6 days agoBlogsComments Off on Friends star’s nepo-baby son is following in their acting footsteps – but can you guess who his famous parent is?
THIS nepo-baby was born into television royalty, thanks to one of his parents being a cast member of Friends.
The rising star in question is now forging his own career as an actor, but can you guess which star of the famous sitcom he’s related to?
InstagramThis nepo-baby is following in his famous Friends star parent’s footsteps[/caption]
InstagramHe has already got a number of acting credits to his name[/caption]
Movie Production CompanyCan you guess which Friends star this nepo-baby is the son of?[/caption]
Instagram/lisakudrowThe rising star is Julian Murray Stern, who is Lisa Kudrow’s son[/caption]
We are of course talking about Lisa Kudrow’s son, Julian Murray Stern, 27.
The actress, 61, is best known for playing Phoebe Buffay in Friends, alongside Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer, and the late Matthew Perry.
Lisa was actually pregnant with Julian whilst she was filming the show.
Her pregnancy was written into the fourth season of Friends in 1998, when Phoebe was carrying her brother’s triplets.
Lisa previously recalled some fond memories of this time on the set of the famous sitcom.
“The six of us would do a huddle backstage and just say, ‘All right, have a good show, love you love you love you love you.,'” she told People.
“And when I was pregnant, then they would say, ‘Have a great show, love you love you — love you, little Julian!’
“This was because we knew it was a boy and that was his name.
She then added how “sweet” she found this gesture from her famous co-stars.
Lisa shares Julian with her French husband Michael Stern, who she wed in 1995.
Following in his famous mom’s footsteps, Julian is forging a career in acting and has starred in the TV series, That’s Hollywood, Baby, and the short film. Big City Boy.
He has also got a number credits for editing.
Lisa would often bring Julian to work with her when she filmed Friends, so he grew up on the set.
Supplied by LMKMEDIAJulian’s mom is best known for playing Phoebe in Friends[/caption]
GettyLisa’s pregnancy with Julien was written into season 4 when her character carried her brother’s triplets[/caption]
However, her son hasn’t always a fan of his mother’s work.
During an interview on Late Night With Seth Meyers, Lisa revealed how her Julian only recently watched the first few episode of Friends, and was surprised at how “impressive” it was.
“He called me up and said, ‘So I just watched the first two episodes. It’s really good, Mom,’ ” she revealed. “I said, ‘Thanks.’ He said, ‘Can I ask you some questions about that?’ I’m like, ‘Yes!’ I almost started crying. I didn’t think that anyone in my family liked that show.”
She continued, “He was 5 when we were finished … but he did start watching when his friends at school started watching.
“[But when] he watched it and he was impressed.”
Lisa is incredibly proud of her son, and told OK! magazine in 2020: “He’s unbelievably great.We lucked out.”
She added: “I try to advise him about girls, then I realise I probably don’t know what I’m talking about.”
RexActress Lisa is incredibly proud of her son and said she ‘lucked out’ when she had him[/caption]
6 days agoBlogsComments Off on GAA manager exodus continues as top boss steps down after ‘three years of ups and downs’ following All-Ireland exit
ROSCOMMON are the latest county on the look-out for a new manager after Davy Burke stepped down.
Burke leaves the job after three years at the helm, having guided the Rossies back to Division 1 of the National League in his final campaign.
Davy Burke has stepped down as Roscommon managerBrendan Moran/SportsfileHis final act was defeat to Cork in the All-Ireland seriesDaire Brennan/Sportsfile
Burke said: “After careful consideration, I have decided to step down as Roscommon Senior Football Manager, bringing an end to my 3 year term.
“I would like to thank the Roscommon County Board in particular County Chairperson, Brian Carroll for his unwavering support and loyalty through the highs and lows over the last 3 years.
“I appreciated it more than you will know.
“During my tenure I have had the privilege of working alongside a fantastic group of people in my backroom team.
