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Kelly Clarkson’s ‘Pretty Woman’ Claim Draws Cryptic Response From Brooklyn Store

Kelly Clarkson’s ‘Pretty Woman’ Claim Draws Cryptic Response From Brooklyn Store

Updated 23:14 11 Oct 2026 GMT+1Published 16:37 11 Oct 2026 GMT+1The post is no longer visible on the Brooklyn-based boutique's page The New York boutique where Kelly Clarkson claimed she had a bad experience with staff has since posted a seemingly cryptic message.On Saturday, American Idol winner Clarkson took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to call out the Brooklyn-based store named Art of Play, where the alleged incident took place."Just drove all the way to Brooklyn to check out this store I thought looked really rad and had a few things in mind to buy and literally was looked at as if I couldn’t afford it and was told he could find something comparable for me," she penned."Wow, dude. You’re an idiot and just lost a huge sale," she continued, before claiming she was treated like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman.Advert"But y’all should go check out Art of Play in Brooklyn if you enjoy being treated like Julia Roberts character in Pretty Woman. For sure, check it out [thumbs down emoji]." The pop star took to X to describe the alleged encounter (Photo by Buena Vista/Getty Images)The segment from the iconic 1990 film she was referring to was the scene in which Vivian, played by Roberts, is looked down on by a shop assistant while visiting an expensive boutique on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills.The following day, she returns dressed elegantly and carrying several shopping bags before telling the store assistant that she has made a 'big mistake.'Although the store has not directly responded to Clarkson's post, they did in fact share a review from a customer praising the 'kindness' of the staff, as per US Weekly.The message, which was shared on the store's Instagram story and is no longer visible, read: “From the very first time I walked into @artofplay, I felt welcomed and treated with such genuine kindness,” the review began. “I love discovering unique treasures and connecting with the wonderful people there.“[Art of Play is] a place that leaves you smiling and wanting to come back. I’m already counting down the days until I return in two weeks.”UNILAD has contacted Art of Play for comment.Clarkson compared the alleged incident to a scene in Pretty Woman (Photo by Buena Vista/Getty Images)Art of Play offers a 'unique collection of magical home goods, puzzles, games, toys and books,' as per their website.As well as a store, the establishment also intimate 26-seat theatre which hosts performances from magicians.Fans were quick to comment on the alleged incident, with one writing on X: "I have spent most of my life in sales, and the number one lesson I have learned is that you have no idea what anyone has in their wallet."PSA: Retail employees, nobody is coming into your establishment seeking financial advice from you, just sell the customer whatever they want to buy."Another said: "I hope you sang to him, 'You had your chance, you blew it,' as you walked out..."However, others didn't agree with the fact Clarkson had posted online for all to see.Featured Image Credit: Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty ImagesTopics: Kelly Clarkson, Social Media

Oct 11, 2026
Corey Warren Reveals Three Types of People Who Should Never Drink

Corey Warren Reveals Three Types of People Who Should Never Drink

Updated 16:18 11 Oct 2026 GMT+1Published 15:37 9 Mar 2026 GMTThe content creator claims that there are certain people who should give sobriety a goWarning: This article contains discussion of alcoholism which some readers may find distressing.A former alcoholic has revealed the three types of people who he thinks should steer away from drinking.Corey Warren shares content online about his past struggles with alcohol and how he managed to overcome them.The dad-of-two raises awareness on his podcast called the 'Sober Boyz' where he speaks to other sober men to help remove the stigma.AdvertIn a February episode, he explained that the 'hidden cost' of drinking is a lot bigger than many may think, listing the ways in which the habit can limit your potential in everyday life.Corey explained that there are three types of drinkers who should try sobriety, for a number of reasons (YouTube/Corey Warren)Corey has overcome several stints in rehab, even sharing the signs that led to him realising that he had a drinking problem in the past.He's previously explained how to tell if you've got a drinking problem, as the issue is more in-depth than many would believe, but he has now explained that there are three types of people who should avoid a pint at all costs.Speaking in a YouTube short, the US influencer claims that you should give up alcohol if you fit in to one of these categories.The emotional drinkerYou may have seen this drinker on nights out, but Corey says that this type of person shouldn't turn to alcohol in the presence of negativity."If you're mad, sad, or had a bad day and you turn to alcohol, then that means that alcohol is your solution for life's problems and you should not drink alcohol," he claims.The 'just one' drinkerCorey went on: "If just one turns to two, turns to four and turns to eight, if you can't just stop at one, then you should not drink alcohol."You might know someone who can't let a pint be a lone pint, and this is who Corey is speaking about.He has previously spoken about the frequency of his drinking habits, pulling from his own experiences to explain this one.The normal drinkerThe American content creator claims that regular drinkers should also give sobriety a go, claiming: "If you drink at dinner and drink on vacation and alcohol has became a normal part of your everyday routine and your life feels boring or empty without it, then you should not drink alcohol."He added that you can 'better your life', simply by 'getting all this alcohol out of it', offering his services to help anyone give up the habit if they think they would benefit from it.He claimed that even 'normal drinkers' should give alcohol up (YouTube/Corey Warren)What are the signs of alcohol dependency?According to Drink Aware, alcohol dependence doesn't always mean that someone is drinking extreme levels of alcohol, and anyone who regularly drinks could be considered dependent.HSE lists a few symptoms as being:Drinking has become an important, or the most important, thing in lifeFinding it hard to control how much, or when, you drinkFinding it hard to stop drinking when you want toCraving alcohol or having withdrawal symptoms, and drinking to avoid these symptomsWhile not an official diagnosis, a high-functioning alcoholic is a colloquial term for someone who is dependent on alcohol, but is still relatively functional in their daily life.Once someone with alcohol use disorder accepts their condition, they can consider treatments and if that is therapy or residential inpatient care.Please drink responsibly. If you want to discuss any issues relating to alcohol in confidence, contact Drinkline on 0300 123 1110, 9am–8pm weekdays and 11am–4pm weekends for advice and support.Featured Image Credit: Youtube/icoreywarrenTopics: Alcohol, Health, Food And Drink

