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News18
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Did THE BOYZ's Eric Hint At Ju Haknyeon's Exit A Day Before It Broke Out?
Just a day before Ju Haknyeon's departure from THE BOYZ, Eric was seen getting emotional upon meeting with their fans after his shoot. THE BOYZ's Eric was seen getting emotional while meeting with a bunch of enthusiastic fans. And what first seemed like a sweet and thankful moment between them is now being looked at from a very different lens by the group's fans. They think that Eric was emotional because of the scandal involving his teammate Ju Haknyeon. As the incident happened just a day before the latter announced his hiatus, fans believe that Eric was sad because of that. On June 16, after finishing filming an episode for Idol Radio, where he has been the DJ since January, with the project group DOUBLE ONE, he was on his way home when he greeted a group of fans waiting for him outside. He showed his usual warmth by greeting them with a smile and a wave from inside his car. However, after a point, fans noticed that the idol started getting emotional. His eyes welled up, and he quickly covered his face with his hands, clearly trying to hide his emotions. Eric soon pulled back into the car so as to hide his face from his fans to avoid showing his vulnerable side to the public. At first, they thought that the 24-year-old singer and rapper was overwhelmed with love and gratitude. But as soon as the news broke out about Ju Haknyeon's controversy and consequently of his hiatus, fans began to connect the dots between the two incidents. Many now believe that Eric got emotional because he knew what was about to happen to the group. FYI, Ju Haknyeon got embroiled in a scandal following his private meeting with a former adult film star. According to sources, the idol was seen meeting Asuka Kirara, a retired Japanese AV (adult video) actress, at a private bar in Tokyo during a late-night gathering on May 29. In the wake of the incident, the idol was officially removed from THE BOYZ. His contract with One Hundred Label, a subsidiary of IST Entertainment, has also been terminated. In response to the controversy, Ju Haknyeon posted a handwritten letter denying the claims of his involvement in any illegal activity. He apologised to his fans and even accepted that he attended a private gathering, but denied involvement in prostitution. Following the controversy, the other THE BOYZ members, including Sunwoo, Younghoon, Q, Eric, Jacob, Juyeon, New, Hyunjae, and Kevin, released their individual statements through a fan communication platform, addressed to their fandom, called B, on June 18. Eric sincerely apologised to their fans 'for the recent string of bad news that has caused hurt and disappointment." First Published: June 20, 2025, 11:39 IST
Washington Post
12 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Washington Post
Asking Eric: Coworker's body hair causes workplace distraction
Dear Eric: My co-worker has been wearing sleeveless summer tops and dresses recently. She looks so cute in all of her outfits. Although her daily wear slams, it is her hairy armpits that causes everyone in the workplace to cringe. The armpit hair is not straight. It is short and kinky which is a turn off to me.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘I'll be glowing' gushes Ireland AM host as he shares honest ‘pore tightening' cosmetic procedure
IRELAND AM host Eric Roberts has opened up about his "pore-tightening" cosmetic procedure. The Virgin Media star Advertisement 2 Eric opened up about his recent procedure with fans Credit: Instagram 2 The star was glowing after his 'bbl' Credit: Instagram Today, Eric took to his The dad-of-one was in a local cosmetic clinic in Eric showed off to his fans a 3D print of his face that the doctor had on her iPad, which allowed Eric to see the full results of the procedure before he had even started it. Once he was happy with the potential results, Eric leaned back into the chair - where the doctor began his 'bbl'. Advertisement read more on Eric roberts She explained that bbl stands for: "Broadband light." Eric continued: "It's going to make me look youthful." His doctor added: "It [the procedure] is going to target some of the redness and we are also going to use the X to tighten up the pores." And Eric was quick to rebut, joking: "I don't have that many pores." Advertisement Most read in News TV The doctor agreed and started on the presenter's face by placing some goggles on his eyes to keep them safe. Next she scanned Eric's face with a red light and began the micro needling procedure the only invasive part of his procedure. Eric Roberts shares hilarious honest holiday clip with wife Before he knew it, the procedure was over and Eric was enjoying his face mask. His face was now notably glowing and looked completely refreshed as he showed off the results just hours after getting it done. Advertisement Giving his fans a final update, he said: "That's me done, my face is a little redder and it might swell over the next day or two. It might get a bit flakey, but then I'll be glowing." Eric recently had his fans in stitches after GILR BOSS The happy family recently jetted over to Advertisement In a hilarious clip posted to his Instagram, the TV star poked fun at the fact Niamh had organised the entire trip on her own accord. The video started off with a smiling Niamh sitting on the plane saying: "Hi I'm Niamh and I booked the flights." The camera then panned to Eric who said: "Hello I'm-", before it abruptly cut him off before he could finish the sentence. The next shot revealed Niamh standing on their beautiful hotel balcony saying: "Hi I'm Niamh and I organised the accommodation for the trip." Advertisement Eric appeared in the next clip eager to tell followers what input he had on the holiday, but the camera stopped before he could say anything again. Niamh went on to state how she "picked every cafe, organised their activities and booked their transfers."
