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Royal Family has told Meghan Markle to "hang in there" as she continues to suffer a "hellish kind of hazing".The term, used in the US to describe a painful initiation period, was chosen by a third cousin of King Charles – Christina Oxenberg, whose mother Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia was once engaged to actor Richard Burton in between his two marriages to Elizabeth Taylor.In an interview with the New York Post, 59-year-old Oxenberg also stated her belief that Meghan is the subject of cruel jibes in the UK because she is a "foreigner", arguing her treatment is similar to that dished out to the likes of Koo Stark and Princess Michael of Kent in the past.READ MORE: Prince Harry told to 'get a degree' as back up from Royal Family exit masterplanShe also suggested that others, such as Sarah Ferguson and Kate Middleton, who are both British but deemed to be from a lower class than the circles the royals normally mix in, also had their own "hazing" difficulties. Delivering her advice to the Duchess of Sussex, Oxenberg declared: "To Meghan Markle, I say, ‘What you are going through is a hellish kind of hazing'.

Kourtney Kardashian has flaunted her curvy body in a tiny black bikini on social media amid rumours she is pregnant. The 43-year-old socialite and Hulu star shared the "benefits of bouncing" on a trampoline in an Instagram Story while wearing her swimsuit.

Vladimir Putin has ordered a partial mobilisation in which thousands of Russian reservists will "suffer horribly" when they are sent to Ukraine, according to the UK Government.Up to 300,000 reservists could be called up following Russia's recent struggles in Ukraine with Vladimir Putin also teasing the usage of weapons of mass destruction.Having invaded Ukraine in February earlier this year, plenty of bloodshed has been spilled on both sides but a series of strategic victories for Ukraine in recent weeks has turned on the pressure for victory for Putin and his regime.READ MORE: Russians lads flee Mad Vlad call up with £10k flights and borders jammedDefence Minister James Heappey questioned Russia's ability to tally up 300,000 reservists as he told the House of Commons: "Russia is unlikely to be able to muster the 300,000 mobilised reservists quickly, let alone deploy them as an effective fighting force.Following Putin's announcement of military mobilisation, flights out of Russia immediately began selling out with plane tickets costing up to £10,000. Heappey added: "Putin is rattled and his tactics transparent.

A shocking exit. Ime Udoka, the head coach of the Boston Celtics, has been suspended from the NBA after news broke that he had an alleged affair with another member of the organization.

Vanessa Hudgens was named as a celebrity brand ambassador for BetMGM on Thursday and will appear in upcoming campaigns for the sports betting operator.The 33-year-old actress also will be featured in promotions and on social media for BetMGM's iGaming and casino platforms, according to a press release.'Vanessa Hudgens is extremely gifted and will be instrumental in BetMGM’s ongoing evolution as an entertainment company,' said Matt Prevost, BetMGM chief revenue officer, in a statement. Brand ambassador: Vanessa Hudgens, shown earlier this month in New York City, was named as a celebrity brand ambassador for BetMGM on Thursday and will appear in upcoming campaigns for the sports betting operator'We look forward to the partnership and her support in our goal of reaching new audiences in unique and engaging ways,' he added.The signing of the California native comes amid an expensive ballot-initiative campaign that could bring legalized sports betting to the nation's most populous state.

Khloe Kardashian had a hard time as her daughter True geared up for her first day of school on Wednesday.The reality TV star, 38, who shares the 4-year-old with cheating ex-boyfriend Tristan Thompson, 31, posted a short clip of a balloon display to mark the special occasion, writing: 'I'm still not ok with True being in school.' She also commented on a photo of the display posted to @balloonandpaper - who created the balloon arrangement - writing: 'Im still crying that she’s in school,' and adding, 'thank you for making this day so special.'   Off to school! Khloe Kardashian had a hard time as her daughter True geared up for her first day of school on WednesdayThe colorful display featured a multitude of pastel-colored balloons and pencils along with letters that spelled out 'First Day Of' and a matching pink balloon reading 'Pre-K.' The Kardashians star added that 'The balloons made it easier.' Along with True, Khloe and the basketball played also welcomed a second baby together, a boy, in August.