Oct 11, 2026
Cash App Settlement Payments Are Coming—Who Could Receive Up to $2,500?

Cash App Settlement Payments Are Coming—Who Could Receive Up to $2,500?

Published 11:15 11 Oct 2026 GMT+1Eligible Cash App customers should receive payment sometime this monthSome Cash App users will soon receive compensation of up to $2,500 following a $15 million settlement over an alleged data breach in 2021.The company agreed to pay the large sum in damages in August 2024 as a result of 'unauthorized public release of the personally identifiable information of 8.2 million current and former Cash App Investing customers', as per a 2022 lawsuit.Cash App, its parent company Block Inc., as well as the lawsuit’s plaintiffs agreed to the settlement but neither company has admitted to any form of violation or wrongdoing.The lawsuit claimed that Block Inc. and Cash App Investing LLC 'were negligent, made misrepresentations and breached other obligations to their users', further alleging that this caused "fraudulent withdrawals and transfers of funds to or from, and complaint and error resolution processes associated with, Cash App accounts and linked accounts."AdvertIt follows an alleged data breach in 2021 (Thiago Prudencio/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)Payments from the settlement are set to be distributed to users sometime this month who submitted a claim before the deadline some two years ago.In 2024, Cash App users were eligible submit a claim if their personal information, Cash App account or Cash App Investing account was accessed or obtained without authorization.On top of that, people could also claim if fraudulent or unauthorized withdrawals or transfers were taken from or put into your account.And finally, users could also apply for damages if they experienced a deficiency in the resolution of an error in a Cash App account, or any linked financial account.Customers who experienced any of these issues between August 23, 2018 and August 20, 2024 were given the opportunity to submit a claim to take part of the $15 million proposed settlement.Cash App agreed to the settlement in 2024 (Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)Claims were submittable using the official website, or by post. However, the settlement website states that any claims submitted after the November 2024 deadline will not be accepted.Up to $2,500 is available per person involved in the settlement, as well as $25 per hour for reimbursement of lost time.Cash App, a financial services platform and mobile digital wallet, allows users to spend, send and receive money directly onto their smartphone.Available only in the US, the app also allows users to invest in crypto and other investing opportunities. Featured Image Credit: Getty StockTopics: Money, News, US News

