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Daily Mail
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Married At First Sight's Michael Brunelli gives shock update about relationship with Martha Kalifatidis: 'Things have been heavy lately'
Married At First Sight's Michael Brunelli has given fans a glimpse into his day-to-day life with Martha Kalifatidis - and it's not all sunshine and rainbows. The fan-favourite MAFS couple, who met on the sixth season in 2019 and have been together ever since, are regularly transparent about their life on social media, however Michael's recent post shed a raw light on the pair's reality post-show. The fitness trainer shared a clip to Instagram on Monday showing his and Martha's recent trip to Byron Bay for her birthday, along with their two-year-old son Lucius. In the voiceover for the video, the dad gushed about how much his fiancée does for their family-of-three. 'Martha carries a lot, for me, for Looch, for everyone around her. She doesn't complain, she just keeps going even when she probably shouldn't have to,' he said. 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. He went on to highlight some of the couple's 'heavy' moments that have weighed on him recently, leading to their decision to take a break from their day-to-day. 'The truth is things have been heavy lately. We've been juggling work, parenting, pressure like everyone else.' 'Some days feel like we're running in opposite directions. Snapping more, laughing less. So for her birthday we decided to stop, not run away, just step out of the noise.' Michael then shared details about their trip on the Eastern Coast and how it reminded the couple about 'what matters'. 'We cooked, we swam, we talked about everything and nothing at all. 'It didn't fix all the stress but it reminded us of what matters. We made a memory that will outlast any present. So happy birthday babe, I love you always and thank you for everything.' It comes after Michael shared an emotional update with fans, opening up about the personal toll that parenthood and pressure have taken on his mental and physical well-being. The former MAFS groom revealed in a raw Instagram post that despite loving life as a dad to two-year-old son Lucius, he no longer recognises the person he's become. 'As cliché as it sounds, I looked in the mirror today and barely recognised the guy looking back,' he began in his vulnerable message, adding, 'Not because there's anything seriously wrong with me, but I finally accepted that I'm not where I should be… physically and mentally.' Michael admitted that he's been stuck in survival mode and has neglected his own health and happiness while focusing on being a parent. 'My gym bag has dust on it, the veggies in the fridge are untouched, and the steps haven't cracked 10,000 in months,' he said. 'It's like I'm physically here, but in a thousand other places mentally.' While he's struggling behind the scenes, Michael made it clear that fatherhood remains his proudest role. 'Being a dad is a massive part of my purpose,' he said. 'But somewhere in the life noise, the pressure, the lack of sleep, the negative thoughts… I stopped being much else.'
News.com.au
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
MAFS' Michael Brunelli and Martha Kalifatidis' raw update: ‘Things have been heavy'
Michael Brunelli has shared a raw and honest update about his personal life with Martha Kalifatidis, admitting 'things have been heavy lately'. The pair, who first met on Nine's Married At First Sight and have been together ever since, regularly post about their life to their hundreds of thousands of followers – but in honour of Kalifatidis' 37th birthday recently, Brunelli got even more candid. 'Martha carries a lot, for me, for Looch, for everyone around her. She doesn't complain, she just keeps going even when she probably shouldn't have to,' Michael said. 'The truth is things have been heavy lately. We've been juggling work, parenting, pressure like everyone else. 'Some days feel like we're running in opposite directions. Snapping more, laughing less. So for her birthday we decided to stop, not run away, just step out of the noise.' 'We cooked, we swam, we talked about everything and nothing at all,' Brunelli said in a voiceover, which accompanied a video of the family's holiday. 'It didn't fix all the stress but it reminded us of what matters. We made a memory that will outlast any present. So happy birthday babe, I love you always and thank you for everything.' The couple have been engaged since late 2021 and are parents to two-year-old Lucius, born in February 2023. Brunelli's emotional confession comes just a couple of weeks after he took to Instagram with similarly honest update about his life. Sharing a sweet, smiling picture of himself with his son, the fitness trainer admitted that he'd 'barely recognised' himself in the mirror recently, and had realised that he was 'not where [he] should be … physically and mentally.' 'My gym bag has dust on it, the veggies in the fridge are untouched, and the steps haven't cracked 10,000 in months. It's like I'm physically here, but in a thousand other places mentally,' Brunelli wrote, adding that while being a dad was a 'massive part' of his purpose, he'd 'stopped being much else' – and that he missed the younger version of himself. 'I'm posting this as a wakeup call to myself. To get back into it. To start living healthier again. To find my passion again. To keep moving forward again.' He finished up the post by acknowledging that his son and Martha 'deserves the best' version of him and reminding others that 'it's never too late to make a change'. Brunelli and Kalifatidis are among the most popular couples to emerge from the controversial dating show – and one of the few who have stayed together – earning themselves legions of fans over the years.
