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Rolling Ray Cause Of Death Reportedly Revealed A Month After He Passed Away (UPDATE)
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Cause Of Death Revealed A Month After Passing

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Social media continues to mourn the sudden passing of comedian and influencer Rolling Ray, as his cause of death is revealed nearly a month later.

RELATED: Prayers Up! Viral Internet Sensation Rolling Ray Reportedly Passes Away At Age Of 28

Rolling Ray Reportedly Passes Away From Natural Causes 

Rolling Ray, born Raymond Harper, passed away from natural causes, his family confirmed to The Washington Post. Reports revealed that over the past year, Ray’s health had been declining while he battled pneumonia and a serious blood infection. According to the outlet, when he was around 15 months old, doctors diagnosed Ray with spinal muscular atrophy, a condition that affects muscle strength and movement. His family was told he might not live past childhood, but Ray proved them wrong and stood by his word that he was “that gurlll“. Despite his health challenges, he pushed through and continued to entertain millions of fans with his humor.

Ray passed away just two days before his 28th birthday in September, leaving behind an unforgettable mark on social media. Not only did he more than double his life expectancy, but he also built a legacy that continues to inspire countless supporters worldwide

 

Fans Continue To Send Their Condolences

Many gathered under The Shade Room’s post to react to the news. Supporters continue to mourn Rolling Ray’s passing, flooding the comments with condolences for his family while reminiscing about his most iconic viral moments.

Instagram user @ccertified wrote, “RIP 💕We will miss you down here Ray. I pray for your family. You’re in God’s hands.No more pain, no more suffering, just peace 🙏🏾amen purrr”

Instagram user @trench.patrona.official added, “He lived longer then he was supposed to which was a blessing, keep on Rollin Ray”

While Instagram user @byrdsosweet_wrote, “I always say Judge TOLERRRRRRRR everytime I see him. Rip”

Instagram user @smokeyvelvet wrote. “I’m glad it was natural cause and not something crazy. He left his mark on the world. May he rest in peace and his family find a little with each day that go by.🕊️🙏🏾”

Instagram user @heragainherself.by.debrinalyn added, “He will forever be rolling in my spirit, those clap backs are so legendary.💔🥺 🕊️”

While Instagram user @michelle_lynn41 wrote, “And you still NOT THAT GIRL ..will live rent free forever 🕊️ “

Instagram user @_marciia_08 wrote, “I loved seeing his content always brought laughter to me RIP”

Instagram user @luificer_everose added, “well he did what he came to do. he made an impact on the community, we laughed, we cried with him, we watched him grow.🥲🥲 life cut way toooooo short”

While Instagram user @arabyas_ wrote, “This was the worst part of 2025 for me, this will never feel right 💔 “ 

Forever In Our Hearts Purrr

Though his passing leaves an emptiness, Rolling Ray’s big personality will always shine through the laughter he brought every time he hit our screens. From his first breakout on MTV’s Catfish: Trolls in 2018 to his hilarious moment on Divorce Court in 2019, he always knew how to make people smile. As his star grew on the Zeus Network from 2021 to 2022, fans watched him become even more iconic. We were all excited to see what he’d do next, but his legacy still lives on. His clapbacks and one-liners continue to live rent-free on the internet, reminding us why Rolling Ray will always be unforgettable.

RELATED: Prayers Up! Mom Of Rolling Ray Shares Heartbreaking Social Media Post After His Recent Death (PHOTO)

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Catch Up on All the Creative Director Debuts From Spring 2026 Fashion Month
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Catch Up on All the Creative Director Debuts From Spring 2026 Fashion Month

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That’s a wrap on Spring 2026’s creative director shuffle. Nicholas Aburn stepped into the top position at Area, while Louise Trotter (a.k.a. one of the few women helming a luxury house) took the reins at Bottega Veneta. All eyes were on Paris Fashion Week as the fashion capital welcomed a …

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Dawn McCarthy presents “Fall Product Highlights for 2025”
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Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs in honor of National Women’s Small Business Month

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  • October 6, 2025

Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs in honor of National Women’s Small Business Month


Dawn McCarthy

Beauty and Lifestyle Advisor

Beauty and lifestyle advisor, Dawn McCarthy is here to give us some top Highlights from Women who have founded, created, written or developed Products in honor of National Women’s Month.

