The Hills alum Audrina Patridge’s relationship with singer Michael Ray keeps getting sweeter — and could even result in a walk down the wedding aisle.

“I’m open to it,” Patridge, 40, exclusively told Us Weekly on Friday, May 1, while attending Calamigos Ranch Resort & Spa’s Leading Hotels of the World accreditation celebration.

“I think when you find someone that actually clicks and makes you happy, and we’ve both been through divorces and all of that, I think we know what not to do and what we want,” she added of the possibility of getting engaged again.

Patridge was previously married to Corey Bohan, with whom she shares 9-year-old daughter Kirra, from 2016 to 2018. As for Ray, 38, he tied the knot with Carly Pearce in October 2019. The singers divorced one year later.

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Audrina Patridge can’t hide her happiness when it comes to her romance with country singer Michael Ray. “I think for a long time, I wasn’t really looking for anything,” Partridge, 39, exclusively told Us Weekly while attending ChainFEST Los Angeles with Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey on Saturday, October 5. “So when I met him, it […]

Patridge and Ray confirmed their relationship in July 2024, though the former reality TV star made it clear she’s in no hurry to say “I do.”

“We’re not rushing into anything. We just love each other and are taking it easy,” she told Us on Friday, offering a glimpse into her romance. “I feel like Michael is very private. When we are together, we’re just so present and we usually just stay in at the house or cook dinner.”

According to Patridge, she even recently surprised her “amazing” boyfriend on his 38th birthday late last month.

“I actually surprised him for his birthday on Wednesday, and flew out to Georgia and took him to this Dunya Camp, which is incredible,” she said. “It’s long distance. I’ll fly out there, He’ll fly here. We make it work.”

Ray is currently based in North Carolina, while Patridge lives across the country in California with her daughter.

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“When I met Michael, it was very unexpected,” Patridge explained. “I was kind of in that mindset of, ‘I don’t need a guy. I’m happy being alone. It’s me and my daughter, girl power. We’re gonna travel the world.’ And then I met Michael, and we just clicked with our chemistry. He’s my best friend and we’re inseparable.”

Long before finding love with Ray, Patridge rose to fame on MTV’s The Hills in 2006 alongside the likes of Lauren Conrad, Kristin Cavallari, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt. Most of the OG cast returned for the network’s The Hills: New Beginnings in 2019.

“That was a whole different kind of show, [but] it was still fun,” Partridge told Us of the revival, adding that she is “open” to another reunion down the line. “I’m not opposed. Now that I think we’re all older, we have families [and] we have kids, our lives are very different than it was. It’s not as crazy and exciting at first.”

Y’all, Reginae Carter is getting real about her upbringing. And let’s just say, her story isn’t what some might expect. While many assume growing up in the spotlight comes with nonstop privilege, Reginae is sharing moments that were anything but easy. And, that includes navigating life as the daughter of Lil Wayne to facing situations no child should ever experience.

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Reginae Carter Recalls Being Robbed At Gunpoint

During a recent episode of her ‘Heir Time’ podcast, Reginae Carter  revealed that at just 12 years old, she was robbed at gunpoint. And, it was an experience she says led to her having security by her side for years. According to her, a guard was assigned to her shortly after the incident. Additionally, they remained with her until she turned 18, standing outside her school and accompanying her to events. Reginae reflected on the situation by saying, “it’s okay… it made me who I am today,” noting that while it was traumatic, it ultimately shaped her resilience. She also shared that the suspects were reportedly caught years later.

Reginae Reveals She Was Denied From Public Schools Due To Her Dad’s Lyrics

In the same conversation, Reginae revealed she was denied entry to what she called the “biggest” private schools in Atlanta. Furthermore, she claimed that certain institutions turned her away because of the controversy surrounding her father’s music at the time. While she said she understood their desire to protect a certain image, she felt those decisions unfairly judged her as a child rather than her own character. She even hinted at how serious it felt at the time, suggesting there were moments she considered speaking out about the way she was treated.

Fans Didn’t Let Anything Slide

Fans quickly flooded The Shade Room’s comment section, with many calling it “nasty work” to rob a 12-year-old. Others shifted the conversation, trying to guess which elite Atlanta private schools she was referring to after being denied admission. And of course, plenty of supporters made it clear that regardless of it all, Reginae still turned out to be that girl anyway.

