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Tom Cleverley appointed Plymouth manager a month after Watford sacking as he beats ex-England team-mate to job

TOM CLEVERLEY has been announced as the new Plymouth Argyle manager.

The former Manchester United star beat out Jack Wilshere to be awarded with the job.

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Tom Cleverley has been appointed as the new Plymouth manager[/caption]
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He beat Jack Wilshere to the job[/caption]

Cleverley, 35, was available after he was sacked from his job at Watford due to missing out on the Championship playoffs.

He has signed a three-year contract with the Pilgrims and will be aiming to get the club back into the second flight.

Chairman Simon Hallett has hailed Cleverley’s arrival in the dugout following the controversial exit of Miron Muslic.

He said: “Ever since Miron’s departure, and knowing Tom was available, we identified him straight away as the perfect person to be our next head coach and targeted him immediately.

“When we spoke to him he was completely aligned with the vision and ambitions of the club and it was clear throughout that Tom was the right fit for us.

“He is fully invested in our long-term plans and will play a key role in helping us achieve them.

“He is young, passionate and did a great job at Watford.

“We are thrilled to bring him to Argyle and look forward to seeing the impact he has on the talented squad at his disposal.”

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The club was relegated from the Championship last season under Muslic.

The Austrian had taken over from Wayne Rooney midway through the season.

Head coach of Watford, Tom Cleverley.
Cleverley was sacked by Watford in May
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Miron Muslic, Plymouth Argyle manager, clapping.
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Miron Muslic left Plymouth to join Schalke after the relegation to League One[/caption]

Despite an upturn in form, the club fell short of survival by just three points as they finished 23rd.

The club had hoped that Muslic would remain in his position for the next season but he left for 2. Bundesliga outfit Schalke 04.

His exit was confirmed by Argyle on social media with a blunt 13-word statement.

It read: “Miron Muslic has left Argyle to join 2. Bundesliga side FC Schalke 04.”

Hallett had even claimed that Muslic had told him he was “100 per cent committed” to the club before wanting to speak to Schalke.

His predecessor, Rooney, endured a torrid time in terms of results during his tenure.

He mustered just 18 points from 23 games and was sacked in December with the club rock bottom in the table.

Meanwhile, Cleverley has enjoyed a positive time since becoming a manager.

Watford had been his one and only job, but he did guide the club away from danger to a 15th-place finish in the 2023/24 season.

He then led the club to 14th last term, but only 11 points off the top six.

Cleverley's manager record

Here is a look at Tom Cleveley's record as manager...

Watford, 2024-2025

  • Games – 59
  • Wins – 20
  • Draws – 14
  • Losses – 25
  • Goals scored – 71
  • Goals conceded – 77
  • PPM – 1.21

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Katie Price takes swipe at daughter Princess’s driving – despite SIX road bans

KATIE Price has given her verdict on her daughter Princess’ driving skills.

Princess, 17,  passed her test last month and splashed out on a brand new Audi A1 in white, which is likely to have set her back at least £10,000.

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Katie Price has opened up about her daughter’s driving[/caption]
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Princess recently passed her test and splashed out on some new wheels[/caption]
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The pair have been spending time together since she passed[/caption]

She has been making the most of her new found freedom – and even went to watch her mum perform on stage.

But Katie – who has famously been banned from driving six times in the last ten years after a series of infringements – wasn’t impressed with her lack of speed.

Chatting to sister Sophie on her podcast The Katie Price Show, the mum-of-five explained: “Oh,yeah. Princess came. She started following us and I’m like, Princess,I’m going to be late because she was going under the speed limit.

“Obviously, because she’s new and it’s the roads and  it was raining and I didn’t want to stress her out, so I gave her the postcode.I said ‘look, we’ll see you there’.”

Sophie was keen to know more about her driving and if she was driving at night yet.

Katie added:  “Yeah, she drives to see me. And then I met her at Westfields on Sunday because she goes away today.She goes to lbiza.”

When Princess first passed her test, Katie congratulated her writing: ” So proud and so scared at the same time.”

After revealing her new car, Princess was hit with criticism by fans, who believe it was actually mum and dad Katie and Peter Andre who actually forked out the cash for it. 

