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Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Video: Mom Proves Her Daughter & ‘Grammy' Are the Best Duo To Exist
A mother and her daughter's relationship is considered one of the purest bonds in the world. While that remains an uncontested fact, kids also tend to get along well with their grandmothers. A reel on social media is proving the same with a hilarious touch. The viral parenting video showed a fun banter between a girl and her grandmother, reflecting the duo's chaotic relationship. An Instagram user named @mymadisyn12 took to the platform on May 1 to drop a video of parenting that ended up going viral. The profile managed by Madisyn, aka Maddy's mother, is known for sharing memorable snippets of the daughter. In the above video, Maddy is seen engaging in a playful banter with her granny that will leave one in stitches. It begins with the girl laughing out loud, much to the dismay of her grandmother. Then, Maddy pacifies her in the most hilarious manner by saying, 'Oh Grammy…oh Grammy!' who also breaks into laughter. The scene cuts to an argument between the duo, with the girl disagreeing with her granny. While Maddy says 'No, they aren't', the grandmother shares, 'Yeah, they're gonna float away cause you held your peepee there!' As a result, the little girl is annoyed and exclaims, 'You spit on me and I do not like you!' Furthermore, Maddy is seen working on her laptop. However, the grandma wishes to return 'home and lay down and rest' to avoid her granddaughter's talks. Later, Maddy is seen with her doll while her granny asks her, 'What is all of that hanging out?' about the toy. However, the former moves her toy away and instructs her grandmother not to 'touch other people!' In the last moment of the viral parenting video, the grandmother is seen ranting about 'Cocos and coocoos and cacas!.' The video ends with Maddy telling her, 'Grandma, come here! Look!' suggesting the duo are playing dumb charades or a tongue twister. Maddy's mother loves the banter between the two as she mentioned a fan comment on the clip, 'A better duo doesn't exist. ' The post Video: Mom Proves Her Daughter & 'Grammy' Are the Best Duo To Exist appeared first on Momtastic.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Calls Mount for Chicago Sky to Make Change Before Indiana Fever Game
Calls Mount for Chicago Sky to Make Change Before Indiana Fever Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky earned a 2-4 record in the first month of the 2025 WNBA season. They started off on a four-game losing streak under new head coach Tyler Marsh, but have since rebounded with two consecutive victories. Advertisement 2024 WNBA All-Star forward Angel Reese is putting together a strong sophomore campaign, averaging 10.0 points and a league-leading 12.3 rebounds per game. She also has three double-doubles already this season through just six contests. Another Sky forward, rookie Maddy Westbeld, has only played in two games this season after being the No. 16 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. A video just surfaced of Westbeld working hard on her game after Chicago's recent practice. Chicago lost to the Indiana Fever on opening day by a lopsided score of 93 to 58. With just days until the Sky's rematch against the Fever, fans are calling for Westbeld to be inserted into the lineup after seeing this footage. Advertisement "Maddy should be playing," one fan replied. "Is she gonna play in the game? Because if not then what's the point," a fan lamented. "PLAY HER MORE," another fan wrote. "Maddy is a bucket," a fan responded. "Please ask when she will have playing time!!!" Chicago Sky forward Maddy Westbeld (21).MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images "She needs some minutes when we play CT or something," a fan replied. "Would be nice to get to see her play but who knows when that'll happen," another fan commented. "Yet he has refused to reward her by giving her some play minutes," one fan complained. "Play Maddy," another fan responded. "I'm tired of seeing her not get minutes." The Sky are in the midst of a seven-day break, as they have not competed since their 94 to 83 victory on the road against the Dallas Wings last Saturday. They will be back in action to begin their slate of Commissioner's Cup games this Saturday against the Fever. Advertisement Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EST at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. Related: Chicago Sky Coach Sends Rick Carlisle Message Before NBA Finals Related: Unexpected Angel Reese Practice Video Surfaces Before Indiana Fever Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mail
04-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Nobody's Child just launched its first shoe collection - and it's gone straight to the top of our wish list
If you're in need of a last-minute frock, where do you go? Marks & Spencer? Monsoon? Or do you, like its 393K followers on Instagram, go to Nobody's Child? The British-born fashion brand is known for its dresses in flattering cuts, responsible fabrics and standout prints, most of which are reasonably priced between £59 and £99. Of course, Nobody's Child is more than just a dress brand. It's great for tailoring – my colleague Maddy just bought these butter yellow wide leg trousers (£89) and matching blazer (£149) for a friend's wedding; playful co-ords, like this blue tie dye skirt (£99) and cami (£49) set, that you can layer over a bikini come summer; and even sunglasses – I've got my eye on these tortoiseshell aviator frames (£69). The only category it wasn't able to add to until now? Our shoe wardrobe. But that's about to change, because Nobody's Child has dropped its first footwear collection. It features just seven designs for summer, including a pair of strappy sandals, chunky slides and heeled clogs, in easy-to-wear shades of brown and black, as well as a bold cow print. Prices range between £105 and £115 and, as we've come to expect from the eco-conscious brand, the collection has been designed in London, but made in Italy using sustainable materials such as vegan leather, recycled rubber soles and low-impact dyes. 'Launching footwear has always been on our wish list, our customers have been asking for shoes that reflect the same values and style as our clothing – and we've listened,' says its CEO Jody Plows. 'The collection is a natural next step for Nobody's Child as we evolve into a true lifestyle brand.'