Halle Bailey was spotted arriving at LAX on Thursday, looking cute as ever in a lavender getup.The 22-year-old entertainer sported an athleisure co-ord that teased her toned tummy.The Atlanta native's outing comes after her Little Mermaid trailer was met with racist backlash from online critics.

The Real Housewives of New York City star Luann de Lesseps flaunted her taut 5ft10in bikini body while taking a dip in an infinity pool at a mansion in Beverly Hills on Thursday.The Connecticut-born 57-year-old - who boasts 1.6M social media followers - remarked of the sunny 88F-degree weather: 'Feels like summer to me! Happy #fall #LA!'Luann (born LuAnn Nadeau) was wearing a Melissa Odabash 'Malta Gold' $70 bikini top and matching $70 bikini bottom for her Instagram slideshow. Living her best life! The Real Housewives of New York City star Luann de Lesseps flaunted her taut 5ft10in bikini body while taking a dip in an infinity pool at a mansion in Beverly Hills on Thursday'This infinity pool is everything, isn't it?' De Lesseps gushed.'Overlooking all of Los Angeles.

Addison Rae danced her way to TikTok stardom after signing on to the social media platform in July 2019.More then three years on since her debut, the budding actress took to her Instagram page and asked her 39.8 million fans and followers to 'DANCE MORE.'As an enticing teaser, the Louisiana native posted a series of snaps of herself seemingly breaking out some dance moves of her own decked out in a sexy all-black ensemble. Bust a move: Addison Rae, 21, stripped down into all-black undergarments for a series of sexy photos showcasing her dance movesFor the series of six photos, Rae (born Addison Rae Easterling), 21, showed off her womanly curves in black undergarments, consisting of a bra and underwear.In an added touch of sexy style, she also wore sheer black stockings and a pair of black stiletto boots that went above her knees.

Just months after H.E.R. was announced as Belle in ABC's Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration special, the cast is growing with Shania Twain and Martin Short.Twain, 57, and Short, 72, will be playing Mrs.

Jennifer Garner showcased her sense of business fashion as she stopped by The Fast Company Innovation Festival in the heart of New York City on Thursday. The Adam Project actress, 50, opted for an all-black ensemble, comprising of sleek black trousers and heels of the same color. The mother of three was asked to be a guest speaker at the event which offers a networking space for creative innovators and individuals.   Special guest: Jennifer Garner, 50, was spotted attending The Fast Company Innovation Festival in New York City on Thursday  The 13 Going On 30 star opted for a professional look for the day, donning a pair of high-waisted black trousers.  The beauty tucked in a black, turtleneck sweater into the waist of her pants and chose to roll her sleeves up as she posed for a brief photo session at the festival. Jennifer slipped into a pair of black, pointed heels to complete her overall ensemble. She appeared to be in high spirits as she took time to attend the networking event with other successful entrepreneurs and celebrities in the big apple.   Stunning: The talented actress showed off her business fashion as she attended the festival in the big apple  Big event: The mother of three is the co-founder and the chief brand officer of Once Upon A Farm The beauty was later pictured sitting for a panel discussion. To accessorize her look, she wore a pair of gold necklaces and gold-hooped earrings to add a pop of color to the monochromatic ensemble. Her diamond eternity band that she wore on her right sparkled as she sat under a set of bright light.

Sara Gilbert was spotted running errands on her $3000 Super73 electric motorbike in Los Angeles on Thursday.The Roseanne actress, 47, wore black trousers, boots, a green shirt, and a black helmet.Gilbert looked deep in concentration as she pedaled her way down the sidewalk with her hands gripping the handlebars.  Sick bike: Sara Gilbert, 47, was spotted running errands on her $3000 Super73 electric motorbike in Los Angeles on ThursdayThe outing comes two days after the premiere of season five of Gilbert’s wildly successful show, The Connors.The plot picked up a few months after the joyous nuptials of Darlene (Gilbert) and Ben as they honeymoon together on Lake Michigan with another newly-wed couple Jakie and Neville as they all run into tension trying to save money.Other characters in the show head off for a night at a waterpark, where Harris and Mark bond unexpectedly as Mark copes with the news that his ex-boyfriend is dating someone else. The Conners was a series born from controversy when leading lady Roseanne Barr found herself in trouble over a tweet.The Conners supplanted Roseanne in May of 2018, firing her from the show claiming her tweet about Valerie Jarrett, a former advisor for ex-President Barack Obama was racist.