Oct 11, 2026
Why Manchester City Fans Brought Inflatable Bananas to Anfield

Why Manchester City Fans Brought Inflatable Bananas to Anfield

Updated 17:30 11 Oct 2026 GMT+1Published 16:58 11 Oct 2026 GMT+1It turns out there is an interesting reason why Cityzens have opted to arm themselves with this unusual propFootball fans are used to seeing a sea of blue shirts in the stand when Manchester City are playing - but on Sunday (11 October), there was a wave of yellow instead. That's because supporters have headed to Anfield with inflatable bananas in what seems to be a show of defiance, as it's the club's first game since it was found guilty of 114 out of 115 charges relating to financial fair play rules. And it turns out there is an interesting reason why Cityzens have opted to arm themselves with this unusual prop. Enzo Maresca's squad are back on the pitch today for the first time since the news broke that the Premier League had found the club guilty of dozens of charges. AdvertCity, who has launched an appeal against the decision and vehemently deny any wrongdoing, could face a number of brutal punishments.City fans have headed to Anfield with a ton of inflatable bananas (Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)Maresca addressed the scandal for the first time on Friday (9 October) ahead of the team's clash against Liverpool, saying he has 'complete trust' in the club. "Personally, I'm very calm to be honest," the 46-year-old said. "The club has been quite clear. We trust completely the club."We understand the noise, but the focus for us is just what we can control and we can control just the football side."Outside Anfield, there was tons of merch on sale referencing the more than 100 charges, which City fans have no doubt been bracing for. In what seems to be a bid to counteract this, hundreds of Blues have turned up to the stadium with inflatable bananas, and a lot of people don't know why. Lots of people don't understand the reference (Michael Regan/Getty Images)Taking to social media, one person wrote: "Why are the Man City fans holding giant bananas?"Another teased: "Bananas are backkkkk!"A third commented: "City fans such tourists. You can see to them its all about a fun day out, no real passion. They're all having a laugh with those bananas."A fourth added: "My love for this club is pure. Man City fans bringing bananas to Anfield."And a fifth chimed in saying: "City fans be like, 'We know we cheated but we’re gonna come to Anfield and wave bananas around'."Why are City fans armed with inflatable bananas? It is believed that City supporters are referencing the nickname that supporters previously gave to legendary striker Imre Varadi, back in 1987. They dubbed the player, now 67, 'Imre Banana' in a chant.According to City's website, this marked the 'start of an inflatable craze that put a much needed smile back on the face of football in England'. "All this was seemingly down to a few City fans interpretation of Varadi’s name - at least as legend has it - and, years later, he admitted it was something he was extremely proud to have been connected to," it explains.Varadi took the nickname in his stride and later launched his own business, Imre Banana, which produces inflatable bananas that sport his name. You can purchase one for £10, as well as t-shirts and badges. It is believed that a fan named Frank Newton is responsible for starting this wacky trend, as he turned up to Maine Road ahead of a match against Plymouth Argyle with a five-foot blow-up banana. Varadi seen proudly clutching one of his inflatable bananas (Facebook)He is said to have borrowed his from a pal, rather than bulk-ordering them online like these lot probably have. Blow-up bananas have since been adopted by City fans as a lighthearted symbol of their support for the club, and it seems they are now being repurposed to put on a show of solidarity. Dante Friend, who handed out some inflatables to fans outside Anfield before the game kicked off, told The Sun: "A guy called Frank Newton took an inflatable banana to the next game, and then everyone started doing it."Most of the fans were having a laugh. We were s**t, we were in Division Two."I think, every now and then, when it’s fan-led and not club-led, [bringing back the bananas] can be really good. It’ll be a laugh."City's CEO Ferran Soriano recently released a video insisting the Premier League case was 'based on a single false accusation' - but all fans could focus on was him seemingly not blinking during the more than three minute clip. Featured Image Credit: Paul ELLIS/AFP via Getty ImagesTopics: Manchester City, Premier League, Viral, Football

Oct 11, 2026
Donald Trump Sparks Reactions After Calling Nobel Peace Prize Decision Embarrassing

Donald Trump Sparks Reactions After Calling Nobel Peace Prize Decision Embarrassing

Updated 10:53 11 Oct 2026 GMT+1Published 10:52 11 Oct 2026 GMT+1Donald Trump claimed he had 'saved more lives than anyone in history'Donald Trump has said Norway made an 'embarrassing decision' by not giving him the Nobel Peace Prize.It comes after the president made a 'last minute bid' for the prize, saying he should be the fifth president to achieve the prestigious honor.Speaking to reporters at the White House earlier this week, the president said: "I don't know what [the Norwegian Nobel Committee's] decision is going to be. They have a reputation for maybe not giving it to people like me."On Thursday, October 9, it was announced that South African human rights campaigner Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay had been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law, Jørgen Watne Frydnes, the Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, said.AdvertTrump has now hit out after missing out on the prize, months after the US launched a war against Iran.Trump believes he should have won the Nobel Peace Prize (Caitlin Eddolls/Bloomberg via Getty Images)“The United States of America, represented by me as your president, should have received the Nobel peace prize, but didn’t. And this is an indelible stain on the country of Norway, and those people that made such a disgraceful and embarrassing decision,” he said at a rally in New York on Friday.“The Nobel peace prize has been forever discredited by a handful of radical ideologues who are anti-democracy and really enemies of civilization,” Trump further claimed.The president then went on to say that he was going to 'settle or win two more wars,' Iran and Russia-Ukraine, claiming he would be ending them 'quickly.'“Iran will be very quick one way or the other: that they give us everything or they don’t exist any longer.”The 70-year-old claimed 'stopped Iran from having a nuclear weapon and blowing up the entire Middle East' and had 'saved more lives than anyone in history.'Navi Pillay was awarded the prize this week (Photo by Siv Johanne SEGLEM / NTB / AFP via Getty Images) Not stopping his rant there, the POTUS continued: “Despite all of this and all of these unbelievable accomplishments, the Nobel prize was given out today to a liberal person who works at the United Nations, who nobody has ever heard of."During this speech, Trump did congratulate Pillay, although repeatedly said he had never heard of her.He continued: "In all of the wars that I have settled, I never spoke to the United Nations, they were of no help to me."His speech didn't stop there, as the president took to Truth Social on Saturday to claim he 'settled 8 WARS.'"I settled 8 WARS, am close to ending or settling 2 more, got all of the Israeli hostages back, including the final 28, both living and dead, had hundreds of hostages, from countries all over the World, released and sent back home, won a war in Venezuela, and captured the violent dictator who so viciously ran that country, and stopped the number one state sponsor of terror, the Islamic Republic of Iran, from obtaining a Nuclear Weapon — AND MUCH MORE! Yet, with all of that I, or the United States of America, did not get the Noble Peace Prize. WOW!" he penned.Featured Image Credit: Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty ImagesTopics: Donald Trump, Politics