But Princess  put that speculation to bed, hitting back at the comments and declaring: “These comments are so funny. To everyone out there, yes I work and yes I earn my own money which I’m super proud of and so thankful that I’m lucky enough to buy my own car xx.” 

Becoming an influencer in her own right, Princess has already signed brand ambassador deals with high street beauty chain Superdrug and online retailer PrettyLittleThing, and has launched her own jewellery range.

She’s also vowed to be a millionaire by the time she turns 20. 

Her mum Katie was banned from driving for two years in December 2021 after crashing her BMW in a drink-driving smash in Horsham.

 She had been meant to get her licence back in later 2023, but it was delayed by almost another year.

This was after Katie was charged in early 2024 with driving without insurance and a valid licence.

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Katie has had a number of driving bans[/caption]

Katie's previous driving convictions

KATIE Price has been banned from driving six times in the last ten years after a series of infringements.

OCTOBER 2003: Escapes a speeding charge on a technicality.

JUNE 2008: Given three points for talking on mobile.

JULY 2010: Four points for speeding at 99mph.

SEPTEMBER: Three points for veering from her lane in her 7½-ton pink horsebox.

DECEMBER: Six-month ban after three more points for doing 83mph in a 70mph zone takes her total to 13.

AUGUST 2012: 12-month ban after failing to respond to two speeding tickets.

FEBRUARY 2018: Banned for six months for failing to give details about the person driving her speeding car.

JULY: Quizzed by police for getting behind the wheel while still banned. Says she thought ban was over.

SEPTEMBER: Crashes her £63,000 Ranger Rover while allegedly on her mobile.

OCTOBER: Held for suspected drink-driving. Spent a night in the cells.

DECEMBER: Charged over the drink-drive allegation.

JANUARY 2019: Three month ban for driving while banned.

FEBRUARY: Further three months after another driving conviction.

AUTUMN: Issued with sixth ban, this time for two years. Cut to 18 months on appeal.

MARCH 2021: Drives boyfriend’s Range Rover. An admin error meant an extra six months under totting up rules had not been added. Questioned by police.

SEPTEMBER: Arrested after turning over car

DECEMBER: Price banned from driving and given 16-week suspended sentence

JULY 2023: Model caught speeding on A417 near Gloucestershire. Her Range Rover is also seized by officers.

NOVEMBER: Price is convicted of driving without a licence by JPs at Cheltenham.

JANUARY 2024: The mum is slapped with a fine for the speeding offence on the A417.

MARCH: Price is ordered to pay another fine and handed more points on her licence after being caught driving without licence or insurance.

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Hollywood legend calls Riley Gaines ‘an American hero’ after Simone Biles trans feud

SIMONE Biles and Riley Gaines have been feuding, and Hollywood has taken notice.

Rob Schneider has taken the side of Gaines after she battled Biles.

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Riley Gaines has gotten Hollywood support in her beef with Simone Biles[/caption]
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Rob Schneider has shared support for Gaines on social media[/caption]

Schneider is a big supporter of Donald Trump, and has given Gaines his backing as well.

“I am proud to call Riley Gaines my biological female friend,” he wrote on X.

“And an American hero of all girls everywhere!”

Biles and Gaines stand on opposite sides of the debate about transgender athletes in sports.

While Biles has shown support for these athletes, Gaines vehemently opposes their inclusion in sports.

Biles fired off against Gaines in a social media rant last week.

“@Riley_Gaines_ You’re truly sick, all of this campaigning because you lost a race. Straight up sore loser,” she wrote.

“You should be uplifting the trans community and perhaps finding a way to make sports inclusive OR creating a new avenue where trans feel safe in sports.

“Maybe a transgender category IN ALL sports!! But instead… You bully them…

“One things for sure is no one in sports is safe with you around!!!!!”

Biles has since calmed her tone on the issue, but is still strongly in support of trans athletes.

“These are sensitive, complicated issues that I truly don’t have the answers or solutions to, but I believe it starts with empathy and respect. I was not advocating for policies that compromise fairness in women’s sports,” Biles wrote.

“My objection is to be singling out children for public scrutiny in ways that feel personal and harmful. Individual athletes—especially kids—should never be the focus of criticism of a flawed system they have no control over.

