Bukayo Saka has jokingly teased Kai Havertz for ruining his chances of his first-ever Arsenal hattrick. The Gunners academy graduate shone during his side's 3-0 win against Monaco in the Champions League. It is a win that leaves the north Londoners in a very promising position to potentially secure a spot in the automatic qualification places for the knockout rounds. Saka opened the scoring with a simple finish from Gabriel Jesus' low cross. He then doubled his evening's work by taking advantage of a horrendous error from the away side as they attempted to play out from the back - taking his record to nine goals and 13 assists in all competitions this term. The England winger might even had secured the match ball for the first time in his career late on. He fired a low effort towards goal and it ended up in the back of the net via deflections off of team-mate Havertz and Monaco star Thilo Kehrer. And Saka has now jokingly taken aim at the German forward for getting in the way of his hattrick. But he still believes his debut treble is only just around the corner. Speaking with TNT Sport, he said: "Yeah, just about! He [Havertz] got in the way. But don't worry, it's coming. It's coming." And while he was left ruing the fact he was not taking home the match ball, Saka was full of praise for one of his other teammates. Gunners academy graduate Myles Lewis-Skelly was a surprise inclusion on the teamsheet amid an ongoing injury crisis. He impressed, even playing a key role in the opening goal for Arteta's side. And Saka was equally as impressed having given the youngster a valuable word of advice before kick-off. Who was Arsenal's man-of-the-match vs Monaco? Share your thoughts in the comments below He added: "I just said to him 'this is his level', he needs to have no doubts, play the game and have the confidence. We see what he's doing in training. "We are pleased for him and he played a key part in the first goal. He just needs to keep going. I'm just so proud of him." Both Saka and Lewis-Skelly will be aiming to extend their eye-catching respective forms this weekend as the Gunners return to Premier League action. They welcome struggling Everton to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon and could cut the gap to table-topping Liverpool to just three points with a win. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Sky has slashed the price of its Sky Sports, Sky Stream, Sky TV and Netflix bundle in an unbeatable new deal that saves £240 and includes 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more.
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Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! viewers were left seething after they felt hosts Ant and Dec crossed a line during the latest trial. On Friday 22 November, fans watched as McFly's Danny Jones and radio presenter Dean McCullough took on the most recent challenge. They were joined by Love Island's Maura Higgins and musician-turned-priest Reverend Richard Coles for a task named The High Street of Horrors. Maura and Richard, who arrived first at the trial, received a quick briefing from Ant and Dec . As regular viewers will know, Maura and Richard have been tasked with deceiving their fellow campmates this week. The main camp believes that the pair are enduring harsh conditions in a Junk Yard, sleeping on the floor, oblivious to the fact that they actually have access to a fold-down bed, hot running water, and various other comforts. When participating in trials, they must convince the others that they're having a terrible time, despite not really taking part in the task, reports the Mirror . In Friday night's highlights, Ant and Dec revealed to Maura and Richard that they had tricked Danny and Dean into believing they had already participated in The Deadly Department Store challenge for a chance to win 2 stars for their dinner, but were unsuccessful. Maura confessed she was "loving" the deception, while Richard admitted he felt "consumed with guilt" over the constant lying. When Dean and Danny arrived, Ant and Dec informed them they needed to visit three shops to find stars - which would secure luxury meals for their camp. During the challenge, the boys managed to find eight stars while dealing with fish guts and pigeons. A final twist revealed that one of them would have to move to the junkyard, and it was up to Richard and Maura to decide who. They chose Dean - leaving the radio star deflated, unaware that the junk yard was actually filled with luxuries rather than hardship. However, during the trial, viewers speculated that hosts Ant and Dec were giving Dean hints on where to find stars. They seemed to repeatedly mention the items that should be searched to increase the chances of finding a meal-worthy reward. They kept referencing the fish guts in one part of the trial - only for Dean to fail to search the area properly. Viewers took to social media to suggest that hosts Ant and Dec were showing favouritism. One fan tweeted: "Could @antanddec be giving Dean anymore hints ... this guyyyyyy #ImACeleb." Another added: "Ant and Dec are dropping a few hints there #ImACeleb #ImACelebrity." However, not all fans were impressed with Dean's performance, as one viewer commented: "Danny is amazing.. dean is rubbish #ImACeleb."
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Megan Fox pals 'want her to end Machine Gun Kelly romance for good' amid split weeks after pregnancy reveal Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By EVE BUCKLAND FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 18:43 EST, 11 December 2024 | Updated: 18:47 EST, 11 December 2024 e-mail 27 shares 10 View comments Megan Fox's friends 'want her to end her romance with Machine Gun Kelly for good' following their shock split weeks after her pregnancy reveal. Fox, 38, and MGK, 34, real name Colson Baker, ended their near five year romance over Thanksgiving weekend while together in Vail, Colorado - with the actress around six months pregnant with their first child together. Fox's inner circle are said to be concerned MGK is a 'toxic influence' on her well-being with sources telling TMZ her friends have advised her to 'move on once and for all.' Sources claimed Fox's distress is 'deepened' by a 'continuous cycle of breaking up and reconciling' but that the star 'feels like he needs her.' Another source added: 'She has a history of taking him back, even when things don't get better. She deserves better than this.' The pair are said to have split less than two weeks after the pregnancy reveal after Fox 'found material on MGK’s phone that was upsetting, and it made her want him to leave the trip early' per TMZ. Megan Fox's friends 'want her to end her romance with Machine Gun Kelly for good' following their shock split weeks after her pregnancy reveal - pictured 2022 Fox, who shares three children, Noah, 11, Bodhi, nine, and Journey, seven, with ex-husband Brian Austin Green, revealed her pregnancy on November 11, sharing a sexy photo of herself covered with black paint and showing her baby bump The musician then left the trip early and the exes have not seen each other since. DailyMail.com previously contacted representatives for the pair for comment. An insider revealed that actress allegedly 'found text messages involving other women and decided she was done.' 