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Daily Mail
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Danika Mason enjoys a romantic rendezvous just days after receiving shock update about her footy star boyfriend Liam Knight
Channel Nine sports presenter Danika Mason has jetted off to Singapore for a romantic getaway with her footy star boyfriend Liam Knight, who has sent her a heartfelt birthday message. Their trip comes just days after Knight, 30, inked a 12-month contract extension with Hull FC in the Super League. Mason first uploaded an image from the Tanjong Beach Club with the accompanying caption: 'Out of office.' Hours later the glamorous media identity posted another Instagram story, featuring her in a cosy couple shot next to Knight in Singapore. It was then the footy star's turn to publicly declare his love for Mason. In a gushing message, Knight also posted a number of images featuring the couple travelling abroad together. 'Happy birthday to my best friend,' the front-rower posted on Tuesday night. 'I love doing life with you. Many more adventures to come.' Knight, who hails from Alice Springs, was released by the Bulldogs last year after playing just two matches during the 2024 season. But since his arrival at Hull FC, Knight has impressed, and is a fan favourite at the Yorkshire-based outfit. It is understood he flew to Singapore for a mini break, with John Cartwright's team next in action on August 11 against Salford. 'I'm stoked to be staying here – I really love this club and I'm really excited to see what we can keep building over the next 12 months,' Knight told the club's website. 'I've really fallen in love with the fans and the atmosphere, both home and away – they're so dedicated. I love the playing group we have here and the coaching staff too – it's a fun place to come to work and that's being reflected in our performances.' Mason and Knight went public with their relationship back in 2024. The holiday comes just days after Knight (pictured with Mason) inked a 12-month contract extension with Hull FC in the Super League Knight signed for Hull FC prior to the 2025 season, and the loved-up pair have enjoyed some time travelling around Europe, taking a trip to France (pictured) and Italy Mason and Knight (pictured playing for Hull FC) are committed to staying together despite the long distance separating them The footy star took to social media to publish a loved-up snap of the couple embracing, while writing: 'My life's good.' The pair have since jetted around the world together, with Mason flying to London to spend some time with her beau in October, before also travelling to Rome and Paris. Mason began dating the footy star after calling off her marriage to Todd Liubinskas. The Wide World of Sports presenter, who recently replaced Alex Cullen on Nine's Today Show, was due to tie the knot in October of last year, but cancelled the ceremony, which was due to be held at the Greystone Estate in NSW's Hunter Valley. Mason - who initially began working for Nine as an intern - has also worked on Nine's NRL coverage and fronted the outlet's coverage of the Australian Open.
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bronzed ‘SI' Swim model flaunts toned abs in string bikini, sheer sarong
New Sports Illustrated swimsuit star Allison 'Ally' Mason took to social media to show off the results of a recent golden hour photo shoot in beautiful Ibiza, Spain. Since the professional bikini model, 25, hit the Balearic Island for a sun-soaked holiday, she's been dropping stunning photos of herself in a series of chic swimwear looks. The latest? A white string bikini worn under a sheer sarong. 'Sweet escape,' the USC grad captioned the six-image carousel post, which immediately garnered a colorful collage of fire and heart eye emojis.. 'I loveeeee these!!!!!' gushed one fan in the comments. 'Just voted for you!' said another, referring to Sports Illustrated's Swim Search, for which Mason is a finalist. 'Hoping to see you on a poster next year.' 'You got my vote for SI Rookie of the Year!' agreed another. Sports Illustrated's annual Swim Search discovers new models for the next year's print issue. Mason has already hit the runway for the iconic magazine's fashion show to close out Miami Swim Week this past May 31. The VIP-only, sold-out show featured mostly models from this year's issue and took place at the super-glam W South Beach. Also walking in the show were cover stars Livvy Dunne, Jordan Chiles and Lauren Chan, plus models such as Penny Lane, Ilona Maher, Katie Austin, Nicole Williams English, Ali Truwit, Camille Kostek, Achieng Agutu, Jasmine Sanders and Denise Bidot. Read More! Bronzed 'SI' Swim model flaunts toned physique in string bikini 'SI' Swim model flaunts flawless bikini body in stunning braless gown Tanned 'SI' Swim model risks eye-popping swim look for tropical boat day