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Yes, more and more celebrities are entering the phone business. Here's why
More and more celebrities are looking to attach their names to your phone. Or rather, wireless services that could power it. From cosmetics to snacks and signature spirits, brands launched or co-owned by high-profile figures are just about everywhere you look today. But several big names are also venturing into the market for mobile virtual network operators - or MVNOs, an industry term for businesses that provide cell coverage by leasing infrastructure from bigger, more established carriers. U.S. President Donald Trump's family was the most recent to join the list with the launch of Trump Mobile this week. Here's what to know. Which big names have entered the phone business? On Monday, The Trump Organization (currently run by the president's sons Eric and Donald Jr.) unveiled Trump Mobile. The company says this new business will offer cell service, through an apparent licensing deal with "all three major cellular carriers" in the U.S., and sell gold phones by August. Trump Mobile marks the latest in a string of new Trump-branded offerings - which already span from golden sneakers to "God Bless the USA" bibles - despite mounting ethical concerns that the president is profiting off his position and could distort public policy for personal gain. "This raises a real question about a conflict of interest," said Ben Bentzin, an associate professor of instruction at The University of Texas at Austin's McCombs School of Business. As the sitting president, Trump appoints leadership for the Federal Communications Commission - and the family's new phone venture exists under this regulatory authority. All of this sets Trump Mobile apart from other big names that have recently ventured into the wireless business. Still, its launch arrives as a growing number of celebrities tap into this space. Just last week, actors Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett launched SmartLess Mobile, a name that mirrors the trio's "SmartLess" podcast. Now live across the contiguous U.S. and Puerto Rico, SmartLess Mobile runs on T-Mobile 's 5G Network. Another wireless provider with ties to fame is Mint Mobile . While not launched by celebrities, Ryan Reynolds purchased an ownership stake in Mint in 2019. Mint's parent, the Ka'ena Corporation, was later acquired by T-Mobile in a deal worth up to $1.35 billion. Beyond names of famous people, well-known brands that weren't traditionally in the phone business have also got in on the action over the years - particuarly outside of the U.S., Forrester Research senior analyst Octavio Garcia Granados notes. He points to Walmart's "Bait" mobile plan in Mexico, for example, as well as Italian soccer club AC Milan launching its own mobile SIM cards for fans. "The MVNO market is not new," said Granados. "What's new is the development on how it's consumed and the (ease) for brands to launch such plans." MVNOs have also emerged outside of high-profile brands or launch teams. Bentzin points to Straight Talk and Cricket - which are now owned by Verizon and AT&T , respectively. Still, traditional celebrity endorsements are common across the board. And in recent years, "influencer marketing" has been "the fastest growing area of advertising and promotion," he notes. What are these cell services offering? Why were they launched? For Trump Mobile, the pitch seems to be all about having an "all-American service" while also tapping into the fan base of the president. The company noted Monday that it chose to unveil Trump Mobile on the 10th anniversary of Trump launching "his historic presidential campaign." The name given to its flagship offer, The 47 Plan, and the $47.45 monthly fee make reference to the president's two terms. And a mock-up of the planned gold phone on the company's website shows Trump's "Make America Great" slogan on the front screen. According to the company, Trump Mobile's 47 Plan will include unlimited calls, texts and data through partner carriers, as well as free roadside assistance and telehealth services. It also says the new phone, called the "T1 Phone," will be available for $499 in August - but notes that this device won't be designed or made by Trump Mobile. Still, the company emphasized that these phones will be built in the U.S. Experts have since shared skepticism about that being possible in two months. And beyond the future T1 Phone, others stress that a monthly cell service fee of just under $50 is pricey compared to other MVNO options today. "It's not actual lower pricing. It's really trading on the fan base, if you will, of Trump," said Bentzin. SmartLess Mobile and Mint Mobile, of course, don't