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Courier-Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
Photo speaks volumes about Justin Bieber divorce rumours
Don't miss out on the headlines from Entertainment. Followed categories will be added to My News. Justin Bieber further squashed divorce rumours by cuddling up with his wife, Hailey Bieber, during a romantic getaway in Spain. The pop star was seen getting cozy with the Rhode Skin founder while sitting along the shore of a gorgeous rocky Mallorcan beach in an Instagram photo he posted Wednesday. He captioned the photo with several heart-eyed emojis. The duo sat by the water while taking in a scenic marina surrounded by colourful architecture. The Sorry singer wore a red bomber jacket while Hailey went with a sunny yellow and white pants set. The father-of-one also shared a photo on his Instagram Story of himself lounging at a villa with a private pool surrounded by palm trees. On Monday, the pair was seen enjoying an intimate lunch date at the exclusive Gran Folies beach club. Justin Bieber packed on the PDA with wife Hailey at a Mallorca beach in an Instagram photo he posted Wednesday. Picture: Instagram The couple looked relaxed and happy as he kept a low profile. Picture: SPLASH / BACKGRID Photos obtained by Page Six show Justin looking relaxed and happy as he kept a low profile with his hood over his head. Hailey was seen wearing a stylish bandana while seated across the table from the pop star. Justin, 31, had a glass of white wine placed in front of him while Hailey, 28, was enjoying a bloody mary cocktail. Hailey has been posting promotional content for her skincare line from the stunning getaway where she hosted a Rhode Summer Club pop-up. Earlier this week, Justin shared loved-up photos with Hailey in front of a gorgeous sunset. They were seen landing in Mallorca on Tuesday along with their son, Jack Blues. Despite their recent PDA, break-up rumours have been surrounding the couple as concerns for the 'Peaches' artist's wellbeing continue to ramp up. Justin also shared a photo of himself lounging by a pool. Pictures: Getty: DUTCH/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images & Instagram Last month, Justin lashed out at paparazzi, telling photographers that he's a dad and just wants his privacy respected. Justin and Hailey, who tied the knot in 2018, welcomed their son last August. Fans have also been worried about Justin's erratic behaviour after he flaunted his drug use on social media and wrote a cryptic message about transactional relationships. The model, however, has denied that they are heading for Splittsville, addressing the rumours head-on in an interview with Vogue in May. 'I thought seven years in it would've (died down) already, and it hasn't,' she said. 'So I guess these bitches are going to be mad.' Earlier this year, a source told Page Six that Hailey is 'really concerned' for her husband. 'Justin is going through a hard time and Hailey is doing her best to be there for him, but there's only so much she can do,' our source said at the time, adding, 'Hailey loves Justin with all her heart but that doesn't necessarily mean she's happy.' Judging by their adorable vacation snaps, they may be in a good place again. This story first appeared in Page Six and was republished with permission. Originally published as Photo speaks volumes about Justin Bieber divorce rumours
Bangkok Post
3 days ago
- Business
- Bangkok Post
Thaksin talks up new ‘soft power' push
After being conspicuously quiet during two weeks of high political drama in Thailand, former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra returned to the public eye on Wednesday with a splash — talking up his daughter's favourite project. Thaksin was the headline attraction at the SPLASH — Soft Power Forum 2025, unveiling an ambitious roadmap to elevate Thailand's creative industries onto the global stage. At the heart of the new campaign is the transformation of the Otop (One Tambon, One Product) venture that Thaksin introduced two decades ago into ThaiWORKS, a 21st century platform that will give all participants better chances of success. Speaking on the theme 'Crafting the Future: From Otop to ThaiWORKS and Beyond', Thaksin emphasised the transformative potential of soft power in driving economic growth and national unity. The government is promoting soft power across various aspects of Thai culture — including food, film and fashion — to attract tourists, draw investment and strengthen international relations. The SPLASH event, taking place at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center until Friday, has drawn widespread attention from both domestic and international media. It also marked Thaksin's first public appearance since the Hun Sen audio clip controversy that resulted in the suspension of his daughter Paetongtarn from the prime ministership. While the planning for SPLASH began months ago, this week's event just happened to coincide with Ms Paetongtarn moving into her new position at the Ministry of Culture, a key driver of soft power promotion. Although he did not grant interviews, Thaksin greeted supporters warmly and appeared in high spirits. During his address, the 75-year-old billionaire reflected on the origins of the Otop initiative, inspired by Japanese village-based production models, in 2003. He recounted its early success, noting that sales grew from 2 billion baht in the first year to over 40 billion baht the following year, with exports reaching Japan. 'As fans of Japanese culture and products, we studied the Japanese Otop model and recognised that without strong design, packaging, and marketing, Thai craftsmanship remains limited by outdated paradigms,' he said. He also envisions evolving Otop into ThaiWORKS — a platform that integrates design, technology and global marketing to empower local artisans and entrepreneurs. 'Twenty years ago, I founded a political party with the vision: Think new, act new, eyes on the stars, feet on the ground,' he said. 'Today, we face an economic crisis because we remain stuck in outdated paradigms. We must dream big but stay rooted. We need to adapt to a broader world while maintaining strong cultural foundations. 'Thai artisans have great potential — but Otop needed modernisation,' he said. Strategic plans were discussed, including the ambitious goal of placing Otop products in flagship stores on Fifth Avenue and the Champs-Élysées. He noted a key challenge: most Thai brands — especially those from local communities or SMEs — are too small to compete globally. A potential solution is collaborating with established Thai brands to help smaller producers scale up. He also proposed a social enterprise model in which intellectual property rights are held collectively by Thais. Thaksin is reported to have used his own money to engage Peter Arnell, a global branding expert known for his work with Samsung, to help with the new endeavour. Mr Arnell has already created a ThaiWORKS page on his corporate website, though there is little content there so far. Thaksin said ThaiWORKS would also work with local small businesses affected by rising competition from Chinese imports, exploring co-branding strategies and development of independent Thai brands.
