Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg Announces She's Expecting Again — One Year After Birth of First Child!

Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg Announces She's Expecting Again — One Year After Birth of First Child!

Arnold Jerocki/WireImage Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg is expecting her second child The princess and her husband, Nicolas Bagory, welcomed their first child, daughter Victoire, in May 2024 The following month, Alexandra's father set in motion his plan to abdicate and pass the grand duchy to her eldest brother, Prince Guillaume Princess Alexandraof Luxembourg and her husband, Nicolas Bagory, are expecting their second child. Alexandra's parents, Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, shared the happy news in a statement released on Instagram. "Their Royal Highnesses the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess have the great pleasure of announcing that Princess Alexandra and Mister Nicolas Bagory are expecting their second child," the statement read. Adding the child is expected in the fall, they continued, "The Grand Duke, Grand Duchess and members of both families join in the joy of their children." Alexandra, 34, is the fourth child and only daughter of Luxembourg's ruling couple. She and Bagory, 36,married in April 2023, with acivil ceremonyin the Town Hall of Luxembourg City on April 22 and aprivate religious ceremonyone week later at Saint Trophyme Church in Bormes-les-Mimosas, Var, France. The couple welcomed their first child, daughter Victoire, on May 14, 2024. "The Grand Duke and Grand Duchess have the great joy to announce the birth of their granddaughter Victoire, first child of their daughter Alexandra and their son-in-law Nicolas, born this Tuesday, May 14 in Paris," the court said in a statement. "The mother and child are doing well." The following month, Princess Alexandra's father announced a shake-up in the royal family, announcing his plans toappoint her eldest brother, Prince Guillaume, as his Lieutenant-Representative, or regent. He made his plans for abdication official on Dec. 23, announcing that he would pass the duchy to his eldest son on Oct. 3, 2025, after 25 years in power. The move later this year will shift Princess Alexandra up one in the line of succession. She is currently eighth in line for the duchy, with Victoire ninth and her expectant child to be tenth. Read the original article onPeople

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May 22, 2025

Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg Announces She's Expecting Again — One Year After Birth of First Child!

Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg Announces She's Expecting Again — One Year After Birth of First Child! Arnold Jerocki/WireImage Princes...

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Beyoncé's tour rides wave of viral moments, memes: Catch up on the best ones so far

Beyoncé's tour rides wave of viral moments, memes: Catch up on the best ones so far

