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The Irish Sun
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- The Irish Sun
Meg ‘is copying celebs AGAIN & they won't be happy – she'll get in trouble if she doesn't do something original'
MEGHAN Markle has been accused of copying celebrities again with her new wine. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, has added Rosé wine to her range of As ever products - which is her first alcoholic beverage. 5 Meghan Markle is launching a new brand of rosé wine Credit: Arthur Edwards / The Sun 5 The wine is part of her As Ever brand Credit: As Ever 5 Hugo Vickers has slammed the launch Credit: Alamy Hugo Vickers is a royal expert, known for his books on the The expert kicked out against Meghan's new drink which is part of her brand As Ever, which includes her jam range. However, Hugo issued an urgent warning to the Duchess, advising her to make sure that her rosé is different enough to the slew of celebrity alcohol brands which have been released in recent years. Hugo said: 'And that's where you've got to be jolly careful. Read More on Meghan Markle 'Because if you start just sort of taking other people's products and putting your name on it - I'm not saying that she's absolutely exactly done that - if you do something even by accident, then you're going to get into trouble. 'Because people who are less successful, who are selling them or the same thing and seeing them going out under her name, they won't like that definitely.' He added: 'If you like rosé wine, you'll probably find that you've got a particular one that you like, and I must admit I wouldn't be tempted to go for hers. 'I don't know what hers is, how hers is going to be so different from anybody else's. Most read in Royals 'It's probably going to be more expensive because it has a sort of brand on it.' He also claimed that much of her popularity can be attributed to her famous husband. Hugo said: 'Prince Harry gives it a kind of a soap opera element which would otherwise be lacking, because, as you say, there are numerous other celebrities launching products, and you know you see them here and there, and you may be interested in them. Meghan's kids will be SO angry when they grow up & realise how they were used by her 'You may like the star who's put their name to it, and you might buy it for that reason.' The expert added that He said: 'I don't think it's going to concern him very much. 'I think he's probably much more interested in getting to Ascot and seeing whether one of his horses does well.' She also went viral for her remark that every 'failure' is actually a 'success'. However, Hugo slammed the comment - saying: 'She must have been doing an awful lot of winning recently, because quite a lot of the things that she's done have not been wildly successful.' He added: 'I think you do better actually by winning than failing.' Hugo also had a great tip for readers who are in the market for a new rosé. He said: 'Buy the palest kind of rosés that you can find, and those do tend to be rather more expensive, and don't buy the ones that look like syrup, because they're horrible. 'But there is a huge different range of rosés, so I don't entirely blame her for having a go at that one especially. 'Listen, we're talking on probably The Sun has approached Meghan and Harry's representatives for comment. The 2023 pink booze from Napa Valley, California, will be sold via her As ever website from July 1. It has been announced alongside two new spreads now available including a Limited-Edition Orange Blossom Honey for $28 (£20). And she has also restocked six of the original products including $15 flower sprinkles. But there is no new raspberry spread available after Meg admitted she may never restock the infamous jam spread. 'COPYCAT' BEHAVIOUR It comes after Pamela Anderson fans accused Meghan of "copying" her Cooking With Love show with her own Netflix cookery programme With Love Meghan - released last month. And in February, the mayoress of Porres in Majorca complained the logo for the Duchess' lifestyle brand, As Ever, resembled her town's historic coat of arms. The town's mayor, Francisca Mora Veny, was considering taking legal action against the royal and has asked Meghan to remove the logo. Ms Mora told The Sun: 'We don't want our coat of arms to be perverted because it belongs exclusively to Porreres. 'The only difference with their logo and our coat of arms is that theirs shows two hummingbirds and in ours are either swallows or pigeons — historians cannot agree. "We will ask Meghan to remove the logo from their website.' Even before Meghan became a member of the British Royal Family, she appeared to be looking to others for inspiration. In her speech for International Women's Day at the UN in 2015, she was accused of lifting whole chunks from one delivered by former First Lady of the United States Eleanor Roosevelt. The Sun previously compiled a list of seven times, in fact, that Meghan has 5 Meghan posted a summery snap online to promote her new range Credit: aseverofficial/Instagram 5 She is also selling a new apricot spread, available this summer
