Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, is facing a significant trial in Washington commencing on Monday over allegations that it established an unlawful social media monopoly by investing billions of dollars to acquire Instagram and WhatsApp, in a case where U.S. antitrust regulators are seeking to undo these transactions. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) contends that these acquisitions, made over a decade ago, were intended to eliminate emerging competitors who posed a potential threat to Facebook’s position as the primary social media platform for users to connect with friends and family. The FTC initiated this lawsuit in 2020…
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Aimee Lou Wood publicly called out the latest “Saturday Night Live” sketch, in which Sarah Sherman impersonated her character from “The White Lotus.” Now, the show has addressed the issue. On her Instagram Stories, the British actress shared an update stating that she had received “apologies from SNL.” “I’ve had apologies from SNL,” the actress, who plays Chelsea in the popular HBO series, revealed. Previously, the 31-year-old actress had criticized the NBC show, stating, “I did find the SNL thing mean and unfunny. Such a shame cuz I had such a great time watching it a couple weeks ago.” She…
Carrie Underwood has officially brought her Las Vegas residency, Reflection, to a close with its final performance on April 12, 2025. After more than three years of the residency, Carrie concluded her run with an emotional message for the audience. The singer, who performed hits such as “Cowboy Casanova,” “Before He Cheats,” and “Church Bells,” stated, “We are extremely blessed to be able to be on this stage.” She further added, “There are so many turns of events I know in my life, and I’m sure in these guys’ lives, that only God could have opened those doors and got…
British actress and writer Jean Marsh died peacefully at her London residence on Sunday. Her passing was confirmed by her close friend and filmmaker Michael Lindsay-Hogg, who revealed that the actress succumbed to complications related to dementia. Sir Michael paid tribute to the late actress in a statement to the PA news agency, saying, “Jean died peacefully in bed, cared for by one of her very loving caregivers. You could say we were very close for 60 years. She was as wise and funny as anyone I ever met, as well as being very pretty and kind, and talented as…
Katy Perry, the 40-year-old hitmaker behind “Teenage Dream,” is preparing for her upcoming world tour, and she’ll have a very special companion. This tour marks Perry’s first since becoming a mother. As the award-winning pop star anticipates her “The Lifetimes Tour,” set to kick off in Mexico later this month, the new mom has decided to bring her four-year-old daughter, Daisy Dove, along for some of the shows before Daisy starts kindergarten. “Before she starts kindergarten, she will be joining me for some dates and she loves it. She wants to go on stage and I’m like, ‘No, baby.’” Perry…
An expert contends that Prince Harry does not require the level of police protection he asserts. The Duke of Sussex, who is currently appealing the Home Office’s rejection of taxpayer-funded security, is being told by the former head of Scotland Yard’s Royal Protection that his concerns are unfounded. Dai Davies told The Mail on Sunday that Harry and Meghan’s “security arrangements in the UK are considered individually for each visit.” He stated: “He is provided with a liaison officer who has access to the most current intelligence briefings. The notion that he requires round-the-clock armed protection is absurd—as is the…
Prince Harry is reminded that his father, King Charles, cannot influence decisions regarding taxpayer-funded security. The Duke of Sussex, who is currently appealing the Home Office’s decision to reduce his security, is being reiterated that his father must remain uninvolved in governmental affairs. Royal expert Ingrid Seward writes for The Sun: “Harry now expects the already burdened British taxpayer to cover the cost of his mistake by funding security for him and his family when they visit the UK.” She adds: “Yet, he appears unable, or unwilling, to comprehend that much of the issue is self-inflicted.” “It is not the…
Prince Harry reportedly offered a gesture of reconciliation to Prince William and Kate Middleton during his recent trip to the UK. The Duke of Sussex, who spent two days in London last week, stayed at the Coworth Park hotel, situated near Ascot in Berkshire—a mere 20-minute distance from Kate and William’s Adelaide Cottage. A source disclosed to The Express: “His choice of accommodation, which was communicated to Wills and Kate through security services, was interpreted as a potential olive branch to foster peace after years of estrangement.” They further added, “Harry is genuinely eager to attempt to salvage some form…
John Travolta, in a heartfelt post, is remembering his late son Jett. The 71-year-old actor took to his official Instagram account on Sunday, April 13th, to pen a birthday tribute for Jett, commemorating what would have been his 33rd birthday. In the touching post, the proud father shared a throwback photograph of himself holding a young Jett in his arms, with the father-son duo sharing beaming smiles as they looked at each other. “Happy birthday Jett,” Travolta wrote in the caption. “I miss you so much,” he confessed, adding, “Love you forever!” For those unaware, Jett tragically passed away at…
Meghan Markle is being reminded that leveraging her personal life for financial gain risks creating a negative impression with her audience. The Duchess of Sussex, currently focused on developing her lifestyle brand, ‘As Ever,’ is being advised to seek genuine internal motivation. Royal expert Jack Royston told The Sun: “I think Meghan has to experience this phase of ventures that don’t quite resonate to find within herself the drive to step outside her home and not solely monetize her own existence, because I believe that is essentially what she is doing.” Jack elaborated: “She is attempting to monetize her life.…