'When they went away for the Thanksgiving holiday, she became suspicious and decided to go through his phone,' a source told Page Six . Before making her discovery, the Jennifer’s Body star already 'had trust issues' with My Ex’s Best Friend hitmaker 'because of past behavior.' The insider noted that despite their ups and downs over the years, she 'was willing to look past all that' and 'rebuild her trust with Colson and was excited to grow their family together.' Fox, who shares three children, Noah, 11, Bodhi, nine, and Journey, seven, with ex-husband Brian Austin Green, revealed her pregnancy on November 11, sharing a sexy photo of herself covered with black paint and showing her baby bump . It was accompanied by a picture of a positive pregnancy test. 'Nothing is ever really lost. welcome back ❤️' she wrote announcing the good news. The pair are said to have split after Fox 'found material on MGK’s phone that was upsetting, and it made her want him to leave the trip early' (pictured 2022) The announcement was soundtracked to the MGK song Last November, which refers to the miscarriage she previously suffered with the musician. MGk commented for the first time on her pregnancy news after her stunning outing in a sheer dress . He wrote: 'isolating myself in the desert next week to restart this album from scratch. 'when inspiration flows through me unblocked, we will reach the destination in no time. 'don’t worry. after all, im about to be a dad again!' Fox previously opened up about her miscarriage in her 2023 book of poetry, Pretty Boys Are Poisonous. Megan wrote about an ultrasound of a baby girl at 10 weeks and a day, per excerpts from People, and said: 'maybe if you hadn't... maybe if i had... The pop punk rapper took to X days before the split to announce that he was about to work on his next album and finally address that he is having his first child with Fox She continued, 'I want to hold your hand / hear your laugh, but now / I have to say / goodbye,' and later adds, 'I close my eyes and imagine holding you tight against my chest as they rip you from my insides'. Elsewhere in the book, she wrote, 'I will pay any price. Tell me please / what is the ransom / for her soul?' Read More Megan Fox shows off baby bump in sexy black lace look During an interview on Good Morning America at the time, Megan said she had 'never been through anything like that before in my life'. 'It was very difficult for both of us,' she explained. 'And it sent us on a very wild journey together and separately, and together and apart, and together and apart, and together and apart, trying to navigate, "What does this mean? Why did this happen?'" Megan and MGK had never discussed the pregnancy loss prior to the poetry book, however the 'Bloody Valentine' hitmaker did appear to allude to it at the Billboard Music Awards in May 2022, dedicating his performance to Megan and adding, 'This is for our unborn child.' Megan also suffered an ectopic pregnancy years earlier. In an interview with Good Morning America , Fox explained how the pregnancy loss had affected their relationship. 'I had never been through anything like that before in my life,' she explained. The Transformers star is around six months pregnant and is set to welcome their child in March 'I have three kids, so it was very difficult for both of us, and it sent us on a very wild journey together and separately and together and apart ... trying to navigate, "What does this mean?" and "Why did this happen?"' MGK, whose legal name is Colson Baker, is dad to 15-year-old Casie, whom he shares with his ex Emma Cannon. The couple have been together since 2020 and got engaged two years later, but have yet to tie the knot. Their due date is in March. The parents-to-be reportedly know the baby's gender, but are not revealing it. Megan and MGK have had a passionate and rocky relationship. They first met on the set of Midnight in The Switchgrass before getting engaged in 2022. Read More EXCLUSIVE Megan Fox's friends fear Machine Gun Kelly has ruined their baby gender reveal When announcing their betrothal on Instagram, Megan said she and MGK 'drank each other's blood' to celebrate the occasion. But just over a year later, Megan sensationally hinted she had split from MGK as she shared a cryptic Instagram post before completely deleting her account . The actress posted a video in which she appeared to burn a letter in a bonfire, along with a bag. She also uploaded a very raunchy string of mirror selfies while joined by a male pal, in which she put on a busty display in a plunging black top and cut-out trousers. Megan wrote in her caption, 'You can taste the dishonesty/ it’s all over your breath,' which are lyrics from Beyoncé's 2016 track, Pray You Catch Me, about her husband Jay Z's own affair. She then removed all traces of Machine Gun Kelly from her Instagram grid, having unfollowed him before deleting her account altogether. Fox and Kelly at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in 2021 Ultimately they seemed to patch things up and things appear to be all well between them now, with the couple being seen together ever since. The rapper also recently tattooed his entire upper body in black ink, reportedly to prove to Megan that he is 100% committed to their relationship. In March, during an appearance on Alex Cooper's Call Her Daddy podcast, Megan revealed she and MGK had ended their engagement at some point . 'I feel like everyone has such an opinion on your guys relationship. You got engaged, then I think it was called off, then we don't know what's going on with you. How would you describe your relationship with MGK?' host Alex Cooper asked. Megan responded: 'I think that what I've learned from being in this relationship is that it's not for public consumption, so I think as of now, I don't have a comment on like the status of the relationship per say. 'What I can say is that is what I refer to as being my twin soul and there will always be a tether to him no matter what. I can't say for sure what the capacity will be, but I will always be connected to him somehow. 