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Daily Record
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Gogglebox's Lee Riley shares rare glimpse of Jenny Newby's husband Ray
Gogglebox star Lee Riley has shared a rare snap of his best friend Jenny Newby's husband Ray, with fans of the Channel 4 show thrilled to finally 'put a face to the name'. Gogglebox 's Lee Riley has sent fans into a frenzy by offering a rare glimpse of his co-star Jenny Newby's husband Ray. Lee, 57, took to Instagram exciting fans with delightful snaps from their recent trip to Cyprus. Of course not one to be far behind was long-time best pal Jenny, 69, and her rarely-seen husband. Lee posted: "What a fabulous catch up with my beautiful side kick Jenny and husband Ray at home in Northern Cyprus." Included in the post were smile-filled shots of Lee and Ray sharing a drink at the bar, a selfie with Jenny, and a playful snap of the trio pulling silly faces beside the pool. Fans rushed to the comments as reported by Hull Live, with some gushing over them such as: "Best team on Gogglebox. Fab pics of the three of you." One fan exclaimed how great the trio looked, saying: "Looking great - all 3 of you. Happy Pride and have a great week! ! !". Eager for their return to the show, another admirer said: "Can't wait for you to be back on Gogglebox, the best." Aother was pleased to see Ray's image: "Nice to put a face to Ray, enjoy bet it's roasting." Ray, who has shied away from the public eye during Jenny's decade-long appearance on Gogglebox, made a rare appearance in these photographs. Jenny and Lee's antics have become a favourite among viewers, from Jenny's devoted note-taking in he notebook during Line of Duty to Lee's constant prank-pulling, although their off-screen lives have stayed largely private. Gogglebox stars Jenny and Lee have shared an unbreakable bond since they first crossed paths in 1994. Their friendship was first cemented during the days when Jenny was the landlady of The Crown Inn pub in Paull and Lee was one of her regulars. Jenny recollected their early days in an interview with Ireland's Big Issue magazine: "Lee was a customer at my pub, The Crown Inn in Paull. He became a regular in 1994 and used to come in pretty much every night with his partner and we were friends from the off. We've been best friends ever since." Lee, responding to Jenny's trip down memory lane, joked: "I wish I'd never gone in the pub – it cost me a fortune. When I first met her, she had a perm and I can remember thinking, 'She needs a haircut.'". Reflecting on their enduring friendship, he added: "We were firm friends immediately. I don't think we've ever had an argument. We're too placid to argue. She makes me laugh too much for me to ever fall out with her."
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Isaac Mizrahi Readies for His ‘Democracy' Show
Isaac Mizrahi and his band will be back at 54 Below in New York next month with his show 'Isaac Mizrahi Survives Democracy.'Given the state of the world, that's one tall order, but the fashion designer is disciplined in his approach to deliver 'a searing look at where we are today.' The performances will be Aug. 6 to 9. Although he writes a good amount of material in advance, Mizrahi said 'sometimes the best lines come from me just extemporizing. I think that's why I have such stage fright. I prepare. I really respect an audience, and I want them to see a good show. And the music is rehearsed, rehearsed and rehearsed,' he said. 'And sometimes I just say things and that becomes what the show is about.'With music ranging from Billie Eilish to Cole Porter, Mizrahi chimes in about such subjects as politics, Pride and Ozempic. Having performed in Naples, Fla., and other locales like the Spoleto Music Festival in Charleston, S.C., he said the audience's enthusiasm varies. 'At Spoleto a few weeks ago, I did three shows. I was a little scared because it's the South and who knows who's sponsoring what,' Mizrahi said. 'But the first thing I said was 'Happy Pride.' And people just lost their minds.'He continued, 'The second thing I always say in the show is, 'Darlings, what the f–k are we going to do?' They loved it because people have been asking themselves that question.'His repertoire includes some lyrics he writes like ''Drop That Name,' which is just a bunch of names,' and 'The Cellphone Haiku,' which is written to one of my ringtones and has all of these very neurotic thoughts I have, when my cellphone rings.' There is also a tribute to the actor Timothée Chalamet, whom Mizrahi played a scene with in the upcoming film 'Marty Supreme.' Mizrahi said, 'We worked one day together. I don't know what he would do if he knew I was doing a tribute number to him. But he's so funny, wonderful and cute.'The designer was even more adulatory about Gwyneth Paltrow, who is also in the film that debuts Dec. 25. 'Gwyneth is so f–king talented. I had this tiny little scene with her, where I had nothing to do. But she had this big emotional reaction. They shot it like 17 times and she did it 17 times. I couldn't believe how great she was. She is really a good actor,' Mizrahi said. 