carry these same political ties. And the wireless plans offered by both boast less expensive offerings. T-Mobile-owned Mint advertises "flexible, buy-in-bulk" plans that range from $15 to $30 a month. Each option includes unlimited talk and text nationwide, but vary depending on plan length and data amount. Mint, founded in 2016, says it started "because we'd had enough of the wireless industry's games" - and promises to help consumers avoid hidden fees. SmartLess Mobile's plans also start at $15 a month. Depending on the data amount purchased, that base fee can rise to $30 - but all of its plans similarly offer unlimited talk and text using T-Mobile's network. When launching last week, SmartLess underlined that its goal is to help people stop paying for the data they don't use, noting that the majority of data used by consumers today happens over Wi-Fi. "Seriously, if your phone bill knew how often you're on Wi-Fi, it would be embarrassed," Hayes said in a statement for SmartLess Mobile's June 10 launch. What's the demand? MVNOs have proven to be attractive acquisitions to big wireless carriers over the years. But whether or not the star factor promises significant demand has yet to be seen for the market's most recent entrants. For the more established Mint Mobile, Reynolds' investment is a success story. The 25% stake that the actor reportedly owned in 2023, when the company announced that it would be acquired by T-Mobile, was estimated to give him a personal windfall of over $300 million in cash and stock. And since that deal closed, Reynolds has remained in his creative role for Mint and as the face of many campaigns - helping the brand continue to attract new customers. It's no surprise that the potential of such business returns might attract other celebrities to make similar investments, Bentzin notes. Still, newer ventures are untested. And "as the market becomes more crowded, it could be harder and harder to pick off individual consumers," he added. Beyond a high-profile name, quality of service and what consumers can afford is also critical. "The competition battleground here is brand and price," Bentzin said. Still, if the marketing is right and product meets consumer needs, experts like Garcia Granados note that MVNOs can be a profitable business, for both the brands that start them and the telecommunications giants - like T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T - offering this "wholesale" access to their infrastructure. As a result, he said, such high-profile ventures become "a catalyst for others to follow." (AP Business Writer Bernard Condon contributed to this report from New York.)
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘So relatable' laugh Ireland AM fans as star shares hilarious clip of ‘legend' wife's perfectly planned family holiday
IRELAND AM star Eric Roberts has left fans in stitches after posting a hysterical clip of his wife's perfectly planned holiday. The 3 Eric Roberts posted a hilarious holiday clip on social media 3 Eric poked fun at his wife's organising skills 3 Eric's wife Niamh told how she planned very aspect of the trip The happy family recently jetted over to In a hilarious clip posted to his Instagram, the TV star poked fun at the fact Niamh had organised the entire trip on her own accord. The video started off with a smiling Niamh sitting on the plane saying: "Hi I'm Niamh and I booked the flights." READ MORE IN ERIC ROBERTS The camera then panned to Eric who said: "Hello I'm-", before it abruptly cut him off before he could finish the sentence. The next shot revealed Niamh standing on their beautiful hotel balcony saying: "Hi I'm Niamh and I organised the accommodation for the trip." Eric appeared in the next clip eager to tell followers what input he had on the holiday , but the camera stopped before he could say anything again. Niamh went on to state how she "picked every cafe, organised their activities and booked their transfers." Most read in News TV While every other video hilariously interrupted Eric before he was able to explain his side of the planning. At one stage the camera shifted over to Eric who had a crying Rian in his arms and a mouthful of food. Ireland AM star Eric Roberts shares 'adorable' clip of 'first conversation' with son The funny lad humorously captioned the clip: "I'm Eric and I made this video." And fans were all left in fits of laughter in the comment section as they praised Niamh for her hard work . WIFE LIFE Roisin wrote: "You go girl, show Eric how it's done!" Liam laughed: "Ahahah he didn't get a word in." Jane added: "Never seen a more relatable video ha!" While Deirdre remarked: "This sounds about right, go Niamh!" And Mary joked: "Says every woman who ever lived."