Indianapolis Star
6 hours ago
- Indianapolis Star
Arrest made in 2021 cold case of man found shot in burning car in Indianapolis
After four years, an arrest has been made in the cold-case killing of a man found shot inside the trunk of a burning car. First responders in November 2021 found a 2011 Chrysler Sedan on fire in an east side neighborhood, and officers soon discovered Ail Smith Jr., 47, inside. The Marion County Coroner's Office said Smith Jr.'s cause of death was a gunshot to the head, but investigators found limited evidence to work with as the case went cold. Now, two men have been arrested in connection with the killing. "I'm overwhelmed," the man's father, Ail Smith Sr., said after being told about the arrests by IndyStar. "It's a day I won't ever forget. It makes me look for more closure. It makes my mind wonder why anybody would do that to him." IndyStar reached out to Smith Jr.'s wife, who said she was still taking time to process the update in the case. She's still confused about how her husband would up killed the way he was. One man sits behind bars at the Marion County Jail for assisting a criminal, and another, who was already in federal custody, is accused of the killing. Smith Jr. was a married father of four who had a bachelor's degree in business management along with an MBA, and worked for AT&T, IndyGo, the Indianapolis Department of Public Works, and the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Indianapolis. Before that, he graduated from high school and immediately went into the family business, driving dump trucks with his father. "Back then, he had to drive a stick shift and everybody would be like, 'Man, he sure can drive that gear shift, can't he,'" Smith Sr. said. "That was my baby boy. Even now, it's just hard to know that he's gone." When he wasn't working, he liked fishing, biking, studying, and watching movies. He was a proud 32nd degree Mason with the Sumner A. Furniss Masonic Lodge No. 61. His dad described him as outgoing and cheerful. More than anything, he loved taking his loved ones on vacations to create long-lasting memories. Always looking for new business ventures, Smith Jr. started his own transport company, Ail Lee Smith Jr. Trucking Company LLC/T & A Transport, the same year that he was killed. "He quit his job and had just bought himself a box truck to haul freight," Smith Sr. said. "I was working downtown on the highway when I got a call from the chaplain who said, 'Mr. Smith, your son has been shot, and I regret to tell you he didn't make it.' Lord, Jesus." Ail Smith, Jr.: Man found dead in trunk of burning car on east side Tuesday was shot, coroner says Just before 12:30 a.m., on Nov. 9, 2021, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police were called about a vehicle on fire in front of a home in the 7500 block of Woodlawn Avenue. The body of Smith Jr. was found in the vehicle's trunk. "I was told the car didn't really burn, but they found my son 32 blocks from where he lived, in the trunk," Smith Sr. said. Smith Sr. said one of his grandchildren kept up with the case based on what new information would become available from detectives, but with time passing, it felt more and more like his son's case would never be solved. Over the years, detectives executed multiple search warrants and conducted numerous interviews, but the case remained at a standstill. After years of searching for witnesses, detectives tracked down two additional people who provided crucial information about the crime. One of those witnesses was believed to have seen the crime take place. On July 29, IMPD announced the arrest of a man for the killing. At the time of arrest, the man was already in federal custody for an unrelated incident. Another man was arrested and preliminarily charged with assisting a criminal. 'Even after years have passed, our Unsolved Homicide Unit detectives remained committed to finding answers for the victim and his loved ones. Their efforts and determination led to an arrest in this case, reinforcing that IMPD will not stop seeking justice for victims, no matter how long it takes," said Chief Chris Bailey. IndyStar is not naming the people arrested because they had not been formally charged at the time of publication. "What was the reason? Why did he do it?" Smith Sr. said. "But let me tell you something. I tell people this hurt never, ever goes away. I think about my son every day. It could be a quiet moment, and I'm smoking a cigar, looking up at the sky. I'll think about my baby."
