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The 20 best pumpkin patches in Ireland for Halloween family fun in 2024

Are you planning to visit a pumpkin patch this Halloween? It has fast become a family favourite at this time of year. So, we’ve complied the best pumpkin patches in Ireland to help with your wholesome day out. There’s no better way to embrace the change in the season than having a fun day out […]

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Giovanni Pernice sparks romance rumours with Italian Strictly partner as she sits on his knee in cosy new video

GIOVANNI Pernice has sparked romance rumours with his Italian Strictly partner after the pair put on a cosy display in their latest Instagram video.

The professional dancer, 34, who quit the BBC show earlier this year, joined singer and TV presenter Bianca Guaccero, 43, for a bi-lingual post.

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The pair were drumming up support for the Italian dancing series, called Ballando con le Stelle, with Bianca sitting snug on Giovanni‘s knee as she opened up to her home-grown fans.

Giovanni – who previously scooped the BBC‘s Strictly Come Dancing title with Rose Ayling Ellis, 29 – was mindful of his English-speaking followers as he translated her words.

The Capri 3 star – who has opened up on the pair’s “rollercoaster rehearsals” – donned a black sports bra which flashed her abs with matching leggings, covering up in an Adidas sports jacket.

Giovanni, who was perched on a wicker chair surrounded with a romantic floral display, donned a black vest.

He made sure to keep an arm wrapped around Bianca to stop her becoming unstable.

In his caption, he wrote: “My friends!! Attention, attention.

“On all the social profiles of #BCLS (Facebook, Instagram and X) our voting cards have officially been released to support us in this episode!

Just put a like on each one to overcome this week together!!️

“You will find all the direct links on how to vote for us on my stories!!️”

Giovanni recently topped the leaderboard of his new series.

The pair were awarded the highest score of the night during the latest instalment, with three 10s, and two nines, totalling 48 overall.

Previously, a clip posted on the show’s Instagram page saw Giovanni and Bianca meeting up for the first time.

In the short video, the duo introduced themselves and even kissed each other on the cheek.

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Giovanni previously appeared as professional dancer on Strictly from 2015 to 2023.

Giovanni Pernice Strictly scandal timeline

October 2023: Amanda abruptly withdraws from Strictly having already missed one live show. Her departure is announced in a vague BBC statement that ‘wishes her the best’.

Giovanni posts a short message on social media addressing the exit, which read: “Amanda… I am so sad we can’t continue but I am proud of what we achieved and I am sending you so much love.”

Amanda then shares her own farewell statement on Instagram thanking co-stars but failing to mention Gio.

Giovanni’s dad Piero insists there were no signs of a fall out and the pairing could have gone all the way. He praised his son as kind and polite.

November 2023: Giovanni is reportedly gutted by the situation and is considering his Strictly future as questions are raised about his conduct.

January 2024: Amanda’s PTSD diagnosis comes to light and she demands CCTV from rehearsals to prove that Giovanni’s training methods weren’t acceptable.

The BBC issues a statement defending its duty of care to contestants, insisting it takes any claims of wrongdoing very seriously.

The Corporation stands by its man after emergency meeting

March 2024: Giovanni publicly states he has no intention of leaving Strictly in a TV interview with close pal Anton du Beke.

Ranvir Singh and Laura Whitmore enter the picture. Allegedly the two celebs, who were both previously partnered with Giovanni on Strictly, didn’t feel the BBC took their issues with his methods seriously enough.

The pair have a closed meeting with Amanda where tears are said to be shed.

May 2024: We reveal Giovanni is leaving the programme after having talks with show bosses

He leaves the country with girlfriend Molly Brown on holiday

The BBC launches an internal investigation after three complainants instruct lawyers. A source describes it as a “nightmare situation”.

The findings of a probe into former his off-screen behaviour were published earlier this month.

The report upheld six out of 17 allegations against him.

The BBC has now apologised to Giovanni’s former show partner, actress Amanda Abbington, over the programme’s bullying scandal.

The investigation also found instances of Giovanni using swear words, “belittling” language and giving negative feedback.