“I believe sports organizations have a responsibility to come up with rules supporting inclusion while maintaining fair competition.

'Mother hen' Biles

Simone Biles' first coach Aimee Boorman exclusively told The U.S. Sun that she thinks Biles will be spurred by a new role this year.

“Having younger teammates benefits her because she has stepped in as the mother hen figure,” said Aimee.

“And so she has to tell them to stay calm. You’ve got this. You’re prepared. And so as she’s saying it, she’s also hearing it.

“You always have tiny kids that come into the gym, but they’re never ripped like Simone was,” she said.

“I know she was very self-conscious about it growing up. But from a coaching perspective, it was great.

“I didn’t think that Simone would be a multi gold medal athlete straight away.

“But she did stand out because she was very tiny, but very muscular.”

“We all want a future for sport that is fair, inclusive, and respectful.”

She also sent out an apology to Gaines after calling her out on social media.

“I wanted to follow up from my last tweets. I’ve always believed competitive equity & inclusivity are both essential in sport,” Biles wrote.

“The current system doesn’t adequately balance these important principles, which often leads to frustration and heated exchanges, and it didn’t help for me to get personal with Riley, which I apologize for.”

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Teen Mom Jenelle Evans smacks ex David Eason’s face on a piñata at NYC strip club as she celebrates divorce party

TEEN Mom Jenelle Evans bashed her ex David Eason’s face on a piñata at a New York City strip club as she celebrated her divorce with a party Thursday night. 

In photos obtained by The U.S. Sun, Jenelle, 33, can be seen slamming open her ex’s face, which was emblazoned on a piñata, while the club’s stripper cash poured out of the papier-mâché David

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Former Teen Mom star, Jenelle Evans, celebrated her divorce at New York City strip club Spearmint Rhino, Thursday night[/caption]
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Jenelle jovially bashed im her ex’s face which was looming large on a papier-mâché piñata[/caption]

The former Teen Mom star arrived just before 10 pm decked out in a bright, red low-cut mini dress and dramatic makeup. 

During the festivities at the Spearmint Rhino strip club, the Jenelle said: “Everyone wants to know where I stand with David Eason and the answer is, I don’t.”

“I’ve completely disassociated myself from him because he’s not someone I want connected to my name, my brand or my future.”

The MTV alum added: “This party isn’t just about a divorce, it’s about reclaiming my identity and moving forward without dead weight.

“I’ve closed that chapter and I’m celebrating that with the people who truly support me!”

The Teen Mom star’s party certainly stuck to the theme with a towering sparkler-lit “Divorce Cake” featuring a bride dragging her groom to the trash.

The guests were treated to Adios Mother F****r shots, while the club was decked out with glittering banners that read “I do. I did. I don’t.”

NASTY DIVORCE

Jenelle filed for legal separation from David on February 23, 2024, stating in her filing that the pair officially separated on February 16 “with the intent that the separation be permanent.”

On May 13, 2025, Jenelle filed for divorce after having been legally separated in North Carolina for over a year.

As previously reported by The U.S. Sun, Jenelle cited David’s excessive alcohol consumption as a major issue during their marriage, claiming it made her life “intolerable.”

She also accused David of spending money he didn’t earn, which could have been used for the “financial well-being of the minor children.”

Jenelle has two other children from previous relationships: Jace, 16, and Kaiser, 10.

NIGHTMARE MARRIAGE

In her filing, Jenelle alleged that David would insult and degrade her in front of their children and others.

She also accused him of “recklessly” spending her income while “refusing to earn consistent income to contribute to the family.”

Jenelle blamed David for two incidents that led to them temporarily losing custody of their children.

The first was when David killed the family dog, which also led to Jenelle being fired from MTV, and the second was when he allegedly strangled Jace during an argument.

Jenelle and David's relationship timeline

The tumultuous pair have had their fair share of falling outs

Teen Mom 2 star Jenelle Evans met David Eason on Tinder in September of 2015.

Jenelle got pregnant in April 2016 and announced she suffered a miscarriage, then she became pregnant again with her and David’s daughter, Ensley, a few months later.