Luella’s Library by Tara Lala –   This Fall, your kids can enjoy the magic of reading with the newest book, Luella’s Library, from 22-year-old California author, Tara Lala. Luella loves books, but her friend Lino prefers his phone—until a magical library transports them into an enchanted adventure! From pirates to ballrooms and medieval villages, they face challenges, meet new friends, and discover that books offer journeys no screen can match. Luella’s Library is a beautifully illustrated children’s book that celebrates imagination, friendship, and the magic of reading. Check out Tara’s other books, especially Minty, which will be a perfect read for the holiday season. a.co/d/aurUFsK

Glassybaby – Glassy Baby’s are handblown candle holders made in the USA in 200 colors, each with their own name and story.  Started by Lee Rhodes, a 3 time cancer survivor, glassybaby has donated over $16 million dollars to non- profits, many of whom support people touched by cancer.  To celebrate this milestone-they are gifting 16,000 handblown glassybaby candleholders to people throughout the country who have been touched by Cancer called- Light it Forward. There are truly-Gifts the glow. glassybaby.com

 

Pinaq Margarita – Ready to Serve- Just add Ice! This latest launch from Women Owned Pinaq could be one of my favorite yet from the company.  Made with Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime & Natural Flavours, these Bar quality margaritas- are now bottled. Speaking of bottle, the cap still serves as a stand, or you can use as a drinking vessel. The newly released limited edition Cocktail cups are also available in green, blue or pink. Besides You can find great recipes online, more Pinaq ready to serve drinks and a store locator to pick up a Pineapple near you. pinaq.com

Showerspecs® Are the first-ever patented anti-fog readers, designed for steamy spaces like showers, saunas, and hot tubs. Female-founded and crafted with premium materials, they come in three spa-inspired colors and five magnifications, plus a handy shower hook making personal care routines clearer, easier, and frustration-free. If you wear readers, or ever struggled while traveling and trying to read the bottles in the shower-this is the perfect solution. showerspecs.com

Hidden Foods –  Hidden Foods Pancake Mixes are full of nutrition and easy to make by just adding water! Each mix provides 50% daily value of Vitamins A, B6, C, D, and E with 9g protein and 4-5g fiber in one serving.  With hidden veggies, flaxseed, protein and no added sugar, these make great pancakes, waffles, or muffins for everyone in the family! They also have Pasta Sauces (good as pizza sauce too) with clean ingredients: Pureed Spinach, beets, carrots and kidney beans and the founder is  Italian so it’s her family recipe and it’s so good! hiddenfoodsco.com

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Rani Mukerji weighs in on flexible work hours amid Deepika Padukone's 8hr-shift demand: 'When Adira was 14 month old...'
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Rani Mukerji weighs in on flexible work hours amid Deepika Padukone’s 8hr-shift demand: ‘When Adira was 14 month old…’

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As the film industry continues to discuss Deepika Padukone’s reported request for an eight-hour workday, a demand said to have led to her exit from Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and starring Prabhas, actor Rani Mukerji has weighed in with her perspective, drawing from her own experience of balancing career and motherhood.

Rani Mukerji noted that while flexibility in working hours is essential, the pressure on women remains significantly different from their male counterparts.

Rani recalled her schedule when Adira was a toddler

Speaking to ANI, Rani recalled the filming of her 2018 movie Hichki, which took place when her daughter Adira was just 14 months old.

“When I did Hichki, Adira was 14 months old, and I was still breastfeeding her. I had to pump the milk and leave early in the morning to shoot at a college in town. From my home in Juhu to the shoot location, it would take almost two hours due to traffic. So I’d leave by 6:30 a.m. after expressing milk. My first shot was at 8 a.m., and I’d wrap up by 12:30 or 1 p.m. My team and director were very organised. I’d reach home by 3 p.m., before the traffic worsened. That’s how I completed the film.”

She stressed that conversations around flexible working hours in cinema aren’t new but are gaining visibility today because they’re being publicly acknowledged. Rani also highlighted the double standards faced by women in the industry, pointing out that female actors often have to pause or adapt their careers after motherhood, while their male counterparts rarely face the same expectations.

