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Daily Mirror
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Dita von Teese admits regret over not having kids as she explains what happened
The Queen of Burlesque opens up exclusively about her incredible career, her very rocky romance history - and her candid thoughts on why she never started a family As the undisputed queen of burlesque, Dita Von Teese has been entertaining audiences in little more than a corset for three decades. Now she's bringing a new show, Diamonds And Dust, to London. But despite her remarkable career, the humble 52-year-old, who has performed for international royalty, A-list celebrities and billionaire entrepreneurs, says she never anticipated global fame at the beginning of her journey. 'I carved out a space for myself when I first started performing burlesque shows in the 90s when it wasn't really a thing,' she says. 'Then I was headlining shows in Vegas and the Crazy Horse in Paris and London and travelling all over the world and I'm very proud of that. 'I never thought I'd be globally successful. Never, ever. Not even once. It's been a crazy thing to watch, but that journey keeps me motivated to keep continuously evolving and changing people's minds about what a burlesque show is and making the whole burlesque movement even bigger.' Helping her with that goal is none other than Taylor Swift, the one person who Dita would love to join her on stage this summer at the West End's newest theatre, The Emerald. The unlikely duo joined forces in 2022 – in giant Martini glasses – when the 14-times Grammy Award winning singer songwriter invited Dita to appear with her in the video for her single Bejeweled. 'If I needed a stand-in one night and she was in London, I'd definitely give Taylor a call,' says Dita. 'She could definitely pull it off.' 'Taylor is a super-smart girl,' says Dita, whose ability to seductively blend golden era Hollywood glamour and attention-grabbing stunts – like appearing in a giant powder compact or on a bucking bronco refashioned as an oversized lipstick – catapulted her to international stardom and the covers of magazines including Playboy and Vogue. 'We spoke on the phone first and she said she knew all about what I do and that I was an amazing performer, then she told me about the concept for the video, which was a sort of burlesque reinterpretation of Cinderella, where we both end up rotating in chest-high Martini glasses wearing just diamanté-studded bustiers. 'She said, 'I want you to appear alongside me in this video because I want people to know what you do.' She was extremely savvy and intelligent, and she just led the entire video shoot. It was amazing to watch her. I really enjoyed talking to her and getting to know her on that set.' In her personal life, Dita has been with her partner, designer Adam Rajcevich since 2014 – seven years after her tumultuous divorce from goth rocker Marilyn Manson. The controversial musician faced sexual assault and domestic violence allegations until California prosecutors dropped all charges in January this year. Dita is delighted that her life today is a million miles away from the media circus it had become when she and Manson, real name Brian Warner, were together. 'I can look back on my divorce and laugh about it now,' says Dita, who was born Heather Renée Sweet in West Branch, Michigan. 'I can be like, 'Whoa. Remember when you divorced the rock star?' It was crazy, but you learn stuff from every situation. I got sick of having relationships in the public eye and I don't want to be part of one of those celebrity couples that slings s**t at each other on X.' Dita is rarely photographed with her other half today and enjoys a discreet existence in her Tudor revival mansion at the foot of the Hollywood Hills. Adam is happy to pick up the domestic slack while she's in London choreographing and starring in her new show. 'The most romantic thing in my life right now is just that I can go off and do my thing, and I have someone who will take care of my kitties and call me every morning and send me video updates. That's super romantic to me. It's not like, 'Oh, you're gonna have to just take care of yourself,' or, 'Why aren't you here?' It really means a lot.' The star – who also appeared on screen in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and on The Masked Dancer – looks at least a decade younger. A passionate advocate of clean living, minimal alcohol and even more minimal exposure to the UVA rays of the sun, she was disappointed to have to answer accusations from ITV viewers that her beauty is anything but natural, when she appeared as a guest on Lorraine in January. 'I was like, 'I have had no work done. I haven't even had Botox,' then I started going, 'Does my face look weird? Does my face look puffy? Do I look like I've had some injections?' Because honest to God I've not had any work done. I was like, 'I haven't even got started on any of that yet,' and I thought, 'Wow, it's weird to have people accusing you of having plastic surgery when you just haven't.'' But she didn't engage with her critics. 'I just left it alone. Somebody else said to me, 'Just look at it as a compliment.' People will never be satisfied. If you say what you did, they'll be mad. If you say that you didn't do anything, they think you're a liar. I don't know what to say. It's complicated.' Dita has also grown tired of decades of questions asking her to justify her decision not to have children. 'Looking back at my life, I think, 'When would I have done that?'' says Dita, who has two sisters, Sarah and Jena. 'I do remember one time about 20 years ago Madonna telling me not to let motherhood pass me by and I remember thinking, 'Oh, well, I guess it has though.' Do I feel like she was right? I don't know. I'd just got divorced and then life happens and then suddenly you're like, 'Oh, here we are.'' The future for Dita may not involve motherhood, but it may well involve a new continent. 'After the fires, I'm definitely considering saying goodbye to LA,' says Dita. 'Do you think the UK will take me?' she asks. 'I can totally see myself in the British countryside. Maybe not London, but perhaps Ireland or Scotland.' But whether in California or Cowdenbeath, she has no intention of hanging up her corset any time soon.
