Kelly Ripa bared her soul with her debut as a writer, as the newly released Live Wire shares all kinds of stories from her life, upsetting or hilarious.MORE: Kelly Ripa's husband Mark Consuelos shares intimate birthday tribute - see photosThe TV star detailed one incident that verged on both sentiments as she described encounters during family vacations that left her rather flustered.VIDEO: Kelly Ripa's son Joaquin shares glimpse into lavish family vacationWhile gushing about her home state of New Jersey, she marveled at the uncanny ability for people from Jersey to find her during international holidays."I've met people from New Jersey in Italy, France, Greece, Canada, Bahamas, Croatia, Corsica, UK, Nevis, Turks and Caicos, Mexico, and, of course, Florida, the New Jersey of the actual South," she wrote.She explained that the pattern of the encounters usually featured a group of people loudly calling out to her while in a relatively quiet place, like the Sistine Chapel, as she'd urge them to quiet down.MORE: David Muir's birthday tribute to close friend Kelly Ripa is too cute to missKelly even quipped that she'd learned how to apologize in four languages "including English, for this very reason."The Live with Kelly and Ryan star then shared another incident from a vacation to Nice, France in 2011 with her husband and kids, just after Hurricane Irene made landfall in New York and Jersey.
Woman denies making up rape allegation against Benjamin Mendy's alleged 'fixer' because she was 'embarrassed', court heard
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A woman who claims she was raped by Benjamin Mendy's alleged 'fixer' denied in court she'd made up her allegation because she was 'embarrassed about what had actually happened'. The complainant alleges she was raped by 41-year-old Louis Saha Matturie, who prosecutors have described as the Manchester City player's 'fixer', in March last year after her birthday party.
Mr Mendy, 28, is standing trial after being accused of seven counts of rape against four women; one count of attempted rape; and one count of sexual assault. The allegations relate to seven women in total.
Mr Matturie, from Eccles, Salford, denies six counts of rape; and three counts of sexual assault, relating to seven women. Both men have pleaded not guilty to all charges. On Thursday jurors at Chester Crown Court heard from Woman Eight, who was cross-examined by Mr Matturie's barrister Lisa Wilding KC.
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The jury has heard that she attended a party at a flat in Salford, after her friend had been invited by Mr Matturie. She'd earlier been drinking wine and spirits during a party at her flat, jurors heard. Woman Eight said she drank some more alcohol at the flat in Salford.
The complainant claimed the next memory she had after being in the living room of the flat was waking up on a mattress on the floor in a bedroom. "Like I said in my interview, I woke up on a mattress of some sort on the floor," the court heard.
"I think something was happening to me while I was coming in and out of consciousness." Ms Wilding asked Woman Eight: "Is the truth that the following morning you were embarrassed that you had had sex with a man that you only met that night?" "No,"
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Greater Manchester covid hospital admissions rise 50 per cent in a week fuelling 'new wave' fears
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The trial of Benjamin Mendy is paused after a second juror tests positive for Covid
The trial of Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has been adjourned again after a second juror has tested positive for Covid.
Trial of Benjamin Mendy adjourned until next week after juror tests positive for Covid
The trial of Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has been adjourned until at least Tuesday next week after one of the jurors tested positive for Covid.
'Hugely naive' businesswoman sold 'self-defence kits' for women including CS gas and concealed knife
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Roadworks and rammed busses: We took Leigh guided busway and we were late for work
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'Toxic' children's jewellery which 'can cause cancer' sold in Manchester's Counterfeit Street
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'Selfish' Mercedes driver caught dumping trampoline mat and pile of rubbish in Greater Manchester street
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Former Afghan vets working to break the cycle of ex-soldiers getting put behind bars
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Police ramp up patrols at vigil for motorbike crash teen
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Doja Cat making rave album. No, R&B. No, jazz. No, rock. Who knows?