One Instagram user @trinidadrell said, “Why y’all walking up in there sayin ‘lil Wayne is my dad’ just send the unknown aunty or sumn in there“

This Instagram user @kushpapi_ commented, “In reality the school can reject whoever they want 🤦‍♂️🤣”

And, Instagram user @latigerr added, “Being robbed at 12 years old is the craziest of works.“

Meanwhile, Instagram user @paige.the.babe joked, “She be interviewing herself every interview lol“

While Instagram user @therealeazyeconomicz shared, “She turned out to be perfectly fine to me 😍”

Finally, Instagram user @richgirlroses203 wrote, “Being denied to those school was a blessing in disguise 🙏💕💕”

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When James McAvoy landed his earliest major starring roles in Atonement and Wanted, it seemed like his career was headed in a particular direction. But then, like Leonardo DiCaprio before him, he showed the world that he had more in his arsenal than just one kind of character. Over the next decade, McAvoy went on to play one of the most noble superheroes of all time, Charles Xavier, in the X-Men reboot series, but he also headlined a trio of movies in which he played off-kilter characters that truly shook his fans to the core. The most prominent of these movies has to be Split, directed by M. Night Shyamalan. The horror-thriller served as a sizzle-reel of sorts for McAvoy’s range. A few years before Split, he played a chaotic Scottish detective in an adaptation of Trainspotting writer Irvine Welsh‘s Filth. Any doubt regarding McAvoy’s abilities was put to rest a couple of years ago, when he played another unhinged type in a sleeper hit that will soon leave its streaming home.

The movie in question was released theatrically in 2024. It featured McAvoy as a man’s man who, along with his wife, invites an unsuspecting couple to his countryside cottage for a vacation. When the couple shows up, hidden secrets come to light. The film was directed by James Watkins, who is set to direct the upcoming DC Universe body horror film Clayface. Watkins broke out with the acclaimed horror film Eden Lake, and went on to direct Daniel Radcliffe in The Woman in Black.

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His movie with McAvoy, of course, is Speak No Evil. A remake of the critically acclaimed 2022 Danish film of the same name, Speak No Evil was rather well received itself. Both movies incidentally hold “Certified Fresh” 83% scores on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, where the consensus for the remake reads, “Harnessing sick suspense from the glimmer in James McAvoy’s eye, Speak No Evil is the rare remake that hushes up concerns of ‘been there, done that’.” Also featuring Scoot McNairy, Mackenzie Davis, and Aisling Franciosi, the remake was commercially successful, grossing $77 million worldwide against a reported budget of $15 million. Speak No Evil is currently streaming on Peacock in the United States, but it will be removed from the platform on June 6. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

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If you’re into weird, trippy movies with complex characters, twisted conspiracies, and some overarching sci-fi elements, you’re probably already a fan of Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos. Lanthimos’ oeuvre includes The Lobster, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, and Kinds of Kindness, just to name a few. While each of these films offers a mind-bending adventure, none has turned my head inside out quite like his latest, Bugonia, now streaming on Netflix.

Bugonia stars Emma Stone as a ruthless CEO of a massive pharmaceutical conglomerate. Fresh off a slew of bad press for suppressing workers’ rights, Stone’s Michelle Fuller goes above and beyond to present the image of a caring, easygoing boss. She encourages her employees to take time for their mental health and leave early, while subtly implying that doing so would mean risking their jobs. She’s your run-of-the-mill billionaire monster.

As Fuller goes about her daily routine, we are introduced to conspiracy theorist Teddy Gatz, played expertly by Breaking Bad‘s Jesse Plemons, and his cousin Don, portrayed by newcomer Aidan Delbis. Teddy, like many real-life viewers at home, is a disenfranchised wage worker who has fallen down a deep rabbit hole of online alien conspiracies. He has come to believe that a race of alien creatures has assimilated into Earth’s population, disguised themselves as corporate elites, and subjugated the world through a series of telepathic commands.

Bugonia really picks up when Teddy and Don kidnap and imprison Michelle in their basement, believing her to be a member of the alien race. Based on information they’ve collected in insulated internet chatrooms, the duo shave her head, chain her up, and slather her entire body with antihistamine lotion. They believe these measures will prevent the CEO from utilizing her mind-control powers or contacting her alien mothership for backup.

