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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
‘It's happening' shoppers scream as Le Creuset finally offers mystery box of goodies worth £500 & here's how to get them
THE famous cookery range Le Creuset has been cooking up a storm in the US by offering mystery boxes of goodies worth £500 and selling them for £50. Across the pond, Brits have been envious watching them open boxes of cast iron goodies, with limited edition designs 3 Le Creuset are finally bringing £50 mystery boxes to the UK 3 It comes as US folk share their haul of the boxes with £500 worth of goodies inside Credit: Tiktok@mademorphosis One woman based in the US, was thrilled to find that the Not only did she get a Dutch oven, baking trays and a skillet, but the design was the sought after Olive Branch collection. And now, after years of watching these videos in a jealous rage, Brits can get their hands on them. The READ MORE ON HOMES "Something exciting (and a little mysterious) is coming to our Factory To Table Sale," they wrote. "Want in on the action? Sign up to be the first to know when tickets go live." They announced that they would finally be doing a factory-to-table sale in the UK. The sale will be held in Harrogate, Yorkshire, on September 27 and 28 with VIP and general admission tickets available to buy. Most read in Fabulous VIP tickets cost £25 while general admission costs £10. The VIP ticket holders will have early access to the sale where products will be up to 60% off. I'm building my dream kitchen on a budget & bagged an £830 fridge freezer FREE - the stench was vile but it was worth it 3 Read on to see how you can be a part of the sale Credit: If you spend over £150 in the sale you are then able to buy a mystery box of goodies for just £50 while stock lasts. While you won't know what colour or items you get inside, the mystery box is worth grabbing. Each mystery box have a minimum value of £500 RRP worth of Le Creuset items, and are guaranteed to include at least one piece of Cast Iron cookware. The total minimum amount you'll have to spend to get a box comes to £210 which includes your ticket, sale item costs and the mystery box price. But considering that just one Le Creuset casserole dish usually retails for £239, it's well worth the money. Fans of the brand went wild on social media over the news and begged Le Creuset to bring it to other locations. One person wrote: "OMG a Le Creuset mystery box is all I want as a wedding gift but I live in London and thought it wouldn't happen! Hoping this is soon!!" Another commented: "Wait please do London!" "No I NEED this," penned a third. Top kitchen trends for 2025 Josie Medved, Design Manager for Symphony Group, has shared her insights on what she predicts will be big news for 2025. Matt finishes In 2025, the focus shifts to more matt textures, which offer a sleek, sophisticated look that complements modern kitchen designs. A matt finish is low-maintenance, perfect for families and busy lifestyles. Textured cabinets Surfaces with a textured finish have become increasingly popular this year and 2025 will see them adding visual interest, feature focal points and even sound absorption in the kitchen. Ribbed effects will be particularly on trend. Pocket doors When entertaining in an open-plan space, it's nice to hide away all the cooking clutter and washing-up without having to leave the kitchen. Pocket doors are space-saving and flexible for different needs. Caramel colours After the recent surge of interest in yellow kitchens, Caramel cabinetry is the next colour trend that is set to be a huge hit in 2025. Adding warmth and lightness to a space with limited natural light, this tone is uplifting and inviting, and it looks super-glam when teamed with contrasting Black. Mix and match Whether it's to create a statement look in an otherwise neutral scheme or simply to introduce two favourite colours to the kitchen, taking a mix and match approach is set to be the look in 2025. For an eye-catching design, grey or white cabinets around the room are the perfect complement to a standout island in a more daring shade such as Dusky Pink or Hunter Green. Meanwhile a fourth said: "OMG it's happening." "I will sell my soul to make it please,' claimed a fifth Someone else added: "I can't physically contain my excitement I have been checking my emails the last 2 days." For more information on tickets, head to the Le Creuset website
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
‘It's happening' shoppers scream as Le Creuset finally offers mystery box of goodies worth £500 & here's how to get them
Read on to see how you can bag Le Creuset goodies for a fraction of the price COOK OFF 'It's happening' shoppers scream as Le Creuset finally offers mystery box of goodies worth £500 & here's how to get them THE famous cookery range Le Creuset has been cooking up a storm in the US by offering mystery boxes of goodies worth £500 and selling them for £50. Across the pond, Brits have been envious watching them open boxes of cast iron goodies, with limited edition designs Advertisement 3 Le Creuset are finally bringing £50 mystery boxes to the UK 3 It comes as US folk share their haul of the boxes with £500 worth of goodies inside Credit: Tiktok@mademorphosis One woman based in the US, was thrilled to find that the mystery box she spent just £50 on contained an entire set of cast iron goodies. Not only did she get a Dutch oven, baking trays and a skillet, but the design was the sought after Olive Branch