Daily Mirror
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'Dyslexia made me feel worthless at school - but it's been a superpower'
Successful businesswoman and author Maddy-Alexander Grout was reduced to tears as a schoolgirl struggling with dyslexia. Having put her shame behind her, Maddy now embraces her differences and is showing support for Jamie Oliver's important new campaign Much like Jamie Oliver, Maddy-Alexander Grout does not look back on her schooldays with much affection. Similarly to Jamie, Maddy had to navigate school life with dyslexia, which saw her unfairly labelled as "stupid" and "slow". Now 41, successful businesswoman and author Maddy has painful memories of crying during spelling tests, and remembers how, even though the words were potentially spelt correctly, "the letters were around the wrong way". Initially, Maddy's teacher believed her difficulties reading from the board were due to short-sightedness, and so she was given a pair of glasses she didn't even need. Maddy, from Southampton, laughingly admitted: "I fudged the test because I wanted to wear them." At the age of six, Maddy was diagnosed with dyslexia, a widely misunderstood learning difference that affects a person's reading, writing, and spelling abilities. As a creative child, Maddy loved drawing, painting and reading, and had a particular love of comics such as The Beano and The Dandy. However, visual learner Maddy found she read in a "different way" from her peers, reading quickly but then having to go back and re-read certain parts. Reading aloud in front of the class was also a nightmare. Maddy told the Mirror: "I used to get filled with absolute dread when the teacher at school used to make you stand up and read in front of the class. I'd always stumble over my words and repeat words or miss words out, and I used to get told off for it, and kind of ashamed." In his one-hour Channel 4 documentary, Jamie's Dyslexia Revolution, the TV chef opens up about the challenges he faced as a pupil with dyslexia, pushing for early screenings and better neurodiversity awareness. Speaking with The Sunday Times, Jamie shared that making the doc had been the "most viscerally painful" thing he's ever done, reflecting: "I've seen so many high-flying, talented, grown men cry about this — I've just done it to you — the concept of being worthless (when you're) young is real. It's really triggering." This is something Maddy can relate to all too well. She shared: "I wasn't supported in the right way. I think with the right support, people who are divergent—and you know, that includes dyslexia—can really thrive. So what Jamie is doing to raise awareness is absolutely incredible. I can really relate to how he felt at school because there were times when I felt like that." Following her initial diagnosis, Maddy switched schools as she wasn't getting the help she so desperately needed. She liked her next teacher, who helped her to "thrive", but this was far from the end of her difficulties. In high school, Maddy received external support from an English coach, but didn't receive any extra exam time or other means of assistance now available for pupils who are dyslexic. Maddy recalled: "I remember this one English class being asked to read something from Romeo and Juliet, and I think I actually even got one of the main characters' names wrong. I think I called him something else that was not even in the book, and it was just like, 'Where did that come from? ' "But it was really hard, you know, imagine like standing up in front of 30 people, knowing that you're gonna get it wrong, like that's it, it's scarring, and it does stay with you as a child." Outside of academics, socialising was also a struggle. As a youngster, Maddy suffered the cruelties of being picked on, and also struggled when it came to making friends, "smothering" those she did get close to. At that time, Maddy hadn't yet been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a condition which often coexists with dyslexia. This common link is something that Maddy, who now works as an ADHD money and business coach, is keen to draw attention to. Looking back with a far better understanding of herself, Maddy now knows there was never anything wrong with her, aware that learning in a neurotypical setting was just a case of trying to "put a CD in a tape player". Considering what she'd say to her younger self, Maddy said: "Believe in yourself, you're not broken, you're just different." Although Maddy is comfortable in her own skin now, it's been a long journey to get there. From her early to late teens, Maddy felt "completely and utterly useless". Her ADHD also affected the way Maddy dealt with money, landing her in £40,000 worth of debt. She was thankfully able to pay this hefty sum off, using self-taught "tips and tricks", which she discusses in her ADHD-focused finance book, Mad About Money. Indeed, as well as accepting her differences, Maddy has learned to embrace them and is eager to show that