'Beyond that I'm not willing to explain. But all those things you said were accurate things that have occurred and I can see them being confusing or interesting to people and them being like, "What's up?"' Her final comment confirmed speculation she had ended her engagement from Kelly. Megan was previously married to Green from 2010 to 2021. They welcomed three children together during their marriage before their union officially ended. Brian has been with DWTS professional Sharna Burgess since 2020 and they have son Zane Walker Green, two, together. A timeline of Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly's whirlwind romance Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly have become one of Hollywood's most talked about couples since going public with their PDA-packed relationship in early 2020. And with a wedding around the corner, DailyMail.com is taking a look back at the unlikely duo's whirlwind romance from their first meeting to MGK's surprise proposal. Whirlwind: Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly have become one of Hollywood's most talked about couples since going public with their PDA-packed relationship in early 2020. And with a wedding around the corner, DailyMail.com is taking a look back at the unlikely duo's whirlwind romance from their first meeting to MGK's surprise proposal; Megan and MGK pictured in September 2021 MARCH 2021 Megan and MGK reportedly first met on set of the Randall Emmett-directed feature Midnight in the Switchgrass in March 2020. The 35-year-old actress and the 31-year-old musician ventured to Puerto Rico to shoot the crime drama with the likes of Bruce Willis and Emile Hirsch. Unfortunately, production was shutdown prematurely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Costars: Megan and MGK reportedly first met on set of the Randall Emmett-directed feature Midnight in the Switchgrass in March 2020 MAY 15 2020 Romance rumors were officially sparked when pictures exclusively obtained by DailyMail.com showed Machine Gun Kelly and Megan grabbing lunch to-go in Calabasas, California. At the time, Megan was still married to Beverly Hills, 90210 star Brian Austin Green - though the pair were separated at the time. She did not appear to be wearing a wedding band on her outing with MGK. A source divulged to E! News that Megan had 'gotten close' to Kelly and that they had 'been hooking up and have been for a little while.' MAY 18 2020 Megan's ex Brian, 48, confirmed that he and the actress were no longer together on an episode of his ...with Brian Austin Green podcast. He recalled feeling distant from Megan as she went out of the country to film Midnight in the Switchgrass and that her return only made the distance between them more evident. 'She said, "I realized when I was out of the country working alone that I feel more like myself and I liked myself better during that experience and I think that might be something worth trying for me,"' he recalled of an alleged conversation he'd had with his then-wife. Split: Megan's ex Brian, 48, confirmed that he and the actress were no longer together on an episode of his ...with Brian Austin Green podcast; Megan and Brian pictured in 2019 Though he was 'shocked' by Megan's honest admission, they agreed to separate. 'We’ve had an amazing relationship and I will always love her and I know she’ll always love me,' Green remarked at the time, adding that they would co-parent amicably and make their children the focus. They share three sons, Noah, nine, Bodhi, seven, and Journey, five. MAY 20 2020 Megan and MGK's rumored coupledom was sent into overdrive upon the release of the rocker's Bloody Valentine music video. In the three-minute and 30-second video, Megan plays a sexy abductor who holds MGK hostage. The sexual tension between the duo was evident from shot-to-shot but they avoided sharing a kiss or indulging in any other forms of physical affection on screen. Overdrive: Megan and MGK's rumored coupledom was sent into overdrive upon the release of the rocker's Bloody Valentine music video Sexual tension: In the three-minute and 30-second video, Megan plays a sexy abductor who holds MGK hostage JUNE 15 2020 After weeks of speculation and rumors, it was DailyMail.com that exclusively confirmed that Megan and MGK's romance was a-go after they were spotted holding hands and kissing in Sherman Oaks, California. That same day, Machine Gun Kelly provided his own form of confirmation by referring to Megan as his 'girlfriend' in a tweet citing lyrics from Bloody Valentine. '"i’m calling you girlfriend, what the f***" life imitated art on that one,' he tweeted. Confirmed: Machine Gun Kelly provided his own form of confirmation by referring to Megan as his 'girlfriend' in a tweet citing lyrics from Bloody Valentine JULY 2020 With their love out in the open, Fox and her punk rock boyfriend felt comfortable to go into full relationship mode. The couple gave their first joint interview on on Lala Kent and Randall Emmett's podcast, Give Them Lala ... With Randall. Megan recalled meeting her soon-to-be husband for the first time and how she knew right away that he was her 'twin flame.' She explained: 'Instead of a soulmate, a twin flame is actually where a soul has ascended into a high enough level that it can be split into two different bodies at the same time. Twin flame: Megan recalled meeting her soon-to-be husband for the first time and how she knew right away that he was her 'twin flame'; Megan and MGK pictured in 2021 'So we're actually two halves of the same soul, I think. And I said that to him almost immediately, because I felt it right away.' Megan also revealed to the hosts that she'd asked hung out with MGK in her trailer and that things between them 'went deep right away' after exploring their astrological compatibility. JULY 28 2020 Machine Gun Kelly made their romance 'Instagram Official' by uploading the couple's first-ever mirror selfie to the platform. 'waited for eternity to find you again ...,' captioned the Rap Devil hitmaker, followed by a knife, shooting star, and heart emoji. The photograph was in black-and-white and showed the pair sticking their tongues out for the camera. Instagram Official: Machine Gun Kelly made their romance 'Instagram Official' by uploading the couple's first-ever mirror selfie to the platform AUGUST 5 2020 Megan's supposed 'amicable' split from ex Brian Austin Green was called into question after a post she shared to Instagram appeared to rile up the actor. The Transformers actress uploaded a steamy snap of herself and Machine Gun Kelly fresh out of the pool with towels wrapped around their waists. In her caption, she called MGK an 'Achingly Beautiful Boy' and declared that her 'heart is [his].' Megan's supposed 'amicable' split from ex Brian Austin Green was called into question after a post she shared to Instagram appeared to rile up the actor. In her caption, she called MGK an 'Achingly Beautiful Boy' and declared that her 'heart is [his]' Later in the day, Green used Fox's exact words to caption snaps of their three sons, as well as his 19-year-old son Kassius, on Twitter. The apparent dig raised eyebrows since, just days prior, Brian had wished his ex 'the absolute best in everything' and even said he wanted 'her to be completely happy for her and for the kids,' as per the Hollywood Raw podcast. Petty: Later in the day, Green used Fox's exact words to caption snaps of their three sons, as well as his 19-year-old son Kassius, on Twitter SEPTEMBER 2020 Despite any behind-the-scenes drama, Megan and MGK's romance pushed on and the rocker openly discussed their relationship during an appearance on the Howard Stern Show. Specifically, the Home singer admitted that he 'didn't know what [true love] was until me and [Megan] made eye contact.' In relation to his hit record Tickets To My Downfall, MGK explained that he'd fallen in love with Megan after making most of the album's songs had been written and recorded. 