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Daily Mirror
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Charlotte Crosby 'on verge of nervous breakdown' after 'disagreement' with beau
Charlotte Crosby is a very busy woman and has found the time to speak to the Mirror about difficult moments with her children, her struggle with partner Jake Ankers and her big new venture Charlotte Crosby won our hearts on MTV's Geordie Shore with her hilarious shenanigans and drunken capers. It's been 14 years since that first series aired, and a lot has changed for the Sunderland native. For a start, she's now a busy mum to Alba Jean, two, and five-month-old Pixi Cecilia, who she shares with her fiancé Jake Ankers. Now the 35-year-old has added a new string to her bow, in the shape of her debut novel, a coming-of-age story called Lucky Break. It's a fun summer read set in the wild world of reality TV, full of scandal and laugh-out-loud characters. Here, the bubbly TV personality opens up about how she lucked out with her 'angel' children – and how excited she is to add 'published author' to her list of achievements. Hi, Charlotte! You sound like a busy woman at the moment… It feels like I'm on the verge of a nervous breakdown every day. I've got two kids, I'm filming a TV show for Paramount plus a reality show about my life, and I'm bringing out this book. I've got three businesses. It's not for the faint of heart. I think only a small percentage of people could deal with this. Alba has been going through a phase of biting her little sister – how's she doing now? She's still very much in the phase of wanting to hurt Pixi. Listen, you always have to have that little chat with them and ask, 'Why would you want to hurt your little sister? You love her.' It's a stage. How do you ground yourself in those difficult moments? Alba is actually an angel –mostly – and Pixi is an angel, the happiest little baby. So we have just never had moments where I ever feel that angry, you know? I have more moments where I'm in fits of laughter, because Alba is the funniest little girl. She's such a character. So, luckily, I'm laughing more than I'm thinking about how to control a tough moment. Would you say that you and Jake share similar parenting styles? Sometimes we totally agree on everything, sometimes we don't. But I think when the children get older, there'll be an element of like, 'Okay, Jake, that's yours to handle, and I'll do this.' How do you feel about your children seeing Geordie Shore one day? Geordie Shore is now two decades old. I'm never going to say, 'Know what we should do? Sit down and watch Geordie Shore.' My mum would never have said to me, 'Do you know what we should do, Charlotte? We should get out all my home movies from when I used to go out on the weekend with my friends.' And I would never, as a daughter, be like, 'Yeah, shall we?' I'd be like, 'Oh, no, I'm so embarrassed.' It's a rite of passage to be embarrassed by your parents! Exactly. It's so uncool. So I know that moment is never going to come where Alba wants to watch her mum get drunk on TV. I'm going to tell her of all the fun stuff I've done but I'm not going to tell her about everything. I used to be embarrassed if my mum was even drunk when I had my friends around. In 10 years' time, when Alba is 12, I honestly think her generation will not have a clue what the f**k Geordie Shore is. What are your hopes for your kids as they get older? To try loads of different things. I didn't have any hobbies when I was little. I didn't go to dance, gymnastics, I didn't own an instrument. I feel like I just didn't have anything, which upsets me now, because I think if I had, I would be quite talented now, because I do stick at things. I'd like them to dabble in a lot of different things, and if they love something, I'd love them to just keep at it. Haven't you guys recently bought a villa in Spain? Yes, we have! And I got my hair done there by someone from Essex. She's lived there since she was seven and is fluent in Spanish because she was young enough. That is something that I'm constantly thinking about, because we're going to be over in Spain a lot. The girls could pick up Spanish quite easily because they're so young. What made you decide to go into fiction writing? I was approached to do it and I was like, 'Yes!' I suddenly found myself driving and thinking about all these stories, what it would be called. After the call with the publisher I already had the title, the plotline, everything in my head as if it had been there for years. I'm excited. I just want it to hurry up and be out now. Are any of the characters inspired by people you know in real life? Well, I did say to my friends Holly [Hagan] and Sophie [Kasaei] that there are two girls in this book – but I don't want you to get carried away. They're not you guys, so don't get offended or anything when one of them's s****ing everyone in sight!