Scottish Sun
14-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Unique pub closes after just two years as devastated owner says they are shutting venue with ‘heavy hearts'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN AWARD-WINNING pub has been forced to close after opening its doors just two years ago. The luxury eatery was voted as the best pub in the Midlands and even were finalists for the best Desi grill of the year 2024. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The Emerald Pub in Nottingham is closing its doors after just two years Credit: Google Maps 2 The Emerald served a range of delicious Indian meals The Emerald in Nottingham offered a huge range of Indian dishes and had become a thriving community hub. The pub doubled as a sports bar, attracting both hungry diners and football fans - in what the owners have described as a 'cultural space' and a 'labour of love'. However, after being open for just two years, The Emerald has been forced to shut its doors for good. The eatery has battled with soaring costs, as well as crushing internal pressures. Announcing its closure on Facebook, The Emerald issued a lengthy and emotional post in which it thanked its loyal fan base. A spokesperson for the pub said: 'The Emerald was always more than just a pub—it was an Indian pub, a cultural space, and a labour of love that aimed to bring something different to our community. 'We will forever hold dear the memories, the celebrations, and the friendships that were forged within its walls. 'Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for your unwavering support. It has meant everything to us.' Fans flooded the comment section of the post, sharing their incredible stories and experiences from their trips to the pub. One Facebook user wrote: 'Very saddned to hear this and we always loved Emerald, it was more like home for us and will be missed. Why are so many pubs and bars closing? 'Thank you for all the lovely food and memories we have created at Emerald specially watching cricket and more importantly India winning the world cup. 'All the very best team Emerald for future!!' Another shared: 'Such sad news always made me and my family very welcome thank you for what you have tried to do.' However, in its Facebook post, The Emerald detailed internal pressures which had contributed to its closure - which is scheduled to take place on May 31. A spokesperson for the pub detailed how the departure of a business partner had created 'emotional, financial and operational" strain which affected the 'day-to-day running of the pub'. What is happening to the hospitality industry? By Laura McGuire, consumer reporter MANY Food and drink chains have been struggling in recently as the cost of living has led to fewer people spending on eating out. Businesses had been struggling to bounce back after the pandemic, only to be hit with soaring energy bills and inflation. Multiple chains have been affected, resulting in big-name brands like Wetherspoons and Frankie & Benny's closing branches. Some chains have not survived, Byron Burger fell into administration last year, with owners saying it would result in the loss of over 200 jobs. Pizza giant, Papa Johns is shutting down 43 of its stores soon. Tasty, the owner of Wildwood, said it will shut sites as part of major restructuring plans. The spokesperson also pointed to soaring costs as a major factor behind the closure of the pub. They wrote: 'Rising costs—including a significant increase in barrel prices, rent, and business rates—have placed a substantial financial burden on us, ultimately making the business unsustainable. 'Although we explored the possibility of selling the business to enable someone else to carry on what we began, we were unable to move forward due to conditions and restrictions that were beyond our control. 'More broadly, the current economic climate and policy environment have created immense pressures for small businesses, making it increasingly difficult for independent establishments like ours to survive.' Many other businesses have faced closure, just like The Emerald. Some businesses have laid the blame at the door of Rachel Reeves - arguing that her decision to increase National Insurance contributions and minimum wage have raised the cost of running a business. However, The Chancellor has argued that her decisions were necessary to stabilise the economy that she inherited from the Conservatives. In April 2025, the economy grew by 0.5% though Labour have said that they want to go even further with boosting economic growth. Other businesses, including the luxury restaurant La Goccia, have blamed 'Covid' and 'Brexit' for leading to their closure. The business told the Telegraph that they were unable to 'recruit people with the right experience and skills' after Britain left the EU.