'That was my first experience with being open to love and stuff like that. I definitely wasn't set up to believe that that's something that could ever exist.' Opening up: Despite any behind-the-scenes drama, Megan and MGK's romance pushed on and the rocker openly discussed their relationship during an appearance on the Howard Stern Show; Megan and MGK pictured in September 2020 OCTOBER 2020 After five months of dating, a source confirmed to People that Megan had finally introduced her three sons to Machine Gun Kelly. 'He recently met her kids for the first time. Megan thought it was a natural step, since they are getting more serious. They are in a committed relationship and it's not just a fling. They are planning a future together,' the source explained. NOVEMBER 22 2020 Megan and MGK, six-months into their whirlwind romance, made their red carpet debut at the 2020 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California. During the ceremony, the musician performed Bloody Valentine while Fox supported him from the audience. Red carpet debut: Megan and MGK, six-months into their whirlwind romance, made their red carpet debut at the 2020 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California (pictured) DECEMBER 2020 - APRIL 2021 As the months went on, Megan and MGK indulged in countless date nights and rumors of a potential engagement began to swirl. While some appeared optimistic of the major relationship milestone, many sources alleged that Megan was not focused on jumping into another marriage so soon after her split from her husband of a decade. She'd also be introduced to MGK's 12-year-old daughter Casie, who he shares with childhood girlfriend Emma Cannon. MAY 23 2021 The couple made another memorable red carpet appearance at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards in Los Angeles, California. Megan left little to the imagination in a skimpy black cut-out dress with a sheer ankle-length skirt. Most notably, the pair took their PDA up a notch by licking tongues in front of shutterbugs on the red carpet before heading into the venue. Sizzling: The couple made another memorable red carpet appearance at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards in Los Angeles, California (pictured) MAY 25 2021 Machine Gun Kelly finally solidified a timeline of the pair's relationship by confirming that they'd first said 'I love you' to one another on May 26, 2020. 'She said "I love you" one year ago today,' tweeted the star. Clarification: Machine Gun Kelly finally solidified a timeline of the pair's relationship by confirming that they'd first said 'I love you' to one another on May 26, 2020 OCTOBER 2021 Megan and Machine Gun Kelly further immortalized their hot and heavy romance with a steamy cover shoot for British GQ Style . Along with the sizzling shots, the couple spoke candidly about their relationship and how it one of both 'ecstasy and agony.' Megan explained: 'This is a very intense relationship. Our souls chose this to absolutely have to face our shadow selves; to face things about ourselves we didn't want to have to know, that we tried to push away. 'It should be light, but also we go to hell with each other.' MGK added: 'I don't want people to think anything's perfect with us. I didn't say it was the darkest fairytale for no reason.' Power couple: Megan and Machine Gun Kelly further immortalized their hot and heavy romance with a steamy cover shoot for British GQ Style JANUARY 11 2022 After a year-and-a-half together, Machine Gun Kelly got down on one knee and asked Megan for her hand in marriage. He'd taken the actress back to the place where they first 'fell in love' and presented her with engagement RINGS he'd designed in collaboration with Stephen Webster. Engaged! After a year-and-a-half together, Machine Gun Kelly got down on one knee and asked Megan for her hand in marriage 'The emerald (her birth stone) and the diamond (my birth stone) set on two magnetic bands of thorns that draw together as two halves of the same soul forming the obscure heart that is our love,' he explained on Instagram while announcing their engagement on January 12. Megan uploaded a video of their proposal to her own Instagram, and admitted her caption that they'd celebrated the occasion by 'drinking each other’s blood.' Custom creation: He'd taken the actress back to the place where they first 'fell in love' and presented her with engagement RINGS he'd designed in collaboration with Stephen Webster FEBRUARY 2023: MEGAN AND MGK ATTEND SUPER BOWL PARTY TOGETHER Megan looked sensational as she was spotted with her fiancée at Drake's Super Bowl Party in Arizona ahead of the big game. The Jennifer's Body star showed off her enviable figure as she stunned in a plunging black ensemble with a daringly low neckline and keyhole waist cut-outs. Megan put on a very sexy display as the couple held hands at the star-studded bash at Hanger 1 in Scottsdale ahead of Superbowl LVII Megan looked sensational as she was spotted with her fiancée at Drake's Super Bowl Party in Arizona ahead of the big game FEBRUARY 2023: MEGAN HINTS AT SPLIT IN DRAMATIC FASHION Just hours after their Super Bowl party appearance, Megan sparked split speculation after sharing a cryptic post before completely deleting the platform. The actress posted a video in which she appeared to burn a letter in a bonfire, along with a bag. She also uploaded a very raunchy string of mirror selfies while joined by a male pal, in which she put on a busty display in a plunging black top and cut-out trousers. Megan wrote in her caption, 'You can taste the dishonesty/ it’s all over your breath,' which are lyrics from Beyoncé's 2016 track, Pray You Catch Me, about her husband Jay Z's own affair. She then removed all traces of Machine Gun Kelly from her Instagram grid, having unfollowed him before deleting her account altogether. Megan sparks split speculation after sharing a cryptic post before completely deleting the platform FEBRUARY 2023: MGK'S GUITARIST SOPHIE LLOYD GETS DRAGGED IN AS FANS SPECULATE HE CHEATED WITH HER MGK's guitarist Sophie Lloyd got dragged into the drama as fans speculated he cheated on Megan with her. One fan posted in Megan's final post: 'He probably got with Sophie', suggesting Kelly had cheated on her. Fox jokingly hit back: 'Maybe I got with Sophie', along with a fire emoji. Lloyd went on to release a statement in which she called the rumors of an affair 'meritless' and 'disrespectful.' 'Sophie Lloyd is a professional, accomplished musician who has been needlessly dragged into the media based off of meritless accusations made by social media,' read the statement, which was provided to Page Six . 