6 days agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Sick of coming up with new ideas for Elf on the Shelf? One mum has a genius idea to stop the madness!
Full disclosure: This story is a few years old, but yet the pain of coming up with ingenious Elf on the Shelf ideas persists today- and this could absolutely save you another week of madness. Whether Santa’s little helper is making a mess with the breakfast cereal, playing with toilet rolls or getting stuck on […]
6 days agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Merry Christmas 2024 Wishes in French, Greetings, Quotes, Sayings, Stickers, Cliparts and Instagram Captions
Christmas is a significant Christian festival that falls on 25 December. It is celebrated with much pomp and reverence across the globe because it represents the birth of Lord Jesus Christ. While traditions and celebrations of Christmas vary in their forms in various countries and cultures, its basic message is that of peace, love, and …
6 days agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Nepo baby with Wicked star mum and 90s movie hunk dad walks red carpet at awards party – but can you guess who he is?
THE handsome son of these all-singing all-dancing Hollywood stars has walked the red carpet – but can you work out who his famous parents are?
The two Broadway actors met on the 1996 production of Broadway’s Rent, fell in love and got married in 2003.
Taye and his son on the red carpet[/caption]
The Frozen star at the Wicked premiere with Walker[/caption]
They later reprised their roles for the 2005 film adaptation of the musical.
Walker is the 15-year-old son of Frozen singer Idina Menzel and Best Man actor Taye Diggs.
The All American actor and the Elsa star share their son, Walker Nathanial Diggs, who was born in September 2009 – but they split in 2013.
Idina, who played the part of Elpheba in Broadway’s original show, walked the Wicked premiere red carpet together with her son.
The amicable co-parents speak highly of each other. In a 2021 interview with Drew Barrymore, Private Practice star Diggs praised his ‘baby mama’ and how ‘lucky’ he is to have her in his life.
He said: “I hate to sound like a broken record, but it’s during these times where I remind myself how lucky I am, how lucky we both are even though the world around us seems to be spinning in all kinds of different directions.”
Speaking about her fame, he gushed: “I love the fact that I was there at the beginning. [Menzel] made history in that show and continues to make history with her singing and what not, and to know that I was right there.
“I love sharing that with my son. Like, ‘Daddy was there, when mummy, when the world first listened to her.’ So that’s cool as well.”
Menzel has since remarried to actor and singer Aaron Lohr, 48, in 2017.
How Stella Got Her Groove Back actor Taye has starred in Broadway musicals including Rent and Hedwig And The Angry Inch.
Edina previously shared how she felt turning 50 – and the sweet words her son had for her.
She told Glamour in 2021: “I am ashamed to say it, but I was having a hard time with it. I think it was subconsciously bothering me more than I let on, in regards to my relevance as a performer and actress.
“I’m feeling like the old lady sometimes, and that’s not who I am,” Menzel said. “I feel very young at heart.”
Sweet son Walker told her: “Mum, don’t look in the mirror and worry about how you look. You’re beautiful.”
The couple happily co-parent son Walker[/caption]
Actors Idina and Taye share one child together[/caption]
Nepo babies and their parents
Nico Parker
Nico Parker is the daughter of actress Thandiwe Newton and filmmaker Ol Parker.
Emmeline ‘Luka’ Bale
Emmeline’s dad is Batman actor Christian Bale, and American model and stunt performer Sibi Blazic.
Margaret Qualley
Margaret’s mum is Hollywood star Andie MacDowell.
Landon Barker
Landon’s dad is Blink 182 rocker Travis Barker, and his step-mum is Kourtney Kardashian.
Kaia Gerber
Kaia’s mum is Cindy Crawford.
Maude Apatow
Maude Apatow’s mum is Leslie Mann.
Deacon Phillippe
Deacon is the son of Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe.
6 days agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Shoppers rush to buy ‘fabulous’ M&S Christmas party shoes that are the ‘best purchase of the year’
PARTY season is well underway, meaning many of us have begun the hunt for the perfect comfortable-yet-classy party shoes.
As usual, Marks and Spencer have hit the brief hard, with their Sparkle Kitten Heel Slingback Shoes – which have been dubbed ‘fabulous’ and the ‘best purchase of the year’ by shoppers online.
The M&S Collection shoes come in three colours: Black Mix, Opaline Mix and Dark Red – although you’ll have to be quick if you’re keen to get your hands on a pair, as the latter two colourways are already out of stock online.
