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How Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn once helped Diana and her boys escape

In the mid-90s, Princess Diana was at the height of her public struggle, navigating a crumbling marriage, relentless media attention, and the constant presence of the paparazzi.

Yet, amid all the chaos, one unexpected and heartwarming story emerged — Diana found refuge at a ranch in Colorado, courtesy of actor Kurt Russell and his longtime partner Goldie Hawn.

Met at a London film premiere

It all started back in 1991 when Kurt Russell met Princess Diana at a London premiere for his movie Backdraft. The encounter, which would change the course of Diana’s life in an unexpected way, took place during a royal screening, and Kurt admits it was a surreal experience:

”I met her—[with] Prince Charles—it was a screening of Backdraft, a movie. They were doing a royal thing. I was in between the two, kind of interesting at the time!” Kurt shared on the Australian talk show The Project, in 2016.

Back in the early 1990s, Diana and Charles was far from the picture-perfect pair they once were; their relationship had already begun to show signs of strain.

But what followed was something that showed how even in the most glamorous of circles, friendship and compassion could still flourish.

Most haunted person of the modern age

Diana confided in Kurt about the intense pressure she felt from the constant media attention. She wasn’t just a royal figure — she was a mother, a woman trying to navigate her own identity while being pursued everywhere she went. Her brother, Charles Spencer, once called Diana “the most hunted person of the modern age” – and he wasn’t wrong.

According to Time, the Princess of Wales became the most photographed person in the world, with paparazzi being offered up to £500,000 ($656,000) for even the most grainy shots of her. This earned her the nickname “the Princess of Sales” within the industry.

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Movie star Kurt Russell, of course, wasn’t entirely unfamiliar with the darker side of fame, and he had, of course, been chased by paparazzi as well. He could empathize with Diana’s situation, and without hesitation, he made an offer that would change everything.

At the London premiere of the film Backdraft in 1991, Kurt Russell made her an offer she couldn’t refuse.

”I said, ‘Come over to the ranch. We have a good long driveway, and it’s hard for the paparazzi to get in there. Maybe you would like to do that.’”

Diana’s unexpected gesture

It wasn’t long before the invitation became a reality. A year later, Goldie Hawn’s close friend, Sarah Ferguson — then the Duchess of York — reached out to see if the offer was still open.

Of course, it was, and Diana, along with her two young sons, William and Harry, took them up on it. They arrived at Kurt and Goldie’s remote Colorado ranch for ten peaceful days of seclusion, far from the eyes of the world.

Though Kurt was away working at the time, Diana and her boys enjoyed the peace and quiet the ranch provided. It was a rare chance for the Princess to step out of the chaos, even if just for a brief moment.

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”Goldie and Fergie knew each other through a friend,” Kurt explained. ”They put it together and she brought the boys and they stayed at the house.”

The connection didn’t stop there. While Kurt was away working, Diana struck up a close friendship with the couple’s housekeeper.

”Our housekeeper Bonnie became very close with her, and every Christmas she would get a nice card from Diana,” Kurt recalled fondly.

It was a small but touching detail that speaks volumes about the warmth Diana found during her time away from the spotlight.

The royal visit was a special and personal moment in Kurt Russell’s life, and he’s opened up about it more than once over the years. On The Late Late Show with James Corden, Kurt shared:

”I mentioned that we lived on a ranch in Colorado that might be a nice getaway. And she said maybe sometime I could do that.” And so, it became a refuge where Diana could escape the media storm.

While Kurt was working and the royal family’s time at the ranch remained mostly out of the public eye, it wasn’t just a vacation — it was an act of kindness that has stayed with Kurt, Goldie, and Diana’s family ever since. It’s a story of humanity, connection, and the kind of kindness that exists outside of royal titles and public personas.

It’s also a reminder that even in the face of the world’s harshest pressures, there can still be moments of peace, and sometimes, it’s the people you least expect who help create those moments.

What do you think about this story? A tale of kindness and refuge amid the royal drama—does it change how you see the life of Princess Diana? Share your thoughts and let’s discuss!

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Elon Musk reacts after claims author gave birth to his 13th child

Elon Musk has taken to social media after claims made by author Ashley St. Clair stating that the pair had a baby together last year.

St. Clair, a right-wing influencer, claimed on Musk’s platform, X, that she and Musk share a five-month-old child, disclosing on Friday that she was breaking the news to get ahead of the mainstream media.

Her post reads: “Five months ago, I welcomed a new baby into the world. Elon Musk is the father. I have not previously disclosed this to protect our child’s privacy and safety, but in recent days days it has become clear that tabloid media intends to do so, regardless of the harm it will cause.

“I intend to allow our child to grow in a normal and safe environment. For that reason, I ask that the media honor our child’s privacy, and refrain from invasive reporting.”

