Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have often been compared to Prince William and Kate Middleton. Recently, a royal expert revealed a major difference between the two royal couples. While they praised the Wales pair for maintaining "authenticity," they insisted the Sussexes allegedly lack that quality. They highlighted why people reportedly couldn't build trust around Markle and Harry.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry reportedly lack one key aspect compared to Prince William and Kate Middleton. A royal commentator and PR expert, Sharon Williams of Taurus Marketing, told News24 how different the two royal couples have been. According to her, the Sussexes often "swap and change" in the public eye. Meanwhile, the Wales couple are said to be "authentic."
"[Markle and Harry] have become famous for the very fact that you don't know what you're going to get. You literally don't know what they're going to do next. So they've not built an authentic brand, or at least she hasn't," the expert said.
Furthermore, she insisted that people loved Harry because he was "Diana's son." After marrying Markle, things seemed to have changed, but the couple allegedly "haven't quite worked out what they are." Reportedly, people seemed "tired" of them because of their lack of "authenticity."
Meanwhile, Middleton and William have performed their duties with that quality. According to the royal expert, the Wales pair has always been "honorable" and "dedicated" to their roles. "They don't come out and say unusual, surprising things. They are an authentic brand, and you know what you're going to get," she added.

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After their grand Madison Square Garden wedding, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's donated $2 million toward Answer The Call, an organization supporting the families of New York City first responders killed in the line of duty. The gift didn't stay quiet for long, and recipients began sharing their reactions, and the response has been anything but ordinary.
"Taylor and Travis, thank you for your incredible generosity and for standing with the families of fallen New York City first responders,"Answer The Call organization posted on Instagram. "Your gift will make a tangible difference in their lives."
Many like Valerie Perry, whose husband PAPD Officer William J. Perry was shot and killed on December 22, 1980, are still leaning on the support Answer The Call provides, and Perry didn't hold back when she heard about the donation.
"I am one of the older widows. My William was shot and killed on December 22, 1980. We buried him on Christmas Eve. Answer the Call has changed my life with our yearly checks, but they have also brought smiles because I feel like my Bill is always remembered, even after all these years. Now, to read about your donation? I'M IN TEARS for such a gift to all these families that have been through so much. Prayers for your future together, and God bless both of you for your generosity and your caring souls for doing something so amazing."
It wasn't just the widows' fund that saw Swift and Kelce's generosity this week either. Ahead of their wedding at Madison Square Garden, the couple also covered the security costs for the event, with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani noting that Swift personally picked up more than $160,000 in police expenses.

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Bunnie XO is showing off her extravagant new surroundings just as details emerge about her confidential divorce settlement with Jelly Roll.
The "Dumb Blonde" host gave fans a glimpse inside a sprawling home complete with oversized closets, dedicated shoe storage, an outdoor shower, and a wellness center large enough to accommodate more than a dozen guests.
Although Bunnie did not reveal whether the residence was one of the properties divided in the settlement, the tour arrived hours after reports that the former couple had reached an agreement covering their homes, vehicles, intellectual property, and even an aircraft.
Bunnie shared an Instagram video documenting her friend Matt Mathews' first visit to the property. "Matt seeing the new house for the first time," the 46-year-old podcaster captioned the clip.
Mathews appeared overwhelmed as Bunnie guided him through the residence, which features a makeup room lined with shelving, an expansive closet, and a separate ****** e dedicated to shoes. He was equally stunned by the outdoor shower and the size of the primary bedroom, joking about how small his own home felt in comparison.

Gigi Hadid made sure to refresh her luscious locks just in time for her best friend Taylor Swift's reported wedding on July 3. The supermodel unveiled her new hairstyle ahead of the big day, with the look being dubbed as an updated version of the C-cut, sweeping, face-framing layers that curl inwards to form the coveted 'C' shape – think Jennifer Aniston's "Rachel" haircut.
The 31-year-old's hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos took to Instagram to share an insight into Gigi's new layered look in a honey-blonde hue. "I wanted to create the updated version of the C-cut giving this evening to Gigi some Love Layers (aka heart shape layers)!" they penned in the caption.
"A bit more lift on the roots and the first layers start hitting a little below the chin till the tips of the hair! It creates basically an illusion of heart shape layers! Volume on the top and more narrow at the bottom! In this case you can create an illusion of contour with the haircut so the face looks more structured! Always this haircut looks good with a mid part! A big round brush, pin the hair up till they cool down after brush the hair with your fingers and last spray some hairspray till you create your heart shape Layers, your LoveLayers!"
The post featured a stunning portrait of Gigi gazing directly at the camera, her glowing complexion framed by sweeping, '90s-inspired layers. She wore a simple baby-blue T-shirt.
For the wedding, Gigi slipped into a $15K Blush Pink Gown from Wiederhoeft. The Maggie dress debuted in the Spring/Summer 2025 runway collection and features a corseted bodice with metal construction. The entire garment is hand-embroidered with pink glass cut beads for a dazzling finish. In his debut 2019 collection, Wiederhoeft introduced his now-signature wasp corset, inspired by the insect's sharply tapered stinger. The design features a structured, metal-boned V-shaped silhouette, complete with a lace-up back.