From there, most of Bugonia centers on Michelle as she attempts to escape from her captors by any means necessary. She tries to enlighten the kidnappers with logic and deprogram their conspiracy-addled minds. She even tries leaning into the conspiracy and promising that she’ll bring them into contact with her alien superiors if they let her go. The whole time, Teddy and Don are taking measures to prevent themselves from being manipulated by Michelle, by chemically sterilizing themselves and taking prescription drugs against label instructions.

Bugonia is an absolute wild ride from start to finish, and one that I simply couldn’t pry my eyes away from. Everything from Emma Stone’s spectacular leading performance to the quirky, bizarre writing to the occasional mind-bending twist kept me on the edge of my seat, constantly questioning the film’s reality. By my estimation, it’s the perfect conspiracy movie for a post-Epstein list world, where even the most twisted conspiracies don’t seem as ridiculous as they did five or ten years ago.

If you get the chance to catch Bugonia on Netflix, don’t miss it. Just be sure to throw away everything you think you know before going in, or you just might find yourself manipulated by a race of malevolent alien overlords.

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One of the most weirdly persistent debates of the modern world is over whether AI can create art. Sure, you can type a prompt into ChatGPT or any number of AI platforms and have a unique image within seconds. But while the image is technically unique, it’s not exactly original. The AI was trained on every image it could get its grubby little gears on, so you never get a truly one-of-a-kind image. Instead, you get a mishmash of one or more artists’ styles that the AI bot helpfully masses off as completely original art.

The debate over the matter is so fierce because the two sides are so diametrically opposed. AI bros claim that this technology effectively democratizes art, making it possible for anyone to share their vision with the world. Traditional artists, meanwhile, claim that art has always been democratic and that AI is just a soulless alternative to learning how to draw. While ChatGPT and other generative AI platforms are relatively new, this debate stretches back decades, and in two forgotten episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation, the android officer Data reminds us of the limits of AI art.  

To Prompt Or Not To Prompt

One such example came from the episode “The Defector,” which begins with Data and Captain Picard acting out Shakespeare’s Henry V on the holodeck. After Data gives a surprisingly solid performance, Picard compliments the android’s acting. However, Data demurs and basically admits that his acting was an amalgamation of other performers who have played this role. He tells Picard, “I plan to study the performances of Olivier, Branagh, Shapiro, [and] Kullnark.” The captain replies that while Shakespeare is perfect “to learn about the human condition…you must discover it through your own performance, not by imitating others.”

This episode first aired in 1990, but Picard’s dialogue fits right in with our modern AI debate. Data, fittingly enough, is doing what artificial intelligence always does: mashing together the work of several different artists. It looks like an original performance at first, which is why Picard applauds. But after finding out what Data did, he chides the android for just mashing a few other performances together and calling it a day. After all, he will never develop as an artist if he doesn’t take the time to develop his own style instead of copying everyone’s homework.

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This obviously reflects our modern discourse about generative AI. As an avid Shakespeare fan, Picard understands that what made those earlier actors so great was that they found ways to put their own spin on Henry V. If those performers hadn’t, in turn, just tried to copy others, then acting becomes functionally meaningless. 

The conversation about Data creating art actually echoes another conversation in the earlier episode “The Ensigns of Command.” When Picard tells the android that his recent violin performance “shows feeling,” Data corrects him. “Strictly speaking, sir, it is not my playing. It is a precise imitation of the techniques of Jascha Heifetz and Trenka Bronken.” Picard insists that Data created something original because he successfully combined two very different performances. Reluctantly, Data takes the compliment, telling his commanding officer that “I have learned to be creative…when necessary.”

At this point, AI bros might think that Captain Picard is on their side. After all, he argues that by choosing to combine two wildly different musicians, Data is actually synthesizing something new, which is akin to “prompt engineers” feeding a bunch of contrary ideas into ChatGPT and hoping for the best. The key difference, though, is that Data still had to bust out the violin and successfully perform this composition himself. Picard considers Data an artist because the android actually makes art. So-called prompt engineers aren’t even doing that; they are simply asking the computer to make something cool and then taking the credit.

Computer: End Program

To keep our Star Trek framing, think of it this way: simply telling a computer to draw a picture is a bit like an Enterprise crewman telling the holodeck to create an exotic vista. Obviously, it takes some level of thought to generate an idea and tell it to the ship’s computer. But the crew doesn’t have to program anything or render anything because the Enterprise does all of the hard work for them. That’s why, in the far-flung future of the 24th century, nobody calls themselves an artist for barking a sentence or two at the computer when they get bored.