Scottish Sun
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Harry Potter legend breaks his silence as replacement cast in upcoming HBO TV series
Several cast members have been announced for the TV series passing mantle Harry Potter legend breaks his silence as replacement cast in upcoming HBO TV series A HARRY Potter fan favourite has addressed his successor being cast in the upcoming TV show. The HBO adaptation has been announcing new stars playing beloved roles in the series. Advertisement 4 Jason Isaacs has reacted to a major casting in the Harry Potter TV show Credit: Getty 4 He played Lucius Malfoy in the smash hit film series Credit: Alamy 4 Johnny Flynn has been cast as Lucius for the HBO series Credit: AP Among them is Johnny Flynn, who is set to play villainous Lucius Malfoy. Fans know Lucius is the father of Harry's rival Draco Malfoy, as well as a Death Eather serving Lord Voldemort. Johnny, 42, is well-known for Channel 4 sitcom Lovesick, as well as films Stardust and One Life. Meanwhile, Jason Isaacs, who played Lucius in the film series, shared his thoughts on Johnny's casting. Advertisement Speaking in a video shared on Instagram, Jason said: "I just heard that the great Johnny Flynn will be playing Lucius Malfoy in the new Harry Potter TV series. "Which is sensational news for Harry Potter fans, of which I am one. "Johnny is a brilliant actor. Rather irritatingly, he's a brilliant musician as well and he's a really lovely guy. "We did a film called Operation Mincemeat together and I adored him. Advertisement As you will too, when you see him in the show. I can't wait to see what he comes up with!" In a reference to Lucius' storyline, Jason added: "So Johnny, if you ever watch this, enjoy yourself. Toy Show star lands major role in Harry Potter Top tip, watch out for those elves. Pointy-eared, backstabbing little b******s, they'll get you. "Have fun, I'll see you at Hogwarts." Advertisement One fan commented: "Forever our Lucius. But so excited to welcome Johnny." Another added: "When THE Lucius approved the new Lucius." Harry Potter TV series: the cast so far A new adaptation of JK Rowling's smash-hit novels, several cast members have been revealed for the Harry Potter TV show. They include: Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid Luke Thallon as Professor Quirrell Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge Bel Powley as Petuna Dursley Daniel Rigby as Vernon Dursley While a third shared: "Humble as always Jason. The original cast will never ever be replaced but I'm excited to see what the series will be like." The cast also includes screen newcomers Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Stout and Arabella Stanton as Harry, Ron and Hermione. Advertisement Legendary actor John Lithgow will be portraying Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore. Earlier this week, a further nine castings were revealed - including for Molly Weasley and Draco Malfoy.