Rani talks about juggling work with motherhood

“These things have always existed. It’s just that now people are openly talking about it. In any profession, if the producer agrees to shorter hours, you go ahead with the project. If not, you opt out. It’s a mutual choice; nothing is forced. Men don’t have to go through a physical transformation. Women, on the other hand, go through both physical and emotional changes after becoming mothers. But I’m very happy being a woman,” she said.

Rani Mukerji recently earned the Best Actress award at the 71st National Film Awards for her performance in Mrs Chatterjee vs. Norway. The film, based on the real-life story of Sagarika Chakraborty, follows a mother’s emotional and legal battle to reclaim her children from the Norwegian foster care system.

Deepika, on the other hand, is busy shooting Shah Rukh Khan’s King which also stars Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan and Arshad Warsi.

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Shaq Checks On Kobe Bryant's Mom 'Once A Month': 'She Has A Lot Of Pain She's Dealing With'
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Shaq Checks On Kobe Bryant’s Mom ‘Once A Month’: ‘She Has A Lot Of Pain She’s Dealing With’

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Shaq Checks On Kobe Bryant’s Mom ‘Once A Month’: ‘She Has A Lot Of Pain She’s Dealing With’

Shaquille O’Neal is doing what he can to make sure #KobeBryant’s loved ones are all good.

The retired #NBA star shared with PEOPLE that he checks on #Kobe’s mother, Pamela Bryant, “once a month” to support her through her grief. Shaq, who won three championships alongside Kobe during their time on the #Lakers, said that Kobe would often check in on his family before passing in 2020.

The 53-year-old mentioned that he also maintains close contact with Kobe’s sisters, Sharia and Shaya. Shaq expressed:

“Their mom has been through a lot in a couple of years, and that takes a toll, and sometimes you just need somebody to just call to check on you.”

As reported, Kobe’s father passed last July. Touching on that, Shaq continued,

“I kind of know what it feels like with the passing of her son, but I don’t know what it feels like to lose a son and a husband, so I’m sure she has a lot of pain that she’s dealing with.”

He added:

“I just try to make her smile. I just try to do whatever I can, because I know it’s tough.”


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Best films released in the UK this month: September 2025
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Best films released in the UK this month: September 2025

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The month has already got under way with a new film from Spike Lee and the latest entry in the mega-successful Conjuring franchise, and there’s plenty more to come, from a sequel to beloved 1984 mockumentary This is Spinal Tap to the long-awaited closing chapter of Downton Abbey, as the Crawleys return to the big screen for a third and final movie spin-off.

Later in the month, Cillian Murphy has reunited with Small Things Like These director Tim Mielants for new film Steve – which is getting a brief theatrical run before being added to Netflix – while the starry duo of Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell lead new romantic fantasy A Big, Bold, Beautiful Journey.

But perhaps the biggest new release of all for film fans is the latest from esteemed writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson, who had teamed up with Leonardo DiCaprio for new thriller One Battle After Another – which seems like a good bet to be a contender when Oscars season comes around.

To help you pick out the highlights, we’ve put together a selection of some of the best films to watch this month – check out the video above or read on for our choices.

Best films released in the UK this month: September 2025

Highest 2 Lowest

Denzel Washington in Highest 2 Lowest. Apple

Release date: Friday 5th September in cinemas (and on Apple TV+)

Denzel Washington leads the cast of Spike Lee’s reimagining of the Akira Kurosawa film High and Low – playing a music mogul caught up in a ransom plot in New York City after his son’s best friend is mistakenly kidnapped by culprits who had initially been targeting his son.

You can find many of Lee’s usual trademarks here – from playful stylistic choices to multiple sport and music references – while the supporting cast includes key roles for Jeffrey Wright, Wendell Pierce and rappers ASAP Rocky and Ice Spice.

The Conjuring: Last Rites

Patrick Wilson as Ed Warren and Vera Farmiga as Lorraine Warren in The Conjuring: Last Rites standing in a lecture theatre giving a talk, with a screen showing a scary clown face behind them.

Patrick Wilson as Ed Warren and Vera Farmiga as Lorraine Warren in The Conjuring: Last Rites. Warner Bros Entertainment Inc

Release date: Friday 5th September in cinemas

The fourth and final entry in the main The Conjuring saga sees Ed and Lorraine Warren called in to investigate the Smurl haunting in Pennsylvania, a case which turns out to have an unexpected personal connection relating to their daughter Judy.

Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga are once again back as the Warrens, while Mia Tomlinson takes over the role of Judy and Ben Hardy plays her boyfriend Tony. Fans can look forward to plenty more of the jump scares that the franchise has become known for in addition to another case loosely adapted from a real story.

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues.

Release date: Friday 12th September in cinemas

More than four decades after they appeared in the legendary mockumentary This is Spinal Tap – which remains one of the most highly-rated comedy films of all time – the titular fictional heavy metal band return in this sequel, with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer all reprising their roles.

This time, fictional director Marty DiBergi (played again by the film’s actual director Rob Reiner) is hoping to capture the band’s reunion after 15 years for one final show, as they hope to go out with a bang.

The Long Walk

Cooper Hoffman as Garraty and David Jonsson as McVries in The Long Walk

Cooper Hoffman as Garraty and David Jonsson as McVries in The Long Walk. . Photo Credit: Murray Close

Release date: Friday 12th September in cinemas

Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson and Mark Hamill are among the stars in this adaptation of a 1979 Stephen King novel written under his pseudonym Richard Bachman. It follows a group of teens in a dystopian future USA who must go through a high-stakes contest that forces them to continuously walk or else be shot by a member of their military escort, until only one of them remains.

It is the second of three major King adaptations in the second half of 2025, following last month’s The Life of Chuck and preceding Edgar Wright’s new version of The Running Man, which is due for release in November.

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

4226_D010_00060_R Michelle Dockery stars as Lady Mary in DOWNTON ABBEY: The Grand Finale, a Focus Features release. Credit: Rory Mulvey / © 2025 FOCUS FEATURES LLC

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.

Release date: Friday 12th September in cinemas

The beloved period drama gets a fitting send-off in this third and final movie spin-off, which boasts a star-studded cast of new and returning stars – including Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville and Oscar-nominee Paul Giamatti, the latter of whom makes his first appearance since the 2013 Christmas special.

The film will follow the Crawleys as they enter the 1930s, with the family facing financial trouble and a major scandal erupting around news that Lady Mary is to divorce – causing the family to embrace change as they grapple with the threat of social disgrace.

Steve

Cillian Murphy as Steve in Steve leaning against a chalkboard and staring blankly ahead.

Steve. Robert Viglasky/Neflix

Release date: Friday 19th September in cinemas

Cillian Murphy reunites with Small Things Like These director Tim Mielants for this emotional drama adapted by Max Porter from his own novella, Shy.

The film tells the story about a headteacher at a reform school for boys with behavioural difficulties, who must balance his own mental health struggles with his duty of care for the youngsters, in particular a troubled boy named Shy (Jay Lycurgo).

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey - Image 8 - Only In Cinemas September 19

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey.

Release date: Friday 19th September in cinemas

Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell star in this intriguing romantic fantasy from After Yang director Kogonada – playing a pair of strangers who find themselves embarking on a very unusual journey with each other.

That journey sees them getting the chance to relive a number of moments from earlier in their lives, giving them each new perspectives on how they got to where they are – while they also appear to fall for each other in the process.

One Battle After Another

One Battle After Another

One Battle After Another.

Release date: Friday 26th September in cinemas

Paul Thomas Anderson returns with this madcap action thriller, which stars Leonardo Di Caprio in the lead role and is loosely based on Thomas Pynchon’s novel Vineland – moving the action from the ’80s to the present day.

The official synopsis reads: “When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunites to rescue one of their own’s daughter.”

Brides

Brides

Brides.

Release date: Friday 26th September in cinemas

The debut feature from Young Vic artistic director Nadia Fall follows two teenage girls – played by Ebada Hassan and Safiyya Ingar – who decide to run away from the UK and make a dangerous journey to Syria.

Described as “a road movie about the intensity of female friendship and the mistakes of teenagehood”, it received positive reviews when it premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.

Dead of Winter

Dead of Winter

Dead of Winter.

Release date: Friday 26th September in cinemas

Emma Thompson stars in this intense Minnesota-set survival thriller – which also sees her daughter Gaia Wise playing a younger version of her character.

It follows grieving widow Barb, who happens across a sinister hostage plot after she gets lost during the harsh Minnesota winter and soon puts everything on the line to mount a rescue mission.

Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what’s on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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Woman shares she 'lost all her belly fat in 1 month by cutting out these 5 foods': 'You don’t need magic pills'
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Woman shares she ‘lost all her belly fat in 1 month by cutting out these 5 foods’: ‘You don’t need magic pills’

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Nutritionist and health coach Ruchi Sharmma took to Instagram on July 18 to share how she toned up by avoiding certain foods. She said, “I lost close to 5 kg and got a flatter stomach in a month. You don’t need magic pills. You need to know what to stop eating first. These 5 food types were silently holding me back.” Also read | French biochemist shares simple hack for enjoying fast food with fewer blood sugar spikes

Nutritionist Ruchi Sharma shared her top foods to avoid for weight loss and a flatter stomach.(Shutterstock)

In her post, titled, ‘I lost all my belly fat in a month by cutting out these 5 foods’, Ruchi shared foods you can avoid or limit if you want a flat belly like her:

1. Refined seed oils (Sunflower, soybean)

She said, “Found in namkeens, fried food, biscuits, restaurant meals, you name it, these oils mess with your hormones, gut, and digestion.” What I did: switched to ghee and cold-pressed coconut oil. My bloating reduced, energy improved, and mood stabilised.”

2. Bread, noodles, pasta and grains on their own

Ruchi added, “Eating carbs alone can spike your blood sugar and keep you in fat-storing mode. But carbs aren’t the villain, they just need balance. What I did: I started pairing carbs with protein and fibre, like adding paneer to my dosa or tofu with rice and sabzi. Energy = stable. Hunger = gone.”

3. Tea-time snacking: biscuits, rusks, diet namkeen, makhana

Ruchi said, “These sneaky snacks seem ‘lightl but keep your insulin constantly high. Mindless snacking between meals = constant fat gain. What I did: moved to 2-3 proper meals and 1 intentional snack if needed. No grazing. No distractions. Just real food.”

4. Hidden sugars in ‘healthy’ foods

“Protein bars, health drinks, flavoured yoghurts, granola – all sold as ‘healthy’ but packed with sugar, gums, and low-quality ingredients. What I did: focused on whole, clean protein like eggs, tofu, Greek yoghurt, protein powders, paneer, chicken, and fish. Cravings vanished, and skin cleared up, too,” she said.

5. Flavoured coffees, nut milks and ‘healthy’ smoothies

Ruchi shared, “These are loaded with additives, sugar, and artificial ingredients, even when they claim to be dairy-free or plant-based. What I did: switched to black coffee, plain milk or herbal chai. Less sugar = better gut = clearer mind.”

Ruchi further shared what she ate and did instead to achieve a flat belly:

⦿ Added good fats and fibre like mixed seeds and sabzi to every meal

⦿ Made every meal protein-rich including snacks

⦿ Didn’t give up carbs; instead, enjoyed balanced versions of pasta, dosa, paratha, and sandwiches

⦿ Focused on habits, not hacks

⦿ Walked daily, got sunlight, slept better

Note to readers: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.

This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice.

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bitchy | Mirror: Prince Harry will likely meet his father face-to-face next month
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bitchy | Mirror: Prince Harry will likely meet his father face-to-face next month

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Yesterday, we got confirmation that Prince Harry will make his annual September visit to the UK. He’s worked with his patronage, WellChild, and they’ve coordinated a date for the annual WellChild Awards. Considering Harry tends to book several events for his visits to the UK, I would imagine he’ll probably do something with Scotty’s Little Soldiers and maybe one or two other charities, and maybe something around Invictus too. Harry’s schedule is close-hold, for good reason, but we know he’ll be in town on September 8th. I suggested that Harry probably wouldn’t meet his father face-to-face, given that Charles is expected to stay in Balmoral up until mid-September, when he’s hosting the godforsaken Trump family for a state visit. But The Royalist pointed out that while Charles is staying in Balmoral, he travels back to London on a weekly basis for his cancer treatments. So… it’s not impossible to think that the timing could line up for an in-person meeting with Harry. Well, the Daily Mirror says it’s happening.

