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The Guardian
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Why on earth is Brooklyn Beckham cooking pasta with seawater?
Name: Brooklyn Beckham. Age: 26. Appearance: Tattooed. Also, uncannily like his old man. Occupation … actually, hang on, I think I know this. He's a celebrity offspring, isn't he? Ouch, cruel. No, he's actually something in his own right. Footballer? Never really happened. Model? Old news. Oh yeah, he's a photographer, isn't he? Again, was. A book of his photos, published when he was just 17, was roundly and widely lampooned. So now he's a… Chef. Oh yes, I think I did see that. And what's he been cooking up? A bit of a storm as it happens. On a boat 'n' all. Go on! So Peltz Beckham (as he's called himself since marrying American actor Nicola Peltz in 2022) is working as a chef on a yacht. Good for him. A superyacht presumably? It certainly could be, judging from the size of the kitchen. This week he shared a TikTok video, filmed on board, demonstrating his tomato pasta. Tomato pasta! Not exactly cordon bleu is it? Previous masterclasses have included one on jacket potatoes with cheese and baked beans. Does he have any cooking qualifications? Nothing formal, though that hasn't stopped him from opening a restaurant. And making a video series, Cookin' With Brooklyn, which also attracted criticism when it was revealed that a whole lot of professionals and a whole lot of money were required to make each episode … but that's another story. Back to this story then. So the controversy this time comes with the pasta water, a saucepan of which Brooklyn scoops from … the sea. Ew. Hope the yacht's not parked off Southend pier, what with Thames Water dumping all that raw sewage upstream. It looks more like the Med than the Thames estuary. But even so, some commenters were horrified. 'That's disgusting,' one opined. Another waded in: 'Obviously cooking pasta in seawater where there are boats that dump diesel into the sea and E coli abounds is not really the best alternative.' But he's boiling it, presumably – surely that will kill any bacteria. I guess. Boiling pasta and rice in seawater is common among seafaring folk, though the general consensus is that it's too salty and that one part sea to two parts fresh is about right. Plus, pasta water requires salt, seawater has salt, so it makes perfect sense. And he's saving precious fresh water. Go Brooklyn, eco warrior! Though there's no escaping the diesel. Or the fact that, even if other countries aren't as bad as the UK at dumping sewage, a lot of toilets on small boats flush straight into the sea … Do say: 'Leave the poor boy alone. It must be hard, and at least he's trying.' Don't say: Basil? I think that's seaweed, Brooklyn …
Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
AMANDA PLATELL: Brooklyn will bitterly regret abandoning the person who needs him most. This disgraceful post from his wife Nicola tells us everything we need to know
Ahead of Harper Beckham 's 14th birthday on Thursday, those close to her brother Brooklyn and his wife Nicola - now known as Mr and Mrs Peltz-Beckham - have told friends that Brooklyn is almost certain to be a no-show at any of his sister's celebrations. They explain he feels 'he no longer fits in' with the Beckham family. If big bro fails to turn up to his only sister's birthday celebrations, it would prove definitively what a spineless man he has become since marrying billionaire heiress Nicola Peltz, who clearly despises his family while at the same time seemingly trying to profit from the Beckham brand to raise her profile as an influencer and actress.