Scottish Sun
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Tyson Fury RAMPS UP training after X-rated retirement U-turn as £300M Anthony Joshua grudge match looms
The Gypsy King continues to drop hints about his fighting future 'GREAT WORK' Tyson Fury RAMPS UP training after X-rated retirement U-turn as £300M Anthony Joshua grudge match looms Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TYSON FURY has ramped up training ahead of a potential return to the ring. The Gypsy King announced his fifth retirement from the sport in January just a few weeks after his second-straight loss to pound-for-pound king Oleksandr Usyk. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Tyson Fury announced his FIFTH retirement from boxing shortly after his second loss to Oleksandr Usyk Credit: GETTY 4 But the Gypsy King performed an expletive-filled retirement U-turn last month Credit: SPLASH 4 Fury has started ramping up his training with dad John ahead of a potential ring return Credit: INSTAGRAM@TYSONFURY But the Wythenshawe warrior performed an unsurprising U-turn late last month in an expletive-filled rant at his two-time conqueror. And the 35-year-old has been putting in some hard work in the gym since returning from a luxury holiday in the Bahamas. On Wednesday afternoon, the former two-time heavyweight champion shared a post-training snap of himself, dad John and cousin Ricky Gorman to his Instagram page. His accompanying caption read: "Great work today in gym 12 rounds of boxing with @gypsyjohnfury @ricky_gorman__ @gypsyprince." READ MORE ON TYSON FURY 'he's incapable' Fury's dad rips into son's team and claims he saved Gypsy King vs Usyk Scores of the fan favourite's followers commented on the post, with on saying: "Coming back. "Another said: He's back!!" "And another said: "Man is back like a boomerang." One remarked: One more ride. Let's go." JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 4 Another chimed in: "Get up!" Awaiting Fury is a long-overdue £300million showdown with Brit rival Anthony Joshua, which many thought was a sure thing before his fifth retirement. Tyson Fury links up with his boxing coach in biggest hint Gypsy King is making comeback But the fight won't be happening anytime soon as Joshua is set to go under the knife to address a long-standing elbow injury. When quizzed about his ring return, AJ told DAZN: "I'm trying to get my body right. "I have got to actually have a little surgery on my elbow. "A small surgery sometime in May. I'm finalising the details. "That will see me out of the gym for maybe six to eight weeks, and then when I'm healed, I will be back."
The Irish Sun
14-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Tyson Fury RAMPS UP training after X-rated retirement U-turn as £300M Anthony Joshua grudge match looms
TYSON FURY has ramped up training ahead of a potential return to the ring. The Gypsy King announced his fifth retirement from the sport in January just a few weeks after his second-straight loss to pound-for-pound king 4 Tyson Fury announced his FIFTH retirement from boxing shortly after his second loss to Oleksandr Usyk Credit: GETTY 4 But the Gypsy King performed an expletive-filled retirement U-turn last month Credit: SPLASH 4 Fury has started ramping up his training with dad John ahead of a potential ring return Credit: INSTAGRAM@TYSONFURY But the And the 35-year-old has been putting in some hard work in the gym since returning from a luxury holiday in the Bahamas. On Wednesday afternoon, the former two-time heavyweight champion shared a post-training snap of himself, dad John and cousin Ricky Gorman to his Instagram page. His accompanying caption read: "Great work today in gym 12 rounds of boxing with @gypsyjohnfury @ricky_gorman__ @gypsyprince." READ MORE ON TYSON FURY Scores of the fan favourite's followers commented on the post, with on saying: "Coming back. "Another said: He's back!!" "And another said: "Man is back like a boomerang." One remarked: One more ride. Let's go." Most read in Sport JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 4 Another chimed in: "Get up!" Awaiting Fury is a long-overdue £300million showdown with Brit rival Anthony Joshua, which many thought was a sure thing before his fifth retirement. Tyson Fury links up with his boxing coach in biggest hint Gypsy King is making comeback But the fight won't be happening anytime soon as Joshua is set to go under the knife to address a long-standing elbow injury. When quizzed about his ring return, AJ told DAZN: "I'm trying to get my body right. "I have got to actually have a little surgery on my elbow. "A small surgery sometime in May. I'm finalising the details. "That will see me out of the gym for maybe six to eight weeks, and then when I'm healed, I will be back."