Unfortunately, the world is far less enlightened here in the 21st century. The laziest people in the world are typing one sentence into a glorified search engine and treating the resulting aesthetic abomination as a startlingly brilliant and original piece of art. Even wilder, they get grumpy when you don’t treat them like serious artists who spent a lifetime perfecting their craft. As it turns out, both now and in the future, there’s one thing that AI can’t generate: the approval from others that these tech bros so desperately need! 

New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez is supporting his head coach, Mike Vrabel, amid the latter’s ongoing scandal.

“We aren’t going to speak on what we talked about inside the building, but I mean, that’s my coach,” Gonzalez, 23, told reporters in a Saturday, May 2, press conference. “That’s who I go out and play for, and he’s proven what he can do as a coach.”

The pro athlete continued, “That’s my guy, and I’m right behind Vrabes any time of day.”

Vrabel, 50, has been spotted with sports journalist Dianna Russini on multiple occasions between 2020 and earlier this year despite their respective marriages to other people. Both Vrabel and Russini, 43, have categorically denied speculation about their relationship status.

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“That’s a personal and private matter,” Vrabel stated during a press conference last month. “I think that was an attempt to protect your family and I would never be dismissive. I think my family and this football team are the most important thing … I’m excited about the challenge with both of those things.”

Days later, Vrabel underwent counseling sessions.

“I promised my family, this organization and this team that I was going to give them the best version of me that I can possibly give them,” he said in another statement. “In order to do so, I have committed to seeking counseling, starting this weekend. This is something that I have given a lot of thought to and is something I would advise a player to do if I was counseling them.”

The coach added, “I have always wanted to lead by example, and I believe this is what I have to do to be the best husband, father and coach that I possibly can be. This is not an easy thing for me to admit, but it is one that I know will make me a better person.”

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Mike Vrabel apparently has the overwhelming support of New England Patriots fans amid his ongoing photo scandal with sports journalist Dianna Russini. Vrabel, 50, attended a ticketholder fan event on Wednesday, April 29, where he was greeted with a rousing standing ovation, per social media footage. Vrabel returned to work earlier this week after seeking […]

Vrabel, who even sat out the 2026 NFL Draft amid his therapy sessions, has since returned to work.

As for Russini, she resigned from her duties covering football for The Athletic.

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“This media frenzy is hurtling forward without regard for the review process The Athletic is trying to complete,” she wrote in an April resignation letter. “It continues to escalate, fueled by repeated leaks, and I have no interest in submitting to a public inquiry that has already caused far more damage than I am willing to accept.”

Russini continued at the time, “Rather than allowing this to continue, I have decided to step aside now — before my current contract expires on June 30. I do so not because I accept the narrative that has been constructed around this episode, but because I refuse to lend it further oxygen or to let it define me or my career.”

Neither Vrabel nor Russini addressed one another by name in their respective statements.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez kicked off Met Gala 2026 weekend in style, hosting an ultra-exclusive pre-party that quickly became one of the most talked-about gatherings ahead of fashion’s biggest night. The couple opened the doors to their New York City residence on Saturday, May 2, welcoming a curated guest list of A-listers just days before the main event at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. As honorary co-chairs and primary donors behind this year’s Met Gala, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are already at the center of the action, and their pre-party set the tone for what’s shaping up to be a headline-making weekend.

The intimate gathering drew some major names across fashion, entertainment, and media. Among those spotted were Kris Jenner and Kendall Jenner, which shouldn’t come as a surprise. Kris is known to have a friendly relationship with Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez. In fact, she has previously spent time with the couple at high-profile events, including celebrating her milestone birthday at their home, further cementing their connection within elite social circles.

Others who were spotted at the pre-Met party include Sam Smith, Nicole Kidman, Gayle King, and Nicky Hilton. Also in attendance were fashion heavyweights like Donatella Versace and filmmaker Baz Luhrmann.

Date Night Moments Take Over The Party

The pre-Gala event also doubled as a stylish date night for several celebrity couples. Serena Williams attended alongside Alexis Ohanian, while Venus Williams, who is also serving as a Met Gala co-chair, arrived with Andrea Preti.