Scottish Sun
a day ago
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- Scottish Sun
Meg ‘is copying celebs AGAIN & they won't be happy – she'll get in trouble if she doesn't do something original'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MEGHAN Markle has been accused of copying celebrities again with her new wine. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, has added Rosé wine to her range of As ever products - which is her first alcoholic beverage. 5 Meghan Markle is launching a new brand of rosé wine Credit: Arthur Edwards / The Sun 5 The wine is part of her As Ever brand Credit: As Ever 5 Hugo Vickers has slammed the launch Credit: Alamy Hugo Vickers is a royal expert, known for his books on the Windsors and their ancestors. The expert kicked out against Meghan's new drink which is part of her brand As Ever, which includes her jam range. However, Hugo issued an urgent warning to the Duchess, advising her to make sure that her rosé is different enough to the slew of celebrity alcohol brands which have been released in recent years. Hugo said: 'And that's where you've got to be jolly careful. 'Because if you start just sort of taking other people's products and putting your name on it - I'm not saying that she's absolutely exactly done that - if you do something even by accident, then you're going to get into trouble. 'Because people who are less successful, who are selling them or the same thing and seeing them going out under her name, they won't like that definitely.' He added: 'If you like rosé wine, you'll probably find that you've got a particular one that you like, and I must admit I wouldn't be tempted to go for hers. 'I don't know what hers is, how hers is going to be so different from anybody else's. 'It's probably going to be more expensive because it has a sort of brand on it.' He also claimed that much of her popularity can be attributed to her famous husband. Hugo said: 'Prince Harry gives it a kind of a soap opera element which would otherwise be lacking, because, as you say, there are numerous other celebrities launching products, and you know you see them here and there, and you may be interested in them. Meghan's kids will be SO angry when they grow up & realise how they were used by her 'You may like the star who's put their name to it, and you might buy it for that reason.' The expert added that Meghan's new product won't 'concern' the Prince greatly. He said: 'I don't think it's going to concern him very much. 'I think he's probably much more interested in getting to Ascot and seeing whether one of his horses does well.' Meghan's new wine follows her jam brand, which went viral on social media. She also went viral for her remark that every 'failure' is actually a 'success'. However, Hugo slammed the comment - saying: 'She must have been doing an awful lot of winning recently, because quite a lot of the things that she's done have not been wildly successful.' He added: 'I think you do better actually by winning than failing.' Hugo also had a great tip for readers who are in the market for a new rosé. He said: 'Buy the palest kind of rosés that you can find, and those do tend to be rather more expensive, and don't buy the ones that look like syrup, because they're horrible. 'But there is a huge different range of rosés, so I don't entirely blame her for having a go at that one especially. 'Listen, we're talking on probably one of the hottest days in England, and a glass of ice cold rosé wouldn't go amiss.' The Sun has approached Meghan and Harry's representatives for comment. The 2023 pink booze from Napa Valley, California, will be sold via her As ever website from July 1. It has been announced alongside two new spreads now available including a Limited-Edition Orange Blossom Honey for $28 (£20). And she has also restocked six of the original products including $15 flower sprinkles. But there is no new raspberry spread available after Meg admitted she may never restock the infamous jam spread. 'COPYCAT' BEHAVIOUR It comes after Pamela Anderson fans accused Meghan of "copying" her Cooking With Love show with her own Netflix cookery programme With Love Meghan - released last month. And in February, the mayoress of Porres in Majorca complained the logo for the Duchess' lifestyle brand, As Ever, resembled her town's historic coat of arms. The town's mayor, Francisca Mora Veny, was considering taking legal action against the royal and has asked Meghan to remove the logo. Ms Mora told The Sun: 'We don't want our coat of arms to be perverted because it belongs exclusively to Porreres. 'The only difference with their logo and our coat of arms is that theirs shows two hummingbirds and in ours are either swallows or pigeons — historians cannot agree. "We will ask Meghan to remove the logo from their website.' Even before Meghan became a member of the British Royal Family, she appeared to be looking to others for inspiration. In her speech for International Women's Day at the UN in 2015, she was accused of lifting whole chunks from one delivered by former First Lady of the United States Eleanor Roosevelt. The Sun previously compiled a list of seven times, in fact, that Meghan has been accused of being a "copycat". 5 Meghan posted a summery snap online to promote her new range Credit: aseverofficial/Instagram