The Sun
14-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Unique pub closes after just two years as devastated owner says they are shutting venue with ‘heavy hearts'
AN AWARD-WINNING pub has been forced to close after opening its doors just two years ago. The luxury eatery was voted as the best pub in the Midlands and even were finalists for the best Desi grill of the year 2024. 2 2 The Emerald in Nottingham offered a huge range of Indian dishes and had become a thriving community hub. The pub doubled as a sports bar, attracting both hungry diners and football fans - in what the owners have described as a 'cultural space' and a 'labour of love'. However, after being open for just two years, The Emerald has been forced to shut its doors for good. The eatery has battled with soaring costs, as well as crushing internal pressures. Announcing its closure on Facebook, The Emerald issued a lengthy and emotional post in which it thanked its loyal fan base. A spokesperson for the pub said: 'The Emerald was always more than just a pub—it was an Indian pub, a cultural space, and a labour of love that aimed to bring something different to our community. 'We will forever hold dear the memories, the celebrations, and the friendships that were forged within its walls. 'Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for your unwavering support. It has meant everything to us.' Fans flooded the comment section of the post, sharing their incredible stories and experiences from their trips to the pub. One Facebook user wrote: 'Very saddned to hear this and we always loved Emerald, it was more like home for us and will be missed. Why are so many pubs and bars closing? 'Thank you for all the lovely food and memories we have created at Emerald specially watching cricket and more importantly India winning the world cup. 'All the very best team Emerald for future!!' Another shared: 'Such sad news always made me and my family very welcome thank you for what you have tried to do.' However, in its Facebook post, The Emerald detailed internal pressures which had contributed to its closure - which is scheduled to take place on May 31. A spokesperson for the pub detailed how the departure of a business partner had created 'emotional, financial and operational" strain which affected the 'day-to-day running of the pub'. What is happening to the hospitality industry? By Laura McGuire, consumer reporter MANY Food and drink chains have been struggling in recently as the cost of living has led to fewer people spending on eating out. Businesses had been struggling to bounce back after the pandemic, only to be hit with soaring energy bills and inflation. Multiple chains have been affected, resulting in big-name brands like Wetherspoons and Frankie & Benny's closing branches. Some chains have not survived, Byron Burger fell into administration last year, with owners saying it would result in the loss of over 200 jobs. Pizza giant, Papa Johns is shutting down 43 of its stores soon. Tasty, the owner of Wildwood, said it will shut sites as part of major restructuring plans. The spokesperson also pointed to soaring costs as a major factor behind the closure of the pub. They wrote: 'Rising costs—including a significant increase in barrel prices, rent, and business rates—have placed a substantial financial burden on us, ultimately making the business unsustainable. 'Although we explored the possibility of selling the business to enable someone else to carry on what we began, we were unable to move forward due to conditions and restrictions that were beyond our control. 'More broadly, the current economic climate and policy environment have created immense pressures for small businesses, making it increasingly difficult for independent establishments like ours to survive.' Many other businesses have faced closure, just like The Emerald. Some businesses have laid the blame at the door of Rachel Reeves - arguing that her decision to increase National Insurance contributions and minimum wage have raised the cost of running a business. However, The Chancellor has argued that her decisions were necessary to stabilise the economy that she inherited from the Conservatives. In April 2025, the economy grew by 0.5% though Labour have said that they want to go even further with boosting economic growth. Other businesses, including the luxury restaurant La Goccia, have blamed 'Covid' and 'Brexit' for leading to their closure. The business told the Telegraph that they were unable to 'recruit people with the right experience and skills' after Britain left the EU.