Oct 11, 2026
Eight Overlooked Signs of a High-Functioning Alcohol Addiction

Eight Overlooked Signs of a High-Functioning Alcohol Addiction

Updated 13:20 11 Oct 2026 GMT+1Published 19:34 7 May 2026 GMT+1A former drinker-turned-coach has detailed everything you need to knowWarning: This article contains discussion of alcoholism which some readers may find distressing.A former addict has detailed some of the biggest ‘red flags’ he believes most people overlook in so-called ‘high-functioning alcoholics’ as they don’t ‘look dramatic enough to take seriously’.Statistics supplied by the British government suggest there are more than 600,000 adults in the UK with alcohol dependence. Meanwhile, Alcohol Change UK warns that around 16.4 million others are drinking in ways that pose serious health and wellbeing risks.One of these was Ben Lowe, an entrepreneur who suspects many of these aren’t aware that they are alcoholics, as their day-to-day life doesn’t fit the stereotypical mould.AdvertThe colloquial term is designed to describe someone who lives with an addiction—in this case, dependent on alcohol—but manages to go about their daily routine, look after their family, and go to work according to UK Addiction Treatment Centres.Ben Lowe explained the eight signs he believes points to someone being a high functioning alcoholic (Facebook/benlowecoaching)"Alcohol abuse can sometimes be confusing and difficult to spot, especially if a person appears to be capable of doing everything they need to maintain core aspects of their lives," explained Priory, which offers assistance to those struggling with addiction."They may perform well at work, have a pristine appearance and enjoy an active social life. While they may seem OK to the outside world, it’s likely that warning signs and symptoms are appearing elsewhere.Being labelled a high functioning alcoholic 'is nothing to be proud of'"The version most men picture when they hear the word addict is the man who’s lost everything, can’t hold a job or keep a relationship together," Lowe once claimed.He claimed that many people who habitually drink to excess have become masters at masking their reliance on liquor, allowing them to keep up the facade and pretend they don't have a problem.The men's leadership coach and the founder of Intochange coaching, continued, saying that being labelled a high functioning alcoholic 'is nothing to be proud of'.Although these people somehow manage to keep all the plates spinning, it doesn't mean that they're doing good."It just means the consequences haven’t caught up yet," the content creator said.What are the signs of a 'high functioning alcoholic'? Lowe said there are 'signs of a high functioning addict' that a lot of people 'miss or minimise because none of them look dramatic enough to take seriously'.(Getty Stock Images)Not being honestLying about how much alcohol you are consuming is a big red flag in Lowe's eyes, especially if it's rolling off your tongue 'automatically'."Not deliberately, just automatically, because the honest number feels like more of an admission than he’s ready to make," he wrote in a post shared to Facebook.Drinking at every occasionIf 'every situation involves alcohol', Lowe says this should also set alarm bells ringing."Dinner, stress, time with the kids, after work, celebration, disappointment," he said. "It’s become the emotional punctuation for every part of his day and he stopped noticing when that happened."ComparisonThirdly, if you're concerned someone might be covering up their reliance on alcohol very well, be wary if they are 'comparing themselves to someone worse as evidence their fine'."That’s not a measurement of health," the coach said. "That’s a measurement of how low the bar has gotten."DefensivenessAnother red flag is getting 'defensive' when someone touches on the topic, as well as a person being unable to 'relax without' booze as he believes that 'the exhale after the first drink isn’t enjoyment, it’s relief from the anxiety of not having had one yet.'They never stopLowe also says you should consider that someone might be a high functioning alcoholic if they insist they 'can stop anytime' but 'just never quite does'.Emotionally checked outThe seventh warning sign to look out for, according to the content creator, is if a person is 'physically in the room, but emotionally somewhere else'.Feeling the distance growFinally, if you feel as though you are walking on eggshells around someone and 'feeling the distance grow' because of alcohol getting in the way, it might suggest they have a problem with booze."You don’t need to lose your job or your house for this to be a problem," Lowe added. "High functioning addiction kills trust, respect and leadership at home long before it touches anything external."Other signs of a 'high functioning alcoholic'There are some other red flag signs to look out for (Getty Stock Images)The Priory also explains that there are some other common signs of being a high functioning alcoholic, including:Drinking alone, secretly or at unconventional timesJustifying their drinking as a reward or celebrationClaiming they drink expensive alcohol to ‘prove’ they don’t have an addictionBeing unable to socialise without alcohol and avoiding social scenarios without alcoholExperiencing blackouts - struggling to remember previous nights or days as a result of heavy drinkingUsing alcohol to help deal with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression or lossMaking jokes or having a flippant attitude about their heavy drinking, or getting defensive and angry if they're challenged about itBecoming aggressive, short-tempered and impulsive after drinkingStoring alcohol in secret places, such as in their car, sheds, clothes or garageBecoming irritable and restless if they're unable to drink for a day or twoAn increasing tolerance to alcohol, meaning they need to drink more and more alcohol to feel any of the effects of alcoholThey experience some withdrawal symptoms when they stop drinking, such as nausea, headaches, fatigue, shaking, shivering and vivid dreamsPlease drink responsibly. If you want to discuss any issues relating to alcohol in confidence, contact Drinkline on 0300 123 1110, 9am–8pm weekdays and 11am–4pm weekends for advice and support.Featured Image Credit: Getty Stock ImagesTopics: Alcohol, Health, Mental Health, Lifestyle

