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Sky News AU
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Katy Perry struck down with 'fever' in Australia amid reports she has split with fiancé Orlando Bloom after nine years
Katy Perry has been struck down with a "fever" in Australia amid reports the pop star and Orlando Bloom have split after nine years together. Perry, 40, first sparked concerns when she stopped to interact with fans at Kingscote Airport ahead of her run of concerts in Adelaide this week. In footage obtained by 7NEWS Adelaide, the pop star could be seen stepping off her private jet before being met with a swarm of supports. Perry appeared to maintain a safe distance from the fans where she could and then dropped a bombshell about her health to one. A man asked the star if she was enjoying her stay in Australia as she signed autographs and posed for photos. "Yes, but I got very sick last night. I'm trying not to get sick. I had a random fever," the Firework hitmaker said in response. Perryrcut a casual figure as she exited her jet, sporting a tan coat, cap, and sunglasses, but appeared in high spirits nonetheless. She will kick off her run of shows in the City of Churches on Thursday at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. The mother-of-one will then light up the stage for more revellers at shows on Friday, Sunday and Monday. Perry surprised fans with her early arrival at the airport on Kangaroo Island, where she enjoyed a refreshing week-long break before the gigs. Together with her daughter Daisy Dove, four, Perry was treated to breathtaking views at Southern Ocean Lodge, located above Hanson Bay. Staying at the luxury, award-winning lodge can put a dent in the hip pocket, coming in at a whopping AUD $3,400 per night. News of Perry's poor health follows fresh split rumours with Bloom after renting out the mansion she vowed to raise their daughter in. Perry fought tooth and nail to secure the $30 million home in the celebrity enclave of Montecito, California and was involved in a legal battle over it. She struck a deal with the seller, entrepreneur Carl Westcott, 85, who has Huntington's disease, for the purchase of the idyllic home in 2020. However, Westcott attempted to back out days after their deal, claiming he was under the influence of painkillers when he agreed to the sale. Perry's team sued to enforce the contract, and after a lengthy court row, a judge ruled in her favour, declaring her the legal owner of the property. Despite the hard-fought win, Perry recently handed the keys to the mansion to actor Chris Pratt, according to on Tuesday. The publication reported the Guardians of the Galaxy star is only living there temporarily with his spouse Katherine Schwarzenegger and three children, Lyla, four, Eloise, three, and Ford, seven months old, while they build a new mansion in LA. Sources close to Perry said she intends to return to the home to raise Daisy after Pratt's lease expires. Nevertheless, the move raised further concerns about her relationship with Bloom after reports they fought over her Blue Origin Space flight. Perry copped backlash after she said the mission in April was for "the benefit of Earth" and kissed the ground when she exited after landing. However, research later revealed the Blue Origin rocket launch released greenhouse gases, which "altered the stratosphere". At the same time, Bloom barely supported Perry over the controversy, which resulted in a massive row, according to "He told her the whole thing looked ridiculous," a source with knowledge of the alleged argument told the publication. Another source recently weighed in on the split rumours, telling People magazine that the Pop star and Bloom were "pretty much done". To Di For podcast host Kinsey Schofield last week told Sky News host Rita Panahi there is "disintegration" between Bloom and Perry as she continues to grapple with the criticism surrounding her latest album, 143. "Katy Perry's professional failures have really created some discomfort for her and some soul-searching," Ms Schofield said. "She has just had a really hard time processing the album bombing, the criticism that's come her way." Perry and Bloom first met at a Golden Globes after-party in 2016 and split for a year before becoming engaged on Valentine's Day 2019. Their daughter, Daisy Dove Bloom, was born on August 26, 2020.
