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The Irish Sun
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Bonnie Blue's documentary is disgusting but her mum's exploitation is equally gross – she has utterly failed as a parent
AS a new documentary about Bonnie Blue hits Channel 4, a particular clip has sent shivers down my spine. It features her mum, Sarah, Advertisement 7 Bonnie Blue promoting her new Channel 4 documentary on pornography Credit: Olivia West 7 Bonnie Blue and her mum Sarah on The Reality Check podcast Credit: The Reality Check Podcast 7 Former Page 3 model Nicola McLean weighs in on Bonnie and her mum Credit: Louis Wood 'I don't care what people say. They all say they have all these high morals, but no way, not for £1m a month." My instant reaction? I completely, utterly disagree. Let's rewind a bit. For years, I was a Page 3 girl. I understood the nature of the industry I was in, and I set clear boundaries for myself. I would never, ever have gone further than topless. Advertisement READ MORE ON BONNIE BLUE That was my line, and I stuck to it. No amount of money could have made me compromise on that, even for the kind of "stunts" Bonnie is performing. I always said I would only do topless and nothing more. I've turned down some publications in the past as I felt they were too sleazy. I didn't even bother to ask what they wanted me to do, I just said no. I was offered £30,000 to pose for Playboy 25 years ago - a sum that would be significantly higher today. And I turned it down. Why? Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Exclusive Because it simply didn't align with my personal moral compass. It wasn't about the money; it was about what I felt was right for me. I don't regret anything because I stuck to my guns and only did what aligned with my morals. Get to know Bonnie Blue ahead of her new documentary Fast forward to today, and the world of OnlyFans is huge. I'm regularly told by people in that industry that I could earn a fortune if I set up a page. Advertisement I know someone that earned £100k in six months, but they started pushing their boundaries when the money dropped. But there is absolutely no way I would ever do that. My sons Striker , 15, and Rocky, 19, who I share with my husband Tom Williams, would be mortified, and again, it just doesn't align with the boundaries I've meticulously set for myself and my family. I have posed in my bikini and underwear and accepted cash for that, but my red line has always been very clear: no nudity beyond topless. Advertisement It makes me sad because I want to know how Bonnie actually feels because I don't believe she is happy for one minute Nicola McLean That boundary has always been sacred to me, safeguarding my values and my family's peace of mind. This brings me to another, more unsettling point about We need to seriously question why her mother is seemingly encouraging her daughter to engage in these outrageous acts, especially given that she's "on the payroll." It's absolutely gross. Advertisement As a mum-of-three myself, I would be absolutely devastated if this were my child. It feels like she's not thinking about anything but money, and honestly, I'd feel like I'd failed massively as a parent. Family on payroll I don't know many mums that would be comfortable taking money from their child's earnings, especially when those earnings come from having sex with over a thousand people in 24 hours. That, in my opinion, speaks volumes. If she were a friend of mine, well, she wouldn't be anymore… Advertisement It makes me sad because I want to know how Bonnie actually feels because I don't believe she is happy for one minute. I feel like by her family being on the payroll, they are exploiting her. She's supporting a lot of people, but who's supporting her? I think she's been blindsided by money, and her mum is going along for the ride, which is beyond anything that I could do as a mother. Advertisement 7 Bonnie Blue's shock claim to fame is bedding over 1,00 men in 12 hours Credit: Rob Parfitt / Channel 4 7 Nicola McLean pictured back in 2002 modelling Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd 7 Nicola McLean modelling Ultimo lingerie in 2008 Credit: PA:Press Association I don't think I can say her mum is pushing Bonnie to do it, because it appears that it's fully Bonnie's idea, but I do think her mum is certainly supporting it, encouraging it, and making it normal. Advertisement If her mum wasn't working for her and wasn't cleaning up the condoms and wasn't saying to Bonnie that she shouldn't be doing this, then they would not be normalising it as much as they are. I may not be as rich as Bonnie Blue, but by sticking to my moral compass, I can look at myself