collection. And now, after years of watching these videos in a jealous rage, Brits can get their hands on them. The brand took to social media to announce that the mystery box offer was heading our way. Advertisement "Something exciting (and a little mysterious) is coming to our Factory To Table Sale," they wrote. "Want in on the action? Sign up to be the first to know when tickets go live." They announced that they would finally be doing a factory-to-table sale in the UK. The sale will be held in Harrogate, Yorkshire, on September 27 and 28 with VIP and general admission tickets available to buy. Advertisement VIP tickets cost £25 while general admission costs £10. The VIP ticket holders will have early access to the sale where products will be up to 60% off. I'm building my dream kitchen on a budget & bagged an £830 fridge freezer FREE - the stench was vile but it was worth it 3 Read on to see how you can be a part of the sale Credit: If you spend over £150 in the sale you are then able to buy a mystery box of goodies for just £50 while stock lasts. Advertisement While you won't know what colour or items you get inside, the mystery box is worth grabbing. Each mystery box have a minimum value of £500 RRP worth of Le Creuset items, and are guaranteed to include at least one piece of Cast Iron cookware. The total minimum amount you'll have to spend to get a box comes to £210 which includes your ticket, sale item costs and the mystery box price. But considering that just one Le Creuset casserole dish usually retails for £239, it's well worth the money. Advertisement Fans of the brand went wild on social media over the news and begged Le Creuset to bring it to other locations. One person wrote: "OMG a Le Creuset mystery box is all I want as a wedding gift but I live in London and thought it wouldn't happen! Hoping this is soon!!" Another commented: "Wait please do London!" "No I NEED this," penned a third. Advertisement Top kitchen trends for 2025 Josie Medved, Design Manager for Symphony Group, has shared her insights on what she predicts will be big news for 2025. Matt finishes In 2025, the focus shifts to more matt textures, which offer a sleek, sophisticated look that complements modern kitchen designs. A matt finish is low-maintenance, perfect for families and busy lifestyles. Textured cabinets Surfaces with a textured finish have become increasingly popular this year and 2025 will see them adding visual interest, feature focal points and even sound absorption in the kitchen. Ribbed effects will be particularly on trend. Pocket doors When entertaining in an open-plan space, it's nice to hide away all the cooking clutter and washing-up without having to leave the kitchen. Pocket doors are space-saving and flexible for different needs. Caramel colours After the recent surge of interest in yellow kitchens, Caramel cabinetry is the next colour trend that is set to be a huge hit in 2025. Adding warmth and lightness to a space with limited natural light, this tone is uplifting and inviting, and it looks super-glam when teamed with contrasting Black. Mix and match Whether it's to create a statement look in an otherwise neutral scheme or simply to introduce two favourite colours to the kitchen, taking a mix and match approach is set to be the look in 2025. For an eye-catching design, grey or white cabinets around the room are the perfect complement to a standout island in a more daring shade such as Dusky Pink or Hunter Green. Meanwhile a fourth said: "OMG it's happening." "I will sell my soul to make it please,' claimed a fifth Someone else added: "I can't physically contain my excitement I have been checking my emails the last 2 days." For more information on tickets, head to the Le Creuset website here.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Memphis-based Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare to cut 161 jobs as part of restructuring
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare has announced plans to reduce staff as part of a restructuring plan. Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare said its Planning, Alignment, Transformation and High (PATH) performance initiative will streamline the health network's staff and patient services. With the operational change, Methodist said 161 employees will be affected, approximately 1% of the company's workforce. Staff impacted by the layoffs who cannot find new roles within Methodist's healthcare network will be offered severance pay and career transition support, according to a news release. 'As part of our mission to serve the entire community, we regularly examine our service offerings and processes to ensure that they align with community needs and follow best clinical practices in a rapidly changing healthcare environment,' Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare CEO and President Michael Ugwueke said in a statement. BUSINESS NEWS: FedEx to cut 480+ jobs, close facilities as part of Network 2.0 restructuring On Aug. 1, Methodist will consolidate its obstetric service wing (labor and delivery) at Methodist South Hospital, located at 1300 Wesley Drive in Whitehaven, with existing operations at Methodist Le Bonheur's Germantown and Olive Branch hospitals. 'These changes align with our goal of maintaining long-term strength and high-quality services,' Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Monica Wharton said in a statement. Neil Strebig is a journalist with The Commercial Appeal. He can be reached at 901-426-0679 or via X/Twitter: @neilStrebig. This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare announces layoffs and restructuring Solve the daily Crossword