“While there are too many to mention individually, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for your professionalism, dedication and loyalty to Roscommon Football.
“My management team of Eddie Lohan, Mark Doran, Hugh Lynch and Leo Tierney.
“Thanks lads for your immense commitment, your expertise and your constant support. It was a pleasure to work with you all.
“To the Roscommon players, it was an honour of a lifetime to be entrusted to manage you bunch of men for 3 years.
“I am very proud of the improvements we made, the work we put in together and the experiences we had along the way.
“I will be on the terrace in The Hyde keenly watching on and wishing you continued success.
“There is no better sight than The Hyde pitch full with Rossie jerseys after a win.
“Finally to my family who as always were my biggest backers and supporters. There was never a journey too arduous for them.
In his first season, they narrowly missed out on the Division 1 final, while they beat Mayo in the Connacht SFC before losing to Galway in the semi-finals.
His maiden All-Ireland series in charge was ended by Cork in the preliminary quarter-finals.
2024 saw them drop down to Division 2 while they lost to Mayo in the provincial semi-finals and Armagh in the last eight of the Sam Maguire.
They bounced back up to Division 1 earlier this year before once again losing in the Connacht SFC semi-finals, to Galway.
The Rossies failed to get out of the All-Ireland round robin this summer, with Burke’s final act as boss being a two-point loss to Cork.
‘SINCERE THANKS’
Chairperson Brian Carroll said: “I have witnessed first hand the effort, dedication and commitment Davy has put in since his appointment in October 2022.
“I want to thank Davy most sincerely for everything he has done for Roscommon GAA.
“We have had highs and lows over the 3 years but Davy’s ambitions and goals for our players, supporters and our County was always to be the very best we could possibly be.
“I want to thank all our backroom team for their work over the last 3 years.
“Finally I want to wish Davy, Shauna, Shea and little Conn the very very best in the future and I wish them health, happiness and success on and off the pitch.
“It was a pleasure to work with Davy and he will always be welcome in Roscommon.”
Roscommon GAA will now begin the process of appointing a new senior football manager.
6 days agoBlogsComments Off on One of the UK’s oldest holiday parks reveals £6million upgrade plans with new glamping pods and sky terrace
A HOLIDAY park group in the UK has revealed some of the exciting new additions coming to the resorts as part of a multi-million revamp.
Allens Caravans – which is one of the oldest family-run residential and holiday park groups in the UK – has already begun upgrades at it’s sites.
ShutterstockA holiday park group is investing over £6million in new accommodation and facilities[/caption]
Allens caravansAllens Caravans – which is one of the oldest family-run residential and holiday park groups in the UK – has already begun upgrades at it’s sites[/caption]
For example, in Worcestershire, the Abbots Salford park has new lodge accommodation and refreshed the onsite facilities.
The main clubhouse has also had a mini refurbishment, with the introduction of a new food and drinks offering, the creation of a new Owners’ Lounge for holiday homeowners, an improved fishing lake, a new children’s outdoor play area and new pool tables.
Over at the Bredon View site, in the Cotswolds – which has a golf course and a back-to-nature vibe – there will be new activities such as croquet and bike hire.
Coastal spots such as Sunbeach and Aber Bay in Wales, both have new glamping pods with boutique-style living and sleeping spaces for up to six people as well as hot tubs.
At Sunbeach, the clubhouse has also undergone refurbishment and there is a new adventure golf course.
At Aber Bay, there will soon be a new sky terrace, food truck on the beach and a camping fielding in time for August breaks.
Both parks will also have an improved entertainment programme for the summer holidays.
Over in Northamptonshire, at the Overstone Lakes Holiday Park, there will be a new holiday home development made up of 21 luxury homes.
The park will also see an improved clubhouse and an outdoor container bar and stage with live performances and visiting entertainment acts.
Prices for the new properties start at £260,000 for the two-bedroom Willerby Forest.
