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Mercury
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Mercury
Margot Robbie in resurfaced State of Origin video
Don't miss out on the headlines from Entertainment. Followed categories will be added to My News. Margot Robbie has appeared in a resurfaced video from State of Origin in 2009. The Hollywood actress, now 34 and living in Los Angeles, featured in a filmed segment for skincare brand Nivea titled 'Margot's World', which followed the then 18-year-old as she attended game one of the series that year. A maroon-clad Robbie, who was born in Dalby and raised on the Gold Coast in Queensland, could be seen screaming the legendary maroons chant, 'Queenslander' alongside her friends, which included Neighbours co-star Ashleigh Brewer. 'Really excited for tonight, State of Origin game one, it's kind of like, the big event of the year for football,' Robbie said on camera. The Barbie star, who was a regular cast member on Neighbours at the time, also revealed she wanted to play league in school but 'they wouldn't let girls play.' Margot Robbie in a 2009 video supporting the Maroons at the State of Origin, opposite her Neighbours co-star Ashleigh Brewer. Robbie was clad in Maroons gear. 'Which was something that really frustrated me. I begged our football coach,' she continued. 'I did play touch football, and unofficially with friends we would always kick the footy.' Flash forward just over a decade and Robbie is now the highest paid actress in showbiz, per a Forbes report in 2023. Robbie was the highest paid actress in Hollywood in 2023. Picture: Karwai Tang/WireImage Robbie's 2023 Barbie movie, in which she produced and starred opposite Ryan Gosling, was a billion-dollar success. Picture: Wiktor Szymanowicz/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images She left Neighbours in 2010 and got her big Hollywood break in Martin Scorsese's Wolf of Wall Street in 2013, starring opposite Leonardo DiCaprio. Her rise from then was meteoric, with Robbie now a three-time Oscar nominee. Meanwhile, the actress recently became a mum, welcoming her first child, a son, with husband Tom Ackerley in October. Robbie returned to Australia for the first time since becoming a mother to celebrate Easter with family on the Gold Coast earlier this year. Originally published as Maroon-clad Margot Robbie in resurfaced State of Origin video
Technical.ly
3 days ago
- Business
- Technical.ly
Let's Rallie brings Philadelphians together IRL — with a little help from their phones
For Robbie Verna, business is all about community. The 29-year-old, originally from Delaware County, has been reimagining how communities connect and celebrate through event technology platform Let's Rallie since 2021. His cofounder, Wendy Verna, a longtime entrepreneur and founder of Octo Design Group, also happens to be his mom. Both companies are located on South Street in Philly. 'We started it during COVID as a fun little startup,' Robbie told 'Since then, we have pivoted the business to our current business model with the same mission, to drive commerce to different neighborhoods.' The platform is an app to to help users navigate in-person community events, serving local organizations, nonprofits and community groups across the Philadelphia region. It supports everything from festivals to brewery tours, providing interactive features like scavenger hunts, voting and custom event maps. Embracing the city's community vibes Verna left his hometown of Media for college at a Connecticut university, where he studied marketing and entrepreneurship. After graduating in 2018, he was ready to move back home, but instead of suburban Delco, he moved straight into the city of Philadelphia and has been there ever since. Verna embraces life in Philly, from the strong sense of community to the easy access to networking events. Depending on the weather, he bikes, walks or takes the bus from where he lives in the Graduate Hospital area to the office. His desire to see the city's communities thrive fueled Let's Rallie. 'Our mission is to drive traffic to local businesses and also support neighborhoods and their operations,' he said. 'Our goal is to help different community teams with their event technology [and] to keep people in those areas, exploring new things.' Let's Rallie's bread and butter, Verna said, is a software service for local organizations looking for technology for their events. Some of its clients include The South 9th Street Italian Market, Manayunk Development Corporation and CampusPhilly, as well as regional clients including the New Jersey Tourism Association and Harford County, Maryland. Attendees download Let's Rallie to their phones, where they can access features like schedules, interactive maps, push notifications, raffles and scavenger hunts. A voting feature allows events to interact with attendees, who can use it to participate in things like pet costume contests at a Halloween event. 'We do a ton of festivals,' Verna said. 'We've done ice sculpture festivals, food truck festivals, the Italian Market Festival, and we also do a lot of tours and crawls, like a burger crawl, a seafood crawl. We're right now doing a brewery tour.' Now, he said, Let's Rallie is expanding into multi-day events like restaurant weeks and soccer tournaments, too. 'We started out in the East Falls and Manayunk area, and they took a chance on us,' Robbie said. 