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Sky News AU
9 hours ago
- Business
- Sky News AU
‘Not a long-term strategy': Meghan Markle's As Ever company slammed by industry experts in scathing review
The jaw-dropping extent of Meghan Markle's business woes have been laid bare after an industry expert gave a withering verdict of the ex-working royal's fledging lifestyle brand. The Duchess of Sussex has spent the last two years working on a lifestyle brand and has earmarked plans to sell a range of products include homewares, cooking utensils, make-up and even pet food. Markle originally called the venture American Riviera Orchard and soft launched a line of strawberry jams before scrapping the ARO moniker and re-launching as 'As Ever' in February. The former working royal has since sold limited runs of a variety of conserves as well as a line of wines through the As Ever website. Industry insider Phillip Millar and Californian marketing executive Camille Moore, who have advised top brands such as Dior and Mercedes-Benz, recently examined Markle's business acumen to date. 'I feel like she's doing such a brutal or good job, depending on how you're looking at it, of getting this like free PR and then absolutely s****** the bed,' Ms Moore said while speaking on The Art of the Brand podcast. Mr Millar agreed, suggesting As Ever was merely a way of 'maximising the value from her fame that came from Suits and being a part of the Royal Family'. "They're just milking that for everything they can,' he said. 'You can make short-term money from it, but it's not a long-term strategy.' The experts also took aim at Markle's boasts about 'selling out' her jams and wines on her website without disclosing how many units she produced. 'Confectionery scarcity doesn't matter,' Mr Millar said. The harsh feedback comes after Markle reportedly drew the ire of Buckingham Palace after posting a note reading "With the Compliments of HRH The Duchess of Sussex" to promote her brand on social media. The move appeared to directly contravene the Sussexes' commitment not to use the HRH in commercial or public settings after stepping back as working royals in 2020.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Agniveer Exam Result 2025 out @joinindianarmy.nic.in soon: Check direct links & steps to download Agniveer CCE result and merit list
Agniveer Exam Result 2025: The much-awaited Indian Army Agniveer Exam Result 2025 is expected to be released shortly on the official website Candidates who appeared for the Agniveer Common Entrance Exam (CCE) 2025 can soon check their results, merit list, and cut-off marks online. The recruitment process for Agniveer posts, including General Duty, Technical, Clerk, Nursing Assistant, and other trades, is progressing with the written exam conducted between 30th June and 10th July 2025. Indian Army Agniveer result 2025: Important updates and Direct Links The Agniveer CCE Result 2025 will be released in PDF format, listing roll numbers of qualified candidates. The result link will be activated on the official portal, allowing candidates to download their scorecards and check qualification status for subsequent rounds like physical fitness and medical tests. The final merit list will confirm the selected candidates for various Agniveer posts under the Agnipath scheme 2025. How to download Indian Army Agniveer Result 2025? Candidates can follow these steps to download the Agniveer Exam Result 2025: Visit the official website Go to the 'Results' or 'Agniveer Recruitment' section. Click on the direct link for Agniveer CCE Result 2025. Download the PDF file containing the roll numbers of qualified candidates. Search your roll number in the PDF to check your result. Keep a copy for future reference during physical and medical rounds. Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2025: Vacancy and selection process The Indian Army has announced approximately 25,000 vacancies for the Agniveer posts in 2025. The recruitment process includes: Computer Based Examination (CEE) Physical Fitness Test Medical Examination Document Verification Both male and female candidates aged between 17.5 to 21 years are eligible to apply. The selection is competitive and based on merit, physical standards, and medical fitness. Agniveer Exam Result 2025: Expected cut-Off marks and next steps after result The cut-off marks for the Agniveer CEE 2025 will be released along with the result. Candidates scoring above the cut-off will be eligible for the recruitment rally and subsequent physical and medical tests. It is advised to prepare well for the physical fitness test following the written exam results. FAQs Q1: When will the Indian Army Agniveer Result 2025 be declared? Answer: The Agniveer CCE Result 2025 is expected to be out soon, likely by the last week of July or early August 2025 on Q2: How can I check the Indian Army Agniveer Result 2025? Answer: Candidates can check the result by visiting the official website and downloading the PDF result file from the 'Results' section. Q3: In what format will the Indian Army Agniveer Result be released? Answer: The result will be published in PDF format listing roll numbers of qualified candidates for each ARO (Army Recruiting Office). Q4: Will the Indian Army Agniveer Result be sent individually to candidates? Answer: No, candidates must download the result PDF from the official website and search for their roll number to know their qualification status. Q5: What are the next stages after the Agniveer CCE Result 2025? Answer: Qualified candidates will undergo a Physical Fitness Test, Medical Examination, and Document Verification before final selection. For more information on exams, results and careers, please visit Indiatimes Education.