'I played her publicist 'Merle.' That's the name of the character. I have had a few press agents myself along the way, so I had a few ideas.'The film's director Josh Safdie delves into subjects and did so for the film that is set in the 1950s. For his role, Mizrahi said he personally thought a lot about 'how people comported themselves in those days.'Mizrahi is also a contributing producer to the Hulu show 'Mid Century Modern,' and he has made a few cameos. Having looked at scripts and offered some ideas and jokes here and there, he hoped the show's co-creator Max Mutchnick will come see his 54 Below will also be performing his 'I Know Everybody' show on Aug. 10 at Guild Hall in East Hampton, N.Y., where he will tell stories about Liza Minnelli and Sandra Bernhard, as well as offer a tribute to Jon Hamm, who he 'barely knows.' Mizrahi said, 'He sort of flirts with me. That's what those gorgeous people do. They don't know they're doing it, but they do.' As for the current state of fashion, the designer said Jonathan Anderson's debut collection at Dior and Michael Rider's collection for Celine were 'thrilling.' He said, 'They don't look like a lot. You need to have to know something about clothes in order to love those shows. It's not showboating. It looks beautiful and it's about the clothes. If anything is going to reignite the clothing business, it's designers trying to differentiate between what they make for the red carpet and what they make for people to be influenced by or to actually wear.' He added, 'That sounds like a crazy old fart thing to say. But after a while, there are only so many instructions that nobody cares about. I loved those collections, because they looked directional in ther nothingness.' More from WWD Kate Middleton Embraces French Couture in Pink Dior to Welcome Brigitte Macron in Windsor Dior Lady Art Project Celebrates 10th Anniversary Haute Couture and Hospitality Inside Printemps' New Suite Augustine As for the Ozempic craze, he said, 'It looks like you've taken the stuffing out of the stuffed animal. It doesn't look natural or cool. It just looks like sad. People don't look happy when they're on Ozempic.' Best of WWD Why Tennis Players Wear All White at Wimbledon: The Championships' Historic Dress Code Explained Kate Middleton's Looks at Trooping the Colour Through the Years [PHOTOS] Young Brooke Shields' Style Evolution, Archive Photos: From Runway Modeling & Red Carpets to Meeting Princess Diana
Edinburgh Live
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Gogglebox viewers gobsmacked as Lee Riley shows off Jenny's rarely seen partner
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Gogglebox star Lee Riley has delighted fans by sharing a rare glimpse of Jenny Newby's husband Ray, with followers ecstatic to finally "put a face to the name". Lee, aged 57, took to Instagram to share some cheerful snaps from his recent trip to Northern Cyprus, where he caught up with his beloved pal Jenny, aged 69, and her seldom-seen spouse. His caption read: "What a fabulous catch up with my beautiful side kick Jenny and husband Ray at home in Northern Cyprus." The post included a photo of Lee and Ray grinning at a bar, a selfie with Jenny, and a playful picture of the trio pulling faces by the pool. Fans expressed their joy in the comments section, with one saying: "Best team on Gogglebox. Fab pics of the three of you.", reports the Mirror. Another commented: "Looking great - all 3 of you. Happy Pride and have a great week!" "Can't wait for you to be back on Gogglebox, the best," exclaimed another fan, while someone else remarked: "Nice to put a face to Ray, enjoy bet it's roasting." Ray's appearance is a rarity, as he has opted to remain out of the limelight during Jenny's ten-year tenure on Gogglebox. While viewers are familiar with Jenny and Lee's hilarious moments on the show – from Jenny's meticulous notes in her H notebook during Line of Duty to Lee accidentally using her face cream – their lives outside the Channel 4 show have largely remained private. (Image: jennyandlee_gogglebox/Instagram) Jenny and Lee, both hailing from Hull, have enjoyed a friendship spanning over three decades, having first crossed paths in 1994 when Jenny was the landlady of The Crown Inn pub in Paull and Lee was a frequent patron. In a previous chat with Ireland's Big Issue magazine, Jenny reminisced about their initial meeting, stating: "Lee was a customer at my pub, The Crown Inn in Paull. He became a regular in 1994 and used to come in pretty much every night with his partner and we were friends from the off. We've been best friends ever since." In response to Jenny's recollection, Lee quipped: "I wish I'd never gone in the pub – it cost me a fortune. When I first met her, she had a perm and I can remember thinking, 'She needs a haircut.' We were firm friends immediately. I don't think we've ever had an argument. We're too placid to argue. She makes me laugh too much for me to ever fall out with her."
