a tractor or something to cut the hedges, make the verges, or do other things. And he’s a lot more than himself. Giving him a script or anything of that kind is useless. He answers questions just like I do; he just asks.
Prue breaks down the existence of a particular clause in her contract, lifting the veil on life on set. She informed me that I should take an hour’s nap after lunch, according to my contract. I need some sleep in the afternoon while I’m working because I’m my age. Everyone enjoys it because it gives them an extra hour of rest each day even though “Madam” is upstairs and having a kip!
Prue is well loved as a judge on Channel 4’s The Great British Bake Off(Image: PA)
Prue, 85, is not exhibiting any signs of slowing down. sharing the secrets to a happy, long life with her?
I sleep well, eat well, and “I guess I love well,” the saying goes. I’m delighted to see you. I believe that having more energy is what makes you happy. I believe that you just want to curl up and do nothing when you’re unhappy. Therefore, I believe that having a sincere sense of happiness and having every reason to be happy is a big part. Being widowed, I found joy in John. My grandchildren and I are content and healthy. I love my job, don’t worry about money, and own a lovely house because of everything else that really matters. I’ve experienced sadness throughout my life, of course. My younger brother was my best friend, and I’ve lost both of my brothers. However, “Death occurs.”
Missing the celebrity version of Great British Bake Off so she could take time off to travel and spend it with family, Prue is back for the regular series later this year and for the US version. So what is her future on the Channel 4 show?
She admits, “I honestly don’t know,” We rarely negotiate a new agreement until we start shooting a new series. Instead of being pushed, I want to jump when I stop doing it. I’ll have to slow down for a while, but I’m already very happy.
Following the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the definition of a woman and sex in the Equality Act, pop star Sam Smith has issued a powerful message on social media.
Sam Smith has voiced their thoughts on the Supreme Court ruling (Image: Variety via Getty Images)
Sam Smith has issued a powerful message following the Supreme Court ruling the definition of a woman and sex in the Equality Act relates to “a biological woman and biological sex”. The controversial decision has been branded as “erasure” of transgender people by critics.
Five senior judges made the choice to define the terms “women” and “sex” as biological woman and biological sex. It has raised questions over access to single-sex spaces and protections based on sex, especially for trans rights.
Singer Sam, who uses the pronouns they/them and doesn’t identify as a woman, responded to the decision with a powerful message of solidarity. Sam wrote in a social media post, “Trans people exist.
“A world without trans people has never existed and never will. Trans rights are human rights. I am heartbroken for our community. But we cannot and will not be erased. We are real.”
Sam shared a strong message on social media(Image: Instagram)
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Sam’s words were echoed by Celebrity Big Brother star Kellie Maloney, who said life will become “very dangerous” for trans people. “This ruling has put a lot of fear in a lot of people,” said Kellie.
The campaign group For Women Scotland (FWS), which mandates 50% female representation on public boards, brought the decision after a lengthy legal battle over the definition of a woman in Scottish legislation.
Its effects are anticipated to be felt throughout Northern Ireland, Wales, and England. GRC-certified transgender people are entitled to sex-based protections, according to the Scottish government, while GRC-certified individuals are only limited to those who were born female.
The issue was whether or not a GRC-certified person who recognized their gender as a woman should be treated as a woman under the 2010 Equality Act.
The decision was made by UK Supreme Court Judge Lord Hodge, who defended the law’s protection against discrimination.
He said, “The Equality Act 2010 unanimously recognizes a biological woman and biological sex. However, we advise against viewing this judgment as a victory for one or more social groups over another.
The government responded, saying that the decision provided clarity in areas like sports clubs, hospitals, and refuges. The decision raises the possibility of additional laws regulating access to facilities, including changing rooms. However, judges emphasized that transgender people’s discrimination protections were not being violated.
A Government spokesman said: “We have always supported the protection of single sex spaces based on biological sex. This ruling brings clarity and confidence, for women and service providers such as hospitals, refuges, and sports clubs. Single sex spaces are protected in law and will always be protected by this government.”
Harry Potter author JK Rowling was among those praising the verdict and in recent years has been very vocal about trans people and their rights. She said on X: “It took three extraordinary, tenacious Scottish women with an army behind them to get this case heard by the Supreme Court and, in winning, they’ve protected the rights of women and girls across the UK. @ForWomenScot I’m so proud to know you.”
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The writer continued, “Trans people have lost no rights today, although I doubt some (not all) will be angry that the Supreme Court upheld women’s sex-based rights.”
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Shelby Tribble and Sam Mucklow, stars of “The Only Way Is Essex,” have revealed the couple’s son. On social media, they shared their joyous news with their first-ever adorable photos of their child.
