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Fox News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Disney alum Demi Lovato flaunts newlywed glow in sizzling honeymoon photos
Demi Lovato is soaking up the sun with her husband. The 32-year-old former Disney star posted a series of photos on her Instagram from her honeymoon in paradise, which featured more than a few shots of her in various swimsuits, intermixed with photos of her posing with her new husband, singer Jutes, whose real name is Jordan Lutes. In one of the photos, Lovato can be seen smiling at the camera while standing on a boat in a red bikini top and matching red cover-up skirt, accessorizing with black sunglasses. She can later be seen wearing the same bikini while posing for a photo in the ocean, this time pairing it with high-waisted bikini bottoms. A few slides later, the actress gives the camera a sultry look as she poses in a black bikini with huts built above the ocean behind her. Another showed her in a strapless striped bikini. Other photos showed the actress and Jutes at dinner, lounging on a boat, doing silly photos for the camera, cuddling in front of the ocean, doing watersports and kissing under a rainbow. Jutes took to the comments section to share his love for the "Camp Rock" star, writing "I love u so much 🖤" and later, "Wifey 😘" Fans of the couple followed suit, also flooding the comments section with positivity. "Awe you guys look amazing together🫶🏻🫶🏻🥹 So happy for you!!" one fan wrote. Another added, "You're more beautiful and happier each day. I'm so proud of you!" A third commenter wrote, "The way every outfit slayed." Lovato and Jutes first met in the recording studio in January 2022 when the two began working together on her album, "Holy F---," and after almost two years of dating, they were engaged in December 2024, going on to tie the knot in May 2025. During the reception following their ceremony in Santa Barbara, the lead singer of the Goo Goo Dolls, John Rzeznik, took the stage to perform the couple's favorite song, "Iris," for their first dance, with Lovato telling Vogue it was "surreal" and "a pinch-us moment." Rzeznik wasn't the only celebrity to perform that night, as Lovato also shared with Vogue that Paris Hilton took over as the DJ for a portion of the night. "[She] literally shook the dance floor with her DJ skills. And I mean the entire floor moved with her beats," she told the outlet.
Times
15-06-2025
- General
- Times
‘Sexual abuse drove me from the Kirk, now I've found bliss as a shepherd'
A mong the green rolling hills of Perthshire, in a small one room cottage, Helen Percy has found her paradise. In the nearby fields her flock of Devon and Cornwall longwool sheep graze and around her feet dart four dogs 'of varying degrees of usefulness', while the most recent addition to the menagerie is a duckling newly hatched. In the hills, a short ride away on Percy's pony, is a small hidden lochan, where she likes to rest by the peaty water. The vista conjures up Psalm 23:2: 'he makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters'. Helen Percy: 'This is my cathedral, it's where my soul can breathe' NATHAN BEATTIE As a former minister in the Church of Scotland, Percy is only too familiar with this passage from scripture. Yet to reach these 'still waters' she first had to battle through misery, pain, abuse and rejection endured within the church.
Fox News
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio flaunts toned physique during sun-soaked Los Cabos vacation
Alessandra Ambrosio is making waves in Los Cabos, Mexico. The former Victoria's Secret Angel turned heads as she flaunted her fit figure in a cheeky bikini while soaking up the sun. "Beautiful days well spent in paradise," Ambrosio, 44, posted on Instagram, with a carousel of her beach getaway. In the series of sizzling snaps, the Brazilian supermodel posed on a luxurious beach, putting her toned physique on full display. The first photo showed Ambrosio lying next to crystal blue water wearing a tiny white bikini with a matching mini sarong cover-up. She topped off her look with a sun hat and sunglasses. In a carefree video, the supermodel frolicked on the beach, all smiles in a two-piece swimsuit. Ambrosio's sun-kissed skin stole the show while she basked in the golden rays throughout her vacation photos. In another bikini snap, she wore a light blue bikini and accessorized with gold-chained necklaces as her beach-waved hair blew in the wind. She was seen enjoying an infinity pool during her Los Cabos travels. The supermodel was also spotted in an olive green maxi dress with a sheer design in the middle to show off her toned abs. Waves crashed on rocks in the background as she posed in front of the ocean. Ambrosio featured several photos with her boyfriend, Buck Palmer, on her holiday in the sun. She went Instagram official with Palmer in December 2024. In 2020, Ambrosio spoke to Fox News about how anyone can accomplish fitness goals at home when gyms were closed during the pandemic."It's OK to lack motivation during this time – we are all feeling it – but it is important to make some time for ourselves, and working out is a great way to center yourself and stay fit," she said at the time. According to Ambrosio, one of her go-to workouts is yoga. "I love to do yoga as it centers me and also, at the same time, keeps me in shape," she explained. "Since there is a lot to do around the house, sometimes I don't have much time to work out, in which case I try to do some stretching and hold a plank for five to 10 minutes." The model admitted that while she's committed to eating clean on most days, she's made a few exceptions. "I have always eaten healthy, and that has not changed during the quarantine. I try to eat fresh, organic fruits and vegetables. But since I had multiple birthdays during this time, there is an occasional piece of cake incorporated in my diet," she said.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
NCR's summer obsession
'Clients prefer blooms that look luxe but don't wilt easily—heat resilience is now a top priority over just visual appeal' No amount of heat, rain, or chill can subdue NCR residents' love for exotic blooms. This summer too, Delhiites are bringing vibrance into their homes and indoor functions with sunflowers, peonies, and more. 'Chrysanthemums & eustoma can withstand the Delhi summer' 'The demand for calla lilies & mokara orchids seems to be increasing, though tulips remain a favourite. In Delhi, we have witnessed a rise in requests for peonies too. For floral subscription boxes, we turn to more hardy varieties of chrysanthemums and eustoma, which usually withstand the Delhi summer like champs. In exotics, we add anthuriums, heliconia, and bird of paradise,which are known to thrive in warmer conditions,' informs Abhineet Kukrety, co-founder of Simply Phoolish. 'Heat resilience trumps visual appeal' 'Clients prefer blooms that look luxe but don't wilt easily – heat resilience trumps visual appeal,' says Sahil Sihag, who manages a flower studio in Noida, adding details of trending blooms: Anthuriums are ideal for minimalist or modern themes Heliconias and bird of paradise adds a bold, sculptural element in home decor Chrysanthemums can be used in setting up a dramatic focal point in the room. Spider mums and football mums in pastel tones are in demand Lisianthus are gaining popularity for indoor summer decor and intimate events 'High demand for peonies, orchids, and hydrangeas for indoor functions' 'Floral arrangements during the summer are all about striking a balance between freshness, opulence and heat resilience. There's a strong demand for peonies, orchids, and hydrangeas, especially for indoor or evening functions. The preferred summer palette is leaning towards soft pastels like blush, dusty rose, buttery yellow, pistachio green, and hints of citrus tones,' says Rhea Dewan, a luxury wedding planner and founder of The Serendepity Co. Floral designer Shalini Dugar, founder of & Blooms, adds, 'Tuberoses and oriental lilies are summer faves. Their heady fragrance and elegance are unmatched.' In floral arrangements, neutral palettes with pops of bold tropical colours are in — think whites and greens with accents of blue or yellow.