News18
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Lily Allen Apologises To Katy Perry For ‘Mean' Space Trip Comment
Lauren Sanchez, Kerianne Flynn, Gayle King, Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen were Katy Perry's co-passengers in the space tour. Famous pop singer Katy Perry recently made headlines for her participation in the all-female space trip organised by Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin. The 11-minute space trip included notable women such as Lauren Sanchez, film producer Kerianne Flynn, television host Gayle King, NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, and civil rights activist and scientist Amanda Nguyen. While the space journey was hailed as historic by some, it also sparked criticism. Many celebrities criticised Katy and called her decision tasteless. Among them was actor and singer Lily Allen, who referred to the flight as 'out of touch," during an April 17 episode of her podcast Miss Me? 'I just think it's so out of touch. We're on the brink of recession, people are f–king struggling to make ends meet and get food on their table," Allen said. But, in a turn of events, she publicly apologised during the April 28 episode of her podcast, calling her previous remarks a reflection of her 'own internalised misogyny." According to US Weekly, the apology came after her co-host, Miquita Oliver, mentioned Meghan Markle, prompting Lily to reflect on her comments. 'Because we're talking about a very famous female person who's a bit divisive, I would like to apologize for being mean about Katy Perry last week. There was actually no need for me to bring her name into it, and it was my own internalised misogyny," Lily Allen said. She further added, 'I've been thinking about it a lot, and it was just completely unnecessary to pile on with her. I do disagree with what it was that they did, but she wasn't the only person that did it. She was possibly the most famous and the one that divides people the most. There was something in me that decided to choose her as the person that should… Anyway, I just, I'm really sorry." Allen apologised to Perry saying, 'I would have been hurt if it had been me and someone in my industry used me and my name. I'm sorry. I'm sorry, Katy Perry, I know you don't listen to the show, but yeah, sorry." While Allen took her comments back, she was not alone in her criticism about the all-female space tour. Celebrities like Joe Rogan, Jessica Chastain and Olivia Wilde also voiced concerns over the Blue Origin Space flight. Following the backlash, Katy Perry reportedly experienced a dip in ticket sales for her Lifetimes Tour. During her April 23 concert in Mexico, she addressed the crowd, asking, 'Has anyone ever called your dreams crazy?" First Published:
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Barron Trump communicates with his college friends without sharing his phone number
If you are the son of US President, it is not easy to live a normal college life. But Barron Trump , youngest son of Donald Trump and Melania, seems to have found a way. Barron Trump, 19, has a new mode for talking with college pals at New York University . He avoids giving his phone numbers to college pals, according to New York Post. Barron Trump barred from sharing phone number It was previously reported that the Trump scion, who is constantly followed by Secret Service agents on campus, had been asking peers to talk online via Discord, the chat app for gamers. He is now talking with friends on another gaming platform, Xbox, the report said. ALSO READ: Wildfires in New Jersey explode to 8,500 acres, force mass evacuations and threaten structures: 10 points 'He has added it to his repertoire,' a source told Page Six. 'It's his communication platform of choice.' Barron, who is studying finance at New York University Stern School of Business, is constantly guarded by the Secret Service on campus at all times - thus limiting his opportunities to socialize face-to-face. Live Events He is also forbidden from giving out his number to avoid it leaking further afield. The source told the outlet that it 'creates more trouble than it's worth.' 'If people get the number, they would give it out and then a million people would be calling non stop. 'You'd have to change the number constantly and it'd become a merry-go-round,' they added. Barron, who recently graduated from Florida's Oxbridge Academy, instead gives out his gaming usernames as a 'work around.' ALSO READ: 'Stop this now': After claiming autism 'epidemic' in US, Robert F. Kennedy Jr's new plan faces massive backlash It was earlier reported that Barron Trump 'hardly exists' on campus — moving in and out of class quickly and surrounded by Secret Service — making it hard for him to make friends like a normal college student. Our source tells us that the 6-foot-7 freshman connects via gaming platforms because he cannot give out his phone number due to security reasons, and to keep his number from getting out to the public. 