The retailer says: “These sparkly shoes are made to shine on the dance floor.
“They have a mid-height kitten heel and a secure slingback design with an adjustable buckle fastening.
“A pointed toe brings a sophisticated feel.”
The shoes are a regular fit in a slip-on style, ideal for festive evenings out.
They are priced at a very reasonable £39.50.
And reviews on the Marks and Spencer website were glowing with praise for the kitten heels.
One reviewer gave them a five star rating and said: “Fabulous shoes! I needed some shoes for a Christmas wedding and these fitted the bill exactly!”
While another five star review described them as the ‘best party purchase this year!’
And someone else, who had also rated them five stars, described them as ‘the perfect Christmas slingback’, saying: “This shoe dresses up your ‘jeans and a nice top outfit’.
“They’re extremely comfortable and a huge bonus is that the back doesn’t slip down!
“I’ve worn these shoes with many different outfits, getting compliments each time!”
Fashion-focused TikTokkers have been racing to the shops to grab a pair of the viral shoes.
User @thejessyjournal posted a video of the shoes in her local branch, captioned ‘POV: You spot the viral M&S Christmas shoe’.
Jessy wrote underneath the video: “Girls RUN don’t walk before these fly off the shelves!! Perfect for Christmas/New Year”
Viewers were enamoured, with one writing: “These are GORGEOUS.”
With Jessy replying: “Aren’t they just!”
Another commenter agreed, saying: “Omg, gimme, gimme.”
And someone else exclaimed: “Oh, I love!”
Christmas Fashion Tips from an Expert
CLEMMIE Fieldsend, Fashion Editor at Fabulous, has shared her top tips for looking fabulous this Christmas.
AVOID: Christmas jumpers No longer a novelty gag, they’re now gone back to being naff and have no place at a festive party. By all means, go all in for Christmas Jumper Day for Save The Children, but never wear it before or after that day.
WEAR: Burgundy You can’t escape burgundy at this time of year and it’s a luxury, deep and rich colour that is a welcome break from Santa-red at Christmas. Opt for silky textures or velvet for extra style points.
AVOID: PJs The trend of feather trimmed co-ords has had its day and is so dated. Don’t pull out your hair plucked pair this year, and don’t get a new set, instead still go for the satin two-piece but just steer clear of the plumes.
WEAR: Sequin Dress Try to switch up sequins slightly by wearing them with a different texture or colour, eg a sequin skirt with a sleek knit. But when you’re really stuck on what to wear reach for the sequins, it is Christmas after all.
AVOID: Sequin blazer Nothing worse than showing up to a festive do looking like the hired entertainment. Leave the sequin blazer to magicians and Strictly judges, instead always reach for a classic tux style or velvet.
WEAR: Bling trousers Last party season embellished jeans with diamante bling had a moment, and this year they’re going to be as much of a hit. If you don’t want gemstones pinging off wherever you go then try metallic, PU trousers.
6 days agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Strictly’s Chris McCausland goes missing from radio appearance as confused Jordan North reveals why star skipped show
STRICTLY champ Chris McCausland went missing from a radio appearance with a confused Jordan North revealing what happened.
And today he was due to appear on Capital alongside Lee Mack.
But due to getting caught up in traffic, Chris was unable to make the show.
After hosts Jordan, 34, and Sian Welby explained why Chris was absent, Lee, 56, made a joke about Chris’ Strictly win.
He said: “It is possible his Strictly win has gone to his head and he feels he can do what he likes.”
Lee also revealed Chris, who is blind, asked his advice before signing up for the show.
He added: “I was looking at the old texts this morning because he [Chris] was texting me at the time asking if he should do it.
“I’ve realised the preconceptions about his disability, especially him being blind, but the more time I have spent with him, there have genuinely been times where I have forgotten he is blind.”
A TV insider said: “What he did by keeping everyone in fits during the course of Strictly was show that he wasn’t just funny, but proved he had a traditional sense of humour that can connect with the ordinary viewers at home.
“That’s something which critics have said is lacking from many comedy series on the Beeb, and Chris could breathe new life into a genre which was once a mainstay for the corporation.”
The source added that Chris could also be used for general entertainment shows.
They said: “They are considering ways of him being reunited with pro partner Dianne as they had such a sensational chemistry together.”
6 days agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Love Island All Stars lines up newly single fan favourite and stunning star who ‘got the ick’ with ex in iconic scenes
LOVE Island All Stars bosses have lined up a newly-single fan favourite and stunning season six star for the ITV2 spin off, The Sun can reveal.