in the mirror and be proud. And let's not forget the recent controversy around OnlyFans, where they actually took action against Bonnie Blue. In my view, they did the right thing. Barely legal teens She has made the entire platform feel seedy, especially when she spoke about sex with "barely legal teens." Advertisement Can you imagine if a man said that? The outrage would be seismic, and rightly so. In fact, the comparison is unavoidable. Andrew Tate is rightly called out as dangerous, and I believe Bonnie Blue is the female equivalent. She's a predator, going as far as standing outside universities with signs that read "f**k me for free!!!" Advertisement This isn't about empowerment; it's about pushing boundaries to a dangerous and exploitative level. All of that sounds simply mind blowing - and feels frightening Nicola McLean And that's a line I, for one, will never cross. The documentary ends as Bonnie is about to head to Bonnie says: 'He's probably just as controversial as I am. Whether people love him or hate him, he's a marketing genius.' Advertisement In the film, Bonnie, a 26-year-old former NHS recruitment worker from Derbyshire, whose real name is Tia Billinger, says: 'The last time I went out by myself was probably about six months ago. Now it is not that safe.' Director Victoria asks her: 'You talk about female empowerment, but how do you square that with aligning yourself with the most misogynistic male on the internet?' Bonnie says: 'Piers Morgan interviews serial killers all the time. It's not messed up his brand. He [Tate] has been labelled multiple things by the media, and so have I. We're probably the two most misunderstood people out there at the moment.' 7 Bonnie believes she is one of the most misunderstood people out there at the moment Credit: Rob Parfitt / Channel 4 Advertisement All of that sounds simply mind blowing - and feels frightening. Looking back, there isn't a specific photoshoot I regret, largely because I always stayed true to my boundaries. However, I can offer a warning: the pressure to constantly push boundaries for more money is immense in this industry. It's a slippery slope, and it's easy to lose sight of yourself. The money can blind you, and that's a dangerous place to be. Advertisement
Scottish Sun
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Bonnie Blue's documentary is disgusting but her mum's exploitation is equally gross – she has utterly failed as a parent
Here, former Page 3 model Nicola McLean weighs in on Bonnie Blue's mum NICOLA MCLEAN Bonnie Blue's documentary is disgusting but her mum's exploitation is equally gross – she has utterly failed as a parent AS a new documentary about Bonnie Blue hits Channel 4, a particular clip has sent shivers down my spine. It features her mum, Sarah, saying something that, quite frankly, I find deeply disturbing: "If you could earn £1m in a month, your morals would soon change and you'd get your bits out. 7 Bonnie Blue promoting her new Channel 4 documentary on pornography Credit: Olivia West 7 Bonnie Blue and her mum Sarah on The Reality Check podcast Credit: The Reality Check Podcast 7 Former Page 3 model Nicola McLean weighs in on Bonnie and her mum Credit: Louis Wood 'I don't care what people say. They all say they have all these high morals, but no way, not for £1m a month." My instant reaction? I completely, utterly disagree. Let's rewind a bit. For years, I was a Page 3 girl. I understood the nature of the industry I was in, and I set clear boundaries for myself. I would never, ever have gone further than topless. That was my line, and I stuck to it. No amount of money could have made me compromise on that, even for the kind of "stunts" Bonnie is performing. I always said I would only do topless and nothing more. I've turned down some publications in the past as I felt they were too sleazy. I didn't even bother to ask what they wanted me to do, I just said no. I was offered £30,000 to pose for Playboy 25 years ago - a sum that would be significantly higher today. And I turned it down. Why? Because it simply didn't align with my personal moral compass. It wasn't about the money; it was about what I felt was right for me. I don't regret anything because I stuck to my guns and only did what aligned with my morals. Get to know Bonnie Blue ahead of her new documentary Fast forward to today, and the world of OnlyFans is huge. I'm regularly told by people in that industry that I could earn a fortune if I set up a page. I know someone that earned £100k in six months, but they started pushing their boundaries when the money dropped. But there is absolutely no way I would ever do that. My sons Striker, 15, and Rocky, 19, who I share with my husband Tom Williams, would be