Oct 11, 2026
Lyndsey Jones Issues Urgent Retatrutide Warning After Terrifying Dosing Mistake

Lyndsey Jones Issues Urgent Retatrutide Warning After Terrifying Dosing Mistake

Updated 17:30 10 Oct 2026 GMT+1Published 17:28 10 Oct 2026 GMT+1During phased clinical trials of retatrutide, some patients lost around 5st A TikTok creator has issued an urgent warning about the weight-loss drug retatrutide after claiming a dosing mistake left her seriously ill.Lyndsey Jones (@Lyndz99) opened up about her frightening experience after previously sharing positive opinions about GLP-1 medications and retatrutide.Despite suggesting that she was a supporter of the injections, Lyndsey said she felt it was important to share what happened to her.“I think it's only fair that I come on here, tell you guys how it almost killed me,” she explained.AdvertThe TikToker revealed that her ordeal began after she took retatrutide earlier than she was supposed to, something she is now urging others never to do.“Never take your reta before you're supposed to. I made that mistake, ended up in the ER twice, couldn't keep down any food or water,” she said.(TikTok/@Lyndz99)Lyndsey described suffering extreme abdominal pain and frightening digestive symptoms, claiming her stomach began to feel as though it was becoming paralysed.“I was in excruciating pain. My stomach was like starting to become paralyzed. It was terrifying.”The experience became so severe that Lyndsey feared she might not survive.“I seriously thought I was going to die at some point,” she admitted.Her health struggles also had a dramatic impact on her weight and ability to eat.According to Lyndsey, she went an entire week without being able to consume food, eventually dropping below 100 pounds, equivalent to approximately seven stone two pounds.“I ended up weighing under 100 pounds. I couldn't eat for a whole entire week.”Following the frightening ordeal, Lyndsey has decided to stop taking GLP-1 medications and is now receiving professional nutritional support as she focuses on maintaining her weight.“Currently I am now seeing a nutritionist and I am not on GLP-1s, but I'm going to try to maintain the healthy way or the healthier way.”What is retatrutide?(Getty Stock Images)Retatrutide is an experimental medication that’s being developed by Eli Lilly and Company - the world's largest pharmaceutical company and makers of Mounjaro.Phased clinical trials have been taking place for both obesity and type 2 diabetes, with some remarkable results.Often dubbed the 'Godzilla' of weight loss drugs, retatrutide targets three different hormone receptors to dramatically suppress appetite and increase fat burning, while current medications like Wegovy and Mounjaro only target one or two.In a major trial involving more than 2,300 overweight adults, people taking the highest dose lost an average of 28.3 percent of their body weight, while some patients lost around 5st.Retatrutide side effectsIn Phase 2 trial data, the most commonly reported adverse effects included:NauseaVomitingDiarrhoeaConstipationDecreased appetite"Retatrutide is not yet available in the UK and has not been approved for use by any regulatory bodies – it is still undergoing clinical trials to assess its safety and effectiveness," Dr Clair Grainger, from Superdrug Online Doctor, said.LADbible Group has contacted Eli Lilly and Company for comment.Featured Image Credit: TikTok/@Lyndz99Topics: Health, Mounjaro

Oct 11, 2026
Kelly Clarkson Reveals Her Humiliating ‘Pretty Woman’ Moment in Brooklyn

