CRUZ Beckham has put on a loved-up display with his girlfriend Jackie Apostel in Florida after his cryptic post amid the family feud with his brother Brooklyn.
The singer, 21, put his recent family dramas to the back of his mind to enjoy some quality time with Jackie, 29.
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Cruz Beckham has put his family dramas aside to enjoy a Florida getaway with girlfriend JackieCredit: InstagramShe took to Instagram to share a sneak peek into their tripCredit: Instagram
She took to Instagram to share a sneak peek into their holiday with two sweet snaps.
In the first photo, she stood in front of a stunning backdrop of palm trees, blue skies and the stunning sea.
Jackie wore a backless black dress as she looked towards the camera for the sexy picture.
In the second photo, Cruz wrapped his arm around his other half as he planted a kiss on her cheek while closing his eyes.
Posting to his Instagram stories, Cruz shared a screenshot from his phone of himself attempting to FaceTime someone, cropping out the contact name.
He cryptically said in the caption of the post: “I never get an answer…”
Cruz then added: “Anyway, new tour vlog is out @itsthebreakers check it, link in story’s“.
The aspiring musician didn’t divulge who never answers his calls, but it could have been a nod to his older brother Brooklyn, who has blocked him on social media.
Cruz is amongst the several family members who have been cut off by Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz.
Until now, the Beckham arm of the family have remained fairly silent on the row, choosing not to respond to Brooklyn’s lengthy statement.
But speaking for the first time on the row, Victoria was asked directly about her eldest son during a new interview with the Wall Street Journal.
It comes after he shared a cryptic post which could have been aimed at his estranged brother BrooklynCredit: Getty
The Spice Girls star said: “I think that we’ve always—we love our children so much.
“We’ve always tried to be the best parents that we can be. And you know, we’ve been in the public eye for more than 30 years right now, and all we’ve ever tried to do is protect our children and love our children.
“And you know, that’s all I really want to say about it.”
Victoria did not refer to Brooklyn by name when asked about the rift but discussed how she had only ever tried to “protect and love our children”.
Brooklyn had previously suggested public image and Brand Beckham was the biggest priority to his mum and dad.
Victoria and David are understood to have been left devastated over the fall out and have even recently offered to meet with Brooklyn and his wife Nicola in the presence of lawyers and therapists in an attempt to rebuild the rift.
But with Brooklyn seemingly standing strong on his statement, the family are still yet to make any movements towards a reconciliation.
Victoria Beckham recently broke her silence on the family feudCredit: GettyBrooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz have completely cut off his familyCredit: Getty
With its sunsoaked Californian desert setting, A-list celeb guests and top music acts, hip US festival Coachella might look like the dream destination when scrolling through the Instagram feed of one of the myriad of Love Island stars in attendance.
But while influencers are given the VIP experience, thanks to the brands who pay big bucks to take them there for free, the reality for normal punters can be a whole different story.
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Love Island stars were out in force getting the VIP treatment during Coachella’s opening weekend last weekCredit: Shutterstock EditorialBut TikTok was awash with videos showing the less glamorous side of the festivalCredit: TikTokSome have described camping at the music fest as an ‘endurance test’Credit: TikTok
As the cult festival kicks off its second consecutive weekend in Palm Springs, social media has been awash with complaints from regular folk exposing the ‘truth’ about what it’s like to go there as a non VIP – and it makes for some pretty grim reading.
From nightmarish queues for cold showers, to hefty £3,000 price tags for three days at the event, various TikTok testimonials may make you think twice before booking for next year’s gig.
As someone who went as a normal person and not as an influencer, it was one of the worst concert experiences I’ve ever had,” TikTok user @lottiestars ranted in a recent social media video.
“Firstly, there’s no place for you to be dropped off. The festival is, like, really disorganised. So I remember we asked 20 different people: ‘Where do we go?’ and they they were like: ‘Oh, we don’t know’. And they actually worked for the event! So you’ll end up sitting in traffic for most of the time before you can find a spot and get dropped off.”
She added that when she then finally arrived, the event proved a nightmare for her pal who was disabled.
“You have another what feels like an hour long walk to actually get into the festival, you have to do is on this super dusty, bumpy, unpaved road, which was really hard for my friend because they were in a wheelchair… they kept getting knocked over and falling out of their wheelchair, so it was not like wheelchair accessible.”
Once inside the venue, Lottie alleged that the atmosphere was not enjoyable thanks to a myriad of influencers creating a stressful environment.
“Everyone’s vibe is really, really bad. A lot of people were pretty mean. They’re like, ‘No, you’re not coming this way and stuff, you can’t go through’ so it’s harder to work your way through the crowd or to reconnect through your friends.