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Exclusive: Meghan Markle on the "Extraordinary Advice" Tina Knowles Gave Her During New Bonus Podcast Episode
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The Duchess of Sussex wrapped up the first season of her new Lemonada Media podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder With Meghan, last week, but on Tuesday, June 3, she released a bonus episode—and none other than Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles, opened up about her decades of experience as an entrepreneur. Speaking exclusively to Marie Claire, Meghan says, "Wrapping 'Confessions of a Female Founder' with Tina Knowles felt like the perfect end to a very special podcast; as I grow my own business, As ever, I spoke to women who had turned their own entrepreneurial dreams into reality." "Ms. Tina's conversation fulfills the promise of the podcast, offering extraordinary advice, and sharing insights about being a working mom, building something special, and remaining true to herself through every twist and turn," she continues. "This episode proves to be a powerful toolkit of truths that I will apply to my own life as I, too, grow my business, care for my family, and look forward to new adventures." Knowles, who opened Houston hair salon Headliners in 1990, told Meghan she "learned to be a boss" through her decades in the hair industry. 'I think that you start your business and then you find yourself," she said during the episode. "It gives you confidence that you didn't have before." When it comes to Cécred, her haircare line with Beyoncé, Knowles—who released her memoir, Matriarch, in April—said it was a longtime goal to create her own beauty products. 'It has been a dream of mine forever, and Beyoncé, it's been a dream of hers,' she told the duchess. In fact, Knowles revealed that Beyoncé "could actually be a hairstylist" since she grew up watching her at the salon. When Meghan asked what it was like working with her daughter, the number-one New York Times bestselling author said that she deferred to the "Single Ladies" singer on business decisions. "You know you have disagreements, and you have to—I'm the one to always cave," Knowles admitted. "If my kids are mad at me, I can't take it. I'll cave." She added that with Beyoncé, "If we have a disagreement, it's her business, so she gets the win." While discussing the behind-the-scenes stresses of launching a brand, the Duchess of Sussex shared what happened after her new lifestyle brand, As ever, sold out of its jam, tea, honey and baking mixes less than an hour after its debut. "For me at the moment with As ever, it we plan, we planned for a year, and then everything sells out in 45 minutes—which yes, amazing. Great news," the duchess said. "Then what do you do then?" Knowles interjected. Meghan said that she contemplated what her brand's next move should be while looking at it from a customer's perspective. "And then you say, 'Okay, we planned as best as we could. Are we going to replenish and sell out again in an hour? Or is that annoying as a customer?'" the duchess continued. Ultimately, Meghan said she decided to reassess rather than leave people disappointed. "I'm looking at it saying, 'Just pause. That happened. Let's wait until we are completely stable and we have everything we need.'" Knowles agreed based on her own experiences, with Meghan adding that the public can "see all the flashy stuff and they see the product. But that end game…I think you're right. Those behind the scenes moments, how many tears I've shed." The duchess pointed out that a "scarcity mentality at the beginning might be a hook for people," comparing it to "a sneaker drop." However, she said in terms of a long-term customer experience, it's not ideal. "I don't want you to eat that jam once every six months!" she said.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Meghan Markle Shares the Main Thing She Misses About Acting