Who is Bianca Guaccero?

BIANCA Guaccero has sparked romance rumours with Strictly Come Dancing pro Giovani Pernice - but who is she?

BIANCA is an Italian actress and singer and TV presenter.

She is 43, and was born in Bari, Italy.

She began her TV career at the age of 16 and is best-known for featuring in the Capri series.

Her first film was Terra Bruciata in 1999.

The star is now partnered with former Strictly star Giovanni on Ballando con le Stelle.

The pair previously topped the leaderboard of the series, and were recently awarded the highest score of the night during the latest instalment.

They scooped three 10s, and two nines, totalling 48 overall.

In their short introductory video, the duo introduced themselves and even kissed each other on the cheek.

Yet it concluded the Italian was not abusive to the Sherlock star, did not make threats and was not intimidating.

Giovanni had always denied the claims.

He is now building back his career after the probe, and recently revealed a huge new UK job.

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There’s a popular hairstyle Gen Zs and Millennials love but it’s making your locks fall out – I’m a doctor so I’d know

THERE’S a trendy hairstyle that Gen Z and Millennials are really into right now, but experts are warning against it. 

Loads of celebrities, like Sofia Richie Grainge, have posted tutorials on how to nail the look, which has made it super popular.

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Sofia Richie is a big fan of the popular hairstyle and has even share a tutorial on it
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The ‘slicked back bun’ look is a chic and polished hairstyle where the hair is combed back smoothly and secured into a bun, typically at the nape of the neck or higher up on the head.

The key to this look is achieving a sleek finish, often using hair products like gel or pomade to eliminate any flyaways and create a glossy, smooth appearance. 

This style is popular for both casual and formal occasions due to its elegant and timeless appeal.

But Dr Aamer Khan, a hair expert from Harley Street Skin Clinic in London, believes it can lead to hair loss and even baldness. 

Dr Aamer says that tight hairstyles can “often pull on hair follicles, causing tension and damaging the follicles over time.”

Sofia’s TikTok hair tutorial, which shows her doing the “sleek lazy girl bun,” has gone viral with over 35.1 million views

But Dr Aamer Khan told the Mail Online, that it causes hair follicles to become “more damaged and scarred” and it will “eventually halt hair production.”

He explained the warning signs to look out for are short, broken hair around your hairline or temples as this “is known as frontal or parietal hair loss.”

Dr Aamer added: “If you are wearing tight hairstyles, or use hair extension systems such as weaves, nano rings or tape extensions, it is important that you allow time for your hair to recover and be maintained.”

For those who are worried about hair loss or baldness then Dr Aamer recommends avoiding tight hairstyles.

Instead, he recommends “protective” styles including braids and buns. 

Dr Aamer also recommends those who are concerned to wear the hair down to help reduce hair thinning. 

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Hairstyles that are kind to your locks

  1. Loose Braids: Opt for loose, soft braids rather than tight ones to minimise tension on the scalp and reduce breakage.
  2. Low Ponytail: A low ponytail is less stressful on your hair compared to high, tight ponytails. Use a fabric-covered hair tie to avoid snagging.
  3. Messy Bun: A relaxed, messy bun can be both stylish and kind to your hair. Avoid pulling your hair too tightly and use gentle hair ties.
  4. Soft Waves: Embrace your natural texture or use heatless methods to create soft waves, reducing the need for damaging heat styling tools.
  5. Half-Up, Half-Down: This style keeps some hair pulled back while leaving the rest down, reducing the strain on your scalp.
  6. Headbands and Scarves: Using headbands or scarves can keep hair out of your face without causing damage, and they can be quite fashionable.
  7. Loose Plaits for Sleeping: Before bed, loosely plait your hair to prevent tangles and breakage overnight.

He adds: “I would also recommend using gentle, satin scrunchies instead of elastic hair grips, as these can cause tension in the hair root.”

Other tips include avoiding excessive heat, and harsh chemicals like bleach or colour, whilst your hair recovers. 

Everything you need to know about hair loss

Marie Nieuwoudt, a Group Education Manager at CLOUD NINE told Fabulous everything you need to know regarding hair loss.