“It’s not as easy to take cute pictures as you think. Literally, everyone’s taking pictures. It’s like a field of cow, but instead of cows, it’s people.”
To top it all, Lottie wrapped up her video by claiming she got sick from the notorious desert winds.
Tiktokker Lottie Stars described her experience as “terrible”Punters cover their noses to escape the dusty windsCredit: TikTok
She said: “I was so sick because during the daytime, it’s burning hot, and then at nighttime, it’s freezing cold, and the dust is really, really intense. Like, you’ll blow your nose, and they’ll be black dirt coming out of your nose.
“The third night, I couldn’t even enjoy the festival, and I probably was only there for like 30 minutes and I had to leave.”
And it seems this is far from a one-off negative review.
The Strokes fan @emilyjadebispo says her experience watching her favourite band was ruined by influencers who were only there to watch Justin Bieber and had no idea about ‘festival etiquette’.
She claimed: “The people around me who were there for Justin Bieber were f***ing insufferable. Oh, my God. It’s like they have never been to a festival before. They have no idea what it’s like that other genres exist.
“They are just completely unaware of any sort of concert etiquette at all. The people to my left, during one of my favourite bands sets, were talking the entire time saying: ‘I don’t even know who this is. What even is this? This is really honestly killing my vibe for Bieber.’”
For those who camp and aren’t holed up in pricey villas like the influencer crowd, some describe the experience as “endurance training.”
The likes of Kendall and Kylie Jenner pose in front of brands as they plug the festival on social mediaCredit: InstagramThe festival has become criticised in recent years as moving away from its rootsCredit: Getty
@huioyg3 said in one TikTok video: “Basic shower access has turned into a survival challenge, people are waiting in line for hours just to get a quick rinse, often with freezing cold water.
“To avoid this nightmare, some festival goers are spending hundreds of dollars on portable shower setups, building their own tents just to maintain a sense of hygiene.
“Another issue is making things worse, extreme heat. Phones are overheating, energy levels are dropping, and what’s supposed to be a fun four day experience is starting to feel more like endurance training.”
Of course, the biggest issue for many is how the festival impacted their wallet.
General admission tickets cost around $799 [£590] for three days, while VIP – which allows you to get closer to the stage and gives you a shuttle pass into the venue – will mean you shell out even more, clocking in around $1299 [£959].
“Coachella started as a low price event to protest against high cost events,” one music fan vented online.
“How are people affording this?” fumed another.
Some, however, claimed it was worth the price of VIP.
“It was 100% worth it We do get closer viewing to some of the stages. And honestly, when the big performers do come out, it gets super packed,” said tiktok user @noesilva
If you shun camping though, hotels can be extortionate due to high demand, as Noa explains.
“Next thing I spent money on was a hotel, which was the most expensive part. It was $2,300 [£1698] for three nights, and I know it sounds like a lot of money, but for me personally, I was not going to go camping.
And finally, you got to think of all the extra expenses that are probably gonna be happening during the trip, which is food, drinks, merch, like all the extra stuff that you’re going to be paying for, and realistically, that’s going to cost me around $500 [£370]. So in total, this trip is costing me around $4,000 [£2950].”
Another furious former Coachella fan, Nick Holiday, summed it up in a top-rated TikTok video.
“They’re charging $100 [£74]for one bite of caviar, four chicken nuggets and seven french fries. That’s honestly a crime against humanity.”
Samie Elishi and Sophie Piper were both on the VIP list this yearCredit: InstagramThe crowds were packed in to watch acts like Justin Bieber and Sabrina CarpenterCredit: EPA
Louis Tomlinson’s sisters have unfollowed Zayn Malik online after he punched Louis in the face during a vicious rowCredit: InstagramThe clash came as the former friends filmed a three-part road trip for NetflixCredit: Getty
Now, his sisters Phoebe and Lottie have unfollowed Zayn online – but still follow the other One Direction boys Harry Styles and Niall Horan.
In an interview with Livelaughlukepod hosted by@lukehamnett, Phoebe and her twin sister Daisy didn’t hold back on who their favourite One Direction member was.
They twins revealed: “Niall was always the loveliest. And even when we were little, he was just very nice and caring and always cute with us.
“Liam’s not with us anymore, but he was always that for me. Yeah, so calm. He was so sweet.
A source said: “Louis was stunned and in shock. Zayn was wearing rings so it cut his head. It happened outside in front of so many people.”
Sources told The Sun their astonishing on-set row was triggered by Zayn’s remark about Louis’ mum Johannah Deakin, who died of leukaemia in 2016.
A source revealed: “The lads were filming on location. Zayn started acting up and was mouthing off.