'It's his work around,' says the source. 'He's still trouble shooting.' Barron believes this to be a safer form of communication thanks to the sanctity 'gamer bro culture.' Barron and technology This isn't the first time that Barron has been in the spotlight for his use of technology. In a recent conversation with Laura Ingraham, President Trump mentioned that his son had 'an unbelievable aptitude in technology.' ALSO READ: Katy Perry receives massive blow after facing backlash for her Blue Origin Space mission 'I turn off his laptop, I said, "Oh good" and I go back five minutes later, he's got his laptop. I said, "How'd you do that?"' Trump said. Apparently his son replied, 'None of your business, Dad,' the 78-year-old revealed. Trump went on to say that even out of politics or business, Barron's strengths lie in technology. In other instances, Trump has said that Barron is 'pretty popular,' even moreso than his other sons. Melania Trump even said that Barron is the reason Trump brought in a lot of young voters. 'He was very vocal, and he gave an advice to his father, and was incredible how he brought in a success because he knew exactly who his father needs to contact and to talk to,' Melania said.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gayle King, Lauren Sánchez Address Blue Origin Space Trip Criticism
Originally appeared on E! Online Gayle King and Lauren Sánchez want others to know that their trip to space was out of this world. After the CBS This Morning host and fiancée to Jeff Bezos returned to Earth following their 11-minute round trip flight on Blue Origin's NS-31 mission to the edge of space on April 14, the pair responded to the backlash they've received over their venture. 'Anybody that's criticizing it doesn't really understand what is happening here,' King told People following her return. 'We can all speak to the response we're getting from young women from young girls about what this represents.' For her part, Sánchez—who was joined on the all-female mission by King, singer Katy Perry, rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, scientist Amanda Nguyen and film producer Kerianne Flynn—noted that the critics got her 'really fired up.' 'I would love to have them come to Blue Origin and see the thousands of employees that don't just work here but they put their heart and soul into this vehicle,' she told People. 'They love their work and they love the mission and it's a big deal for them.' More from E! Online White Lotus' Walton Goggins Reacts to SNL Sketch Amid Rumored Aimee Lou Wood Feud Olivia Wilde, Amy Schumer Troll Blue Origin Launch After Olivia Munn Criticism Pregnant Sadie Robertson Hospitalized After Experiencing Early Contractions Sánchez continued, 'So when we hear comments like that, I just say, 'Trust me. Come with me. I'll show you what this is about.' And it's, it's really eye opening.' Ahead of the Blue Origin Space trip, King, Sánchez and their co-passengers faced scrutiny for their decision to board the spaceflight. For one, comedian Amy Schumer playfully mocked the mission on Instagram, posting a video detailing that she was a last-minute addition to the adventure. "Guys, last second they added me to space and I'm going to space," she joked in the April 14 clip while holding a Black Panther toy. "I'm bringing this thing. It has no meaning to me, but it was in my bag and I was on the Subway, and I got the text and they were like, 'Do you want to go to space?' so I'm going to space." And earlier in the month, Olivia Munn spouted her frustration with the group's 'ride' to space, calling it a 'gluttonous' trip. 'I know this probably isn't the cool thing to say, but there are so many other things that are so important in the world right now,' she said on the April 3 episode of Today With Jenna & Friends. 'Space exploration was to further our knowledge and to help mankind. What are they gonna do up there that has made it better for us down here?' For more on the all-female crew's trip to space, keep reading… What Is Blue Origin?What Is New Shepard?When and Where Is the Launch for New Shepard's NS-31 Mission?What Will New Shepard's Journey for the NS-31 Mission Look Like and How Long Will it Take?Who Is Part of the Crew for Blue Origin's NS-31 Mission?What Are Some of the NS-31 Crew's Reasons for Going to Space?Does the Crew for the NS-31 Mission Go Through Any Training?Does the Crew Get to Bring Any Personal Belongings to Space?What Have Other Stars Said About Blue Origin's NS-31 Mission? For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