'Any suggestion that she has ever acted in an unprofessional manner or stepped out of her relationship are untrue. It's disrespectful to her as a female artist and poor journalism and social commentary to be reporting anything else.' Megan later absolved Sophie of any wrongdoing as she defended the guitarist in a lengthy comment posted to one of the guitarist's Instagram posts. She wrote that she had made 'a joke in order to absolve this girl of a hurtful accusation,' which 'somehow turned into a confirmation of it' in the minds of fans. MGK's guitarist Sophie Lloyd got dragged into the drama as fans speculated he cheated on Megan with her FEBRUARY 2023: MEGAN REMOVES ENGAGEMENT RING AFTER GETTING INTO FIGHT After the dramatic Instagram activity, an insider claimed Megan had removed her engagement ring after getting into an argument with Kelly during Super Bowl weekend. Fox got 'into a fight over the weekend' with Machine Gun Kelly and is now 'very upset' with him, a source told People . Megan is also reportedly no longer speaking with the rocker and has taken off her engagement ring. However, the couple have not 'officially' ended their engagement. 'They haven't officially called off the engagement but Megan took her ring off,' the source said. 'They have had issues in the past, but things seem pretty serious this time.' The report did not indicate what they were arguing about. FEBRUARY 2023: MEGAN AND MGK SEEK MARRIAGE COUNSELING The couple were seen leaving a marriage counseling office in California amid mounting split speculation and cheating rumors. The actress looked tense as she stepped out of the building with her on-off fiancé. Megan appeared emotional as she wiped her eyes with her hand while leaving the building while a pensive MGK followed closely behind. At the end of February, Page Six reported that the lovebirds had been having daily couples therapy sessions over Zoom. After the dramatic Instagram activity, an insider claimed Megan had removed her engagement ring after getting into an argument with Kelly; pictured in June 2022 FEBRUARY 2023: MEGAN INSISTS THERE WAS NO CHEATING INVOLVED Megan insisted there was absolutely no cheating involved following speculation fiance Machine Gun Kelly had been unfaithful in their relationship. Fox set the record straight in a statement posted to her Instagram account, writing: 'There has been no third party interference in this relationship of any kind. That includes, but is not limited to...actual humans, DMs, AI bots, or succubus demons. 'While I do hate to rob you of running random baseless news stories that would have been much more accurately written by ChatGPT, you need to let this story die and leave all of these innocent people alone now.' The statement came after Page Six claimed Fox found direct messages and text messages on MGK's phone which led her to believe that he was having affair. MARCH 2023: MEGAN CELEBRATES THE OSCARS WITHOUT HER ENGAGEMENT RING The Transformers actress was spotted riding solo and not wearing her engagement ring at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. She looked dazzling in a chandelier diamond necklace but, most noticeably, was spotted without the double engagement ring personally designed by her beau. No ring, no problem! The Transformers actress was spotted riding solo and not wearing her engagement ring at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party MARCH 2023: THE RELATIONSHIP NEEDS A 'SIGNIFICANT BREAKTHROUGH' TO SURVIVE In another update on their relationship, it had been reported that their relationship was still on the rocks and might need a 'significant breakthrough' in order to work. '[Megan] isn't sure where things stand with Colson, and it's complicated at the moment. They’re still working on their relationship because the love they had was the real deal,' a source told Us Weekly. 'That’s not something that just goes away overnight. However, they would need to have a significant breakthrough to make things work. It’s all up in the air right now.' MARCH 2 023: THE COUPLE GO ON A BREAK AND PAUSE WEDDING PLANNING The duo are 'on a break' and have put a pause to their wedding planning in order to work on their issues according to a new report. The couple are said to be taking a sabbatical from their relationship but are still in communication according to sources for Us Weekly . Insiders told the publication: 'Megan and MGK are currently on a break but are still in contact. They are very hot and cold.' A source claimed: 'They have stalled wedding planning to work on their issues. 'Their relationship is pretty volatile at the moment. They are currently off, but still texting each other.' In another update on their relationship, it had been reported that their relationship was still on the rocks and might need a 'significant breakthrough' in order to work; pictured December 2022 NOVEMBER 2024: MEGAN AND MGK ANNOUNCE PREGNANCY On November 11, Megan announced that she is pregnant and expecting her first child with fiance MGK. The star debuted her bump in an edgy shoot showing her covered in black paint as she cradled her stomach. The post was captioned: 'nothing is ever really lost. welcome back.' She added an angel and heart emoji to the caption. Megan is already a mother of three - she shares sons Noah, 10, Bodhi, nine, and Journey, six, with her ex-husband Brian Austin Green. This will also be Machine Gun Kelly's second child - he has daughter Casie Colson Baker, 15, with ex Emma Cannon. Her pregnancy announcement comes a year after she revealed she suffered a miscarriage with MGK. On November 11, Megan announced that she is pregnant and expecting her first child with fiance MGK LATE NOVEMBER 2024: MEGAN AND MGK SPLIT AGAIN Fox and MGK ended their romance over Thanksgiving weekend while together in Vail, Colorado . The Transformers star is around six months pregnant and is set to welcome their child in March. The pair are said to have split less than two weeks after the pregnancy reveal after Fox 'found material on MGK’s phone that was upsetting, and it made her want him to leave the trip early.' The musician then left the trip early and the exes have not seen each other since. Megan Fox Machine Gun Kelly Share or comment on this article: Megan Fox pals 'want her to end Machine Gun Kelly romance for good' amid split weeks after pregnancy reveal e-mail 27 shares Add commentPep Guardiola said he is questioning himself as manager after his team's nightmare run extended to a seventh defeat in 10 games as goals from and sealed a Champions League victory for in Turin. City travel to on matchday seven next month knowing that a defeat could send them into the bottom eight of the Champions League table and leave the club facing the humiliation of crashing out of the competition before the knockout stages. Against a Juventus side that had won just one of its previous six games in all competitions, City struggled to create