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Black America Web
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Tiffany Pollard & Sheryl Lee Ralph's Viral Brunch Clip Is Comedy Gold
Source: Gilbert Carrasquillo / Getty Social media can't stop laughing after an old clip from VH1's Brunch With Tiffany resurfaced, featuring none other than the legendary Sheryl Lee Ralph sitting down with reality TV icon Tiffany 'New York' Pollard. Originally aired during Season 1 of the series, the interview has found new life online, and for good reason. It's the kind of chaotic comedy and unexpected connection that only these two could serve up. Watch the viral video clip inside. The now-viral moment begins with Pollard doing what she does best, blending earnest curiosity with outrageous commentary. As she interviews the Dreamgirls and Abbott Elementary star over mimosas, the conversation takes hilarious turns from Broadway to Jamaican auntie energy to fashion faux pas (spandex, anyone?). What's most delightful, though, is how game Sheryl Lee Ralph is for all of it. Fans online are praising Ralph's versatility and humor, marveling at how easily she goes from regal to real in Pollard's company. 'You've never seen Sheryl like this!' the post claims. Whether she's giggling over Pollard's questions or reminiscing about her Jamaican roots, Ralph is candid, quick-witted, and refreshingly down-to-earth. Pollard reminds everyone why she's still the queen of unscripted TV. With her signature blend of sass and sincerity, she creates a space where her guests feel at ease while keeping the laughs coming. 'Tiffany Pollard is so unserious 😂,' the Instagram caption reads, and the comment section agrees. Viewers are calling the exchange 'TV magic' and demanding more throwback interviews from the Brunch With Tiffany vault. Originally launched in 2017, Brunch With Tiffany was a short-form digital series that featured Pollard interviewing a range of celebrities over brunch. The series quickly developed a cult following for its mix of heartfelt moments and outrageous hilarity, which was often driven by Pollard's unpredictable approach to every conversation. The renewed buzz around this episode proves the internet's love for nostalgia, especially when it involves two beloved Black women from different corners of entertainment culture sharing a genuinely fun moment. Whether you're here for the laughs, the legacy, or just Tiffany being Tiffany, this clip is worth a rewatch (or three). SEE ALSO Tiffany Pollard & Sheryl Lee Ralph's Viral Brunch Clip Is Comedy Gold was originally published on
RTÉ News
3 days ago
- Science
- RTÉ News
Coastal erosion threatening Ireland's ancient forts
Climate change is threatening the remains of hundreds of ancient forts dotted around Ireland's coasts, which are vulnerable to coastal erosion. The Copper Coast in Co Waterford is particularly rich in archaeology. Old mine workings are visible in many places and there are also at least 20 promontory forts, which were built on headlands or promontories. Surrounded by sea cliffs on three sides, the forts were protected by defensive ditches and banks on the landward side. Many were inhabited in medieval times, but it is believed some may date back to the Iron Age and contain evidence of trading links to Britain and further afield. Along the coast is Illaunobrick promontory fort, one of many examples of an archaeological site which has been made inaccessible by coastal erosion. Home to the O'Bric family for centuries, older maps show it used to be connected to the mainland, however coastal erosion has now made it too dangerous to access. Maritime Archaeologist on the Discovery Programme Dr Edward Pollard has recorded and explored many of the forts. Old maps studied by Dr Pollard and his colleagues show that coastal erosion has been changing the outline of the Copper Coast for centuries, something they have also witnessed since they started their own survey work. On a headland above the beach at Annestown, a ditch and bank which protected the Woodstown promontory fort for centuries, shows signs of collapse. Dr Pollard said that from the examination of 19th century maps, there has been at least 25 metres of erosion since about 1840 along the bank. "When the people built it, they used a weakness in the rock to actually build their ditch and build their bank but that is also the weakest part where the erosion is going to happen as well. So we can see that it's gradually being turned into an islet as it is eroded away." Professor Mary Bourke, Professor of Geomorphology at the Department of Geography in Trinity College Dublin, said sea level rise is occurring now and is going "to happen around every single part of the coastline of Ireland". She said everyone understands the concept that sea level rise brings a rise in water levels, but said "that's the water you see. It's also going to change the water that you don't see". She explained that there is "like a wedge of salt water that exists under my feet ... and that's going to expand and move further inland ... (that) will affect the processes that are operating, because it'll wet and weather a lot of the rocks from underneath upwards." Climate change is also expected to bring more extreme weather events, with floods and storms becoming more frequent and intense. "The height of the waves and the energy of the waves may be stronger and they may occur more frequently and together with sea level rise, it means that the area inland that will be affected by these coastal storms will actually increase," Prof Bourke added. She said that while storms and sea level rise undermine coasts, heavy rain is the threat from above. "Rain has a lot of energy, with it. So, it will wet our soft coasts and cause more landslides. And we can see that from the research that we've already done." Catherine Casey, Head of Climate Change at the Heritage Council, said Ireland's built archaeology is "being pummelled by more rain, more storms. Our wildlife, our mature trees, for example, are being threatened by droughts, by wildfires. "But also what we don't always think of is our cultural heritage, if a piece of ground is lost, or God forbid if a community has to move, their stories could be lost, the place names, the folklore, the genealogy in the graveyards." She said it is important to highlight not just what is vulnerable, but also projects which give an example of what can be done "to focus our minds really on where action is needed, to help to focus resources, to identify the highest priorities and to target government, national and local action".