Kelly Clarkson Reveals Her Humiliating ‘Pretty Woman’ Moment in Brooklyn

Updated 00:49 11 Oct 2026 GMT+1Published 00:40 11 Oct 2026 GMT+1The singer opened up about a humiliating encounter in a Brooklyn boutique where staff snubbed her until recognizing who she wasKelly Clarkson may be an Emmy-winning daytime host, a multi-platinum recording powerhouse, and one of the most recognizable voices on modern television, but that didn't stop retail workers in New York from giving her the cold shoulder.The pop superstar opened up about an awkward encounter in a high-end Brooklyn boutique, describing an experience that mirrored the famous scene from the 1990 classic Pretty Woman, where Julia Roberts' character is dismissed by snooty Beverly Hills shop assistants.Recalling the incident, Clarkson claimed that she had popped into a neighborhood boutique while dressed down in casual, everyday clothing, only to be met with icy indifference from the employees behind the counter.AdvertAccording to the singer, the staff assumed based on her understated appearance, that she was not a serious buyer or could not afford the shop's premium price tags.Instead of receiving a standard greeting, Clarkson was insultingly told by a staff member that he could find something 'comparable' to what she was actually asking to purchase, when she made a serious enquiry about an item that had caught her eye.Clarkson was so horrified by her treatment, she even likened it to an iconic scene from Pretty Woman (Disney+)The atmosphere shifted abruptly, however, once the workers finally clocked whose presence they were casually blowing off.“Just drove all the way to Brooklyn to check out this store I thought looked really rad and had a few things in mind to buy and literally was looked at as if I couldn’t afford it and was told he could find something comparable for me,” Clarkson wrote.“Wow, dude. You’re an idiot and just lost a huge sale,” she continued, before name dropping the store. She then likened her experience to the 90's romcom, adding: “If you enjoy being treated like Julia Roberts’ character in Pretty Woman. For sure, check it out 👎.”Since relocating The Kelly Clarkson Show from Los Angeles to Manhattan's iconic 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Clarkson has frequently spoken about adjusting to life on the East Coast and exploring local neighborhood businesses across New York.She has often championed independent retailers and community spots, making the boutique's pre-judgment all the more striking.Her brush with retail elitism struck an immediate chord with fans and viewers, many of whom related to the universal frustration of being judged by retail clerks purely on appearance.The candid story serves as another classic example of the star's down-to-earth persona, reminding audiences that no matter how many Grammys or television awards you have on your shelf, boutique snobbery can still catch you off guard.Featured Image Credit: Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty ImagesTopics: Kelly Clarkson, Celebrity

Oct 11, 2026
Michel Siffre Lived Without Time—and His Body Clock Changed Dramatically

Michel Siffre Lived Without Time—and His Body Clock Changed Dramatically

Updated 17:26 10 Oct 2026 GMT+1Published 21:07 29 Apr 2024 GMT+1The late Michel Siffre's made some incredible findings while living 130 metres below the surface for more than 60 daysA man who helped put the concept of humans having a body clock to the test cut himself off from the entire world to prove his point. The late Michel Siffre - a respected explorer, adventurer and scientist who passed away in August 2024 - left quite the impressive legacy behind. Inspired by the space race, the Frenchman, 85, conducted a groundbreaking investigation into how humans experience time back in 1962 when he was just 23-years-old. He relinquished his wrist watch before heading 130 metres below the surface in the abyss of Scarasson, a mountain in the Ligurian Alps, in the name of science more than six decades ago.Why Siffre did itArmed with only a torch, Siffre set up camp as best he could next to a glacier in a bid to find out how the absence of external cues reminding us it's night and day could affect biological rhythms.AdvertWith a particular interest in how the lack of light would affect him, Siffre slept and ate only when his body told him to rather than keeping to the rigid timings the rest of the world follows because society says so.He lived below the surface completely alone for a whopping 63 days for the sake of scientific development - and he emerged, albeit with severe sensitivity to daylight, victorious.Michel Siffre emerging from the cave after two months in 1962 (Keystone/Getty Images)That's because when Siffre became something of a cave dweller, he made a series of incredible findings regarding how humans respond to living with zero information about time - with no clocks, calendars or sunshine to remind him.He discovered that our bodies have their own clocks, which is now known as chronobiology.All at the age of 23 - a phase in our lives which most people reserve for binge drinking and one night stands.What living without time was likeSpeaking of his landmark expedition, Siffre told Cabinet Magazine in 2008: "This idea came to me—this idea that became the idea of my life. I decided to live like an animal, without a watch, in the dark, without knowing the time."Instead of studying caves, you ended up studying time. Yes, I invented a simple scientific protocol. I put a team at the entrance of the cave. "I decided I would call them when I woke up, when I ate, and just before I went to sleep. My team didn’t have the right to call me, so that I wouldn’t have any idea what time it was on the outside."Without knowing it, I had created the field of human chronobiology."Despite having 'bad equipment', only a 'small camp' to live in, dealing with below freezing temperatures and extremely high humidity, Siffre managed to keep his head in the game - or so he thought.The scientist says he passed the time over the two months by 'reading, writing and doing research' in the cave, while also daydreaming about his future often.His first underground expedition at the age of 23 changed science (PHILIPPE DESMAZES/AFP via Getty Images)The effectsHe explained that he kept tabs on himself by conducting two tests each time he called to his team on the surface, which were taking his pulse and carrying out his own 'psychological test'.Siffre explained: "I had to count from 1 to 120, at the rate of one digit per second. With that test we made a great discovery: it took me five minutes to count to 120. "In other words, I psychologically experienced five real minutes as though they were two."Although you may think this is probably an easy mistake to make while living in a cave for two months, it was in fact an extraordinary discovery about the effect of living without time prompts.Siffre was essentially experiencing everything twice as slow as they actually were - so if all you people who wish 'time would slow down' really want to experience it, it sounds like you just need to move into a cave for a couple of months.The Frenchman only came to this stark realisation when his colleagues informed him that the day had finally arrived for him to finish the experiment - which came as quite a shock, as he believed he had an entire month left of it."My psychological time had compressed by a factor of two," Siffre said.The Frenchman incredibly went back to cave dwelling for a six-month period in the US in 1972 (Patrick Durand/Sygma via Getty Images)Siffre's theoriesHe explained that he had been investigating the disconnect between psychological time and an actual clock for forty years and had came up with his own theory about the reason why this happened to him.Siffre continued: "I believe that when you are surrounded by night - the cave was completely dark, with just a light bulb - your memory does not capture the time. You forget. "After one or two days, you don’t remember what you have done a day or two before. The only things that change are when you wake up and when you go to bed. Besides that, it’s entirely black. It’s like one long day."But even after all that, the 63-day streak holed up inside a cave wasn't enough for Siffre and he decided to head back into the darkness a decade later.But this time, he'd be having a six-month stay in a cave in Texas.After organising dozens of other underground time isolation experiments in the ten years in between, the Nice-born adventurer decided to isolate himself for half of a year to see what happened to his internal clock.He again made another incredible discovery, as he found that without time cues, people adjusted to a 48-hour cycle rather than the 24-hour one we're all used to.NASA used the findings from Siffre's experiments to help astronauts who had reported experiencing similar short-term memory problems after being isolated from external time references. What a lad, eh?Featured Image Credit: Patrick Durand/Sygma via Getty ImagesTopics: Health, Science, Weird, World News

