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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Lauren Goodger 'back with Charles' as they enjoy double date with TOWIE cast
Reality TV star Lauren Goodger has all but confirmed her rekindled relationship with ex Charles Drury after the pair were seen enjoying a double date with her Towie co-stars Junaid Ahmed and Joe Blackman Lauren Goodger appears to have confirmed a reunion with Charles Drury after months of speculation, as the pair enjoyed a double date with her Towie co-stars. The 38-year-old reality star and Charles, 26, share their three-year-old daughter Larose and separated in 2022 following the heartbreaking loss of their baby daughter, Lorena. Rumours about their reconciliation have been swirling for a while, but Lauren's recent repost of Junaid Ahmed's Instagram story -captioned 'Double dating @joeblackman_98 @laurengoodger @ - strongly suggests they're back together. The group spent the evening at Cinnamon, an Indian restaurant in Epping, marking Lauren's first public appearance with Charles in a long time. Their reunion first sparked buzz after a joint TikTok live session with Junaid and Joe, Lauren's first live video on the platform in over a year. Reflecting on their co-parenting journey last year, Lauren told MailOnline: 'It has not been easy, but we're at a place at the minute where it is running smoothly. Charles sees Larose very regularly. It's a lot of travelling for me because he lives 3.5 hours away, and I meet him in the middle. It's not ideal but it is what it is.' The couple endured a devastating tragedy in 2022 when their newborn Lorena died during childbirth. Lauren had been thrilled to welcome their second child just months after Larose, describing Lorena as the 'most beautiful healthy baby she'd ever seen' before her life was cut short by complications. Reflecting on the tragic loss of her daughter, Lauren told Mirror that, sadly, it is a pain that never leaves - but is one you gradually learn to live with. 'Nothing can make it better and I don't think anything can change the loss, the pain never leaves you,' says Lauren, whose daughter Lorena was born with the umbilical cord knotted and around her neck and passed shortly after labour, despite a 'textbook' pregnancy. 'Lorena was a beautiful baby, there was no complications with me or her and it never should have happened. She should be with us now,' says Lauren. Though she admits you never stop grieving, the TOWIE star says it's important to remember not to blame yourself, something she found herself doing, after losing Lorena. 'You go back and think, 'Should I have been in hospital rather than a home birth? Should I have done this, or done that? But I had a home birth the year before and it was absolutely fine, so there was nothing that could have been done. I think when anyone loses anyone, we think about what we should have done. As a parent, you just keep going over it. "You think, 'Why me? What have I done wrong?' But in time you heal, and that's the positive part. You never get over it but you do learn to live with it.' Admitting that the loss not only impacts parents as singulars, but it can also 'break' a relationship, Lauren says: 'Losing a child can give a massive strain on the relationship - it can make or break you. It can break families but I really do hope that they stick together and get through it because they're going to need each other. "That's one bit of advice I'd give to anyone, stick together and you'll get through it together,' continued Lauren. Lorena wasn't Lauren's first child - with the star already sharing Larose, who turns four next month, with Charles. Lauren said being a mum that got her through the grief of losing a child, admitting that she threw all of her focus into Larose.
Miami Herald
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Beloved cereal goes ‘serial killer dark' for new ad
Growing up, cereal wasn't just breakfast; it was a snack and often my version of dessert. I'd pour some into a cup (dry, no milk) and snack on it while watching TV. I'd rotate between whatever brands we had in the pantry, but the sugary ones were always the best. They felt special, like a treat I wasn't supposed to have too often. My favorite, hands down, was Cinnamon Toast Crunch. I'd save it for last like the reward it was. The flavor? Unmatched. The cinnadust? Iconic. Even the little crunch it made was satisfying. Related: Hostess, Twinkies face a troubling new consumer trend It wasn't just a was an experience. And based on how often it showed up in my friends' snack bags or birthday party sleepovers, I wasn't the only one who felt that way. These days, I don't get the same cravings for sweet, processed cereal. I'm more of a clean-ingredient, protein-heavy, "what has the fewest additives?" kind of shopper now. But I still have a soft spot for the classics, especially the ones tied to childhood. So when I saw the new General Mills ad for Cinnamon Toast Crunch, I stopped scrolling. All I can say is that whoever came up with that campaign deserves a raise. That thing had serial-killer energy and breakfast-level charm, and I was not ready. The new Cinnamon Toast Crunch campaign "Must Cinnadust" doesn't just dip a toe into dark humor. It dives headfirst into full-blown cereal cannibalism. And somehow, it works. In one ad titled "Fridge," a lone cereal square confesses in voiceover, "I didn't want to be this way...I know how horrific it is" while peering into a fridge filled with body other cereal squares. Another shows a square stalking its next victim in a back alley. There's even a six-second clip where plastic wrap is carefully unrolled before the attack - clearly nodding to the prep scenes in "American Psycho" or "Dexter." It's creepy. It's absurd. It's also kind of brilliant. Related: Popular candy pulled from shelves after strange discovery According to Marketing Dive, the creative ad comes from The Martin Agency, which said the General Mills team leaned into the shock value early on. They weren't afraid to get weird, because weird sticks, especially with Gen Z (and let's be honest, me too). This generation grew up with these cereal mascots. Now, as older teens and young adults, they're hungry for content that's smarter, more layered, and totally self-aware. Cinnamon Toast Crunch didn't modernize its just turned the nostalgia dial up to 11 and added a body count. If this campaign has me sending the video to my millennial friends, you know it's cutting through. That kind of organic buzz is exactly what brands chase, and it could translate into real business results. In fact, General Mills' cereal revenue dipped slightly in 2024 to $3.19 billion, down from $3.21 billion the year before. With growth softening, bold creative may be less of a gamble and more of a necessity. The ads weren't just funny. They were engineered for shareability. And in a culture obsessed with true crime and dark humor, it hits exactly the right nerve. Stop-motion visuals, meme-worthy one-liners, and blink-and-you'll-miss-it Easter eggs (like cookbooks titled "Killer Recipes" and "Breakfast to Die For") made them perfect for TikTok, Instagram, and commentary videos. The campaign was a culture drop - designed to live across fragmented feeds, pop up in unexpected places, and be talked about. Cereal isn't exactly a growth category, so getting younger audiences to care again is a real win. Because let's be real - if your cereal isn't going a little off the rails in 2025, are you even marketing? Related: Instacart slashes prices for a surprising reason The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
CALM to host 3rd Annual Breakfast with the Bears
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The California Living Museum is set to host its third annual Breakfast with the Bears event in late June. The event is scheduled for June 29 at the California Living Museum starting at 7:30 a.m., according to officials. During the event, guests are invited to join the bears at the bear enclosure for juice and Smith's Bakery doughnuts. CALM bears Cinnamon and Louie are scheduled to enjoy treats and enrichment items at 8 a.m. Entry to the Breakfast with the Bears, juice and doughnut are complimentary with the purchase of normal admission. Click here to purchase a ticket in advance. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mail
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
'80s pop icon resurfaces at age 66 with unbelievable new look... can YOU guess who it is?
