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Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Robert Irwin and Shawn Mendes romance rumours rock the internet
The internet is convinced Robert Irwin and Shawn Mendes are a couple for a very bizarre reason. Yes, you read that correctly. The latest romance rumours in 2025, following JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes, and Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus, follow two of the most unlikely heartthrobs. Of course, social media is at the source of the rumours, more specifically, a slew of AI-generated images of the duo embracing. Pictures began cropping up online which show the Senorita hitmaker, 26, and the conservationist, 21, alongside clickbait headlines such as 'Shawn Mendes thought the cameras were off 🎥… but Robert Irwin remembers everything 🐊. Whatever happened in the wild didn't stay there 🌪️, and it's starting to smell 🔥.' Another post from June 18 reads: 'Shawn Mendes and Robert Irwin dropped one silent bombshell—one glance, one laugh, and the whole internet started whispering 🔥👀.' But why? In an even stranger turn, this rumour allegedly began three years ago when both Robert and Shawn alongside Javier Bardem were promoting 2022 film Lyle, Lyle Crocodile. After watching an interview clip in which Robert passionately talks about his love for reptiles, internet sleuths began to decode his and Shawn's body language, which they think point to a romantic connection. It has gone so far that the Irwin family has received congratulations for the happy couple, despite assuring fans that Robert and Shawn are 'just friends.' 'It's been a whirlwind,' an insider told Daily Mail Australia. 'People are congratulating Robert on social media like it's official, but he and Shawn are obviously just friends.' 'Shawn has always had fun with fans' theories, but there's clearly nothing going on romantically,' they added. Fans have run with it online, sharing posts speculating over their potential relationship. 'Shawn Mendes and Robert Irwin dating rumors…' Shakenjaeke wrote on X, adding in a separate post: 'and im choosing to believe it bc that would be fun and cute.' On Facebook, Salvatore Canino said: 'This is awesome! The internet can be so funny can't guys so much jealousy and is about pics are on media is fine .Stop putting opinions on embracing .Both great guys .x' Many said they would be a 'hot couple' while sharing their congratulations, but others pointed out the photos were obviously fake. Both Shawn and Robert are reportedly single after Shawn was previously rumoured to be dating Charlie Travers and Dr Jocelyne Miranda following his split from popstar Camila Cabello. TV presenter Robert, meanwhile, reportedly split with his rumoured girlfriend Charlotte Briggs earlier this year after ending his relationship with Rorie Buckey in 2024. It comes just weeks after Robert broke the internet with a series of racy shots posing for Australian underwear brand Bonds More Trending He appeared in the snaps with with a perentie lizard in his arms, and a snake wrapped around his bare torso, garnering legions of thirsty comments. Taking to Instagram with a video of him lifting and doing press ups ahead of the underwear shoot, Robert explained just how he got so shredded: 'There isn't one single formula to follow. I reckon the most important thing is not to compare yourself to anyone else, just keep trying to be the best version of YOU. 'Listen to your body, keep moving and improving. Treat your whole body, inside and out with kindness, focus on good nutrition and apply a healthy amount of discipline. It has done wonders for my mind, and given me that extra lightness in my step.' Metro has contacted representatives for Robert Irwin and Shawn Mendes for comment Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Friends and Spider-Man star Jack Betts dies aged 96 MORE: Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez 'feud' reignited after fans spot social media move MORE: Hee Haw actor Gailard Sartain 'dies aged 78' weeks after co-star
The Onion
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Onion
Menendez Brothers Receive Stars On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
LOS ANGELES—In recognition of their outstanding contributions to the true crime genre, convicted killers Lyle and Erik Menendez were honored this week with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 'The Menendez brothers have truly set the standard for aspiring murderers everywhere,' Monsters showrunner Ryan Murphy said in a speech noting that the duo's local Beverly Hills roots were part of what made the occasion so special and that many look upon the siblings, who are currently serving life sentences for first-degree murder, as hometown heroes. 'It has been an extraordinary privilege getting to work with Erik and Lyle and learn about the immersive process they undertook to gun down their parents. The Menendez brothers are true multihyphenate talents, and I am particularly honored to be associated in some small way with the Walk of Fame stars who did so much for this city and the entertainment industry.' The honor from Hollywood follows the brothers' recent induction into the NBA Hall of Fame for appearing courtside in the background of Knicks guard Mark Jackson's 1990–91 basketball card.
