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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry hired ex-Palace aids despite ‘vipers’ claim
ExpressMeghan Markle and Prince Harry have hired two more former Palace aides, despite claims they were surrounded by “vipers” and could trust very few people there.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have rehired Clara Loughran and Beth Herlihy on a freelance basis, both former Palace aides who lost their jobs when the couple stepped down as senior royals in March. The pair will be working on charity projects in the UK. Their appointment is in addition to the couple’s UK PR chief James Holt, who has been working with the Sussexes since they left the royal sphere.Meghan and Harry have…
‘I am my mother’s son’: Harry uses a photo of Diana and vows to ‘unleash the power of compassion’ with Meghan on new website for foundation that reveals partnerships with Stanford ‘centre for altruism research’ and ‘humane technology’ charity
Mail OnlineDuke and Duchess of Sussex today set out goal to ‘build a better world’ in open letter on their updated website.Couple use pictures of Harry as a boy with Princess Diana and one of Meghan as a girl with her mother Doria.They said in a joint statement on Archewell.com website: ‘I am my mother’s son. And I am our son’s mother’. Couple also announced partnerships between their foundation and several tech and research-focused groups.Site also plugs their podcasting deal with Spotify said to be worth £30m and their £100m Netflix tie-up.Prince Harry used a photograph of his late mother Princess…
Archie’s first podcast: Meghan and Harry feature 19-month-old son in star-studded first Spotify episode and coax him into wishing listeners a Happy New Year in his American accent
Mail OnlineCouple will produce and host own shows, starting with holiday special today supported by famous friends.Their son Archie is invited on to the end of the 33-minute show where he says ‘Happy New Year’ in US accent.Archewell Audio guests include Elton John, James Corden, Stacey Abrams, Brené Brown and Deepak Chopra. Couple’s £30m ($40m) contract with Spotify seen as step towards their ‘billion-dollar brand’ after Netflix deal.Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have featured their 19-month-old son Archie in their first Spotify podcast and got him to say his first four words in public – wishing people a ‘Happy New…
Team Megxit reunited: Two Palace aides who lost jobs in March are back on Sussexes’ payroll in couple’s hiring spree
Mail OnlineEXCLUSIVE: Duke and Duchess of Sussex have rehired two former palace aides They have employed ex-palace staff Clara Loughran and Beth Herlihy on a freelance basis The pair, both in their 30s, lost their jobs in March when Harry and Meghan moved to North America.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have boosted their rapidly expanding stable of staff by rehiring two palace aides who lost their jobs when the royal couple left the UK.In recent months Harry and Meghan have made a series of key appointments to head their forthcoming non-profit foundation, Archewell, as well as starting their own…
It pays to have good friends! Oprah Winfrey’s Instagram post promoting Duchess of Sussex’s coffee was ‘a million dollar post in free publicity’ putting Meghan and Harry on path to building a BILLION dollar brand
Mail OnlineOprah Winfrey’s decision to promote Meghan Markle’s new range of vegan coffee to her 19.2million Instagram followers was worth at least $1million and is probably the most valuable piece of free publicity in history, experts told MailOnline today.PR guru Mark Borkowski told MailOnline the $28-per-pack oat-milk ‘superlattes’ are the first ‘baby steps’ towards Meghan and Harry building a billion dollar brand for themselves in the US.It came as Meghan and Harry signed an exclusive deal with Spotify for to ‘host and produce podcasts that build community through shared experience, narratives, and values.’ It is not known how much the…
More than The Crown: Why the mythic tone around Diana, Princess of Wales echoes today
CBCIt’s not just because of The Crown.Diana, Princess of Wales, is back in the headlines, on magazine covers, is the subject of podcasts and has cropped up pretty much anywhere else someone thinks her name might rustle up some more attention.Much of the recent focus has been spawned by the portrayal of her in the controversial fourth season of the Netflix drama The Crown.But beyond that, there have been a spate of recent headlines delving into the high-profile BBC interview Diana gave in 1995, and there is anticipation of other shows, including a movie and a streaming musical, that will…
STRIKE A POSE Catwalk Queen Kate Moss has £12m in bank after being top of her game for years
The SunAS Kate Moss graces the cover of Vogue for the 41st time she demon-strates longevity rarely seen in models.The catwalk queen is the fashion bible’s most prolific cover girl and shows that she has still got it at the age of 46.Kate, who grew up in Croydon, South London, before being spotted by a model scout at 14, first appeared on Vogue’s cover in 1993.And 27 years later she is still marketable, with her main company Kate Moss Ltd worth £12million.It must be a huge relief for Kate, whose career almost ended overnight in 2005 after pictures of her…