The Sun
04-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
How I did a luxury holiday in the Maldives for cheaper than a week at Center Parcs
I WAS lucky enough to travel to the Maldives recently – the stunning islands in the Indian Ocean, where the warm waters are teeming with tropical fish and turtles. The destination is - simply put - paradise. But what surprised me most about my exotic getaway wasn't the white sand beaches or the turquoise waters. It was the affordable price tag. A family holiday in the Maldives, it seems, may even cost you less than an activity-packed getaway at Center Parcs, right here in the UK. The cost of living crisis and newly-introduced taxes have caused the price of UK holidays to soar in recent years, with staycations setting families back eye-watering sums. New data from On the Beach showed that 34 per cent of Brits believe a holiday in one of Europe's beach resorts offers better value for money than a UK break. Depending on which resort you choose, there's endless fun for both kids and adults, as I found during my recent stay at the 4* Sun Siyam Olhuveli, in the South Malé Atoll. A whole week can be spent snorkelling through colourful reefs, sharpening up your racket skills on the tennis court and speeding across the ocean behind the wheel of a car that drives on water. After a short stint here, my opinion on the sleepy honeymoon hotspot had changed completely. There was so much to do that the destination felt somewhat like a Center Parcs, only with much warmer weather AND (here's the key point) it was cheaper – yes, really. So, can a luxury holiday in the balmy Maldives really match the great British getaway on price? I've crunched the numbers and the answer is yes. Center Parcs' Elveden Forest in Suffolk recently opened a number of luxury water lodges, set on its tranquil lake, much like the over-water villas that are synonymous with the Maldives. And much like the Maldives, Center Parcs is also bursting at the seams with activities. Archery classes? Yep. Watersports activities? Plenty of those. Indoor gaming areas? Teens will love that. But all of these activities don't come cheap. And, ultimately, that's what sways the price. 11 11 Travellers can bag themselves a seven-night all-inclusive break at Sun Siyam Olhuveli for £1,359pp for a family of four travelling in June 2025, outside of the school holidays, with Travelbag. This price includes all flights and speedboat transfers to the resort, too, plus a lot of activities and snorkel gear. It means that kids and parents can wander from their bedroom straight into the ocean or house reef to spot a plethora of fish. The cost above also includes an excursion, such as a sunset cruise where you'll take in breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean (keep your eyes peeled for dolphins). What else? On top of the bucket list experiences, dotted around the resort is a giant chess board, tennis and badminton courts and beach volleyball. Non-motorised water sports like kayaking and paddle boarding, Maldivian themed nights, evening entertainment and weekly prize giveaways are also included in the price above. So, for a family of four, the total cost racks up to £5,436, which admittedly does sound steep - and you will have to travel during term time to bag this last-minute deal. But what I love about an all-inclusive is that you don't need to spend a penny when you're there. And with these packages covering nearly every restaurant at the resort as well as certain drinks and cocktails, you're not missing out. Center Parcs, by comparison, looks a similar price at first glance, during the same time of year. A quick search showed that to stay in one of the resort's new waterside lodges at Elveden Forest during the same month next year will cost around £5,298 for one week. This does, however, sleep six guests instead of four - so you'll have room for an extra two kids or you can bring the grandparents along for babysitting duties. Food and drink is not included, though, and nor are most of the activities. And this is where the costs add up pushing it significantly over my Maldives trip. One lasagne will set you back a hefty £17 at Center Parc's Whinfell Forest resort, while a prawn spaghetti costs £18. Multiply that by a family of four and that comes to over £500 for just one meal each across the week. Extras like archery sessions cost from £21pp for 55 minutes, while paintballing costs £47 and kayaking is £15 for a double kayak for 30 minutes, all at Elveden Forest. It's easy to see how the prices can soar. That's not to say that Center Parcs doesn't have its perks. In terms of activities, this adventure holiday company is unbeatable and a small Maldivian island simply can't compete on scale. The prices can't exactly be compared like for like, either, with costs varying according to the time of year and number of people visiting. But if you're after something different, where you won't have to panic about spending money when you're there, booking a package further afield could be the way to go. One thing is for sure. The look of sheer excitement on your child's face when they spot their first turtle is something money can't buy.