Daily Record
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Outlander's Lauren Lyle admits she's ‘extremely grateful' in heartfelt tribute
Outlander's Lauren Lyle addressed the show's "impact" Outlander star Lauren Lyle has offered a heartfelt tribute to the series, praising its remarkable worldwide acclaim, reports the Scottish Daily Express. Best known for portraying Marsali Fraser on the Starz programme, Lyle expressed her appreciation for being part of such a successful show at the special Outlander and Blood of My Blood: The Gathering event hosted by Starz. The 31 year old Glaswegian actress reflected on the powerful impact the show has had, recounting her encounters with fans who have experienced profound changes in their lives due to the series. "I think with this fandom, I remember the first time meeting some of these people who this show has changed their lives, or they've made so many friends through it, or it's got them through grief, or something. "And I had no idea the impact that the stories and the characters and all of it has had." Speaking with nostalgia and admiration, Lyle observed how significant it was to discover she was part of something that held deep meaning for many. "And I think it was quite profound to learn that you're a part of something that is as meaningful as that." She expressed her wishes that the cast of the spin-off Outlander: Blood of My Blood would share similar experiences. "So I hope [the cast of Outlander: Blood of My Blood] all get to experience that as well." Lyle concluded with gratitude and recognition of the unique nature of the show's success. "I think it's a really special and also a very unique anomaly to be a part of. So I don't know, I'm extremely grateful." The actor's comments were made during a panel that united the casts of both Outlander and Blood of My Blood, where discussions delved into all aspects of the Fraser and MacKenzie saga. August will see the premiere of Outlander: Blood of My Blood, narrating two epic romances, one unfolding in the 17th century Scottish Highlands and the other amidst World War One. Claire Fraser's (portrayed by Caitríona Balfe) parents Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine) and Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield) are at the heart of the 20th century love story, while Jamie Fraser's (Sam Heughan) parents Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy) form the central romantic pair in the past. Outlander: Blood of My Blood isn't tied to any original material, giving the writers more creative freedom, especially when it comes to the narrative of Claire's parents. While Jamie has shared the passionate history of Brian and Ellen with Claire, Henry and Julia remain enigmatic. The 10-episode series is set to provide some clarity for Outlander fans, with time travel likely playing a role in connecting the two love stories. Lyle was notably missing from Outlander's seventh season, with both Marsali and Fergus Fraser (played by César Domboy) absent from the plot. However, both Lyle and Domboy will be back for the eighth and final season, having confirmed their return for one last appearance. Both actors have seen their careers take off thanks to Outlander, with Lyle now leading ITV detective drama Karen Pirie, as well as featuring in Vigil, Netflix's Toxic Town, The Bombing of Pan Am 103 and The Outrun. She is set to appear next in the new series of Karen Pirie and the BBC drama The Ridge. Meanwhile, Domboy has had roles in No Limit, SAS Rogue Heroes, Bonnard: Pierre and Marthe, Rich Flu and TV series Culte.
Elle
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
The ‘Dept. Q' Season 1 Finale Finally Reveals Merritt's Fate
Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Spoilers ahead. Viewers were enraptured by the first season of crime drama Dept. Q, which followed irritable cold case detective Carl Morck (Matthew Goode) investigating a strange disappearance. Unsurprisingly, the season 1 finale of Dept. Q—which is based on a 10-book series by Danish crime writer Jussi Adler-Olsen—answered a ton of questions about what happened to missing lawyer Merritt Lingard, but it also brought a few more to light. Here's what you need to know about how the first season of gritty detective drama Dept. Q comes to an end. A flashback in episode 8 reveals that Merritt conspired with her high school boyfriend, Harry Jennings, to steal her mother's jewelry in order to raise money to start a new life. However, Merritt's younger brother, William, intervened during the robbery, which led him to become badly injured, causing a traumatic brain injury. In the present day, Merritt figures out she was kidnapped and held hostage by Harry's mom, Ailsa Jennings, and his younger brother, Lyle. Merritt refuses to apologize for Harry's death, despite Ailsa's insistence that her son would be alive if it weren't for the robbery scheme. 