The pair got engaged in February 2017 and tied the knot that September.

A year after saying “I do,” Jenelle called 911 and accused David of assaulting her outside their home. She would later call the incident “a drunk and dramatic misunderstanding” and said she was “fine.”

In around May 2019, David shot and killed their French bulldog puppy named Nugget. Weeks after the incident, CPS took custody of all of the children, including their daughter, Ensley, Jenelle’s son, Kaiser, and David’s daughter, Maryssa.

When her children were returned to her, Jenelle fled to Tennessee with Kaiser and Ensley and filed an order of protection against David in October. She ultimately dropped the case and went back to him.

In the following years, the couple sparked split rumors as the pair would often unfollow each other on social media and update their Facebook relationship statuses.

As The U.S. Sun exclusively reported, on February 23, 2024, Jenelle filed for separation from David. She stated that she filed the documents with “the intent that the separation be permanent” and claimed that Eason had “exhibited concerning and at times disturbing behavior towards [her]” throughout their marriage.

Jenelle claimed David’s behavior tarnished her public image, writing, “Defendant’s conduct has caused plaintiff employment compensation and degraded her public image.”

She said she had been a “faithful and dutiful spouse” and had stood by David despite criticism from millions of people worldwide who voiced concerns over his actions on social media.

Jenelle requested primary physical custody of their daughter Ensley, as well as child support.

She also asked for an unequal distribution of assets in her favor and requested to retain the marital home the couple shared, which they referred to as “The Land.”

Following the separation, Jenelle moved to Las Vegas with her children and began dating her manager, Daniel Miranda, also known as August Keen.

Jenelle and August split earlier this year.

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Jenelle and David, in happier times, spilt in February of 2024 and are on their way to having their divorce finalized[/caption]
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Jenelle sported a bright red dress and dramatic hair and makeup for the party[/caption]
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The former MTV star partied with pals during the festivities[/caption]

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Fan-favorite lunch staple releases new viral flavor in copycat move to Popeyes & Shake Shack

FOLLOWING in the footsteps of Popeyes and Shake Shack, instant ramen giant Cup Noodles is tapping into the pickle-flavour trend.

The brand has released a new dill pickle version, combining classic ramen noodles with the tangy, sour punch of pickles, all in a convenient microwavable cup.

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The new Cup Noodles Dill Pickle flavour, launching in the UK on June 21, comes at a time when pickle-flavoured foods are all the rage[/caption]
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The trend has taken over social media, with restaurants like Popeyes and Shake Shack making pickle-infused items a menu staple[/caption]
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The brand has released a new dill pickle version,[/caption]

The new Cup Noodles Dill Pickle flavour, launching in the UK on June 21, comes at a time when pickle-flavoured foods are all the rage.

The trend has taken over social media, with restaurants like Popeyes and Shake Shack making pickle-infused items a menu staple.

Priscila Stanton, senior vice president of marketing for Nissin Foods USA, believes that Gen Z and young millennials are especially driving the craze.

“Dill pickle is having a moment, especially with Gen Z and the young millennial audience,” Stanton told CNN.

“With Cup Noodles, it’s such a perfect fit. We have the savouriness of our distinctive flavours and then matching that up with this briny, a little bit of a sour taste and some notes of dill.”

The Cup Noodles Dill Pickle flavour, described as “fabulous” by Stanton, does push the boundaries of their traditional offerings, which have long been focused on chicken and vegetable soups.

But, as Stanton notes, it’s all part of Nissin’s strategy to tap into the growing popularity of pickle-infused foods.

The explosion of pickle-flavoured products in recent years has been driven by both the bold, adaptable flavour of pickles and social media’s role in amplifying trends.

Sally Lyons Wyatt, global executive vice president at market research firm Circana, explains that the familiar and beloved taste of pickles encourages consumers to try new pickle-flavoured options.

“The bold and tangy taste of a pickle can be made sweet or spicy in a number of foods,” Wyatt explained.

“It’s a familiar and favourite flavour to many, so consumers may be more apt to try something with pickle flavour.

There is also influencing from social media that helps drive exposure and excitement.”

Pickle-related online chatter surged by nearly 12 per cent, while new pickle-themed menu items grew by 8 per cent last year, according to Tastewise data.