the chances to win, and with neighbours next up at the Etihad in the on Sunday, Guardiola said he is beginning to question himself as his side lurch from one defeat to another. "Of course [I am questioning myself]. I have my thoughts," Guardiola said. "I'm stable in good moments and bad moments. I try to find a way to do it. I'm incredibly honest. If we play good, we play good. "The dressing room is stable. Win we are happy, lose we are not. What can we do? Feel sorry for ourselves. No, we improve it and go forward. "We have been in this situation this month many times. Tomorrow recover, prepare for United with our people, insist in the good things we do and try to be better." Despite the form slump, which is by far the worst of his managerial career, Guardiola said that he was not facing his biggest challenge. "My biggest challenge is to get results to continue to work in the first seasons [at ]. It's life, it happens, sometimes you have a bad period. I'm going to insist until we're there," the Catalan coach said. City midfielder said that "confidence is a big part" of the team's struggles and added that "it's a mental issue as well." But Guardiola rejected Gundogan's assessment and said that his team can still qualify for the next stage by avoiding defeat in Paris. "I am not agreeing with Ilkay," Guardiola said. "Of course it is tough, except one or two games in this period that were not good, the rest we were played good. "We were incredibly aggressive in our high pressing. It is a cross [for the first goal] and [Dusan] Vlahovic is strong in this position. "I don't think it was defensive mistakes. We miss the last pass, not arrive in the six-yard box and have the composure and made the moment and assist, but we are the best. I love my team. 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Colby Covington hilariously explains why Donald Trump named Khabib Nurmagomedov as his favorite UFC fighterGhanaian Afrobeat sensation Jackline Acheampong, popularly known as Gyakie, has revealed the emotional toll her rise to fame took on her, particularly after the global success of her hit song Forever . In an emotional interview with BBC Africa, the artist candidly shared the pressures she faced in the early days of her career. Reflecting on the overwhelming weight of fame, Gyakie confessed, “In the beginning of my career, almost every three days, I would be crying at home because the pressure was getting too much, especially when ‘Forever’ blew up.” She admitted that the expectations to consistently produce hit songs became both a motivating and daunting challenge. “The expectations to make hit songs are good when it feels motivational but different when it feels like pressure to deliver something,” she explained. The constant demand for success, coupled with social media criticism, proved to be emotionally challenging for the artist. “It took me a while to not let negative comments affect me when people said bad things about me online,” Gyakie shared, emphasizing how difficult it was to handle the early criticism. However, she noted her emotional growth over time, explaining that she has now learned to remain unaffected by unwarranted negativity. “It’s good when [criticism] feels like motivation but different when it now feels like you are giving me pressure to do something,” she said. Gyakie concluded by expressing how she now responds to false criticism with indifference. “But now, I could see anything about me, where the person knows what he is saying is not true; I would be like, somebody should give me some water to drink because the country is already hard,” she quipped, showing how she has learned to navigate the challenges of fame with a sense of resilience.
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Cubs 'Need To Sign' Japanese Ace After Missing Out On Garrett CrochetThe recent arrest of the man accused in the Dec. 4 death of United Healthcare’s CEO has resurfaced the writings of Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, who was apprehended by authorities in 1996 at his Montana cabin near Lincoln after nearly 17 years of mailing bombs that killed three and injured nearly two dozen others. Luigi Nicholas Mangione, Ted Kaczynski In social media posts, Luigi Mangione called Kaczynski a “political revolutionary,” according to a police bulletin obtained by the Associated Press. Several news agencies are reporting that Mangione wrote about “The Unabomber Manifesto” by Kaczynski, also known as the “Industrial Society and Its Future,” in January on the book review site Goodreads. "It's easy to quickly and thoughtless write this off as the manifesto of a lunatic, in order to avoid facing some of the uncomfortable problems it identifies. But it's simply impossible to ignore how prescient many of his predictions about modern society turned out," the reviewer wrote. “He was a violent individual − rightfully imprisoned − who maimed innocent people. While these actions tend to be characterized as those of a crazy luddite, however, they are more accurately seen as those of an extreme political revolutionary,” they wrote. Suspect Luigi Mangione is taken into the Blair County Courthouse on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Hollidaysburg, Pa. Mangione, 26, an Ivy League graduate from a prominent Maryland real estate family, reportedly gave the manifesto a 4-star rating, or “liked it.” Ratings range from 1 star – “Didn’t like it” – to 5 stars: “It was amazing.” New York police officials have said Mangione was carrying like the one used in the Manhattan killing of Brian Thompson, who led United Healthcare, the United States’ largest medical insurance company. Thompson, 50, was killed Dec. 4 as he walked alone to a Manhattan hotel for an investor conference. Theodore “Ted” Kaczynski, the Harvard-educated mathematician who retreated to a dingy shack in the Montana wilderness and ran a 17-year bombing campaign that killed three people and injured 23 others, died June 10, 2023. He was 81. Branded the “Unabomber” by the FBI, Kaczynski died by suicide at the federal prison medical center in Butner, North Carolina. Kaczynski’s manifesto, a 35,000-word anti-technology tirade, was printed in 1995 in The New York Times and The Washington Post and eventually led to his arrest. His capture thrust Lincoln into the international spotlight as FBI agents, other law enforcement and hordes of media converged on a tiny mountain town, where he had lived as something of recluse. This April 6, 1996, file photo shows Ted Kaczynski's cabin in the woods outside Lincoln. Kaczynski, a Harvard-educated mathematician, died by suicide while in federal custody in 2023. He was 81. He had been transferred to a federal prison medical facility in North Carolina in late 2021 after spending the past two decades in a federal Supermax prison in Colorado. His brother, David Kaczynski, told several news agencies that his brother should not be someone to aspire to. "His actions are like a virus," David Kaczynski said, according