Overstone Lakes will also gain a new enclosed dog walking area and improvements to the swimming pool area, changing room and pool bar.
Allens Caravans CEO James Allen said: “Our parks offer a mixture of coast, countryside and lake-side locations, and a wide range of facilities and activities – so there is something for everyone.
“We have made it a priority that all of the new developments, however sizeable, blend harmoniously with the surrounding countryside, staying true to the natural charm of the parks.
“We’ve always been committed to creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for our residents, and this latest investment is a reflection of that commitment.”
A three bedroom, pet-friendly caravan at Sunbeach Holiday Park costs from £199 for seven nights through Hoseasons.
Alternatively, you could book into a Nautical Pod for seven nights, with up to six guests and have a private hot tub for £405.
Over at Aber Bay, you could stay for seven nights for as little as £265.
In addition, Hoseasons is currently offering up to £350 off summer breaks booked before July 2, for stays between June 17 and September 20, 2025.
6 days agoBlogsComments Off on Glastonbury’s most legendary secret sets from Foo Fighters appearance to Pulp and The Killers
GLASTONBURY is the holy grail of music festivals, with any act worth its salt desperate to play at the iconic Worthy Farm site.
Such is its pull that the biggest artists in the world are only too happy to squeeze onto the bill for surprise performances on stages their popularity has long since eclipsed.
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We take a look at memorable secret sets from past years:
THE CHURNUPS
PAThe Foo Fighters rocked the Pyramid Stage in 2023 as The Churnups[/caption]
By the time Dave Grohl and co took to the Pyramid Stage as The Churnups in 2023, the secret was well and truly out of the bag.
But that didn’t deter the American rock veterans, who headlined in 2017, from ripping through a concise nine song set packed with hits.
Running out in front of a banner with the Foos’ pseudonym on in a heavy metal font, Dave Grohl was all gas no brakes, headbanging and sprinting around like a man half his age.
It was a poignant, uplifting return to the farm a year after the band’s drummer, Taylor Hawkins, died while they were touring South America.
THE KILLERS
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Two years before they headlined the festival for a second time in 2019, The Killers flashed their Vegas-infused brilliance on the John Peel Stage.
Led by showman Brandon Flowers, the band emerged at 5.30pm on the Sunday afternoon and launched into an anthemic When You Were Young.
As news spread around the site, the crowd grew bigger with hundreds, if not thousands, of fans gathering outside the tent to hear the hits.
It was a memorable moment and paved the way for a glorious return to the top of the bill in 2019 where they were joined by special guests Johnny Marr and Pet Shop Boys.
MAC DEMARCO
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The popular songwriter brought his lo-fi beats to the Crow’s Nest in 2016.
Over 400 fans tried cramming into a tiny tent late at night to hear chilled hits like Salad Days.
One lucky person that made it inside, wrote on Instagram: “Mac Demarco secret set in the tiniest tent was worth climbing the muddiest hill.”
PULP
Jarvis Cocker’s Pulp performed on The Park Stage in 2011Getty
Britpop favourites Pulp are riding high once again following the release of critically acclaimed comeback album, More – their first in 24 years.
But the magic never really faded, and those who witnessed their 2011 secret set can attest to that.
Frontman Jarvis Cocker was in fine form and typically dapper for the Park Stage performance playing a mix of hits and deeper cuts.
One fan said: “Wasn’t much of a secret as everyone knew by the time Sunday rolled around. We got a spot mid-morning and managed to hold it down as the field filled up. It was an amazing set with people watching it all the way up the hill.”
Radiohead
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In what was a golden year for secret sets, the mighty Radiohead downsized from the Pyramid Stage to play The Park.
The experimental Oxford outfit played tracks from their stellar King of Limbs album to a rapturous audience.
As you can imagine, excitement was at fever pitch when Thom Yorke and co eventually appeared, with one gig-goer saying: “Outrageous, the wait the buzz.”
RICK ASTLEY AND BLOSSOMS
Rick Astley paid tribute to The Smiths, alongside BlossomsRex
Rick Astley and Blossoms were perhaps one of the most surprising combinations to grace Glasto, yet it really worked.
The two acts’ homage to Manchester‘s musical heroes The Smiths in 2023 sent fans nuts.
The 80s pop idol and indie favourites gelled effortlessly and did Morrissey and Marr’s anthems justice in the Woodsies tent.
“Such great energy, everyone was buzzing,” said one audience member.
THE LIBERTINES
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The Margate boys were a late addition to the lineup in 2015 after Florence and the Machine were bumped up the bill in unfortunate circumstances.
Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl broke his leg in a freak stage fall just weeks before his band were due to headline, forcing them to pull out.
Glasto bosses elevated Florence and then scrambled to add a support-worthy act.
Pete Doherty, Carl Barat, Gary Powell and John Hassall stepped in to fill the void and played their literary indie classics on a sunny afternoon on the farm.
6 days agoBlogsComments Off on Kneecap to take to Glastonbury stage today despite Keir Starmer calling for them to be axed after terror charge
KNEECAP are set to perform at Glastonbury today despite calls for the Irish hip hop trio to be banned.
Frontman Liam Og O hAnnaidh was charged under the Terrorism Act after allegedly displaying a flag in support of proscribed terrorist group Hezbollah while saying “up Hamas, up Hezbollah” during a gig in November.
GettyNaoise O Caireallain (left) and Liam Og O hAnnaidh of Irish band Kneecap on stage[/caption]
EPAOg O hAnnaidh sits in a taxi after he left Westminster Magistrates’ Court on June 18[/caption]
GettyCalls have been made for O Caireallain, JJ O Dochartaigh and Og O hAnnaidh to be banned from Glastonbury[/caption]
Last week the rapper – who performs under the name Mo Chara – and bandmates Naoise O Caireallain and JJ O Dochartaigh were mobbed by hundreds of fans outside Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
Kneecap are due on the Somerset festival’s West Holts Stage at 4pm on Saturday.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said it is “not appropriate” for the group to perform at the festival, which started on Thursday.
Asked by The Sun on Sunday if he thinks Kneecap should play, the PM said: “No I don’t.
“I think we need to come down really clearly on this. I won’t say too much, because there’s a court case on, but I don’t think that’s appropriate.”
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch also said the BBC “should not be showing” the band’s set in a post on social media.
Her post said: “The BBC should not be showing Kneecap propaganda.
“One Kneecap band member is currently on bail, charged under the Terrorism Act.
“As a publicly funded platform, the BBC should not be rewarding extremism.”
The band are not currently listed for live broadcast.
Avon and Somerset Police said: “Ticket-holders can once again expect to see uniformed officers on site at Glastonbury Festival 24/7 throughout the festival as part of our extensive policing operation ensuring it is safe for everyone attending, as well as those who live nearby.”
In response to the charge, Kneecap said in a post: “14,000 babies are about to die of starvation in Gaza, with food sent by the world sitting on the other side of a wall, and once again the British establishment is focused on us…
“Instead of defending innocent people, or the principles of international law they claim to uphold, the powerful in Britain have abetted slaughter and famine in Gaza, just as they did in Ireland for centuries. Then, like now, they claim justification.
“The IDF units they arm and fly spy plane missions for are the real terrorists, the whole world can see it.”
Hezbollah – founded in 1982 – is an Iran-backed Shiite militia.
The Lebanese terrorist organisation voiced support for the Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7 2023 before launching guided rockets and artillery shells at Israeli-occupied positions.
Israel has retaliated with strikes on Gaza – and the conflict remains ongoing, with thousands of people, including civilian children, killed.