Musk, readers will surely be aware, made headlines last night week after his appearance from the Oval Office alongside his four-year-old son and President Donald Trump. Among the questions put forth by journalists was one that forced Musk to publicly correct a statement he had previously made about sending $50 million worth of condoms to Gaza in the Middle East, when it was actually Gaza in Mozambique.

“How can we make sure that all the statements that you said were correct, so we can trust what you say?” the journalist asked after Musk had admitted he had it wrong.

“Some of the things that I say will be incorrect and should be corrected,” replied Musk.

“I mean, you know, we will make mistakes, but we’ll act quickly to correct any mistakes.”

Given the fact that Musk is now acting head of the newly-formed Department of Government Efficiency, as well as his status as the world’s richest man, it should come as no surprise that he finds his name in headlines more often than not.

Even so, when right-wing influencer and author Ashley St. Clair, 26, claimed to have mothered what would be Musk’s 13th child, it did raise a deal of eyebrows.

So much so that Musk himself commented on the rumors, by way of adding his thoughts to an image sharing an alleged screenshot of tweets between a user called Greg Price and St. Clair, Musk writing: “Whoa.”

The screenshots reference a tweet from Price on May 20 reading: “He’s got a kid with a woman already. Seems unlikely to work out.”

And a now-deleted post from St. Clair writes back: “Well he actually has 7 kids & goes through women pretty fast.”

Musk has confirmed that he has 12 children with three other women, which would make any child by St Clair the 13th of his brood.

Yesterday, St. Clair’s representative, President and CEO of Digital Strategy Ltd, Brian Glicklich, took to Twitter yesterday (February 15) to share a statement addressing Ashley and Elon’s alleged relationship, noting the pair ‘have been privately working towards the creation of an agreement about raising the child for some time’ and it was ‘disappointing’ a tabloid reporter allegedly ‘repeatedly ambushed’ St Clair and her family and ‘made it impossible to complete that process confidentially’.

The statement ended: “We are waiting for Elon to publicly acknowledge his parental role with Ashely, to end unwarranted speculation, and Ashley trusts that Elon intends to finish their agreement quickly, in the best interests of the wellbeing and security of the child they share.”

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Teabags: 7 household remedies that show why you should never throw away a used teabag again

There’s nothing like coffee in the morning. I always start my day with a cup. But in the evenings, I usually go for tea.

You know how it is, you start the kettle and in no time, you have a hot cup ready — after dropping in a bag of your favorite brew, of course.

After a few minutes, you pull out the bag, toss it in the trash and drink the tea.

But ever since my grandmother taught me some tricks to do with old tea bags, I haven’t thrown any away.

Scroll down and check out these clever ideas for used tea bags. You’ll be surprised how handy they are — and you might even save a bit of money in the future, too…

1. Soothe sunburns

Take a tea bag filled with black tea and rinse it with cold water.

It will be your new best friend when you get a sunburn during the summer or when traveling abroad. Black tea contains tannic acid that helps the skin heal and gives you a prolonged cooling sensation.

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2. Relieve minor burns

You can use the same tea bags that use for sunburns for another urgent situation.

If you accidentally burn yourself, apply a tea bag on the affected skin. The tannins in black black tea also soothe minor burns.

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3. Get rid of warts

Did you know that green tea contains antioxidants that can prevent warts from growing? Take a used tea bag after it’s cooled down and place it on top of the wart.

After 15 minutes, remove the tea bag and replace it with a new one. Leave the second one on for another 15 minutes. Then, wait a few days and your wart will fall off.

4.  Put an end to puffy eyes

The tannins found in black tea can also help soothe the puffy bags under your eyes.

The next time you drink a cup of tea, save the teabag. Put it in a small container and place it in the refrigerator for a day or two. Then, when you feel like it’s time to do something about the bags under your eyes, grab a couple tea bags from your refrigerator.

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5. Remove grease stains

Do you let your dishes soak because of stubborn stains?

Just fill your sink with water and dirty dishes. Then, throw a few tea bags in the water. The stains will be much easier to remove.

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6. Weed killer

A bag of tea can be turned into a weed-killing concoction.

Try apply brewed black tea to weeds, or make a tea recipe of citrus (orange or grapefruit), tea, and water. Black tea steeped in a jar of vinegar with orange rind can also be used as a spray, according to Tip Hero.

7. Fertilizer

Not only can you compost tea bags as fertilizer in the compost bin, but loose leaf teas and compostable tea bags may be dug in around plants.

Roses love it, and so do houseplants and garden plants like ferns. You can also dig the tea bags or loose leaves in around plants to utilize the tea bags for plant growth directly around the root system.

Have you ever used tea to boost your green thumb? Which of these tricks would you try?