What are the common causes of hair loss?

Marie explained: “There are so many reasons why someone may face hair loss.

“The number one reason is usually hormonal changes or underlying health conditions (like thyroid conditions), and stress of
course also plays a big part in changes to your hair health.

“But another very common day-to-day cause is excessive damage to your hair created by mistakes in your styling routines – and this a
big one to be aware of for people who are regularly applying heat to their hair!

“It’s important to know the right temperature for your hair type when using styling tools, as this is essential in reducing unintentional heat damage.

“I also see a lot of people facing hair loss resulting from hereditary conditions, which are passed down from generation to generation.”

What are the best hairstyles people should try to reduce their hair loss?

According to Marie: “Less is more when it comes to hair loss! It’s important to be gentle with your hair, so a low-maintenance style that limits pulling on your scalp will be your best option.

“Putting your hair up in a tight ponytail or adding hair clips can cause stress points at the roots.

“Instead, try leaving your hair down, or out.

“You’re not limited in your options, but it pays to be intentional with your hair styling. Using tools which limit damage to your hair is vital.

“Discussing your concerns with a hairdresser or hair loss specialist is also a great way to find styles that suit your specific needs, whilst still making sure you look and feel your best.”

How long does it take for hair loss to stop?

If you’re itching to know when your hair will grow back, Marie confirmed: “Hair loss is a personal journey – and it’s different for everyone, so it’s very difficult to put exact timings on this process.

“Every head of hair is unique, and so too is your hair loss experience.

“As always, you can speak to a professional hairdresser or trichologist about your specific concerns and hair changes, and they’ll be able to help you manage those expectations.

“I can’t emphasise enough how important it is to be kind to your hair. Most people treat their hair quite roughly, and this is something you definitely want to avoid when dealing with hair loss in particular.

“Make sure you’re choosing products and styling routines that you know are good for your hair, rather than causing additional damage.”

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ESPN star Laura Rutledge suffers wardrobe malfunction on sidelines of Texas-Oklahoma after crowd incident

ESPN star Laura Rutledge suffered an accident while covering the college football match between Texas and Oklahoma.

Rutledge, 36, was in Dallas on Saturday for the highly-anticipated clash between the Longhorns and the Sooners at the Cotton Bowl Stadium.

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The broadcaster met an intense atmosphere that led Texas to a dominant triumph over the visitors with a score of 34-3.

The intensity of the Red River Rivalry got the better of the American reporter as she navigated the home crowd.

The former Miss Florida sustained a stain on her white sleeveless top and took to social media.

Rutledge said on Instagram: “Alright guys, I just made it down here.

“By the way, stain on my shirt walking through the crowd, but it’s the Red River Rivalry, you just gotta go for it.”

It seems the unfortunate incident took place 76 minutes before kick-off.

Rutledge also showed that the stadium wasn’t entirely packed at that point.

The journalist is a familiar face to NFL fans for her work with NFL Live and SEC Nation.

Rutledge began a new career venture in April as host of Welcome to the Masters.

The ex-Fox sideline reporter has been with ESPN for almost a decade.

Before her career in broadcasting, Laura was a beauty pageant contender and competed in the Miss America competition.

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NFL hands Andy Reid’s leading Kansas City Chiefs star heavy fine – with Mahomes and Kelce teammate punished

THE NFL have handed one of Andy Reid’s leading Kansas City Chiefs stars a heavy fine.

The AFC West side have had an incredible start to the season, going an unbeaten 5-0.

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It comes as they look to win three Super Bowls in a row, a historic first for the league.

The Chiefs are on a Week 5 bye, meaning they have no game until Sunday 20th October.

That will see them take on the San Francisco 49ers, a repeat of last years Super Bowl.

But one of Reid’s top men have been given a severe fine after an incident last week.

The event came in the 26-13 win over the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football.

Tershawn Wharton has been punished for unnecessary roughness, an unsportsmanlike action.

He has been slapped with a $11,817 fine, that will come out of his paycheck.