Dior sticks by Johnny Depp in defiance of ‘wife beater’ ruling
The GuardianEvidence suggests defiant Johnny Depp fans have been buying Dior’s Sauvage fragrance in support of the actor, who continues to be the face of the cologne despite a high court judge finding that he violently abused his ex-wife during their relationship.Depp has been the face of the aftershave since it launched in 2015 with an advertising campaign that was criticised for its racist portrayal of Native Americans. But many were surprised to see an advert for the fragrance, featuring Depp playing a guitar, being shown on TV during The Great British Bake Off this week.“We have received a total of 11 complaints about…
The opposite of Melania Trump: what is the new first lady of the United States known for
NTV.ruAll the tabloids of the world write that the strained relations between Donald Trump and Melania Trump are bursting at the seams, and the marriage is just a prop for the presidential term. And the other day Melania gave another reason for these conversations. On Veterans Day, the presidential couple came to Arlington Cemetery to honor the memory of the heroes of the nation. At the same time, Donald and Melania stood very far from each other. Moreover, the first lady did not come with her husband, but on the arm with a gallant stately soldier who held an umbrella…
The Crown’s Princess Diana star Emma Corrin to become £5million fashion icon
The Mirror The Crown star Emma Corrin – Princess Diana in the Netflix blockbuster – could pocket £5million from fashion and film deals in the next year.And industry experts predict she could be earning five times that in just a few years.The 24-year-old former model has won the attention of high-end brands and Hollywood casting directors after landing the iconic role.She has been spotted wearing everything from edgy labels such as Miu Miu, JW Anderson and Richard Quinn to global brands including Valentino and Chanel.And from being a complete unknown a few months ago, Emma has been on the covers of top-end fashion…
Meghan came up with most flattering ‘Markle Sparkle’ nickname HERSELF
The ExpressMEGHAN MARKLE invented one of her most famous and affectionate nicknames, the Markle Sparkle, when she was just a teenager, according to a royal biographer.Meghan and Harry were allegedly always locked in battle with the Palace over how they used their platform when they were still operating as part of the royal machine. Since leaving the Royal Family’s frontline, the couple have made the best out of being able to manage their own PR. They have signed up to the same high-profile public speaking agency as the Obamas, have secured their own Netflix deal to produce mini-series and documentaries, and are on the cusp of launching…
Mogul Kylie Jenner teams up with The Grinch for special Christmas make-up range
The MirrorEXCLUSIVE: The Kardashian clan entrepreneur is already worth £526million and her range with Dr Seuss’s ultimately lovable grouch is likely to make her even richerCosmetics queen Kylie Jenner has teamed up with The Grinch and they are likely to steal Christmas – with sales of her make-up range.The beauty mogul, 23, looked stunning posing in a shimmering emerald outfit and red bikini as her Kylie x The Grinch Christmas collection was launched on Thursday.And if the reality TV star’s past success is anything to go by, it will be celebrity rivals such as Rihanna, Selena Gomez, Victoria Beckham and Lady Gaga…
Donald Trump to launch media outlet to fight ‘fake news’
News.com.auHe’s yet to concede the US election, but outgoing President Donald Trump has allegedly planned his next move.It’s not clear whether the 74-year-old will voluntarily leave the White House or, per the fantasies of some Democrats, barricade himself in the Oval Office and have to be forcibly removed.But many believe Mr Trump’s first step post-presidency will be to launch a media empire of his own in a bid to bring down the “fake news media” that he’s continuously bemoaned over the course of his administration – and use his army of fans to help him make it happen.“There’s no reason why he can’t…
Johnny Depp loses libel case over Sun ‘wife beater’ claim
BBC News Johnny Depp has lost his libel case against the Sun newspaper over an article that called him a “wife beater”. Mr Depp, 57, sued the paper after it claimed he assaulted his ex-wife Amber Heard, which he denies. The Sun said the article was accurate. Judge Mr Justice Nicol said the Sun had proved what was in the article to be “substantially true”. He found 12 of the 14 alleged incidents of domestic violence had occurred. Mr Depp’s lawyer called the ruling “perverse” and said the Hollywood actor intends to appeal. A spokesperson for the Sun said it…
Is The World Ready For Harry And Meghan – The Reality Stars?