Tell us in the comments and don’t hesitate to share these awesome household remedies with your friends and loved ones on Facebook!

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The 14-year-olds became Britain’s youngest parents

In 2010, April Webster and Nathan Fishbourne became the youngest parents in the UK, a title that would follow them for years.

They were just 13 when April became pregnant, and by the time their son, Jamie, entered the world, they had both turned 14.

Their story made headlines, sparking debates, shock, and curiosity. The world watched, some with judgment, others with sympathy. But when the media frenzy faded, and the headlines moved on, what happened to the family that had once captured the world’s attention?

Didn’t tell her parents

Becoming a parent is one of life’s biggest milestones, and for 14-year-olds April Webster and Nathan Fishbourne, it was no different. But one thing set them apart — their incredibly young age.

April and Nathan’s story began when they met as classmates at St Cenydd School in Caerphilly, South Wales. But their teenage romance took an unexpected turn when April became pregnant at just 13.

April discovered she was pregnant with Jamie just one day before her 14th birthday – and the news sent shockwaves through their families. April had not told her parents about their sexual relationship because she felt “too embarrassed.”

According to April and Nathan, they took no precautions whilst having sex because after trying contraceptives once, Nathan didn’t like it.

Nathan’s parents, Julie and Ron, a retired trucker, were angry with their son at first.

”I had a real go at him and told him he had been stupid. But we can’t undo what has happened and will now accept Jamie into our family. There’s no way we’ll turn our backs on him,” Ron told The Sun at the time.

April Webster young mother

After the initial shock, both the maternal grandparents prepared themselves to fully support the young parents.

April’s mother, Maria, then 36, shared, ”It was a big shock at first, but we let April make the decision on whether to go through with it.”

Jamie was born in November 2010, arriving through a dramatic cesarean section. Weighing 8lbs 14oz at birth, Jamie’s start was challenging due to a malformed oesophagus that made feeding difficult. However, doctors performed an operation, and after spending 11 days in the hospital, he was declared healthy and allowed to go home.

By the time the British tabloids caught wind of the story, Jamie was already four weeks old. At that point, he was living with his mother, April, at her parents’ home.

To paint a clearer picture of the situation, April and her newborn shared a room with her 17-year-old sister, Robyn, who pitched in by helping to feed Jamie with a bottle. The family dynamic was unique, to say the least, with the young mother navigating both the challenges of new motherhood and living under her parents’ roof.

Nathan lived a few miles away with his parents.

Confusion surrounding the relationship

Despite the unconventional circumstances, April was determined to be the best mother she could be.

”Jamie wasn’t planned, but I’m going to be a great mum for him. He’s perfect and I’m going to give him everything he ever wants,” April said.

Back in 2010, it was still uncertain how the young parents would manage to figure out the best way to raise their son.

”I’d love to have him at weekends – and April can have him five days during the week,” Nathan said at the time.

But early on, there was confusion surrounding the state of their relationship. April revealed that they were having a ”cooling off period” and admitted that she was unsure if their partnership would last.

April Webster and Nathan Fishbourne today

Four years later, April shared that she and Nathan were no longer a couple.

“I broke up with Nathan about three years ago; we’re not really in contact,” she said in 2014. “I don’t really want to be in contact with him. When I first had Jamie, I hoped we might stay together. There are no regrets, though.”

April had initially planned to continue her education, but she never took her GCSEs, which is generally regarded as the equivalent of a US High School diploma.

“I’m not in school or working, I’m just looking after Jamie and everything is going amazingly with him,” she said.

Thankfully, April’s family and friends have been supportive all the way.

“My mom and sister love having Jamie in the house. He’s fun. He goes to school in the mornings, which gives me time to chill out. I might go to college and take some exams when Jamie is older. I’m not planning on having another baby soon, though.”

If we take a look at April’s social media today, we can see how much her life has blossomed since Jamie’s arrival.


She’s now a proud mother of three, with Jamie Rhys, Rowan David, and Ava Lianne. April, now 28 years old and known as April Lianna, is in a happy new relationship with her partner, Jake Jones. It’s heartwarming to see how far April has come and how wonderfully her life is unfolding.

Looking at where Nathan is today, it seems things are going well for him too. In February 2023, he got engaged to his partner, Samantha, and he’s also built a new family with several children. It’s great to see that Nathan has found happiness and is thriving in his own way.

Teen pregnancy can undoubtedly bring a host of challenges, from societal judgment to the pressures of raising a child at a young age.

However, in this case, we see that despite the early struggles, both April and Nathan have managed to build positive and fulfilling lives. It warms our hearts to see that both are involved in their parenthood and are there as Jamie grows into a young man. Wishing them all the best in the future!

Their stories are a reminder that, while the journey is not easy, with support and determination, it is possible to overcome adversity and find happiness.

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