It was announced on Saturday when the NFL reveal their punishments from the previous weeks games.

Wharton had been cited after an attack on the face mask area of Saints guard Lucas Patrick.

He used his left hand to strike his opponent, sending his head backwards.

It incident – punished by a penalty – was spotted by live TV cameras on MNF.

Joe Buck was on commentary: “Here it is, with Lucas Patrick getting the left hand to the face.”

The news of the fine was revealed by NFL insider Tom Pelissero on social media site X.

“The NFL fined #Chiefs DT Tershawn Wharton $11,817 for unnecessary roughness,” he said.

Chiefs injury crisis

Patrick Mahomes lost another offensive weapon to injury in the Week 4 win in Los Angeles

The Chiefs saw wide receiver Rashee Rice taken off on the back of a medical cart at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

Kansas City was already without free agency signing wide receiver Hollywood Brown (shoulder) and starting running back Isiah Pacheco (fractured fibula).

Both are set to miss large parts of the 2024 NFL season.

Speaking after Sunday’s win over the LA Chargers sent them to 4-0, Mahomes said, “All we can do now is go back to the basics and try to get guys opportunities to succeed.

“The guys stepped up and filled in as good as they can the role that Rice has in our offense, which is a big one.”

“Smacking #Saints OL Lucas Patrick in the facemask last week.”

The defensive tackle is a long time teammate of Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.

He has helped them win two Super Bowls, back to back.

Wharton is also an important piece in Redi’s tactical plan for opponents.

He has eleven combined tackles during the 2024-25 NFL season.

That includes six assisted tackles.

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TikTok’s sleepmaxxing trend explained – including how it can help you get eight hours a night

TIKTOKERS are going to painstaking lengths to achieve a better nights sleep with a new trend called sleepmaxxing.

In the US, more than a third of adults sleep less than seven hours each night, but sleepmaxxing offers some interesting solutions and trending sleep aids to help combat this.

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What is Sleep Maxxing?

Sleepmaxxing is also known as sleep optimization.

The golden rule of the ‘eight hour sleep’ has long been the recommendation from sleep experts all over the globe.

But this growing trend on TikTok shifts the emphasis on to the quality of sleep itself, aiming to squeeze the maximum amount of health benefits from those eight hours of sleep without interruption.

Methods of sleepmaxxing are gaining in popularity as people experiment with different techniques that include using sleep aids, sleep enhancing supplements, and even mouth tape to achieve a better nights sleep.

Videos associated with the trend are racking up hundreds of thousands of views, sleepmaxxing could quite well be one of the hottest wellness trends of 2024.

Sleep maxxing techniques

Many influencers have recommended various sleeping aids with claims they will provide 34% more sleep each night.

Sleepmaxxing methods make traditional sleeping advice like counting sheep or adding a few lavender drops to your pillow seem archaic.

The new viral trend proposed methods that include taking sleepy mocktails and tapping their mouths closed.

But does this trend offer genuine solutions, or is it just a marketing tool to boost sales?

Here are some examples of sleepmaxxing:

  • Mouth tapping

This method involves putting a piece of tape over your lips before bed to force you to breathe through your nose. 

The goal is to encourage nasal breathing, which claims to reduce snoring, dry mouth and lower blood pressure.

However, there is little scientific evidence to support mouth taping as a way to treat common sleep conditions such as insomnia or sleep apnea. 

In fact, mouth taping can have side effects, including: difficulty breathing and anxiety.

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  • Sleepy girl mocktail recipe

The recipe was first popularized by Gracie Norton in 2023 after she posted the potential sleep enhancer on TikTok.

Gracie’s sleepy girl recipe includes half a cup of tart cherry juice, one tablespoon of magnesium powder and a splash of prebiotic soda or sparkling water.

The theory behind the trending nightcap is that the cherry juice should increase melatonin production, and magnesium because it is known to decrease cortisol levels, therefore promoting relaxation and sleep.

However, there is no concrete scientific evidence that the trending mocktail helps with sleep. 

In fact some nutritionists have warned the mocktail could have warned against using magnesium, particularly in high doses.