The Irish Sun
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Harry Potter legend breaks his silence as replacement cast in upcoming HBO TV series
A HARRY Potter fan favourite has addressed his successor being cast in the upcoming TV show. The HBO adaptation 4 Jason Isaacs has reacted to a major casting in the Harry Potter TV show Credit: Getty 4 He played Lucius Malfoy in the smash hit film series Credit: Alamy 4 Johnny Flynn has been cast as Lucius for the HBO series Credit: AP Among them is Johnny Flynn, who is set to play villainous Lucius Malfoy. Fans know Lucius is the father of Harry's rival Draco Malfoy, as well as a Death Eather serving Lord Voldemort. Johnny, 42, is well-known for Channel 4 sitcom Lovesick, as well as films Stardust and One Life. Meanwhile, Jason Isaacs, who played Lucius in the film series, shared his thoughts on Johnny's casting. Read more on Harry Potter Speaking in a video shared on Instagram, Jason said: "I just heard that the great Johnny Flynn will be playing Lucius Malfoy in the new "Which is sensational news for Harry Potter fans, of which I am one. "Johnny is a brilliant actor. Rather irritatingly, he's a brilliant musician as well and he's a really lovely guy. "We did a film called Operation Mincemeat together and I adored him. Most read in News TV As you will too, when you see him in the show. I can't wait to see what he comes up with!" In a reference to Lucius' storyline, Jason added: "So Johnny, if you ever watch this, enjoy yourself. Toy Show star lands major role in Harry Potter Top tip, watch out for those elves. Pointy-eared, backstabbing little b******s, they'll get you. "Have fun, I'll see you at Hogwarts." One fan commented: "Forever our Lucius. But so excited to welcome Johnny." Another added: "When THE Lucius approved the new Lucius." Harry Potter TV series: the cast so far A new adaptation of JK Rowling's smash-hit novels, several cast members have been revealed for the Harry Potter TV show. They include: Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape Luke Thallon as Professor Quirrell Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy Daniel Rigby as Vernon Dursley While a third shared: "Humble as always Jason. The original cast will never ever be replaced but I'm excited to see what the series will be like." The cast Legendary actor John Lithgow will be portraying Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore. Earlier this week, 4 Casting for the three lead characters was revealed last month Credit: AP
ABC News
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
The birth of House, and the rebirth of Lucius
'Chicago is a case study', says one of the witnesses to the birth of House music in the new film, Move Ya Body. In the 1980s Chicago was in the throes of segregation and violence, and its warehouses became the site of a new kind of dancefloor as the disco era faded away. At the epicentre was music producer Vince Lawrence, who joins Andy with Move Ya Body director Elegance Bratton to describe the creation and the Utopian aspirations of House. Move Ya Body: The Birth of House is at Sydney Film Festival 8th and 10th of June Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe are the dual lead singers of the band Lucius. Between them, they have three voices: Holly's, Jess's, and a third voice, a sort of Holly-and-Jess chimera that rises up out of their voices together. Their self-titled album Lucius has just been released, and Holly and Jess tell Andy about why it was time to return to a familiar sound, and to finally name an album after the band. Music heard in the show: Title: Gold Rush Artist: Lucius Composer: Jess Wolfe, Holly Laessig Album: Lucius Label: Wildewoman Music In the interview with Vince and Elegance: Title: Under the Influence Artist: Captain Sky, prod. Vince Lawrence Composer: Daryl Cameron Album: Single Label: Slang Recordings Title: Move Your Body Artist: Marshall Jefferson & Solardo Composer: Marshall Jefferson Album: Single Label: Trax Title: Promised Land Artist: Joe Smooth Composer: Joe Smooth Album: Single Label: D.J. International In the interview with Lucius: Title: Final Days Artist: Lucius Composer: Jess Wolfe, Holly Laessig Album: Lucius Label: Wildewoman Music Title: Do It All For You Artist: Lucius Composer: Jess Wolfe, Holly Laessig Album: Lucius Label: Wildewoman Music Title: Great Gig in the Sky Artist: Roger Waters, Holly Laessig, Jess Wolfe Composer: Richard Wright Album: Us + Them Label: Us + Them Productions Title: Orange Blossoms Artist: Lucius Composer: Jess Wolfe, Holly Laessig Album: Lucius Label: Wildewoman Music The Music Show is made on Gadigal, Gundungurra, Yuggera and Turrbal Land Technical production by Tim Jenkins and Dylan Prins