Cup Noodles Dill Pickle will be available for $1.17 at select Walmart and Albertsons stores and online for a limited time, beginning June 21.

This new flavour is part of Nissin’s broader strategy to increase its limited-time offerings, which have previously included breakfast, s’mores, and pumpkin-flavoured ramen.

Stanton says the company hopes to release up to four special editions annually, although Japan sees hundreds of new flavours each year.

The success of these limited releases, alongside their permanent offerings, contributed to Nissin’s 20 per cent revenue growth in the Americas last year.

The packaged ramen category overall has been growing for four consecutive years, with a nearly 7 per cent rise in 2024, driven in part by TikTok trends and inflation.

“Ramen provides an economical option for consumers that not only provides an affordable price, but also a variety of flavours to appeal to a broad consumer set,” said Wyatt.

The global demand for ramen continues to rise, with new entrants like Nestlé’s Maggi noodles targeting younger, multicultural consumers with flavours like Indian masala, Korean spicy BBQ, and Chinese spicy garlic.

“The demand for global flavours is booming in the US,” said Nelson Pena, president of Nestlé’s global culinary kitchen.

“The younger consumer is looking to explore cuisine and travel around the world through what they eat.”

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The explosion of pickle-flavoured products in recent years has been driven by both the bold, adaptable flavour of pickles and social media’s role in amplifying trends[/caption]

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Stop using grill brush immediately warn doctors after bite of burger left woman in hospital needing surgery

AS summer approaches, people are being urged to stop using grill brushes immediately as doctors warn it could lead to major medical issues.

Grillers will often use wire brushes to cut through the grease that sticks to the grill between meals, however, some doctors on TikTok say there’s a risk that the wires could end up in your food.

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Two doctors are warning people to stop using wire grill brushes to clean their grills this summer[/caption]
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The wire bristles can get embedded in food, leading to possible injuries such as a perforated intestine[/caption]
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They offered alternatives to keep a clean grill[/caption]

“Do not use a metal brush on your grill this summer!” warned Dr. Tania Elliott, a board-certified internal medicine specialist and allergist.

Elliott has more than 66,000 followers on TikTok, where she shares tips particularly related to food and allergies.

She warned that the bristles from metal grill brushes could perforate a person’s intestines, causing serious internal injuries.

“And in some cases, even death.”

Elliott added that the incident happens “way more often than you think.”

Dr. Tonia Farmer, an ENT surgeon with 413,000 followers on the platform as @DrNoseBest, shared a similar video warning others that they could land in the emergency room.

“The bristles you see there, they will come out and they can get embedded and stuck on your grill,” said Farmer.

“Then, when you go to put a piece of meat, like a hamburger or some chicken on your grill, that wire bristle is so think, you can’t even see it.

“It’s gonna stick to the meat, you swallow it and it can get stuck and embedded in the back of your throat.”

Farmer warned that the damage could be very serious, saying that she’s seen it happen in person.

“I’ve had to take patients to the operating room to remove these wire bristles from their throat,” said Farmer.

A study published in the American College of Surgeons also found that metal filaments from grill cleaning brushes can become lodged in food.

This results in “unintentional ingestion and potentially bowel perforation.”

An early diagnosis is crucial for timely treatment and surgery is usually required in these cases.

“A laparoscopic approach is feasible, but an open approach may sometimes be necessary,” read the study.

“Measures to ensure product safety should be undertaken to prevent future cases.”

SAFER WAYS TO CLEAN

Farmer and Elliott suggested alternatives to cleaning a grill instead of using the wire brushes.

Farmer suggested using half a lemon or half an onion to clean a grill.

“Or even a balled up piece of aluminum foil,” she said.

Eliott also suggested using an onion or even a potato for cleaning.

“Just cut it in half when the grill is just starting to heat up,” she said.

“And you rub it on and it takes care of your mess.

Both videos had several comments, with some people sharing that they’ve heard similar stories of people being injured from the wire bristles.

“They should just stop selling those,” wrote one person. “I’ve heard that happening before.”

Another person wrote: “Had a pediatric patient that had a bristle stuck on her intestine.”