Kneecap has said they “do not, and have never, supported Hamas or Hezbollah”, condemned all attacks on civilians, and alleged footage was “deliberately taken out of all context” as part of a “coordinated smear campaign” over their criticism of “the ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people”.
GettySir Keir Starmer says it is ‘not appropriate’ for them to cash in at the festival[/caption]
AFPOg O hAnnaidh was mobbed by fans outside court earlier this month[/caption]
6 days agoBlogsComments Off on Protest showdown: Bangkok governor inspects Victory Monument
Bangkok braces itself for a day of tension and traffic chaos as Governor Chadchart Sittipunt swept into Victory Monument to personally oversee preparations for a massive political rally. This morning, Governor Chadchart, accompanied by Sobchoke Na Srito, Chief of Ratchathewi district, and a team of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) officials, toured the landmark to inspect …
6 days agoBlogsComments Off on Orlando Bloom flirted with Kim Kardashian MONTHS before Katy Perry split as pair reunite in Venice
ORLANDO Bloom appeared to have eyes for Kim Kardashian months before his split from Katy Perry – as the pair reunite in Venice for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s star-studded wedding.
Actor Orlando, 48, was yesterday spotted sharing a warm embrace with Kim, 44, at the Gritti Palace Hotel just days after it was confirmed his decade-long relationship with Katy, 40, had ended.
GettyOrlando Bloom was caught seemingly staring at Kim Kardashian’s backside[/caption]
But fans are pointing back to a telling moment from September 2024 as a possible clue that things had already started to unravel.
While still very much engaged to Katy, Orlando was seen sneaking a cheeky glance at Kim’s famous derrière during a high-profile gala in New York.
The photo – taken at the Kering Foundation’s Caring for Women Dinner – showed Orlando with his arm wrapped around Katy’s waist while clearly looking down toward Kim’s figure-hugging latex gown.
At the time, fans flooded social media with comments as the snap made a swirl across the internet.
“Maybe this is why they have been engaged for so long,” one fan wrote on Instagram.
“Doesn’t surprise me he looks like a womanizer,” another joked.
“Would you be angry if you were Katy Perry?” wondered a third on X.
Fast-forward to June 2025, and Orlando appears to be embracing single life once again – this time in Venice for Amazon billionaire Jeff’s jaw-dropping three-day wedding extravaganza.
Looking relaxed in a black vest and shorts, the newly single actor was seen strolling around the Italian streets before bumping into Kim and her sister Khloe at a swanky pre-wedding event.
Kim, dressed head-to-toe in chic Balenciaga, welcomed Orlando with open arms as the pair hugged at the luxe Gritti Palace.
Khloe, in bold leopard print, stood by watching the warm reunion unfold.
Orlando, clearly in high spirits, was also seen licking his lips as he made his way onto a yacht ahead of the celebrations.
Despite Orlando’s wandering eye, Katy has been friends with the reality star for years.
In 2017, Kim thrilled her eldest daughter North West by taking her to one of Katy’s concerts, which included a meet-and-greet.
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APThe superstar was spotted boarding a boat[/caption]
EPAOrlando was all smiles heading to the venue[/caption]
SplashThe actor is yet to speak out on Katy Perry split rumours[/caption]
In 2018, the pair hung out together at the Met Gala.
Two years earlier, Orlando was famously caught staring at Katy’s backside in a similar snap at the event before they began dating.
Katy met Orlando in 2016. The high-profile couple got engaged three years later, but there still hasn’t been a wedding.
“It was very sweet. It was Valentine’s Day … we went to dinner and I thought we were going to go see some art after dinner but we pulled up to a helicopter,” the Women’s World singer told Jimmy Kimmel on the topic of Orlando proposing.
“We landed on a rooftop [in Los Angeles] — my whole family was there, and all my friends. He did so well,” she added.
Other celebs at the gala included Salma Hayek, Lauren Sanchez, Dakota Johnson, Lindsay Lohan, Matthew McConaughey, Naomi Watts, Julianne Moore, Viola Davis and Donatella Versace.