We can report how the duo are tipped to star in the upcoming series – starting on January 13 – with “talks” already underway.
The Sun can reveal a duo of stars in talks for the new Love Island All Stars series[/caption]
Love Island 2020 star Leanne Amaning would leave bosses ‘thrilled’ if she signed up[/caption]
Love Island OG Leanne Amaning, 27 starred on the show back in 2020.
The pair then reunited on MTV series Ex On The Beach – with the same outcome.
Meanwhile, we can confirm Love Island alum Nas Majeed, 28, is in negotiations to star after his split with partner Eva Zapico, 26.
The reality stars found love in the 2020 series after Eva entered as a Casa Amor bombshell and stole Nas’s heart from Demi Jones.
Nas has now moved out of their shared home and a source was first to tell us: “Everyone loved Nas when he was on the show the first time so when he became single again of course he got called in for talks.
“Nothing is signed yet but he’d be great on All Stars.”
They added: “Leanne is gorgeous and a real fan favourite – if she agrees to sign up, bosses would be thrilled.”
The Sun has contacted ITV for comment.
Earlier this month, we reported how former winner Ekin-Su was also being lined up for the spin-off.
Back in March, The Sun was first to report Nas and Eva’s break-up.
Love Island All Stars 2025 rumours
Love Island All Stars will be back for its second series in 2025 - and rumours are already rife as to who will be making a comeback this time around.
After the second All Stars series was announced in May, show boss Mike Spender said: “Lots of people have been in contact about it, lots of fun people, from series one onwards.
“We cast it because we knew what was going on behind the scenes of who was getting with who and now even more stories have come out.
“I think we will now save ex-islanders for All Stars.”
One rumoured name for the next series is data engineer Harry Baker.
Despite the hunk’s brief stint, viewers have called for Harry’s return.
One upset fan wrote: “Get you in All Stars next”, to which Harry cryptically replied by posting ‘shrugging’ emojis.
A source exclusively told us at the time: “Eva and Nas have decided to split – it’s a very sad situation for both of them but it was the right one.
“They separated in mid-Feb, it was Eva’s decision to end it with Nas.
“He has been left devastated and heartbroken and has already moved out of their shared flat, and has now moved back in with his parents as he searches for somewhere to live.”
They added: “There was no cheating but Eva thought the relationship had ran its course and decided to end it.
“They seemed to be the fairytale couple and one of the best success stories of Love Island – but there was obviously problems with their relationship.
“Eva is understandably sad but said it’s the best thing for her.”
The pair hinted at a split after they deleted pictures of each other from their Instagram and she didn’t wish him a happy birthday.
The same thing happened on Celeb Ex On The Beach[/caption]
6 days agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Bargain hunters rush to supermarket giant to stock up on 15p Christmas dinner veg and potatoes in super sale
CHRISTMAS can be expensive once you have forked out for presents, decorations and food.
However, shoppers are rushing to a supermarket giant after vegetables are slashed to just 15p.
Bargain hunters took to Facebook to share how they had spotted that Tesco currently has “cheap veg.”
In a photo, Tesco had discounted five items in the run-up to Christmas Day, including potatoes that usually cost £1.35 but are down for 15p with a Clubcard.
Meanwhile, carrots were down to 15p from 69p, broccoli was 15p down from 82p and parsnips were also reduced to 15p from 75p.
They may be a divisive addition to a Christmas dinner, but brussel sprouts had also been put in the sale, down from 63p.
According to the sign, the veg “stays fresh for Christmas”, meaning you could stock up for your festive meal.
The offer will be running from December 19 until Christmas Eve and means shoppers can load up the trolley with all the trimmings without emptying their wallets.
As grocery prices increase, these savvy deals are great for saving pennies at the most expensive time of the year.
It seems families are getting creative to stick to a money-saving budget this Christmas.
6 days agoUSA UpdateComments Off on I saved £562 panelling over my damaged fireplace with DIY – a £38 paint made it really pop
A WOMAN has revealed how she transformed her living room for just £150.
Kerry Kellet, from Yorkshire, was desperate to revamp her fireplace, as when she first moved in to her home, it was incredibly damaged.
Kerry initially plastered over her damaged fireplace, but decided it looked boring[/caption]
Using DIY, she was able to transform the whole look of her living room[/caption]
Kerry is so pleased with the result[/caption]
Initially, she and her husband Richard, just plastered and painted over the fireplace, but Kerry wasn’t happy with this, as she wanted to create a “focal point in the room.”
