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Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Cantu Celebrates Dual Recognition as 2025 Shop TODAY Beauty Award Winner
STAMFORD, Conn., June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cantu Beauty, a leading textured hair care brand dedicated to empowering confidence through healthy hair, is proud to announce that two of its breakthrough products — Cantu Weightless Shampoo and Cantu Weightless Conditioner — have been named winners in the Shop TODAY 2025 Beauty Awards. This dual recognition further solidifies Cantu's position as a go-to brand for high-performing, accessible hair care for textured hair. Curated by the editors and experts at NBC's TODAY show, the Shop TODAY Beauty Awards spotlight the most effective and innovative beauty products available on the market. Products go through months of rigorous testing to determine the quality, value and satisfaction against dozens of other products in their respective categories. The Cantu Weightless Shampoo was selected as Best Smoothing Shampoo, recognized for its ability to gently cleanse while delivering silky, frizz-free results. The Cantu Weightless Conditioner was honored as Best Value Conditioner, applauded for its nourishing formula, detangling power, and affordability — all without compromising quality. "We are thrilled to see our Weightless Shampoo and Conditioner recognized on such an authoritative platform," said Dametria Kinsley, Global Vice President of Marketing at Cantu Beauty. "These products were formulated with our community in mind — offering clean, moisture-rich care without weighing down curls, coils, or waves. This award is a testament to the power of really listening to consumers, and formulating new products with their specific needs at the forefront." The Cantu Weightless Collection was designed to deliver lightweight, effortlessly defined bouncy curls and waves without the heavy feel. Powered by Fair Trade and Certified Organic Blue Agave, a naturally-derived humectant that works to keep hair hydrated for longer, the lightweight, ultra-hydrating ingredients work to provide the perfect balance of moisture and movement to deliver consistent results for a wide array of textures. The winning products, along with the entire Cantu Weightless Collection, are available in select CVS and Target stores, as well as online at and For more information or media inquiries, please contact: cantu@ About Cantu Cantu is dedicated to providing high-quality hair care products for all hair types, with a focus on natural textures. Trusted by millions of customers worldwide, Cantu combines innovative ingredients with the power of natural hair care to create products that help you love your hair every day. As part of our commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing, Cantu is a proud member of the Global Shea Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing sustainability, quality practices, and standards in the shea industry, while also increasing demand for shea in both food and cosmetics. Cantu Beauty is a part of PDC Wellness & Personal Care. For more information, or to explore our range of products, visit our website at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Cantu
The Irish Sun
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
New Love Islander Sophie reveals the last time she had sex – and why she was celibate for years
NEW Love Island star Sophie Lee has spilled the beans on the last time she had sex - and revealed why she was celibate for years. The Manchester Advertisement 6 Sophie Lee has been spilling the beans on her celibate past Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 Sophie revealed she once abstained from sex for two years Credit: instagram/sophirelee 6 The sexy star also revealed when the last time she had any nookie was Credit: Instagram 6 Sophie is heading into the Love Island villa on Monday Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Ahead of her Love Island stint, "Well, I'm a girl that's practiced celibacy throughout her dating life," she told The Sun. "Yeah, it's gonna take a really hot guy. "Celibacy has been part of my journey, and I think for me, I did try and date when I was going through my accident, or going through having treatment, things like that, and I just wasn't ready." - Advertisement READ MORE ON LOVE ISLAND Continuing to talk about her celibacy journey, the new Islander said: "For my personal preference anyway, sex and intimate times, I'm giving you a part of my body. "I'm giving you a part of my soul, my mind, body and soul. If I'm not in a place where I feel confident in that, then that's a me problem. That's not a him problem. He's just living a single life, or whatever. That's why I did celibacy." Talking about the last time she had sex, and also how long she once abstained from nookie for, she said: "The longest stint was two years. "Even now, I've done celibacy for eight-and-a-bit months. Advertisement Most read in Love Island "And I'm proud of that, because it means it's something that I want to do. "If I want to have sex, I want to do it, not because I'm there thinking, maybe I should do it, because he might like me more, or, everyone else is doing it, am I not normal? Love Island's New Star Fire Breather Sophie Lee's Shocking Injury Story "But