there are many benefits to having dyslexia and ADHD, which aren't talked about enough. Highlighting how those with dyslexia can often be "really strategic thinkers" and excellent storytellers, Maddy remarked that "lots of dyslexic people go on to be really good entrepreneurs." Pointing at the prime example of Jamie, Maddy noted: "I mean, Jamie Oliver is an incredible entrepreneur. He's not just a chef, he's somebody who is actually going out there and telling his story and changing lives, and that's what I wanted to do with my book. "I think there is a common misconception that dyslexic people are not very clever when actually we are really clever, we just have different brains that process things in a different way." Jamie has spoken out about how entering the kitchen "saved" him, allowing him to carve a path for himself after feeling alienated by the traditional school system. For Maddy, this lifeline was public speaking, a talent which has allowed her to find her voice and speak up for others navigating similar journeys, through channels such as her Mad About Money podcast. Nowadays, Maddy is happy to "show up imperfectly" and encourages others to learn more about their brains so that they can show up as the person they're meant to be. She's also cautioned against shame, urging others to see the strengths in their "different operating systems " instead of flaws. Maddy is now mum to Ben, 10, and Harriet, 6, both of whom have dyslexia. Although she's seen improvements in how dyslexia is handled in modern schools, she believes there's still some way to go. Expressing her wishes for the future, Maddy continued: "I want there to be more education for children. Not just education for children who are dyslexic, but I'd like to see education for all children in school about what dyslexia actually is, so that they don't bully their friends, or they don't have negative conversations or call people stupid. "I want people to actually be talking about the positives about dyslexia as well because I think that's something that's not done enough. I think you need more people who have dyslexia who are successful at speaking in schools. I think that would be a really good thing to show people that you can achieve things and not to see yourself as negative." You can catch Jamie's Dyslexia Revolution on Channel 4 at 9 pm on June 9.
Time of India
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
R. Madhavan reflects on his journey: 'I was a simple Tamil Brahmin electronics engineer… Pataa nahin yeh acting ka keeda kahan se aa gaya'
The Maddy who made and gave Bollywood a classic romantic hit with his film 'Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein' and recently as a 'Shaitan' made the audience feel chills down their spine, has turned 55 years old today. On this lovely occasion, he spoke candidly and exclusively about his journey in the entertainment industry. The actor shared how he doesn't know how or when the 'acting bug' caught him, as he was just a simple engineer who never planned on anything as such. Madhavan on being re-invented as an antagonist With his recent work in 'Shaitaan' and 'Kesari 2,' Maddy reinvented himself as a villain in the industry. Speaking about the same, he said, 'I didn't work towards it. I didn't plan anything in my career. I was a simple Tamil Brahmin electronics engineer from Jamshedpur. Pataa nahin yeh acting ka keeda kahan se aa gaya.' He added, 'It was not planned. They (negative roles) just happened. I am very proud of Shaitaan and Kesari 2. But I think I am done with naughty characters for a while.' Having said that, he also said that for the future, he doesn't have a plan, 'But yes, I hope to continue to get the love of the audience even when I play a shaitaan.' The turning points of R. Madhavan 's career Further, while reflecting on his journey and the milestones, Maddy shared, ''Banegi Apni Baat' was my first taste of stardom. I got a lot of attention for that. Then, Mani Ratnam 's 'Alai Payuthey,' of course. That's where my movie began. I could never thank Mani Sir enough for taking a television actor and putting him up there. I mean, oh my God! I still pinch myself. I consider Mani Ratnam a very integral part of my success. We went on to collaborate on other films. I would rush to do another film with him any day.' Further, Madhavan shared that 'Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein' got him a place in Hindi cinema. 'I am thankful to Vashu Bhagnaniji.' 'Another turning point of Raju Hirani's '3 Idiots.' That was not only fun to shoot but also a huge success. And of course, 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect,' which I directed. I got to play one of our unsung heroes Nambi Narayanan. My biggest moment of victory was when Nambi Sir liked the film,' stated the actor. The best part is that both he and his fans know that there are more milestones to come as the actor maintains his relevancy in the industry. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