'And then from there, some people from South Philly heard about us, and it just snowballed.' Born into entrepreneurship Both of Verna's parents are business owners, something he says has been a benefit as he launched his own startup. 'It was certainly helpful to have both of my parents in my corner,' he said. 'It let me know that it was possible, and made it a little less scary.' Wendy Verna's 25 years of doing business in Philly and making relationships gave the business insight into how things work in the city, like having a built-in mentor. Logistically, the Vernas had to start by building the app, which they did with the help of a friends and family round of funding. Since then, they've been bootstrapping. 'We did join an accelerator with Philly Startup Leaders early on,' Verna said. 'They helped us with our business model and making sure everything was buttoned up and ready to go. They were certainly a big help, with connections as well, so that helped us grow.' As clients started signing up, they learned to listen to their needs to keep the business growing. 'As we got those clients, we reinvested that money back into what would be helpful for them, so trying to be as nimble as possible,' Verna said. 'We're ear-to-the-ground, listening to clients, and making sure that we weren't just building something and trying to make it fit.' Ultimately, he said, the clients are communities, in a city and region where community is a big part of its identity. 'The creativity and the true community energy that the city has, and the willingness to help each other, is definitely something that has been very beneficial to our business,' Verna said. Rallie -ing to the future In the future, Verna would like to see the app evolve into an all-purpose events tool that community members can take with them and use, even after a specific event has passed. The map feature, for example, could be used to show a user all of the events happening in the area on a given day. A tool that a user can open when they go to a new town in the region — or, eventually, beyond the mid-Atlantic. 'We're growing, one relationship at a time,' Verna says, 'and now, with people expecting an app for their events — we're right where they want us to be.'
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
90s music legend leaves restaurant stunned after blowing hundreds on luxury sushi order after epic UK gigs
Singer loved the restaurant so much he put in a second order the following day RAW DEAL 90s music legend leaves restaurant stunned after blowing hundreds on luxury sushi order after epic UK gigs Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BACK in his Nineties pomp, Robbie Williams was fuelled by a diet of drugs and alcohol. Nowadays things are very different – with the teetotaller instead preferring to gorge on high-class sushi to get through his gigs. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 7 Robbie Williams feasts on high-class nosh to get through his gigs Credit: Alamy 7 Robbie splashed hundreds on sushi from Bath's Robun restaurant Credit: Getty I've been told Robbie splashed hundreds of pounds on fancy nosh from Bath's Robun restaurant ahead of his two shows in the city over the weekend. He put in one order for himself and his crew on Friday afternoon for a feast including salmon sashimi, abura-age tofu nigiri and vegetable futomaki. And the Let Me Entertain You singer loved the Japanese restaurant – which features in the Michelin Guide – so much that he put in a second order, worth a hefty £278, the following day. Robbie played to sell-out crowds at the city's Royal Crescent, with a total of 30,000 fans watching him across the two nights. A source said: 'The order was put in under Robbie's name, but a member of his crew came to collect it. "Robbie and his whole team really enjoyed the food.' A spokesman for the restaurant said: 'We did receive a significant special order for collection on both Friday and Saturday.' You can't blame the star for treating himself to a healthy dinner before smashing it on stage. And all that fancy grub frankly sounds far better than my basic Itsu order. Robbie Williams kisses fan in Murrayfield crowd as he belts out Sunshine on Leith DEMI THE NEWLYWET MARRIED life looks good on newlywed Demi Lovato, as she sported striped swimmers for a honeymoon dip in the sea. Demi, who tied the knot last month in California, is holidaying with musician partner Jordan Lutes – who performs under the name Jutes – on French Polynesian paradise isle Bora Bora. 7 Demi Lovato stuns in striped swimmers for a honeymoon dip in the sea Credit: instagram 7 Demi with musician partner Jordan Lutes Credit: instagram 7 Demi and hubby Jordan enjoy a romantic dinner on the beach Credit: instagram Judging by her Instagram photos, they had the best time ever. It looked like she practically lived in a bikini the entire time – including when they hired jetskis. They also enjoyed a romantic dinner on the beach, as each of them wore floral garlands. Here's hoping real life back home in the States will be just as fun. KELLY: 'THERE'S NO JUNK IN MY TRUNK ON TOUR' STEREOPHONICS frontman Kelly Jones has revealed he's axed junk food and booze from his tour rider – after his jeans stopped fitting. The Handbags And Gladrags singer told Bizarre he's now more likely to ask for some weights to pump iron than lager and pizza. 