mortified, and again, it just doesn't align with the boundaries I've meticulously set for myself and my family. I have posed in my bikini and underwear and accepted cash for that, but my red line has always been very clear: no nudity beyond topless. It makes me sad because I want to know how Bonnie actually feels because I don't believe she is happy for one minute Nicola McLean That boundary has always been sacred to me, safeguarding my values and my family's peace of mind. This brings me to another, more unsettling point about Bonnie Blue's documentary. We need to seriously question why her mother is seemingly encouraging her daughter to engage in these outrageous acts, especially given that she's "on the payroll." It's absolutely gross. As a mum-of-three myself, I would be absolutely devastated if this were my child. It feels like she's not thinking about anything but money, and honestly, I'd feel like I'd failed massively as a parent. Family on payroll I don't know many mums that would be comfortable taking money from their child's earnings, especially when those earnings come from having sex with over a thousand people in 24 hours. That, in my opinion, speaks volumes. If she were a friend of mine, well, she wouldn't be anymore… It makes me sad because I want to know how Bonnie actually feels because I don't believe she is happy for one minute. I feel like by her family being on the payroll, they are exploiting her. She's supporting a lot of people, but who's supporting her? I think she's been blindsided by money, and her mum is going along for the ride, which is beyond anything that I could do as a mother. 7 Bonnie Blue's shock claim to fame is bedding over 1,00 men in 12 hours Credit: Rob Parfitt / Channel 4 7 Nicola McLean pictured back in 2002 modelling Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd 7 Nicola McLean modelling Ultimo lingerie in 2008 Credit: PA:Press Association I don't think I can say her mum is pushing Bonnie to do it, because it appears that it's fully Bonnie's idea, but I do think her mum is certainly supporting it, encouraging it, and making it normal. If her mum wasn't working for her and wasn't cleaning up the condoms and wasn't saying to Bonnie that she shouldn't be doing this, then they would not be normalising it as much as they are. I may not be as rich as Bonnie Blue, but by sticking to my moral compass, I can look at myself in the mirror and be proud. And let's not forget the recent controversy around OnlyFans, where they actually took action against Bonnie Blue. In my view, they did the right thing. Barely legal teens She has made the entire platform feel seedy, especially when she spoke about sex with "barely legal teens." Can you imagine if a man said that? The outrage would be seismic, and rightly so. In fact, the comparison is unavoidable. Andrew Tate is rightly called out as dangerous, and I believe Bonnie Blue is the female equivalent. She's a predator, going as far as standing outside universities with signs that read "f**k me for free!!!" This isn't about empowerment; it's about pushing boundaries to a dangerous and exploitative level. All of that sounds simply mind blowing - and feels frightening Nicola McLean And that's a line I, for one, will never cross. The documentary ends as Bonnie is about to head to Romania to meet influencer Andrew Tate, who is facing rape and human trafficking charges, which he denies, and is a self-proclaimed misogynist. Bonnie says: 'He's probably just as controversial as I am. Whether people love him or hate him, he's a marketing genius.' In the film, Bonnie, a 26-year-old former NHS recruitment worker from Derbyshire, whose real name is Tia Billinger, says: 'The last time I went out by myself was probably about six months ago. Now it is not that safe.' Director Victoria asks her: 'You talk about female empowerment, but how do you square that with aligning yourself with the most misogynistic male on the internet?' Bonnie says: 'Piers Morgan interviews serial killers all the time. It's not messed up his brand. He [Tate] has been labelled multiple things by the media, and so have I. We're probably the two most misunderstood people out there at the moment.' 7 Bonnie believes she is one of the most misunderstood people out there at the moment Credit: Rob Parfitt / Channel 4 All of that sounds simply mind blowing - and feels frightening. Looking back, there isn't a specific photoshoot I regret, largely because I always stayed true to my boundaries. However, I can offer a warning: the pressure to constantly push boundaries for more money is immense in this industry. It's a slippery slope, and it's easy to lose sight of yourself. The money can blind you, and that's a dangerous place to be.