Abel’s father, Shelby and Sam, had already revealed the name of their son and were already parents to him. The couple wrote, “We are completely in love with you,” next to their post. After receiving another beautiful boy, our hearts are now doubled.
They gave his distinctive name, “Our Teskey,” when he was revealed. As Teskey slept in his cot, the couple shared a sweet first glimpse of him in a blue baby grow.
The couple gave their newborn a first impression of (Instagram).
They also recalled the time their son Abel and they discovered they were having another boy. Following Teskey’s arrival, their famous friends and supporters rushed to congratulate them.
Rosie Anna Williams of Love Island remarked, “Oh my goodness! Congratulations to everyone involved. Shelb is gorgeous, according to Amber Davies.
Shelby’s mother, Karen, gushed, “Absolutely besotted and in love with the beautiful perfect little Teskey” and that his big brother, Abel, is a contented little brother to his grandpa’s opulent, beautiful grandson xxxxxxx.
Welcome to the world, our gorgeous baby boy, said Chloe Meadows of TOWIE. In October, Shelby and Sam made the announcement that they were starting a family.
Along with their son Abel, they posted their happy news in an adorable photo on social media. A picture of their ultrasound scan, along with a yellow cake with the words “oh baby” was shared by Shelby and Sam. The couple then shared images of their son and their son assimilating wine glasses into the cake.
As the cake revealed their baby’s gender, they all held their hands in the air for the sweet black and white photo. Baby Number 2 is coming soon, Shelby simply captioned the post.
A cake was used to announce Shelby and Sam’s second pregnancy (instagram.com/shelbytribble).
Sam and Shelby first met when they first appeared on the ITVBe reality show in 2018 and later confirmed their relationship.
After three difficult days in the hospital, they gave birth to son Abel back in November 2020. The couple’s ups and downs were revealed in shock when they split up in October 2023.
The couple’s romantic relationship is over, according to a source who later added that “Shelby is being supported by family and friends.” “They’re still co-parenting their child together and want to keep things normal for Abel,” the source told the Sun at the time.
On TikTok, Shelby also made an apologie for the breakup, sharing a video with audio that read, “This is a song i wrote about men… It is called ew..”. She continued, “Am I speaking for the majority of us at this point?”
Shelby and Sam took a picture together on Instagram last summer while they were on vacation in Ibiza. After Sam left Shelby’s posts, the pair were reunited, and fans were delighted that Sam and Sam had the opportunity to reconnect.
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ExCLUSIVE: Musician Michael Aldag has teased new music that is influenced by the Killers, the 1975, and the Bastille after gaining a worldwide following his witty social commentary on TikTok.
TikTok sensation Michael Aldag is gearing up for what could prove to be a memorable summer(Image: Michael Aldag)
Michael Aldag, a TikTok sensation, rose to fame back in 2020 with his incisive observational sketches about daily life and teased new music, promising that fans will soon hear tracks in the vein of The Killers and Lewis Capaldi.
The 23-year-old from West Kirby, Merseyside is gearing up for a memorable summer, with fresh tracks on the horizon in the form of his ‘ The Carousel ‘ EP – which he is aiming to release in the coming months. Entitled, Tonsillitis, and Ghosted, his previous works, which combined lyrical reflections on Gen Z life with energizing anthemic choruses, were popular with listeners.
His social media posts during lockdown garnered attention from around the world, as he experienced the power of viral content first hand. His TikTok videos, which saw him lampoon aspects of modern life from a young person’s perspective, helped him to carve out a niche for himself as an unlikely social commentator and he boats over 900,000 followers on the platform – along with a further 220,000 on Instagram.
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Aldag’s level-headed outlook, reflecting on what transpired to become a national overnight viral sensation five years ago, demonstrates maturity beyond his young age. He said: “I started doing the sketch videos when I was 18 and I remember doing my first video after being added into uni group chats and it doing my head in!
“I was sat on my couch doing nothing, writing songs in my room and watching Netflix. So I thought ‘I’ll keep doing them’. That kind of grew and as that grew, my music did too. I would sit on TikTok live and would tell people that I had a new song out.
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“So it wasn’t planned out. Social media definitely helped me find and grow an audience, which, I suppose, was very important.
He admits to having a life that is frequently ‘splished’ between juggling his duties on TikTok, representing himself, and organizing gigs. Coming off the back of a secret performance at Liverpool’s famous Jacaranda – which launched the Beatles to superstardom and has welcomed esteemed artists such as Blossoms in recent times – he appears enthused when asked about the process of making music.