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
King Charles & British Royal Family Celebrate Pride With Army Band Performance of Chappell Roan Hit
Buckingham Palace temporarily became the Pink Pony Club on Saturday (July 5), with King Charles celebrating Pride 2025 by having the British Army Band perform a Chappell Roan hit on his front doorstep. In a video shared by the Royal Family's official Instagram account, the uniformed army musicians stand in an arc around a conductor right outside the palace while playing a concert band arrangement of 'Pink Pony Club.' Where Roan's voice would usually sing, a choir of brass instruments instead plays the melody of the lyrics, 'God, what have you done?/ You're a pink pony girl/ And you dance at the club.' More from Billboard The 100 Greatest LGBTQ+ Anthems of All Time Prime Day Deals: Bose Bluetooth Headphones & Earbuds Are Up to 45% Off All the Best Prime Day 2025 Deals to Shop Right Now: Save on Apple, Dyson, & Levi's 'Happy Pride!' reads the video's caption, along with a rainbow and disco ball emoji. Since dropping in 2022 and later rising to No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 this past April, 'Pink Pony Club' has become a bonafide LGBTQ+ anthem. London held its 2025 Pride festivities on July 5 this year, with Chaka Kahn headlining a day of celebrations that also featured a number of LGBTQ+ performers in the central part of the city. Music has long been a focus of the Royal Family under King Charles, who took the throne after Queen Elizabeth died at the age of 96 in 2022. In March, the monarch announced that he would be DJing an Apple Music radio show titled The King's Music Room, on which he showcased some of his favorite tracks by Bob Marley, Kylie Minogue, Grace Jones, Davido and more. 'Throughout my life, music has meant a great deal to me,' King Charles said at the time. 'It has that remarkable ability to bring happy memories, comfort us in times of sadness and take us to distant places. But perhaps, above all, it can lift our spirits to such a degree, and all the more so when it brings us together in celebration.' Over in the States, Roan is fresh off the release of her latest single, 'The Giver,' in March. The track marked her first piece of new music since her 2024 breakout hit 'Good Luck, Babe!,' which followed 2023 debut album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess. Watch the British Army Band perform 'Pink Pony Club' below. Best of Billboard Kelly Clarkson, Michael Buble, Pentatonix & Train Will Bring Their Holiday Hits to iHeart Christmas Concert Fox Plans NFT Debut With $20 'Masked Singer' Collectibles 14 Things That Changed (or Didn't) at Farm Aid 2021
Buzz Feed
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Funny Pictures With Unexpected Plot Twists
Ever read something online, and when you get to the end, you're like, "Wow, they had us in the first half, not gonna lie"? Well, every meme, photo, and post in this list is just like that: like a little M. Night Shyamalan movie, with a twist at the end. But like, they're good, funny twists, not scary ones. Want more funny, weird, wholesome, or just plain interesting internet content? Subscribe to the Only Good Internet newsletter to get all of the scrolling with none of the doom. Are they gone? PANCAKES. The extra twist is that this photo is actually of a guy named Oswald T. Avery. 🫠🫠🫠 The heart attack I would have had... What a believable story. Cut it out! Ah, yes, not that one. Awww. Wait a minute... Relatable! Happy Pride! Damn inflation. Got em! Ponds work, too. Title was like 👀 at first. Totally free! In case it wasn't clear. Well, I'll be damned! My raviolis! And finally: Mmmm, turkey. Want more funny, weird, wholesome, or just plain interesting internet content like what you just read? Subscribe to the Only Good Internet newsletter to get all of the scrolling with none of the doom. No politics, no celeb drama, just Good Content.