Black America Web
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Kirk & Rasheeda Spill the Tea on the New Season of LHHATL
Source: Mike Coppola / Getty The longest-running series in the Love & Hip Hop franchise isn't slowing down anytime soon. MTV's Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta is back for its record-breaking 13th season on Tuesday, July 8 at 8PM ET/PT—and it's promising more raw emotion, fiery diss tracks, viral drama, and shocking relationship reveals than ever before. At the heart of it all? The show's undeniable 'royal couple,' Rasheeda and Kirk Frost, who have weathered more storms than most couples would dare to face on-camera—or off. From cheating scandals and viral backlash to court battles and blended family dynamics, Rasheeda and Kirk are back to tell their side—and reclaim their narrative. 'Let's just put it out there since y'all want to keep talking about it,' Rasheeda says with a smirk, addressing those who've criticized her decision to stand by Kirk. 'We got a lot going on this season… friendships that ain't quite making it through, rocky relationships looking real sus. But you know what? That's the Love & Hip Hop rollercoaster ride.' An Olive Branch to Jasmine, or a Setup for Chaos? Season 13 doesn't just pick up where the drama left off—it turns it all the way up. Rasheeda and Kirk are now co-parenting peacefully with Jasmine, the mother of Kirk's son Kannon—a relationship that once tore their marriage apart. 'As of right now, things are going in a good co-parenting direction,' Rasheeda says. 'You never can say what could happen or what type of situation can lead to some bulls**t. But for right now, we are all on the page of understanding that the important thing is Kannon.' Kirk adds, 'The money situation is finally out the way. I'm glad to be at a point where hopefully the court stuff is done, and Carter gets to kick it with his brother. That takes all the BS out of the way.' This tentative peace has fans wondering: is this truly a step forward… or a setup for a new round of chaos? 'You Got 11 Excuses for Kirk's 11 Bitches' – Bambi's Diss Track Lands Hard Not everyone is on Rasheeda's team. This season, Bambi lights up the streets with a diss track taking direct aim at Rasheeda and Kirk, calling her out for sticking by him through cheating rumors with the now-viral lyric: 'You got 11 excuses for Kirk's 11 bitches.' 'We definitely caught a stray,' Rasheeda shrugs. 'But if that made you feel better, then do you, boo. A diss record don't mean nothin' to me. I stand on mine.' Kirk jumps in to clarify: 'See, we caught a stray because Spice was talkin' numbers—she said something like, 'you only got 11 streams.' So everything became about 11. I guess Bambi ran with it.' The side-eye is real, and so is the tension. Expect that confrontation to simmer—and possibly explode—on screen. New Blood, New Beef, and More Bars Than Ever This milestone season also introduces new cast members who are already shaking things up: Queen Key , fresh off touring with GloRilla and raising triplets, is balancing motherhood with her breakout rap career. , fresh off touring with GloRilla and raising triplets, is balancing motherhood with her breakout rap career. Salma Slims and her husband 24Hrs , a producer and A&R, are building an empire together while facing creative and personal tension. and her husband , a producer and A&R, are building an empire together while facing creative and personal tension. Saucy Santana returns to the spotlight riding high on his viral hit 'Bounce,' but the music scene in ATL is full of allies and competition. returns to the spotlight riding high on his viral hit 'Bounce,' but the music scene in ATL is full of allies competition. Jessica White , now stepping into music after a major modeling comeback, is on a mission to heal the fractured female friendships in the cast with a drama-filled wellness retreat. , now stepping into music after a major modeling comeback, is on a mission to heal the fractured female friendships in the cast with a drama-filled wellness retreat. And Spice drops the long-awaited Love & Hip Hop ATL cast compilation album— but it's her own diss track that has the internet ablaze and the Barclays Center audience shook. Meanwhile, familiar faces like Yung Joc, Scrappy, Karlie Redd, Sierra Gates, Yandy & Mendeecees, and Lil Zane are all grappling with major life shifts—music comebacks, engagements, failed marriages, body makeovers, and public betrayals: Scrappy is making big moves and collaborating with Joc on a ATL compilation album featuring several prominent artists in an effort to build his kingdom, but with all the women in his life at odds, will his family drama reign supreme? Lil Zane is gearing up for a return to the rap scene, but he's torn between owning his legacy and chasing a seat at today's table. At the same time, Ashley is reclaiming her confidence with a full-body makeover—putting herself first and shifting the balance in their relationship. As their priorities evolve, will they grow together or drift apart? Yandy and Mendeecees celebrate their ten year anniversary and are determined to hold up the image of a blissful union. Even with rumors swirling and fake friends stirring up 'lies and deceit,' they double down on building a legacy of love. Karlie Redd's short lived marriage to TLO has ended in disaster and now with her life turned upside down, she'll have to work overtime to disconnect her businesses, her music career, and her heart from him. 