Fox News
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Pamela Anderson, Liam Neeson caught 'making out' on live TV
Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson were caught getting very cozy with one another. The "Naked Gun" co-stars appeared on the "Today" show Tuesday morning, and at one point during the show, they were shown with their arms around each other in what appeared to be a passionate embrace. Neeson, 73, gave Anderson, 58, a steamy kiss before the pair turned to the camera, looking surprised. The hosts are heard in the background saying, "They're making out on the 'Today' show!" Anderson and Neeson were also asked about relationship rumors during their interview, when host Craig Melvin asked, "What's the deal here?" "You're both single right now. There's clearly chemistry on display throughout this film. Are you two an item?" Neeson looked stunned. "Craig!" he shot back. Anderson added, "What? I don't understand the question." But behind the blushes and playful deflections, the pair admitted there's something real between them — at least on-screen. "I had never met Pamela before," Neeson explained. "We met on set. And we discovered we had a lovely, budding chemistry — as two actors." Anderson agreed, nodding. Neeson continued, hinting that whatever's happening between them isn't being forced. "It's like, 'Oh, this is nice. Let's not mold this. Let's just let it breathe.' And that's what we did." Fans were quick to root for the romance between the co-stars in the comments section on Instagram. "I really want them to be a couple," one fan wrote. Another comment read, "They really do look great together." Others continued to cheer them on, with one person writing, "Go for it. They make a good couple." Neither star confirmed nor denied a romance. Fox News Digital has reached out to representatives for both Anderson and Neeson for comment. Their rumored romance comes after they stepped out on the red carpet for their new movie, "The Naked Gun." The former "Baywatch" star was spotted kissing Neeson on the cheek, as the actor held his co-star tight during the film premiere in London, England. Anderson wore a purple strapless gown, while Neeson sported a loose gray suit as the two were all smiles and gazed at one another. Anderson and Neeson have both kept their dating lives relatively private in recent years, but their public appearances have sparked a flurry of speculation online. The former Playboy model has been married five times. Her first husband was Tommy Lee, with whom she shares two sons. She had a short marriage to Kid Rock, then married Rick Salomon, divorced him, and married him again before they split for good. Her most recent marriage, with her bodyguard, Day Hayhurst, ended in 2021. The "Taken" actor was previously married to Natasha Richardson from 1994 until her unexpected death at age 45 in 2009. The couple shared two sons, Micheál Richardson and Daniel Neeson. A year and a half after Richardson's death, Neeson began dating British publicist Freya St Johnston, but the pair split in 2012 after two years together. Before Neeson met Richardson, the actor was previously in a relationship with Julia Roberts after they co-starred in 1987's "Satisfaction," when she was 19 and he was 35. He was also rumored to have dated Barbra Streisand, Janice Dickinson, Helen Mirren and the late Sinéad O'Connor.