Huffington PostDressed in chinos and plaid shirts and spilling profundities about climate change with an accent thicker than treacle, Prince Harry is the polar opposite of the classic reality star.When rumours began circulating that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex might be doing a reality show as part of their much-hyped Netflix deal, many refused to believe it. But why is the idea really so shocking? The royal couple’s relationship with the press is well documented. Last year Harry criticised the tabloid’s coverage of his wife Meghan Markle, and has spoken of his disdain towards certain press tactics: “I won’t be bullied into playing a game…
MEGA-BUCKS Meghan Markle could have made £500k for 15-minute Power Women Zoom chat – that’s £33k a minute
The SunMEGHAN Markle could have earned as much as half a million for her Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Zoom chat, an expert has claimed.PR expert Mark Borkowski says that the Duchess of Sussex could have raked in £33,000 a minute at the 15-minute at the £10k-a-head event on Tuesday.Speaking exclusively to Fabulous Digital he said: “There is curiosity in anything she does and has to say, her earning potential is very high.“I would say she would get anywhere in the region of £250,000 to £500,000 for doing something like that.”Borkowski doubts that Meghan’s earnings would have been linked into a revenue share…
The infamous Parrot auditions
I hope the whole subject of storytelling and conversation emerges with relatively clarity from our activity with Joey and Dexter, so I won’t keep banging on about it. You can fill in the gaps and keep the thesis in the mind, I’m sure. This is a tale of a racing driver, a parrot, and Frank Windsor’s badly bitten ear. It’s a tale which shows how improvisation in PR will always ensure that tomorrow’s fish and chip paper can be exploited to make more fish and chip paper for the day after tomorrow and more fish and chip paper for the…
Harry was in talks with Goldman Sachs to bolster one of his charities, not Sussex Royal Brand: Royal insider
Pop TimesEven before Megxit happened, Harry reportedly wasted no time in striking lucrative deals with an investment bank that would pave the way to riches for him and Meghan Markle in the future when they were no longer a part of the British monarchy.In order to do that, Harry reportedly entered into talks with American global banking giant Goldman Sachs, who experts believe can get the value of their brand, Sussex Royal, skyrocketing in just a few years. “They’re going to earn fortunes, whether through speeches or ambassador work – these are £1billion handshakes,” Renowned PR agent Mark Borkowski told…
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry ‘have agreed to star in fly-on-the-wall Netflix reality series with cameras following them for three months’ as part of $150m deal
Mail Online The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are said to have agreed to star in a fly-on-the-wall Netflix reality series with cameras following them for three months.Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are hoping to ‘give people a glimpse into their lives and see all the charity work they do’, according to a source.It comes after the royal couple signed a £112million Netflix deal to make TV series, films and children’s shows for the streaming service.Harry and Meghan will be followed for three months but it is not clear whether cameras will be allowed into their home in Montecito, California. A source…
Meghan and Harry ‘to be filmed for Netflix fly-on-the-wall reality series’
HeartIt was been reported that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will appear on camera in a new Netflix series.Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will reportedly feature in a new reality series that will show a ‘glimpse into their lives’.The couple are thought to have signed a £112million deal with the streaming service, where it was originally thought they would work behind-the-scenes – but a new report from The Sun has claimed that they will also feature on screen.A source said that Meghan wants the public to see the ‘real her’, adding: “It will be tasteful. They want to give people a glimpse…