Oct 10, 2026
Pope Leo Sparks Reactions With Major Death Penalty Statement

Pope Leo Sparks Reactions With Major Death Penalty Statement

Published 18:55 10 Oct 2026 GMT+1The pope previously revealed that people who are against abortion but are for executions are not 'pro-life'Pope Leo has revealed his thoughts on whether the death penalty should be legal after posting his public reflections online. In recent weeks, the controversy surrounding the legal death process in US prisons has reached boiling point. Namely, it came after the failed execution of Christa Pike on September 30, which saw her survive two doses of the lethal injection. Her current status, per her attorneys, Stephen Ferrell and Luke Ihnen of Federal Defender Services of Eastern Tennessee, and Randy Spivey and Kelly Gleason of the Tennessee Office of the Post Conviction Defender, she has been discharged from hospital following the shock event. AdvertShe has since been confirmed to be at Debra K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center after suffering from what they say are severe injuries to the injection site. The death penalty has been in the news lately (Getty Stock Images)In a statement on X, Pope Leo XIV, spoke out against the use of the death penalty on October 10 – which happens to be the 24th World Day Against the Death Penalty, which is observed every year. The Pope wrote of his opposition to executions: “The death penalty is inadmissible because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person.” He explained: “The common good can be safeguarded and the requirements of justice can be met without recourse to capital punishment: effective systems of detention have been developed that protect citizens while at the same time do not completely deprive those who are guilty of the possibility of redemption. #NoDeathPenalty”. The World Day Against the Death Penalty is when the global abolitionist movement ‘encourages and consolidates the political and general awareness of the worldwide movement against the death penalty,’ and it looks like the Pope has made his views on the matter clear. In the US, the death penalty has been used in its justice system since 1608, according to the Death Penalty Information Center, which names Captain George Kendall as ‘the first recorded execution in the new colonies’. From there, the laws began to come to fruition, and soon, they were opposed by those who disagreed with the use of capital punishments. Pope Leo explained his thoughts on the death penalty (Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images)However, it’s not the pope’s first time addressing his views on the death penalty as a discussion on Reddit showed the moment he said shows how a person isn’t ‘pro-life’. Speaking with a reporter, he said: "Someone who says 'I'm against abortion' but says 'I'm in favor of the death penalty' is not really pro-life.” He added another example to his conclusion when he added: “Someone who says that 'I'm against abortion but I'm in agreement with the inhuman treatment of immigrants who are in the United States,' I don't know if that's pro-life." Instead, he asked that people be kinder to one another and to ‘find the way forward’ on those type of ‘ethical issues’. Now, that doesn’t mean everyone was happy with the pope’s X post, because some were downright upset. One person wrote: “It's almost like you've never read the Bible at all.” Another said: “Nobody asked for your opinion.” However, he also had many supporters on his side, with a user commenting: “The death penalty becomes even more reprehensible when authorities seek to livestream them as public entertainment.” Featured Image Credit: Rocco Spaziani/Archivio Spaziani/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty ImagesTopics: Crime, US News, Pope Leo

Oct 10, 2026
Florida’s Dengue Outbreak Grows: The Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

Florida’s Dengue Outbreak Grows: The Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