Scoop
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Lucky Break: Exclusive Music Competition For Emerging NZ Artists
The Chapel Studio (Auckland), in partnership with AllGood Absolute Alternative Records (AAA Records) and Luma ATMOS Studios, is proud to present Lucky Break — an exciting opportunity for New Zealand's rising music talent to take their careers to the next level. Open to NZ residents aged 16 and over, Lucky Break winners will receive professional studio time, Mastering and Dolby Atmos Mixing, artist career development mentorship, and official release opportunities for unsigned artists and bands. This is an opportunity of a lifetime for unsigned up and coming talent! Prizes: First Prize (valued at $10,000.00): Professionally Produced and recorded EP over 3 full days of Recording Time at The Chapel Studio, including artist accommodation. Fully mixed Stereo Master plus Dolby Atmos Immersive mix Official release through AAA Records 2-hour artist development consultation with TeMatera Smith of AAA Records (Troy Kingi, Dub Pistols, French for Rabbits, the Mons Whaler etc) Second Prize (valued at $4,000.00): Professionally recorded single completed in 1 day Fully mixed Stereo Master plus Dolby Atmos Immersive mix 1-hour artist development consultation with TeMatera Smith of AAA Records Third Prize: 1-hour consultation with TeMatera Smith 25% discount voucher for a future booking at The Chapel Studio or Luma Atmos Studio Key Conditions: Prizes must be completed within 6 months of winner notification and are subject to studio availability. Travel are the responsibility of winners. Prizes are non-transferable and not redeemable for cash. Judging & Selection: Winners will be selected by an expert panel including Chapel Studio staff and industry professionals. Creative potential Alignment with the studio's artistic ethos Technical readiness to undertake recording and release The panel's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Winners will be contacted by Friday, 8 August 2025 via email. If unresponsive within 5 working days, prizes may be reassigned. By entering, artists consent to the use of their name, likeness, and provided content for promotional purposes related to the competition. For full terms, conditions, and entry form: This is your chance to record, release and grow with some of the best in the New Zealand music scene. Don't miss your Lucky Break — submit your entry before August 1st! Entry Details: Entries open: 12:00am, Tuesday 1 July 2025 Entries close: 11:59pm, Friday 1 August 2025 (NZT) Enter on the ' Lucky Break' page at by completing the official entry form, supplying a demo track and other tasks listed.
CNBC
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNBC
I published my first book at 38—here's exactly how I changed careers to make it happen
Once upon a time, before I ever gave any serious thought to becoming an author, I was a recruiter. Then I was an HR manager, resume writer, career advice columnist, and career coach. For the most part, I really enjoyed it. Helping others find jobs they love, or at least like, is incredibly rewarding. But at a certain point, I became determined to write a novel. My knowledge of books was limited to reading them. I had no idea where to begin. What I know how to do was execute a thoroughly researched career pivot. I'd been telling other people how to do that for years. Now it was my turn. Spoiler alert: It took about five years, but I made it happen. My first novel went to auction, where I landed a six-figure, two-book deal with HarperCollins and was able to start writing full-time. "Dear Dotty" was published last year, and my second novel, "Lucky Break," comes out in July. I'm currently hard at work on a draft of a third novel. Here's how I did it: This is the first thing I'd tell anyone considering a change. Look at job postings and LinkedIn profiles of people who have the jobs you want. How did they get there? What skills do they have that you need to cultivate? I had to learn things like how to write a novel, how a book gets published, what the word count of a manuscript should be, how to get an agent, and what an editor does. So, you know, everything. I started with Google. It led me to resources like "The Shit No One Tells You About Writing" and Susan Dennard's blog (now a Substack), which helped me understand what my career pivot would entail. I quickly realized that understanding the publishing industry wouldn't do anything for me if I didn't know how to write the story. So I enrolled in a part-time, two-year writing program. What drew me to the Stanford Continuing Studies Novel Writing Certificate was how it focused on guiding students through the process, from initial inspiration to writing to revision. Even better, we'd get feedback from teachers, all of whom were published authors themselves, and fellow students. I knew I needed to learn the craft and for me, this was the best option. I also wanted to get experience submitting