Business Wire
07-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Valaris Announces Multi-Year Contract Awards for Drillships VALARIS DS-16 and DS-18
HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valaris Limited (NYSE: VAL) ('Valaris' or the 'Company') announced today that it has been awarded a 940-day contract extension for drillship VALARIS DS-16, starting in June 2026, and a new 914-day contract for drillship VALARIS DS-18, that is expected to start in mid-fourth quarter 2026, with Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Occidental, in the Gulf of America. The combined addition to contracted revenue backlog is approximately $760 million. President and Chief Executive Officer Anton Dibowitz said, 'We've secured approximately $1.9 billion in new contract backlog so far this year, reflecting solid execution of our commercial strategy and our ability to deliver safe and efficient operations for our customers. We remain focused on securing additional attractive, long-term contracts for our high-specification assets that will further support our earnings and cash flow.' About Valaris Limited Valaris Limited (NYSE: VAL) is the industry leader in offshore drilling services across all water depths and geographies. Operating a high-quality rig fleet of ultra-deepwater drillships, versatile semisubmersibles and modern shallow-water jackups, Valaris has experience operating in nearly every major offshore basin. Valaris maintains an unwavering commitment to safety, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction, with a focus on technology and innovation. Valaris Limited is a Bermuda exempted company (Bermuda No. 56245). To learn more, visit our website at Cautionary Statements Statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements include words or phrases such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "likely," "outlook," "plan," "project," "could," "may," "might," "should," "will" and similar words and specifically include statements regarding expected financial performance; expected utilization, day rates, revenues, operating expenses, cash flows, contract status, terms and duration, contract backlog, capital expenditures, insurance, financing and funding; the offshore drilling market, including supply and demand, customer drilling programs and the attainment of requisite permits for such programs, stacking of rigs, effects of new rigs on the market and effect of the volatility of commodity prices; expected work commitments, awards, contracts and letters of intent; scheduled delivery dates for rigs; performance and expected benefits of our joint ventures, including our joint venture with Saudi Aramco; timing of the delivery of the Saudi Aramco Rowan Offshore Drilling Company ("ARO") newbuild rigs and the timing of additional ARO newbuild orders; the availability, delivery, mobilization, contract commencement, availability, relocation or other movement of rigs and the timing thereof; rig reactivations; suitability of rigs for future contracts; divestitures of assets; general economic, market, business and industry conditions, including changing tariff policies, trade disputes, inflation and recessions, trends and outlook; general political conditions, including political tensions, conflicts and war; cybersecurity attacks and threats; uncertainty around the use and impacts of artificial intelligence applications; impacts and effects of public health crises, pandemics and epidemics; future operations; ability to renew expiring contracts or obtain new contracts; increasing regulatory complexity; targets, progress, plans and goals related to sustainability matters; the outcome of tax disputes; assessments and settlements; and expense management. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated, including cancellation, suspension, renegotiation or termination of drilling contracts and programs; our ability to obtain financing, service our debt, fund capital expenditures and pursue other business opportunities; adequacy of sources of liquidity for us and our customers; future share repurchases; actions by regulatory authorities, or other third parties; actions by our security holders; internal control risk; commodity price fluctuations and volatility, customer demand, loss of a significant customer or customer contract, downtime and other risks associated with offshore rig operations; adverse weather, including hurricanes; changes in worldwide rig supply; and demand, competition and technology; supply chain and logistics challenges; consumer preferences for alternative fuels and forecasts or expectations regarding the global energy transition; increased scrutiny of our sustainability targets, initiatives and reporting and our ability to achieve such targets or initiatives; changes in customer strategy; future levels of offshore drilling activity; governmental action, civil unrest and political and economic uncertainties, including recessions, volatility affecting financial markets and the banking system, changing tariff policies, trade disputes, and adverse changes in the level of international trade activity; terrorism, piracy and military action; risks inherent to shipyard upgrade, repair, maintenance, enhancement or rig reactivation; our ability to enter into, and the terms of, future drilling contracts; suitability of rigs for future contracts; the cancellation of letters of intent or letters of award or any failure to execute definitive contracts following announcements of letters of intent, letters of award or other expected work commitments; the outcome of litigation, legal proceedings, investigations or other claims or contract disputes; governmental regulatory, legislative and permitting requirements affecting drilling operations; our ability to attract and retain skilled personnel on commercially reasonable terms; the use of artificial intelligence by us, third-party service providers or our competitors; environmental or other liabilities, risks or losses; compliance with our debt agreements and debt restrictions that may limit our liquidity and flexibility, including in any return of capital plans; cybersecurity risks and threats; and changes in foreign currency exchange rates. In addition to the numerous factors described above, you should also carefully read and consider "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part I and "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in Part II of our most recent annual report on Form 10-K, which is available on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at or on the Investor Relations section of our website at Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of the particular statement, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
