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The Guardian
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
TV tonight: a depressing look at how TikTok Shop is making us spend
12.05am, Channel 4Anyone else find themself sheepishly asking for Dubai chocolate at the local corner shop earlier this year? Thank TikTok for that. Beyond making products go viral, TikTok Shop is a thriving platform where millions use videos to buy and sell items, often via livestreams. Content creator Mariam Musa takes an insightful, if depressing, look at this world and how easy it is to get sucked in. Hollie Richardson 8pm, Channel 4'It's my haven and my prison,' says Gail of her four-bed in Margate, drowning in faux-Victoriana and co-habited by 22 lifelike dolls. (Property expert Stuart: 'Every time I look at a doll, they're telling me to get out of the house.') Elsewhere, Nikki's Herne Bay property, with its gothic decor and dated bedrooms, needs a facelift. Ali Catterall 8pm, U&WAs season one of the girlboss answer to Dragons' Den comes to a close, it's time to invest. From pop-up dog crates to emergency undies, there are plenty of novel ideas – but which of the fledgling entrepreneurs will convince supermodel Ashley Graham and Kardashian business partner Emma Grede to part with their dosh? Hannah J Davies 8pm, U&AlibiJoely Richardson guest-stars as a film star in this fun period crime drama about a bookshop owner – Mr Book (Mark Gatiss) – who likes to solve cases on the side. When an actor drops dead on set after eating poisoned chocolates, suspicion points to the movie's leads. HR 9.50pm, PBS America This two-part documentary undertakes a retrospective of the second world war Pearl Harbor attack by Japan. Expect plenty of archive footage and talking heads as it analyses the incident that led to the US entering the conflict. Alexi Duggins 10pm, BBC FourWriter Patrick Marber was once best known for comedy such as Alan Partridge, so it was an unexpected turn when he reimagined Strindberg's 1888 play After Miss Julie in 1995. Before it airs (at 10.15), he talks about making it, and working with Kathy Burke and Phil Daniels. HR Tin Soldier (Brad Furman, 2025), Prime Video Well, this is a weird one. Tin Soldier is a film where Scott Eastwood attempts to infiltrate a cult and overthrow its leader. What makes it odd, however, is how heavily this is overshadowed by its supporting cast. Robert De Niro features in a typically underpowered late-stage role as a kind of military adviser. But even he recedes into the shadows next to Jamie Foxx, playing the aforementioned cult leader. He has huge hair. He has silly glasses. He has questionable facial hair. His name is The Bokushi. None of it makes any sense. It's sort of incredible. Stuart Heritage Emma (Autumn de Wilde, 2020), 11pm, BBC TwoThis 2020 Jane Austen adaptation was the directorial debut of photographer Autumn de Wilde, who brought all the experience of her old career to the table. The story of a wealthy woman who attempts to act as a matchmaker, with far-reaching consequences, has been told over and over again. What sets this version apart are the lively performances – from Anya Taylor-Joy, Josh O'Connor and Bill Nighy – and visuals that are modern enough to cut through all the period stuffiness. SH Test cricket, England v India 10am, Sky Sports Main Event. Day one of the Fourth Test.