The Sun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Why crafty Meghan Markle is exploiting Beckhams war as golden ticket to new ‘Fab Four' after dropping A-list pals
FORGET Game of Thrones, nobody understands the art of forming alliances better than Meghan Markle - but her latest friendship might just be her most fruitful yet. As the saying goes, the enemy of my enemy is my friend… and having been blacklisted by David and Victoria Beckham, she and Harry have now made their allegiances very clear, while also bolstering their own 'cool' social standing in the process. 17 17 17 And it's all thanks to their new friendship with Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz. After all, it's no secret that Meghan is making every concerted effort right now to re-establish herself as a lifestyle guru and online influencer. Since launching her lifestyle brand, As Ever, last month, she's upped her output on social media in a bid to cement herself as the ultimate domestic goddess and yummy mummy. Having the endorsement of the Beckham-Peltzes - who have a massive social media following between them and are hot property right now, thanks to all the whispers circulating about tensions with Brooklyn's family - would only help her cause. What's more, having seen their friendships with the likes of George and Amal Clooney, Oprah Winfrey and Brooklyn's parents, David and Victoria Beckham, fall flat, Meghan and Harry can use all the star power they can get right now. As the Sun exclusively revealed this week, the Sussexes and the Peltz-Beckhams came together last week at a dinner at the Sussexes' mansion in Montecito, California. The VIP event, which included 18 other guests, had been planned for weeks - but its timing, just days after Brooklyn and Nicola skipped his dad David's 50th birthday celebrations amid a very public fall-out, was significant. According to insiders, the two couples 'found a lot of common ground' - as Harry and Meghan lent an empathetic ear, and shared their own tales of battle with Harry's family. As far as they are concerned, they've both been treated unfairly, prompting their estrangements. And in the aftermath, the two couples have potentially formed a powerful alliance. This may be an unlikely quartet, but it might just be a friendship that pays dividends. Prince Harry & Meghan's secret mansion summit with Brooklyn Beckham & Nicola Peltz to share trauma of toxic family feuds 17 17 17 Speaking exclusively to The Sun, brand and culture expert Nick Ede believes Meghan is well aware of the benefits that come from this new foursome. 'Meghan is a very strategic player,' he tells us. 'She knows how to maximise her influence by associating herself with those who have more than her. 'This move is positioning her away from old Hollywood stars who have already established themselves, like Oprah and the Clooneys, and it's bringing new blood into the Montecito establishment.' He adds: 'No one saw this friendship coming, but Meghan really looks like she's creating a new 'Fab Four' with Harry, Brooklyn and Nicola.' Fab Four Let's not forget, this isn't the first time the Sussexes have attempted to form a solid quartet. Back in 2018, months before they got married, Harry and Meghan teamed up with Prince William and Kate Middleton to l aunch a charity partnership. The two couples were dubbed 'the Fab Four' - representing a new and exciting era for the royal family. But, as we all know by now, alliances change and - having once been tied by brotherly bonds - the two couples fell out amid Harry and Meghan's acrimonious departure from royal life. Since then the Sussexes haven't held back in airing their grievances against the Waleses, most notably in Harry's memoir Spare. In it, the former senior royal alleged that his brother had p hysically attacked him amid their Megxit negotiations, and claimed that Kate had made Meghan cry before their wedding over a disagreement about Princess Charlotte's flower girl dress. These days the warring couples have reportedly cut all communication, and that 'Fab Four' alliance is splintered beyond repair. 'Blacklisted' Meanwhile, other A-list friendships have also fallen by the wayside. Take George and Amal Clooney, who were proudly in attendance at Harry and Meghan's 2018 wedding, and hosted them at their mansion in Lake Como soon after. The two couples don't seem to have spoken for years, and the Clooneys have made their indifference to the Sussexes known by snubbing them from several high-profile events they've hosted. Likewise, fellow wedding attendees David and Victoria Beckham have also blacklisted their former friends. As we've reported, the two couples were historically close, and Meghan even wore a Victoria Beckham dress in her first post-Megxit appearance as a mark of respect to her famous friend. But - after the couple accused Victoria of selling stories about them to the press - the lines of communication went dead. The Beckhams duly switched their own allegiances to the royals, and have since been getting closer than ever to Harry's estranged father and brother. They've further demonstrated their antipathy by failing to invite the