Daily Mirror
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Aimee Osbourne's new look as Ozzy and Sharon's daughter returns to spotlight
Aimee Osbourne is the eldest child of Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne, but she's always shunned the spotlight, unlike her famous sister Kelly and brother Jack Unlike her famous parents, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, and siblings Kelly and Jack, Aimee has always maintained a low profile, shying away from the limelight. However, after unveiling a surprising new look recently, she seems to be gradually stepping into the public eye through her music career, echoing her father's rock 'n' roll roots. The Osbournes first hit our screens in 2002, introducing MTV audiences to Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne's kids, Kelly, 39, and Jack, 38. However, many fans were unaware that Celebrity Big Brother star Sharon and Black Sabbath legend Ozzy have a third offspring - Aimee, who is now 41. While her younger siblings basked in the limelight following The Osbournes' success, Aimee chose to avoid the public eye, leaving the family nest at 16 when they embarked on their reality TV journey. "I'm not some weirdo depressed daughter that's afraid of the world and locks herself in her room all day; I just didn't choose to do the show," Aimee has previously shared with US television. "I want to be a singer, and I felt if I'd stayed with the Osbournes and done the whole thing I would have been typecast right away. [Mum] was hurt and we definitely had a tough time with disagreements. I'm more reserved and my private life is very important." Choosing to avoid the spotlight, Aimee moved out of the family home at just 16 when filming began, a decision that Sharon has since expressed regret over. Now, at 41, it seems Aimee is ready to share snippets of her life with the public, often using her Instagram platform to promote her latest music. Earlier this week, Aimee Osbourne was photographed leaving a hotel in Manchester alongside Wes Leavins from the band Bridgette Calls Me Baby, who are currently on a UK tour - sparking rumours of a new romance for the Osbourne nepo baby. Last year, Aimee marked a significant career milestone with an emotional Instagram post, sharing her experience of recording at the iconic Abbey Road Studios for the first time. Encouraging her followers to 'keep going' during challenging times, she reflected on a year filled with 'heartbreak and twists and turns'. Recording under the moniker ARO, Aimee released her latest single, Siren, in collaboration with Fjora Music in November 2024. Her debut single, Raining Gold, was released back in 2015. Aimee has previously openly admitted that she would have preferred to stay at home a bit longer, with mum Sharon confessing that it broke her heart when her eldest left. "She felt too that she didn't want to grow up on camera. She hated the idea - it was appalling to her," Sharon revealed on The Talk in 2018. "And so she left at 16 and I regret every day that she did. It broke my heart when she moved." While Aimee's musical aspirations remain strong, her relationship with sister Kelly has unfortunately faded over time. In a 2021 interview, Kelly confirmed that she and Aimee are estranged and no longer in contact. "We don't talk," Kelly revealed to Dax Shepard on the Armchair Expert podcast. "We're just really different. She doesn't understand me and I don't understand her." These remarks from Kelly come after Aimee confessed in 2015 that she and her younger sister weren't exactly close. Speaking to The Independent, Aimee admitted: "I wouldn't say there is an ease between us, but there is an acceptance. Do we socialise? No."
News.com.au
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Stars' rarely-seen daughter now looks very different
Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne's rarely seen eldest child, Aimee Osbourne, was spotted out in the UK on Sunday. Aimee, 41, was photographed exiting a Manchester hotel alongside Brigitte Calls Me Baby frontman Wes Leavins, who is currently on tour in the country. She wore a chic black leather jacket and jeans while rolling her luggage and clutching a cell phone. She accessorised with black boots and layered necklaces, and styled her long brown hair down with bangs. Aimee, now a member of synth pop band ARO, famously moved out of her family's home at the age of 16 over their decision to star in MTV's hit reality series The Osbournes, which premiered in 2002. Her younger siblings, Jack, now 39, and Kelly, now 40, remained and rose to fame on the chaotic and beloved show alongside Ozzy and Sharon. Aimee defended her decision not to star in the series in 2008. 'I'm not some weirdo depressed daughter that's afraid of the world and locks herself in her room all day. I just didn't choose to do the show,' she explained in an interview, per the Independent. 'I want to be a singer, and I felt if I'd stayed with the Osbournes and done the whole thing I would have been typecast right away. [Sharon] was hurt, and we definitely had a tough time with disagreements. I'm more reserved and my private life is very important.' Aimee elaborated on prioritising her privacy in a 2020 radio interview. 'For me, I had grown up around having a pretty well-known dad anyway, and … I always really valued my privacy within that family,' she told New York's Q1043 radio at the time, per People. 'And for me personally, and for who I am, you know, as far as morally and also just to give myself a chance to actually develop into a human being as opposed to just being remembered for being a teenager, it didn't really line up with what I saw my future as.' In 2018, Sharon, now 72, admitted she deeply regretted allowing Aimee to move out. 'She couldn't live in our house because we were filming, and it drove her insane,' the mother of three said on The Talk. 'She felt too that she didn't want to grow up on camera,' Sharon added. 'She hated the idea. It was appalling to her. And so she left at 16, and I regret every day that she did.' Aimee appeared in MTV's 2003 musical Wuthering Heights, but mostly retreated into a life of privacy as the family became household names. She was previously spotted stepping out with her mother in LA last year. Her sister, Kelly, however, has said they 'don't talk.' 'We're just really different,' Kelly told Dax Shepard on a 2021 episode of the Armchair Expert podcast. 'She doesn't understand me, and I don't understand her.'