Kerry had a vision to create a sophisticated ribbed fireplace and after completion, the DIY project changed the look of her whole front room.
The DIY whizz of @klk.interiors, said: “The project took three days to complete and I’m pleased to say that it was fairly simple too.
“The trickiest part was making sure the template was perfectly cut to size as it needed to fit flawlessly.
“The easiest part was definitely painting the panels, I’m absolutely thrilled with the overall result.”
To make her fireplace, Kerry used ribbed wall panelling, wall panel adhesive, a circular hand saw, a notched trowel, ready mix adhesive some pre-mixed grout, and some primer.
She already had the paint and was gifted the panelling, meaning that the whole project only cost her £150.
If Kerry were to have paid for the work to be done herself, the cost of labour and materials would have been approximately £712.
This means that Kerry saved a whopping £562 by doing the work herself.
Kerry has shared the step-by-step method she used to revamp her fireplace.
Fitting the tiles to the back wall
“We started by adding the travertine mosaic tiles to the back of the fireplace, using a tile adhesive and a notched trowel for an even finish”, she said.
“It was important to start with the tiles as we didn’t want to mark or damage the frame or panels.
“We chose herringbone tiles as we wanted the shapes to contrast with the vertical, clean lines of the panels. This helped to add depth and made the fireplace really stand out in the room.”
Creating a template for the panels
Kelly continued: “We then carefully measured the front of the fireplace to create a template for the mini ribbed panels, before cutting the panels to size. The panels are made of MDF which made them super easy to work with, using cordless circular saw for an accurate cut.
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“We repeated this process for the internal edges of the fireplace, including the top edge.”
Securing the ribbed panels
“It was then time to secure the ribbed panels to the front of the fireplace, using a high-performance adhesive. We left this to dry overnight.”
Grouting the tiles
“The following day, we grouted the tiles on the back wall of the fireplace. We used a pre-mixed grout with a tiny drop of beige paint mixed in to create a neutral finish that complemented the overall feature and colour scheme of the room.”
Priming and painting
“We primed the MDF panels using a wood primer and left this to dry. Once dried, it was time to paint the panels in our chosen colour.
“We created a beautiful, earthy beige hue by mixing two Lick paint colours together; White 03 and Beige 02.”
Framing the fireplace
“We decided to add a frame to the outer edge, on top of the fireplace, as we felt this added a nice finishing touch. To do this, we used 9mm MDF and blended it by painting it the same colour as the panelling.”
Sharing her top tips for anyone thinking of doing a similar project, Kerry added: “Before you start any kind of DIY project, check to make sure you have the correct tools for the job. A circular handsaw came in very useful for this project and, although it would be possible to do it with just a handsaw, it would be a little more tricky.
“I’d also recommend checking the off cut section of your local hardware store as I was able to purchase the 9mm MDF for the frame from here. You can usually find a great bargain!”
6 days agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Paris Fury says she’s a helpless, lonely mum who’s had 16 years of hating Tyson’s fights amid 3 months of ‘no contact’
IT’S no secret that mum-of-seven Paris Fury hates watching her heavyweight husband take to the ring.
But her dislike for watching Tyson get thumped by some of the toughest men in the world runs deeper than a bit of discomfort.
Paris and Tyson met over 20 years ago, with her aunty formally introducing the pair at a family friend’s wedding in the Noughties[/caption]
The couple began dating in 2005, with Paris travelling around the north of England throughout 2006 and 2007 to attend Tyson’s amateur fights[/caption]
In fact, the 35-year-old has been candid about feeling “hopeless” and lonely across Tyson’s 16-year professional boxing career.
It comes after the Gypsy King, 36, revealed that the couple haven’t spoken in over three months as he prepares for his rematch against Oleksandr Usyk this Saturday (December 21).
However, the intensity of his training regime means that he has not seen or spoken to Paris or their children in three whole months.
The Gypsy King told TNT Sports: “It’s been a long camp, been away from my wife and kids for three months.
“I’ve not spoken to Paris at all for three months, not one word.
“I’ve sacrificed a lot.
“It will be worth it [if I win], 100 per cent.”
Paris has even addressed their “no contact” herself, penning on Instagram stories yesterday: “People don’t see the sacrifices made.
“I’ve let him solely concentrate on this fight.
“It seems like he’s been gone forever, especially with no contact, but it’s what he needs.”