Magnesium can relax the muscles in the gut and stomach, but this could also increase the feeling of urgency, which would only interrupt your sleep with trips to the toilet.

Similarly, others have warned of the counter-intuitive effect of the sugar in the cherry ingredient of the drink, because it is likely to spike bloody sugar levels, making falling asleep even harder. 

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More extreme techniques involve using an Oura ring – which costs between $299 and $549, plus a subscription fee – to track and monitor sleep patterns.

Other pricey sleeping aids include using a sunrise alarm clock, which is intended to wake you up according to your circadian rhythms.

  • Chin straps
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Chin straps are said to act as anti snoring aids
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Wearing a chin strap overnight will force your mouth to remain closed, which can help with reduce snoring in some people.

Chin straps are commonly used to treat patients with sleep apnea, however it doesn’t work for everybody.

  • Weighted face mask
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Weighted face masks have an adjustable band that blocks light, muffles sound and provides gentle weight to help you relax at bedtime.

These soft masks are said to impart all the benefits of weighted blankets, but target the eyes to reduce headaches, stress and anxiety levels.

What the experts say

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The trend has boosted the sales of sleeping aids, but will they really help boost your quality of sleep in a healthy way?
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According to Personal trainer, Natay Komova an “overemphasis on sleep can lead to unintended consequences”.

She said: “The TikTok trend of “sleep maxxing” emphasizes optimizing sleep for better health, but it requires a balanced, informed approach.

“While quality sleep is foundational for physical and mental well-being, overemphasis on sleep can lead to unintended consequences.

“Prioritizing sleep without aligning it with natural light cycles can disrupt your body’s internal clock, impairing energy and metabolic function.

While some prescribed sleeping aids are essential for those with medical sleep conditions such as sleep apnea, Natay warns the average troubled sleeper to stay well clear of the sleeping aid trends.

She advised: “Stay clear of using sleep aids.

“Over-reliance on supplements can impair natural sleep regulation.”

Natay recommends healthy techniques including, cooler room temperatures and avoiding day-time naps at all costs.

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Darts’ 100-1 underdog Mike De Decker was ‘SLAPPED in face’ by rival and dated Miss Bachelorette Belgium

MIKE DE DECKER broke down in tears after beating Luke Humphries after the six days that changed his life.

Just under a week ago the Belgian was World No36, a 100-1 shot to win the World Grand Prix and way outside the world’s elite names.

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Now he’s World No24, talked about as a Premier League player and EIGHTH favourite to win the World Championship.

Yet De Decker, 28, admits he nearly quit five years ago after losing his tour card.

But he’s also been involved in the biggest darting scandal of the year after a heated row with compatriot Kim Huybrechts.

In late February a video surfaced in which Huybrechts had a fight with De Decker. Huybrechts was fined by the PDC for this.

Huybrechts said at the time: “My wife had put a post online expressing her disappointment that Mike had said things behind my back on the Tour that had come to my ears.

“I hadn’t addressed him on that at the time because I just wanted to avoid confrontation. Then someone from Mike’s family called my wife with threats, also to my children.

“As a father you always want to protect your family, especially when you hear things like that. Then I snapped.

“I should never have reacted like that, I was rightly reprimanded for that. But when it comes to my family I am quite sensitive.”

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However, Tamara Gauwe, De Decker’s mother, denies via a post on Facebook that she made threats to Huybrechts’ family.

She said: “If Kim is going to make the same threats to Mike that he did to Dimitri, he’s not going to get away with it.

“That’s exactly the threat I made to Dana (Huybrechts’ wife). At no time did I threaten or name her and/or the children. That she makes a different story out of it afterwards, that’s up to her.

“Anyone who knows me knows that I am straightforward, sometimes too crude, but I am not a liar.

“Everyone believes what they want, I know I can look at myself in the mirror. I will always stand up for my son if he is wronged.”

Away from the oche, De Decker – nicknamed The Real Deal – once dated Elke Clijsters, a Belgian tennis professional who was crowned as Miss Bachelorette Belgium.