Beyoncé Knowles-Carteris on the third leg of herCowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour,and the groundbreaking show has brought out massive crowds, unforgettable moments and a wave of viral memes. The Grammy-winning singer will kick off her first of five concerts at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium on May 22. The remaining shows there will take place on May 24, 25, 28 and 29 on the same stage. Beyoncélaunched her "Cowboy Carter" tourat SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28 with39 songs on the set list. She played five shows there before heading to a three-night stint atSoldier Field in Chicago, where shebraved severe weather conditionsandchilly temperatures. Her shows have proved to be aspectaclefilled with family,fashion, different music genres, and most notably country music and cultural commentary. Here are some unforgettable moments and memes from the tour so far. Beyoncé and Jay Z's 13-year old daughter Blue Ivy Carterhas blown fans awaywith her fierce performances and stellar moves throughout the show. OH YOU ATE DOWN BLUE IVY CARTER! AND ON "DEJA VU" AT THAT, YES! YES!@Beyonce•#CowboyCarterTourpic.twitter.com/CZsp3MLcgW — ηow that's ηick 🤠 (@Creat1ve)April 29, 2025 Each night she has floored the audience and fans online, taking the stage as a lead dancer. View this post on Instagram A post shared by bey's groove 𐚁 (@beysgroove_) The show-stopping highlights from the young superstar are endless. Even when Blue Ivy isn't dancing she has had the internet buzzing. Blue Ivy sprang into action after her earring got caught in Beyoncé's hair at 'Cowbow Carter' tour.pic.twitter.com/DeHFpD7hsb — Pop Crave (@PopCrave)May 17, 2025 Whether its approving the title "manager Blue" in an adorable clip or thinking on her toes after getting her earring stuck in Beyoncé's hair onstage, Blue has shown the world she is the moment and she is a star — not in the making but right now. Beyoncé's daughter 7-year-old daughter Rumi Carter has been a highlight of the show. She appears alongside her mom and sister Blue as Beyoncé performs her song "Protector." 😭💕pic.twitter.com/yLbblXlY6w — dani (@kordeilogy)April 29, 2025 The song features sentimental lyrics like, "Even though I know someday you're gonna shine on your own / I will be your projector." Blue, Rumi and Beyoncé end the song standing together as they share smiles with one another. Following the performance, a montage of Beyoncé and her children appears on the screen, leaving fans in tears each night. AWW RUMI INTERACTING WITH THE HIVE 🥹🥹🥹❤️❤️pic.twitter.com/H9KtjiY6iy — THUGGA (@THUGGABEY)May 5, 2025 Fans have begun looking forward to seeing Rumi light up the stage with her radiant smile and infectious energy. Beyoncé's concerts have been filled with high-tech production. Fans have been watching every detail, especially after a robot arm missed Beyoncé's cup while pouring her a glass ofSirDavis whiskeyduring her last Los Angeles show. BEYONCÉ IS A TRULY HILARIOUS WOMAN LMFAOOO😭😭😭😭😭pic.twitter.com/UaXXB46mrv — 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘆🫧💚 (@beyoncegarden)May 18, 2025 The moment instantly sparked playful reactions across the internet. Since then, fans have been jokingly watching each night to ensure the robot hits its mark. Even Beyoncé made light of the moment at concerts after the spill. In Chicago, Beyoncé smized at the robot arm and watched carefully as it poured her whiskey. She couldn't help but laugh as the robot performed its job properly, and she even appeared to give it a little "thank you." In her movie"Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé,"Blue Ivy — who fans joke is Beyoncé's manager — convinced her mom to keep her 2008 hit "Diva" on the final set list. During the Renaissance World Tour, and now again on the "Cowboy Carter" tour, Beyoncé has been playfully scanning the crowd during the song, declaring, "She ain't no diva!" when pointing to a fan. This time around, she makes sure to also spotlight someone who fits the title — proudly singing, "She's such a diva!" Known for her standout performances on Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour, ballroom dancer Honey Balenciaga recently sent theBeyhive buzzingagain after a candid post about how she planned to approach the "Cowboy Carter" era. "I'm trying to figure out what energy to exude on stage. I was so wild and dangerous, I want to show growth in this new tour. I keep tryna recreate that feeling but this is Cowboy Carter," she wrote in a post. "I need my ballroom family to recharge my creative juices. Im trying to put on the best show for yall. I'll be ready for Chicago!" 🚨 HONEY BALENCIAGA#CowboyCarterTourpic.twitter.com/Q1cN611ADX — Beyoncé Access | Fan Page (@beyonceaccess)May 16, 2025 Well, Honey was indeed ready for Chi-town as she set the stage ablaze for her solo ballroom number, which has been a highlight of each show. It's not a Beyoncé concert without high fashion and show-stopping looks, andthis tour is no different. View this post on Instagram A post shared by LOEWE (@loewe) Each night, Beyoncé continues to blend high fashion and cowboy couture, keeping fans on the edge of their seats as they anticipate a new look. There's been lots of Western-glam with sparkly chaps, cowboy hats, boots and piles of fringe. The megastar also has used her wardrobe to send powerful messages. The nine-city tour will span the U.S. and Europe with the grand finaletaking place in Las Vegason July 26. Beyoncé has alreadymade history with her scheduled tour dates, including by playing the most dates at SoFi Stadium of any artist. Follow Caché McClay, the USA TODAY Network's Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reporter, onInstagram,TikTokandXas @cachemcclay. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean:Beyoncé 'Cowboy Carter' tour forges ahead: Top moments, memes and more

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May 22, 2025

Beyoncé's tour rides wave of viral moments, memes: Catch up on the best ones so far

Beyoncé's tour rides wave of viral moments, memes: Catch up on the best ones so far Beyoncé Knowles-Carteris on the third leg of herCowb...