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Nine years ago, Meghan Markle was best known for starring on the legal drama Suits. So, if you didn't watch Suits, there's a good chance you had no idea who she was. (Deal or No Deal superfans are another exception.) That all changed when her relationship with Prince Harry was made public. Since then, Meghan has retired from acting, married Harry, welcomed two children, stepped down as a working royal, moved back to America, and become an entrepreneur and TV host. Whew! A lot has happened—obviously—so does Meghan ever look back on her former career and miss acting? "Sometimes," Meghan answers that question on the podcast Aspire with Emma Grede. "But you know what, actually, having a large team, being back on set with With Love, Meghan was great, because I realized how much I missed my crew. I love being around a crew." Meghan explained that she was not able to say a proper goodbye to the crew on Suits, because she was secretly leaving the show amid reports that speculated about her future with her Harry. "It was such a unique time, because we couldn't say that I was leaving, necessarily," she told host Emma Grede. "It was speculated. So, after seven years on the series, we couldn't have a going away party. I couldn't say my goodbyes … If my crew's watching, I miss you guys. I wish I could have said bye." Hosting her Netflix lifestyle series With Love, Meghan, ended up being a way to get back the part of acting that she misses most. "I think for me, having the series, even though it wasn't scripted, was really great to get that piece back," she explained. "But then also building my own business, you have a team, and that's really what I was craving." Meghan left Suits and acting ahead of her marriage to Harry, deciding to take on the humanitarian work she could do as a royal as her new career. "I don't see it as giving anything up, I just see it as a change," she said in her engagement interview with Harry (via Time) in 2017. "It's a new chapter, right? Also keep in mind I had been working on my show for seven years. So we were very, very fortunate to be able to have that sort of longevity on a series. For me, once we hit the 100 episode marker, I thought, you know what, I have ticked this box, and I feel very proud of the work I had done there and now it's time to work as team with [Harry]." Also on the podcast episode, Meghan shared the skills from acting that are still serving her today as a businessperson. (In addition to her Netflix show, she has a food line called As ever and a podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder.) She said that she learned to have a "thick skin" and to focus on building relationships. Meghan told Grede she once received the auditioning advice, "Don't try to book the part, book the room." She explained, "It's not about the part. You're going to see those producers and those casting directors at so many other opportunities. Book the room. Let them see that you're talented. Let them see that you have something to bring to the table. Treat them with kindness. All of those relationships end up coming to fruition—you don't know when, but just like with life, relationships matter."
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Meghan Markle releases ROSÉ ‘enthused with joy & whimsy' as she relaunches As Ever merchandise empire
MEGHAN Markle is showing some bottle after launching a Californian wine. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, has added Rosé wine to her range of As ever products - which is her first alcoholic beverage. 8 Meghan Markle's new As Ever product range includes a bottle of Rosé Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk 8 She posted a summery snap online to promote her new range Credit: aseverofficial/Instagram 8 She is also selling a new apricot spread, available this summer Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk 8 As ever claim the new product lines are 'infused with joy, love and a touch of whimsy' Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk The 2023 pink booze from Napa Valley, California, will be sold via her As ever website from July 1. It has been announced alongside two new spreads now available including a Limited-Edition Orange Blossom Honey for $28 (£20) And she has also restocked six of the original products including $15 flower sprinkles. But there is no new raspberry spread available after Meg admitted she may never restock the infamous jam spread. It comes weeks after Meghan applied to the US Patent and Trademark Office for permission to sell alcoholic beverages earlier this year As ever claim the new product lines are 'infused with joy, love and a touch of whimsy'. Describing the new As ever Rosé they say: "With soft notes of stone fruit, gentle minerality, and a lasting finish, this bespoke blend is launching just in time for summer entertaining." The wine does not yet have a price but more details are expected before July 1. The bottle of booze comes with the launch of two new spreads