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Jazz Jennings debuts 100-lb. weight loss in a sexy see-through swimsuit on ‘hot’ beach day

JAZZ Jennings showed off her 100-lb. weight loss in a sexy see-through swimsuit on ahead of graduating from Harvard University.

The TLC star, 24, shared photos on the beach as she enjoyed a well-deserved break as she gears up for her final semester.

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Jazz Jennings showed off her 100-lb. weight loss in a sexy see-through swimsuit
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Jazz flashed a big smile as she posed for photos in a sheer black one-piece swimsuit.

In a second photo, the reality favourite was seen glancing at the sand with her eyes closed.

Jazz captioned it: “Hot days.”

The TV star’s followers raced to compliment her impressive weight loss.

One wrote: “Jazz you look amazing girl. You’re an inspiration!”

A second posted: “Omg lady your gorgeous. Wow. Big props to you!! I’m glad your doing well wow!! Keep your beautiful self esteem up and healthy.”

Another added: “You look SO stunning.”

Just two weeks ago, Jazz celebrated her pre-graduation and shared snaps of her in a regalia.

Alongside the photos, Jazz wrote: “Harvard ‘25.

“I am so so blessed to have had the opportunity to attend this incredible university.

“Although I don’t officially graduate until the fall, I wanted to participate in the Spring commencement so I could walk beside my friends and take part in Harvard’s special traditional graduation ceremony.

“I am deeply grateful to my family, friends, mentors, and everyone who believed in me, supported me, and encouraged me to keep going—especially during the most challenging moments.

“Cheers to graduating and ONE more semester to go.”

SUMMER READY

Jazz showed off her weight loss during a family vacation in Spain in 2024.

The I Am Jazz star’s brother Sander Jennings shared a photo on his Instagram of them and their sister, Ari.

Jazz is famously known as one of the youngest publicly documented people to identify as transgender.

Her story is shown on the TLC series I Am Jazz and now fans want to know more about her.

Jazz is a YouTube personality, spokesmodel, television personality, and LGBTQ+ rights activist.

She was born in South Florida in 2000 to Greg and Jeanette Jennings, who have always supported her transitioning journey.

The world was first introduced to Jazz in 2007 after she appeared on a 20/20 special with the late Barbara Walters.

Almost a decade later, she got her own show on TLC and fans were able to get an inside look at a young 14-year-old Jazz who was preparing to enter high school as a transgender student.

“Although assigned male at birth, Jazz is a transgender female and has been living as a girl since kindergarten,” the show’s description reads.

“Jazz’s family has stood side-by-side with her as she’s battled discrimination, hate speech, online bullying and more.”

Now, fans have been able to watch Jazz grow and attend Harvard University where she’s studying art, film, and visual studies.

Jazz, who uses she/her pronouns, often posts about her life on Instagram to over 1.2 million followers.

HOW MUCH WEIGHT DID JAZZ LOSE?

Last year Jazz opened up about her health journey revealing she had lost 70 pounds.

In an Instagram post, Jazz said: “70 pounds down! Feeling happier and healthier than I’ve been in years.

“I still have a ways to go, but I’m so proud to finally be taking the necessary steps towards bettering my mind, body and spirit.”

In 2021, the reality TV star revealed she had trouble with binge eating on the social media app.

“As many of you have noticed, over the past few years, I have gained a substantial amount of weight,” Jazz wrote.

“My binging, along with an increased appetite I experience from some of the meds I’m on, has caused me to gain almost 100 pounds in a little less than 2 years.”

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Shoppers praise Sam’s Club over Costco for 5 reasons – including policy that avoids treating members like ‘criminals’

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SOME consumers have argued that Sam’s Club takes the top spot for subscription-based retailers in the United States.

The company is often compared to top competitors like Costco for its policies, discounts, food and drink offerings, and more.

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Sam’s Club and Costco first arrived during the same year in 1983.

The first Costco warehouse appeared in Seattle, Washington, from founders Jim Sinegal and Jeffrey H. Brotman, and has grown to over 620 locations across the country.

Initially called Sam’s Wholesale Club by Walmart founder Sam Walton in Midwest City, Oklahoma, Sam’s Club also has around 600 stores nationwide.