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Valerie Bertinelli, 65, Posts Rare Throwback Photo of '80s Role You Might Not Know About

Valerie Bertinelli, 65, Posts Rare Throwback Photo of '80s Role You Might Not Know About

ActressValerie Bertinelliis best known for showsOne Day at a Timein the 1970s/1980s and theBetty WhitesitcomHot in Clevelandin the 2010s, plus her various Food Network shows from over the years. But in the 1980s, in what looks like it was perhaps after One Day at a Time went off the air, Bertinelli starred in a rather famous play in Santa Barbara, California. On Wednesday, May 21, the actress posted a photo to Instagram of herself in a production of "Vanities" by playwrightJack Heifner. "#waybackwednesday mid '80s Stage production of 'Vanities' in Santa Barbara. Just a short run and a whole heck of a lot of fun," wrote Bertinelli. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Valerie Bertinelli (@wolfiesmom) Though it was a "short run," according to Bertinelli, the playwright is very aware that she starred in it. In 2022, Heifnerdid an interview with Breaking Characterwhere he talked about his play, which originally debuted in 1976, and how it's still relevant today. In doing so, he managed to name-drop a lot of big stars who have starred inVanities, including Bertinelli. "The original cast was brilliant withKathy Bates, Susan MersonandJane Galloway. The Los Angeles cast opened withSandy Duncan, Stockard ChanningandLucie Arnazand they were dazzling," said Heifner, adding, "Some of the other wonderful actresses to play the roles wereSally Field, Elizabeth Ashley, Priscilla Lopez, Kelly Bishop, Annie Potts, Cybil Shepherd, Tyne Daly, Barbara Sharma, Annette O'Toole, Valerie Bertinelliand almost every woman of that age at that time played it somewhere. It was the most produced play in the USA for several years." That is quite some good company that Bertinelli is in. The play is about three women named Joanne, Kathy and Mary. The first act is about them in high school, the second is when they are in college and the third act is what has become of them after college. Honestly, we're dying to know which part Bertinelli played and with whom she co-starred in the production. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 In the comments of Bertinelli's Instagram post, her fans can't believe how beautiful she looks in the photo. "I grew up during that time and you are just as beautiful now as you were back then. Word 😎🤘🏼," wrote one fan. Another added, "Beautiful then and even more so now. Thank you for sharing." "Wow! You're causing a memory tsunami!" wrote a third fan. Another wrote, "I do remember, you were the 'it' girl back then. You wanna know something, you're still that good looker today. My crush❤️❤️."

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May 22, 2025

Valerie Bertinelli, 65, Posts Rare Throwback Photo of '80s Role You Might Not Know About

Valerie Bertinelli, 65, Posts Rare Throwback Photo of '80s Role You Might Not Know About ActressValerie Bertinelliis best known for show...

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Brazil hopes to be officially free of bird flu in 28 days

Brazil hopes to be officially free of bird flu in 28 days

By Ana Mano and Roberto Samora SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Brazil began a 28-day bird flu observation period on Thursday which it hopes will show the country's chicken farms are free of the disease after local authorities said a farm where its first outbreak was detected had been fully disinfected. The outbreak in the world's largest chicken exporter, detected in the town of Montenegro in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, triggered trade bans from multiple countries. "It is under control, we have no evidence of new notifications," said Rosane Collares, a director at the state's agriculture secretariat. She said authorities will remain on watch because the incubation period of the bird flu virus is two weeks and they don't want to be caught off guard. The report from state authorities late on Wednesday that the farm was cleared means that if no other cases of bird flu are detected on Brazilian commercial chicken farms over the next 28 days, the country may be considered free of the disease. The count starts on Thursday, authorities said. "We need to ensure that the 28 days of observation occur without new outbreaks," Agriculture Minister Carlos Favaro said after a meeting with Rio Grande do Sul Governor Eduardo Leite this week. "We are reinforcing actions to ensure that everything is perfectly safe," he said. Eleven active investigations into potential bird flu cases in Brazil are ongoing, including two on commercial chicken farms in Santa Catarina and Tocantins states. On Wednesday, Tocantins state authorities ruled out an outbreak of bird flu in the farm where the investigation was being conducted, citing preliminary test results. However, the federal government is conducting additional tests, according to the agriculture ministry's website. Wagner Yanaguizawa, an analyst at Rabobank, said the next few days will be decisive in determining whether the outbreak has been contained. "After 28 days, if there are no new cases from then on, Brazil can declare itself free of the disease," he said, adding that it will then be up to the importers to lift existing trade bans. "But then trade flows will most likely return to normal," Yanaguizawa said. (Reporting by Ana Mano and Roberto Samora in São Paulo; Additional reporting by Débora Ely in Porto AlegreEditing by Philippa Fletcher)