7 Stereophonics frontman Kelly Jones has axed junk food and booze from his tour rider Credit: Splash Speaking ahead of the band's Isle of Wight lead festival slot this weekend Kelly, inset, said: 'The Nineties were crazy – a totally different social situation. It's like another planet now. 'I think there are some things on our rider that are still the same as back then – because nobody has bothered to change it. 'There's always beer and wine. It used to be 12 boxes of pizza and a crate of lager. But when your jeans stop fitting you, you've got to get that right – those requests doesn't work at 50!' Hinting he's all about home-grown organic grub, the singer added: 'Let's say the takeaway order at the end of the night is a little more extravagant and healthier these days. 'Now there's more gym gear backstage – that was definitely not there in the Nineties. 'Like a weight bench and stuff. It sits there – it gathers clothes a lot. 'We all still travel on the bus together, we all still go out for dinner together, we go for a drink after together. "Thankfully, we all get on – not every band does – and we've had the same crew for 25 years, so it's a family-orientated vibe.' I try to be tucked up in bed as early as possible even at festivals, and I'm in my 30s, so I can relate. LIZ AND BILLY TOP OF BILL LIZ HURLEY has brought her boyfriend back to Blighty, as she stepped out on a red carpet here with Billy Ray Cyrus for the first time. The couple posed at the Royal Academy of Dance fundraising evening in Mayfair's Mandarin Oriental Hotel, where she dazzled in a cream, sleeved dress. 7 Liz Hurley steps out on the red carpet with Billy Ray Cyrus for the first time Credit: Getty Achy Breaky Heart singer Billy wore a black suit and, for some reason, had his hair in pigtails. He had already met Liz's son Damien, but Billy's trip to the UK means that he can also now meet her extended family. Though if he wants to impress them, he really ought to ditch that hairstyle. THE second Wicked film might not be completed until just weeks before its November release, judging by the latest update. Filming wrapped in January 2024 although the cast were called back for extra scenes – and now composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz has said the soundtrack for Wicked: For Good is yet to be recorded. He admitted: 'This is crunch month.' AVA MAX is hitting the UK for one night only to celebrate her album, Don't Click Play, following its release on August 22. Last night, she announced a tour of the US and Europe, including a stop at the O2 Academy Brixton on October 25. I'm sure the singer will be encouraging plenty of early Halloween costumes in her crowd.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
90s music legend leaves restaurant stunned after blowing hundreds on luxury sushi order after epic UK gigs
BACK in his Nineties pomp, Robbie Williams was fuelled by a diet of drugs and alcohol. Nowadays things are very different – with the teetotaller instead preferring to gorge on high-class sushi to get through his gigs. Advertisement 7 Robbie Williams feasts on high-class nosh to get through his gigs Credit: Alamy 7 Robbie splashed hundreds on sushi from Bath's Robun restaurant Credit: Getty I've been told Robbie splashed hundreds of pounds on fancy nosh from Bath's Robun restaurant ahead of his two shows in the city over the weekend. He put in one order for himself and his crew on Friday afternoon for a feast including salmon sashimi, abura-age tofu nigiri and vegetable futomaki. And the Let Me Entertain You singer loved the Japanese restaurant – which features in the Michelin Guide – so much that he put in a second order, worth a hefty £278, the following day. Robbie played to sell-out crowds at the city's Royal Crescent, with a total of 30,000 fans watching him across the two nights. Advertisement A source said: 'The order was put in under Robbie's name, but a member of his crew came to collect it. "Robbie and his whole team really enjoyed the food.' A spokesman for the restaurant said: 'We did receive a significant special order for collection on both Friday and Saturday.' You can't blame the star for treating himself to a healthy dinner before smashing it on stage. Advertisement Most read in Bizarre And all that fancy grub frankly sounds far better than my basic Itsu order. Robbie Williams kisses fan in Murrayfield crowd as he belts out Sunshine on Leith DEMI THE NEWLYWET MARRIED life looks good on newlywed Demi Lovato, as she sported striped swimmers for a honeymoon dip in the sea. Demi, who tied the knot last month in California, is holidaying with musician partner Jordan Lutes – who performs under the name Jutes – on French Polynesian paradise isle Bora Bora. 7 Demi Lovato stuns in striped swimmers for a honeymoon dip in the sea Credit: instagram Advertisement 7 Demi with musician partner Jordan Lutes Credit: instagram 7 Demi and hubby Jordan enjoy a romantic dinner on the beach Credit: instagram Judging by her Instagram photos, they had the best time ever. It looked like she practically lived in a bikini the entire time – including when they hired jetskis. They also enjoyed a romantic dinner on the beach, as each of them wore floral garlands. Advertisement Here's hoping real life back home in the States will be just as fun. KELLY: 'THERE'S NO JUNK IN MY TRUNK ON TOUR' STEREOPHONICS frontman Kelly Jones has revealed he's axed junk food and booze from his tour rider – after his jeans stopped fitting. The Handbags And Gladrags singer told Bizarre he's now more likely to ask for some weights to pump iron than lager and pizza. 