Prince Harry is poised to see his father, King Charles, for the first time in 20 months when he returns to Britain in two weeks – although Prince William has rejected any reconciliation with his brother. The thawing of relations between the Duke of Sussex and the monarch comes after an informal peace summit with Buckingham Palace officials. Harry is expected in London on September 8 – the third anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death – to attend the WellChild Awards, a charity event he has long supported.
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A US source told the Mirror: “It’s clear there is now a determination on both sides to make this happen. Nobody is pretending the wider family issues have been resolved, but this is about beginning with Charles and Harry. For the first time in a long time, there’s a genuine sense that reconciliation is within reach. Prince Harry’s team and the Palace have opened a line of communication, and there is every hope that father and son will see one another when the Duke returns to London in September.”

They continued: “After 20 months apart, and with the King continuing his treatment, the feeling is that the time is right to take that step. This is not about grand gestures or set-piece meetings – it’s about a simple face-to-face conversation between a father and his son. The priority is privacy and dignity, but also ensuring the door stays open for further dialogue. As for Harry and William, though, any chance of reconciliation between them has been rejected out of hand.”

Despite the possible meeting, it is understood Harry’s wife, Meghan Markle, will maintain her self-imposed exile from Britain, opting to stay in California with the couple’s two children, Archie and Lilibet. Charles has not seen his grandchildren since June 2022, when the Sussexes returned for the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

[From The Daily Mirror]

I have serious doubts that this comes from a “US source.” They’re trying to make it sound like Team Sussex is leaking details of a meeting, and I just don’t think that would happen. This sounds more like it’s either coming from Prince William’s office (jealous and enraged that the meeting is happening) or Charles and/or Camilla. Anyway, I hope Charles and Harry do get a chance to see each other and, as always, I’m glad that Meghan and the kids are staying safe in Montecito. It’s still hilarious to me that all Harry had to do was give an interview to the BBC and suggest that his dad might not have much time left, and BAM, Charles agrees to meet him. That’s what’s known as “positive reinforcement.” Now Harry knows that all he has to do to get what he wants with Charles is go public about what’s happening behind the scenes.

Photos courtesy of Avalon Red, Cover Images.

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AtHeart Is Billboard's K-Pop Rookie of the Month (August): Photos
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AtHeart Is Billboard’s K-Pop Rookie of the Month (August): Photos

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What would it look like if the “Avengers” of the K-pop industry came together to create a single team? And what if that team was not launched in Seoul, but by the first-ever K-pop label founded in the United States? The answer is AtHeart, who made their dazzling debut in August this year.

The group’s label, Titan Content, was founded by a powerhouse lineup: former SM Entertainment CEO Han Se-min, former SM casting director Kang Jung-ah, world-renowned choreographer Lia Kim, and Dazed Korea founder and current editor-in-chief Lee Guiom. With each of them standing at the top of their respective fields, Titan Content’s establishment in the U.S.—a first for K-pop—made global headlines even before AtHeart’s debut. Media outlets such as Variety and Teen Vogue spotlighted them early on, and Billboard named AtHeart one of the “‘Next-Generation’ K-Pop Group,” further fueling anticipation from fans and industry insiders alike.

The group name AtHeart is a fusion of “Heart” and “At,” symbolizing their aim to grow alongside fans around the world through connection and sincerity. All six members were born between 2007 and 2009, making them a full teenage lineup. Korean members Seohyeon, Arin, Bome, and Nahyun naturally nurtured their idol dreams in environments where K-pop was already part of daily life, from school band stages to music shows. Meanwhile, Katelyn from the Philippines and Michi, who holds dual citizenship in the U.S. and Japan, represent the new generation of global K-pop kids—those first inspired to pursue idol dreams after being captivated by performances from BTS and BLACKPINK.

Though they started from different places, the girls now stand together as one under the name AtHeart. Their multinational makeup is another defining strength. “It’s fun to learn and respect each other’s traditions,” Katelyn says. Bome adds, “Our different cultural and linguistic backgrounds actually make our teamwork stronger,” recalling the day she watched Michi and Katelyn see snow for the first time in Korea, laughing like children at the sight. “Little moments like that made us closer,” she says.

AtHeart officially signaled their arrival on May 29 with pre-debut single “Good Girl (AtHeart),” followed by their August 13 debut EP ‘Plot Twist’. Its title track was produced and written by Jonah Shai, known for working with Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes, while Rob Kinelski, who has mixed for Billie Eilish, brought sonic depth to the record. The dreamy EDM track thrives on its layered reversals and is elevated further by powerful choreography from 1MILLION’s Lia Kim, Titan Content’s CPO. Together, the package showcases the kind of performance and musical polish that K-pop fans have come to expect—and AtHeart delivered from the start.