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May 22, 2025

Brazil hopes to be officially free of bird flu in 28 days

Brazil hopes to be officially free of bird flu in 28 days By Ana Mano and Roberto Samora SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Brazil began a 28-day bird flu...

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Rare May nor'easter brings rain and chance of snow to New England before Memorial Day

Rare May nor'easter brings rain and chance of snow to New England before Memorial Day

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) — An unusual Maynor'eastersoaked New England on Thursday and threatened to bring snow to higher elevations as the states prepared for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Nor'easters usually arrive in the end of fall and winter and bring high winds, rough seas and precipitation in the form of rain or snow. This week's nor'easter could bring wind gusts over 40 mph (64 kph) and up to 2 inches (5 centimeters) of rain in some areas. Forecasters said snow was possible in the mountains of Maine and New Hampshire. The storm brought dark skies to New England during a time of year usually reserved for sunshine and cookouts. The storm was expected to linger into Friday. What is a nor'easter? A nor'easter is an East Coast storm that is so named because winds over the coastal area are typically from the northeast, according to the National Weather Service. The storms can happen at any time of the year, but they are at their most frequent and strongest between September and April, according to the service. The storms have causedbillions of dollarsin damage in the past. They usually reach the height of their strength in New England and eastern Canada. The storms often disrupt traffic and power grids and can causesevere damageto homes and businesses. "We have a stronger jet stream, which is helping intensify a low pressure system that just happens to be coming up the coast. And so that's how it got the nor'easter name," said Kyle Pederson, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Boston. Rain arrives, and snow could follow The storm hit Boston with heavy rains and stiff wind on Thursday morning. Southern Massachusetts was also dealing with heavy rains that made for a messy morning commute. The heaviest rain was expected to fall in Rhode Island and southern and eastern Massachusetts, Pederson said. Localized nuisance flooding and difficult driving conditions were possible Thursday, but catastrophic flooding was not expected. Coastal flood advisories and gale warnings were issued for many coastal areas of New England and New York on Thursday. The storm was then expected to pass, leaving light rain and patchy drizzle, on Friday. "It's just really a nice dose of rain for the region — not expecting much for flooding," Pederson said. Snow is expected to be confined to mountainous areas, but accumulations there are possible. Why nor'easters are rare in May Nor'easters are usually winter weather events, and it is unusual to see them in May. They typically form when there are large temperature differences from west to east during winter when there is cold air over land and the oceans are relatively warm. But right now there is a traffic jam in the atmosphere because of an area of high pressure in the Canadian Arctic that is allowing unusually cold air to funnel down over the Northeast. The low pressure system off the East Coast is being fueled by a jet stream that is unusually south at the moment. "It really is a kind of a winter-type setup that you rarely see this late," said Judah Cohen, seasonal forecast director at the private firm Atmospheric and Environmental Research. If this type of pattern in the atmosphere happened two months earlier, he said, "we'd be talking about a crippling snowstorm in the Northeastern U.S., not just a wet start to Memorial Day weekend." ___ O'Malley reported from Philadelphia. ___ The Associated Press' climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations. AP is solely responsible for all content. Find AP'sstandardsfor working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas atAP.org.

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May 22, 2025

Rare May nor'easter brings rain and chance of snow to New England before Memorial Day

Rare May nor'easter brings rain and chance of snow to New England before Memorial Day SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) — An unusual Maynor'ea...

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