'Harry said she weren't right in the head,' Merritt tells Lyle, before calling him the 'psychotic brother.' After she proclaims, 'Harry Jennings deserved to die,' Lyle starts trying to break the glass of the hyperbaric chamber Merritt is locked in—if successful, the sudden change in pressure will likely kill her. As he's hitting the glass, Merritt sees Lyle's face and calls him Sam. In the same episode, the detectives at Dept. Q discover that Harry's brother Lyle had been posing as investigative journalist Sam Haig and having an affair with Merritt. The audience also discovers that Lyle and Ailsa were able to kidnap Merritt from the ferry as she'd told Sam—who was really Lyle in disguise—what time she would be traveling to Mhòr. In an old video shown at the start of the finale, a young Lyle shares that his mother used to lock him in the hyperbaric chamber as a form of torture or punishment. It's also revealed that Lyle would regularly hallucinate Harry following his death, and at one point believed Sam, who was incarcerated with him at the same 'institution for troubled boys,' was his dead brother, according to Tudum. Having been diagnosed with Enhanced Personality Disorder, Lyle remained in a mental health institution until six years ago, when he started working on the ferry to Mhòr. Lyle and Sam reconnected as adults, which led to an unfortunate series of events. While most believed Sam had died in a tragic climbing accident, it turns out that Lyle was responsible for his former acquaintance's death—as well as stealing his identity to get close to Merritt. Before his death, Sam also shared some details about his work as an investigative journalist, which Lyle later used to his advantage. A local police constable on Mhòr hears Merritt's mysterious 911 call, in which she only manages to scream, and travels to Ailsa's residence. He finds Merritt inside the hyperbaric chamber and is approached by Lyle. 'Boy, tell me I am not looking at what I'm looking at,' the officer tells Lyle. 'Tell me that is not Merritt fucking Lingard.' It's then revealed that Lyle told the police officer that Merritt fell overboard on the ferry, describing it as 'poetic justice' for what happened to Harry years earlier. 'What am I supposed to do?' the officer asks Lyle, who tells him to get in his car and drive away as if nothing has happened. When the officer refuses to leave, Lyle viciously murders him with a hammer, then returns to slowly killing Merritt by altering the pressure in the hyperbaric chamber. A flashback in episode 9 shows Merritt's brother William hitting Harry over the head with a hockey stick, thinking he's an intruder. While Harry is lying on the floor, William questions why he's there, not realizing Lyle is standing behind him. Lyle proceeds to repeatedly beat William, whose serious head injuries cause lifelong damage. The detectives in Dept. Q deduce it was Lyle who grievously injured William, not Harry. Just before Merritt disappeared on the boat, William had violently lashed out at his sister, but it wasn't because he was angry. 'You were afraid because you saw Lyle on the boat,' Akram says, showing him a picture of Lyle. William confirms the man he saw wearing a baseball cap with a picture of a cormorant on it was also Lyle. The team at Dept. Q later find out that, when Lyle was a teenager, he kidnapped another kid and locked them in the hyperbaric chamber for several days. As a result, Carl and Akram decide to visit Lyle's mom, Ailsa. Receiving no response from Ailsa's trailer, they enter an industrial building on her land and discover the police constable who was murdered by Lyle. Nearby, they find the hyperbaric chamber and rush to the control room to try to stop the pressure from increasing and killing Merritt. Detective James Hardy provides information about hyperbaric chambers to Carl and Akram over the phone. Before they can attempt to help Merritt, Lyle enters the control room with a gun and shoots Carl. Unbeknownst to Lyle, Akram is pretending to be dead. When Lyle approaches them, Akram stabs him, grabs the gun, and shoots, killing the kidnapper. Luckily, Carl survives the gunshot, and the pair are able to rescue Merritt from the chamber in time. Merritt is carried out of building by paramedics and is greeted by her brother William, who is delighted to see her again. Lyle's mom, Ailsa, attempts to escape Mhòr, but is apprehended as she exits the ferry. Before she can be arrested, Ailsa reaches for a gun inside her car and shoots herself in the head. Upon returning home, Carl is greeted by his stepson Jasper, lodger Martin, and therapist Rachel, who has stopped by to leave a gift for him. Three months later, Merritt visits the police station where she thanks Carl's boss, Moira, for reopening the investigation into her disappearance. Merritt also reveals she's yet to meet Carl, whom she wants to thank in person. Moira says Carl is taking an indeterminate amount of time off from work, and Merritt shares her plans to return to Mhòr to spend time with brother William and their estranged father. Carl surprises Merritt's boss, Lord Advocate Stephen Burns, and asks him to officially allow Akram, a refugee from Syria, to become a police detective. In return, Carl promises he won't tell anyone about Stephen's involvement in the witness tampering that took place in Merritt's final case before she was kidnapped. Before the episode ends, Merritt enters the basement in which Dept. Q operates, but finds the room empty. She almost bumps into Carl when exiting the elevator, but he doesn't reveal his identity. In the final scene, Carl is shown carrying a box of cold case files to his desk and is joined by fellow investigators Akram, Rose, and Hardy.