to Yahoo News. "They could be like a virus unless they understand he was a very angry and disturbed man. It doesn't mean his ideas are ideas of a lunatic, but his behavior, I believe, is the behavior of a lunatic." "To the extent that he may have attributed at all to sort of normalizing or recasting the violent acts as beneficial to humanity is a terrible mistake," David Kaczynski added. Mangione is fighting attempts to extradite him to New York so that he can face a murder charge, the Associated Press reported. At the time of his arrest after being spotted Monday at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Mangione was carrying a handwritten document expressing anger with what he called “parasitic” health insurance companies and a disdain for corporate greed and power, the Associated Press reported. Assistant editor Phil Drake can be reached at 406-231-9021. Get local news delivered to your inbox! Assistant editor/reporter {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes got back to climbing on Wednesday after the latest update on inflation appeared to clear the way for more help for the economy from the Federal Reserve . The S&P 500 rose 0.8% to break its first two-day losing streak in nearly a month and finished just short of its all-time high. Big Tech stocks led the way, which drove the Nasdaq composite up 1.8% to top the 20,000 level for the first time. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, meanwhile, lagged the market with a dip of 99 points, or 0.2%. Stocks got a boost as expectations built that Wednesday’s inflation data will allow the Fed to deliver another cut to interest rates at its meeting next week. Traders are betting on a nearly 99% probability of that, according to data from CME Group, up from 89% a day before. If they’re correct, it would be a third straight cut by the Fed after it began lowering rates in September from a two-decade high. It’s hoping to support a slowing job market after getting inflation nearly all the way down to its 2% target. Lower rates would give a boost to the economy and to prices for investments, but they could also provide more fuel for inflation. “The data have given the Fed the ‘all clear’ for next week, and today’s inflation data keep a January cut in active discussion,” according to Ellen Zentner, chief economic strategist for Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Expectations for a series of cuts to rates by the Fed have been one of the main reasons the S&P 500 has set an all-time high 57 times this year , with the latest coming last week. The biggest boosts for the index on Wednesday came from Nvidia and other Big Tech stocks. Their massive growth has made them Wall Street’s biggest stars for years, though other kinds of stocks have recently been catching up somewhat amid hopes for the broader U.S. economy. Tesla jumped 5.9% to finish above $420 at $424.77. It’s a level that Elon Musk made famous in a 2018 tweet when he said he had secured funding to take Tesla private at $420 per share . Stitch Fix soared 44.3% after the company that sends clothes to your door reported a smaller loss for the latest quarter than analysts expected. It also gave financial forecasts for the current quarter that were better than expected, including for revenue. GE Vernova rallied 5% for one of the biggest gains in the S&P 500. The energy company that spun out of General Electric said it would pay a 25 cent dividend every three months, and it approved a plan to send up to another $6 billion to its shareholders by buying back its own stock. On the losing end of Wall Street, Dave & Buster’s Entertainment tumbled 20.1% after reporting a worse loss for the latest quarter than expected. It also said CEO Chris Morris has resigned, and the board has been working with an executive-search firm for the last few months to find its next permanent leader. Albertsons fell 1.5% after filing a lawsuit against Kroger, saying it didn’t do enough for their proposed $24.6 billion merger agreement to win regulatory clearance. Albertsons said it’s seeking billions of dollars in damages from Kroger, whose stock rose 1%. A day earlier, judges in separate cases in Oregon and Washington nixed the supermarket giants’ merger. The grocers contended a combination could have helped them compete with big retailers like Walmart, Costco and Amazon, but critics said it would hurt competition. After terminating the merger agreement with Kroger, Albertsons said it plans to boost its dividend 25% and increased the size of its program to buy back its own stock. Macy’s slipped 0.8% after cutting some of its financial forecasts for the full year of 2024, including for how much profit it expects to make off each $1 of revenue. All told, the S&P 500 rose 49.28 points to 6,084.19. The Dow dipped 99.27 to 44,148.56, and the Nasdaq composite rallied 347.65 to 20,034.89. In the bond market, the yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.27% from 4.23% late Tuesday. The two-year Treasury yield, which more closely tracks expectations for the Fed, edged up to 4.15% from 4.14%. In stock markets abroad, indexes rose across much of Europe and Asia. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng was an outlier and slipped 0.8% as Chinese leaders convened an annual planning meeting in Beijing that is expected to set economic policies and growth targets for the coming year. South Korea’s Kospi rose 1%, up for a second straight day as it climbs back following last week’s political turmoil where its president briefly declared martial law. AP Writers Matt Ott and Zimo Zhong contributed.
Saturday, November 30, 2024 Saudi Arabia is undergoing a remarkable transformation in its tourism sector as part of the ambitious Vision 2030 plan. Under the leadership of His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism, the Kingdom is investing $100 million annually to empower youth and women through skill-building programs. With plans to add 250,000 hotel rooms and host global events like Expo 2030 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia aims to position itself among the top global tourism destinations. This article delves into the strategic initiatives propelling this change, highlighting the focus on inclusivity, sustainability, and cultural exchange redefining the nation’s tourism landscape. As part of its national tourism strategy, launched in 2019, Saudi Arabia has committed to investing $100 million annually to train 100,000 young Saudis in tourism-related skills. This initiative aims to attract both men and women to the sector, offering competitive wages and career growth opportunities. The Riyadh School for Hospitality and Tourism is a key project under this initiative, providing world-class training for 50,000 to 60,000 individuals annually. Additionally, scholarships have enabled over 100,000 Saudis, including 60,000 women, to train in prestigious institutions in Switzerland, Spain, and the UK. Empowering women is