that are now available to buy on As ever website. They are a $9 Apricot Spread which can be bought in a Keepsake Packaging for $14. It is described as a "golden-hued Apricot Spread balances a delicate sweetness and a gentle brightness that lets this beautiful stone fruit shine." And adds: "Spoon it over yogurt, swipe it onto toast, or nestle it into a cake. Beautifully packaged in our signature glass jar with our emblematic brushed gold lid, this delightful addition to your home is presented in Keepsake Packaging that is crafted to look beautiful on any counter or kitchen shelf." There is also a new so-called Limited-Edition Orange Blossom Honey for $28 (£20). Sorry Meg, celebs selling wine is nothing new By Helena Nicklin Kylie Minogue Kylie's wine range, which was launched in 2020, includes nine varieties. However, it is her pretty pink rosé that has been the real superstar. With more crunchy red fruit and a boggy, metallic tang nowadays, it is not quite the silky, strawberry-scented wine it used to be at the launch, but is still very drinkable for a warm day nonetheless. Accessible and affordable, the numbers speak for themselves on the popularity of this celebrity offering. Snoop Dogg The rapper's Cali Blanc is a sunshine-fuelled Sauvignon with 12% ABV. It's super-commercial but well-executed. And there is no avoiding which VIP has put his dollars into this vino, with a great big picture of Snoop himself on the label for drinkers to admire – and to add a bit of bling. It is worth a few extra pence – but a £12 tag is a bit too punchy. Sarah Jessica Parker The Sex & The City actress clearly loves a sweeter-than-average Savvy B as her whole range is flamboyantly on the fruity side. Still, the sugar suits this New Zealand sauvignon. SJP collaborated with a top Kiwi vineyard to make it, with the celeb reputedly tasting and blending each new vintage of wine herself. It has a lower-than-average 7% ABV, so it is ideal if you are taking it light. Lower levels also makes it a good daytime choice. Carrie Bradshaw would approve. Post Malone The country superstar and rapper is the big name behind this pastel bottle of plonk. The Rockstar hit-maker decided to think pink when it came to creating his own wine. The French contents are made with a mix of grenache, cinsault, shiraz/syrah and merlot, and it is more savoury than some others, with a crunchy cranberry and vine tomato vibe. But when you sip, the balance is a bit off and the tart factor is high and raspy. It would be fine if it were a fiver for a bottle. But it's not. Gary Barlow FOR a man who proclaims himself a lover of music and fine wines, the Take That star's self-named bottles hit quite a few bum notes. This unoaked offering is made with a blend of Spanish red grapes from central Castilla. Although it is competitively priced, it is a rustic plonk and pretty rough around the edges, with baked fruit flavours and a grippy texture – even though it is described as medium bodied. Less of a wine you will Never Forget, it is more one you won't want to remember. Sorry, Gary. Bon Jovi ROCKER Jon Bon Jovi did well to partner with a top Langue-doc region winemaker – Gerard Bertrand – in France, alongside his son Jesse, to make this dreamy, satin-like pink. It screams celebrity pool parties in the fancy US holiday resort of the Hamptons – but there is real substance to it, too. A constant sell-out whenever it hits UK stores for good reason. There is no 'Le Vin On A Prayer' – this is a famous-name tipple with real taste and quality. Try a glass and you will be grateful for a bed of these rosés. As ever say: "Our Orange Blossom Honey, with its beautiful golden hue, an enticing aroma, delicate floral notes, and subtle citrus undertones, is a standout addition to your pantry. Its gentle complexity adds a balanced touch of flavor to everything from morning toast to cheese boards." Meg launched her first As ever products on April 2 and her stock sold out within 90 minutes. She has restocked the $12 Herbal Hibiscus Tea, Herbal Lemon Ginger Tea and Herbal Peppermint Tea along with the $15 Flower Sprinkles, and Crepe Baking Mix and Shortbread Cookie Mix - both for $14. But there is no new line of her infamous raspberry jam - which is actually a spread. Some consumers had blasted the spread for being too runny. The Duchess of Sussex revealed earlier this month she has decided to 'just pause' restocking her As Ever brand. Meghan Markle said she wants to wait until it is 'completely stable and we have everything we need' and was trying to avoid being 'annoying' to customers. 8 Meghan Markle and Emma Grede, seen after her latest podcast appearance Credit: Instagram 8 Meg appeared as a guest on the podcast and shared behind-the-scene snaps Credit: Instagram 8 The new range comes after Meg claimed she was "pausing" her brand Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk
