An influencer is being called ‘selfish’ and ‘distracting’ for using a ring light to film at a Dua Lipa concert. Dua Lipa kicked off her international tour in Melbourne last week and is heading to Sydney tonight for the first of a three-night run at Qudos Bank Arena. But, thanks to this influencer, now fondly referred … Read more
No kids, no problem. A New Yorker named Natalie has responded to critics who called her “selfish” for not bearing children, saying that she prefers to be “the fun auntie.” “I hear the question, ‘Who’s going to take care of you when you’re older?’ a lot. I don’t agree with that,” the 38-year-old paralegal and … Read more
A soft play center owner has slammed “selfish” parents who deliberately hosted a chickenpox party at her venue. Jane Coulson, the owner of an indoor activity center in England, was shocked and outraged when she learned about the gathering’s secret intentions. A concerned mother tipped her off, revealing that a group of parents had intentionally brought their children to the center … Read more
Signs of the times: What does it tell us that LeBron James, one of the all-time greats — some argue the greatest in basketball history — makes for such a self-entitled, blind-to-facts compromise of the good senses that he has become impossible for thoughtful adults to root for? Further, why do thoughtful fans of what … Read more
It’s a fear all parents face at some point — a screaming child in public. From tantrums on the shop floor to waterworks over food they refuse to eat in a restaurant. Many parents simply remove the child from the environment to take a minute — but many don’t. ‘Impossible to hear’ A mom this week has reported that she … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married less than a year, and I’m pregnant with my first child. Our baby was planned, and we were thrilled. Something changed with my husband once I hit the second trimester. If I read something about pregnancy and try to share it with him, he instantly shuts … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have a beautiful soon-to-be 2- year-old daughter. Before her birth, my parents and his all were eagerly awaiting her arrival and discussing their plans for what life as new grandparents would be. We just “knew” they would be involved so much it would drive us crazy. Instead, it’s the … Read more
They’re defying gravity — and testing my patience. The new movie “Wicked,” based on the long-running Broadway show, is doing big business at the domestic box office. Starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the musical “Wizard of Oz” riff is expected to gross more than $100 million over the five-day Thanksgiving holiday weekend, adding to … Read more
A mom has been trolled for admitting she made changes to her body after giving birth. Mom of two Nika Diwa chose to have some cosmetic surgery after her second daughter with her husband of eight years. She shared her choice with her 1.3 million Instagram followers, but not everyone was respectful of her “mommy makeover.” “Your abs look amazing” … Read more
A mother-of-one who suffered from a traumatic birth and four pregnancy losses has called her husband ‘selfish’ online for refusing to get a vasectomy. “I’ve recently lost our fourth baby. I’ve had three previous miscarriages,” she explained to Mumsnet. “We had one live birth from an IVF pregnancy, our very young child who has additional needs and was born … Read more
An Aussie grandmother-of-eight has said she will buck the growing trend of the older generation helping out with childcare but her words have angered many. Avril Moore, a writer, said while she enjoys being a grandmother, she was very quick to tell her three adult children she would not be available for childcare. Childcare, in … Read more
She’s protecting her perky pair. Breasts that hang low — that wobble to and fro — just won’t do for this new mommy who’s refusing to nurse her infant son for fear of droopy boobies. “‘Selfish’ reasons I didn’t breastfeed,” mom Rebecca Gallivan wrote in the closed caption of her TikTok-viral confessional. “I didn’t want … Read more
A Millennial boss who didn’t take maternity leave after the birth of her first child has opened up about her controversial decision. Jessy Marshall and her husband Michael welcomed their son Leo in March, but six years before their “delicious boy” arrived, Jessy had another baby: her very own business. The 35-year-old launched Hive HQ, a … Read more
A rich boomer couple has been labeled “selfish and privileged” after revealing they intended to burn through their children’s inheritance with luxury holidays. Victorian parents Leanne and Leon Ryland appeared on SBS program ‘Insight’ to discuss why their two adult sons wouldn’t be seeing a cent of their inheritance. The couple has spent $114,631 on … Read more
Peak hour on public transport in Sydney is no one’s favorite time. Most of the time you’re crammed into a tight space and praying to find a seat to make the journey a little less uncomfortable. And then along comes someone who thinks the carriage is entirely theirs. Yes, we’re talking about the loud talkers, people who refuse to … Read more
Who is celebrated on Mother’s Day? The answer may seem obvious, but some matriarchs are not so keen on sharing their special day. “It’s Mother’s Day, not Grandmother’s Day,” Emily Wehner, a family photographer in Indianapolis, said in a TikTok video last week that has scored 2.3 million views and stoked a storm of controversy. … Read more
Tom Brady wants football to be about “we” and not “me.” Brady appeared on the “DeepCut with VicBlends” podcast earlier this month, and highlight clips are still making their way out. The seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback provided an illustration of the generational gap as compared with the players who have come up with smartphones … Read more
She’s tired of the media circus. Pop icon Britney Spears issued an apology to ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake on Sunday after she made several claims about the “Cry Me a River” singer in her memoir, “The Woman in Me.” “I wanna apologize for some of the things I wrote about in my book. If I offended … Read more
They’re troll-ing him. Justin Timberlake performed his new track, “Selfish,” on “Saturday Night Live” as die-hard Britney Spears fans have sent her 2011 single “Selfish” to the top of the iTunes charts. Timberlake — who has not appeared on “SNL” in over a decade — sang “Selfish” and debuted “Sanctified” off his forthcoming sixth studio … Read more
Cry Justin a river. As Justin Timberlake has announced a new world tour, Britney Spears fans have sent her song “Selfish” to the top of the charts — to troll her ex-boyfriend. Timberlake, 42, dropped his comeback single “Selfish” earlier this week. His The Forget Tomorrow [World] Tour will kick off in Vancouver, Canada on … Read more