The comments come after Paris missed a Fury bout for the first time in her life back in May after tragically suffering a miscarriage just days before Tyson took to the ring.
The couple have weathered many storms together over the span of Tyson’s career.
THE EARLY DAYS
Paris and Tyson met in the summer of 2005, with her Aunt Theresa formally introducing the pair at a family friend’s wedding in Nottingham.
The pair began dating later that year, with Paris travelling around the north of England throughout 2006 and 2007 to attend his fights. The pair tied the knot in November 2008.
But she admits, even then, she wasn’t “a massive fan of boxing” and that her “support in those days was more dutiful than pleasurable”.
After the pair welcomed their first daughter, 15-year-old Venezuela, in September 2009 is when Tyson’s career really took off.
I can’t say I was massively happy there – it just didn’t feel like home, and I found it hard to settle – but I knew I had to be a good wife and mother and make it work
Paris FuryLove and Fury
This meant a slew of emotional rollercoasters – and lots of time alone – for Paris.
“With Tyson devoting much of his time to boxing, I knew that Venezuela and I would be spending a lot of time together by ourselves,” she told in her 2021 memoir, Love and Fury.
“By then we’d moved temporarily to a rented semi in Manchester close to Jimmy Egan’s gym, a renowned boxing academy in Wythenshawe where Tyson was keen to train.
“I can’t say I was massively happy there – it just didn’t feel like home, and I found it hard to settle – but I knew I had to be a good wife and mother and make it work.”
GROWING RESENTMENT
Paris has been candid about her resentment towards Tyson around 2012, around a time he had won 20 successive professional fights.
She was a mum-of-two at the time, with their first son Prince John James born in 2011.
“His undefeated record was a great achievement, and I was so proud of him, but his punishing schedule of bouts was starting to take a toll on our relationship,” she shared in her book.
“Everything was becoming a bit strained, a bit forced.”
Tyson’s intense training regime ahead of fights has put a strain on his marriage to Paris over the years[/caption]
The mum-of-seven was admirably candid about their marital issues in her 2021 memoir, Love and Fury[/caption]
Paris continued: “And even though I knew my husband had a job to do, I still felt a little resentful that I was the one stuck in the bungalow, caring for the kids and keeping the place nice.
“I started to feel quite isolated, and became worried we were growing apart – I could really sense the distance widening between us – and I think Tyson felt the same.”
Around that time, Tyson proposed that the couple renew their vows in the US as he was in New York training for his April 2013 clash against Steve Cunningham.
“The fight against Cunningham took place at Madison Square Garden and proved to be an emotional rollercoaster,” Paris recalled.
I started to feel quite isolated, and became worried we were growing apart – I could really sense the distance widening between us
Paris FuryLove and Fury
Although Tyson won easily in the end, in round two he was knocked to the floor for only the second time in his professional career – something which sent Paris into a “hopeless panic”.
“Watching my husband hit the deck was a shocking new experience f or me – I’d become used to feeling sorry for the guy in the other corner – and I found it very, very scary,” she shared.
“I remember feeling totally helpless as Cunningham’s upper-cut connected with Tyson’s jaw and caused him to tumble to the floor.
“While I watched the referee giving Tyson the count, a realisation hit me like a ton of bricks: my husband was not invincible.”
DRAWING STRENGTH
The pair renewed their vows the following afternoon at a Catholic Church in fancy downtown Manhattan – but it’s not just through holy matrimony that Paris has drawn strength into her relationship with Tyson.
Her older sister Romain, 39, developed whooping cough at six-years-old, which led to serious breathing difficulties and brain damage.
But growing up with a sister with disabilities has shaped Paris’ perception of the world, and given her strength that she can draw upon when absent from Tyson.
“Because of Romain I knew that life wasn’t always plain sailing, and that challenges could appear just when you least expected them,” she penned in her book.
Paris is a proud family woman who understand the “value and importance of family loyalty”[/caption]
“She also gave me a great lesson in the value and importance of family loyalty.
“By supporting and protecting each other, I saw how a tight-knit unit could overcome any hurdle or obstacle.”
Following the birth of their first son Prince, the couple tragically experienced a stillbirth and then fertility issues.
However, they have since gone on to welcome five more children: Prince Tyson II, eight, Valencia, six, Prince Adonis Amaziah, five, Athena, three, and Rico, one.