Anna Wintour was also among the guests, continuing her long-standing presence at the center of Met Gala festivities. While she has stepped back from her role as Editor-in-Chief of American Vogue after 37 years, she remains deeply involved with Condé Nast and the Met Gala itself. Meanwhile, Chloe Malle has stepped into a leadership position within Vogue.

Inside The Ultra-Secretive Pre-Met Gala Invite

The buzz around Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s pre-party started long before guests even arrived, thanks to a mysterious, eye-catching invitation. According to Variety, the subject line of the emailed invite read, “INVITE: Jeff and Lauren Bezos Invite You.” Inside, the design leaned into a bold, disco-inspired aesthetic, featuring a close-up profile of a face with glittering red lipstick and a slightly open mouth.

The message kept things intentionally vague, teasing just enough to build anticipation. “Pre-Met celebration on May 2 at 8 p.m.,” it read, with the location notably withheld. “Address: to come upon confirmation.”

The secrecy only added to the appeal, signaling that this wasn’t just any party but one of the most exclusive invites of Met Gala weekend.

Jeff Bezos’ Met Gala Role Sparks Protests Across NYC

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s expanded involvement in the Met Gala 2026 has quickly become one of the most controversial storylines leading into fashion’s biggest night. Fresh off their headline-making wedding in Venice, the couple was announced in November 2025 as the primary sponsors of the 2026 Met Gala.

By March 2026, organizers confirmed they would also serve as honorary co-chairs for the fundraiser at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, a role previously held by high-profile names like LeBron James, Beyoncé, Tom Ford, Salma Hayek, and Caroline Kennedy.

However, the announcement didn’t exactly come with a splash. Instead, their involvement was quietly referenced in Vogue’s dress code rollout, where they were briefly mentioned as honorary chairs, a move that only seemed to fuel speculation and criticism.

Since then, backlash has grown in New York City, with critics calling out the couple’s influence over such a high-profile cultural event. Protesters have taken to the streets, launching a guerrilla-style campaign that includes posters reading “Boycott the Bezos Met Gala” plastered across the city.

Bezos And Sánchez’s Met Gala Roles Spark Debate Over Influence, Power And Amazon Ties

Much of the criticism has centered on Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s role at the Met Gala 2026, focusing on questions of influence and perception. With the couple serving as both primary sponsors and honorary co-chairs, some critics are raising concerns about the power they may wield over one of fashion’s most prestigious fundraisers.

Complicating matters further are ongoing conversations surrounding Amazon, including its reported ties to Donald Trump’s administration, an issue that continues to spark debate across both the fashion world and the broader public.

BritBox’s The Other Bennet Sister is already taking the internet but storm but who makes up the Regency show’s steamy love triangle?

Based on the novel by Janice Hadlow, The Other Bennet Sister follows the events from Pride and Prejudice from Mary Bennet’s (Ella Bruccoleri) point of view. The story then departs from that to follow Mary as she travels to London and the Lake District and the overlooked sister from the big Bennet family has a romantic adventure in Regency England.

In addition to Bruccoleri, The Other Bennet Sister stars Ruth Jones, Richard E. Grant, Indira Varma, Richard Coyle, Róisín Bhalla, Reggie Absolom and Jasmine Sharp. Laurie Davidson, Dónal Finn, Varada Sethu, Aaron Gill and Maddie Close also appear on the show.

Poppy Gilbert, Molly Wright, Grace Hogg-Robinson, Tanya Reynolds, Anna Fenton-Garvey, Ryan Sampson and Lucy Briers round out the cast. The series premiered in the U.K. in March, which viewers can check out on BBC iPlayer.

In the U.S., period drama fans can watch The Other Bennet Sister on May 6. The series will be available on BritBox in the U.S. and Canada but Amazon Prime offers a weeklong free trial as well. BritBox has since released the official trailer before the show’s premiere in the U.S. where romance fans can start to get invested in the fictional love story.

Keep scrolling to meet the cast who are bringing the fictional love triangle to life:

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Ella Bruccoleri

Before taking on the role of Mary, Bruccoleri appeared in BBC One’s Call the Midwife, Bridgerton, Ludwig, Down Cemetery Road and Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials. She has also appeared in all The Strangers movies as Dollface.

Dónal Finn

Finn won our hearts over as Mr. Hayward after previously appearing on Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, The Wheel of Time and Young Sherlock. He has also had a prolific theater career with roles in Sing Street, Hadestown and John Proctor is the Villain in London.

