Month: September 2020

Image copyright Reuters The Duke of Sussex has paid back the cost of refurbishing Frogmore Cottage near Windsor Castle. The cost, estimated at £2.4m in 2018-19, was covered by taxpayers through the Sovereign Grant, but the duke and duchess said they would repay it when they stepped back from royal duties. Prince Harry's spokesman said he had paid the bill in full by making a contribution to the grant. The property will remain a UK residence for the duke and his family. Harry and Meghan to step back as senior royals No other option but to step back, says Harry It comes days after the couple announced they had reached a deal with Netflix to make a range of programmes, some of wh...

Mike Sexton, one of the most recognizable and influential personalities in the modern poker world, died Sunday of prostate cancer. He was 72. Sexton, a 2009 inductee into the Poker Hall of Fame, served as one-half of a commentary team for the World Poker Tour alongside Vince Van Patten from the tour's first TV broadcast in March 2003 through 2017, when Sexton retired to become the chairman of online poker platform partypoker. Sexton had been influential during partypoker's launch in 2001. As both a promoter of the platform and in his role as a commentator and player, Sexton was one of the key figures in driving the worldwide poker boom in the early 2000s -- an era that saw tournament prize pools balloon by millions of dollars and online poker cash games grow. "Mike Sexton, one of my grea...

Prince Charles got married for the first time in 1981 to Lady Diana Spencer, who would later be known as Princess Diana. The two of them would later divorce, but fans continue to be fascinated by what went on in their marriage. There are many theories as to why Charles and Diana’s relationship did not last—with the most popular one being Charles’ famous affair with Camilla Parker Bowles. However, Queen Elizabeth reportedly thinks Charles’ age might be at play as well. How old was Prince Charles when he first got married? RELATED: Princess Diana Once Revealed Prince Charles Didn’t Contact Her For Nearly A Month After Their Engagement Charles was born on November 14, 1948. He was the eldest child of Queen Elizabeth and her husband, Prince Phillip. Charle...

In the past, I’ve lamented the decline of the PG adventure movie. Kids are either shunted off into family-friendly animated features or they’re thrust into the blockbuster fare of PG-13 summer tentpoles. It’s getting harder to find movies that are appropriate for the 9-12 set while also being terrific. Enter Enola Holmes, a cinematic and electrifying adaptation of a YA book series that focuses on Sherlock Holmes’ kid sister. Developed as a feature in part by star Millie Bobby Brown (who also serves as a producer on the film), Enola Holmes is a pure delight from start to finish that spins a captivating mystery yarn worthy of its protagonist’s surname while being family friendly enough that parents won’t have to worry about anything too dark scaring their yo...

Exclusive Bruce Williamson, the lead singer of the Temptations, has died from coronavirus. Bruce died Sunday night at his home in Vegas after battling COVID. Williamson's son posted an emotional tribute ... "There's no words in the world that can express how I feel right now I love you Daddy thank you for being awesome thank you for being loving thank you for being Who You Are I pray to God and we will meet again. I love you Daddy R.I.H KING WILLIAMSON" Bruce became a Temptation back in 2006 and sang with the group until 2015. He performed with the group in concert and on TV.  He also sang lead on the Temps albums, "Back to the Front," and "Still Here." ...

Tania Maduro and Syngin Colchester are at a crossroads in their marriage in season five of 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? The personal differences between them have started causing more and more tension in their relationship to the point where both of them have expressed doubts about staying together. But overall, fans say there’s one moment that seemed to change Tania and Syngin’s relationship for the absolute worse. Here’s a look back at their romance and the problems they’re having on the show. Tania Maduro and Syngin Colchester | syngin_colchester via InstagramThere were problems in Tania Maduro and Syngin Colchester’s relationship early on Tania and Syngin began dating after meeting when Tania was on a trip to Syngin’s native South Africa. She chose to stay ...