However, last summer, Clijsters confirmed that she had broken up with De Decker. “Ask me a question,” Clijsters posted on her Instagram Stories after returning from Ibiza.

And one fan asked: “How are you and Mike?” However, she responded: “Mike and I have not been together since recently, we are better as friends.”

De Decker’s rise to glory has taken a decade since first arriving on the PDC Youth Tour in 2014.

He missed out on his first bid for a PDC Tour Card a year later.
But his success on the PDC Development Tour saw him win a Tour Card for 2016 and 2017 before losing his card at the end of that year.

After two unsuccessful tour card bids, De Decker admits he almost quit.

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But finally during the pandemic he won back his place in the PDC elite at the European Q-School in Hildesheim.

De Decker qualified for the 2021 Grand Slam of Darts in November via the Tour Card Holder qualifier.

However, he only won one leg in three group matches against Peter Wright, Gabriel Clemens and Fallon Sherrock and finished the group stage in last place with a leg difference of -14.

He won opening matches in the last three Worlds but also went out in the second round on each occasion to Dave Chisnall, Mensur Suljovic and Madars Razma.

This year his form has suddenly improved and beat Ricky Evans to win his first senior PDC title at Players Championship 16.

Now he’s only the second Belgian player to win a PDC major after Dimitri Van den Bergh.

Winning a major title immediately puts De Decker in the frame for being given a place in the Premier League – but he admits he’s not prepared for such a challenge.

He added: “To be honest, I don’t think I’m ready for the Premier League just yet.

“It’s 14 weeks against the top eight of the world every single week, and it’s so hard.

“I’ve seen it with Kim (Huybrechts), I’ve seen it with Dimitri (Van den Bergh), I’ve seen it with Jelle (Klaasen), who is a good friend.

“If they put me in, I’ll say yes, 100 per cent, but if they don’t put me in, then that’s fine. Then maybe next year or the year after.”

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Kanye West turned his office into ‘sexual playground’ – and Bianca Censori was his ‘orgy coordinator’, claims lawsuit

Kanye West transformed his office into a “sexual playground” while his wife Bianca Censori acted as his “sex party coordinator”, the rapper’s ex-assistant has claimed in a lawsuit.

The new sexual harassment claims, seen by The Sun, were made in an updated lawsuit brought by Lauren Pisciotta containing shocking claims against Ye.

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Pisciotta claims in the lawsuit she was mistreated by the rapper while working for him and in the months after – including allegations he raped and drugged her at a party hosted by Sean “Diddy” Combs.

West has previously denied all her claims labelling the allegations as “baseless”.

The former OnlyFans model and Instagram star – who was West’s Chief of Staff at his company Yeezy, working for him from 2021 to 2022 – first sued him back in June.

But a fresh 86-page filing with an LA court has revealed a raft of new claims, including details about West’s alleged sexual desires.

Pisciotta claims that the rapper’s Yeezy offices were used as his “sexual playground” that made West, or Ye, “feel powerful and secure”.

A “makeshift ‘bedroom’ was often required” by Ye, according to the lawsuit, which would consist of “a mattress on the floor, pillows and a blanket in a private room or closet.”

Ye would also “frequently host his ‘sex parties’ at various luxury hotels” and would allegedly attempt to “expose” Pisciotta to them, the lawsuit claims.

The lawsuit also alleges that Ye’s now-wife Censori was his “former sex-party participant and coordinator”.

Censori was seen as an “on call sex party participant/employee”, according to Pisciotta.

Another section of the lawsuit alleges that Ye grabbed Pisciotta by the throat in front of an “unfazed” Censori.

Pisciotta’s lawsuit says that shortly after she stopped working for West around November 2022 she met Ye and Censori at a Post Malone concert in California.

The pair were not yet married at the time of the meeting in the court filings with them not tying the knot until December 2022.

Censori, 29, was working for West as the architectural designer for his brand, Yeezy after relocating to the US from Australia to work for Ye.

Pisciotta claims in the docs her ex-boss allegedly grabbed her by the throat and put his tongue into her ear during the brief interaction.