From the outset, their extraordinary path drew global attention—but their story is only just beginning. “Someday, I want us to perform on stages like Coachella or SoFi Stadium,” Katelyn shares, while Bome fondly remembers the purity of seeing the first snowfall with her teammates as trainees. It’s this mix of youthful honesty and global ambition that positions AtHeart as one of K-pop’s most exciting new possibilities. Billboard will be following their flight closely.

Before debut, what first inspired each of you to dream of becoming a K-pop idol?

Arin: always loved dancing, and at first, I dreamed of becoming a dancer. I started with belly dance at a community center, then learned ballet, broadcast dance, and street dance. Eventually I thought, “If I want to share the dances I love with more people, shouldn’t I become a singer?” and my path naturally shifted.

Bome: I was in the school band and often had chances to perform. Each time, I realized I received even more energy from the audience than I gave, and that’s when I thought, “This is truly meaningful to me.” That’s when I decided I wanted to be a singer.

Seohyeon: Singing and dancing were part of my daily life since I was young. Watching idols shine on music shows, I started to think, “I want to be like that someday,” and the dream just kept growing.

Nahyun: My parents love music, and naturally I grew to love it too. I even formed a little idol group with my classmates in elementary school and practiced together. That’s when the dream started to become clear.

Michi: I began training in dance at age three—ballet, tap, hula, hip-hop, jazz, contemporary—and naturally got exposed to a wide range of music. I discovered a passion for singing in middle school through musicals. Then I encountered K-pop and was fascinated by the creative direction of music videos. Seeing BLACKPINK in concert was a turning point in my life. The powerful energy of that performance shaped who I am today.

Katelyn: Being on stage was always a dream, but I never had the chance to attend academies or formal training. During the pandemic, I watched a BTS concert for the first time, and it gave me the courage to tell my mom, “I really want to become a singer, please support me!” From that moment, I began seriously preparing to become an idol.

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"And my labour shall commence next month"
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And my labour shall commence next month

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FKA Twigs has announced a new album, ‘EUSEXUA Afterglow’. Find all the details below.

  • READ MORE: FKA Twigs – ‘Eusexua’ review: a lust-fuelled insight into what it is to be human

This weekend, the NME Godlike Genius recipient played the final show of her summer European tour at the Netherlands’ Lowlands Festival.

During her set, she teased an upcoming new album, saying: “New music – I am full and abundant and ready to give birth. Her name is ‘Afterglow’. And my labour shall commence next month.”

According to a report from Stereogum, the album is actually called ‘EUSEXUA Afterglow’, and is reportedly an entirely new album, rather than a deluxe edition, which has previously been speculated.

Last month, Twigs shared the uptempo dance-pop track ‘Perfectly’, which is thought to also be from the new album.

In a five-star review of ‘Eusexua’, NME wrote: “Twigs has successfully shown that the connection of music, movement, mind, soul and body can be converted into sound, weaving these elements into a cohesive and transcendent artistic experience. She brings her own assured sense of creativity and spirituality and combines it with her ability to materialise the intangible. As the album’s closing track says, “You’ve one life to live, do it freely”. What better note to leave it on?”

 

Her recent European shows followed Twigs dropping out of Coachella last minute, along with other US tour dates, with her explaining: “I was informed that production did not fill out the correct paperwork in a timely manner for us to have our visas to come to the USA and perform.”

She has since told fans that one day she would explain “all the tea that’s led to this craziness.”

The singer brought ‘Eusexua’ to London back in March, where NME scored the show a four-star review: “Dancers hang chains connected to her dress to all four corners of the box and every spotlight is rigged onto her; Twigs has no choice but to bare her soul to the crowd.

“To end the set with a song that expresses such spiritual suffering with some of the most magnificent vocals is truly brave; every tremble and crack in her voice is deeply felt, and it’s the most connected we feel to her all night. Now that’s ‘Eusexua’.”

In other news, she’s reportedly in negotiations to portray groundbreaking singer and actress Josephine Baker in a new biopic, and recently made a surprise appearance with Rosé at BLACKPINK‘s first show at Wembley Stadium.

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