She's arguably one of the biggest one hit wonders to come out of the '80s. Bursting onto the music scene in 1986 with Two of Hearts, Stacey Q became a staple of the decade thanks to her gorgeous good looks and her sky-high hair. While many others faded from the spotlight almost as quickly as they found it, Stacey stuck around for years with a string of memorable acting roles and appearances. Stacey, now 66, recently resurfaced for the Ladies of the Lost '80s tour and proved that she's definitely still got the original 'it factor' that made her a star so many years ago. Dressed in an ruffled, iridescent bubble skirt, glittery crop top and a cropped leather jacket, Stacey rocked out on stage to Two of Hearts. Instead of her signature teased blonde perm, the songstress is now rocking a stylish grey bob cut. Fans on social media were delighted to see Stacey back on stage, with one commenting, 'She's 66 yrs old... She looks and sounds better than most 80s artists!' Another gushed, 'I love this woman. I grew up listening to her music!' A third commented, 'Nothing has ever made me feel older than this.' One fan praised Stacey for choosing to age naturally, writing, 'No Botox no lift/filers! Aging without Hollywood's help. Good for her and she sounds amazing.' Stacey was just 21 when Two of Hearts topped the charts in 1987. The catchy dance-pop track reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 in Canada. Outside of music, she is best known for playing Cinnamon in the sitcom The Facts of Life. Dressed in an ruffled, iridescent bubble skirt, glittery crop top and a cropped leather jacket, Stacey rocked out on stage to Two of Hearts She also appeared as herself on Full House before her acting career started to wind down. The star continued releasing music throughout the '90s but failed to recapture her initial popularity. Stacey isn't the only '80s sex symbol to resurface this year. Lorraine Lewis, best known for her time in the '80s rock bands Femme Fatale and Vixen, recently opened an account on OnlyFans at age 66. Discussing the controversial decision on The Chuck Shute Podcast, the blonde bombshell said that the response had been 'amazing.' 'I have wanted to join OnlyFans for a very, very long time,' she said in the interview, which was transcribed by Blabbermouth. 'I just think it's a cool platform. It can be whatever you want it to be. I think a lot of people think it's really just porn. It's not. It doesn't have to be. But it's sexy, I'll tell you that. Like, I'm hella sexy.' Since launching the page, Lewis said that she's picked up about 500 subscribers, who are all paying $20 a month for her exclusive content. Now that she's earning over $10,000 a month, Lewis has no plans to slow down. 'It's been amazing,' she gushed. 'It just makes sense that a girl like me, a rock star like me, would take this to the next level.'
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rarely-Seen '80s Pop Star and Actress, 66, Thrills Fans With Recent Appearance
Rarely-Seen '80s Pop Star and Actress, 66, Thrills Fans With Recent Appearance originally appeared on Parade. It's been nearly 40 years since her hit single, "Two of Hearts," shot to the top of the charts — but fans still haven't forgotten about Stacey Q. The former pop star, who also played the fan-favorite character Cinnamon on two episodes of The Facts of Life, made an appearance at The Hollywood Show pop culture convention in Los Angeles this weekend where she thrilled onlookers with a performance of "Two of Hearts." In a clip shared to TikTok, the 66-year-old singer wore a shiny black vinyl jacket over a sparkly crop top and a short, shimmery skirt as she belted out the iconic tune. Her blonde hair was cut in a bob with bangs — a major switch from the heavily hairsprayed style she was known for back in the '80s. Fans loved seeing the star back in action. "Stacy Q a blast from the past! pretty cool," gushed one person in the comments, with another calling the singer "amazing." "This would be fun," agreed another wistful viewer. In a 2018 interview with Rediscover the '80s, Stacey — who started her career after as a performer with Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus — reminisced about getting the call to appear on The Facts of Life. "The writers of The Facts of Life called my record company and inquired about my availability," she recalled. "Since my life then was being Stacey Q, I ran out to Hollywood like my hair was on fire," the singer continued. "The reception I received right away was that the last thing this show needs is another female. I couldn't have agreed more. I had never heard the theme song. They were mortified. Danny [Medellin] overheard one of them in make-up say, 'She is just the type you wanna hate but you can't because she's so nice.' Bless her, whichever one it was. I know which two it wasn't. If it wasn't for the great and glorious importance of ratings during sweeps week, you never would have heard of George '80s Pop Star and Actress, 66, Thrills Fans With Recent Appearance first appeared on Parade on Jun 9, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