The former personal assistant alleges West starting saying: “I always knew what I would do to you if I ever saw you again.”

Pisciotta claims Censori watched on “unfazed” as she stood directly next to the pair.

The model alleges in the lawsuit that Censori was used to how West was acting.

With Pisciotta alleging the Australian would consensually participate in “twisted and bizarre sexual behavior, fantasy and foreplay that resembled the actions” of West on her at the concert.

Who is Bianca Censori?

BIANCA Censori is a 29-year-old Australian architectural designer who moved to the US to work for Kanye West's Yeezy brand in November 2020.

Born on January 5, 1995, in Melbourne, Australia, the 29-year-old started a jewelry company called Nylons after leaving high school.

Bianca later received a degree in architecture at the University of Melbourne, before working as a design consultant for a year.

After working as a student architect for three years, she completed a master’s degree between 2019 and 2020 ahead of moving to Los Angeles.

There she met with West after he is believed to have slid into her DMs and started working for his brand as the pair grew close.

Prior to Yeezy, Bianca worked as a student architect at DP Toscano Architects and as a design consultant at Kelektic, according to her LinkedIn profile.

On Friday, October 6, 2023, The Daily Mail reported Kanye and Bianca wed on December 20, 2022.

The couple tied the knot under a “confidential marriage license” in the state of California.

The two wed in Palo Alto, California, according to the document.

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Bianca has an accumulated net worth of $1million, as of February 2024.

In recent years the Aussie model has garnered plenty of attention because of her skimpy outfits.

One video, originally shared by TMZ, showed the former architect student walking barefoot through a casino.

Other times she has been seen walking next to a masked West wearing a revealing bodysuit.

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Pisciotta worked with West between 2021 and 2022[/caption]
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Another section of the lawsuit alleges that West told Censori he wanted to have sex with her mom, according to Pisciotta[/caption]

Another section of the lawsuit alleges how West told Censori he wanted to have sex with her mom, according to Pisciotta.

The court docs detail how West would regularly allege he wanted to bed his partners’ mothers – something Pisciotta claims was an “obsession”.

The model claims that West showed her a text message exchange between himself and Censori.

West allegedly messaged her on September 28, 2022 saying he wanted to have sex with her mother Alexandra, who was visiting from Australia at the time.

Pisciotta also claims West showed her another message he planned to send to Censori in the same exchange – in which he clarified he wanted his girlfriend to “watch” him have sex with her mother.

It’s unclear if he ever sent the follow-up.

Pisciotta alleges in the documents that West showed her the reply from Censori which said: “She’s [Alexandra] married.”

The court documents also mention a number of other concerning allegations regarding West’s alleged behaviour to Pisciotta.

With Pisciotta accusing him of drugging and raping her at a party with disgraced rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.

She claims in the docs she was “roofied” when a drink which was poured and served to her by West was laced with an unidentified drug.

Years before the pair worked together, West co-hosted a Santa Monica studio session with Combs inviting Pisciotta round.

The lawsuit claims: “As Plaintiff [Pisciotta] began to slip into an altered and heavily impaired state, she felt less in control of her body and speech and that is where the Plaintiff’s memories of that night escape her.”

Pisciotta woke up the next day feeling ill, confused, and full of shame that she couldn’t recall a single detail of the night following the drink.

For years she thought that nothing happened, only to find out that West said he had “hooked up” with her, the lawsuit claims.

West allegedly “reminisced” about the night when the pair started working together, saying “we did kind of hook up one time”.

Pisciotta also alleged that West tried to make her bring him “honey” that he would use to boost his sexual performance as a way to try and sleep with her.

The rape allegations were made by Pisciotta as part of a wider wrongful termination and sexual harassment lawsuit.

Kanye West's recent controversies

Kanye West has faced a number of controversies in recent years.

In November 2022, a former Yeezy staffer alleged in a lawsuit Kanye showed them intimate photos of his ex-wife Kim Kardashian.

Staffers also claimed he played pornography for them during meetings and talked about porn.

The star, who has been sued by multiple former employees, has denied all of the claims.