if I'm not going to have it, I'm not going to have it, end of conversation." LOVE ISLAND EX Yesterday, The Sun revealed how Advertisement The bikini babe used to date But the fact she is going on the new series of the show, has proved to much for the semi-pro footballer A friend of his told us: 'Ouzy was really shocked and blindsided to see 6 Sophie previously dated former Love Island hunk Ouzy See Credit: Instagram Advertisement "He was gutted because he feels like there is still unfinished business between the two of them. "While they aren't dating anymore, he thinks she's an amazing girl and they ended on good terms. "It's weird for anyone though knowing your ex is about to go on Love Island and could fall for someone else on TV.' It was previously revealed how Advertisement 6 Ouzy See believes they still have 'unfinished business' Credit: ITV He even accompanied her to the Beauty Awards where she won Beauty Influencer of the Year. At the time, Ouzy told us on the red carpet: "It's going really well. This prompted Sophie to chime in: "He's really kind, that's my favourite thing about him." Advertisement The former villa hunk then gushed: "She's inspirational. We've been dating for a few months." When asked if they were in love, they giggled and replied: "We'll see." Love Island winners - where they are now EVERY year Love Island opens its doors to more sexy Islanders who are hoping for a holiday romance that could turn into more. Here we take you through all of the 2025 - The second series of All Stars saw STATUS: Still together. 2024 - The summer Love Island saw and Josh Oyinsan were STATUS: Broken up. 2024 - The first ever All stars spin off show was STATUS: Still together. 2023 - STATUS: Broken up. 2023 - The first series of 2023 saw STATUS: Still together. 2022 - STATUS: Broken up. 2021 - STATUS: Still together. 2020 - The first ever winter Love Island saw STATUS: Broken up. 2019 - Series 5 saw STATUS: Broken up. 2018 - It wasn't surprising fan favourites STATUS: Broken up. 2017 - STATUS: Broken up. 2016 - Nathan Massey and Cara De La Hoyde were together from the start of the series, and since they won the show they've had two kids and are married. STATUS: Still together. 2015 - Despite poor STATUS: Broken up.
Daily Mirror
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Love Island star's ex speaks out as they're heartbroken she's joined ITV2 show
Sophie Lee's ex, who himself used to be a Love Island star, is reportedly 'gutted' she decided to go on the reality show With Love Island's premiere date just days away, new contestant Sophie Lee's ex boyfriend has admitted to having some hard feelings about her role on the new series. Ouzy See, who appeared on the show in 2023 and had a short-lived romance with Kady McDermott, is said to be devastated by the news that Sophie has signed up for this year's season of the ITV2 dating show. The 30-year-old footballer is said to have been "blindsided" by her decision, as he believed their story wasn't quite over. A source told The Sun: "Ouzy was really shocked and blindsided to see Sophie had signed up for Love Island. He was gutted because he feels like there is still unfinished business between the two of them. "While they aren't dating anymore, he thinks she's an amazing girl and they ended on good terms. It's weird for anyone though knowing your ex is about to go on Love Island and could fall for someone else on TV." The pair had gone public with their romance in 2023, walking the red carpet together at the Beauty Awards, where they spoke positively about their blossoming relationship. At the time, Ouzy gushed: "It's going really well. She's inspirational. We've been dating for a few months." Sophie added: "He's really kind, that's my favourite thing about him." Although they have since split up, Ouzy seems to have been caught off guard by Sophie deciding to enter the villa. Ouzy See's representative has been contacted for comment. Sophie, who is a motivational speaker and influencer from Manchester, is one of several singletons heading to the villa in Mallorca for Love Island's milestone tenth anniversary. This season kicks off Monday 9 June on ITV2, with Maya Jama returning as a host for the fourth time. Sophie's journey to the villa has been a brave next step for the influencer who has already had to overcome a life-changing ordeal. At the age of 22, she survived a horrific accident while performing her fire-breathing act in the US. She sustained serious burns to her face and chest after flames were blown back into her face by a venue's air conditioning system, and had to be hospitalised. Thankfully she came back from the incident stronger than ever, and was able to kickstart a career in modelling, influencing, and motivational speaking. She also works closely with the Katie Piper Foundation, helping others who live with burns and visible scars. Ahead of entering the villa, Sophie said she is looking for "someone who is fun, spontaneous, who has a lot of jokes and who is attentive. At the moment I'm only finding ones draped in red flags and 'do not cross' signs." Maya Jama has promised "more drama, more bombshells, more break-ups, more make-ups, and more twists" for season twelve of the reality show, and fans are counting down the days until they get to see the new singles get their flirt on in the Spanish sun.