Brandon Flowers of the Killers has been a major inspiration to Michael Aldag(Image: Redferns via Getty Images)
He still remembers that time in his life as his most productive when he first began to write when he was 14 when he first started to write in his bedroom. However, the craft of songwriting remains his first love, with his passion for his art palpable.
“When I was 16 years old, I really got into that and would spend the night making and producing songs just to get lost in that world.” Then, as the clock would indicate, I would need to go to bed the following morning to get ready for school.
” I’d just be taking my laptop everywhere and producing stuff. I still try to do that, but I also enjoy sharing ideas with a producer about writing on my guitar and keyboard piano.
Michael Aldag has spoken about the influences behind his work including the 1975 and Bastille(Image: Michael Aldag)
The Merseysider acknowledges seeing the Killers’ Brandon Flowers perform when he was a teenager as a major seminal moment in his journey to embarking on a career in music himself. He recalled: “I think that was one of those moments where you feel like your life slowed down, I remember watching him and the Killers when I was 15 in the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool – it was incredible.
He was such a fantastic performer, and I can recall just before that, when I first first heard about these songs as a teenager. Seeing their show, with all the massive lights, it wasn’t trying to be coy, it was like ‘ here’s one banger and here’s one after that ‘ and he was just singing his heart out.
“I got really jealous, I think,” the statement read. I wanted to be in the audience and do it because it was one of those times when I couldn’t bear being there. It’s when you try and do it that you realize just how much hard work it takes”!
Aldag anticipates releasing new material in the upcoming months, with “The Carousel” representing some of his most introspective pieces of work to date. His previously unheard tracks are included in his previously unheard collection. The starlet has gained notoriety for his clever depictions of northern life, but it’s obvious that he is more at ease than ever writing about his own struggles with romance, broken relationships, and dealing with heartache.
Robin Stjernberg of Sweden attends a photocall for the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 at Malmo Arena (Image: Ragnar Singsaas/Getty Images)
He acknowledges that the lyrics to the tracks “Three Minutes” and “Happy” have a more melancholy lyrical undertone than the tracks that are The 1975-esque, with catchy pop choruses and bright, uplifting melodies.
Aldag, who co-wrote these songs with producer and former Eurovision contestant Robin Stjernberg, does not shy away from admitting that he is unapologetically baring his soul like never before. They first worked together last year, with their songwriting partnership having blossomed ever since their initial encounter in a studio in Stockholm.
We had never met each other before, but we were put into a session because it was freezing in the middle of winter. We wrote the first song for that. Both of us were feeling quite jaded and feeling like we were doing things that we didn’t feel rewarded by and out of nowhere]the song] happened”, Aldag remembers.
“I just went with what came naturally,” I said as a result. It’s difficult to sing that song because I was very honest with the lyrics.
Michael will invite comparisons with Lewis Capaldi with the sound of his new record(Image: Getty Images)
They are just heartbreaking songs, but what we’ve done with “Three Minutes” is write something that’s a sort of 80s dance-inspired disco tune. Similar to “Happy,” but lyrically speaking, it is pretty devastating but has a snare kick going all the way through.
Addressing inevitable comparisons which will come with Lewis Capaldi for his vocal delivery on the title track, he admits: “I probably sound like Lewis Capaldi when he’s got a sore throat! I love that song – from there that song sparked the rest of the music.
“From there, I thought, “There’s something in that experience that I had.” That was the embryo of that song and then that grew and became all the different sides of it, which became the rest of the music. We hope to have a cool world in place.
Aldag also makes an announcement about making his first concept record of his career, with all the songs being based on the same source of inspiration that Aldag has used to create this project. He said: “I then tried to tell a story in the lyrics of this relationship and of the nature of it going round and round like a carousel – that’s where the whole thing has come from. In that regard, yes, it’s a concept album.
Michael is delighted to be returning to CarFest, which he previously played at the age of just 17(Image: Michael Aldag)
Michael Aldag proved a major hit on the stage at CarFest previously(Image: Michael Aldag)
It’s been very jarring in my music before, and it’s even more blatantly so at times, but with this, it’s still my life and true, and I tried to explore different sounds and create a distinctive sound with Robin.
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With his upcoming release, “The Carousel,” which is scheduled for the summer, Aldag is now aiming to build on his previous successes. The youngster is also brimming with excitement about playing his songs for audiences at festivals including Chris Evans ‘ CarFest this year.
I’m eager to play CarFest, he continued. I remember it vividly because it was my first festival when I first played it on my acoustic guitar when I was 17 years old. I was so nervous. I was pounding my head. I’m still recording a Shaun Mendes cover, so maybe I’ll take that back for nostalgia.