FRIENDSHIP IS THE KEY
According to Pairs, overcoming hers and Tyson’s struggles – particularly when he is fighting away for long periods of time – is being best friends.
“If I’m ever asked to reveal the secret of my long-ish marriage to Tyson, there’s always one word at the top of my list: friendship,” she wrote in Love and Fury.
“I think it’s the bedrock of any enduring relationship.
“For things to work, you need to get along well. You need to actually like one another.”
Tyson's pre-fight silence with Paris isn’t a bad thing, says relationship expert
AHEAD of his heavyweight brawl on Saturday (December 21), Tyson Fury has gone no contact with wife Paris. In fact, the pair haven't even spoken for three months. But this is actually a good thing, says one relationship expert.
“Tyson’s decision to distance himself from Paris isn’t about conflict but about maintaining the level of focus required to perform at his peak,” Anne-Sofie Koktved, Relationship Expert at Datingxperten.de, explains.
“Preparing for such a high-stakes fight demands mental discipline, and even the slightest distraction, including day-to-day parenting concerns, could throw him off balance.
“What this really shows is the strength of their partnership. Paris understands and respects his process, and that level of trust is the foundation of a strong relationship.
“It’s a lesson for us all. Sometimes the healthiest thing you can do for your relationship is to give your partner the space they need to grow and succeed individually.”
Paris added: “We share a similar sense of humour – it’s got us through the bleakest of times – and if we’re not being daft and making each other laugh, we’re giggling at movies.”
And going no contact with her husband isn’t all bad, as Paris revealed on Instagram yesterday (December 17) that she “can’t believe how fast this month has gone”.
The mum-of-seven has also been prepping their £1.7 million Morecambe home for Christmas day.
All three will offer the action as a pay-per-view event – both DAZN and TNT have priced it at £24.99, while Sky has set a slightly cheaper price tag of £24.95.
The action will also be available to stream on their apps. SunSport will also be live blogging all the action from Riyadh as it happens.
6 days agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Driver stuck paying for two cars after trading in vehicle as dealership abruptly closes and blames ‘cash flow’
DRIVERS have been left paying for two cars after trading in their vehicles at a dealership that abruptly closed.
Two customers of Bayside Mitsubishi in La Porte, Houston, Texas, complained that the dealership failed to pay off the loans on their trade-in vehicles, leaving them in a difficult financial situation.
A dealership in Houston, Texas, has closed abruptly[/caption]
Bayside Mitsubishi shut its doors over the weekend, with gates locked, most cars gone, and the lights off.
According to the general manager, the business officially closed due to “cash flow problems.”
Many customers reported not receiving their vehicle registration or licence plates, and some accused the dealership of not paying off the loans on their trade-in vehicles.
As a result, customers Lucia Sufentes and Autyana Hodges are now stuck with a second car loan for vehicles they no longer possess.
Speaking to KPRC 2, Hodges said: “They defrauded me.”
She added: “I’m trying to get a house with my husband and this will harm my credit long term. It’s going to tank everything.
“It’s going to turn into a repo that will destroy my credit and mess up everything my husband and I are trying to build.”
General Manager Kenny O’Kane confirmed the closure and the dealership’s unpaid bills, and even revealed he hadn’t received a paycheck since September.
Bayside Mitsubishi, which was once featured by Mitsubishi in their January 2022 ‘Dealer Spotlight’, is owned by Alex Sinno’s A&F Holdings, LLC.
Sinno frequently posted about his dealership on social media, writing, “I found La Porte Mitsubishi, and I fell in love with the quality and value of Mitsubishi vehicles.
“The dealership needed work, but after bringing in a new finance team and changing the name, we are finding tremendous success.
“The new vehicles are beautiful, and they’re flying off our lots.”
Sinno is currently being sued by the other owners of another dealership he part-owns, Veteran Chevrolet near Corpus Christi.
Additionally, the company that finances cars sold at Bayside Mitsubishi, Nissan Motor Acceptance Group, is suing the dealership for over $4.4 million.
Sinno’s company has also filed a lawsuit against their insurance brokerage, claiming they “failed to secure sufficient or adequate coverage for this property.”
Closer to home, the financial troubles at Bayside Mitsubishi have been attributed to money mismanagement.
O’Kane blamed the previous general manager for frivolous spending and not monitoring the bank account, which is now under $1,000.
Hurricane Beryl further exacerbated the situation.
O’Kane added: “That was really the icing on the cake.
“The previous manager totally mismanaged the funds. It’s just too far gone.”