New York Post
04-06-2025
- New York Post
True crime expert Ana Garcia on the ‘one thing' that has always bothered her about Lyle and Erik Menendez
Ana Garcia has some discovery of her own. After deep diving into the case of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were sentenced to life without parole for the 1989 murder of their parents, Kitty and José Menendez, the 'True Crime News' podcast host is bringing a piece of evidence that doesn't sit right with her into the forefront. 'The one thing that has always bothered me about Erik and Lyle,' Garcia exclusively told The Post, 'is that how many more Erik and Lyles are there behind bars with similar circumstances? They are not getting the support and attention and maybe the compassion that they are getting. And that goes to fairness for me, and that's what I think about a lot. They are so high profile it's all about them. What about the others?' 7 Erik Menendez (C) and his brother Lyle (L) are pictured, on August 12, 1991 in Beverly Hills. AFP via Getty Images After two trials, Lyle, 57, and Erik, 54, were convicted in 1996 and sentenced to two consecutive terms of life without parole. However, all that changed after the judge reduced their sentence to 50 years to life in May. Now, the brothers are eligible for parole. Although Lyle and Erik have served over 30 years behind bars, Garcia posed the question weighing on everyone's mind: 'Have they served enough time for their murders?' 7 The Menendez brothers circa 1989. Los Angeles Times via Getty Images 'I have also seen other convicted killers spend a fraction of the time behind bars that these two have. Is that fair?' The Emmy award-winning journalist continued. 'I mean, there is a case in Texas that I covered where this man killed an 11-year-old girl. He sexually abused her. He killed her, and he threw her in a trash bin. He served only 11 years for that murder. That's not right. That's not fair. So where is the fairness in our justice system?' Garcia also wanted to remind the public that a hearing doesn't necessarily equal freedom. 'Let's keep in mind, they are still in prison,' the true crime expert stated. 'They haven't been released. What has happened is now, they are eligible for parole. Well, in the state of California, the parole rate of inmates who go before the board and are actually released is 14%. That's the last statistic we have in California. A lot of people view California as being a very liberal state, but if you look at the parole rate of 14%, that's not a parole board that lets people out easily.' 7 'True Crime News' host Ana Garcia. Instagram/@anagnews Lyle and Erik's parole board hearing was originally scheduled for June 13 but has been pushed back to August 21 and August 22. 'One of the brothers actually said on Facebook that they thought it was a good idea,' Garcia added, 'because it gives them more time to prepare, more time for the defense, their attorneys to present because a lot is going to happen at this parole hearing.' The pair getting the chance to be heard in front of the board is also thanks to those online who brought their case back into the limelight decades later. In 2024, Ryan Murphy aired the limited series 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,' starring Cooper Koch as Erik and Nicholas Alexander Chavez as Lyle. Koch also supported the brothers at their resentencing hearing. 7 'True Crime News' podcast host Ana Garcia. Instagram/@anagnews 'I do believe that the show had an impact,' Garcia explained. 'I also believe the documentary did. I also believe that Kim Kardashian writing her essay about why she believed that we should judge them based on how we all now view the kind of sexual abuse they say that they experienced. I think there has been a groundswell of support to have their case re-examined based on how we now understand victims of crime. Meaning they were victims here.' 'But as I've said before to you, if every child who was abused killed their parents, we'd have a lot of dead parents. What I ask myself over and over again – this was clearly premeditated. They had so many opportunities not to kill their parents. Yet they went through with this plan, and then it was the cover-up afterwards.' Along with a strong support system from around the country, Lyle and Erik also have their family members standing by them. Joan VanderMolen, Kitty's sister, has fought for their freedom along with Terry Baralt, José's only living sister. 7 Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman. Getty Images 'I hear the Menendez family speaking loudly and clearly to every judge who will listen to them, every prosecutor who will listen to them,' Garcia shared, 'that they believe Lyle and Erik have already served enough time. Is that enough for a murder? For some cases, it is.' Which might increase Lyle and Erik's chances of being released. The siblings will also get a chance to write a statement of personal change, which is 'their explanation to the board of what they were thinking at the time, why they did it, what they now know, and how they've been rehabilitated.' 7 Emmy award-winning journalist Ana Garcia. Instagram/@anagnews 'What I see a lot of is if you deny your crime, if you're still saying that you're innocent, that you're still saying you didn't kill him or her, that the parole board doesn't like that,' Garcia expressed. 'They want to hear you admit to your crime. They want to see that you've been rehabilitated, and they really want you to take responsibility, so that's going to be really important.' 'The question is, the violence,' she noted. 'The level of violence in this crime and complete disregard for human life. How are you going to explain this?' Their crime is one that Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman can't reconcile. 'He has tried to block everything,' Garcia confessed. 'He does not believe they are rehabilitated. He didn't want them to be resentenced. In fact, it was so interesting – you rarely have the actual DA arguing a case in court, but this time, he stood with the other prosecutor assigned to the case and argued the case in front of the judge. That's how strongly the DA feels about this. Is he happy with the resentencing? No.' 7 Erik Menendez (L) and his brother Lyle (R) listen during a pre-trial hearing, on December 29, 1992 in Los Angeles. AFP via Getty Images Hochman, 61, who was elected late last year, isn't looking to back down. 'He has said he will or his prosecutors will be attending the parole board hearing, and I think he's going to make his case as to what he believes,' Garcia said. 'He described them in that hearing as being a moderate risk to society. That's one of the biggest hurdles that the parole board has to figure out. Are you a risk to society? No matter how much everyone has screamed, we need to see some change we have. Their sentence has been reduced, but they are still not free.'