Sussexes to either one of their big 50th birthday celebrations - which, as we've seen, included a long list of A-list attendees including Tom Cruise, Eva Longoria and Gordon Ramsay. So, having been declared personae non gratae by the Beckhams, it seems as if all bets are off. 17 17 Raft of opportunities With relations between David and Victoria and their eldest son Brooklyn reportedly at an all-time low, this Montecito dinner has made a very public statement indeed. Yet this isn't simply a case of trying to get back at the Beckhams. For all intents and purposes, Brooklyn and Nicola's friendship could hold the key to a raft of opportunities for Harry and Meghan at this critical juncture in their own lives. As she strives to promote her brand As Ever - in tandem with her new podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder, and her recent Netflix series With Love, Meghan - Meghan's been relying on her A-list connections. To that end, she's been sending out her homemade jams, and other products including shortbread biscuits and herbal teas, to friends including Kris Jenner and Chrissy Teigen, in the hope that they might plug them on their Instagram pages. But so far, her connections haven't quite paid off when it comes to promoting her business. Indeed, one of the biggest complaints when it came to her Netflix series was that, while we know she's enjoyed friendships with the likes of Priyanka Chopra, Oprah Winfrey and Serena Williams in the past, she didn't deliver on serving up A-list cameos on camera. Her biggest signing was Mindy Kaling, but even that interaction seemed awkward and not representative of a genuine friendship. 17 17 So, having Brooklyn, 26, and Nicola , 30 - who both have a massive social media standing - on side could be highly advantageous to Meghan's brand and online popularity. While Brooklyn, in particular, may be the butt of several jokes when it comes to his career as an online 'chef', there's no denying that his fans love watching him cook up a storm on his social media. The nepo baby now has a whopping 16.3million followers on his Instagram account - which eclipses Meghan's following of 2.9million. With that kind of popularity, Brooklyn's endorsement of Meghan's jam, and her brand in general, would be a big win for As Ever. It's time to build on her credibility and build an audience who are authentic and buy into her brand. Nick Ede What's more, Brooklyn and Nicola bring a hip and fresh factor to this new dynamic. The Clooneys and the Beckhams may be established and dynastic couples, but the Peltz-Beckhams represent the next gen of showbiz influencers. This potential leverage among younger followers will not have escaped Meghan's attention. It's worth noting that the Duchess of Sussex has already made attempts to broaden her showbiz squad. Earlier this year, she gave an online shoutout to Billie Eilish, the ultimate Gen Z cool girl, after the latter helped her with a charitable endeavour. 17 17 She and Harry also recently stepped out at Beyonce's LA concert - packing on the PDA and later thanking the singer online for a very fun 'date night'. This new Meghan is one who wants to be perceived as laid back, personable and fun - countering claims made in the past year that she's a 'bully' and difficult to work with. Having the endorsement of a young, cool couple like Brooklyn and Nicola at this time could be beneficial - and Meghan knows it. Meanwhile for Harry, having Brooklyn on side, who - as a Brit abroad - represents a piece of home at a time when he remains largely estranged from his family, might just be the source of comfort he needs. But, as Nick tells us, she shouldn't rely on her A-list friendships to guarantee her brand's future. She may be hoping to garner attention, but - ultimately - consumers want high quality products, regardless of who's endorsing them. 'Whether this is a good move for Meghan is something we will have to wait and see,' Nick says. 'The As Ever brand is still in its early days, and so is her TV career as a lifestyle expert. 'It's time to build on her credibility and build an audience who are authentic and buy into her brand. 'Building a business should be her priority - this relationship may just serve as a distraction, rather than a positive step for both parties.' 17 17 17
Times
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
What Harry and Meghan told Brooklyn and Nicola (probably)
Of course! The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have declared for Team Peltz-Beckham and, in recent weeks, hosted Brooklyn Beckham and his wife, Nicola Peltz, for dinner at their Montecito mansion. It's a very significant moment. Huge. There's a lot of juggling going on in the Sussex mansion and they do not open up their sanctuary to any old billionaires in trouble. And the Peltz-Beckhams (also up to the eyeballs with social media deadlines and wardrobe decisions) came all the way from Los Angeles; 90 minutes away in a chauffeur-driven car. What's this all about? Are you kidding? Brooklyn Beckham is estranged from his very high-profile family in the UK for reasons that remain murky — but are 100 per cent to do with his