In October 2023, Adidas dropped the rapper as various social media sites barred him from their platforms for making anti-semitic comments online, in interviews, and with his clothing.

Amid pleas from fans and threats of major boycotts, Adidas announced its decision to terminate his contract.

Gap and Balenciaga followed suit.

Kanye has said in the past that he suffers from a porn addiction, making the comments in an online rant that has since been deleted.

Proceedings were first brought against West by Pisciotta back in March, but they didn’t become public until June.

The lawsuit alleges West used his branded companies as “conduits to persue and satisfy his unusual; fantasies and delusional desires…

“And he further used the money created by him and these entities to fund his obsessive, compulsive, sexually dominated and driven behaviour.”

Pisciotta details a number of times in the docs how West allegedly sexually harassed her, including masturbating next to her on a plane and standing over her naked while on a bed.

She also claims in the suit West failed to pay her $3million in severance after she stopped working for him, plus an additional $1 million he allegedly promised her for deleting her OnlyFans account.

She also claims West repeatedly sent her vulgar text messages.

West allegedly sent the following text to Lauren: “One time I took Viagra and f***ed [A-list celebrity] for three hours.

“Not sure why that thought came to me.”

Another offensive text allegedly read, “l just thinking back to the bowling alley thinking of what the headline could have been Ye arrested for f***ing the s**t out of his assistant on the bowling alley floor.”

West also allegedly sent several sexual videos to Pisciotta, including a 24-second clip he filmed of a model performing oral sex on him.

West’s spokesperson previously said: “In response to these baseless allegations, Ye will be filing a lawsuit against Ms. Pisciotta, who actively pursued him sexually to coerce employment and other material benefits, then engaged in blackmail and extortion when her advances were rejected.” 

The Sun has reached out to Pisciotta for a response previously and Kanye West‘s representatives have been approached for comment.

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Pisciotta has also accused West of drugging and raping her at a party hosted by rap mogul Sean Combs[/caption]
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West and Censori have made headlines in the past few years for their outfits and unusual relationship[/caption]

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Who won Mr Olympia 2024? FULL results and finishing order for bodybuilding extravaganza in Las Vegas

MR OLYMPIA 2024 has been nothing short of thrilling — and the winner has been revealed!

SunSport brings you the full results and finishing order from the bodybuilding bonanza.

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Samson Dauda is Mr Olympia 2024[/caption]

Mr Olympia 2024 results

Mr Olympia 2024 was held between October 10 and 13 at Resorts World Las Vegas.

Nineteen men qualified to be named Mr Olympia, with the finals taking place on Saturday, October 12 at 10 pm EST.

Here are the full results for the main event:

Meet Mr Olympia 2024

Samson Dauda is originally from Nigeria, hence his nickname the “Nigerian Lion”.

He is married to wife Marlenka — they live in the UK with their dog Cerberus.

Samson has a huge 961,000 followers on Instagram as of October 2024.

His content includes workouts, meal plans and updates about his bodybuilding career.

In a lengthy Insta message posted on September 15, he said: “I am blessed. A few years ago, I couldn’t have pictured what it would be like to be in the position I am today.

“Dreaming of this success and what it would take to achieve it, seems like something out of a movie… it was just too hard to comprehend.

“Somedays it felt like I was just being delusional for trying to chase after it.

“Anger, resentment, frustration and impatience can be a lot to deal with when you are giving your all but getting barely anything back in return.”

On October 14, following his triumph, he posted: “This weekend I achieved my life dream of becoming Mr Olympia @mrolympiallc and the best bodybuilder in the world…..wow that’s going to take some time to sink in.”

Samson Dauda is approaching a million followers on Instagram

Previous Mr Olympia winners

Mr Olympia 2023 was Derek Lunsford.

In 2021, the top bodybuilder won the 212 Mr Olympia category.

Derek also bagged the title of Mr USA In 2017.

In September 2024, Derek revealed on social media that he had united with another former Mr Olympia winner, Hadi Choopan, to train under Hany Rambod.

Here’s a list of previous Mr Olympia winners:

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Derek Lunsford was the 2023 champion[/caption]

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