a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s tourism strategy. With more than 100,000 women employed in the sector since 2019, women are taking leadership roles in tourism and hospitality. The Vice Minister of Tourism and the head of Human Capital Development are women, showcasing the Kingdom’s commitment to gender inclusivity. Also Read: Saudi Arabia Hosts Expo 2030, Winter Olympics, and Meeting Gatherings, Elevating Cultural Exchange, Global Events and Tourism Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 includes a massive expansion of tourism infrastructure, with plans to add 250,000 hotel rooms over the next decade. Iconic projects like NEOM, the Red Sea Global resorts, and Qiddiya are set to redefine luxury, entertainment, and sustainable tourism. The Red Sea project, for instance, has already launched four resorts, employing over 2,000 women. By next year, an additional 18 resorts will open, requiring thousands more workers. These developments aim to showcase Saudi Arabia’s rich culture and Arabian hospitality to the world. Expo 2030 Riyadh is poised to be a monumental event, drawing more than 40 million visitors from around the globe. As a cultural and economic hub, Riyadh will host countries worldwide to showcase their traditions, innovations, and achievements over six months. His Excellency emphasized that Expo 2030 will not only boost tourism but also position Riyadh as a global capital for events, exhibitions, and cultural exchange. With this, Saudi Arabia is set to become one of the top seven most-visited countries by 2030. Also Read: Saudi Arabia to Launch Tourist VAT Refund System in 2025, Boosting New Vision 2030 Tourism Tourism in Saudi Arabia is primarily driven by the private sector, which manages hotels, resorts, and restaurants. The government supports private enterprises with land leases, soft loans, and regulatory ease to encourage development. The Tourism Development Fund, chaired by Al-Khateeb, plays a vital role in financing private sector projects, ensuring that tourism growth is sustainable and inclusive. The private sector is also encouraged to hire women and youth, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s commitment to creating diverse career opportunities. Saudi Arabia aligns its tourism initiatives with global sustainability goals, focusing on creating jobs and empowering marginalized groups. Women make up 45% of the global tourism workforce, and Saudi Arabia aims to increase this figure to 50% and beyond. The Kingdom’s collaboration with organizations like the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) underscores its commitment to inclusivity and sustainable development. While embracing digital technology, Saudi Arabia ensures that tourism remains a people-centric industry. Innovations like biometric systems at airports enhance efficiency, but human interaction remains integral to the travel experience. His Excellency highlighted the importance of maintaining the human touch in tourism, emphasizing that meaningful connections and storytelling are vital to creating memorable guest experiences. Also Read: “Saudi Arabia emerging as a global hub of tourism and women empowerment” says, His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism for Saudi Arabia Tourism currently contributes 5% to Saudi Arabia’s GDP, up from 3% in 2019. By 2030, the goal is to increase this to 10%, making tourism a major economic driver. Employment in the sector has grown from 750,000 in 2019 to 950,000 today, with plans to add 600,000 more jobs by 2030. With a revised target of 150 million annual visitors, Saudi Arabia is set to become a global tourism powerhouse, attracting both domestic and international travelers. Also Read: Saudi Arabia Tourism: Riyadh Season and Affordable Flights Highlight Riyadh as a Must-Visit City Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 represents a transformative journey for the Kingdom, with tourism playing a pivotal role. Through investments in youth and women, ambitious infrastructure projects, and global collaborations, Saudi Arabia is redefining its image on the world stage. Expo 2030 Riyadh will be the crown jewel of this transformation, showcasing the Kingdom’s rich culture, innovation, and Arabian hospitality. As His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb emphasized, the future of Saudi Arabia’s tourism lies in its people, culture, and commitment to excellence. With Vision 2030, the Kingdom is poised to lead the global tourism industry, offering unparalleled experiences to travelers worldwide. Read Travel Industry News in 104 different regional platforms Get our daily dose of news, by subscribing to our newsletters. Subscribe here . Watch Travel And Tour World Interviews here . Read more Travel News , Daily Travel Alert , and Travel Industry News on Travel And Tour World only.Borno Government says it has approved ₦1.6 billion for the rehabilitation of 33 educational institutions affected by the recent floods in the state. The affected schools cut across Maiduguri, Jere, Mafa, Konduga, Chibok, and Damboa local government areas of the state. Alhaji Lawan Abba-Wakilbe, the Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation announced this on Saturday in Maiduguri. He said that the rehabilitation was to restore educational infrastructure and to provide safe and conducive learning environments for affected students. Abbah-Wakilbe expressed gratitude to Gov. Babagana Zulum for his unwavering commitment to the education sector. He commended school managers for their resilience in the wake of the disaster and assured stakeholders of a transparent implementation processes. According to Abba-Wakilbe, the funds will be distributed directly to the accounts of affected schools under the management of School-Based Management Committees (SBMCs). “These committees, known for their effective execution of past projects, will implement the School Improvement Plan (SIP) in the affected institutions. “The funds will be allocated based on the extent of damage suffered by each school,” Wakilbe said. He added that the rehabilitation effort would also extend to the state Library Board and the Scholarship Board. “To ensure accountability, the ministry has established a monitoring team, and plans are underway to engage an auditor and a financial consultant to supervise the proper utilization of the funds, ” he said. The Commissioner urged schools without operational accounts to open one immediately to facilitate the process. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the initiative has received widespread commendation from key stakeholders across the state. Representatives of various educational bodies, including SBMC Chairman Abba Bukar, ANCOPS Chairman Abba Ali Ladan, and Dr Mala Kulloma of the Education Secretaries Forum, lauded the initiative. They described the move as a significant step towards restoring normalcy in education across the state.Darlington warning that rising demand for homeless support is a 'serious issue'