Published 11:18 10 Oct 2026 GMT+1The outbreak claimed the life of an 80-year-old Tampa woman last monthFlorida is experiencing an unprecedented rise of locally acquired dengue fever, with several counties declaring states of emergency as health officials battle to contain the mosquito-borne disease.More than 250 locally acquired cases have been recorded since July, with Hillsborough County and Tampa, accounting for 223 infections.The outbreak has also claimed the life of an 80-year-old Tampa woman who died in September after contracting the virus.According to Florida Health, Dengue fever ‘is a mosquito-borne disease related to the viruses that cause West Nile and yellow fever’.Advert“Dengue fever can be a painful, debilitating disease but is rarely fatal,” it explains.What are the symptoms of dengue fever?(Joe Raedle/Getty Images)The NHS say symptoms usually appear between four and ten days after being bitten by an infected mosquito and can initially resemble flu.Common symptoms include:- A high temperature or fever- Severe headaches- Pain behind the eyes- Muscle and joint pain- Feeling or being sick- Swollen glands- A blotchy rash affecting large areas of the body(Joe Raedle/Getty Images)The health service notes that people tend to recover within one to two weeks, but in rare cases the infection can develop into severe dengue, which can be life-threatening.Warning signs include severe stomach pain, repeated vomiting, rapid breathing, bleeding from the gums or nose, extreme tiredness and blood in vomit or stools.These symptoms can develop as the initial fever begins to disappear and require immediate medical attention.While there is no specific treatment for dengue fever, sufferers are advised to rest, drink plenty of fluids and take paracetamol to ease pain and reduce fever.“Dengue does not spread from person to person. Instead, it requires a mosquito vector (person to mosquito to person),” Daniel Egan, MD, an infectious disease physician at Orlando Health told Infectious Disease Special Edition.(Joe Raedle/Getty Images)“In Florida, we are at an elevated risk compared with other states because of the state’s swampy environment.“The Florida Department of Health updates the community about which counties are seeing more cases. We presently are seeing many locally acquired cases on the western coast of the peninsula.”Dr Egan noted that ‘it remains to be seen how many more cases there will be or how much further it will spread within Florida’.“The most important piece of information would be preventing the spread of mosquitoes,” he added.“Florida is currently in its rainy season. It’s important to remove and drain any sources of freestanding water that could be a breeding ground for mosquitoes.“After storms, this includes buckets, tarps, birdfeeders, and open containers. Anything that gets filled with water after a storm should be emptied out.“When outside, wear long-sleeved clothing and consider using mosquito repellent. Any effort helps reduce the overall risk for mosquito bites and possible illnesses.”Featured Image Credit: Getty Stock ImagesTopics: US News, Health

Oct 10, 2026
Yorkshire Wildlife Park tragedy: Police clarify what happened to the tiger

Yorkshire Wildlife Park tragedy: Police clarify what happened to the tiger

Updated 18:32 10 Oct 2026 GMT+1Published 18:24 10 Oct 2026 GMT+1Police say the man’s family has been informedA man has died after a tiger attacked him at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in England on Saturday, October 10.South Yorkshire Police said in a statement that officers received reports at 1:35 p.m. of a man entering the tiger enclosure at the park. The tiger then attacked him, leaving him seriously injured, the force said.Emergency services attended, but police confirmed the man was pronounced dead at the scene despite the efforts of medical personnel.AdvertThey added: "The man's family is aware and is being supported by specialist officers. Our thoughts are with them at this distressing time."Regarding rumours surrounding the condition of the tiger, the animal was uninjured and remained in the enclosure following the incident and there is no wider risk to the public."Following the incident, Yorkshire Wildlife Park was evacuated and officers remain on scene carrying out enquiries.His family has been informed and is being supported by specialist officers. “Our thoughts are with them at this distressing time,” the force said.Yorkshire Ambulance Service said it responded to a call just after 1:30 p.m. “We sent a number of resources, including two land ambulances, the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and a doctor,” a spokesperson said.Yorkshire Wildlife Park describes itself as a ‘walk-through wildlife adventure’ and is home to lions, giraffes, tigers, leopards and black rhinos. (Yorkshire Wildlife Park)What happened at Yorkshire Wildlife Park?The park describes itself as a ‘walk-through wildlife adventure’ and is home to lions, giraffes, tigers, leopards and black rhinos. Its website says a 300-meter-long raised walkway runs through the ‘Land of the Tigers’ section.Earlier in the afternoon, the park confirmed a ‘serious incident’ had taken place at the tiger enclosure. “Our emergency response procedures were immediately activated, and emergency services are currently attending the scene,” they said.“We are working closely with the authorities to ascertain exactly what happened,” the park added. “The safety and wellbeing of our visitors, staff and animals remain our highest priority.”Police said the park was evacuated and officers remain at the scene carrying out inquiries. The park is closed and will stay closed on Sunday.Alice, who was at the park at the time, told LADBIBLE the situation was ‘very sudden’, with ‘a member of staff running around telling people to evacuate but wouldn’t say anything about why’. “It felt chaotic,” she added.She said visitors were made to walk the length of the park to leave, passing near the tiger enclosure, where they could see emergency services from afar but could not make out any casualties. “I was with friends and their young children. Thankful we weren’t in the area at the time,” she added.Yorkshire Wildlife Park was evacuated following the incident and will remain closed on Sunday. (X/ama14x)Was the tiger injured after the incident?Visitors also heard conflicting explanations of what had happened inside the enclosure. “Some saying the tigers were shot, others saying it was gas canisters to spook them into their enclosures,” Alice said.Addressing the rumors surrounding the condition of the tiger, police said the animal was uninjured and remained in the enclosure following the incident. They added there is no wider risk to the public.Police said they are aware of videos circulating online and encouraged people not to share the footage.Featured Image Credit: YappAppTopics: Animals, UK News

Oct 10, 2026