Fast Company
26-06-2025
- Business
- Fast Company
Coco Gauff and Emma Grede team up to help small businesses
Fresh off her French Open win, and before she gets rolling on the green grass of Wimbledon, tennis star Coco Gauff is launching a new three-part content series—along with entrepreneur Emma Grede and UPS—whose aim is giving advice to small-business owners. Created by The Martin Agency, the campaign kicks off with an anime-inspired spot featuring the 20-year-old phenom announcing her collaboration with Grede. Gauff, who first signed on as a brand partner with UPS in 2023, says she was really excited to work with Grede, cofounder of Skims shapewear and the Good American clothing line. 'She's such a powerhouse in her world of business, so it was awesome to help give the opportunity to small-business owners to work with her,' Gauff tells Fast Company. The campaign follows Gauff and Grede as they meet with the owners of three different small-businesses— Anima Iris, Petrova Chocolates, and Classy Casita —for one-on-one mentoring sessions with Grede. Highlights from these sessions will be part of the campaign's content, which will roll out throughout Gauff's tennis season. [EMBED] Tennis Star-preneur Gauff herself is a big business. Last year, she reportedly made $30.4 million, including $9.4 million in prize money and an estimated $21 million from brand partnerships, appearances, and bonuses. In April, she launched Coco Gauff Enterprises with William Morris Endeavor (WME). She says she was listening closely to Grede's advice to the UPS campaign's three entrepreneurs. 'Honestly, I was just listening to what she was telling everyone else and taking notes,' Gauff says. 'I learned a lot about working in bigger organizations and marketing, which is what she's really good at, especially with Skims. I have her contact [info] for the future, and definitely want to dive more in depth with her.' Gauff works with a long list of brand partners covering a variety of product categories, including Rolex, Bose, Head, Barilla, Carol's Daughter, and Naked Juice. Her first deal, at age 14, was with New Balance. The two most important criteria for how she picks a brand partner are whether she has a connection to the brand as a customer or in some other way, and that the commitments can't interfere with tennis. Because tennis doesn't have a traditional offseason like football or basketball, Gauff says it can be tough to balance her time. 'It's about finding the fine line to make the most of what you're doing and your opportunity, but also making sure it's authentic to you,' she says. 'Because there have been some people who maybe got too overwhelmed with all the commitments. Trying to find that balance of keeping your career first and not wasting opportunity is very hard. I'm still trying to navigate it.'
The Guardian
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
TV tonight: Amol Rajan explores grief and faith by the Ganges
9pm, BBC One Journalist Amol Rajan has been 'in a bit of a funk' since his father died three years ago. Rajan gradually realised that his mother, a practising Hindu, 'seemed to have an emotional toolkit that I lacked'. Has this lack of faith made it harder to come to terms with bereavement? With this question in mind, he travels to India to take part in the Hindu festival Kumbh Mela. Initially, he's slightly overwhelmed by the intensity of the pilgrimage, not to mention emotionally triggered by seeing so many older Indian men who remind him of his dad. And he's soon faced with more tragedy, as a crush causes 30 deaths. In the wake of this new sadness, can he find closure? Phil Harrison 8pm, U&W A hyperactive transatlantic twist on Dragons' Den. In this new series, a group of ambitious female entrepreneurs (touting everything from food trucks to underwear) are mentored by potential investors, Emma Grede – the Good American CEO who is in business with the Kardashians – and model Ashley Graham, as they attempt to turn side hustles into main gigs. Not everyone can win investment, so expect plenty of drama. PH 8pm, Channel 5 As tech journo Georgie Barrat says: 'Technology is amazing, but also, it can go wrong.' With the UK aiming to phase out all new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, this programme claims to take a balanced look at EV safety, and look beyond scare stories of electric cars suddenly bursting into flames on the Catterall 9pm, ITV1 The stirring series that gives closure to foundlings continues, with two more adoptees gaining insight into their mysterious starts in life. Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell help Jon – who was abandoned in 1984 and briefly named Harry, after the then newborn prince – and Tina, who was left outside a hospital in Stoke-on-Trent in 1970. Nicole Vassell 9pm, BBC Three In October 2016, Kim Kardashian had a terrible night in Paris: armed robbers forced their way into her hotel room, tied her up, and made off with jewellery worth €10m. The brazen theft sparked a long-running investigation that culminated in a trial at the Palais de Justice last month. The whole story is unpacked here by insiders. Graeme Virtue 9pm, Sky Crime A nightmare scenario unfolds in this series exploring one of the weirder murder cases in living memory. Why did a person dressed as a clown shoot Marlene Warren dead on her own doorstep in Florida in 1990? Here are all the key elements of the case. PH
The Sun
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Meghan Markle is ‘social mountaineering' herself to the top & the ‘lack of authenticity is palpable', says royal expert
MEGHAN Markle has come a long way since being a Deal or No Deal briefcase girl - and has since starred in Suits and bagged a prince. However, royal experts have claimed that the Duchess of Sussex is 'social mountaineering' herself to the top but has a lack of 'authenticity.' 8 8 8 8 This follows the Duchess of Sussex being interviewed by 'self-made' Emma Grede, co-founder of Skims with Kim Kardashian and podcast host for Aspire. The two women sat down for a chat, covering family life for Meghan and Prince Harry as well as her ventures after leaving the royal family. Speaking on The Sun's Royal Exclusive show, news commentator Samara Gill said: 'It was like the lack of authenticity in that interview was really palpable. 'Emma Greed, who was the interviewer, she's such a self-made East Londoner who actually really fought for what she has. 'She's really the brains behind a lot of big brands, the Kardashians etc, which is a little bit tawdry, but you know she really is someone who worked her way to be there. 'Meghan on the other hand really socially mountaineered her way to the top. 'So it's very difficult to take this authentic side that Emma was giving and this complete lack of authenticity that Meghan was showing in the interview, it was very hard to watch.' Royal author and broadcaster Hugo Vickers agreed, saying: 'The thing is, would nobody ever listen to Meghan Markle if it wasn't the fact she'd married Prince Harry? 'I mean the social mountaineering - because she's married to Prince Harry - it gives it a soap opera quality which seems to appeal to everybody otherwise no one would care about. 'I mean a lot of other people doing the sort of things that she does - I mean sprinkling petals over salads and stuff.' Meghan speaks out on 'baby mama dance' after vid sparked wild conspiracies Starting out in the world of acting, aged 25 Meghan landed a role as one of the briefcase girls on gameshow Deal or No Deal. The show first aired in 2005, but Meghan joined the following year for season two after successfully passing an audition. Filming up to four episodes a day, sometimes the girls took home more than $23,000 (£17,526) a week, and the intense schedules followed by weeks off allowed her time for auditions. 8 8 8 Meghan then played Rachel Zane for seven seasons of Suits after she made her debut back in 2011. The Duchess Of Sussex starred in over 100 episodes of the popular show before joining the Royal Family in 2018. Now Meghan has a number of business ventures in her post-royal life, including her As Ever brand and her Netflix cooking show, With Love, Meghan. 8 Meghan Markle's ventures after stepping down as a working royal THE Duchess of Sussex has kept busy since stepping down as a senior working royal in 2020 and relocating to California. Here are some of her business ventures... Archewell Foundation – A nonprofit supporting charitable initiatives. Netflix Deal – Producing content like Harry & Meghan and With Love, Meghan. Archetypes Podcast – Former Spotify show on female stereotypes. Clevr Blends – Investment in a women-owned wellness latte brand. Cesta Collective – Minority stake in a handbag brand supporting Rwandan artisans. As Ever – Previously known as American Riviera Orchard lifestyle brand selling jam. ShopMy Page – Online store featuring her curated fashion and beauty items. New Podcast – Confessions of a Female Founder focusing on entrepreneurship.