“It spiralled into a row then Zayn made a remark about Louis’ mum Johannah.
“Louis was stunned and in shock. As he went to move, Zayn then attacked him.
“Zayn punched him straight in the face.
“Because he was wearing rings it cut Louis’ head.
“He was pulled away and Louis was taken for medical treatment. He was left with a concussion. This happened outside in front of so many people. It was shocking.”
One Direction sold more than 70million records worldwide at the height of their fame.
Zayn Malik punched Louis in the face during a vicious rowCredit: Getty – ContributorPhoebe revealed her favourite One Direction member was NiallCredit: InstagramLouis and Zayn were spotted filming a “spontaneous adventure” road trip documentary for Netflix at a dive bar in TennesseeCredit: InstagramOne Direction sold more than 70million records worldwide at the height of their fameCredit: PANeither Louis nor Zayn have ever spoken about the documentary or why it endedCredit: Getty
SHAKIRA has been slammed by fans for her ice cold reaction after one of her cameramen fell over in front of her during a live performance.
A video of the awkward moment is currently circulating on X, with the Colombian pop star, 49, seen stepping around the fallen production member on the ground.
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Shakira has been slammed by some fans for her ‘cold’ reaction to a cameraman falling over in front of her midway through a concertCredit: GettyThe pop star was walking through the crowd during a gig when one of the cameramen filming her toppled over some equipmentCredit: XShakira continued making her way to the stage and side-stepped around himCredit: X
In the clip, the cameraman is filming Shakira as she makes her way through a walkway between the crowd, but trips over equipment during the moment.
Shakira side steps around the cameraman, who is on the floor, to continue her journey to the stage and move on with her performance.
Sharing the clip to X, one user wrote: “The camera operator filming Shakira falls, and she doesn’t make the slightest attempt to help him.”
Another said: “Lack of empathy, period. Bet if it were her who trips, they’d pause the show for a few minutes, right? …
During a performance in San Salvador in February, Shakira was singing her hit song Si Te Vas when her right ankle suddenly twisted.
She then completely toppled to her side, falling onto her elbow as she brought her microphone stand down with her.
During the moment, Shakira stopped singing as gasps could be heard amongst the audience.
But ever the professional, she quickly got herself back up and managed to continue the song – with the star’s band continuing as her guitarist cheered her on.
Her next performance will take place on May 2, when Shakira will perform in Rio De Janeiro, before she heads to the USA.
Some fans declared that the singer should have paused her performance to help the injured production workerCredit: XBut others noted how Shakira needed to be on stage at a certain moment due to the strict show timingsCredit: X
GLADIATORS star Jodie Ounsley has shared rare loved-up snaps with her rugby player girlfriend Ellen Ramsbottom.
The pair went public with their romance in July last year and now Jodie has called her other half “my calm in all the chaos” in a gushing birthday tribute.
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Gladiators star Jodie Ounsley has shared loved-up snaps with her girlfriend Ellen RamsbottomCredit: InstagramShe shared a gushing tribute for Ellen on her birthdayCredit: Instagram
The BBC One star, known as Fury on the show, took to her Instagram feed to share a series of snaps of the two of them together as well as solo pictures of Ellen.
In one photo, the ladies are glammed up in stunning dresses as they hold hands while walking down a hotel hallway.
In another picture, the two are seen enjoying a beach day as Ellen plants a kiss on Jodie’s face.
She captioned the post: “The person who holds everything together behind the scenes, my calm in all the chaos and the one who makes me cackle like no one else.
“Happy Birthday, ya special human,” Jodie concluded.
Their fans flocked to the comments section to send the couple some love as one said: “Eugh the beautiful eyes in this relationship is unreal!”
Another person gushed: “You two seem like a ‘forever’ kinda couple. I love it xxxx.”
While a third added: “Happy birthday to your special person.”
Jodie and Ellen first met when they were 16, playing together at Loughborough Rugby.
They went public with their romance last Summer in a YouTube vlog and their relationship appears to be going from strength to strength.
The post comes after Jodie’s dad Phil Ounsley, 56, tragically died after collapsing on one of Yorkshire’s three peaks in December.
She shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram as she penned: “Heartbroken. Yesterday, my dad suddenly passed away while doing one of his favourite things—walking Pen-y-Ghent.
“He had hiked that peak countless times throughout his life, but none of us knew he wouldn’t walk back down that day.
“I don’t have the words. All I can say is that he was, and always will be, my absolute hero.
“He encouraged me to dream big and loved me wholeheartedly, and for that I will be forever grateful. Until we meet again, Dad.”
Jodie is known as Fury on GladiatorsCredit: InstagramShe tragically lost her dad in DecemberCredit: Instagram