Needless to say, the histories of both warehouse retailers are intertwined.

Customers have debated which company offers the better experience for years.

That trend continued earlier this month in a thread on X, with the argument leaning in favor of Sam’s Club for five crucial reasons.

“I think the best financial advice I could give you is cancel or dont get a Costco membership,” a longtime shopper, Barrett, wrote.

Barrett continued to argue that Sam’s Club has “cheaper gas, not as much fancy snacks that you don’t need, scan and go app, [and] grocery pickup.”

Going down the list, the cheaper gas is possible on a store-by-store or state-by-state basis depending on several factors.

A study at the end of 2024 found that BJ’s Wholesale Club actually beat out both Costco and Sam’s Club for gas prices, per The Krazy Coupon Lady.

With the “fancy snacks” that’s more of a personal preference, and it’s true that Costco does not have curbside grocery pickup, only in-store pickup orders can be made or same-day delivery through Instacart.

MOST PROMISING PERK

However, the Scan & Go feature Barrett mentioned that Sam’s Club offers and Costco does not has been a point of contention for some time.

Scan & Go, also available to Walmart+ subscribers, gives members a chance to use their mobile device to scan all of the merchandise they place in their cart while shopping around the store.

By the time they get to the checkout area, they would have generated a single barcode for all the items.

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They can then scan that at self-checkout or a cashiered lane and leave with ease.

Except, Sam’s Club stores are continuing to update their technology to move toward eliminating traditional checkouts altogether with a gate technology.

It allows members to have their receipt scanned when they walk through automatically, pay in an instant, and leave the store.

This is is something that leaves Costco in the dust, according to Barrett.

“Not only that they have the computer vision gate thing at my sams and does the whole check your receipt thing automatically, no standing there waiting on someone to count all the stuff in your basket like you are some kind of criminal,” he wrote.

COSTCO DEFENDED

Even with all the praise for Sam’s Club, some customers still argued that Costco has aspects that can’t be beat.

“I don’t know man. Cheap gas, $1.50 for a hotdog and a drink, oversized shopping carts,” a Costco devotee pointed out.

“That’s not easy to turn your back on.”

“While this is probably true I cannot condone it,” another said.

A third called Barrett a “liar” over Sam’s Club being better.

Costco also recently confirmed it would be bringing back a beloved perk to 628 stores for select members.

It even confirmed the arrival of a $2.99 “refreshing” food court treat just in time for summer.

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‘Guys think it’s hard’ – Joe Flacco calls out Cleveland Browns rookies as Shedeur Sanders is sent clear message

CLEVELAND Browns veteran quarterback Joe Flacco sent a message to Shedeur Sanders and the rest of the team’s rookies.

The Super Bowl 47 MVP Joe Flacco has been in the NFL for 18 seasons and knows a thing or two about what practices should look like.

Joe Flacco (15) and Ethan Pocic (55) of the Cleveland Browns walk off the field after practice.
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Cleveland Browns veteran Joe Flacco and offensive lineman Ethan Pocic walk off the field after a practice[/caption]
Joe Flacco #15 and Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns laughing during practice.
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Flacco sent a message to 2025 fifth-round pick Shedeur Sanders and the rest of the Browns’ rookies[/caption]

Cleveland has been performing in mandatory minicamps this week after being tasked with Organized Team Activities last week.

Flacco is in a crowded quarterback room that consists of third-round pick Dillon Gabriel, Sanders, who was taken two rounds later, and veteran Kenny Pickett.

The 40-year-old Flacco is the expected favorite to start in Week 1 and has shared his goal of being more than just a mentor to the youngsters.

Flacco spoke to reporters this week and suggested that the Browns‘ rookies have it easier in the early practice sessions than what he first experienced in his early days in the NFL.

“When it got easier in like, 2011 I think, everybody that was playing at that point had been grouped two days at some point in their life,” he said.

“Guys that are coming in the NFL now have never done it.

“We’re out here for an hour and 15 minutes and guys thinks it’s hard.

“You know, our OTAs were like over two hours.”

This is Flacco’s second stint with the Browns.

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski elected to give first-team reps to Flacco and Pickett while the rookies worked with the second team.

