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Long Live the King! Charles Falsely Declared Dead
King Charles just got the royal send-off nobody ordered.
Radio Caroline accidentally announced the 77-year-old monarch’s death after a staffer found three pre-recorded files and played them “out of curiosity” – sending the statements and national anthem over the airwaves.
The employee quickly realized the mistake and stopped the recordings, but it took roughly 30 minutes for listeners to hear a correction. “I’ve just been informed that we’ve played in error some information a little earlier, I didn’t hear this myself, but it is incorrect, it’s a technical issue, and of course we apologize,” the host said.
U.K. regulator Ofcom has since ruled the station breached broadcasting standards, while the staffer was “reprimanded” and “apologized.”
Curiosity may have killed the cat – but thankfully, not the King. 👑
Julie Andrews: Princess Diaries 3 Doesn't Need Granny
Julie Andrews is officially passing the Genovian torch!
The 90-year-old icon confirmed she won’t return for The Princess Diaries 3, despite being asked multiple times to join Anne Hathaway’s royal reboot. “This one I felt would flourish very well and wouldn’t need Granny going in there at my age,” Andrews explained.
She admitted saying no wasn’t easy, adding, “It was very, very hard to say ‘no,’ but I did because I thought I had a wonderful ride.”
Andrews believes the franchise belongs to Hathaway’s Princess Mia now, saying, “It’s her story. It’s not really mine.”
The crown may be staying in the closet, but the legend status is forever.
Meghan's Red Carpet 'Snub' Sparks Buzz
Meghan Markle’s red-carpet hello may have gotten lost in the mail.
The Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry attended pal David Foster’s charity gala in Canada, but a viral clip had critics screaming snub after the music mogul appeared to walk straight past them.
Meghan even held out her hand as Foster breezed by, prompting one viewer to declare: “Tensions on the red carpet! Meghan Markle publicly snubbed by host David Foster. Watch as he refuses to greet her and ignores her reaching hand. Ouch!”
But the alleged freeze-out didn’t last long. Foster and wife Katharine McPhee later happily posed for photos with the Sussexes, who have been their friends for years.
Looks like the cold shoulder thawed pretty quickly…
Pete Gets Roasted Over Gross On-Camera Moment
Snot a good look… Pete Hegseth just gave the internet some seriously gross ammunition.
The secretary of war was in South Carolina for a ceremony honoring late Sen. Lindsey Graham when cameras caught him appearing to wipe his nose – then run the same hand through his hair. Naturally, social media went wild.
“Secretary of Snot,” one critic joked, while another dubbed the move, “All natural hair gel.”
Hegseth also addressed his heavy sweating at the event, declaring, “I’m a Norwegian from Minnesota. That’s why I sweat like a son of a b----,” before adding, “This is South Carolina in August.” The moment comes amid past allegations about Hegseth’s drinking, which he has denied.
Forget hairspray – apparently Hegseth is going au naturel.
J.Lo's Itty-Bitty Bikini Has Fans Doing a Double Take
J.Lo is bringing the heat… and barely bringing the bikini.
Lopez, 57, sent fans into a frenzy after posing in a teeny white two-piece that showed off her toned tummy and plenty of cleavage. The superstar completed the barely-there look with a white headscarf, black sunnies and polka-dot kitten heels, captioning the snaps, “Leo season continues🦁.”
“Have some mercy, JLO,” one fan begged, while another declared, “She is a goddess.”
The sizzling photos come shortly after Lopez celebrated her 57th birthday and enjoyed a road trip with twins Max and Emme before they head off to college.
J.Lo may be sending the kids to school, but she’s still teaching a master class in thirst traps.
Brooks' Topless Dip With Dad Nearby Raises Eyebrows
Brooks Nader just threw the family dress code overboard.
The 29-year-old model went topless during an Italian boat day with her family – including dad Breaux – before diving into the water in white bikini bottoms.
The moment quickly split the internet. “This is weirddd,” one critic wrote, while another defended her: “She’s in europe relax.”
The kicker? Brooks previously revealed her conservative parents banned bikinis growing up, joking, “We weren’t allowed to wear two-piece bikinis growing up.”
Apparently, Brooks is just making up for lost time.
‘Jealous’ Kaia Gerber Says Comparisons to Supermodel Mom Cindy Crawford’s Body Resulted in ‘Disordered Eating’: ‘I’ve Been Thin Most of My Life’
Meghan Markle Believes Martha Stewart Is ‘Confused’ Over Claim Duchess Spoke About King Charles Reunion During a Party, Source Says
Vanessa Williams Says Miss America Nude Photo Scandal Led to Her Losing Broadway Role: ‘I Had No Idea the Severity of the Judgment’
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