Daily Mirror
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Barbara Windsor's touching advice which inspired EastEnders star's career move
Shona McGarty quit her role as Whitney Dean last April after 16 years on the soap, and is now getting ready to star in a new West End production Former EastEnders favourite Shona McGarty is stepping into a new chapter of her career, and says the late Dame Barbara Windsor would have been behind her every step of the way. During an appearance on Lorraine this morning (June 4), Shona spoke about her upcoming role in Bettie Page, Queen of Pin-Ups – The Musical. Ranvir Singh pointed out the striking similarities between Barbara's glamorous EastEnders character and Shona's new part, saying: "It's funny, of course, we think of Babs, and we think of the role you're about to play now. There are some similarities there – of being the pin-up, being brave, owning your sexuality." Shona admitted that the legendary actress had always been one of her biggest supporters, adding: "I know that Barbara Windsor would have been so proud of me taking on this role. She always said to me, because I'm short and I'm curvy, she always said I should do burlesque. So I know she'd be proud." In Shona's upcoming West End venture she will play American model Bettie Page in a new biography-musical that audiences can come see from June 9. The show will run for one night only at London's Lyric Theatre and promises to delve into the life of the 1950s icon, through the medium of original songs and hits from the 50s and 60s. It will explore Bettie's rise to fame and her impact on pop culture and feminism. Shona is best known for playing Whitney Dean in EastEnders ever since she joined the soap at the age of 16. She left the BBC series in April last year after 16 years on set. This marked the end of an era where Whitney faced many emotional storylines, tackling serious issues like grooming, domestic abuse, and pregnancy loss. Shona was praised for her sensitive portrayal of the character throughout these hard-hitting topics. Since leaving Albert Square, Shona has kept herself busy exploring other avenues of entertainment. She has spent time in the recording studio, performed live music, and even presented an award at the Beauty Awards in November. Some of the singles she has released include A Change is Gonna Come, Rock with Rudolph, and Let It Be. After her soap exit, Shona told The Sun that it was difficult to leave EastEnders, but she felt like it was the right decision. The actress shared: "It was a really difficult decision because it's all I've ever known. I pretty much grew up on the Square, so I feel like I'm leaving home. "But I had to put on my big girl pants and be quite brave, because life is so short, and you feel that more and more as you get older. There are other opportunities and areas of the industry I want to explore before I get too old! All things come to an end and this is the new chapter of my life."
Daily Mail
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Love Island star Sophie Lee's reality star ex-boyfriend 'gutted and blindsided' she's going on the show amid their 'unfinished business'
Love Island star Sophie Lee's reality star ex-boyfriend Ouzy See is 'gutted' the model is going on the show, sources claim. Ouzy appeared on Love Island in 2023 and struck up a romance with Kady McDermott - before they went their separate ways. The footballer, 30, is said to have been 'blindsided' by Sophie's, 29, signing to the show because of their 'unfinished business'. A friend reportedly told The Sun: 'Ouzy was really shocked and blindsided to see Sophie had signed up for Love Island. 'He was gutted because he feels like there is still unfinished business between the two of them. While they aren't dating anymore, he thinks she's an amazing girl and they ended on good terms. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'It's weird for anyone though knowing your ex is about to go on Love Island and could fall for someone else on TV.' MailOnline has contacted Ouzy for comment. The former couple made a join appearance at the Beauty Awards in 2023, where the spoke about their budding romance. He told the publication on the red carpet: 'It's going really well. She's inspirational. We've been dating for a few months.' Sophie chimed: 'He's really kind, that's my favourite thing about him.' The stunning British influencer almost lost her life in a horrifying fire-breathing accident. Sophie will fly to the picturesque Spanish island for Love Island's twelfth series following a brush with death when she was 22. Sophie had been working as a firebreather for 18-months before she suffered horrific burns to her face and chest during a freak accident in the United States. She was performing at a huge event in Chicago when the venue's air conditioning blew flames she was expelling from her mouth back into her face, leaving her with serious, life-threatening burns. Sophie has since turned to modelling and influencing and has even written a book about her experience. She also works with Katie Piper 's foundation, which supports people living with burns and scars. The new series will kick off on Monday 9th June, one week later than previous years. The last season of the ITV dating programme - which was the second All Stars version - ended in February, and saw Gabby Allen and Casey O'Gorman crowned champions, before their split earlier this month. Fans will be happy to know that it's not long before they will get their Love Island fix. A post shared on ITV's social media featured a snap unveiling the return date, along with the caption: 'Mark your calendar, you're invited to this year's hottest meeting... 'Agenda: Initial coupling, strategic navigation of red flags, and identification of potential long-term partnerships.' The first trailer for the new series was released on Monday, and showed host Maya Jama in a meeting with Love Island bosses, in the hope of making the show's 10th Anniversary series its most explosive yet. Maya - who starting hosting the show in 2023 - is seen in a boardroom called Love Island HQ and says: 'Right, this year Love Island needs something bigger, something bolder. I want ideas.' One person asks: 'Move it to the Isle of Wight?' Another asks: 'What if we turn it into musical?' leading Maya to sassily question the move with 'Why?' Another says in Japanese: 'Love Island, on ice?' to which Maya replies: 'Never!' Unhappy with all the suggestions, Maya pushes the paper off her desk and shouts: 'No!' She adds: 'This year I want more drama, more bombshells, more break-ups, more make-ups. I want more twists. I want more twists than ever.'