Bryce Dallas Howard is opening up about how Universal Pictures asked her to lose weight for Jurassic World: Dominion.The summer blockbuster - the final installment of the new Jurassic Park trilogy she starred in with Chris Pratt - pulled in $337 million domestic and $997.8 million worldwide.The 41-year-old actress and filmmaker opened up in a new interview with Metro that there had been a 'conversation' about Howard losing weight in the past, and it came up again in the third movie, though her director, Colin Trevorrow, defended her. Opening up: Bryce Dallas Howard is opening up about how Universal Pictures asked her to lose weight for Jurassic World: Dominion Opening up: The 41-year-old actress and filmmaker opened up in a new interview with Metro that there had been a 'conversation' about Howard losing weight in the past, and it came up again in the third movie, though her director, Colin Trevorrow, defended her'On the third movie, it was actually because there were so many women cast, it was something that Colin felt very strongly about in terms of protecting me…because the conversation came up again, “we need to ask Bryce to lose weight,"' Howard said.'He was like, "There are lots of different kinds of women on this planet and there are lots of different kinds of women in our film,"' Howard added.

I’ll never forget the energy in the room at Sydney Bi+ Network’s first Bi+ Visibility Day event, BiLines, back in 2019. With standing room only at Redfern Town Hall, we gathered for our storytelling event to celebrate bi+ people and communities, our unique experiences, and joys.

Nicola Peltz says it’s "just a bit of a bummer" when people believe there is family drama between her and her mother-in-law, Victoria Beckham. The actress, who wed Brooklyn Beckham in a lavish wedding in April, maintains that there is no conflict with her in-laws, even though Victoria did not end up designing her wedding dress. "They're great in-laws," Peltz told Grazia magazine of Victoria and David Beckham.

Greyson Chance is speaking out about his experience with former mentor Ellen DeGeneres.

Ellise Shafer Anchor Mark Mester is no longer employed by KTLA, Variety has confirmed. Mester was fired on Thursday following a suspension after he criticized on-air how the station went about his co-anchor Lynette Romero’s sudden departure. KTLA announced Romero’s exit last week without a goodbye message to viewers, which drew criticism on social media. According to the Los Angeles Times, KTLA general manager Janene Drafs announced Mester’s firing during a meeting in the newsroom. Mester is also no longer listed as an anchor on KTLA’s website. KTLA news director Pete Saiers said in a statement to Variety: “After 24 years, Lynette Romero has decided to move on from anchoring our weekend morning news. We really wanted her to stay and KTLA Management worked hard to make that happen. Lynette decided to leave for another opportunity. We had hoped she would record a farewell message to viewers but she declined. Lynette has been a wonderful member of the KTLA family and wish her and her family the best.”

Vacation from hell! Shep Rose, Austen Kroll and Craig Conover caused a stir on the latest episode of Southern Charm — and the drama is nowhere near done.

EJ Panaligan editor Fresh off his gig hosting this year’s Primetime Emmys, comedian and “SNL” veteran Kenan Thompson is back on stage Thursday night in Atlanta, as he kicks off the 13th edition of his “Kenan Presents The Ultimate Comedy Showcase” — and this time with a few new technological wrinkles. The stand-up comedy search, which leads off at the Atlanta Comedy Theatre on Sept. 22, follows Thompson as he scouts for adult comedians and talented kids in more than 50 cities. Among the new elements, all around the country (50+ major cities).  Thompson has teamed up with Rendered Talent to include a virtual reality option for participants to partake in the metaverse through the “Failed To Render Comedy Club.” In addition, Thompson partnered with Proto to be able to join live shows through the metaverse as a digital hologram, attending showcases digitally to accommodate his busy schedule via Proto’s 4K hologram device.