Economic Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Daddy Lumba cause of death: Ghanian music icon, passes away - here's what happened to him
Ghanaian musician Daddy Lumba passed away on Saturday in Accra. His family confirmed his death after a short illness. Daddy Lumba was a celebrated highlife artist. He was known for his impactful music career spanning decades. His popular songs resonated with many fans across Africa. His radio station DL FM acknowledged his cultural impact. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads His family and fans are heartbroken Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads His music and life journey FAQs Highlife Ghanian heartthrob Daddy Lumba is no more. The singer breathed his last on Saturday morning at The Bank Hospital in Cantonments area of family of the musician—through Baba Jamal & Associates, the singer's legal counsel—released a statement saying that in face of the 'immense loss' for the family, they expect privacy. Daddy Lumba FM i.e. DL FM, the singer's radio station, in their own statement called the singer 'more than a musician and a cultural icon who touched countless lives'.'With profound sorrow and deep grief, the Fosu family announces the passing of Ghana's beloved music icon, Charles Koju Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, who passed away earlier today, after a short Lumba was more than a musician; he was a cultural icon whose music touched countless lives. His soulful voice provided the soundtrack to our love stories, and his poignant lyrics captured the poetry of our struggles, dreams, and resilience,' the statement was going through prolonged illness and had frequented hospitals in the past few months. On Saturday morning, rumors swirled in Ghanaian media about his death, which was later confirmed by his legal in 1964, on September 29, Lumba skyrocketed to fame during the 1980s, almost immediately after his maiden album Yɛɛyɛ Aka Akwantuo Mu, in collaboration with Nana then went solo for most of his career, with songs like Yentie Obiaa, Playboy, Aben Wo Ha, and Theresa from his 30 albums defining a generation of song lovers in Ghana and the whole of Africa. Lumba's songs were known to be a reflection of love, struggles and Lumba died after a short illness, as confirmed by his family and legal Lumba passed away on Saturday morning at The Bank Hospital in Accra, Ghana.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
Daddy Lumba cause of death: Ghanian music icon, passes away - here's what happened to him
Highlife Ghanian heartthrob Daddy Lumba is no more. The singer breathed his last on Saturday morning at The Bank Hospital in Cantonments area of Accra. The family of the musician—through Baba Jamal & Associates, the singer's legal counsel—released a statement saying that in face of the 'immense loss' for the family, they expect privacy. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Data Analytics Healthcare Degree Management Finance Cybersecurity Data Science others CXO Artificial Intelligence MBA Public Policy Operations Management Digital Marketing MCA Others Design Thinking healthcare Product Management Technology PGDM Project Management Leadership Data Science Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis & Visualization Predictive Analytics & Machine Learning Business Intelligence & Data-Driven Decision Making Analytics Strategy & Implementation Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Applied Business Analytics Starts on Jun 13, 2024 Get Details His family and fans are heartbroken Daddy Lumba FM i.e. DL FM, the singer's radio station, in their own statement called the singer 'more than a musician and a cultural icon who touched countless lives'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pune: 1 Trick to Reduce Belly Fat? Home Fitness Hack Shop Now Undo 'With profound sorrow and deep grief, the Fosu family announces the passing of Ghana's beloved music icon, Charles Koju Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, who passed away earlier today, after a short illness. ALSO READ: SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites after rare network outage — Here what you need to know Live Events Daddy Lumba was more than a musician; he was a cultural icon whose music touched countless lives. His soulful voice provided the soundtrack to our love stories, and his poignant lyrics captured the poetry of our struggles, dreams, and resilience,' the statement said. His music and life journey Lumba was going through prolonged illness and had frequented hospitals in the past few months. On Saturday morning, rumors swirled in Ghanaian media about his death, which was later confirmed by his legal counsel. Born in 1964, on September 29, Lumba skyrocketed to fame during the 1980s, almost immediately after his maiden album Yɛɛyɛ Aka Akwantuo Mu, in collaboration with Nana Acheampong. Lumba then went solo for most of his career, with songs like Yentie Obiaa, Playboy, Aben Wo Ha, and Theresa from his 30 albums defining a generation of song lovers in Ghana and the whole of Africa. Lumba's songs were known to be a reflection of love, struggles and dreams. FAQs Q1. What was the cause of Daddy Lumba's death? Daddy Lumba died after a short illness, as confirmed by his family and legal team. Q2. When and where did Daddy Lumba die? Daddy Lumba passed away on Saturday morning at The Bank Hospital in Accra, Ghana.