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Laurie Davidson

The Other Bennet Sister‘s Davidson has a scene-stealing performance as Mr. Ryder after Cats, The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die, Will, Guilty Party, Masters of the Air and The Girlfriend.

Leonardo DiCaprio’s eco-friendly business portfolio appears to have taken a hit, as one of his vegan sneaker investments is reportedly facing serious financial trouble.

The Hollywood star, known for his environmental activism, is said to be linked to a sustainable footwear brand that has been bleeding cash, with losses reportedly nearing $4 million.

The financial setback comes as DiCaprio continues to make headlines away from business, including renewed chatter about his relationship with model Vittoria Ceretti and recent jokes about his dating history.

DiCaprio’s vegan sneaker brand LØCI has reportedly found itself in a troubling financial position despite its celebrity-backed profile.

The eco-friendly footwear company has attracted support from several Hollywood names, including Ben Affleck, Mila Kunis, and Eva Longoria, while Nicki Minaj once floated her own line with the brand.

However, according to The U.S. Sun, records show the British footwear brand has accumulated losses of £2.9 million, or roughly $4 million, while owing £931,130 to various creditors.

Perhaps more alarming is the brand’s limited cash reserve, with filings reportedly showing just £7,355 listed as “cash at bank and in hand.”

The company has also reportedly remained reliant on wealthy investors to stay afloat. Filings show LØCI received £5,170,947 in investor funding, helping prop up the struggling venture and leaving it with equity of nearly £2.3 million despite the heavy losses.

LØCI Risks Trouble With U.K. Authorities

According to the outlet, LØCI has now resorted to offering dozens of its products at half price in a bid to boost sales.

Even Minaj’s range with the vegan shoe brand, including the “Barbie Dangerous” and “Itty Bitty Piggy” sneakers, has reportedly been heavily discounted.

Beyond its financial struggles, the company may also be courting trouble with U.K. authorities after allegedly filing its accounts late for two consecutive years. It was also reportedly late in submitting its annual “confirmation statement,” a legal requirement for companies in the country.

The U.K. government’s website warns that failing to file confirmation statements, annual returns, or accounts is a criminal offense, and that directors or designated LLP members could be personally fined in criminal courts.

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Leonardo DiCaprio Said He Was ‘Proud’ To Back The Brand

DiCaprio, who has long championed environmental causes and directed significant portions of his fortune toward conservation, has been one of LØCI’s key financial backers.

At the time of his investment, the Oscar-winning actor released a statement explaining why he chose to support the brand.

“I am proud to be an investor in LØCI, a brand dedicated to minimizing its environmental impact, and centered around creating cruelty-free, ethical footwear,” the “Inception” actor said.

LØCI founder Emmanuel Eribo also spoke glowingly about DiCaprio’s involvement at the time.

“He’s an absolute star and sees the world the same way we see it,” Eribo said. “It’s been an absolute blessing having him on the team. You can’t ignore it’s a British brand, and he’s betting on it.”

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DiCaprio ‘Open To A Serious Future’ With Girlfriend

Amid reports of his business setbacks, Leonardo DiCaprio appears to be winning in other areas of his life, particularly with his Hollywood career and his relationship with girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti.

Although the actor lost out on the Best Actor Oscar to Michael B. Jordan, his film, “One Battle After Another,” still had a major night, taking home six awards.

The 51-year-old attended the ceremony with his 27-year-old girlfriend, and while they did not pose together on the red carpet, their appearance still marked a major step in their relationship.

It was reportedly the first time DiCaprio and Ceretti had attended a major awards show together since they began dating in 2023.

Leonardo DiCaprio Is ‘Showing A Different Side’ With Vittoria Ceretti

DiCaprio has been linked to several high-profile women over the years, including Gisele Bündchen, Blake Lively, and Camila Morrone. However, his romance with Vittoria Ceretti may be taking a more serious turn.

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An insider who spoke with PEOPLE claimed DiCaprio is drawn to Ceretti’s independence and the fact that she has her own life outside their relationship.

“Vittoria also has her own life, and she’s very independent, which is appealing to him, especially when he’s away for filming and has long days on set,” the insider said.

The source also claimed DiCaprio has been “much more openly affectionate” with Ceretti than his friends have seen him be with any of his previous girlfriends.

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