7 Stereophonics frontman Kelly Jones has axed junk food and booze from his tour rider Credit: Splash Advertisement Speaking ahead of the band's Isle of Wight lead festival slot this weekend Kelly, inset, said: 'The Nineties were crazy – a totally different social situation. It's like another planet now. 'I think there are some things on our rider that are still the same as back then – because nobody has bothered to change it. 'There's always beer and wine. It used to be 12 boxes of pizza and a crate of lager. But when your jeans stop fitting you, you've got to get that right – those requests doesn't work at 50!' Hinting he's all about home-grown organic grub, the singer added: 'Let's say the takeaway order at the end of the night is a little more extravagant and healthier these days. Advertisement 'Now there's more gym gear backstage – that was definitely not there in the Nineties. 'Like a weight bench and stuff. It sits there – it gathers clothes a lot. 'We all still travel on the bus together, we all still go out for dinner together, we go for a drink after together. "Thankfully, we all get on – not every band does – and we've had the same crew for 25 years, so it's a family-orientated vibe.' Advertisement I try to be tucked up in bed as early as possible even at festivals, and I'm in my 30s, so I can relate. LIZ AND BILLY TOP OF BILL LIZ HURLEY has brought her boyfriend back to Blighty, as she stepped out on a red carpet here with The couple posed at the Royal Academy of Dance fundraising evening in Mayfair's Mandarin Oriental Hotel, where she dazzled in a cream, sleeved dress. 7 Liz Hurley steps out on the red carpet with Billy Ray Cyrus for the first time Credit: Getty Advertisement Achy Breaky Heart singer Billy wore a black suit and, for some reason, had his hair in pigtails. He had already met Liz's son Damien, but Billy's trip to the UK means that he can also now meet her extended family. Though if he wants to impress them, he really ought to ditch that hairstyle. THE second Wicked film might not be completed until just weeks before its November release, judging by the latest update. Advertisement Filming wrapped in January 2024 although the cast were called back for extra scenes – and now composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz has said the soundtrack for Wicked: For Good is yet to be recorded. He admitted: 'This is crunch month.' AVA MAX is hitting the UK for one night only to celebrate her album, Don't Click Play, following its release on August 22. Read more on the Irish Sun Last night, she announced a tour of the US and Europe, including a stop at the O2 Academy Brixton on October 25. Advertisement I'm sure the singer will be encouraging plenty of early Halloween costumes in her crowd.
Metro
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Huge Hollyoaks twist as major character feared dead in shocking showdown
Hollyoaks spoilers follow for Monday's (June 16) episode that is now available to view on Channel 4 streaming. The episode in question will air on E4 on at 7pm. Grace Black's (Tamara Wall) life hangs in the balance after an unexpected turn of events led to Vicky Grant (Anya Lawrence) striking the woman responsible for her exploitation ordeal – with a charcuterie board! Clare Devine (Gemma Bissix), as viewers know, ordered Robbie Roscoe (Charlie Wernham) to murder Grace, who she holds responsible for daughter Tori ending back up in the care of the Blakes. Grace was apologetic towards Clare over the situation, promising to make it up to her. Clare, however, was unforgiving and instead sought help from Robbie – who was held captive by Grace for months – asking him to rid the village of her sister. Robbie, who has been suffering from panic attacks in the wake of his ordeal, wasn't keen on getting involved at first but ultimately he reconsidered, deciding to take his opportunity to get revenge on Grace. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video After Clare handed him the gun, Robbie headed to the flat he formerly called home, holding Grace at gunpoint upon her return. However, he suffered a panic attack mid-showdown, with Grace taking the gun and pointing it at him. Robbie prepared for the end but, in shock scenes, Grace fell to the floor before his very eyes. Enter Vicky, who seemingly hit Grace before she could pull the trigger. The question is: is Grace dead? More Trending Has Vicky taken the ultimate revenge after what Grace put her through? Has she saved Robbie's life? And how will Clare react when she finds out that her plan went awry? So many questions – and to be quite frank, we wouldn't want it any other way! View More » Hollyoaks streams Mondays to Wednesdays from 6am on Channel 4's streaming platform, or catch episodes on TV at 7pm on E4. If you've got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@ – we'd love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. MORE: Hollyoaks star Tamara Wall collapses in supermarket as 'hero' rushes to help MORE: Hollyoaks star Isabelle Smith confirms new love interest for Frankie as she reveals what's next MORE: Hollyoaks confirms powerful real-life follow-up to exploitation story