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Are Midnight ‘Til Morning Still Together After Building the Band? Here's What They've Been Up to Since the Show Ended
Midnight 'Til Morning was one of the promising groups to emerge from Building the Band. The group, consisting of Conor, Shane, Mason, and Zach, ended up in fourth place in the Netflix competition show, but they're ready to show the world what they're doing. Though they had a very strong connection at first, Conor and Sweet Seduction's Alison's relationship put a strain on the relationship between the boys. Their performance of 'Iris' by the Goo Goo Dolls was not up to the standards of the group, and they were at risk of elimination. Mason blamed Conor and asked him not to hang out with Alison. Shane said about the moment, 'I feel betrayed by someone I thought was my brother.' More from StyleCaster SZN4 Found an 'Incredibly Special' Bond on Building the Band-But, Are They Still Together? Are Iconyx Still Together After Building the Band? Here's What Happened After Soulidified Changed Their Name Conor later threatened to leave the band. 'I get where you're coming from of course. But from the get-go, it was one of those situations that was so deep and I have no regrets with how I acted.' He added, 'With all that's happened, me continuing this, there's always going to be tension. I don't think I can continue on.'The boys were eliminated shortly after, but where are they now, and are they still close? Are Midnight 'Til Sunrise Still Together After Building the Band? Yes, Midnight 'Til Sunrise are still together after Building the Band and they have a lot of plans ahead for their future. They forged a bond that makes them 'a band that wants to stick together and make music for the long run,' Shane said. The group has plans to release music after the group reunited in Australia. 'I think it was literally two weeks after we finished the competition, we flew the boys out. We were in Sydney for about a month in the studio together,' Mason told Tudum. 'Since the show finished, we've probably spent three months solid in the studio just day in, day out. We've got a whole album ready to go.' 'We all have our own stylistic flairs to us, and we decided we were just going to use that to our advantage,' Zach recalled. 'We kept a little bit of what each of us has, and ended up getting this cool pop rock country sound that nobody else has right now.' 'We want to write music that makes people feel seen,' says Conor. 'We want songs that people are going to use at their weddings and their birthdays and their funerals. We want to create something that's immortal.' The group took to their Instagram and made tributes to Liam Payne and Ozzy Osbourne. They're one of the first groups out of the show to announce new music. Their first single, 'Bye' will be released on August 6. Best of StyleCaster The 26 Best Romantic Comedies to Watch if You Want to Know What Love Feels Like These 'Bachelor' Secrets & Rules Prove What Happens Behind the Scenes Is So Much Juicier BTS's 7 Members Were Discovered in the Most Unconventional Ways Solve the daily Crossword
Sky News AU
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
'I've really fallen in love': Heartbreak for Nine superstar Danika Mason as rugby league player boyfriend Liam Knight makes a huge call on his future
Channel Nine star Danika Mason's immediate future with her rugby league player boyfriend Liam Knight has suffered a massive blow. Mason and Knight have been living on opposite sides of the globe for five months since the sports star joined England's Super League club Hull F.C. in March, with Mason remaining in Australia, reporting for Nine in Sydney. The forward has now been rewarded for his excellent form at the start of the 2025 season with a 12-month contract extension. The news opens the possibility the couple will be forced to continue their long-distance relationship for many more months to come. Knight, who formerly played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs, Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and Canberra Raiders, has impressed with 10 appearances for Hull FC with the club recently praising his "powerhouse" status. Speaking about his contract extension on Thursday, Knight said he looked forward to staying on. "I'm stoked to be staying here – I really love this club and I'm really excited to see what we can keep building over the next 12 months," he said. "I've really fallen in love with the fans and the atmosphere, both home and away – they're so dedicated. "I love the playing group we have here and the coaching staff too – it's a fun place to come to work and that's being reflected in our performances." Knight also said coming to England was a "clean slate" after he suffered a few tough years in Australia due to injury. "I've really found my love for the sport again, so this move has been a massive blessing for me." Mason and Knight went public with their relationship in 2024, with the rugby league player taking to Instagram to post a picture embracing the Wide World of Sports presenter with the caption: "My life's good". The couple have since jetsetted around the globe, with Mason travelling to London last October before holidaying together in Italy and France. The journalist was previously engaged to Todd Liubinskas before abruptly calling off their wedding with just weeks to go in September 2023. She later cited trust as the reason for the breakdown of her relationship with the personal trainer, after more than three years together. 'To be honest, it feels like a lot of time ago now. So much has happened since, and I haven't actually spoken about it,' Mason told Stellar in April. 'It certainly was an emotional rollercoaster. When someone hurts you like that, you experience all the emotions from sadness to shock to anger. ''But sometimes you just have to get through it." "You've got no option, would ask me, 'Are you OK?' And I'd say, 'Not right now, but I will be'.' Mason has become a familiar face during Nine's NRL broadcasts. She added another major role to her busy schedule, being appointed Today's new sports presenter following the sacking of Alex Cullen.