Latto has been told that her newborn daughter with boyfriend 21 Savage looks just like the "I Wish" rapper.
The first-time mother, who released her fourth album, Big Mama, in late May, spoke to Monica for Essence about her baby girl and revealed who she takes after most. Around the 4:00 mark of the video below, Latto shared that "everybody" thinks that her daughter looks like 21 Savage, who the "Business & Personal" artist confirmed she's dating amid the announcement of her pregnancy.
"That just be ****** me off 'cause I'm the one carrying her," Latto joked. "And that's my little girl. But I will say she's got my dimple. She got my curls–curly girly. That's about it right now. Definitely look like her daddy."
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Latto added that her daughter has the tendency to talk back, although she may not comprehend what she's trying to express. "And my daddy told me, he was like, 'Dang, I really wanted you to have a boy, but it makes sense 'cause she going to be your karma,'" Latto said. "And if that's the case, just pray for me 'cause I wasn't the easiest out of the two."

Kailyn Lowry is setting the record straight about one rumor she says has followed her for years.
The "Teen Mom 2" alum recently pushed back against claims that she is a "serial cheater," insisting the label is both inaccurate and unfair.
For Kailyn Lowry, the accusations are especially "frustrating" given that she has publicly dealt with infidelity from a former partner while continuing to face criticism online.
Kailyn Lowry is setting the record straight about one of the most persistent rumors surrounding her love life. During an appearance on Gia Giudice's Casual Chaos podcast, the reality star firmly denied claims that she is a "serial cheater," calling the accusation "completely false."
Lowry said many people have wrongly ***** umed she cheated on every partner she has ever been with. The ex-Teen Mom admitted she cheated once when she was 19 years old, which was featured on the MTV show. However, she said it has been haunting her for years after the incident.

The funeral of British artist David Hockney has taken place in private with just his partner Jean-Pierre Goncalves de Lima and great-nephew Richard in attendance, his publicist has confirmed.
A number of memorial services for the artist will take place from next year after Hockney, best known for works such as "The Splash," "A Bigger Splash," and "Portrait Of An Artist (Pool With Two Figures)," died peacefully at his home aged 88 on June 11.
His publicist Erica Bolton said: "We have been overwhelmed by your tributes which have meant so much to us and we wanted to thank you.
"As we have already received so many inquiries about David Hockney's funeral arrangements and memorials, we would like to clarify that it was David's clear wish that his funeral should be attended only by his partner, JP, and his great-nephew Richard; and that their privacy would be respected.
"The funeral has already taken place.

Brooklyn artist Brenda Zlamany used an unconventional method to let her newborn daughter choose her own name
Zlamany spent days deciding between two final names, Imogen and Oona
Her now-25-year-old daughter says her unique name shaped her personality and plans to name her future daughter Imogen as a tribute to her mom
A Brooklyn artist gave birth to a baby girl over two decades ago and chose an unconventional way to name her.
Instead of consulting with loved ones, baby books, or even trends, Brenda Zlamany opted to write 100 baby name possibilities on index cards to take to the hospital, which she read aloud to her daughter, watching to see which names her newborn reacted to.

Hollywood star Keanu Reeves' reaction, as he watched one of the world's most famous motorcycle races, the Isle of Man's TT, was captured by a fan.
Andy Birchall filmed the now-viral clip while watching the racing from a popular viewing spot at Ago's Leap, where he has been visiting for years.
Birchall said he and his partner were "just watching the start of the race and lo and behold, Keanu Reeves walks in with his entourage".
"I know he's an actor and I know there's got to be a certain degree of that in it, but his reaction was class, absolute class," he added.
This year, several famous faces were spotted during the racing fortnight as production was underway for an Amazon MGM feature film.

Timothée Chalamet has reacted to his hometown basketball team becoming NBA champions.
The born-and-bred New Yorker was courtside for the New York Knicks' final game against the San Antonio Spurs. Once the game ended, he joined the throng who stormed the court to celebrate.
There, after hugging Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns, he proclaimed to ESPN's SportsCenter that he'd "way rather this than the Oscars".
The Academy Awards reference comes months after Chalamet lost out on the Best Actor award for the second year in a row.
The Marty Supreme star was later seen celebrating in the locker room alongside team captain and NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson.
"You did that bro," he told Brunson as the two embraced. "That was all you!"

Princess Lilibet's latest outfit is winning hearts for more than one reason. The five-year-old daughter of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle appeared in a sweet new photograph shared on Instagram by her mother, and eagle-eyed royal fans quickly noticed the meaningful detail hidden in her casual look.
In the candid image, Lilibet wore a cream-coloured T-shirt featuring a hand-drawn portrait of Beyoncé, complete with the words "B is for Beyoncé" across the front.
The charming top, which retails for $48, is sold by the Women's History Project and was designed by a mother-and-daughter team in the United States.
According to the brand, the portrait was illustrated by a then 10-year-old girl named Pearl, who created the artwork inspired by her family's love of art and music.
The sustainable design is made from a blend of polyester, organic cotton and rayon, with fibres created from recycled plastic bottles.

Madison Clapp, daughter of Jackass star Johnny Knoxville, grew up hearing plenty of jokes about her name — but not for the reason some may think.
"I'd walk down the halls of my high school and people would clap their hands," she tells Yahoo.
That was the joke for years — until she learned her surname has another meaning.
"At some point, I figured out: Oh, it also means that," referring to the old-fashioned slang for the ******* ually transmitted infection (STI) gonorrhea. "So I looked it up, which no one should — it's forever ingrained in my memory."
Now 30 and a real estate agent in Austin, Clapp has found a way to turn her last name into a marketing tool. In January, a billboard declaring her to be "The Clapp You Want" went up in her home city. It was the brainchild of Clapp, Knoxville — who knows a little something about stunts — and family friend Cathy Guthrie, the musician daughter of folk singer Arlo Guthrie.