News.com.au
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
‘Tell the truth!': Meghan Markle's new Palace swipe
Let's have us a list of royal bad habits then. Prince Philip couldn't pass up a spot of racially-tinged foot-in-mouth-itis. The late Queen had an untold pile of $900 scarves. Both King Charles and Prince William are known to not be averse to some yelling. This week came a reminder of Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex 's own unfortunate compulsion: Taking what look like swipes at her in-laws or, as we call them, the British royal family, five years after packing in Palace life. Still. The Duchess, you see, is in the midst of a PR rebooting which has seen her recently spend hours in front of other hosts' podcast mics and her heaving personal photos and videos of Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex and their kids onto Instagram by the dozen, not least that burned-onto-the-back-of-our-retinas twerking clip. This week Meghan turned up on a new podcast from Skims co-founding partner Emma Grede, who asked her what she would do if she 'could rewrite your public narrative'. The Duchess replied: 'I would ask people to tell the truth'. 'My dear friend Serena [Williams], she told me years ago: 'A lie can't live forever,' and she later added, 'Eight years is a long time, but not forever'.' Eight years ago you say? Why, that just happens to take us back to peak-ripped jeans, cool-royal-girlfriend-2017 Meghan, when she was dating Harry and getting to know her in-laws and being introduced to royal life. Whatever might she mean? During the conversation with Grede, Meghan also referenced a time 'when I didn't feel as though I had as much of an opportunity to speak' and when she 'wasn't as empowered with my voice'. On returning to Instagram this year she said, 'It was a great way to get my voice back.' To be fair, it was all indirect and she was answering a question, but here we are in 2025 and the Duchess is still busting out lines eerily reminiscent of her 2021 Oprah interview when she compared herself to the Little Mermaid who 'falls in love with the prince and because of that, she has to lose her voice' but then 'gets her voice back.' Still, the 'tell the truth' line deftly managed to make headlines and cause a few waves right during what is arguably the biggest, showiest, week in the royal year. In quick succession we have had Trooping the Colour, the King's official birthday celebration, Garter Day in Windsor, the most exclusive gathering on Earth that requires a velvet cap, and the start of Royal Ascot, a five-day festival of horseflesh, hattery and Queen Camilla getting her bets on in between belts of champers. Not exactly great timing for the King that during what is usually a nice stretch of cheery publicity for Crown Inc his daughter-in-law is out there reminding the world of how deuced unpleasant she found her Palace stint. The end result is this week we have been presented with two competing images of royal life: Meghan's repeated claims over the years about the claustrophobia, rigidity and trauma of royalty and the sun-dappled, cheek-kissing, bust-out-the-pearls big family scene playing out at Trooping, Garter Day and Ascot. The weather might have been playing ball for the royal family through all this – less so the Sussexes. Meghan's comments come after months that have seen Montecito and London milestone moments colliding. Two things have been playing out in parallel. This year there has seen her boldly go where no duchess has gone before, trying to break into the closed shop flower sprinkle market and to fashion herself into the millennial Martha. Meanwhile, Charles too has been stepping things up, including his overseas schedule and doing his bit to maintain the special relationship between Downing Street and that reality star left in charge of the nuclear codes in Washington. These two agendas have been bumping up against one another. The Duchess' new podcast series Confessions of a Female Founder launched on April 8, right during Charles and Camilla's Italian State visit and a day before their 20th wedding anniversary. Meghan appeared on friend Jamie Kern Lima's podcast on April 28, her first solo guest appearance on another person's show, the day before William and Kate took themselves off to Scotland for their first multi-day official trip since her cancer diagnosis last year. (It was also their 14th wedding anniversary.) Harry has been getting in on the act. On May 2nd Buckingham Palace officially confirmed that the King and Queen were off to Canada for a major tour – the same day that Harry gave a 'scorched earth' interview to the BBC after losing the final round of a years-long court fight over the removal of his taxpayer funded security in 2020. The Palace, by all accounts, was thoroughly unimpressed. A senior courtier, according to the Telegraph, called Harry 'deluded' for thinking a TV interview might help relations with the royal family. An insider told the paper, 'Harry has simply lost touch with reality.' What does a King have to do to get a nice clear run of good publicity and no one deciding to sit in front of a blinking red light to unpack their emotional baggage? And you have to wonder, what are the chances that Harry and Meghan are anywhere near done? Speaking to Kern Lima, she left the door open to doing a tell-all of her own say, 'people are often curious if I'm going to write a memoir, but I've got a lot more life to live before I'm there.' So, not a no. And Harry, during his BBC sit-down, 'I've discovered that some people do want history to repeat itself, which is pretty dark' seeming to reference his mother Diana, Princess of Wales. Asked who this was, he replied: 'I'm not going to share that at this point.' It was impossible to miss those last three words – 'at this point'. It would seem we are still a long way off the Sussexes being done talking.