'Forgiveness Is a Process' – Rasheeda Gets Real About Staying With Kirk The internet has long debated Rasheeda's choice to stay with Kirk after his infidelity—but she makes no apologies. 'The good has outweighed the bad in this relationship. Forgiveness is a real process. You have to be a certain type of person to be levelheaded enough to push the distractions out and understand what you want,' she says. Kirk admits that he wasn't prepared for the emotional reality of almost losing his wife: 'At that time, I thought the relationship was over. We was in two different places. I didn't understand postpartum, I didn't understand what she was going through. But when I realized I might lose her, I knew I had to fight for our family. And I did.' And fight he did. Now, 25 years in, they're still standing—and still spicy. 'We're in the Bahamas right now,' Rasheeda grins. 'That's how you keep it hot. Quality time, shutting certain things down, and making sure we're pouring into each other.' Bad Habits, Real Talk Every couple has flaws—even reality TV royalty. Kirk confesses he procrastinates. Rasheeda? She owns up to being 'mean' when it's deserved. 'That's the Gemini in me,' she laughs. 'Only when you deserve it, boo.' Source: Jazmyn Summers / Jazmyn Summers Article by Jazmyn Summers. You can hear Jazmyn every morning on 'Jazmyn in the Morning 'on Sirius XM Channel 362 Grown Folk Jamz . Subscribe to J azmyn Summers' YouTube . Follow her on Facebook and Instagram. SEE ALSO
RTÉ News
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Behind the music - Nathan O'Regan
Irish singer-songwriter Nathan O'Regan has released his new single, Better Days. We asked him the BIG questions . . . It's the second track to be lifted from his forthcoming debut album Olive Branch, set for release 19 September on Belfast label Zenith Cafe Records. Having just completed a support tour with Lucy Spraggan, Nathan will be performing at festivals over the summer before embarking on the Olive Branch tour in September and October, including a date at The Workmans Cellar, Dublin on 8 October and other Irish shows including Mullingar, Castlebar, Limerick and Belfast. He wrote Better Day for his partner when she was pregnant with their first son. "It was written just before we had Arthur, and we were living in this tiny little house just outside of Belfast. It felt like we were boxed in," he says. "You couldn't step in a straight line, you were climbing over things to get anywhere, and we just didn't know where a baby was even going to fit. I just wanted to tell her everything was going to be ok eventually and to keep the faith." Tell us three things about yourself . . . I was born in Cork but moved to Belfast when I left school. I'm the proud Dad of two little boys, Arthur, who's three and Oscar, who's five months old. I love cooking and think if I didn't work in music I would have wanted to work in a kitchen of some sort. How would you describe your music? I'm so incredibly bad at answering this question but I'll try: I try as much as I can to keep my lyrics conversational. If I can't imagine myself saying it, then I normally won't sing it either. Style wise, people have told me I sound a bit like James Morrison, Gregory Porter, Springsteen. Most of the stuff that I think has informed the music I like making are probably from my Dad's record collection. Marc Cohn, Jackson Browne, Billy Joel all have left big impressions on me. Storytelling at its finest with the lyric front and centre at all times. More recently, I'm obsessed with Lake Street Dive, Leif Vollebekk, Stephen Wilson Jr, to name a few. What was the first gig you ever went to? Eric Clapton Live At The Marquee in Cork. I think I was about 14 or 15. I remember the day of the gig, I had the flu or something similar working on me and my Mum thought I shouldn't go but I was adamant that I wasn't going to miss it. We went really early to get near the front and about 20 mins into Clapton's set, it was so hot in there that I fainted. I remember waking up being carried by a paramedic who was screaming "WHAT DID YOU TAKE?" at me. Their instincts were correct so I replied honestly, "two Lemsips." What was the first record you ever bought? American Idiot by Green Day, followed quickly by everything else they'd released. I used to sit for hours with them on repeat and try and work out the guitar parts. I was obsessed What's your favourite song right now? This is going to sound super specific, but right now its a song called Dela by Johnny Clegg. We've been letting our son Arthur watch some movies and he's obsessed with George Of The Jungle and there's a scene at the end where that song plays and he absolutely loves it. It's the first non-nursery rhyme song that he genuinely loves and it brings me a lot of joy watching him dance around and sing it. I'm not sure if I love the song or if I just love that we're not being asked to play Baby Shark all day long anymore, but in any case, it's a banger! Favourite lyric of all time? I have too many to pick just one, but the first one that comes to mind is from a song called Elegy by Leif Vollebekk where he sings, "Gonna find a way to climb out of this basement / Gonna find out what that smile on your face meant." More just from a place of being a fan of songwriting than what that specifically means, but I've never heard someone rhyme "basement" with "face meant" before and it completely blew me away! It's pretty elite stuff I thought.