It comes after reports the Pirates of the Caribbean actor would “make his debut as a single man” at the A-List wedding of the year’s three-day celebration.
Clearly eager to embrace his stunning Italian surroundings – and escape speculation over his situation with the Roar hitmaker – he has touched down ahead of the nuptials.
Orlando was seen looking casual in a black vest top and shorts, finishing off with white sports socks.
He was seen stretching out as he strolled around the picturesque Italian streets with a pal, before spotting Kim, 44, and sister Khloe, 40, at nearby restaurant, The Gritti Palace.
Keeping Up With The Kardashians alum Kim looked chic in black Balenciaga trousers paired with a dark bandeau top.
She pulled on a pair of silver sunglasses and brushed her locks into a slicked-back up-do and was seen opening her arms to welcome the Lord Of The Rings actor into an embrace.
Her sister Khloe, decked out in bold leopard-print, could be seen watching the pair as she stood alongside.
The trio then sat at the same table as wedding attendees mingling at the pre-ceremony event.
Jeff and Lauren’s wedding venue was recently revealed as an “open air theatre” on a Venetian island.
A series of jaw-droppingly pricey hotel suites have also been booked out for the happy couple and their guests.
Kim and Orlando’s warm welcome came after it was reported Katy – who shares daughter Daisy with Orlando from their 10-year partnership – told pals they were over back in January.
The I Kissed A Girl songstress won’t be part of the wedding celebrations – despite cutting a striking figure in a see-through top at Lauren’s Hen – as she is on tour.
ALL CHANGE
Last week, The Sun reported how Orlando and Katyheld crisis talksto try to save their relationship after leading increasingly separate lives.
American news website TMZ then said Brit-born Orlando would be “the life of the party” and that he would be hitting “the dancefloor hard” when he arrives in Italy for the nuptials.
An insider said: “No one has decided it’s definitely the end of the road for Katy and Orlando.
“They both love each other, but they have been living different lives for at least a year and in different mindsets.”
It’s understood Orlando and Katy are planning on reuniting on July 4 when there is a break in her touring schedule.
The insider added: “They have barely been together for a decent amount of time, without distractions, for many, many months.”
Tensions within their relationship also reached boiling point after Katy’s flight to space on board Jeff’s Blue Origin.
Katy, along with Lauren and Gayle King, were hit with a public backlash and those close to Orlando said he had warned Katy about taking part.
They said: “From day one, Orlando didn’t think going on the Blue Origin mission was a good idea, and knew she would face a backlash.”
DONE DEAL?
Yet it was then claimed Katy – who is on tour in Australia – had told her mates their engagement was over at the start of the year, before removing her engagement ring.
A source close to the couple said: “Katy confided in friends at the start of the year that theirrelationship was as good as done.
“They decided to hold off on announcing anything in case things improved between them, because they are desperate to stay together for the sake of their daughter.
“But they have spent barely any time together this year, with Katy on tour and Orlando working on his upcoming film Bucking Fastard in Dublin.
“She knew that taking off her engagement ring would send a clear message.
“It’s been a hard year so far. They wanted to wait until the tour is over before they made their split official, although Katy has grown tired of the situation.”
The couple started dating in 2016 and got engaged three years later. However, The Sun understands they had difficult conversations about their future over Christmas and in January but struggled to make a firm decision.
Reps for the couple refused to comment when approached about their separation in February and again this week.
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SplashLauren sent Katy a message on social media, saying ‘you will be missed’[/caption]
6 days agoMalaysia TvComments Off on University of Limpopo (UL) Graduate Internships 2025
The University of Limpopo invites qualified South African graduates to apply for its Graduate Internship Programme 2025, offering a 24-month contract across multiple departments. Internship Application Closing Date: 30 June 2025 at 16H00Internship Location: University of Limpopo, Turfloop Campus, Mankweng,...