The two-time AP NFL Coach of the Year has suggested the team is still in the “teaching” phase during the offseason.

“Let’s not look too much into who’s out there and when,” Stefanski said.

“We’re in installation phases, we’re in teaching phase, so not much to look into.

“It’s the offseason. It’s OTAs, so we’re going to keep the focus there.

“Once you get into training camp, of course, you’re getting ready to play games and ultimately getting ready to play the season.”

Cleveland Browns quarterbacks practicing.
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Flacco is competing in a quarterback room that also features third-round pick Dillon Gabriel, far left, and Kenny Pickett, far right[/caption]

“But right now, that’s our focus.”

The Browns will have to decide on who stays on the 53-man roster this summer.

The biggest question will be which quarterbacks stick, as it’s expected that either Flacco or Pickett earns a spot, with the other getting the boot.

Cleveland is coming off a disappointing 3-14 season.

NFL important dates 2025 season

March 12 - Free Agency begins

April 24-26 – NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin

September 4 – 2025 season opener (TBC vs Eagles)

November 27 – Thanksgiving Day triple header

January 4, 2026 – End of regular-season

February 8, 2026 – Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California

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Meghan and Harry brutally AXE host of key aides yet again after blaming them for string of PR humiliations

THE Duke and Duchess of Sussex have given their communications team the boot after blaming them for a series of PR humiliations.

Harry and wife Meghan decided instead to go with the firm behind their controversial twerking video — sparking fears of a “clickbait” approach which will horrify the Royal Family.

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Harry and Meghan have given their communications team the boot after blaming them for a series of PR humiliations[/caption]
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This year’s embarrassments included January’s take-down of Meghan in society bible Vanity Fair[/caption]
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Harry scuppered any hope of a reconciliation with King Charles in an angry interview with the BBC[/caption]

Last night a source told The Sun: “Meghan and Harry always blame everyone else and never themselves.

“No one ever seems to be good enough for them and yet they fail to understand why things don’t change.”

This year’s embarrassments included January’s take-down of Meghan in society bible Vanity. It reignited bullying allegations and was headlined “American Hustle”.

In February experts described as chaotic the rebranding of Meghan’s “American Riviera Orchard” food brand into “As ever”.

Her six-part Netflix cookery and lifesyle show was savaged by TV reviewers in both the UK and USA, while her podcast “Confessions of a Female Founder” quickly tumbled down the ratings.

Meghan, 43, was also caught out calling herself “Her Royal Highness” in a potential breach of the 2020 Megxit agreement struck with the late Queen.

The Sussexes responded by firing two directors of communications in what insiders described as a purge. UK-based Charlie Gipson went along with California-based Kyle Boulia.

Deesha Tank, who worked for the couple’s Archewell foundation for three years, had resigned days earlier. Meanwhile the head of content for Meghan’s Instagram account also left.

Several weeks ago the couple hired Emily Robinson as a new director of communications — despite her previously running ublicity for The Crown episodes which showed Harry in Nazi fancy dress and sympathetic storylines on depraved sex offender Mohammed Al-Fayed.

Harry and Meghan have now brought in Method Communications, who claim they are “disruptors” who “challenge the status quo”.

It is understood one of their first acts was releasing the video of heavily pregnant Meghan dancing in a maternity as she tried to induce Lilibet’s birth.

The clip was widely panned but pulled in 42million views.

Photos of Lilibet and six-year-old brother Archie, with their faces covered by emjois, were then posted online showing the kids in Disneyland.

Their chief communications officer remains Meredith Maines, appointed in March days before Harry scuppered any hope of a reconciliation with King Charles in an angry interview with the BBC.

Ms Maines said last night: “Transitioning from a team of two to an agency support staff of eight, operating across five different time zones, will give international media and stakeholders better access.”

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Meghan shares a video of her and Harry twerking in a hospital room
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry with their children at Disneyland.
Meghan and Harry with Archie and Lilibet at Disneyland
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Kyle Boulia at the GLSEN's Rise Up LA Benefit 2024.
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California-based Kyle Boulia was also let go[/caption]
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Deesha Tank, who worked for the couple’s Archewell foundation for three years, had resigned days earlier[/caption]

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