work, implementing feedback, working with editors, and even getting rejected — all things needed to be comfortable with if I wanted to make this my career. So I wrote career advice articles for The Muse, some of which also ran on Forbes, Business Insider, and Fast Company; blogged about living aboard a 45-foot boat; and submitted a short story that was rejected about 10 times before Storyshares published it. Getting better at the craft of writing was so much fun. Getting better at taking in feedback and rejection? Less fun! But all necessary. Once I completed a draft of my manuscript, which took two years, I felt ready to learn more about how to get it published. Connecting with fellow writers at the Northern California Writers' Retreat provided both emotional support and practical knowledge. These peers became my first readers, accountability buddies, and partners in promoting my book. Meeting industry professionals taught me things that no amount of internet research could provide. However, I quickly learned an important truth: Connections can open doors and get your manuscript read faster, but this won't get you published if your writing isn't compelling. While networking is essential, continuously improving your craft is even more important. The closer I became to being ready to query (i.e., send my manuscript to agents I hoped would be interested in representing me), the more I focused on building my platform. I already had a website for my career advice articles and an Instagram about boat life, so I decided to repurpose them. I updated my website to include a section about my writing journey and upcoming novel. I shifted my Instagram content to include more behind-the-scenes glimpses of my writing process alongside the boat life posts. This gave me a foundation to build an author platform without starting completely from scratch. In the midst of this lengthy career pivot that came with absolutely no guarantees, I juggled a few freelance jobs: as a personal assistant, a real estate assistant, a career advice columnist, a freelance resume writer, and a contract career coach — sometimes all at once! Yes, I was tired. My sweet, supportive husband, Brian, worked full-time during this period, and we don't have children. None of this is one-size-fits-all. My "application" was my very polished manuscript and my query letter (which I was delighted to find wasn't too dissimilar from a cover letter). I spent months refining it, researching agents who represented books similar to mine, and personalizing each submission. Just like with job applications, I made sure my first impression was impeccable — no typos, proper formatting, and a compelling hook that would make agents want to read more. Publishing moves slowly. Some agents responded within days, others took months, and some never responded at all. It took nearly nine months before I finally received an offer of representation. While waiting to hear back, I started outlining my second novel and continued building relationships with other writers. This kept me sane and ensured I was developing my skills and expanding my network. When I eventually got interest from editors, they wanted to know what else I was working on. Because I hadn't stopped creating, I had multiple ideas to discuss, ultimately leading to a second book contract. I took into account feedback I received and made significant revisions to my manuscript. I saw firsthand how being flexible and willing to change your approach is often what separates successful authors from those who give up too soon. Having a growth mindset was key to my success. Pivoting from recruiter to novelist isn't exactly the same as changing careers from, say, accounting to customer service. But like any meaningful career change, it requires patience, perseverance, and a willingness to learn. Even with my second novel about to publish and a third in the works, I'm still learning every day.,
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mississippi Lottery to end eight scratch-off games soon
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced the official end-date for eight scratch-off games and the corresponding 2nd Chance promotional drawing date with prizes totaling more than $2.22 million. More Mississippi Lottery players win big in February Tuesday, April 1, 2025, will be the last day to purchase or sell the following games: Game #104 – $5 Lucky Break with a top prize of $100,000 Game #108 – $20 $400,000 Multiplier Mania with a top prize of $400,000 Game #122 – $20 Triple Diamond Payout with a top prize of $500,000 Game #150 – $5 Money Bag Multiplier with a top prize of $100,000 Game #151 – $20 Jackson with a top prize of $1,000,000 Game #152 – $2 Jefferson with a top prize of $20,000 Game #153 – $5 Lincoln with a top prize of $100,000 Game #155 – $1 Pocket Change with a top prize of $5,000 Players have until Monday, June 30, 2025, to redeem valid prizes for these games. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