The South African
4 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
PLAYER RATINGS: Super-charged debutants lead the way for Springboks
The Springboks beat Georgia 55-10 in Mbombela on Saturday to wrap up their mid-year Test campaign with a perfect three from three wins. South Africa put in a ruthless display to wear down the spirited Lelos on their way to a commanding 45-point win. The result sees South Africa maintain their perfect start to the Test season with a third consecutive victory and also keep their 100% record in Mbombela in tact. So as the Springbok juggernaut rolls on, here are some key player ratings based on today's individual performances: All scores out of 10 Marnus van der Merwe 9 What a debut for the Scarlets-based No 2. The hooker earned his first Springbok cap today and he made the most of the opportunity. The 28-year-old bagged two tries from the back of the maul in front of his home crowd to make his Test debut even more memorable. Boan Venter 8 Another one of the three debutants today, who didn't look an inch out of place. The prop was solid across the park. And while the Springboks' front row did concede a couple of penalties with him on the field, that was to be expected against the Georgians. Ruan Nortje 8/10 Nortje was voted as the official Man of the Match and deservedly so. He went to the trenches today and covered almost every blade of grass on that field. World class performance from the Bulls man. Handre Pollard 8 With Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu struggling through the game, Pollard came on and showed once again why he is the Springboks' first-choice flyhalf. The two-time World Cup winner knocked over all his kicks at goal and capped off another fine outing with a try and a try-assist. Edwill van der Merwe 7 The winger just continues to try-scoring exploits at the highest level. He crossed for two touchdowns against the Lelos to make it five tries in three Test starts for the Springboks. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu 5 It wasn't exactly a disaster-class, but the young playmaker must do better if he wants to usurp Pollard at No 10. Feinberg-Mngomezulu had a couple of fine touches in open play, showing glimpses of his attacking prowess. But his inaccurate goal-kicking left much to be desired. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE MOMENT FROM TODAY'S SPRINGBOKS TEST? Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
North Wales Chronicle
5 days ago
- Politics
- North Wales Chronicle
MoD to ‘robustly defend' compensation claims from Afghans in data breach case
A spokesman for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said the Government would 'robustly defend' any legal action or bid for compensation, adding these were 'hypothetical claims'. It has also been reported that the MoD will not proactively offer compensation to those affected. The data breach, which saw details of 18,714 applicants for the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (Arap) scheme released in 2022, prompted an unprecedented gagging order amid fears the Taliban could target would-be refugees for reprisals. It also saw the establishment of a secret scheme, the Afghanistan Response Route (ARR), to bring some of those affected to the UK. But the MoD spokesman pointed to an independent review which found there is now little danger that appearing on the leaked spreadsheet would be enough to result in being targeted by the Taliban. Hundreds of data protection claims are expected to be lodged, with the High Court hearing earlier this week that a Manchester-based firm already had several hundred prospective clients. Previous Afghan data breaches led to the MoD compensating people whose details were leaked. Earlier this month, before the superinjunction preventing reporting of the 2022 leak was lifted, armed forces minister Luke Pollard announced £1.6 million in compensation for a separate incident involving the release of Afghan nationals' data. Mr Pollard said the MoD had agreed to pay up to £4,000 to each of the 265 people whose details were mistakenly copied into emails sent by the Government in September 2021. That breach also saw the Government fined £350,000 by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). But the ICO has said it will take no further action in relation to the larger 2022 breach, with Information Commissioner John Edwards saying there was 'little we could add in this case' given the 'high degree of public scrutiny' the MoD was already facing. In total, the Government expects 6,900 people to be brought to the UK under the ARR scheme, with costs reaching £850 million. Along with the Afghan nationals, the breach saw details of more than 100 British officials compromised, including special forces and MI6 personnel.
South Wales Argus
5 days ago
- Politics
- South Wales Argus
MoD to ‘robustly defend' compensation claims from Afghans in data breach case
A spokesman for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said the Government would 'robustly defend' any legal action or bid for compensation, adding these were 'hypothetical claims'. It has also been reported that the MoD will not proactively offer compensation to those affected. The data breach, which saw details of 18,714 applicants for the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (Arap) scheme released in 2022, prompted an unprecedented gagging order amid fears the Taliban could target would-be refugees for reprisals. It also saw the establishment of a secret scheme, the Afghanistan Response Route (ARR), to bring some of those affected to the UK. But the MoD spokesman pointed to an independent review which found there is now little danger that appearing on the leaked spreadsheet would be enough to result in being targeted by the Taliban. Hundreds of data protection claims are expected to be lodged, with the High Court hearing earlier this week that a Manchester-based firm already had several hundred prospective clients. Previous Afghan data breaches led to the MoD compensating people whose details were leaked. Earlier this month, before the superinjunction preventing reporting of the 2022 leak was lifted, armed forces minister Luke Pollard announced £1.6 million in compensation for a separate incident involving the release of Afghan nationals' data. Mr Pollard said the MoD had agreed to pay up to £4,000 to each of the 265 people whose details were mistakenly copied into emails sent by the Government in September 2021. That breach also saw the Government fined £350,000 by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). But the ICO has said it will take no further action in relation to the larger 2022 breach, with Information Commissioner John Edwards saying there was 'little we could add in this case' given the 'high degree of public scrutiny' the MoD was already facing. In total, the Government expects 6,900 people to be brought to the UK under the ARR scheme, with costs reaching £850 million. Along with the Afghan nationals, the breach saw details of more than 100 British officials compromised, including special forces and MI6 personnel.