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Shakira denies tax evasion allegations: ‘I’ve paid everything they claimed I owed’
allegedly failing to pay $14.7 million in taxes when she lived in Spain between 2012 and 2014, a time she claims she did not live in the country. Prosecutors insist Shakira did live in the country during that time and said she bought a home in Barcelona in May 2012. They said she lived there with her former partner Gerard Piqué and their son, who was born in Spain in 2013.At the time, Shakira’s official residence was in the Bahamas but prosecutors claim she spent most of her time in Spain. “I’ve paid everything they claimed I owed, even before they filed a lawsuit,” she told Elle magazine.
Shakira denies tax evasion allegations: “I’ve paid everything they claimed I owed”
Shakira has responded to the charges of tax evasion that have been levelled against her by the Spanish government.Authorities are seeking an eight-year prison sentence for the singer on the allegation that she made widespread use of shell companies to conceal her income between 2012 and 2014. Now — in her first response since the claims became public — Shakira has professed her innocence and deemed the charges “fictional.”In a cover story for Elle published yesterday (September 21), the pop star said she’d paid everything that the government had claimed she owed, revealing that “as of today, I owe zero to them.” Shakira went on to explain her confidence in being transparent about her earnings, since she “was advised by one of the four biggest tax specialist firms in the world, PricewaterhouseCoopers.”Shakira later claimed that the allegations — which she deemed “false” and “without evidence” — are an attempt by the Spanish government to “to coerce settlement agreements” via “a salacious press campaign” and the “the threat of reputational damage.” The singer also described such claims as commonplace among her country’s tax authorities, saying that “it’s just their style.”“It is well known that the Spanish tax authorities do this often not only with celebrities like me, it also happens unjustly to the regular taxpayer,” she said, “It’s just their style.
Shakira denies tax fraud allegations
Shakira is currently facing charges of tax evasion by the Spanish government and is staring down a possible eight-year prison sentence and 23 million euros in fines. In an Elle cover story published on Wednesday (September 21), Shakira denied the allegations.
Kelly Ripa shares adorable baby photo that is too cute to miss
Kelly Ripa is basking in baby joy! She looked happy as can be as she shared an adorable baby photo during a special visit in New York City's West Village neighborhood.MORE: Kelly Ripa reveals unbelievable never-before-seen room inside $27 million townhouseThe star stopped by early on Monday morning to visit none other than Andy Cohen, though it appears she was focused on spending time with his daughter, Lucy Eve, who was born earlier this year.The Bravo host shared an adorable photo of his good friend holding little Lucy, and they were both fresh-faced and glowing!WATCH: Kelly's son Joaquin shares glimpse into lavish family vacation MORE: Kelly Ripa's son Joaquin strikes a fierce pose in new wrestling photoIn the photo, which Kelly also shared on her Instagram Stories – adding on her favorite song by her daughter Lola Consuelos, Paranoia Silverlining – she is seen smiling ear to ear as she holds on to Lucy.She looks sun-kissed and truly flawless, still with her impressive tan from her recent tropical vacation.In the snapshot, the Live! host is wearing a sheer white t-shirt and black lounge plants, accessorizing her casual look simply with a gold medallion necklace. The adorable baby snapshotLucy is comfortably sitting on her lap, looking cute and cherub-like as ever wearing a floral onesie, and her dad hailed the two ladies "Two cuties!" in the caption.MORE: Kelly Ripa reveals pregnancy scare with husband Mark ConsuelosMORE: Mark Consuelos cheers on wife Kelly Ripa amid book releaseAndy welcomed Lucy back in April, and she joins his first son, Benjamin Allen, who was born in 2019 via surrogacy, as was his little sister.
Woman raped by Benjamin Mendy's co-defendant Louis Saha Matturie hours after celebrating her birthday, jury hears
A woman was raped by Benjamin Mendy's co-defendant Louis Saha Matturie just hours after celebrating her birthday, a jury has heard.
Horror crash between convertible and blood bike closes city centre road
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Benjamin Mendy found not guilty on one count of rape as trial continues
Benjamin Mendy has been found not guilty of raping a young woman after prosecutors announced they had dropped the charge. The Manchester City defender denied sexually attacking Woman Seven at his Cheshire mansion in July of last year.